DFI BL100-NE, BL100-PE User Manual

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BL100 Series

System Board User’s Manual

935-BL1001-100G

A05140034

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This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without the prior written permission from the copyright holders.

This publication is provided for informational purposes only. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents or use of this manual and specifically disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The user will assume the entire risk of the use or the results of the use of this document. Further, the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes to its contents at any time, without obligation to notify any person or entity of such revisions or changes.

Trademarks

Product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are for identification purpose only and are the properties of the respective owners.

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FCC and DOC Statement on Class B

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

Notice:

1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

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Table of Contents

About this Manual................................................................................

Warranty.................................................................................................

Static Electricity Precaution................................................................

Safety Measures.....................................................................................

About the Package...............................................................................

Before Using the System Board.........................................................

Chapter 1 - Introduction....................................................................

Specifications...................................................................................................................................

Features..............................................................................................................................................

Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation....................................................

System Board Layout ..........................................................................................................

System Memory..........................................................................................................................

CPU.......................................................................................................................................................

Jumper Settings............................................................................................................................

Rear Panel I/O Ports.............................................................................................................

I/O Connectors..........................................................................................................................

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Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup......................................................................

Award BIOS Setup Utility.................................................................................................

Updating the BIOS..................................................................................................................

Chapter 4 - Supported Softwares.....................................................

Appendix A - Watchdog Sample Code............................................

Appendix B - System Error Messages...............................................

Appendix C - Troubleshooting..........................................................

Appendix D - NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide......................

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About this Manual

An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD, insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will appear. Click “User’s Manual” on the main menu.

Warranty

1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product, inability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and product specifications.

2. The warranty is void if the product has been subjected to physical abuse, improper installation, modification, accidents or unauthorized repair of the product.

3. Unless otherwise instructed in this user’s manual, the user may not, under any circumstances, attempt to perform service, adjustments or repairs on the product, whether in or out of warranty. It must be returned to the purchase point, factory or authorized service agency for all such work.

4. We will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequencial damages to the product that has been modified or altered.

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Introduction

Static Electricity Precautions

It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer components without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in handling them to ensure against electrostatic build-up.

1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the system board in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it.

2. Wear an antistatic wrist strap.

3. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface.

4. Hold the device only by its edges. Be careful not to touch any of the components, contacts or connections.

5. Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and connectors. Hold modules or connectors by their ends.

Important:

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drive and other components. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.

Safety Measures

To avoid damage to the system:

• Use the correct AC input voltage range

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installation or servicing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power cord.

Battery:

• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend the manufacturer.

• Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance.

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About the Package

The system board package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.

; The system board ; A user’s manual ; One USB port cable ; Two Serial ATA data cables ; Two Serial ATA power cables ; One bracket mounted with a serial port ; One “Main Board Utility” CD ; One I/O shield ; One QR (Quick Reference)

Introduction

The system board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed above. This may differ in accordance to the sales region or models in which it was sold. For more information about the standard package in your region, please contact your dealer or sales representative.

Before Using the System Board

Before using the system board, prepare basic system components.

If you are installing the system board in a new system, you will need at least the following internal components.

• A CPU

• Memory module

• Storage devices such as hard disk drive, CD-ROM, etc.

You will also need external system peripherals you intend to use which will normally include at least a keyboard, a mouse and a video display monitor.

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Introduction

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Specifications

Processor

Chipset

System Memory

Expansion Slots

Graphics

• LGA 775 socket for:

- Intel® CoreTM2 Quad / Intel® CoreTM2 Duo

- Intel® Wolfdale 45nm processors

• Supports Intel Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EMT64T)

• Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)

• 1333*/1066/800MHz FSB *Available on CPUs that support 1333MHz FSB

Note: We recommend using screw with metal pad type of CPU

heat sink and fan.

• Intel

• One 240-pin DDR2 DIMM socket

• Supports 667MHz and 800MHz DDR2 SDRAM

• Supports maximum of 4GB system memory using 512Mbit or

• 1 PCI slot

• Integrated Intel GMA3100

• LVDS interface (BL100-N and BL100-P only)

chipset

- Intel® Q35 Express chipset

- Intel® ICH9 I/O Controller Hub

1Gbit technology for x8 and x16 devices *ECC DDR2 DIMMs are not supported

- Up to 384MB maximum video memory

- 2048x1536 at 75 Hz maximum resolution

- Panel support up to UXGA (1600x1200)

- LVDS 18-bit or 24-bit output through SDVO interface

- Single/dual LVDS transmitter up to 165M pixels/s Note: The default BIOS does not support LVDS. Please request

for a customized BIOS to support LCD panel using the LVDS interface.

Audio

LAN

Serial ATA

• Realtek ALC662 High Definition audio CODEC

• Six channel DAC supports 16/20/24-bit PCM format for 5.1 channel audio solution

• All DAC support independent 44.1k/48k/96kHz sample rate

• All ADC support independent 44.1k/48k/96kHz sample rate

• One Realtek RTL8111C PCI Express Gigabit controller (BL100-P and BL100-PE only)

• Two Realtek RTL8111C PCI Express Gigabit controllers (BL100-N and BL100-NE only)

• Supports 10Mbps, 100Mbps and 1Gbps data transmission

• IEEE 802.3 (10/100Mbps) and IEEE 802.3ab (1Gbps) compliant

• Supports 4 SATA (Serial ATA) interfaces which are compliant with SATA 1.0 specification

• SATA speed up to 3Gb/s

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Introduction

Rear Panel I/O Ports

I/O Connectors

• 1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 mouse port

• 1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 keyboard port

• 3 DB-9 serial ports

• 1 DB-15 VGA port

• 2 RJ45 LAN ports

• 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

• Mic-in, line-in and line-out

• 1 connector for 2 additional external USB 2.0/1.1 ports

• 1 connector for external serial port

• 1 LCD brightness control connector (BL100-N and BL100-P only)

• 1 LVDS LCD panel connector (BL100-N and BL100-P only)

• 1 LCD/inverter power connector (BL100-N and BL100-P only)

• 1 parallel connector

• 1 front audio connector

• 4 Serial ATA connectors

• 1 20-pin ATX power connector

• 1 4-pin 12V power connector

• 1 chassis open connector

• 1 front panel connector

• 2 fan connectors

BIOS

Energy Efficient Design

Damage Free Intelligence

Temperature

• Award BIOS

• 8Mbit flash memory

• Supports ACPI specification and OS Directed Power Management

• Supports ACPI STR (Suspend to RAM) function

• Wake-On-Events include:

- Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse

- Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse

- Wake-On-LAN

- Wake-On-Ring

- RTC timer to power-on the system

• System power management supported

• Microsoft

• Soft Power supported - ACPI v1.0a specification

• AC power failure recovery

• Monitors CPU/system temperature and overheat alarm

• Monitors CPU/DIMM/3.3V/5V/12V/V5sb/VBAT voltages and failure alarm

• Monitors CPU/system fan speed and failure alarm

• Read back capability that displays temperature, voltage and fan speed

• Watchdog timer function

•0

C to 60oC

/Intel® APM 1.2 compliant

Humidity

PCB

• 10% to 90%

• 8 layers, Mini-ITX form factor

• 17cm (6.7") x 17cm (6.7")

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Introduction

Features

watchdog timer

the set time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so that your system will continue to operate.

DDR2

GB per second and beyond. That is twice the speed of the conventional DDR without increasing its power consumption. DDR2 SDRAM modules work at 1.8V supply compared to 2.6V memory voltage for DDR modules. DDR2 also incorporates new innovations such as the On-Die Termination (ODT) as well as larger 4-bit prefetch against DDR which fetches 2 bits per clock cycle.

graphics

ports analog CRT and LVDS interfaces.

DDR2 is a higher performance DDR technology whose data transfer rate delivers bandwidth of 4.3

The graphics flexibility of the built-in Intel GMA3100 delivers exceptional 3D graphics performance. It sup-

The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the system at

audio

to support this function. Both mic-in and line-in jacks will function as center/subwoofer and rear right/left audio outputs respectively. The front audio connector which allows connecting to the front panel of the system will only support mic-in and line-out audio output.

SERIAL ATA

3Gbps, it improves hard drive performance faster than the standard parallel ATA whose data transfer rate is 100MB/s.

gigabit lan

USB

while USB 2.0 supports 480Mb/second bandwidth providing a marked improvement in device transfer speeds between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.

The audio jacks at the rear panel will support 5.1channel audio only when the audio utility is configured

Serial ATA is a storage interface that is compliant with SATA 1.0 specification. With speed of up to

The Realtek PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller supports up to 1Gbps data transmission.

The system board supports USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. USB 1.1 supports 12Mb/second bandwidth

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Introduction

wake-on-ring

wake-up/power-on to respond to calls coming from an external modem or respond to calls from a modem PCI card that uses the PCI PME (Power Management Event) signal to remotely wake up the PC.

Important:

The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.

wake-on-lan

It is supported via the onboard LAN port or via a PCI LAN card that uses the PCI PME (Power Management Event) signal. However, if your system is in the Suspend mode, you can power-on the system only through an IRQ or DMA interrupt.

Important:

The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.

This feature allows the system that is in the Suspend mode or Soft Power Off mode to

This feature allows the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC.

wake-on-PS/2

tem.

Important:

The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.

wake-on-USB

from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state.

Important:

If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function for 2 USB ports, the 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥1.5A. For 3 or more USB ports, the 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support

≥

2A.

This function allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to power-on the sys-

This function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system

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Introduction

rtc timer

and time.

ACPI STR

cation. ACPI has energy saving features that enables PCs to implement Power Management and Plug-and-Play with operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management. Currently, only Win-

®®

dows the Power Management Setup will allow you to use the Suspend to RAM function.

With the Suspend to RAM function enabled, you can power-off the system at once by pressing the power button or selecting “Standby” when you shut down Windows through the sometimes tiresome process of closing files, applications and operating system. This is because the system is capable of storing all programs and data files during the entire operating session into RAM (Random Access Memory) when it powers-off. The operating session will resume exactly where you left off the next time you power-on the system.

2000/XP supports the ACPI function. ACPI when enabled in

The RTC installed on the system board allows your system to automatically power-on on the set date

The system board is designed to meet the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) specifi-

®®

2000/XP without having to go

Important:

The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.

Power failure recovery

automatically.

When power returns after an AC power failure, you may choose to either power-on the system manually or let the system power-on

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Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

System Board Layout

PS/2 power select ( )JP5

PS/2 Mouse

PS/2 KB

+12V power

CPU fan

DDR2

COM 1 COM 2

COM 3

VGA

LAN 1

USB 0 USB 1

LAN 2

USB 2 USB 3

Mic-in

Line-in

Line-out

Front audio

2 1

SPI Flash

BIOS

Parallel

USB 0-3 power select ( )JP7

SATA 4

SATA 0

Battery

Clear CMOS

()JP3

Intel

ICH9

SATA 5

SATA 1

USB 6-7

2 1

PCI

COM 4

2 1

LCD/Inverter power

LVDS LCD panel

Panel power select (JP13)

1 1

USB 6-7 power select ( )JP6

LCD brightness (J25)

Socket 775

Intel

Q35

ATX power

Chassis open

System fan

Front panel

Standby Power LED

BL100-N

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PS/2 power select ( )JP5

PS/2 Mouse

PS/2 KB

+12V power

CPU fan

DDR2

COM 1 COM 2

COM 3

VGA

LAN 1

USB 0 USB 1

LAN 2

USB 2 USB 3

Mic-in

Line-in

Line-out

Front audio

2 1

SPI Flash

BIOS

Parallel

USB 0-3 power select ( )JP7

SATA 4

SATA 0

Battery

Clear CMOS

()JP3

Intel

ICH9

SATA 5

SATA 1

Socket 775

ATX power

Chassis open

COM 4

2 1

Intel

Q35

2 1

PCI

USB 6-7 power select ( )JP6

USB 6-7

System fan

Front panel

Standby Power LED

BL100-NE

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PS/2 Mouse

PS/2 KB

PS/2 power select ( )JP5

+12V power

Hardware Installation

CPU fan

DDR2

COM 1 COM 2

COM 3

USB 0 USB 1

USB 2 USB 3

Mic-in

Line-in

Line-out

VGA

LAN

Front audio

2 1

SPI Flash

BIOS

Parallel

USB 0-3 power select ( )JP7

SATA 4

SATA 0

Battery

Clear CMOS

()JP3

Intel

ICH9

SATA 5

SATA 1

USB 6-7

2 1

PCI

COM 4

2 1

LCD/Inverter power

LVDS LCD panel

Panel power select (JP13)

1 1

USB 6-7 power select ( )JP6

LCD brightness (J25)

Socket 775

Intel

Q35

ATX power

Chassis open

System fan

Front panel

Standby Power LED

BL100-P

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PS/2 power select ( )JP5

PS/2 Mouse

PS/2 KB

+12V power

CPU fan

DDR2

COM 1 COM 2

COM 3

USB 0 USB 1

USB 2 USB 3

Mic-in

Line-in

Line-out

VGA

LAN

Front audio

2 1

SPI Flash

BIOS

Parallel

USB 0-3 power select ( )JP7

SATA 4

SATA 0

Battery

Clear CMOS

()JP3

Intel

ICH9

SATA 5

SATA 1

Socket 775

ATX power

Chassis open

COM 4

2 1

Intel

Q35

2 1

PCI

USB 6-7 power select ( )JP6

USB 6-7

System fan

Front panel

Standby Power LED

BL100-PE

Note:

The illustrations on the following pages are based on the BL100-N system board.

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Warning:

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your system board, processor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other components. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.

System Memory

Hardware Installation

DDR2

The system board supports one 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets.

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Installing the DIMM

Note:

The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual board. These illustrations are for reference only.

1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down.

2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.

3. Locate the DDR2 socket on the system board.

4. Push the “ejector tabs” which are at the ends of the socket to the side.

Ejector

tab

DDR2 socket

5. Note how the module is keyed to the socket.

Notch

Key

Ejector tab

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6. Grasping the module by its edges, position the module above the socket with the “notch” in the module aligned with the “key” on the socket. The keying mechanism ensures the module can be plugged into the socket in only one way.

7. Seat the module vertically, pressing it down firmly until it is completely seated in the socket.

8. The ejector tabs at the ends of the socket will automatically snap into the locked position to hold the module in place.

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CPU

Overview

The system board is equipped with a surface mount LGA 775 socket. This socket is exclusively designed for installing a LGA 775 packaged Intel CPU.

Important:

1. Before you proceed, make sure (1) the LGA775 socket1. Before you proceed, make sure (1) the LGA775 socket

1. Before you proceed, make sure (1) the LGA775 socket

1. Before you proceed, make sure (1) the LGA775 socket1. Before you proceed, make sure (1) the LGA775 socket comes with a protective cap, (2) the cap is not dam-comes with a protective cap, (2) the cap is not dam-

comes with a protective cap, (2) the cap is not dam-

comes with a protective cap, (2) the cap is not dam-comes with a protective cap, (2) the cap is not damaged and (3) the socket’s contact pins are not bent. Ifaged and (3) the socket’s contact pins are not bent. If

aged and (3) the socket’s contact pins are not bent. If

aged and (3) the socket’s contact pins are not bent. Ifaged and (3) the socket’s contact pins are not bent. If the cap is missing or the cap and/or contact pins arethe cap is missing or the cap and/or contact pins are

the cap is missing or the cap and/or contact pins are

the cap is missing or the cap and/or contact pins arethe cap is missing or the cap and/or contact pins are damaged,damaged,

damaged,

damaged,damaged,

2. Make sure to keep the protective cap. RMA requests2. Make sure to keep the protective cap. RMA requests

2. Make sure to keep the protective cap. RMA requests

2. Make sure to keep the protective cap. RMA requests2. Make sure to keep the protective cap. RMA requests will be accepted and processed only if the LGA775will be accepted and processed only if the LGA775

will be accepted and processed only if the LGA775

will be accepted and processed only if the LGA775will be accepted and processed only if the LGA775 socket comes with the protective cap.socket comes with the protective cap.

socket comes with the protective cap.

socket comes with the protective cap.socket comes with the protective cap.

contact your dealer immediately contact your dealer immediately

contact your dealer immediately

contact your dealer immediately contact your dealer immediately

Installing the CPU

1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down.

2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.

3. Locate the LGA 775 CPU socket on the system board.

Important:

The CPU socket must not come in contact with anything other than the CPU. Avoid unnecessary exposure. Remove the protective cap only when you are about to install the CPU.

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4. The CPU socket comes with a cover that is attached with a removable protective cap. The cap is used to protect the CPU socket against dust and harmful par ticles. Remove the protective cap only when you are about to install the CPU.

5. Lift the protective cap from the location pointed below to detach the cap from the cover.

Cover

Protective cap

Lever

Lift this part up

6. Unlock the socket by pushing the lever down, moving it away from the side tab of the socket, then lifting it up.

7. Now lift the cover.

Lever lifted

Ta b

Cover

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8. Position the CPU above the socket. The gold mark on the CPU must align with pin 1 of the CPU socket.

Important:

Handle the CPU by its edges and avoid touching the pins.

Pin 1 of the socket

9. Insert the CPU into the socket until it is seated in place. The CPU will fit in only one orientation and can easily be inserted without exerting any force.

Important:

Do not force the CPU into the socket. Forcing the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and damage the CPU.

Gold mark

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10. Once the CPU is in place, move the cover down.

11. Push the lever down to lock the socket. The lever should hook onto the side tab to indicate that the CPU is completely secured in the socket.

Installing the Fan and Heat Sink

Hardware Installation

Cover

Lever

The CPU must be kept cool by using a CPU fan with heat sink. Without sufficient air circulation across the CPU and heat sink, the CPU will overheat damaging both the CPU and system board.

Note:

• Use only certified fan and heat sink.

• The fan and heat sink package usually contains the fan and

heat sink assembly, and an installation guide. If the installation procedure in the installation guide differs from the one in this section, please follow the installation guide in the package.

• We recommend using screw with metal pad type of CPU

heat sink and fan.

1. Before you install the fan / heat sink, you must apply a thermal paste onto the top of the CPU. The thermal paste is usually supplied when you purchase the CPU or fan heat sink assembly. Do not spread the paste all over the surface. When you later place the heat sink on top of the CPU, the compound will disperse evenly.

Do not apply the paste if the fan / heat sink already has a patch of thermal paste on its underside. Peel the strip that covers the paste before you place the fan / heat sink on top of the CPU.

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2. Install the CPU heat sink and fan.

3. Connect the CPU fan’s cable connector to the CPU fan connector on the system board.

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Jumper Settings

Clear CMOS Data

Hardware Installation

312

JP3

1-2 On: Normal

(default)

312

2-3 On:

Clear CMOS Data

If you encounter the following,

a) CMOS data becomes corrupted. b) You forgot the supervisor or user password.

you can reconfigure the system with the default values stored in the ROM BIOS.

To load the default values stored in the ROM BIOS, please follow the steps below.

1. Power-off the system and unplug the power cord.

2. Set JP3 pins 2 and 3 to On. Wait for a few seconds and set JP3 back to its default setting, pins 1 and 2 On.

3. Now plug the power cord and power-on the system.

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PS/2 Power Select

JP5

1-2 On: 5V

(default)

3 2 1

5V_standby

3 2

2-3 On:

JP5 is used to select the power of the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port. Selecting 5V_standby will allow you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to wake up the system.

BIOS Setting

Configure the PS/2 wake up function in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Super IO Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Important:

The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.

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USB Power Select

Hardware Installation

USB 0-3 (JP7)

1-2 On: 5V

USB 6-7 (JP6)

3 2 1

(default)

3 2

2-3 On:

5V_standby

312

1-2 On: 5V

(default)

JP6 and JP7 are used to select the power of the USB ports. Selecting 5V_standby will allow you to use the USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up the system.

BIOS Setting

“USB KB Wake-Up From S3” in the Power Management Setup submenu of the BIOS must be set to Enabled. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

2-3 On:

5V_standby

Important:

≥

2A.

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Hardware Installation

Panel Power Select

312

JP13

JP13 is used to select the power supplied to the LCD panel.

Important:

Before powering-on the system, make sure JP13’s setting matches the LCD panel’s specification. Selecting the incorrect voltage will seriously damage the LCD panel.

1-2 On:

3.3V

(default)

2-3 On: 5V

312

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LCD Brightness Control - Voltage Level Adjust (BL100-N and BL100-P only)

1-2 On: Increases the voltage level

2-3 On: Decreases the voltage level

J25

Use J25 to connect to the LCD Brightness Control button of the LCD Display Panel. It is used to adjust the brightness of the LCD Display Panel. Increasing or decreasing the voltage to control the LCD panel’s brightness varies among Inverters. You must refer to the Inverter’s specification to make the appropriate adjustment to the brightness of the LCD panel.

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Rear Panel I/O Ports

PS/2

Mouse

PS/2 K/B

PS/2

Mouse

PS/2 K/B COM 2

COM 1 COM 3

COM 2

COM 1 COM 3

LAN 1 LAN 2

VGA USB 2-3USB 0-1

BL100-N and BL100-NE

USB 1

VGA USB 2-3USB 0

BL100-P and BL100-PE

Mic-in

Line-in

Line-out

LAN

Mic-in

Line-in

Line-out

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PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard Ports

Hardware Installation

PS/2 Mouse

PS/2 Keyboard

These ports are used to connect a PS/2 mouse and a PS/2 keyboard. The PS/2 mouse port uses IRQ12. If a mouse is not connected to this port, the system will reserve IRQ12 for other expansion cards.

Warning:

Make sure to turn off your computer prior to connecting or disconnecting a mouse or keyboard. Failure to do so may damage the system board.

Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse

The Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to power-on the system. To use this function:

• Jumper Setting:

JP5 must be set to “2-3 On: 5V_standby”. Refer to “PS/2 Power Select” in this chapter for more information.

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• BIOS Setting:

Configure the PS/2 wake up function in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Super IO Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Important:

The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.

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Serial (COM) Ports

COM 1

Hardware Installation

COM 2

COM 3

COM 4

2 1

DTR-

DCD-

CTS-

DSR-

RTS-

GND

RI-

The system board is equipped with three onboard serial ports (COM 1, COM 2 and COM 3). It is also equipped with a 9-pin connector (COM 4) for connecting an additional serial port. These serial ports are RS-232 asynchronous communication ports with 16C550A-compatible UARTs that can be used with modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and other serial devices.

Your COM port may come mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then insert the serial port cable to COM 4. Make sure the colored stripe on the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of COM 4. .

BIOS Setting

Configure the serial ports in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Super IO Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

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Hardware Installation

VGA Port

VGA

The VGA port is used for connecting a VGA monitor. Connect the monitor’s 15-pin D-shell cable connector to the VGA port. After you plug the monitor’s cable connector into the VGA port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place.

BIOS Setting

Configure the onboard VGA in the Advanced Chipset Features submenu of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Driver Installation

Install the graphics driver. Refer to chapter 4 for more information.

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Universal Serial Bus Connectors

USB 1

USB 0

USB 3

USB 2

Hardware Installation

-Data

+Data

-Data +Data

GND

N. C.

Key

GND

USB 6-7

VCC

2 1

VCC

The system board supports 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports. USB allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.

The USB 6-7 connector allows you to connect 2 additional USB 2.0/

1.1 ports. The USB ports may be mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then insert the USB port cable to the USB connector.

BIOS Setting

Configure the onboard USB in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“USB Device Setting” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

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Driver Installation

You may need to install the proper drivers in your operating system to use the USB device. Refer to your operating system’s manual or documentation for more information.

Refer to chapter 4 for more information about installing the USB 2.0 drivers.

Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse

The Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. To use this function:

• Jumper Setting: JP6 and/or JP7 must be set to “2-3 On: 5V_standby”. Refer to “USB Power Select” in this chapter for more information.

• BIOS Setting: “USB KB Wake-Up From S3” in the Power Management Setup submenu of the BIOS must be set to Enabled. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Important:

≥

2A.

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RJ45 Fast-Ethernet Port

LAN 1

BL100-N and

BL100-NE only

LAN 2

Hardware Installation

The onboard RJ45 LAN ports allow the system board to connect to a local area network by means of a network hub.

BIOS Setting

Configure the onboard LAN in the Advanced Chipset Features submenu of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Driver Installation

Install the LAN driver. Refer to chapter 4 for more information.

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Hardware Installation

Audio

Rear audio

Mic-in

Line-in

Line-out

GND

Presense-signal

Mic-jack-sense

Key

Line-out-jack-sense

Front audio

Mic-L

Mic-R

Line-out-L

Line-out-R

Front-sense

Rear Panel Audio

The system board is equipped with 3 audio jacks. A jack is a onehole connecting interface for inserting a plug.

• Mic-in (Pink) In a 2-channel or 4-channel mode, this jack is used to connect an external microphone. In a 6-channel mode, this jack functions as Center/Subwoofer.

• Line-in (Light Blue) In a 2-channel mode, this jack is used to connect any audio devices such as Hi-fi set, CD player, tape player, AM/FM radio tuner, synthesizer, etc. In a 4-channel or 6-channel mode, this jack functions as rear right/left speaker out.

• Line-out (Lime) In a 2-channel mode, this jack is used to connect a headphone or external speakers. In a 4-channel or 6-channel mode, this jack functions as front right/left speaker out.

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Hardware Installation

2-channel

Light Blue

Lime

Pink

Front Audio

The front audio connector allows you to connect to the line-out and mic-in jacks that are at the front panel of your system.

BIOS Setting

Configure the onboard audio in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Onboard Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Driver Installation

Line-in

Line-out

Mic-in

4-channel

Rear R/L

Front R/L

Mic-in

6-channel

Rear R/L

Front R/L

Center/Subwoofer

Install the audio driver. Refer to chapter 4 for more information.

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Hardware Installation

I/O Connectors

Serial ATA Connectors

SATA 4

SATA 0

SATA 1

Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to a Serial ATA connector and the other end to your Serial ATA device.

SATA 5

RXP

GND

RXN

GND

TXP

TXN

GND

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Parallel Port

Hardware Installation

The connector is used to connect a standard parallel por t for interfacing your PC to a parallel printer. It supports SPP, ECP and EPP.

Setting

SPP (Standard Parallel Port)

Allows normal speed operation but in one direction only.

Function

ECP (Extended Capabilities Port)

EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port)

BIOS Setting

Configure the parallel port in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Super IO Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Allows parallel port to operate in bidirectional mode and at a speed faster than the SPP’s data transfer rate.

Allows bidirectional parallel port operation at maximum speed.

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Hardware Installation

LVDS LCD Panel Connector and LCD/Inverter Power Connector (BL100-N and BL100-P only)

LCD/Inverter

Power

The system board allows you to connect a LCD Display Panel by means of the LVDS LCD panel connector and the LCD/Inverter power connector. These connectors transmit video signals and power from the system board to the LCD Display Panel. Refer to the next page for the pin functions of these connectors.

Jumper Settings

LVDS LCD Panel

Refer to the “Jumper Settings” section in this chapter for settings relevant to the LCD panel.

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Hardware Installation

LVDS LCD Panel Connector

Pins

Function

GND

LVDS_Out3+

LVDS_Out3-

GND

LVDS_Out2+

LVDS_Out2-

GND

LVDS_Out1+

LVDS_Out1-

GND

LVDS_Out0+

LVDS_Out0-

GND

LVDS_CLK1+

LVDS_CLK1-

Pins

Function

GND

LVDS_Out7+

LVDS_Out7-

GND

LVDS_Out6+

LVDS_Out6-

GND

LVDS_Out5+

LVDS_Out5-

GND

LVDS_Out4+

LVDS_Out4-

GND

LVDS_CLK2+

LVDS_CLK2-

LCD/Inverter Power Connector

Pins

Panel Backlight On/Off Control

Function

+12V

+3.3V

GND

LVDS_DDCCLK

LVDS_DDCDATA

Panel Power

Pins

Panel Inverter Brightness Voltage Control

GND

LVDS_EN-

N. C.

Panel Power

Function

Panel Power

GND

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Hardware Installation

Cooling Fan Connectors

Ground

Connect the CPU fan’s cable connector to the CPU fan connector on the system board. The system fan connector is used to connect an additional cooling fan. The cooling fans will provide adequate airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the CPU and system board components.

Sense

Power

CPU fan

Sense

System fan

Speed Control

Ground

Power

BIOS Setting

The “PC Health Status” submenu of the BIOS will display the current speed of the cooling fans. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

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Chassis Open Connector

Hardware Installation

Ground Chassis signal

The system board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chassis intrusion sensor cable from the chassis to the chassis open connector. Whenever a chassis component has been removed, the sensor sends signal to the connector alerting you of a chassis intrusion event.

Hardware Monitor for Windows

Install the “Hardware Monitor for Windows” utility. By default, the chassis intrusion detection function is disabled. When enabled, a warning message will appear when the chassis is open. The utility can also be configured so that a beeping alarm will sound when the chassis is open. Refer to the “Hardware Monitor for Windows” section in chapter 4 for more information.

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Hardware Installation

Power Connectors

Use a power supply that complies with the ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide Version 1.1. An ATX12V power supply unit has a standard 20-pin ATX main power connector that must be inserted into this connector.

PW-OK

+12V

5VSB

Ground

+5V

Ground

+5V

Ground

3.3V

+5V +5V

-5V Ground Ground

Ground

PS-ON

Ground

-12V

3.3V

111

Your power supply unit may come with a 4-pin +12V power connector. The +12V power enables the delivery of more +12VDC current to the processor’s Voltage Regulator Module (VRM). Connect the 4-pin power connector to this connector.

+12V

Ground

1 24

Ground

+12V

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Hardware Installation

The system board requires a minimum of 300 Watt power supply to operate. Your system configuration (CPU power, amount of memory, add-in cards, peripherals, etc.) may exceed the minimum power requirement. To ensure that adequate power is provided, we strongly recommend that you use a minimum of 400 Watt (or greater) power supply.

Important:

Insufficient power supplied to the system may result in instability or the add-in boards and peripherals not functioning properly. Calculating the system’s approximate power usage is important to ensure that the power supply meets the system’s consumption requirements.

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Hardware Installation

Standby Power LED

This LED will light when the system’s standby power is on.

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Front Panel Connectors

Hardware Installation

RESET SW

HDD-LED

11 12

PWR-BTN

PWR-LED

1 2

HDD-LED - HDD LED

This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed.

RESET SW - Reset Switch

This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the system.

PWR-BTN - Power Switch

This switch is used to power on or off the system.

PWR-LED - Power/Standby LED

When the system’s power is on, this LED will light. When the system is in the S1 (POS - Power On Suspend) state, it will blink every second. When the system is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state, it will blink every 4 seconds.

N. C.

HDD-LED

RESET SW

N. C.

Pin Assignment

N. C.

HDD Power

Signal

Ground

RST Signal

N. C.

PWR-LED

PWR-BTN

Key

Pin Assignment

LED Power

Signal

Ground

Key

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Hardware Installation

Battery

The lithium ion battery powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. It is an auxiliary source of power when the main power is shut off.

Safety Measures

• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend the manufacturer.

• Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance.

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Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup

Award BIOS Setup Utility

The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the processor and peripherals. In addition, the BIOS also contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. This chapter explains the Setup Utility for the Award BIOS.

After you power up the system, the BIOS message appears on the screen and the memory count begins. After the memory test, the following message will appear on the screen:

Press DEL to enter setup

BIOS Setup

If the message disappears before you respond, restart the system or press the “Reset” button. You may also restart the system by pressing the <Ctrl> <Alt> and <Del> keys simultaneously.

When you press <Del>, the main menu screen will appear.

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

X Standard CMOS Features X Advanced BIOS Features X Advanced Chipset Features X Integrated Peripherals X Power Management Setup X PnP/PCI Configurations X PC Health Status

Esc : Quit F10 : Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

X Frequency/Voltage Control

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item

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Standard CMOS Features

Use the arrow keys to highlight “Standard CMOS Features” then press <Enter>. A screen similar to the one below will appear.

Date

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Date <mm:dd:yy> Time <hh:mm:ss>

X IDE Channel 0 Master X IDE Channel 1 Master X IDE Channel 2 Master X IDE Channel 3 Master

Video Halt On

Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory

↑↓→←: Move Enter: Select F1: General Help+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Standard CMOS Features

Tue, May 20 2008 9 : 3 : 54

None None None None

EGA/VGA All Errors

639K 1037312K 1038336K

Item Help Menu Level Change the day, month,

year and century

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

Time

The date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day displays a day, from Sunday to Saturday. Month displays the month, from January to December. Date displays the date, from 1 to 31. Year displays the year, from 1999 to 2099.

The time format is <hour>, <minute>, <second>. The time is based on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Hour displays hours from 00 to 23. Minute displays minutes from 00 to 59. Second displays seconds from 00 to 59.

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IDE Channel 0 Master to IDE Channel 3 Master

To configure the IDE drives, move the cursor to a field then press <Enter>. The following screen will appear.

BIOS Setup

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IDE HDD Auto-Detection IDE Channel 0 Master

Access Mode Capacity Cylinder

Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector

↑↓→←: Move Enter: Select F1: General Help+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

IDE Channel 0 Master

Press Enter Auto

Auto 0 MB

0 0 0 0 0

Item Help Menu Level To auto-detect the

HDD’s size, head... on this channel

IDE HDD Auto-Detection

Detects the parameters of the drive. The parameters will automatically be shown on the screen.

IDE Channel 0 Master to IDE Channel 3 Master

If you select ”Auto”, the BIOS will auto-detect the HDD & CDROM drive at the POST stage and show the IDE for the HDD & CD-ROM drive. If a hard disk has not been installed, select “None”.

Access Mode

For hard drives larger than 528MB, you would typically select the LBA type. Cer tain operating systems require that you select CHS or Large. Please check your operating system’s manual or Help desk on which one to select.

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Capacity

Displays the approximate capacity of the disk drive. Usually the size is slightly greater than the size of a formatted disk given by a disk checking program.

Cylinder

This field displays the number of cylinders.

Head

This field displays the number of read/write heads.

Precomp

This field displays the number of cylinders at which to change the write timing.

Video

Landing Zone

This field displays the number of cylinders specified as the landing zone for the read/write heads.

Sector

This field displays the number sectors per track.

This field selects the type of video adapter used for the primary system monitor. Although secondary monitors are suppor ted, you do not have to select the type. The default setting is EGA/VGA.

EGA/VGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter/Video Graphics Array. For

EGA, VGA, SVGA and PGA monitor adapters.

CGA 40 Color Graphics Adapter. Power up in 40-column

mode.

CGA 80 Color Graphics Adapter. Power up in 80-column

mode.

Mono Monochrome adapter. Includes high resolution mono-

chrome adapters.

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Halt On

This field determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected during power up. The default setting is All Errors.

No Errors The system boot will not stop for any errors detected. All Errors The system boot will stop whenever the BIOS detects

All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard

All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk error;

All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a disk or

Base Memory

BIOS Setup

a non-fatal error.

error; it will stop for all other errors.

it will stop for all other errors.

keyboard error; it will stop for all other errors.

Displays the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. The value of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard.

Extended Memory

Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot-up.

Total Memory

Displays the total memory available in the system.

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Advanced BIOS Features

The Advanced BIOS Features allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are defaults required by the system board, while others, if enabled, will improve the performance of your system or let you set some features according to your preference.

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X CPU Feature X Hard Disk Boot Priority

Virus Warning CPU L3 Cache Quick Power On Self Test First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Other Device Boot Up NumlLock Status Gate A20 Option

Typematic Rate Setting x Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) x Typematic Delay (Msec)

Security Option

MPS Version Control For OS

OS Select For DRAM > 64MB

Report No FDD For Win 95

Small Logo(EPA) Show

↑↓→←: Move Enter: Select F1: General Help+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Advanced BIOS Features

Press Enter Press Enter Disabled Enabled Enabled USB-FDD CDROM Hard Disk Enabled On Fast Disabled 6 250 Setup

1.4 Non-OS2 No Disabled

Item Help

Menu Level

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

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CPU Feature

This field is used to configure the CPU that is installed on the system board. Move the cursor to this field then press <Enter>.

BIOS Setup

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PPM Mode Limit CPUID MaxVal C1E Function Execute Disable Bit Virtualization Technology

↑↓: Move PU/PD/+/-: Change Priority F10: Save ESC: Exit

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

CPU Feature

Native Mode Disabled Auto Enabled Enabled

Item Help

Menu Level

PPM Mode

The options are Native Mode and SMM mode.

Limit CPUID MaxVal

The CPUID instruction of some newer CPUs will return a value greater than 3. The default is Disabled because this problem does not exist in the Windows series operating systems. If you are using an operating system other than Windows, this problem may occur. To avoid this problem, enable this field to limit the return value to 3 or lesser than 3.

C1E Function

The options are Auto and Disabled.

Execute Disable Bit

When this field is set to Disabled, it will force the XD feature flag to always return to 0.

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Virtualization Technology

When this field is set to Enabled, the VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology.

Hard Disk Boot Priority

This field is used to select the boot sequence of the hard drives. Move the cursor to this field then press <Enter>. Use the Up or Down arrow keys to select a device then press <+> to move it up or <-> to move it down the list.

1. Bootable Add-in Cards

↑↓: Move PU/PD/+/-: Change Priority F10: Save ESC: Exit

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

Virus Warning

This field protects the boot sector and partition table of your hard disk drive. When this field is enabled, the Award BIOS will monitor the boot sector and partition table of the hard disk drive. If an attempt is made to write to the boot sector or partition table of the hard disk drive, the BIOS will halt the system and an error message will appear.

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Hard Disk Boot Priority

Item Help Menu Level Use <↑> or <↓> to

select a device, then press <+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press <ESC> to exit this menu.

After seeing the error message, if necessar y, you will be able to run an anti-virus program to locate and remove the problem before any damage is done. Many disk diagnostic programs which attempt to access the boot sector table will cause the warning message to appear. If you are running such a program, we recommend that you first disable this field.

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CPU L3 Cache

This field is used to enable or disable the CPU’s L3 cache.

Quick Power On Self Test

This field speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the system. When Enabled, the BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST.

First Boot Device, Second Boot Device, Third Boot Device and Boot Other Device

Select the drive to boot first, second and third in the “First Boot Device” “Second Boot Device” and “Third Boot Device” fields respectively. The BIOS will boot the operating system according to the sequence of the drive selected. Set “Boot Other Device” to Enabled if you wish to boot from another device.

Boot Up NumLock Status

This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad. By default, the system boots up with NumLock on wherein the function of the numeric keypad is the number keys. When set to Off, the function of the numeric keypad is the arrow keys.

Gate A20 Option

This entry allows you to select how gate A20 is handled. Gate A20 is a device used to address memory above 1 Mbyte. Initially, gate A20 was handled via the keyboard controller. Today, while keyboards still provide this support, it is more common, and much faster, for the system chipset to provide support for gate A20.

Typematic Rate Setting

Disabled Continually holding down a key on your keyboard will

cause the BIOS to report that the key is down.

Enabled The BIOS will not only report that the key is down,

but will first wait for a moment, and, if the key is still down, it will begin to repor t that the key has been depressed repeatedly. For example, you would use such a feature to accelerate cursor movements with the ar-

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row keys. You can then select the typematic rate and typematic delay in the “Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)” and “Typematic Delay (Msec)” fields below.

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

This field allows you to select the rate at which the keys are accelerated.

Typematic Delay (Msec)

This field allows you to select the delay between when the key was first depressed and when the acceleration begins.

Security Option

This field determines when the system will prompt for the password

- everytime the system boots or only when you enter the BIOS setup. Set the password in the Set Supervisor/User Password submenu.

System The system will not boot and access to Setup will be

denied unless the correct password is entered at the prompt.

Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied

unless the correct password is entered at the prompt.

MPS Version Control for OS

This field is used to select the MPS version used by the system.

OS Select for DRAM > 64MB

This field allows you to access the memory that is over 64MB in OS/2. The options are: Non-OS2 and OS2.

Report No FDD For WIN 95

The options are Yes and No.

Small Logo(EPA) Show

Enabled The EPA logo will appear during system boot-up. Disabled The EPA logo will not appear during system boot-up.

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Advanced Chipset Features

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Advanced Chipset Features

System BIOS Cacheable Memory Hole At 15M-16M

X PCI Express Root Port Func

** VGA Setting ** PEG/Onchip VGA Control On-Chip Frame Buffer Size DVMT Mode DVMT/FIXED Memory Size

Enabled Disabled Press Enter

Auto 8MB DVMT 128MB

BIOS Setup

Item Help

Menu Level

↑↓→←: Move Enter: Select F1: General Help+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

This section gives you functions to configure the system based on the specific features of the chipset. The chipset manages bus speeds and access to system memory resources. These items should not

be altered unless necessary. The default settings have been chosen

because they provide the best operating conditions for your system. The only time you might consider making any changes would be if you discovered some incompatibility or that data was being lost while using your system.

System BIOS Cacheable

When this field is enabled, accesses to the system BIOS ROM addressed at F0000H-FFFFFH are cached, provided that the cache controller is enabled. The larger the range of the Cache RAM, the higher the efficiency of the system.

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Memory Hole At 15M-16M

In order to improve system performance, certain space in memory can be reserved for ISA cards. This memory must be mapped into the memory space below 16MB. When enabled, the CPU assumes the 1516MB memory range is allocated to the hidden ISA address range instead of the actual system DRAM. When disabled, the CPU assumes the 15-16MB address range actually contains DRAM memory. If more than 16MB of system memory is installed, this field must be disabled to provide contiguous system memory.

PCI Express Root Port Func

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

PCI Express GiGa LAN1 PCI Express GiGa LAN2

PCI Express Root Port Func

Auto Auto

Item Help Menu Level

↑↓→←: Move Enter: Select F1: General Help+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

PCI Express GiGa LAN1 and PCI Express GiGa LAN2

These fields are used to configure the PCI Express LAN ports.

PEG/OnChip VGA Control

This field is used to select the graphics controller that will serve as the primary boot device. The options are Auto, Onchip VGA and PEG Port.

On-Chip Frame Buffer Size

This field is used to select the onboard VGA’s frame buffer size that is shared from the system memory.

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DVMT Mode

The options are Fixed and DVMT.

DVMT/Fixed Memory Size

This field is used to select the graphics memory size used by DVMT/ Fixed mode.

BIOS Setup

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Integrated Peripherals

X OnChip IDE Device X Onboard Device X Super IO Device X USB Device Setting

↑↓→←: Move Enter: Select F1: General Help+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

OnChip IDE Device

Move the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear.

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Integrated Peripherals

Press Enter Press Enter Press Enter Press Enter

Item Help

Menu Level

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IDE HDD Block Mode IDE DMA Transfer Access IDE Primary Master UDMA IDE Primary Slave UDMA IDE Secondary Master UDMA IDE Secondary Slave UDMA Legacy Mode Support

↑↓→←: Move Enter: Select F1: General Help+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

OnChip IDE Device

Enabled Enabled Auto Auto Auto Auto Disabled

Item Help Menu Level

If your IDE hard drive supports block mode Select Enabled for automatic detection of the optimal number of block read/writes per sector the drive can support

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

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IDE HDD Block Mode

Enabled The IDE HDD uses the block mode. The system BIOS

will check the hard disk drive for the maximum block size the system can transfer. The block size will depend on the type of hard disk drive.

Disabled The IDE HDD uses the standard mode.

IDE DMA Transfer Access

This field is used to enable or disable the DMA transfer function of an IDE hard drive.

IDE Primary Master/Slave UDMA and IDE Secondary Master/ Slave UDMA

These fields allow you to set the Ultra DMA in use. When Auto is selected, the BIOS will select the best available option after checking your hard drive or CD-ROM.

Auto The BIOS will automatically detect the settings for

you.

Disabled The BIOS will not detect these categories.

Legacy Mode Support

The options are Enabled and Disabled.

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Onboard Device

Move the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear.

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High Definition Audio Onboard LAN Boot ROM

↑↓→←: Move Enter: Select F1: General Help+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

Onboard Device

Enabled Disabled

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High Definition Audio

Enabled Select this option when using the onboard High Defi-

nition audio.

Disabled Select this option when using a PCI sound card.

Onboard LAN Boot ROM

Enable this field if you wish to use the boot ROM (instead of a disk drive) to boot-up the system and access the local area network directly.

If you wish to change the boot ROM’s settings, type the <Shift> and <F10> keys simultaneously when prompted during boot-up. Take note: you will be able to access the boot ROM’s program (by typing <Shift> + <F10>) only when this field is enabled.

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Super IO Device

Move the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear.

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KBC Input Clock Power On Function Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 Onboard Serial Port 3 Onboard Serial Port 4 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode

x ECP Mode Use DMA

Watch Dog Timer Select PWRON After PWR-Fail

↑↓→←: Move Enter: Select F1: General Help+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Super IO Device

12MHz BUTTON ONLY 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 378/IRQ7 Standard 3 Disabled Off

Item Help

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The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

KBC Input Clock

This is used to select the input clock of your keyboard.

Power On Function

This field allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard to power-on the system.

Keyboard 98 When this option is selected, press the “wake up”

key of the Windows

98 compatible keyboard to

power-on the system.

Button only Default setting. Uses the power button to power

on the system.

Any Key Press any key to power-on the system.

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Onboard Serial Port 1 to Onboard Serial Port 4

Auto The system will automatically select an I/O address

for the onboard serial port.

3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3 Allows you to

manually select an I/O address for the onboard serial port.

Disabled Disables the onboard serial port.

Onboard Parallel Port

378/IRQ7, 3BC/IRQ7, 278/IRQ5 Selects the I/O address and

IRQ for the onboard parallel port.

Disabled Disables the onboard parallel port.

Parallel Port Mode

The options are Standard, EPP, ECP and ECP+EPP. These apply to a standard specification and will depend on the type and speed of your device. Refer to your peripheral’s manual for the best option.

Standard

Allows normal speed operation but in one direction only.

“ECP (Extended Capabilities Port)”

Allows parallel port to operate in bidirectional mode and at a speed faster than the normal mode’s data transfer rate.

“EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port)”

Allows bidirectional parallel port operation at maximum speed.

ECP Mode Use DMA

This field is used to select a DMA channel for the parallel port. The options are 1 and 3. Default setting: 3.

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Watchdog Timer Select

This field is used to select the time interval of the Watchdog timer. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so that your system will continue to operate.

PWRON After PWR-Fail

Off When power returns after an AC power failure, the

system’s power is off. You must press the Power button to power-on the system.

On When power returns after an AC power failure, the

system will automatically power-on.

Former-Sts When power returns after an AC power failure, the

system will return to the state where you left off before power failure occurs. If the system’s power is off when AC power failure occurs, it will remain off when power returns. If the system’s power is on when AC power failure occurs, the system will power-on when power returns.

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USB Device Setting

Move the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear.

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USB 1.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Function USB Storage Function

*****USB Mass Storage Device Boot Setting**** Candy

↑↓→←: Move Enter: Select F1: General Help+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

USB Device Setting

Enabled Enabled Disabled Enabled

USB Floppy

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USB 1.0 Controller

This field is used to enable or disable the Universal Host Controller Interface (USB 1.0).

USB 2.0 Controller

This field is used to enable or disable the Enhanced Host Controller Interface (USB 2.0).

USB Keyboard Function

Due to the limited space of the BIOS ROM, the support for legacy USB keyboard (in DOS mode) is by default set to Disabled. With more BIOS ROM space available, it will be able to support more advanced features as well as provide compatibility to a wide variety of peripheral devices.

If a PS/2 keyboard is not available and you need to use a USB keyboard to install Windows (installation is performed in DOS mode) or run any program under DOS, set this field to Enabled.

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USB Storage Function

This field is used to enable or disable the support for legacy USB mass storage.

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Power Management Setup

The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy.

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ACPI Suspend Type

x Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume

Video Off Method Video Off In Suspend Suspend Type MODEM Use IRQ Soft-Off By PWR-BTTN Wake-Up by PCI Card Power On by Ring

x USB KB Wake-up From S3

Resume By Alarm x Date(of Month) Alarm x Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm

Power Management Setup

S1(POS) Auto DPMS Yes Stop Grant 3 Instant-Off Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled 0 0 : 0 : 0

Item Help

Menu Level

↑↓→←: Move Enter: Select F1: General Help+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

ACPI Suspend Type

This field is used to select the type of Suspend mode.

S1(POS) Enables the Power On Suspend function. S3(STR) Enables the Suspend to RAM function.

Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume

When this field is set to Auto, the system will initialize the VGA BIOS when it wakes up from the S3 state. This can be configured only if the “ACPI Suspend Type” field is set to “S3(STR)”. When this feature is disabled, the system resume time is shortened but system will need an AGP driver to initialize the VGA card. Therefore, if the AGP driver of the card does not support the initialization feature, the display may work abnormally or not function after resuming from S3.

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Video Off Method

This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.

V/H SYNC + Blank This will cause the system to turn off the ver-

Blank Screen This only writes blanks to the video buffer. DPMS Support Initializes display power management signaling. Se-

Video Off In Suspend

This field is used to activate the video off feature when the system enters the Suspend mode.

Suspend Type

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tical and horizontal synchronization ports and write blanks to the video buffer.

lect this if your video board supports it.

The options are Stop Grant and PwrOn Suspend.

MODEM Use IRQ

This field is used to set an IRQ channel for the modem installed in your system.

Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN

This field allows you to select the method of powering off your system.

Delay 4 Sec. Regardless of whether the Power Management func-

tion is enabled or disabled, if the power button is pushed and released in less than 4 sec, the system enters the Suspend mode. The purpose of this function is to prevent the system from powering off in case you accidentally “hit” or pushed the power button. Push and release again in less than 4 sec to restore. Pushing the power button for more than 4 seconds will power off the system.

Instant-Off Pressing and then releasing the power button at

once will immediately power off your system.

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Wake-Up By PCI Card

Enabled This field should be set to Enabled only if your PCI

card such as LAN card or modem card uses the PCI PME (Power Management Event) signal to remotely wake up the system. Access to the LAN card or PCI

card will cause the system to wake up. Refer to the

card’s documentation for more information.

Disabled The system will not wake up despite access to the PCI

card.

Power On By Ring

When this field is set to Enabled, the system will power-on to respond to calls coming from a modem.

USB KB Wake-Up From S3

This field, when enabled, allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system that is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. This can be configured only if the “ACPI Suspend Type” field is set to “S3(STR)”.

Resume By Alarm

Enabled When Enabled, you can set the date and time you

would like the Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC to power-on in the “Date (of Month) Alarm” and “Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm” fields. However, if the system is being accessed by incoming calls or the network (Resume On Ring/LAN) prior to the date and time set in these fields, the system will give priority to the incoming calls or network.

Disabled Disables the automatic power-on function. (default)

Date (of Month) Alarm

0 The system will power-on everyday according to the

time set in the “Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm” field.

1-31 Select a date you would like the system to power-on.

The system will power-on on the set date, and time set in the “Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm” field.

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Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm

This is used to set the time you would like the system to power-on. If you want the system to power-on everyday as set in the “Date (of Month) Alarm” field, the time set in this field must be later than the time of the RTC set in the Standard CMOS Features submenu.

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PnP/PCI Configurations

This section shows how to configure the PCI bus system. It covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.

Init Display First

Reset Configuration Data

Resources Controlled By x IRQ Resources

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop

** PCI Express Relative Items **

Maximum Payload Size

↑↓→←: Move Enter: Select F1: General Help+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

Init Display First

Onboard When the system boots, it will first initialize the

PCI Slot When the system boots, it will first initialize PCI.

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onboard VGA.

PnP/PCI Configurations

PCI Slot Disabled

Auto(ESCD) Press Enter

Disabled

128

Item Help

Menu Level Warning: If use PCI VGA

“PEG/Onchip VGA Control” item must be set to PEG port.

Reset Configuration Data

Enabled The BIOS will reset the Extended System Configuration

Data (ESCD) once automatically. It will then recreate a new set of configuration data.

Disabled The BIOS will not reset the configuration data.

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Resources Controlled By

The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capability to automatically configure all of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices.

Auto(ESCD) The system will automatically detect the settings for

you.

Manual Choose the specific IRQ resources in the “IRQ Re-

sources” field.

IRQ Resources

Move the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. Set each system interrupt to either PCI Device or Reserved.

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IRQ- 3 assigned to IRQ- 4 assigned to IRQ- 5 assigned to IRQ- 7 assigned to IRQ- 9 assigned to IRQ-10 assigned to IRQ-11 assigned to IRQ-12 assigned to IRQ-14 assigned to IRQ-15 assigned to

↑↓→←: Move Enter: Select F1: General Help+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop

This field determines whether the MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards can work with PCI/VGA or not. The default value is Disabled.

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IRQ Resources

PCI Device PCI Device PCI Device PCI Device PCI Device PCI Device PCI Device PCI Device PCI Device PCI Device

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compliant with the original PC AT bus specification. PCI/ISA PnP for devices compliant with the Plug and Play standard whether designed for PCI or ISA bus architecture.

Enabled MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards work with PCI/VGA. Disabled MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards does not work with PCI/

VGA.

Maximum Payload Size

This field is used to select the maximum TLP payload size of the PCI Express devices. The unit is byte.

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PC Health Status

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Case Open Detection

Current System Temp

Current CPU Temperature

System Fan Speed

CPU Fan Speed

CPU Voltage

DDRII Voltage

+3.3V

+12V

+5V

VBAT (V)

5VSB (V)

SYS Smart Fan Temperature

SYSTEM Fan Tolerance Value

CPU Smart Fan Temperature

CPU Fan Tolerance Value

↑↓→←: Move Enter: Select F1: General Help+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

PC Health Status

Disabled 43oC/189oF 0oC/32oF 0 RPM 1155 RPM

1.24V

1.80V

3.31V

12.09V

4.96V

2.97V

4.95V 30oC/86oF 3 30oC/86oF 3

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The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

Case Open Detection

Set this field to Enabled to allow the system to alert you of a chassis intrusion event.

Current System Temp to 5VSB (V)

These fields will show the temperature, fan speed and output voltage of the monitored devices or components.

Note:

The onboard hardware monitor function is capable of detecting “system health” conditions but if you want a warning message to pop-up or a warning alarm to sound when an abnormal condition occurs, you must install the Hardware Monitor for Windows utility. This utility is included in the CD that came with the system board. Refer to the Hardware Monitor for Windows section in chapter 4 for more information.

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SYS Smart Fan Temperature

This field is used to select the temperature at which the system fan runs at full speed. The temperature will vary within the range of the tolerance value selected in the field below.

System Fan Tolerance Value

This field is used to select the tolerance value of the system’s temperature. The options are 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. If you selected 3, it allows the temperature to run 3 degrees higher or lower. The system fan will smartly adjust it’s speed in accordance to the temperature.

CPU Smart Fan Temperature

This field is used to select the temperature at which the CPU fan runs at full speed. The temperature will vary within the range of the tolerance value selected in the field below.

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CPU Fan Tolerance Value

This field is used to select the tolerance value of the CPU’s temperature. The options are 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. If you selected 3, it allows the temperature to run 3 degrees higher or lower. The CPU fan will smartly adjust it’s speed in accordance to the temperature.

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Frequency/Voltage Control

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Frequency/Voltage Control

Spread Spectrum

↑↓→←: Move Enter: Select F1: General Help+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

Disabled

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Spread Spectrum

Leave this field in its default setting. Do not alter this setting unless advised by an engineer or technician.

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Load Fail-Safe Defaults

The “Load Fail-Safe Defaults” option loads the troubleshooting default values permanently stored in the ROM chips. These settings are not optimal and turn off all high performance features. You should use these values only if you have hardware problems. Highlight this option in the main menu and press <Enter>.

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X Standard CMOS Features X Advanced BIOS Features X Advanced Chipset Features X Integrated Peripherals X Power Management Setup X PnP/PCI Configurations X PC Health Status

Esc : Quit

F10 : Save & Exit Setup

Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)?

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

X Frequency/Voltage Control

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item

If you want to proceed, type <Y> and press <Enter>. The default settings will be loaded.

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Load Optimized Defaults

The “Load Optimized Defaults” option loads optimized settings from

the BIOS ROM. Use the default values as standard values for your system. Highlight this option in the main menu and press <Enter>.

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X Standard CMOS Features X Advanced BIOS Features X Advanced Chipset Features X Integrated Peripherals X Power Management Setup X PnP/PCI Configurations X PC Health Status

Esc : Quit F10 : Save & Exit Setup

Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)?

Load Optimized Defaults

X Frequency/Voltage Control

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item

Type <Y> and press <Enter> to load the Setup default values.

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Set Supervisor Password

If you want to protect your system and setup from unauthorized entry, set a supervisor’s password with the “System” option selected in the Advanced BIOS Features. If you want to protect access to setup only, but not your system, set a supervisor’s password with the “Setup” option selected in the Advanced BIOS Features. You will not be prompted for a password when you cold boot the system.

Use the arrow keys to highlight “Set Super visor Password” and press <Enter>.

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X Standard CMOS Features X Advanced BIOS Features X Advanced Chipset Features X Integrated Peripherals X Power Management Setup X PnP/PCI Configurations X PC Health Status

Esc : Quit F10 : Save & Exit Setup

Enter Password:

Change/Set/Disable Password

X Frequency/Voltage Control

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item

Type in the password. You are limited to eight characters. When done, the message below will appear:

Confirm Password:

You are asked to verify the password. Type in exactly the same password. If you type in a wrong password, you will be prompted to enter the correct password again. To delete or disable the password function, highlight “Set Supervisor Password” and press <Enter>, instead of typing in a new password. Press the <Esc> key to return to the main menu.

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Set User Password

If you want another user to have access only to your system but

not to setup, set a user’s password with the “System” option selected in the Advanced BIOS Features. If you want a user to enter a password when trying to access setup, set a user’s password with the “Setup” option selected in the Advanced BIOS Features.

Using user’s password to enter Setup allows a user to access only “Set User Password” that appears in the main menu screen. Access to all other options is denied.

Use the arrow keys to highlight “Set User Password” and press <Enter>.

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X Standard CMOS Features X Advanced BIOS Features X Advanced Chipset Features X Integrated Peripherals X Power Management Setup X PnP/PCI Configurations X PC Health Status

Esc : Quit F10 : Save & Exit Setup

Enter Password:

Change/Set/Disable Password

X Frequency/Voltage Control

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item

Type in the password. You are limited to eight characters. When done, the message below will appear:

Confirm Password:

You are asked to verify the password. Type in exactly the same password. If you type in a wrong password, you will be prompted to enter the correct password again. To delete or disable the password function, highlight “Set User Password” and press <Enter>, instead of typing in a new password. Press the <Esc> key to return to the main menu.

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Save & Exit Setup

When all the changes have been made, highlight “Save & Exit Setup” and press <Enter>.

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X Standard CMOS Features X Advanced BIOS Features X Advanced Chipset Features X Integrated Peripherals X Power Management Setup X PnP/PCI Configurations X PC Health Status

Esc : Quit

F10 : Save & Exit Setup

SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?

Save Data to CMOS

X Frequency/Voltage Control

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item

Type “Y” and press <Enter>. The modifications you have made will be written into the CMOS memory, and the system will reboot. You will once again see the initial diagnostics on the screen. If you wish to make additional changes to the setup, press <Ctrl> <Alt> <Esc> simultaneously or <Del> after memory testing is done.

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Exit Without Saving

When you do not want to save the changes you have made, highlight “Exit Without Saving” and press <Enter>.

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X Standard CMOS Features X Advanced BIOS Features X Advanced Chipset Features X Integrated Peripherals X Power Management Setup X PnP/PCI Configurations X PC Health Status

Esc : Quit F10 : Save & Exit Setup

Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N

Abandon All Data

X Frequency/Voltage Control

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item

Type “Y” and press <Enter>. The system will reboot and you will once again see the initial diagnostics on the screen. If you wish to make any changes to the setup, press <Ctrl> <Alt> <Esc> simultaneously or <Del> aft

er memory testing is done.

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Updating the BIOS

To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AWDFLASH.EXE. Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the files.

1. Save the new BIOS file along with the flash utility AWDFLASH.EXE to a floppy disk.

2. Reboot the system and enter the Award BIOS Setup Utility to set the first boot drive to “Floppy”.

3. Save the setting and reboot the system.

4. After the system booted from the floppy disk, execute the flash utility by typing AWDFLASH.EXE. The following screen will appear.

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Award BIOS Flash Utility V.8.15B

(The current BIOS information will appear in this area.) File Name to Program :

5. Type the new BIOS file name onto the gray area that is next to “File Name to Program” then press <Enter>.

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6. The following will appear.

Do You Want to Save BIOS (Y/N)

This question refers to the current existing BIOS in your system. We recommend that you save the current BIOS and its flash utility; just in case you need to reinstall the BIOS. To save the current BIOS, press <Y> then enter the file name of the current BIOS. Otherwise, press <N>.

7. The following will then appear.

Press “Y” to Program or “N” to Exit

8. Press <Y> to flash the new BIOS.

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Supported Software

Chapter 4 - Supported Software

The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance of the system board.

Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Mainboard Utility CD) will appear. If after inserting the CD, “Autorun” did not automatically start (which is, the Mainboard Utility CD screen did not appear), please go directly to the root directory of the CD and double-click “Setup”.

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Supported Software

Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility

The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Windows® INF

les so that the Intel chipset can be recognized and congured properly in the

system.

To install the utility, click “Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility” on the main menu.

1. Setup is ready to install the utility. Click Next.

2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.

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3. Go th rou gh t he rea dm e document for more installation tips then click Next.

4. After all setup operations are done, click Next.

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5. Click Finish to exit setup.

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Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver (for Windows XP)

To install, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver” on the main menu.

1. Click “I accept the agreement” then click Next.

2. You are now ready to install DirectX. Click Next.

3. Cl ic k Finish. Reboot th e system for DirectX to take effect.

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Intel Graphics Drivers (for Windows 7 / Windows Vista)

To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu.

1. Setup is now ready to install th e g rap hics dr ive r. Click Next.

By default, the “Automatically run WinSAT and enable the Windows Aero desktop theme” is enabled. With this enabled, after installing the graphics driver and the system rebooted, the screen will turn blank for 1 to 2 minutes (while WinSAT is running) before the Windows Vista desktop appears. The “blank screen” period is the time Windows is testing the graphics performance.

We recomme nd that you

skip this proce ss by disabl ing this funct ion th en click Next.

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2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.

3. Go th rou gh t he rea dm e document for s ystem r equirements and installation tips then click Next.

4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to continue.

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5. Click “Yes, I want to restart thi s computer now” then click Finish.

Restarting the system will

allow the new software installation to take effect.

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Intel Graphics Drivers (for Windows XP)

To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu.

1. Setup is ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next.

2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.

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3. Go th rou gh t he rea dm e document for more installation tips then click Next.

4. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next.

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5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now.” then click Finish.

Restarting the system will

allow the new software installlation to take effect.

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Audio Drivers

To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu.

1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next.

2. Click “Yes, I want to restart my co mp uter n ow” th en click Finish.

Restarting the system will

allow the new software installation to take effect.

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LAN Drivers

To install the driver, click “LAN Drivers” on the main menu.

1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next.

2. Click Install to begin the installation.

3. Aft er comple ting installation, click Finish.

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Supported Software

Hardware Monitor for Windows (for Windows 7 / Windows Vista)

The Hardware Monitor for Windows utility is capable of monitoring the system’s temperature, fan speed, voltage, etc. and allows you to manually set a range (Highest and Lowest Limit) to the items being monitored. If the settings/values are over or under the set range, a warning message will pop-up. The utility can

also be congured so that a beeping alarm will sound whenever an error occurs.

We recommend that you use the “Default Setting” which is the ideal setting that would keep the system in good working condition.

To install the utility, click “Hardware Monitor for Windows” on the main menu.

1. Setup is now ready to install the utility. Click Next.

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2. Click Next to install or click Browse to sel ect another folder.