1. Attach the CPU and heatsink using silica gel to ensure full contact.
2. It is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in order to avoid
damage to the motherboard and CPU due high temperature.
3. Never turn on the machine if the CPU fan is not properly installed.
4. Ensure that the DC power supply is turned off before inserting or re
moving expansion cards or other peripherals, especially when you
insert or remove a memory module. Failure to switch off the DC
power supply may result in serious damage to your system or memory
module.
Warning:
We cannot guarantee that your system will operate normally while
over-clocked. Normal operation depends on the over-clock capacity
of your device.
Note:
Since BIOS programs are upgraded from time to time, the BIOS
description in this manual is just for reference. We do not guarantee
that the content of this manual will remain consistent with the actual BIOS version at any given time in the future.
Note:
The pictures of objects used in this manual are just for your reference.
Please refer to the physical motherboard.
This chapter introduces the hardware installation process,
including the installation of the CPU and memory. It also
addresses the connection of your power supply, use of
the rear panel connectors, connection of hard drive and
floppy drive data cables, and setting up various other
feature of the motherboard. Caution should be exercised
during the installation process. Please refer to the
motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the
contents in this chapter carefully.
Take note of the following precautions before you install components or change settings.
1. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object,
such as an attached power supply, before handling components
to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
2. Unplug the power cord before opening your chassis or touching
any component.
3. Hold components by their edges to avoid touching any exposed
integrated circuits (ICs).
4. Whenever you uninstall a component, place it on a grounded
anti-static pad or into the anti-static bag that it came in.
This motherboard accepts Intel socket 478 processors (CPUs) with a front side
bus (FSB) of 400/533/800 MHz Processors with Hyper-Threading technology
are supported.
Attention:
The CPU pins must be properly aligned with the holes in the
socket, otherwise the CPU may be damaged.
Installation of CPU
Follow these steps to install the CPU.
1. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90
o
angle.
2. Align the cut edge to the gap in the
base of the socket. Carefully insert
the CPU into the socket until it fits in
place.
3. When the CPU is in place, press it
firmly on the socket while you push
down the socket lever to secure the
CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab
to indicate that it is locked.
New technology allows processors to run at higher and higher frequencies.
To avoid problems arising from high-speed operation, for example,
overheating, you need to install the proper fan. The following procedure is
provided for reference only, please refer to your CPU fan user guide for the
actual procedure.
1.Locate the CPU retention mechanism
base (surrounds the CPU socket).
3. Attach the fan to the base.
2.If required, apply a light coating of
silica gel to the top of the CPU.
NOTE: The CPU heatsink may have
a pre-applied thermal compound. In
that case, the silica gel is not required.
4.Connect the fan’s power cable
to the appropriate 3-pin terminal
on the motherboard.
Warning:
Excessive temperatures will severely damage the CPU and
system. Therefore, make sure that the cooling fan works normally at all times in order to prevent overheating and damaging
to the CPU.
1.Position the fan with the retention mechanism on top of the
heatsink. Align and snap the four hooks of the retention mechanism to the holes on each corner of the module base.
2.Make sure that the fan and retention mechanism assembly
perfectly fits the headtsink and module base, otherwise you
cannot snap the hooks into the holes.
Retention Hole
Retention Lock
Warning:
Keep the retention locks lifted upward while fitting the retention
mechanism to the module base.
This motherboard includes four 184-pin slots with 2.6V Double Data Rate
(DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets, so you can install PC3200/
2700/2100 memory. You must install at least one memory bank to ensure
normal operation.
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
DDR Memory
The DDR SDRAM technology evolved from the mainstream PC66, PC100,
PC133 memory known as Single Data Rate (SDR) SDRAM. DDR memory,
however, has the ability to perform two data operations in one clock cycle,
thus providing twice the throughput of SDR memory.
A DDR DIMM has the same physical dimensions as an SDR DIMM, but it
has a 184-pin footprint compared to the 168-pin of the SDR DIMM. Also, a
DDR DIMM is single notched while an SDR DIMM is double notched.
Therefore, a DDR DIMM is not backward compatible with SDR, and should
be installed only in a socket specially designed for DDR DIMMs.
4. Make sure that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB (Front Side
Bus). Refer to the following table.
CPU FSBDDR DIMM TypeMemory Frequency
800 MHzPC3200/PC2700/PC2100 400/333/266 MHz
533 MHzPC2700/PC2100333/266 MHz
400 MHzPC2100266 MHz
Note:
1. When using 800MHz CPU FSB,PC2700DDR DIMMs may
run only at 320MHz(not 333MHz) due to chipset limitation.
2.The following FSB/DDR ratios are not supported:400/333,
400/400,533/400.
3. FSB/DDR setting 800/333 is recognized as FSB/DDR 800/
320.
5. DIMMs installed into any three sockets will function in single Channel
mode.
6. When all four sockets are populated with 1GB DIMMs (total 4GB), the
system may detect over 3GB (a little less than 4GB) to ICH5R resource
allocation.
7. Double-sided DDR DIMMs with X16 (databus width=16-bit) memory chips
are not supported due to chipset limitations.
8. lt is recommended to use the yellow DIMM slots first.
This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order to avoid damaging any
devices, make sure that they have been installed properly prior to connecting the power supply.
ATX 12V Power Connector: CN11
The 4 pin ATX 12V power supply connects to CN11 and provides power to the
CPU.
ATX Power Connector: CN25
CN25 is the ATX power supply connector. 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.
ATX 12V Power Connector
24
GND
GND
1
12V
12V
3
Attention:
You have to press the power button for more than four seconds if you
change the default Instant-off setting to “Delay 4 Sec” for the soft-off
by Power Button option in the BIOS Power Management Setup.
This motherboard provides the following ports, as below:
1
PS/2 Mouse Port
2
PS/2 Keyboard
Port
1
PS/2 Mouse Port
3
COM 1 Port
SPP/EPP/ECP
4
Parallel Interface
(Printer Port)
(Supported on
865A01G only)
VGA Port
5
1394Port
78
(Optional)
6
LAN Port
(Optional)
USB 2.0 Port
This motherboard includes one standard PS/2 mouse port. You can connect the PS/2 mouse directly into this port.
2
PS/2 Keyboard Port
This motherboard includes one standard PS/2 keyboard port. If you use a
standard AT keyboard, then you will need a converter to use this port.
3
Serial port: COM1
This motherboard includes one 9-pin common adapter for serial port COM1.
This port is the 16550 high-speed communication interface used to transfer and receive 16-byte FIFO. You can connect the sequential mouse or
other sequential devices directly to the port.
Line-in
Line-out
MIC
9
4
Parallel Port (Printer Port)
This motherboard includes one 25-pin mother connector for LPT. The parallel port is a standard printer port which supports the enhanced parallel
port (EPP), ECP mode, etc.
5
VGA Connector (supported on 865A01G only)
The VGA connector is for output to a VGA-compatible device.
6
USB 2.0 Ports
These four Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting
This digital interface supports electronic devices such as digital cameras,
scanners, and printers.
8
RJ45 10M/100M/1G LAN Port (optional)
If you have purchased the built-in LAN function, the port will be located on
the rear panel.
9
Audio Port
When using a two-channel sound source, the Line-out jack is used to connect to speakers or headphones; the Line-in port connects to an external
CD player, tape player or other audio device. The MIC is used to connect to
the microphone.
Line In
Line Out
Microphone
When using a 6-channel sound source, connect the front speaker to the
green audio output; connect the surround sound speaker to the blue audio
input; connect the central speaker/sub woofer to the red MIC input, as being
This motherboard includes interfaces for FDD, IDE HDD, SATA, USB, 1394,
IR module, CPU/system fan, and others.
FDD
This motherboard includes a standard FDD interface, supporting 360K, 720K,
1.2M, 1.44M, and 2.88M FDDs.
FDD Interface
HDD connectors: PIDE & SIDE
These connectors support the provided UltraDMA 100/66/33 IDE hard disk
ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the primary
(recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black
connector to the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 master device. If you install two hard
disks, you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its
jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper
settings.
Attention:
Ribbon cables are directional, therefore, make sure to always
connect with the cable on the same side as pin 1 of the PIDE/
This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel
switch and LED indicator.
1 2
+ -
+ -
HD-LED
PWR-LED
RESET
NC
9 10
PWR-SW
HDD-LED Connector
Attach the connector to the HDD-LED on the front panel of the case; the LED
will flash while the HDD is in operation.
Reset Switch
Attach the connector to the Reset switch on the front panel of the case; the
system will restart when the switch is pressed.
PWR-LED Connector
Attach the connector to the power LED on the front panel of the case. The
Power LED indicates the power supply status, and will be lit during normal
system operation. The Power LED will blink while the system is in the S1
mode, and will be turned off when the system is in either S3 or S5 mode.
There are three fan headers on this motherboard. The fans are always turned
ON in S0/S1 modes and OFF in S3/S4/S5 modes. The CPU/system fan speed
can be monitored in the PC Health section of the BIOS.
1
1
1
SENSE
+12V
GND
SENSE
+12V
GND
GND
+12V
SENSE
CHS-FAN
CPU-FAN
SYS-FAN
Audio Connectors: CD-IN, AUX-IN
To receive audio input from the CD-ROM, attach its audio connector to the
The 1394 expansion cable can be connected to either the front (provided that
the front panel of your chassis is equipped with the appropriate interface) or
real panel of the chassis.
1 2
TA1+
GND
TB1+
CON_PWR
NC
9 10
1394 Header2
Wake-up On LAN: WOL
Through the Wake-Up On LAN function, a wake event occurring from the
network can wake up the system. To utilize this function, please be sure to
use an ATX 12V power supply with a 5VSB line capable of delivering a current
of at least 720mA, and a LAN adapter which supports this function. Then
connect the header to the relevant connector on the LAN adapter, set “Wake
up by PCI Card” to enabled in the “POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP” section
of the CMOS SETUP. Save and exit, then boot the operating system once to
make sure this function takes effect.
Through this function, systems in suspend or soft-off mode can be waked
up by a ring signal received from the internal modem. When this function is
used, be sure an internal modem card which supports this function is used.
Then connect the header to the relevant connector on the modem card, set
“Power On by Ring” to enabled in the “POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP” section of the CMOS SETUP. Save and exit, then boot the operating system once
to make sure this function takes effect.
The audio port includes two parts – the Front Audio and Rear Audio. Their
priority is sequenced from high to low (Front Audio to Rear Audio). If headphones are plugged into the front panel of the chassis (using the Front
Audio), then the Speaker Out (Rear Audio) on the rear panel will not work. If
you do not want to use the Front Audio, pin 5 , 6, 9 and 10 must be short
connected, and then the signal will be sent to the rear audio port.
1
MICAGND
MIC_VCC
R_OUT
NA
L_OUTFL_OUT
Connecting the SPDIF/6CH_BRACKET
The SPDIF/6CH_BRACKET output is capable of providing digital or 6 channel audio to external speakers, or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby
digital decoder. The motherboard is equipped with one bracket.
2
A5V
FR_OUT
Empty
910
Front Audio
Attention:
The empty pin of the SPDIF cable should be aligned to pin 9
on the SPDIF/6CH_BRACKET.
This motherboard includes five 32-bit Master PCI bus slots and one AGP
slot.
PCI Slots
The expansion cards can be installed in the five PCI slots. When you install
or take out such cards, you must make sure that the power plug has been
pulled out. Please read carefully the instructions provided for such cards,
and install and set the necessary hardware and software for such cards,
such as the jumper or BIOS settings.
Users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard if needed. This
section explains how to use the various functions of this motherboard by
changing the jumper settings. Users should read the following contents
carefully prior to modifying any jumper settings.
Description of Jumpers
1. For the jumpers on this motherboard, pin 1 can be identified by the silk-
screen printed “ ” next to it. However, in this manual, pin 1 is simply
labeled as “1”.
2. The following table provides some explanation of the jumper pin settings.
Users should refer to this when adjusting jumper settings.
To protect the system BIOS from viruses, this motherboard is designed with
a BIOS write-protection jumper (JP2). Lock pins 2 and 3 on JP2 and disable
SuperBIOS-Protect in the BIOS, and then the BIOS can be flashed. (Note: the
default setting for pins 2 and 3 on JP2 is “unlocked”.)
BIOS Lock
Unlock
(default)
BIOS Lock
Lock
1
2
3
JP2
1
2
3
JP2
CPU Model Selection Jumper: J9
The default status for J9 is Open, which supports the Prescott and Northwood
CPU. If J9 is set at Closed, then it supports the Willamette CPU.
This chapter introduces the 865A01 motherboard’s CMOS
Setup program, which allows users to configure optimized
system settings.
You have to run the Setup Program when the following
cases occur:
1. An error message appears on the screen during the
2. You want to change the default CMOS settings.
3
3
system POST process.
This chapter includes the following information:
Enter BIOS Setup
Main Menu
Standard CMOS Features
BIOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features Setup
Advanced Chipset Features Setup
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations Setup
PC Health Status
Frequency/Voltage Control
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor/User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit without Saving
After the computer is powered on, the BIOS will self -diagnose the basic
hardware on the motherboard (POST process), set up the time sequence
parameters for hardware, detect the hardware devices, etc.. After the POST
process is completed, control of the system will be transferred to the operating system. Since the BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware
and software, correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain
optimal system performance. In general, when the computer is turned on
and while BIOS is executing the POST process, the following message will
appear in the lower left corner of the screen:
Press TAB to show POST Screen, DEL to enter SETUP.
If you want to enter the BIOS, you must press the <Del> button within 3-5
seconds of the appearance of the above message.
Remark:
If you want to enter the BIOS, you must press the <Del> button
within 3-5 seconds of the appearance of the above message.
Main Menu
The main menu allows you to select from the list of setup functions and two
exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press
<Enter> to accept or go to the sub-menu.
Main Menu
The items in the BIOS Setup main menu are explained below:
Standard CMOS Features
The basic system configuration can be set up through this menu.
BIOS Features
The general system features can be set up through this menu.
This sub-menu is used to set up the standard CMOS features, such as the
date, time, HDD model and so on. Use the arrow keys select the item to set
up, and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to choose the setting values
Date
This option allows you to set the desired date (usually as the current day)
with the <day><month><date><year> format.
dayweekday from Sun. to Sat., defined by BIOS (read-only).
monthmonth from Jan. to Dec.
datedate from 1st to 31st, can be changed by using the keyboard.
yearyear,set up by users.
Time
This option allows you to set up the desired time (usually the current
day) with <hour><minute><second> format.
IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave (First channel master/slave HDD/sec-
ond master/slave HDD)
You can select this option by pressing the <Enter> key, and the BIOS will
detect the current HDD model. The HDD type can be selected using <PgUP>/
<+> or <PgDn>/<-> . “None” means that no HDD is currently installed; “Auto”
means that the BIOS will automatically detect and set the HDD type after the
system is started up with HDD; when “Manual” is selected and the Access
Mode is changed to CHS, the system will request you to key in the following
HDD parameters:
Cylinder number of cylinders Headnumber of heads
Precomp write pre-compensation Landing ZoneLanding Zone
Award (Phoenix) BIOS can support 3 HDD modes: CHS, LBA and Large or
Auto mode.
CHSFor HDD<528MB
LBAFor HDD>828MB & supporting LBA (Logical Block Addressing)
LargeFor HDD>528MB but not supporting LBA
AutoRecommended mode
Drive A/B (FDD A/B)
This option allows you to select the kind of FDD to be installed, including
“None”, [360K, 5.25in], [1.2MB, 5.25in], [720KB, 3.5in], [1.44MB, 3.5in] and [2.
88 MB, 3.5in].
Video (Display Card)
The following table is provided for your reference in setting the display mode for
your system.
EGA/ VGAEnhanced Graphics Adapter / Video Graphic Array. For EGA,
VGA, SEGA, SVGA, or PGA monitor adapters.
CGA 40Color Graphic Adapter, powering up in 40 column mode.
CGA 80Color Graphic Adapter, powering up in 80 column mode.
MONOMonochrome adapter, including high resolution monochrome
adapters.
Halt On
This option can be used to set your PC to stop if any error(s) occur after the
system has started.
All errorsThe system will stop and display the prompt when-
ever an error is detected.
No errorsThe system will start as usual even if an error is
detected
All, But KeyboardThe system will stop when any error other than
keyboard error occurs
All, But DisketteThe system will stop when any error other than disk
error occurs
All, But Disk/KeyThe system will stop when any error other than
SuperBoot allows system-relevant information to be stored in CMOS upon
the first normal startup of your PC, and the relevant parameters will be
restored to help the system start up more quickly on each subsequent startup.
The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
Note: Disabled and Enabled have the same meaning if in the following
sections of this Manual.
SuperRecovery provides the users with an excellent data protection and
HDD recovery function. There are 12 optional settings, and the default
setting is LSHIFT+F12.
[SuperSpeed] CPU Clock (Depending on the specification of the
CPU)
The conventional over-clock method uses the jumpers on the motherboard,
and it is both troublesome and apt to errors. By using SuperSpeed, a
CPU can be overclocked by keying in the desired. If you use FSB 400 MHz
CPU, the setting range is from 100 MHZ to 132 MHz; FSB 533 MHz CPU,
the setting range is from 133 MHZ to 165 MHz; FSB 800 MHz CPU, the
setting range is from 200 MHZ to 232 MHz.
Warning:
Be sure your selection is right. CPU over speed will be dangerous!
We will not be responsible for any damages caused.
This option is used to select the priority for HDD startup. After pressing
<Enter>, you can select the HDD using the <PageUp>/<PageDn> or Up/
Down arrow keys, and change the HDD priority using <+> or <->; you can
exit this menu by pressing <Esc>.
Virus Warning (Default: Disabled)
This option is used to set up the virus warning message for the IDE HDD
boot sector. When set to Enabled, a warning message will appear on the
screen if any program wants to write any information to this sector, and will
give an audible warning. The available setting values are: Disabled and
Enabled.
Note: Such function provides protection to the startup sector only; it does
not protect the entire hard disk.
CPU L1 & L2 Cache (Default: Enabled)
This option is used to turn on or off the L1 and L2 CPU cache. The
available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
Hyper-Threading Technology (Default: Enabled)
This option is used to turn on or off the Hyper-threading function of the
CPU. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
Note: This function will not be displayed until a CPU that supports HyperThreading has been installed.
Quick Power On Self Test (Default: Enabled)
With this function enabled, the system will skip the normal test while
starting up, therefore reducing the overall start up time. The available
setting values sare: Disabled and Enabled.
This option allows you to set the boot device sequence. The available setting
values are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP100, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP,
USB-CDROM, LAN, and Disabled.
Boot Other Device (Default: Enabled)
With this function set to Enabled, the system will to boot from some other device
if the first/second/third starting devices failed.
Swap Floppy Drive (Default: Disabled)
If it is set to Enabled, the label of FDD A and B can be exchanged. The
available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
Boot Up Floppy Seek (Default: Enabled)
If it is set to Enabled, BIOS will activate the floppy drive during the system boot,
and the drive’s indicator will flash after the activation.The magnetic head will
move back and forth from A to B. The available setting values are: Disabled
and Enabled.
Boot Up NumLock Status (Default: On)
This option is used to set up the NumLock status after the startup. When it is
set to On, the NumLock will be activated during system startup. When it is set
to Off, users can use the number keys instead of the arrow keys to move the
cursor. The available setting values are: On and Off.
Gate A20 Option (Default: Fast)
This option is used to set up the A20 signal control necessary for access to
the 1MB memory. The available setting values are: Normal and Fast.
Typematic Rate Setting (Default: Disabled)
When it is set to Enabled, the 2 subsequent options can be activated; when it
is set to Disabled, the 2 subsequent options will be closed.
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) (Default: 6)
Used to set the repeat rate for keyboard input of the same letter.
Typematic Delay (Msec) (Default: 250)
Used to set the repeat keyboard input rate when pressing a key continuously.
When it is set to Setup, a password is required to enter the CMOS Setup
screen; When it is set to System, a password is required not only to enter
CMOS Setup, but also to startup your PC, as well.
APIC Mode (Default: Enabled)
This option is used to open or lock the APIC mode built into the chipset.
The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
MPS Version Control For OS (Default: 1.4)
This option is used to set up the version of MPS Table used in NT4.0 OS.
OS Select for DRAM>64MB (Default: Non-OS2)
With it set to Non-OS/2, you cannot execute the OS/2 in the system with the
memory > 64MB; with OS/2 selected, you are allowed to execute the OS/2
in the system with the memory > 64MB.
Report No FDD for WIN95 (Default: No)
FDD Set whether BIOS reports Windows95 or not loading floppy disk drive.
The available setting values are: No and Yes.
Small Logo (EPA) Show (Default: Disabled)
Determines whether the small logo (EPA) will be displayed during system
startup. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
This option is used to set the signal time sequence of the DRAM. The “By
SPD” DRAM speed is controlled by the DRAM data register, and the “By
Manual” DRAM speed is controlled by the user.
CAS Latency Time (Default: depend on memory)
This item determines CAS Latency. The available setting values are: 2,
2.5 and 3.
Active to Precharge Delay (Default: depend on memory)
This item allows you to select DRAM Active to Precharge Delay. The
available setting values are: 8, 7, 6 and 5.
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay (Default: depend on memory)
This item allows you to select a delay time between the CAS and RAS
strobe signals. The available setting values are: 4, 3, and 2.
DRAM RAS# Precharge (Default: depend on memory)
This item allows you to select the DRAM RAS# precharge time. The
available setting values are: 4, 3, and 2.
Memory Frequency For (Default: Auto)
It sets the frequency for memory.
Note: The operating frequency will be 320MHz when a 800MHz CPU and
a DDR333MHz are used jointly.
System BIOS Cacheable (Default: Enabled)
This option is used to determine whether the system BIOS is written into
the buffer memory. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
This option is used to determine whether the Video BIOS is written into the
buffer memory. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
Memory Hole At 15M-16M (Default: Disabled)
This option is used to determine whether the 15M-16M address field of
memory is reserved for the ISA expansion card. The available setting values
are: Disabled and Enabled.
Delay Prior to Thermal (Default: 16 Min)
This option is used to set up the time for CPU to enter the energy-saving
mode.
AGP Aperture Size (MB) (Default: 128)
This option is used to set up the memory size occupied by AGP card.
Note: This function does not work when Onboard VGA is used.
Init Display First (Default: Onboard/AGP)
This option is used to set which displayed device will be used first when
your PC starts up. The available setting values are: Onboard/AGP and PCI
Slot.
Note: the following three options are applicable only to MBs using the
865G chipset.
On-Chip VGA (Default: Enabled)
This option is used to enable/disable the Onboard VGA. The available
setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
On-Chip Frame Buffer Size (Default: 8MB)
This option is used to set the size of the Frame Buffer.
Note: this function does not work when the external display card is used.
Boot Display (Default: Auto)
This option is used to select the display mode used when your PC starts.
The available setting values are: Auto, CRT, TV and EFP.
Use the arrow keys to select your options; press the <Enter> key to enter the
setup menu. The options and setting methods are discussed below:
Onchip IDE Menu
IDE HDD Block Mode (Default: Enabled)
This option is used to set whether the IDE HDD Block Mode is allowed.
The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
IDE DMA transfer access (Default: Enabled)
This option is used to set up the IDE transfer access—with it set to Enabled,
the IDE Transfer Access uses the DMA mode; with it set to Disabled, the IDE
Transfer Access uses the PIO mode
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE (Default: Enabled)
This option is used to set whether the On-chip Primary PCI IDE interface is
used. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
IDE Primary Master/Slave PIO (Default: Auto)
This option is used to set the PIO transfer mode under the IDE Primary
Master/Slave Controller. PIO transfer mode options include Auto/0/1/2/3/4.
Set the transfer mode according to the IDE specification. It is recommended
This option is used to set whether the IDE Primary Master/Slave Unit supports
Ultra DMA. With it set to Auto, BIOS will automatically test whether IDE sup
ports Ultra DMA; with it set to Disabled, the Ultra DMA function will be locked.
On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE (Default: Enabled)
This option is used to set whether the On-chip Secondary PCI IDE is used. The
available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
IDE Secondary Master/Slave PIO (Default: Auto)
This option is used to set the PIO transfer mode under the IDE Secondary Master/
Slave Controller. With it set to Auto, BIOS will automatically detect whether IDE
supports the Ultra DMA; with it set to Disabled, the Ultra DMA function will be
locked.
IDE Secondary Master/Slave UDMA (Default: Auto)
This option is used to set whether the second group of primary/secondary
equipment supports Ultra DMA. If the setting is Auto, BIOS will automatically
detect whether the IDE hard disk supports Ultra DMA; if the setting is Disabled,
it will be locked
SATA Mode(Default: IDE)
This option is used to set the SATA mode. When it is set to IDE, the mode will
be IDE only. The available setting values are: IDE and RAID.
Note:If want to use Raid Function, On-Chip Serial ATA must be set Enhance
mode.
On-Chip Serial ATA (Default: Auto)
This option is used to set the On-chip Serial ATA function. When it is set to
Disabled, the function will be locked; when it is set to Auto, the BIOS will lock
the function; with it set to Combined Mode, four HDDs at most will be
supported; with it set to Enhanced Mode, six HDDs at most will be supported
(for those under Windows 2000 and WindowsXP only); with it set to S-ATA Only,
only the S-ATA HDD can be used.
Serial ATA Port 0/1 Mode (Default: Primary Master/Primary Slave)
This option is used to set the Serial ATA Port 0/1 Mode.With the mode set to
Primary Master/Slave, the Primary IDE cannot be used; only the secondary
IDE and SATA ports 0/1 will be available. With the mode set to Secondary
Master/Slave, the secondary IDE will be unavailable; only the primary IDE and
SATA ports 0/1 can be used. With the mode set to Primary/Secondary Master,
and the option SATA Only selected, the SATA HDD acts as both the primary and
secondary drive. With the mode set to SATA 0/1 Master and the option SATA
Enhanced Mode selected, both IDE ports and both SATA ports will be available.
This option is used to set whether the USB Controller is enabled. The
available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
USB 2.0 Controller (Default: Enabled)
This option is used to set whether the USB 2.0 Controller is enabled. The
available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
USB Keyboard Support (Default: Enabled)
This option is used to set whether the USB Keyboard Controller is enabled
under the conventional operating system. The available setting values
are: Disabled and Enabled.
USB Mouse Support (Default: Enabled)
This option is used to set whether the USB Mouse Controller is enabled
under the conventional operating system. The available setting values are:
Disabled and Enabled.
AC97 Audio (Default: Auto)
This item allows you select AC97 Audio chip to support Audio. Disable this
item if you are going to install a PCI audio added on card. The available
setting values are: Disabled and Auto.
CSA LAN (Giga-LAN) (Default: Enabled)
This option is allows you to enable or disable the Giga LAN function. The
available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
This option is used to set the power on method for your PC. Setting values
include: Button Only, Password, Hot-key, Mouse Left, Mouse Right, Any Key
and Keyboard 98 (keyboard is consistent with Windows 98 Standard).
KB Power ON Password (Default: Enter)
This option is used to set the PC Startup with Keyboard function. You will
be prompted to enter the password after pressing the <Enter> key.
Note: This function will only work when the Power On function is set to
Password, or you can not change it.
Hot Key Power ON (Default: Ctrl-F1)
This option is used to set which hot keys will be used for the Power On
Function (when it is set to Hot Key for Startup). The available setting values
are: Ctrl+F1-F12.
Onboard FDC Controller (Default: Enabled)
This option is used to set whether the Onboard FDC Controller is enabled.
The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
Onboard Serial Port 1/2 (Default: 3F8/IRQ4/2F8/IRQ3)
This option is used to set the signal requested for address and
interruption for the Onboard Serial Port 1/2. Setting values include 2F8/
IRQ3, 3F8/IRQ4, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Auto and Disabled.
Note: Do not try to set the same values for serial ports 1 and 2.
UART Mode Select (Default: Normal)
Use this option to select the UART mode. Setting values include Normal,
IrDA, and ASKIR. The setting value is determined by the infrared module
installed on the board. When it is set to IrDA and ASKIR, the UART supports
communication with the MB by means of the infrared module; when it is set
to Normal, the infrared function is unavailable.
This option is used to set the RxD and TxD parameters, for example, Hi/Hi, Hi/Lo,
Lo/Hi and Lo/Lo.
IR Transmission Delay (Default: Enabled)
This option is used to set whether the IR Transmission Delay is enabled. The
available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
UR2 Duplex Mode (Default: Half)
When the UART Mode Select option is set as any one than the Normal, you can
select this option. This option is used to set the UART operating mode. Setting
values include Full (full duplex) and Half (half duplex).
Full duplex means that data can be sent and received synchronously, whereas
this is not possible in half duplex mode.
Use IR Pins (Default: IR-Rx2Tx2)
It is recommended not to change the default setting.
Onboard Parallel Port (Default: 378/IRQ7)
This option is used to define the address for the Onboard Parallel Port and the
channel for IRQ. Setting values include Disabled, 378/IRQ7, 278/IRQ5 and
3BC/IRQ7.
Parallel Port Mode (Default: SPP)
This option is used to specify the data transmission protocol for the Parallel
Port, with five options: SPP, EPP, ECP, ECP+EPP and Normal.
The Normal mode only supports data output; ECP and EPP modes support the
two-way transmission of data input and output. ECP and EPP modes are applicable
only to devices known of the ECP and EPP.
EPP Mode Select (Default: EPP1.7)
When the Parallel Port Mode is set to either EPP or ECP+EPP, this option can
be used to select V1.7 or V1.9 for the EPP mode.
ECP Mode Use DMA (Default: 3)
When the Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP or ECP+ EPP, this option is used to
select the channel for the ECP mode. Setting values are 1 and 3.
PWRON After PWR-Fail (Default: Off)
This option is used to set what action the PC will take with the power supply
when it resumes after a sudden power failure. The available options are Off
(remain in turnoff status), On (restart) and Former-Sts (resume with the previous
status).
ACPI stands for “Advanced Configuration and Power Interface”. ACPI is a
standard that defines power and configuration management interfaces
between an operating system and the BIOS. In other words, it is a standard
that describes how computer components work together to manage
system hardware. In order to use this function the ACPI specification must
be supported by the OS (for example, Windows2000 or WindowsXP).
ACPI Suspend Type (Default: S1 (POS))
This option is used to set the energy saving mode of the ACPI function.
When you select “S1 (P0S)” mode, the power will not shut off and the
power supplied status will remain as it is. In S1 mode the computer can
be resumed at any time.
When you select “S3 (STR)” mode, the power will be cut off after a delay
period. The status of the computer before it enters STR will be saved in
memory, and the computer can quickly return to previous status when the
STR function waked. When you select “S1 & S3” mode, the system will
automatically select the delay time.
RUN VGA BIOS if S3 Resume (Default: Auto)
This option is used to set video card when waked by S3 mode. It can set
as: Auto (automatically initialize display card again), Yes (initialize display
card again), No (this function invalid).
Power Management (default: User Define)
This option is used to set the power management scheme. Available settings
are: User Define (defined by user), Min Saving (minimum saving mode), and
Max Saving (maximum saving mode).
This option is used to set the mode.
“Blank Screen” mode means that after the computer enters power saving
mode, only the monitor will close, however, the vertical and horizontal scanning
movement of the screen continues.
When you select the “V/H SYNC + Blank” mode the vertical and horizontal
scanning movement of screen stops when the computer enters power
saving mode.
“DPMS” mode is a new screen power management system, and it needs to
be supported by the monitor you’re using.
Video Off In Suspend (default: Yes)
This option is used to determine whether the audio is turned off when the
system enters sleep mode. The setting values are No (not closed) and
Yes (closed).
Suspend Type (default: Stop Grant)
This option is used to set sleep mode. The setting values are Stop Grant
(saves the status of the whole system and then turns off power), and PwrOn
Suspend (CPU and core system go to low power mode, keeps power
supply).
MODEM Use IRQ (default: 3)
This option is used to set the Modem interrupt signal. The system will
automatically waked up when the Modem receives an incoming call. At the
same time, connect Fax/Modem to WOM joint in main board.
Suspend Mode (default: Disabled)
This option is used to set the idle time before the system enters into sleep
status. Thesetting values are Disabled and 1 Min-1 hour.
HDD Power Down (default: Disabled)
This option is used to turn off hard disk power if the hard disk is idle for a
given period of time. The setting values are Disabled and 1 Min-15 Min.
Soft-Off by PWR –BTTN (default: Instant - Off)
This option is used to set the power down method. This function is only
valid for power joint using ATX.
When “Instant - Off” is selected, press the power switch to immediately
turn off power.
When “Delay 4 Sec” is selected, press the power button for four seconds
to turn off power.
This option is used to protect the CPU from overheating. The CPU will be
forced into idle mode after the protection mechanism is turned on. What
we want to set is the percent ratio that the idle time of CPU occupies whole
operation time. The higher this setting is, the lower the temperature of the
CPU decreases. The setting values are 12.5%, 25%, 37.5%, 50%, 62.5%,
75% and 87.5%.
Wake-Up by PCI card (default: Enabled)
This option is used to set the system to be waked up by PCI card. The
setting values are Disabled and Enabled.
Power On by Ring (default: Enabled)
This option is used to set the system to be waked up by Modem. After
turning this function on, remote software can be used to turn on the
computer. This function needs to be supported by the relevant hardware
and software. The setting values are Disabled and Enabled.
Wake Up On LAN (default: Enabled)
This option is used to set the system to be waked up by LAN. The setting
values are: Disabled and Enabled.
USB KB Wake – Up From S3 (default: Disabled)
This option is used to set the system to be waked up by USB equipments
when it is in S3 (Suspend to RAM) mode. The setting values are Disabled
and Enabled.
Resume by Alarm (default: Disabled)
This option is used to set the timing of the start-up function. In order to use
this function, the start-up password function must be canceled.At the same
time it must turn on power of host. The setting values are Disabled and
Enabled.
Date (of Month) Alarm
This option is used to set the timing for the start-up date. The setting
values contain 0-31.
Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm
This option is used to set the timing for the start-up time. The setting
values contain hh: 0 – 23; mm:0 – 59; ss:0 – 59.
Primary IDE 0/1, Secondary IDE 0/1 (default: Disabled)
This option is used to set whether cancels the sleep status of current PC
and this IDE when primary/secondary IDE 0/1 equipment has accessing
action requirements. The setting values are Disabled and Enabled.
FDD, COM, LPT Port (default: Disabled)
This option is used to set whether cancels the sleep status of current PC
and this IDE when floppy driver, serial equipment and parallel equipment
have accessing action requirements. The setting values are Disabled and
Enabled.
PCI PIRQ [A-D] # (default: Disabled)
This option is used to set the system to be waked up by PCI equipment.
This option is used to set whether permits the system to automatically
distribute IRQ DMA and I/O address when the machine is turned on every
time. The setting values have Disabled and Enabled.
Resources Controlled By (default: Auto (ESCD))
This option is used to system set resource control style.
If all cards you used support PnP, it can select this option, BIOS
automatically distributes interruption resources.
If you install ISA card not supporting PnP, in the case that the system
occurs hardware conflict, it needs to select “Manual” and manually adjust
interruption resources. For this motherboard has no ISA slot, so it does
not consider this option.
IRQ Resources
Press the key “Enter”, then the user can manually set IRQ resources.
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop (default: Disabled)
If you use non-standard VGA card, if graphic acceleration card or MPEG
audio card is not accurate in display of color, it can solve this problem
when this item is set. The setting values have Disabled and Enabled.
INT Pin 1-8 Assignment (default: Auto)
This option is used to distribute the interruption requirements of various
PCI equipment.
This option is used to set warning temperature of system. When the tem
perature of CPU is higher than setting value, the motherboard will send
warning information, the setting values have Disabled and 50oC/122oF 70oC/158oF.
Current System Temp.
The current system temperature automatically detected by the system.
Current CPU Temperature
The current CPU system temperature automatically detected by the system.
CPU Fan Speed
The current speed of CPU fan automatically detected by the system.
Chassis Fan Speed
The current speed of Chassis fan automatically detected by the system.
Back fan Speed
The current speed of back fan automatically detected by the system.
CPU Vcore /+3.3V/+5V/+12V
Display current voltage value including all significant voltages of the
motherboard. +3.3V, +5V, +12V are voltages from the power supply.
This option is used to set upper limitation of system temperature. When the
temperature is higher than setting values, motherboard will automatically cut
off the power of computer. The setting values are Disabled and 60oC/140oF -
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C/167oF.
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Warning_Beep (default: Enabled)
The system will show the warning message when the CPU temperature reaches
the previous setting.
CPU Clock Ratio (default: based on specifications of CPU)
This option is used to set clock-doubling of non- locking frequency CPU. It can
set the minimum of range as 8 and maximum as 50(Depending on CPU
frequency).
Note: this option is invisible for locking frequency CPU.
Auto Detect PCI Clk (default: Enabled)
This option is used to set whether closes empty PCI clock to reduce electro
magnetic disturbance. The setting values are Disabled and Enabled.
Spread Spectrum (default: Disabled)
This option is used to set permissible electromagnetic disturbance range.
Warning:
Please carefully set working frequency of CPU. We suggest
not adjust frequency of CPU higher than normal working range
at random. This company will not be responsible for any damage arisen in this case.
Select this option to press Enter, it will pop out a dialogue box to allow you to
load default set by BIOS. Select <Y> and then press Enter to load default. Select
<N> and press Enter, it will not load. The defaults set by BIOS have set the basic
functions of system in order to ensure the stability of system. But if your computer fails to properly run, you may load failure insurance default to make the
system recover normal, then carry out failure testing in next step. If you only want
to load the default in an option, you can select this option and press the key F6.
Load Optimized Defaults
Select this option and press Enter, it will pop out a dialogue box to let you load
the optimized defaults set by BIOS. Select <Y> and then press Enter to load the
optimized defaults. Select <N> and press Enter, it will not load. The defaults set
by BIOS have set the optimized performance parameters of system to improve
the performances of system components. But if the optimized performance
parameters to be set cannot be supported by your hardware devices, it will
cause system to make mistakes or not stable. If you only want to load the
optimized default in an option, you can select this option and press the key F7.
Set Supervisor/User Password
The preferential grade of supervisor password is higher than user password.
You can use supervisor password to start into system or enter into CMOS setting program to amend setting. You can also use user password to start into
system, or enter into CMOS setting menu to check, but if you have set supervisor
password, you cannot amend setting.
When you select Set Supervisor / User Password, it will appear the following
message in the center of screen, which will help you to set password.
Enter Password:
Enter your password, not exceeding 8 characters, then press <Enter>, the password you have been enter now will replace the previous password. When the
system requires you to determine this password, you can enter this password
and press <Enter>.
If you do not need this setting, you can press <Enter> when the screen prompts
you to enter password, and the screen will appear the following message to
show this function invalid. In this case, you can freely enter into system and
CMOS setting program.
Under the menu “Advanced BIOS Features Setup”, if you select “System” in
Security Option, the screen will prompt you to enter password once the system
is started or you want to enter CMOS setting program. If the password is wrong,
it will refuse you to continue.
Under the menu “Advanced BIOS Features Setup”, if you select “Setup” in Security Option, the screen will prompt you to enter password only when you enter
CMOS setting program.
Save & Exit Setup
Select this option and press Enter, it will show the following message in the
center of screen:
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?
At this time, press <Y> to save your amendment in CMOS and exit from this
program; press <N>/<ESC> to return main menu.
Exit Without Saving
Select this option and press Enter, it will show the following message in the
center of screen:
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)?
At this time, press <Y> to exit CMOS but it does not save your amendment in
CMOS; press <N>/<ESC> to return main menu.
This chapter will introduce how to install driver software and
application tool software of motherboard, let your motherboard
exert the largest effect.
This chapter provides the following information:
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Introduction to content of motherboard driver CD
Start to install driver and software
Install Chipset Software
Install DirectX
Install IAA-RAID (optional)
Install VGA Driver (optional)
Install USB2.0 driver
Install LAN Driver (optional)
Install and use 4- or 6- channel audio function
Install Norton Internet Security 2004
Select <Install Driver>, and click to enter the install driver screen. You can
select the driver that you want to install and begin the setup steps.
Note:
The following setup steps are based on Windows XP environment.
There may be some differences with other operating systems.
Install Chipset Software
Select <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the main driver setup
menu (as shown in fig. 1). Click <Chipset Software> to start the installation.
From the main menu, select <Install Driver> as shown in following fig. 1. Click
<USB 2.0 Driver> to open the USB 2.0 setup window. Please read the setup
directions carefully and select the installation method corresponding to the
operating system that you are currently using.
Click here
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Note:
Use of USB 2.0 requires the support of your operating system. If
you are using Windows 98 or Windows Me, you will need to upgrade your operating system to use USB2.0.
This motherboard integrates Realtek ALC650 chip, provides 6-channel audio output, including 2 front speakers, 2 rear speakers, one central speaker,
and one subwoofer. ALC650 can connect 4 or 6 audio boxes to get a better
surround sound effect. This chapter tells you how to install and use these
audio functions.
Before using the 4-/6- channel audio functions, you must first install the
driver for the Realtek ALC650 chip. Install the driver according to the
procedure described below:
After installing the driver, you can use the 4-/6- channel functions. First,
connect 4 or 6 speakers corresponding to the audio interfaces and then
select the 4 or 6 audio settings in the software.
Connect Audio Box
In order to use the multi-channel function, you must connect several
speakers to the system. You must connect the same number of speakers
as channels selected in the software. The audio interface on the rear
panel can only support 2-channel analogaudio output function. When
you select the correct settings in the software, the audio interface on the
rear panel automatically changes into a 4-/6- channel analog audio
interface. Please refer to “How to Select 4- or 6- Channel Setting” at the
end of this chapter for more setting information.
Ensure all speakers are connected to the Line Out interfaces. Use the
interface on the rear panel to use 2-, 4- and 6- channel configuration,
described as follows.
2-Channel Analog Audio Interface
Line In
Line Out (front channels)
Microphone
Description: all Line Out, Line In and Microphone functions exist in 2channel mode.
4-Channel Analog Audio Interface
Line Out (rear channels)
Line Out (front channels)
Microphone
Description: in the 4-channel setting, Line In is changed to Line Out function.
A. Click the audio icon from the window tray at the bottom of the screen.
B. In the drop-down menu of sound effect item, select the desired
surround sound effect.
E. Select the multi-channel operation you perfect from No.of Speaker.
F.Click OK.
3).Testing the Connected Speakers
To ensure 4- or 6-channel audio operation works properly, you may
need to test each connected speaker to make sure every speaker works
properly. If any speaker fails to sound, then check whether the cable is
inserted firmly to the connector or replace the bad speakers with good
ones.
Testing Each Speaker
1. Click the audio icon from the window tray at the bottom of the
4.Select the speaker which you want to test by clicking it.
Note: if you select “6-channel mode for 5.1 speaker output” from the “Speaker
configuration” list, six speakers will appear in the “Speaker Testing”
window. If you select “4-Channel mode for 4 speaker output”, only four
will appear.
4).Play Karaoke
The Karaoke function will automatically remove the vocals from a track,
leaving just the melody for you to sing over. This function can be used in 2channel mode. Before playing Karaoke, you must select 2-channel mode
from the “Speaker configuration” list.
Play Karaoke:
A. Click audio icon in Windows taskbar in the lower-right of the
SuperStep is a utility that allows users to change the frequency of the CPU. It also
displays system health introduction including CPU temperature, CPU voltage,
and PCI/AGP clock.
SuperStep features:
1. Supports Win98SE, WinME, Win2000 and WinXP.
2. Automatic alarm mechanism when system runs irregularly
3. Adjusts the CPU frequency to speed up your system and achieve better system
performance.
4. Simple and easy to operate, with a user-friendly graphics interface.