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Preface
Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected
under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor
any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
the author.
Version 1.0
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and
to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the
manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
Windows® VISTA/7 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective
owners and are acknowledged.
Federal Communications Commission (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 off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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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 Interferencecausing 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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Safety Instructions
Your system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for information technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you
read the following safety instructions.
Setting up your system
• Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you operate your system.
• Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as a
radiator.
• Set up the system on a stable surface.
• Openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or cover these
openings. Make sure you leave plenty of space around the system for
ventilation. Never insert objects of any kind into the ventilation openings.
• Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between
0°C and 40°C.
• If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total ampere rating of
the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its ampere rating.
Care during use
• Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
• Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system.
• When the system is turned OFF, a small amount of electrical current still
flows. Always unplug all power, modem, and network cables from the
power outlets before cleaning the system.
• If you encounter the following technical problems with the product,
unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or
your retailer.
• The power cord or plug is damaged.
• Liquid has been spilled into the system.
• The system does not function properly even if you follow the
operating instructions.
• The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.
• The system performance changes
The warranty does not apply to products that have been disas sembled by
users
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Safety cautions and warnings
Optical Drive Satety Information
Optical drive sold with this system contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.
CAUTION:
Invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam or view
directly with optical instructions.
WARNING:
Makeing adjustments or performing procedures other than those speci-
fied in the user’s manual may result in hazardous laser exposuer. Do
not attempt to disassemble the optical drive. For your safety, have the
optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider.
Product disposal notice
INPORTANT:
This symbol if the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product
(electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)
CAUTION:
Danger of explosoin if battery is incorrectly replace only with the same
or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Product disposal notice
1. Do not place this product underneath heavy loads or in an unstable
position.
2. Do not use or expose this product around magnetic fields as magnetic interference may affect the performance of the product.
3. Do not expose this product to high levels of direct sunlight, highhumidity or wet conditions.
4. Do not block the air vents to this product or impede the airflow in
any way.
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Chapter 1 1
Introducing the PC 1
Introduction......................................................................................1
Specification......................................................................................2
Front and Rear I/O............................................................................3
Packing Contents..............................................................................5
Chapter 2
Installing the PC 7
System Quick Installing...................................................................7
System Components Reinstallation.............................................10
Installation of Hard Disk Drive........................................10
Installation of Memory.......................................................13
Installation of the stand......................................................14
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Chapter 3 15
Using BIOS 15
About the Setup Utility ................................................................ 15
The Standard Configuration..............................................15
Entering the Setup Utility...................................................15
Using BIOS......................................................................................16
Standard CMOS Setup......................................................17
Advanced Setup.................................................................19
Advanced Chipset Setup....................................................20
Integrated Peripherals.......................................................21
Power Management Setup.................................................22
PC Health Status................................................................23
Frequency/Voltage Control................................................24
Load Default Settings.........................................................25
Supervisor Password.........................................................25
User Password...................................................................26
Save & Exit Setup...............................................................26
Exit Without Saving............................................................26
Chapter 4
Using the Software 27
About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM................................27
Auto-installing under Windows V ista/ 7.....................................27
Running Setup....................................................................28
Manual Installation........................................................................30
Utility Software Reference............................................................30
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Chapter 1
Introducing the PC
Introducting
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stylish and flexible design.
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With Intel
(H)* 200mm (D)* 60mm (W), 3L SFF NetTop provides the features of low power
consumption (working with a 65Watt power adaptor), low noise (<28db) and space
saving. The chipset is NVIDIA MCP7A, supporting up to 4 GB of system memory
with DDR2 memory SODIMM, 3.5” SATA II HDD, Slim DVD Super-multi Tray type/
Tray-load Slim type ODD, and Build in NVIDIA GeForce 9300 Graphics.
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Atom
330 (Duo-Core CPU) processors inside and a dimension of 270mm
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Introducing the PC
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Specification
Chipset
FSB
CPU Support
Memory
Graphics
Storage
ODD
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Power
OS Support
Expansion
Dimensions (mm)
• Nvidia ION
• 533 MHz
®
• Intel
• SO-DIMM up to 4GB
• Built-in Nvidia
• Support Full HD playback & DirectX 10
• Supported 1 x 3.5” SATA II HDD
• Support Slim DVD Super-multi Tray type
• 2 x USB2.0
• 1 x Headphone output
• 1 x MIC-IN
• Multi-card reader slot x 1
• 4 x USB
• 1 x Dub, 1 x DVI, 1 x HDMI
• 1 LAN RJ45
• 6 Channel Audio, 3 Jacks
• 65W power adaptor
• Hardware Compatible with Windows Vista and Win-
• 2 x Mini PCIE (for Wi-Fi card and TV Tuner module)
• 270mm * 200mm * 60mm
Atom 330 Duo-Core 1.6GHz
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ION Graphics
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WARING:
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, Includ-
ing adjusting the setting in the BIOS, or using the third-party overclocking
tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even case damage
to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your
own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage casesd
by overclocking.
Introducing the PC
Front and Rear I/O
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1. Power Button
2. Slim Type ODD
3. LED1~3 indicators
4. Card Reader
5. USB Connectors
6. Mic In Jack Connecting Microphone.
7. Headphone Jack
Press the prower button to turn the system on and off.
Supports Slim DVD Super-multi Tray type.
The LED1can be used to indicate system power sta-
tus. The LED2 can be used to indicate HDD status.
The LED3 can be used to indicate LAN status.
Supports SD Card/ MMC Card/ MS Card. You can easily read phone or other files on the momery card.
Your digital cameras, DVs, MP3 players or other digital devices are highly compatible.
The USB connectors is for attaching USB devices,
such as mouse, keyboard, printer, scanner and other
USB-compatible device.
Connecting Headphone.
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8. HDMI Connector
(Optional)
9. D-SUB Connector
10. DVI Connector
11. USB Connectors Connecting USB Devices (USB2.0 Ports)
12. LAN
13. Six channel HD
Audio
14. DC-IN Jack It is used for power adapter
Connecting HDMI Device.
Connecting VGA Monitor.
The DVI connector allows you to connect a LCD
monior. It provice s a high-speed digital interconnection between the computer and its display device.
Connecting the Network.
Microphone Jack/ Headphone Jack/ Line In Jack.
Introducing the PC
Packing Contents
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Driver DVD
Stand
NOTE:
Please contact us immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing.
Manual
Power
Introducing the PC
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Memo
Introducing the PC
Chapter 2
Installing the PC
System Quick Installation
1. Connecting HDMI Device. (Optional)
2. Connecting VGA Monitor. (D-SUB Connector)
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3. The USB connectors is for attaching USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard,
printer, scanner and other USB-compatible device.
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4. Connecting the Network. (LAN Connector)
5. Connecting the Microphone. (Microphone Jack)
6. Connecting Speakers or Headphones. (Headphone Jack)
7. Connecting External Audio Device. (Line In Jack)
Installing the PC
7. Connecting Power. (DC-in jacks)
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Installing the PC
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System Components Reinstallation
Installation of Hard Disk Drive
1. Align the screw driver into the screw hole.
2. Use a flat head screw driver to align on
the opening.
3. Push the screw driver to release the panel.
4. Raise the panel away from the system.
Installing the PC
5. Have the system lie flat on the table.
Warning: For safety reason, please ensure that the power cord is
disconnected before opening the case.
6. The HDD compartment is shown on
the illustration.
7. Use a screw driver to remove the srews
attach to the HDD.
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8. Push the HDD away from its compartment.
9. Raise the HDD away from its compartment.
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10. Locate the two srews and the HDD
holder.
11. Insert the holder into the HDD.
12. Align the screw hold on both the
HDD and holder. Screw it tightly until it
is lock.
13. Align the compartment door into
the front of the HDD.
14. Screw back the two screw on both
sides of the HDD.
15. Align abck the HDD into its compartment slot.
Installing the PC
Installation of Memory
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16. Push to secure the HDD into the
compartment.
17. Lock the HDD into its compartment with the two screws.
1. The slot for the RAM module
2. Carefully align the RAM into its slot
and press down firmly.
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Installation of the Stand
1. Locate the stand from the package.
2. Carefully align the stand to the hole
on the computer
3. Use a screw to lock up the stand into
the computer.
Installing the PC
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
About the Setup Utility
The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support for
Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM
setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS.
The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s
configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. The
parameters are stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this information
when the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system is
configured with the values you stored in CMOS.
The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:
• Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals
• Video display type and display options
• Password protection from unauthorized use
• Power Management features
The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs. Before
using the Setup Utility, ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options.
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This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.
The Standard Configuration
A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility. However, we
recommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in the
future.
This Setup Utility should be used:
• when changing the system configuration
• when a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make
changes to the Setup Utility
• when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts
• when making changes to the Power Management configuration
• when changing the password or making other changes to the Security
Setup
Entering the Setup Utility
When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST)
routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the
POST routines are completed, the following message appears:
Press DEL to enter SETUP
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Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Standard CMOS Setup
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Advanced Setup
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Advanced Chipset Setup
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Integrated Peripherals
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Power Management Setup
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PCI/PnP Setup
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PC Health Status
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: Move F10: Save ESC: Exit
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F1:General Help
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Enter : Select
Frequency/Voltage Control
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Load Default Settings
Supervisor Password
f
User Password
f
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
+/-/: Value
F9: Load Default Settings
Using BIOS
When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the
Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates
which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight
to other options. When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing
<Enter>.
Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to
execute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for information.
Some options (marked with a triangle
the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the
submenu.
In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted
by a triangle
ff
f.
ff
The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions
with optimum performance. We do not suggest users change the default
values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage caused
by changing the BIOS settings.
ff
f) lead to submenus that enable you to change
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BIOS Navigation Keys
The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:
KEY FUNCTION
ESC Exits the current menu
mnlk
+/-/PU/PD Modifies the selected field’s values
Enter Select
F9 Loads an optimized setting for better performance
F10 Saves the current configuration and exits setup
F1 Displays a screen that describes all key functions
Scrolls through the items on a menu
Using BIOS
For the purpose of better product maintenance, we reserve the right to
change the BIOS items presented in the manual. The BIOS setup screens
shown in this chapter are for reference only. Please visit our website for
updated manual.
Standard CMOS Setup
This option displays basic information about your system.
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SA TA1 Not Detected
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SA TA2 Not Detected
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mnlk
F1: General Help
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.
fSATA1~2
This motherboard supports two SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA
device to be installed.
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SAT A1
Device : Not Detected
Type Auto
LBA/Large Mode Auto
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Auto
PIO Mode Auto
DMA Mode Auto
S.M.A.R.T. Auto
32Bit Data Transfer Enabled
: Move
Standard CMOS Setup
Enter : Select
+/-/: Value
F9: Load Default Settings
SAT A1
Help Item
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-T AB] to
select a field.
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system Date.
F10: Save ESC: Exit
Help Item
Select the type
of the device connected
to the system.
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: Move F10: Save ESC: Exit
mnlk
F1:General Help
Enter : Select
+/-/: Value
F9: Optimized Defaults
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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.
LBA/Large Mode (Auto)
Use this item to set the LBA/Large mode to enhance hard disk performance by
optimizing the area the hard disk is visited each time.
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) (Auto)
If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing
more data during each transfer.
PIO Mode (Auto)
Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing
the hard disk timing.
DMA Mode (Auto)
DMA capability allows users to improve the transfer-speed and data-integrity for
compatible IDE devices.
S.M.A.R.T. (Auto)
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.
32Bit Data Transfer (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable 32Bit Data Transfer.
Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Setup page.
Using BIOS
Advanced Setup
This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page
with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.
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Advanced Setup
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Limit CPUID MaxVal Disabled
Intel XD Bit Disabled
Intel (R) HT T echnology Enabled
Quick Power on Self T est Enabled
Boot Up Numlock Status On
APIC Mode Enabled
1st Boot Device Hard Drive
2nd Boot Device CD/DVD
3rd Boot Device Removable Dev.
Boot Other Device Y es
: Move
mnlk
Enter : Select
F1: General Help
+/-/: Value
F9: Load Default Settings
F10: Save ESC: Exit
Help Item
Disabled for WindowsXP
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.
Intel XD Bit (Disabled)
This item allows users to enable or disable the Intel XD bit.
Intel (R) HT Technology (Enabled)
This item enables or disables Intel HT Technology support.
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.
Boot Up Numlock Status (On)
This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is
started.
APIC Mode (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) mode. APIC provides symmetric multi-processing (SMP) for systems, allowing support for up to 60 processors.
1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device (Hard Drive/CD/DVD/Removable Dev.)
Use this item to determine the device order the computer used to look for an
operating system to load at start-up time. The devices showed here will be different
depending on the exact devices installed on your motherboard.
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Boot Other Device (Yes)
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.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
Advanced Chipset Setup
This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page
with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.
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DRAM Frequency 800 MHz
CAS Latency Time By SPD
Share Memory Auto Detection Auto
Share Memory Size 256MB
Memory Remap Feature Enabled
HPET Enabled
HDMI Audio Enabled
Advanced Chipset Setup
: Move
mnlk
Enter : Select
F1: General Help
By SPD
3T
4T
5T
+/-/: Value
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Load Default Settings
Help Item
Options
DRAM Frequency (800 MHz)
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.
CAS Latency Time (By SPD)
When synchronous DRAM is unstalled, 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 designed.
Share Memory Auto Detection (Auto)
Disable this item to set the Share Memory Size . And if the item is set to Auto, Share
Memory Size can be controlled according to the dram size. When the dram size is less
than 512 MB, Share Memory Size should be set to 64 MB. While between 512 MB
and 1 GB, it should be set to 128 MB. When more than 1 GB, it should be set to 256
MB.
Share Memory Size (256MB)
This item lets you allocate a portion of the main memory for the onboard VGA
display application.
Memory Remap Feature (Enabled)
This item allows you to remap the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical
memory 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.
Using BIOS
HDMI Audio (Enabled)
This item is used to enable or disable the onboard audio chip.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
Integrated Peripherals
This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system.
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SAT A Configuration IDE
Onboard Audio Function Enabled
Onboard LAN Function Enabled
Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled
USB Functions Enabled
Legacy USB Support Enabled
SATA Configuration (IDE)
Use this item to show the Serial ATA Configuration options: Disabled, Compatible,
Enhanced.
Onboard Audio Function (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard audio device.
Onboard LAN Function (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or 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.
USB Functions (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the USB function.
Legacy USB Support (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices.
Integrated Peripherals
: Move
mnlk
Enter : Select
F1: General Help
IDE
+/-/: Value
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Load Default Settings
Help Item
Options
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Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
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Power Management Setup
This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation.
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Power Management Setup
ACPI Suspend Type S3
Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan PME Disabled
Resume By USB (S3) Disabled
Resume on RTC Alarm Disabled
EUP Support Enabled
: Move
mnlk
Enter : Select
F1: General Help
+/-/: Value
F9: Load Default Settings
F10: Save ESC: Exit
Help Item
Select the ACPI
state used for
System Suspend.
ACPI Suspend Type (S3)
Use this item to define how your system suspends. In the default, S3, 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.
Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan PME (Disabled)
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 USB (S3) (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable/disable the USB device wakeup function from S3/S4
mode.
Resume on RTC Alarm (Disabled)
The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the
system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the system’s RTC (realtime
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.
EUP Support (Enabled)
When enabled, system can not resume by some devices (PCI/PCIE/PME/Ring/RTC,
etc) at S5 state. You can use this item to save power.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
Using BIOS
PC Health Status
On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the
parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.
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-=- System Hardware Monitor-= Smart Fan Function Press Enter
f
Shutdown Temperature Disabled
CPU Temperature : 27°C/80°F
System Temperature : 35°C/95°F
System Fan Speed : 6329 RPM
: Move
mnlk
f
Smart Fan Function (Press Enter)
Enter : Select
F1: General Help
+/-/: Value
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Load Default Settings
Help Item
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
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Smart Fan Function
-=- System Hardware Monitor-=-
SYS SMART Fan Control Enabled
SMART Fan Mode Normal
High Limit T emperature (°C)63
Low Limit T emperature (°C)43
Higi Limit PWM 200
LOW Limit PWM 58
Help Item
Options
Disabled
Enabled
: Move
mnlk
Enter : Select
F1: General Help
+/-/: Value
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Load Default Settings
SYS SMART Fan Control (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable/disable the control of the SYS fan speed by changing
the fan voltage.
Press <Esc> to return to the PC Health Status page.
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Shutdown Temperature (Disabled)
Enable you to set the maximum temperature the system 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
• System Temperature
• System Fan Speed
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
Frequency/Voltage Control
This page 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.
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Frequency/Voltage Control
Manufacturer: Intel
Ratio Actual V alue: 12
CPU Frequency Setting : 533MHz
CPU Spread Spectrum Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum Disabled
SAT A Spread Spectrum Disabled
PCI Spread Spectrum Disabled
: Move
mnlk
Enter : Select
F1: General Help
+/-/: Value
F9: Load Default Settings
F10: Save ESC: Exit
Help Item
Options
Disabled
Enabled
Manufacturer: Intel
This item displays the information of current manufacturer of the CPU installed in
your computer.
Ratio Actual Value: 12
This item shows the actual ratio of the CPU installed in your system.
CPU Frequency Setting (533MHz)
This item is used to set the CPU Frequency.
CPU Spread Spectrum (Disabled)
If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) generated by the system.
Using BIOS
PCIE Spread Spectrum (Disabled)
This item, when enabled, can significantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) generated by the PCIE.
SATA Spread Spectrum (Disabled)
This item, when enabled, can significantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) generated by the SATA.
PCI Spread Spectrum (Disabled)
This item, when enabled, can significantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) generated by the PCI.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
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
This page helps you install or change a password.
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Supervisor Password : Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password Press Enter
Supervisor Password
Help Item
Install or Change the
password.
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: Move
mnlk
Enter : Select
F1: General Help
+/-/: Value
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Load Default Settings
Supervisor Password (Not Installed)
This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has
been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays.
Change Supervisor 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 supervisor password.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
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User Password
This page helps you install or change a password.
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User Password
User Password : Not Installed
: Move
mnlk
Enter : Select
F1: General Help
+/-/: Value
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Load Default Settings
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.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
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,
select [OK] to save and exit, or select [Cancel] to return to the main menu.
Exit Without Saving
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to discard any changes that you have made in
the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Exit Without Saving dialog
box appears, select [OK] to discard changes and exit, or select [Cancel] 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 select [OK] to discard any changes you have
made.
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Chapter 4
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About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM
The support software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard
package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the
bundled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program,
and the location for your motherboard version. More information on some programs is available in a README file, located in the same directory as the software.
Before installing any software, always inspect the folder for files named README.TXT
or something similar. These files may contain important information that is not
included in this manual.
Never try to install all software from folder that is not specified for use with
1.
your motherboard.
The notice of Intel HD audio installation (optional): The Intel High Defi-
2.
nition audio functionality unexpectedly quits working in Windows Server
2003 Service Pack 1 or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. Users need
to download and install the update packages from the Microsoft Download
Center “before” installing HD audio driver bundled in the Driver CD.
Please log on to
us;901105#appliesto for more information.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-
Auto-installing under Windows Vista/7
The Auto-install DVD-ROM/CD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers
and software for your motherboard.
If the Auto-install DVD-ROM/CD-ROM does not work on your system,
you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS (for
example, Windows Explorer). Refer to the Utility Folder Installation Notes
later in this chapter.
The support software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows
Vista/7. When you insert the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM disc in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM
drive, the autorun feature will automatically bring up the install screen. The screen
has three buttons on it, Setup, Browse CD and Exit.
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If the opening screen does not appear; double-click the file “setup.exe”
in the root directory.
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Setup Tab
Setup
Browse CD
Exit The Exit button closes the Auto Setup window.
Application Tab
Lists the software utilities that are available on the disk.
Read Me Tab
Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the disk.
Click the Setup button to run the software installation program.
Select from the menu which software you want to install.
The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the
support disk.
Before installing the software from Windows Explorer, look for a file
named README.TXT or something similar. This file may contain
important information to help you install the software correctly.
Some software is installed in separate folders for different operating
systems, such as Windows Vista. Always go to the correct folder for
the kind of OS you are using.
In install the software, execute a file named SETUP.EXE or
INSTALL.EXE by double-clicking the file and then following the
instructions on the screen.
Running Setup
Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard:
1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:
The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will be
different according to the motherboard you are installing.
The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner.
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2. Click Next. The following screen appears:
3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recom-
mended.
4. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears:
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5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items.
1. 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.
2. During the Windows Vista Driver Auto Setup Procedure, users should
use one of the following two methods to install the driver after the
system restart.
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Manual Installation
Insert the disk in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in
the root directory. This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for
your motherboard.
Look for the chipset and motherboard model; then browse to the directory and path
to begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) that
automatically detects your operating system before installation. Other drivers have
the setup program located in the operating system subfolder.
If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program, browse to the
operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file (README.TXT or
README.DOC) for information on installing the driver or software for your operating system.
Utility Software Reference
All the utility software available from this page is Windows compliant. They are
provided only for the convenience of the customer. The following software is furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of
the license.
These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice.
Please refer to the support disk for available software.
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