ECS GeForce6100SM-M2 (V1.0A) Manual

Preface

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Version 1.0

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
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provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa­tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

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Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
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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

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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

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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...................................................................9

Connecting Case Components.....................................................10

Front Panel Header...........................................................12

Installing Hardware........................................................................13

Installing the Processor.....................................................13

Installing Memory Modules...............................................15

Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive...18

Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive....................................19

Installing Add-on Cards....................................................20

Connecting Optional Devices............................................22

Connecting I/O Devices................................................................25

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Chapter 3 27

Using BIOS 27

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

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

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

Updating the BIOS............................................................29

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

Standard CMOS Feature...................................................28

Advanced BIOS Feature....................................................32

Advanced Chipset Feature.................................................36

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Integrated Peripherals.......................................................39

Power Management Setup.................................................42

PCI/PNP Configuration.....................................................44

PC Health Status................................................................45

Load Fail-Safe Defaults....................................................47

Load Optimized Defaults...................................................47

Set Supervisor/User Password..........................................47

Save & Exit Setup...............................................................48

Exit Without Saving............................................................48

Chapter 4

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Using the Motherboard Software 49

About the Software CD-ROM...............................................................49

Auto-installing under Windows 2000/XP...................................49

Running Setup....................................................................50

Manual Installation........................................................................52

Utility Software Reference............................................................52

Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the GeForce6100SM-M2 motherboard. This motherboard
is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports Socket AM2

AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core/AthlonTM 64/SempronTM CPUs for high-end busi-

ness or personal desktop markets.

This motherboard is based on NVIDIA® ΜCP61 Standard media and communications
processor (MCP) for best desktop platform solution. MCP61S is a single-chip, highly
integrated, high performance HyperTransport peripheral controller, unmatched by
any other single chip-device controller. This motherboard supports up to 16 GB of
system memory with Dual Channel DDR2 800/667/533/400 MHz. High resolution
graphics via an PCI Express x 16 slot (MCP61S only support PCI Express x8), USB

2.0 and SATA support with RAID function.

There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and
keyboard connectors, COM1, VGA1, four USB ports, one optional LAN port and
audio jacks for microphone, line-in, and 6-ch/8-channel (optional) line-out. This
motherboard is designed in a Micro ATX form factor using a four-layer printed circuit
board and measures 244 mm x 214 mm.

Due to the DRAM maximum size is 2 GB at present, the memory maximum

size we have tested is 4 GB.

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Introducing the Motherboard

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Feature

Processor

This motherboard uses a Socket AM2 that carries the following features:

• Accommodates AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core/AthlonTM 64/Sempron

processors

• Supports up to 2000 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 NVIDIA® MCP61S is a single-chip with proven reliability and performance.

• 1 GHz HyperTransport x16 up and down links to the AM2 CPUs

• PCI Express eight lane link interface for other peripherals

• PCI 2.3 interface at 33 MHz

• Integrated SATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controller

• Eight USB 2.0 ports supported

• Fast ATA-133 IDE controller

Memory

• DDR2 800/667/533/400 DDR SDRAM with Dual Channel supported

• Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs

• Up to 8 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 16 GB

Audio (Optional)

The onboard Audio provides the following features:

• 7.1+2 Channel High Definition Audio Codec

• All DACs support 192K/96K/48K/44.1KHz DAC sample rate

•

Software selectable 2.5V/3.75V VREPOUT

• Meets Microsoft WHQL/WLP 2.x audio requirements

• Direct Sound 3D

• 7.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec

• ADC support 148K/96K sample rate

•

High quality differential CD input

• Power Support: Digital: 3.3V; Analog: 5.0V

• Meets Microsoft WHQL/WLP 2.0 audio requirements

• Direct Sound 3D

• 5.1 Channel Hifh Definition Audio Codec

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

• Meets Microsoft WHQL/WLP 3.0x audio requirements

• Direct Sound 3D

• 5.1 Channel Hifh Definition Audio Codec

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

• Meets Microsoft WLP 3.08 Vista premium and mobile PCs audio
requirements

• Direct Sound 3D

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Onboard LAN

The onboard LAN provides the following features:

• 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3u fast Ethernrt transceiver

• Low-power mode

• MII and 7-wire serial interface

Expansion Options

:

The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:

• One PCI Express x16 for Graphics Interface (MCP61S only support
PCI Express x8)

• One PCI Express x1 slot

• Two 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slots

• One IDE connector supporting up to two IDE devices

• One floppy disk drive interface

• Two 7-pin SATA connectors

This motherboard supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 133/
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 serial port

• One VGA port

• Four USB ports

• One LAN port (optional)

• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6-ch/8-channel (optional) line­out

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BIOS Firmware

The motherboard uses Award 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.

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Motherboard Components

Introducing the Motherboard

Table of Motherboard Components

LAB EL C O MPO NENTS

1. CPU Socket

2. DIMM1~2 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots

3. FDD Floppy disk drive connector

4. PWR1 Standard 24-Pin ATX Power connector

5. IDE1 Primary IDE connector

6. SPK1 Speaker header

7. SATA1~2 Serial ATA connectors

8. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jum per

9. PANEL1 Front Panel Switch/LED header

10. USBPWR_F Front Panel USB Power Select jumper

11. F_USB1~2 Front Panel USB headers

12. SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector

13. SPDIFO1 SPDIF out header

14. CD_IN Analog Audio Input header

15. F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio header

16. PCI1~2 32-bit add-on card slots

17. PCIEX1 PCI Express x1 slot

18. PCIEX16 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot

19. USBPWR_R Rear USB/PS2 Power Select jumper

20. PWR2 4-pin +12V power connector

21. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector

Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual­Core/Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processors

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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 Micro ATX system case. Firstly, 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 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 an Micro ATX form factor of 244 x 214 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.

Jumper Settings

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Jumper Type

CLR_CMOS

USBPWR_R

1.

2.

3.

3-pin

3-pin

3-pinUSBPWR_F

To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend
users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Optimized Defaults”
and then “Save & Exit Setup”.

Make sure the power supply provides enough VCC5_DUAL voltage
before selecting the VCC5_DUAL function.

It is required that users place the USBPWR_F & USBPWR_R cap onto
2-3 pin rather than 1-2 pin as default if you want to wake up the
computer by USB/PS2 KB/Mouse.

Description

CLEAR CMOS

USB Power
Select Jumper

USB Power
Select Jumper

Setting (default)

1-2: NORMAL
2-3: CLEAR

Before clearing the
CMOS, make sure to
turn the system off.

1-2: VCC5
2-3: VCC5_DUAL

1-2: VCC5
2-3: VCC5_DUAL

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CLR_CMOS

1

USBPWR_R

1

USBPWR_F

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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 CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN.
2 Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN.
3 Connect the standard power supply connector to PWR1.
4 Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to PWR2.
5 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the PANEL1.

Connecting 20/24-pin power cable

Users please note that the 20-pin and 24-pin power cables can both be
connected to the PWR1 connector. With the 20-pin power cable, just
align the 20-pin power cable with the pin 1 of the PWR1 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 PWR1 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 cling s to the right side
of the PWR1 connector latach.

24-pin power cable

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CPU_FAN: FAN Power Connector

Pin Signal Name Function

1 GND System Ground
2 +12V Power +12V
3 Sense Sensor
4 Control CPU FAN control

Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of

1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V.

SYS_FAN: System Cooling FAN Power Connector

Pin Signal Name Function

1 GND System Ground

2 +12V Power +12V
3 Sense Sensor

PWR1: ATX 24-pin Power Connector

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V

2 +3.3V 14 -12V
3 Ground 15 Ground

4 +5V 16 PS_ON

5 Ground 17 Ground

6 +5V 18 Ground
7 Ground 19 Ground
8 PWRGD 20 -5V

9 +5VSB 21 +5V

10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V 23 +5V

12 +3.3V 24 Ground

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PWR2: ATX 12V Power Connector

Pin Signal Name

1 Ground

2 Ground
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 Function Pin Signal Function

1 HD_LED_P Hard disk LED (+) 2 FP PWR/SLP *MSG 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.

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.

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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 AM2 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.

1 Install your CPU. Pull up the lever away from the

socket and lift up to 90-degree angle.

2 Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with the pin

hold noticeably missing). Align and insert the CPU
correctly.

3 Press the lever down and apply thermal grease on

top of the CPU.

4 Put the CPU Fan down on the retention module and

snap the four retention legs of the cooling fan into
place.

5 Flip 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 240-pin unbuffered DIMMs and supports DDR2
800/667/533/400 DDR2 SDRAM. You must install at least one module in any of the
two slots. Each module can be installed with 8 GB of memory; the total memory
capacity is 16 GB.

DDR2 SDRAM memory module table

Memory module Memory Bus

DDR2 400 200 MHz

DDR2 533 266 MHz

DDR2 667 333 MHz

DDR2 800 400 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 only.
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.

6 Install any remaining DIMM modules.

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Table A: Unbuffered DIMM Support for Socket AM2 CPU

DRAM
Speed

DDR2-400 - Any 1T 002F_2F2F h X011_1222h
DDR2-400 Any Any 2T 002F_2F2Fh X011_1322h
DDR2-533 - Any 1T 002F_2F2F h X011_1222h

DDR2-533

DDR2-533 SRx8 SRx8 2T 0000_2F2Fh X011_1322h
DDR2-533 DRx8 DRx8 2T 0034_2F2Fh X011_1322h

DDR2-533

DDR2-533

DDR2-667 - Any 1T 0020_2020h X011_1222h

DDR2-667

DDR2-667 SRx8 SRx8 2T 0030_2020h X011_1322h
DDR2-667 DRx8 DRx8 2T 002B_2020h X011_1322h

DDR2-667

DDR2-667

DDR2-800 - Any 2T 0020_2520h X011_3222h
DDR2-800 Any Any 2T 0020_2520h X011_3222h

1. SRx16=Single Rank x16 DIMM
SRx8=Single Rank x8 DIMM
DRx16=Dual Rank x16 DIMM
DRx8=Dual Rank x8 DIMM

1

DIMM21

DIMM1

SRx16 SRx16
SRx16 SRx8

SRx8 SRx16

DRx8 SRx16

SRx16 DRx8

DRx8 SRx8
SRx8 DRx8

SRx16 SRx16
SRx16 SRx8

SRx8 SRx16

DRx8 SRx16

SRx16 DRx8

DRx8 SRx8
SRx8 DRx8

Timing

Address Timing

Mode

Control Register

2T 002F_2F2Fh X011_1322h

2T 0038_2F2Fh X011_1322h

2T 0037_2F2Fh X011_1322h

2T 0020_2020h X011_1322h

2T 002C_2020h X011_1322h

2T 002A_202 0h X011_1322h

Output Driver

Compensation

Control Register

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Table B: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List)

The following DDR2 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with

this motherboard.

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Type Size Vendor Module Name

Samsung M378T3354BZ0-CCC K4T51163QB-ZCCC

DDR2 400

DDR2 533

DDR2 667

DDR2 800

256 MB

TwinMos Samsung K4T51083QB-GCCC

512 MB

256 MB

512 MB

512 MB

512 MB

Corsair VC256MB533D2 4PB11D9CHM

Eipida Japan E2508AA-T7F-E

Hynix Hynix HY5PS121621

Kingston Elpida E5116F-5C-E

Kingmax Hynix HY5PS121621

Nanya Nanya NT5TU32M16AG-37B
Ramaxel Elpida D5116AF-5C-E

Twinmos Elpida 8D22IB-ED

Aeneon Aeneon AET94F370 DS

Aeneon Aeneon AET93F370 SS

Hynix Hynix HY5PS12821

Kingston Hynix HY5PS12821

Kingston Nanya NT5TU64M8AE-37B

Ramaxel 5PB32 D9DCN

Ramaxel 6AD11 D9GCT

Samsung PC2-4200U-4444-10- B1 K4T51083QF-ZCD5

Samsung PC2-4200U-4444-12- DS K4T51083QC

Twinmos Elpida E5108AB-5C-E

Apacer Eipida E5108AB-5C-E

Hynix Hynix HY5P512821 F-C4

1 GB

1 GB

2 GB

1 GB

PQI PQB2648D38R0651

UMAX U2S12D30TP-5C

A-DATA AD29608A88-3EG

Apacer AU512E667C5KB GY

APOGEE AU51082-667P 005

Corsair 64M8CFE PS1000545

GEIL GL2L64M088BA18W

Infinity 0547W64M8 PC5300

PSC AL6E8E63B-6E1T

Samsung PC35300U-25331-Z K4T56083QF-ZCE6

Sync MAX 04400WB01 R050008A

Transcend SEL520ZCE6 K4T51083QC

Twinmos TMM6208G8M30B

Apacer AM4B5708GQJS 7E0631F

Apacer Elpida AM4B5708GQJS7E0631

APOGEE AU51082-667P 005

PQI PQB2648D38R0648

PSC AL6E8E63B-6E1T

Leadmax Leadmax LD5PS1G831 2GB

APOGEE AU51082-800P 505

Infineon

PSC PSC AL6E8E63H -8E1

Apacer AM4B5708BPJ S8E0634E

APOGEE AU51082-800P 505

PSC PSC AL6E8E63H -8E1

UMAX U2S12D30TP-8E

HYS64T64020HU-2.5-A HYB 18T256

800AF25

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Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA 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 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: Primary IDE Connector

The first hard drive should always be connected to 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 SATA 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 ATA 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)

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.

This motherboard does not support the “Hot-Plug” function.

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.

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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.

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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.

PCIEX16 Slot

PCIEX1 Slot

PCI1~2 Slots

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.

The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Express
graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Speci­fication revision 1.1.

The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base
Specification revision 1.1 as well.

This motherboard is equipped with two 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.

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.

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:

F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio header (Optional)

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

Pin Signal Name Function

1 AUD_MIC Front Panel Microphone input signal
2 AUD_GND Ground used by Analog Audio Circuits

3 AUD_MIC_BIAS Microphone Power
4 AUD_VCC Filtered+5V used by Analog Audio Circuits

5 AUD_F_R Right Channel Audio signal to Front Panel
6 AUD_RET_ R Right Channel Audio signal to Rear Panel

7 REVD Reserved

8 Key No Pin
9 AUD_F_L Left Channel Audio signal to Front Panel
10 AUD_RET_ L Left Channel Audio signal to Rear Panel

Pin Signal Name

Pin Signal Name Function

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

Pin Signal Name

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SATA1~2: Serial ATA connectors

These connectors are used 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 Name

Ground 2 TX+

1

3 TX- 4 Ground
5 RX- 6 RX+

7 Ground - -

Pin Signal Name

F_USB1~2: 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.

Pin Signal Name

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 NC Not connected

Function

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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.

SPDIFO1: SPDIF out header (Optional)

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.

Pin Signal Name Function

1 SPDIF SPDIF digital output

2 +5VA 5V analog Power

3 Key No pin

4 GND Ground

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CD_IN: Analog Audio Input connector

Pin Signal Name Function

1 CD_L CD In left channel
2 GND Ground
3 GND Ground
4 CD_R CD In right channel

SPK1: Internal speaker header

Pin Signal Name

1 VCC

2 Key

3 GND

4 Signal

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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.

Serial Port Use the COM port to connect serial devices such as mice or

(COM1) fax/modems.

VGA1 Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port.

USB Ports Use the USB ports to connect USB devices.

.

LAN Port

(optional)

Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your
computer to the Network.

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Audio Ports

(optional)

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

Use the three audio jacks to connect audio devices. The first
jack is for stereo line-in signal. The second jack is for stero
line-out signal. The third jack is for microphone.

This motherboard may adopt 8-channel audio ports that
correspond to the A,B, C, and E port respectively. In addi­tion, all of the 3 ports, B, C, and E provide users with both
right & left channels individually. Users please refer to the
following note for specific port function definition.

A: Center & Woofer D: Line-in
B: Back Surround E: Front Out
C: Side Surround F: Mic_in Rear

The above port definition can be changed to audio input or
audio output by changing the driver utility setting.

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Memo

Installing the Motherboard

Chapter 3

Using BIOS

About the Setup Utility

The computer uses the latest Award 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.

This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.

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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

Pressing the delete key accesses the BIOS Setup Utility:

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility:

Standard CMOS Features



Advanced BIOS Features



Advanced Chipset Features



Integrated Peripherals



Power Management Setup



PnP/PCI Configurations



PC Health Status



Esc: Quit

F10: Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving



: Select Item

BIOS Navigation Keys

The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:

KEY FUNCTION







Enter

+/-/PU/PD

ESC

F1

F5

F7

F6

F10

Move

Select

Value

Exits the current menu

General Help

Previous Values

Optimized Defaults

Fail-Safe Defaults

Save

Using BIOS

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 press <En-

ter>.

7 Type the filename of the new BIOS in the “File Name to Program” text

box. Follow the onscreen directions to update the motherboard BIOS.

8 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.

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Using BIOS

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



.





) lead to submenus that enable you to change



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Standard CMOS Features

This option displays basic information about your system.

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Date (mm:dd:yy) Mo n, Jan.8 2007
Time (hh:mm:ss) 9 : 14 : 38



IDE Channel 0 Master [ None]



IDE Channel 0 Slave [ None]



IDE Channel 2 Master [ None]



IDE Channel 3 Master [ None]

Drive A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Video [EGA/VGA]
Halt On Setting [All, But Keyboard]

Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 1047552K

Total Memory 1048676K

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



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

Date and 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.

IDE Devices (None)

Your computer has one IDE channel that can be installed with one or two devices
(Master and Slave). Use these items to configure each device on the IDE channel.

Standard CMOS Features

Item Help

Menu Level

Change the day, month,
year and century



Press <Enter> to display the IDE submenu:

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

IDE HDD Auto-Detection [Press Enter]

IDE Channel 0 Master [Auto]
Access Mode [Auto]

Capacity 80 GB

Cylinder 38309
Head 16
Precomp 0
Landing Zone 38308
Sector 255

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



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

IDE Channel 0 Master

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Item Help

Menu Level

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



IDE HDD Auto-Detection

Press <Enter> while this item is highlighted to prompt the Setup Utility to automati­cally detect and configure an IDE device on the IDE channel.

If you are setting up a new hard disk drive that supports LBA mode, more
than one line will appear in the parameter box. Choose the line that lists
LBA for an LBA drive.

IDE Channel 0/2/3 Master & IDE Channel 0 Slave

Leave this item at Auto to enable the system to automatically detect and configure
IDE devices on the channel. If it fails to find a device, change the value to Manual
and then manually configure the drive by entering the characteristics of the drive in
the items described below.

Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, ensure that you have
the configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of your
hard drive. Incorrect settings can result in your system not recognizing
the installed hard disk.

Access Mode (Auto)

This item defines ways that can be used to access IDE hard disks such as LBA (Large
Block Addressing). Leave this value at Auto and the system will automatically decide
the fastest way to access the hard disk drive.

Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Features page.

Drive A (1.44M, 3.5 in.)

This item defines the characteristics of any diskette drive attached to the
system.

Video (EGA/VGA)

This item defines the video mode of the system. The motherboard has a built-in
VGA graphics system; you must leave this item at the default value.

Halt On (All, But Keyboard)

This item defines the operation of the system POST (Power On Self Test)
routine. You can use this item to select which types of errors in the POST are
sufficient to halt the system.

Base Memory, Extended Memory, and Total Memory

These items are automatically detected by the system at start up time. These are
display-only fields. You cannot make changes to these fields.

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

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3

Advanced BIOS Features

This option defines advanced information about your system.



CPU Feature (Press Enter)

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

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility



CPU Feature [Press Enter]

 Removable Device Priority

Hard Disk Boot Priority 
Network Boot Priority  [Press
CPU Internal Cache [Enabled]
External Cache [Enabled]
Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled]
First Boot Device [Removable]
Second Boot Device [Hard Disk]
Third Boot Device [CDROM]
Boot Other Device [Enabled]
Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled]
Boot Up NumLock Status [On]
Gate A20 Option [Fast]
Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) 6

X

Typematic Delay (Msec) 250

X

Security Option [Setup]
ACPI Mode [Enabled]

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

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

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

NPT Fid Control [Auto]
NPT Vid Control [Auto]
AMD K8 Cool & Quite Control [Auto]

Advanced BIOS Features

[Press Enter]

[Press Enter]

CPU Feature

Enter]



2



Item Help

Menu Level

Item Help

Menu Level





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



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

NPT Fid Control (Auto)

This item allows users to adjust the CPU frequency; the range will be varied accoeding
to the different CPUs. We stronly recommend you leave this item at its default value.

NPT Vid Control (Auto)

This item allows users to adjust the CPU voltage.We stronly recommend you leave
this item at its default value.

AMD K8 Cool & Quiet Control (Auto)

This item helps the system to lower the frequency when CPU idles. When the
frequency decreases, the temperature will drop automatically as well.

Press <Esc> to return to Advanced BIOS Features page.

Using BIOS

Removable Device Priority (Press Enter)



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

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Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

1. Floppy Disks

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



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

Removable Device Priority

Item Help

Menu Level

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

Press <Esc> to return to Advanced BIOS Features page.

 Hard Disk Boot Priority (Press Enter)

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

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

1. Ch2 M : WDC WD1600JS-22MHB0

2. Bootable Add-in Cards

Hard Disk Boot Priority

Item Help

Menu Level

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





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



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

Press <Esc> to return to Advanced BIOS Features page.

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 Network Boot Prioritiy (Press Enter)

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

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

1. Network 0: NVIDIA Boot Agent 227.0524

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



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

Network Boot Priority

Item Help

Menu Level

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







Press <Esc> to return to Advanced BIOS Features page.

CPU Internal Cache (Enabled)

All processors that can be installed in this motherboard use internal level 1 (L1)
cache memory to improve performance. Leave this item at the default value for
better performance.

External Cache (Enabled)

Most processors that can be installed in this system use external level 2 (L2) cache
memory to improve performance. Leave this item at the default value for better
performance.

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.

First/Second/Third Boot Device (Removable/Hard Disk/CDROM)

Use these three items to select the priority and order of the devices that your
system searches for an operating system at start-up time.

Boot Other Device (Enabled)

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.

Boot Up Floppy Seek (Disabled)

If this item is enabled, it checks the size of the floppy disk drives at start-up time.
You don’t need to enable this item unless you have a legacy diskette drive with

Boot Up NumLock Status (On)

This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is
started.

Using BIOS

Gate A20 Option (Fast)

This item defines how the sytem handles legacy software that was written for an
earlier generation of processors. Leave this item at the default value.

Typematic Rate Setting (Disabled)

If this item is enabled, you can use the following two items to set the typematic rate
and the typematic delay settings for your keyboard.

• Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec): Use this item to define how many
characters per second are generated by a held-down key.

• Typematic Delay (Msec): Use this item to define how many millisec­onds must elapse before a held-down key begins generating repeat
characters.

Security Option (Setup)

If you have installed password protection, this item defines if the password is required
at system start up, or if it is only required when a user tries to enter the Setup Utility.

APIC Mode (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Inter­rupt Controller) mode. APIC provides symmetric multi-processing (SMP) for sys­tems, allowing support for up to 60 processors.

MPS Version Control For OS (1.4)

This item displays MPS version control for OS.

OS Select For DRAM > 64 MB (Non-OS2)

This item is only required if you have installed more than 64 MB of memory and
you are running the OS/2 operating system. Otherwise, leave this item at the
default.

Small Logo (EPA) Show (Disabled)

Enables or disables the display of the EPA logo during boot.

Summary Screen Show (Enabled)

Enables or disables the display of the summary screen during boot.

ATA 66/100 IDE Cable Msg. (Enabled)

This item enables or disables the display of the ATA 66/100 Cable MSG.

BIOS Write Protect (Disabled)

This item enables or disables the BIOS write protect.

BIOS Bootblock Protect (Disabled)

This item enables or disables BIOS bootblock protect.

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

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Advanced Chipset Features

These items define critical timing parameters of the motherboard. You should leave
the items on this page at their default values unless you are very familiar with the
technical specifications of your system hardware. If you change the values incor­rectly, you may introduce fatal errors or recurring instability into your system.

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced Chipset Features

Onboard GPU [Enable If No Ext GPU]
Frame Buffe r Size [64M]
GPU Bank Flip [Disabled]
PMU [Disabled]
CPU Frequency [200.0]
K8<->NB HT Speed [Auto]
K8< ->NB H T Wid th [Auto]
DRAM Configuration [Press Enter]



PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
HT Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
PCIE Clock [100Mhz]
SSE/SSE2 Instructions [Enabled]
TPM Control [No Change]
System BIOS Cacheable [Disabled]

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



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

Item Help

Menu Level



Onboard GPU (Enable If No Ext GPU)

This item enables the onboard GPU function. Disable this item if you are going to
install an external GPU.

Frame Buffer Size (64M)

This item enables users to specify the Onboard VGA share memory size.

GPU Bank Flip (Disabled)

This item enables or disables GPU Bank flip.

PMU (Disabled)

This item enables or disables ACPI power management unit function.

CPU Frequency (200.0)

This item enables users to manually over-clock the CPU frequency, ranging from

200.0 to 300.0.

K8 <-> NB HT Speed (Auto)

This item enables users to set the speed of HyperTransport between the CPU and
Northbridge.

K8 <-> NB HT Width (Auto )

This item enables users to set the HyperTransport width between CPU and the
Northbridge .

Using BIOS

DRAM Configuration

 n (Press Enter)

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

Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

DRAM Configuration

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Timing Mode [Auto]

x

Memclock index value or Limi DDR2 400

DQS Training Control [Skip DQS]
CKE base power down mode [Disabled]
CKE based powerdown [Per channel]
Memclock tri-stating [Disabled]
Auto Optimize Bottom IO [Enabled]

x

Bottom of [31:24] IO space E0

Bottom of UMA DRAM [31:24] [FC]

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



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

Item Help

Menu Level

Auto, no user limit
MaxMemClk, limit by

Memory Clock value



Timing Mode (Auto)

This item allows you to set up the DRAM timing nanually or automatically.

•

Memory Clock value or Limi (DDR2 400) When DDR2 Timing

Setting by is set to Manual, use this item to set the DRAM frequency.

DQS Training Control (Skip DQS)

DQS training is used to place the DQS strobe in the center of the data eye.

CKE base power down mode (Disabled)

When in power down mode, if all pages of the DRAMs associated with a CKE pin
are closed, then these parts are placed in power down mode. Only pre-charge power
down mode is supported, not active power down mode.

CKE based powerdown (Per Channel)

The DRAM channel is placed in power down when all chip selects associated with
the channel are idle.

Memclock tri-stating (Disabled)

This item enables or disables memclock tri-stating function.

Auto Optimize Bottom IO (Enabled)

This item is used to set the Auto Optimized Bottom IO.

Bottom of [31:24] IO space (E0) This item is used to select the

•

memory that will be remapped higher than 00E0.

Bottom of UMA DRAM [31:24] (FC)

This item is used to set the bottom of UMA DRAM [31:24]. We strongly
recommend that you leave this item at its default setting.

Press <Esc> to return to Advanced Chipset Features page.

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PCIE Spread Spectrum (Disabled)

This item, when enabled, can significantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Inter­ference) generated by the PCIE.

SATA Spread Spectrum (Disabled)

This item, when enabled, can significantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Inter­ference) generated by the SATA.

HT Spread Spectrum (Disabled)

This item, when enabled, can significantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Inter­ference) generated by the HT.

PCIE Clock (100Mhz)

This item is used to set the frequency of PCIE clock.

SSE/SSE2 Instructions (Enabled)

This item enables or disables SSE/SSE2 instructions.

System BIOS Cacheable (Disabled)

This item enables users to enable or disable the system BIOS cache.

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

Using BIOS

Integrated Peripherals

These options display items that define the operation of peripheral components
on the system’s input/output ports.

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

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IDE Function Setup [Press Enter]

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RAID Config [Press Enter]
Onboard Device [Press Enter]

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Super IO Device [Press Enter]

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IDE Function Setup (Press Enter)

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

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OnChip IDE Channel 0 [Enabled]
Primary Master PIO [Auto]
Primary Slave PIO [Auto]
Primary Master UDMA [Auto]
Primary Slave UDMA [Auto]
IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled]
Serial-ATA Controller [All Enabled]
IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled]
IDE HDD Block Mode [Enabled]

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On-Chip IDE Channel 0 (Enabled)

Use these items to enable or disable the PCI IDE channels that are integrated on the
motherboard.

Primary Master/Slave PIO (Auto)

Each IDE channel supports a master device and a slave device. These four items let
you assign the kind of PIO (Programmed Input/Output) was used by the IDE devices.
Choose Auto to let the system auto detect which PIO mode is best, or select a PIO
mode from 0-4.

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Primary Master/Slave UDMA (Auto)

Each IDE channel supports a master device and a slave device. This motherboard
supports UltraDMA technology, which provides faster access to IDE devices.

If you install a device that supports UltraDMA, change the appropriate item on this
list to Auto. You may have to install the UltraDMA driver supplied with this
motherboard in order to use an UltraDMA device.

IDE DMA transfer access (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable the transfer access of the IDE DMA then burst onto
the PCI bus and nonburstable transactions do not.

Serial-ATA Controller (All Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the onboard SATA controller.

IDE Prefetch Mode (Enabled)

The onboard IDE drive interface supports IDE prefetching, for faster drive access.
If you install a primary and secondary add-in IDE interface, set this field to Disabled
if the interface does not support prefetching.

IDE HDD Block Mode (Enabled)

Enables this field if your IDE hard drive supports block mode. Block mode enables
BIOS to automatically detect the optimal number of block read and writes per sector
that the drive can support and improves the speed of access to IDE devices.

Press <Esc> to return to the Integrated Peripherals page.

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RAID Config (Press Enter)

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

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

RAID Configuration

RAID Enable [Disabled]

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SATA 1 Primary RAID Disabled

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SATA 1 Secondary RAID Disabled

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RAID Enable (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the onboard RAID function of RAID
function of RAID supporting devices.

• SATA 1 Primary/Secondary RAID (Disabled): These four items

enables or disables SATA 1/2 Primary/ Secondary RAID.

Press <Esc> to return to the Integrated Peripherals page.

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Onboard Device Setup (Press Enter)

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

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Onboard Device

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Onchip USB [V1.1 + V2.0]
USB Memory Type [SHADOW]
USB Keyboard Support [Enabled]
USB Mou se Support [Enabled]
HD Audio [Auto]
Onboard Lan [Enabled]
Onboard Lan Boot ROM [Enabled]

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Onchip USB (V1.1+V2.0)

This item enables users to enable or disable the onchip USB function, setting it to be
USB1.1 or USB2.0 compatible.

USB Memory Type (SHADOW)

This item indicates the USB memory type.

USB Keyboard Support (Enabled)

Enable this item if you plan to use a keyboard connected through the USB port in a
legacy operating system (such as DOS) that does not support Plug and Play.

USB Mouse Support (Enabled)

Enable this item if you plan to use a mouse connected through the USB port in a
legacy operating system (such as DOS) that does not support Plug and Play.

HD Audio(Auto)

Enables and disables the onboard audio chip. Disable this item if you are going to
install a PCI audio add-in card.

Onboard Lan (Enabled)

Enables or disables the Onboard Lan.

Onboard Lan Boot ROM (Enabled)

This item enables or disables LAN Boot ROM.

Press <Esc> to return to the Integrated Peripherals page.

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SuperIO Device (Press Enter)

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

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Onboard FDC Controller [Enabled]
Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]

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Onboard FDC Controller (Enabled)

This option enables the onboard floppy disk drive controller.

Onboard Serial Port 1 (3F8/IRQ4)

This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for onboard
serial port 1.

Press <Esc> to return to the Integrated Peripherals page.

Power Management Setup

This option lets you control system power management. The system has various
power-saving modes including powering down the hard disk, turning off the
video, suspending to RAM, and software power down that allows the system to
be automatically resumed by certain events.

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X

Day of Month Alarm 0

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Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 : 0 : 0

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Power on After Power Fial [Off]

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ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]
Video Off Method [DPMS Support]
HDD Power Down [Disabled]
Soft-Off by PBTN [Instant-Off]
HPET Support [Disabled]
Resume By PCI-E PME [Enabled]
Resume By PCI PME [Enabled]
Resume By WOM/RING [Disabled]
Resume By USB (S3) [Disabled]
Resume By PS2 MS(S3) [Disabled]
Resume By PS2 KB(S3) [Disabled]

Power On By Button Enabled
Hot Key Power ON Ctrl-F1

Power-On by Alarm [Disabled]

Power Management Setup

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ACPI Suspend Type (S1&S3)

Use this item to define how your system suspends. In the default, S3 (STR), 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.

Video Off Method (DPMS Support)

This item defines how the video is powered down to save power. This item is set to
DPMS (Display Power Management Software) by default.

HDD Power Down (Disabled)

The IDE hard drive will spin down if it is not accessed within a specified length of

time.

Soft-Off by PBTN (Instant-Off)

Under ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface) you can
create a software power down. In a software power down, the system can be resumed
by Wake Up Alarms. This item lets you install a software power down that is con­trolled by the power button on your system. If the item is set to Instant-Off, then the
power button causes a software power down. If the item is set to Delay 4 Sec. then
you have
to hold the power button down for four seconds to cause a software power down.

HPET Support (Disabled)

This item enables or disables HPET support.

Resume by PCI-E PME (Enabled)

This 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 PCI
Express card. You must use an ATX power supply inorder to use this feature. Use
this item to do wake-up action if inserting the PCI Express card.

Resume by PCI PME (Enabled)

This 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 PCI
Modem card or PCI LAN card. You must use an ATX power supply inorder to
use this feature. Use this item to do wake-up action if inserting the PCI card.

Resume by WOM/RING (Disabled)

An input signal on the serial Ring indicator (RI) line (in other words, and incoming
call on the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state.

Resume By USB (S3) (Disabled)

This item allows users to enable or disable the USB device Walk-up from S3 mode.

Resume By PS2 MS/KB(S3) (Disabled)

These items enable or disable you to allow mouse or keyboard activity to awaken
the system from power saving mode.

• Power On By Button (Enabled): This item enables or diables you to use

only the power button to power on the system.

•

Hot Key Power ON (Ctrl+F1): Use this item to allocate the hot key

to wake up the system.

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Power-On by Alarm (Disabled)

This item allows users to enable or disable the alarm to wake up the system. If set
to Enabled, users can specify the specific day of month and the exact time to power
up the system.

• Date of Month Alarm: Use this item to define the date of month when
using the RTC alarm to resume the system.

• Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm: Use this item to define the time when using
the RTC alarm to resume the system.

Power On After Power Fail (Off)

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

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

PNP/PCI Configurations

These options configure how PnP (Plug and Play) and PCI expansion cards operate
in your system. Both the the ISA and PCI buses on the motherboard use system
IRQs (Interrup ReQuests) and DMAs (Direct Memory Access). You must set up
the IRQ and DMA assignments correctly through the PnP/PCI Configurations
Setup utility for the motherboard to work properly. Selecting PnP/PCI
Configurations on the main program screen displays this menu:

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Init Display First [PCI Slot]

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IRQ Resources [Press Enter]

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]

** PCI Express relative items**

Maximum Payload Size [4096]

PnP/PCI Configurations

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Init Display First (PCI Slot)

This item allows you to choose the primary display card.

IRQ Resources (Press Enter )

In the IRQ Resources submenu, if you assign an IRQ to Legacy ISA, then that
Interrupt Request Line is reserved for a legacy ISA expansion card. Press <Esc> to
close the IRQ Resources submenu.

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PCI/VGA Palette Snoop (Disabled)

This item is designed to overcome problems that can be caused by some nonstandard
VGA cards. This board includes a built-in VGA system that does not require palette
snooping so you must leave this item disabled.

Maximum Payload Size (4096)

This item specifies the maximum payload size for the PCI Express function.

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

PC Health Status

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

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Smart Fan Function [Press Enter]

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Shutdown Temperature [Disabled]
Warning Temperature [Disabled]

CPU Tcontrol 40°C
System Temperature 29°C
CPU Fan Speed 5532 RPM
CPU Vcore 1.31V

VDIMM 1.87V
+5V 5.08V

PC Health Status

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

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

CPU Smart Fan Function [Disabled]

CPU FAN Low PWM 0

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CPU FAN Temp of Low PWMoC0

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CPU FAN Slope (PWM/oC) 0

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CPU SMART FAN Delta T 0

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CPU Smart Fan Function (Disabled)

These items enable you to define the CPU/System temperatur by smartly adjusting
the CPU/System fan. When it is set at certain temperature, the CPU/SYS Fan
PWM value will change accordingly.

Press <Esc> to return to the PC Health Status page.

Shutdown Temperature (Disabled)

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

Warning Temperature (Disabled)

Enables you to set the warning temperature before powering down.

System Component Characteristics

These fields provide you with information about the systems current operating
status. You cannot make changes to these fields.

• CPU Tcontrol

• System Temperature

• CPU Fan Speed

• CPU Vcore

• VDIMM

• +5V

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

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Load Fail-Safe Defaults

This option opens a dialog box that lets you install fail-safe defaults for all appropri­ate items in the Setup Utility:

Press <Y> and then <Enter> to install the defaults. Press <N> and then <Enter> to
not install the defaults. The fail-safe defaults place no great demands on the system
and are generally stable. If your system is not functioning correctly, try installing the
fail-safe defaults as a first step in getting your system working properly again. If you
only want to install fail-safe defaults for a specific option, select and display that
option, and then press <F6>.

Load Optimized Defaults

This option opens a dialog box that lets you install optimized defaults for all appro­priate items in the Setup Utility. Press <Y> and then <Enter> to install the defaults.
Press <N> 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 <F7>.

User please remain the factory BIOS default setting of “Load Optimized
Defaults” When install Operation System onto your system.

Set Supervisor/User Password

When this function is selected, the following message appears at the center of the
screen to assist you in creating a password.

ENTER PASSWORD

Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. The password
typed now will clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory. You
will be asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>.
You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection.
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password.
A message will confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is disabled,
the system will boot and you can enter BIOS Setup freely.

PASSWORD DISABLED

If you have selected “System” in “Security Option” of “BIOS Features Setup”
menu, you will be prompted for the password every time the system reboots or
any time you try to enter BIOS Setup.
If you have selected “Setup” at “Security Option” from “BIOS Features Setup”
menu, you will be prompted for the password only when you enter BIOS Setup.

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Supervisor Password has higher priority than User Password. You can use
Supervisor Password when booting the system or entering BIOS Setup to modify
all settings. Also you can use User Password when booting the
system or entering BIOS Setup but can not modify any setting if Supervisor
Password is enabled.

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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, press <Y> to save and exit, or press <N> 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, press <Y> to discard changes and exit, or press <N> to return
to the main menu.

If you have made settings that you do not want to save, use the
“Exit Without Saving” item and press <Y> to discard any changes
you have made.

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 http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en­us;901105#appliesto for more information.

Auto-installing under Windows 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.

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

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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.

In installing 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:

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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.

This concludes chapter 4.

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