Foxconn P4M800P7MA-ERS2 User Manual

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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

P4M800P7MA

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/2005

Printed Name : James Liang Position/ Title : Assistant President

Declaration of conformity

Trade Name: Foxconn

Model Name: P4M800P7MA

Responsible Party: PCE Industry Inc.

Address: 458 E. Lambert Rd.

Fullerton, CA 92835

Telephone: [phone]

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 : 2005

Table of Contents

Chapter

Main Features.............................................................................................2

Motherboard Layout...................................................................................4

Rear Panel Connectors...............................................................................5

Chapter

CPU............................................................................................................7

Memory....................................................................................................10

Power Supply...........................................................................................12

Other Connectors.....................................................................................13

Expansion Slots........................................................................................18

Jumpers...................................................................................................19

Chapter

Enter BIOS Setup......................................................................................21

Main menu................................................................................................21

Standard CMOS Features.........................................................................23

BIOS Features..........................................................................................26

Advanced BIOS Features.........................................................................28

Advanced Chipset Features.....................................................................32

Integrated Peripherals...............................................................................38

Power Management Setup........................................................................43

PnP/PCI Configurations.............................................................................49

PC Health Status.......................................................................................50

Load Fail-Safe Defaults............................................................................51

Load Optimized Defaults...........................................................................51

Set Supervisor/User Password................................................................51

Save & Exit Setup.....................................................................................52

Exit Without Saving...................................................................................52

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Product Introduction

Installation Instructions

BIOS Description

Table of Contents

Chapter

Utility CD content......................................................................................54

Start to install drivers................................................................................55

SuperStep................................................................................................57

SuperLogo...............................................................................................60

SuperUpdate............................................................................................62

Chapter

SuperBoot................................................................................................64

SuperBIOS-Protect...................................................................................65

SuperRecovery........................................................................................66

SuperSpeed.............................................................................................75

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5Chapter

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Driver CD Introduction

Directions for Bundled Software

Special BIOS Functions

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 P4M800P7MA.

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

Thank you for buying Foxconn’s P4M800P7MA 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® P4M800 Pro+ VT8237R Plus chipset, providing

users a computer platform with a high integration-compatibil-

ity-performance price ratio.

This chapter includes the following information:

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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 9.6 inch

Microprocessor

· supports Intel® Intel® Pentium® 4, Pentium® 4 Extreme Edition, Celeron

D, Pentium® D processor in anLGA775 package

· Supports FSB at 533 MHz/800 MHz

Chipset

· VIA® P4M800 Pro + VT8237R Plus

System Memory

· Two 184-pin DIMM slots and two 240-pin DIMM slots

· Supports DDR 333/400 and DDR2 533/400

· Supports 128/256/512/1024 Mb 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

®

Onboard Serial ATA (-S)

· 150 MBps transfer rate

· Supports two S-ATA devices

· Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD

Onboard 1394 (-E)( optional)

· Supports hot plug

· With rate of transmission up to 400Mbps

· Self-configured addressing

· Can connect with 2 independent 1394 units synchronously at most, such as

HDD, CD-ROM

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Onboard LAN (-L)(-K)(optional)

· Supports 10/100/1000(-K)(optional) Mbit/sec Ethernet

· LAN interface built-in on board

Onboard Audio (-6)

· AC’97 2.3 Specification Compliant

· Supports SPDIF output

· Onboard Line-in jack, Microphone jack, Line-out jack

· Supports 6-Channel audio (setting via software)

Onboard Graphics

· Supports integrated VGA display function (S3 Graphics UniChrome

AGP 8X

· AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the VGA interface specification that enabled enhanced

graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds up to 2.12 GB/s

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)

TM

Pro )

Expansion Slots

· Three PCI slots

· One AGP slot

Advanced Features

· PCI 2.3 specification compliant

· Supports Windows 2000/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

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3

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7

8

9

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1. Front Audio Connector

2. CD_IN Connector

3. AUX_IN Connector

4. Speaker Connector

5. PCI Slots

6. 1394 Headers (optional)

7. Clear CMOS Jumper

8. Front USB Connectors

9. Front Panel Connector

10. SATA Connectors

11. South Bridge: VT8237R Plus

12. HDD Connectors

13. FDD Connector

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14. System Fan Connector

15. 24-pin ATX Power Connector

16. DDR DIMM Slots

17. DDR2 DIMM Slots

18. CPU Fan Connector

19. North Bridge: P4M800 Pro

20. CPU Socket

21. AGP 8X Slot

22. IrDA Header (optional)

23. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector

24. Chassis Intruder Connector (optional)

25. COM2 Connector

26. S/PDIF OUT Connector (optional)

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Rear I/O Ports

Chapter 1 Product Introduction

Parallel Port

4

(Printer Port)

PS/2 Mouse

1

Connector

PS/2 Keyboard

2

Connector

Serial Port

3

(COM1)

9

Line-in jack, Line-out jack, Microphone jack

5

VGA Port
(optional)

1394 Port

7

(optional)

6

USB 2.0 Ports

LAN Port

8

(optional)

Line-in jack

Line-out jack

Microphone

jack

Use the three audio ports to connect audio devices. The Line-in jack is for a

tape player or other audio sources. The Line-out jack is for a headphone or a

speaker. The Microphone jack is for a microphone. In 6-Channel mode, the

function of the three jacks becomes Rear Speaker Out, Front Speaker Out and

Center/Subwoofer Speaker respectively.

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Chapter 1 Product Introduction

Chapter

This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, in-

cluding the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply,

slots and pin headers, and the mounting of jumpers. Cau-

tion should be exercised during the installation of these

modules. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any

installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully.

This chapter includes the following information:

2

2

v CPU

v Memory

v Power supply

v Other Connectors

v Expansion Slots

v Jumpers

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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions

CPU

This motherboard supports single processor in an LGA775 package.

For the detailed CPU vendor list qualified on this motherboard, please visit

the website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com

Installation of CPU

Below is the CPU socket illustration. Follow these procedures to install a CPU.

Load lever

Load plate

Protective cover

1. Use thumb and forefinger to hold the hook of the load lever and pull the lever

down and away from socket to unlock it. Lift the load lever.

2. Push down the rear tab with your forefinger to bring the front end of the load

plate up slightly. Open the load plate with thumb. Be careful not to touch the

contacts.

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3. Hold CPU with thumb and forefinger. Ensure fingers align to socket cutouts.

Match the CPU triangle marker to Pin 1 position as shown below. The alignment

key also provides the orientation directed function. Lower the CPU straight down

without tilting or sliding the CPU in the socket.

Alignment Key

Pin 1 position

Socket Cutouts

4. After installing the CPU, remove the protective cover from load plate. The

protective cover is used to protect the contacts of the socket. Do not discard the

protective cover. Always replace the socket cover if the CPU is removed from the

socket.

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5. Close the load plate, and slightly push down the tongue side.

6. Lower the lever and lock it to the load plate, then the CPU is locked completely.

Note :

Excessive temperatures will severely damage the CPU and

system. Therefore, you should install CPU cooling fan and make

sure that the cooling fan works normally at all times in order to

prevent overheating and damaging to the CPU. Please refer to your

CPU fan user guide to install it properly.

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Memory

This motherboard includes two 184-pin slots with 2.6V for DDR and two 240-pin

slots with 1.8V for DDR2. DIMM1 and DIMM2 slots(blue) support 256 Mb, 512 Mb

and 1 Gb DDR2 technologies for x8 and x16 devices; DIMM3 and DIMM4(yellow)

slots support 256 Mb, 512 Mb and 1 Gb DDR technologies for x8 and x16 devices.

You must install at least one memory bank to ensure normal operation.

Attention:

1.Before you install memory modules, please make sure that all
DIMMsin one system are of the same type (e.g. all DDR or all
DDR2, not mixed).

2.If DDR and DDR2 memory banks are installed simultaneously
or all four sockets are populated with DIMMs, the buzzer will alarm
for memory error warning and power-on failure may result.

For the latest memory modules support list, please visit the website:

h

ttp://www.foxconnchannel.com

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Installation of DDR/DDR2 Memory

1.There is only one gap in the middle of the DIMM slot, and the memory

module can be fixed in one direction only. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the

module clips outward.

2.Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module vertically

into the DIMM slot.

DDR

memory

104 Pins

128 Pins

3.The plastic clips at both sides of the DIMM slot will lock automatically.

80 Pins

DDR2

memory

112 Pins

Warning :

Be sure to unplug the AC power supply before adding or removing

expansion cards or other system peripherals, especially the

memory devices, otherwise your motherboard or the system

memory might be seriously damaged.

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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.

4-pin ATX_12V Power Connector: PWR2

The ATX power supply connects to PWR2 and

provides power to the CPU.

4-pin ATX_12V power connector

12V

12V

3 1

4 2

GND

GND

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.

Note: We strongly recommended you use 24-

pin 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

+5V

+3.3V

GND

GND GND

-12V

PSON

GND

GND

+3.3V

1

13

+3.3V

Align the connector

+5V_AUX

+3.3V

+12V

GND

+5V

GND

PWROK

NC

+5V

+5V

+12V

+5V

12

24

GND

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Other Connectors

This motherboard includes connectors for FDD, IDE HDD, USB, CPU fan, system

fan 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: PIDE1 & SIDE1

This connectors supports the provided Ultra DMA 133/100/66 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 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:

Ribbon cables are directional, therefore, make sure to

always connect with the cable on the same side as pin 1 of the

PIDE1/SIDE1 or FDD connector on the motherboard.

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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

This connector accommodates a second serial

port using an optional serial port bracket. Con-

nect the bracket cable to this connector then in-

stall the bracket into a slot opening at the back of

the system chassis.

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RLSD

SOUT

GND

2

1

RI

9

COM2

SIN

DTR

DSR

CTSRTS

NA

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IrDA Header: IR (optional)

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 addi-

tional four USB ports.

Fan Connectors: CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1

The speed of CPU_FAN1 and SYS_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.

1394 Header: F_1394_1, F_1394_2 (optional)

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.

VCC

D-

D+

GND

Empty

1

GND

1

TPA+

GND

TPB+

+12V

Empty

F_USB1/2

+12V

SENSE

1

9

F_1394_1/2

VCC

D-

D+

GND

NC

CONTROL

SENSE

POWER

GROUND

SYS_FAN1

2

TPA-

GND

TPB-

+12V

GND

10

CPU_FAN1

S-ATA Connectors: SATA_1, SATA_2

The S-ATA connector is used to connect the S-

ATA device to the motherboard. These connec-

tors support the thin Serial ATA cables for pri-

mary storage devices. The current Serial ATA in-

terface allows up to 150MB/s data transfer rate.

1

GND GND

GND

TX+

RX-TX-

SATA _1/SATA _2

RX+

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Audio Interface: F_AUDIO

The audio interface 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

NA

AUD_OUT_L

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9

10

F_AUDIO

MIC_GND

+5VA

AUD_RET_R

Empty

AUD_RET_L

S/PDIF Out Connector: SPDIF_OUT

The S/PDIF out connector is capable of provid-

ing digital audio to external speakers or com-

pressed 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.

Speaker Connector: SPEAKER

The speaker connector is used to connect
speaker of the chassis.

Audio Connectors: CD_IN, AUX_IN

CD_IN, AUX_IN is Sony standard CD audio

connector, it can be connected to a CD-ROM

drive through a CD audio cable.

+5V

1

Empty

SPDIF_OUT

GND

SPDIF_OUT

1

SPK (Pull high)
Empty

NC

SPKJ

SPEAKER

CD_R

GND

1

CD_L

AUX_R

1

GND

AUX_L

CD_IN

AUX_IN

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Chassis IntruderConnector: INTR(optional)

The connector connects to the chassis secu­rity switch on the case. The system can detect
the chasis 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 “Chassis Intrusion” to “En-
abled” 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.

1 INTRUDERJ 2 GND

INTR

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Expansion Slots

This motherboard includes three 32-bit master PCI bus slots, one AGP slot.

PCI Slots

The expansion cards can be installed in the three 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.

AGP Slot

This motherboard has an AGP slot that supports 1.5V AGP cards. AGP is an

interfacing specification designed to display 3D images. It provides a specialized

66MHz, 32-bit channel to allow the graphic controller to directly access the master

memory and supports 4X and 8X speeds.

Warning:

The motherboard may be damaged if a 3.3V AGP card is used. Make

sure that your AGP card is 1.5V specification. Note the notches on

the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on your

motherboard.

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 expan-

sion 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 8X VGA 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.

Normal Status

How to clear CMOS?

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.

(Default)

Clear CMOS Jumper

1

1

2

2

3

3

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Chapter 3 BIOS Description

Chapter

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the

BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS param-

eters 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

2.You want to change the default CMOS settings.

This chapter includes the following information:

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3

POST process.

v Enter BIOS Setup

v Main Menu

v Standard CMOS Features

v BIOS Features

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

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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.

BIOS Features

The special features can be set up through this menu.

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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 sys-

tem 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 Primary/Secondary Master/Slave

These categories identify the HDD types of 2 IDE channels installed in the

computer system. 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

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

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

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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BIOS Features

BIOS Features Menu

v[SuperBoot] SuperBoot

SuperBoot allows system-relevant information to be stored in CMOS upon the
first normal start-up of your PC, and the relevant parameters will be restored
to help the system start up more quickly on each subsequent start-up. The
available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

v[SuperBIOS-Protect] SuperBIOS-Protect

SuperBIOS-Protect function protects your PC from being affected by viruses,

e.g. CIH. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

v[SuperRecovery] SuperRecovery Hotkey

SuperRecovery provides the users with an excellent data protection and HDD
recovery function. There are 12 optional hotkey and the default hotkey is
LSHIFT+F12.

v[SuperSpeed]

Current FSB/DRAM Frequency

It shows the current clock frequency of the front side bus/DRAM. (read only)

CPU Clock Ratio

This option is used to set the ratio of an unlocked CPU. Using different CPU,
the setting values are different.

CPU Clock

This option is used to set the CPU clock.

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DRAM Clock

This option is used to set the DRAM clock.

Auto 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.

Spread 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.

Warning:

Be sure your selection is right. CPU overclock will be dangerous!

We will not be responsible for any damages caused.

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Advanced BIOS Features

Advanced BIOS Features Menu

vBootable Devices Priority

This option is used to select the priority for bootable devices startup. After
pressing <Enter>, you can select the bootable devices using the <PageUp>/
<PageDn> or Up/Down arrow keys, and change the bootable devices priority
using <+> or <->; you can exit this menu by pressing <Esc>.

vCPU Feature

Press enter to set the items of CPU feature.

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 L1 & L2 Cache

This option is used to enable or disable the L1 and L2 CPU cache. The
available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

vCPU L3 Cache

This option is used to enable or disable the L3 CPU cache. The available
setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

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vHyper-Threading Technology

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

Hyper-Threading has been installed.

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

Enable this option to shorten the power on testing (POST) and have your sys­tem start up faster. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

vFirst/Second/Third Boot Device

This option allows you to set the boot device’s sequence.

vBoot 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.

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 avail-

able 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.

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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.

vOS 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.

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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CPU Feature Menu

v Delay Prior to Thermal

This option is used to set the delay time before the CPU enters auto thermal

mode. The setting values are: 4 Min, 8 Min, 16 Min, 32 Min.

vThermal Management

This option is used to manage Prescott CPU thermal.

vTM2 Bus Ratio

Represents the frequency bus ratio of the throttled performance state that will
be initiated when the on-die sensor gose from not hot to hot.

vTM2 Bus VID

Represents the voltage of the throttled performance state that will be initi­ated when the on-die sensor gose from not hot to hot.

vLimit CPUID MaxVal

The option is used to set limit CPUID MaxVal. The available setting values are:
Disabled and Enabled. Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to 3, should be "Disabled" for
WinXP.

vExecute Disable Bit

The option is used to enable or disable execute disable bit.

vVirtualization Technology

When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities

provided by vendor pool technology.

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Advanced Chipset Features

Advanced Chipset Features Menu

vDRAM Clock/Drive Control

Press enter to set the items about DRAM Clock/Drive.

vAGP & P2P Bridge Control

Press enter to set the items about AGP & P2P bridge.

vCPU & PCI Bus Control

Press enter to set the items about CPU & PCI bus.

vMemory Hole

This option is used to select memory hole. The setting values are: Disabled,

15M-16M.

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.

v Init Display First

This option is used to set which display device will be used first when your PC

starts up.

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DRAM Clock/Drive Control Menu

vDRAM Timing

Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect)
EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to “Auto By SPD” enables DRAM tim­ings to be determined by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD.
Selecting “Manual” allows users to configure the DRAM timings manually.
The setting values are:Manual, Auto By SPD, Turbo, Ultra.

vSDRAM CAS Latency [DDR/DDR2]

When synchronous SDRAM is installed, the number of clock cycles of CAS
latency depends on the SDRAM timing.

vBank Interleave

This field selects 2-bank or 4-bank interleave for the installed SDRAM. Dis-

able the function if 16MB SDRAM is installed.

vPrecharge to Active (Trp)

This option controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to

be allowed to precharge. If insufficient time is allowed for the RAS to

accumulate its charge before DRAM refresh, refresh may be incomplete

and DRAM may fail to retain data. This option applies only when synchro-

nous DRAM is installed in the system.

v Active to Precharge(Tras)

This option is used to set active to precharge(Tras).

v Active to CMD<Trcd>

When DRAM is refreshed, both rows and columns are addressed separately.

This setup option allows you to determine the timing of the transition from

RAS (row address strobe) to CAS (column address strobe). The less the

clock cycles, the faster the DRAM performance.

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v REF to ACT/REF (Trfc)

This option is used to set REF to ACT/REF (Trfc).

v ACT(0) to ACT(1) (TRRD)

This option is used to set ACT(0) to ACT(1) (TRRD).

v Read to Precharge (Trtp)

This option is used to set Read to Precharge (Trtp).

v Write to Read CMD (Twtr)

This option is used to set Write to Read CMD (Twtr).

v Write Recovery Time (Twtr)

This option is used to set Write Recovery Time (Twtr).

vDRAM Command Rate

This setting controls the SDRAM command rate. Selecting 1T allows SDRAM
signal controller to run at 1T (T=clock cycles) rate. Selecting 2T makes SDRAM

signal controller run at 2T rate. 1T is faster than 2T.

vRDSAIT mode

This option is used to set RDSAIT mode.

v RDSAIT selection

When RDSAIT mode is set as manual, this option will be modified. It is used

to set RDSAIT selection.

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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.

vAGP Driving Control

This option is used to set AGP driving.

vAGP Driving Value

When AGP Driving Control is set as manual, this option will be modified. It is
used to key in a HEX number.

vAGP Fast Write

This option enables or disables the AGP Fast Write feature. The Fast Write
technology allows the CPU to write directly to the graphics card without pass­ing anything through the system memory and improves the AGP 4X speed.
Select “Enabled” only when your AGP card supports the feature. The setting

values are: Disabled and Enabled.

vAGP Master 1 WS Write

When “Enabled”, writes to the AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) are executed
with one wait states. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

vAGP Master 1 WS Read

When “Enabled”, reads to the AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) are executed
with one wait states. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

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vAGP 3.0 Calibration cycle

This option allows you to enable or disable the AGP 3.0 calibration cycle. This
cycle ensures that the on-die termination impedance signal swing and slew
rate of the AGP signals are calibrated on a periodic basis to ensure signal
integrity. It is recommended to keep this setting enabled.

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.
The setting values are: Disabled, 16M, 32M, 64M.

vDirect Frame Buffer

This option is used to enable or disable direct frame buffer.

vSelect Display Device

This option is used to select display device.

vPanel Type

This option is used to select panel type from Min. (0000) to Max. (000F).

vOutput Port

This option is used to select output port.

vDithering

This option is used to enable or disable dithering function.

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CPU & PCI Bus Control Menu

vPCI Master 0 WS Write

This option allows you to enable or disable the support of PCI Master 0 Wait
State Write. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

vPCI Delay Transaction

This option allows you to enable or disable PCI delay transaction. The setting
value are: Disabled and Enabled.

vVLink mode selection

This option allows you to select VLink mode.

vVLink 8X Support

This option allows you to enable or disable the VLink 8X support. When
“Enabled”, it may increase system performance. The setting values are:
Disabled and Enabled.

vDRDY_Timing

This option allows you to select DRDY_Timing.

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Integrated Peripherals

Integrated Peripherals Menu

vVIA OnChip IDE Device

Press enter to set onchip IDE device.

vVIA OnChip PCI Device

Press enter to set onchip PCI device.

vSuperIO Device

Press enter to set onboard SuperIO device.

v Onboard Lan Device

This option is used to enable or disable onboard LAN device. The setting
values are: Disabled and Enabled.

v Onboard Lan Boot ROM

The option enables or disables the initialization of the onboard LAN Boot

ROM during bootup. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

vOnboard 1394 Device

This option is used to enable or disable Onboard 1394 Device. The setting
values are: Disabled and Enabled.

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VIA OnChip IDE Device Menu

v OnChip SATA

This option is used to enable or disable onchip SATA. The setting values are:
Disabled and Enabled.

vSATA Mode

This option is used to select SATA mode. The settingvalues are: IDE and
RAID.

vIDE DMA transfer access

This option is used to enable or disable IDE DMA transfer access. The setting
values are: Disabled and Enabled.

vOnChip IDE Channel0/1

The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for
two IDE channels. Choose “Enabled” to activate each channel separately.
The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

vIDE Prefetch Mode

This option is used to enable or disable IDE prefetch mode. The setting
values are: Disabled and Enabled.

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. The available setting values are: Disabled and Auto.

vIDE HDD Block Mode

This option is used to set whether the IDE HDD Block Mode is allowed. The
available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

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vVIA-3058 AC97 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.

vRxD,TxD Active

This option is used to set the RxD and TxD parameters. It is recommended
to keep the default setting.

vIR Transmission Delay

This option is used to set whether the IR Transmission Delay is enabled. The

available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

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.

vUse IR Pins

It is recommended not to change the default setting.

vOnboard Parallel Port

This option allows you to determine onboard parallel port controller I/O ad­dress and interrupt request (IRQ). The setting values are: Disabled, 378/IRQ7,
278/IRQ5 and 3BC/IRQ7.

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vParallel Port Mode

Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the onboard parallel port.
The setting values are: SPP, EPP, ECP, ECP+EPP.

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. The setting values are: 1 and 3.

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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. The available

settings are: User Define, Min Saving and Max Saving.

vHDD Power Down

This option is used to define the continuous HDD idle time before the HDD
enters power saving mode. The setting values are: Disabled, 1 Min, 2 Min, 3
Min, 4 Min, 5 Min, 6 Min, 7 Min, 8 Min, 9 Min, 10 Min, 11 Min, 12 Min, 13 Min, 14
Min, 15 Min.

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vSuspend Mode

This option is used to set the idle time before the system enters into sleep
status. The setting values are: Disabled, 1 Min, 2 Min, 4 Min, 6 Min, 8 Min, 12
Min, 20 Min, 30 Min, 40 Min, 1 Hour.

vVideo Off Option

This option is used to set video off option. The setting values are: Always On,
Suspend -> Off.

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. The setting
values are: NA, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11.

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 VGABIOS if S3 Resume

This option allows the system to initialize the VGABIOS from S3 (Suspend to
RAM) sleep state. The available setting values are: Auto, Yes and No.

vAc Loss Auto Restart

The system will switch which status when power comes back after a power

failure. The setting values are: Auto, On, Off.

v IRQ/Event Activity Detect

Press Enter to set IRQ/Event Activity Detect.

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vHDD & FDD

When on of HDD & FDD, any activity from one of the listed system peripheral
devices or IRQs wakes up the system. The setting values are: OFF, ON.

vPCI Master

When on of PCI master, any activity from one of the listed system peripheral
devices or IRQs wakes up the system. The setting values are: OFF and ON.

vPowerOn by PCI Card

If “Enabled” any PCI interrupt will wake up the system. The setting values are:
Disabled and Enabled.

vModem Ring Resume

This option is used to set the system to be waked up by the modem ring. The
setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

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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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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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. The setting values are: Disabled, Ctrl + F1~F12,
Power, Wake, Any Key.

v PS2MS 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

When on of VGA, any activity from one of the listed system peripheral
devices or IRQs wakes up the system.The setting values are: ON and OFF.

vLPT & COM

When on of LPT & COM, any activity from one of the listed system peripheral
devices or IRQs wakes up the system. If select “NONE”, cannot wake up the
system. The setting values are: NONE, LPT, COM and LPT/COM.

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PC Health Status

PC Health Status Menu

vChassis Intrusion

This option is used to enable or disable chassis intrusion function.

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.

vCurrent System/CPU Temperature

The current system/CPU temperature will be automatically detected by the
system.

vSYSTEM/CPU FAN

The system/CPU fan speed will be automatically detected by the system.

vVcore/ +12V/VCC 5(V)/VCC 3.3(V)/V Battery(V)/3.3VSB (V)

The current voltages will be automatically detected by the system.

vSmart CPU FAN Temperature

This option is used to set smart CPU fan temperature.

vCPU FAN Tolerance Value

This option is used to set CPU fan tolerance value.

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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 Secu-

rity 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 Driver CD Introduction

Chapter

4

4

The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains use-

ful 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 4in1 B.DirectX 9.0
C.Audio Driver D.VGA Driver
E.LAN Driver F.VIA RAID

2.Accessories

Use this option to install additional software programs.

A.SuperUtility B. Adobe Reader
C.Norton Internet Security D. Create RAID Floppy

3. Manual

Click here to browse user manual content.

4. Browse CD

Click here to browse CD content.

5. Homepage

Click here to visit Foxconn motherboard homepage.

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Start to Install divers

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.

Click here.

Note:

1. Install the latest service pack firstly if your OS is Windows XP or

Windows 2000.

2. Follow the CD screen order to install your motherboard drivers.

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Chapter

5

5

This chapter will introduce how to use attached software.

This chapter provides the following information:

v SuperStep

v SuperLogo

v SuperUpdate

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SuperStep

SuperStep is a utility that allows users to change the frequency of the CPU. It

also displays system health information including CPU temperature, CPU

voltage, and PCI clock.

SuperStep features:

1. Supports 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.

Using SuperStep:

Adjust System
Fan1 warning
criteria

Adjust CPU
Fan warning
criteria

Go to Fan

page

CPU Fan
speed

Reset the
warning criteria
to default
settings

System Fan1

speed

System Fan2
speed

Minimize Window

Exit Program

About SuperStep

SuperStep Help

Link to FOXCONN Website

Adjust System Fan2
warning criteria

Apply the
adjust­ments

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Current voltage
readings

Go to Voltage
page

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software

Adjust voltages warning
criteria (upper limit)

Current CPU
Temperature

Current system
Temperature

Reset the warning
criteria to default
settings

Reset the warn­ing criteria to
default settings

Apply the
adjustments

Go to

Temperature

page

Adjust voltages
warning criteria
(Lower limit)

Adjust CPU tem­perature warning
criteria

Adjust system
temperature
warning criteria

Apply the adjust­ments

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Current CPU

Clock

Current CPU

Ratio

Reset to the default
settings

Adjust the
monitoring
Interval

Reset to the
default settings

Go to

Clock page

Apply the
changes

Current PCI
Express clock

Current PCI clock

Adjust the CPU
External Frequency

Apply the

adjustments

Check for the
system to auto­matically provide
warning mes­sages

Go to Alarm page

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SuperLogo

SuperLogo is a Windows utility that allows users to change the BIOS sign on

logo. The utility is able to replace and backup the BIOS logo, and update and

backup the BIOS image within the Windows environment.

SuperLogo features:

1. Supports Win2000 and WinXP.

2. Supports 4Mb size flash parts, flash write method is independent with flash

type.

3. Simple and easy to operate, with a user-friendly graphics interface.

4. Supports BMP and JPEG graphic format files. The best color is 16 or 256

colors. The best resolution is 136x84 for top-right logo and 640x480 or 800x600

for full screen logo.

Using SuperLogo:

BIOS Write

Protect Status

BIOS Flash

Rom Free Space

Go to ROM Info. page

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Display the Flash Information

Minimize Window

Exit Program

About SuperLogo

SuperLogo Help

Link to Foxconn

website

Full screen mode

Top-Right mode

Boot without logo

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Follow the

Wizard to

complete the

Go to Change Logo page

Backup whole

BIOS image

BIOS image

file location

Backup Logo

Follow the Wizard

to complete the

backup function

Go to Backup page

Browse a BIN file

for updating BIOS

Follow the Wizard

to complete the

BIOS function

Go to Update BIOS page

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SuperUpdate

SuperUpdate is a Windows utility that allows users to backup and upgrade the

system BIOS from local or Internet.

SuperUpdate features:

1.Supports Win2000 and WinXP.

2.Supports 4Mb size flash parts; flash write method is independent of flash

type.

3.Simple and easy to operate, with a user-friendly graphics interface.

Using SuperUpdate:

Current
BIOS
Information

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Browse BIOS bin file
from local Storage

Update BIOS via
internet automati­cally

Perform the BIOS update
from local image

Minimize Window

Exit Program

BIOS Update Setting

About SuperUpdate

SuperUpdate Help

Link to Foxconn
Website

Backup system
BIOS to an image
file

Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions

Chapter

6

6

This chapter will introduce special functions of BIOS and how

to use them in detail. It can further exert the max potential

of motherboard to bring you super-value enjoyment.

This chapter introduces the following special functions of BIOS:

v SuperBoot

v SuperBIOS-Protect

v SuperRecovery

v SuperSpeed

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SuperBoot

SuperBoot technology greatly reduces the long boot process time of computers.

A BIOS without SuperBoot has to perform many routines every time when the

system starts, such as checking the system core and initializing system

peripherals. Now with SuperBoot, a PC can bootup without any unnecessary.

SuperBoot is quite easy to use: choose the right option in CMOS setup (refer to

BIOS features), SuperBoot saves the information when the PC boots up the first

time, and restores the parameters for the system, thus letting the PC boot freely

and rapidly.

Notes:

1. If the previous boot was not completed then the BIOS will perform a normal

POST, even if SuperBoot is enabled.

2. No matter whether SuperBoot is enabled or not, the BIOS will perform a

normal POST if the CMOS fails.

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SuperBIOS-Protect

The BIOS of the motherboard is contained inside the Flash ROM. Severe viruses,

such as the CIH virus, are so dangerous that they may overwrite the BIOS. If the

BIOS has been damaged, the system will be unable to boot. We provide the

following solution which protects the system BIOS from being attacked by such

viruses.

The way to implement this function, set “SuperBIOS-Protect” as “Enabled”, the

BIOS will be protected.

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SuperRecovery

SuperRecovery is an easy-to-operate tool for backing up or recovering your hard
disk data. It offers simplified user interfaces with hotkey access and allows you
to experience unprecedented high security and reliability with extra functions,
such as hotkey launch, and powerful anti-virus protection.

Features:

1. Password Protection:

You can set a password for each HDD.

2. Data Protection:

Hidden partitions can only be accessed during data back up or recovery. Even
reformatting the disk using FDISK or PQMAGIC will not allow access to the
disk. This means that data backed up in a hidden partition is very secure.

3. Intelligent Menu:

Unavailable items will be displayed in gray. For example, if you haven’t divided
a hidden partition, items like “Release Hidden Partition”, “Back up” and “Recov­ery” will be displayed in gray and can’t be selected. And, when you select an
item, the related information will appear on the bottom of the screen.

Disclaimer:

Please study this software program’s specification carefully before using it.
The vendor should not be liable for any damage arising out of or in connection
with the use of this program, including liability for lost profit or data, or any
other damage whatsoever.

System Requirements:

1. ATA5 or above compliant IDE HDD.

2. FAT16, FAT32, NTFS files system.

3. PS/2 keyboard or USB keyboard.

Hotkey Selection:

You should enter the CMOS setup interface first by pressing <DEL> during
POST (Power On Self Test). Then select the “SuperRecovery Hotkey” option to
adjust the hotkey settings in the “BIOS Features” menu.
There are 12 options: LSHIFT (Left Shift)+F1~F12. LSHIFT+F12 is the default.

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Hard Disk Selection:

The hard disk selection menu will be displayed after you press the hotkey,
listing all the IDE HDDs installed in your system. You can switch the highlight
bar to make a selection and press <Enter> to confirm it.

Attention:

1.Make sure that you have selected a HDD before entering the main menu.

2.Make sure that the HDD you selected is ATA5 or higher. For HDDs lower
than ATA5, there will be a “No Support” message in the HDD list menu
listing beside the name of it.

3.Only one HDD can be operated at a time.

Note: If you have assigned a password to the selected HDD, you will be

prompted to provide it before proceeding.

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Main Menu:

Select a HDD to enter main menu. There are five function items, “Divide Hidden
Partition”, “Release Hidden Partition”, “Backup”, “Recovery” and “Change
Password”. You can switch the highlight bar to make a selection on the opera­tion which should be performed on the HDD and confirm your selection by
pressing <Enter>. The following operation will be performed on the disk you
selected.

On-line help
message

Divide Hidden Partition:

1. What is a Hidden Partition?

SuperRecovery can be used to divide a hidden partition, which is to be
reserved for backing up HDD data. The partitioning will erase all the old data
saved in the HDD, to make sure that the following operations can be
continued. Once the division is done, any future variation to the HDD will
never affect the hidden partition, such as virus, causing turbulence, windows
system breaking down or data loss. SuperRecovery can recover all the data
backed up in hidden partition, letting you easily get your computer on track
again.

2. Divide Hidden Partition:

A. Enter a percentage of the HDD total capacity or an actual size in MB as the

size of the hidden partition, such as “30%” or “3000”. Press <Enter> to
confirm your input. As the average rate of compression is 50% or so, you
are suggested to divide 30% of the total as the capacity of the hidden
partition.

B. The system will then prompt you to Enter <Y> or <N> for confirmation.

Press <Y> to restart the computer, and the division for hidden partition
will go into effect after the system is restarted.

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Attention :

1. All the HDD data will be cleared by the partitioning process, so it is better

to do the division on an empty HDD.

2.At the same time, the overall HDD capacity will decrease in order to make

space for the hidden partition, which will become unavailable for normal
use.

Release Hidden Partition:

This is used to release the hidden partition. If you choose this item and press
<Y> to confirm, the system will be restarted to release the hidden partition. But
the released partition is still unavailable for you after the system is restarted. It’ s
necessary for you to enable it by using FDISK, PQMAGIC, or some other tools.

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Backup:

Select BACKUP to enter the Backup interface, where you can find the following
three sub-function items: “BACKUP CMOS SETUP”, “BACKUP PARTITION TABLE”
and “BACKUP HARDDISK DATA”. Switch the highlight bar by pressing the arrow
keys to make a selection and then press <Enter> to confirm your choice.

1. Backup CMOS Setup:

A. Support backing up of the CMOS data.
B. The backing up or recovery of CMOS data should be done on a motherboard
of the same type.

2. Backup Partition Table:

This function can help to backup all partition tables including extended

partitions.

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3. Backup Hard disk Data:

A.If there are active partitions (system partition), you can choose to backup

an active partition or the whole disk. But only one can be taken between
the two choices. Old data will be replaced by the newly backed up data.

B. Backing up with the progress bar showing.

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C. A report with all the critical data on this operation will be displayed after the

backup is completed.
Original Size: The data size loaded in selected partition;
Valid Size: The size of valid data.
Elapsed Time: How long the procession cost.
Compressed Size: The size of data after compression.
Compressed Rate:Compressed Size/Valid Size.

4. Back to Main:

This item is used to exit the Backup interface.

Recovery:

Select RECOVERY to enter the Recovery interface. You will see the following
sub-function items: RECOVER CMOS SETUP, RECOVER PARTITION TABLE
and RECOVER HARDDISK DATA. You can switch the highlight bar by pressing
the arrow keys to make a selection and press <Enter> to confirm your selection.

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1. Recover CMOS Setup:

This function is used to restore the latest backup of CMOS settings you made.

2. Recover Partition Table:

This function is used to recover all partition tables including extended partitions.

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3. Recover Hard disk Data:

This item is used to restore the backed up data from the hidden partition.

4. Back to Main:

This item is used to exit the Recovery interface.

CHANGE PASSWORD Introduction:

Select CHANGE PASSWORD to enter the Change Password interface.

A. Enter the old password first. Press <Enter> if password is null.
B. Enter the new password. Then enter the same again to confirm it.
C. Press <Enter> for null password.
D. The password will be saved in the hidden partition.

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SuperSpeed

SuperSpeed is a powerful and efficient easy technology for PC DIY fans. It offers

a friendly interface. Users can set the CPU Clock easily in the BIOS setup.

Procedures:

1. Correctly install your CPU.

2. Plug in other configurations and restore the system.

3. Switch on power to the system and press the <Del> key to enter BIOS Setup.

4. Enter the <BIOS Features>\<SuperSpeed> menu to set the CPU clock.

5. Save and exit BIOS Setup; your system will now boot successfully.

BIOS provides you with a set of basic values for your processor selection in-

stead of the jumper settings. The processor speed can be manually set from

the <BIOS Features> menu screen.

Warning:

Be sure your selection is right. CPU overclock can be dangerous!
We will not be responsible for any damage caused.

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