ECS P49G Series User Manual

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Trademarks

IBM, V GA, a nd PS/2 are registered tra demarks of International Business M a chines. MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS a nd Windows XP/V ista/7 are registered tra demarks of M icrosoft Corporation. AMI is a trademark of American Megatrends Inc. It has been acknowledged that other brands or product names in this manual are trademarks or the properties of their respective owners.

Static Electricity Precautions

1. Don’t take this motherboard and components out of their original staticproof package until you are ready to install them.

2. While installing, please wear a grounded wrist strap if possible. If you don’t have a wrist strap, discharge static electricity by touching the bare metal of the system chassis.

3. Carefully hold this motherboard by its edges. Do not touch those components unless it is absolutely necessary. Put this motherboard on the top of static-protection package with component side facing up while installing.

Pre-Installation Inspection

1. Inspect this motherboard whether there are any damages to components and connectors on the board.

2. If you suspect this motherboard has been damaged, do not connect power to the system. Contact your motherboard vendor about those damages.

P49G Series, V1.0

December 2009

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Exit Without Saving ......................................................................................................36

Trademark............................................................................................................i

Static Electricity Precautions ......................................................................................... i

Pre-Installation Inspection ............................................................................................. i

Chapter 1: Introduction..................................................................................... 1

Key Features ....................................................................................................................1

Package Contents ........................................................................................................... 4

Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation .............................................................. 5

Motherboard Components ............................................................................................ 6

I/O Ports .......................................................................................................................... 7

Installing the Processor ................................................................................................. 8

Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................................... 9

Jumper Settings ............................................................................................................13

Install the Motherboard ...............................................................................................15

Connecting Optional Devices ..................................................................................... 1 6

Install Other Devices ....................................................................................................18

Expansion Slots ............................................................................................................19

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility ....................................................................... 21

Introduction ..................................................................................................................21

Running the Setup Utility ........................................................................................ ...21

Standard CMOS Setup Page ....................................................................................... 2 2

Advanced Setup Page ..................................................................................................24

Advanced Chipset Setup Page .................................................................................... 2 6

Integrated Peripherals Page ....................................................................................... 2 7

Power Management Setup Page .................................................................................28

PCI/PnP Setup Page ....................................................................................................29

PCI Health Status Page ...............................................................................................30

Frequency/Voltage Control Page ...............................................................................34

Load Default Settings ...................................................................................................35

Supervisor Password Page ..........................................................................................35

User Password Page .....................................................................................................36

Save & Exit Setup .........................................................................................................36

Chapter 4: Software & Applications ..............................................................37

Introduction ..................................................................................................................37

Installing Support Software ........................................................................................ 3 7

Bundled Software Installation ....................................................................................39

Ta ble of Contents

Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting .......................................................................... 40

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Start up problems during assembly..........................................................40

Start up problems after prolong use........................................................41

Maintenance and care tips.....................................................................41

Notice:

1 Owing to Microsoft’s certifying schedule is various to every supplier,

we might have some drivers not certified yet by Microsoft. Therefore, it might happen under Windows XP that a dialogue box (shown as below) pop out warning you this software has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP. Please rest assured that our RD department has already tested and verified these drivers. Just click the “Continue Anyway” button and go ahead the installation.

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Chapter 1 Introduction

LGA775 Socket Processor

• Intel Core 2 Quad

/Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo/Pentium® Dual-Core/Celeron® Dual-

Core/Celeron

400 series processors

• Supports 1333/1066 MHz Front-Side Bus

Key Features

The key features of this motherboard include:

It is a Micro ATX motherboard and has power connectors for an ATX power supply.

It integrates Intel

G41 Northbridge and ICH7 Southbridge that supports the Serial

ATA interface for high-performance and mainstream desktop PCs. The memory controller supports DDR3 memory DIMM frequencies of 1066/800. It supports two DDR3 sockets with up to maximum memory of 4 GB. The built-in USB 2.0 providing higher bandwidth, i mple menting USB 2.0 EHCI. It supports High Defi-

nition Audio Codec and provides Ultra DMA 100/66/33 function. It has one PCI Expressx16, one PCI Expre ssx1 a nd one 32-bit PCI slot. There is a full set of I/O

ports including two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard, one VGA port, one LAN port, four back-panel USB 2.0 ports and Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out and onboard two USB hea ders providing extra f our ports by connecting the Extended USB Module to the motherboard.

This motherboard has a LGA775 socket f or latest Intel Core 2 Qua d

/Intel® Core

2 Duo/Pentium® Dual-Core/Celeron® Dual-Core/Celeron® 400 series processors

with Front-Side Bus (FSB) speeds up to 1333/1066 MHz.

*This board support 65W TDP Core 2 Quad Processors.

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Serial AT A

•

Serial ATA Connector

• Transfer rate exceeding best ATA (3.0 Gb/s) with scalability to higher

rates

• Low pin count for both host and devices

Onboard IDE channels

• One IDE Connector

• Supports PIO (Programmable Input/Output) and DMA (Direct Memory

Access) modes

• Supports IDE Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 100/66/

33 MB/sec

Expansion Slots

• One 32-bit PCI slot

• One PCI Express x16 slot

• One PCI Express x1 slot

Memory Support

• Two 240-pin DIMM sockets for DDR3 1333/1066 SDRAM

with Dual-

channel architecture.

• Maximum installed memory is 4 GB

• System Memory Controller Support: DDR3 SDRAM with up to

maximum memory of 4 GB.

• PCI Express Graphics Interface Support: One PCI Express x16 port

• PCI Bus Interface Support: PCI Revision 2.3 Specification at 33MHz

• Integrade Serial ATA Host Controller with Data transfer rates up to 3.0

Gb/s

• Intgrated IDE Controller: Ultra DMA-100/66/33 Bus Master EIDE

Controller

• USB 2.0: Integrated USB 2.0 interface, supporting up to eight functional

ports

• High Performance Host Interface: Supports Intel Core 2 Quad

/Intel

CoreTM 2 Duo/Pentium® Dual-Core/Celeron® Dual-Core/Celeron

400 series processors family with FSB1333/1066 MHz

Chipset

The Intel

G41 Northbridge (NB) and Intel® ICH7 Southbridge (SB) chipsets are based on an innovative and scala ble architecture with proven reli a bility and performance.

* Due to the chipset spec, this motherboard runs at DDR3 1066/800 MHz

memory speed. Please refer to the memory QVL in page 11~12.

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Onboard I/O Ports

• Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard

• One VGA port

• One LAN port

• Four USB 2.0 ports

• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out

BIOS Firmware

This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following:

• Power management

• Wake-up alarms

• CPU parameters

• CPU and memory timing

The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds.

Note: Hardware specifications and software items are subject to change

without notification.

Dimensions

• Micro ATX form factor of 225 x 170 mm

Audio

• 5.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec

• Exceeds Microsoft Windows Logo Program (WLP) Requirements

• ADCs support 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz sample rate

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

Onboard LAN (optional)

• Supports PCI Express

1.1

• Integrated 10/100/1000 tra nsceiver

• Wake-On-LAN (WOL) and remote wake-up support

• Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1

• Integrated 10/100 transce iver

• Wake-On-LAN (WOL) and remote wake-up support

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Package Contents

Your motherboard package ships with the following items:

 The motherboard  The User’s Guide  Two Serial ATA cables

Optional Accessories

You can purchase the following optional accessories for this motherboard.

 The Extended USB module  The IDE drive ribbon cable  The Serial ATA power cable

Note: You can purchase your own optional accessories from the third party,

but please contact your local vendor on any issues of the specification and compatibility.

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Chapter 2 Motherboard Installation

To install this motherboard in a system, please follow these instructions in this chapter:

 Identify the motherboard components  Install a CPU  Install one or more system memory modules  Make sure all jumpers and switches are set correctly  Install this motherboard in a system chassis (case)  Connect any extension brackets or cables to headers/connectors on the

motherboard

 Install peripheral devices and make the appropriate connections to

headers/connectors on the motherboard

Note:

1. Before installing this motherboard, make sure jumper CLR_CMOS is under Normal setting. See this chapter for information about locating CLR_CMOS and the setting options.

2. Never connect power to the system during installation; otherwise, it may damage the motherboard.

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Motherboard Components

LABEL COMPONENTS

LGA775 socket for Intel Core 2

uad/Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo

Pentium® Dual-Core/Celeron® Dual-Core/Celeron® 400 series processors

2. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector

3. DDR3_1~2 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots

4. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector

5. IDE Primary IDE channel

6. SPK Speaker header

7. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper

8. SATA1~2 Serial ATA connectors

9. F_USB1~2 Front panel USB headers

10. USBPWR_F Front panel USB power select jumper

11. LPT Onboard parallel port header

12. SPDIFO SPDIF out header

13. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header

14. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header

15. PCI 32-bit add-on card slot

16. COM Onboard serial port header

17. PCIE PCI Express x 1 slot

18. PCIEX16 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot

19. USBPWR_R Rear Panel USB/PS2 Power Select jumper

20. ATX12V 4-pin +12V power connector

1. CPU Socket

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I/O Ports

The illustration below shows a side view of the built-in I/O ports on the motherboard.

PS/2 Mouse

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

PS/2 Keyboard

Use the lower P S/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

VGA Port

Use the VGA port to connect VGA devices.

LAN Port

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

USB Por ts

Use the USB ports to connect USB devices.

Audio Ports

Use these three audio jacks to connect audio devices. The first jack is for stereo Line-In signal, the second jack for stereo Line-Out signal, and the third jack for Microphone.

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Installing the Processor

This motherboard has a LGA775 socket for the latest Intel Core 2 Quad/Intel

CoreTM 2 Duo/Pentium® Dual-Core/Celeron® Dual-Core/Celeron® 400 se-

ries processors

. When choosing a processor, consider the performance require-

ments of the system. Performa nce is ba sed on the processor design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal cache memory a nd external ca che memory .

CPU Installation Procedure

Follow these instructions to install the CPU:

Unload the cap

• Use thumb & forefinger to hold the

lifting tab of the cap.

• Lift the cap up and remove the cap

completely from the socket.

C. Open the load plate

• Use thumb & forefinger to hold the

hook of the lever, pushing down and pulling aside unlock it.

• Lift up the lever.

• Use thumb to open the load plate.

Be careful not to touch the contacts.

D. Install the CPU on the socket

• Orientate CPU package to the socket.

Make sure you match triangle marker to pin 1 location.

A. Read and follow the instructions shown on the sticker on the CPU cap.

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E. Close the load plate

• Slightly push down the load plate onto

the tongue side, and hook the lever.

• CPU is locked completely.

F. Apply thermal grease on top of the CPU. G. Fasten the cooling fan supporting base

onto the CPU socket on the motherboard. H. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU

fan connector. Please refer to the CPU cooling fan user’s ma nual f or mor detail installation procedure.

Installing Memory Modules

This motherboard accommodates two 240-pin DIMM sockets for unbuf fered DDR3 1333/1066 memory modules, a nd maxi mum 4 GB installed memory .

Note 1: To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you use a high quality fan with 3800 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. Note 2: The fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V.

Note 3: Do Not remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a CPU. Note 4: Return Material Authorization (RMA) requests will be accepted only if

the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.

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Memory Module Installation Procedure

These modules can be installed with up to 4 GB system memory. Refer to the following to install the memory module.

1. Push down the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket. 2

. Align the memory module with the socket. There is a notch on the

DIMM socket that you can install the DIMM module in the correct direction. Match the cutout on the DIMM module with the notch on the DIMM socket.

3. Install the DIMM module into the socket and press it firmly down until it is seated correctly. The socket latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM.

4. Install any remaining DIMM modules.

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Ta ble A: DDR3 (me mory module) QVL (Qualified V endor List)

The following DDR3 1333/1066memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.

Type

Size Vendor Module Name

512 MB

ELPIDA PC3-8500U-7-00-AP

HYMT112U64ZNF8-G8 AA

HMT112U6A FP8C-G7N0 AA

Kingston KVR1066D3N7/1G

M T8HTF12864AY-667E1 M T8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1

Ramaxel RMR1810NA48E7F -1066-LF

Samsung Gloden Bar M378B2873DZ1-CF8 0818

HYMT125U64ZNF8-G8 AA

HMT125U6A FP8C-G7N0 AA

M T16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1

M T16JTF25664AY-1G1D1

Samsung M378B5673DZ1-CF8 0842

DDR3 1066

1 GB

Hynix

Mic ron

Hynix

2 GB

Mic ron

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Type

Size Vendor Module Name

A-data AD3U 1333B1G 9-B

Hynix HMT112U6AFP8C-H9N0 AA

KingMax FLFD45F-B8KG9 NAES

M T 8J T F 12864AY-1G4D1

M T 8J T F 12864AZ-1G4F1

P S C AL7F8G73D -D G 1

Ramaxel RMR 1810KD48E7F-1333

M 378B 2873D Z1-CH9

M 378B2873EH1-CH 9

Silicon P ower SP001GB LTU133S 01

A-data AD3U 1333B2G 9-B

Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1

Elixir M2F2G64CB8HA4N-CG 0903.TW

Hynix HMT125U6AFP8C-H9N0 AA

KingMax FLFE 85F-B8KG9 NEE S

Kingston KVR1333D 3N9/2G

M icron M T 16J T F 25664AY-1G4D1

P S C AL8F8G73D -D G 1

Samsung M378B5673EH 1-C H9

Silicon P ower SP002GB LTU133S 01

KVR1333D 3N9/1G

Samsung

Kingston

1 GB

Micron

DDR3 1333

2 GB

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Jumper Settings

Connecting two pins with a jumper cap is SHORT; removing a jumper cap from these pins, OPEN.

CLR_CMOS: Clear CMOS Jumper

Use this jumper to clear the contents of the CMOS memory . You may need to clear the CMOS memory if the settings in the Setup Utility are incorrect and prevent your motherboard from operating.

To clear the CMOS me mory, disconnect all the power cables from the motherboard and then move the jumper cap into the CLEAR setting for a few seconds.

Function Jumper Setting

Normal Short Pins 1-2 Clear CMOS Short Pins 2-3

Note: To avoid the system unstability after clearing CMOS, we recommend

users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Optimal Defaults” and then “Save Changes and Exit”.

CLR_CMOS

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1. Make sure the power supply provides enough SB5V voltage before selecting the SB5V function.

2. To wake up the computer by USB/PS2 KB/Mouse in S3 status, users have to place the USBPW R_F & USBPWR_R cap onto 2-3 pin instea d of 12 as default, and then press into BIOS “Power Management Setup”page to choose the functions (USB/PS2KB/MS) you want to enable.

USBPWR_F: FRONT P ANEL USB POWER SELECT Jumper

USBPWR_F

Function Jumper Setting

VCC Short Pins 1-2

5VSB Short P ins 2-3

USBPWR_R: REAR USB PS/2 POWER SELECT Jumper

Use this jumper to set the Rear USB PS/2 Power function.

USBPWR_R

Function Jumper Setting

VCC Short Pins 1-2

5VSB Short P ins 2-3

Note:

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Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 HD_LED_P(+) 2 FP PWR/SLP(+) 3 HD_LED_N(-) 4 FP PWR/SLP(-) 5 RESET_SW_N(-) 6 POWER_SW_P(+) 7 RESET_SW_P(+) 8 POWER_SW_ N(-) 9 RSVD_DNU 10 KEY

Here is a list of the F_PANEL pin assignments.

Install the Motherboard

Install the motherboard in a system chassis (case). The board is a Micro ATX size motherboard. You can install this motherboard in an ATX case. Make sure your case has an I/O cover plate matching the ports on this motherboard.

Install the motherboard in a case. Follow the case manufacturer’s instructions to use the hardware and internal mounting points on the chassis.

Connect the power connector from the power supply to the ATX_POWER connector on the motherboard. The ATX12V is a +12V connector for CPU Vcore power.

If there is a cooling fan installed in the system chassis, connect the cable from the cooling fan to the CPU_FAN fan power connector on the motherboard.

Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL header .

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Pin Signal Pin Signal

1VCC2Key 3 NC 4 Signal

Connecting Optional Devices

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

SPK: Speaker Header

Connect the cable from the PC speaker to the SPK header on the motherboard.

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1SPDIFOUT2 5VA 3KEY4GDN

SPDIFO: SPDIF Out Header

S/PDIF (Sony/Plilips Digital Interface) is a standard audio transfer file format and allows the tra

nsfer of digatal audio signals from one device to another without having to be converted first to a n a nalog format. V i a a specific audio ca ble, you can connect the SPDIFO header (S/PDIF output) on the motherboard to the S/PDIF digital input on the external speakers or AC Decode devices.

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F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio Header

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

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1PORT1L 2GND 3 PORT1R 4 PRESENCE# 5 PORT2R 6 Sense1_return 7 SENSE_SEND 8 KEY 9PORT2L 10Sense2_return

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1USBPWR0 2USBPWR1 3 USB_FP_P0( -) 4 USB_FP_P1(-) 5 USB_FP_P0(+) 6 USB_FP_P 1(+) 7 GROUND 8 GROUND 9KEY 10NC

1. Locate the F_USB header on the motherboard.

2. Plug the bracket cable onto the F_USB header.

3. Remove a slot cover from one of the expansion slots on the system chassis. Install an extension bracket in the opening. Secure the extension bracket to the chassis with a screw.

F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB Header

The motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Additionally

, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the ca se. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB header F_USB to connect the frontmounted ports to the motherboard.

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 DCDB 2 SINB 3SOUTB 4DTRB 5GND 6DSRB 7RTSB 8CTSB 9RI 10KEY

COM: Onboard Serial Port Header

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

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Install Other Devices

Install and connect any other devices in the system following the steps below.

IDE Devices

IDE devices include hard disk drives, high-density diskette drives, and CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives, among others.

LPT : Onboard Parallel Port He a der

This header allows the user to connect to the printer, scanner or devices.

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1STROBE 2PD0 3 PD1 4 P D2 5 PD3 6 P D4 7 PD5 8 P D6

9PD7 10ACK 11 BUSK 12 PE 13 SLCT 14 ALF 15 ERROR 16 INIT 17 SLCTIN 18 Ground 19 Ground 20 Ground 21 Ground 22 Ground 23 Ground 24 Ground 25 Ground 26 Key

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Serial ATA Device s

The Serial A T A (Advanced T echnology Atta chment) is the standard interfa ce for the IDE hard drives, which is designed to overcome the design limitations while enabling the storage interface to scale with the growing media rate demands of PC platforms. It provides you a faster transfer rate of 3.0 Gb/s. If you have installed a Serial AT A hard drive, you ca n connect the Seri al AT A ca bles to the Serial ATA hard drive or the connector on the motherboard.

On the motherboard, locate the Serial ATA connectors SATA1~2, which support new Serial AT A devices for the highest data tra nsfer rate s, simpler disk drive ca bling and easier PC assembly.

It eliminates li mitations of the current Parallel ATA interfa ce, but maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.

Expansion Slots

This motherboard has one PCI Express x16, one PCI Express x1 and one 32-bit PCI slots.

The motherboard ships with a n IDE ca ble that can support one or two IDE devices. If you connect two devices to a single cable, you must configure one of the drives as Ma ster and one of the drives as Slave. The documentation of the IDE device will tell you how to configure the device as a Master or Slave device. The Master device connects to the end of the cable.

Install the device(s) and connect power from the system power supply. Use the cable provided to connect the device(s) to the Pri mary IDE cha nnel connector IDE on the motherboard.

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Follow the steps below to install an PCI Express/CNR/PCI expansion card.

1 Locate the PCI Express, CNR or PCI slots on the motherboard. 2

Remove the blanking plate of the slot from the system chassis.

3 Install the edge connector of the expansion card into the slot. Ensure

the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.

4 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system chassis with a

screw.

PCI Express x16 Slot

ou can install an external PCI Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the

PCI Express Base Specification revsion 1.0.

PCI Express Slot

You can install an external PCI Express graphics card that is fully compli ant to the PCI Express Base Specification revsion 1.1.

PCI Slot

You can install the 32-bit PCI interface expansion cards in the slot.

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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Utility

Introduction

The BIOS Setup Utility records settings and inf ormation of your computer , such as date and time, the type of hardware installed, and various configuration settings. Your computer applies the information to initialize all the components when booting up and basic functions of coordination between system components.

If the Setup Utility configuration is incorrect, it may cause the system to malfunction. It can even stop your computer booting properly. If it happens, you can use the clear CMOS jumper to clear the CMOS memory which has stored the configuration information; or you can hold down the Page Up key while rebooting your computer. Holding down the Page Up key also clears the setup inf ormation.

Y ou ca n run the setup utility a nd ma nually cha nge the configuration. Y ou might need to do this to configure some hardware installed in or connected to the motherboard, such as the CPU, system memory, disk drives, etc.

Running the Setup Utility

Every time you start your computer, a message appears on the screen before the operating system loading that prompts you to “Hit <DEL>if you want to run SETUP”. Whenever you see this message, press the Delete key, and the Main menu page of the Setup Utility appears on your monitor.

Standard CMOS Setup Advanced Setup Advanced Chipset Setup Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PCI/PnP Setup PC Health Status

: Move Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help F9: Load Default Settings

Frequency/Voltage Control Load Default Settings Supervisor Password User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

You can use cursor arrow keys to highlight anyone of options on the main menu page. Press Enter to select the highlighted option. Press the Escape key to leave the setup utility. Press +/-/ to modify the selected field’s values.

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Some options on the main menu page lead to tables of items with installed values that you can use cursor arrow keys to highlight one ite m, a nd press PgUp a nd PgDn keys to cycle through alternative values of that item. The other options on the main menu page lead to di alog boxes requiring your a nswer OK or Ca ncel by selecting the [OK] or [Cancel] key.

If you have already changed the setup utility, press F10 to save those cha

nges and

exit the utility. Pre ss F1 to display a screen de scribing all key functions. Pre ss F9 to load optimal settings.

Standard CMOS Setup Page

This page displays a table of items defining basic information of your system.

Date Wed 11/24/2009 Time 16 : 02 : 00

Primary IDE Master Not Detected Primary IDE Slave Not Detected SATA1 Hard Disk SATA2 Not Detected

IDE BusMaster Enabled

: Move Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help F9: Load Default Settings

Date & Time

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

Primary IDE Ma ster/Pri mary IDE Slave

se items to configure devices connected to the Primary IDE channels. To

Use the configure an IDE hard disk drive, choose Auto . If the Auto setting fails to find a hard disk drive, set it to User, and then fill in the hard disk characteristics (Size, Cyls, etc.) manually. If you have a CD-ROM drive, select the setting CDROM. If you have an ATAPI device with removable medi a (e.g. a ZIP drive or a n LS-120), select Floptical.

Standard CMOS Setup

Help Item

User [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.

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

SATA1/2

These items display the status of auto detection of sata devices when “Onboard SATA-IDE” sets to “IDE”.

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IDE BusMaster

This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode. We recommend you to leave this item at the default value.

IDE Devices

Your computer has one IDE channel which can be installed with one or two devices (

Master and Slave). In addition, this motherboard supports two SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the IDE channel.

Primary IDE Master

Device : ATAPI CDROM

Vendor : DVD-ROM DDU1632 LBA Mode : Supported PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-2

Type Auto PIO Mode Auto DMA Mode Auto

: Move Enter : Select

mnlk

F1: General Help

Type (Auto)

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

PIO Mode

Use this item to set the PIO mode to enha nce hard disk perf ormance by optimizing the hard disk timing.

DMA Mode

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

Primary IDE Master

+/-/: Value

F9: Load Default Settings

Help Item

Select the type of device connected to the system.

F10: Save ESC: Exit

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

IDE BusMaster (Enabled)

This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode. We recommend you to leave this item at the default value.

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

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Advanced Setup Page

This page sets up more advanced information a bout your syste m. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.

Thermal Management Enabled

TM Status TM1/TM2

Limit CPUID MaxVal Disabled Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enabled Intel XD Bit Disabled Intel EIST Enabled Quick Power on Self T Boot Up Numlock Status On APIC Mode Enabled 1st Boot Device Hard Drive 2nd Boot Device CD/DVD 3rd Boot Device Removable Dev.

Hard Disk Drives Press Enter CD/DVD Drivers Press Enter

Boot Other Device Yes

: Move Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help F9: Load Default Settings

est Enabled

Advanced Setup

Help Item

For the processor its CPUID belows 0F14h. TM2 only can be enable under below settings.

1.Freq.>=3.6GHz FSB800

2.Freq.>=2.8GHz FSB533

Thermal Management

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

TM Status

This item displays CPU Monitor status.

Limit CPUID MaxVal (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Max CPU ID value limit. When supports Prescott and LGA775 CPUs, enables this to prevent the system from “rebooting” when trying to install Windows NT 4.0.

Enhanced Halt (C1E)

This item enables or disables enhanced halt (C1E).

Intel XD Bit

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

Intel EIST

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

technology).

Quick Power On Self Test

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

Boot Up NumLock Status

This item determines if the NumLock key is active or inactive at system start-up time.

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APIC Mode

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

1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device

Use these items to determine the device order the computer uses to look for an operating system to load at start-up time.

fHard Disk Drives (Press Enter)

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

Hard Disk Drives

1st Drive ST3160023AS

: Move

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F1: General Help

+/-/: Value

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F9: Load Default Settings

Help Item

Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.

fCD/DVD Drivers (Press Enter)

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

CD/DVD Drivers

1st Drive TSSTcorpDVD-ROM TS-

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CD/DV D Drivers Drives

Enter : Select

+/-/: Value

F9: Load Default Settings

Help Item

Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.

F10: Save ESC: Exit

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

Boot Other Device

When it is set to “Yes”, the system searches all other possible locations for operating system if it fails to find one in the devices specified under the First, Second, and Third boot devices.

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

Advanced Chipset Setup Page

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

DRAM Frequency Auto Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Enabled Share Memory Size 64MB DVMT Memory 256MB Memory Remap Feature Enabled HPET Enabled

: Move Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help F9: Load Default Settings

Advanced Chipset Setup

Help Item

Options

Auto 800 MHz 1066 MHz

DRAM Fr equency (Auto)

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

Configure DRAM Timing by SPD (Enabled)

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

Share Memory Size (64MB)

This item lets you allocate a portion of the main memory for the onboard VGA display application.

DVMT Memory (256MB)

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

Memory Remap Feature (Enabled)

This item allows you to remap the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical m

emory if you have a 64 bit OS and 8 GB of RAM.

HPET (Enabled)

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

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

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Integrated Peripherals Page

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

Onboard IDE Controller Enabled OnBoard SATA Controller Enhanced Onboard AUDIO Function Enabled Onboard LAN Function Enabled Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Serial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4 Parallel Port Address 37 8 Parallel Port Mode ECP ECP Mode DMA Channel DMA3 Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 USB Functions Enabled Legacy USB Support Enabled

: Move Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help F9: Load Default Settings

Integrated Peripherals

Help Item

DISABLED: disables the integrated IDE Controller. ENABLED: enables both Controllers.

Onboard IDE Controller

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

Onboard SATA Controller

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

Onboard AUDIO Function

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

Onboard LAN Function

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard LAN function.

Onboard LAN Boot ROM

Use this item to enable or disable the booting from the onboard LAN or a network add-in card with a remote boot ROM installed.

Serial Port1 Address

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COM1 serial port, and to assign a port address.

Parallel Port Address

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

Parallel Port Mode

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

ECP Mode DMA Channel

Use this item to assign the DMA Channel under ECP Mode function.

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Parallel Port IRQ

Use this item to assign IRQ to the parallel port.

USB Functions

Use this item to enable or disable the USB function.

Legacy USB Support

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

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

Power Management Setup Page

This page sets some parameters for system power management operation.

ACPI Suspend Type S3 PWRON After PWR-Fail Power Off Resume By RING Disabled Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan PME Disabled Resume By PS2 KB (S3) Disabled Resume By PS2 MS (S3) Disabled Resume on RTC Alarm Disabled

: Move Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help F9: Load Default Settings

Power Management Setup

Help Item

Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.

ACPI Suspend Type

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.

PWRON After PWR-Fail

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

Resume By RING

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

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Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan PME

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

Resume By PS2 KB (S3)

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

Resume By PS2 MS (S3)

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

Resume on RTC Alarm

The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system ca n automatically resume at a fixed ti me based on the system’s RT C (realti me clock). Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wake-up alarm. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

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

PCI / PnP Setup Page

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

Init Display First PCI

: Move Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help F9: Load Default Settings

PCI / PnP Setup

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

Init Dispaly First

This item allows you to choose the primary display card.

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

Help Item

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PCI Health Status Page

This page helps you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, te mperatures and fan speeds.

-=- System Hardware Monitor-= Smart Fan Function Press Enter

CPU Fan Speed : 1134 RPM CPU

Vcore : 1.216 V VDIMM : 1.472 V

Case Open Warning Disabled

Chassis Opened No

-=- PECI Mode-=Offset to TCC Activation Temp.: -56

: Move Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help F9: Load Default Settings

Smart Fan Function

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

Smart Fan Function Enabled SMART Fan Mode Normal SMART Fan start PWM value 28 CPU DeltaT +3 SMART Fan start Offset (-)32 Fan1 Slope PWM value/1 Unite 5

Fan1 Full Speed Offset(-) 7

PC Health Status

Disabled Enabled

Help Item

Options

: Move Enter : Select

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F10: Save ESC: Exit

F9: Load Default Settings

SMART Fan Control (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable/disable the control of the CPU fan speed by changing the fan voltage.

SMART Fan Mode (Normal)

This item allows you to select the fan mode (Normal, Quiet, Silent, or Manual) for a better operation environment. If you choose Normal mode, the fan speed will be auto adjusted depending on the CPU temperature. If you choose Quite mode, the fan speed will be auto minimized for quiet environment. If you choose Silent mode, the fan speed will be auto restricted to make system more quietly. If you choose Manual mode, the fan speed will be adjust depending on users’ parameters.

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

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Smart Fan Function Enabled SMART Fan Mode Normal SMART Fan start PWM value 28 CPU DeltaT +3 SMART Fan start Offset (-)32 Fan1 Slope PWM value/1 Unite 5

Fan1 Full Speed Offset(-) 7

: Move Enter : Select

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+/-/: Value

Press <Esc> to return to the Smart Fan Function page.

Smart Fan Function Enabled SMART Fan Mode Normal SMART Fan start PWM value 28 CPU DeltaT +3 SMART Fan start Offset (-)32 Fan1 Slope PWM value/1 Unite 5

Fan1 Full Speed Offset(-) 7

: Move Enter : Select

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+/-/: Value

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F9: Load Default Settings

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F9: Load Default Settings

Help Item

Options

Normal: auto adjusts depending on the CPU temperature.

Quiet: auto minimizes fan speed for quiet environment operation.

Silent: auto restricts fan speed to make system more quietly.

Manual: the fan adjust depending on user’s parameter.

Help Item

Options

Normal: auto adjusts depending on the CPU temperature.

Quiet: auto minimizes fan speed for quiet environment operation.

Silent: auto restricts fan speed to make system more quietly.

Manual: the fan adjust depending on user’s parameter.

Press <Esc> to return to the Smart Fan Function page.

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Smart Fan Function Enabled SMART Fan Mode Quiet SMART Fan start PWM value 28 CPU DeltaT +3 SMART Fan start Offset (-)32 Fan1 Slope PWM value/1 Unite 5

Fan1 Full Speed Offset(-) 7

: Move Enter : Select

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+/-/: Value

Press <Esc> to return to the Smart Fan Function page.

Smart Fan Function Enabled SMART Fan Mode Silent SMART Fan start PWM value 28 CPU DeltaT +3 SMART Fan start Offset (-)32 Fan1 Slope PWM value/1 Unite 5

Fan1 Full Speed Offset(-) 7

: Move Enter : Select

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F1: General Help

+/-/: Value

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F9: Load Default Settings

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F9: Load Default Settings

Help Item

Options

Normal: auto adjusts depending on the CPU temperature.

Quiet: auto minimizes fan speed for quiet environment operation.

Silent: auto restricts fan speed to make system more quietly

Manual: the fan adjust depending on user’s parameter.

Normal: auto adjusts depending on the CPU temperature.

Quiet: auto minimizes fan speed for quiet environment operation.

Silent: auto restricts fan speed to make system more quietly.

Manual: the fan adjust depending on user’s parameter.

Help Item

Options

Press <Esc> to return to the Smart Fan Function page.

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Smart Fan Function Enabled SMART Fan Mode Manual SMART Fan start PWM value 28 CPU DeltaT +3 SMART Fan start Offset (-)32 Fan1 Slope PWM value/1 Unite 5

Fan1 Full Speed Offset(-) 7

: Move Enter : Select

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F1: General Help

+/-/: Value

Press <Esc> to return to the Smart Fan Function page.

Supports the latest PECI host technology. While using CoreTM 2 Quad or CoreTM 2 Duo CPU which supports PECI, the original images of the BIOS item “PC Health Status” and “Smart FAN Function” will be replaced by PECI mode and negative number. (The max data from PECI is zero.)

-=- System Hardware Monitor-= Smart Fan Function Press Enter

CPU Fan Speed : 2509 RPM CPU Vcore : 1.088 V VDIMM : 1.824 V

-=- PECI Mode -=-

Offset to TCC Activation Temp. : -60

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F9: Load Default Settings

Help Item

Options

Normal: auto adjusts depending on the CPU temperature.

Quiet: auto minimizes fan speed for quiet environment operation.

Silent: auto restricts fan speed to make system more quietly.

Manual: the fan adjust depending on user’s parameter.

Help Item

: Move Enter : Select

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SMART Fan Control Disabled

: Move Enter : Select

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+/-/: Value

F9: Load Default Settings

+/-/: Value

F9: Load Default Settings

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

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Options

Disabled Enabled

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Help Item

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Shutdown Temperature

Enable you to set the maximum te mperature the syste m can reach before powering down.

System Component Characteristics

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

• CPU Temperature

• CPU Fan Speed

• CPU Vcore

• VDIMM

• VBAT

Case Open Warning (Disabled)

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

Chassis Opened (No)

This item indicates whether the case has been opened.

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

Frequency/V oltage Control Page

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

Manufacturer : Intel Ratio Actual V alue : 7 CPU Frequency : 333MHz

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI CIK Enabled Spread Spectrum Enabled

: Move Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help F9: Load Default Settings

Frequncey/Voltage Control

Disabled Enabled

Help Item

Options

Manufacturer

This item indicates the brand of the CPU installed in your system.

Ratio Actual Value

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

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CPU Frequency

This item indicates the current CPU frequency. Users can not make any change to this item. Please noted that the frequency will be varied with different CPU.

CPU Frequency Setting (333MHz)

This item is used to set the CPU Frequency.

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled)

When this ite

Spread Spectrum (Enabled)

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

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

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

Load Default Settings

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

Supervisor Password Page

This page helps you set up some parameters for the hardware monitoring function of this motherboard.

Supervisor Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

: Move Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help F9: Load Default Settings

Supervisor Password

Press Enter

Help Item

Installed or Change the password.

Supervisor Password

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

Change Supervisor Password

You can select this option and press<Enter> to access the sub menu. You can use the sub menu to change the supervisor password.

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

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User Password Page

This page helps you set up some parameters for the hardware monitoring function of this motherboard.

User Password : Not Installed

Change User Password Press Enter

: Move Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help F9: Load Default Settings

User Password

Help Item

User Password (Not Installed)

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

Change User Password (Press Enter)

You can select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. You can use the sub menu to change the user password.

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

Save & Exit Setup

Highlight this item a nd press <Enter> to save the cha nges that you have ma de in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility . When the Save a nd Exit di alog box a ppears, press [OK] to save and exit, or press [Cancel] to return to the main menu.

Exit Without Saving

Highlight this item a nd press <Enter> to discard any cha nges that you have ma de in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Exit Without Saving dialog box appears, press [OK] to discard changes and exit, or press [Ca ncel] to return to the main menu.

Note: If you have made settings that you do not want to save, use the “Exit

Without Saving” item and presst [OK] to discard any changes you have made.

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Chapter 4 Software & Applications

Introduction

This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD-ROM/CD-ROM that comes with the motherboard package.

The support DVD-ROM/CD-ROM contains all useful software, necessary drivers and utility programs to properly run our products. More program information is available in a README file, located in the same directory as the software.

To run the support disk, simply insert the disk into your DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive. An Auto Setup screen automatically pops out, and then you can go on the auto-installing or manual installation de pending on your operating system.

If your operating system is W indows XP/V ista/7, it will automatically install all the drivers and utilities for your motherboard.

Installing Support Software

1 Insert the support DVD-ROM/CD-ROM disc in the DVD-ROM/CD-

ROM drive.

2 When you insert the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM disc in the system DVD-

ROM/CD-ROM drive, the disk automatically displays an Auto Setup

screen.

3 The screen displays three buttons of Setup, Browse CD and Exit on

the right side, and three others Drivers, Utilities and Information at

the top. Please see the following illustration.

The Setup button runs the software auto-installing program as explained in next section.

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The Browse CD button is a standard Windows command that you can check the contents of the disc with the Windows file browsing interface.

The Exit button closes the Auto Setup window. To run the program again, reinsert the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM disc in the drive; or click the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM driver from the W indows Explorer, and click the Setup icon.

The Utilities button brings up a software menu. It shows the bundled software that this mainboard supports.

The Information brings you to the Install Path where you can find out path name s of software driver.

Auto-Installing under Windows XP/Vista/7

If you are under Windows XP/Vista/7, please click the Setup button to run the software auto-installing program while the Auto Setup screen pops out after inserting the support DVD-ROM/CD-ROM:

1 The installation program loa ds a nd displays the f ollowing screen. Click

the Next button.

2 Select the items that you want to setup by clicking on it (the default

options are recommended). Click the Next button to proceed.

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3 The support software will automatically install.

Once any of the installation procedure s start, software is automatically installed in sequence. You need to follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart as few times as needed to complete installing whatever software you selected. When the process is finished, all the support software will be installed and start working.

Windows Vista/7 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message after the system restart. You must select “Allow” to install the next driver.

Continue this process to complete the drivers installation.

Bundled Software Installation

All bundled software available on the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM is for users’ convenience. You can install bundled software as follows:

1 Click the Utilities button while the Auto Setup screen pops out after

inserting the support DVD-ROM/CD-ROM.

2 A software menu appears. Click the software you want to install. 3 Follow onscreen instructions to install the software program step by

step until finished.

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Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Tips

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After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems. Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips.

a) System does not power up and the fans are not running.

1.Disassemble the PC to remove the VGA adaptor card, DDR memory, LAN, USB and other peripherals including keyboard and mouse. Leave only the motherboard, CPU with CPU cooler and power supply connected. Turn on again to see if the CPU and power supply fans are running.

2. Make sure to remove any unused screws or other metal objects such as screwdrivers from the inside PC case. This is to prevent damage from short circuit.

3. Check the CPU FAN connector is connected to the motherboard.

4. For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent. A bent pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short circuit.

5. Check the 12V power connector is connected to the motherboard.

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6. Check that the 12V power & ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors. Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place.

b) Power is on, fans are running but there is no display

1. Make sure the monitor is turned on and the monitor cable is properly connected to the PC.

2. Check the VGA adapter card (if applicable) is inserted properly.

3. Listen for beep sounds. If you are using internal PC speaker make sure it is connected. a. continuous 3 short beeps : memory not detected b. 1 long beep and 8 short beeps : VGA not detected

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c) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up.

1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself. Ensure the CPU fan is working properly.

2. From the BIOS setting, try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed. Doing a Load Optimised Default will also disable the Smartfan.

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After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again. This may be caused by breakdown of devices connected to the motherboard such as HDD, CPU fan, etc. The following tips may help to revive the PC or identify the cause of failure.

1. Clear the CMOS values using the CLR_CMOS jumper. Refer to CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 for Checking Jumper Settings in this user manual. When completed, follow up with a Load Optimised Default in the BIOS setup.

2. Check the CPU cooler fan for dust. Long term accumulation of dust will reduce its effectiveness to cool the processor. Clean the cooler or replace a new one if necessary.

3. Check that the 12V power & ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors. Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place.

4. Remove the hard drive, optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of these component may be at fault.

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Your computer, like any electrical appliance, requires proper care and maintenance. Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong the life of the motherboard and keep it running as best as it can.

1. Keep your computer in a well ventilated area. Leave some space between the PC and the wall for sufficient airflow.

2. Keep your computer in a cool dry place. Avoid dusty areas, direct sunlight and areas of high moisture content.

3. Routinely clean the CPU cooler fan to remove dust and hair.

4. In places of hot and humid weather you should turn on your computer once every other week to circulate the air and prevent damage from humidity.

5. Add more memory to your computer if possible. This not only speeds up the system but also reduces the loading of your hard drive to prolong its life span.

6. If possible, ensure the power cord has an earth ground pin directly from the wall outlet. This will reduce voltage fluctuation that may damage sensitive devices.

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