ASRock 845GV-M User Manual

845GV-M

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published December 2005

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ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

1 Introduction1 Introduction

1 Introduction

1 Introduction1 Introduction

1.1 Package Contents........................................................... 4

1.2 Specifications ................................................................. 4

1.3 Supported AGP VGA Cards List..................................... 7

1.4 Motherboard Layout ....................................................... 9

1.5 I/O Panal .........................................................................10

2 Installation2 Installation

2 Installation

2 Installation2 Installation

Pre-installation Precautions .................................................. 11

2.1 CPU Installation ............................................................... 12

2.2 Installation of CPU fan and Heatsink .............................. 12

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .......................... 13

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, and AGI 8X Slots).............. 14

2.5 Easy Dual Monitor Feature .............................................. 15

2.6 Jumpers Setup................................................................ 15

2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors................................ 16

3 BIOS Setup3 BIOS Setup

3 BIOS Setup

3 BIOS Setup3 BIOS Setup

3.1 BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................ 18

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ..................................................... 18

3.1.2 Legend Bar ........................................................... 18

3.2 Main Menu ....................................................................... 19

3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus ...... 21

4 Software Support4 Software Support

4 Software Support

4 Software Support4 Software Support

4.1 Installing Operating System ............................................ 22

4.2 Support CD Information ................................................... 22

4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................. 22

4.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 22

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ......................................................... 22

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AppendixAppendix

Appendix

AppendixAppendix

1. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu.......................................... 23

2. Security Setup Menu ...................................................... 27

3. Power Setup Menu......................................................... 28

4. Boot Setup Menu ............................................................ 29

5. Exit Menu......................................................................... 3 0

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Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents

1.1 Package Contents

1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents

Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) 1 Quick Installation Guide 1 Support CD 1 IDE Drive Ribbon Cable (1 x ATA 66/100) 1 Floppy Drive Ribbon Ca ble 1 I/O Shield 1 COM Port Bracket 1 MR Card (Optional)

1.2 Specifications1.2 Specifications

1.2 Specifications

1.2 Specifications1.2 Specifications

Platform: Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm CPU: Socket 478, supports Intel® Pentium® 4 (Prescott, Northwood,

Willimate) / Celeron® processor

Chipsets: North Bridge:

Intel® 845GV chipsets, FSB @ 533/400 MHz, supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)

South Bridge:

Intel® ICH4

VGA: Intel® Extreme Gra phics, Max. 64MB VRAM Memory: 2 DDR DIMM slots: DDR1 and DDR2

supports PC2700 (DDR333) / PC2100 (DDR266), Max. 2GB (see CAUTION 2)

IDE: IDE1: ATA 100 / Ultra DMA Mode 5

IDE2: ATA 100 / Ultra DMA Mode 5 Supports up to 4 IDE devices

Floppy Port: Supports up to 2 floppy disk drives Audio: 5.1 channels AC’97 Audio PCI LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN Hardware Monitor: CPU temperature sensing, Chassis temperature sensing

CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life (see CAUTION 3) CPU fan tachometer, Chassis fan tachometer Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3V, Vcore

PCI slots: 3 slots with PCI Specification 2.2 (see CAUTION 4) AGI 8X slot: 1 AGI 8X slot (see CAUTION 5) AMR slot: 1 slot, supports MR card (Optional)

USB 2.0: 6 USB 2.0 ports:

includes 4 default USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel, plus one header to support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports (see CAUTION 6)

I/O Panel PS/2: keyboard / mouse

RJ 45 4 default USB 2.0 ports 1 VGA port 1 serial port: COM1; 1 parallel port: ECP/EPP support Audio Jack: Line Out / Line In / Microphone

BIOS: AMI legal BIOS

Supports “Plug and Play” ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events Supports jumperfree SMBIOS 2.3.1 support CPU frequency stepless control (only for advanced users’ reference, see CAUTION 7)

OS: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant

CAUTION!

1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please che ck page 23.

2. Please check the table below for the memory support frequency and its corresponding CPU FSB frequency.

CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency

533 DDR266, DDR333 400 DDR266

3. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly before you resume the system. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system.

4. Because the installed AMR card will occupy the same external connecting position with the PCI card installed in “PCI3” slot, you will not be able to install any PCI card in “PCI3” slot if an AMR card has already been installed in the AMR slot.

5. The AGI 8X slot is a special design that only supports compatible AGP VGA cards. For the information of the compatible AGP VGA cards, please refer to the “Supported AGP VGA Cards List” on page 7/8. For the proper installation of AGP VGA card, please refer to the installation guide on page 14.

6. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows XP SP1/2000 SP4. It may not work properly under Microsoft® Windows 98/ME. Please refer to Microsoft® official document at http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hwdev/bus/USB/USB2support.mspx

7. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU.

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Supported AGP VGA Cards ListSupported AGP VGA Cards List

1.3

Supported AGP VGA Cards List

1.31.3

Supported AGP VGA Cards ListSupported AGP VGA Cards List

(for Windows 2000/Windows XP)

I. AGP 4X

Graphics Chip Model Name

Vendor n-VIDIA ASUS AGP-V7100

A T I Gigabyte GV -AP64D

SiS SYNNEX GCM-SiS315EA32

ASUS AGP-V7100PRO ASUS AGP-V7100 MAGIC / 32M ASUS AGP-V7700Ti ASUS AGP-V8170DDR ASUS AGP-V8170SE / LP ASUS AGP-V8200 T2 ASUS AGP-V8200 T5 ASUS AGP-V8440 ASUS AGP-V8460 Ultra GAINWA RD- GF3-TI500/64M GAINW ARD- GF3-TI500/128M Inno3D GeForce2 MX400 Leadtek WinFa st A170 TH Leadtek WinFast A170 DD R Leadtek WinFast A250LE TD Leadtek WinFa st GeForce2 M X M X64 Leadtek WinFast GeForce2 H MX400 MSI- GF4-MX440SE PROLINK GF4-MX440 SPARKLE GF4-M X440

Gigabyte GV -AP64D-H Gigabyte GV -AR64S-H POWERCOLOR RADEON 9000 POWERCOLOR RADEON 9100 TRANSCEND TS64MV DR7

II. AGP 8X

Graphics Chip Model Name

Vendor n-VIDIA ALBATRON GF4-MX440 64M

AOPEN Aeolus FX5600S-DV128 AOPEN Aeolus FX5200-V128 ASUS AGP-V9180 ASUS AGP-V9280 VIEDO SUITE ASUS AGP-V9520 MAGIC/T ASUS V9900 ASUS V9900 ULTRA ELSA-GLADIC 518 ELSA-GLADIC 518 P Inno3D GeForce FX5600 LEADTEK A280 LE LEADTEK A340TDH MSI Ti4800SE-VT D8X PALIT GF4 M X440 8X 64MB PROLINK GeForceFX5900 PROLINK GF4-TI4200 SPARKLE GF4-M X440-8X

A T I CLUB3D ATI R9800

Gigabyte GV R9000 PRO Gigabyte RADEON 9500 Gigabyte RADEON 9700 PRO POWER COLOR 9200 SAPHIRE RADEON 9200-128MB

SiS POWER COLOR XABRE600

1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout

1.4 Motherboard Layout

1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout

26 25 24 23

PS/2KBMS T:Mouse B:Keyboard

COM1

VGA

USB 2.0

LineOut

Bottom:

MicIn

2MB

BIOS

Center:

AUDIO CODEC

PARALLEL PORT

PS2_USB_PWR1

Top: RJ-45

Top:

LineIn

AUDIO1

JR1 JL1

Super

20.8cm (8.2-in)

CPU_FAN1

DDR1 (64/72bit, 184-pin module)

CLRCMOS0

IR1

SPEAKER1

DDR2 (64/72bit, 184-pin module)

IDE2

IDE1

CMOS

Battery

CHA_FAN1

PANEL1

PLED PWRBTN

HDLED RESET

24.4cm (9.6-in)

11 12

PGA478

ATXPWR1

Intel

COM2

845GV

Chipset

AGP1

Intel ICH4

USB45

845GV-M

FLOPPY1

PCI

LAN

CD1

AUX1

PCI 1

I/O

PCI 2

5.1CH

PCI 3

AMR1

1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 15 System Panel Hea der (P ANEL1) 2 A TX Power Hea der (ATXPWR1) 1 6 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 17 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 4 CPU Socket 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue) 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 19 COM Port Header (COM2) 6 North Bridge Controller 20 AMR Slot (AMR1) 7 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR DIMM1- 2) 2 1 BIOS FWH Chip 8 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 22 PCI Slots (PCI 1- 3) 9 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 23 JL1 Jumper 10 AGI 8X Slot (AGP1) 24 JR1 Jumper 11 Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS0, 2-pin jumper) 25 Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO1) 12 South Bridge Controller 26 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 27 Internal Audio Connector: AUX1 (White) 14 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)

1.5 I/O Panel1.5 I/O Panel

1.5 I/O Panel

1.5 I/O Panel1.5 I/O Panel

1 PS/2 keyboard port (Purple) 6 Line Out (Lime) 2 PS/2 mouse port (Green) 7 Microphone (Pink) 3 Parallel port 8 USB 2.0 ports 4 RJ-45 port 9 VGA port 5 Line In (Light Blue) 10 Serial port (COM1)

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Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation

This Motherboard is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket bef ore touching any component.

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle components.

3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.

4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

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2.1 CPU Installation2.1 CPU Installation

2.1 CPU Installation

2.1 CPU Installation2.1 CPU Installation

Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90o angle. Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that its marked corner

matches the base of the socket lever.

Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.

Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push

down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.

CPU Marked Corner

Lever 90° Up

Socket Marked Corner

STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

STEP 2/STEP 3: Match The CPU Marked Corner to The Socket Marked Corner

Intel® Pentium®4 CPU requires larger heatsink and cooling fan. Thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink is also needed to improve heat

dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_F AN1, see page 9, No. 5). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and heatsink vendors.

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STEP 4: Push Down And Lock The Socket Lever

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

This motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots.

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components.

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the bre a k

on the slot.

notch break

notch

break

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully

snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, and AGI 8X Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, and AGI 8X Slots)

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, and AGI 8X Slots)

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, and AGI 8X Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, and AGI 8X Slots)

There are 3 PCI slots, 1 AMR slot, and 1 AGI 8X slot on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

interface.

Because the installed AMR card will occupy the same external connecting position with the PCI card installed in “PCI3” slot, you will not be able to install any PCI card in “PCI3” slot if an AMR card has already been installed in the AMR slot.

AMR slot: AMR slot is used to insert a MR card (optional) with v.92 Modem

functionality.

AGI slot: The AGI 8X slot is a special design that only supports compatible AGP

VGA cards. For the information of the compatible AGP VGA cards, please refer to the “Supported AGP VGA Cards List” on page 7/8.

To install the system with an add-on AGP VGA card, you must make sure to install the driver of add-on AGP VGA card before you install the onboard VGA driver. If the onboard VGA driver has already been installed before you install the add-on AGP VGA card, the system will automatically set the onboard VGA as the primary graphics adapter. In that case, if you want to install the add-on AGP VGA card, you need to remove the onboard VGA driver first, and then install the add-on AGP VGA card and its driver. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the documents in the Support CD, “AGI Slot Installation Guide (for Windows 2000)” and “AGI Slot Installation Guide (for Windows XP)”, which are located in the folder at the following path:

..\ Easy Dual Monitor

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power

supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a

chassis).

Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws

for later use.

Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot. Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws. Step 6. Replace the system cover.

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2.5 Easy Dual Monitor Feature2.5 Easy Dual Monitor Feature

2.5 Easy Dual Monitor Feature

2.5 Easy Dual Monitor Feature2.5 Easy Dual Monitor Feature

Thanks for choosing AGI 8X Technology, this motherboard supports Easy Dual Monitor upgrade. With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on AGP VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Dual Monitor feature. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following path in the Support CD: ..\ Easy Dual Monitor

2.6 Jumpers Setup2.6 Jumpers Setup

2.6 Jumpers Setup

2.6 Jumpers Setup2.6 Jumpers Setup

The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “SHORT”. If no jumper ca p is placed on pins, the jumper is “OPEN”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “SHORT” when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.

Jumper Setting Description

PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.9, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or

1_2

+5V

2_3

+5VSB

USB wake up events.

Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by

power supply.

JR1(see p.9, No. 24) JL1(see p.9, No. 23)

JR1 J L1

Note: If the jumpers JL1 and JR1 are short (see the figure above), both the front

panel and the rear panel audio connectors can work.

Clear CMOS

(CLRCMOS0, 2-pin Jumper) (see p.9, No. 1 1)

2-pin Jumper

Note: CLRCMOS0 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes

system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord, then use a jumper cap to short the pins on CLRCMOS0 for 3 seconds. Please remember to remove the jumper cap after cle aring the CMOS. If you need to cle ar the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action.

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2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors

IDE2

PIN1

2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard!

Connecto r Figure Description

FDD Connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.9, No. 14)

Pin1

FLOPPY1

the red-striped side to Pin1

Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the

connector.

Primary IDE Connector (Blue) Secondary IDE Connector (Black)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.9, No. 9) (39-pin IDE2, see p.9, No. 8)

PIN1

connect the blue end

IDE1

to the motherboard

connect the black end to the IDE devices

80-conductor ATA 66/100 cab l e

Note: If you use only one IDE device on this motherboard, please set the IDE

device as “Master”. Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details. Besides, to optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your hard disk drive to the primary IDE connector (IDE1, blue) and CD-ROM to the secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black).

USB_PWR

P-5

P-4

USB_PWR

P+5

P+4

GND

DUMMY

I/O panel are not sufficient, this USB 2.0 header is available to support 2

USB 2.0 Header This I/O panel a ccommodates

(9-pin USB45) 4 default USB 2.0 ports. If (see p.9, No. 18) those USB 2.0 ports on the

additional USB 2.0 ports.

Infrared Module Header This header supports an

(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting (see p.9, No. 17) and receiving infrared module.

IRTX

+5V

DUMMY

GND

IRRX

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Internal Audio Connectors These connectors allow you

(4-pin CD1, 4-pin AUX1) to receive stereo audio input (CD1: see p.9, No. 26) from sound sources such as (AUX1: see p.9, No. 27) a CD-ROM, D V D/ROM, TV

CD-R

GND GND CD-L

AUX- R

GND GND

AUX- L

CD1

AUX1

tuner card, or MPEG card.

PLED+

HDLED+

+5V

GND

+5VA

BACKOUT-R

AUD-OUT-R

MIC-POWER

MIC

PLED-

PWRBTN#

GND

HDLED-

DUMMY

GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED

BACKOUT-L

AUD-OUT-L

DUMMY

GND

DUMMY

RESET#

SPEAKER

control of audio devices.

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front

(9-pin AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows (see p.9, No. 25) convenient connection and

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel (see p.9, No. 15) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header. (see p.9, No. 16)

Chassis Fan Connector Please connect the chassis

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) fan cable to this connector (see p.9, No. 13) and match the black wire to

the ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan

(3-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to this connector and (see p.9, No. 5) match the black wire to the

GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED

ground pin.

ATX Power Heade r Please connect the ATX

(20-pin ATXPWR1) power supply to this header. (see p.9, No. 2)

RRXD1

DDTR#1

TTXD1

DDCD#1

DDSR#1

CCTS#1

RRTS#1

GND

RRI#1

COM Port Header This COM port header is used

(9-pin COM2) to support a COM port module. (see p.9, No. 19)

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Chapter 3 BIOS SetupChapter 3 BIOS Setup

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

Chapter 3 BIOS SetupChapter 3 BIOS Setup

3.1 BIOS Setup Utility3.1 BIOS Setup Utility

3.1 BIOS Setup Utility

3.1 BIOS Setup Utility3.1 BIOS Setup Utility

This section explains how to configure your system using the BIOS Setup Utility. The BIOS FWH chip on the motherboard stores the BIOS Setup Utility. When you start up the computer, there is a chance for you to run the BIOS Setup. Press <F2> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup Utility, otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter the BIOS Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. The BIOS Setup Utility is designed to be user-friendly. It is a menu-driven program, which allows you to scroll through its various sub-menus and select among the predetermined choices.

Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar

The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:

MAIN Sets up the basic system configuration ADVANCED Sets up the advanced features SECURITY Sets up the security features POWER Configures Power Management features BOOT Configures the default system device that is used

to locate and load the Operating System

EXIT Exits the current menu or the BIOS Setup

To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.

3.1.2 Legend Bar3.1.2 Legend Bar

3.1.2 Legend Bar

3.1.2 Legend Bar3.1.2 Legend Bar

At the bottom of the Setup Screen is a legend bar. The following table lists the keys in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.

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Navigation Key(s) Function Description <F1> Displays the General Help Screen <ESC> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the upper menu

from the current menu

/ Moves cursor up or down between fields / Selects menu to the left or right + / - Increases or decreases values <Enter> Brings up a selected menu for a highlighted field <F9> Loads all the setup items to default value <F10> Saves changes and exits Setup

3.2 Main Menu3.2 Main Menu

3.2 Main Menu

3.2 Main Menu3.2 Main Menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the following screen appears.

Advanced

Main

System Date System Time

Floppy Drives IDE Devices

BIOS Version Processor Type Processor Speed Cache Size Microcode Update TotalMemory

DDR1 DDR2

F1:Help

Esc:Exit

AMIBIOS SETUPUTILITY -VERSION 3.31a

Security

Jan

20:07:40

BIOS P1.00 Pentium(R)4CPU

2400 MHz 512 KB F24/18 127MB+1MBShareMemory 128 MB / 133 MHz (DDR 266) None

:Select Item :Select Menu

Power

22 2004 Thu

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select

Boot

Exit

Sub-Menu

[ Setup Help ]

Month: Jan - Dec

Day: 01-31

Year:1980 - 2099

F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save &Exit

System Date [Month/Day/Year]

Set the system date that you specify. Valid values for month, day, and year are Month: (Jan to Dec), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to 2099). Use keys to move between the Month, Day and Year fields.

System Time [Hour:Minute:Second]

Set the system to the time that you specify. Use keys to move between the Hour, Minute and Second fields.

Floppy Drives

Use this to set the type of floppy drives installed.

IDE Devices

Use this to configure IDE devices.

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TYPE

To set the type of the IDE device, first, please select “IDE Devices” on Main

menu and press <Enter> to get into the sub-menu. Then, select among

“Primary IDE Master”, “Primary IDE Slave”, “Secondary IDE Master”, and

“Secondary IDE Slave” to make configuration of its type. Below are the

configuration options.

Main

Primary IDE Master:

Type Cylinders Heads Write Precompensation Sectors Maximum Capacity LBA Mode Block Mode Fast Programmed I/O Modes 32 Bit Transfer Mode Ultra DMA Mode

F1:Help

Esc:Previous Menu

AMIBIOS SETUPUTILITY -VERSION 3.31a

Auto

On On Auto On Auto

:Select Item

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select

Sub-Menu

[ Setup Help ]

Select how to set the parameters of drive,

Or Select [AUTO] to set all HDD parameters automatically.

F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save &Exit

[USER]: It allows user to manually enter the number of cylinders, heads,

and sectors per track for the drive.

Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk.

[Auto]: Select [Auto] to automatically detect hard disk drive. If auto-

detection is successful, the BIOS Setup automatically fills in the correct values for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If the autodetection fails, it may due to that the hard disk is too old or too new. If the hard disk was already formatted on an older system, the BIOS Setup may detect incorrect parameters. In these cases, select [User] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters.

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After entering the hard disk information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active.

[CD/DVD]: This is used for IDE CD/DVD drives. [ARMD]: This is used for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device),

such as MO.

Cylinders

This is used to configure the number of cylinders. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value.

Heads

This is used to configure the number of read/write heads. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct values.

Write Pre-compensation

Enter Write Pre-compensation sector. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value.

Sectors

This is used to configure the number of sectors per track. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value.

Maximum Capacity

This field shows the drive’s maximum capacity as calculated by the BIOS based on the drive information you entered.

LBA Mode

This allows user to select the LBA mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under DOS and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [Off] to disable the LBA mode.

Block Mode

Set the block mode to [On] will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer.

Fast Programmed I/O Modes

This allows user to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the hard disk timing.

32 Bit Transfer Mode

It allows user to enable 32-bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate.

Ultra DMA Mode

Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for compatible IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA capability.

3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus

3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus

3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus

Detailed descriptions of these menus are listed in the Appendix. See page 23.

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Chapter 4 Software Suppor

Chapter 4 Software SupporChapter 4 Software Suppor

4.1 Install Operating System4.1 Install Operating System

4.1 Install Operating System

4.1 Install Operating System4.1 Install Operating System

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information.

4.2 Support CD Information4.2 Support CD Information

4.2 Support CD Information

4.2 Support CD Information4.2 Support CD Information

The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features.

4.2.1 Running The Support CD4.2.1 Running The Support CD

4.2.1 Running The Support CD

4.2.1 Running The Support CD4.2.1 Running The Support CD

To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer. If the Main Menu did not appe ar automatically, locate and double click on the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.

4.2.2 Drivers Menu4.2.2 Drivers Menu

4.2.2 Drivers Menu

4.2.2 Drivers Menu4.2.2 Drivers Menu

The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

4.2.3 Utilities Menu4.2.3 Utilities Menu

4.2.3 Utilities Menu

4.2.3 Utilities Menu4.2.3 Utilities Menu

The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard supports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.

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Appendix: Advanced BIOS SetupAppendix: Advanced BIOS Setup

Appendix: Advanced BIOS Setup

Appendix: Advanced BIOS SetupAppendix: Advanced BIOS Setup

This section will introduce you the following BIOS Setup menus: “Advanced,” “Security,” “Power,” “Boot,” and “Exit.”

1. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu1. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu

1. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu

1. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu1. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu

Advanced

Main

Spread Spectrum CPU Host Frequency

Actual Frequency CPU Ratio Selection SDRAM Frequency Hyper ThreadingTechnology Flexibility Option

Chipset Configuration Resource

Configuration Peripheral System Hardware Monitor

Configuration

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Power

Disabled

Disabled 133MHz Locked Auto Auto Disabled

Boot

Exit

[ Setup Help ]

<Enter> to enable or disable the feature of spread spectrum.

F1:Help

Esc:Exit

:Select Item :Select Menu

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select

Sub-Menu

F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save &Exit

Spread Spectrum:

This field should always be [Disabled] for better system stability.

CPU Host Frequency:

This shows current CPU host frequency of the installed motherboard.

CPU Ratio Selection:

CPU Ratio is the multiple that times the frontside bus frequency will equal the core speed of the installed processor. Whether the option is open or locked is determined by the installed processor.

SDRAM Frequency:

If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically.

Hyper-Threading Technology:

To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with an Intel Pentium®4 processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that includes optimization for this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows XP. Set to [Auto] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, or Linux kernel version

2.4.18 or higher. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology.

Flexibility Option:

Default is [Disabled], When it’s Enabled, it will allow better tolerance for memory compatibility. There is a Hot-Key also, it will automatic to [Enabled] when you press [Home] during the POST.

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Chipset Configuration:

Advanced

Chipset Configuration

AGP Aperture Size ICH Delayed Transaction

USB Controller USB Device Legacy Support

CPU Thermal Throttling DRAM Write Throttling

******** DRAM Timing ******** SDRAM CAS Latency Configure SDRAM Timing by SPD

SDRAM RAS# Precharge SDRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay SDRAM Precharge Delay

F1:Help

Esc:Previous Menu

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Disabled

Enabled Disabled

Enabled Enabled

Auto Disabled 3 Clocks 3 Clocks 7 Clocks

:Select Item

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select

Sub-Menu

[ Setup Help ]

<Enter> to select the size of mapped memory for graphics data.

F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save &Exit

AGP Aperture Size: It refers to a section of the PCI memory address range

used for graphics memory. We recommend that you leave this field at the default value unless your AGP card requires other sizes.

ICH Delayed Transaction: Select [Enabled] will enable delayed transactions

for internal register, FWH, and LPC interface accesses.

USB Controller: Use this to enable or disable the use of USB controller. USB Device Legacy Support: Use this to enable or disable support to emulate

legacy I/O devices such as mouse, keyboard,... etc.

CPU Thermal Throttling: Select [Enabled] will enable P4 thermal control

circuit to keep CPU from overheated.

DRAM Write Throttling: Select [Enabled] will enable north bridge thermal

management to keep it from overheated.

SDRAM CAS Latency: This parameter controls the latency between the read

command and the time the data available.

Configure SDRAM Timing by SPD: Select [Enabled] will configure the follow-

ing 3 items by the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device. SDRAM RAS# Precharge: This controls the idle clocks after a precharge

command is issued.

SDRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay: This controls the latency between the

SDRAM active command and the read / write command.

SDRAM Precharge Delay: This controls the number of DRAM clocks for

RAS minimum.

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Resource Configuration:

Advanced

Resource Configuration

PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks) Primary GraphicsAdapter

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[ Setup Help ]

<Enter> to select PCI clocks. Leave on default setting for the best PCI performance.

F1:Help

Esc:Previous Menu

:Select Item

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select

Sub-Menu

F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save &Exit

PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks): The default is 32. We recommend you to

keep the default value unless your PCI expansion cards’ specifications require other settings.

Primary Graphics Adapter: This allows you to select [PCI], [Internal VGA], or

[AGI] as the primary graphics adapter.

Peripheral Configuration:

Advanced

Peripheral Configuration

OnBoard FDC OnBoard Serial Port A OnBoard Serial Port B

Serial/Infrared Switch

OnBoard Parallel Port

Parallel Port Mode EPP Version Parallel Port IRQ

Parallel Port DMA Channel OnBoard IDE OnBoard LAN OnBoard AC' 97 Audio OnBoard MC' 97 Modem

F1:Help

Esc:Previous Menu

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Auto

Auto Auto Serial PortB Auto ECP+EPP EPP 1.9 Auto N/A Disabled Enabled Auto Auto

:Select Item

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select

Sub-Menu

[ Setup Help ]

<Enter> to enable or disable the floppy drive controller.

F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save &Exit

OnBoard FDC: Use this to enable or disable floppy drive controller. OnBoard Serial Port A: Use this to set addresses for the onboard serial port

A or disable serial port A.Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4 /COM1], [2F8 / IRQ3 / COM2], [3E8 / IRQ4 / COM3], [2E8 / IRQ3 / COM4].

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OnBoard Serial Port B: Use this to set addresses for the onboard serial port

B or disable serial port B.Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4 /COM1], [2F8 / IRQ3 / COM2], [3E8 / IRQ4 / COM3], [2E8 / IRQ3 / COM4].

Serial/Infrared Switch: You have to select either [Serial Port B] or

[Infrared Port] . Default Value is [Serial Port B ]

OnBoard Parallel Port: Select Parallel Port address or disable Parallel Port.

Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [378], [278]. Parallel Port Mode: Set the operation mode of the parallel port. The

default value is [ECP+EPP]. If this option is set to [ECP+EPP], it will show the EPP version in the following item, “EPP Version”.

OnBoard IDE: You may enable either the primary IDE channel or the secondary

IDE channel. Or you may enable both the primary and the secondary IDE channels by selecting [Both]. Set to [Disabled] will disable the both. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Primary], [Secondary], [Both].

OnBoard LAN: This allows you to enable or disable the “OnBoard LAN” feature. OnBoard AC’97 Audio: Select [Disabled], [Auto] or [Enabled] for the onboard

AC’97 Audio feature.

OnBoard MC’97 Modem: Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard MC’97

Modem feature.

System Hardware Monitor: You can check the status of the hardware on your

system. It allows you to monitor the parameters for CPU temperature, Motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, and critical voltage.

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Advanced

System Hardware Monitor

CPU Temperature M/B

Temperature CPU FAN Speed Chassis

FAN Speed Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V

F1:Help

Esc:Previous Menu

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1.72 V

3.31 V

4.97 V

12.16 V

:Select Item

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select

Sub-Menu

[ Setup Help ]

F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save &Exit

2. Security Setup Menu2. Security Setup Menu

2. Security Setup Menu

2. Security Setup Menu2. Security Setup Menu

Advanced

Main

Supervisor Password User Password

Set Supervisor Password Set User Password

Password Check

F1:Help

Esc:Exit

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Security

Clear Clear

[ Enter ]

Setup

:Select Item :Select Menu

Power

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select

Boot

Exit

Sub-Menu

[ Setup Help ]

<Enter> to set the supervisor password.

F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save &Exit

Supervisor Password: This field shows the status of the Supervisor Password.

[Clear]: No password has been set. [Set]: Supervisor password has been set.

User Password: This field shows the status of the User Password.

[Clear]: No password has been set. [Set]: User password has been set.

Set Supervisor Password: Press <Enter> to set Supervisor Password. Valid

password can be a 1 to 8 alphanumeric characters combination. If you already have a password, you must enter your current password first in order to create a new password.

Set User Password: Press <Enter> to set User Password. Valid password can

be a 1 to 8 alphanumeric characters combination. If you already have a password, you must enter your current password first in order to create a new password.

Password Check: Select the check point for “Password Check”. Configuration

options: [Setup], [Always]. If [Setup] option is selected, the “Password Check” is performed before BIOS setup. If [Always] option is selected, the “Password Check” is performed before both boot-up and BIOS setup.

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3. Power Setup Menu3. Power Setup Menu

3. Power Setup Menu

3. Power Setup Menu3. Power Setup Menu

Advanced

Main

Suspend To RAM Repost Video on STR Resume Restore on AC / Power Loss Ring-In Power On PCI Devices Power On PS /2 keyboard Power On RTC Alarm Power On

RTC Alarm Date RTC Alarm Hour RTC Alarm Minute RTC Alarm Second

F1:Help

Esc:Exit

Security

:Select Item :Select Menu

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Disabled

Disabled Power Off Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled 15 12 30 30

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select

Boot

Exit

Sub-Menu

[ Setup Help ]

<Enter> to select auto-detect or disable the ACPI STR feature.

F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save &Exit

Repost Video on STR Resume: This feature allows you to repost video on STR

resume. It is recommended to enable this feature under Microsoft® Windows

98 / ME.

Restore on AC/Power Loss: This allows you to set the power state after an

unexpected AC/power loss. If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/power remains off when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the AC/power resumes and the system starts to boot up when the power recovers.

Ring-In Power On: Use this to enable or disable Ring-in signals to turn on the

system from the power-soft-off mode.

PCI Devices Power On: Use this to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the

system from the power-soft-off mode.

PS/2 Keyboard Power On: Use this to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on

the system from the power-soft-off mode.

RTC Alarm Power On: Use this to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to

power on the system. If [Enable] is selected, you must fill the RTC Alarm Date / Hour / Minute / Second sub-fields with the actual wake up time you desire.

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4. Boot Setup Menu4. Boot Setup Menu

4. Boot Setup Menu

4. Boot Setup Menu4. Boot Setup Menu

Advanced

Main

Quick Boot Mode Boot Up Num-Lock Boot To OS/2 Boot From Network

Boot Device Priority

F1:Help

Esc:Exit

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Security

Enabled

On No Disabled

:Select Item :Select Menu

Power

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select

Boot

Exit

Sub-Menu

[ Setup Help ]

<Enter> to enable or disable the quick boot mode.

F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save &Exit

Quick Boot Mode: Enable this mode will speed up the boot-up routine by skipping

memory retestings.

Boot Up Num-Lock: If this is enabled, it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock

function after boot-up.

Boot To OS/2: Select [Yes] will enable boot-up to OS/2 operating system. Boot From Network: Use this to enable or disable “boot from network” feature. Boot Device Priority: This allows you to set the boot device priority.

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5. Exit Menu5. Exit Menu

5. Exit Menu

5. Exit Menu5. Exit Menu

Advanced

Main

Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Default Settings Discard Changes

F1:Help

Esc:Exit

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[ Enter ]

[ Enter ] [ Enter ] [ Enter ]

:Select Item :Select Menu

Power

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select

Boot

Exit

Sub-Menu

[ Setup Help ]

Exits and saves the changesinCMOSRAM.

F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save &Exit

Exit Saving Changes: After you enter the sub-menu, the message “Save current

settings and exit” will appear. If you press <ENTER>, it will save the current settings and exit the BIOS SETUP Utility.

Exit Discarding Changes: After you enter the submenu, the message “Quit

without saving changes” will appear. If you press <ENTER>, you will exit the BIOS Setup Utility without making any changes to the settings.

Load Default Settings: After you enter the submenu, the message “Load default

settings” will appear. If you press <Enter>, it will load the default values for all the setup configuration.

Discard Changes: After you enter the sub-menu, the message “Load setup

original values” will appear. If you press <ENTER>, original values will be restored and all changes are discarded.

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