BCM RX965QV User Manual

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Micro-ATX

RX965QV

Core™ 2 Duo/

Pentium® 4/ Pentium® D/

w/ 1066/800/533MHz FSB

Intel® 65nm

Pentium® Dual core/

Celeron 440

User’s Manual

Rev 1.03 – Jul, 2009

FCC Statement

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH 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.

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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.

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more detailed than the ones we can give over the phone. So please consult the user’s

manual first.

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and ready to give you the support you need to get the most from your BCM products. In

fact, most problems reported are minor and are able to be easily solved over the phone.

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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 subject 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 BCM RX965QV mainboard.

We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to

interface with RX965QV 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

Warning!

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.

Caution!

Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching the mainboard. Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to static electric charges. As a safety 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

1st June, 2008 Initial Release

2nd (1.01) Oct, 2008 1. Added BIOS flash instruction at Chapter 3.

2. Update LVDS header pin definition.

3rd (1.02) Jan, 2009 1. Update J8 information.

4th (1.03) Jul, 2009 1. Update “JBAT1” and “COM2”,”COM3”,”COM4” information.

Contents

Chapter 1: System Setup............................................................................................................................11

1.1 Welcome! ......................................................................................................................................11

1.2 Packing Contents..........................................................................................................................11

1.3 Special Features ...........................................................................................................................12

1.3.1 Product Highlights.........................................................................................................................12

1.4 Before you proceed.......................................................................................................................14

1.5 Mainboard Overview .....................................................................................................................15

1.5.1 Placement direction ......................................................................................................................15

1.5.2 Screw Holes..................................................................................................................................15

1.5.3 Mainboard Layout .........................................................................................................................16

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .....................................................................................................17

1.6.1 Installing the CPU .........................................................................................................................18

1.6.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and fan .............................................................................................20

1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and fan.........................................................................................22

1.7 System Memroy ............................................................................................................................24

1.7.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................24

1.7.2 Dual-Channel Mode Population Rule ...........................................................................................24

1.7.3 Installing DIMM .............................................................................................................................25

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................................................................................26

1.8 Power Supply................................................................................................................................27

1.8.1 ATX 24-pin Power Connector: ATXPWR1....................................................................................27

1.8.2 ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ...............................................................................................27

1.9 Back Panel ....................................................................................................................................29

1.10 Connectors/Headers .....................................................................................................................31

1.10.1 Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1.............................................................................................31

1.10.2 IDE Connector: IDE1 ....................................................................................................................31

1.10.3 Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 ................................32

1.10.4 Fan Power Connector: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1, PWRFAN1..........................................................32

1.10.5 Chassis Intrusion Switch Header: JCASE1 ................................................................................

1.10.6 CD-In Connector: JCD_IN1 ..........................................................................................................33

1.10.7 SPDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1......................................................................................................33

1.10.8 Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ..........................................................................................34

..33

1.10.9 Front USB Connectors: JUSB1, JUSB2, JUSB3..........................................................................34

1.10.10 Serial Port Connector: COM2, COM4, COM3 ..............................................................................35

1.10.11 Front Panel LAN LED HEader: J8 ................................................................................................36

1.10.12 Front Panel Connectors: JFP1......................................................................................................37

1.10.13 LVDS Header: JLVDS1.................................................................................................................38

1.10.14 LCD Inverter Connector: J7 ..........................................................................................................38

1.10.15 Video Output Select: JPCIE1........................................................................................................39

1.10.16 The Header: JSPI1 .......................................................................................................................39

1.11 Jumpers ........................................................................................................................................40

1.11.1 Clear CMOS Jumpers: JBAT1 ......................................................................................................40

1.12 The Expansion Slots.....................................................................................................................41

1.12.1 Installation of expansion card .......................................................................................................41

1.12.2 Setup an expansion card ..............................................................................................................41

1.12.3 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot ..............................................................41

1.12.3.1 PCI-Ex16 Slot: PCIE1 ...................................................................................................................42

1.12.4 PCI Slots: PCI1, PCI2, PCI3 .........................................................................................................42

Chapter 2: Starting Up the System ..........................................................................................................43

2.1 Starting Up Your System...............................................................................................................43

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup................................................................................................................................45

3.1 Introducing BIOS...........................................................................................................................45

3.2 Entering BIOS Setup Menu...........................................................................................................46

3.3 Getting Help ..................................................................................................................................46

3.4 The Main Menu .............................................................................................................................47

3.5 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................................................49

3.6 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................................................52

3.7 Advanced Chipset Features..........................................................................................................55

3.8 Integrated Peripherals...................................................................................................................57

3.9 Power Management Setup ...........................................................................................................62

3.10 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................................................65

3.11 H/W Monitor ..................................................................................................................................67

3.12 Load Optimized Defaults...............................................................................................................69

3.13 BIOS Setting Password ................................................................................................................70

Mainboard Specifications

Model RX965QV Processor Intel® 65nm LGA 775 processors.

Supports Intel® Core™ 2 Duo/ Pentium® Dual Core/ Pentium® 4/ Pentium® D/

Celeron 440

w/ 1066/800/533MHz FSB

North Bridge Intel® Q965 Memory

Integrated Graphics Intel® GMA 3000 Engine; up to 256MB can be allocated for GFX South Bridge Intel® ICH8DO SATA 6 x SATA II connectors supports 3.0 Gbs transfer speed PCI-E 1 x PCI-E x 16 slot PCI 3 x PCI Slots (PCI 2.2 compliant) USB 10 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Rear I/O, 6 x header)

LVDS Supports Resolutions: 1024x768 (24bit x1), 1280x1024 (24bit x2), 1400x1050 (24bit

DDR2 800/667/533 SDRAM * Supports DDR2 533MHz (PC2-4200), DDR2 667MHz (PC2-5300), DDR2 800MHz (PC2-6400) memory modules up to 8GB max. (2GB max/ DIMM slot) * DDR2 667MHz recommended for 8GB configuration * 4 DDR2 DIMM slots (240-pin/ 1.8V), supports Non-ECC, un-buffered memory

Jmicron® JMB368 PCI-E to IDE Controller IDE Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133 transfer rate Infineon® TPM TPM 1 x TPM 1.2 Security Device

x1), 1600x1200 (24bit x2) Super I/O Controller Winbond® 83627DHG Floppy Controller 1 x std. floppy controller Serial Ports 4 x RS232 port (1 x Rear I/O, 3 x header) Watch Dog Timer 1 ~ 255 sec timer HW Monitor Yes

Realtek® ALC888 Audio

LAN

HD Audio Codec with auto jack sensing

Intel® 82566DM Gigabit LAN

1 x 10/100/1000 LAN

Intel® 82573L PCI-E Gigabit LAN

1 x 10/100/1000 LAN

AMI ® BIOS BIOS

Expansion Slots PCI-E 1 x PCI-E x 16 Slot supports PCI-E x16 Graphic card or ADD2-DVI card PCI 3 x PCI slot Onboard I/O Headers IDE 1 x IDE Connector SATA 6 x Std. SATA Connectors Floppy 1 x Std. Floppy Header USB 3 x USB Headers (6 ports on headers) RS232 3 x Header LAN LED 1 x Header CD-IN 1 x Header Front Audio 1 x Header SPDIF 1 x Header

AMI Bios with 16Mb SPI ROM

1 x LVDS Header LVDS

1 x LVDS Inverter Header Front Panel 1 x Headers Fan Header 3 x Headers Chassis Intrusion Header 1 x Header Back I/O Panel PS/2 Keyboard Mouse 1 x DIN 6 Stack up Connector VGA 1 x DB 15 Connector Serial 1 x DB 9 Connector LPT Port 1 x DB 25 Connector LAN and USB 2 x Stack up RJ45 and USB Connectors (2 USB ports) Audio 1 x 6 jacks Audio Connector Power & Connector 1 x Std. 24 pin ATX Connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12 Connector Form Factor Micro ATX 9.6” x 9.6”

Chapter 1: System Setup

This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports

1.1 Welcome!

The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another line of

BCM long life motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it,

check the items in your package with the list below.

If any of the below items is damaged of missing, please contact your vendor.

1.2 Packing Contents

Motherboard z 1 x RX965QV Cable

z 1 x Serial ATA Signal Cable z 1 x Serial ATA Power Cable z 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE Cable

Accessories z 1 x RX965QV I/O Shield Software CD z 1 x CD contains drivers, user’s manual, and QIG (Quick Installation Guide) Documentation

z 1 x Quick Installation Guide

1.3 Special Features

1.3.1 Product Highlights

Intel® Core

This mainboard supports the Intel® Intel® Core™ 2 Quad, and Core™ 2 Duo processors in the LGA775

package. With the new Intel® Core

Core

2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world.

Intel® Q965 Express Chipset

The Intel® Q965 Express Chipset provides all business with more effective costs management, safer

computing environment, and deploys more responsive PCs. It features the integrated graphics engine,

Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3000.

DDR2 Memory Support

The mainboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/ 667/ 533MHz to meet the

higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The

dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system

performance, and eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 12.8GB/s.

2 Processor Ready

2 micorarchitecture technology and 1066/800 MHz FSB, Intel®

Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s Technology

The mainboard supports the Serial ATA (SATA) technology through 6 Serial ATA II interface from Intel®

ICH8 chipset. The SATA II specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count,

reduced voltage requirement (compared to IDE specification), and provides up to 300MB/s data transfer

rate.

High Definition Audio

The mainboard came with the Realtek ALC888 high-definition audio CODEC that lets you enioy high

quality 7.1+2 channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards.

PCI-E x16 support

The PCI-E x16 VGA interface specification enhances graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds up

to 2.5 Gb/s.

USB 2.0 Technology

The mainboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the

connection speed from the 12Mbps bandwidth on USB1.1 to a fast 480Mbps on USB2.0. USB2.0 is

backward compatible with USB1.1.

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Support

By combining the onboard TPM 1.2 with TPM security software (provided by the third party), it will enhance

the security level of the system.

• PRECAUTION: When TPM is enabled and utilized through TPM software, there is possibility that the encrypted data will not be accessible, or recoverable if one of th e following situations occurred:

1. Lost of TPM password.

2. System or board failure, or being replaced.

3. Hard Drive failure.

1.4 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 to a metal object, such as th e 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 s evere damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

1.5 Mainboard Overview

Before you install the mainboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits

into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the mainboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage mainboard components.

1.5.1 Placement direction

When installing the mainboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The

edge with external port goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

1.5.2 Screw holes

Place the screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the mainboard to the chassis.

Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the mainboard.

1.5.3 Mainboard Layout

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

This mainboard supports Intel® 65nm Core™ 2 Quad (Q6x00 Series), Core™ 2 Duo (E6x00 Series),

Pentium® 4 (6x1 series), Pentium® D (9xx Series), Celeron D 352, Celeron 440 in LGA775 package (with

1066/800/533MHz FSB only). When you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to prevent

overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turning on the system.

• Your boxed Intel® LGA775 processor package should come with installation instructions for the

CPU, fan and heatsink assembly.

• Upon purchase of the mainboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket

pins are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any

damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. BCM will shoulder the cost of

repair only, if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.

• Keep the PnP cap after installing the mainboard. BCM will process Return Merchandise

Authorization (RMA) requests only if the mainboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket pins resulting from incorrect CPU

installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

1. Overheating: Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling fan is function properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Make sure that you apply an even layer of thermal paste between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.

2. Replacing the CPU: While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power suppply

or unplug the power supply’s powr cord from the grounded outlet first to prevent damage to the system and the system.

1.6.1 Installing the CPU

To install a CPU

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard

2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention

tab.

To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you have installed the CPU.

3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135° angle

4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100° angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the

load plate window to remove (B).

5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the

socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch.

6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.

The CPU fits in only one correct orientation, DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent

damage to the socket pins or CPU.

1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

The Intel LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum

thermal condition and performance.

• When you purchase a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and

heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®-certified

multi-directional heatsink and fan.

• Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires

no tool to install.

• If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have

properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install

the heatsink and fan assembly.

Note:

Make sure that you have installed the mainboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan

and heatsink assembly.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes

on the motherboard.

Note:

Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan

connector.

Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)

2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan

assembly in place

3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPUFAN1.

Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail

to plug in this connector.

1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan.

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.

2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise.

3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly

from the mainboard.

4. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.

The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting.

(The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)

1.7 System Memory

1.7.1 Overview

The mainboard comes with four 240-pin DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. You may use 533MHz

(PC2-4200), 667MHz (PC2-5300), or 800MHz (PC2-6400); Non-ECC, Un-buffered 1.8V DDR2 memory modules on

this board (2GB maximum for each slot). It is recommended to use 667MHz DIMM for 8GB configuration.

1.7.2 Dual-Channel mode Population Rule

In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines simultaneously.

Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance the system performance. Please refer to the following illustrations for

population rules under Dual-Channel mode.

• In dual-channel configurations, install only identical (the same type and size) DDR2 memory module pairs for each channel. For instance, DIMM_A1 paired with DIMM_B1, DIMM_A2 paired with DIMM_B2.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

1.7.3 Installing 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 mainboard and

the components.

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly

seated.

1. A DDR2 memory module is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.

2. DO NOT force the memory module into the socket in order to avoid damaging the memory module and the slot.

3. DDR2 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR and is DDR2 standard is not backward compatible. You shall always install DDR2 memory modules in the DDR2 memory slots.

4. To enable the system boot-up successfully, always inset the memory module into the DMM_A1 slot first.

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM

Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.

1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

1.8 Power Supply

1.8.1 ATX 24-pin Power Connector: ATXPWR1

This connector connects to an ATX 24-pin connector from power supply unit (PSU). To connect the

ATX 24-pin power connector, make sure the 24-pin power connector from PSU is inserted in the

proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the 24-pin power connector firmly into

the connector “ATXPWR1”.

You may use the 20-pin ATX power supply as you like. If you’d like to use the 20-pin ATX power

supply, please align the 20-pin power connector from PSU to pin 1 & pin 13 (refer to the color picture

below) of “ATXPWR1”. There is also a foolproof design on pin 11, 12, 23, & 24 to avoid wrong

installation.

1.8.2 ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1

This 12V power connector JPW1 is used to provide power to the CPU.

1. For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V specification 2.0 ( or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400W.

2. Do not forget to connect the 4-pin JPW1 power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot.

3. Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot if the power is inadequate.

1.9 Back Panel

• Mouse/Keyboard Connector

The standard PS/2 ® mouse/ keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/ keyboard.

• USB Port

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB

compatible devices.

• VGA Port

The DB 15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.

• LAN (RJ-45) Jack

The standard RJ-45 jack is for connection to single Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect to a

network cable to it.

• Audio Ports

These audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can differentiate the color of the audio jacks for

different audio sound effects.

▪ Line-In (Blue color): is used for external CD player, tape player or other audio devices. ▪ Line-Out (Green color): is a connector for speaker or headphones. ▪ MIC (Pink color): is a connector for microphone. ▪ RS-Out (Black color): Rear-Surround Out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 Channel mode. ▪ CS-Out (Orange color): Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5.1/ 7.1 Channel mode. ▪ SS-Out (Gray color): Side-Surround Out 7.1 Channel mode.

1.10 Connectors/ Headers

1.10.1 Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1

This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, or 2.88MB floppy disk drive.

1.10.2 IDE Connector: IDE1 (Through JMicron “JWB368” PCI-EX to IDE Controller)

This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices.

If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives

separately to master/ slave mode by setting jumpers. Refer to IDE device vendor’s documentation for jumper setting instructions.

1.10.3 Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6

Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may

occur during transmission.

1.10.4 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1, PWRFAN1

The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting the wire to these fan

connectors, please note that the red wire is designated as “Power” and should be connected to “+12V” pin;

the black wire is designated as “Ground” and should be connected to “GND”. In order to take the advantage

of System Hardware Monitor, be sure to use the fan which is specifically designed with speed sensor.

the vendor for proper CPU cooling fan.

Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at processor’s official website or consult

1.10.5 Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCASE1

This connector connects to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is opened, the switch will be short. The

system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen.

To clear the warning message, you must enter the BIOS and clear the record.

1.10.6 CD-In Connector: JCD_IN1

This connector is provided for external audio input.

1.10.7 SPDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1

This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital

audio transmission.

1.10.8 Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1

This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O

Connectivity Design Guide.

1.10.9 Front USB Connectors: JUSB1, JUSB2, JUSB3

This connector is compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, which is ideal for connecting

high-speed USB peripherals such as USB HDD, USB digital cameras, USB MP3 players, USB printers,

etc.

Be sure the pins of VCC and GND is connected to the connector correctly. Otherwise,

it may cause damage to the USB port and/or the connected USB device.

1.10.10 Serial Port Connector: COM2, COM3, COM4

This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 byte FIFOs.

1.10.11 Front Panel LAN LED Header: J8

This header is provided for front panel LAN LED status.

Pin Signal Description

1 LAN1_LED + 82566DM LAN Activity +

(LAN1 LED)

2 LAN2_LED + 82573L LAN Activity +

(LAN2 LED)

3 LAN1_LED - 82566 DM LAN Activity -

(LAN1 LED 1)

4 LAN2_LED - 82573L LAN Activity -

(LAN2 LED 1)

5 LAN1_LED 1 + 82566DM LAN Power +

(LAN1 LED 11)

6 LAN2_LED 2 + 82573L LAN Power +

(LAN2 LED 11)

7 LAN1_LED 1- 82566DM LAN Power -

(LAN1 LED 2)

8 LAN2_LED 2- 82573L LAN Power -

(LAN2 LED 2)

9 N.C. Not Connect

10 KEY KEY (No Pin)

1.10.12 Front Panel Connectors: JFP1

These connectors are for electrical connections to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is

compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.

1.10.13 LVDS Header: JLVDS1

This board supports the LVDS panel with resolutions of: 1024x768 (24bit x1), 1280x1024 (24bit x2),

1400x1050 (24bit x 1), and 1600x1200 (24bit x 2).

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 VDD_SAFE3 2 VDD_SAFE3 3 VDD_SAFE5 4 VDD_SAFE5 5 SCLK_DDC 6 SDAT_DDC 7 Ground 8 Ground

9 LCD1DO1 10 LCD1DO0 11 LCD1DO1# 12 LCD1DO0# 13 Ground 14 Ground 15 LCD1DO3 16 LCD1DO2 17 LCD1DO3# 18 LCD1DO2# 19 Ground 20 Ground 21 LCD2DO1 22 LCD2DO0 23 LCD2DO1# 24 LCD2DO0# 25 Ground 26 Ground 27 LCD2DO3 28 LCD2DO2 29 LCD2DO3# 30 LCD2DO2# 31 Ground 32 Ground 33 LCD2CLK 34 LCD1CLK 35 LCD2CLK# 36 LCD1CLK# 37 Ground 38 Ground 39 +12V 40 +12V

1.10.14 LCD Inverter Connector: J7

Pin Signal

1 + 12.0V

2 Ground

3 Inverter-On

4 Backlight Control

5 + 5.0V

1.10.15 Video Output Select: JPCIE1

Pin Signal

1-2 PCIEX-16 GRAPHIC

CARD

2-3 LVDS (Default)

1.10.16 The Header: JSPI1

This header is reserved for factory use only.

1.11 Jumpers

1.11,1 Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1

There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of

system configuration.

For normal state (default), the jumper is set on pin location 1 and 2.

To clear the CMOS, set the jumper to pin location 2 and 3 for at least 30 seconds while the system is off.

1. You can clear CMOS by shorting pin 2-3 for at least 30 seconds (while the system is

OFF), then place the jumper back to pin 1-2 for normal operation.

2. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is ON; this will damage the mainboard.

1.12 The Expansion Slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the expansion

slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage mainrboard components.

1.12.1 Installation of expansion card

To install an expansion Card:

1. Before install the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary

hardware setting for the card.

2. Remove the chassis cover (if the mainboard is installed in a chassis).

3. Remove the expansion slot bracket from the chassis on the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw

for later use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press it firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw that have been removed earlier (in step 3).

6. Place the chassis cover back on.

1.12.2 Setup an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the BIOS settings if necessary. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS

setup.

2. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

1.12.3 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot

The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card.

▪ The PCI Express x16 supports up to 4.0GB/s transfer rate.

▪ The PCI Express x8 supports up to 2.0GB/s transfer rate.

▪ The PCI Express x4 supports up to 1.0GB/s transfer rate.

▪ The PCI Express x1 supports up to 250MB/s transfer rate.

1.12.3.1 PCI-E x 16 Slot: PCIE1

This slot supports PCI-E x16 graphic cards only.

1.12.3.2 PCI Slots: PCI1, PCI2, PCI3

The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI

specifications.

1. When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure the system power is OFF.

2. After the card is installed on the system, make the adjustments under system BIOS if necessary, then install the card driver provided by the card vendor under sy stem OS.

3. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the card driver support “Share IRQ” or the PCI cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups; marking the system unstable and the card inoperable.

Chapter 2: Starting Up the System

2.1 Starting Up Your System

1. After all connections are made, close your computer case cover.

2. Be sure all the switches are off, and check that the power supply input voltage is set to the local

voltage, usually in-put voltage is 220V∼240V or 110V∼120V depending on your country’s voltage used.

3. Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the back of your system case

according to your system user’s manual.

4. Turn on your peripheral as following order:

a. Your monitor.

b. Other external peripheral (Printer, Scanner, External Modem etc…)

c. Your system power. For ATX power supplies, you need to turn on the power supply and press

the ATX power switch on the front side of the case.

5. The power LED on the front panel of the system case will light. The LED on the monitor may light up

or switch between orange and green after the system is on. If it complies with green standards or if it

is has a power standby feature. The system will then run power-on test. While the test are running,

the BIOS will alarm beeps or additional message will appear on the screen.

If you do not see any thing within 30 seconds from the time you turn on the power. The system may

have failed on power-on test. Recheck your jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for

assistance.

Beep Meaning

One short beep when displaying logo No error during POST

Long beeps in an endless loop No DRAM install or detected

One long beep followed by three short

beeps

High frequency beeps when system is

working

6. During power-on, press <Del> key to enter BIOS setup. Follow the instructions in BIOS SETUP.

7. Pow er off your computer: You must first exit or shut down your operating system before switch off

the power switch. For ATX power supply, you can press ATX power switching after exiting or shutting

Video card not found or video card memory bad

CPU overheated

System running at a lower frequency

down your operating system. If you use Windows Operating Systems, click “Start” button, click

“Shut down” and then click “Shut down the computer” The power supply should turn off after

windows shut down.

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

Warnining: Before flashing the BIOS, please be sure to make the following adjustments on the system:

1. Fully

disabled the iAMT feature (through Intel ME management utility during system post).

2. Flash the board with memory module installed on memory slot “DIMM_B2” ONLY

module occupied on memory slots “DIMM_A1” and “DIMM_B1” during the BIOS flash process.

3. After the BIOS is flashed; shut down the system, then place the memory module back to the

memory slot(s).

4. Remove all power connections from power supply to the motherboard.

5. Clear the CMOS (For at least 30 seconds).

6. Reconnect all power connections from po wer supply to the motherboard.

7. When the system is booting first time after the new BIOS is flashed, it is recommended to enter

the BIOS; load the option “Load Optimized Defaults”, and the n “Save and Exit Setup”.

NOT DOING SO MAY CAUSE THE BIOS INTENDED TO BE FLASHED UNSTABLE

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3.1 Introducing BIOS

The BIOS is a program located on a Flash Memory on the motherboard. This program is a bridge

between motherboard and operating system. When you start the computer, the BIOS program gains

control. The BIOS first operates an auto-diagnostic test called POST (power on self test) for all the

necessary hardware, it detects the entire hardware device and configures the parameters of the hardware

synchronization. Only when these tasks are completed done it gives up control of the computer to

operating system (OS). Since the BIOS is the only channel for hardware and software to communicate, it

is the key factor for system stability, and in ensuring that your system performance as its best.

In the BIOS Setup main menu of Figure 3-1, you can see several options. We will explain these options

step by step in the following pages of this chapter, but let us first see a short description of the function keys

you may use here:

• Press <Esc> to quit the BIOS Setup.

• Press ↑↓←→ (up, down, left, right) to choose, in the main menu, the option you want to confirm or to

modify.

• Press <F10> when you have completed the setup of BIOS parameters to save these parameters and

to exit the BIOS Setup menu.

• Press Page Up/Page Down or +/– keys when you want to modify the BIOS parameters for the active

option.

3.2 Entering BIOS Setup Menu

Power on the computer and by pressing <Del> immediately allows you to enter BIOS Setup Menu.

If you are not able to enter the BIOS menu but you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system to try again

by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the “RESET” button on the system case. You may also restart by

simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt> and <Delete> keys.

The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous

update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only.

3.3 Getting Help

Main Menu

The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the arrow keys to select

the item. The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Sub- Menu

If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown in the picture below) appears to the left of certain fields that

means a sub-menu can be launched from this field. A sub-menu contains additional options for a field

parameter. You can use arrow keys to highlight the field and press <Enter> to call up the sub-menu. Then

you can use the control keys to enter values and move from field to field within a sub-menu. If you want to

return to the main menu, just press the <ESC>.

General Help <F1>

The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this screen from any menu by

simply pressing <F1>. The Help screen lists the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the

highlighted item. Press <Esc> to exit the Help screen.

3.4 The Main Menu

• Standard CMOS Features

Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date, etc.

• Advanced BIOS Features

Use this menu to setup the items of AMI® special enhanced features.

• Advanced Chipset Features

Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s performance.

• Integrated Peripherals

Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.

• Power Management Setup

Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.

• PnP/PCI Configurations

This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.

• H/W Monitor

This entry shows your PC health status.

• Load Optimized Defaults

Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal

performance of the mainboard.

• BIOS Setting Password

Use this menu to set the password for BIOS.

• Save & Exit Setup

Save changes to CMOS and exit setup.

• Exit Without Saving

Abandon all changes and exit setup.

3.5 Standard CMOS Features

The items in standard CMOS Features Menu include some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to

highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item.

• Date (MM:DD:YY)

This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date).

The format is <day> <month> <date> <year>.

Day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only Month The month from Jan. through Dec. Date The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys. Year The year can be adjusted by users.

• Time (HH:MM:SS)

This allows you to set the system time that you want (usually the current time). The time format is <hour>

<minute> <second>.

• IDE Primary/ Secondary Master/Salave, IDE Third/ Fourth Master.

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears:

• IDE Primary/ Secondary Master/ Slave, IDE Third/Fourth Master are appearing

when you connect the HDD to the SATA connector on the mainboard. For instance, the HDD connected to SATA1 header will be identified as Primary IDE Master; the HDD connected to SATA4 header will be connected identified as Secondary IDE Slave, and so on.

• Device/ Vendor/ Size

It will showing the device information that you connected to the SATA connector.

• LBA/ Large Mode

This allows you to enable or disable the LBA Mode. Setting to Auto enables LBA mode if the

device supports it and the devices is not already formatted with LBA mode disabled.

• DMA Mode

Select DMA Mode.

• Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.

This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology)

Capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.T. is a utility that monitors your disk status to predict hard disk

failure. This gives you an opportunity to move data from a hard disk that is going to fail to a safe place

before the hard disk becomes offine.

• Floppy Drive A

This item allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed. Available options: [None], [360K,

5.25in.], [1.2M, 5.25in.], [720k, 3.5in.], [1.44M, 3.5in.], [2.88M, 3.5in.].

• System Information

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears:

This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only).

• Halt on Keyboard Error

The setting determines whether the system will stop if an keyboard error is detected.

3.6 Advanced BIOS Features

• Quick Boot

Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 10 seconds since it will skip some check

items.

• Boot Up Num-Lock LED

This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to [On] will turn on the

Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to [Off] will allow users to use the arrow keys on the

numeric keypad.

• Intel® SpeedStep™ tech

This feature enabled user to select the best balance between the CPU performance and power

conservation. When set to maximum, the CPU speed is set to maximum. Minimum setting will keep CPU

speed at minimum. Automatic setting will let the operating system to handle the CPU speed.

• Execute Bit Support

Intel’s Execute Bit Support functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious “buffer overflow”

attacks when combined with a supporting operating system. This functionality allows the processor to

classify areas in memory by where application code can execute and where it cannot. When a

malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution,

preventing damage or worm propagation.

• IOAPIC Function

This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Due to

compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will

expand available IRQ resources for the system.

• Boot Sequence

Press <Enter. To enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:

• 1

/ 2nd/ 3rd Boot Device

The items allow you to set the first/ second/ third boot device where BIOS attempts to load the disk

operating system.

• Boot From Other Device Setting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to boot from other device. If the system fails to boot

from the 1

/ 2nd/ 3rd boot device.

• Trusted Computing

Enable or disable the onboard TPM support.

3.7 Advanced Chipset Features

• Internal Graphics Mode Select

Select the amount of system memory used by the Internal Graphics device.

• Boot Display Device

Choose the display output through CRT, LVDS, or both.

• DVMT Mode Select

This item allows you to set the mode for the graphics core.

[Fixed] mode, a fixed-size fragment of the system memory is allocated to the graphics core. It can

only be used by the graphics core.

[DVMT] mode, the driver of the graphics core uses the system memory like any other OS component

or application does.

• DVMT/FIXED Memory

Choose the size of memory allocated for DVMT/FIXED memory.

• Flat Panel Type

Choose the right panel type to match with the one which is connected to the LVDS port.

• Intel AMT Support

Enable/Disable Intel AMT Setup Utility during system post (by pressing CTRL+P during system post).

3.8 Integrated Peripherals

• USB Device Legacy Support

Select [Enabled] if you need to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system.

• USB 2.0 Controller Mode

Configures the USB 2.0 Controller in High Speed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps).

• GbE Controller

This item is used to enable/ disable the onboard 82566DM Gigabit LAN controller.

• GbE LAN Boot

This item is used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the 82566DM Gigabit LAN controller.

• 82573 Controller

This item is used to enable/ disable the onboard 82573L Gigabit LAN controller.

• 82573 LAN Boot

This item is used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the 82573L Gigabit LAN controller.

• Onboard Audio Controller

This setting is used to enable/ disable the onboard audio controller.

• SATA Devices Configuration

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:

• SATA#1 Configuration

Set the SATA#1 ports (SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4) in the mode of “Enhanced”,

“Compatible” or “Disable”.

• Disabled: Disabled the SATA devices.

• Compatible: Enable the SATA devices and releasethe IRQ14/15 for SATA devices.

• Enhanced: Select Enhanced if you want to use the SATA as IDE /RAID or AHCI function.

• Configure SATA#1 as

When this option is set to “Enhance”, the field is adjustable. It allows user to configure the SATA

devices as IDE/ AHCI or RAID.

• SATA#2 Configuration

When the option “Configure SATA#1” is set to “IDE”, the filed is adjustable. It allows you to enable/

disable the SATA#2 controller (SATA ports “SATA5”, and “SATA6”).

• IDE Devices Configuration

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:

• PCI IDE BusMaster

Enable/ Disable BIOS uses PCI busmastering for reading/writing to IDE drives.

• I/O Devices Configuration

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:

• OnBoard Floppy Controller

Enable/ disable the onboard floppy controller.

• COM Port 1

Set the serial COM port #1 base address and IRQ.

• COM Port 1 Type

Set the COM port #1 in the mode of “RS232”, “RS422”, or “RS485”.

• IRDA Support

Enable/ disable the IrDA port.

• IR Duplex Mode

Select the “Full Duplex” or ”Half Duplex” for IR Duplex mode.

• COM Port 2

Set the base address for serial COM port #2.

• COM Port 2 IRQ

Set the IRQ for serial COM port #2.

• COM Port 3

Set the base address for serial COM port #3.

• COM Port 3 IRQ

Set the IRQ for serial COM port #3.

• COM Port 4

Set the base address for serial COM port #4.

• COM Port 4 IRQ

Set the IRQ for serial COM port #4.

• Parallel Port

Set the base address for parallel port.

• Parallel Port Mode

Set the mode for parallel port.

• Parallel Port IRQ

Set the IRQ for parallel port.

3.9 Power Management Setup

• ACPI Function

This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. If

your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 2000/XP, select [Enabled].

• ACPI Standby State

This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating system supports ACPI,

such as Windows 2000/ XP, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1(POS) or S3 (STR) fashion

through the setting of this field. Settings are:

[S1] The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state, no system context is lost (CPU or chipset)

and hardware maintains all system context.

[S3] The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the in formation of system configuration and

open applications/files is saved to main memory that remains powered while most other

hardware components turn off to save energy. The information stored in memory will be used to

restore the system when a “wake up” event occurs.

• Power Button Function

This feature sets the function of the power button. Settings are:

[Power Off] The power button functions as normal power off button.

[Suspend] When you press the power button, the computer enters the suspend/sleep mode, but

if the button is pressed for more than four seconds, the computer is turned off.

• Restore On AC Power Loss

This item specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs. Settins are:

[Off] Always leaves the computer in the power off state.

[On] Always leaves the computer in the power on state.

[Last State] Restores the system to the status before power failure or interrupt occurred.

• Wakeup Event Setup

Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears:

• USB Device Wakeup From S3/S4

The item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system from S3/S4 state.

• S3 Power on by PS/2 KB This setting determines whether the system will be awakened from what power saving modes when

input signal of the PS/2 keyboard is detected.

• S3 Power on by PS/2 Mouse This setting determines whether the system will be awakened from what power saving modes when input signal of the PS/2 mouse is detected.

• Resume By PCI Device (PME#) When set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes

through any event on PME (Power Management Event).

• Resume By RTC Alarm The field is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on a scheduled time/date.

3.10 PnP/PCI Configurations

This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. PCI, or Peripheral

Component Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the

CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. This section covers some very technical

items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default

settings.

• Clear ESCD

Enable will clear NVRAM during system boot.

• Initate Graphic Adapter

This setting specifies which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.

• PCI Latency Timer

This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. When set to

higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective

PCI bandwidth. For better PCI performance, you should set the item to higher values.

• IRQ Resource Setup

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:

• IRQ 3/ 4/ 5/ 7/ 9/ 10/ 11/ 14/ 15 These items specify the bus where the specified IRQ line is used.

The settings determine if AMI BIOS should remove an IRQ from the pool of available IRQs passed to

devices that are configurable by the system BIOS. The available IRQ pool is determined by reading

the ESCD NVRAM. If more IRQs must be removed from the IRQ pool, the end user can use these

settings to reserve the IRQ by assigning an [Reserved] setting to it. Onboard I/O is configured by AMI

BIOS. All IRQs used by onboard I/O are configured as [Available]. If all IRQs are set to [Reserved],

and IRQ 14/ 15 are allocated to the onboard PCI IDCE, IRQ 9 will be available for PCI and PnP

devices.

IRQ (Interrupt Request) lines are system resources allocated to I/O devices. When an

I/O device needs to gain attention of the operating system, it signals this by causing an IRQ to occur. After receiving the signal, and when the operating system is ready, the system will interrupt itself and perform the service required by the I/O device.

• DMA Resource Setup

Reserve the DMA resource.

3.11 H/W Monitor

• SYSFAN TargetTemp Value

The mainboard provides the Smart Fan function which can control the SYSFAN speed automatically

depending on the current temperature to keep it within a specific range. You can select a fan target value

here. If the current system temperature reaches to the target value, the smart fan function will be activated.

It provides several sections to speed up for cooling down automatically.

• PWRFAN TargetTemp Value

The mainboard provides the Smart Fan function which can control the PWRFAN fan speed automatically

depending on the current temperature to keep it within a specific range. You can select a fan target value

here. If the current system fan temperature reaches to the target value, the smart fan function will be

activated. It provides several sections to speed up for cooling down automatically.

• CPU FAN TargetTemp Value

The mainboard provides the Smart Fan function which can control the CPU fan speed automatically

depending on the current temperature to keep it within a specific range. You can select a fan target value

here. If the current CPU fan temperature reaches to the target value, the smart fan function will be activated.

It provides several sections to speed up for cooling down automatically.

• Chassis Intrusion

The field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning

message if the chassis is once opened. To clear the warning message, set the field to [Reset]. The setting

of the field will automatically return to [Enabled] later.

• CPU/ System Temperature, CPU FAN/ SYS FAN1 Speed, CPU Vcore, 3VCC, +12.0V, +5.0V, VSB

These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as CPU

voltage, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.

3.12 Load Optimized Defaults

This option allows user to restore all of the BIOS settings to the default Optimized values. The Optimized

Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of

the mainboard.

When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears:

Selecting OK and pressing <ENTER> loads the default factory settings for optimal system performance.

• For most of the system applications, it is recommended to load the “Load Optimized

Defaults”. After this option is loaded, don’t forget to load “Save & Exit Setup” in order for the optimized defaults to take effect.

3.13 BIOS Setting Password

When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen:

Type the password, up to six characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will replace

any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. Retype

the password the press <Enter>. You may also press <ESC> to abort the selection and not enter a

password.

To clear a set password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the password. A message will

show up confirming the password will be disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and

you can enter Setup without entering any password.

When a password has been set, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to enter Setup. This

prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of your system configuration.

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