DFI CT930-B User Manual

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CT930-B

ECX Board

User’s Manual

935-CT9303-050G

I01910743

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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 ..........................................................................................................

Mechanical Diagram................................................................................................................

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Drivers for Windows Vista System..........................................................................

Drivers for Windows XP System..............................................................................

Installation Notes.......................................................................................................................

Appendix A - System Error Messages...............................................

Appendix B - Troubleshooting..........................................................

Appendix C - Watchdog Timer........................................................

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8 8

14 14 15 17 20 24 29 37

49 49 85

87 100 114

115 117 121

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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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Introduction

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 ; One IDE cable (44-pin to 44-pin) ; One audio cable - Speaker-out, mic-in and line-in (optional) ; One serial cable ; One Serial ATA data cable ; One Serial ATA power cable ; One PS/2 keyboard/mouse cable ; One power cable ; One CPU cooler ; One “Main Board Utility” CD ; One QR (Quick Reference)

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.

Important:

Use the power cable included in the package. This cable is exclusively for CT930-B. Refer to the I/O Connectors section in chapter 2 for the pin functions of the power connector.

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Introduction

Processor

Chipset

System Memory

BIOS

Energy Efficient Design

Damage Free Intelligence

• Intel® CoreTM Duo/Solo processor

- 667MHz/533MHz system data bus

• Intel® Celeron® M processor

- 533MHz system data bus

• Processor socket: mPGA478M Note: Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) and Low Voltage (LV) processor

is available on special order.

• Intel

chipset

- Intel® 945GME Express chipset

- Intel® 82801GBM I/O Controller Hub (ICH7M)

• One 200-pin SODIMM socket

• Supports 400MHz, 533MHz and 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM

• Supports maximum of 2GB system memory using 256Mbit, 512Mbit or 1Gbit technology for x8 and x16 devices

• Award BIOS

• 4Mbit flash memory

• Supports ACPI specification and OS Directed Power Management

• 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

• CPU stopped clock control

• Microsoft

/Intel® APM 1.2 compliant

• Soft Power supported - ACPI v1.0a specification

• AC power failure recovery

• Monitors CPU/system temperature and overheat alarm

• Monitors CPU/system fan speed and failure alarm

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

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Specifications

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Introduction

Graphics

Audio

LAN

Serial ATA

IDE Interface

I/O Ports

I/O Connectors

• Integrated graphics interface

- Analog CRT

- Integrated 400MHz RAMDAC

- Analog monitor supports up to UXGA

- LVDS interface

- Panel support up to UXGA (1600x1200)

- 25MHz-112MHz single/dual channel @ 18bpp, TFT panel type support

• Internal graphics features

- DVMT 3.0 support

- Intel® Dual-Frequency Graphics Technology

- Intel® Smart 2D Display Technology

- Dual Independent display pipes

- Intel Gen 3.5 Integrated Graphics Engine

• Realtek ALC655

• 16-bit stereo full-duplex codec with independent variable sampling rate

• 5.1-channel audio output

• One Marvell 88E8053 PCI Express Gigabit controller

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

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

• Supports 2 SATA (Serial ATA) interfaces which are compliant with SATA 1.0 specification

• SATA speed up to 1.5Gb/s

• One 44-pin IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices

• Supports Ultra ATA 100/66/33 (this will depend on the IDE cable used) Note: We do not recommend using IDE devices and CF card at the same time.

• 1 DB-15 VGA port

• 1 TV-Out (S-Video I/F) - Does not support Macrovision

• 1 RJ45 LAN port

• 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

• 1 port for PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse ports

• 1 DB-9 serial port

• 2 Serial ATA ports

• 1 CompactFlash socket Note: By default, CompactFlash is fixed in Slave mode.

• 1 connector for 1 external serial port

• 1 LVDS LCD panel connector

• 1 LCD/inverter power connector

• 1 audio connector for mic-in, line-in and line-out jacks

• 1 44-pin IDE connector

• 1 10-pin ATX power connector

• 1 front panel connector

• 2 fan connectors

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Introduction

Temperature

Humidity

PCB

Daughterboard Connector

EXT-ECX1

Daughterboard (optional)

•0oC to 60oC

• 10% to 90%

• 10 layers, ECX form factor

• 10.5cm (4.14") x 14.6cm (5.75")

• 1 daughterboard connector for EXT-ECX1 daughterboard

• Chrontel CH7307C DVI transmitter chip

• 2 USB ports

• 1 DVI port

• 1 mini PCI slot

• 4 layers

• 9.35cm (3.68") x 9.55cm (3.76")

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Introduction

Features

The system board is equipped with the

CompactFlashTM socket for inserting a CompactFlashTM card. CompactFlashTM card is a small removable mass storage device designed with flash technology - a non-volatile storage solution that does not require a battery to retain data indefinitely. The CompactFlashTM technology is widely used in products such as portable and desktop computers, digital cameras, handheld data collection scanners, PDAs, Pocket PCs, handy terminals and personal communicators.

DDR2 is a higher performance DDR technology

whose data transfer rate delivers bandwidth of 4.3 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.

The built-in graphics delivers exceptional 3D graphics performance. It suppor ts analog CRT and LVDS in-

terfaces.

The Realtek ALC655 audio codec pro-

vides 6-channel audio output for advanced 5.1-channel super surround sound audio system. The 5.1channel audio is supported only when the audio utility is configured to support this function.

DDR2

graphics

5.1-channel audio

compactflash

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Introduction

wake-on-lan

wake-on-ring

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

1.5Gbps, it improves hard drive performance faster than the standard parallel ATA whose data transfer rate is 100MB/s.

The Marvell 88E8053 PCI Express Gigabit LAN

controller supports up to 1Gbps data transmission. It allows the system board to easily connect to a local area network or broadband connection.

The system board supports USB 2.0 and USB 1.1

ports. USB 1.1 supports 12Mb/second bandwidth 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.

This feature allows the system that is in the

Suspend mode or Soft Power Off mode to wake-up/power-on to respond to calls coming from an external modem.

Important:

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

This feature allows the network to remotely

wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. It is supported via the onboard LAN port. 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.

USB

SERIAL ATA

gigabit lan

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Introduction

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

tem.

Important:

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

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

from the S1 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.

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

and time.

The system board is designed to meet the ACPI

(Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) specification. 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 Windows

®®

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

the Power Management Setup will allow you to use the S1 function.

Important:

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

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

automatically.

wake-on-USB

wake-on-PS/2

rtc timer

ACPI STR

Power failure recovery

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Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

System Board Layout

Component sideSolder side

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Mechanical Diagram

CT930-B

(component side)

146.00

8.90

133.90

3.18

105.00

95.22

8.90

133.90

41.02

3.18

12.98

95.22

67.32

6-\U+22053.0

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Hardware Installation

CT930-B

(solder side)

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Hardware Installation

BIOS Setting

Configure the system memory in the Advanced Chipset Features submenu of the BIOS.

System Memory

SODIMM

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Installing the SODIMM DDR2 Module

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 SODIMM socket on the board.

4. Note the key on the socket. The keying mechanism ensures the module can be plugged into the socket in only one way.

5. Grasping the module by its edges, insert the module into the socket at an approximately 30 degrees angle. Note that the socket and module are both keyed, which means the module can be plugged into the socket in only one direction.

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Hardware Installation

6. To seat the module into the socket, apply firm even pressure to each end of the module until it slips down into the socket. The contact fingers on the edge of the module will almost completely disappear inside the socket.

Note:

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

7. Push down the module until the clips at each side of the socket lock into position. You will hear a distinctive “click”, indicating the module is correctly locked into position.

ClipClip

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Hardware Installation

CPU

Overview

The system board is equipped with a surface mount mPGA478 CPU socket.

Installing the CPU

Note:

The board used in this section may not resemble the actual one. 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 mPGA478 socket on the system board.

4. Use a screwdriver to turn the screw to its unlock position.

LAN

Lock

Unlock

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Hardware Installation

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

Important:

1. Only Use Intel® CoreTM Duo/Solo processor or Intel® Celeron® M processor manufactured on 65nm technology. Intel Pentium M and Intel Celeron

M processors manufactured on 0.13 micron and 90nm technology are not supported. Installing an incompatible processor will cause severe damage to both the processor and system board.

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

6. 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. Use a screwdriver to turn the screw to its lock position.

Important:

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

Gold triangular mark

Pin 1 of the socket

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Installing the Fan and Heat Sink

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.

• Your 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.

1. On the solder side of the board, match the screw holes of the retention module base to the mounting holes around the CPU socket.

Retention module base

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Hardware Installation

2. Apply a thin layer of thermal paste on top of the CPU. Do not spread the paste all over the surface. When you later place the heat sink on top, the compound will disperse evenly.

3. Place the fan / heat sink assembly on top of the CPU. The 4 screws around the heat sink must match the screw holes of the retention module base. We strongly recommend using this type of fan / heat sink assembly because it provides adequate cooling to the components of the system board.

Turn each Phillips head screw half way down first to initially stabilize the heat sink onto the board, then finally tighten each screw.

Important:

Do not turn the first screw all the way down followed by the next and so on. This is to avoid imbalance which might cause cracks or fractures to the CPU and/or heat sink assembly.

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

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Hardware Installation

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 JP1 pins 2 and 3 to On. Wait for a few seconds and set JP1 back to its default setting, pins 1 and 2 On.

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

Jumper Settings

LAN

1-2 On: Normal

(default)

JP1

2-3 On:

Clear CMOS Data

312

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Hardware Installation

JP4 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 keyboard/mouse 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.

PS/2 Power Select

LAN

JP4

1-2 On: 5V

(default)

2-3 On:

5V_standby

1 2

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Hardware Installation

LCD Power Select

LAN

JP2

1-4 On:

12V

2-5 On:

3-6 On:

3.3V

JP2 is used to select the power supplied to the LCD panel.

Important:

Before powering-on the system, make sure JP2’s setting matches the LCD panel’s specification. Selecting the incorrect voltage will seriously damage the LCD panel.

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Hardware Installation

LAN

Power-on Select

J8 is used to select the method of powering on the system. If you want the system to power-on whenever AC power comes in, set J8 to On. If you want to use the power button, set J8 to Off.

When using J8 “Power On” feature to power the system back on after a power failure occurs, may not power on the system if the power lost is resumed within 5 seconds (power flicker).

Note:

In order to ensure that power is resumed after a power failure that may occur within a 5 second period, J8 should be set to Off and the “PWRON After PWR-Fail” in CMOS is set to “ON”.

On:

Power-on via

AC power

Off:

Power-on via

power button

(default)

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Hardware Installation

Inverter Settings

Inverter High Enable, Panel 3.3V or 5V

Inverter Low Enable, Panel 3.3V or 5V

Inverter High Enable, Panel 12V

Inverter Low Enable, Panel 12V

Off

S1 DIP Switch Option

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Hardware Installation

The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following:

• COM port

• TV-out port

• PS/2 KB/mouse port

• 2 USB ports

• LAN port

• VGA port

USB 1

VGA

PS/2

KB/Mouse

LAN

COM 1

USB 0

Rear Panel I/O Ports

TV-Out

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Hardware Installation

The system board is equipped with an onboard serial port (COM

1). It is also equipped with a 9-pin connector (COM 2) for connect-

ing an external serial port. The 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.

To connect an external serial port, please refer to the following description. The serial port 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 cable connector to COM 2. Make sure the colored stripe on the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of COM 2.

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.

Serial (COM) Port

LAN

COM 2

COM 1

GND

RTS

DTR

DSR

CTS

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Hardware Installation

TV-Out Port

LAN

The TV-out port is used to connect a TV that comes with S-Video output. S-Video is a technology for transmitting video signals over a cable by dividing the video information into two separate signals: color (chrominance) and brightness (luminance). These signals produce sharper images than composite video where the video information is transmitted as a single signal over one wire.

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Hardware Installation

LAN

PS/2 KB/Mouse Port

The PS/2 port allows you to connect a PS/2 keyboard and a PS/2 mouse by means of the provided cable.

Connect to PS/2 port on the board

PS/2 mouse

port

PS/2 keyboard

port

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.

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Hardware Installation

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:

JP4 must be set to “2-3 On: 5V_standby”. Refer to “PS/2 Power Select” in this chapter for more information.

• 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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Hardware Installation

Universal Serial Bus Connectors

The 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports allow data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.

BIOS Setting

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

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 driver.

LAN

USB 0USB 1

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Hardware Installation

LAN Port

The LAN port allows the system board to connect to a local area network by means of a network hub.

BIOS Setting

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

Driver Installation

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

LAN

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Hardware Installation

VGA Port

The VGA port is used for connecting a VGA monitor. Connect the monitor’s 15-pin D-shell cable connector to the VGA port (Blue). 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.

LAN

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Hardware Installation

LVDS LCD Panel Connector LCD/Inverter Power Connector

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

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

BIOS Setting

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

LAN

LVDS LCD Panel

LCD/Inverter Power

I/O Connectors

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Hardware Installation

Pins

Function

+12V

Panel Backlight On/Off Control

Pins

Function

Panel Inverter Brightness Voltage Control

GND

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-

GND

VCC_PANEL

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-

GND

VCC_PANEL

LVDS LCD Panel Connector

LCD/Inverter Power Connector

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Hardware Installation

LAN

The audio connector allows you to connect mic-in, line-in and line-out jacks. The 5.1-channel audio is supported only when the audio utility is configured to support this function.

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

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

Audio Connector

Mic in-1

GND

Mic in-2

+5V

Line out-R

Line in-R

N. C.

Key

Line out-L

Line in-L

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Hardware Installation

LAN

SATA (Serial ATA) Ports

The 2 SATA ports are for connecting Serial ATA devices. Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to a SATA port and the other end to your Serial ATA device.

BIOS Setting

Configure Serial ATA in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“OnChip IDE Device” field) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

SATA 0

SATA 1

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Hardware Installation

LAN

IDE Disk Drive Connector

The 44-pin IDE connector is for connecting up to two 2.5” hard drives. To prevent improper IDE cable installation, the IDE connector has a keying mechanism. The connector on the IDE cable can be inserted only if pin 1 of the cable connector is aligned with pin 1 of the IDE connector on the system board.

The IDE connector supports 2 devices, a Master and a Slave. Use an IDE ribbon cable to connect the drives to the system board. An IDE ribbon cable have 3 connectors on them, one that plugs into an IDE connector on the system board and the other 2 connects to IDE devices. The connector at the end of the cable is for the Master drive and the connector in the middle of the cable is for the Slave drive.

Note:

We do not recommend using IDE devices and CF card at the same time.

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Hardware Installation

Connecting the IDE Disk Drive Cable

Install one end of the IDE cable into the IDE connector on the system board and the other connectors to the IDE devices.

Note:

Refer to your disk drive user’s manual for information about selecting proper drive switch settings.

Adding a Second IDE Disk Drive

When using two IDE drives, one must be set as the master and the other as the slave. Follow the instructions provided by the drive manufacturer for setting the jumpers and/or switches on the drives.

The system board supports Enhanced IDE or ATA-2, ATA/33, ATA/66 and ATA/100 hard drives. We recommend that you use hard drives from the same manufacturer. In a few cases, drives from two different manufacturers will not function properly when used together. The problem lies in the hard drives, not the system board.

Important:

If you encountered problems while using an ATAPI CD-ROM drive that is set in Master mode, please set the CD-ROM drive to Slave mode. Some ATAPI CD-ROMs may not be recognized and cannot be used if incorrectly set in Master mode.

BIOS Setting

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

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Cooling Fan Connectors

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

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.

LAN

Chassis fan

CPU fan

Ground

Power

Sense

Ground

Power

Sense

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Power Connector

Insert a 10-pin connector from the power supply unit to the power connector on the system board. We recommend that you use a power supply that complies with the ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide Version 1.1.

Important:

The system board consumes a minimal amount of power. Due to its low power consumption, you only need a

100W to100W to

100W to

150W150W

150W power supply. Every power supply has its minimum load of power. If you use a greater than 150W power supply, the power consumed by the system board may not attain its minimum load causing instability to the entire system.

3.3V

GND

5VSB

GND

+12V

3.3V PON-

GND

+5V

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Front Panel Connectors

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.

3 5

7 9

N. C.

HDD-LED

RESET SW

N. C.

Pin Assignment

N. C.

HDD Power Signal

Ground RST Signal

N. C.

2 4 6

PWR-LED

PWR-BTN

Key

Pin Assignment

LED Power LED Power Signal

Signal Ground

Key

LAN

1112

HDD-LED

RESET SW

PWR-LED

PWR-BTN

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Daughterboard Connector

The daughterboard connector is an interface for the EXT-ECX1 daughterboard. Refer to the EXT-ECX1 daughterboard manual for

more information.

Daughterboard connector

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CompactFlashTM Socket

The CompactFlashTM socket is for inserting a CompactFlashTM card. CompactFlashTM card is a small removable mass storage device designed with flash technology - a non-volatile storage solution that does not require a battery to retain data indefinitely. The CompactFlashTM technology is widely used in products such as portable and desktop computers, digital cameras, handheld data collection scanners, PDAs, Pocket PCs, handy terminals and personal communicators.

Note:

• We do not recommend using IDE devices and CF card at

the same time.

• By default, CompactFlash is fixed in Slave mode.

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LAN

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.

Battery

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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

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.

Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup

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X Frequency/Voltage Control

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

Esc : Quit F10 : Save & Exit Setup

↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

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

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Date

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.

Time

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.

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

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

X IDE Channel 0 Master X IDE Channel 0 Slave X IDE Channel 1 Master X IDE Channel 1 Slave

Video Halt On

Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory

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Standard CMOS Features

Item Help

Menu Level

Change the day, month, year and century

Mon, Jul 16 2007 9 : 3 : 54

None None EGA/VGA

All Errors 1K

1K 512K

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

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

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IDE HDD Auto-Detection

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

IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave and IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave

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.

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

IDE Channel 0 Master, IDE Channel 0 Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master and IDE Channel 1 Slave

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

IDE HDD Auto-Detection IDE Channel 0 Master

Access Mode Capacity Cylinder

Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector

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IDE Channel 0 Master

Item Help

Menu Level

To auto-detect the HDD’s size, head... on this channel

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

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

0 0 0 0 0

Press Enter Auto

Auto 0MB

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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.

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.

Video

This field selects the type of video adapter used for the primary system monitor. Although secondary monitors are supported, 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

a non-fatal error.

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

error; it will stop for all other errors.

Base Memory

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.

The screen above list all the fields available in the Advanced BIOS Features submenu, for ease of reference in this manual. In the actual CMOS setup, you have to use the scroll bar to view the fields. The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

X CPU Feature X Hard Disk Boot Priority

Virus Warning CPU L1 & L2 Cache Quick Powe-on Self Test First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Other Device Boot Up NumLock Status Gate A20 Option

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

Security Option

APIC Mode

MPS Version Control For OS

OS Select For DRAM > 64MB

Small Logo(EPA) Show

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Advanced BIOS Features

Item Help

Menu Level

Select Removable Boot Device Priority

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

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

Press Enter Press Enter Disabled Enabled Enabled CDROM Hard Disk LS120 Enabled On Fast Disabled 6 250 Setup Enabled

1.4 Non-OS2 Disabled

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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>.

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

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CPU Feature

Item Help

Menu Level

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

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

Delay Prior to Thermal C1E Function Execute Disable Bit

16 Min Auto Enabled

Delay Prior To Thermal

This field is used to select the time that would force the CPU to a 50% duty cycle when it exceeds its maximum operating temperature therefore protecting the CPU and the system board from overheating to ensure a safe computing environment..

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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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.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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

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

1. Pri. Master

2.Pri.Slave

3.Sec.Master

4.Sec.Slave

5. USBHDD0

6. USBHDD1

7. USBHDD2

8. Bootable Add-in Cards

: : : : : : :

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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.

CPU L1 and L2 Cache

This field is used to speed up the memory access. Enable the external cache for better performance.

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 shor ten 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.

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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 arrow 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.

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APIC Mode

Leave this field in its default setting.

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.

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

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.

DRAM Timing Selectable

This field is used to select the timing of the DRAM.

By SPD The EEPROM on a DIMM has SPD (Serial Pres-

ence Detect) data structure that stores information about the module such as the memory type, memory size, memory speed, etc. When this option is selected, the system will run according to the information in the EEPROM. This option is the default setting because it provides the most sta-

The screen above list all the fields available in the Advanced Chipset Features submenu, for ease of reference in this manual. In the actual CMOS setup, you have to use the scroll bar to view the fields. The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

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Advanced Chipset Features

DRAM Timing Selectable CAS Latency Time DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay DRAM RAS# Precharge Precharge Delay <tRAS> System Memory Frequency SLP_S4# Assertion Width System BIOS Cacheable Video BIOS Cacheable Memory Hole At 15M-16M

** VGA Setting ** On-Chip Frame Buffer Size DVMT Mode DVMT/FIXED Memory Size Boot Display Panel Number

Item Help

Menu Level

By SPD Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto 4 to 5 Sec. Enabled Disabled Disabled

8MB DVMT 128MB CRT 3:1024*768(18 bit

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

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

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ble condition for the system. The “CAS Latency Time” to “Precharge Delay” fields will show the default settings by SPD.

Manual If you want better performance for your system

other than the one “by SPD”, select “Manual” then select the best option in the “CAS Latency Time” to “Precharge Delay” fields.

CAS Latency Time

This field is used to select the local memory clock periods.

DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay

This field is used to select the latency between the DRAM active command and the read/write command.

DRAM RAS# Precharge

This field is used to select the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DRAM.

Precharge Delay (tRAS)

The options are Auto and 4 to15.

System Memory Frequency

This field is used to select the frequency of the system memory.

SLP_S4# Assertion Width

The options are 1 to 2 Sec., 2 to 3 Sec., 3 to 4 Sec. and 4 to 5 Sec.

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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Video BIOS Cacheable

As with caching the system BIOS, enabling the Video BIOS cache will allow access to video BIOS addresssed at C0000H to C7FFFH to be cached, if the cache controller is also enabled. The larger the range of the Cache RAM, the faster the video performance.

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.

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.

DVMT Mode

This field shows the current DVMT mode.

DVMT/Fixed Memory Size

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

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Boot Display

This field is used to select the type of display to use when the system boots.

CRT Select this option if you want the system to boot

the CRT display.

LFP Select this option if you want the system to boot

the LCD flat panel display.

CRT+LFP Select this option if you want the system to boot

both the CRT and LCD flat panel display.

CRT+DVI Select this option if you want the system to boot

both the CRT and DVI display.

Panel Number

This field is used to select the type of panel that you are using.

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Integrated Peripherals

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.

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

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Integrated Peripherals

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

X OnChip IDE Device X Onboard Device X Super IO Device

Press Enter Press Enter Press Enter

IDE HDD Block Mode

IDE DMA Transfer Access

On-Chip Primary PCI IDE

IDE Recovery Time

IDE Primary Master UDMA

IDE Primary Slave UDMA

On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE

IDE Secondary Master UDMA

IDE Secondary Slave UDMA

***

On-Chip Serial ATA Setting

***

SATA Mode

On-Chip Serial ATA

PATA IDE Mode

SATA Port

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OnChip IDE Device

Item Help

Menu Level

Enabled Enabled Enabled 2 CLOCKS Auto Auto Enabled Auto Auto

IDE Auto Secondary P0, P2 is Primary

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

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

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

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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.

On-Chip Primary PCI IDE and On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE

These fields allow you to enable or disable the primary and secondary IDE controller. The default is Enabled. Select Disabled if you want to add a different hard drive controller.

IDE Recovery Time

This field is used to select the IDE recovery time.

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.

SATA Mode

IDE This option configures the Serial ATA drives in IDE mode. AHCI This option configures the Serial ATA drives in AHCI

mode.

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On-Chip Serial ATA

Disabled Disables the onboard SATA. Auto The system will detect the existing SATA and

IDE drives then automatically set them to the available master/slave mode.

Combined Mode This option allows you to combine both IDE

and SATA drives; supporting maximum of 2 drives on each channel.

Enhanced Mode This option allows you to use both IDE and

SATA drives; allowing a maximum of 4 drives 1 IDE Master, 1 IDE Slave and 2 SATA.

SATA Only This option automatically sets the SATA drives

to Primary Master mode. Since the SATA drives are in Master mode, you cannot set the IDE drive to Master mode.

PATA IDE Mode and SATA Port

This field is used to select the function mode for the IDE connector and its relation to the SATA ports.

Primary IDE serves as Primary Master and Primary

Slave channel. SATA 1 and SATA 2 serve as Secondary Master and Secondary Slave channel.

Secondary IDE serves as Secondary Master and Second-

ary Slave channel. SATA 1 and SATA 2 serve as Primary Master and Primary Slave channel.

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

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Onboard Device

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

USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support AC97 Audio Onboard Lan Control

Enabled Enabled Disabled Auto Enabled

Onboard Device

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

USB Controller

This field is used to enable or disable the USB ports.

USB 2.0 Controller

If you are using USB 2.0, this field must be set to Enabled.

USB Keyboard Support

Due to the limited space of the BIOS ROM, the suppor t 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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AC97 Audio

Auto Select this option when using the onboard audio

codec.

Disabled Select this option when using a PCI sound card.

Onboard LAN Control

Auto The system automatically detects the onboard LAN. Disabled Disables the onboard LAN.

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Power On Function

PS2 Keyboard/Mouse When this option is selected, use the PS/2

keyboard or PS/2 mouse to power-on the system.

Button only Default setting. Uses the power button to

power on the system.

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.

Super IO Device

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

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

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Super IO Device

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

Power On Function PWRON After PWR-Fail Onboard Serial Port 1 Serial Port 1 Use IRQ Onboard Serial Port 2 Serial Port 2 Use IRQ

PS2 Keyboard/Mouse Off 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3

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Onboard Serial Port 1 and Onboard Serial Port 2

Auto The system will automatically select an I/O

address for the onboard serial port 1 and serial port 2.

3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3 Allows you to manually select an I/O ad-

dress for the onboard serial port 1 and serial port 2.

Disabled Disables the onboard serial port 1 and/or serial

port 2.

Serial Port 1 Use IRQ and Serial Port 2 Use IRQ

These fields are used to select an IRQ for the onboard serial port 1 or serial port 2.

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Power Management Setup

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

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

ACPI Function

This function should be enabled only in operating systems that sup-

port ACPI. When this field is enabled, the S1 function will also be

enabled.

ACPI Suspend Type

This field will show the S1 (Power On Suspend) function enabled.

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Power Management 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

ACPI Function ACPI Suspend Type Power Management Video Off Method Video Off In Suspend Suspend Type MODEM Use IRQ Suspend Mode HDD Power Down Soft-Off By PWR-BTTN Wake-Up by PCI Card Power On by Ring

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

Enabled S1(POS) User Define DPMS Yes Stop Grant 3 Disabled Disabled Instant-Off Disabled Disabled Disabled 0 0 : 0 : 0

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Power Management

This field allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving by changing the length of idle time that elapses before the “Suspend Mode” field is activated.

User Define Allows you to set the power saving time in the

“Suspend Mode” field.

Min Saving Minimum power saving time for Suspend mode = 1

hr.

Max Saving Maximum power saving time for Suspend mode =

1 min.

Video Off Method

This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.

Blank Screen This only writes blanks to the video buffer. V/H SYNC + Blank This will cause the system to turn off the ver-

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

DPMS Support Initializes display power management signaling. Se-

lect this if your video board supports it.

Video Off In Suspend

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

Suspend Type

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.

Suspend Mode

When the system enters the Suspend mode, the CPU and onboard peripherals will be shut off.

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HDD Power Down

This is selectable only when the Power Management field is set to User Define. When the system enters the HDD Power Down mode according to the power saving time selected, the hard disk drive will be powered down while all other devices remain active.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

PnP/PCI Configurations

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

Reset Configuration Data

Resources Controlled By x IRQ Resources

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop

Disabled Auto(ESCD)

Press Enter Disabled

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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.

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.

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

VGA.

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

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

IRQ Resources

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

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

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

Legacy ISA for devices 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.

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PC Health Status

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

VSB(V) to Fan 2 Speed

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

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

PC Health Status

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

VSB (V)

VBAT (V)

CPU Temperature

System Temperature

Fan 1 Speed

Fan 2 Speed

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Frequency/Voltage Control

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

Spread Spectrum

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

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Frequency/Voltage Control

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

Spread Spectrum

Disabled

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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>.

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

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Esc : Quit F10 : Save & Exit Setup

↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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

X Frequency/Voltage Control

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

Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)?

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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>.

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

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Esc : Quit F10 : Save & Exit Setup

↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item

Load Optimized Defaults

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

X Frequency/Voltage Control

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

Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)?

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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>.

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.

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Esc : Quit F10 : Save & Exit Setup

↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item

Change/Set/Disable Password

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

X Frequency/Voltage Control

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

Enter Password:

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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>.

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.

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Esc : Quit F10 : Save & Exit Setup

↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item

Change/Set/Disable Password

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

X Frequency/Voltage Control

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

Enter Password:

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Save & Exit Setup

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

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.

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Esc : Quit F10 : Save & Exit Setup

↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item

Save Data to CMOS

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

X Frequency/Voltage Control

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

SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?

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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>.

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.

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Esc : Quit F10 : Save & Exit Setup

↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item

Abandon All Data

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

X Frequency/Voltage Control

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

Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N

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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.

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

Award BIOS Flash Utility V.8.15B

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

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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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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. Inser t 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, please go directly to the root directory of the CD and double-click "Setup".

Drivers for Windows Vista System

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2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.

Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility

The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Windows® INF files so that the Intel chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system.

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

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

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3. Go through the readme document for system requirements and installation tips then click Next.

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

5. After completing installation, click Finish to exit setup.

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Intel Graphics Drivers

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

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

2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.

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3. Go through the readme document for system requirements and installation tips then click Next.

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

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

Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.

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Audio Drivers

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

1. Click Next to start the installation.

2. Setup is preparing to install the driver.

3. Setup is configuring the new software installation.

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

Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.

Important:

The warning message appeared because Windows Vista does not support AC’97. Vista only supports High Definition audio. In the event that AC’97 is currently used on the system board, click “Install this driver software anyway” to continue installing the audio driver.

4. Click “Install this driver software anyway” to continue.

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LAN Drivers

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

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

2. Read the license agreement then click “I accept the terms in the license agreement”. Click Next.

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3. Click Install to begin installation.

4. After completing installation, click Finish to exit setup.

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Hardware Monitor for Windows Utility

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 configured 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.

2. Click Install to begin installation.

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4. Click Finish to exit setup.

3. Setup is currently installing the utility.

5. If you need to uninstall the utility, run the program again and when the screen on the right appears, select Remove then click Next.

Follow the remainder of the steps on the screen; clicking “Next” each time you finish a step.

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Intel Matrix Storage Manager Utility

Intel Matrix Storage Manager is a utility that allows you to monitor the current status of the SATA drives. It enables enhanced performance and power management for the storage subsystem.

Note:

This utility is supported only when the SATA Mode field is set to AHCI. (The SATA Mode field is in the Integrated Peripherals -

OnChip IDE Device section of the Award BIOS.)

To install the utility, click “Intel Matrix Storage Manager Utility” on the main menu.

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

2. Read the warning carefully then click Next.

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3. Read the license agreement then click Yes.

4. Go through the readme document to view system requirements and installation information then click Next.

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

Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.

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Drivers for Windows XP System