Biostar A690E-IS Setup Manual

A690E-IS Setup Manual

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction ........................................ 3

1.1 Before You Start ................................................................................ 3

1.2 Package Checklist............................................................................. 3

1.3 Mainboard Specifications ................................................................. 4

1.4 Rear Panel.......................................................................................... 5

1.5 Mainboard Layout ............................................................................ 6

Chapter 2: Installation .......................................... 7

2.1 CPU...................................................................................................... 7

2.2 Fan Headers ....................................................................................... 8

2.3 System Me mory.................................................................................. 9

2.4 Power Supply ................................................................................... 10

2.5 Onboard Slot/Connector/Header/Jumper .................................... 11

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup ........................................ 22

3.1 Entering Setup ................................................................................. 22

3.2 Using Setup....................................................................................... 22

3.3 Main Menu ........................................................................................ 23

3.4 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................... 26

3.5 Advanced BIOS Features................................................................ 28

3.6 Advanced Chipset Features........................................................... 33

3.7 Integrated Peripherals................................................................... 39

3.8 Power Management Setup............................................................. 46

3.9 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................. 48

3.10 PC Health Status.............................................................................. 50

Chapter 4: RAID Functions .................................. 53

4.1 Operating System............................................................................ 53

4.2 Raid Arrays ...................................................................................... 53

4.3 How RAID Works............................................................................. 53

Chapter 5: Useful Help ........................................ 56

5.1 Driver Installation Note.................................................................. 56

5.2 Phoenix-Award BIOS Beep Code .................................................. 57

5.3 Extra Information............................................................................ 57

5.4 Troubleshooting............................................................................... 58

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

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1.1 B

EFORE YOU START

Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the
mainboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below:

 Prepare a dry and stable working environment with

sufficient lighting.

 Always disconnect the system from power outlet

before operation.

 Before you take the mainboard out from anti-static

bag, ground yourself properly by touching any safely
grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to
remove the static charge.

 Avoid touching the components on mainboard or the

rear side of the board unless necessary. Hold the board
on the edge, do not try to bend or flex the board.

 Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the

case after installation. Loose parts will cause short
circuits which may damage the equipment.

 Keep the system from dangerous area, such as heat

source, humid air, and water.

1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST

Mini-ITX Mainboard x 1
Fully Setup Driver CD x 1
I/O Bracket x 1

IDE Cable x 1 (Optional)
SATA Cable x 1 (Optional)

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1.3 MAINBOARD SPECIFICATIONS

Sp ecif ica t ions

Socket S1 (638-pin)

CPU

FSB Supports up to 1 GHz Bandwidth Support HyperTransport

Chipset

Graphic ATI Radeon X1270 graphics engine

Super I/O

Main

Memory

IDE AMD SB600

SATA AMD SB600

LAN Realtek RTL 8111C x 2

Sound

Codec

Slots PCI slot x1

On Board

Connector

& Header

AMD Turion 64 / Athlon 64 / Sempron

mobile processors

(35W is recommended)

Northbridge: ATI M690E

Southbridge: ATI SB600

ITE IT8718F

Provides the mo st commonly used leg acy

Super I/O functionality.

SO-DIMM (200pin) Slot x 2

Supports DDR2 533 / 667

Each DIMM supports 256MB/512MB/1GB/

2GB DDR2

Max Memory Cap ic ity 4G B

Realtek ALC662

IDE Connector x1

SATA2 Connector x4

Front Panel Header x1

Front Audio Header x1

S/PDIF Out Header x1

CPU Fan Header x1

System Fan Header x1

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AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit

computing

Supports Hyper Transport and Cool=n=Quiet

Max Shared Video Memory is 512 MB

Supports HDMI / LVDS

128pin type

En viro nment Co ntro l initiat ives ,

H/W Monit or

Fan Speed Controller

Sid e-p ort memory interf ace

Registered DIMM or ECC DIMM is not

supported

Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 Bus Master Mode

Supports PIO Mode 0~4

Supports 2 IDE devices

SATA Versio n 2 .0 s pec ific at ion co mpl ian t

Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gbit/s

Supports RAID 0 / 1 / 0+1

10 / 100 / 1000 Mb/s auto negotiation

Ha lf / F ull duplex capabi lit y

5.1 channels audio out

High- Def in itio n A udio su ppo rt

Sp ecif ica t ions

Clear C MOS Header x1

Hardware Power Loss Recovery Switch

x1

Parallel Header x1

Serial Header x2

RS-232/422/485 Header x2

CIR pin header x1

USB 2.0 Header x1

LVDS Connector x1

LCD Power Select Header x1

LCD ON/OFF Header x1

LCD Backlight Inverter x1

Backlight Power Select Header x1

Backlight Brightness Adjust Header x1

Power Connector for DOM Card x1

Power Connector (20pin) x 1

PS/2 K eyboard/Mous e x1

Serial Port x2

Back Panel

I/O

Board Size 170 mm (W) x 170 mm (L) Mini-ITX

OS

Support

VGA Port x1

HDMI Port x1

LAN port x2

USB Po rt x6

Audio Jack x3

Windows XP / VISTA and Linux (Optional)

Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove

support for any OS with or without notice.

1.4 R

PS/2
Keyboard

EAR PANEL

LAN

LAN

COM Po rt

VGA

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Line In/
Surround

Line Out

USB 2.0 x 2

HDMI

USB 2. 0 x 2US B 2. 0 x 2

COM Po rt

Mic In 1/
Bass/ Center

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1.5 MAINBOARD LAYOUT

JUSBKB1

JUSBLAN2

JUSBLAN1

JCO M 1

JH DM I1

JAUDIO1A

JAUDIOF1

Note: represents the 1■

COM3

COM4

JSEL 2

JSEL1

JV G1

JPRNT1

J3

J2

JS PDIF_ OUT1

LVD S1

J1

JP 2

JP 1

M690E

JSYS_FAN

AT I

PCI1

st

pin.

DIM1

DIM2

ATI

SB600

JCFAN1

SATA1

SATA2

SATA3

SATA4

JPANEL1

BIOS

JDOM1

PW 1

BAT1

CUSB3

JCMOS1

JAT 1

IDE1

CIR

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CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION

2.1 CPU

The mainboard comes with the Socket S1 (638-pin) for AMD Turion 64 /
Athlon 64 / Sempron mobile processors. Please follow the instruction to
install the CPU properly.

1. Use a flat-type screw driver to clockwise unlock the socket.

2. Follow the pin direction to install the CPU on the socket.

CPU

Same Direction

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3. Use a flat-type screw driver to counter-clockwise lock the socket
back again.

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2.2 FAN HEADERS

These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the system. The fan
cable and connector may be different according to the fan manufacturer.
Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to
GND.

CPU Fan Header

Pin Assignment

1 Ground

4

1

System Fan Header

2 +12V
3 FAN RPM rate

4 Smart Fan

Pin Assignment

1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM rate

sense

Control

sense

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Note:

The CPU Fan Header and System Fan Header support 4-pin and 3-pin head connector.
When connecting with wires onto connectors, please note that the red wire is the positive
and should be co nnected to pin#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be
connected to GND.

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2.3 SYSTEM MEMORY

Memory Modules (200pin SO-DIMM)

DIM 1

DIM2

2 Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the

break on the Slot.

3 Insert the DIMM firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in

place and the DIMM is properly seated.

Memory Capacity

DIMM Socket Location DDR2 Module Total Memory Size

DIM1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB

Max is 4GB.

DIM2 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB

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2.4 POWER SUPPLY

ATX Power Source Connector (20-pin)

This connector allows user to connect 20-pin power connector on the power
supply.

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Pin Assignment Pin Assignment

1 +3.3V 11 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 12 -12V
3 GND 13 GND
4 +5V 14 Power Supply On
5 GND 15 GND
6 +5V 16 GND
7 GND 17 GND
8 Power Good 18 NC
9 +5V Standby 19 +5V

10 +12V 20 +5V

20

1

11

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2.5 ONBOARD SLOT/CONNECTOR/HEADER/JUMPER

Peripheral Component Interconnect Slot

This mainboard is equipped with 1 standard PCI slot. PCI stands for Peripheral
Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion cards. This PCI
slot is designated as 32 bits.

PCI1

ATA Device Connector

The mainboard has an integrated IDE Controller that provides PIO Mode 0~4,
Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 functionality. It has one IDE
connector which can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up
to two ATA devices.

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Front Panel Header

This 10-pin header includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, and Power LED
connection. It allows user to connect the system case’s front panel switch
functions.

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Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function

1 Key N/A 2 Power LED+

3 HD LED+ 4 Power LED+

5 HD LED-

7 Reset GND 8 Power

9 Reset

HDD LED

Reset Button

6 Power LED-

10 Power GND

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Power LED

Power Button

Serial port Connector

The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port.

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10

Pin

Assignment

1 Carrier detect

9

10

1

2

2

2 Received data

9

3 Transmitted
4 Data terminal

1

5 Signal ground
6 Data set ready
7 Request to

send
8 Clear to send
9 Ring indicator

10 NC

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Serial ATA Connectors

These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cable for primary
internal storage devices. The current Serial ATA interface allows up to 3.0
Gbit/s data transfer rate.

Pin Assignment

1

4

7

1

4

7

14 7

1

7

4

1 GND

2 TX+

3 TX-

4 GND

5 RX-

6 RX+

7 GND

USB 2.0 Headers

The mainboard provides 1 front USB pin headers, allowing up to 2 additional
USB 2.0 ports up to maximum throughput of 480 Mbps. Connect the USB
cable into the pin header for using high-speed USB interface peripherals.

Pin Assignment Pin Assignment

10 NC 9 Key

8 Ground 7 Ground

6 USB1+ 5 USB0+

4 USB1- 3 USB0-

2 +5V (fused) 1 +5V (fused)

10

12

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Fast IrDA Infrared Module Header

This header is for connection to an IrDA module. The BIOS settings must be
configured to activate the IR function.

Front Panel Audio Header

This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient
connection and control of audio devices. This header allows only HD audio
front panel connector; AC’97 connector is not acceptable.

Pin Assignment

1 +5V

2 CIRRX

3 IRRX

4 GND

5

1

10

2

1

9

5 IRTX

Pin Assignment

1 Mic Left in

2 Ground

3 Mic Right in

4 Present Sense

5 Right line out

6 Jack Sense

7 Front Sense

8 Key

9 Left line out

10 Jack Sense

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LCD Backlight Inverter

This connector is for connecting to LCD for providing backlight control function.

Pin Assignment

1 5V/12V DC

2 5V/12V DC

3 NC

4 NC

5 Backlight On

6 Brightness Adjust

7 GND

8 GND

RS-232/422/485 Headers

The headers determine that JCOM1 belongs to RS-232, 422, or 485.

JSEL2

1-2 RS-232

3-4 RS-422

5-6 RS-485

JSEL2

JSEL1

JSEL1

RS-232 RS-422 RS-485

1-3 3-5 3-5

2-4 4-6 4-6

7-9 9-11 9-11

8-10 10-12 10-12

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LVDS Connector

This connector is for devices requiring display interface such as LVDS.

This connector supports only 18-bit single-/dual-channel panels up to UXGA
(1600 x 1200), 25 MHz to 112 MHz; at 24bpp (24-bit TFT panel type supported.)

 Supports panel resolution from VGA through UXGA (1600 x 1200).

 Supports one Dual-Channel and two Single-Channel LVDS panel(s).

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Pin Assignment Pin Assignment

1 LVDS2_TX0- (Differential signal) 2 PVDD (+3.3V or +5V)

3 LVDS2_TX0+ (Differential signal) 4 PVDD (+3.3V or +5V)

5 GND 6 GND

7 LVDS2_TX1- (Differential signal) 8 GND

9 LVDS2_TX1+ (Differential signal) 10 LVDS1_TX0- (Differential signal)

11 GND 12 LVDS1_TX0+ (Differential signal)

13 LVDS2_TX2- (Differential signal) 14 GND

15 LVDS2_TX2+ (Differential signal) 16 LVDS1_TX1- ( (Differential signal)

17 GND 18 LVDS1_TX1+ (Differential signal)

19 LVDS2_CLK- (Differential signal) 20 GND

21 LVDS2_CLK+ (Differential signal) 22 LVDS1_TX2- (Differential signal)

23 GND 24 LVDS1_TX2+(Differential signal)

25 LVDS2_TX3- (Differential signal) 26 GND

27 LVDS2_TX3+ (Differential signal) 28 LVDS1_CLK- (Differential signal)

29 +5V 30 LVDS1_CLK+(Differential signal)

31 I2C_CLK 32 GND

33 +3.3V 34 LVDS1_TX3- (Differential signal)

35 NC 36 LVDS1_TX3+ (Differential signal)

37 PVDD (+3.3V or +5V) 38 NC

39 PVDD (+3.3V or +5V) 40 I2C_DATA

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Digital Audio-out Connector

This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.

DOM Card Power Connector

This connector provides power connection of a DOM card.

A690E-IS

Pin Assignment

1 +5V

2 SPIDF_OUT

3 GND

1

3

1

Pin Assignment

1 +5V

2 GND

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1

Clear CMOS Header *

By placing the jumper on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting
and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging
the mainboard.

※ Clear CMOS Procedures:

1. Remove AC power line.

2. Set the jumper to “Pin 2-3 close”.

3. Wait for five seconds.

4. Set the jumper to “Pin 1-2 close”.

5. Power on the AC.

6. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data.

LCD Power Select Header *

This header allows you to select the LCD Power.

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3

Pin 1-2 Close: (default)
Normal Operation.

3

Pin 2-3 Close:

Clear CMOS data.

1

3

Pin 1-2 Close:

PVDD=5V

1

1

3

18

3

Pin 2-3 Close:

PVDD=3.3V

LCD Power ON/OFF Header *

This header allows you to control the LCD Power ON/OFF.

LCD Backlight Power Select Header *

This header is for selecting LCD backlight power.

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1

Header Close:

LCD Power ON

1

Header Open:

LCD Power OFF

1

1

3

Pin 1-2 Close:

Backlight Power=5V

1

3

1

3

Pin 2-3 Close:

Backlight Power=12V

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1

1

LCD Backlight Brightness Adjust Header *

This header is for adjusting LCD backlight brightness.

Hardware P ower Loss Recovery Switch*

When this switch is set “Enabled,” the system can reboot when power supply is
recoverd.

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2

Short Pin 1-2:

Increase Brightness

34
12

4

Short Pin 3-4:

Decrease Brightness

1

3
12

20

3

Pin 1-2 Close:

Disabled

Pin 2-3 Close:

Enabled

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3

Printer Port Connector

This header allows you to connect printer port on the PC.

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1

2

Pin Assignment Pin Assignment

1 -Strobe 14 Ground
2 -ALF 15 Data 6
3 Data 0 16 Ground
4 -Error 17 Data 7
5 Data 1 18 Ground
6 -Init 19 -ACK
7 Data 2 20 Ground
8 -Scltin 21 Busy

9 Data 3 22 Ground
10 Ground 23 PE
11 Data 4 24 Ground
12 Ground 25 SCLT
13 Data 5 26 Key

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*How to Setup Jumpers

The illustration shows how to set up jumpers. When the jumper cap is placed on
pins, the jumper is “close”, if not, that means the jumper is “open”.

Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed

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CHAPTER 3: BIOS SETUP

3.1 E

NTERING SETUP

Power on the system and press <Delete> during the beginning of the boot
sequence to enter the BIOS setup menu. If you missed the BIOS setup entry
point, you may restart the system and try again.

3.2 USING SETUP

Use the arrow keys to highlight items in most of the place, press <Enter> to
select, use the <PgUp> and <PgDn> keys to change entries, press <F1> for
help and press <Esc> to quit. The following table provides more detail about
how to navigate in the Setup program by using the keyboard.

Keystroke Function

Up arro w Move to previo us ite m

Down arrow Move to next item

Left arrow Move to the item on the left (menu bar)

Right arrow Move to the item on the right (menu bar)

Move Enter Move to the item you desired

PgUp key Increase the numeric value or make changes

PgDn key Decrease the numeric value or make changes

+ Key Increase the numeric value or make changes

- Key Decrease the numeric value or make changes

Main Menu – Quit a nd not save c hanges into CMOS

Esc key

F1 ke y Gener al he lp o n Setup navigati o n ke ys

F5 key Load previous values from CMOS

F7 key Load the optimized defaults

F10 key Save all the CMOS changes and exit

!! WARNING !!

For better system performance, the BIOS firmware is being
continuously updated. The BIOS information described in this
manual is for your reference only. The actual BIOS information
and settings on board may be slightly different from this manual.

Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu – E xit

Current page and return to Main Menu

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3.3 MAIN MENU

Once you enter Phoenix-Award BIOS™ CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu
will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from several
setup functions. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press
<Enter> to accept and enter the sub-menu.

Standard CMOS Features

This submenu contains industry standard configurable options.

Advanced BIOS Features

This submenu allows you to configure advanced features of the BIOS.

Advanced Chipset Features

This submenu allows you to configure special chipset features.

Integrated Peripherals

This submenu allows you to configure certain IDE hard drive options and
Programmed Input/ Output features.

Power Management Setup

This submenu allows you to configure the power management features.

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PnP/PCI Configurations

This submenu allows you to configure certain “Plug and Play” and PCI options.

PC Health Status

This submenu allows you to monitor the hardware of your system.

Load Optimized Defaults

This selection allows you to reload the BIOS when problem occurs during
system booting sequence. These configurations are factory settings optimized
for this system. A confirmation message will be displayed before defaults are
set.

Set Supervisor Password

Setting the supervisor password will prohibit everyone except the supervisor
from making changes using the CMOS Setup Utility. You will be prompted with
to enter a password.

Set User Password

If the Supervisor Password is not set, then the User Password will function in the
same way as the Supervisor Password. If the Supervisor Password is set and
the User Password is set, the “User” will only be able to view configurations but
will not be able to change them.

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Save & Exit Setup

Save all configuration changes to CMOS (memory) and exit setup. Confirmation
message will be displayed before proceeding.

Exit Without Saving

Abandon all changes made during the current session and exit setup.
Confirmation message will be displayed before proceeding.

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3.4 STANDARD CMOS FEATURES

Selections

This table shows the items and the available options on the menu of Standard
CMOS Features.

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Item Options Description

Date mm : dd : yy

Time hh : mm : ss

IDE Channel 0 Master

IDE Channel 0 Slave

Options are in its sub

menu.

Options are in its sub

menu.

Set the system date. Note

that the ‘Day’ automatically

changes when you set the

date.

Set the system internal

clock.

Press <Enter> to enter the

sub menu of detailed

options

Press <Enter> to enter the

sub menu of detailed

options.

Item Options Description

SATA 1 Device

SATA 2 Device

SATA 3 Device

SATA 4 Device

Halt On

Base Memory N/A

Extended Memory N/A

Total Memory N/A

Options are in its sub

Options are in its sub

Options are in its sub

Options are in its sub

menu.

menu.

menu.

menu.

All Errors

No Errors

All, but Keyboard

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Press <Enter> to enter the

sub menu of detailed

options.

Press <Enter> to enter the

sub menu of detailed

options.

Press <Enter> to enter the

sub menu of detailed

options.

Press <Enter> to enter the

sub menu of detailed

options.

Select the situation in

which you want the BIOS

to stop the POST process

and notify you.

Displays the amount of

conventional memory

detected during boot up.

Displays the amount of

extended memory detected

during boot up.

Displays the total memory

available in the system.

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3.5 ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES

CPU Features

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NPT Fid Control

This function allows you to adjust the frequency ratio of CPU.
The Choices: AUTO (Default) / x4: 800Mhz ~ x8.5: 1700Mhz

(differed from CPU)

NPT Vid Control

This function allows you to adjust the CPU voltage.

The Choices: AUTO (Default) / 0.5375v ~ 1.1250v

Virtualization

The item allows you control the Virtualization function.

The Choices: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

K8 Cool’n’Quiet control

The item allows you select K8 Cool’n’Quiet control.
The Choices: AUTO (Default) / Disabled

Hard Disk Boot Priority

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This is for setting the priority of the hard disk boot order when the
“Hard Disk” option is selected in the “[First/Second/Third] Boot Device”
menu item.

The Choices: Pri. Master / Pri.Slave / USBHDD0 / USBHDD1 /
USBHDD2 / Bootable Add-in Cards

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Virus Warning

This option allows you to choose the VIRUS Warning feature that is
used to protect the IDE Hard Disk boot sector. If this function is enabled
and an attempt is made to write to the boot sector, BIOS will display a
warning message on the screen and sound an alarm beep.

The Choices: Enabled / Disabled (Default)

CPU Internal Cache

Depending on the CPU/chipset in use, you may be able to increase
memory access time with this option.

The Choices: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

External Cache

Depending on the CPU/chipset in use, you may be able to increase
memory access time with this option.
The Choices: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

Quick Power On Self Test

Enabling this option will cause an abridged version of the Power On
Self-Test (POST) to execute after you power up the computer.

The Choices: Disabled Normal POST.

Enabled (Default) Enable quick POST.

First / Second / Third Boot Device

The BIOS will attempt to load the operating system in this order.
The Choices: LS120 / Hard Disk / CDROM / ZIP100 /

USB-FDD / USB-ZIP / USB-CDROM / LAN / Disabled

Boot Other Dev ice

When enabled, BIOS will try to load the operating system from other
device when it failed to load from the three devices above.

The Choices: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

Boot Up NumLock Status

Selects the NumLock State after the system switched on.
The Choices:
The Choices: On (Default) Numpad is number keys.

Off Numpad is arrow keys.

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Gate A20 Option

Select if chipset or keyboard controller should control Gate A20.
The Choices: Fast (Default) Lets chipset control Gate A20.

Normal A pin in the keyboard controller

controls GateA20

Typematic Rate Setting

When a key is held down, the keystroke will repeat at a rate determined
by the keyboard controller. When enabled, the typematic rate and
typematic delay can be configured.

The Choices: Disabled (Default) / Enabled

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

Sets the rate at which a keystroke is repeated when you hold the key
down.

The Choices: 6 (Default) / 8 / 10 / 12 / 15 / 20 / 24 / 30
(This option can be set only when “Typematic Rate Setting” is enabled.)

Typematic Delay (Msec)

Sets the delay time after the key is held down before it begins to repeat
the keystroke.

The Choices: 250 (Default) / 500 / 750 / 1000
(This option can be set only when “Typematic Rate Setting” is enabled.)

Security Option

This option will enable only individuals with passwords to bring the
system online and/or to use the CMOS Setup Utility.

The Coices:

System A password is required for the system to boot and is

also required to access the Setup Utility.

Setup (Default) A password is required to access the Setup Utility

only.

This will only apply if passwords are set from the Setup main menu.

APIC Mode

Selecting Enabled enables APIC device mode reporting from the BIOS
to the operating system.

The Choices: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

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MPS Version Control For OS

The BIOS supports version 1.1 and 1.4 of the Intel multiprocessor
specification.

Select version supported by the operation system running on this
computer.

The Choices: 1.4 (Default) / 1.1

OS Select For DRAM > 64MB

A choice other than Non-OS2 is only used for OS2 systems with
memory exceeding 64MB.

The Choices: Non-OS2 (Default) / OS2

HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability

This item allows you to enable/disable HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability.
The Choices: Disabled (Default) / Enabled

Small Logo(EPA) Show

This item allows you to select whether the “Small Logo” shows. Enabled
(default) “Small Logo” shows when system boots up. Disabled No “Small
Logo” shows when system boots

The Choices: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

Summary Screen Show

This item allows you to enable/disable the summary screen. Summary
screen means system configuration and PCI device listing.

The Choices: Disabled (Default) / Enabled

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DRAM Configuration

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Timing Mode

The Choices: Auto (Default) / MaxMemClk /

Memory Clock value or Limit

The Choices: DDR 400 (Default) / DDR 533 / DDR 667 /

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DQS Training Control

The Choices: Skip DQS (Default) / Perform DQS

CKE base power down mode

The Choices: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

CKE based powerdown

The Choices: Per Channel (Default) / Per CS

Memclock tri-stating

The Choices: Disabled (Default) / Enabled

Memory Hole Remapping

The Choices: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

Auto Optimize Bottom IO

The Choices: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

Bottom of [31:24] IO space

The Choices: Min=0000, Max=00FF, Key in a HEX number

Bottom of UMA DRAM [31:24]

The Choices: Min=0000, Max=00FC, Key in a HEX number

CAS Latency

The Choices: Auto (Default) / 2.0 / 3.0 / 4.0 / 5.0 / 6.0

DRAM Command Mode

The Choices: Auto (Default) / 1T / 2T

DDRII Timing Item

The Choices: Disabled (Default) / Enabled

TwTr Command Delay

The Choices: 3 bus clocks (Default) / 1 bus clocks / 2 bus clocks

Trfc0/1/2/3 for DIMM0/1/2/3

The Choices: 75ns (Default) / 105ns / 127.5ns / 195ns / 327.5ns

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<Twr> Write Recovery Time

The Choices: 6 bus clocks (Default) / 3 bus clocks / 4 bus clocks / 5
bus clocks

<Trtp> Precharge Time

The Choices: 3 clocks (Default) / 2 clocks

<Trc> Row Cycle Time

The Choices: 26 bus clocks (Default) / 11-25 bus clocks

<Trcd> RAS to CAS R/W Delay

The Choices: 6 clocks (Default) / 3 clocks / 4 clocks / 5 clocks

<Trrd> RAS to RAS Delay

The Choices: 5 clocks (Default) / 2 clocks / 3 clocks / 4 clocks

<Trp> Row Precharge Time

The Choices: 6 clocks (Default) / 3 clocks / 4 clocks / 5 clocks

<Tras> Minimum RAS Active T

The Choices: 18 bus clocks (Default) / 5-17 bus clocks

HT Link Control

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HT Link Width

The Choices: Auto (Default) / 8 bit / 16 bit

HT Link Frequency

The Choices: Auto (Default) / 200MHz / 400MHz / 600MHz /
800MHz

HT Drive Strength

The Choices: Auto (Default) / Manual

HT Drive Strength (P)

The Choices: 5 (Default) / Min=0, Max=31, Key in a DEC number

HT Drive Strength (N)

The Choices: 4 (Default) / Min=0, Max=31, Key in a DEC number

HT Receiver Ctrl

The Choices: Auto (Default) / Manual

HT Receiver Ctrl Value

The Choices: 9 (Default) / Min=0, Max=31, Key in a DEC number

HT PLL Control

The Choices: High Speed (Default) / Auto / Low Speed

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PCIE Configuration

GFX Link Width

The Choices: x16 (default) / x1 / x2 / x4 / x8 / x16

GFX Overclocking

The Choices: Disabled (Default) / Enabled

ASPM GFX

The Choices: Disabled (Default) / L0 / L1 / L0 & L1

ASPM GPP

The Choices: Disabled (Default) / L0 / L1 / L0 & L1

ASPM NB-SB

The Choices: Disabled (Default) / L0 / L1 / L0 & L1

GFX Power Limit, Watt

The Choices: 75 (Default) / Min=0, Max=255, Key in a DEC number

GPP Power Limit, Watt

The Choices: 25 (Default) / Min=0, Max=255, Key in a DEC number

TMDS Support

The Choices: On (Default) / Off / Auto

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IGX Configuration

Internal Graphics Mode

The Choices: UMA (default)

UMA Frame Buffer Size

The Choices: Auto (Default) / 32MB / 64MB / 128MB / 256MB /
512MB / 1024MB

Current UM A Size

The Choices: 256MB (Default)

IGX Engine Clock

The Choices: 400 (Default) / Min=200, Max=600, Key in a DEC
number

IGX Multi Function

The Choices: Disabled (Default) / Enabled

Video Display Devices

The Choices: Auto (Default) / CRT Only / LCD Only / HDMI Only /

CRT + LCD / CRT + HDMI / HDMI + LCD

Panel Type ID

The Choices: 00 (Default) / Min=0000, Max=000F, Key in a HEX

number

TV Standard

The Choices: NTSC (Default) / PAL / PAL-M / PAL-60 / NTSC-JAP /

PAL-CN / PAL-N / SCART_RGB

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NB Azalia

This item allows you to control the NB azalia function.
The Choices: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

Memory Hole

You can reserve this area of system memory for ISA adapter ROM.
When this area is reserved it cannot be cached. The user information of
peripherals that need to use this area of system memory usually2
discussed their memory requirements.

The Choices: Disabled (Default) / Enabled

System BIOS Cacheable

Selecting the “Enabled” option allows caching of the system BIOS ROM
at F0000h-FFFFFh, which is able to improve the system performance.
However, any programs that attempts to write to this memory block will
cause conflicts and result in system errors.

The Choices: Disabled (Default) / Enabled

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Onboard Device

OnChip USB Controller

This option should be enabled if your system has a USB installed on
the system board.

The Choices: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

USB EHCI Controller

The Choices: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

OnChip USB KBC Contro ller

The Choices: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

USB Mouse Support

This item allows you to enable or disable the USB Mouse Legacy
Support.

Enabled Enable USB Mouse Support.

Disabled (Default) Disable USB Mouse Support.

Onboard PCIE Lan 1 / 2

This option allows you to control the onboard Lan.
The Choices: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

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Onboard PCIE Lan 1 / 2 bootrom

Decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip.
The Choices: Disabled (Default) / Enabled

South OnChip IDE Device

IDE DMA Transfer Access

This item allows you to enable or disable the IDE DMA transfer
access.

The Choices: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

On-chip IDE Channel 0

The motherboard chipset contains a PCI IDE interface with support for
two IDE channels. Select “Enabled” to activate the first and/or second
IDE interface. Select “Disabled” to deactivate an interface if you are
going to install a primary and/or secondary add-in IDE interface.

The Choices: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

Primary Master/Slave PIO

The IDE PIO (Programmed Input / Output) fields let you set a PIO
mode (0-4) for each of the IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface
supports. Modes 0 to 4 will increase performance progressively. In
Auto mode, the system automatically determines the best mode for
each device.

The Choices: Auto (Default) / Mode0 / Mode1 / Mode2 / Mode3 /
Mode4

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Primary Master/Slave UDMA

Ultra DMA function can be implemented if it is supported by the IDE
hard drives in your system. As well, your operating environment
requires a DMA driver (Windows 95 or OSR2may need a third party
IDE bus master driver). If your hard drive and your system software
both support Ultra DMA, select Auto to enable BIOS support.

The Choices: Auto (Default) / Disabled

IDE HDD Block Mode

Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or
multiple sectors read / write. If your IDE hard drive supports block
mode (most new drives do), select Enabled for automatic detection of
the optimal number of block mode (most new drives do), select
Enabled for automatic detection of the optimal number of block read /
write per sector where the drive can support.

The Choices: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

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HD Aza lia Aud io

The Choices: Auto (Default) / Disabled

OnChip SATA Controller

The Choices: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

OnChip SATA Type

The Choices: Native IDE (Default) / RAID / AHCI /Legacy IDE /
IDE→AHCI

SB600 Spread Spectrum

SuperIO Device

Onboard Parallel Port

Parallel Port Mode

ECP Mode Use DMA

PWRON After PWR-Fail

The Choices: Off (Default) / On / Former-Sts.

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The Choices: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

Selece an address for the parallel port.
The Choices: 378/IRQ7 (Default) / Disabled / 278/IRQ5 / 3BC/IRQ7

This option allows you to set parallel port mode.
The Choices: SPP (Default) / EPP / ECP / ECP+EPP

Select DMA if using ECP mode for parallel port.
The Choices: 3 (Default) / 1

This setting specifies whether your system will reboot after a power
fail or interrupts occurs.
Off Leaves the computer in the power off state.
On Reboots the computer.
Former-Sts Restores the system to the status before power

failure or interrupt occurs.

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CIR Port Address

This option allows you to set the CIR port address.

The Choices: Disabled (Default) / 220 / 240

CIR Port IRQ

This option allows you to set the CIR port IRQ.

The Choices: 11 (Default) / 5

Watch Dog Mode Select

This option allows you to select the operation mode of Watch Dog.

The Choices: Disabled (Default) / Second / Minute

Watch Dog Timer Select

This option allows you to select the timer of Watch Dog.

The Choices: 1 (Default) / Min=0, Max=65535, Key in a DEC number

Onboard Serial Port 1

Select an address for the serial port.

The Choices: 3F8 (Default) / Disabled / 2F8/ 3E8 / 2E8

Serial Port 1 Use IRQ

Select a corresponding interrupt for Serial Port 1.

The Choices: IRQ7 (Default) / IRQ5 / IRQ10 / IRQ11

Onboard Serial Port 2

Select an address for the serial port.

The Choices: 2F8 (Default) / Disabled / 3F8/ 3E8 / 2E8

Serial Port 2 Use IRQ

Select a corresponding interrupt for Serial Port 2.

The Choices: IRQ5 (Default) / IRQ7 / IRQ10 / IRQ11

Onboard Serial Port 3

Select an address for the serial port.

The Choices: 3E8 (Default) / Disabled / 2E8

Serial Port 3 Use IRQ

Select a corresponding interrupt for Serial Port 3.
The Choices: IRQ10 (Default) / IRQ5 / IRQ7 / IRQ11

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Onboard Serial Port 4

Select an address for the serial port.

The Choices: 2E8 (Default) / Disabled / 3E8

Serial Port 4 Use IRQ

Select a corresponding interrupt for Serial Port 4.
The Choices: IRQ10 (Default) / IRQ5 / IRQ7 / IRQ11

Init Display First

This item allows you to decide to activate whether PCI Slot or on-chip
VGA first.

The Choices: PCI Slot (Default) / Onboard

Surroundview

The Choices: Disabled (Default) / Enabled

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3.8 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP

ACPI Function

This item displays the status of the Advanced Configuration and Power
Management (ACPI).

The Choices: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

C2 Disable/Enable

The Choices: Disabled (Default) / Enabled

HDD Power Down

When enabled, the hard-disk drives will power down after a set time of
system inactivity. All other devices remain active.

The Choices: Disabled (Default) / 1 Min~15 Min

Video Off Option

This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor
power management.

The Choices: Suspend→Off (Default) / Always on

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Video Off Method

This option determines the manner when the monitor goes blank.

V/H SYNC+Blank (Default)

This selectio n will ca use the system to turn off the vertical and horizontal
synchronization ports and write blanks to the video buffer.

Blank Screen
This option only writes blanks to the video buffer.

DPMS Support
Initial display power management signaling.

Modem Use IRQ

This determines the IRQ, which can be applied in MODEM use.
The Choices: 3 (Default) / 4 / 5 / 7 / 9 / 10 / 11 / NA

Soft-Off by PWRBTN

This item determines the behavior of system power button. Instant off
turn off the power immediately, and Delay 4 Sec. will require you to
press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to cut off the system
power.

The Choices: Delay 4 Sec / Instant-Off (Default)

PowerOn by PCI Card

When you select Enabled, a PME signal from PCI card returns the
system to Full ON state.

For this function to work, you may need a LAN add-on card which
supports the Wake on LAN function. Set the Wake on LAN (WOL)
jumper on motherboard to enable if applicable.

The Choices: Disabled (Default) / Enabled

ACPI XSDT Table

The Choices: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

HPET Support

This option allows you to disabled or enables the High Precision Event
Timer.

The Choices: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

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RTC Ala rm Resume

When “Enabled”, you can set the date and time at which the RTC
(real-time clock) alarm awakens the system from Suspend mode.

The Choices: Disabled (Default) / Enabled

Date (of Month)

You can choose which month the system will boot up. This field is only
configurable when “RTC Resume” is set to “Enabled”.

Resume Time (hh:mm:ss)

You can choose the hour, minute and second the system will boot up.
This field is only configurable when “RTC Res ume” is set to “Enabled”.

Note: If you have changed the setting, you must let the system boot up
until it goes to the operating system, before this function will work.

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Reset Configuration Data

The system BIOS supports the PnP feature which requires the system to
record which resources are assigned and protects resources from
conflict.

Every peripheral device has a node, which is called ESCD. This node
records which resources are assigned to it. The system needs to record
and update ESCD to the memory locations. These locations are
reserved in the system BIOS. If the Disabled (default) option is chosen,
the system‘s ESCD will update only when the new configuration varies
from the last one. If the Enabled option is chosen, the system is forced
to update ESCDs and then is automatically set to the “Disabled” mode.

The above settings will be shown on the screen only if “Manual” is
chosen for the resources controlled by function.

Legacy is the term, which signifies that a resource is assigned to the ISA
Bus and provides non-PnP ISA add-on cards. PCI / ISA PnP signify that
a resource is assigned to the PCI Bus or provides for ISA PnP add-on
cards and peripherals.

The Choices: Disabled (Default) / Enabled

Resources Controlled By

By Choosing “Auto(ESCD)” (default), the system BIOS will detect the
system resources and automatically assign the relative IRQ and DMA
channel for each peripheral. By Choosing “Manual”, the user will need to
assign IRQ & DMA for add-on cards. Be sure that there are no IRQ/DMA
and I/O port conflicts.

The Choices: Auto (ESCD) (Default) / Manual

IRQ Resources

This submenu will allow you to assign each system interrupt a type,
depending on the type of device using the interrupt. When you press the
“Press Enter” tag, you will be directed to a submenu that will allow you to
configure the system interrupts. This is only configurable when
“Resources Controlled By” is set to “Manual”.

IRQ-3 assigned to PCI Device
IRQ-4 assigned to PCI Device
IRQ-5 assigned to PCI Device
IRQ-7 assigned to PCI Device
IRQ-10 assigned to PCI Device
IRQ-11 assigned to PCI Device
IRQ-14 assigned to PCI Device
IRQ-15 assigned to PCI Device

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PCI / VGA Palette Snoop

Some old graphic controllers need to “snoop” on the VGA palette and
then map it to their display as a way to provide boot information and
VGA compatibility. This item allows such snooping to take place.

The Choices: Disabled (Default) / Enabled

Assign IRQ For VGA

This item allows the users to choose which IRQ to assign for the VGA.
The Choices: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

Assign IRQ For USB

This item allows the users to choose which IRQ to assign for the USB.
The Choices: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

PCI Latency Timer (CLK)

The Choices: 64 (Default) / Min=0, Max=255, Key in a DEC number

Maximum Payload Size

Set the maximum payload size for Transaction packets (TLP).
The Choice: 4096 (Default.) / 128 / 256 / 512 / 1024 / 2048

3.10 PC HEALTH STATUS

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Smart Fan Option

CPU Smart FAN

This option allows you to activate CPU Smart FAN function.

The Choices: Disabled (Default) / Auto

Smart Fan Calibration

This option shows the measurement and suggest value of Smart Fan.

PWM Duty Off (℃)

The Choices: 16 (Default) / Min=0, Max=127, key in a DEC number

PWM Duty Start (℃)

The Choices: 30 (Default) / Min=0, Max=127, key in a DEC number

Start PWM Value

The Choices: 32 (Default) / Min=0, Max=127, key in a DEC number

Smart Fan Slope

The Choices: 64 (Default) / Min=0, Max=127, key in a DEC number

Shutdown Temperature

This item allows you to set up the CPU shutdown Temperature. This
item is only effective under Windows 98 ACPI mode.

The Choices: Disabled (Default) / 60℃/ 140℉ / 65℃/ 149℉ / 70℃/
158℉

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Show H/W Monitor in POST

If you computer contains a monitoring system, it will show PC health
status during POST stage. The item offers several different delay times.

The Choices: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

CPU Vcore / NB Coltage / +3.3V / 5V(SB) / +12.0V / DDR Voltage /
HT Voltage / +5.0V / Voltage Battery

Detect the system’s voltage status automatically.

CPU Temperature

This field displays the current temperat ure of CPU.

SYS Temperature

This field displays the current temperature of the system.

CPU Fan Speed

This field displays the current speed of CPU fan.

SYS Fan Speed

This field displays the current speed SYSTEM fan.

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CHAPTER 4: RAID FUNCTIONS

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4.1 O

Supports Windows XP/Vista and Linux.

PERATING SYSTEM

4.2 RAID ARRAYS

RAID supports the following types of RAID arrays:

RAID 0: RAID 0 defines a disk striping scheme that improves disk read and write times for

many applications.

RAID 1: RAID 1 defines techniques for mirroring data.

RAID 0+1: RAID 0+1 combines the techniques used in RAID 0 and RAID 1.

4.3 HOW RAID WORKS

RAID 0:

The controller “stripes” data across multiple drives in a RAID 0 array system. It breaks
up a large f ile into sma lle r blocks and perf or ms disk reads and write s a cross multiple
drives in parallel. The size of each block is determined by the stripe size parameter,
which you set during the creation of the RAID set based on the system environment. This
technique reduces overall disk access time and offers high bandwidth.

Features and Benefits

 Drives: Minimum 2, and maximum is up to 6 or 8. Depending on the

platform.

 Uses: Intended for non-critical data requiring high data throughput, or any

environment that does not require fault tolerance.

 Benefits: provides increased data throughput, especially for large files. No

capacity loss penalty for parity.

 Drawbacks: Does not deliver any fault tolerance. If any drive in the array

fails, all data is lost.

 Fault Tolerance: No.

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RAID 1:

Every read and write is actually carried out in parallel across 2 disk drives in a RAID 1
array system. The mirrored (backup) copy of the data can reside on the same disk or on a
second redundant drive in the array. RAID 1 provides a hot-standby copy of data if the
active volume or drive is corrupted or becomes unavailable because of a hardware failure.

RAID techniques can be applied for high-availability solutions, or as a form of automatic
backup that eliminates tedious manual backups to more expensive and less reliable
media.

Features and Benefits

 Drives: Minimum 2, and maximum is 2.
 Uses: RAID 1 is ideal for small databases or any other application that

requires fault tolerance and minimal capacity.

 Benefits: Provides 100% data redundancy. Should one drive fail, the

controller switches to the other drive.

 Drawbacks: Requires 2 drives for the storage space of one drive.

Performance is impaired during drive rebuilds.

 Fault Tolerance: Ye s.

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Block 2
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RAID 0+1:

RAID 0 drives can be mirrored using RAID 1 techniques. Resulting in a RAID 0+1
solution for improved performance plus resiliency.

Features and Benefits

 Drives: Minimum 4, and maximum is 6 or 8, depending on the platform.
 Benefits: Optimizes for both fault tolerance and performance, allowing for

automatic redundancy. May be simultaneously used with other RAID levels
in an array, and allows for spare disks.

 Drawbacks: Requires twice the available disk space for data redundancy,

the same as RAID level 1.

 Fault Tolerance: Ye s.

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Block 6

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CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP

5.1 D

RIVER INSTALLATION NOTE

After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup
Driver CD into your optical drive and install the driver for better system
performance.

You will see the following window after you insert the CD

The setup guide will auto detect your mainboard and operating system.

Note:

If this window didn’t show up after you insert the Driver CD, please use file browser to
locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE under your optical drive.

A. Driver Installation

To install the driver, please click on the Driver icon. The setup guide will
list the compatible driver for your mainboard and operating system. Click
on each device driver to launch the installation program.

B. Software Installation

To install the software, please click on the Software icon. The setup guide
will list the software available for your system, click on each software title
to launch the installation program.

C. Manual

Aside from the paperback manual, we also provide manual in the Driver
CD. Click on the Manual icon to browse for available manual.

Note:

Yo u will need Acrobat Reader to open the manual file. Please download the latest version
of Acrobat Reader software from
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

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5.2 PHOENIX-AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE

Beep Sound Meaning

One long beep followed by two short
beeps

High-low siren sound CPU overheated

One Short beep when system boot-up No error found during POST

Long beeps every other second No DRAM detected or install

Video card not found or video card
memory bad

System will shut down automatically

5.3 EXTRA INFORMATION

CPU Overheated

If the system shutdown automatically after power on system for
seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated.

When the CPU is over heated, the mainboard will shutdown
automatically to avoid a damage of the CPU, and the system may not
power on again.

In this case, please double check:

1. The CPU cooler surface is placed evenly with the CPU surface.

2. The CPU fan is rotated normally.

3. The CPU fan speed is fulfilling with the CPU speed.

After confirmed, please follow steps below to relief the CPU protection
function.

1. Remove the power cord from power supply for seconds.

2. Wait for seconds.

3. Plug in the power cord and boot up the system.

Or you can:

1. Clear the CMOS data.
(See “Close CMOS Header: JCMOS1” section)

2. Wait for seconds.

3. Power on the system again.

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5.4 TROUBLESHOOTING

Probable Solution

1. No power to the system at all
Power light don’t illuminate, fan
inside power supply does not turn
on.

2. Indicator light on keyboard does
not turn on.

System inoperative. Keyboard lights
are on, power indicator lights are lit,
and hard drive is spinning.

System does not boot from hard disk
drive, can be booted from optical drive.

System only boots from optical drive.
Hard disk can be read and applications
can be used but booting from hard disk
is impossible.

Screen message says “Invalid
Configuration” or “CMOS Failure.”

Cannot boot system after installing
second hard drive.

1. Make sure power cable is
securely plugged in.

2. Replace cable.

3. Contact technical support.

Using even pressure on both ends of
the DIMM, press down firmly until the
module snaps into place.

1. Check cable running from disk to
disk controller board. Make sure
both ends are securely plugged
in; check the drive type in the
standard CMOS setup.

2. Backing up the hard drive is
extremely important. All hard
disks are capable of breaking
down at any time.

1. Back up data and applications
files.

2. Reformat the hard drive.
Re-install applications and data
using backup disks.

Review system’s equipment. Make sure
correct information is in setup.

1. Set master/slave jumpers
correctly.

2. Run SETUP program and select
correct drive types. Call the drive
manufacturers for compatibility
with other drives.

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