ECS KV2 Extreme User Manual
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1
Introduction..............................................................................................1-1
Package Check List..................................................................................1-1
Feature Summary......................................................................................1-2
Special Features........................................................................................1-3
Major Components...................................................................................1-5
Headers and Connectors...........................................................................1-7
Jumpers.....................................................................................................1-11
Rear Panel................................................................................................1-12
CHAPTER 2
Installing the CPU...................................................................................2-1
Installing the CPU cooling FAN...............................................................2-1
Installing Memory Module.......................................................................2-1
Connecting IDE, Floppy and SATA cable..................................................2-3
Installing Motherboard in a case...............................................................2-3
Connecting IDE, Floppy & SATA Device..................................................2-4
Installing Expansion cards........................................................................2-4
Connecting the Power supply cable...........................................................2-5
Powering up..............................................................................................2-5
CHAPTER 3
Entering the BIOS Setup Menu.................................................................3-1
Updating and Recovering the BIOS...........................................................3-1
Using AWARD Flash to update your BIOS..........................................3-1
Using ECS EZ Flash to update your BIOS.........
.................................3-2
Using ECS Top-Hat Flash to recover your BIOS.
.................................3-3
The Main Menu.......................................................................................3-3
Standard CMOS Features............................................................3-3
Advanced BIOS Features............................................................3-5
Advanced Chipset Features.........................................................3-7
Integrated Peripherals.................................................................3-10
Power Management Setup.................................................................3-13
PNP/PCI Configurations..................................................................3-16
PC Health Status............................................................................3-17
Frequency/Voltage Control................................................................3-18
Load Performance Defaults...............................................................3-19
Load Optimized Defaults..................................................................3-19
Set Supervisor/User Password...........................................................3-19
Save & Exit Setup...........................................................................3-20
Exit Without Saving.........................................................................3-20
CHAPTER 4
Software CD Information.........................................................................4-1
Running the Software CD.........................................................................4-1
Setup Tab..................................................................................................4-1
Application Tab........................................................................................4-2
Read Me Tab............................................................................................4-2
Software Utilities Introduction.................................................................4-2
CHAPTER 5
VIA RAID Configurations........................................................................5-1
Install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks.............................................5-1
Entering VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility.................................................5-2
Create Array..................................................................................5-3
RAID 0 for performance...................................................................5-3
RAID 1 for data protection...............................................................5-4
Delete Array...................................................................................5-5
Select Boot Array............................................................................5-5
Serial Number View.........................................................................5-6
Duplicate Critical RAID 1 Array.......................................................5-6
Rebuild Broken RAID 1 Array...........................................................5-7
Installing RAID Software & Drivers........................................................5-8
Install Driver in Windows OS..........................................................5-8
Using VIA RAID Tool...........................................................................5-10
Introduction for SiS180 RAID Function................................................5-13
Serial/UltraATA RAID Interfaces......................................................5-13
Features.................................................................................................5-13
Support Operating Systems....................................................................5-13
What is RAID.......................................................................................5-14
Installing Software Drivers....................................................................5-14
New Windows 2000/XP Installation.................................................5-14
Existing Windows 2000/XP/98/ME Installation..................................5-15
Confirming Windows 2000/XP Driver Installation..............................5-15
Confirming Windows 98/ME Driver Installation.................................5-15
BIOS Utility Operation.........................................................................5-15
Starting BIOS Utility......................................................................5-15
Creating RAID..............................................................................5-16
Creating a RAID 0 (Stripe) Array for Performance.............................5-16
Creating a JBOD Array..................................................................5-20
Creating a RAID 0+1 (Stripe-Mirror) Array......................................5-21
Multi-Language Translation
Legal Notices
Chapter 1
This chapter entails the newest technology and rich
features on the Photon Extreme motherboard.
1.1 Introduction....................................................1-1
1.2 Package Check List...........................................1-1
1.3 Feature Summary...........................................1-2
1.4 Special Features.............................................1-3
1.5 Major Components........................................1-5
1.6 Headers and Connectors................................1-7
1.7 Jumpers........................................................1-11
1.8 Rear Panel...................................................1-12
Reference
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1.1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing the ECS KV2 Extreme motherboard.
The KV2 Extreme is the next generation of high performance motherboard
designed to support the AMD K8 processors.
This motherboard has an ATX form factor that uses a 6-layer printed circuit
board and measures 305 mm x 244 mm.
The KV2 Extreme motherboard is based on the VIA K8T800 PRO
Northbridge and VT8237 chipset to set a new benchmark for the best
desktop platform solution. Supporting up to 4 GB of system memory with
PC3200/2700/2100/1600 DDR DIMMs, high resolution graphics via an
AGP8X slot, Dual LAN, USB 2.0, 6-channel audio, Digital S/PDIF out
and SATA support and RAID function.
1.2 Package Check List
Motherboard User’s Guide Installation CD
Two Streamlined IDE &
FDD Ribbon Cable
USB+1394 PCI
Bracket & housing
Top Hat Flash I/O ShieldSATA Power Cable
Two SATA Cable Cross Over Cable
All pictures are for reference only.
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1.3 Feature Summary
CPU
Chipset
• VIA K8T800 PRO & 8237
• North Bridge: VIA K8T800 PRO
• South Bridge: VIA 8237
Memory
Expansion
Slots
• 1 x AGP 8X/4X slot
• 5 x PCI slots
Storage
• Supported by VIA8237
- 4 x Ultra DMA133/100/66 devices
- 2 x SATA devices
- RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration
• Supported by SiS180
- 2 x Ultra DMA133/100/66 devices
- 2 x SATA devices
- RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 configuration
IEEE 1394a
• VIA VT6307 IEEE1394a controller
• Supports 2 x IEEE1394a connectors
Audio
• Realtek ALC655 6-channel audio CODEC
• Compliant with AC’97 2.3 specification
Dual LAN
• Marvel 88E8001 Gigabit LAN Controller
• VIA VT6103L 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet PHY
Rear panel
I/O
• 1 x PS/2 keyboard
• 1 x PS/2 mouse connector
• 4 x USB ports
• 2 x RJ45 LAN connectors
• 1 x Parallel port (LPT1)
• 1 x Serial port (COM1)
• 2 x Digital SPDIF (Optical & Coaxial) out
• 1 x Audio port (Line-in, Line-out, Mic-in)
• Socket 939 for AMD Athlon 64 FX processor
• High-performance Hyper Transport CPU Interface
• Transfer rate of 2000/1600/1200/800/400 MT/s
• Dual-channel DDR memory architecture
• 4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM socket support up to 4 GB
• Support DDR400/333/266/200 unbuffered DDR
SDRAM
BIOS features
• Award BIOS with 4Mb Flash ROM
• Supports Plug and Play 1.0A, APM 1.2, Multi Boot, DMI
• Supports ACPI revision 1.0B specificaion
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1.4 Special Features
Extreme PowerExtreme Power
Extreme PowerExtreme Power
Extreme Power
Extreme GuardianExtreme Guardian
Extreme GuardianExtreme Guardian
Extreme Guardian
PC protection toolkit!
A ‘time machine’ to
protect and restore files!
Become your own BIOS
‘doctor’!
• 1 x 20-pin ATX Power Supply Connector & 4-pin 12 V
Connector
• 1 x Floppy connector- supports 360K ~ 2.88M Bytes, 3
Mode FDDs or LS120
• 3 x IDE connectors
• 4 x Serial ATA connectors
• 2 x USB 2.0 header support additional 4 USB ports
• 2 x 1394a headers
• 1 x EZ-Watcher header (optional)
• 1 x SMBus header
• 1 x Front panel switch/LED header
• 1 x Front panel audio header
• CD in/AUX in header
• CPUFAN/NB_FAN/CASFAN connectors
• ATX size
• 305mm x 244mm
Form Factor
Internal I/O
The best aluminum
capacitors empowering!
Uncompromising DVD
audio quality!
One-key boot device
selection!
Play complex 3D games
without compromise!
Slash memory access time!
Device plug with USB-like
ease!
6-layer PCB!
Auto restart after power
loss!
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Extreme LinkExtreme Link
Extreme LinkExtreme Link
Extreme Link
SATA RAID!
Extreme GeniusExtreme Genius
Extreme GeniusExtreme Genius
Extreme Genius
Dust proof auto shutter!
Clear & Clean!
PC ‘health’ monitor!
Memory module alert!
Dr. LED!
Know your AGP!
PCI 2.3 support!
Add peripherals and
consumer electronics
devices!
Smart LAN!
All the USB 2.0
connectivity you’ll ever
need!
More port options!
Industrial-strength LAN
power!
Auto-negotiate your 10/
100M LAN!
Server class dual LAN
for both Internet &
Intranet!
Double digital audio!
Let your PC as a
fileserver!
Color-coding for easy
connections!
Customize your start-up
screen!
Rounded corners for
strength and safety!
Flash BIOS from
Windows!
Cool operations, cool
appearance!
Eliminate data highway
roadblocks!
Ultra sound quality!
Overclock CPU quickly
and easily!
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1.5 Major Components
1. CPU socket
2. Dual channel DDR DIMM sockets
These four 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4GB system
memory using unbuffered PC3200/2700/2100/1600 DDR DIMMs.
3. Northbridge controller
Socket 939 surface mount, Zero Insertion Force socket for AMD K8
Athlon 64 FX Processor support FSB 1000/800/600/400/200 MHz
that allows up to 8 GB/s data transfer rates.
5. SiS 180 Serial ATA controller
This motherboard incorporates the high performance SiS 180 IDE RAID
controller, which supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 0+1 configuration.
The VIA VT8237 integrated peripheral controller supports various I/O
functions including two Serial ATA ports, dual channel UltraDMA133/100/66/33 master mode EIDE controller, up to eight USB 2.0
ports, AC’97 2.1 interface, and PCI 2.2 interface.
4. Southbridge controller
The VIA K8T800 PRO links with AMD 64 processor through a 16-bit/
1 GHz data transfer rate for a total bandwidth of 8 GB/s Hyper-Transport interface. It also supports AGP 3.0 specification.
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6. IEEE 1394a controller
The IEEE 1394a controller provides high-speed and flexible
PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant
to IEEE 1394a standards. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to
400Mbps tranfer rates.
7. Flash ROM
This 4Mb ROM contains the programmable BIOS program.
12. Gigabit LAN controller
The Gigabit LAN controller delivers transfer rates up to 10/100/
1000Mbps Ethernet connection. Ideal for handling large amounts of
data such as video, audio and voice.
13. 10/100Mbps LAN PHY
A. Anti-Burn LED indicator
When this LED is light up, do not remove the memory module from
your DIMM slot or else your memory module will be damaged.
B. AGP A.I indicator
C. PCI LED indicator
8. Super I/O (ITE 8705F) controller
This Super I/O provides the commonly used functionality. The chipset
supports a high performance floppy disk controller, a multimode parallel
port, one serial port, a game port, the mouse and keyboard interface.
11. AGP Slot
This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP 8X
and 4X mode graphic cards for 3D graphical applications.
The 10/100Mbps LAN PHY delivers a transfer rates up to 10/100
Mbps.
These two LEDs indicate which type of graphics card you have installed.
4X- Yellow LED; 8X-Blue LED
The blinking PCI LED indicates the PCI slot activity. These LEDs will
stop blinking when add card has been installed. Blinking means no add
card installed or add card was not properly installed.
9. Audio CODEC
The audio CODEC is compliant with AC’97 v2.3 spec and supports
6-channel audio.
10. PCI slots
These five 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master PCI
cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum throughput.
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1.6 Headers and Connectors
1. ATX12V
This connector supplies the CPU operation voltage (Vcore). Don’t
forget to connect the 4-pin ATX 12V connector, otherwise the
system cannot boot up.
AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply until
after ATX power cable and other related devices are firmly connected to
the motherboard. Make sure that your ATX12V power supply could
provide 8A of 12V and at least 1A on the +5V standby. The minimum
recommended voltage is 230W or 300W. If not, the system may become
unstable or may not even boot up.
2. ATX 1 (ATXPWR, 20 pin)
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3. IDE 1/2 (IDE1/IDE2 Connectors, 40-1 pin, Green and White)
These are supported by VIA8237 South Bridge. Please connect the first
hard disk to IDE 1 and connect the CD-ROM to IDE 2. The streamline
IDE cable must be the same side with the Pin 1.
4. CASFAN1 (Case Fan Connector, 3 pin)
This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case
to lower the system temperature.
The front panel connector provides a standard set of switch and LED
connectors commonly found on ATX or micro-ATX cases.
5. Panel1 (Front Panel Header, 10-1 pin)
6. Battery
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same of equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
8. SMBus1 (SMBus Header, 6-1 pin)
This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus)
devices. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus
devices using the SMBus interface.
7. EZJ1 (EZ-Watcher Interface Header, 14-1 pin) (optional)
This connector is for use with EZ-Watcher interface only. The EZWatcher allows you to adjust the CPU frequency according to your desire.
Note: EZ-Watcher is an optional device, please contact your nearest dealer for the device.
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9. SATA 1/2 (Serial ATA Connectors, 7 pin, Orange)
These next generation connectors are delivered by VIA 8237 South
Bridge support the thin Serial ATA cables for Serial ATA hard disks. The
current Serial ATA interface allows up to 150MB/s data transfer rate,
faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133MB/s (UltraATA 133)
10. USB 3/4 (Front USB Headers, 10-1 pin, Yellow)
If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, two USB headers are
available for additional USB ports. The USB header complies with USB
2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. This
speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on USB 1.1.
11. 1394A1/A2 (10-1 pin Headers, Orange)
Attach the 10-1 pin 1394 cable plug from the device to this connector.
You may also connect a 1394-compliant internal hard disk to this connector.
12. IDE 3 (IDE RAID ATA133 Connector, 40-1 pin, Green)
This connector supports either RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration through
the onboard SiS180 controller. You can connect two UltraATA 133
hard disks to this connector and set up a disk array configuration. You
may also set up the UltraATA 133 hard disks with the Serial ATA hard
disks on the Serial ATA RAID connectors to create a multi-RAID configuration.
13. SATA 3/4 (Serial ATA RAID Connectors, 7 pin, Orange)
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17. Audio1 (Front Panel Audio Header, 10-1 pin)
This is an interface for the Intel front panel audio cable that allows
convenient connection and control of audio devices. By default, the
pins labeled LINE OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins LINE
OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are shorted with jumper caps. Remove the
caps only when you are connecting the front audio cable.
18. NBFAN1 (Northbridge Fan Connector, 3 pin)
If you installed wrong direction, the chip fan will not work. Sometimes
will damage the chip fan.
19. CPUFAN1 (CPU Fan Connector, 3 pin)
Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running under abnormal condition or damaged by
overheating. The CPU fan connector supports maximum current up to
600 mA.
These Serial ATA connectors support SATA hard disks that you may
configure as a RAID set. Through the onboard SiS180 RAID controller
you may create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, or multiRAID configuration together with the RAID ATA133 connector.
14. FDD1 (Floppy Connector, 34-1 pin, Black)
Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports
360K, 12M, 720K, 1.44M and 2.88M bytes floppy disk types.
15. CDIN1 (CD In Connector, 4 pin)
Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.
16. AUXIN1 (AUX In Connector, 4 pin)
Connect other device (such as PCI TV Tuner audio out) to the connector.
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1.7 Jumpers
1. JP1 (Clear CMOS)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system
setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Before
clearing the CMOS data, make sure to turn the system off.
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mode, the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out.
6. Line out jack
This jack connects a headphone or a speaker. In 6-channel mode, the
function of this jack becomes Front Speaker Out.
7. Microphone jack
This jack connects a microphone. In 6-channel mode, the function of
this jack becomes Basss/Center Speaker Out.
8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4
These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting
USB 2.0 devices.
9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2
These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting
USB 2.0.
10. Coaxial S/PDIF output port
This jack connects to external digital audio output devices.
11. Optical S/PDIF output port
This jack connects to external digital audio output devices
12. Serial port
This 9-pin COM1 port is for serial devices.
13 PS/2 keyboard port
This 6-pin connector is for connecting PS/2 keyboard.
1. PS/2 mouse port
This 6-pin connector is for connecting PS/2 mouse.
2. Parallel port
This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other
devices.
3. RJ-45 port
This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub. It supports up to 10/100Mbps transfer rate.
4. RJ-45 port
This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub. It supports up to Gigabit tranfer rate.
5. Line in jack
This jack connects a tape player or other audio sources. In 6-channel
1.8 Rear Panel
Chapter 2
This chapter explains the hardware setup procedure
for this motherboard, such as installing the CPU,
memory modules, expansion cards, as well as the
jumpers
2.1 Installing the CPU..............................................2-1
2.2 Installing the CPU cooling F AN.........................2-1
2.3 Installing Memory Module.................................2-1
2.4 Connecting IDE, Floppy and SA T A cable...........2-3
2.5 Installing Motherboard in a case.........................2-3
2.6 Connecting IDE, Floppy & SA T A Device...........2-4
2.7 Installing Expansion cards...................................2-4
2.8 Connecting the Power supply cable...................2-5
2.9 Powering up.......................................................2-5
Reference
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2.2 Installing the CPU cooling FAN
2.1 Installing the CPU
2. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the
CPU fan connector. Please refer to the CPU
cooling fan user’s manual for more detail
installation procedure.
Warning: We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to
provide better heat conduction between your
CPU and cooling fan.
2.3 Installing Memory Module
1. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM
slot down.
2. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module
edge connector match the notches in the
DIMM slot.
3. 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.
Warning: If the CPU does not fit, please change the insert orientation. Do not force the
CPU into the socket.
3. Close the socket by lowering and locking the lever.
1. Angling the rod to 65-degree may feel
tight, continue to pull the rod to 90degree angle.
2. Position the CPU above the socket
such that its notched or marked corner
matches the socket corner near the base
of the lever, while making sure that the
CPU is parallel to the socket. Then insert the CPU into the socket.
Actual angle
1. Fasten the cooling fan supporting
base onto the CPU socket on the
motherboard.
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Table A: DDR (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List)
The following DDR400 memory modules have been tested and qualified
for use with this motherboard.
Size Vendor Module Name
128MB
SAMSUNG M368L1713DTM-CC4
Micron MT8VDDT1664AG-403B2
NANYA NT128D64SH4B1G-5
Infineon
HYS64D16301GU-5-B
NANYA NT128D64SH4B1G-5T
256MB
SAMSUNG M368L3223DTM-CC4
NANYA NT256D64S88B1G-5
Micron MT16VDDT3264AG-403B2
Infineon
HYS64D32300GU-5-B
Micron MT8VDDT3264AG-40BC4
NANYA NT256D64S88B1G-5T
Infineon
HYS64D32300HU-5-C
512MB
SAMSUNG M368L6423DTM-CC4
NANYA NT512D64S8HB1G-5
Micron MT16VDDT6464AG-40BC4
NANYA NT512D64S8HB1G-5T
SAMSUNG M368L6423ETM-CC4
Infineon HYS64D64320HU-5-C
Table B: Unbuffered DIMM Support for 939-pin
N/A
N/A
Single rank
Double rank
Single rank
Double rank
Single rank
Double rank
Chip Selects
Data
Bus
128bits
Maximum
DRAM Speed
MEMCS_1L_L* MEMCS_2H_L* MEMCS_2L_L* MEMCS_2H_L*
1T 2T
64bits
Single rank
Double rank
N/A
N/A
Single rank
Single rank
Double rank
Double rank
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Single rank
Double rank
Single rank
Double rank
Single rank
Double rank
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Single rank
Double rank
N/A
N/A
Single rank
Single rank
Double rank
Double rank
Single rank
Double rank
N/A
N/A
Single rank
Single rank
Double rank
Double rank
N/A
N/A
Single rank
Double rank
Single rank
Double rank
Single rank
Double rank
DDR400 DDR400
DDR400 DDR400
DDR400 DDR400
DDR400 DDR400
DDR333 DDR400
DDR200 DDR400
DDR200 DDR400
DDR200 DDR333
DDR400 DDR400
DDR400 DDR400
DDR400 DDR400
DDR400 DDR400
DDR333 DDR400
DDR200 DDR400
DDR200 DDR400
DDR200 DDR333
Note for “*”: Memory types must be set to values consistent with system hardware.
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2.4 Connecting IDE, Floppy and SATA cable
1. Connect the IDE/Floppy disk ribbon cable. Make sure the side of
the cable with the red stripe on it is plugged into pin 1 side of the
disk connector.
2. Connect the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector
on the motherboard.
IDE connector FDD connector SATA connector
Notes: 1. When using dual channel mode, install only same (same density, DRAM
technology and DRAM bus width) module for each deal channel.
2. Please note that those types not in the Table B will not boot up.
3. The KV2 Extreme doesn’t support three memory modules. If three memory modules
are inserted, the system will not boot.
2.5 Installing Motherboard in a case
1. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets.
2. Secure the motherboard with screws where appropriate.
3. Double check to make sure that the underside of the motherboard is
not touching the case or else shorting may occur and make sure that
the slots and I/O connectors line up with the holes on the back of
the case.
4. Case LED leads are labeled, connect the leads to the panel header on
the motherboard.
Table C: Recommended dual-channel DDR configurations
DDR1 DDR2 DDR3 DDR4 Dual Channel
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2.6 Connecting IDE, Floppy & SATA Device
1. If installing two IDE devices on the same
ribbon cable, one device must be set to
“master” and the other to “slave.” Check
the accompanying documents for the
master/slave settings of IDE Devices, ie.:
the hard disk and CD-ROM drives and then
set their jumper caps accordingly.
2. Mount the drives in the case.
3. Connect the floppy disk ribbon cable and
power cable.
4. Connect the IDE ribbon cable and power
cable.
IDE Hard Disk
Floppy Disk Device
SATA Hard Disk
2.7 Installing Expansion cards
1. Remove the slot covers from the case where you will be installing
the expansion cards.
2. Install your graphics card in the proper slot if your motherboard does
not have integrated graphics.
3. Press the card firmly into the slot
4. Secure the card with the screw from step 1.
5. Install other expansion cards using the same procedure.
Graphics card
PCI card
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2.8 Connecting the Power supply cable
The ATX power connector is keyed for proper insertion. There are two
connectors 4-pin and 20-pin ATX power cable. The plastic clip on the
power connector should lock over the plastic tab on the motherboard
power connector.
20-pin ATX
power connector
4-pin ATX
power connector
2.9 Powering up
Turn on the power to the monitor and the computer. If necessary,
format your hard disk drive and install an operating system.
Chapter 3
In this chapter, you will learn how to adjust the BIOS
(Basic Input and Output System) setup menus. It
provides information on the system’s configuration
status and options to setup system parameters.
3.1 Entering the BIOS Setup Menu..........................3-1
3.2 Updating and Recovering the BIOS....................3-1
3.2-1 Using A W ARD Flash to update your BIOS............3-1
3.2-2 Using ECS EZ Flash to update your BIOS...........3-2
3.2-3 Using ECS T op-Hat Flash to r ecover your BIOS..3-3
3.3 The Main Menu.................................................3-3
3.3-1 Standard CMOS Features........................................3-3
3.3-2 Advanced BIOS Features.........................................3-5
3.3-3 Advanced Chipset Features.....................................3-7
3.3-4 Int egr ate d Pe rip her als .. ............................................3-10
3.3-5 Power Management Setup..................................3-13
3.3-6 PNP/PCI Configurations..........................................3-16
3.3-7 PC Health Status.......................................................3-17
3.3-8 Frequency/V oltage Contr ol....................................3-18
3.3-9 Load Performance Defaults.....................................3-19
3.3-10 Load Optimized Defaults........................................3-19
3.3-11 Set Supervisor/User Password...............................3-19
Reference
3.3-12 Save & Exit Setup....................................................3-20
3.3-13 Exit Without Saving.................................................3-20
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3.1 Entering the BIOS Setup Menu
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
Pressing the delete key accesses the BIOS Setup Utility:
3.2 Updating and Recovering the BIOS
A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility. However,
if you encounter a configuration error or you need a better performance.
You could attempt to update or recover your system BIOS.
3.2-1 Using AWARD Flash to update your BIOS
1. If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in
Advanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents
BIOS from being overwritten).
2. Create a bootable system disk. (Refer to Windows online help for
information on creating a bootable system disk.)
3. Use the Award Flash Utility from the ECS support CD and download
the last BIOS file for this motherboard from ECS web site
(www.ecs.com.tw). Copy these files to the system diskette you created
in step 2.
4. 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.)
5. At the A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and press
<Enter>. You see a screen similar to the following:
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility:
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced Chipset Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Mangement Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
PC Health Status
Frequency/Voltage Control
Load Performance Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Esc: Quit F9: Menu in BIOS
: Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date , Hard Disk Type...
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6. Type the filename of the new BIOS in the “File Name to Program” text
box. Follow the onscreen directions to update the motherboard BIOS.
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.
3.2-2 Using ECS EZ Flash to update your BIOS
The ECS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without
having to go through the long process of booting from a diskette and using
a DOS-based utility.
Note: EZ Flash only supports Windows 2000/XP.
1. Download the last BIOS file for this motherboard from ECS web site
(www.ecs.com.tw). Copy these files to any storage device that you
have.
2. Enable the utility from ECS support CD, then click the “Load” button
and select the BIOS that you have downloaded in advance.
3. Select the “Flash” button.
4. The Utility will update the new BIOS into the motherboard Flash
ROM.
5. Click the “Reboot” button if you want to adopt the new BIOS or
choose the “Cancel” button if you still want to use the previous BIOS.
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3.2-3 Using ECS Top-Hat Flash to recover your BIOS
The ECS Top-Hat Flash kit allow you to restore BIOS from ECS website
(www.ecs.com.tw) or ECS support CD, in case you current BIOS on the
motherboard or get corrupted, please follow the procedures below to recover
your BIOS.
1. Please find the BIOS ROM located on your motherboard. (Figure A)
2. Find the cut edge corner on the Flash ROM. (Figure B)
3. Find the cute edge corner on the Top Hat Flash. (Figure C)
4. Orient the cut edge Top Hat Flash to BIOS ROM’s and press the flash
ROM into the lower socket of Top Hat Flash. (Figure D & E)
5. Then, power on your computer.
6. After the computer boots up, remove the Top Hat Flash.
7. Download the BIOS file from ECS web site (www.ecs.com.tw) or
ECS support CD and use Flash Utility to reflash the original Flash
ROM.
8. You can choose either AWARD Flash utility in DOS mode or ECS “EZ
Flash Utility” in windows to reflash the BIOS.
Figure A Figure B Figure C Figure D Figure E
3.3 The Main Menu
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>.
3.3-1 Standard CMOS Features
This option displays basic information about your system.
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
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Standard CMOS Features
Date (mm:dd:yy) Wed, Feb 25 2004
Time (hh:mm:ss) 9 : 33 : 26
IDE Channel 0 Master
IDE Channel 0 Slave
IDE Channel 1 Master
IDE Channel 1 Slave
Drive A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Drive B [None]
Video [EGA/VGA]
Halt On [All, But Keyboard]
Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 65535K
Total Memory 1024K
Item Help
Menu Level
Change the day, month,
year and century
F5:Previous Values F6:Performance Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help
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