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Declaration of conformity
HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD
66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT,
TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C.
declares that the product
Motherboard
K8M890M2MA
is in conformity with
(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in
accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)
þ EN 55022: 1998/A2: 2003Limits and methods of measurements of radio disturbance
characteristics of information technology equipment
þ EN 61000-3-2/:2000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Part 3: Limits
Section 2: Limits for harmonic current emissions
(equipment input current <= 16A per phase)
þ EN 61000-3-3/A1:2001 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Part 3: Limits
Section 2: Limits of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low-voltage
supply systems for equipment with rated current <= 16A
þ EN 55024/A2:2003 Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristics limits
and methods of measurement
Signature : Place / Date : TAIPEI/2006
Printed Name : James Liang Position/ Title : Assistant President
Declaration of conformity
Trade Name: WinFast
Model Name: K8M890M2MA
Responsible Party: PCE Industry Inc.
Address: 458 E. Lambert Rd.
Fullerton, CA 92835
Telephone: 714-738-8868
Facsimile: 714-738-8838
Equipment Classification: FCC Class B Subassembly
Type of Product: Motherboard
Manufacturer: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY
COMPANY LTD
Address: 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN,
TAIWAN, R.O.C.
Supplementary Information:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Tested to comply with FCC standards.
Signature : Date : 2006
Table of Contents
Chapter
Main Features.............................................................................................2
Motherboard Layout...................................................................................4
Rear I/O Ports.............................................................................................5
Chapter
CPU............................................................................................................7
Memory......................................................................................................8
Power Supply.............................................................................................9
Other Connectors.....................................................................................10
Expansion Slots........................................................................................14
Jumpers...................................................................................................15
Chapter
Enter BIOS Setup......................................................................................17
Main menu................................................................................................17
Standard CMOS Features.........................................................................19
Centrol Control Unit...................................................................................22
Advanced BIOS Features.........................................................................24
Advanced Chipset Features.....................................................................27
Integrated Peripherals...............................................................................31
Power Management Setup........................................................................35
PnP/PCI Configurations.............................................................................41
PC Health Status.......................................................................................42
Load Fail-Safe Defaults............................................................................44
Load Optimized Defaults...........................................................................44
Set Supervisor/User Password................................................................44
Save & Exit Setup.....................................................................................45
Exit Without Saving...................................................................................45
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2
2
3
3
Product Introduction
Installation Instructions
BIOS Description
Table of Contents
Chapter
Utility CD content.................................................................................47
Start to Install drivers...........................................................................48
FOX ONE ................................................................................................. 50
Fox LiveUpdate.....................................................................................56
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4
5
5Chapter
Driver CD Introduction
Directions for Bundled Software
Warning:
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 temperatures.
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
removing 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.
Attention:
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.
Attention:
The pictures of objects used in this manual are just for your reference.
Please refer to the physical motherboard.
This manual is suitable for motherboard of K8M890M2MA.
Each motherboard is carefully designed for the PC user
who wants diverse features.
-L with onboard 10/100M LAN
-K with onboard Gigabit LAN
-6 with 6-Channel audio
-8 with 8-Channel audio
-E with 1394 function
-S with SATA function
-2 with DDR2 function
-R with RAID function
You can find PPID label on the motherboard. It indicates the
functions that the motherboard has.
For example:
On the black mark of the PPID label, it means the
motherboard supports 6-Channel Audio (-6), 1394 port (-E),
onboard 10/100M LAN (-L), SATA function (-S).
Chapter
1
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Thank you for your buying WinFast’s K8M890K8MA series motherboard. This series of motherboard is one of our
new products and offers superior performance, reliability
and quality, at a reasonable price. This motherboard adopts
the advanced VIA® K8M890 + VT8237R Plus/VT8237A Plus
chipset, providing users a computer platform with a high
integration-compatibility-performance price ratio.
This chapter includes the following information:
v Main Features
v Motherboard Layout
v Rear I/O Ports
Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Main Features
Size
· mATX form factor of 9.6 inch x 8.8 inch
Microprocessor
· Supports socket AM2 for AMD
64/ Sempron processors
®
Athlon
TM
64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon
· Supports HyperTransport TM up to 2000MT/s
Chipset
®
· VIA
K8M890 (North Bridge) + VT8237R Plus/VT8237A (South Bridge)
System Memory
· Two 240-pin DDRII slots
· Supports Dual Channel DDRII 800/667/533 memory
· Supports technology up to 2GB
USB 2.0 Ports
· Supports hot plug
· Eight USB 2.0 ports
· Supports wake-up from S1 and S3 mode
· Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480 Mbps transmission rate
TM
Onboard Serial ATA (-s)
· 150MBps transfer rate
· Supports two SATA devices
· Supports RAID 0, 1,0+1 and JBOD
Onboard 1394 (-E)(optional)
· Supports hot plug
· With rate of transmission up to 400Mbps
· Can connect with 2 independent 1394 units synchronously at most
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Onboard LAN (-L/-K)(optional)
· Supports 10/100/1000 Mbit/sec Ethernet
· LAN interface built-in on board
Onboard Audio (-6)(optional)
· AC’97 2.3 Specification Compliant
· Supports SPDIF output
· Onboard Line-in jack, Microphone-in jack, Line-out jack
· Supports 6 channels audio (setting via software)
Onboard Audio (-8)(optional)
· Supports 8 channels audio
· Supports Intel High Definition Audio
· Supports high quality differential CD input
Expansion Slots
· Two PCI slots
· One PCI Express 16X slot
· One PCI Express 1X slot
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)
Advanced Features
· PCI 2.3 Specification Compliant
· Supports Windows 98/2000/ME/XP soft-off
· Supports PC Health function (capable of monitoring system voltage, CPU
temperature, system temperature and fan speed)
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Motherboard Layout
Chapter 1 Product Introduction
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26
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
1312 14 15 16
1. Front Audio Connector
2. CD_IN Connector
3. AUX_IN Connector (optional)
4. S/PDIF OUT Connector
5. System Fan Connector
6. PCI Slots
7. 1394 Header (optional)
8. South Bridge:
®
VIA
VT8237R Plus/VT8237A
9. Front USB Headers
10. WP_EN Connector
11. Front Panel Connector
12. SATA Connectors
13. Clear CMOS Jumper
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14. Speaker Connector
15. IDE Connectors
16. FDD Connector
17. 24-pin ATX Power Connector
18. DDR2 memory Slots
19. North Bridge: VIA® K8M890 Plus
20. CPU Socket
21. CPU Fan Connector
22. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector
23. Chassis Intruder Connector
24. IrDA Header
25. COM2 Connector (optional)
26. PCI Express 1x slot
27. PCI Express 16x slot
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23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
Note:This motherboard layout is provided for reference only; please refer to
the physical motherboard.
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Rear I/O Ports
This motherboard provides the ports as below:
For -6 models
6
USB 2.0 Ports
LAN
8
Connector
Line-in jack
Line-out jack
Microphone jack
Line out
Line in
Rear
LFE/CEN
Side
Microphone
10
1010
1394
7
Connector
PS/2 Mouse
1
Connector
PS/2 Keyboard
2
Connector
Serial Port
3
(COM1)
Parallel Port
4
(Printer Port)
VGA Port
5
For -8 models
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When using a 6-channel sound source, connect the front speaker to the
green audio output; connect the rear speaker to the blue audio output; connect
the center speaker/subwoofer to the red Microphone output.
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10
When using an 8-channel sound source, connect the front speaker to the
green audio output; connect the rear sound speaker to the black audio output;
con-nect the center speaker/subwoofer to the orange audio output; connect the
side sound speaker to the grey audio output.
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions
Chapter
2
2
This chapter introduces the hardware installation process,
including the installation of the CPU and memory. It also
addresses the connection of your power supply, 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.
This chapter includes the following information:
v CPU
v Memory
v Power Supply
v Other Connectors
v Expansion Slots
v Jumpers
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CPU
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions
This motherboard Supports socket AM2 for AMD® Athlon
TM
64 FX / Athlon 64 X2
Dual-Core / AthlonTM64/ Sempron processors.
For the detailed CPU support list on this motherboard, please visit the
website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com
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.
o
1.Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90
o
angle.
90
Gap in the base
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.
Cut edge
Push down the socket
lever to secure the CPU.
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Memory
This motherboard includes two 240-pin slots for DDRII. You must install at
least one memory module to ensure normal operation.
Installation of DDR Memory
1.There is only one gap in the center of the DIMM socket, and the memory
module can be fixed in one direction only.
2.Align the memory module to the DIMM socket and insert the module vertically into the DIMM socket.
128 pin
3.The plastic clips at both sides of the DIMM socket will lock automatically.
112 pin
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Power Supply
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.
24-pin ATX power connector: PWR1
PWR1 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.
4-pin ATX_12V Power Connector: PWR2
The ATX power supply connects to PWR2
and provides power to the CPU.
Note: We strongly recommend that you use 24pin power supply. If you want to use 20-pin power
supply, you need to align the ATX power connector according to the right picture.
24-pin ATX power connector
RSVD
1
3
GND
GND
GND
+5V
PS-ON
GND
GND
+5V
+5V
GND
24
12
+3.3V
+12V
+12V
PWROK
+
5V_AUX
4-pin ATX_12V power connector
GND
12V
align the connector
+5V
2
4
GND+5V
GND
GND
12V
-12V
+3.3V
+3.3V
13
1
+3.3V
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Other Connectors
This motherboard includes connectors for FDD devices, IDE devices, Serial ATA
devices, USB devices, IR module, and others.
FDD Connector: FLOPPY
This motherboard includes a standard FDD connector, supporting 360K, 720K,
1.2M, 1.44M, and 2.88M FDDs.
HDD Connectors: PIDE & SIDE
This connectors supports the provided Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 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 133/100/66/33 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black
connector to the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 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:
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Ribbon cables are directional, therefore, make sure to
always connect with the cable on the same side as pin 1 of the
PIDE/SIDE or FDD connector on the motherboard.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions
Front Panel Connector: FP1
This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch
and LED indicators.
Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD_LED)
The connector connects to the case’s IDE indicator LED indicating the activity
status of IDE hard disk.
Reset Switch (RESET)
Attach the connector to the Reset switch on the front panel of the case; the
system will restart when the switch is pressed.
Power LED Connector (PLED)
Attach the connector to the power LED on the front panel of the case. The Power
LED indicates the system’s status. When the system is in S0 status, the LED is
on. When the system is in S1 status, the LED is blink; When the system is in S3,
S4, S5 status, the LED is off.
Power Swith Connector (PWRBTN#)
Attach the connector to the power button of the
case. Pushing this switch allows the system
to be turned on and off rather than using the
power supply button.
PLEDPWRBTN#
+ -
1 + -
NCHDD_LEDRESET
FP1
COM2 Connector: COM2 (Optional)
This connector accommodates a second serial
port using an optional serial port bracket. Connect the bracket cable to this connector then install the bracket into a slot opening at the back of
the system chassis.
RLSD
SOUT
GND
2
1
RI
9
SIN
DTR
DSR
CTSRTS
NA
10
COM2
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IrDA Header: IR
This connector supports wireless transmitting
and receiving device. Before using this function,
configure the settings of IR Address, IR Mode
and IR IRQ from the “Integrated Peripherals”
section of the CMOS Setup.
1
+5V
Empty
RX
GND
TX
IR
USB Headers: F_USB1, F_USB2
Besides four USB ports on the rear panel, the
series of motherboards also have two 10-pin
header on board which may connect to front
panel USB cable (optional) to provide additional four USB ports.
Fan Connectors: CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN
The speed of CPU_FAN and FAN1 can be detected and viewed in “PC Health Status” section of the CMOS Setup. These fans will be automatically turned off after the system enters
suspend mode.
Audio Connectors: CD_IN, AUX_IN (optional)
CD_IN, AUX_IN is Sony standard CD audio
connector, it can be connected to a CD-ROM
drive through a CD audio cable.
VCC
D-
D+
GND
Empty
GND
1
1
1
1
F_USB1/2
SENSE+12V
+12VGND
SENSE
CD_R
GND
CD_L
AUX_R
GND
AUX_L
VCC
D-
D+
GND
NC
CPU_FAN
SYS_FAN1
CD_IN
AUX_IN
1394 Header: F_1394_1
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.
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TPA+
GND
TPB+
+12V
Empty
1
2
10
9
F_1394_1
TPA-
GND
TPB-
+12V
GND
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions
Front Audio Connector: F_AUDIO
The audio connector provides two kinds of audio
output choices: the Front Audio, the 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 Line-out (Rear Audio) on the rear
panel will not work. If you do not want to use the
Front Audio, pin 5 and 6, pin9 and 10 must be
short, and then the signal will be sent to the rear
audio port.
MIC_IN
MIC_PWR
AUD_OUT_R
AUD_OUT_L
NA
1
2
9
10
F_AUDIO
MIC_GND
+5VA
AUD_RET_R
Empty
AUD_RET_L
S/PDIF Out Connector: S/PDIF_OUT
The S/PDIF out connector is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital
decoder.
Note:The empty pin of S/PDIF cable should be
aligned to empty pin of S/PDIF out connector.
Chassis Intruder Connector: INTR (optional)
The connector connects to the chassis security
switch on the case. The system can detect the
chassis intrusion through the status of this
connector. If the connector has been closed once,
the system will send a message. To utilize this
function, set “Case Open Warning” to “Enabled”
in the “PC Health Status” section of the CMOS
Setup. Save and exit, then boot the operating system once to make sure this function takes effect.
Speaker Connector: SPEAKER (optional)
The speaker connector is used to connect
speaker of the chassis.
1
SPD_OUT
1
INTR
1
SPK (Pull high)
Empty
NC
SPKJ
+5V
Empty
SPDIF_OUT
GND
INTRUDERJ
GND
SPEAKER
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Expansion Slots
This motherboard includes two 32-bit master PCI bus slots, one PCI Express x1
slot,one PCI Express x16 slot.
PCI Slots
The expansion cards can be installed in the two 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 setup.
PCI Express x1 Slots
This motherboard has one PCI Express x1 slots that designed to accommodate less bandwidth-intensive cards, such as a modem or LAN card.
PCI Express x16 Slots
This motherboard has one PCI Express x16 slots that reserved for graphics or
video cards. The difference in bandwidth between the x16 and x1 slots is notable to be sure, with the x16 slot pushing 4GB/sec (8GB/sec concurrent) of
bandwidth, and the PCI Express x1 slot offering 250MB/sec.
Installing an expansion card
1.Before installing the expansion card, read carefully the documentation that
came withit and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2.Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing any expansion cards.
3.Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use.
4.Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated in the slot.
5.Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
For the detailed AGP graphics cards support list on this motherboard, please
visit the website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com
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Jumpers
The 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.
User should refer to this when adjusting jumper settings.
Jumper Diagram Definition Description
1
2-3 Set pin2 and pin3 closed
1
1
1
1
1
1-2 Set pin1 and pin2 closed
Closed Set the pin closed
Open Set the pin opened
Clear CMOS Jumper: CLS_CMOS
This motherboard uses the CMOS RAM to store all
the set parameters. The CMOS can be cleared by
removing the CMOS jumper.
How to clear CMOS?
Normal Status
(Default)
1.Turn off the AC power supply and quickly
connect pins 1 and 2 together using the
jumper cap.
Clear CMOS
2.Return the jumper setting to normal (pins 2
and 3 locked together with the jumper cap).
3.Turn the AC power supply back on.
Warning:
1. Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings.
2. Do not clear the CMOS while the system is turned on.
3
1
2
3
1
2
Clear CMOS Jumper
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description
Chapter
16
3
3
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the
BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
You have to run the Setup Program when the following cases
occur:
1.An error message appears on the screen during the system
POST process.
2.You want to change the default CMOS settings.
This chapter includes the following information:
v Enter BIOS Setup
v Main Menu
v Standard CMOS Features
v Centrol Control Unit
v Advanced BIOS Features
v Advanced Chipset Features
v Integrated Peripherals
v Power Management Setup
v PnP/PCI Configurations
v PC Health Status
v Load Fail-Safe Defaults
v Load Optimized Defaults
v Set Supervisor/User Password
v Save & Exit Setup
v Exit Without Saving
Chapter 3 BIOS Description
Enter BIOS Setup
The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software,
correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system
performance. Power on the computer, when the following message briefly
appears at the bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self Test),
press <Del> key to enter the Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility.
Press TAB to show POST Screen, DEL to enter SETUP.
Note:
We do not suggest that you change the default parameters in the
BIOS Setup, and we shall not be responsible for any damage that
result from any changes that you make.
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 main menu are explained as below:
Standard CMOS Features
The basic system configuration can be set up through this menu.
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Central Control Unit
The special features can be set up through this menu.
Advanced BIOS Features
The advanced system features can be set up through this menu.
Advanced Chipset Features
The values for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the system performance can be optimized.
Integrated Peripherals
All onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu.
Power Management Setup
All the items of Green function features can be set up through this menu.
PnP/PCI Configurations
The system’s PnP/PCI settings and parameters can be modified through
this menu.
PC Health Status
This will display the current status of your PC.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
The default BIOS settings can be loaded through this menu.
Load Optimized Defaults
The optimal performance settings can be loaded through this menu,
however, the stable default values may be affected.
Set Supervisor Password
The supervisor password can be set up through this menu.
Set User Password
The user password can be set up through this menu.
Save & Exit Setup
Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
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Standard CMOS Features
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.
Standard CMOS Features Menu
Date
This option allows you to set the desired date (usually as the current day) with
the <day><month><date><year> format.
Day—weekday from Sun. to Sat., defined by BIOS (read-only).
Month—month from Jan. to Dec..
Date—date from 1st to 31st, can be changed using the keyboard.
Year—year, set up by users.
Time
This option allows you to set up the desired time (usually as the current time)
with <hour><minute><second> format.
IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave
There are three choices provided for the Enhanced IDE BIOS: None, Auto, and
Manual. “None” means no HDD is installed or set; “ Auto” means the system can
auto-detect the hard disk when booting up; by choosing “Manual” and changing
Access Mode to “CHS”, the related information should be entered manually.
Enter the information directly from the keyboard and press < Enter>:
Cylinder number of cylinders Head number of heads
Precomp write pre-compensationLanding Zone landing zone
Sector number of sectors
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Award(Phoenix)BIOS can support 3 HDD modes:CHS, LBA and Large or Auto mode.
CHS For HDD<528MB
LBA For HDD>528MB & supporting LBA (Logical Block Addressing)
Large For HDD>528MB but not supporting LBA
Auto Recommended mode
Floppy Drive A
This option allows you to select the kind of FDD to be installed, including “None”,
[360K, 5.25 in], [1.2M, 5.25 in], [720K, 3.5 in], [1.44M, 3.5 in] and [2.88 M, 3.5 in].
Video Setting
The following table is provided for your reference in setting the display mode for
your system.
EGA/VGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter / Video Graphic Array. For
EGA, VGA, SEGA, SVGA, or PGA monitor adapters.
CGA 40 Color Graphic Adapter, powering up in 40 column mode.
CGA 80 Color Graphic Adapter, powering up in 80 column mode.
MONO Monochrome adapter, including high resolution monochrome adapters.
Halt On Setting
This category determines whether or not the computer will stop if an error is
detected during powering up.
All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a nonfatal error, the system
will stop and you will be prompted.
No Errors The system boot will not stop for any errors that may
be detected.
All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; but
it will stop for all other errors.
All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a diskette error; but
it will stop for all other errors.
All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk
error, but it will stop for all other errors.
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Memory
This is a Display-Only Category, determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of
the BIOS.
Base Memory The BIOS POST will determine the amount of base (or
conventional) memory installed in the system.
Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory
is present during the POST.
Total Memory Total memory of the system.
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Central Control Unit
Central Control Unit Menu
[Smart BIOS]
vSmart Power LED
Smart debug LED function within power LED. Enable this function, the power
LED status can show the system status of POST process.
System Status Power LED Status
Normal on
No CPU Fan blinking once (blinking 0.5 sec., off 0.5 sec.)
No Display blinking once (blinking 2 sec., off 2 sec.)
No Memory blinking twice
Post Error Message blinking thrice
vSmart Boot Menu
Smart boot menu with a timer to let user to control boot device easily.
vSmooth Over Clock
To open smooth over clock function can let over clocking to be more stable.
vAuto Detect PCI Clk
This option is used to set whether the clock of an unused PCI slot will be
disabled to reduce electromagnetic interference. The setting values are
Disabled and Enabled.
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vSpread Spectrum
If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (ElectroMagnetic Interference) generated by the system. The setting values are
Disabled and Enabled.
vCPU Clock
This option is used to set the CPU clock.
vAsync AGP/PCI Clock
This option is used to set the Async AGP/PCI Clock.
vLinear PCIEX Clock
This option is used to set Linear PCIEX Clock.
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Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features Menu
vHard Disk Boot Priority
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>.
vVirus Warning
Allows you to choose the VIRUS warning feature for IDE hard disk boot sector
protection. If this function is enabled and someone attempt to write data into
this area, BIOS will show a warning message on screen and an alarm will
beep. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
Note: Such function provides protection to the start-up sector only; it
does not protect the entire hard disk.
vCPU Intelnal Cache
This option is used to enable or disable the L1 and L2 CPU cache. The
available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vExternal Cache
This option is used to enable or disable the L3 CPU cache. The available
setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vCPU L2 Cache ECC Checking
This option is used to enable or disable CPU L2 cache ECC Checking. The
setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vQuick Power On Self Test
This option is used to set the Quick Power On Self Test .
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vFirst/Second/Third Boot Device
This option allows you to set the boot device’s sequence.
vBoot From Other Device
With this function set to enable, the system will boot from some other devices if the first/second/third boot devices failed. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vSwap Floppy Drive
This option is used to set Swap Floppy Drive.
vBoot Up Floppy Seek
This option is used to enable or disable the tests floppy drivers to determine
whether they have 40 or 80 tracks.
vBoot Up NumLock Status
This option defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system
is started. The setting values are: On and Off.
vTypematic Rate Setting
If this option is enabled, you can use the following two items to see the
typematic rate and the typematic delay settings for your keyboard. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vTypematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
Use this option to define how many characters per second a held-down
key generated.
vTypematic Delay (Msec)
Use this option to define how many milliseconds must elapse before a helddown key beings generating repeat characters.
vSecurity Option
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 start up your PC.
vMPS Version Control For OS
This option is used to set up the version of MPS Table used in NT4.0 OS.
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v OS Select For DRAM > 64MB
This option is only required if you have installed more than 64 MB of memory
and you are running the OS/2 operating system. Otherwise, leave this option
at the default.
vReport No FDD For WIN 95
If you are using the Windows 95 and running a system with on floppy drive.
select “Yes” for this item to ensure compatibility with Windows 95 logo
certification.
vFull Screen LOGO Show
This option allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo. The available
setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vSmall Logo (EPA) Show
This option allows you to enable or disable the EPA logo. The available setting
values are: Disabled and Enabled.
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Advanced Chipset Features
Advanced Chipset Features Menu
vAGP & P2P Bridge Control
Press enter to set the items about AGP & P2P bridge.
vDRAM Configuration
Press enter to set the items about DRAM Configuration.
vLDT & PCI Bus Control
Press enter to set the items about CPU & PCI bus.
vMemory Hole
This option is used to select memory hole.
vVLink Mode Selection
This option is used to set VLink Mode Selection.
v Init Display First
This option is used to set which display device will be used first when your PC
starts up.
vSystem BIOS Cacheable
Select “Enabled” to allow caching of the system BIOS which may improve
performance. If any other program writes to this memory area, a system error
may result. The available setting values are: Enabled and Disabled.
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AGP & P2P Bridge Control Menu
vAGP Aperture Size
This option defines the size of the aperture if you use an AGP graphics adapter.
The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated for
graphic memory address space.
Note: This function does not work when onboard VGA is used.
vAGP 2.0 Mode
This option is used to set an appropriate mode for the installed AGP card.
vVGA Share Memory Size
This option is used to set the onboard VGA share memory size. If you are
running under Windows XP or Windows 2000, set this option to 32M or lower.
vDisplay Device Type
This option is used to set the Display Device Type.
vPanel Type/HDTV Type/TV Type
This option is used to set the Panel Type/HDTV Type/TV Type.
vTV H/W Layout
This option is used to set the TV H/W Layout.
vHDTV Output Connector
This option is used to set the HDTV Output Connector.
vTV Encoder Input Mode
This option is used to set the TV Encoder Input Mode.
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vTV Output Connector
This option is used to set the TV Output Connector.
vAnti-DotCrawl
This option is used to set the Anti-DotCrawl.
DRAM Configuration Menu
vCurrent FSB Frequency
This option is used to set the Current FSB Frequency.
vCurrent DRAM Frequency
This option is used to set the Current DRAM Frequency.
vTiming Mode
This item is used to set timing mode.
vMemory Clock value or Limi DDR 400
This option is used to set the Memory Clock value or Limi DDR 400.
vDQS Traning Control
This option is used to set the DQS Traning Control.
vCKE base power down mode
This option is used to set the CKE base power down mode.
vCKE based powerdown
This option is used to set the CKE based powerdown.
vMemclock tri-stating
This item is used to enable or disable the Memclock tri-stating.
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vMemory hole Remapping
This item is used to enable or disable the Memory hole Remapping.
vBottom of UMA DRAM [31:24]
This item is used to set Bottom of UMA DRAM [31:24].
LDT & PCI Bus Control Menu
vUpstream/Downstream LDT Bus Width
This option allows you to select upstream/downstream LDT(Lightning Data
Transport) bus width.
vPCI Delay Transaction
This option allows you to enable or disable PCI delay transaction. The setting
value are: Disabled and Enabled.
vPCI1/PCI2 Master 0 WS Write
This option is used to set the PCI1/PCI2 Master 0 WS Write.
vPCI1/PCI2 Post Write
This option is used to set the PCI1/PCI2 Post Write.
vLDT Bus Frequency
This option allows you to select LDT bus frequency.
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Integrated Peripherals
Integrated Peripherals Menu
vVIA OnChip IDE Function Setup
Press enter to VIA OnChip IDE Function Setup.
vVIA OnChip PCI Setup
Press enter to VIA OnChip PCI Setup.
vVIA SuperIO Device
Press enter to set VIA SuperIO device.
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vOn board Lan Device
This option is used to set On board Lan Device.
vOnboard Lan Boot ROM
This option is used to set Onboard Lan Boot ROM.
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VIA OnChip IDE Device Menu
v OnChip SATA
This option is used to enable or disable onchip SATA.
vSATA Mode
This option is used to select SATA mode.
vIDE DMA transfer access
This option is used to enable or disable IDE DMA transfer access.
vOnChip IDE Channel 0/1
The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for
two IDE channels. Choose “Enabled” to activate each channel separately.
vIDE Prefetch Mode
This option is used to enable or disable IDE prefetch mode.
vPrimary/Secondary Master/Salve PIO
These four items let you assign which kind of PIO (Programmed Input/Output)
is used by IDE devices. Choose Auto to let the system auto detect which PIO
mode is best or select a PIO mode from 0-4.
vPrimary/Secondary Master/Salve UDMA
UltraDMA technology provides faster access to IDE devices. If you install a
device that supports UltraDMA, change the appropriate item on this list to
Auto.
vIDE HDD Block Mode
This option is used to set whether the IDE HDD Block Mode is allowed.
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OnChip PCI Device Menu
vVIA-3058 AC’97 Audio
“Auto” allows the motherboard’s BIOS to detect whether you’re using any
audio devices. If so, the onboard audio controller will be enabled. If not, the
onboard audio controller will be disabled. If you want to use different controller cards to connect audio connectors, set the option to “Disabled”. The setting values are: Disabled and Auto.
vOnChip USB Controller
This option is used to set onchip USB controller.
vOnChip EHCI Controller
This option is used to enable or disable onchip EHCI controller. The setting
values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vUSB Emulation
This option is used to enable or disable USB legacy keyboard, mouse, and
USB storage.
vUSB Keyboard/Mouse Support
When USB Emulation is set as KM/MS, the two options are for choosing. This
option is used to enable or disable USB keyboard/mouse support. The
setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
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SuperIO Device Menu
vOnboard FDC Controller
This option is used to set whether the Onboard FDC Controller is enabled.
The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vOnboard Serial Port1/2
This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for
the onboard serial port 1/2.
Note: Do not try to set the same values for serial ports 1 and 2.
vUART Mode Select
Use this option to select the UART mode. Setting values include Normal,
IrDA, and ASKIR. The setting value is determined by the infrared module in
stalled on the board.
vUR2 Duplex Mode
This option is available when UART 2 mode is set to either ASKIR or IrDA. This
item enables you to determine the infrared function of the onboard infrared chip.
vOnboard Parallel Port
This option allows you to determine onboard parallel port controller I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ).
vParallel Port Mode
Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the onboard parallel port.
vECP Mode Use DMA
When the Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP or ECP+ EPP, this option is used to
select the channel for the ECP mode.
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Power Management Setup
Power Management Setup Menu
vACPI function
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). The available
setting values are: Enabled and Disabled.
v ACPI Suspend Type
This option is used to set the energy saving mode of the ACPI function.
When you select “S1 (POS)” mode, the power will not shut off and the
supply status will remain as it is, in S1 mode the computer can beresumed
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 wakes. When you select “S1 & S3” mode, the system will
automatically select the delay time.
vPower Management Option
This option is used to set the power management scheme.
vHDD Power Down
This option is used to define the continuous HDD idle time before the HDD
enters power saving mode.
vSuspend Mode
This option is used to set the idle time before the system enters into sleep
status.
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vVideo Off Option
This option is used to set video off option.
vVideo Off Method
This option is used to define the video off method. “Blank Screen” mode
means that after the computer enters into 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 Support” mode is a new screen power management
system, and it needs to be supported by the monitor you’re using.
vMODEM Use IRQ
This option is used to set the IRQ in which the modem can use.
vSoft-Off by PWRBTN
This option is used to set the power down method. This function is only valid
for systems using an ATX power supply. When “Instant-Off” is selected, press
the power switch to immediately turn off power. When “Delay 4 Sec” is
selected, press and hold the power button for four seconds to turn off power.
vRun VGEBIOS if S3 Resume
This option is used to set Run VGEBIOS if S3 Resume.
vAc Loss Auto Restart
This option is used to set Ac Loss Auto Restart .
v IRQ/Event Activity Detect
Press Enter to set IRQ/Event Activity Detect.
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IRQ/Event Activity Detect Menu
vPS2KB Wakeup Select
This option is used to select which action will wake up PS/2 keyboard from S3
/S4/S5 staus. Use <PgUp> or <PgDn> to select the desired item. The setting
values are: Hot key, Password.
vPS2KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5
This option is used to select which hotkey will wake up by PS/2 keyboard from
S3/S4/S5 staus or disable it.
vPS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5
This option is used to enable or disable the system to be waken up by PS/2
mouse from S3/S4/S5 staus. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vUSB Resume from S3
This option is used to enable or disable the USB to be resume from S3. The
setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vVGA/PCI Master/HDD&FDD
This item is used to set VGA/PCI Master/HDD&FDD.
The setting values are: On,OFF.
vLPT$COM
This item is used to set LPT$COM.
vWakeup on PCI Express
This item is used to enable or disable the Wakeup on PCI Express.
vPowerOn by PCI Card
This item is used to enable or disable the PowerOn by PCI Card.
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vRTC Alarm Resume
This option is used to set alarm to power on the system by the date (1-31) or
time (hh:mm:ss). The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vDate (of Month)
This option is used to set the timing for the start-up day of the month. The setting
values contain 0 – 31.
vResume Time (hh:mm:ss)
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.
vIRQs Activity Monitoring
Press enter to set the items of IRQs activity monitoring.
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IRQs Activity Monitoring Menu
v Primary INTR
Selecting “ON” will cause the system to wake up from power saving modes
if activity is detected from any enabled IRQ channels. The setting values
are: ON and OFF.
vIRQ3 (COM2)
This option is used to enable or disable IRQ3 (COM2) activity monitoring. The
setting value are:Disabled and Enabled.
vIRQ4 (COM1)
This option is used to enable or disable IRQ4 (COM1) activity monitoring. The
setting value are:Disabled and Enabled.
vIRQ5 (LPT2)
This option is used to enable or disable IRQ5 (LPT2) activity monitoring. The
setting value are:Disabled and Enabled.
vIRQ6 (Floppy Disk)
This option is used to enable or disable IRQ6 (Floppy Disk) activity monitoring.
The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vIRQ7 (LPT1)
This option is used to enable or disable IRQ7 (LPT1) activity monitoring. The
setting value are:Disabled and Enabled.
vIRQ8 (RTC Alarm)
This option is used to enable or disable IRQ8 (RTC Alarm) activity monitoring.
The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vIRQ9 (IRQ2 Redir)
This option is used to enable or disable IRQ9 (IRQ2 Redir) activity monitoring.
The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
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vIRQ10 (Reserved)
This option is used to enable or disable IRQ10 (Reserved) activity monitoring.
The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vIRQ11 (Reserved)
This option is used to enable or disable IRQ11 (Reserved) activity monitoring.
The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vIRQ12 (PS/2 Mouse)
This option is used to enable or disable IRQ12 (PS/2 Mouse) activity monitoring.
The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vIRQ13 (Coprocessor)
This option is used to enable or disable IRQ13 (Coprocessor) activity
monitoring. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vIRQ14 (Hard Disk)
This option is used to enable or disable IRQ14 (Hard Disk) activity monitoring.
The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vIRQ15 (Reserved)
This option is used to enable or disable IRQ15 (Reserved) activity monitoring.
The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
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PnP/PCI Configurations
PnP/PCI Configurations Menu
v PNP OS Installed
Set this field to “Yes” if you are running Windows 95, which is PnP compatible.
It is recommended to keep the default setting. The setting values are: No, Yes.
v Reset Configuration Data
This option is used to set whether the system is permitted to automatically
distribute IRQ DMA and I/O addresses when each time that the machine is
turned on. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vResources Controlled By
This option is used to define the system resource control scheme. If all cards
you use support PnP, then select Auto (ESCD) and the BIOS automatically
distributes interruption resources. If you install ISA cards not supporting PnP,
you will need to select “Manual” and manually adjust interruption resources in
the event of hardware conflicts. However, since this motherboard has no ISA
slot, this option does not apply.
vIRQ Resources
Press the <Enter> key, then manually set IRQ resources.
vPCI/VGA Palette Snoop
If you use a non-standard VGA card, use this option to solve graphic acceleration card or MPEG audio card problems (e.g., colors not accurately displayed).
The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vAssign IRQ For VGA/USB
This option is used to set whether BIOS will assign IRQ for VGA/USB. The
setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
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PC Health Status
PC Health Status Menu
vShutdown Temperature
This option is used to set the system temperature upper limit. When the
temperature exceeds the setting value, the motherboard will automatically cut
off power to the computer.
vWarning Temperature
This option is used to enable or disable Warning Temperature.
vChassis Intrusion
This option is used to enable or disable chassis intrusion function.
vVcore/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/5VSB(V)/Voltage Battery
The current voltages will be automatically detected by the system.
vCurrent System/CPU Temperature
The current system/CPU temperature will be automatically detected by the
system.
vSYSTEM/CPU FAN Speed
The system/CPU fan speed will be automatically detected by the system
vSmart Fan Control
This option is used to enable or disable Smart Fan Control.
vCPU Fan Low Set Point 0C
This option is used to enable or disable chassis intrusion function.
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vCPU Fan High Set Point 0C
This option is used to set the CPU Fan High Set Point 0C.
vCPU Fan Intel PWM Value
This option is used to set the CPU Fan Intel PWM Value.
vCPU Fan Slope(PWM/ 0C)
This option is used to set the CPU Fan Slope(PWM/ 0C).
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Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Press <Enter> to select this option. A dialogue box will pop up that allows you to
load the default BIOS settings. Select <Y> and then press <Enter> to load the
defaults. Select <N> and press <Enter> to exit without loading. The defaults set by
BIOS set the basic system functions in order to ensure system stability. But if
your computer cannot POST properly, you should load the fail-safe defaults to
restore the original settings. Then carry out failure testing. If you only want to
load the defaults for a single option, you can select the desired option and
press the <F6> key.
Load Optimized Defaults
Select this option and press <Enter>, and a dialogue box will pop up to let you
load the optimized BIOS default settings. Select <Y> and then press <Enter> to
load the optimized defaults. Select <N> and press <Enter> to exit without loading.
The defaults set by BIOS are the optimized performance parameters for the
system, to improve the performance of your system components. However, if
the optimized performance parameters are not supported by your hardware
devices, it will likely cause system reliability and stability issues. If you only want
to load the optimized default for a single option, select the desired option and
press the <F7> key.
Set Supervisor/User Password
The access rights and permissions associated with the Supervisor password are
higher than those of a regular User password. The Supervisor password can be
used to start the system or modify the CMOS settings. The User password can
also start the system. While the User password can be used to view the current
CMOS settings, these settings cannot be modified using the User password.
When you select the Set Supervisor/User Password option, the following message
will appear in the center of the screen, which will help you to set the password:
Enter Password:
Enter your password, not exceeding 8 characters, then press <Enter>. The
password you enter will replace any previous password. When prompted, key in
the new password and press <Enter>.
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If you do not want to set a password, just press <Enter> when prompted to enter
a password, and in the screen the following message will appear. If no password
is keyed in, any user can enter the system and view/modify the CMOS settings.
Password Disabled!!!
Press any key to continue …
Under the menu “Advanced BIOS Features”, if you select “ System” from the
Security Option, you will be prompted to enter a password once the system is
started or whenever you want to enter the CMOS setting program. If the incorrect
password is entered, you will not be permitted to continue.
Under the menu “Advanced BIOS Features”, if you select “Setup” from the Security Option, you will be prompted to enter a password only when you enter the
CMOS setting program.
Save & Exit Setup
When you select this option and press <Enter>, the following message will
appear in the center of the screen:
SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?Y
Press <Y> to save your changes in CMOS and exit the program; press <N> or
<ESC> to return to the main menu.
Exit Without Saving
If you select this option and press <Enter>, the following message will appear
in the center of the screen:
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)?N
Press <Y> to exit CMOS without saving your modifications; press <N> or <ESC>
to return to the main menu.
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Chapter
4
4
The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the
motherboard features.
This chapter includes the following information:
v Utility CD content
v Start to install drivers
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Utility CD content
This motherboard comes with one Utility CD. To begin using the CD, simply
insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD will automatically displays the
main menu screen.
1. Install Driver
Using this choice, you can install all the drivers for your motherboard. You should
install the drivers in order and you need to restart your computer after the drivers
all installed.
A.VIA Chipset Driver B.VIA VGA Driver
C.Realtek Audio Driver D.Realtek LAN Driver
2.Accessories
Use this option to install additional software programs.
A.TIGER ONE B. FOX Live Update
C.Microsoft DirectX 9.0 D. Adobe Acrobat Reader
E.Nonton Security F. Creat RAID Driver Floppy
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Start to Install divers
Select <Application Driver>and click to enter the install driver screen. You can
select the driver that you want to install and begin the setup steps.
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Chapter
5
5
This chapter will introduce how to use attached software.
This chapter provides the following information:
v TIGER ONE
v Fox LiveUpdate
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TIGER ONE
TIGER ONE is a powerful utility for easily modifying system settings. It also
allows users to monitor various temperature values, voltage values, frequency
and fan speed at any time.
With TIGER ONE, you can
-Modify system performance settings, such as bus speeds, CPU voltages,
fan speed, and other system performance options that are supported by the
BIOS
-Monitor hardware temperature, voltage, frequency and fan speed
Supported Operating Systems:
-Windows 2000
-Windows XP (32-bit)
Using TIGER ONE:
1. Main Page
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Show CPU
Information
Toolbar
Monitor Frequency/Voltage/Fan
speed/Temperature value
Alert Lamp
Switch
Button
Exit
Minimum
Configuration
Homepage
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Toolbar
Use the toolbar to navigate to other pages.
Alert Lamp
When the system is in healthy status, the alert lamp color is green. When the
system is in abnormal status, the alert lamp color is red.
Switch Button
Click this button, it will shorten to below figure. It helps you to minitor your
system healthy status at any time.
Click here to return to
previous status
Exit
Click this button to exit the program.
Minimum
Click this button to minimize the window.
Configuration
Click this button to configurate the parameters for the program. It determines
which items will be shown in shorten mode.
Homepage
Click this button to visit Foxconn motherboard website.
2. CPU Page - CPU Control
This page lets you select and run the TIGER ONE developed benchmarks to
determine the current performance level of the system. You can also adjust by
manual. Only this page is set to Manual Adjustment, the Freq., Vlotage, and Fan
pages can be adjusted by manual.
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Go to CPU page
Close this page
Ajust by manual
Reset the
changes
Select the different
benchmarks
Apply the
changes
3. Freq. Page - Frequency Control
This page lets you set memory and PCI Express frequency by manual.
Go to Freq. page
Close this page
Select the option
you want to set
Adjust by manual
Reset the changes Apply the changes
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4.1 Limit Setting - CPU Temp.
This page lets you to set CPU high limit temperature and enable the alert
function.
Show current CPU
Go to Adjust page
temperature value
Enable alert function
when the CPU
temperature is higher
than high limit value
Show current high
limit value of CPU
temperature
Set high limit by
dragging the lever
4.2 Limit Setting - Sys Temp.
This page lets you to set system high limit temperature and enable the alert
function.
Show current system
temperature value
Set high limit by
dragging the lever
Enable alert function
when the system
temperature is higher
than high limit value
Show current high
limit value of system
temperature
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4.3 Limit Setting - CPU Fan
This page lets you to set CPU fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function.
Show current CPU
fan rpm value
Enable alert function
when the CPU fan rev
is lower than low limit
rpm value
Show current low limit
rpm value of CPU fan
Set low limit rpm by
dragging the lever
4.4 Limit Setting - Sys Fan
This page lets you to set system low limit rpm and enable the alert function.
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Show current system
fan rpm value
Enable alert function
when the system fan
is lower than low limit
rpm value
Show current low limit
rpm value of system fan
Set low limit rpm by
dragging the lever
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5. Fan Page - Fan Control
This page lets you enable smart Fan function or set fan speed by manual.
Go to Fan page
Enable or disable
smart fan function
Set fan speed by
dragging the lever
Reset the changes
Apply the changes
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Fox LiveUpdate
Fox LiveUpdate is a useful utility for backuping and updating the system BIOS,
drivers and utilities by local or online.
Supported Operating Systems:
-Windows 2000
-Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)
-Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Using Fox LiveUpdate:
1.1 Local Update - BIOS Info.
This page lets you know your system BIOS information.
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Toolbar
Link to website
Minimum
Exit
Show current
BIOS information
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1.2 Local Update - Backup
This page lets you backup your system BIOS. Click “Backup”, then give a name.
Click “Save” to finish the backup operation.
Key in a BIOS name
Click here
1.3 Local Update - Update
This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. After click “Update”,
there will show warning message, please read it carefully. If you still want to
continue, click “Yes”. Then load a local BIOS file and follow the wizard to finish
the operation.
Note:
Fox LiveUpdate will auto backup BIOS before update because
we have enabled this function in Configure option.
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2.1 Online Update - Update BIOS
This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. Click “start”, it will
search the new BIOS from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update
operation.
Click here
Current information
Search new BIOS
from Internet
Select BIOS to update
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Browse detail
information
Update BIOS
Close the window
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2.2 Online Update - Update Driver
This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “start”, it will
search the new drivers from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update
operation.
Click here
Current information
Search new drivers
from Internet
Select the drivers to update
Browse detail
information
Install the selected
drivers
Close the window
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2.3 Online Update - Update Utility
This page lets you update utilities from Internet. Click “start”, it will search the new
utilities from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation.
Click here
Current information
Search new utilities
from Internet
2.4 Online Update - Update All
This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “start”, it will
search all new BIOS/drivers/utilities from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish
the update operation.
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Click here
Current information
Search all new
BIOS/drivers/utilities
from Internet
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3.1 Configure - option
This page lets you set auto search options. After your setting, the utility will
start searching and related information will show on the task bar.
Click here
Set auto
search options
Select search
which kind of
versions
Apply the changes Reset to default value
Note:
When enable auto search function, Fox LiveUpdate will appear
searching result on task-bar. Double click the icon, you can see the
detail information.
Double click here
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3.2 Configure - System
This page lets you set the backup BIOS location and change different skin of
the utility.
Click here
Set the location of
download files or
auto backup BIOS
Select different skin
of the software
Determine if the Fox LiveUpdate
can auto run when the system
starts up
Apply the changes
Reset to default value
4. About & Help
This page shows some information about Fox LiveUpdate.
Click here
Show information
about Fox LiveUpdate
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