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EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard
Table of Contents
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EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard ............................................................................... 1
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Parts NOT in the Kit ................................................................................................. 8
Intentions of the Kit .................................................................................................. 8
EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard .............................................................................10
Motherboard Specifications.................................................................................... 10
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions .............................................................................12
Unpacking .............................................................................................................. 12
Equipment .............................................................................................................. 12
EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard ........................................................................ 13
Hardware Installation ..................................................................................................16
Safety Instructions .................................................................................................. 16
Preparing the Motherboard .................................................................................... 17
Installing the Motherboard...................................................................................... 20
Connecting Cables ................................................................................................. 21
24-pin ATX Power (PW1) ............................................................................... 22
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8-pin ATX 12V Power (PW12) ....................................................................... 23
Front Panel Header ........................................................................................ 24
IEEE1394a (Firewire) ..................................................................................... 25
USB Headers ................................................................................................. 26
Audio .............................................................................................................. 27
PCI Slots ........................................................................................................ 30
PCI Express x1 Slots ..................................................................................... 30
PCI Express x16/x8/x4 Slots .......................................................................... 30
Onboard Buttons .................................................................................................... 31
Clear CMOS Button ....................................................................................... 31
RESET and POWER Button .......................................................................... 31
Post Port Debug LED and LED Status Indicators .................................................. 32
Post Port Debug LED ..................................................................................... 32
LED Status Indicators .................................................................................... 32
Configuring the BIOS ..................................................................................................33
Enter BIOS Setup ................................................................................................... 34
Main Menu.............................................................................................................. 34
Standard CMOS Features Menu ........................................................................... 37
Advanced BIOS Features ...................................................................................... 42
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Integrated Peripherals Menu .................................................................................. 45
Power Management Setup Menu .......................................................................... 49
PnP/PCI Configuration Menu ................................................................................. 52
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PC Health Status Menu .......................................................................................... 55
Frequency/Voltage Control Menu .......................................................................... 57
Installing Drivers and Software ..................................................................................64
Windows XP/Vista Driver Installation ..................................................................... 64
Appendix A. POST Codes for the EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard .......................65
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List of Figures
Figure 1. EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard Layout .......................................... 14
Figure 2. Chassis Backpanel Connectors ........................................................... 15
Figure 3. PWR1 Motherboard Connector ............................................................ 22
Figure 4. BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu .................................................. 35
Figure 5. Standard CMOS Features Menu .......................................................... 37
Figure 6. Advanced BIOS Features Menu ........................................................... 42
Figure 7. Integrated Peripherals Menu ................................................................ 45
Figure 8. Power Management Setup Menu ......................................................... 49
Figure 9. PnP/PCI Configuration Menu ............................................................... 52
Figure 10. PC Health Status Menu ........................................................................ 55
Figure 11. Frequency/Voltage Control ................................................................... 57
Figure 12. Memory Feature Menu ......................................................................... 58
Figure 13. Voltage Control Menu ........................................................................... 60
Figure 14.
CPU Feature Menu .............................................................................. 62
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Parts NOT in the Kit
This kit contains all the hardware necessary to install and connect your new EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard. However, it does not contain the following items that must be purchased separately to make the motherboard functional.
Intel Microprocessor
System Memory
Cooling fan for the Microprocessor
Graphics Card
Power Supply
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EVGA assumes you have purchased all the necessary parts needed to allow for proper system functionality.
Intentions of the Kit
This kit provides you with the motherboard and all connecting cables necessary to install the motherboard into a system case. If you are building a PC, you will use most of the cables provided in the kit. If however, you are replacing a motherboard, you will not need many of the cables.
When replacing a motherboard in a system case, you will need to reinstall an operating system even though the current Hard Disk Drive may already have an operating system.
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EVGA X58 SLI Micro
Motherboard
Thank you for purchasing the EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard. This motherboard offers enthusiast performance and when combined with two SLI-Ready NVIDIA GeForce® graphics cards, you get innovative NVIDIA® SLI® technology for enhanced system performance.
Motherboard Specifications
Size:
MATX form factor of 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch
Microprocessor support:
Intel Core i7 processor
Operating systems:
Supports Windows XP 32bit/64bit and Windows Vista 32bit/64bit
Contains INTEL X58 and ICH10R chipsetSystem Memory support:
Supports triple channel JEDEC DDR3-1600. Officially supports up to 24GBs of DDR3 memory.
USB 2.0 Ports:
Supports hot plug Twelve USB 2.0 ports (Eight rear panel ports, four onboard USB headers) Supports wake-up from S1 and S3 mode Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to a 480 Mbps transmission rate
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Six(6) onboard Serial ATA II
300MBps data transfer rate Six Serial ATA II connectors from south bridge with support for RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5
Supports hot plug and NCQ (Native Command Queuing )
Onboard LAN
Integrated LAN port Supports 10/100/1000 Mbit/sec Ethernet
Onboard IEEE1394a (Firewire)
Support hot plug Two IEEE1394a ports (two onboard headers) with a rate transmission of
400 Mbps
Onboard Audio
Realtek High-Definition audio Supports 8-channel audio Supports S/PDIF output (Optical and COAX) Supports Jack-Sensing function
PCI Express Support
Two (2) PCI-E 2.0 Slots Supports up to 4 GB/sec (8 GB/sec concurrent) bandwidth Low power consumption and power management features
Green Function
Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) Supports S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4
(Suspend to disk - depends on OS), and S5 (soft - off)
Expansion Slots
One PCI slot One PCI Express x1 slot Two PCI Express x4/x8/x16 slots
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Unpacking
The EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard comes with all the necessary cables for adding a motherboard to a system case. If replacing a motherboard, you may not need many of these cables.
All parts shipped in this kit are RoHS-compliant (lead-free) parts.
Equipment
Unpacking and
Parts Descriptions
The following accessories are included with the EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard.
The EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard
This PCI Express motherboard contains the Intel X58 and ICH10R chipset and is SLI-ready for both 2-Way and 3-Way SLI configurations.
1 - Visual Guide
Helps to quickly and visually guide you through the hardware installation of the motherboard.
1 - I/O Shield
Installs in the system case to block radio frequency transmissions, protect internal components from dust, foreign objects, and aids in proper airflow within the chassis.
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1. CPU Socket 1366 9. USB Headers 17. Front Panel Audio Connector
2. Intel X58 Chipset 10. IEEE1394a Connector 18. Back Panel Connectors (Figure 2)
3. DDR3 DIMM Slots 1 ± 6 11. Clear CMOS Button 19. CPU Fan Connector
4. Fan Connectors 12. Power Button 20. 8-pin ATX_12V Power Connector
5. 24-Pin ATX Power Connector 13. Reset Button 21. Motherboard Battery
6. Intel ICH10R Chipset 14. PCI slot
7. Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors 15. PCI Express 2.0 Slots
8. Front Panel Connector 16. PCI Express x1 Slot
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Figure 1. EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard Layout
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Description
1000 Mbps data rate
100 Mbps data rate
10 Mbps data rate
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1. PS/2 Keyboard Port
2. USB 2.0 Ports (Eight)
3. Coaxial SPDIF Output
4. Optical SPDIF Output
5. LAN Port with LEDs to indicate status:
Activity LED Status Description
Off No data transmission
Blinking (Green) Data transmission
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Speed/Link LED Status
Yellow
Green
Off
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6. Audio Port 2-Channel 6-Channel 8-Channel________ Blue Line-In Line-In Line-In Green Line-Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Grey Side Speaker Out
Figure 2. Chassis Back Panel Connectors
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This section will guide you through the installation of the motherboard. The topics covered in this section are:
Preparing the motherboard
Installing the CPU Installing the CPU fan Installing the memory
Installing the motherboard Connecting cables
Safety Instructions
Hardware Installation
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury, always follow basic safety precautions.
Remember to remove power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main source before removing or installing any equipment from/to the computer chassis.
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Preparing the Motherboard
Installing the CPU
Be very careful when handling the CPU. Hold the processor only by the edges and do not touch the bottom of the processor.
Use the following procedure to install the CPU onto the motherboard:
Unhook the socket lever by pushing down and
away from the socket.
Put your finger on the tail of the load plate
and press down with light pressure to lift the load plate up.
Lift the load plate. There is a protective socket
cover within the CPU socket to protect the socket when there is no CPU installed.
Remove the protective socket cover from the
CPU Socket.
Note: Remove the process from its protective cover, making sure you hold it
only by the edges. It is a good idea to save the cover so that whenever you remove the CPU you have a safe place to store it.
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Align the notches in the processor with the
notches on the socket.
Lower the processor straight down into the
socket with out tilting or sliding it into the socket
Note: Make sure the CPU is fully seated and
level in the socket.
Close the load plate over the CPU and press
down while you close and engage the socket lever.
The CPU installation is complete.
Installing the CPU Fan
There are many different fan types that can be used with this motherboard. Follow the instruction that came with you fan assembly. Be sure that the fan orientation is correct for your chassis type and your fan assembly.
Align notches with notches on the CPU
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Installing System Memory (DIMMs)
Your new motherboard has six 240-pin slots for DDR3 memory. These slots support 256 MB, 512 MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB DDR3 technologies. There must be at least one memory bank populated to ensure normal operation. Use the following the recommendations for installing memory. (See Figure 1 on page 14 for the location of the memory slots.)
One DIMM: If using 1 DIMM (Single Channel), install into: DIMM slot 1.
Two or Four DIMMs: If using 2 DIMMs (Dual Channel), install into:
DIMM slots 1 and 3. If using 4 DIMMs (Dual Channel), install into: DIMM slots 2, 1, 4, and 3.
Three DIMMs: If using 3 DIMMs (Triple Channel), install into: DIMM
slots 1, 3 and 5.
Six DIMMs: If using more than 4 DIMMs, use: DIMM slots 2, 1, 4, and 3
then proceed to occupy the following DIMM slots in this order: 5 and 6.
DIMM Slot 2
DIMM Slot 1
DIMM Slot 4
DIMM Slot 3
DIMM Slot 6
DIMM Slot 5
Use the following procedure to install memory DIMMs. Note that there is only one gap near the center of the DIMM slot. This slot matches the slot on the memory DIMM to ensure the component is installed properly.
1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward.
Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module vertically
into the DIMM slot. The plastic clips at both sides of the DIMM slot automatically lock the DIMM into the connector.
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Installing the Motherboard
The sequence of installing the motherboard into a system case depends on the chassis you are using and if you are replacing an existing motherboard or working with an empty system case. Determine if it would be easier to make all the connections prior to this step or to secure the motherboard and then make all the connections. It is normally easier to secure the motherboard first.
Use the following procedure to install the I/O shield and secure the motherboard into the chassis.
Note: Be sure that the CPU fan assembly has enough clearance for the system
case covers to lock into place and for the expansion cards. Also make sure the CPU Fan assembly is aligned with the vents on the covers. This will depend on the system case being used.
Installing the I/O Shield
The motherboard kit comes with an I/O shield that is used to block radio frequency transmissions, protects internal components from dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airflow within the chassis.
Before installing the motherboard, install the I/O shield from the inside of the chassis. Press the I/O shield into place and make sure it fits securely. If the I/O shield does not fit into the chassis, you would need to obtain the proper size from the chassis supplier.
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Securing the Motherboard into a System Case
Most system cases have a base with mounting studs or spacers to allow the motherboard to be secured to the chassis and help to prevent short circuits. If there are studs that do not align with a mounting hole on the motherboard, it is recommended that you remove that stud to prevent the possibility of a short circuit. In most cases, it is recommended to secure the motherboard using a minimum of nine (9) spacers and screws.
1. Carefully place the motherboard onto the stand off /spacers located inside
the chassis.
Align the mounting holes with the studs/spacers.
Align the connectors to the I/O shield.
Ensure that the fan assembly is aligned with the chassis vents according to the
fan assembly instruction.
Secure the motherboard with a recommended minimum of nine (9) screws.
Connecting Cables
This section takes you through all the necessary connections on the motherboard. This will include:
Power Connections
24-pin ATX power (
8-pin ATX 12V power (
Internal Headers
Front panel
IEEE 1394a USB Headers Audio
Serial ATA II
Chassis Fans
PW1)
PW12)
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USB 2.0
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24-pin ATX Power (PW1)
PW1 is the main power supply connector located along the edge of the board
next to the DIMM slots. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure it is secure.
Figure 3. PW1 Motherboard Connector
Table 1. PW1 Pin Assignments
PW1 connector Plug power cable from system power supply to PW1
Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal
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1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 14 -12V
3 GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 PWROK 20 RSVD
9 +5V_AUX 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V 23 +5V
12 +3.3V 24 GND
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8-pin ATX 12V Power (PW12)
PW12, the 8-pin ATX 12V power connection, is used to provide power to the CPU.
Align the pins to the connector and press firmly until seated.
Connecting Serial ATA Cables
The Serial ATA II connector is used to connect the Serial ATA II device to the motherboard. These connectors support the thin Serial ATA II cables for primary storage devices. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to 300MB/s data transfer rate.
There are six (6) internal serial ATA connectors on this motherboard. Connection points SATA0 - SATA5, are controlled by the South Bridge Chipset. These connection points support RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations.
GND
GND
GND
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X+
SATA 4 (bottom) SATA 5 (top)
SATA 2 (bottom) SATA 3 (top)
SATA 0 (bottom) SATA 1 (top)
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Connect the locking cable end to the motherboard connector.
Connect the end without the lock to the SATA device.
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Connecting Internal Headers
Front Panel Header
The front panel header on this motherboard is one connector used to connect the following four cables. (see Table 2 for pin definitions):
PWRLED
Attach the front panel power LED cable to these two pins of the connector. The Power LED indicates WKHV\VWHP·Vstatus. When the system is turn on status, the LED is on. When the system is turn off status, the LED is off. When the system is in S1, S1, S3, S4 status, the LED will blink.
Note: Some system cases do not have all four cables. Be sure to match the
name on the connectors to the corresponding pins.
PWRSW
Attach the power button cable from the case to these two pins. Pressing
Table 2.Front Panel Header Pins
the power button on the front panel turns the system on and off rather than using the onboard button.
HD_LED
Attach the hard disk drive indicator LED cable to these two pins. The HDD indicator LED indicates the activity status of the hard disks.
RESET
Attach the Reset switch cable from the front panel of the case to these
Pin Signal
HD_LED
PWRLED
RESET
PWRSW
No Connect 9 +5V
Empty 10 Empty
1 HD_PWR 3 HD Active 2 PWR LED 4 STBY LED 5 Ground 7 RST BTN 6 PWR BTN 8 Ground
two pins. The system restarts when
RESET switch is pressed.
the
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IEEE1394a (Firewire)
This motherboard has two (2) IEEE 1394a onboard headers. Alternatively, you can also connect these to your system case (if applicable)
1. Secure the bracket to either the front or rear panel of the system case (not
all system cases are equipped with the front panel option).
Connect the end of the cable(s) to the IEEE1394a headers on the motherboard.
Table 3. IEEE 1394a Connector Pins
Connector Pin Signal
IEEE 1394a Connector
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9 7 5 3 1
1 TPA+ 2 TPA­3 GND 4 GND 5 TPB+ 6 TPB­7 +12V 8 +12V 9 Empty 10 GND
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USB Headers
This motherboard contains eight (8) USB 2.0 ports that are exposed on the rear panel of the chassis (Figure 2). The motherboard also contains two 10-pin internal header connectors onboard that can be used to connect an optional external bracket containing four USB 2.0 ports.
1. Secure the bracket to either the front or rear panel
of your chassis (not all chassis are equipped with the front panel option).
2. Connect the end of the cable to the USB 2.0
header on the motherboard.
Table 4. USB 2.0 Header Pins
Connector Pin Signal
USB 2.0 Header Connector
1 5V_DUAL
3 D-
5 D+
7 GND
9 Empty
Pin Signal
2 5V_DUAL
4 D-
6 D+
8 GND
10 No Connect
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Audio
The audio connector supports HD audio standard and provides two kinds of audio output choices: the Front Audio, the Rear Audio. The front Audio supports re-tasking function.
Table 5. Front Audio Connector
Connector Pin Signal
Front Audio Connector
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9 7 5 3 1
1 PORT1_L
2 AUD_GND
3 PORT1_R
4 PRECENCE_J
5 PORT2_R
6 SENSE1_RETURN
7 SENSE_SEND
8 Empty
9 PORT2_L
10 SENSE2_RETURN
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Fan Connections
There are six fan connections on the motherboard. The fan speed can be detected and viewed in the
PC Health Status section of the CMOS Setup. The
CPU Fan
fans are automatically turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 mode.
CPU Fan
Note: the CPU fan cable can be either a 3-pin or a 4-pin connector. Connect a 3-pin connector to pins 1, 2, and 3 on the motherboard connector.
Ground
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Sense
Control
+12V
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Expansion Slots
The EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard contains four (4) expansion slots, two (2) PCI Express slots and two (1) PCI slot. For a full list of PCI Express graphic cards supported by this motherboard, visit: www.EVGA.com/Products
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Slot Listing
1 ± PCI-E 2.0 x16 - Slot 1 (Primary)
PCI-E x1 - Slot 1
2 ±
3 ± PCI-E 2.0 x16 - Slot 2
4 ±
PCI - Slot 1
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PCI Slots
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PCI Express x1 Slots
There is one PCI Express x1 slot that is designed to accommodate PCIe 1x cards, such as a Killer Xeno Network Card or Sound Card. The x1 slot provides 250 MB/sec bandwidth.
PCI Express x16/x8/x4 Slots
These PCI Express slots are reserved for Graphic Cards and PCI Express x1 and x4 devices. The design of this motherboard supports multiple Graphic Card technology.
When installing a PCI Express Graphic Card, be sure the retention clip snaps and locks the card into place. If the card is not seated properly, it could cause a
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with the screw used to hold the blank cover.
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RESET Button
Onboard Buttons
These onboard buttons include RESET, POWER and Clear CMOS. These functions allow you to easily reset the system, turn on/off the system, or clear the CMOS.
RESET and POWER Button
These onboard buttons allow you to easily turn on/off the system. These buttons allow for easy debugging and testing of the system during troubleshooting situations.
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The RESET button with an integrated LED indicates the activity status of the hard disk drives and will flicker accordingly.
POWER Button
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Post Port Debug LED and LED Status Indicators
Post Port Debug LED
Provides two-digit POST codes to show why the system may be failing to boot. It is useful during troubleshooting situations. This Debug LED will also display current CPU temperatures after the system has fully booted into the Operating System.
Debug LED with CPU
Temperature Monitor
LED Status Indicators
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POWER LED (Green):
When the System is powered on: This LED is on.
DIMM LED (Yellow):
When the Memory slot is functional: This LED is on.
STANDBY LED (Blue):
When the System is in Standby Mode: This LED is on. This LED will
remain on as long as the motherboard is receiving constant power.
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Configuring the BIOS
This section discusses how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
This section includes the following information:
Enter BIOS Setup
Main Menu
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
PC Health Status
Frequency/Voltage Control
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Enter BIOS Setup
The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software. Correctly setting the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance.
Use the following procedure to verify/change BIOS settings.
3. Power on the computer.
4. Press the Del key when the following message briefly displays at the bottom
of the screen during the Power On Self Test (POST).
Press F1 to continue, DEL to enter Setup.
Pressing Del takes you to the Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility.
Note: It is strongly recommended that you do not change the default BIOS settings.
Changing some settings could damage your computer.
Main Menu
The main menu allows you to select from the list of setup functions and two exit choices. Use the options or press keys to position the selector in the option you choose. To go back to the previous menu, press
Note: that on the BIOS screens all data in white is for information only, data in
yellow is changeable, data in blue is non-changeable, and data in a
red box is highlighted for selection.
Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the
Enter to display the associated submenu. Use the  arrow
Esc.
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Configuring the BIOS
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
PC Health Status
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Time, Date, Hard Disk Type..,
Frequency/Voltage Control
Load Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
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Figure 4. BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu
Standard CMOS Features
Use this menu to set up the basic system configuration.
Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to set up the advanced system features and boot sequence.
Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to set up onboard peripherals such as IDE, RAID, USB, LAN, and MAC control.
Power Management Setup
Use this menu to configure power management, power on, and sleep features.
PnP/PCI Configurations
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PC Health Status
Use this menu to monitor the real-time system status of your PC, including temperature, voltages, and fan speed.
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Frequency/Voltage Control
Use this menu to optimize system performance and configure clocks, voltages, memory timings, and more.
The following items on the CMOS Setup Utility main menu are commands rather than submenus:
Load Defaults
Load defaults system settings.
Set Supervisor Password/Set User Password
Use this command to set, change, and disable the password used to access the BIOS menu.
Save & Exit Setup
Use this command to save settings to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving
Use this command to abandon all setting changes and exit setup.
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The Standard CMOS Features menu is used to configure the standard CMOS information, such as the date, time, HDD model, and so on. Use the and Page Down keys to scroll through the options or press Enter to display the sub-menu. Use the  arrow keys to position the selector in the option you choose. To go back to the previous menu, press
The information shown in Item Help corresponds to the option highlighted.
Page Up
Esc.
Phoenix ± AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Date (mm:dd:yy) Thu, Oct 23 2008 Time (hh:mm:ss) 12 : 48: 23
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Halt On [All , But Keyboard]
Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 1047552K Total Memory 1048576K
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
Figure 5. Standard CMOS Features Menu
Note that all data in white is for information only, data in yellow is changeable, data in
blue is non-changeable, and data in a red box is highlighted for selection.
Standard CMOS Features
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Change the day, month, year and century
F5:Previous Values F7: Defaults
Item Help
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Date and Time
Using the arrow keys, position the cursor over the month, day, and year. Use
Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through dates and times. Note that
the the weekday (Sun through Sat) cannot be changed. This field changes to correspond to the date you enter. Note that the hour value is shown in a 24-hour clock format. Time is represented as hour : minute : second.
Date (mm:dd:yy) Sat, Jul 01 2006 Time (hh:mm:ss) 14 : 48: 43
SATA Channel
Use these functions to detect and configure the SATA channels. Select a channel and press
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SATA 2 [None]
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Enter to display the SATA sub-menu.
Press ENTER to display
SATA Channel sub-menu
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IDE Auto-Detect [Press Enter]
Extended IDE Drive [None}
Access Mode Auto
Capacity 0 MB
Cylinder 0 Head 0 Precomp 0 Landing Zone 0 Sector 0
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Press Enter to auto-detect IDE and SATA channels in the system. Once the channel is detected, the values for Capacity, Cylinder, Heads, Precomp, Landing Zone, and Sector are automatically filled in.
None
There is no HDD installed or set.
Auto
The system can auto-detect the hard disk when booting up.
Manual
When you set the channel to [Manual] and change Access Mode to [CHS], you can then enter the number of cylinders, heads, Precomp, landing zone, and sector. You can manually enter the values or you can press
Enter to
display a window that tells you the min and max values.
IDE HDD Auto-Detect [Press Enter]
IDE Channel 0 Slave [Manual} Access Mode [CHS]
Capacity 0 MB
Cylinder .....0
Head [ 0] Precomp [ 0] Landing Zone [ 0] Sector [ 0]
The BIOS supports the following HDD Access Modes:
CHS
For HDD less than 528 MB.
LBA
For HDD greater than 528 MB and
Press ENTER to display sub-menu
or enter number manually
Cylinder
Min= 0 Max=65535
Key in a DEC number :
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supporting LBA (Logical Block Addressing).
Large
For HDD greater than 528 MB but not supporting LBA.
Auto
Recommended mode.
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Halt On
Halt On determines whether or not the computer stops if an error is detected
during power on. Use the options or press to position the selector in the option you choose. Press changes and return to the Standard CMOS Features menu.
Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the
Enter to display the Halt On sub-menu. Use the  arrow keys
Enter to accept the
Halt On [All , But Keyboard]
All Errors
Whenever the BIOS detects a nonfatal error, the system stops and prompts you.
No Errors
S
errors.
All, But Keyboard
System boot does not stop for keyboard errors, but does stop for all other errors.
Memory
These settings are display-only values that are determined by the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test).
Base Memory
BIOS POST determines the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system.
Extended Memory
BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST.
Total Memory
This value represents the total memory of the system.
ystem boot does not stop for any detected
Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 1047552K
Press ENTER to display sub-menu
Halt On
All Errors ..... [ ]
No Errors ..... [ ]
All , But Keyboard ..... [
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]
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Access the Advanced BIOS Features menu from the CMOS Utility Setup screen. Use the
Enter to display the sub-menu. Use the  arrow keys to position the
press selector in the option you choose. To go back to the previous menu, press
The options that have associated sub-menus are designated by a `, which precedes
the option. Press Enter to display the sub-menus.
Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the options or
Esc.
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`` Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter] `
CD-ROM Boot Priority [Press Enter] First Boot Device [Removable] Second Boot Device [CDROM] Third Boot Device [Hard Disk] Boot Other Device [Enabled] Boot Up NumLock Status [On] Security Option [Setup] Full Screen LOGO Show [Disabled]
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
Advanced BIOS Features
Main Level `
Select Removable Boot Device Priority
F5:Previous Values F7: Defaults
Item Help
Figure 6. Advanced BIOS Features Menu
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Note: That all data in white is for information only, data in yellow is changeable,
data in blue is non-changeable, and data in a red box is highlighted for selection.
Hard Disk Boot Priority
Use this option to select the priority for HDD startup. Press Enter to see the list of bootable devices in your system. Use the  arrow keys to go to the various devices. Then use the down in the list. To go back to the previous menu, press
+ or ± keys to move the device priority up or
Esc.
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Use the + and ± keys to move the priority of the device within the list
CD-ROM Device Priority
Use this option to select the priority for CD-ROM startup. Press Enter to see the list of removable devices in your system. Use the  arrow keys to go to the various devices. Then use the
+ or ± keys to move the device priority up or
down in the list. To go back to the previous menu, press
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First/Second/Third Boot Device
Use this option to set the priority sequence of the devices booted at power on. Use the
Enter to display the sub-menu. Use the  arrow keys to position the selector
in the option you choose.
Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the options or press
Esc.
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First Boot Device
Removable ..... [
Hard Disk ..... [ ]
CDROM ..... [ ]
Legacy LAN ..... [ ]
Disabled ..... [ ]
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]
Boot Other Device
With the option set to Enable, the system boots from some other device if the first/second/third boot devices fail.
Boot Up NumLock Status
This option allows you to select the power-on state of NumLock. Select On to activate the keyboard NumLock when the system is started. Select Off to disable
NumLock key.
the
Security Option
The Security Options allows you to require a password every time the system boots or only when you enter setup. Select Setup to require a password to gain access to the CMOS Setup screen. Select System to require a password to access the CMOS Setup screen and when the system boots.
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Integrated Peripherals Menu
Select Integrated Peripherals from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and
Enter to display the Integrated Peripherals menu.
press
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`
Onboard Device [Press Enter]
`
USB Device Setting [Press Enter]
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
Integrated Peripherals
Figure 7. Integrated Peripherals Menu
Item Help
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`
Onboard SATA Device
Press Enter to display the Onboard PATA/SATA Device menu.
SATA Mode [IDE]
LEGACY Mode Support [Disabled]
SATA Mode
This is allows you set the onboard Serial SATA mode.
IDE: Use the Serial ATA hard disk drivers as Parallel ATA storage devices. RAID: Create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 configuration AHCI: Use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) to enables
advanced SATA features for improved performance with NCQ and Hot-plug features
LEGACY Mode Support
This function allows the SATA controller to operate in LEGACY mode. Selected Disabled if you install operating system that support Native mode.
Onboard Device
Press Enter to display the Onboard Device menu.
Realtek GigaLan [Auto]
PE4 Slot (PCIE x1) [Auto]
Realtek Lan PXE Boot ROM [Disabled]
TI 1394 Setting [Enabled]
High Definition Audio [Enabled]
P80 Show CPU Temp. [Enabled]
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Realtek GigaLan
Use this function to set the onboard Realtek GigaLan function for LAN1. The options are Auto, Enabled and Disabled.
PE4 Slot (PCIE x1)
Use this function to set the PCI-e x1 Slot function. The options are Auto, Enabled and Disabled.
Realtek Lan PXE Boot ROM
This function allows you to enable or disable the onboard Realtek Lan PXE Boot ROM for booting from LAN.
High Definition Audio
This function allows you to enable or disable the onboard Realtek High Definition Audio.
TI 1394 Setting
This function allows you to enable or disable the IEEE1394 (Firewire) interface.
P80 Show CPU Temp.
When this function is enabled the onboard Post Port LED will display the CPU temperature.
USB Device Settings
Press Enter to display the USB Device Settings menu.
USB 1.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB Operation Mode [High Speed] USB Keyboard Function [Enabled]
USB Mouse Function [Enabled]
USB Storage Function [Enabled]
*** USB Mass Storage Device Boot Setting ***
USB 1.0 Controller
Use this function to enable the USB 1.0 controller.
USB 2.0 Controller
Use this function to enable the USB 2.0 (EHCI) controller.
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USB Operation Mode
Select the USB Operation Mode for USB device. Options are Full/Low Speed and High Speed.
USB Keyboard Function
Use this function to enable or disable support for USB keyboard under DOS.
USB Mouse Function
Use this function to enable or disable support for USB mouse under DOS
USB Storage Function
Use this function to enable or disable legacy support of USB Mass Storage
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Power Management Setup
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Select Power Management Setup from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and
Enter to display the Power Management Setup menu.
press
ACPI function [Enabled] APCI Suspend Type [S3(STR)]
x Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume [Auto]
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN [Instant-Off]
Wake-Up by PCI Card [Enabled] USB KB Wake-Up From S3 [Disabled] Resume by Alarm [Disabled]
x Day of Month Alarm 0 x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 : 0 : 0
POWER ON Function [Disabled]
x Hot Key Power On Ctrl-F1
PWRON After PWR-Fail [Off]
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
Figure 8. Power Management Setup Menu
ACPI Function
This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you to enable or disable the ACPI function.
Item Help
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ACPI Suspend Type
This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you to select an ACPI Suspend Type. Types to select from are
[S3(STR)].
Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume
This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you determines whether or not to enable the system to run the VGA BIOS when resuming from S3(STR) or S1&S3. The Options are Auto, Yes and No.
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you to set Soft­Off by PBNT to
[Instant-Off] or [Delay 4 Sec].
[S1&S3], [S1(POS)], and
Wake-Up by PCI Card
This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows PCI Card to wake­up the system from Soft-off state.
USB KB Wake-Up From S3
This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows a USB keyboard device to wake-up the system from S3 state.
Resume by Alarm
This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you to enable or disable the Power-on by alarm function. Set to
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on by alarm. When set to [Enable], you can manually put in the day of the month and the time of the alarm.
Day of Month Alarm [ 0] Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [0 : 0 : 0]
To enter a day or time, use the numbers or enter the number using the keyboard number or the
POWER ON Function
This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you to define the power-on function. Options for this function are:
Disabled Keyboard
Hot Key Power On
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Ctrl-Esc Ctrl-F1 Ctrl-Space Anykey
Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through
+ and ± keys.
PWRON after PWR-Fail
This function enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its last operating status after power returns from a power failure.
Off: The system stays off after a power failure. On: The system stays on after a power failure
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PnP/PCI Configuration Menu
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Select PnP/PCI Configuration from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press
Enter to display the PnP/PCI Configuration menu.
Init Display First [PCI Slot]
Reset Configuration [Disabled]
Resources Controlled By [Auto(ESCD)]
x IRQ Resources Press Enter
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] 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 [10]
INT Pin 7 Assignment [Auto]
INT Pin 8 Assignment [7]
** PCI Express relative items **
Maximum Payload Size [128]
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
Figure 9. PnP/PCI Configuration Menu
Init Display First
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Main Level `
Item Help
This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to define if the initial display is in the PCI slot or in the PCI Express slot. Options are
[PCI Slot] and [PCIEx].
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Reset Configuration
This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to enable or disable the resetting of Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup. Set this to [Enabled] if you have installed a new add-on and the system reconfiguration has caused a serious conflict that prevents the OS from booting. The default setting is [Disabled].
Resources Controlled By
This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to define if the BIOS can automatically configure all the boot and plug-and-play compatible devices or if you can manually select IRQ, DMA, and memory base address fields. Select these fields. If you select
Resources
Resources Controlled By [Auto(ESCD)]
x IRQ Resources Press Enter
[Auto(ESCD)] if you want the BIOS to automatically populate
[Manual] so you can assign the resources, IRQ
is enabled for input.
Resources Controlled By [Manual)] IRQ Resources [Press Enter]
IRQ Resources
To enable this field for input, set Resources Controlled By to
[Manual]. With this field enabled, press Enter to see options.
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IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-9 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-10 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-11 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-12 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device]
Use Legacy ISA for devices compliant with the original PC AT Bus specification. Use PCI/ISA PnP for devices compliant with the plug-and-play standard, whether designed for PCI or ISA Bus architecture.
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
This item is designed to overcome problems that may be caused by some nonstandard VGA cards..
INT Pin 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Assignment
This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to set the INT Pin 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Assignment.
Maximum Payload Size
This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to set the maximum TLP payload size (in bytes) for the PCI Express devices. Use the
Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through sizes or enter the number using
the keyboard numbers or use the sizes.
+ and ± keys to go up and down the list of
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PC Health Status Menu
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Select PC Health Status from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the PC Health Status menu.
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` SmartFan Function [Press Enter]
VCC 3.3V 3.28V
CPU Vcore 1.19V DIMM Voltage 1.48V CPU VTT Voltage 1.23V IOH Vcore 1.08V VCC 4.96V +12V 12.10V 3VSB 3.23V VBT 3.15V CPU Temperature 31
NB Temperature 55
VREG Temperature 50 System Temperature 33 CPU Fan Speed 3054 RPM Power Fan Speed 0 RPM Chassis Fan Speed 0 RPM
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
PC Health Status
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C
o
C
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C
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All of the values shown in Blue are dynamic and change as the speed and voltages of the various components change with system usage.
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SmartFan Function
Press Enter to display the SmartFan Function menu.
CPU Fan Speed Control [SmartFan]
x Manual Fan Speed, % 100
If temp > 60ºC, Set Fan Speed 100% If temp < 30ºC, Set Fan Speed 50%
Power Fan Speed Control [SmartFan]
x Manual Fan Speed, % 100
If temp > 60ºC, Set Fan Speed 100% If temp < 30ºC, Set Fan Speed 50%
Chassis Fan Speed Control [SmartFan]
x Manual Fan Speed, % 100
If temp > 60ºC, Set Fan Speed 100% If temp < 30ºC, Set Fan Speed 50%
Use this menu to control the speed of the various fans on the motherboard. Set CPU fan speed to
[SmartFan] when you want the speed of the fans
automatically controlled based on temperature. To set the fan speed to a constant rate, select [Manual] and then enter the speed from 0% to 100%.
Set the desired speed for the Power and Chassis fans from 0% to 100%. The system defaults to 100%.
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Frequency/Voltage Control
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Menu
Select Frequency/Voltage Control from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and
Enter to display the Frequency/Voltage Control menu.
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Frequency/Voltage Control
Dummy O.C. [Disabled]
Extreme Cooling [Disabled]
Memory Feature [Press Enter]
` `
Voltage Control [Press Enter] CPU Feature [Press Enter]
`
CPU Clock Ratio [22X] CPU Host Frequency(Mhz) [133]
Target CPU Frequency 2666MHz (133x20) Target Memory Frequency 1600MHz
MCH Strap [Auto] CPU Uncore Frequency(Mhz)[133] CPU Clock Skew [133] Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
PCIE Frequency(Mhz) [100]
OC Recovery [Disabled]
Save Profile [Press Enter]
Load Profile [Press Enter]
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
Item Help
Main Level `
Figure 11. Frequency/Voltage Control Menu
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Memory Feature
Select Memory Feature from the Frequency/Voltage Control menu and press
Enter to display the Memory Feature menu.
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Memory Feature
Memory SPD [Standard]
Memory Control Setting [Disabled] Memory Frequency [Auto]
Target Memory Frequency 1600MHz
Channel Interleave Setting [6 way]
Rank Interleave Setting [4 way]
Memory Low Gap [Auto]
Parameters Setting Current
tCL Setting [Auto] 8
tRCD Setting [Auto] 8
tRP Setting [Auto] 8
tRAS Setting [Auto] 19
tRFC Setting [Auto] 59
Command Rate [Auto] 1T
tRRD Setting [Auto] 4
tFAW Setting [Auto] 20
tRTP Setting [Auto] 4
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F7: Defaults
Figure 12. Memory Feature Menu
Item Help
Main Level `
Memory Control Setting
This function is allows you to select the Memory Control Setting.
Memory Frequency
This function is allows you to select the Memory Frequency. The options are Auto, 800Mhz, 1067Mhz, 1333Mhz, and 1600Mhz.
Channel Interleave Setting
This function is allows you to select the Channel Interleave Setting. The options are 1 way, 2 way, 3 way, 4 way, 5 way and 6 way.
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Rank Interleave Setting
This function is allows you to select the Rank Interleave Setting. The options are 1 way, 2 way and 4 way.
tCL Setting
This function is set the CAS latency. The options are 0 through 18.
tRCD Setting
This function is set the RAS to CAS Delay for Read/Write commands to the same bank. The options are 0 through 15.
tRP Setting
This function is set the Row Precharge time. This is the Precharge-to-Active or Auto-to-Refresh of the same bank. The options are 0 through 15.
tRAS Setting
This function is set the minimum RAS# active time. The options are 0 through 31.
Command Rate
This function is set the command timing setting on a per clock unit basis. The options are Auto, 1T and 2T.
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Voltage Control
Select Voltage Control from the Frequency/Voltage Control menu and press
Enter to display the Voltage Control menu.
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EVGA VDroop control [With VDroop] CPU VCore [Auto] 1.2750V CPU VTT Voltage [Auto] +0mv CPU PLL Vcore [Auto] 1.800V QPI PLL Vcore [Auto] 1.100V DIMM Voltage [Auto] 1.500V
DIMM DQ Vref [+0mv] +0mv IOH Vcore [Auto] 1.100V
IOH/ICH I/O Voltage [Auto] 1.500V ICH Vcore [Auto] 1.050V
Users should exercise caution when over- voltaging, as it can cause system instability or even void warranties and damage components.
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F7: Defaults
Item Help
Main Level `
Figure 13. Voltage Control
EVGA VDroop Control
EVGA VDroop control is a safety measure by motherboards to protect the CPU. Select [With VDroop] to calibrate CPU VDroop or select [Without VDroop] to disable this function
CPU VCore
Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the voltages or select [Auto] to automatically set the voltage level for the CPU Core.
CPU VTT Voltage
Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the voltages or select [Auto] to automatically set the voltage level for the CPU VTT Voltage.
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CPU PLL VCore
Use the Page Up and Page Down to scroll through the voltages or select [Auto] to automatically set the voltage level for the CPU PLL Voltage.
QPI PLL VCore
Use the Page Up and Page Down to scroll through the voltages or select [Auto] to automatically set the voltage level for the QPI PLL Voltage.
DIMM Voltage
This function defines the voltage level for the DRAM. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to select a voltage or select [Auto] to automatically set the
voltage.
DIMM DQ Vref
This function defines the voltage level for the DRAM DQ Vref. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to select and set the voltage.
IOH VCore
This function defines the core voltage level for the Intel IOH chip. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to select a voltage or select [Auto] to automatically set the voltage.
IOH/ICH I/O Voltage
This function defines the core voltage level for the Intel IOH/ICH I/O voltage. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to select a voltage or select [Auto] to automatically set the voltage.
ICH VCore
This function defines the core voltage level for the Intel ICH chip. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to select a voltage or select [Auto] to automatically set the voltage.
CPU Feature
Select CPU Feature from the Frequency/Voltage Control menu and press
Enter to display the CPU Feature menu.
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Intel SpeedStep [Enabled]
Turbo Mode Function [Enabled]
CxE Function [Auto]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Virtualization Technology [Enabled]
***** Logical Processor Setting ***** Intel HT Technology [Enabled]
Active Processor Cores [All]
***** QPI Controller Setting *****
QPI Controller Setting [Enabled]
QPI Link Fast Mode [Enabled]
QPI Frequency Selection [Auto]
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F7: Defaults
Item Help
Main Level `
Figure 14. CPU Feature Menu
Intel SpeedStep
Use this function to enable the Intel SpeedStep technology (EIST). The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Turbo Mode Function
Use this function to enable the Intel Turbo Mode Function. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
CxE Function
This function allows you to select the lowest C state supported according as CPU and MB. The options are Auto, Disabled, C1, C1E, C3 and C6.
Execute Disable Bit
When this function is disabled, it forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0).
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Virtualization Technology
When this function is enabled, it allows a VMM to utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization Technology.
Logical Processor Setting
Intel HT Technology
This function is allows you to enable the Intel HT Technology. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Active Processor Cores
This function active number of cores to enable in each processor package. The options are All, 1 and 2.
QPI Controller Setting
QPI Controller Setting
This function is allows you to enable the QPI (QuickPath Interconnect) Controller Setting. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
QPI Link Fast Mode
This function is allows you to enable the QPI Link Fast Mode. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
QPI Frequency Selection
This function is allows you to select the QPI Frequency. The options are Auto, 4.800 GT/s, 5.866 GT/s and 6.400 GT/s.
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Installing Drivers and
Software
Note: It is important to remember that before installing the driver CD that is shipped
in the kit, you need to load your operating system. The motherboard supports Windows XP 32bit and 64bit and is Vista-capable.
The kit comes with a CD that contains utilities, drivers, and additional software.
The CD that has been shipped with the EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard contains the following software and drivers:
Chipset Drivers Audio drivers RAID drivers LAN Drivers
Matrix Storage
EVGA E-LEET Adobe Acrobat Reader User·s Manual
Windows XP/Vista Driver Installation
5. Insert the Intel X58 Express installation CD for the motherboard included
in the kit.
6. The CD will autorun, install the drivers and utilities listed on the install
screen.
If the CD does not run, go to My Computer and click on the CD to open.
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Appendix A. POST Codes for the EVGA
X58 SLI Micro Motherboard
This section provides the Award POST Codes (Table 6) for the EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard during system boot up.
Debug LED with CPU
Temperature Monitor
The POST Codes are displayed on the Debug LED readout located directly onboard the motherboard. This Debug LED will also display current CPU temperatures after the system has fully booted into the Operating System.
Table 6. Award POST Code
Award POST Codes
Code Name Description
01 Reserved
02
03 Early SuperIO Init Early Initialized the super IO
04 Reserved
05 Blank video Reset Video controller
06 Reserved
07 Init KBC Keyboard controller init
08 KB test Test the Keyboard
09 Reserved
Jumps to E000
segment
Execution of POST routines in E000
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Code Name Description
0A Mouse Init Initialized the mouse
0B Reserved
0C Reserved
0D Reserved
0E
0F Reserved
10
11 Reserved
12 Test CMOS Test and Reset CMOS
13 Reserved
14 Load Chipset Load Chipset Defaults
15 Reserved
16 Init Clock Initialize onboard clock generator
17 Reserved
18 Init CPU CPU ID and initialize L1/L2 cache
19 Reserved
1A Reserved
1B
1C
1D Early PM Early PM initialization
1E Reserved
1F Re-initial KB Load keyboard matrix
20 Reserved
21 HPM init Init Heuristic Power Management (HPM)
22 Reserved
23
CheckSum
Check
Autodetect
EEPROM
Setup Interrupt
Vector Table
CMOS Battery
Check
Program
chipset
Check the integrity of the ROM,BIOS and message
Check Flash type and copy flash write/erase routines
Initialize first 120 interrupt vectors with SPURIOUS_INT_HDLR and initialize INT 00h-1Fh according to INT_TBL
Test CMOS and check Battery Fail
Early Programming of chipset registers
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Award POST Codes
Code Name Description
24 Init PNP Init PNP
25 Shadow VBIOS Shadow system/video BIOS
26 Clock Gen Init onboard clock generator and sensor
27 Setup BDA Setup BIOS DATA AREA (BDA)
28 Reserved
29
2A Reserved
2B Init video Initialize Video
2C Reserved
2D
2E Reserved
2F Reserved
30 Reserved
31 Reserved
32 Reserved
33
34 Reserved
35
36 Reserved
37
38 Reserved
39
3A Reserved
3B Reserved
CPU Speed
detect
Video memory
test
Early keyboard
reset
Test DMA
Controller 0
Test DMA
Controller 1
Test DMA Page
Registers
Chipset programming and CPU Speed detect
Test Video Memory and display Logos
Early Keyboard Reset
Test DMA channel 0
Test DMA channel 1
Test DMA Page Registers
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Award POST Codes
Code Name Description
3C Test Timer Test 8254 Timer 0 Counter 2.
3D Reserved
3E
3F Reserved
40
41 Reserved
42 Reserved
43
44 Reserved
45
46 Reserved
47 EISA Test
48 Reserved
49 Size Memory
4A Reserved
4B Reserved
4C Reserved
4D Reserved
4E Init APIC Initialize APIC and set MTRR
4F Reserved
50 USB init Initialize USB controller
51 Reserved
52 Memory Test
53 Reserved
Test 8259-1
Mask
Test 8259-2
Mask
Test Stuck
Interrupt
Reinit serial
port
Verify 8259 Channel 1 masked interrupts by alternately turning off and on the interrupt lines.
Verify 8259 Channel 2 masked interrupts by alternately turning off and on the interrupt lines.
Turn off interrupts then verify no 8259's interrupt mask register is on. Test 8259 Force an interrupt and verify the interrupt occurred.
Reinitialize Preboot agent serial port
If EISA non-volatile memory checksum is good, execute EISA initialization. If not, execute ISA tests and clear EISA mode flag.
Size base memory from 256K to 640K and extended memory above 1MB.
Test all memory of memory above 1MB using Virtual 8086 mode, page mode and clear the memory
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Code Name Description
54 Reserved
55 CPU display
56 Reserved
57
58 Reserved
59 Setup Virus Setup virus protect according to Protect Setup
5A Reserved
5B Awdflash Load If required, will auto load Awdflash.exe in POST
5C Reserved
5D Onboard I/O Init Initializing onboard superIO
5E Reserved
5F Reserved
60 Setup enable Display setup message and enable setup functions
61 Reserved
62 Reserved
63
64 Reserved
65
66 Reserved
67 ACPI init ACPI sub-system initializing
68 Reserved
69 Init Cache Initialize cache controller
6A Reserved
6B Setup Enter setup check and autoconfiguration check up
6C Reserved
6D
PnP Init
Display
Initialize
Mouse
PS2 Mouse
special
Initialize
Detect CPU speed and display CPU vendor specific version string and turn on all necessary CPU features
PnP logo and PnP early init
Detect if mouse is present, initialize mouse, install interrupt vectors.
Special treatment to PS2 Mouse port
Initialize floppy disk drive
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Award POST Codes
Code Name Description
Floppy
6E Reserved
6F FDD install Install FDD and setup BIOS data area parameters
70 Reserved
71 Reserved
72 Reserved
73
74 Reserved
75 Detect HDD IDE device detection
76 Reserved
77
78 Reserved
79 Reserved
7A
7B Reserved
7C
7D Reserved
7E Reserved
7F
80 Reserved
81 Reserved
82 Security Check Ask password security.
83 Write CMOS Write all CMOS values back to RAM and clear screen.
84 Display PNP Display PNP devices
85 USB Final Init Final USB initialization
86 Reserved
87 Reserved
Initialize Hard
Drive
Detect serial
ports
Detect parallel
ports
HDD Write
Protect
POST error
check
Initialize hard drive controller
Initialize serial ports.
Initialize parallel ports.
HDD check for write protection
Check POST error and display them and ask for user intervention
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Award POST Codes
Code Name Description
88 Reserved
89
8A Reserved
8B
8C Reserved
8D
8E Reserved
8F IRQ12 Enable Enable IRQ12 if mouse present
90 Reserved
91 Reserved
92 Reserved
93
94 Final Init Final init for last micro details before boot
95 NumLock Set NumLock status according to Setup
96 Boot Attempt Set low stack Boot via INT 19h.
C0 Base CPU test Read/Write CPU registers
C1
C2 Early Memory Board Initialization
C3
C4 Special Display First display initialization
C5 Early Shadow Early shadow enable for fast boot
C6
CF CMOS Check CMOS checkup
B0 Spurious If interrupt occurs in protected mode.
Setup ACPI
tables
Option ROM
Detect
Enable Parity
Check
Boot Medium
Read
Memory
Presence
Extend
Memory
Cache
presence
Setup ACPI tables
Scan for Option ROMs
Enable Parity Check
Detect and store boot partition head and cylinders values in RAM
Base memory detect
Turn on extended memory, cache initialization
External cache size detection
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Award POST Codes
Code Name Description
B1 Unclaimed NMI
BF Program MCP To program chipset from defaults values
E1-EF Setup Pages E1- Page 1, E2 - Page 2, etc.
FF Boot
If unmasked NMI occurs, display Press F1 to disable NMI, F2 reboot.
EVGA Glossary of Terms
ACPI - Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
AFR ± Alternate Frame Rendering
APIC - Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller
BIOS - Basic Input Output System
CD-ROM - Compact Disc Read-Only Memory
CMOS - Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor
CPU ± Central Processing Unit
D-ICE ± Dry Ice Cooling
DDR2 - Double Data Rate 2
DDR3 - Double Data Rate 3
DIMM - Dual In-line Memory Module
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DRAM - Dynamic random access memory
DVD - Digital Versatile Disc
DVI ± Digital Video Interface
FDC - Floppy Disk Controller
FSB ± Front Side Bus
FTW ± For The Win!
GHz ± Gigahertz
GPU ± Graphics Processing Unit
HDD - Hard Disk Drive
HDMI - High-Definition Multimedia Interface
HDR ± High Dynamic Range Lighting
HPET - High Precision Event Timer
HT ± Hyper-Threading
HSF - Heat Sink Fan
I/O - Input/Output
IDE - Integrated Drive Electronics
IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IGP - Integrated Graphics Processors
IRQ - Interrupt Request
JBOD - Just a Bunch of Disks
JEDEC - Joint Electron Device Engineering Council
LAN - Local Area Network
LCD - Liquid Crystal Display
LGA ± Land Grid Array
LN2 ± Liquid Nitrogen Cooling
MAC - Media Access Control
MCP - Media and Communications Processor
MHz - Megahertz
NB - Northbridge
NCQ - Native Command Queuing
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NIC - Network Interface Card
NTFS - New Technology File System
OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer
PATA - Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment
PCB - Printed Circuit Board
PCI - Peripheral Component Interconnect
PCIe - Peripheral Component Interconnect Express
PCI-x - Peripheral Component Interconnect Extended
POST ± Power on Self Test
PWM ± Pulse Width Modulation
QDR - Quad Data Rate
QPI ± Quick Path Interconnect
RAID - Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks
RGB - Red Green Blue
SATA - Serial Advanced Technology Attachment
SB - Southbridge
SCSI - Small Computer System Interface
SFR ± Split Frame Rendering
SLI - Scalable Link Interface
SPD - Serial Presence Detect
SPDIF - Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format
SPP - System Platform Processors
TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
USB - Universal Serial Bus
VDroop - V-core Voltage Drop
VGA - Video Graphics Array
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