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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, 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 onto 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.
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this
equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this
device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Preface
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Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference, and
•This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le
matériel brouilieur du Canada.
About the Manual
The manual consists of the following:
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Describes features of the motherboard.
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page 1
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
Chapter 5
SIS964 SAT A RAID Setup Guide
Describes installation of motherboard
components.
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Provides information on using the BIOS
Setup Utility.
Thank you for choosing this motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports Socket 754 AMD Sempron/Athlon 64 processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.
The motherboard incorporates the SiS761GX Northbridge (NB) and SiS964 Southbridge
(SB) chipsets. The SiS761GX Northbridge on this motherboard features the HyperTranport
complaint bus driver technology to support AMD Sempron/Athlon 64 processors up to
1600MT/s data rate.The Northbridge supports integrated Host-to-PCI Express Bridge,
compliant with PCI Express spec.1.0a.Plus, SiS MuTIOL, a high bandwidth and mature
technology, is incorporated to connect SiS761GX and SiS964 MuTIOL Media IO together.
The SiS964 Southbridge on this motherboard supports Hi-Precision Event Timer (HPET)
for Microsoft Windows with multiple DMA bus architecture that supports isochronous
request and continuous packet transmission. It implements an EHCI compliant interface
that provides 480Mb/s bandwidth for eight USB 2.0 ports,integrates AC’97 v2.3 compliant
audio controller that features a 6-channel audio speaker outand HSP v.90 modem support.
The Southbridge integrates a Serial ATA host controller that is SATA v1.0 compliant, and
supports 1.5Gb/s bandwidth for each serial port. It provides dual independent IDE channels
and each of them support PIO mode 0,1,2,3,4 and multiword DMA mode 0,1,2 and UltraDMA
133/100/66.
There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and
keyboard connectors, COM1, LPT, one VGA port and four USB ports, one optional LAN
port, and audio jacks for microphone, line-in, and line-out. This motherboard is designed in
a Micro ATX form factor using a four-layer printed circuit board and measures 244 mm x
204 mm.
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TM
Introducing the Motherboard
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Feature
Processor
This motherboard uses a 754-pin socket that carries the following features:
•Accommodates AMD Sempron/Athlon 64 processors
•Supports up to 1600 MT/s HyperTransportTM (HT) interface speeds
HyperTransportTM Technology is a point-to-point link between two devices, it enables
integrated circuits to exchange information at much higher speeds than currently available interconnect technologies.
Chipset
The SiS761GX Northbridge (NB) and SiS964 Southbridge (SB) chipset are based on an
innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance.
SiS761GX(NB)
SiS964 (SB)
Memory
•Supports DDR400/333/266/200 DDR SDRAM DIMMs
•Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs
•Up to 1GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 2 GB
•SiS MuTIOL is incorporated to connect SiS761GX and
SiS964 MuTIOL Media IO
•Supports HyperTransport Technology up to 1600MT/s
bandwidth
•Supports up to 128MB display memory with shared memory
•High Performance & High quality 3D Graphics Accelerator
•Concurrent servicing of all DMA Devices: Dual IDE Controllers, SATA controller, three USB 2.0/1.1 host controller,
LAN MAC Controller and Audio/Modem DMA Controller
•Compliant with PCI 2.3 specificaiton supporting up to 6 PCI
masters
•Compliant with Serial A TA 1.0 specification, supports power
saving mode
•Compliant with AC’97 v2.3 supporting 6 Channels of audio
outputs
•Integrated USB 2.0 Controller with three root hubs and eight
function ports
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Graphics
•Built-in 32-bit floating point format VLIW triangle setup engine
•Built-in an 1T pipelined 128-bit BITBLT graphics engine
•Built-in Direct Draw & GDI+ Accelerator
•Supports up to 2048 x 2048 texture size
AC’97 Audio CODEC
•Compliant with AC’97 v2.3 specification
•20-bit stereo full-duplex CODEC with independent and variable sampling
rate
•Dual power support: Digital: 5V/3.3V Analog: 5V
Introducing the Motherboard
Expansion Options
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
•One PCI Express slot for Graphics interface
•Three 32-bit PCI slots
•Two IDE headers which support four IDE devices
•One floppy disk drive interface
•Two 7-pin SATA connectors
•One Communications Networking Riser (CNR1) slot
This motherboard supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 133/100/66
MB/s.
Onboard LAN (optional)
The onboard LAN provides the following features:
•Supports 10/100 Mbps operation
•Supports half and full Duplex
•Supports IEEE 802.3u clause 28; 1.8V operation with 3.3V IO signal tolerance.
Integrated I/O
The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
•Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard
•One serial port
•One parallel port
•One VGA port
•Four USB ports
•One LAN port (optional)
•Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out
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BIOS Firmware
The motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features
including the following:
•Power management
•Wake-up alarms
•CPU parameters
•CPU and memory timing
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds.
Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change
without prior notice.
Introducing the Motherboard
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Motherboard Components
Introducing the Motherboard
Table of Motherboard Components
LABEL COMPONENT
1 CPU SocketSocket 754 for AMD K8 processor
2 DIMM1~2184-pin DDR SDRAM slots
3 FDDFloppy disk drive connector
4 ATX_POWERStandard 24-pin ATX power connector
5 IDE1Primary IDE connector
6 IDE2Secondary IDE connector
7 SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector
8 SATA1~SATA2 Serial ATA connectors
9 PANEL1 Front Panel switch/LED header
10 BIOS_WP BIOS flash protect jumper
11 USB3 ~ 4 Front Panel USB headers
12 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
13 CNR1 Communications Networking Riser slot
14 SPDIFO1 SPDIF out header
15 CD_IN Analog Audio Input header
16 AUDIO2 Front panel audio header
17 PCI1~3 32-bit add-on card slots
18 PCIE1 PCI Express slot for graphics interface
19 CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector
20 ATX12V 4-pin +12V power connector
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This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.
Introducing the Motherboard
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Memo
Introducing the Motherboard
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Safety Precautions
•Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard
•Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from
static electricity
•Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded
object before working on the motherboard
•Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in
•Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards
Choosing a Computer Case
There are many types of computer cases on the market. The motherboard complies with
the specifications for the Micro ATX system case. First, some features on the motherboard
are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches on
the system case. Make sure that your case supports all the features required. Secondly, this
motherboard supports one or two floppy diskette drives and four enhanced IDE drives.
Make sure that your case has sufficient power and space for all drives that you intend to
install.
Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O
template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard.
This motherboard carries a Micro ATX form factor of 244 X 204 mm. Choose a case that
accommodates this form factor.
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Installing the Motherboard in a Case
Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in a case.
Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond the holes
in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the
motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.
Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion slots
on your motherboard.
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Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.
Checking Jumper Settings
This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.
Setting Jumpers
Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than
one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on
the correct pins.
The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper. When
the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the
jumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumper
cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin,
the jumper is OPEN.
This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins
1 and 2 are SHORT
SHORT OPEN
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Checking Jumper Settings
The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled.
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Jumper Settings
Jumper
CLR_CMOS 3-pin
BIOS_WP
Description
Type
CLEAR CMOS
3-pin BIOS PROTECT 1-2: DISABLE
Setting (default)
1-2: NORMAL
2-3: Clearing
Before clearing the CMOS,
make sure to turn the system off.
2-3: ENABLE
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CLR_CMOS
1
BIOS_WP
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Connecting Case Components
After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following:
1Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN.
2Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN
3Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the PANEL1. .
4Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER.
5Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.
Connecting 20/24-pin power cable
Users please note that the 20-pin and 24-pin power cables can both be connected
to the ATX_POWER connector. With the 20-pin power cable, just align the 20pin power cable with the pin 1 of the ATX_POWER connector. However, using
20-pin power cable may cause the system to become unbootable or unstable
because of insufficient electricity. A minimum power of 300W is recommended
for a fully-configured system.
With ATX v1.x power supply, users please note
that when installing 20-pin power cable, the
latche of power cable falls on the left side of
the ATX_POWER connector latch, just as the
picture shows.
20-pin power cable
With ATX v2.x power supply , users please
note that when installing 24-pin power cable,
the latches of power cable and the
ATX_POWER match perfectly.
24-pin power cable
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CPU_FAN/SYS_F AN: FAN Power Connectors
Pin Signal Name Function
1GNDSystem Ground
2+12VPower +12V
3SenseSensor
A TX_POWER: A TX 24-pin Power Connector
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1+3.3V13+3.3V
2+3.3V14-12V
3Ground15Ground
4+5V16PS_ON
5Ground17Ground
6+5V18Ground
7Ground19Ground
8PWRGD20-5V
9+5VSB21 +5V
10+12V22+5V
11+12V23+5V
12+3.3V24Ground
A TX12V: A TX 12V Power Connector
PinSignal Name
1Ground
2Ground
3+12V
4+12V
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Front Panel Header
The front panel header (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers
commonly found on ATX or micro-ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information:
Pin Signal Name Function
1 HDD+LED- Hard disk LED+ 2 SUS LED *MSG LED+
3 HDD+ LED- Hard disk LED-
5 RST SW Reset Switch
7 RST SW Reset Switch
9 NC Not connected
* MSG LED (dual color or single color)
Pin Signal Name Function
4 SUS LED *MSG LED-
6 PWR SW Power Switch
8 PWR SW Power Switch
10 Key No pin
Hard Drive Activity LED
Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that data
is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED to function properly, an IDE
drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface. The LED will also show activity
for devices connected to the SCSI (hard drive activity LED) connector.
Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED
Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual-color, front panel mounted LED provides power
on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.
Reset Switch
Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary-contact
switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and runs POST.
Power Switch
Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momentarycontact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain contact for at least 50 ms
to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is due to internal debounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two seconds elapses before
the power supply recognizes another on/off signal.
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Installing Hardware
Installing the Processor
Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that
you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount
resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan
scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the
motherboard or its components.
On most motherboards, there are small surface-mount resistors near the
processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is carelessly
installed.
Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the clips.
Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can clearly
see the motherboard and processor socket.
Before installing the Processor
This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus
frequency for the processor. You may be able to change these settings by making changes
to jumpers on the motherboard, or changing the settings in the system Setup Utility. We
strongly recommend that you do not over-clock processors or other components to run
faster than their rated speed.
Warning: Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of
the system and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can
permanently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in
components that are run beyond the rated limits.
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This motherboard has a Socket 754 processor socket. When choosing a processor, consider
the performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor design,
the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal
cache memory and external cache memory.
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CPU Installation Procedure
The following illustration shows CPU installation components.
1Install your CPU. Pull up the lever away from the
socket and lift up to 90-degree angle.
2Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with the pin
hold noticeably missing). Align and insert the CPU
correctly.
3Press the lever down and apply thermal grease on
top of the CPU.
4Put the CPU Fan down on the retention module and
snap the four retention legs of the cooling fan into
place.
5Flip the levers over to lock the heat sink in place and
connect the CPU cooling Fan power cable to the
CPUFAN connector. This completes the installation.
To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you use
a high quality fan with 4800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink supplied. The
form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.
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Installing Memory Modules
This motherboard accommodates two 184-pin unbuffered Double Data Rate (DDR) SDRAM
(Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) memory modules, and can support
DDR400/DDR333/DDR266/DDR200 memory types. Each module can be installed with
1GB of memory, and its total maximum memory size is 2 GB.
DDR SDRAM memory module table
Memory moduleMemory Bus
DDR200 100MHz
DDR266 133MHz
DDR333166MHz
DDR400200MHz
Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you
are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only by
their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always wear a
grounding strap when you handle the modules.
Installation Procedure
Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
1This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR SDRAM only.
2Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
3Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with
notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be
installed correctly.
4Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches
in the DIMM slot.
5Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it seats
correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of
the DIMM.
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SA T A Hard Drive
This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD-ROM
drive.
About IDE Devices
Your motherboard has a primary and secondary IDE channel interface (IDE1 and IDE2).
An IDE ribbon cable supporting two IDE devices is bundled with the motherboard.
You must orient the cable connector so that the pin1 (color) edge of the
cable correspoinds to the pin 1 of the I/O port connector.
IDE1: Primary IDE Connector
The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1.
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IDE2: Secondary IDE Connector
The second drive on this controller must be set to slave mode. The cinfiguration is the same
as IDE1.
IDE devices enclose jumpers or switches used to set the IDE device as MASTER or SLAVE.
Refer to the IDE device user’s manual. Installing two IDE devices on one cable, ensure that
one device is set to MASTER and the other device is set to SLAVE. The documentation of
your IDE device explains how to do this.
About UltraDMA
This motherboard supports UltraDMA 133/100/66. UDMA is a technology that accelerates the performance of devices in the IDE channel. To maximize performance, install IDE
devices that support UDMA and use 80-pin IDE cables that support UDMA 133/100/66.
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About SAT A Connectors
Your motherboard features two SATA connectors supporting a total of two drives. SATA
refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard interface for the
IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs. These connectors are well designed
and will only fit in one orientation. Locate the SATA connectors on the motherboard and
follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives.
Installing Serial A T A Hard Drives
To install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports the Serial
ATA protocol. This SATA cable comes with an SATA power cable. You can connect either
end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the motherboard.
SATA cable (optional)
Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:
1Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard.
2Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive.
3Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other
end to the power supply.
This motherboard does not support the “Hot-Plug” function.
SATA power cable (optional)
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Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive
The motherboard has a floppy diskette drive (FDD) interface and ships with a diskette drive
ribbon cable that supports one or two floppy diskette drives. You can install a 5.25-inch
drive and a 3.5-inch drive with various capacities. The floppy diskette drive cable has one
type of connector for a 5.25-inch drive and another type of connector for a 3.5-inch drive.
You must orient the cable connector so that the pin 1 (color) edge of the
cable corresponds to the pin 1 of the I/O port connector.
FDD: Floppy Disk Connector
This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting the single
end to the onboard floppy connector, connect the remaining plugs on the other end to the
floppy drives correspondingly.
Installing Add-on Cards
The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the
system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features
and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.
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PCIE1 slotThe PCI Express x16 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base
PCI Slots
CNR1 Slot
Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:
1Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you
2Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure
3Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.
Specification revision 1.0a as well
This motherboard is equipped with three standard PCI slots. PCI stands for
Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus standard for expansion
cards, which for the most part, is a supplement of the older ISA bus standard.
The PCI slots on this board are PCI v2.3 compliant.
This slot is used to insert CNR cards with Modem and Audio functionality.
Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the card
carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to manually
configure the card before installation.
are going to use.
that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.
For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the
add-on card.
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Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices:
SPDIFO1: SPDIF out header
This is an optional header that provides an S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output
to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.
PinSignal Name Function
1SPDIFSPDIF digital output
2+5VA5V analog Power
3KeyNo pin
4GNDGround
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AUDIO2: Front Panel Audio header
This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone
and line-out ports for easier access.
PinSignal Name Function
1AUD_MICFront Panel Microphone input signal
2AUD_GNDGround used by Analog Audio Circuits
3AUD_MIC_BIAS Microphone Power
4AUD_VCCFiltered +5V used by Analog Audio Circuits
5AUD_F_RRight Channel audio signal to Front Panel
6AUD_RET_RRight Channel Audio signal to Return from Front Panel
7REVDReserved
8KeyNo Pin
9AUD_F_LLeft Channel Audio signal to Front Panel
10AUD_RET_LLeft Channel Audio signal to Return from Front Panel
PinSignal Name
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SAT A1/SA T A2: Serial A T A connectors
These connectors are use to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest date transfer
rates (150 MB/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations
of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software
compatibility with Parallel ATA.
PinSignal Name
1Ground2TX+
3TX-4Ground
5RX-6RX+
7Ground--
PinSignal Name
USB3/USB4: Front Panel USB headers
The motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Additionally,
some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case,
use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard.
PinSignal Name Function
1USBPWRFront Panel USB Power
2USBPWRFront Panel USB Power
3USB_FP_P0-USB Port 0 Negative Signal
4USB_FP_P1-USB Port 1 Negative Signal
5USB_FP_P0+USB Port 0 Positive Signal
6USB_FP_P1+USB Port 1 Positive Signal
7GNDGround
8GNDGround
9KeyNo pin
10 NCNot connected
Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hangup.
CD_IN: Analog Audio Input header
PinSignal Name Function
1CD in_LCD In left channel
2GNDGround
3GNDGround
4CD in_RCD In right channel
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Connecting I/O Devices
The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:
PS2 MouseUse the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device.
PS2 KeyboardUse the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
Parallel Port (LPT)Use LPT to connect printers or other parallel communications
devices.
Serial PortUse the COM port to connect serial devices such as mice or
(COM1)fax/modems. COM1 is identified by the system as COM1/3.
VGA PortConnect your monitor to the VGA port.
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LAN Port (optional)Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer
to the Network.
USB PortsUse the USB ports to connect USB devices.
Audio PortsUse the three audio ports to connect audio devices. The first jack
This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.
is for stereo line-in signal. The second jack is for stereo line-out
signal. The third jack is for microphone.
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Memo
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Chapter 3
Using BIOS
About the Setup Utility
The computer uses the latest American Megatrends BIOS with support for Windows Plug
and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for
configuring the motherboard BIOS.
The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. The parameters are
stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this information when the power is
turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system is configured with the values you
stored in CMOS.
The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:
•Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals
•Video display type and display options
•Password protection from unauthorized use
•Power Management features
The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs. Before using the
Setup Utility, ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options.
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This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.
The Standard Configuration
A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility. However, we recommend
that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in the future.
This Setup Utility should be used:
•when changing the system configuration
•when a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make changes
to the Setup Utility
•when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts
•when making changes to the Power Management configuration
•when changing the password or making other changes to the Security Setup
Entering the Setup Utility
When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines.
POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are
completed, the following message appears:
Using BIOS
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Press DEL to enter SETUP
Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility:
CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.
Standard CMOS Setup
Advanced Setup
Features Setup
Power Management Setup
PCI/Plug and Play Setup
BIOS Security Features
: Move
F1: General Help
Standard CMOS setup for changing time, date, hard disk type, etc.
v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003 American Megatrends, Inc.
CPU PnP Setup
Hardware Monitor
Load Optimal Defaults
Save Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
+/-/: Value
F10: SaveEnter : Select
F9: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
BIOS Navigation Keys
The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:
KEYFUNCTION
ESC Exits the current menu
Scrolls through the items on a menu
+/- Modifies the selected field’s values
F1Displays a screen that describes all key functions
F9Loads an optimized setting for better performance
F10Saves the current configuration and exits setup
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Updating the BIOS
You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s
Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance,
or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows:
1If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow
BIOS flashing.
2If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Advanced
BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being
overwritten.
3Create a bootable system disk. (Refer to Windows online help for information
on creating a bootable system disk.)
4Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer’s Web
site. Copy these files to the system diskette you created in Step 3.
5Turn off your computer and insert the system diskette in your computer’s
diskette drive. (You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot
priority items on the Boot Configuration Features, to force your computer to
boot from the floppy diskette drive first.)
6At the A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and the file name of the
new BIOS, then press <Enter>
7When the installation is complete, remove the floppy diskette from the diskette
drive and restart your computer. If your motherboard has a Flash BIOS jumper ,
reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten.
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When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup
Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is
currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options. When
an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing <Enter>.
Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to
execute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for information.
Some options (marked with a triangle
values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu.
In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by a
triangle
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) lead to submenus that enable you to change the
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Standard CMOS Setup
This option displays basic information about your system.
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System Time00:01:25
System DateFri 09/13/2005
Primary IDE MasterHard Disk
Primary IDE SlaveNot Detected
Secondary IDE MasterCD/DVD ROM
Secondary IDE SlaveNot Detected
S-ATA 1Not Detected
S-ATA 2Not Detected
Floppy A1.44 MB 3 1/2”
Floppy BDisabled
: Move Enter: Select +/-: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults
Standard CMOS Setup
Help Item
User [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
Use [+] or [-] to configure system
time.
System Time & System Date
These items set up system date and time.
Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave
Your computer has two IDE channel and each channel can be installed with one or two
devices (Master and Slave). In addition, this motherboard supports two SATA channels and
each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each
device on the IDE channel.
S-ATA1/S-ATA2 (Not Detected)
These items display the status of auto detection of S-ATA Devices when “Onboard SATAIDE” sets to” IDE”.
Floppy A/B (1.44MB 3 1/2”/Disabled)
These items set up size and capacity of the floppy diskette drive(s) installed in the system.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu page.
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Advanced Setup Page
This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with
caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.
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: Move Enter: Select +/-: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults
Advanced Setup
32MB
Enabled
WDC WD1200JB-00EV
PIONEER DVD-ROM D
1st Floppy Drive
Yes
On
No
Enabled
64MB
Disabled
Enabled
Help Item
Options
32MB
64MB
128MB
Share Memory Size (32MB)
This item shows the VGA memory size borrowed from main memory capacity. In this
case, 32MB is borrowed, which in the meanwhile the same the main memory loses.
Quick Boot (Enabled)
If you enable this item, the system starts up more quickly be elimination some of the
power on test routines.
Use these items to determine the device order the computer uses to look for an operating
system to load at start-up time.
Try Other Boot Device(Yes)
If you enable this item, the system will also search for other boot devices if it fails to
find an operating system from the first two locations.
Bootup Num-Lock(On)
This item determines if the Num Lock key is active or inactive at system start-up time.
Boot To OS/2> 64MB (No)
Enable this item if you are booting the OS/2 operating system and you have more than
64MB of system memory installed.
Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled)
When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots.
Aperture Size Select (64MB)
This item defines the size of aperture if you use a graphics adapter.
Spread Spectrum (Disabled)
If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic
Interference) generated by the system.
Cool ‘N’ Quiet (Enabled)
This item helps the system lower the frequency when CPU idles. When the frequency
decreases, the temperature will drop automatically as well.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
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Features Setup Page
This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system.
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OnBoard Floppy Controller
Serial Port1 Address
Parallel Port Address
Parallel Port Mode
ECP Mode DMA Channel
Parallel Port IRQ
OnBoard PCI IDE Controller
OnBoard SATA-IDE
Audio Device
Onboard LAN Device
Onboard LAN Boot Rom
OnBoard USB Function
USB Function For DOS
: Move Enter: Select +/-: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults
Features Setup
Enabled
3F8/IRQ4
378
ECP
DMA3
IRQ7
Both
IDE
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Help Item
Allows BIOS to Enable or
Disable Floppy Controller.
OnBoard Floppy Controller (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard floppy disk drive interface.
Serial Port1 Address (3F8/IRQ4)
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COM1 serial port, and to assign a port
address.
Parallel Port Address (378)
This item enables or disables the onboard LPT1 parallel port, and assigns a port address. The
Auto setting will detect and available address.
Parallel Port Mode (ECP)
Use this item to set the parallel port mode. You can select Normal (Standard Parallel Port),
ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), or EPP & ECP.
ECP Mode DMA Channel (DMA3)
When the onboard parallel port is set to ECP mode, the parallel port can use DMA 3 or
DMA 1.
Parallel Port IRQ (IRQ7)
Use this item to assign IRQ to the parallel port.
OnBoard PCI IDE Controller (Both)
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard PCI IDE channel.
OnBoard SATA-IDE (IDE)
Use this item to choose IDE, RAID and Disabled to enable OnBoard SATA-IDE. The
default setting is IDE.
Audio Device(Enabled)
This item enables or disables the onboard AC’97 audio chip.
OnBoard Lan Device (Enabled)
Enables and disables the onboard LAN device.
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Onboard LAN Boot ROM (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the booting from the onboard LAN or a network add-in
card with a remote boot ROM installed.
OnBoard USB Function (Enabled)
Enable this item if you plan to use the USB ports on this motherboard.
USB Function For DOS (Disabled)
Enable this item if you plan to use the USB ports on this motherboard in a DOS environment.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
Power Management Setup Page
This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation.
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ACPI Aware O/S
Power Management
Suspend Time Out
Resume on RTC Alarm
LAN/Ring Power On
Resume From USB Device
ACPI Enhanced Efficiency
: Move Enter: Select +/-: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
This itme supports ACPI (Advanced Configuraion and Power Management Interface). Use
this item to enable or disable the ACPI feature.
Power Management (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable a power management scheme. If you enable power
management, you can use this item below to set the power management operation. Both
APM and ACPI are supported.
Suspend Time Out (Disabled)
This item sets up the timeout for Suspend mode in minutes. If the time selected passes
without any system activity, the computer will enter power-saving Suspend mode.
Resume on RTC Alarm (Disabled)
The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the
systemcan automatically resume at a fixed time based on the system’s RTC (realtime
clock).Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wake-up alarm. You must
use an ATXpower supply in order to use this feature.
LAN/Ring Power On (Disabled)
The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system
can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the Modem/Ring, or traffic on the
network adapter. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.
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Resume from USB Device (Disabled)
This option allows the activity of the USB devices to wake up the system from S3 sleep
state.
ACPI Enhanced Efficiency (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable ACPI Enhanced Efficiency function.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page
This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and those utilizing
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the system plug and play capability.
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PCI / Plug and Play Setup
Primary Graphics AdapterPCI
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGAYes
PCI IDE BusMasterEnabled
: Move Enter: Select +/-: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults
Help Item
Options
PCI
PCI Express Card
Primary Graphics Adapter (PCI)
This item helps you select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA (Yes)
If this item is enabled, an IRQ will be assigned to the PCI VGA graphics system. You set this
value to No to free up an IRQ.
PCI IDE BusMaster (Enabled)
This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode. We recommend you to leave this
item at the default value.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
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BIOS Security Features Setup Page
This page helps you install or change a password.
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Security Settings
Supervisor Password : Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password Press Enter
: Move Enter: Select +/-: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults
BIOS Security Features Setup
Help Item
Install or Change the
password.
Supervisor Password
This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has been
installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays.
Change Supervisor Password
You can select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. You can use the sub
menu to change the supervisor password.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
CPU PnP Setup Page
This page helps you manually configure the mainboard for the CPU. The system will
automatically detect the type of installed CPU and make the appropriate adjustments to the
items on this page.
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Processor
Type: AMD Athlon (tm) 64 Processor 3200+
CPU Clock2 00
DRAM FrequencyBy SPD
: Move Enter: Select +/-: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults
CPU PnP Setup
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Help Item
CPU Freq Over Clock 100 to 250
Mhz
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Manufacturer
These items show the brand of the CPU installed in your system.
CPU Clock (200 MHz)
This item allows you to adjust the CPU clock to 200MHz. You can key-in the numbers
within the range to make a precise and ideal adjustment.
DRAM Frequency (By SPD)
This item shows the frequency of the DRAM in your system.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
Hardware Monitor Page
This page sets up some parameters for the hardware monitoring function of this motherboard.
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***System Hardware Monitor***
Vcore1.488V
Vdimm2.528 V
CPU FAN Speed4560 RPM
SYSTEM FAN Speed0 RPM
CPU Temperature39oC/102oF
SYSTEM Temperature29oC/84oF
: Move Enter: Select +/-: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults
Hardware Monitor Setup
Help Item
System Component Characteristics
These items allow end users and technicians to monitor data provided by the BIOS on this
motherboard. You cannot make changes to these fields.
•Vcore
•Vdimm
•CPU FAN /SYSTEM F AN Speed
•CPU/SYSTEM T emperature
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
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Load Optimal Defaults
This option opens a dialog box that lets you install optimized defaults for all appropriate
items in the Setup Utility. Press <OK> and then <Enter> to install the defaults. Press
<Canel> and then <Enter> to not install the defaults. The optimized defaults place
demands on the system that may be greater than the performance level of the components,
such as the CPU and the memory. You can cause fatal errors or instability if you install
the optimized defaults when your hardware does not support them. If you only want to
install setup defaults for a specific option, select and display that option, and then press
<F9>.
Save Changes and Exit
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup
Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, press <OK>
to save and exit, or press <Cancel> to return to the main menu:
Discard Changes and Exit
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to discard any changes that you have made in the
Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Exit Without Saving dialog box appears,
press <OK> to discard changes and exit, or press <Cancel> to return to the main menu.
If you have made settings that you do not want to save, use the “Discard
Changes and Exit” item and press <OK> to discard any changes you have
made.
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Memo
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Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
About the Software CD-ROM
The support software CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains all the
drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products. Below you can find
a brief description of each software program, and the location for your motherboard
version. More information on some programs is available in a README file, located in the
same directory as the software.
Never try to install all software from folfer that is not specified for use with your
motherboard.
Before installing any software, always inspect the folder for files named README.TXT,
INSTALL.TXT, or something similar. These files may contain important information that
is not included in this manual.
Auto-installing under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
The Auto-install CD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software for your
motherboard.
If the Auto-install CD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still install
drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows Explorer). Refer to the Utility Folder Installation Notes later in this chapter.
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The support software CD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP.
When you insert the CD-ROM disc in the CD-ROM drive, the autorun feature will automatically bring up the install screen. The screen has three buttons on it, Setup, Browse CD and
Exit.
If the opening screen does not appear; double-click the file “setup.exe” in the
root directory.
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Setup Tab
Setup
Browse CD
ExitThe EXIT button closes the Auto Setup window.
Application Tab
Lists the software utilities that are available on the CD.
Read Me Tab
Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the CD.
Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. Select
from the menu which software you want to install.
The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows
you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support
CD.
Before installing the software from Windows Explorer, look for a file
named README.TXT, INSTALL.TXT or something similar. This file
may contain important information to help you install the software
correctly.
Some software is installed in separate folders for different operating
systems, such as DOS, WIN NT, or WIN98/95. Always go to the correct
folder for the kind of OS you are using.
In install the software, execute a file named SETUP.EXE or INSTALL.EXE
by double-clicking the file and then following the instructions on the
screen.
Running Setup
Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard:
1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:
The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will
be different according to the motherboard you are installing.
The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner.
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2. Click Next. The following screen appears:
3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended.
4. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears:
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5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items.
Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the
installation.
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Manual Installation
Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory.
This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your motherboard.
Look for the chipset and motherboard model; then browse to the directory and path to
begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) that automatically detects your operating system before installation. Other drivers have the setup
program located in the operating system subfolder.
If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program, browse to the operating
system subfolder and locate the readme text file (README.TXT or README.DOC) for
information on installing the driver or software for your operating system.
Utility Software Reference
All the utility software available from this page is Windows compliant. They are provided
only for the convenience of the customer. The following software is furnished under license
and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of the license.
These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice.
Please refer to the support CD for available software.
AMI/AWARD Flash Utility
This utility lets you erase the system BIOS stored on a Flash Memory chip on the motherboard,
and lets you copy an updated version of the BIOS to the chip. Proceed with caution when
using this program. If you erase the current BIOS and fail to write a new BIOS, or write a new
BIOS that is incorrect, your system will malfunction. Refer to Chapter 3, Using BIOS for
more information.
WinFlash Utility
The Award WinFlash utility is a Windows version of the DOS Award BIOS flash writer utility.
The utility enables you to flash the system BIOS stored on a Flash Memory chip on the
motherboard while in a Windows environment. This utility is currently available for
WINXP\ME\2000\98SE. To install the WinFlash utility, run WINFLASH.EXE from the
following directory: \UTILITY\WINFLASH 1.51
This concludes Chapter 4. Refer to the next chapter for information about SATA RAID
Setup.
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Chapter 5
SiS 964 SA T A RAID Setup Guide
Introduction for SiS964 SA T A RAID Function
The 964 S-ATA controller only support two serial ATA on two independent ports. The
Serial ATA RAID is designed to provide a cost-effective, high performance RAID solution
that adds performance and/or reliability to PC desktops and/or servers using Serial ATA/150
hard disks.
Serial ATA RAID function supports striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), and span
(JBOD). Please note that the function supports hard disk drives only and the 964 S-ATA
controller don’t support Striping + mirroring (Raid 0+1).
With striping, identical drives can read and write data in parallel to increase performance.
Mirroring increases read performance through load balancing and elevator sorting while
creating a complete backup of your files. Span would increase the logic hard disk space.
Serial ATA RAID striped arrays can double the sustained data transfer rate of Serial ATA/
150. Serial ATA RAID fully supports Serial ATA/150 specification of up to 150MB/sec per
drive, depending on individual drive specifications.
Features
•The SiS 964 controller only support two Serial ATA (Serial ATA RAID) drivers.
•Support RAID function: RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD.
•Support bootable disk.
•Windows-based RAID Utility software tool (only support Windows XP and
2000).
•BIOS Utility.
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Support Operating Systems
Support Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000 Professional and Server/XP.
What is RAID?
This section will give you an overview about the RAID system and introduce the basic
background and glossary which you need to know before using “SiS RAID Controller Application”.
1RAID: (Redundant Array of Independent Disk Drives) use jointly several hard
drives to increase data transfer rates and data security. It depends on the
number of drives present and RAID function you select to fulfill the security
or performance purposes or both.
2RAID 0: Also known as “Stripping”. All of the data are distributed evenly to all
of the existing drives. You gain benefits on performance because the data
transfer rate is multiplied by the number of drives. However, RAID 0 has high
risks of data security. All of the stored data will be lost if even any one drive
in the RAID set crashes.
3RAID 1: Also known as “Mirroring”. Two hard drives are required. The goal of
RAID 0 is to ensure data security. Data is written to two or more drives
synchronously. That is, 100% duplication of data from one drive to another.
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4JBOD: (Just a Bunch of Drives). Also known as “Spanning”. Two or more hard
drives are required. Several hard disk types configured as a single hard disk.
The hard drives are simply hooked up in series. This expands the capacity of
your drive and results in a useable total capacity. However, JBOD will not
increase any performance or data security.
Installing Software Drivers
SiS provides RAID driver for SiS 964 SATA with RAID function.
1For RAID function, SiS 964 support RAID0, RAID1 and JBOD by software
RAID driver only.
2Support the function of installing windows to RAID array.
New Windows 2000/XP Installation
1Start the installation:
Boot from the CD-ROM. Press F6 when the message “Press F6 key if you
need to install third party SCSI or RAID driver” appears.
2When the Windows 2000/XP Setup window is generated, press S key to
specify an Additional Device(s).
3Insert the driver diskette into drive A: and press Enter.
4Choose one of the following items:
that appears on screen, and then press the Enter key.
5Press Enter to continue with installation or if you need to specify any addi-
tional devices to be installed, do so at this time. Once all devices are speci-
fied, Press Enter to continue with installation.
6From the Windows 2000/XP Setup screen, press the Enter key. Setup will
now load all device files and then continue the Windows2000/XP instal-
lation.
7Please install the driver package again (ex. SiS RAID driver v1.00) while the
operation system has been setup.
If you would like to install windows to any RAID set, you should create
RAID from BIOS utility or SiS 964 RAID Utility first and then follow the
steps above.
Existing Windows 2000/XP/98/Me Installation
1Install the driver by executing SiS driver setup utility.
2The drivers will be automatically installed.
Confirming Windows 2000/XP Driver Installation
1From Windows 2000/XP , open the Control Panel from “My Computer” followed
by the System icon.
2Choose the “Hardware” tab, then click the “Device Manager” tab.
3Click the “+” in front of “SCSI and RAID Controllers” hardware type. The driver
“SiS 180 Raid Controller” should appear.
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Confirming Windows 98/Me Driver Installation
1From Windows 98/Me, open the Control Panel from “My Computer” followed
by the System icon.
2Choose the “Device Manager” tab.
3Click the “+” in front of “IDE ATA/AT API Controllers” hardware type. The driver
“SiS 180 IDE Dual Channel” and “SiS 180 IDE/RAID Controller” should
appear.
BIOS Utility Operation
BIOS Utility supports windows 2000/XP/98/Me.
St arting BIOS Utility
1Boot your system. If this is the first time you have booted with the SiS 964 and
the drives installed, the BIOS will display the following:
Silicon Integrated Systems Corp. RAID BIOS Setting Utility v0.XX
(c) 2003-2005 Silicon Integrated Systems Corp. All Rights Reserved.
Press <Ctrl.<S> to run BIOS Setting Utility
2Press <Ctrl-S> keys to display the SiS 964 Utility Main Menu.
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3You can press <B> key to select the boot disk on the 964 controller. The
yellow highlight will show on the disk and you can switch it to select the disk
you wanted. Press “Enter” key to select it and the selected boot device will be
marked by “*”. The default boot device will be set as Disk 1.
4Press <R> to display the RAID setup menu below. This is the fastest and
easiest method to creating your first array.
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Create RAID
•SIS 964 controller support RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD.
Creating a RAID 0 (Stripe) Array for Performance
•SIS 180 enables users to create striped arrays with 2, 3, or 4 drives.
•SIS 964 only supports 2 SATA drivers to create a stripe array.
To create an array for best performance, follow these steps:
1Press <A> to start creating a RAID array.
2Press <2> and <Enter> to select RAID 0.
3You will have two selections to create a RAID 0 array. The default value is
<1>. If you select <1>Auto Create, you can create a RAID 0 array faster and
easier. The Blocksize will be selected by its default value “64K”. The result
after creating will be show on step 8. Besides, you also can select <2>ManualCreate, see following steps.
4Press <1>-<5> keys and <Enter> to select Block Size. (Default:64K)
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5Use <↑ > < ↓ > to select disk, and press <Enter> to select disk, <Q> to exit.
When you press <Enter> on the disk you wanted, the RAID Type will be
changed from Single to RAID 0. An the disk you select first will be the SOURCE
disk.
6Next, you will see a message “Split the SOURCE(DISK x) data to RAID disks?”.
Press <N> and <Enter> to create RAID 0 array only or press <Y> and <Enter>
to split the data from source disk to other disks.
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7Starting splitting action, the following frame will be shown.
8After all steps finished, press ,<Q> until escape the setup menu and RAID 0
array will be show on the top of the main frame.
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9Press <Q> again to exit this BIOS utility and the red message frame will show.
Press <Y> and <Enter> to save changes.
10Once the array has been created, you will need to FDISK and format the array
as if it were a new single hard drive.
Creating a RAID 1 (Mirror) Array
SIS 964/180 enables users to create Mirror arrays with 2 drives only.
To create a Mirror array, follow these steps:
1Press <A> to start creating a RAID array.
2Press <3> and <Enter> to select Mirror.
3You will have two selections to create a RAID 1 array. The default value is
<1>. If you select <1>Auto Create, you can create a RAID 1 array faster and
easier. The result after creating will be show on step 7. Besides, you also
can select <2>Manual Create, see following steps.
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4Use <↑ > < ↓ > to select disk, and press <Enter> to select disk, <Q> to exit.
When you press <Enter> on the disk you wanted, the RAID Type will be
changed from Single to RAID 1. The same as RAID 0, the disk you select first
will be the SOURCE disk.
5Next, you will see a message “Duplicate the SOURCE (DISK x) data to RAID
disks?”. Press <N> and <Enter> to create RAID 1 array only or press <Y> and
<Enter> to duplicate the data from source disk to mirror disk.
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6Starting duplicating action, the following frame will be showing.
7After all steps finished, press <Q> until escape the setup menu and RAID 1
array will be show on the top of the main frame.
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8Press <Q> again to exit this BIOS utility and the red message frame will show
as the same as the creation of the RAID 0 array. Press <Y> and <Enter> to
save changes.
9Once the array has been created, you will need to FDISK and format the array
as if it were a new single hard drive.
Creating a JBOD Array
1 SIS 180 enables users to create JBOD arrays with 2,3, or 4 drives.
2 SIS 964 only supports 2 SATA drivers to create a JBOD arrays.
To create an JBOD array, follow these steps:
1Press <A> to start creating a RAID array.
2Press <1> and <Enter> to select JBOD.
3You will have two selections to create a JBOD array. The default value is
<1>. If you select <1>Auto Create, you can create a JBOD array faster and
easier. The result after creating will be show on step 5. Besides, you also
can select <2>Manual Create, see following steps.
4Use <↑> < ↓ > to select disk, and press <Enter> to select disk, <Q> to exit.
When you press <Enter> on the disk you wanted, the RAID Type will be
changed from Single to JBOD.
5After all steps finished, press <Q> until escape the setup menu and JBOD
array will be show on the top of the main frame.
SiS964 SAT A RAID Setup Guide
6Press <Q> again to exit this BIOS utility and the red message frame will show
as the same age as the creation of the RAID 0 array. Press <Y> and <Enter>
to save changes.
7Once the array has been created, you will need to FDISK and format the array
as if it were a new single hard drive.
This concludes Chapter 5.
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SiS964 SAT A RAID Setup Guide
Multi-Language Translation
Français
Les chipsets SiS761GX Northbridge (NB) et SiS964 Southbridge (SB) sont basés sur une
architecture novatrice et dimensionnable avec une fiabilité et des performances prouvées.
SiS761GX(NB)
• SiS MuTIOL est incorporé pour connecter les ES Médias MuTIOL
SiS761GX et SiS964
• Prend en charge la Technologie HyperTransport
T M
jusqu’à
une bande passante de 1600MT/s
• Pont Hôte vers PCI Express intégré, conforme à PCI Express
sepc. 16X 1.0a
• Prend une mémoire d’affichage allant jusqu’à 128Mo avec
mémoire partagée
• Accélérateur Graphique 3D de Haute Performance & Haute
Qualité
Mémoire
• Prend en charge les types de mémoire DDR400/333/266/200DDR SDRAM
DIMMs
• Reçoit quatre DIMM sans tampon
• Jusqu’à 1 Go par DIMM avec une taille de mémoire maximum de 2 Go
Chipset
SiS964 (SB)
• Entretien simultané pour tous les Périphériques DMA: Contrôleurs IDE Doubles, contrôleur SATA, trois contrôleurs d’hôte
USB 2.0/1.1, Contrôleur MAC LAN et Contrôleur DMA Audio/Modem
• Conforme aux spécifications PCI 2.3 prenant en charge
jusqu’à 6 maîtres PCI
• Conforme aux spécifications ATA 1.0 Série, supporte le mode
d’économie d’énergie
• Conforme à AC’97 v2.3 prenant en charge 6 Canaux de
sorties audio
• Contrôleur USB 2.0 intégré avec trois hubs racine et huit ports
de fonction.
Graphique
• Moteur d’installation en triangle VLIW au format de virgule flottante en 32
bits intégré
• Moteur graphique BITBLT 128 bits en pipeline en 1T intégré
• Accélérateur Direct Draw & GDI+ Intégré
• Supporte jusqu’à la taille de texture de 2048 x 2048
Caractéristiques
Processeur
Cette carte mère utilise un socket de 754 broches ayant les caractéristiques suivantes :
• Reçoit les CPU AMD Sempron/Athlon 64
• Prend en charge des vitesses d’interface HyperTransportTM (HT) allant
jusqu’à 1600MT/s
La Technologie HyperTransport
TM
est une liaison point à point entre deux matériels, elle
permet à des circuits intégrés d’échanger des informations à des vitesses bien plus élevées
que ne le permettent les technologies à interconnexions actuellement disponibles.
CODEC Audio AC’97
• Conforme aux spécifications AC’97 v2.3
• CODEC full-duplex -20 bits avec vitesse d’échantillonnage indépendante
et variable
• Support d’alimentation double : Numérique : Analogique 5V/3,3V: 5V
Multi-Language Translation
Français
Cette carte mère prend en charge la maîtrise de bus Ultra DMA avec des vitesses de transfert de
133/100/66 Mo/s.
La carte mère est livrée avec les options d’extensions suivantes:
• Un logement PCI Express pour interface Graphique
• Trois logements PCI 32 bits
• Deux connecteurs IDE prenant en charge jusqu’à quatre périphériques IDE
• Une interface de lecteur de disquette
• Deux connecteurs SATA à 7 broches
• Un logement Communications Network Riser (CNR1)
Options d’extension
LAN interne (optionnel)
• Supporte le fonctionnement en 10/100 Mbps
• Supporte half et full Duplex
• Supporte IEEE 802.3u clause 28; fonctionnement en 1,8V avec une tolérance
de signal d’ES de 3,3V.
Le LAN interne offre les caractéristiques suivantes:
E/S intégrées
La carte mère possède un jeu complet de ports d’E/S et de connecteurs:
• Deux ports PS/2 pour souris et clavier
• Un port série
• Un port parallèle
• Un port VGA
• Quatre ports USB
• Un port LAN (optionnel)
• Prises audio pour microphone, ligne d’entrée et ligne de sortie
Microprogramme BIOS
La carte mère utilise AMI BIOS qui permet aux utilisateurs de configurer de nombreuses
caractéristiques du système comprenant les suivantes:
• Gestion de l’alimentation
• Alarmes de réveil
• Paramètres de CPU
• Synchronisation du CPU et de la mémoire
Le microprogramme peut aussi être utilisé pour définir les paramètres pour les vitesses d’horloges
de différents processeurs.
Certaines spécifications matérielles et éléments de logiciels peuvent être modifiés
sans avertissement.
Multi-Language Translation
Deutsche
Die SiS761GX Northbridge (NB) und SiS964 Southbridge (SB) Chipsätze basieren auf einer
innovativen und skalierbaren Architektur mit bewiesener Zuverlässigkeit und Leistung
SiS761GX(NB)
• SiS MuTIOL verbindet SiS761GX und SiS964 MuTIOL Media
IO
• Unterstützt HyperTransport TMTechnologie mit einer
Bandbreite von bis zu 1600MT/s
Dieses Motherboard verwendet einen 754-Pin Socket mit den folgenden Eigenschaften:
• Nimmt AMD Sempron/Athlon 64 auf
• Unterstützt bis zu 1600MT/s HyperTransportTM(HT) InterfaceGeschwindigkeiten
HyperTransport
TM
Technologie ist ein Punkt-zu-Punkt Link zwischen zwei Geräten. Es
ermöglicht integrierten Schaltkreisen einen Informationsaustausch mit wesentlich höherer
Geschwindigkeit als bei gängigen Interconnect-Technologien.
Multi-Language Translation
Deutsche
Dieses Motherboard unterstützt Ultra DMA Bus-Mastering mit Transferraten von 133/100/
66MB/s.
Das Motherboard bietet die folgenden Erweiterungsoptionen:
• Ein PCI Express Steckplatz für Grafikschnittstelle
• Drei 32-Bit PCI-Steckplätze
• Zwei IDE-Stecker, die bis zu vier IDE-Geräte unterstützen
• Ein Steckplatz für ein Diskettenlaufwerk
• Zwei 7-Pin SATA-Stecker
• Einen Steckplatz für Communications Network Riser (CNR1)
Erweiterungsoptionen
Integriertes
LAN (optional)
• Unterstützt 10/100 Mbps Betrieb
• Unterstützt Halb-/Vollduplex
• Unterstützt IEEE 802.3u Abschnitt 28; 1.8V Betrieb mit 3,3V IO Signaltoleranz.
Das integrierte LAN bietet folgende Features:
Integrierte I/O-Schnittstellen
Das Motherboard verfügt über einen kompletten Satz von I/O-Schnittstellen und Anschlüssen:
• Zwei PS/2-Schnittstellen für Tastatur und Maus
• Eine serielle Schnittstelle
• Eine parallele Schnittstelle
• Eine VGA- Schnittstelle
• Vier USB- Schnittstellen
• Eine LAN-Schnittstelle (optional)
• Audiobuchsen für Mikrofon, Line-In und Line-Out
BIOS Firmware
Dieses Motherboard setzt das AMI BIOS ein, mit dem der Anwender viele Systemeigenschaften
selbst konfigurieren kann, einschließlich der folgenden:
• Energieverwaltung
• Wake-up Alarm
• CPU-Parameter
• CPU- und Speichertiming
Mit der Firmware können auch Parameter für verschiedene Prozessortaktgeschwindigkeiten
eingestellt werden.
Einige Hardware- und Software-Spezifikationen können jederzeit und ohne
vorherige Ankündigung geändert werden.
Multi-Language Translation
Italiano
I chipset SiS761GX Northbridge (NB) e SiS964 Southbridge (SB) sono basati su un’innovativa
architettura scalabile e offrono collaudata affidabilità e prestazioni comprovate.
SiS761GX(NB)• La tecnologia SiS MuTIOL incorporata consente di collegare
insieme MuTIOL Media I/O SiS 761GX e SiS 964
• Supporto di tecnologia HyperTransportTM con larghezza di
banda fino a 1600 MT/s
• Supporto di memoria video fino a 128MB con memoria
condivisa
• Acceleratore grafico 3D a elevate prestazioni e qualità
Memoria
• Supporta DDR 400/333/266/200 DDR SDRAM DIMM
• Alloggia 2 DIMM unbuffered
• Dimensione massima della DIMM pari ad 1 GB per un ammontare massimo
di 2 GB di memoria
CODEC Audio AC’97
Chipset
SiS964 (SB)
• Supporto simultaneo di tutti i componenti DMA: doppio
controller IDE, controller SATA, tre host controller USB 2.0/
1.1, controller LAN MAC e controller DMA Audio/Modem
• Conforme alle specifiche PCI 2.3, in grado di supportare
fino a 6 master PCI.
• Conforme alla specifica ATA Seriale 1.0 con supporto di
modalità di risparmio energia
• Conforme alla specifica AC’97 v2.3 con supporto di 6
canali audio in uscita
• Controller USB 2.0 integrato con tre hub e otto porte
funzione
Grafica
• Motore triangle setup con architettura VLIW a virgola mobile a 32 bit
integrato
• Motore grafico BITBLT a 128 bit con pipeline 1T integrato
• Acceleratore GDI+ e Direct Draw integrati
• Supporto di dimensioni di trama fino a 2048 x 2048
• Conforme alla specifica AC’97 v2.3
• CODEC full-duplex stereo a 20 bit con velocità di campionamento
indipendente e variabile
• Duplice supporto di alimentazione: Digitale: 5 V/3,3 V Analogico: 5 V
Caratteristiche
Processore
La scheda madre utilizza una presa a 754 pin che offre le seguenti caratteristiche:
• Compatibilità con CPU AMD Sempron/Athlon 64
• Supporto di velocità di interfaccia HyperTransportTM (HT) fino a 1600 MT/s
La tecnologia HyperTransport
TM
consente il collegamento point-to-point fra due dispositivi
e quindi un trasferimento di informazioni tra circuiti integrati molto più veloce di quanto sia
possibile con le attuali tecnologie di interconnessione.
Multi-Language Translation
Italiano
La scheda madre supporta la funzionalità di bus mastering Ultra DMA con velocità di
trasferimento di 133/100/66 MB/s.
La scheda madre è dotata delle seguenti opzioni di espansione:
• Uno slot PCI Express per interfaccia grafica
• Tre slot PCI a 32 bit
• Due connettori IDE per il supporto di fino a quattro dispositivi IDE
• Un’interfaccia per unità disco floppy
• Due connettori SATA a 7 pin
• Una slot Communications e Network Riser (CNR1)
Opzioni di espansione
LAN integrata (opzionale)
• Supporto di operazioni a 10/100 Mbps
• Supporto di Half/Full Duplex
• Supporto di IEEE 802.3u clause 28; funzionamento a 1,8 V con tolleranza di
segnale I/O 3,3 V
La funzionalità LAN integrata sulla scheda offre le seguenti caratteristiche:
I/O integrati
La scheda madre offre una serie completa di porte e connettori I/O:
• Due porte PS/2 per mouse e tastiera
• Una porta seriale
• Una porta parallela
• Una porta VGA
• Quattro porte USB
• Una porta LAN (opzionale)
• Prese jack audio per microfono, line-in e line-out
Firmware BIOS
La scheda madre si avvale del BIOS AMI che consente la configurazione personalizzata di molte
funzionalità del sistema, tra cui:
• Gestione dell’alimentazione
• Allarmi di attivazione
• Parametri CPU
• Sincronizzazione di CPU e memoria
Il firmware consente inoltre di impostare i parametri per diverse velocità di clock del
processore.
Alcune specifiche hardware e voci di software possono essere modificate senza
preavviso.
Multi-Language Translation
Español
El chipset SiS761GX Northbridge (NB) y SiS964 Southbridge (SB) se basan de una
arquitectura innovadora y escalable con fiabilidad y rendimiento comprobados.
SiS761GX(NB)• SiS MuTIOL está incorporado para conectar SiS761GX y
SiS964 MuTIOL Media IO
• Soporta la HyperTransport TMTechnology hasta una ancha
de banda de 1600MT/s
• Soporta hasta la memoria de muestra de 128MB con
memoria compartida
• Acelerador de Gráficas 3D de Alto Rendimiento & Alta
Calidad
Memoria
• Soporta DDR 400/333/266/200 DDR SDRAM DIMMs
• Acomoda dos DIMMS sin buffer
• Hasta 1 GB por DIMM con el tamaño de memoria máximo hasta 2 GB
CODEC de audio AC’97
Chipset
SiS964 (SB)
• Servicio concurrente de todos los Dispositivos DMA : Con
troladores IDE Dual, controlador SATA, tres controladores
anfitriones USB 2.0/1.1, controlador LAN MAC y Controlador
DMA Audio/Modem
• Conformidad de la especificación PCI 2.3 que soporta
hasta 6 másters PCI
• Conformidad con la especificación Serial ATA 1.0, soporta
el modo ahorro de energía
• Conformidad con AC’97 v2.3 que soporta 6 Canales de
salidas de audio
• Controlador USB 2.0 integrado con tres hubs de raíz y
ocho puertos funcionales
Graphics
• Motor de setup triangular VLIW de formato de punto flotante de 32-bit incoporado
• Un motor de gráficas BITBLT de 128-bit a línea de tubo 1T incorporado
• Acelerador Direct Draw & GDI+ Incorporado
• Soporta hasta tamaño de textura de 2048 x 2048
• Conformidad con la especificación AC’97 v2.3
• CODEC de 20-bit Duplex completo con índice de muestreo independiente
y variable
• Soporte de alimentación dual: Digital: 5V/3.3V Analóg: 5V
Característica
Procesador
Esta placa principal usa un zócalo de 754-pin que lleva las sigtes. características:
• Acomoda CPUs AMD Sempron/Athlon 64
• Soporta hasta las velocidades de interfaz 1600MT/s HyperTransport
TM
(HT)
La Tecnología HyperTransport
TM
es un vínculo punto a punto entre dos dispositivos, habilita
circuitos integrados para intercambiar la información en velocidades más rápidas que las
tecnologías de interconexión disponibles actualmente.
Multi-Language Translation
Español
Esta placa principal soporta Ultra DMA bus mastering con índices de transferencia de 133/100/
66MB/s.
La placa principal viene con las sigtes. opciones de expansión:
• Una renura PCI Express para la interfaz de Gráficas
• Tres ranuras PCI de 32-bit
• Dos conectores IDE que soporta hasta cuatro dispositivos IDE
• Una interfaz de la unidad de disco floppy
• Dos conectores SATA de 7-pin
• Una ranura de Communications Network Riser (CNR1)
Opciones de Expansión
LAN Abordo (optativo)
• Soporta la operación de 10/100 Mbps
• Soporta Duplex medio y completo
• Soporta la operación IEEE 802.3u cláusura 28; 1.8V con tolerancia de señal
de 3.3V IO.
El LAN abordo provee las sigtes. características:
I/O Integrado
La placa principal tiene un juego completo de puertos y conectores I/O:
• Dos puertos PS/2 para ratón y teclado
• Un puerto serial
• Un puerto paralelo
• Un puerto VGA
• Cuatro puertos USB
• Un puerto LAN (optativo)
• Clavijas de audio para micrófono, entrada y salida de línea
BIOS Firmware
La placa principal usa AMI BIOS que habilita usuarios para configurar muchas características
de sistema que incluyen las sigtes:
• Administración de Alimentación
• Alarmas para despertar
• Parámetros de CPU
• Cronometraje de CPU y de memoria
También se lo puede usar el firmware para configurar los parámetros para diferentes velocidades
de reloj de procesador.
Algunas especificaciones de hardware e ítems de software son sujetos a cambio
sin aviso previo.
Multi-Language Translation
Português
O conjunto de chips SiS761GX Northbridge (NB) e SiS964 Southbridge (SB) é baseado
numa arquitectura inovadora e escalável com fiabilidade e performance provadas.
SiS761GX(NB)
• O SiS MuTIOL vem incorporado para ligar SiS761GX e
SiS964 MuTIOL Media IO juntamente
• Suporta Tecnologia de HyperTransport TM de largura de
banda até 1600MT/s
• Suporta memória de visualização até 128MB com
memória partilhada
• Acelerador de Gráficos 3D de Elevada Qualidade &
Elevada Performance
Memória
• Suporta DDR 400/333/266/200 DDR SDRAM DIMMs
• Acomoda dois DIMMs sem buffers
• Até 1 GB por DIMM com tamanho de memória máxima de até 2 GB
Conjunto de Chips
SiS964 (SB)
• Manutenção concorrente de todos os dispositivos DMA:
Controlador es IDE Dupl os, controlador SATA, três
controladores host USB 2.0/1.1, Controlador LAN MAC e
Controlador DMA Áudio/Modem
• Cumpre com especificação PCI 2.3 suportando até 6 PCI
masters
• Cumpre com especificação ATA 1.0 de Série, suporta
modo de poupança de energia
• Cumpre com AC’97 v2.3 suportando 6 Canais de saídas
áudio
• Controlador USB 2.0 Integrado com três hubs de raiz e
oito portas de função
Gráficos
• Incorporado com dispositivo de configuração triangular VLIW com formato
de ponto flutuante de 32 bit
• Incorporado com dispositivo de gráficos BITBLT de 128 bit em paralelo 1T
• Direct Draw Incorporado & GDI+ Acelerador
• Suporta até 2048 x 2048 de formato de textura
Características
Processador
Esta motherboard usa uma ficha de 754 pin que possui as seguintes características:
• Acomoda CPUs AMD Sempron/Athlon 64
• Suporta velocidades de interface de HyperTransport
TM
(HT) até 1600MT/s
Tecnologia de HyperTransport
TM
Té um link ponto-a-ponto entre dois dispositivos, permite
circuitos integrados para trocar informação a velocidades muito mais elevadas que as
disponíveis actualmente em tecnologias de interconexão.
Multi-Language Translation
Português
Esta motherboard suporta mastering bus Ultra DMA com taxas de transferência de 133/100/
66MB/s.
A motherboard é fornecida com as seguintes opções de expansão:
• Uma ranhura PCI Express para Interface de Gráficos
• Três ranhuras PCI de 32 bit
• Dois conectores IDE que suportam até quatro dispositivos IDE
• Um interface com drive de disco flexível
• Dois conectores SATA de 7 pin
• Uma ranhura de Aumento da Rede de Comunicações (CNR1)
Opções de Expansão
Onboard LAN (opcional)
• Suporta funcionamento 10/100 Mbps
• Suporta Duplex pela metade e total
• Suporta IEEE 802.3u cláusula 28; funcionamento 1.8V com tolerância de sinal
3.3V IO.
O onboard LAN fornece as seguintes características:
I/O Integrado
A motherboard possui um conjunto completo de portas I/O e conectores:
• Duas portas PS/2 para rato e teclado
• Uma porta de série
• Uma porta paralela
• Uma porta VGA
• Quatro portas USB
• Uma porta LAN (opcional)
• Fichas áudio para microfone, entrada de linha e saída de linha
Microprogramação BIOS
Esta motherboard usa AMI BIOS que permitem aos utilizadores configurar muitas características
do sistema incluindo as seguintes:
• Gestão de corrente
• Alarmes de despertar
• Parâmetros CPU
• Temporização de memória e CPU
A microprogramação poderá ser também usada para estabelecer parâmetros para diferentes
velocidades de relógio do processador.
Algumas especificações de hardware e itens de software poderão ser sujeitos a
alteraçõessem aviso prévio.
Codec Áudio AC’97
• Cumpre com especificação AC’97 v2.3
• CODEC de duplex total estéreo com 20 bits com taxa de amostragem
variável e independente
• Suporte de alimentação dupla: Analógico 5V/3.3V: 5V
Чипсеты SiS761GX «Северный мост» (Northbridge, NB) и SiS964 «Южный мост»
(Southbridge, SB) построены с использованием инновационной масштабируемой
архитектуры, обеспечивающей высокую надежность и производительность.
SiS761GX(NB)
• Для соединения мостов SiS761GX и SiS964 MuTIOL
Media IO используется шина SiS MuTIOL
• Поддерживается технология HyperTransport TM,
обеспечивающая пропускную способность до 1600MT/
s
обеспечивает связь двух устройств по протоколу pointto-point, позволяя гораздо более быстрый обмен информацией между интегральными
микросхемами, чем тот, который обеспечивается существующими технологиями.
Плата использует сокет 754-pin и обладает следующими характеристиками:
• Размещает процессоры AMD Sempron/Athlon 64
• Поддерживает технологию 1600MT/s HyperTransportTM (HT)
Multi-Language Translation
Русский
Плата поддерживает захват управления шиной Ultra DMA со скоростью передачи
133/100/66MБ/с.
Существуют следуюшие опции расширения данной материнской платы:
• Один слот PCI Express для графического интерфейса
• Три 32-битовых слота PCI
• Два разъема IDE с поддержкой до четырех устройств IDE
• Один разъем для накопителя на гибких дисках
• Два разъема 7-pin SATA
• Oдин слот CNR1
Возможности расширения
Встроенный сетевой адаптер LAN (опционально)
• Поддержка режимов10/100 Mbps
• Поддержка полного и половинного дуплекса
• Поддержка IEEE 802.3u п. 28; работа при напряжении 1.8V при
допустимом сигнале на входе/выходе 3.3V
Встроенный сетевой адаптер LAN обладает следующими характеристиками:
Интегрированный вход/выход
Плата снабжена полным набором портов входа/выхода и разъемов:
• Два порта PS/2 для подключения мыши и клавиатуры
• Один серийный порт
• Один параллельный порт
• Один порт VGA
• Четыре порта USB
• Один порт LAN (опционально)
• Гнездо для подключения микрофона, гнезда аудио-входа и выхода
BIOS
Плата работает под AMI BIOS, который позволяет пользователю конфигурировать
различные характеристики системы:
• Управление питанием
• Сигналы пробуждения системы
• Параметры CPU
• Время доступа для CPU и памяти
BIOS допускает также установку параметров для различных частот процессора.
Некоторые параметры платы и характеристики ее программного
обеспечения могут быть изменены без предварительного уведомления.
AC’97 Аудио CODEC
• Совместим со спецификацией AC’97 v2.3
• 20-битовый стерео-КОДЕК полный дуплекс с независимым и
переменным сэмплингом
• Поддержка двойного электропитания: цифровое: 5V/3.3V, аналоговое:
5V
Multi-Language Translation
Polski
Mostek północny (NB) SiS761GX i mostek południowy (SB) SiS964 chipsetu oparty jest na
nowatorskiej i skalowalnej architekturze o sprawdzonej niezawodności i funkcjonalnoœci.
SiS761GX(NB)
• SiS MuTIOL jest włączony w celu zapewnienia połączenia
między urządzeniami SiS761GX i SiS964 MuTIOL Media
IO
• Zabezpiecza technologię HiperTransportu
TM
w paśmie do
1600MT/s
• Zintegrowany mostek Host-to-PCI Express, zgodny z
protokołem 16X PCI Express w standardzie 1.0a
• Zabezpiecza do 128 MB pamięci wideo z pamięci
wspólnej
• Obsługa zintegrowanego akseleratora grafiki 3D
Pamięć
• Obsługuje pamięci typu DDR 400/333/266/200 DDR SDRAM DIMM
• Zaopatrzony w dwa gniazda niebuforowanej pamięci typu DIMM
• Obsługuje pamięć DIMM do pojemności 1 GB każda; maksymalna
możliwa pojemność pamięci do 2 GB
Chipset
SiS964 (SB)
• Obsluguje wszystkie współczesne urządzenia DMA:
kontrolery dual IDE, kontrolery SATA, trzy kontrolery USB
2.0/1.1, kontroler LAN MAC i kontroler audio/modem DMA
• Zgodnie z protokołem PCI 2.3 obsługuje do 6 urządzeń
PCI typu masters
• Zgodnie z protokołem Serial ATA 1.0 zapewnia tryb
oszczędności energii
• Zgodnie z protokołem AC’97 v2.3 zapewnia 6 kanałowe
wyjście audio
• Zintegrowany kontroler USB 2.0 z trójdrożnym
rozdzielnikiem i ośmiofunkcyjnym złączem
Ta płyta główna zaopatrzona jest w podstawkę dla procesorów z 754 nóżkami i charakteryzuje
się następującymi cechami:
• Przystosowany do obsługi procesorów Sempron/Athlon 64 firmy AMD
• Obsługuje złącze HyperTransportTM (HT) z szybkością do 1600MT/s
Technologia HiperTransportu
TM
jest protokołem komunikacji między dwoma urządzeniami,
który umożliwia układom zcalonym wymieniać informację z dużo większymi szybkościami
niż dotychczas stosowane technologie wzajemnych połączeń.
Multi-Language Translation
Polski
Płyta głwna obsługuje magistralę Ultra DMA o szybkościach przesyłu 133/100/66MB/s.
Płyta głwna wyposażona jest w następujące gniazda:
• Jedno gniazdo do karty graficznej typu PCI Express
• Trzy 32-bitowe gniazda PCI
• Dwa złącza IDE mogące obsłużyć do czterech urządzeń IDE
• Jedno złącze obsługujące stacje dyskietek
• Dwa 7-nóżkowe złącza SATA
• Jedno gniazdo CNR1
Możliwości rozbudowy
Zintegrowana obsługa sieci LAN (opcjonalnie)
• Obsługuje operacje z szybkościami 10/100 Mbps
• Obsługuje half/full Duplex
• Obsługuje IEEE 802.3u z klauzulą 28, operuje na sygnałach 1,8 V przy 3,3
V We/Wy
Zintegrowana obsługa sieci LAN posiada następujące właściwości:
Zintegrowane We/Wy
Płyta głwna wyposażona jest w pełny zestaw gniazd i złączy We/Wy:
• Dwa gniazda PS/2 dla myszy i klawiatury
• Jedno gniazdo szeregowe
• Jedno gniazdo równoległe
• Jedno gniazdo VGA
• Cztery gniazda USB
• Jedno gniazdo LAN (opcjonalnie)
• Gniazdo wejściowe mikrofonowe, gniazdo wejściowe i wyjściowe dzwięku
(audio)
Firmowy BIOS
Płyta głwna wyposażona jest w BIOS firmy AMI, który pozwala użytkownikowi
konfigurować wiele cech systemu włączając w to następujące właściwości:
• Zarządzanie poborem mocy
• Alarmy typu Wake-up
• Parametry pracy procesora
• Ustalenia szybkoœci pracy procesora i pamiêci
BIOS może być używany do ustalania parametrów wpływających na szybkości pracy zegara
procesora.
Niektóre parametry dotyczące płyty i jej oprogramowania mogą ulec zmianie
bez uprzedniego powiadomienia.
AC’97 audio CODEC
• Zgodny z AC’97 w wersji 2.3
• 20 bitowy stereo CODEC full-duplex z niezależną i zmienną
częstotliwością próbkowania
• Akceptuje dwa rodzaje zasilania w trybie cyfrowym: 5 V/3.3 V zaś w trybie
analogowym: 5 V
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Česky
Čipy northbridge (NB) SiS761GX a southbridge (SB) SiS964 jsou založeny na inovativní a
škálovatelné architektuře s ověřenou spolehlivostí a výkonností.
SiS761GX(NB)
• SiS MuTIOL je určen ke vzájemnému propojení SiS761GX
a SiS964 MuTIOL Media IO
• Podpora technologie HyperTransport
TM
s maximální
šířkou pásma 1600MT/s
• Integrované přemostění mezi hostitelem a sběrnicí PCI
Express, splňující požadavky 16x PCI Express SPEC 1.0a
• Podpora až 128MB paměti grafického systému (sdílená
paměť)
• Podpora vysoce výkonného 3D grafického akcelerátoru s
vysokou kvalitou
Paměť
• Podpora pamětí typu DDR 400/333/266/200 DDR SDRAM DIMMs
• Instalovat je možné až dva DIMM moduly bez vyrovnávací paměti
• Až 1 GB paměti na jeden modul DIMM s maximální velikostí paměti do 2
GB
Zvukový kodek AC’97
Čipová sada
SiS964 (SB)• Současná obsluha všech zařízení DMA: duální řadiče IDE,
řadič SATA, tři hostitelské řadiče USB 2.0/1.1, řadič LAN
MAC a řadič audio/modemu DMA
• Splňuje požadavky standardu PCI 2.3 s podporou 6
hlavních kanálů PCI
• Splňuje požadavky standardu Serial ATA 1.0, podporuje
režim řízení spotřeby energie
• Splňuje požadavky standardu AC’97 v2.3, podporuje 6
výstupních audio kanálů
• Integrovaný řadič USB 2.0 se třemi kořenovými
rozbočovači a osmi funkčními porty.
Grafika
• Vestavěné 32bitové jádro pracující s formátem VLIW s plovoucí desetinnou
čárkou
• Vestavěné grafické jádro 1T se 128bitovou pipeline BITBLT
• Vestavěná podpora akcelerátoru Direct Draw a GDI+
• Podpora velikosti textur až 2048 x 2048
• Splňuje požadavky standardu AC’97 v2.3
• 20bitový plně duplexní stereo kodek s nezávislou a proměnnou vzorkovací
frekvencí
• Podpora duálního napájení: Digitální: 5 V / 3,3 V Analogové: 5 V
Vlastnosti
Procesor
Tato základní deska využívá 754kolíkovou patici nabízející následující vlastnosti:
• Podpora procesoru AMD Sempron/Athlon 64
• Podpora rychlostí rozhraní HyperTransportTM (HT) až 1600 MT/s
Technologie HyperTransport
TM
je přímým spojením mezi dvěma zařízeními, umožňující
integrovaným obvodům výměnu informací vyššími rychlostmi, než jaké nabízejí současné
technologie.
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Česky
Tato základní deska podporuje řízení sběrnice Ultra DMA s přenosovými rychlostmi 133/
100/66 MB/s.
Základní deska je dodávána s následujícími možnostmi rozšíření
• Jedna patice PCI Express pro grafickou kartu
• Tři 32bitové patice PCI
• Dva konektor IDE podporující až čtyři zařízení IDE
• Jedno rozraní pro disketovou mechaniku
• Dva 7kolíkové konektor SATA
• Jedna patice CNR1
Možnosti rozšíření
Vestavění síťové rozhraní LAN (volitelně)
• Podpora provozu 10/100 Mbps
• Podpora plného/polovičního duplexního provozu
• Podpora IEEE 802.3u par. 28; provoz 1,8 V s tolerancí I/O signálu 3,3 V.
Vestavěné síťové rozhraní LAN nabízí následující možnosti:
Integrovaný vstup/výstup
Základní deska je vybavena kompletní sadou vstupních portů a konektorů I/O:
• Dva porty PS/2 pro myš a klávesnici
• Jeden sériový port
• Jeden paralelní port
• Jeden port VGA
• Čtyři porty USB
• Jeden port LAN (volitelně)
• Zvukové konektory pro mikrofon, zvukový vstup a výstup
Firmware BIOS
Základní deska využívá BIOS formy AMI, který uživateli umožňuje nakonfigurovat mnoho
systémových parametrů, včetně následujících:
• Řízení spotřeby
• Alarmy při spouštění systému
• Parametry CPU
• Časování CPU a paměti
Firmware může být rovněž použit k nastavení parametrů pro různé taktovací frekvence
procesoru.
Některé technické parametry hardware a software se mohou měnit bez
předchozího upozornění.
Multi-Language Translation
Română
Seturile de chipuri SiS761GX Northbridge (NB) şi SiS964 Southbridge (SB) se bazează pe o
arhitectură inovatoare şi scalabilă, care s-a impus deja prin fiabilitate şi performanţă.
SiS761GX(NB)
• SiS MuTIOL este incorporat pentru a conecta SiS761GX şi
SiS964 MuTIOL Media IO
• Suportă tehnologia HyperTransportTM cu lăţime de bandă
de cel mult 1600 MT/s
• Suportă o memorie video de cel mult 128 MB cu memorie
partajată
• Suport pentru accelerator grafic de înaltă performanţă şi
3D de cea mai bună calitate
Memoria
• Funcţionează cu module SDRAM DIMM DDR 400/333/266/200 DDR
• Poate funcţiona cu două module DIMM fără zonă tampon
• Poate funcţiona cu module DIMM de cel mult 1 GB, iar cantitatea maximă
de memorie este de 2 GB
AC’97 Audio CODEC
Setul de chipuri
SiS964 (SB)
• Deservire concurentă a tuturor aparatelor DMA: controlere
IDE duale, controler SATA, trei controlere gazdă USD 2.0/
1.1, controler LAN MAC şi controler DMA Audio/Modem
• Compatibil cu specificaţia PCI, versiunea 2.3, care suportă
cel mult 6 module PCI master
• Compatibil cu specificaţia Serial ATA 1.0, suportând modul
de funcţionare economicos
• Compatibil cu AC’97, versiunea 2.3, suportând 6 canale
audio de ieşire
• Controler USB 2.0 integrat, cu trei socluri de bază şi opt
porturi funcţionale
Grafică
• Format VLIW de calcul în triunghi în virgulă mobilă, de 32 biţi, incorporat
• Motor grafic BITBLT de 128 biţi, cu canal de prelucrare 1T, incorporat
• Direct Draw & GDI+ Accelerator încorporat
• asigură mărime textură de până la 2048 x 2048
• Compatibil cu specificaţia AC’97, versiunea 2.3
• CODEC 20-bit stereo full-duplex cu frecvenţă de comutare independentă
şi variabilă
• suport curent dual: Digital: 5V/3.3V Analog: 5V
Caracteristici
Procesorul
Această placă de bază utilizează un soclu 754, având următoarele caracteristici:
• Funcţionează cu unităţi centrale AMD Sempron/Athlon 64
• Suportă interfeţe HyperTransportTM (HT) cu viteze de până la 1600 MT/s
Tehnologia HyperTransport
TM
este o legătură punct-la-punct între două aparate, care permite
viteze mult mai mari de schimb al informaţiilor între circuitele integrate, decât cel asigurat de
tehnologiile de interconectare actuale.
Multi-Language Translation
Română
Această placă de bază suportă Ultra DMA bus mastering cu viteza de transfer de 133/100/
66MB/s.
Placa de bază este dotată următoarele posibilităţi de extindere:
• Un slot PCI Express pentru interfaţă grafică
• Trei sloturi PCI de 32 biţi
• Două conectoare IDE care suport cel mult 4 instrumente IDE
Placa de bază este dotată cu un set complet de porturi şi conectoare I/O:
• Două porturi PS/2, pentru mouse şi tastatură
• Un port serial
• Un port paralel
• Un port VGA
• Patru porturi USB
• Un port LAN (opţional)
• Mufe audio pentru microfon, intrare şi ieşire audio
Firmware BIOS
Placa de bază utilizează AMI BIOS, care permite utilizatorului să configureze mai mulţi
parametri ai sistemului, cum ar fi:
• Gestionarea energiei
• Alarme de trezire
• Parametri CPU
• Temporizare CPU şi memorie
Acest firmware poate fi utilizat şi pentru a seta parametrii diferitelor frecvenţe de comandă
ale procesorului.
Anumite specificaţii hardware şi elemente de software pot fi modificate fără
înştiinţare prealabilă.
Multi-Language Translation
Български
Чипсетът със северен мост SiS761GX (NB) и южен мост SiS964 (SB) е изграден на
базата на оригинална архитектура с възможност за надстройка с доказана надеждност и
производителност.
SiS761GX(NB)
• Интегрирана система SiS MuTIOL за връзка между мостовете
SiS761GX и SiS964 MuTIOL Media IO
• поддръжка на технологията HyperTransport
TM
със скорост
до 1600MT/s
• Интегриран мост Host-to-PCI Express, съвместим със
спецификациите 16X PCI Express 1.0a
• поддръжка на видео памет до 128MB със споделена памет
• поддръжка на високопроизводителен 3D графичен
ускорител
Памет
• поддръжка на DDR400/333/266/200 DDR SDRAM DIMMs
• поддръжка на до два небуферирани DIMM слота
• до 1 GB памет на 1 DIMM канал с максимален капацитет 2 GB
AC’97 Audio CODEC
Чипсет
SiS964 (SB)
• Едновременна поддръжка на всички DMA устройства: два
IDE контролера, SATA контролер, три USB 2.0/1.1 host
контролера, LAN MAC контролер и Audio/Modem DMA
контролер.
• съвместимост със спецификацията PCI 2.3 с поддръжка до
6 PCI мастъра
• съвместимост със спецификацията Serial ATA 1.0 с
поддръжка на икономичен режим на захранване
• съвместимост с AC’97 v2.3 с поддръжка на 6-канален звук
• Интегриран USB 2.0 контролер с три колектора и осем
функционални порта
Графичен чип
• интегриран triangle setup engine с 32-bit формат на плаваща запетая
VLIW
• Поддръжка на размер на текстурите до 2048 x 2048
• съвместимост със спецификацията AC’97 v2.3
• 20-битов стерео Аудио КОДЕК full-duplex с независима и вариативна
честота (independent and variable sampling rate)
• Поддръжка на захранване: Цифрово: 5V/3.3V Аналогово: 5V
Спецификация
Процесор
Тази дънна платка използва 754-щифтов цокъл (754-pin socket) със следните параметри:
• Поддръжка на процесори AMD Sempron/Athlon 64
• Поддръжка на технологията HyperTransport
TM
(HT) със скорост до
1600MT/s
Технологията HyperTransport
TM
е връзка точка-до-точка (point-to-point) между
две устройства, която предоставя възможност интегрираните вериги да обменят
информация на много по-висока скорост от досегашно съществуващите технологии.
Дънната платка има следните разширителни възможности:
• Един PCI Express слот за графичен интерфейс
• три 32-bit PCI слота
• два IDE конектора с поддръжка до четири IDE устройства
• един конектор за флопидисково устройство
• два 7-щифтови SATA конектораs
• един слот CNR1
Възможности за разширяване
Интегриран мрежов контролер (опция)
• Поддръжка на режими на работа 10/100 Mbps
• Поддръжка на режими на работа Half /Full Duplex
• Поддръжка на стандарта IEEE 802.3u точка 28; захранване от 1.8V с
толеранс на сигнала до 3.3V
Спецификация на интегрирания мрежов контролер:
Интегриран Вход/Изход контролер
Дънната платка има пълен набор от I/O портове и конектори:
• два PS/2 порта за мишка и клавиатура
• един сериен порт
• един паралелен порт
• един VGA порт
• четири USB порта
• един LAN порт (опция)
• Аудио жакове за микрофон, линеен вход и линеен изход
BIOS Firmware
Дънната платка използва AMI BIOS с възможност за различни системни настройки,
включително
• управление на захранването
• Wake-up аларми
• параметри на процесора
• синхронизиране на процесора и паметта
настройка на скоростта на часовника на процесора
Хардуерните и софтуерни спецификации и параметри могат да бъдат
изменени без предупреждение.
Multi-Language Translation
Magyar
A SiS761GX Northbridge (NB) és SiS964 Southbridge (SB) lapkakészletek egy új és
méretezhető, nagy megbízhatóságú és teljesítőképességű architektúrára épülnek.
SiS761GX(NB)• Beépített SiS MuTIOL a SiS761GX és SiS964 MuTIOL
Media IO összekapcsolására
• Támogatja a max. 1600MT/s sávszélességű
HyperTransportTM technológiát
• Maximum 128MB képernyő-memóriát támogat,
megosztott memóriával
• Nagyteljesítményű és csúcsminőségű 3D grafikus gyorsító
támogatása
Memória
• 400/333/266/200 MHz-es DDR DDR SDRAM DIMM egységekkel működik
• Két puffermentes DIMM egységgel működik
• Maximum 1 GB-os DIMM egységeket támogat, maximális memória 2 GB
Lapkakészlet
SiS964 (SB)
• Az összes DMA eszköz egyidejű kiszolgálása: duál IDE
vezérlők, a SATA vezérlő, három 2.0/1.1 USB gazda vezérlő,
LAN MAC vezérlő, valamint Audio/Modem DMA vezérlő
• a PCI 2.3 szabvánnyal kompatibilis, maximum 6 PCI
mastert támogat
• Kompatibilis a soros ATA 1.0 szabvánnyal, az
energiatakarékos üzemmódot is támogatja
• Kompatibilis az AC”97 2.3-as verziójával, maximum 6
audio kimenet csatornát támogat
• Beépített USB 2.0 vezérlõ, amely három alaphub-bal és
nyolc funkcionális porttal rendelkezik
• Beépített 1T csővonalas 128 bites BITBLT grafikus motor
• Beépített Direct Draw & GDI+ gyorsító
• Megfelel egészen 2048 x 2048 textúra méretnek
Jellemző
Processzor
Ez az alaplap 754 tűs foglalattal rendelkezik, ennek jellemzői pedig a következők:
• AMD Sempron/Athlon 64 központi egységekkel működik
• Maximum 1600 MT/s HyperTransportTM (HT) sebességű interfészt támogat
A HyperTransport
TM
technológia egy ponttól pontig való kapcsolat két készülék között, és
segítségével az integrált áramkörök közötti információcsere sebessége sokkal nagyobb, mint a
jelenleg rendelkezésre álló összekapcsolási technológiák esetében.
Multi-Language Translation
Magyar
Ez az alaplap a 133/100/66MB/s átviteli sebességű Ultra DMA ’bus mastering’ megoldást is
támogatja.
Az alaplap a következő bővítési lehetőségekkel rendelkezik:
• Egy PCI Express nyílás grafikai interfészhez
• Három 32 bites PCI foglalat
• Két IDE csatlakozó, amely összesen négy IDE eszközt támogat