Thank you for choosing the ECS PF88 Extreme H motherboard.
PF88 Extreme H is the next generation of high performance motherboard
designed to support the LGA775 socket Intel Pentiun4 Processors. This
motherboard has an ATX form factor that uses a 4-layer printed circuit
board and measures 305 mm x 244 mm.
The PF88 Extreme H motherboard is based on the SiS656 Northbridge
and SiS965 chipsets to set a new benchmark for the best desktop platform
solution. Supporting up to 4 GB of system memory with DDR2 667/533/
400 DDR DIMMs, high resolution graphics via PCI Expess ports, Gigabit
LAN, USB 2.0, 8-channel audio, SATA support and RAID function.
SiS656 includes a high speed and high performance Host Interface, a high
throughput MuTIOL, a x16 PCI Express bridge and a Dual Channel memory
controller. SiS965 integrates one PCI Express 1.0a root complex x1 ports,
one Universal Serial Bus 2.0 Host Controllers, the Audio Controller with
AC97 Interface, the IDE Master/Slave controllers, 4 ports Serial ATA
Host Controller and SiS MuTIOL 1G technology.
- Serial ATA Generation 2 transfer rate of 3.0 Gb/s
- 2 x SATA II devices
- RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration
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IEEE 1394a
Audio
Gigabit LAN
Rear panel
I/O
BIOS features
• VIA VT6307 IEEE1394a controller
• Supports 2 x IEEE1394a portrs
• ALC850 8-channel audio CODEC
• Compliant with AC’97 2.3 specification
• Marvel 88E1111 Gigabit LAN PHY
• 10/100/1000Base-T IEEE 802.3 compliant
• 1 x PS/2 keyboard connector
• 1 x PS/2 mouse connector
• 4 x USB ports
• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector
• 2 x Serial ports
• 1 x LPT port
• 1 x 1394a port
• Audio jack for Line-in, Microphone, and 8-channel line
out
• Award BIOS with 4Mb Flash ROM
• Supports Plug and Play 1.0A, APM 1.2, Multi Boot, DMI
• Supports ACPI revision 1.0B specificaion
Form Factor
• 1 x Floppy connector- supports 360K ~ 2.88M Bytes, 3
Mode FDDs or LS120
• 2 x IDE connectors
• 6 x Serial ATA connectors
• 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB ports
• 1 x 1394a header
• 1 x SPDIFO1 header
• 1 x Front panel switch/LED header
• 1 x Front panel audio header
• 1 x IR1 header
• 1 x CD_IN header
• 1 x SPK1 header
• CPU_FAN/NB_FAN/SYS_FAN/PWR_FAN connectors
• ATX size
• 305mm x 244mm
Internal I/O • 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply Connector & 4-pin 12 V
Connector
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1.3 Special Features
Extreme PowerExtreme Power
Extreme Power
Extreme PowerExtreme Power
Device plug with USB-like
ease!
The ultimate I/O speed
you need in 5 years
Upgrade your PC to
Server-grade power now!
Slash memory access time!
New Generation of I/O
interface!
One-key boot device
selection!
Awesome overclocking!
Enjoy high-end sound
system on your PC!
Overdrive your HDD
performance with NCQ!
“Simple Smart” your PC!
Extreme GuardianExtreme Guardian
Extreme Guardian
Extreme GuardianExtreme Guardian
Auto restart after power
loss!
PC protection tool kit!
A ‘time machine’ to
protect and restore files!
Connect with external
Multiple devices with FIS
based switching function!
External SATA hot plug,
anytime & anywhere.
Absolute no limitation!
Extreme LinkExtreme Link
Extreme Link
Extreme LinkExtreme Link
Add peripherals and
consumer electronics
devices!
PCI 2.3 support!
Smart LAN!
All the USB 2.0
connectivity you’ll ever
need!
More port options!
Industrial-strength LAN
power!
Let your PC as a
fileserver!
Porvide good performance
and data protection!
More options for data
storage!
Extreme GeniusExtreme Genius
Extreme Genius
Extreme GeniusExtreme Genius
Color-coding for easy
connections!
Rounded corners for
strength and safety!
Eliminate data highway
roadblocks!
Ultra sound quality!
Clear & Clean!
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1.4 Package Check List
MotherboardUser’s GuideInstallation CD
1.5 Major Components
SATA Cables
IDE & FDD
Ribbon Cable
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USB+1394 PCI
Bracket & housing
*Accessories are subject to change without prior notice.
I/O ShieldSATA Power Cable
e-SATA Cable
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1. CPU socket
LGA775 surface mount, Zero Insertion Force socket for latest Intel
Pentium 4 Processors support FSB 1066/800/533MHz (266/200
/133MHz Core Clock)
2. Dual-channel DDR2 DIMM sockets
These four 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4GB system
memory using unbuffered DDR2 667/533/400 DDR DIMMs.
3. Northbridge controller
SiS656 integrates a high speed and high performance Host Interface, a
high throughput MuTIOL, a x16 PCI Express bridge and a Dual
Channel memory controller.
4. Flash ROM
This 4Mb ROM contains the programmable BIOS program.
5. Southbridge controller
The SiS965 integrated peripheral controller supports various I/O
functions including four Serial ATA connectors, dual channel Ultra
DMA133/100/66/33 master mode EIDE controller, up to eight USB
2.0 ports, AC’97 audio controller, and PCI 2.3 interface.
6. Super I/O controller (IT8705)
The Winbond IT8705 Low Pin Count (LPC) interface provides the
commonly used super I/O functionality. The chipset support a high
performance floppy disk controller, a multi-mode parallel port, one
serial port, the mouse and keyboard interface.
7. SiI3132 Serial ATA controller
This motherboard incorporates SiI3132 Serial ATA controller,
supports Serial ATA Generation 2 transfer rate of 3.0 Gb/s, with
RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration.
8. IEEE 1394a controller
The IEEE 1394a controller provides high-speed and flexible
PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant
to IEEE 1394a standards. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to
400Mbps tranfer rates.
9. PCI slots
These three 32-bit PCI 2.3 expansion slots support bus master PCI
cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum throughput.
10. Audio CODEC
The audio CODEC is compliant with AC’97 2.3 spec and supports
8-channel audio.
11. Gigabit LAN
The Gigabit LAN delivers transfer rates up to 10/100/1000Mbps
Ethernet connection. Ideal for handling large amounts of data such
as video, audio and voice.
12. PCI Express x16 slot for SIMA Card
This particular PCI Express x16 slot is exclusively designed to be
used with “SIMA Card” concurrently.
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13. PCI Express x1 slot
The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base
Specification revision 1.0a.
14. Elite Bus slot
This unique Elite Bus slot is designed to be inserted with the SIMA
card, accommodating users with additional AMD and Intel platform
upgrade cards.
15. PCI Express x16 slot for onboard Intel platform
This particular PCI Express x16 slot is meant to be applied by the
onboard Intel platform.
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1.6 Headers and Connectors
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1. NB_FAN/SYS_FAN/PWR_FAN (Fan Connectors, 3 pin)
4. IDE 1/2 (IDE1/IDE2 Connectors, 40-1 pin, Green and White)
If you installed it in the wrong direction, the chip fan will not work.
Sometimes will damage the chip fan.
2. CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector, 4 pin, White)
The fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A~2.2A (26.4W
max.) at +12V.
3. ATX_POWER (ATX PWR Connector, 24 pin, White)
The minimum recommended power is 300W for a fully-configured system. If not, the system may become unstable or may not even boot up.
One connector can support two IDE devices, with up to 4 IDE devices
supported for IDE1/2. The streamline IDE cable must be at the same
side with Pin 1.
5. SATA1/2/3/4 (Serial ATA Connectors, 7 pin, Orange)
These four SATA connectors support up to 4 SATA hard drives. The
current Serial ATA interface allows up to 150MB/s data transfer rate.
The front panel connector provides a standard set of switch and LED
connectors commonly found on ATX or micro-ATX cases.
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7. SATA5/6 (Serial ATA RAID Connectors, 7 pin)
10. 1394A2 (IEEE 1394a Header, 10-1 pin, Orange)
These two SATA II connectors, with transfer rate of 3.0 Gb/s, supporting SATA hard disks that you may configure as a RAID set. Through the
onboard Sil3132 RAID controller you may create a RAID 0 or RAID 1
configuration. Sil3132 also supports NCQ (Native Command Queuing),
PM (Port Multipliers), and eSATA (External SATA) function.
8. IR1 (Infrared Header, 6-1 pin, Black)
Infrared ports allow the wireless exchange of information between
your computer and similarly equipped devices such as printers,
laptops, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), and other computers.
9. FDD1 (Floppy Connector, 34-1 pin, White)
Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports
360K, 12M, 720K, 1.44M and 2.88M bytes floppy disk types.
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Attach the 10-1 pin 1394 cable plug from the device to this connector.
You may also connect a 1394-compliant internal hard disk to this connector.
11. Batter y
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same of equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
12. SPDIFO1 (SPDIF Out Header, 4 pin, Purple)
This is an optional header that provides an S/PDIO (Sony/Philip Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber
or coxial connector.
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13. CD_IN (CD In Connector, 4 pin, Purple)
16. ATX12V (ATX 12V Power Connector, 4 pin, White)
Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.
This is an interface for the Intel front panel audio cable that allows
convenient connection and control of audio devices.
If your front panel cable is seperated, please connect it to pin1
and pin3 or pin5 and pin7 to activate the MIC function.
15. USB3/USB4 (Front USB Headers, 10-1 pin, Yellow)
If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, two USB headers are
available for additional USB ports. The USB header complies with USB
2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
This connector supplies the CPU operation voltage (Vcore). Don’t
forget to connect the 4-pin ATX 12V connector, otherwise the
system cannot boot up.
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1.7 Jumpers
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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.
SHORT OPEN
This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins 1 and 2 are SHORT
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1/2. JP33 & JP41 (Activate Elite Bus slot)
These two jumpers work together to activate the onboard Elite Bus
slot, so that it will be workable for the upgrade platform after the
SIMA card is insterted.
Both Short : Disable the Elite Bus slot function
Both Open : Enable the Elite Bus slot function
3. BIOS_WP (BIOS Flash Protect)
This jumper enables you to prevent the BIOS from being updated
(flashed).
1 - 2 : Disable (Default)
2 - 3 : Enable
4. CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system
setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RAM data. Before
clearing the CMOS data, make sure to turn the system off.
1 - 2 : Clear
2 - 3 : Normal (Default)
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1.8 Rear Panel
1. PS/2 mouse port
This 6-pin connector is for connecting PS/2 mouse.
2. Parallel port
This LPT port is for printers or other parallel communication
devices.
3. 1394_A1 port
Use the 1394a port to connect any Firewire device.
4. RJ-45 port
This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub. It supports up to Gigabit tranfer rate.
5. Center/Bass Jack *
This jack connects a tape player or other audio sources. In 8-channel
mode, the function of this jack is Center/Bass speaker out.
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6. Line-in Jack *
The function of the jack is microphone input.
7. Front Out Jack *
This jack connects a tape player or other audio sources. In 8-channel
mode, the function of this jack is Front speaker out.
8. Back Surround Jack
This jack connects a tape player or other audio sources. In 8-channel
mode, the function of this jack is Back-Surround speaker out.
*
9. Microphone in Rear Jack *
The function of the jack is microphone input rear.
10. Side Surround Jack *
This jack connects a tape player or other audio sources. In 8-channel
mode, the function of this jack is Side Surround speaker out.
11/12. USB 2.0 ports 3/4
These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting
USB 2.0 devices.
13. Serial ports
These two 9-pin serial ports are for serial devices.
14. PS/2 keyboard port
This 6-pin connector is for connecting PS/2 keyboard.
The audio ports with a * sign can be changed to audio input or
audio output by changing the driver utility setting.
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This chapter explains the hardware setup procedure
for this motherboard, such as installing the CPU,
memory modules, expansion cards, as well as the
jumpers.
Chapter 2
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Reference
2.1Installing the CPU & the CPU cooling fan...........2-1
· Use thumb & forefinger to hold the
lifting tab of the cap.
· Lift the cap up and remove the cap
completely from the socket.
B. 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.
C. Install the CPU on the socket
· Orientate CPU package to the
socket. Make sure you match the
triangle marker to the pin 1 location.
D. Close the load plate
· Slightly push down the load plate
onto the tongue side, and hook the
lever.
· CPU is locked completely.
E. Apply thermal grease on top of the CPU.
F. Fasten the cooling fan supporting base
onto the CPU socket on the motherboard.
G. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the
CPU fan connector. Please refer to the
CPU cooling fan user’s manual for more
detailed installation procedure.
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.
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2.2 Installing Memory Module
1. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM
slot down.
2. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module
edge connector match the notches in the
DIMM slot.
3. Install the DIMM module into the slot and
press it firmly down until it seats correctly.
The slot latches are levered upwards and latch
on to the edges of the DIMM.
1. Connect the IDE/Floppy disk ribbon cable. Make sure the side of
the cable with the red stripe on it is plugged into pin 1 side of the
disk connector.
2. Connect the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector
on the motherboard.
IDE connectorFDD connectorSATA connector
2.4 Installing Motherboard in a case
1. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets.
2. Secure the motherboard with screws where appropriate.
3. Double check to make sure that the underside of the motherboard is
not touching the case or else shorting may occur and make sure that
the slots and I/O connectors line up with the holes on the back of
the case.
4. Case LED leads are labeled, connect the leads to the panel header on
the motherboard.
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2.5 Connecting IDE, Floppy & SATA Device
1. If installing two IDE devices on the same
ribbon cable, one device must be set to
“master” and the other to “slave.” Check
the accompanying documents for the
master/slave settings of IDE Devices, ie.:
the hard disk and CD-ROM drives and then
set their jumper caps accordingly.
2. Mount the drives in the case.
3. Connect the floppy disk ribbon cable and
power cable.
4. Connect the IDE ribbon cable and power
cable.
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IDE Hard Disk
Floppy Disk Device
SA T A Hard Disk
2.6 Installing Expansion cards
1. Remove the slot covers from the case where you will be installing
the expansion cards.
2. Install your graphics card in the proper slot if your motherboard does
not have integrated graphics.
3. Press the card firmly into the slot
4. Secure the card with the screw from step 1.
5. Install other expansion cards using the same procedure.
Graphics card
PCI card
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2.6.1 Installing PCIE x16 graphics card
This motherboard features one Elite Bus slot, allowing users to apply
additional AMD and Intel platform upgrade cards. However, one
platform can accommodate only one PCIE x16 graphics card. Please refer
to the instruction below for the correct PCIE x16 graphics card
installation.
1. Insert the PCIE x16 graphics card to the PCI Express x16 slot for
onboard Intel platform. Users may refer to Chapter 1, page 1-5, item
15 for specific slot location.
2. Insert the PCIE x16 graphics card to the PCIE Express x16 slot for
SIMA Card. Users may refer to Chapter 1, page 1-5, item 13 for
specific slot location.
Make sure to remove the jumper caps of JP33 & JP41 to activate the
Elite Bus slot. Please refer to Chapter 1, page 1-13, for JP33 & JP41
jumper setting reference. Users may use Jumper Cap Remover to help
you remove the jumper caps more easily.
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2.7 Connecting the Power supply cable
The ATX power connector is keyed for proper insertion. There are two
connectors for 4-pin and 24-pin ATX power cable. The plastic clip on
the power connector should lock over the plastic tab on the
motherboard power connector.
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.
With ATX v1.x power supply, users please
note that when installing 20-pin power
cable, the latch of power cable clings to
the left side of the ATX1 connector latch.
20-pin power cable
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With ATX v2.x power supply, users please
note that when installing 24-pin power
cable, the latch of power cable connector
clings to the right side of the ATX1 con-
24-pin power cable
4-pin ATX power connector
nector latch.
Users please note that when installing 4-pin
power cable, the latches of power cable
and the ATX12 match perfectly.
2.8 Powering up
Turn on the power to the monitor and the computer. If necessary,
format your hard disk drive and install an operating system.
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In this chapter, you will learn how to adjust the BIOS
(Basic Input and Output System). It provides information on the system’s configuration status and options to setup system parameters.
Chapter 3
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Reference
3.1Entering the BIOS Setup Menu..........................3-1
3.2Updating and Recovering the BIOS....................3-1
3.2-1 Using A WARD Flash to update your BIOS............3-1
3.3The Main Menu.................................................3-2
3.3-1 Standard CMOS Features........................................3-2
3.3-11 Set Password.....................................................3-18
3.3-12 Save & Exit Setup....................................................3-19
3.3-13 Exit Without Saving.................................................3-19
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3.1 Entering the BIOS Setup Menu
When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test
(POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the
BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message
appears:
Press DEL to enter SETUP
Pressing the delete key accesses the BIOS Setup Utility:
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility:
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced Chipset Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
PC Health Status
Esc: Quit
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Virus Protection, Boot Sequence...
Frequency/Voltage Control
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
: Select Item
3.2 Updating and Recovering the BIOS
A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility. However,
if you encounter a configuration error or you need a better performance.
You could attempt to update or recover your system BIOS.
3.2-1 Using AWARD Flash to update your BIOS
1. If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in
Advanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents
BIOS from being overwritten).
2. Create a bootable system disk. (Refer to Windows online help for
information on creating a bootable system disk.)
3. Use the Award Flash Utility from the ECS support CD and download
the last BIOS file for this motherboard from ECS web site
(www.ecs.com.tw). Copy these files to the system diskette you created
in step 2.
4. Turn off your computer and insert the system diskette in your computer’s
diskette drive. (You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the
boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to
force your computer to boot from the floppy diskette drive first.)
5. At the A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and press
<Enter>. You see a screen similar to the following:
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6. Type the filename of the new BIOS in the “File Name to Program” text
box. Follow the onscreen directions to update the motherboard BIOS.
7. When the installation is complete, remove the floppy diskette from the
diskette drive and restart your computer. If your motherboard has a
Flash BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed
BIOS from being overwritten.
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3.3 The Main Menu
The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are
available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use the
cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options. When an option
is highlighted, execute the option by pressing <Enter>.
3.3-1 Standard CMOS Features
This option displays basic information about your system.
Date (mm:dd:yy) Thu, Mar 24 2005
Time (hh:mm:ss) 9 : 33 : 26
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.
Press <Enter> to display the IDE submenu:
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
Press <Enter> while this item is highlighted to prompt the Setup Utility to automatically
detect and configure an IDE device on the IDE channel.
Note: 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 that lists LBA for an LBA drive.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
IDE Channel 0 Slave
Item Help
Menu Level
To auto-detect the
HDD’s size, head... on
this channel
IDE Channel 0/1/2/3 Master/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.
Note: 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
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/B [1.44M, 3.5in./None]
These items define the characteristics of any diskette drive attached to the system.
You can connect one or two diskette drives.
Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]
Floppy 3 mode refers to a 3.5-inch diskette with a capacity of 1.2 MB. 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.
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Halt On [All Errors]
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.
3.3-2 Advanced BIOS Features
This option defines advanced information about your system.
CPU Feature[Press Enter]
Hard Disk Boot Priority[Press Enter]
CPU L1 & L2 Cache
Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]
Quick Power On Self Test[Enabled]
First Boot Device[Floppy]
Second Boot Device[Hard Disk]
Third Boot Device[CDROM]
Boot Other Device[Enabled]
Swap Floppy Drive[Dis abl ed]
Boot Up Floppy Seek[Di sabl ed]
Boot Up NumLock Status[On]
BIOS Bootblock Protect[Disab led]
ATA 66/100 IDE Cable Msg. [Enabled]
Typematic Rate Setting[Disabl ed]
X
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec0 6
X
Typematic Delay (Msec)250
Security Option[Setup]
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help
This item sets CPU’s thermal control rule to protect CPU from overheat. This
feature is only available when CPU supports Thermal Monitor 2.
TM2 Bus Ratio [0 X]
This item helps you to set the frequency (bus ratio) of the throttled performance that
will be initiated when the on die sensor goes from not hot to hot. Y ou may set the bus
ration number from 0 to 255.
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TM2 Bus VID [0.8375V]
This item helps you to set the voltage of the throttled performance that will be initiated when the on
die sensor goes from not hot to hot.
Limit CPUID MaxVal [Disabled]
This item limits the CPUID maximum value. Enable this item to install WinNT . Leave this item at
the default value for other OS.
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
This item is a security feature that helps you protect your CPU and operating
system against malicious software executing code. This item is available when
CPU supports the feature.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced BIOS Features page.
Hard Disk Boot Priority (Press Enter)
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
<+> 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 L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled]
All processors that can be installed in this motherboard use interval level 1 (L1) and
external level 2 (L2) cache memory to improve performance. Leave this item at the
default value for better performance.
Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]
This item is only available when the chipset supports Hyper-Threading and you are
using a Hyper-Threading CPU.
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.
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Boot Up NumLock Status [On]
This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is
started.
BIOS Bootblock Protect [Disabled]
This item enables or disables the BIOS bootblock rom to be protected from overwritten.
ATA 66/100 IDE Cable Msg. [Enabled]
This item enables or disables the A T A 66/100 IDE Cable Msg. This message will appear
during reboot when you use 40-pin cable on your 66/100 hard disks.
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
InterruptController) mode. APIC provides symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) for systems, allowing support for up to 60 processors.
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OS Select For DRAM > 64MB [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.
HDD S.M.A.R.T Capability [Disabled]
The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) system is a
diagnostics technology that monitors and predicts device performance S.M.A.R.T.
software resides on both the disk drive and the host computer.
The disk drive software monitors the internal performance of the motors, media,
heads and electronics of the drive. The host software monitors the overall reliability
status of the drive. If a device failure is predicted, the host software, through the
Client WORKS S.M.A.R.T applet, warns the user of the impending condition and
advises appropriate action to protect the data.
Video BIOS Shadow (Enabled)
This item determines whether the BIOS will be copied to RAM for faster execution.
Small Logo (EPA) Show [Disabled]
Enables or disables the display of the EPA logo during boot.
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3.3-3 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, this may cause fatal errors or
instability into your system.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced Chipset Features
DRAM Timing Selectable[Press Enter]
System BIOS Cacheable[Disab led]
Video BIOS Cacheable[Disable d]
: 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-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
DRAM Clock/Timing Control
DDR CAS Latency[SPD]
DRAM Timing Control[Auto]
x
RAS to CAS Delay (tRCD)2 T
x
Precharge Time (tRP)2T
x
RAS Active Time (tRAS)15 T
x
Write Recovery Time (tWR)1 T
Command Bypass[Disabled]
Data Bypass[Disabled]
UMC0 MA Timing[Auto]
UMC1 MA Timing[Auto]
UMC0 Read Data Ready[Auto]
UMC1 Read Data Ready[Auto]
DDR 128-bit Access[Disable]
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help
When synchronous DRAM is installed, the number of clock cycles of CAS latency
depends on the DRAM timing. Do not reset this field from the default value specified
by the system designer.
DRAM Timing Control (Auto)
Enables you to select the CAS latency time in HCLKs of 2, 2.5, or 3. The value is set
at the factory depending on the DRAM installed. Do not change the values in this field
unless you change specifications of the installed DRAM or the installed CPU.
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• RAS to CAS Delay (tRCD)(2T):This is the amount of time a CAS is performed
after a RAS. The lower the better, but some DRAM does not support low
figures.
• Precharge Time (tRP) (2T): This is the duration of the time interval during
which the Row Address Strobe signal to a DRAM is held low during normal
Read and Write Cycles. This is the minimum interval between completing
one read or write and starting another from the same (non-page mode)
DRAM. Techniques such as memory interleaving, or use of Page Mode
DRAM are often used to avoid this delay. Some chipset s require this parameter
in order to set up the memory configuration properly. The RAS Precharge
value is typically about the same as the RAM Access (data read/write) time.
• RAS Active Time (tRAS) (15T) : This item allows you to set the amount of
time a RAS can be kept open for multiple accesses. High figures will
improve performance.
• Write Recovery Time (tWR)(1T): This item defines DRAM internal write to
read command delay in the same device.
Command Bypass (Disabled)
When enabled, request will bypass the command queue if the queue is empty.
Data Bypass (Disabled)
When enabled, the latency of read data from DRAM back to CPU will be
lower.
UMC0/1 MA Timing (Auto)
This option allows you to set the lead off DRAM read and write cycles of channel 0/
channel 1 MA Timing. When set to Delay 1T, memory read/write commands are sent
one clock cycle behind the memory
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address. When set to Normal, read/write and memory address commands are sent
simultaneously.
UMC0/1 Read Data Ready (Auto)
This item defines the channel 0/channel 1 DRAM read data latency.
DDR 128-Bit Access (Disable)
When this option is set to Auto, the DDR will be automatically set to 128-bit. When
disabled, the DDR will be set to 64-bit.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Chipset Features page.
System BIOS Cacheable [Disabled]
This item allows the system to be cached in memory for faster execution. Enable this
item for better performance.
Video BIOS Cacheable [Disabled]
This item allows the video BIOS to be cached in memory for faster execution. Enable
these items for better performance.
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3.3-4 Integrated Peripherals
These options display items that define the operation of peripheral
components on the system’s input/output ports.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Integrated Peripherals
OnChip IDE Device[Press Enter]
Onboard Device[Press Enter]
Onboard SuperIO Device[Press Enter]
Onboard 1394 Device[Enabled]
Onboard LAN Device[Enabled]
Onboard Lan Boot ROM[D isa ble d]
IDE HDD Block Mode[Enabled]
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help
Use these items to enable or disable the internal PCI IDE channels that are integrated
on the motherboard.
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO (Auto)
Each IDE channel supports a master device and a slave device. These four items let
you assign which kind of PIO (Programmed Input/Output) is used by IDE devices.
Choose Auto to let the system auto detect which PIO mode is best, or select a PIO
mode from 0-4.
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Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UltraDMA (Auto)
This motherboard supports UltraDMA technology, which provides faster access to IDE
devices. If you install a device that supports UltraDMA, change the item on this list to
Auto. You may have to install the UltraDMA driver supplied with this motherboard in
order to use an UltraDMA device.
IDE DMA Transfer Access (Enabled)
This item allows you to enabled the transfer access of the IDE DMA.
Press <Esc> to return to the Integrated Peripherals page.
OnChip PCI Device (Press Enter)
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
SiS OnChip PCI Device
Item Help
Menu Level
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USB Controller[Enabled]
USB 2.0 Supports[Enabled]
USB Legacy Support[Enabled]
USB Mouse Support[Enabled]
AC97 AUDIO [Enabled]
AC97 Modem[Enabled]
Serial ATA Controller[Enabled]
Serial ATA Mode[IDE]
Serial ATA2 controller[Disable d]
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help
Enables or disables the onboard USB controller. We recommend users keep the
default value. Disabling it might cause the USB devices not to work properly.
USB 2.0 Supports (Enabled)
This item enables or disables the onboard USB 2.0.
USB Legacy Support (Enabled)
Enable this item if you plan to use a keyboard connected through the USB port in a
legacy operating system (such as DOS) that does not support Plug and Play.
USB Mouse Support (Enabled)
Enable this item if you plan to use a mouse connected through the USB port in a
legacy operating system (such as DOS) that does not support Plug and Play.
AC97 AUDIO (Enabled)
Enables or disables the onboard AC 97 audio function. Disable this item if you are
going to install a PCI audio add-on card.
AC97 Modem (Enabled)
Enables and disables the onboard modem. Disable this item if you are going to install
an external modem.
Serial ATA Controller (Enabled)
Enables or disables the onboard Serial ATA controller. Enable this item if you are to
install SATA devices onboard.
Serial ATA Mode (IDE)
Use this item to define the onboard SATA mode. Set this item to RAID if you are to
activate the RAID function of the SATA devices.
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Serial ATA2 Controller (Enabled)
Enables or disables the onboard Serial ATA2 controller. Enable this item if you are to
install SATA2 devices onboard.
Press <Esc> to return to the Integrated Peripherals page.
Onboard SuperIO Device (Press Enter)
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Onboard FDC Controller[Enabled]
Onboard Serial Port 1[3F8/IRQ4]
Onboard Serial Port 2[2F8/IRQ3]
UART Mode Select[Normal]
UR2 Duplex ModeHalf
X
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 1/2 (3F8/IRQ4)(2F8/IRQ3)
This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for onboard
serial port 1/2 (COM1/COM2).
UART Mode Select (Normal)
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. IrDA is an infrared communication protocol
with a maximum baud rate up to 115.2K bps. ASKIR is Sharp’s infrared communication
protocol with a maximum baud rate up to 57.6K bps.
•UR2 Duplex Mode (Half): This field is available when UART 2
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 bidirectional modes, allowing both data input and
output. ECP and EPP modes are only supported with EPP- and ECP-aware
peripherals.
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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.
Onboard 1394 Device (Enabled)
Enable this item if you plan to use the 1394 device.
Onboard LAN Device (Enabled)
Use this item to enable and disable the onboard LAN function.
Onboard LAN Boot ROM (Disabled)
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.
IDE HDD Block Mode (Enabled)
Enable this field if your IDE hard drive supports block mode. Block mode enables
BIOS to automatically detect the optimal number of block read and writes per sector
that the drive can support. It also improves the speed of access to IDE devices.
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3.3-5 Power Management Setup
This option lets you control system power management. The system has
various power-saving modes including powering down the hard disk, turning
off the video, suspending to RAM, and software power down that allows
the system to be automatically resumed by certain events.
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Power Management Setup
ACPI Suspend Type[S3(STR)]
Suspend Mode[Disabled]
Video Off Option[Susp, Stby-> Off]
Video Off Method[DPMS Supported]
MODEM Use IRQ[Auto]
HDD Off After[Disabled]
Power Button Override[Instant Off]
Power On After Power Fail [Off]
PM Wake Up Events[Press Enter]
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help
Use this item to define how your system suspends. In the default, S3 (STR), the
suspend mode is suspend to RAM, i.e., the system shuts down with the exception of
a refresh current to the system memory.
Suspend Mode [Disabled]
The CPU clock will be stopped and the video signal will be suspended if no Power
Management events occur for a specified length of time. Full power function will return
when a Power Management event is detected.
Video Off Option [Susp, Stby —> Off]
This option defines if the video is powered down when the system is put into suspend
mode.
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.
MODEM Use IRQ [Auto]
If you want an incoming call on a modem to automatically resume the system from a
power-saving mode, use this item to specify the interrupt request line (IRQ) that is
used by the modem. You might have to connect the fax/modem to the motherboard
Wake On Modem connector for this feature to work.
HDD Off After [Disabled]
The IDE hard drive will spin down if it is not accessed within a specified length of time.
Options are from 1 Min to 15 Min and Disable.
Power Button Override [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 resume
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 After Power Fail [Off]
This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its last operating
status after power returns from a power failure.
PM Wake Up Events (Press Enter)
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
PM Wake Up Events
IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI[Enabled]
IRQ 8 Break Suspend[Disabled]
Resume By WOL/WOM/RING [Disabled]
Resume By MACPME[Enabled]
Resume By PCI PME[Enabled]
Resume By USB (S3)[Disabled]
PS2 KB Wakeup from S3[Hot Key]
PS2 MS Wakeup from S3[Disabled]
Power up by Alarm[Disabled]
Month AlarmNa
Day of Month Alarm0
Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm0 : 0 : 0
This option determines whether any activity for IRQ 3-7/9-15 will cause the system to
wake from a power saving mode.
IRQ 8 Break Suspend (Disabled)
Determines whether the system will monitor IRQ 8 activity and wake the system from
a power saving mode when IRQ 8 is activated.
Resume By WOL/WOM/RING (Disabled)
Use this item to enable LAN or modem activity to wakeup the system from a power
saving mode.
Resume By MACPME (Enabled)
Use this item to enable MAC activity to wake up the system from a power saving
mode.
Resume By PCI PME (Enabled)
This item allows users to enable or disable PCI activity to wakeup the system from a
power saving mode.
Resume By USB (S3) (Disabled)
This item allows users to enable or disable USB activity to wakeup the system from
a power saving mode.
PS2 KB/MS Wakeup from S3 (Hot Key/Disabled)
This option enables or disables you to allow mouse or keyboard activity to awaken the
system from power saving mode.
Power up by Alarm (Disabled)
When set to Enabled, the following three fields become available: Month Alarm, Day
of Month Alarm, and Time Alarm Upon arrival of the alarm time, it will instruct the
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system to wake up. When set to 0 (zero) for the day of the month, the alarm will
power on your system every day at the specified time.
** Reload Global Timer Events **
Global Timer (power management) events are I/O events whose occurrence can
prevent the system from entering a power saving mode or can awaken the system
from such a mode. In effect, the system remains alert for anything that occurs to a
device that is configured as Enabled, even when the system is in a power-down
mode.
Primary/Secondary IDE 1/0 (Disabled)
When these items are enabled, the system will restart the power-saving timeout
counters when any activity is detected on any of the drives or devices on the primary
or secondary IDE channels.
FDD, COM, LPT Port (Disabled)
When this item is enabled, the system will restart the power-saving timeout counters
when any activity is detected on the floppy disk drive, serial ports, or the parallel port.
PCI PIRQ[A-D]# (Disabled)
When disabled, any PCI device set as the Master will not power on the system.
Press <Esc> to return to the Power Management Setup page.
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3.3-6 PNP/PCI Configurations
These options configure how PnP (Plug and Play) and PCI expansion cards
operate in your system. Both 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:
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop[Disa bled]
INT Pin 1 Assignment[Auto]
INT Pin 2 Assignment[Auto]
INT Pin 3 Assignment[Auto]
INT Pin 4 Assignment[Auto]
INT Pin 5 Assignment[Auto]
INT Pin 6 Assignment[Auto]
INT Pin 7 Assignment[Auto]
INT Pin 8 Assignment[Auto]
** PCI Express relative items**
Maximum ASPM supported [L0s&L1]
Maximum Payload Size[4096]
Init Display First[PCI Slot]
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help
Default is Disabled. Select
Enabled to reset Extended
System Configuration Data
ESCD) when you exit Setup if
you have installed a new addon 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: 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.
In the Memory Resources submenu, use the first item Reserved Memory
Base to set the start address of the memory you want to reserve for the ISA
expansion card. Use the section item Reserved Memory Length to set the
amount of reserved memory. Press <Esc> to close the Memory Resources
submenu.
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]
This item is designed to overcome problems that can be caused by some nonstandard
VGA cards. This board includes a built-in VGA system that does not require palette
snooping so you must leave this item disabled.
Assign IRQ For USB [Enabled]
Names the interrupt request (IRQ) line assigned to the USB on your system. Activity
of the selected IRQ always awakens the system.
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Maximum ASPM supported [L0s&L1]
This item controls the maximum level of ASPM supported on the given PCI Express
links on the system.
Maximum Payload Size [4096]
This item specifies the maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express devices. The
unit is byte.
INT Pin 1-8 Assignment [Auto]
Identifies the interrupt request (IRQ) line assigned to a device connected to the PCI
interface of your system.
3.3-7 PC Health Status
On motherboards that support hardware monitoring, this item lets you
monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.
Enables you to set the maximum temperature the system can reach before powering
down.
Warning Temperature [Disabled]
This item allows users to set the CPU warning temperature. The default setting is
Disabled. Users may change it to 60°C/140°F, 65°C/149°F, 70°C/158°F, 75°C/167°F,
or 80°C/176°F
System Component Characteristics
These fields provide you with information about the systems current operating status.
You cannot make changes to these fields.
•CPU Core Voltage
•DDR Voltage
•3.3V
•5.0V
•12V
•Voltage Battery
•CPU Temperature
•System Temperature
•CPU FAN Speed
•SYS FAN Speed
•PWR FAN Speed
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3.3-8 Frequency/Voltage Control
This item enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system.
The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor
you have installed in your system.
CPU Clock Ratio[ 0 X]
Auto Detect PCI Clk[Enabled]
Spread Spectrum[Enabled]
Clock Control By[Auto]
x
Async PCI Clock controlDisabled
CPU Clock100
x
CPU:DRAM Frequency Ratio SPD
x
DRAM Frequency
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help
Use the CPU Host/SDRAM/PCI Clock to set the frontside bus frequency for the
installed processor (usually 133 MHz, 100 MHz or 66 MHz). Then use CPU Clock RatioJumpless to set a multiple. The multiple times the frontside bus must equal the core
speed of the installed processor e.g., 3.5 (multiple) x 100 MHz (frontside bus) = 350MHz (installed processor clock speed).
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Frequency/Voltage Control
Item Help
Menu Level
Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk [Enabled]
When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots.
Spread Spectrum [Enabled]
If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic
Interference) generated by the system.
Clock Control By [Auto]
Use this item to set the CPU Host Clock frequency to Auto or by manual setting.
Select “Manual” to activate the following items and set each item manually.
• Async PCI Clock control (Disabled): This item allows you to select the
fixed clock to generate the output to PCI frequency.
• CPU Clock (100):USe the CPU Host Clock to set the frontside bus frequency
for the installed processor (usually 200MHz, 133MHz or 100MHz.)
• CPU:DRAM Frequency Ratio (SPD): This item determines if the DRAM
frequency is controlled by SPD or by manually. Do not change the value in
this field unless you know the specification of the installed DRAM or the
installed CPU quite well.
DRAM Frequency
Use this item to set the frequency of the installed DRAM. We strongly recommend
users leave this item at its default value. Inappropriate value may cause the system
to be unbootable or crash.
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3.3-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults
This option opens a dialog box that lets you install fail-safe defaults for all
appropriate items in the Setup Utility: Press <Y> and the <Enter> to
install the defaults. Press <N> and then <Enter> to not install the defaults.
The fail-safe defaults place no great demands on the system and are generally
stable. If your system is not functioning correctly, try installing the fail-safe
defaults as a first step in getting your system working properly again. If you
only want to install fail-safe defaults for a specific option, select and display
that option, and then press <F6>.
3.3-10 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. When your hardware does not support the “Optimized
Defaults”, fatal system errors or instability may occur. If you only want to
install setup defaults for a specific option, select and display that option,
and then press <F7>.
Users please remain the factory BIOS default setting of “Load Optimized
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Defaults” when install Operation System onto your system.
3.3-11 Set Password
When this function is selected, the following message appears at the center
of the screen to assist you in creating a password.
ENTER P ASSWORD
Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. The password
typed now will clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory.
You will be asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and
press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection.
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter
password. A message will confirm the password being disabled. Once the
password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter BIOS Setup
freely.
PASSWORD DISABLED
If you have selected “System” in “Security Option” of “BIOS Features
Setup” menu, you will be prompted for the password every time the system
reboots or any time you try to enter BIOS Setup.
If you have selected “Setup” at “Security Option” from “BIOS Features
Setup” menu, you will be prompted for the password only when you enter
BIOS Setup.
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Supervisor Password has higher priority than User Password. You can use
Supervisor Password when booting the system or entering BIOS Setup to
modify all settings. Also you can use User Password when booting the
system or entering BIOS Setup but can not modify any setting if
Supervisor Password is enabled.
3.3-12 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.
3.3-13 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.
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Memo
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This chapter delivers contents of the ECS support CD.
Chapter 4
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Reference
4.1Software CD Information...................................4-1
4.2Running the Software CD..................................4-1
4.3Setup T ab..........................................................4-1
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.
Note: The Intel High Definition audio functionality unexpectedly quits working in
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. Users need
to download and install the update packages from the Microsoft Download Center “before”
installing HD audio driver bundled in the Driver CD. Pleaes log on to http://
support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;901105#appliesto for more information.
4.2 Running the Software CD
To begin using the software CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM
drive. The CD automatically display the multimedia if auto run is enable in
your computer.
4.3 Setup Tab
The setup tab shows three buttons - Setup, Browse CD, Exit.
Setup button: Click the Setup button to run the software installation
program. Select from the menu which software you want
to install.
1. Click
Note: The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will be different
Setup
. The installation program begins:
according to the motherboard you are installing.
The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand
corner.
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2. Click
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items.
Next
. The following screen appears:
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.
Browse CD button: The Browse CD button is the standard Windows
command that allows you to open Windows
Explorer and show the contents of the support
CD.
Exit button: The Exit button closes the Auto Setup window.
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4.4 Application T ab
Lists the software utilities that are available on the CD.
4.5 Read Me Tab
Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the CD.
4.6 Software Utilities Introduction
AWARD Flash 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
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I’m InTouch
I’m InTouch remote access software allows you to log in and work on
your faraway computer, just as if you were sitting behind it! Run
programs, transfer files, manage e-mail, contacts and calendar events.
With I’m InTouch, you always have access to your PC and the important
information and programs that you need.
MediaRing Talk - Telephony Software
Go to \UTILITY\MEDIARING EZ NET and run SETUP 331.EXE to
install the MediaRing Talk voice modem software for the built-in
modem.
WinCinema
WinDVD Creator Plus
WinDVD Creator Plus is designed for people who want to make their own
DVDs but who don’t want to learn complicated programs. By taking you
through 4 DVD-making steps, WinDVD Creator Plus walks you through
capturing video, editing it, adding titles, transitions, effects, music, DVD
menus and finally burning the finished product. User also can direct-burn
to DVD when DVD burner is available.
WinDVD
WinDVD is the world’s most popular DVD player and supports over 30 new
features and enhancements such as improved picture quality, easier-to-use
Time-Stretching, MP3 playback, and Video Desktop - which lets you watch
movies under your desktop icons while you work or check e-mail.
WinRIP
WinRIP lets you record, store, organize, and enjoy you music collection on your PC, CD player, and portable player. Organize your Music Galleryand
create your own playlists. You can switch between simple Player mode or
full-featured Jukebox mode.
Pro Magic Plus
This amazing software not only provides users with convenient and instant
restoration of your computer, but also restores within seconds important
data back to the preferred state at a specific point in time. Pro Magic also
combines several other functions including anti-virus, backup, uninstall
software and multi-booting to satisfy all your system protection needs.
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DPU (Data Process Utility)
Specially designed for file protection, security and management this DPU
or data processing utility insures the safety of important data through
complete file restoration, eliminating file damage even in case of improper
operation. User can freely edit original files after a set restore time point.
The DPU can even restore even deleted files.
Adobe Reader
This item install the Adobe Acrobat Reader. The Acrobat Reader software
is for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF).
Smart LAN
The motherboard support Marvell Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) technology.
It enables end users to remotely diagnose the quality and characteristics of
the attached cable. With this feature it is possible to detect and report
potential cabling issues such as cable opens, cable shorts, and impedance
mismatches. The distance of the fault can be reported within one meter.
Show Shifter
ShowShifter, the award winning software, combines viewing TV, video,
CD, MP3 and digital pictures into one easy to use application. With a little
help from Showshifter your PC will be the ultimate home media center.
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This chapter elaborates SiS965 SATA RAID setup.
Chapter 5
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Reference
5.1-1 Introduction for SiS965 SA T A RAID Function....5-1
The SiS965 S-ATA Host controller support up to four serial ATA on four
independent ports. The Serial ATA RAID is designed to provide a cost-effective, high performance RAID solution that adds performance and/or reliability to PC desktops and/or servers using Serial ATA/150 hard disks.
Serial ATA RAID function supports striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1),
and span (JBOD). Please note that the SATA RAID function supports hard
disk drives only.
With striping, identical drives can read and write data in parallel to increase
performance. Mirroring increases read performance through load balancing
and elevator sorting while creating a complete backup of your files. Span
would increase the logic hard disk space.
Serial ATA RAID striped arrays can double the sustained data transfer rate of
Serial ATA/150. Serial ATA RAID fully supports Serial ATA/150 specification
of up to 150MB/sec per drive, depending on individual drive specifications.
5.1-2 Features
• The SiS965 controller supports up to four Serial ATA (Serial ATA
RAID) drives.
• Support RAID function: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD.
• Support bootable disk.
• Windows-based RAID Utility software tool (only support Windows
XP and 2000).
• BIOS Utility.
5.1-3 Support Operating Systems
Support Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000 Professional and Server/XP.
5.1-4 What is RAID?
This section will give you an overview about the RAID system and introduce
the basic background and glossary which you need to know before using “SiS
RAID Controller Application”.
1RAID: (Redundant Array of Independent Disk Drives) use jointly
several hard drives to increase data transfer rates and data security.
It depends on the number of drives present and RAID function you
select to fulfill the security or performance purposes or both.
2RAID 0: Also known as “Stripping”. All of the data are distributed
evenly to all of the existing drives. You gain benefits on performance because the data transfer rate is multiplied by the number of
drives. However, RAID 0 has high risks of data security. All of the
stored data will be lost if even any one drive in the RAID set
crashes.
3RAID 1: Also known as “Mirroring”. The goal of RAID 0 is to
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ensure data security. Data is written to two or more drives synchronously. That is, 100% duplication of data from one drive to another.
4JBOD: (Just a Bunch of Drives). Also known as “Spanning”. Two
or more hard drives are required. Several hard disk types configured
as a single hard disk. The hard drives are simply hooked up in series.
This expands the capacity of your drive and results in a usable total
capacity. However, JBOD will not increase any performance or
data security.
5.1-5 Installing Software Drivers
SiS provides RAID driver for SiS965 SATA with RAID function.
1For RAID function, SiS965 support RAID0, RAID1 and JBOD by
software RAID driver only.
2Support the function of installing windows to RAID array.
New Windows 2000/XP Installation
1Start the installation:
Boot from the CD-ROM. Press F6 when the message “Press F6 key
if you need to install third party SCSI or RAID driver” appears.
2When the Windows 2000/XP Setup window is generated, press S
key to specify an Additional Device(s).
3Insert the driver diskette into drive A: and press Enter.
4Choose one of the following items:
that appears on screen, and then press the Enter key.
5Press Enter to continue with installation or if you need to specify
any additional devices to be installed, do so at this time. Once all
devices are specified, Press Enter to continue with installation.
6From the Windows 2000/XP Setup screen, press the Enter key.
Setup will now load all device files and then continue the Windows
2000/XP installation.
7Please install the driver package again (ex. SiS RAID driver v2.01)
while the operation system has been setup.
If you would like to install windows to any RAID set, you should create RAID
from BIOS utility or SiS965 RAID Utility first and then follow the steps
above.
Existing Windows 2000/XP/98/Me Installation
1Install the driver by executing SiS driver setup utility.
2The drivers will be automatically installed.
Confirming Windows 2000/XP Driver Installation
1From Windows 2000/XP, open the Control Panel from “My Com-
puter” followed by the System icon.
2Choose the “Hardware” tab, then click the “Device Manager” tab.
3Click the “+” in front of “SCSI and RAID Controllers” hardware
type. The driver “SiS182 Raid Controller” should appear.
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Confirming Windows 98/Me Driver Installation
1From Windows 98/Me, open the Control Panel from “My Com-
puter” followed by the System icon.
2Choose the “Device Manager” tab.
3Click the “+” in front of “IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers” hardware
type. The driver “SiS965 IDE/Raid Controller” should appear.
5.1-6 BIOS Utility Operation
BIOS Utility supports windows 2000/XP/98/Me.
Starting BIOS Utility
1Boot your system. If this is the first time you have booted with the
SiS965 and the drives installed, the BIOS will display the following:
Silicon Integrated Systems Corp. RAID BIOS Setting Utility v0.XX
(c) 2003-2005 Silicon Integrated Systems Corp. All Rights Reserved.
Press <Ctrl.<S> to run BIOS Setting Utility
2Press <Ctrl-S> keys to display the SiS965 Utility Main Menu.
3You can press <B> key to select the boot disk on the SiS965 con-
troller. The yellow highlight will show on the disk and you can
switch it to select the disk you wanted. Press “Enter” key to select
it and the selected boot device will be marked by “*”. The default
boot device will be set as Disk 1.
4Press <R> to display the RAID setup menu below. This is the fastest
and easiest method to creating your first array.
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Create RAID
• SIS965 controller support RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD.
Creating a RAID 0 (Stripe) Array for Performance
• SiS965 only supports 2 SATA drivers to create a stripe array.
To create an array for best performance, follow these steps:
1Press <A> to start creating a RAID array.
2Press <2> and <Enter> to select RAID 0.
3You will have two selections to create a RAID 0 array. The default
value is <1>. If you select <1>Auto Create, you can create a
RAID 0 array faster and easier. The Blocksize will be selected by its
default value “64K”. The result after creating will be show on step
8. Besides, you also can select <2>Manual Create, see following
steps.
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4Press <1>-<5> keys and <Enter> to select Block Size. (Default:64K)
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5Use <↑ > < ↓ > to select disk, and press <Enter> to select disk, <Q>
to exit. When you press <Enter> on the disk you wanted, the RAID
Type will be changed from Single to RAID 0. An the disk you select
first will be the SOURCE disk.
6Next, you will see a message “Split the SOURCE(DISK x) data to
RAID disks?”. Press <N> and <Enter> to create RAID 0 array only
or press <Y> and <Enter> to split the data from source disk to other
disks.
7Starting splitting action, the following frame will be shown.
8After all steps finished, press ,<Q> until escape the setup menu and
RAID 0 array will be show on the top of the main frame.
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9Press <Q> again to exit this BIOS utility and the red message frame
will show. Press <Y> and <Enter> to save changes.
1 0Once the array has been created, you will need to FDISK and format
the array as if it were a new single hard drive.
Creating a RAID 1 (Mirror) Array
SiS965 enables users to create Mirror arrays with 2 drives
only.
To create a Mirror array, follow these steps:
1Press <A> to start creating a RAID array.
2Press <3> and <Enter> to select Mirror.
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3You will have two selections to create a RAID 1 array. The default
value is <1>. If you select <1>Auto Create, you can create a
RAID 1 array faster and easier. The result after creating will be
show on step 7. Besides, you also can select <2>Manual Create,
see following steps.
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4Use <↑ > < ↓ > to select disk, and press <Enter> to select disk, <Q>
to exit. When you press <Enter> on the disk you wanted, the RAID
Type will be changed from Single to RAID 1. The same as RAID
0, the disk you select first will be the SOURCE disk.
5Next, you will see a message “Duplicate the SOURCE (DISK x) data
to RAID disks?”. Press <N> and <Enter> to create RAID 1 array
only or press <Y> and <Enter> to duplicate the data from source
disk to mirror disk.
6Starting duplicating action, the following frame will be showing.
7After all steps finished, press <Q> until escape the setup menu and
RAID 1 array will be show on the top of the main frame.
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8Press <Q> again to exit this BIOS utility and the red message frame
will show as the same as the creation of the RAID 0 array. Press
<Y> and <Enter> to save changes.
9Once the array has been created, you will need to FDISK and format
the array as if it were a new single hard drive.
Creating a JBOD Array
SIS965 only supports 2 SATA drivers to create a JBOD arrays.
To create an JBOD array, follow these steps:
1Press <A> to start creating a RAID array.
2Press <1> and <Enter> to select JBOD.
3You will have two selections to create a JBOD array. The default
value is <1>. If you select <1>Auto Create, you can create a
JBOD array faster and easier. The result after creating will be show
on step 5. Besides, you also can select <2>Manual Create, see
following steps.
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4Use <↑> < ↓ > to select disk, and press <Enter> to select disk, <Q> to
exit. When you press <Enter> on the disk you wanted, the RAID
Type will be changed from Single to JBOD.
5After all steps finished, press <Q> until escape the setup menu and
JBOD array will be show on the top of the main frame.
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6Press <Q> again to exit this BIOS utility and the red message frame
will show as the same age as the creation of the RAID 0 array. Press
<Y> and <Enter> to save changes.
7Once the array has been created, you will need to FDISK and format
the array as if it were a new single hard drive.
This concludes Chapter 5.
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Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be
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Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their
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Federal Communications Commision (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment offand 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.
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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.
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Résumé des caractéristiques
CPU
Chipset
Mémoire
Options
d’extension
Stockage
• Socket LGA775 pour processeur Intel Pentium4
• FSB 1066/800/533 MHz (Horloge de noyau de
266/200/133MHz)
• Prise en charge de la Technologie Hyper-Threading
• SiS656 & SiS965
• North Bridge:
• South Bridge:
• Architecture mémoire DDR double canal
• 4 x sockets DIMM DDR2 240 broches prenant en charge
jusqu’à 4 Go
• Prend en charge les DDR2 667/533/400
• DIMMs DDR de 1,8V sans tampon, Non-ECC
• 2 x logements PCI Express x16
• 1 x logement de Bus Elite
• 1 x logement PCI Express x1
• 3 x logements PCI
• Pris en charge par SiS965
- 4 x périphériques Ultra DMA133
- 4 x périphériques SATAII
- Configuration RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, et JBOD
• Pris en charge par SiI3132
- Vitesse de transfert ATA Série Génération 2 de 3,0Gb/s
- 2 x périphériques SATA II
- Configuration RAID 0, RAID 1
SiS656
SiS965
IEEE 1394a
Audio
LAN Gigabit
E/S du
panneau
arrière
Caractéristiques du BIOS
E/S interne
• Contrôleur VIA VT6307 IEEE1394a
• Prend en charge 2 x ports IEEE1394a
• CODEC audio 8-canaux ALC850
• Conforme aux spécifications AC’97 2.3
• Marvel 88E1111 Gigabit LAN PHY
• Conforme 10/100/1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3
• 1 x connecteur de clavier PS/2
• 1 x connecteur souris PS/2
• 4 x ports USB
• 1 x connecteur LAN RJ45
• 2 x ports Série
• 1 x port LPT
• 1 x port 1394a
• Prises audio pour microphone, ligne d’entrée et ligne de sortie
• Award BIOS avec ROM Flash de 4Mb
• Prend en charge Plug & Play 1.0A, APM 1.2, Multi Boot, DMI
• Prend en charge les spécifications 1.0B révision ACPI
• 1 x Connecteur d’alimentation ATX 24 broches & Connecteur
12 V 4 broches
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Français
Facteur de
Forme
• 1 x connecteur de lecteur de disquette- prenant en charge 360K
~ 2,88M octets, 3 Lecteurs de disquettes Modes ou LS120
• 2 x connecteurs IDE
• 6 x connecteurs ATA Série
• 2 x embases USB 2.0 supportant 4 ports USB supplémentaires
• 1 x embase 1394a
• 1 x embase SPDIFO1
• 1 x embase de commutateur/LED de panneau avant
• 1 x embase audio de panneau avant
• 1 x embase IR1
• 1 x embase d’entrée CD
• 1 x embase SPK1
• Connecteurs CPU_FAN/NB_FAN/SYS_FAN/PWR_FAN
• Taille ATX
• 305mm x 244mm
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Zusammenfassung der Merkmale
CPU
Chipsatz
Arbeitsspeicher
Erweiterungsmöglichkeiten
Speicher
• LGA775 Sockel für Intel Pentium4 Prozessor
• FSB 1066/800 /533MHz (266/200/133MHz Core-Takt)
• Unterstützt Hyper-Threading Technologie
• SiS656 & SiS965
• North Bridge:
• South Bridge:
• Dual-Kanal DDR Speicherarchitektur
• 4 x 240-Pin DDR2 DIMM Sockel, unterstützt bis zu 4 GB