ECS 945GSED-I User Manual

Preface

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Version 1.0

Disclaimer

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.

Trademark Recognition

Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel

Corporation. Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective

owners and are acknowledged.

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

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 Interferencecausing 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

Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard

Chapter 3 Using BIOS

Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software

Describes features of the motherboard.

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Describes installation of motherboard components.

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Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.

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Describes the motherboard software

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Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard 1

Introduction......................................................................................1

Feature...............................................................................................2

Motherboard Components.............................................................4

Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard 7

Safety Precautions...........................................................................7

Choosing a Computer Case............................................................7

Installing the Motherboard in a Case............................................7

Checking Jumper Settings...............................................................8

Setting Jumpers...................................................................8

Checking Jumper Settings...................................................9

Jumper Settings.................................................................10

Installing Hardware........................................................................12

Installing Memory Modules...............................................12

Expansion Slots..................................................................15

Connecting Optional Devices.............................................17

Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SA T A Hard Drive...21

Connecting I/O Devices................................................................23

Connecting Case Components.....................................................24

Front Panel Header............................................................26

Chapter 3 27

Using BIOS 27

About the Setup Utility ................................................................ 27

The Standard Configuration..............................................27

Entering the Setup Utility...................................................27

Using BIOS......................................................................................29

Standard CMOS Setup......................................................30

Advanced Setup.................................................................32

Advanced Chipset Setup.....................................................35

Integrated Peripherals.......................................................36

Power Management Setup..................................................37

PCI/PnP Setup....................................................................39

PC Health Status................................................................39

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Frequency/Voltage Contr ol................................................41

Load Default Settings........................................................42

Supervisor Password........................................................42

User Password..................................................................43

Save & Exit Setup..............................................................43

Exit Without Saving............................................................43

Updating the BIOS.............................................................44

Chapter 4

45 45

Using the Motherboard Software 45

About the Software CD-ROM......................................................45

Auto-installing under Windows V ista........................................45

Running Setup....................................................................46

Manual Installation........................................................................50

Utility Software Reference............................................................50

Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Thank you for choosing 945GSED-I motherboard of great performance and with enhanced function. This motherboard has onboard Intel with a Mini-ITX form factor of 170 x 170 mm.

The motherboard incorporates the 945GSE Northbridge (NB) and ICH7-M Southbridge (SB) chipsets. The Northbridge supports a Front Side Bus (FSB) frequency of 533 MHz using a scalable FSB Vcc_CPU. The memory controller supports DDR2 memory DIMM frequencies of 533/400. It supports one DDR2 socket with up to maximum memory of 2 GB.

The ICH7-M Southbridge on this motherboard supports one PCI slot which is PCI v2.2 compliant. It implements an EHCI compliant interface that provides 480 Mb/ s bandwidth for six USB 2.0 ports (four USB ports and one USB 2.0 headers support additional two USB ports). The Southbridge integrates a Serial ATA host controller, supporting two SATA ports with maximum transfer rate up to 3.0 Gb/s each.

The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors, one LPT port, one COM port, one VGA port, four USB ports, two LAN ports and audio jacks for microphone and lineout.

AtomTM Processor N270

Introducing the Motherboard

Feature

Processor

This motherboard uses onboard Intel® AtomTM Processor N270 that carries the following features:

• Onboard Intel® AtomTM Processor N270, on-die 512-kB, 8-way L2 cache

• Supports a system bus (FSB) of 533 MHz

Chipset

The 945GSE Northbridge (NB) and ICH7-M Southbridge (SB) chipsets are based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance.

945GSE (NB)

ICH7-M (SB)

• Supports 32-bit downstream address

• 2 GB/s (1 GB/s each direction) point-to-point interface to Intel 82801GBM (ICH7-M)

• Supports 256-Mb, 512-Mb and 1-Gb DDR2 technologies for x8 and x16 devices

• Enhanced DMA Controller , interrupt controller , and timer functions

• Compliant with PCI v2.3 specification

• Integrated SATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controller

• Integrated USB 2.0 Host Controller supporting up to eight USB 2.0 ports

• Integrated IDE controller supports Ultra A T A 100/66/33

Memory

• Supports DDR2 533/400 DDR2 SDRAM with singel channel architecture

•Accommodates one unbuffered DIMM

• Maximum memory size up to 2 GB

Audio

The onboard Audio provides the following features:

• High Definition Audio Codec

• ADCs support 44.1k/48k/96kHz sample rate

• Meets Microsoft WLP 3.10 Vista premium and mobile PCs audio requirements

• Direct Sound 3DTM compatible

Onboard LAN (optinal)

The onboard LAN controller provides either of the following features:

• Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1

• Integrated 10/100 transceiver

• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support

• Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1

• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver

• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support

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Expansion Options

The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:

• One 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slot

• One IDE connector that supports two IDE devices

• Two 7-pin SATA connectors

The motherboard supports UDMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 100/66/33 Mb/s.

Integrated I/O

The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:

• Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard

• One parellel port

• One serial port

• One VGA port

• Four USB ports

• Two LAN ports

• Audio jacks for microphone and line-out

BIOS Firmware

This 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.

1. Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change without prior notice.

2. Due to chipset limitation, we recommend that motherboard be operated in the ambiance between 0 and 50 °C.

Introducing the Motherboard

Motherboard Components

Introducing the Motherboard

Table of Motherboard Components

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LABEL COMPONENTS

1. DIMM1 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots

2. SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector

3. J1 Chassis intrusion detect header

4. LPT2 Onboard parallel port header

5. JP3 Select +5V/ +12V/RI/DCD jumper

6. ATX_POWER1 Standard 20-pin ATX power connector

7. J6~7 Select COM4 level jumper

8. J4~5 Select COM3 level jumper

9. COM3/4/5/6/8

10. JP2/6 Select +5V/ +12V/DCD jumper

11. CLR_CMOS1 Clear CMOS jumper

12. IDE1 Primary IDE connector

13. PANEL1 Front panel switch/LED header

14. CON_SATA1~2 Serial ATA connectors

15. DIO1 DIO header

16. PCI1 32-bit add-on card slot

17. J2 Select 24/18 bit panel

18. LVDS1~2 Low Voltage Differential Signaling Transmitter Interfaces

19. F_USB1 Front panel USB header

20. LVDSP1 LVDS inverter power connector

21. F_AUDIO1 Front panel audio header

22. LVDS_BLEN1 Select BACK LIGHT ENABLE of 24/18 bit panel

23. LVDS_VDDEN1 Select VDD ENABLE of 24/18 bit panel

24. LVDS_PWR1 Low Voltage Differential power select jumper

25. COM2 Serial port connector

26. JP1/4/5

27. COM7 Serial port connector

28. VGA2 VGA header

29. CN1 Keyboard/mouse header

ort connectors

Serial

Select +5V/ +12V/RI/DCD

This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.

Introducing the Motherboard

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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 Mini-ITX 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 two 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 Mini-ITX form factor of 170 x 170 mm. Choose a case that accommodates this form factor.

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.

Installing the Motherboard

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.

Installing the Motherboard

Jumper Settings

Jumper Type Description Setting (default)

1-2: NORMAL

CLR_CMOS1

3-pin

CLEAR CMOS

2-3: CLEAR CMOS Before clearing the

CMOS, make sure to turn the system off.

CLR_CMOS1

LVDS_PWR1

JP1 10-pin

JP2

JP3

3-pin

2-pin

10-pin

LVDS power voltage

Select 24/18 bit panel

Select +5V/ +12V/RI/DCD

Select +5V/ +12V/DCD

1-2: VCC3 2-3: VCC5

Short: 24 bit panel Open: 18 bit panel

1-3: COM1 pin9=+5V 3-5: COM1 pin9=+12V 7-9: COM1 pin9=R1 2-4: COM1 pin1=+5V 4-6: COM1 pin1=+12V 8-10: COM1 pin1=DCD

1-3: COM5 pin1=+5V 3-5: COM5 pin1=+12V 7-9: COM5 pin1=DCD 2-4: COM6 pin1=+5V 4-6: COM6 pin1=+12V 8-10: COM6 pin1=DCD

1-3: COM3 pin1=+5V 3-5: COM3 pin1=+12V 7-9: COM3 pin1=DCD 2-4: COM4 pin1=+5V 4-6: COM4 pin1=+12V 8-10: COM4 pin1=DCD

LVDS_PWR1

JP1

JP2

JP3

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Jumper

JP4 10-pin

JP5 10-pin

JP6

Type Description Setting (default)

1-3: COM2 pin9=+5V 3-5: COM2 pin9=+12V

10-pin

Select +5V/ +12V/RI/DCD

7-9: COM2 pin9=R1 2-4: COM2 pin1=+5V 4-6: COM2 pin1=+12V 8-10: COM2 pin1=DCD 1-3: COM7 pin9=+5V 3-5: COM7 pin9=+12V 7-9: COM7 pin9=R1 2-4: COM7 pin1=+5V 4-6: COM7 pin1=+12V 8-10: COM7 pin1=DCD

1-3: COM8 pin9=+5V 3-5: COM8 pin9=+12V 7-9: COM8 pin9=RI 2-4: COM8 pin1=+5V 4-6: COM8 pin1=+12V 8-10: COM8 pin1=DCD

JP4

JP5

JP6

J4~5

J6~7

L VDS_VDDEN1

L VDS_BLEN1

1-2: COM3 is NORMAL level

2-3: COM3 is TTL level

1-2: COM4 is NORMAL level

2-3: COM4 is TTL level

1-2: 24 bit panel 2-3: 18 bit panel

3-pin

Select COM3 level

Select COM4 level

Select VDD ENABLE of 24/18 bit panel

Select BACK LIGHT ENABLE of 24/18 bit panel

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J4~5

J6~7

L VDS_VDDEN1

L VDS_BLEN1

Installing Hardware

Installing Memory Modules

This motherboard accommodates one memory module. It can support one 240-pin DDR2 533/400. The total memory capacity is 2 GB.

DDR2 SDRAM memory module table

Memory module

Memory Bus

DDR2 533 266 MHz DDR2 400 200 MHz

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.

1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR2 SDRAM . 2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down. 3 Align 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.

4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the

notches in the DIMM slot.

5 Install 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.

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Table A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified V endor List)

The following DDR2 800/667/533 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.

Type Size Vendor Module Name

DDR2 533

DDR2 667

512 MB

1 GB

512 MB

1 GB

2 GB

4 GB

Samsung PC2-4200U-4444-10-B1

A-data 533/A-DATA/Vitesta/1GB/DS

Kingmax KLBD48F-A8KE4

Apacer 78.91G92.9K5 Micron MT4HTF6464AY-667E1

PSC AL6E8E63J-6E1

Ramxel RML1520M38D6F-667

Samsung PC2-5300U-555-12-D3

Apacer

Corsair VS1GB667D2

Hexon HYNT7AUDR-30M48

Kingston KVR667D2N5

Micron MT8HTF12864AY-667E1

PSC

Samsung Gold Bar M378T2863DZS 0742

Aeneon AET860UD00-30DB08X

Apacer 78.A1G9O.9K4

Hexon HYNT8AUDR-30M88

Hynix HYMP125U64AP8-Y5 AB-A 0623

Kingston KVR667D2N5

LeadMax PC2-5300U

PSC AL8E8F73C-6E1

Qimonda HYS64T256020EU-3S-C2

Aeneon AET960UD00-30D

1GB UNB PC2-5300 CL5

78.01G9O.9K5F

AU01GE667C5KBGC

AL7E8E63B-6E1T

AL7E8F63J-6E1

AL7E8F73C-6E1

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Type Size Vendor Module Name

512 MB

1 GB

DDR2 800

2 GB

DDR2 1066 1 GB

Kingston

A-DATA M2GVD6G3I41P0U1E5E

Apacer

APOGEE AU1G082-800P000

Geil Geil Millenary

Hynix HYMP112U64CP8-S6 AB

Infinity 04701G16CZ5U2G KingMax KLDD48F-B8KU5 NGES Kingston KVR800D2N5/1G 1.8V 9905316-

Nanya NT1GT64U88D0BY-AD Ramaxel RML1320EH38D7F-800

Samsung

Silicon Power SP001GBLRU800S01

Transcend DDR/DIMM 5-5-5

Unifosa GU341G0ALEPR6B2C6CE A-DATA A-DATA M2OMI6H3J4720L1C5Z

Apacer 78.A1GAO.9K4 Apacer 78.A1GC0.9L4

CORSAIR CM2X2048-6400C5

Geil Geil Platinum

Hynix HYMP125U64CP8-S6 AB

KingMax KLDE88F-B8KU5 NHES Kingston

Micron MT16HTF25664AY-800E1

Nanya NT2GT64U8HD0BY-AD

PSC

Samsung M378T5663QZ3-CF7 Samsung M378T5663EH3-CF7

Silicon Power SP002GBLRU800S01

Unifosa GU342G0ALEPR692C6CE

Infinity 04701G16CY5U2A

KVR800D2N5/512 1.8V 9905315-

019.A02LF

AU01GE800C5KBGC

78.01GAO.9K5

78.01GA0.9L5

054.A01LF

Gold Bar M378T2953EZ3-CE7

0726

M378T2863EHS-CF7 0849

KVR800D2N5/2G

KVR800D2N6/2G-SP

AL8E8F73C-8E1 AL8E8G73F-8E1

Due to the motherboard limitation, the memory controller only supports DDR2 memory DIMM frequency of 533/400 MHz.

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Expansion Slots

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.

PCI1 Slot

This motherboard is equipped with one standard PCI slot. 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 slot on this board is PCI v2.3 compliant.

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.

Installing the Motherboard

Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:

1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the

slot you are going to use.

2 Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot.

Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.

3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.

1. 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.

2. The onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit SCSI cards.

Installing the Motherboard

Connecting Optional Devices

Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices:

F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio header

This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and lineout ports for easier access.

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 PORT 1L 2 AUD_GND

3 PORT 1R 4 PRESENCE# 5 PORT 2R 6 SENSE1_RETURN

7 SENSE_SEND 8 KEY

9 PORT 2L 10 SENSE2_RETURN

CON_SAT A1~2: Serial A T A connector

This connector is use to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest date transfer rates (3.0 Gb/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.

Pin Signal NamePin Signal Name

1 Ground 2 TX+

3 TX- 4 Ground

5 RX- 6 RX+

7 Ground - -

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F_USB1: Front Panel USB header

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.

Pin Signal Name Function

1 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power

2 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power

3 USB_FP_P0- USB Port 0 Negative Signal

4 USB_FP_P1- USB Port 1 Negative Signal

5 USB_FP_P0+ USB Port 0 Positive Signal 6 USB_FP_P1+ USB Port 1 Positive Signal

7 GND Ground 8 GND Ground

9 Key No pin

10 USB_FP_OC0 Overcurrent signal

Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang-up.

DIO1: DIO header

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 GPI 38

3 GPI 6

5 GPI 7

7 GND

2 GPO 33

4 GPO 34

6 GPO 39

8 GND

LPT2: Onboard parallel port header

This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices.

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 STROBE 14 AFD

2 PD0 15 ERROR

3 PD1 16 INIT

4 PD2 17 SLCTIN

5 PD3 18 Ground

6 PD4 19 Ground 7 PD5 20 Ground

8 PD6 21 Ground

9 PD7 22 Ground

10 ACK 23 Ground

11 BUSK 24 Ground 12 PE 25 Ground 13 SLCT 26 Key

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COM2~8: Onboard serial port connectors

Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a second serial port to your system.

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 NDCD 2 NSIN

3 NSOUT 4 NDTR 5 GND 7 NRTS 8 NCTS

9 XNRI 10 KEY

6 NDSR

CN1: PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse header

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 KBVCC 2 GND

3 KBC 5 E_KBC 6 E_KBD 7 PMC 9 E_PMC 10 E_PMD

4 KBD

8 PMD

L VDSP1: L VDS Power connector

This motherboard supports an LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) Power connector that is used to connect the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display).

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 VCC12M1 3 VCC

5 GND

7 GND

2 VCC12M1 4 BLEN

6 GND

- -

VGA2: VGA header

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 5VCLK 2 5VSDA

3 LVGA5V 5 3HSYNC 6 GND 7 LRED 9 LGREEN 10 GND

11 LBLUE 12 GND

4 3VSYNC

8 GND

J1: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header

Pin 1-2 Function

Short Case Open

Open Case Close

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LVDS1~2: L VDS connectors

This motherboard supports two LVDS headers that are used to connect the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). LVDS (Low Voltage Differencial Signaling) provides robust signaling for high-speed data transmission between chassis, boards and peripherals

using standard ribbon cables and IDC connectors.

LVDS1 (optional):

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 LCD_VDD

3 LCD_VDD

5 LCD_VDD

7 LVDS_DAT

9 GND

11 LB_TX3N

13 LB_TX3P

15 GND

17 LB_CLKN

19 LB_CLKP

21 GND 22 GND

23 LA_TX0N

25 LA_TX0P 26 LB_TX2P

27 GND

29 LA_TX1N

31 LA_TX1P 32 LA_TX3P

33 GND 34 GND

35 LA_TX2N 36 LA_CLKN

37 LA_TX2P 38 LA_CLKP

39 GND 40 KEY

2 LCD_VDD

4 LCD_VDD

6 LCD_VDD

8 LVDS_CLK

10 GND

12 LB_TX0N

14 LB_TX0P

16 GND

18 LB_TX1N

20 LB_TX1P

24 LB_TX2N

28 GND

30 LA_TX3N

LVDS2:

Pin Signal Name P in Signal Name

1 LCD_VDD

3 LCD_VDD

5 GND

7 LVDS_DAT

9 GND

11 LA_TX0N

13 LA_TX0P

15 GND

17 LA_TX1N

19 LA_TX1P

2 LCD_VDD

4 LCD_VDD

6 GND

8 LVDS_CLK

10 GND

12 LA_TX2N

14 LA_TX2P

16 GND

18 LA_CLKN

20 LA_CLKP

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Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SAT A Hard Drive

This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CDROM drive.

About IDE Devices

Your motherboard has one IDE channel interface. 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 corresponds to the pin 1 of the I/O port connector.

IDE1: IDE Connector

This motherboard supports two high data transfer SATA ports with each runs up to

3.0 Gb/s. To get better system performance, we recommend users connect the CDROM to the IDE channel, and set up the hard dives on the SATA ports.

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 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 one 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) SATA power cable (optional)

Installing the Motherboard

Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:

1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard. 2 Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive. 3 Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the

other end to the power supply.

The SATA on this motherboard supports the “Hot-Plug” function.

Installing the Motherboard

Connecting I/O Devices

The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:

PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device.

PS2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

Parallel Port (LPT1)

Serial Port

VGA1 Port Connect your monitor to the VGA1 port.

USB Ports Use the USB ports to connect USB devices.

LAN Ports

Audio Ports

Use LPT1 to connect printers or other parallel communications devices.

Use the COM1 port to connect serial devices such as mouse or fax/modems.(COM1)

Connect RJ-45 jacks to the LAN ports to connect your computer to the Network.

Use the two audio ports to connect audio devices. The first jack is for stereo line-out signal. The second jack is for microphone.

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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:

1 Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN. 2 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the PANEL1. 3 Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER1.

Connecting 20-pin power cable

The power 20-pin connector allows you to connect to ATX v2.x power supply.

Users please note that when installing 20pin power cable, the latche of power cable falls on the left side of the ATX_POWER1 connector latch, just as the picture shows.

20-pin power cable

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SYS_FAN: F AN Power Connector

Pin Signal Name Function

1 GND System Ground 2 +12V Power +12V

3 Sense Sensor

ATX_POWER1: A TX 20-pin Power Connector

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 +3.3V

2 +3.3V 12 -12V 3 GND 13 GND

4 +5V 14 Power On

5 GND 15 GND

6 +5V 16 GND 7 GND 17 GND 8 Power Good 18 N.C.

9 +5VSB 19 +5V

10 +12V 20 +5V

11 +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 Function Pin Signal Function

1 HD_LED_P Hard disk LED(+)

3 HD_LED_N Hard disk LED(- )

5 RST_SW_N Reset Switch(-)

7 RST_SW_P Reset Switch(+)

9 RSVD Reserved

* MSG LED (dual color or single color)

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.

2 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED(+)

4 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED(-)

6 PWR_SW_P Power Switch(+)

8 PWR_SW_N Power Switch(-)

10 Key No pin

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 momentarycontact 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 momentary-contact 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 de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal.

This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.

Installing the Motherboard

Chapter 3

Using BIOS

About the Setup Utility

The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc.” 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 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.

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:

Press DEL to enter SETUP

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Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility.

Standard CMOS Setup

Advanced Setup

Advanced Chipset Setup

Integrated Peripherals

Power Management Setup

PCI/PnP Setup

PC Health Status

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F1:General Help

Enter : Select

Frequency/Voltage Control

Load Default Settings Supervisor Password

User Password

Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

+/-: Value

F10: Save and Exit

F9: Optimized Defaults

ESC: Exit

Resetting the Default CMOS Values

When powering on for the first time, the POST screen may show a “CMOS Settings Wrong” message. This standard message will appear following a clear CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer. You simply need to Load Default Settings to reset the default CMOS values.

Note: Changes to system hardware such as different CPU, memories, etc. may also trigger this message.

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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 the 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

The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions with optimum performance. We do not suggest users change the default values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings.

f) lead to submenus that enable you to change

BIOS Navigation Keys

The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:

KEY FUNCTION

ESC Exits the current menu

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+/- Modifies the selected field’s values

Enter Select F9 Loads an optimized setting for better performance

F10 Saves the current configuration and exits setup F1 Displays a screen that describes all key functions

Scrolls through the items on a menu

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For the purpose of better product maintenance, we reserve the right to change the BIOS items presented in the manual. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only. Please visit our website for updated manual.

Standard CMOS Setup

This option displays basic information about your system.

Standard CMOS Setup

Date Mon 01/08/2007 Time 04 : 40 : 28

Primary IDE Master Not Detected

Primary IDE Slave Not Detected

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SATA 1 Not Detected

SATA 2 Not Detected

IDE BusMaster Enabled

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Enter : Select

F1:General Help

+/-: Value

F10: Save and Exit

F9: Optimized Defaults

Help Item

User [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-T AB] to select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to configure system Date.

ESC: Exit

Date & Time

The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.

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Primary IDE Master/Primary IDE Slave/SATA1~2

Your computer has one 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 SATA channel.

Primary IDE Master

SAT A1

Device :Not Detected

Type Auto Auto LBA/Large Mode Auto Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Auto PIO Mode Auto DMA Mode Auto S.M.A.R.T Auto 32Bit Data Transfer Disabled

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Enter : Select

+/-: Value

F10: Save and Exit

F9: Optimized Defaults

Help Item

Select the type of device connected to the system.

ESC: Exit

Type (Auto)

Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer.

LBA/Large Mode (Auto)

Use this item to set the LAB/Large mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the area the hard disk is visited each time.

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) (Auto)

If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer.

PIO Mode (Auto)

Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the hard disk timing.

DMA Mode (Auto)

DMA capability allows user to improve the transfer-speed and data-integrity for compatible IDE devices.

S.M.A.R.T. (Auto)

The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system is a diagnostics technology that monitors and predicts device performance. S.M.A.R.T. software resides on both the disk drive and the host computer.

32Bit Data Transfer (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable 32Bit Data Transfer. Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Setup page.

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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.

Advanced Setup

This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.

Advanced Setup

Thermal Management Enabled

TM Status TM1

Limit CPUID MaxVal Disabled Intel XD Bit Disabled Intel EIST Enabled Intel (R) HT T echnology Enabled Quick Power on Self T est Enabled 1st Boot Device Hard Drive 2nd Boot Device CD/DVD 3rd Boot Device Removable Dev. Hard Disk Drives Press Enter

CD/DVD Drives Press Enter

Boot Other Device Y es Case Open Warning Disabled

Chassis Opened No

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Enter : Select

F1:General Help

+/-: Value

F10: Save and Exit

F9: Optimized Defaults

Help Item

For the processor its CPUIE belows 0F41h.

ESC: Exit

Thermal Management (Enabled)

This item displays CPU’s temperature and enables you to set a safe temperature to Prescott CPU.

TM Status (TM1)

This item displays CPU Monitor status.

Limit CPUID MaxVal (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Max CPU ID value limit.

Intel XD Bit (Disabled)

This item allows users to enable or disable the Intel XD bit.

Intel EIST (Enabled)

This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology).

Intel (R) HT Technology (Enabled)

This item enables or disables Intel HT Technology support.

Quick Power on Self Test (Enabled)

Enable this item to shorten the power on testing (POST) and have your system start up faster. You might like to enable this item after you are confident that your system hardware is operating smoothly.

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1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device (Hard Drive/CD/DVD/Removable Dev.)

Use this item to determine the device order the computer used to look for an operating system to load at start-up time. The devices showed here will be different depending on the exact devices installed on your motherboard.

fHard Disk Drives (Press Enter)

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

Hard Disk Drives

1st Drive MAXTOR STM3250310AS

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Enter : Select

F1:General Help

+/-: Value

F10: Save and Exit

F9: Optimized Defaults

Help Item

Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.

ESC: Exit

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Setup page.

fCD/DVD Drives (Press Enter)

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

CD/DVD Drives 1st Drive LITE-ON DVDRW LH-20

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Enter : Select

F1:General Help

CD/DVD Drives

+/-: Value

F10: Save and Exit

F9: Optimized Defaults

Help Item

Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.

ESC: Exit

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Setup page.

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Boot Other Device (Yes)

When enabled, the system searches all other possible locations for an operating system if it fails to find one in the devices specified under the First, Second and Third boot devices.

Case Open Warning (Yes)

This item enables or disables the warning if the case is opened up, and the itembelow indicates the current status of the case.

Chassis Opened (No)

This item indicates whether the case has been opened.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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Advanced Chipset Setup

This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.

DRAM Frequency Auto Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Enabled DVMT Mode Select DVMT Mode DVMT/FIXED Memory 128MB HPET Enabled

Boot Display Device CRT Flat Panel Type Type2

Advanced Chipset Setup

Help Item

Options

Auto 400 MHz 533 MHz

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Enter : Select

F1:General Help

+/-: Value

F10: Save and Exit

F9: Optimized Defaults

ESC: Exit

DRAM Frequency (Auto)

This item enables users to adjust the DRAM frequency. The default setting is auto and we recommend users leave the setting unchanged. Modify it at will may cause the system to be unstable.

Configure DRAM Timing by SPD (Enabled)

When this item is set to enable, the DDR timing is configured using SPD. SPD (Serial Presence Detect) is located on the memory modules, BIOS reads information coded in SPD during system boot up.

DVMT Mode Select (DVMT Mode)

This item allows you to select the DVMT operating mode.

DVMT/FIXED Memory (128MB)

When set to Fixed Mode, the graphics driver will reserve a fixed portion of the system memory as graphics memory, according to system and graphics requirements.

HPET (Enabled)

This item enables or disables HPET (High Performance Event Timer) support.

Boot Display Device (CRT)

This item is to set the system display device during boot up and the value may be updated according to the setting of OS driver.

Flat Panel Type (Type2)

This item allows you to select the Flat Panel Type. The numbers in the options mean the maximum resolution which the Panel can support.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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Integrated Peripherals

This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system.

Onboard IDE Controller Primary Onboard SAT A Mode Enhanced Onboard Audio Function Enabled Onboard 10/100M LAN Enabled Onboard 10/100M Boot ROM Disabled Onboard GbE LAN Enabled Onboard GbE Boot ROM Disabled USB Functions Enabled Legacy USB Support Enabled

Parallel Port Address 37 8 Parallel Port Mode Normal Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7

Serial Port1 Address 3F8 Serial Port1 IRQ 4 Serial Port2 Address 2F8 Serial Port2 IRQ 3 Serial Port3 Address 3E8

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Integrated Peripherals

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Enter : Select

F1:General Help

+/-: Value

Integrated Peripherals

Disabled: disables the integrated IDE Controller. Enabled: enables both Controllers.

F10: Save and Exit

F9: Optimized Defaults

Help Item

ESC: Exit

Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 Serial Port1 Address 3F8

Serial Port1 IRQ 4 Serial Port2 Address 2F8 Serial Port2 IRQ 3 Serial Port3 Address 3E8 Serial Port3 IRQ 4 Serial Port4 Address 2E8 Serial Port4 IRQ 3 Serial Port5 Address 2F0 Serial Port5 IRQ 11 Serial Port6 Address 2E0 Serial Port6 IRQ 1 0 Serial Port7 Address 2D8 Serial Port7 IRQ 11 Serial Port8 Address 2D0 Serial Port8 IRQ 1 0

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Enter : Select

F1:General Help

+/-: Value

F10: Save and Exit

F9: Optimized Defaults

Help Item

Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port8 IRQ.

ESC: Exit

Onboard IDE Controller (Primary)

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard IDE interface.

Onboard SATA Mode (Enhanced)

Use this item to enable or disable the build-in on-chip Serial ATA.

Onboard AUDIO Function (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard audio device.

Onboard 10/100M LAN (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard 10/100M LAN function.

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Onboard 10/100M Boot ROM (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the boot function using the onboard 10/100M LAN Boot ROM.

Onboard GbE LAN (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the OnBoard GbE LAN function.

Onboard GbE Boot ROM (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the boot function using the onboard GbE LAN Boot ROM.

USB Functions (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the USB function.

Legacy USB Support (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB device at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.

Parallel Port Address (378)

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard Parallel port, and to assign a port address.

Parallel Port Mode (Normal)

Use this item to select the parallel port mode. You can select Normal (Standard Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), or BPP (Bi-Directional Parallel Port).

Parallel Port IRQ (IRQ7)

Use this item to assign IRQ to the parallel port.

Serial Port1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Address (3F8/2F8/3E8/2E8/2F0/2E0/2D8/2D0)

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard serial port, and to assign a port address.

Serial Port1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 IRQ (4/3/4/3/11/10/11/10)

Use this item to assign IRQ to the serial port. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

Power Management Setup

This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation.

ACPI Suspend Type S3 (STR) PWRON After PWR-Fail Power Off Power On by Ring Disabled Resume By PCI/Lan PME Disabled Resume By USB (S3) Disabled Resume By PS2 KB (S3) Disabled Resume on RTC Alarm Disabled

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Power Management Setup

: Move

Enter : Select

F1:General Help

+/-: Value

F10: Save and Exit

F9: Optimized Defaults

Help Item

Options

Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.

ESC: Exit

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ACPI Suspend Type (S3 (STR))

Use this item to define how your system suspends. In the default, S3, the suspend mode is a suspend to RAM, i.e, the system shuts down with the exception of a refresh current to the system memory.

PWRON After PWR-Fail (Power Off)

This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating status.

Power On by Ring (Disabled)

The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, thesystem can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the Modem. Youmust use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

Resume By PCI/Lan PME (Enabled)

These items specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes when activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or component is detected.

Resume By USB (S3) (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable/disable the USB device wakeup function from S3/S4 mode.

Resume By PS2 KB (S3) (Disabled)

This item enable or disable you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system from power saving mode.

Resume on RTC Alarm (Disabled)

The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can 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 ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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PCI / PnP Setup

This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and those utilizing the system plug and play capability.

Init Display First

PCI / PnP Setup

OnBoard

Help Item

Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.

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Enter : Select

F1:General Help

+/-: Value

F10: Save and Exit

F9: Optimized Defaults

ESC: Exit

Init Display First (OnBoard)

Use this item to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot devices.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

PC Health Status

On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.

Shutdown Temperature Disabled Warning T emperature Disabled

CPU Temperature : 23°C/73°F System T emperature : 30°C/86°F Fan Speed : N/A CPU Core : 1.104 V VDIMM : 1.824 V

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PC Health Status

-=- System Hardware Monitor -=-

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Enter : Select

F1:General Help

+/-: Value

Disabled

80°C/176°F 75°C/167°F 70°C/158°F

F10: Save and Exit

F9: Optimized Defaults

Help Item

Options

ESC: Exit

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Shutdown Temperature (Disabled)

Enable you to set the maximum temperature the system can reach before powering down.

Warning Temperature (Disabled)

This item enables or disables the warning temperature.

System Component Characteristics

These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events, such as System & CPU temperature, CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & system fan speed,...etc.

• CPU Temperature

• System Temperature

• Fan Speed

• CPU Core

• VDIMM

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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Frequency/Voltage Control

This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system.

Frequency/Voltage Control

Manufacturer : Intel Ratio Actual Value : 12

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI CIK Enabled Spread Spectrum Enabled

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Enter : Select

F1:General Help

+/-: Value

F10: Save and Exit

F9: Optimized Defaults

Help Item

Options

Disabled Enabled

ESC: Exit

Manufacturer (Intel)

This item displays the information of current manufacturer of the CPU installed in your computer.

Ratio Actual Value (12)

This item shows the actual ratio of the CPU installed in your system.

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled)

When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots.

Spread Spectrum (Enabled)

If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) generated by the system.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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Load Default Settings

This option opens a dialog box that lets you install stability-oriented defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Select <OK> and then press <Enter> to install the defaults. Select <Cancel> and then press <Enter> to not install the defaults.

Supervisor Password

This page helps you install or change a password.

Supervisor Password

Supervisor Password :Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password Press Enter

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Enter : Select

F1:General Help

+/-: Value

F10: Save and Exit

F9: Optimized Defaults

Help Item

Install or Change the password.

ESC: Exit

Supervisor Password (Not Installed)

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 (Press Enter)

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.

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User Password

This page helps you install or change a password.

User Password

User Password : Not Installed

Change User Password Press Enter

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F1:General Help

+/-: Value

F10: Save and Exit

F9: Optimized Defaults

Help Item

Install or Change the password.

ESC: Exit

User Password (Not Installed)

This item indicates whether a user password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays.

Change User Password (Press Enter)

You can select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. You can use the sub menu to install or change the user password. This item will show if the supervisor password is set.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

Save & Exit Setup

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, select [OK] to save and exit, or select [Cancel] to return to the main menu.

Exit Without Saving

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, select [OK] to discard changes and exit, or select [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 select [OK] to discard any changes you have made.

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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:

1 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to

allow BIOS flashing.

2 If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Ad-

vanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being overwritten.)

3 Create a bootable system disk. (Refer to Windows online help for

information on creating a bootable system disk.)

4 Download 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.

5 Turn 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 Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force your computer to boot from the floppy diskette drive first.)

6 At the A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and the file name

of the new bios and then press <Enter>. Example: AMINF340.EXE

040706.ROM

7 When 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. The computer will restart automatically.

This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software supplied with the motherboard.

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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. 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.

Never try to install all software from folder that is not specified for use with

1. your motherboard.

The notice of Intel HD audio installation (optional): The Intel High Defi-

2. nition audio functionality unexpectedly quits working in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. Users need to download and install the update packages from the Microsoft Download Center “before” installing HD audio driver bundled in the Driver CD. Please log on to us;901105#appliesto for more information.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-

Auto-installing under Windows Vista

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.

The support software CD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows Vista. 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

Exit

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 Windows Vista. 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.

The EXIT button closes the Auto Setup window.

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 recom-

mended.

4. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears:

5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items.

1. 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.

2. During the Windows Vista Driver Auto Setup Procedure, users should use one of the following two methods to install the driver after the system restart.

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Method 1. Run Reboot Setup

Windows Vista will block startup programs by default when installing drivers after the system restart. You must select taskbar icon Run Blocked Program and run Reboot Setup to install the next driver, until you finish all drivers installation.

Method 2. Disable UAC (User Account Control)

* For administrator account only. Standard user account can only use Method 1.

Disable Vista UAC function before installing drivers, then use CD driver to install drivers, it will continue to install drivers after system restart without running blocked

programs.

Follow these instructions to Disable Vista UAC function:

1. Go to Control Panel.

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2. Select Classic View.

3. Set User Account.

4. Select Turn User Account Control on or off and press Continue.

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5. Disable User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer item and press OK, then press Restart Now. Then you can restart your computer and continue to drivers without running blocked programs.

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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.

This concludes Chapter 4.

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