NX530Z
Intel® Atom™ BGA Z530P 1.6 GHz Low-power processor onboard
with Intel
®
US15WP Single Chipset Solution Nano ITX Motherboard
User’s Manual
Ver. 1.00
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Contents
FCC Statement ....................................................................................................................4
Notice...................................................................................................................................4
Copyright Notice ..................................................................................................................4
Trademark Acknowledgement .............................................................................................4
Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................4
Life Support Policy...............................................................................................................5
BCM Customer Services......................................................................................................5
Product Warranty.................................................................................................................6
Manual Objectives ...............................................................................................................6
Safety Precautions...............................................................................................................6
Document Amendment History ............................................................................................7
Chapter 1 ....................................................................................................... 8
NX530Z Specifications ........................................................................................................9
Block Diagram ...................................................................................................................11
Before you proceed ...........................................................................................................12
1.1 Motherboard Overview.................................................................................................13
1.1.1 Placement Direction ....................................................................................................................... 13
1.1.2 Screw Holes ................................................................................................................................... 13
1.1.3 Motherboard Layout ....................................................................................................................... 14
1.1.4 Layout Content List ........................................................................................................................ 15
1.2 System Memory...........................................................................................................16
1.2.1 DIMM Sockets Location ................................................................................................................. 16
1.2.2 Memory Configurations .................................................................................................................. 16
1.2.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM................................................................................................................. 17
1.2.4 Removing a DDR2 DIMM............................................................................................................... 18
1.3 Jumpers .......................................................................................................................19
1.3.1 Clear CMOS (CLRTC).................................................................................................................... 19
1.3.2 COM1 RI/+5V/+12V Select (JCOMPWR1) .................................................................................... 20
1.4 Connectors ..................................................................................................................21
1.4.1 Rear Panel Connectors.................................................................................................................. 21
1.4.2 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) ........................................................................................... 22
1.4.3 Serial Port Connector 1 (COM1) .................................................................................................... 22
1.4.4 System Panel Connector (F_PANEL) ............................................................................................ 23
1.4.5 Primary EIDE Connector (IDE) ...................................................................................................... 24
1.4.6 LCD Inverter Connector (JBKL) ..................................................................................................... 24
1.4.7 Digital I/O Connector (JDIO) .......................................................................................................... 25
1.4.8 LVDS Connector (JLVDS).............................................................................................................. 26
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1.4.9 Audio Line-In Connector (LINE_IN) ...............................................................................................26
1.4.10 ATX Power Connector (MATXPWR2) ....................................................................................... 27
1.4.11 USB 2.0 Connector (USB34) ..................................................................................................... 28
Chapter 2 ..................................................................................................... 29
2.1 BIOS Setup Program ...................................................................................................30
2.1.1 Legend Box .................................................................................................................................... 31
2.1.2 List Box........................................................................................................................................... 31
2.1.3 Sub-menu....................................................................................................................................... 31
2.2 BIOS Menu Screen......................................................................................................32
2.2.1 Standard CMOS Features.............................................................................................................. 33
2.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................................................. 35
2.2.3 Advanced Chipset Features........................................................................................................... 39
2.2.4 Integrated Peripherals.................................................................................................................... 40
2.2.5 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................................................. 44
2.2.6 PC Health Status............................................................................................................................ 45
2.2.7 Load Setup Defaults....................................................................................................................... 46
2.2.8 Set Supervisor Password............................................................................................................... 47
2.2.9 Set User Password......................................................................................................................... 48
2.2.10 Save and Exit Setup .................................................................................................................. 48
2.2.11 Exit Without Saving.................................................................................................................... 49
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FCC Statement
THIS DEVICE SUPPORTS PART 15 FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS
"A" DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS
EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND, IF NOT
INSTATLLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, MAY CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS.
OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE IN WHICH CASE THE USER WILL BE REQUIRED TO CORRECT THE
INTERFERENCE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE.
Notice
This guide is designed for experienced users to setup the system within the shortest time.
For detailed information, please always refer to the electronic user's manual.
Copyright Notice
Copyright © 2008 BCM Advanced Research, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
No part of this document may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer.
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Disclaimer
BCM Advanced Research reserves the right to make changes, without notice, to any product, including
circuits and/or software described or contained in this manual in order to improve design and/or performance.
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Life Support Policy
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SUPPORT DEVICES OR SYSTEMS WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL OF BCM Advanced
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As used herein:
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body, or (b) support or sustain life and whose failure to perform, when properly used in accordance with
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user.
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reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life support device or system, or to affect its safety or
effectiveness.
BCM Customer Services
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Your satisfaction is our primary concern. Here is a guide to BCM customer services. To ensure you get the full
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We want you to get the maximum performance from your products. So if you run into technical difficulties, we
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Product Warranty
BCM warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by persons other than
repair personnel authorized by BCM, or which have been to misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation.
BCM assumes no liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events.
Because of BCM high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of our customers never need to
use our repair service. If any of BCM products is defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during
the warranty period. For out-of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement
materials, service time, and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details. If you think you have a
defective product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU type and speed, BCM
products model name, hardware & BIOS revision number, other hardware and software used, etc.)
Note anything abnormal and list any on-screen messages you get when the problem occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product, and any helpful
information available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return material authorization) number from
your dealer. This allows us to process your good return more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a complete Repair and Replacement Order Card and a
photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt) in a shippable container. A product
returned without proof of the purchase date is not eligible for warranty service.
Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid to your dealer.
Manual Objectives
This manual describes in detail the NX530Z Nano ITX motherboard.
We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to interface with NX530Z or
change the standard configurations. Whilst all the necessary information is available in this manual we would
recommend that unless you are confident, you contact your supplier for guidance.
Please be aware that it is possible to create configurations within the CMOS RAM that make booting
impossible. If this should happen, clear the CMOS settings, (see the description of the Jumper Settings for
details).
If you have any suggestions or find any errors concerning this manual and want to inform us of these, please
contact our Customer Service department with the relevant details.
Safety Precautions
Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis whenever you work
with the hardware. Do not make connections while the power is on. Sensitive
electronic components can be damaged by sudden power surges. Only experienced
electronics personnel should open the PC chassis.
Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching the motherboard.
Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to static electric charges. As a safety
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precaution, use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic components in
a static-dissipative surface or static-shielded bag when they are not in the chassis.
Document Amendment History
Revision Date Comment
1.0 07/09/2009 First Release
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Chapter 1
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Product Introduction
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NX530Z Specifications
System
CPU
Intel® Atom™ Z530P 1.6GHz Low-power processor onboard
FSB
400/533 MHz
BIOS
Award 8 Mb FHW BIOS
System Chipset
Intel® System Controller Hub US15WP
I/O Chipset
Winbond W83627DHG
Memory
1 x 200-pin SODIMM 2 GB DDR2 400/533 org.x16 SDRAM
Watchdog Timer
Reset: 1 sec.~255 min. and 1 sec. or 1 min./step
H/W Status Monitor
Monitoring CPU temperature, voltage, and cooling fan status. Auto throttling
control when CPU overheats
1 x Mini PCI Express
Expansion Slots
1 x Compact Flash
DIO
8-bit General Purpose I/O for 4 DI and 4 DO
S3/S4
S3/S4
Wake up on LAN or Ring
Both (PXE / RPL / WOR)
Display
Chipset
Intel® System Controller Hub US15WP
Display Memory
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 500 (Intel® GMA 500)
LVDS Display : 1366 x 768 @85 MHz
Max Resolution
Ext Display: 1280 x 1024 @ 85 Hz maximum resolution
Dual Display
LVDS + VGA
VGA
Yes
LVDS
18/24 bit Single Channel
Ethernet
LAN1
Realtek RTL 8111C Gigabit LAN
Audio
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC 888 (co-lay ALC 888VC)
Audio Interface
Mic in , Line out (2 jack) , Line in pin header
Onboard I/O Headers
IDE
1 x IDE
COM
1 x COM port w/ power pin header
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USB
1 x USB connectors support additional 2 USB ports
CPU Fan
Fanless
Chassis Fan
1 x Chassis FAN connector
GPIO
1 x 8-bit GPIO connector
Audio
1 x Line-in
ATX Power
1 x 6-pin ATX Power connector
Front Panel
1 x Front Panel
Back I/O Port
Display
1 x VGA port
LAN
1 x LAN RJ45 port
USB
2 x USB 2.0/1.1
1 x Mic-in
Audio Jack
1 x Line-out
PS/2
1 x PS2 (KB+MS)
Mechanical & Environment
Power Requirement
36W
Power Type
ATX Power
Operating Temp.
0~60°C (32~140°F)
Operating Humidity
0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Form Factor
Nano ITX
Size (L x W)
4.72" x 4.72" (120 mm x 120 mm)
Weight
0.4 lbs
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Block Diagram
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Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or
change any motherboard settings.
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a
metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on
them.
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX
power supply 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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1.1 Motherboard Overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that
the motherboard fits into it. Refer to the chassis documentation before installing the
motherboard.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and
damage motherboard components.
1.1.1 Placement Direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct
orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in
the image below.
1.1.2 Screw Holes
Place four (4) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.
Do not over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the
motherboard.
Place this side towards the rear of the
chassis
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1.1.3 Motherboard Layout
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1.1.4 Layout Content List
Slots
Label Function Note Page
CF Compact Flash Card (Rear side) N/A
MINI_PCIE Mini PCI-e Slot N/A
SO_DIMM 200-pin DDR2 SODIMM slot (Rear side) N/A
Jumpers
Label Function Note Page
CLRTC Clear CMOS 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.00mm 21
JCOMPWR1 COM1 RI/+5V/+12V Select 3 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm 22
Rear Panel Connector
Label Function Note Page
KBMS PS/2 keyboard and mouse 6-pin Mini-Din 23
VGA VGA Connector D-sub 15-pin, female 23
USB12 USB Connector x 2 23
LAN RJ-45 Ethernet Connector 23
MIC_IN Microphone Port 23
LINE_OUT Line-out Port 23
Internal Connector
Label Function Note Page
CHA_FAN1 Chassis Fan Connector 3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm 24
COM1 Serial Port Connector 1 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm 24
F_PANEL System Panel Connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm 25
IDE Primary EIDE Connector 20 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm 26
JBKL LCD Inverter Connector 5 x 1 header, pitch 2.00mm 27
JDIO Digital I/O Connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm 28
JLVDS LVDS Connector HIROSE DF13S-40DP-1.25V 28
LINE_IN Line-In Connector 5 x 1 header, pitch 2.00mm 29
MATXPWR2 ATX Power Connector 3 x 2 header 29
USB34 USB 2.0 Connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm 30
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1.2 System Memory
1.2.1 DIMM Sockets Location
The motherboard comes with two 200-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) SODIMM sockets.
A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 200-pin
footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to
prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The following figure illustrates the location of
the sockets:
1.2.2 Memory Configurations
You can install 256MB, 512MB, 1GB and 2GB DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs into the SODIMM
sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
Installing DDR2 DIMM other than the recommended
configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot
failure. Use any of the recommended configurations.
Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less
than 1 GB system memory when you installed one 1 GB DDR2
memory modules.
This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of
128 Mb chips or single-sided x8 memory modules.
Make sure that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB
(Front Side Bus). Refer to the Memory frequency/CPU FSB
synchronization table.
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1.2.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing
DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause
severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.
1. Locate the DIMM socket on the board.
2. Hold two edges of the DIMM module carefully, and keep away of touching its
connectors.
3. Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot.
4. Firmly press the modules into the socket automatically snaps into the mounting notch.
Do not force the DIMM module in with extra force as the DIMM module only fit in one
direction.
A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one
direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging
the DIMM.
The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT
install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM socket.
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1.2.4 Removing a DDR2 DIMM
1. Press the two ejector tabs on the slot outward simultaneously, and then pull out the
DIMM module.
Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the ejector
tabs. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.
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1.3 Jumpers
1.3.1 Clear CMOS (CLRTC)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear
the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC
RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include
system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the onboard battery.
3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for
about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.
4. Re-install the battery.
5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter
data.
Except when clearing the CMOS, never remove the cap on CLRTC
jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot
failure!
Normal (Default)
Clear CMOS
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1.3.2 COM1 RI/+5V/+12V Select (JCOMPWR1)
RI (Default)
+5V
+12V
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1.4 Connectors
1.4.1 Rear Panel Connectors
No Label Function Description
1 KBMS PS/2 mouse connector The standard PS/2 mouse DIN connector is
for a PS/2 mouse.
2 VGA VGA port This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or
other VGA-compatible devices.
3 USB12 USB 2.0 connector These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0
devices.
LAN (RJ-45) connector This port allows Gigabit connection to a
Local Area Network (LAN) through a
network hub. Refer to the table below for
the LAN port LED indications. The optional
10/100 Mbps LAN controller allows 10/100
Mbps connection to a Local Area Network
(LAN) through a network hub.
4 LAN
ACT / LINK LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection
Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection
Blinking Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection
5 MIC_IN Microphone port This port connects a microphone.
6 LINE_OUT Line-Out port (Lime) This port connects a headphone or a
speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and
8-channel configuration, the function of this
port becomes Front Speaker Out.
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1.4.2 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan
connectors.
1.4.3 Serial Port Connector 1 (COM1)
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1.4.4 System Panel Connector (F_PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
System Power LED (2-pin PWRLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED
cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system
power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
ATX Power Button/Soft-off Button (2-pin PWRSW)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the
system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings.
Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the
system OFF.
Hard Disk Drive Activity LED (2-pin HDLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable
to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to
the HDD.
Reset Button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without
turning off the system power.
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1.4.5 Primary EIDE Connector (IDE)
Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to Pin
1.
1.4.6 LCD Inverter Connector (JBKL)
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Signal Description
Signal Signal Description
VR For inverter with adjustable Backlight
function, it is possible to control the LCD
brightness through the VR signal.
Vadj=0.75V ~ 4.25V
(Recommended: 4.7KΩ, > 1/16W)
ENBKL LCD backlight ON/OFF control signal
1.4.7 Digital I/O Connector (JDIO)
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1.4.8 LVDS Connector (JLVDS)
1.4.9 Audio Line-In Connector (LINE_IN)
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1.4.10 ATX Pow er Connector (MATXPWR2)
This connector is for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit
this connector in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until
the connectors completely fit.
Important notes on the Motherboard Power Requirements
Make sure that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 5A on
the +12V lead and at least 2A on the +5-volt standby lead
(+5VSB). The minimum recommended wattage is 36W, or 65W
for a fully configured system. The system can become unstable
and might experience difficulty powering up if the power supply is
inadequate.
You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to
install additional devices.
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1.4.11 USB 2.0 Connector (USB34)
This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB cable to any of these connectors,
and then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. This USB
connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection
speed.
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will
damage the motherboard!
The USB module is purchased separately.
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Chapter 2
This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the
system for optimum use. You may need to run the Setup program when:
An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to
run SETUP.
You want to change the default settings for customized features.
BIOS Setup
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2.1 BIOS Setup Program
This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the
provided utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard,
reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to
configure your system using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration
of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature
or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system
using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and
record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the
computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del>
during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST
continues with its test routines.
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl+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. Do this last option only if the first two failed.
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven
program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from
the available options using the navigation keys.
The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most
conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system
becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the
default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.
Select the Load Optimized Defaults from the BIOS menu
screen.
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference
purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your
screen.
Visit the system builder’s website to download the latest BIOS file
for this motherboard
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2.1.1 Legend Box
The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus
Key(s) Function Description
↑↓→ ←
Move
Enter Select
+ / - / PU / PD Value
ESC Exit
F1 General Help
F2 Item Help
F5 Previous Values
F7 Setup Defaults
F9 Menu in BIOS
F10 Save
2.1.2 List Box
This box appears only in the opening screen. The box displays an initial list of configurable
items in the menu you selected.
2.1.3 Sub-menu
Note that a right pointer symbol appears to the left of certain fields. This pointer
indicates that you can display a sub-menu from this field. A sub-menu contains additional
options for a field parameter. To display a sub-menu, move the highlight to the field and
press <Enter>. The sub‑menu appears. Use the legend keys to enter values and move
from field to field within a sub-menu as you would within a menu. Use the <Esc> key to
return to the main menu.
Take some time to familiarize yourself with the legend keys and their corresponding
functions. Practice navigating through the various menus and submenus. If you
accidentally make unwanted changes to any of the fields, press <F7> to load the Set up
default values. While moving around through the Setup program, note that explanations
appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu. This window
displays the help text for the currently highlighted field.
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2.2 BIOS Menu Screen
When you enter the BIOS, the following screen appears. The BIOS menu screen displays
the items that allow you to make changes to the system configuration. To access the menu
items, press the up/down/right/left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is
highlighted, then press [Enter] to open the specific menu.
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2.2.1 Standard CMOS Features
The Standard CMOS Features screen gives you an overview of the basic system.
2.2.1.1 Date [Day, xx/ xx/ xxxx]
The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.
2.2.1.2 Time [xx : xx : xx]
The time format is <hour><minute><second>, based on the 24-hour clock.
2.2.1.3 IDE Channel 0 Master / Slave
IDE HDD Auto-Detection
[Press Enter]
to select this option for automatic device detection.
IDE Channel 0 Master
[None]: Select this when no IDE device is used. The system will skip the auto-detection
setup to make system start up faster.
[Auto]: Automatically detects IDE devices during POST
[Manual]: User can manually input the correct settings.
Access Mode: The options are CHS/LBA/Large/Auto
Capacity: Capacity of currently installed hard disk
Cylinder: Number of cylinders
Head: Number of heads
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Precomp: Write precomp
Landing Zone: Landing zone
Sector: Number of sectors
2.2.1.4 Video
This category detects the type of adapter used for the primary monitor that must match your
video display card and monitor.
EGA / VGA: Enhanced Graphics Adapter/Video Graphics Array. For EGA, VGA, SVGA,
or PGA monitor adapters.
CGA 40: Color Graphics Adapter, power up in 40 column mode.
CGA 80: Color Graphics Adapter, power up in 80 column mode.
MONO: Monochrome adapter includes high resolution monochrome adapters.
2.2.1.5 Halt On
Set the system to halt on errors according to the system functions specified in each option.
Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard]
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2.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features
The “Advanced BIOS Features” screen appears when choosing the “Advanced BIOS
Features” item from the “Initial Setup Screen” menu. It allows the user to configure the
motherboard according to his particular requirements. Below are some major items that are
provided in the Advanced BIOS Features screen. A quick booting function is provided for
your convenience. Simply enable the Quick Booting item to save yourself valuable time.
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2.2.2.1 CPU Features
This item allows you to setup the CPU thermal management function.
Delay Prior to Thermal
With the default value of 16 Minutes, the BIOS activates the Thermal Monitor in automatic
mode 16 minutes after the system starts booting up
The options: [4 Min], [8 Min], [16 Min], [32 Min].
Limit CPUID MaxVal
Sets Limit CPUID MaxVa1 to 3. This should be disabled for WinXP.
Execute Disabled Bit
When disabled, forces the XD feature flag to always return 0
Virtualization Technology
When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vander
pool Technology.
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2.2.2.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority
Set hard disk boot device priority.
2.2.2.3 Virus Warning
Enables or disables the virus warning.
Item Description
Enabled
Activates automatically when the system boots up causing a warning
message to appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector
or hard disk partition table.
Disabled
No warning message will appear when anything attempts to access the
boot sector or hard disk partition table.
2.2.2.4 CPU L1 & L2 & L3 Cache
Enabling this feature speeds up memory access.
Item Description
Enabled Enable cache
Disabled Disable cache
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2.2.2.5 Quick Power On Self Test
This allows the system to skip certain tests to speed up the boot-up procedure.
Item Description
Disabled Normal POST
Enabled Enable quick POST
2.2.2.6 First / Second / Third Boot Device
The BIOS tries to load the OS from the devices in the sequence set here. The options are:
Item Description
Hard Disk Hard Disk Device
CDROM CDROM Device
USB-FDD USB Floppy Device
USB-ZIP USB ZIP Device
USB-CDROM USB CDROM Device
Disabled Disabled any boot device
2.2.2.7 Boot Other Device
Use this to boot another device. The options: Disabled, Enabled.
2.2.2.8 Security Option
This category determines whether the password is required when the sys- tem boots up or
only when entering setup. The options are:
Item Description
System
The system will not boot and access to Setup will be denied if the
correct password is not entered at the prompt.
Setup
The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct
password is not entered at the prompt.
To disable security, select Set Supervisor Password at Main Menu
and then you will be asked to enter password. Do not type anything
and just press <Enter>, it will disable security. Once the security is
disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.
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2.2.3 Advanced Chipset Features
DRAM default timings have been carefully chosen and should ONLY
be changed if data is being lost. Please first contact technical support
2.2.3.1 DRAM Timing Selectable
This item shows the DRAM timing value by SPD data or Manual.
2.2.3.2 On-Chip Frame Buffer Size
The On-Chip Frame Buffer Size can be set to 1 MB or 8 MB. This memory is shared with
the system memory.
2.2.3.3 Boot Type
The options: VBIOS Default, CRT, LFP.
2.2.3.4 LCD Panel Type
The options:
640x480 generic
800x600 generic
1024x768 generic
640x480 NEC 8.4”
800x480 NEC 9”
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1024x600 TMD 5.61”
1024x600 Samsung 4.8”
1024x768 Samsung 15”
1024x768 Sharp 7.2”
1280x800 Samsung 15.4”
2.2.3.5 Panel Scaling
The options: Auto, Force, Off
2.2.3.6 Spread Spectrum
The options: Disabled, Enabled.
2.2.4 Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
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2.2.4.1 OnChip IDE Device
IDE HDD Block Model
If the IDE hard drive supports block mode select Enabled for automatic detection of the
optimal number of block read/writes per sector the drive can support.
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE
The chipset contains a PCI IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Select Enabled
to active the primary/secondary IDE interface. Select Disabled to deactivate this interface.
The options: Disabled, Enabled.
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2.2.4.2 Onboard Device
Intel HD Audio Controller
The options: Auto, Disabled.
2.2.4.3 Onboard LAN Boot ROM
The options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
2.2.4.4 Power ON Function
This feature allows you to wake up the system using any of the listed options.
The options: [Password], [Hot Key], [Mouse Left], [Mouse Right], [Any KEY], [Button Only],
[Keyboard 98].
2.2.4.5 Onboard Serial Port 1
Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first and second serial ports.
The choice: [Disabled], [3F8/IRQ4], [2F8/IRQ3], [3E8/IRQ4], [2E8/IRQ3], [Auto]
2.2.4.6 PWRON After PWR-fail
The options are [off], [on], [Former-Sts].
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2.2.4.7 Watch Dog Timer Select
This option will determine watch dog timer. The choices: Disabled, 10, 20, 30, 40 Sec. 1, 2,
4 Min.
2.2.4.8 USB Device Setting
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USB 1.0 / 2.0 Controller
The choices: Disabled, Enabled.
USB Operation Mode
Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12
Mbps). Configuration options: [Full/Low Speed] [HiSpeed]
USB Keyboard Function
The choices: Disabled, Enabled.
USB Storage Function
The choices: Disabled, Enabled.
2.2.5 PnP/PCI Configurations
2.2.5.1 Init Display First
The options are: [PCI slot], [Onboard], [PCIEx].
2.2.5.2 Rest Configuration Data
The default is “Disabled”. Select Enabled to reset Extended System Configuration Data
(ESCD) if you have installed a new add-on card, and system reconfiguration has caused
such a serious conflict that the OS cannot boot.
2.2.5.3 Resource Controlled By
The commands here are “Auto(ESCD)” or “Manual”. Choosing “Manual” requires you to
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choose resources from the following sub-menu.
“Auto(ESCD)” automatically configures all of the boot and Plug and Play devices, but you
must be using Windows 95 or above.
2.2.5.4 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
This is set to “Disabled” by default. The options: [Disabled], [Enabled].
2.2.5.5 Maximum Payload Size
This allows you to set the maximum TLP payload size for PCI Express devices.
The option: [128 bytes].
2.2.6 PC Health Status
2.2.6.1 System Temperature
This shows you the current temperature of system.
2.2.6.2 CPU Temperature
This shows the current CPU temperature.
2.2.6.3 Chassis FAN Speed
This shows the Chassis FAN Speed (RPM).
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2.2.6.4 VCore and Others Voltage
This shows the voltage of VCORE, +12V, +5V, VCCP(V), AVCC(V), VCC3(V), VBAT(V),
and 3VSB(V).
2.2.7 Load Setup Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal
performance system operations. While Award has designed the custom BIOS to maximize
performance, the factory has the right to change these defaults to meet their needs.
Press <Y> to load the default values setting for optimal performance system operations.
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2.2.8 Set Supervisor Password
You can set supervisor password. It is able to enter/change the options of setup menus.
Follow these steps to change the password.
Choose the “Set Supervisor Password” option from the “Initial Setup Screen” menu
and press <Enter>. The screen displays the following message:
Please <Enter Password>
Press <Enter>.
If the CMOS is good and this option has been used to change the default password,
the user is asked for the password stored in the CMOS. The screen displays the
following message:
Confirm Password
Type the current password and press <Enter>.
After pressing <Enter> (ROM password) or the current password (user-defined), you
can change the password stored in the CMOS. The password must be no longer than
eight (8) characters. Remember, to enable the password setting feature, you must first
select either “Setup” or “System” from the “Advanced BIOS Features” menu.
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2.2.9 Set User Password
You can set user password. It is able to enter/change the options of setup menus.
Follow these steps to change the password.
Choose the “Set User Password” option from the “Initial Setup Screen” menu and
press <Enter>. The screen displays the following message:
Please < Enter Password >
Press <Enter>.
If the CMOS is good and this option has been used to change the default password,
the user is asked for the password stored in the CMOS. The screen displays the
following message:
Confirm Password
Type the current password and press <Enter>.
After pressing <Enter> (ROM password) or the current password (user-defined), you
can change the password stored in the CMOS. The password must be no longer than
eight (8) characters. Remember, to enable the password setting feature, you must first
select either “Setup” or “System” from the “Advanced BIOS Features” menu.
2.2.10 Save and Exit Setup
If you select this and press <Enter>, the values entered in the setup utilities will be recorded
in the CMOS memory of the chipset. The processor will check this every time you turn your
system on and compare this to what it finds as it checks the system. This record is required
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for the system to operate.
2.2.11 Exit Without Saving
Selecting this option and pressing <Enter> lets you exit the setup program without
recording any new values or changing old ones.
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