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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this
equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this
device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Preface
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Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference, and
•This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le
matériel brouilieur du Canada.
About the Manual
The manual consists of the following:
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Describes features of the motherboard.
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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
Describes installation of motherboard
components.
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Provides information on using the BIOS
Setup Utility.
Thank you for choosing the NFORCE4-A754 motherboard. This motherboard is a high
performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports Socket 754 AMD Athlon 64
and Sempron CPUs for high-end business or personal desktop markets.
The NFORCE4-A754 motherboard is based on NVIDIA® nForce4-4X media and communications processor (MCP) for best desktop platform solution. “nForce4-4X” is a singlechip, highly integrated, high performance HyperTransport peripheral controller, unmatched
by any other single chip-device controller. This motherboard supports up to 2GB of system
memory with PC3200/2700/2100/1600 DDR DIMMs, high resolution graphics via an PCI
Express x16 slot, Giga LAN, USB 2.0, 6-channel audio, 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, LPT1, four USB ports, one optional LAN port, and audio
jacks for microphone, line-in, and line-out. This motherboard is designed in an ATX form
factor using a four-layer printed circuit board and measures 304 mm x 220 mm.
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Introducing the Motherboard
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Feature
Processor
This motherboard uses a 754-pin socket that carries the following features:
•Accommodates AMD Athlon 64 and Sempron CPUs
•Supports high-performance HyperTransport CPU interface
HyperTransport 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.
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Chipset
The NVIDIA® nForce4-4X is a single-chip with proven reliability and performance.
•HyperTransport x16 up and down links at up to 1.0 GHz to the AMD Athlon 64
and Sempron CPUs
•PCI 2.3 interface, supporting up to five PCI slots
•Two separate SATA controllers with integrated PHYs, each supporting two
drives in master mode
•IEEE 802.3 NVIDIA MAC for 1000BASE-T/100BASE-T/10BASE-T Gigabit/
Fsat Ethernet/Ethernet
•USB 2.0 EHCI and USB 1.1 OHCI, supporting up to ten ports
•Fast ATA-133 IDE controller
•AC’97 2.3 interface, supporting S/PDIF pass-through function and standard,
enhanced audio functionality
Memory
•Three 184-pin, 2.5V, DDR SDRAM DIMM sockets support up to 2GB
•Support DDR400/333/266/200 unbuffered DDR SDRAM
AC’97 Audio CODEC
•16-bit Stereo full-duplex CODEC with 48MHz sampling rate
•Compliant with AC’97 2.3 specifications
•Supports double sampling rate (96KHz) of DVD audio playback
•Direct Sound 3D compatible
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Onboard LAN (optional)
The onboard LAN provides the following features:
•10/100/1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3 compliant
•Supports GMII, TBI, reduced pin count GMII (RGMII), reduced pin count TBI
(RTBI), and serial GMII (SGMII) interfaces
•IEEE 802.3u compliant Auto-Negotiation
•Prevents outgoing packets with spoofed IP source addresses and provides logging/configuration capabilities
Introducing the Motherboard
Expansion Options
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
•One PCI Express x16 slot
•Two PCI Express x1 slots
•Three 32-bit PCI slots
•Two IDE headers which support four IDE devices
•One floppy disk drive interface
•Four 7-pin SATA connectors
This motherboard supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 133/100/66
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 parallel port
•Four USB ports
•One LAN port (optional)
•Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out
BIOS Firmware
The motherboard uses Award BIOS that enables users to configure many system fea
tures 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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Introducing the Motherboard
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Motherboard Components
Introducing the Motherboard
Table of Motherboard Components
LABEL COMPONENT
1 CPU SocketSocket 754 for AMD K8 processor
2 CPUFAN1CPU cooling fan connector
3 DIMM1~3184-pin DDR SDRAM slots
4 ATX1Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
5 IDE2Secondary IDE connector
6 IDE1Primary IDE connector
7 SATA1~SATA4Serial ATA connectors
8 NBFAN1*Northbridge cooling fan connector
9 FDD1Floppy disk drive connector
10 JP1 Clear CMOS jumper
11 PANEL1 Front Panel switch/LED header
12 USB3 ~ 5 Front Panel USB headers
13 IR1 Infrared header
14 SJ1* Single color LED header
15 SPDIFO1 SPDIF out header
16 AUXIN1* Auxiliary in header
17 CDIN1 Analog Audio Input connector
18 AUDIO1 Front panel audio header
19 JP3 BIOS flash protect jumper
This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.
Introducing the Motherboard
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Memo
Introducing the Motherboard
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Safety Precautions
•Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard
•Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from
static electricity
•Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded
object before working on the motherboard
•Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in
•Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards
Choosing a Computer Case
There are many types of computer cases on the market. The motherboard complies with
the specifications for the ATX system case. First, some features on the motherboard are
implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches on the
system case. Make sure that your case supports all the features required. Secondly, NFORCE4A754 supports one or two floppy diskette drives and four enhanced IDE drives. Make sure
that your case has sufficient power and space for all drives that you intend to install.
Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O
template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard.
This motherboard carries an ATX form factor of 305 X 220 mm. Choose a case that
accommodates this form factor.
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Installing the Motherboard in a Case
Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in a case.
Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond the holes
in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the
motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.
Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion slots
on your motherboard.
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Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.
Checking Jumper Settings
This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.
Setting Jumpers
Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than
one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on
the correct pins.
The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper. When
the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the
jumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumper
cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin,
the jumper is OPEN.
This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins
1 and 2 are SHORT
SHORT OPEN
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Checking Jumper Settings
The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled.
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Jumper Settings
Jumper
JP1
JP3
Type
3-pinCLEAR CMOS1-2: NORMAL
3-pin
Description
BIOS PROTECT
Setting (default)
2-3: CLEAR
Before clearing the
CMOS, make sure to
turn the system off.
1-2: DISABLE
2-3: ENABLE
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JP1
1
JP3
1
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Connecting Case Components
After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following:
1Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPUFAN1.
2Connect the case cooling fan connector to CASFAN1.
3Connect the Northbridge cooling fan connector to NBFAN1.
4Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the PANEL1. If there are 3
pins in the case LED cable, connect to SJ1.
5Connect the standard power supply connector to A TX1.
6Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.
Connecting 20/24-pin power cable
Users please note that the 20-pin and 24-pin power cables can both be connected
to the ATX1 connector. With the 20-pin power cable, just align the 20-pin power
cable with the pin 1 of the ATX1 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.
Users please note that when installing 20-pin
power cable, the latche of power cable falls on
the left side of the ATX1 connector latch, just
20-pin power cable
24-pin power cable
as the picture shows.
Users please note that when installing 24-pin
power cable, the latches of power cable and the
ATX1 match perfectly.
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CPUFAN1/CASF AN1/NBF AN1: FAN Power Connectors
PinSignal Name Function
1GNDSystem Ground
2+12VPower +12V
3SenseSensor
SJ1: Single-color LED header
Pin Signal Name
1ACPI LED
PinSignal Name
2ACPI LED
35VSB
ACPI LED function
S0 S1 S3 S4/S5
Light Blinking Blinking Dark
A TX1: A TX 24-pin Power Connector
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1+3.3V13+3.3V
2+3.3V14-12V
3Ground15COM
4+5V16PS_ON
5Ground17COM
6+5V18COM
7Ground19COM
8PWRGD20-5V
9+5VSB21 +5V
10+12V22+5V
11+12V23+5V
12+3.3V24COM
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A TX12V: A TX 12V Power Connector
PinSignal Name
1Ground
2Ground
3+12V
4+12V
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Front Panel Header
The front panel header (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers
commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information:
Pin Signal Name Function
1 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)
Pin Signal Name Function
4 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED-
6 PWR_SW_P Power Switch
8 PWR_SW_N Power Switch
10 Key No pin
Hard Drive Activity LED
Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that data
is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED to function properly, an IDE
drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface. The LED will also show activity
for devices connected to the SCSI (hard drive activity LED) connector.
Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED
Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual-color, front panel mounted LED provides power
on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.
Reset Switch
Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary-contact
switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and runs POST.
Power Switch
Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momentarycontact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain contact for at least 50 ms
to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is due to internal debounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two seconds elapses before
the power supply recognizes another on/off signal.
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.
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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.
This motherboard has a Socket 754 processor socket. When choosing a processor, consider
the performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor design,
the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal
cache memory and external cache memory.
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CPU Installation Procedure
The following illustration shows CPU installation components.
1Install your CPU. Pull up the lever away from the
socket and lift up to 90-degree angle.
2Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with the pin
hold noticeably missing). Align and insert the CPU
correctly.
3Press the lever down and apply thermal grease on
top of the CPU.
4Put the CPU Fan down on the retention module and
snap the four retention legs of the cooling fan into
place.
5Flip the levers over to lock the heat sink in place and
connect the CPU cooling Fan power cable to the
CPUFAN connector. This completes the installation.
To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you use
a high quality fan with 4800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink supplied. The
form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.
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Installing Memory Modules
This motherboard accommodates three 184-pin 2.5V unbuffered DIMM and supports
DDR400/333/266/200 DDR SDRAM. You must install at least one module in any of the
four slots. Each module can be installed with 128 MB to 1 GB of memory; the total memory
capacity is 2GB.
DDR SDRAM memory module table
Memory moduleMemory Bus
DDR200100MHz
DDR266133MHz
DDR333166MHz
DDR400200MHz
Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you
are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only by
their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always wear a
grounding strap when you handle the modules.
Installation Procedure
Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
1This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR SDRAM only.
2Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
3Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with
notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be
installed correctly.
4Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches
in the DIMM slot.
5Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it seats
correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SA T A Hard Drive
This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD-ROM
drive.
About IDE Devices
Your motherboard has a primary and secondary IDE channel interface (IDE1 and IDE2).
An IDE ribbon cable supporting two IDE devices is bundled with the motherboard.
You must orient the cable connector so that the pin1 (color) edge of the
cable correspoinds to the pin 1 of the I/O port connector.
IDE1: Primary IDE Connector
The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1.
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IDE2: Secondary IDE Connector
The second drive on this controller must be set to slave mode. The cinfiguration is the same
as IDE1.
IDE devices enclose jumpers or switches used to set the IDE device as MASTER or SLAVE.
Refer to the IDE device user’s manual. Installing two IDE devices on one cable, ensure that
one device is set to MASTER and the other device is set to SLAVE. The documentation of
your IDE device explains how to do this.
About UltraDMA
This motherboard supports UltraDMA 133/100/66. UDMA is a technology that accelerates the performance of devices in the IDE channel. To maximize performance, install IDE
devices that support UDMA and use 80-pin IDE cables that support UDMA 133/100/66.
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About SAT A Connectors
Your motherboard features four SATA connectors supporting a total of four 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 (see
page 19) and follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives.
Installing Serial A T A Hard Drives
To install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports the Serial
ATA protocol. This SATA cable comes with an SATA power cable. You can connect either
end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the motherboard.
SATA cable
Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:
1Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard.
2Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive.
3Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other
end to the power supply.
This motherboard does not support the “Hot-Plug” function.
(optional)
SATA power cable (optional)
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Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive
The motherboard has a floppy diskette drive (FDD1) interface and ships with a diskette
drive ribbon cable that supports one or two floppy diskette drives. You can install a 5.25inch 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.
FDD1: 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.
PCIE2~3 Slots The two PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express
PCIE1 SlotThe PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Express
PCI1~3 Slots
Base Specification revision 1.0a as well.
graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 1.0a.
This motherboard is equipped with three standard PCI slots. PCI stands
for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus standard for expansion cards, which for the most part, is a supplement of the older ISA bus
standard. The PCI slots on this board are PCI v2.3 compliant.
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.
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Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:
1Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you
are going to use.
2Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure
that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.
3Secure 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:
AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio header
This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports
for easier access.
PinSignal NameFunction
1AUD_MICFront Panel Microphone input signal
2AUD_GNDGround used by Analog Audio Circuits
3AUD_MIC_BIAS Microphone Power
4AUD_VCCFiltered +5V used by Analog Audio Circuits
5AUD_F_RRight Channel audio signal to Front Panel
6AUD_RET_RRight Channel Audio signal to Return from Front Panel
7REVDReserved
8KeyNo Pin
9AUD_F_LLeft Channel Audio signal to Front Panel
10AUD_RET_LLeft Channel Audio signal to Return from Front Panel
PinSignal Name
SPDIFO1: SPDIF out header
This is an optional header that provides an S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output
to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.
PinSignal NameFunction
1SPDIFSPDIF digital output
2+5VA5V analog Power
3KeyNo pin
4GNDGround
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SA TA1~SA T A4: Serial A T A connectors
These connectors are use to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest date transfer
rates (150 MB/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations
of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software
compatibility with Parallel ATA.
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PinSignal Name
PinSignal NameFunction
1Ground2TX+
3TX-4Ground
5RX-6RX+
7Ground--
PinSignal Name
USB3~USB5: Front Panel USB headers
The motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Additionally,
some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case,
use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard.
PinSignal NameFunction
1USBPWRFront Panel USB Power
2USBPWRFront Panel USB Power
3USB_FP_P0-USB Port 0 Negative Signal
4USB_FP_P1-USB Port 1 Negative Signal
5USB_FP_P0+USB Port 0 Positive Signal
6USB_FP_P1+USB Port 1 Positive Signal
7GNDGround
8GNDGround
9KeyNo pin
10NCNot connected
Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hangup.
AUX_IN: Auxiliary In connector (optional)
This connector is an additional line-in audio connector. It allows you to attach a line-in
cable when your rear line-in jack is set as line out port for 4-channel function.
PinSignal NameFunction
1AUX_LAXU In left channel
2GNDGround
3GNDGround
4AUX_RAXU In right channel
CDIN1: Analog Audio Input connector
PinSignal NameFunction
1CD in_LCD In left channel
2GNDGround
3GNDGround
4CD in_RCD In right channel
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Connecting I/O Devices
The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:
PS2 MouseUse the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device.
PS2 KeyboardUse the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
Parallel PortUse LPT1 to connect printers or other parallel communications
(LPT1) devices.
Serial PortUse the COM port to connect serial devices such as mice or
(COM1)fax/modems. COM1 is identified by the system as COM1/3.
LAN PortConnect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer
(optional) to the Network.
USB PortsUse the USB ports to connect USB devices.
Audio PortsUse the three audio ports to connect audio devices. The first jack
This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.
is for stereo line-in signal. The second jack is for stereo line-out
signal. The third jack is for microphone.
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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-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility:
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced Chipset Features
Integrated Peripherals Set User Password
Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations Exit Without Saving
PC Health Status
Esc: Quit
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
Load Performance
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
BIOS Navigation Keys
The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:
KEY FUNCTION
Enter
+/-/PU/PD
ESC Exits the current menu
F1
F2
F5
F6
F7
F9
F10
Move
Select
Value
General Help
Item Help
Previous Values
Fail-Safe Defaults
Optimized Defaults
Menu in BIOS
Save
: Select Item
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:
1If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow
BIOS flashing.
2If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Advanced
BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being
overwritten.
3Create a bootable system disk. (Refer to Windows online help for information
on creating a bootable system disk.)
4Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer’s Web
site. Copy these files to the system diskette you created in Step 3.
5Turn off your computer and insert the system diskette in your
computer’s diskette drive. (You might need to run the Setup Utility and change
the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force
your computer to boot from the floppy diskette drive first.)
6At the A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and press <Enter>.
7Type the filename of the new BIOS in the “File Name to Program” text box.
Follow the onscreen directions to update the motherboard BIOS.
8When 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.
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>.
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Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to
execute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for information.
Some options (marked with a triangle
values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu.
In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by a
triangle
.
) lead to submenus that enable you to change the
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Standard CMOS Features
This option displays basic information about your system.
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Standard CMOS Features
Date (mm:dd:yy) Wed, Oct. 25 2004
Time (hh:mm:ss) 9 : 33 : 26
IDE Channel 0 Master [WDC WD800bb-22FJA0]
IDE Channel 0 Slave[None]
IDE Channel 1 Master[None]
IDE Channel 1 Slave[None]
IDE Channel 2 Master[None]
IDE Channel 3 Master[None]
IDE Channel 4 Master[None]
IDE Channel 5 Master[None]
Drive A[1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Floppy 3 Mode Select[Disabled]
Video[EGA/VGA]
Halt On[All, But Keyboard]
Base Memory 640K
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help
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 two IDE channels (Primary and Secondary) and each channel can be
installed with one or two devices (Master and Slave). Use these items to
configure each device on the IDE channel.
Item Help
Menu Level
Change the day, month,
year and century
Press <Enter> to display the IDE submenu:
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
IDE Channel 0 Slave
IDE HDD Auto-Detection [Press Enter]
IDE Channel 0 Slave[Auto]
Access Mode[Auto]
Capacity0MB
Cylinder0
Head0
Precomp0
Landing Zone0
Sector0
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help
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.
Using BIOS
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 0/1/2/3/4/5 Master & IDE Channel 0/1 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.)
These items define the characteristics of any diskette drive attached to the system.
You can connect one or two diskette drives.
Floppy 3 Mode Select (Disabled)
Floppy 3 Mode refers to a 3.5-inch diskette with a capacity of 1.2MB. Floppy 3 mode
is sometimes used in Japan.
Video (EGA/VGA)
This item defines the video mode of the system. This 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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Advanced BIOS Features
This option defines advanced information about your system.
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced BIOS Features
Hard Disk Boot Priority[Press Enter]
CPU Internal Cache[Enabled]
External Cache[Enabled]
Quick Power On Self Test[Enabled]
First Boot Device[Floppy]
Second Boot Device[Hard Disk]
Third Boo t De vic e[CDROM]
Boot Other Device[Enabled]
Swap Floppy Drive[Disabled]
Boot Up Floppy Seek[Disabled]
Boot Up NumLock Status[On]
Gate A20 Option[Fast]
AT A 66/100 IDE Cable Msg.[Enabled]
Typematic Rate Setting[Disabled]
X
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec06
X
Typematic Delay (Msec)25 0
Security Option[Setup]
APIC Mode[Enabled]
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Hard Disk Boot Priority
1. Cho M:WDC WD800BB-22F JA0
2. Bootable Add-in Cards
Item Help
Menu Level
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.
: MovePU/PD+/-/:Change Priority F10:Save ESC:Exit
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.
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.
Swap Floppy Drive [Disabled]
If you have two floppy diskette drives in your system, this item allows you to swap the
assigned drive letters so that drive A becomes drive B, and drive B becomes drive A.
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 360K capacity.
Boot Up NumLock Status (On)
This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started.
Gate A20 Option (Fast)
This item defines how the system handles legacy software that was written for an earlier
generation of processors. Leave this item at the default value.
ATA 66/100 IDE Cable Msg. (Enabled)
This item enables or disables the display of the ATA 66/100 Cable MSG.
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.
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.
Full Screen LOGO Show (Enabled)
Enable or disable the full screen logo during boot-up
Small Logo (EPA) Show (Disabled)
Enables or disables the display of the EPA logo during boot.
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Summary Screen Show ( Enabled)
This item determines whether the summary system information will be showed during bootup.
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-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced Chipset Features
CPU Frequency[200.0]
HT Frequency[4X]
HT Width[16
DRAM Configuration[Press Enter]
CPU Spread Sprectrum[Center Spread]
SAT A Spread S prectrum[Disabled]
PCIE Spread Sprectrum[Disabled]
CPU Voltage Control[Normal]
DIMM Voltage Control[2.63V]
System BIOS Cacheable[Disabled]
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help
This item enables you to specify the DRAm timing mode to be configured automatically or
manually.
•Memclock index value (Mhz) (200Mhz): When DDR Timing Setting by is
set to Manual, use this item to set the DRAM frequency.
•CAS# latency (Tcl) (2.5): This item determines the operation of DDR SDRAM
memory CAS (column address strobe). It is recommended that you leave this
item at the default value. The 2T setting requires faster memory that secifically
supports this mode.
•Min RAS# active time (Tras) (8T): This item specifies the minumum RAS#
active time.
•RAS# to CAS# delay (Trcd) (4T): This item specifies the RAS# to CAS#
delay to Rd/Wr command to the same bank.
•Row Precharge Time (Trp) (4T): This item specifies the Row precharge to
Active or Auto-Refresh of the same bank.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Chipset Features page.
CPU Spread Spectrum (Center Spread)
This item, when enabled, can significantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference)
generated by the CPU.
SATA Spread Spectrum (Disabled)
This item, when enabled, can significantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference)
generated by the SATA.
PCIE Spread Spectrum (Disabled)
This item, when enabled, can significantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference)
generated by the PCIE.
CPU Voltage Control (Normal)
This item enables users to tune up the CPU voltage manually, ranging from Normal,
+25mV, +50mV, +75mV, +100mV, +125mV, ... to +375mV.
DIMM Voltage Control (2.63V)
This item enables users to tune up the DDR DIMM voltage manually, ranging from 2.55V,
2.63V, 2.71V, 2.79V, 2.87V, 2.95V, 3.03, to 3.11V.
System BIOS Cacheable (Disabled)
This item enabels users to enable or disable the system BIOS cache.
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Integrated Peripherals
These options display items that define the operation of peripheral components on
the system’s input/output ports.
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Integrated Peripherals
IDE Function Setup[Press Enter]
RAID Config[Press Enter]
Onboard Device[Press Enter]
Super IO Device[Press Enter]
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help
Use these items to enable or disable the PCI IDE channels that are integrated on the
motherboard.
Primary/Secondary 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.
Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UltraDMA (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.
Item Help
Menu Level
Item Help
Menu Level
Using BIOS
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 1/2 (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the onboard SATA 1/2 devices.
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)
Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple sector read/write.
If your IDE hard drive supports block mode, select Enabled for automatic detection of the
optimal number of block read/write per sector the drive can support.
Press <Esc> to return to the Integrated Peripherals page.
RAID Config (Press Enter)
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
RAID Enable[Disabled]
x
IDE Primary Master RAIDDisabled
x
IDE Primary Slave RAIDDisabled
x
IDE Secondary Master RAIDDisabled
x
IDE Secondary Slave RAIDDisabled
x
SAT A 1 Primary RAIDDisabled
x
SAT A 1 Secondary RAIDDisabled
x
SAT A 2 Primary RAIDDisabled
x
SAT A 2 Secondary RAIDDisabled
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
RAID Config
Item Help
Menu Level
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: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help
This item allows users to set the initial display device for the system.
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 Keyboard Support (Enabled)
Enables 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.
AC’ 97 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 PCI 1394 (Enabled)
Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394 function.
Onboard Giga LAN (Auto)
Enables or disables the onboard Giga LAN function.
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-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
SuperIO Device
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Onboard FDC Controller [Enabled]
Onboard Serial Port 1[3F8/IRQ4]
Onboard Serial Port 2[2F8/IRQ3]
UART Mode Select[IRDA]
UR2 Duplex Mode Half
Onboard Parallel Port[378/IRQ7]
Parallel Port Mode[ECP]
ECP Mode Use DMA 3
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help
This option enables the onboard floppy disk drive controller.
Onboard Serial Port 1 (3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3)
This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for onboard serial
port 1/2.
UART Mode Select (lRDA)
This field is available if the Onboard Serial Port 2 field is set to any option but Disabled.
. UART Mode Select enables you to select the infrared communication protocol-Normal
(default), IrDA, or ASKIR.
•UR2 Duplex Mode (Half): This field is available when UART Mode is set to
either ASKIR or IrDA. This item enables you to determine the infrared function
of the onboard infrared chip. The options are Full and Half (default). Full-duplex
means that you can transmit and send information simultaneously. Half-duplex
is the transmission of data in both directions, but only one direction at a time.
Onboard Parallel Port (378/IRQ7)
This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for the onboard
parallel port.
Parallel Port Mode (ECP)
Enables you to set the data transfer protocol for your parallel port. There are four options:
SPP (Standard Parallel Port), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities
Port) and ECP+EPP.
SPP allows data output only. Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) and Enhanced Parallel Port
(EPP) are bi-directional modes, allowing both data input and output. ECP and EPP modes
are only supported with EPP- and ECP-aware peripherals.
•ECP Mode Use DMA (3): When the onboard parallel port is set to ECP
mode, the parallel port can use DMA 3 or DMA 1.
Press <Esc> to return to the Integrated Peripherals page.
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Power Management Setup
This option lets you control system power management. The system has various powersaving 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.
ACPI Suspend Type[S3(STR)]
Video Off Method[DPMS Support]
HDD Power Down[Disabled]
HDD Down In Suspend[Disabled]
Soft-Off by PBTN[Instant-Off]
Power On By Button[Disabled]
Power On By Mouse[Disabled]
Power On By Keyboard[Disabled]
KB Power ON PasswordEnter
X
Hot Key Power ONCtrl-F1
X
PWRON After PWR-Fail[Off]
Resume By PCI PME[Enabled]
Resume By Ring[Disabled]
Power-On by Alarm[Disabled]
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 Supported)
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.
HDD Down In Suspend (Disabled)
This item enables or disables whether the IDE hard drive to be down in suspend mode.
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.
Power On By Button (Enabled)
Enable or disable the function of waking up the system by the power-on button.
Power On By Mouse (Enabled)
Enable or disable the function of waking up the system by the mouse activity.
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Power Management Setup
Item Help
Menu Level
Using BIOS
Power On By Keyboard (Enabled)
Enable or disable the function of waking up the system by the keyboard activity.
•KB Power ON Password (Enter):Use this item to decide whether to enter the
password when waking from keyboard.
•Hot Key Power ON (Ctrl+F1): Use this item to allocate the hot key to wake up
the system.
PWRON After PWR-Fail (Off)
This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its last operating
status.
Resume By PCI PME (Enabled)
This item allows users to enable or disable PCI activity to wake up the system from a
power saving mode.
Resume By Ring (Disabled)
This item allows users to enable or disable LAN or modem activity to wake up the system
from a power saving mode.
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.
AMD K8 Cool’n’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.
Hammer Fid control (StartUp)
This item allows users to set the CPU fid value manually, ranging from x4 to x21.
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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-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
PnP/PCI Configurations
Reset Configuration Data [Disabled]
Resources Controlled By [Auto(ESCD)]
Enabled to reset Extended
System Configuration Data
ESCD) when you exit Setup
if you have installed a new
add-on and the system
reconfiguration has caused
such a serious conflict that
the OS cannot boot
Reset Configuration Data (Disabled)
If you enable this item and restart the system, any Plug and Play configuration data
stored in the BIOS Setup is cleared from memory.
Resources Controlled By Auto (Auto(ESCD))
You should leave this item at the default Auto (ESCD). Under this setting, the system
dynamically allocates resources to Plug and Play devices as they are required.
If you cannot get a legacy ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) expansion card to work
properly, you might be able to solve the problem by changing this item to Manual, and
then opening up the IRQ Resources submenu.
•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.
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop (Disabled)
This item is designed to overcome problems that can be caused by some non-standard
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.
Using BIOS
PC Health Status
On motherboards that support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the
parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
PC Health Status
Shutdown T emperature[Disabled]
CPU Vcore Voltage1.48V
Vcc 3.3V3.31V
Vcc 2.5V2.41V
Vcc 1.5V1.45V
Vcc +12V 11.77V
Vcc 5V5.08V
Voltage Battery2.99V
System Temperature38oC
CPU Temperature53oC
CPUFAN1 Speed2481 RPM
CKFAN1 Speed6250 RPM
CASFAN1 Speed0 RPM
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help
Enables you to set the maximum temperature the system can reach 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 Vcore Voltage
•Voltage Battery
•System Temperature
•CPU T emperature
•CPUFAN1 Speed
•CKFAN1 Speed
•CASFAN1 Speed
Item Help
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Load Performance
This option opens a dialog box that lets you install performance defaults for all appropriate
items in the Setup Utility: Press <Y> and the <Enter> to install the defaults. Press
<N> and then <Enter> to not install the defaults.
Warning: To load Best Performance settings may make your system become
unstable or unbootable.
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>.
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.
P ASSWORD 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.
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.
Using BIOS
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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Memo
Using BIOS
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
About the Software CD-ROM
The support software CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains all the
drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products. Below you can find
a brief description of each software program, and the location for your motherboard
version. More information on some programs is available in a README file, located in the
same directory as the software.
Never try to install all software from folfer that is not specified for use with your
motherboard.
Before installing any software, always inspect the folder for files named README.TXT,
INSTALL.TXT, or something similar. These files may contain important information that
is not included in this manual.
Auto-installing under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
The Auto-install CD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software for your
motherboard.
If the Auto-install CD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still install
drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows Explorer). Refer to the Utility Folder Installation Notes later in this chapter.
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The support software CD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP.
When you insert the CD-ROM disc in the CD-ROM drive, the autorun feature will automatically bring up the install screen. The screen has three buttons on it, Setup, Browse CD and
Exit.
If the opening screen does not appear; double-click the file “setup.exe” in the
root directory.
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Setup Tab
Setup
Browse CD
ExitThe EXIT button closes the Auto Setup window.
Application Tab
Lists the software utilities that are available on the CD.
Read Me Tab
Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the CD.
Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. Select
from the menu which software you want to install.
The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows
you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support
CD.
Before installing the software from Windows Explorer, look for a file
named README.TXT, INSTALL.TXT or something similar. This file
may contain important information to help you install the software
correctly.
Some software is installed in separate folders for different operating
systems, such as DOS, WIN NT, or WIN98/95. Always go to the correct
folder for the kind of OS you are using.
In install the software, execute a file named SETUP.EXE or INSTALL.EXE
by double-clicking the file and then following the instructions on the
screen.
Running Setup
Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard:
1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:
The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will
be different according to the motherboard you are installing.
The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner.
Using the Motherboard Software
2. Click Next. The following screen appears:
3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default optionsare recommended.
4. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears:
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5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items.
Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the
installation.
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Manual Installation
Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory.
This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your motherboard.
Look for the chipset and motherboard model; then browse to the directory and path to
begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) that automatically detects your operating system before installation. Other drivers have the setup
program located in the operating system subfolder.
If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program, browse to the operating
system subfolder and locate the readme text file (README.TXT or README.DOC) for
information on installing the driver or software for your operating system.
Utility Software Reference
All the utility software available from this page is Windows compliant. They are provided
only for the convenience of the customer. The following software is furnished under license
and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of the license.
These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice.
Please refer to the support CD for available software.
AMI/AWARD Flash Memory Utility
This utility lets you erase the system BIOS stored on a Flash Memory chip on the motherboard,
and lets you copy an updated version of the BIOS to the chip. Proceed with caution when
using this program. If you erase the current BIOS and fail to write a new BIOS, or write a
new BIOS that is incorrect, your system will malfunction. Refer to Chapter 3, Using BIOS for
more information.
WinFlash Utility
The Award WinFlash utility is a Windows version of the DOS Award BIOS flash writer utility.
The utility enables you to flash the system BIOS stored on a Flash Memory chip on the
motherboard while in a Windows environment. This utility is currently available for
WINXP\ME\2000\98SE. To install the WinFlash utility, run WINFLASH.EXE from the
following directory: \UTILITY\WINFLASH 1.51
This concludes Chapter 4. Refer to the next chapter for information about SATA RAID
Setup.
Using the Motherboard Software
Caractéristiques
Processeur
Cette carte mère utilise un socket de 754 broches ayant les caractéristiques suivantes :
• Reçoit les CPU AMD Athlon 64 et Sempron
• Prend en charge l’interface de CPU HyperTransport de hautes
La Technologie HyperTransport
performances
permet à des circuits intégrés d’échanger des informations à des vitesses bien plus élevées
que ne le permettent les technologies à interconnexions actuellement disponibles.
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est une liaison point à point entre deux matériels, elle
Chipset
Le NVIDIA® nForce4-4X comporte une seule puce avec une fiabilité et des performances
prouvées.
• HyperTransport x16 liaisons haute et basse jusqu’à 1,0 GHz sur le CPU
AMD Athlon 64
• Interface PCI 2.3, prenant en charge jusqu’à cinq logements PCI
• Deux contrôleurs SATA séparés avec PHYs intégrés, chacun prenant en
charge deux lecteurs en mode maître
• IEEE 802.3 NVIDIA MAC pour 1000BASE-T/100BASE-T/10BASE-T
Gigabit/Fast Ethernet/Ethernet
• USB 2.0 EHCI et USB 1.1 OHCI, prenant en charge jusqu’à dix ports
• Contrôleur Fast ATA-133 IDE
• Interface AC’97 2.3, prenant en charge la fonction S/PDIF directe et
standard, fonctionnalité audio améliorée
et Sempron
Mémoire
• Trois sockets DIMM SDRAM DDR, 2.5V, 184 broches prenant en charge
jusqu’à 2 Go
• Prend en charge les SDRAM DDR sans mémoire tampon
DDR400/333/266/200
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CODEC Audio AC’97
• CODEC full-duplex 16 bits avec vitesse d’échantillonnage de 48MHz
• Conforme aux spécifications AC’97 2.3
• Prend en charge la vitesse d’échantillonnage double (96KHz) de la lecture
audio DVD
• Compatible Direct Sound 3D
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LAN interne (optionnel)
Le LAN interne offre les caractéristiques suivantes:
• Conforme 10/100/1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3
• Prend en charge les interfaces GMII, TBI, comptage de broches réduit GMII
(RGMII), comptage de broches réduit TBI (RTBI), et série GMII (SGMII)
• Auto-Négotiation conforme IEEE 802.3u
• Empêche les paquets sortants avec adresses source IP usurpées et offre
des capacités de journalisation/configuration
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Options d’extension
La carte mère est livrée avec les options d’extensions suivantes:
• Un logement PCI Express x16
• Deux logements PCI Express x1
• Trois logements PCI 32 bits
• Deux embases IDE prenant en charge quatre périphériques IDE
• Une interface de lecteur de disquette
• Quatre connecteurs SATA à 7 broches
Cette carte mère prend en charge la maîtrise de bus Ultra DMA avec des vitesses de transfert de
133/100/66 Mo/s.
E/S intégrées
La carte mère possède un jeu complet de ports d’E/S et de connecteurs:
• Deux ports PS/2 pour souris et clavier
• Un port série
• Un port parallèle
• Quatre ports USB
• Un port LAN (optionnel)
• Prises audio pour microphone, ligne d’entrée et ligne de sortie
Microprogramme BIOS
La carte mère utilise Award BIOS qui permet aux utilisateurs de configurer de nombreuses
caractéristiques du système comprenant les suivantes:
• Gestion de l’alimentation
• Alarmes de réveil
• Paramètres de CPU
• Synchronisation du CPU et de la mémoire
Le microprogramme peut aussi être utilisé pour définir les paramètres pour les vitesses d’horloges
de différents processeurs.
Certaines spécifications matérielles et éléments de logiciels peuvent être modifiés
sans avertissement.
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Prozessor
Dieses Motherboard verwendet einen 754-Pin Socket mit den folgenden Eigenschaften:
HyperTransport
ermöglicht integrierten Schaltkreisen einen Informationsaustausch mit wesentlich höherer
Geschwindigkeit als bei gängigen Interconnect-Technologien.
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Technologie ist ein Punkt-zu-Punkt Link zwischen zwei Geräten. Es
Chipsatz
NVIDIA® nForce4-4X ist ein Single-Chip mit bewiesener Zuverlässigkeit und Leistung.
• HyperTransport x16 Up- und Down-Links mit bis zu 1.0 GHz zur AMD Athlon
64 und Sempron CPU
• PCI 2.3 Interface, unterstützt bis zu fünf PCI-Steckplätze
• Zwei separate SATA Controller mit integrierten PHYs, wobei jedes zwei
Laufwerke im Master-Modus unterstützt
• IEEE 802.3 NVIDIA MAC für 1000BASE-T/100BASE-T/10BASE-T Gigabit/
Fast Ethernet/Ethernet
• USB 2.0 EHCI und USB 1.1 OHCI, unterstützen bis zu zehn Ports
• Fast ATA-133 IDE-Controller
• AC’97 2.3 Interface, unterstützt S/PDIFP Pass-Through-Funktion und
Standard, erweiterte Audio-Funktionalität
Speicher
• Drei 184-Pin, 2.5V, DDR SDRAM DIMM-Sockets unterstützen bis zu 2 GB
• Verhindert das Aussenden von Datenpaketen mit gespooften IPHerkunftsadressen und bietet Protokoll-/Konfigurationsfähigkeiten
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Erweiterungsoptionen
Das Motherboard bietet die folgenden Erweiterungsoptionen:
• Ein PCI Express x16 Steckplatz
• Zwei PCI Express x1 Steckplätze
• Drei 32-Bit PCI-Steckplätze
• Zwei IDE-Header, die vier IDE-Geräte unterstützen
• Ein Steckplatz für ein Diskettenlaufwerk
• Vier 7-Pin SATA-Stecker
Dieses Motherboard unterstützt Ultra DMA Bus-Mastering mit Transferraten von
133/100/66MB/s.
Integrierte I/O-Schnittstellen
Das Motherboard verfügt über einen kompletten Satz von I/O-Schnittstellen und Anschlüssen:
• Zwei PS/2-Schnittstellen für Tastatur und Maus
• Eine serielle Schnittstelle
• Eine parallele Schnittstelle
• Vier USB- Schnittstellen
• Eine LAN-Schnittstelle (optional)
• Audiobuchsen für Mikrofon, Line-In und Line-Out
BIOS Firmware
Dieses Motherboard setzt das Award BIOS ein, mit dem der Anwender viele
Systemeigenschaften selbst konfigurieren kann, einschließlich der folgenden:
• Energieverwaltung
• Wake-up Alarm
• CPU-Parameter
• CPU- und Speichertiming
Mit der Firmware können auch Parameter für verschiedene Prozessortaktgeschwindigkeiten
eingestellt werden.
Einige Hardware- und Software-Spezifikationen können jederzeit und ohne
vorherige Ankündigung geändert werden.
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Caratteristiche
Processore
La scheda madre utilizza una presa a 754 pin che offre le seguenti caratteristiche:
• Compatibilità con CPU AMD Athlon 64 e Sempron
• Supporto di interfaccia CPU HyperTransport a elevate prestazioni
La tecnologia HyperTransport
e quindi un trasferimento di informazioni tra circuiti integrati molto più veloce di quanto sia
possibile con le attuali tecnologie di interconnessione.
TM
consente il collegamento point-to-point fra due dispositivi
Chipset
Il single chip NVIDIA® nForce4-4X offre collaudata affidabilità e prestazioni sicure.
• Link Up e Down HyperTransport x16 a fino 1,0 GHz alla CPU AMD Athlon
64 e Sempron
• Interfaccia PCI 2.3 con supporto di fino a cinque slot PCI
• Due controller SATA separati con PHY integrati, ciascuno con supporto di
due drive in modalità master
• MAC IEEE 802.3 NVIDIA per 1000BASE-T/100BASE-T/10BASE-T
Gigabit/Fast Ethernet/Ethernet
• EHCI USB 2.0 e OHCI USB 1.1 con supporto di fino a dieci porte
• Controller IDE ATA-133 a elevata velocità
• Interfaccia AC’97 2.3 con supporto di funzione pass-through S/PDIF e
funzionalità audio potenziata standard
Memoria
• Tre prese DIMM per DDR SDRAM da 2,5 V a 184 pin con supporto di fino
a 2 GB
• Supporto di DDR SDRAM DDR400/333/266/200 senza buffer
CODEC Audio AC’97
• CODEC full-duplex stereo a 16 bit con velocità di campionamento di 48
KHz
• Conforme alle specifiche AC’97 2.3
• Supporto di velocità di campionamento doppia (96 KHz) per la
riproduzione audio di DVD
• Compatibile con Direct Sound 3D
TM
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LAN integrata (opzionale)
La funzionalità LAN integrata sulla scheda offre le seguenti caratteristiche:
• Conforme a IEEE 802.3 10/100/1000BASE-T
• Supporto di interfacce GMII, TBI, GMII a ridotto numero di pin (RGMII), TBI
a ridotto numero di pin (RTBI) e GMII seriali (SGMII)
• Auto-Negotiation conforme a IEEE 802.3u
• Impedisce la trasmissione di pacchetti con indirizzi IP sorgente contraffatti e
offre funzionalità di registrazione/configurazione
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Opzioni di espansione
La scheda madre è dotata delle seguenti opzioni di espansione:
• Uno slot PCI Express x16
• Due slot PCI Express x1
• Tre slot PCI a 32 bit
• Due connettori IDE per il supporto di 4 componenti IDE
• Un’interfaccia per unità disco floppy
• Quattro connettori SATA a 7 pin
La scheda madre supporta la funzionalità di bus mastering Ultra DMA con velocità di
trasferimento di 133/100/66 MB/s.
I/O integrati
La scheda madre offre una serie completa di porte e connettori I/O:
• Due porte PS/2 per mouse e tastiera
• Una porta seriale
• Una porta parallela
• Quattro porte USB
• Una porta LAN (opzionale)
• Prese jack audio per microfono, line-in e line-out
Firmware BIOS
La scheda madre si avvale del BIOS Award che consente la configurazione personalizzata di
molte funzionalità del sistema, tra cui:
• Gestione dell’alimentazione
• Allarmi di attivazione
• Parametri CPU
• Sincronizzazione di CPU e memoria
Il firmware consente inoltre di impostare i parametri per diverse velocità di clock del
processore.
Alcune specifiche hardware e voci di software possono essere modificate senza
preavviso.
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Característica
Procesador
Esta placa principal usa un zócalo de 754-pin que lleva las sigtes. características:
• Acomoda CPUs AMD Athlon 64 y Sempron
• Soporta la interfaz HyperTransport CPU de alto rendimiento
La Tecnología HyperTransport
circuitos integrados para intercambiar la información en velocidades más rápidas que las
tecnologías de interconexión disponibles actualmente.
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es un vínculo punto a punto entre dos dispositivos, habilita
Chipset
El NVIDIA® nForce4-4X es un chip singular con fiabilidad y rendimiento comprobados.
• Los vínculos arriba y abajo de HyperTransport x16 en hasta 1.0 GHz para
la CPU AMD Athlon 64
• Interfaz PCI 2.3, que soporta hasta cinco ranuras PCI
• Dos controladores SATA separados con PHYs integrados, cada uno
soporta dos unidades en el modo máster
• IEEE 802.3 NVIDIA MAC para 1000BASE-T/100BASE-T/10BASE-T
Gigabit/Fast Ethernet/Ethernet
• USB 2.0 EHCI y USB 1.1 OHCI, soporta hasta diez puertos
• Controlador Fast ATA-133 IDE
• Interfaz AC’97 2.3, que soporta la función y norma pass-through S/PDIF, la
funcionalidad de audio mejorada
y Sempron
Memoria
• Tres zócalos DDR SDRAM DIMM de 184-pin, 2.5V soportan hasta 2 GB
• Soporta DDR SDRAM DDR400/333/266/200 sin buffer
Español
CODEC de audio AC’97
• CODEC de full-duplex estéreo de 16-bit con índice de muestreo de
48MHz
• Conformidad con las especificaciones AC’97 2.3
• Soporta doble índice de muestreo (96KHz) de reproducción de audio DVD
• Compatible con Direct Sound 3DTM
LAN Abordo (optativo)
El LAN abordo provee las sigtes. características:
• Conformidad 10/100/1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3
• Soporta GMII, TBI, GMII (RGMII) de cuenta de pin reducida, TBI (RTBI), e
interfaces de GMII (SGMII) serial
• Autonegociación con conformidad IEEE 802.3u
• Previene paquetes salientes con direcciones de la fuente IP y provee
capacidades registro/configuración
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Opciones de Expansión
La placa principal viene con las sigtes. opciones de expansión:
• Una ranura PCI Express x16
• Dos ranuras PCI Express x1
• Tres ranuras PCI de 32-bit
• Dos cabezales IDE que soporta cuatro dispositivos IDE
• Una interfaz de la unidad de disco floppy
• Cuatro conectores SATA de 7-pin
Esta placa principal soporta Ultra DMA bus mastering con índices de transferencia de
133/100/66MB/s.
I/O Integrado
La placa principal tiene un juego completo de puertos y conectores I/O:
• Dos puertos PS/2 para ratón y teclado
• Un puerto serial
• Un puerto paralelo
• Cuatro puertos USB
• Un puerto LAN (optativo)
• Clavijas de audio para micrófono, entrada y salida de línea
BIOS Firmware
La placa principal usa Award BIOS que habilita usuarios para configurar muchas características
de sistema que incluyen las sigtes:
• Administración de Alimentación
• Alarmas para despertar
• Parámetros de CPU
• Cronometraje de CPU y de memoria
También se lo puede usar el firmware para configurar los parámetros para diferentes velocidades
de reloj de procesador.
Algunas especificaciones de hardware e ítems de software son sujetos a cambio
sin aviso previo.
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Características
Processador
Esta motherboard usa uma ficha de 754 pin que possui as seguintes características:
• Acomoda CPUs AMD Athlon 64 e Sempron
• Suporta interface CPU com Hiper-Transporte e de elevada performance
TM
Tecnologia de HyperTransport
circuitos integrados para trocar informação a velocidades muito mais elevadas que as
disponíveis actualmente em tecnologias de interconexão.
Té um link ponto-a-ponto entre dois dispositivos, permite
Conjunto de Chips
O NVIDIA® nForce4-4X é um chip único com fiabilidade e performances provadas.
• Hiper-Transporte x16 links para cima e para baixo até 1.0 GHz para o CPU
AMD Athlon 64
• Interface PCI 2.3, suportando até cinco ranhuras PCI
• Dois controladores SATA separados com PHYs integrados, cada um
suportando duas drives em modo master
• IEEE 802.3 NVIDIA MAC para 1000BASE-T/100BASE-T/10BASE-T
Gigabit/Ethernet Rápida/Ethernet
• USB 2.0 EHCI e USB 1.1 OHCI, suportando até dez portas
• Controlador ATA-133 IDE rápido
• Interface AC’97 2.3, suportando funções de passagem S/PDIF e com uma
funcionalidade áudio melhorada, standard
e Sempron
Memória
• Fichas três 184 pinos, 2.5V, DDR SDRAM DIMM que suportam até 2 GB
• Suporta DDR400/333/266/200 sem buffers DDR SDRAM
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Codec Áudio AC’97
• CODEC duplex total Estéreo de 16 bits com taxa de amostragem de
48MHz
• Cumpre com as especificações AC’97 2.3
• Suporta taxa de amostragem dupla (96KHz) de reprodução áudio DVD
• Compatível com Direct Sound 3D
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Onboard LAN (opcional)
O onboard LAN fornece as seguintes características:
• Compatível com 10/100/1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3
• Suporta GMII, TBI, contagem reduzida de pinos GMII (RGMII), contagem
reduzida de pinos TBI (RTBI), e interfaces de série GMII (SGMII)
• Auto-Negociação compatível com IEEE 802.3u
• Previne pacotes de saída com endereços de origem IP com dados
falsificados e fornece capacidades de configuração/logging
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Opções de Expansão
A motherboard é fornecida com as seguintes opções de expansão:
• Uma ranhura PCI Express x16
• Duas ranhuras PCI Express x1
• Três ranhuras PCI de 32 bit
• Dois colectores IDE que suportam quatro dispositivos IDE
• Um interface com drive de disco flexível
• Quatro conectores SATA de 7 pin
Esta motherboard suporta mastering bus Ultra DMA com taxas de transferência de 133/100/66MB/
s.
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I/O Integrado
A motherboard possui um conjunto completo de portas I/O e conectores:
• Duas portas PS/2 para rato e teclado
• Uma porta de série
• Uma porta paralela
• Quatro portas USB
• Uma porta LAN (opcional)
• Fichas áudio para microfone, entrada de linha e saída de linha
Microprogramação BIOS
Esta motherboard usa Award BIOS que permitem aos utilizadores configurar muitas
características do sistema incluindo as seguintes:
• Gestão de corrente
• Alarmes de despertar
• Parâmetros CPU
• Temporização de memória e CPU
A microprogramação poderá ser também usada para estabelecer parâmetros para diferentes
velocidades de relógio do processador.
Algumas especificações de hardware e itens de software poderão ser sujeitos a
alteraçõessem aviso prévio.
Плата использует сокет 754-pin и обладает следующими характеристиками:
• Размещает процессоры AMD Athlon 64 и Sempron
• Поддерживает высокоэффективный интерфейс HyperTransport
Технология HyperTransport
to-point, позволяя гораздо более быстрый обмен информацией между интегральными
микросхемами, чем тот, который обеспечивается существующими технологиями.
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обеспечивает связь двух устройств по протоколу point-
Чипсет
NVIDIA® nForce4-4X – это единая микросхема, характеризующаяся высокой
надежностью и производительностью.
• Технология HyperTransport x16 обслуживает процессоры AMD Athlon
64 и Sempron со скоростью до 1.0 ГГц
• Интерфейс PCI 2.3 поддерживает до пяти слотов PCI
• Два раздельных контроллера SATA интегрированными PHY
поддерживают каждый по два дисковода в режиме master
• IEEE 802.3 NVIDIA MAC для 1000BASE-T/100BASE-T/10BASE-T
Gigabit/Fast Ethernet/Ethernet
• USB 2.0 EHCI и USB 1.1 OHCI с поддержкой до 10 портов
• Контроллер Fast ATA-133 IDE
• Интерфейс AC’97 2.3 с поддержкой функции S/PDIF и стандартного
расширенного аудиовыхода
Память
• Три 184-штырьковых сокета 2.5V, DDR SDRAM DIMM с поддержкой
до 2 ГБ памяти
• Поддержка небуферизованной памяти SDRAM DDR400/333/266/200
Technologia HiperTransportu
który umożliwia układom zcalonym wymieniać informację z dużo większymi szybkościami
niż dotychczas stosowane technologie wzajemnych połączeń.
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jest protokołem komunikacji między dwoma urządzeniami,
Chipset
nForce4-4X firmy NVIDIA® jest pojedynczym układem o sprawdzonej niezawodności i
funkcjonalności.
• HyperTransport x16 obsługuje procesory AMD Athlon 64 i Sempron z
szybkościami do 1.0 GHz.
• Interface PCI w wersji 2.3 obsługuje do pięciu gniazd PCI.
• Dwa oddzielne kontrolery SATA zintegrowanymi PHY, z których każdy
obsługuje dwa urządenia w trybie master
• IEEE 802.3 NVIDIA firmy MAC dla obsługi 1000BASE-T/100BASET/10BASE-T Gigabit/Fast Ethernet/Ethernet
• Obsługuje do dziesięciu gniazd USB 2.0 EHCI i USB 1.1 OHCI.
• Kontroler dysków Fast ATA-133 IDE
• Interface AC’97 w wersji 2.3 obsługuje wszystkie funkcje standardu S/
PDIF, podwyższając funkcjonalność audio
Pamięć
• Trzy 184-nóżkowe gniazda są zdolne obsłużyć do 2 GB pamięci 2.5V,
DDR SDRAM DIMM
• Obsługuje niebuforowaną pamięć DDR SDRAM z szybkościami
DDR400/333/266/200
AC’97 audio CODEC
• 16 bitowe full-duplex CODEC z częstotliwością próbkowania 48MHz.
• Zgodne ze specyfikacją AC’97 w wersji 2.3
• DVD audio playback obsługuje z podwójną częstotliwością próbkowania
(96KHz)
• Zgodny z Direct Sound 3DTM
Zintegrowana obsługa sieci LAN (opcjonalnie)
Zintegrowana obsługa sieci LAN posiada następujące właściwości:
• Zgodne z IEEE 802.3 - 10/100/1000BASE-T
• Obsługuje interfejsy: GMII, TBI, RGMII, RTBI i szeregowy SGMII.
• Zgodny z IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation
• Zapobiega generowaniu fikcyjnych adresów IP żródła wychodzących
pakietów i zapewnia możliwość rejestracji i konfiguracji.
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Polski
Możliwości rozbudowy
Płyta głwna wyposażona jest w następujące gniazda:
• Jedno gniazdo PCI Express x16.
• Dwa gniazda PCI Express x1
• Trzy 32-bitowe gniazda PCI
• Dwa złącza IDE obsługujące cztery urządzenia IDE.
• Jedno złącze obsługujące stacje dyskietek
• Cztery 7-nóżkowe złącza SATA
Płyta głwna obsługuje magistralę Ultra DMA o szybkościach przesyłu 133/100/66MB/s.
Zintegrowane We/Wy
Płyta głwna wyposażona jest w pełny zestaw gniazd i złączy We/Wy:
• Dwa gniazda PS/2 dla myszy i klawiatury
• Jedno gniazdo szeregowe
• Jedno gniazdo równoległe
• Cztery gniazda USB
• Jedno gniazdo LAN (opcjonalnie)
• Gniazdo wejściowe mikrofonowe, gniazdo wejściowe i wyjściowe dzwięku
(audio)
Firmowy BIOS
Płyta głwna wyposażona jest w BIOS firmy Award, który pozwala użytkownikowi
konfigurować wiele cech systemu włączając w to następujące właściwości:
• Zarządzanie poborem mocy
• Alarmy typu Wake-up
• Parametry pracy procesora
• Ustalenia szybkoœci pracy procesora i pamiêci
BIOS może być używany do ustalania parametrów wpływających na szybkości pracy zegara
procesora.
Niektóre parametry dotyczące płyty i jej oprogramowania mogą ulec zmianie
bez uprzedniego powiadomienia.
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Vlastnosti
Procesor
Tato základní deska využívá 754kolíkovou patici nabízející následující vlastnosti:
• Podpora procesoru AMD Athlon 64 a Sempron
• Podpora vysoce výkonného rozhraní HyperTransport CPU
Technologie HyperTransport
integrovaným obvodům výměnu informací vyššími rychlostmi, než jaké nabízejí současné
technologie.
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je přímým spojením mezi dvěma zařízeními, umožňující
Čipová sada
Čipová sada NVIDIA® nForce4-4X je vybavena jedním čipem s ověřenou spolehlivostí a
výkonem.
• Technologie HyperTransport x16 v obousměrném přenosu s frekvencí až
1,0 GHz s podporou procesorù AMD Athlon 64
• Rozhraní PCI 2.3, podporující až pìt slotù PCI
• Dva samostatné řadiče SATA s integrovanými PHY, každý podporující dvě
diskové mechaniky v režimu Master
• Rozhraní IEEE 802.3 NVIDIA MAC pro síťovou komunikaci 1000BASET/100BASE-T/10BASE-T
• Rozhraní USB 2.0 EHCI a USB 1.1 OHCI, podporující maximálnì deset
portù
• Řadič Fast ATA-133 IDE
• Rozhraní AC’97 2.3, podporující funkci S/PDIF s vylepšenou funkèností
Gigabit/Fast Ethernet/Ethernet
a Sempron
Paměť
• Tři 184kolíková patice DDR SDRAM DIMM 2,5 V, podporující pamì do
kapacity až 2 GB
• Podpora pamìtí typu DDR SDRAM 400/333/266/200, bez vyrovnávací
pamìti
• Podpora dvojnásobné vzorkovací frekvence (96 kHz) pro přehrávání DVD
audio
• Kompatibilita s Direct Sound 3DTM
Vestavění síťové rozhraní LAN (volitelně)
Vestavěné síťové rozhraní LAN nabízí následující možnosti:
• Podpora standardu 10/100/1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3
• Podpora GMII, TBI, GMII (RGMII) s redukovaným poètem kolíkù, TBI
(RTBI) s redukovaným poètem kolíkù a sériové rozhraní GMII (SGMII)
• Podpora IEEE 802.3u s automatickým vyjednáváním
• Zabraòuje vysílání odchozích paketù s klamnou IP zdrojovou adresou a
poskytuje funkci protokolování/konfigurování
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Česky
Možnosti rozšíření
Základní deska je dodávána s následujícími možnostmi rozšíření
• Jedna patice PCI Express x16
• Dvì patice PCI Express x1
• Tři 32bitové patice PCI
• Dva konektory IDE, podporující připojení až 4 zařízení IDE
• Jedno rozraní pro disketovou mechaniku
• Čtyři 7kolíkové konektor SATA
Tato základní deska podporuje řízení sběrnice Ultra DMA s přenosovými rychlostmi
133/100/66 MB/s.
Integrovaný vstup/výstup
Základní deska je vybavena kompletní sadou vstupních portů a konektorů I/O:
• Dva porty PS/2 pro myš a klávesnici
• Jeden sériový port
• Jeden paralelní port
• Čtyři porty USB
• Jeden port LAN (volitelně)
• Zvukové konektory pro mikrofon, zvukový vstup a výstup
Firmware BIOS
Základní deska využívá BIOS formy Award, který uživateli umožňuje nakonfigurovat mnoho
systémových parametrů, včetně následujících:
• Řízení spotřeby
• Alarmy při spouštění systému
• Parametry CPU
• Časování CPU a paměti
Firmware může být rovněž použit k nastavení parametrů pro různé taktovací frekvence
procesoru.
Česky
Některé technické parametry hardware a software se mohou měnit bez
předchozího upozornění.
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Caracteristici
Procesorul
Această placă de bază utilizează un soclu 939, având următoarele caracteristici:
• Funcţionează cu unităţi centrale AMD Athlon 64 şi Sempron
• Suportă interfaţă CPU HyperTransport de înaltă performanţă
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Tehnologia HyperTransport
viteze mult mai mari de schimb al informaţiilor între circuitele integrate, decât cel asigurat de
tehnologiile de interconectare actuale.
este o legătură punct-la-punct între două aparate, care permite
Setul de chipuri
NVIDIA® nForce4-4X este un singur chip, cu fiabilitate şi randament dovedite.
• Conexiuni în sus şi în jos HyperTransport de 16x la viteză de cel mult 1,0 GHz
la unitatea centrală AMD Athlon 64 şi Sempron
• Interfaţă PCI 2.3, cu suport pentru până la cinci sloturi PCI
• Doi controleri independenţi SATA cu PHY integrat, fiecare cu suport pentru
două unităţi în mod master
• IEEE 802.3 NVIDIA MAC pentru 1000BASE-T/100BASE-T/10BASE-T
Gigabit/Fast Ethernet/Ethernet
• USB 2.0 EHCI şi USB 1.1 OHCI, cu suport pentru până la zece porturi
• Controler rapid ATA-133 IDE
• Interfaţă AC’97 2.3, cu suport pentru funcţia pass-through S/PDIF şi funcţii
audio standard, îmbunătăţite
Memoria
• Trei socluri DDR SDRAM DIMM de 2,5 V şi 184 ace, cu capacitate
maximă de 2 GB
• Suport pentru module DDR SDRAM DDR400/333/266/200 fără zonă
tampon
AC’97 Audio CODEC
• CODEC de 16 biţi stereo cu duplex complet şi viteză de eşantionare de
48 MHz
• Compatibil cu specificaţia AC’97 2.3
• Suport pentru viteză dublă de eşantionare (96 kHz) pentru redare audio de
pe DVD
• Compatibil cu Direct Sound 3D
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Onboard LAN (opţional)
Onboard LAN are următoarele caracteristici:
• Compatibil cu 10/100/1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3
• Suport pentru GMII, TBI, GMII (RGMII) cu număr redus de ace, TBI (RTBI)
cu număr redus de ace şi interfeţe seriale GMII (SGMII)
• Auto-negociere compatibilă cu IEEE 802.3u
• Împiedică ieşirea unor pachete cu adresă IP sursă falsificată şi oferă
posibilităţi de jurnalizare/configurare
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Opţiuni de extindere
Placa de bază este dotată următoarele posibilităţi de extindere:
• Un slot PCI Express de 16x
• Două sloturi PCI Express de 1x
• Trei sloturi PCI de 32 biţi
• Două conectoare IDE care suportă patru unităţi IDE
• O interfaţă pentru unitate floppy
• Patru conectoare SATA 7
Această placă de bază suportă Ultra DMA bus mastering cu viteza de transfer de
133/100/66MB/s.
I/O integrată
Placa de bază este dotată cu un set complet de porturi şi conectoare I/O:
• Două porturi PS/2, pentru mouse şi tastatură
• Un port serial
• Un port paralel
• Patru porturi USB
• Un port LAN (opţional)
• Mufe audio pentru microfon, intrare şi ieşire audio
Firmware BIOS
Placa de bază utilizează Award BIOS, care permite utilizatorului să configureze mai mulţi
parametri ai sistemului, cum ar fi:
• Gestionarea energiei
• Alarme de trezire
• Parametri CPU
• Temporizare CPU şi memorie
Acest firmware poate fi utilizat şi pentru a seta parametrii diferitelor frecvenţe de comandă
ale procesorului.
Română
Anumite specificaţii hardware şi elemente de software pot fi modificate fără
înştiinţare prealabilă.
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Спецификация
Процесор
Тази дънна платка използва 754-щифтов цокъл (754-pin socket) със следните параметри:
• Поддръжка на процесори AMD Athlon 64 и Sempron
• Поддръжка на високопроизводителен интерфейс HyperTransport
Технологията HyperTransport
две устройства, която предоставя възможност интегрираните вериги да обменят
информация на много по-висока скорост от досегашно съществуващите технологии.
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е връзка точка-до-точка (point-to-point) между
Чипсет
Чипсет с доказана производителности и надеждност NVIDIA® nForce4-4X.
• HyperTransport x16 up/down връзки на скорост до 1.0 GHz към процесор
AMD Athlon 64
• Интерфейс PCI 2.3 с поддръжка до пет PCI слота
• Два отделни SATA контролера с интегрирани PHY, всеки поддържащ
две устройства в режим
• Контролер IEEE 802.3 NVIDIA MAC поддържащ 1000BASE-T/100BASET/10BASE-T Gigabit/Fast Ethernet/
• Контролери USB 2.0 EHCI и USB 1.1 OHCI с поддръжка до 10 порта
• Контролер Fast ATA-133 IDE
• Интерфейс AC’97 2.3 с поддръжка на функцията S/PDIF pass-through
и подобрена аудио функционалност
и Sempron
master
Ethernet
Памет
• три 184-pin, 2.5V, DDR SDRAM DIMM с поддръжка на общ капацитет
до 2 GB
• Поддръжка на модули DDR400/333/266/200 небуферирана DDR
SDRAM
AC’97 Audio CODEC
• 16-bit Stereo full-duplex CODEC
• Съвместимост със спецификацията AC’97 2.3
• Поддръжка на двойна честота (96KHz) при възпроизвеждане на DVD
audio
• съвместимост с Direct Sound 3DTM
с честота 48MHz
Интегриран мрежов контролер (опция)
Спецификация на интегрирания мрежов контролер:
• Съвместимост с 10/100/1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3
• Поддръжка на интерфейси GMII, TBI, reduced pin count GMII (RGMII),
reduced pin count TBI (RTBI), и serial GMII (SGMII)
• Функция Auto-Negotiation съвместима със спецификацията IEEE 802.3u
• Спира изходящите пакети с фалшиви първоначални IP адреси и
осигурява възможности за водене на наблюдение и настройка
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Възможности за разширяване
Дънната платка има следните разширителни възможности:
• Един слот PCI Express x16
• Два слота PCI Express x1
• три 32-bit PCI слота
• Два колектора IDE с поддръжка на четири IDE устройства
Дънната платка има пълен набор от I/O портове и конектори:
• два PS/2 порта за мишка и клавиатура
• един сериен порт
• един паралелен порт
• четири USB порта
• един LAN порт (опция)
• Аудио жакове за микрофон, линеен вход и линеен изход
BIOS Firmware
Дънната платка използва Award BIOS с възможност за различни системни настройки,
включително
• управление на захранването
• Wake-up аларми
• параметри на процесора
• синхронизиране на процесора и паметта
настройка на скоростта на часовника на процесора
Български
Хардуерните и софтуерни спецификации и параметри могат да бъдат
изменени без предупреждение.
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Jellemző
Processzor
Ez az alaplap 754 tűs foglalattal rendelkezik, ennek jellemzői pedig a következők:
• AMD Athlon 64 és Sempron központi egységekkel működik
• Nagy teljesítményű HyperTransport technológiás központi egység
interfész
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A HyperTransport
segítségével az integrált áramkörök közötti információcsere sebessége sokkal nagyobb, mint a
jelenleg rendelkezésre álló összekapcsolási technológiák esetében.
technológia egy ponttól pontig való kapcsolat két készülék között, és
Lapkakészlet
Az NVIDIA® nForce4-4X bizonyított megbízhatóságú és teljesítményű egyetlen lapka.
• 16-szoros HyperTransport fölfelé és lefelé irányuló, akár1,0 GHz-es
sebességű kapcsolat az AMD Athlon 64 és Sempron központi egységhez
• PCI 2.3 interfész, akár öt PCI foglalattal
• Két független SATA vezérlő integrált PHY-vel, amelyek két-két meghajtót
támogatnak master módban
• IEEE 802.3 NVIDIA MAC 1000BASE-T/100BASE-T/10BASE-T Gigabit/
Fast Ethernet/Ethernetszámára
• USB 2.0 EHCI és USB 1.1 OHCI, akár tíz foglalat támogatására