DFI-ITOX SR100-N User Manual

SR100-N

System Board User’s Manual

935-SR1003-000G

A02650024

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Drivers for Windows 7 / Windows Vista System.....................................

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

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

Appendix B - Watchdog Timer.............................................................

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

Appendix D - Frequently Asked Questions...................................

Appendix E - Hot Keys for Graphics Display...............................

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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.

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.

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 ; A user’s manual ; One IDE cable ; One bracket mounted with 2 USB ports ; One Serial ATA data cable ; One Serial ATA power cable ; One “Main Board Utility” CD ; Two floppy diskettes ; One I/O shield ; 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.

Introduction

Processor

Chipset

System Memory

BIOS

Energy Efficient Design

Damage Free Intelligence

Audio

Chapter 1 - Introduction

• Intel® CoreTM2 Duo mobile processor

- 800/533MHz system data bus

• Intel® Celeron® M 500 series processor for mobile Intel® 965 Express chipset

• Processor socket: mPGA478P

• Intel

chipset

- Northbridge: Intel® GM965/GME965 Express chipset

- Southbridge: Intel® 82801HBM ICH8M

• Two 200-pin SODIMM sockets

• Supports 533MHz and 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM

• Supports maximum of 4GB system memory

• Award BIOS

• 8Mbit flash memory

• Supports ACPI specification 2.0/1.0

• Supports ACPI STR (Suspend to RAM) function

• Wake-On-Events include:

- Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse

- Wake-On-Ring

- Wake up by PCI card

- PCI Express PME

- USB KB/MS Wake up from S3

- RTC timer to power-on the system

• Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology

• Intel® Rapid Memory power management

• Dynamic FSB frequency switching

• AC power failure recovery

• Monitors CPU/system temperature and overheat alarm

• Monitors CPU(V)/3.3V/5V/12V/VBAT(V)/5VSB(V) 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

• Realtek ALC262 2-channel High Definition Audio

• Two 24-bit stereo DACs and three 20-bit stereo ADCs

• S/PDIF input/output interface

Specifications

Introduction

Graphics

LAN

Serial ATA

IDE

Rear Panel I/O Ports

I/O Connectors

• Internal graphics feature

- Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100

- Dynamic Video Memor y Technology 4.0

- Microsoft DirectX 9x

- OpenGL 1.5

• Integrated graphics interface

- Analog CRT

- Integrated 300MHz RAMDAC

- Analog monitor supports up to QXGA (2048x1536@60Hz)

- LVDS

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

- Single / dual channel LVDS interface: 2x24 bpp panel supports up to WUXGA (1920x1200@65Hz) or UXGA (1600x1200@75Hz)

- DVI (DVI-D signal only)

- DVI 1.0 support for external digital monitor

• Two Realtek RTL8111B PCI Express Gigabit controllers

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

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

• Three Serial ATA ports, compliant with SATA 1.0a specification

• Data transfer rate up to 3Gb/s

• Supports Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI)

• Supports up to two IDE devices

• Supports Ultra ATA 100/66/33

• 1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 mouse port

• 1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 keyboard port

• 2 DB-9 serial ports

• 1 DB-15 VGA port

• 1 DVI-I port (DVI-D signal only)

• 2 RJ45 LAN ports

• 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

• Mic-in, line-in and line out jacks

• 2 connectors for 4 additional external USB 2.0/1.1 por ts

• 1 LCD brightness control connector

• 1 LVDS LCD panel connector

• 1 LCD/inverter power connector

• 1 LCD AUX power connector

• 1 DIO connector

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

• 1 CD-in internal audio connector

• 1 S/PDIF connector

• 3 Serial ATA connectors

• 1 40-pin IDE connector

• 1 20-pin ATX power connector

• 1 front panel connector

• 1 chassis open connector

• 2 fan connectors

Introduction

Expansion Slots

Temperature

Humidity

PCB

• 1 PCI slot for PCI expansion card or customized riser card for 1, 2 or 3 PCI slots expansion

•0

C to 60oC

• 10% to 90%

• 8 layers, Mini-ITX form factor

• 17cm (6.7") x 17cm (6.7")

Introduction

Features

The Watchdog Timer function allows your

application to regularly “clear” the system at 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 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 Intel GM965/GME965 northbridge chip comes

integrated with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 delivering exceptional 3D graphics performance. It supports analog CRT, LVDS and DVI interfaces.

DVI (Digital Visual Interface) is a form of video inter-

face technology made to maximize the quality of flat panel LCD monitors and modern video graphics cards. Data is transmitted using the TMDS (Transition Minimized Differential Signaling) protocol, providing a digital signal from the PC’s graphics subsystem to the display.

S/PDIF is a standard audio file transfer format that

transfers digital audio signals to a device without having to be converted first to an analog format. This prevents the quality of the audio signal from degrading whenever it is converted to analog. S/PDIF is usually found on digital audio equipment such as a DAT machine or audio processing device. The S/PDIF connector on the system board sends surround sound and 3D audio signal outputs to amplifiers and speakers and to digital recording devices like CD recorders.

watchdog timer

DDR2

graphics

DVI

S/PDIF

Introduction

Serial ATA is a storage interface that is compliant

with SATA 1.0a specification. With speed of up to 3Gbps, it improves hard drive performance faster than the standard parallel ATA whose data transfer rate is 100MB/s.

The two Realtek RTL8111B PCI Express Gigabit

controllers support up to 1Gbps data transmission.

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 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.

This feature allows the network to remotely

wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. 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.

USB

wake-on-lan

wake-on-ring

SERIAL ATA

gigabit lan

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.

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. ACPI when enabled in 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

®®

without having to go 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.

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.

rtc timer

ACPI STR

wake-on-PS/2

Power failure recovery

Hardware Installation

System Board Layout

Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

Component Side

Note:

The DVI-I port supports DVI-D signal only.

Hardware Installation

SODIMM 1 is a 90o socket located beneath SODIMM 2.

Solder Side

Hardware Installation

System Memory

Warning:

When the DRAM Power LED lit red, it indicates that power is present on the DDR2 sockets. Power-off the PC then unplug the power cord prior to installing any memory modules. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the motherboard and components.

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.

SODIMM 2

DRAM Power LED

Hardware Installation

BIOS Setting

Configure the system memory in the Chipset menu of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

The system board is equipped with 2 SODIMM sockets. SODIMM

2 is located on the component side of the board. SODIMM 1 is a 90o socket located beneath SODIMM 2.

SODIMM 1

SODIMM 2

Side View

Hardware Installation

Installing the DIM Module

Note:

The system board used in the following illustrations 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 SODIMM 2 socket on the system board.

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

Ejector tab

5. Note how the module is keyed to the socket. Grasping the module by its edges, position the SODIMM above the socket with the “notch” in the module aligned with the “key” on the socket. The key ensures the module can be plugged into the socket in only one way.

SODIMM 2

Ejector

tab

Key

Hardware Installation

7. To install another SODIMM, locate the SODIMM 1 socket on the system board.

8. 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 way.

9. 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.

6. Seat the module vertically, pressing it down firmly until it is completely seated in the socket. The ejector tabs at each end of the socket will automatically snap into the locked position to hold the SODIMM in place.

Hardware Installation

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

ClipClip

Hardware Installation

CPU

Overview

The system board is equipped with a surface mount mPGA478P CPU socket.

Note:

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

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 mPGA478P socket on the system board.

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

Lock

Unlock

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:

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

Hardware Installation

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

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. While holding the retention module base in position (step 1), 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.

CPU fan

cable

Hardware Installation

Important:

When you install the CPU fan and heat sink assembly, make sure the assembly is positioned in such a way that the direction of the airflow blows towards the Northbridge. This is to ensure optimum thermal condition and system performance.

Hardware Installation

Jumper Settings

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.

1-2 On: Normal

(default)

JP1

2-3 On:

Clear CMOS Data

312

Hardware Installation

JP6 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 Advanced menu 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

JP6

1-2 On: 5V

(default)

2-3 On:

5V_standby

Hardware Installation

JP4 (for USB 0-3) and JP2 (for USB 4-7) are used to select the power of the USB ports. Selecting 5V_standby will allow you to use a USB device to wake up the system. If you want to use the optional wake up function, you must enable this function in the BIOS then set the jumpers’ pins 2 and 3 to 5V_standby.

USB Power Select

USB 0-3

(JP4)

1-2 On: 5V

(default)

2-3 On:

5V_standby

USB 4-7

(JP2)

1-2 On: 5V

(default)

2-3 On:

5V_standby

Hardware Installation

LCD/Inverter Settings

JP3

JP3 is used to select the power supplied to the LCD panel and to configure the inverter.

Important:

Before powering-on the system, make sure JP3’s setting matches the LCD panel’s specification. Selecting the incorrect voltage will seriously damage the LCD panel.

LCD/Inverter Settings - JP3

3.3V 12V

Panel Power

1-3 On 3-5 On 7-9 On

5V 12V

Inverter On Level

2-4 On 4-6 On

Active Low Active High

Inverter On/Off Select

8-10 On 10-12 On

Hardware Installation

LCD Brightness Control (Voltage Level Adjust)

Use J7 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.

1-2 On: Increases the voltage level

2-3 On: Decreases the voltage level

Hardware Installation

COM 1 and COM 2 are RS-232 ports. If the serial device connected to COM 1 and/or COM 2 requires 5V/12V power from the system board, set JP11 and/or JP13 pins 3-5 (5V) and 4-6 (12V) to On. Otherwise, leave the jumper’s setting at 1-3, 2-4 On.

The table below shows the pin assignment of JP11 and JP13.

1 3 5

MRIX-

X_MRIX-

+5V

2 4 6

MDCDX-

X_MDCDX-

+12V

COM 1 and COM 2 RS232/AUX Select

COM 1 JP11

COM 2 JP13

4 2

3-5 (5V),

4-6 (12V) On:

Auxiliary power

1-3, 2-4 On:

RS232

(default)

3 1

COM 1 settings

3 1

COM 2 settings

4 2

3-5 (5V),

4-6 (12V) On:

Auxiliary power

1-3, 2-4 On:

RS232

(default)

3 1

Hardware Installation

Power-on Select

JP14 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 JP14 pins 2 and 3 to On. If you want to use the power button, set pins 1 and 2 to On.

When using JP14 “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, JP14 should be set to pins 2-3 and the “Restore on AC Power Loss” in CMOS is set to “Power On”.

1-2 On:

Power-on via

power button

(default)

2-3 On:

Power-on via

AC power

JP14

Hardware Installation

Rear Panel I/O Ports

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

• PS/2 mouse port

• PS/2 keyboard port

• 2 COM ports

• VGA port

• DVI-I port (DVI-D signal only)

• 2 LAN ports

• 4 USB ports

• Mic-in jack

• Line-in jack

• Line-out jack

PS/2 K/B COM 1 USB 2-3USB 0-1

VGA

Line-out

Line-in

Mic-in

PS/2

Mouse

LAN 1COM 2

DVI-I

LAN 2

Hardware Installation

PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard Ports

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 reser ve 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:

JP6 must be set to “2-3 On: 5V_standby”. Refer to “PS/2 Power Select” in this chapter for more information.

PS/2 Mouse

PS/2 Keyboard

Hardware Installation

• BIOS Setting:

Configure the PS/2 keyboard/mouse wake up function in the Advanced menu of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Important:

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

Hardware Installation

Serial Ports

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.

Note:

Pins 33 to 40 of the LVDS LCD Panel connector are shared with COM 1. If you are using this connector (meaning, the COM 1 signals already preoccupied), only COM 2 will be available.

Jumper Setting

Refer to the “Jumper Settings” section in this chapter for settings relevant to the serial ports.

BIOS Setting

Configure the serial ports in the Advanced menu of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

COM 2

COM 1

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. After you plug the monitor’s cable connector into the VGA port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place.

Dual Display

The system board provides total of 3 display interfaces - DVI, VGA and LVDS. However, you can only connect two display devices at a time.

BIOS Setting

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

Driver Installation

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

VGA

Hardware Installation

DVI-I Port

DVI-I

The DVI-I port is used to connect an LCD monitor. This por t supports DVI-D signal only.

Connect the display device’s cable connector to the DVI port. After you plug the cable connector into the DVI port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place.

Dual Display

The system board provides total of 3 display interfaces - DVI, VGA and LVDS. However, you can only connect two display devices at a time.

BIOS Setting

Configure the display devices in the Chipset menu of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Hardware Installation

RJ45 Fast-Ethernet Port

The 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 Chipset menu of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Driver Installation

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

LAN 1

LAN 2

Hardware Installation

Universal Serial Bus Connectors

USB allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.

The system board is equipped with four onboard USB 2.0/1.1 ports. The USB 4-5 and USB 6-7 connectors allow you to connect 4 additional USB 2.0/1.1 ports. The additional 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 connector (that is attached to the USB port cables) to the USB connector.

BIOS Setting

Configure the onboard USB in the Advanced menu of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

USB 1

USB 0

USB 3

USB 2

VCC

-Data +Data

GND

Key

VCC

-Data

+Data

GND

N. C.

USB 6-7

USB 4-5

Hardware Installation

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.

Hardware Installation

Audio

Rear Audio

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

• Mic-in Jack (Pink)

This jack is used to connect an external microphone.

• Line-in Jack (Light Blue)

This jack is used to connect any audio devices such as Hi-fi set, CD player, tape player, AM/FM radio tuner, synthesizer, etc.

• Line-out Jack (Lime)

This jack is used to connect a headphone or external speakers.

Line-out

Line-in

Mic-in

Rear audio

Front audio

MIC2-L

GND

MIC2-R

LINE2-R

FRONT-IO-SENSE

LINE2-L

FP_HDADET_GPIO6

MIC2-JD

Key

LINE2-JD

Hardware Installation

Front Audio

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

BIOS Setting

Configure the onboard audio in the Chipset menu of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Driver Installation

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

Hardware Installation

I/O Connectors

CD-in Internal Audio Connector

The CD-in connector is used to receive audio from a CD-ROM drive, TV tuner or MPEG card.

Right audio channel

Left audio

channel

CDGND CDGND

Hardware Installation

S/PDIF Connector

The S/PDIF connector is used to connect an external S/PDIF port. Your S/PDIF 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 connect the audio cable connector to the S/PDIF connector. Make sure pin 1 of the audio cable connector is aligned with pin 1 of the S/PDIF connector.

+5V

Key

SPDIF out

GND

SPDIF in

Hardware Installation

LVDS LCD Panel Connector LCD/Inverter Power Connector LCD AUX 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. The LCD AUX power connector is used to connect auxiliary power to the LCD panel.

Refer to the next page for the pin functions of these connectors.

Note:

Pins 33 to 40 of the LVDS LCD Panel connector are shared with COM 1. If you are using this connector (meaning, the COM 1 signals already preoccupied), only COM 2 will be

available.

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 Chipset menu of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

LVDS LCD Panel

LCD/Inverter

Power

LCD AUX

Power

X 1

Hardware Installation

Pins

Function

+12V

Panel Backlight On/Off Control

+3.3V

Pins

Function

Panel Power

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

MDTRA-

MRTSA-

MRDA

MCTSA-

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

MTDA

X_MRIA-

MDSRA-

X_MDCDA-

LVDS LCD Panel Connector

LCD/Inverter Power Connector

LCD AUX Power Connector

Pins

Function

Panel Power

Ground

Panel Power

Hardware Installation

Digital I/O Connector

The Digital I/O connector provides powering-on function to an external device that is connected to this connector.

Pins

Function

GND

DIO7

DIO6

DIO5

DIO4

DIO3

DIO2

DIO1

DIO0

GND

Pins

Function

+12V

GND

VCC

GND

V_5P0_STBY

GND

Digital I/O Connector

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Hardware Installation

Serial ATA Connectors

The Serial ATA ports are used to connect 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 the Serial ATA drives in the Main menu of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

SATA 0 SATA 1 SATA 2

GND

TXP

TXN

GND

RXN

RXP

GND

Hardware Installation

IDE Disk Drive Connectors

The 40-pin IDE connector is used to connect hard drives. To prevent improper IDE cable installation, the IDE connector has a keying mechanism. The connector on the IDE cable can be inserted into the connector only if pin 1 of the cable connector is aligned with pin 1 of the IDE connector.

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.

Connecting the IDE Disk Drive Cable

Connect 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.

Hardware Installation

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 Main menu of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Hardware Installation

Cooling Fan Connectors

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.

BIOS Setting

The Advanced menu of the BIOS will display the current speed of the cooling fans. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

CPU fan

System fan

Signal

Power Sense

Ground

Power Sense

Hardware Installation

Chassis Instrusion Connector

The system board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chassis intrusion sensor cable from the chassis to the chassis intrusion 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.

2 1

Ground

Chassis signal

Hardware Installation

Power Connector

Connect a 20-pin ATX main power connector from the power supply unit to the ATX connector. The system board requires a minimum of 120 Watt power supply to operate. 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

120W to120W to

120W 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.

+12V

3.3V

Ground

+5V

Ground

+5V

Ground

PW-OK

5VSB

+5V

3.3V

-12V

N. C.

+5V

Ground

PS-ON

Ground

Hardware Installation

DRAM Power LED

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

Standby Power LED

This LED will light when the system is in the standby mode.

Warning:

When the DRAM Power LED and/or Standby Power LED lit red, it indicates that power is present on the DIMM sockets and/or PCI slots. Power-off the PC then unplug the power cord prior to installing any memory modules or add-in cards. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the motherboard and components.

DRAM Power LED and Standby Power LED

DRAM Power LED

Standby Power LED

Hardware Installation

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 every second. When the system is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state, it will blink every 4 seconds.

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

3V_DUAL Signal

Key

1 2

11 12

HDD-LED

RESET SW

PWR-LED

PWR-BTN

Hardware Installation

PCI Slot

You can install a PCI expansion card or a customized riser card designed for 1, 2 or 3 PCI slots expansion (for low profile PCI card only) into the PCI slot.

PCI Slot

Hardware Installation

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

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

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

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

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

BIOS Setup

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.

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 2 Master X IDE Channel 2 Slave X IDE Channel 3 Master

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

Tue, Oct 14 2008 9 : 3 : 54

None Pioneer DVD-ROM ATAP Hitachi HDS721616PLA None None

EGA/VGA All Errors

640K 514048K 515072K

↑↓→←: 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.

BIOS Setup

IDE Auto-Detection

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

Extended IDE Drive

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 to IDE Channel 3 Master

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

IDE Auto-Detection Extended IDE Drive

Access Mode Capacity Cylinder

Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector

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IDE Channel 2 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

38309

38308

255

Press Enter Auto

Auto 80 GB

BIOS Setup

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.

BIOS Setup

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.

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.

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

it will stop for all other errors.

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

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.

BIOS Setup

Extended Memory

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

Total Memory

Displays the total memory available in the system.

BIOS Setup

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.

X CPU Feature X Hard Disk Boot Priority

Virus Warning Quick Power On Self Test First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Other Device Boot Up NumlLock Status Gate A20 Option Security Option APIC Mode MPS Version Control For OS Report No FDD For Win 95 Small Logo(EPA) Show

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Advanced BIOS Features

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

Press Enter Press Enter Disabled Enabled CDROM Hard Disk Disabled Enabled On Fast Setup Enabled

1.4 No Disabled

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

BIOS Setup

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

Execute Disable Bit Virtualization Technology Core Multi-processing

Enabled Enabled Enabled

Execute Disable Bit

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

Virtualization Technology

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

Core Multi-Processing

The options are Enabled and Disabled.

BIOS Setup

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 necessary, 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.

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: Exit

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

1. Bootable Add-in Cards

BIOS Setup

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.

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.

BIOS Setup

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.

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.

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.

BIOS Setup

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.

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.

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced Chipset Features System BIOS Cacheable ** VGA Setting **

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

Item Help

Menu Level

Enabled

8MB DVMT 128MB Auto

03.1024 x 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

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

BIOS Setup

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

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.

Boot Display

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

Panel Number

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

BIOS Setup

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.

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

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 SuperIO Device X USB Device Setting

Press Enter Press Enter Press Enter Press Enter

IDE HDD Block Mode IDE DMA Transfer Access

*** On-Chip Serial ATA Setting *** SATA Mode On-Chip Serial ATA

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OnChip IDE 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

Enabled Enabled

IDE Enhanced Mode

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

BIOS Setup

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.

SATA Mode

IDE This option configures the Serial ATA drives in IDE

mode.

AHCI This option allows the Serial ATA devices to use

AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface).

On-Chip Serial ATA

Disabled Disables the onboard SATA. Combined Mode This option allows you to use both PATA and

SATA drives; allowing a maximum of 2 IDE drives in each channel.

Enhanced Mode This option allows you to use both PATA and

SATA drives; allowing a maximum of 5 IDE drives.

SATA Only SATA is operating in legacy mode.

BIOS Setup

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

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

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

Onboard LAN 1 Control Onboard LAN 2 Control Onboard LAN Rom Control

Auto Auto Disabled

Onboard Device

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

Onboard LAN 1 Control and Onboard LAN 2 Control

These fields are used to enable or disable the onboard LAN chips.

Onboard LAN Rom Control

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.

BIOS Setup

Power On Function

This field allows you to use the keyboard or PS/2 mouse to poweron the system.

Button only Default setting. Uses the power button to power

on the system.

Password When this option is selected, set the password you

would like to use to power-on the system in the “KB Power On Password” field.

Hot Key When this option is selected, select the function key

you would like to use to power-on the system in the “Hot Key Power On” field.

Mouse Left When this option is selected, double-click the left

button of the mouse to power-on the system.

Mouse Right When this option is selected, double-click the right

button of the mouse to power-on the system.

Super IO Device

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

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

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 x KB Power ON Password x Hot Key Power ON

Onboard Serial Port 1

Onboard Serial Port 2

PWRON After PWR-Fail

Watch Dog Timer Select

BUTTON ONLY Enter Ctrl-F1 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 Off Disabled

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

BIOS Setup

Any Key Press any key 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.

KB Power On Password

Move the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. Enter your password. You can enter up to 5 characters. Type in exactly the same password to confirm, then press <Enter>.

The power button will not function once a keyboard password has been set in this field. You must type the correct password to poweron the system. If you forgot the password, power-off the system and remove the battery. Wait for a few seconds and install it back before powering-on the system.

Hot Key Power On

This field is used to select a function key that you would like to use to power-on the system.

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

manually select an I/O address for the onboard serial port 1 and serial port 2.

Disabled Disables the onboard serial port 1 and/or serial

port 2.

BIOS Setup

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.

Watch Dog 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.

BIOS Setup

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 Storage Function

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

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

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USB Device Setting

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 1.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Storage Function

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

Enabled Enabled Enabled

USB Device Setting

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

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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.

PCI Express PME

This field is used to configure the PCI Express PME..

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.

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 but-

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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

PCI Express PME

ACPI Suspend Type

Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN

Wake-up By PCI Card

Power On By Ring x USB KB/MS Wake-up From S3

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

Disabled S1(POS) Instant-Off Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled 0 0 : 0 : 0

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ton. 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.

USB KB/MS 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)

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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.

Init Display First

Onboard When the system boots, it will first initialize the

onboard VGA.

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

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.

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PnP/PCI Configurations

Item Help

Menu Level

Warning: If use PCI VGA “PEG/Onchip VGA Control” item must be set to PEG port.

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

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

Init Display First Reset Configuration Data

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop

PCI Slot Disabled

Disabled

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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.

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PC Health Status

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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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

Current System Temp Current CPU1 Temperature System Fan CPU Fan Vcore +12V +5V +3.3V VBAT (V) 5VSB (V)

45oC/113oF 54oC/129oF 0 RPM 6683 RPM

1.09V

12.34V

5.31V

3.23V

3.18V

5.26V

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

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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.

Auto Detect PCI Clk

When enabled, the system will automatically send clock signals to existing PCI devices.

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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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

Auto Detect PCI Clk

Spread Spectrum

Enabled 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.

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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.

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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 Supervisor 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.

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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.

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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> <Del> simultaneously after memory testing is done.

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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> <Del> simultaneously aft

er memory testing is done.

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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.

Supported Software

Chapter 4 - Supported Software

Drivers for Windows 7 / Windows Vista System

The CD that came with the 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, please go directly to the root directory of the CD and double-click “Setup”.

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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

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 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.

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

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Intel Graphics Drivers

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

1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver. 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 7 / Windows Vista desktop appears. The “blank screen” period is the time Windows is testing the graphics performance.

We recommend that you

skip this process by disabling this function then click Next.

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

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

2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.

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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 installation to take effect.

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Audio Drivers

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

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

Restarting the system will

allow the new software installation to take effect.

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

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

nish a step.

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