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USER’S MANUAL
GA-2AIEL1-RH
GA-2AIEL5-RH
AMD® mini-ITX Motherboard
AMD
®
mini-ITX Motherboard
Rev. 1001
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recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!!
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Copyright
© 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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Notice
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any means without Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specications and features are subject to
change without prior notice.
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English
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Table of Content
Table of Contents
Item Checklist .................................................................................................................4
Chapter 1 Introduction ....................................................................................................5
1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation .....................................................................5
1.2 Features Summary .............................................................................................6
1.3 Motherboard Components ...................................................................................8
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process .......................................................................9
2-1: Install Memory Modules .....................................................................................9
2-2: I/O Back Panel Introduction .............................................................................10
2-3: Connectors Introduction ...................................................................................14
2-4: Block Diagram ..................................................................................................21
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................22
3-1: Startup Screen .................................................................................................23
3-2: The Main Menu ................................................................................................24
3-3: Standard CMOS Features ................................................................................26
3-4: Advanced BIOS Features .................................................................................28
3-5: Integrated Peripherals ......................................................................................30
3-6: Power Management Setup ..............................................................................32
3-7: PC Health Status ..............................................................................................34
3-8: Load Fail-Safe Defaults ....................................................................................35
3-9: Load Optimized Defaults ..................................................................................35
3-10: Set Supervisor/User Password ......................................................................36
3-11: Save & Exit Setup ..........................................................................................37
3-12: Exit Without Saving ........................................................................................37
Exit ..........................................................................................................................38
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GA-2AIEL1-RH/GA-2AIEL5-RH Motherboard
The GA-2AIEL1-RH/GA-2AIEL5-RH motherboard
Serial ATA cable x 2
I/O Shield Kit
CD for motherboard driver & utility
GA-2AIEL1-RH/GA-2AIEL5-RH Quick Reference Guide
Item Checklist
* The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice.
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Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation
Preparing Your Computer
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become
damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please follow the
instructions below:
1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord.
2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
3. It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components
(CPU, RAM).
4. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have these items on top of an antistatic pad or
within a electrostatic shielding container.
5. Please verify that the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply connector
from the motherboard.
Installation Notices
1. Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. These stickers are
required for warranty validation.
2. Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please rst carefully read the
information in the provided manual.
3. Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected.
4. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
5. Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard
or within the computer casing.
6. Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
7. Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
8. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product,
please consult a certied computer technician.
Instances of Non-Warranty
1. Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause.
2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual.
3. Damage due to improper installation.
4. Damage due to use of uncertied components.
5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters.
6. Product determined to be an unofcial Gigabyte product.
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1.2 Features Summary
Form Factor
170mm x 170mm Mini ITX form factor, 4 layers PCB.
CPU K8 BGA 1.0GHz (GA-2AIEL1-RH)
K8 BGA 1.5GHz (GA-2AIEL5-RH)
Chipset
AMD® 690E
AMD® SB600
Memory
1 x DDR2 DIMM sockets
Supports up to 2GB 533/667/800 memory
Supports 1.8V DDR2 DIMMs
I/O Control
ITE IT8720F Super I/O
Expansion Slots
Supports 1 PCI-E x4 (x1 bandwidth)
SATA Controller
Built in AMD® SB600 with RAID 0,1,10
Supports 4 SATA 2 connectors
On-Board Graphic
Build in AMD® 690E
On-Board Sound
Relteak® ALC889A
Internal Connector
1 x 20-pin ATX power connector
4 x SATA connectors
2 x Serial connectors (COM)
1 x front audio connector
1 x LVDS connector
2 x USB 2.0 connectors for additional 4 ports by cable
1 x front panel connecctor
1 x System fan cable connector
1 x CPU fan cable connector
1 x CF Connector
1 x Back Light Connector
2 x Speraker Out Connector
1 x DIO Connector
Rear Panel I/O
1 x SPDIF Out
1 x HDMI prot
1 x VGA port
2 x Serial ports(COM)
4 x USB 2.0 port
1 x LAN RJ45 port
1 HD Audio jack (Line-out / MIC-in / Line-in) can congure 5.1
channel output by utility
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Introduction
Hardware Monitor Enhanced features with CPU Vcore, DDR2 1.8V , +3.3V, +12V
value viewing
System/CPU temperature value viewing
CPU shutdown when overheat
On-Board LAN Realtek RTL8111C GbE coneroller
Supports WOL
BIOS
Award BIOS on 8Mb SPI Flash ROM
Additional Features
Supports S1, S3, S4, S5 under Windows Operating System
Supports 4-pin Fan controller
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1.3 Motherboard Components
(GA-2AIEL1-RH/GA-2AIEL5-RH)
F_AUDIO1
Audio
Jack
USB
LAN
BATTERY
DDRll_1
PCI-Ex4
DIO_CON
F_PANEL
F_USB2
F_USB1
ATX Power
CPU_FAN1
CLR_CMOS1
COM3
COM4
HDMI
SPDIF out
(OPTICAL)
COM2
VGA
COM1
CPU
AMD
690E
LVDS_CON
BLIGHT_CON1
AMD
SB600
SATA 4
SATA 3SATA 2SATA 1
SYS_FAN1
CF Card
connector
ITE
Super I/O
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Hardware Installation Process
2-1: Install Memory Modules
The motherboard supports DDR2 memory module, whereby BIOS will automatically detect
memory capacity and specications. The memory module only can be inserted in one direction.
Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions:
1. Please make sure the computer power is switched off before installing or
removing memory modules.
Installation Steps:
Step 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outwards. Aling a DIMM on the
socket such that the notch on the DIMM exactly match the notch in the socket.
Step 2. Firmly insert the DIMMinto the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place.
Reverse the installation steps if you want to remove the DIMM module.
Table 1. Supported DIMM Module Type
Size Organization RAM Chips/DIMM
256MB 8MB x 8 x 4 bks 8
16MB x 16 x 4bks 16
512MB 16MB x 8 x 4bks 8
132MB x 16 x 4bks 16
1GB 32MB x 8 x 4bks 8
64MB x 16 x 4bks 16
2GB 32MB x 8 x 4bks 8
64MB x 16 x 4bks 16
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2-2: I/O Back Panel Introduction
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Hardware Installation Process
Serial Port
Modem can be connected to serial port.
VGA Port
Connect the monitor cable to this port.
SPDIF Out (OPTICAL)
The SPDIF optical output port is capable for providing digital audio to external speakers or
compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder via an optical cable.
HDMI Port
The HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface
to transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is HDCP compliant. Connect the
HDMI audio/video device to this port. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum
resolution of 1920x1080p but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being
used.
LAN Port
The LAN port provides Internet connection of Gigabit Ethernet with data transfer speeds of
10/100/1000Mbps.
USB
Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s)
such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. have a standard USB interface.
Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB
controller,please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver updated. For more
information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors.
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NOTE:
After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback is
the HDMI device. (The item name may differ by operating system. Refer the gures
below for details.), and enter BIOS Setup, then set Onboard VGA output connect to
D-SUB/HDMI under Advanced BIOS Features.
Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM
formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use of an external decoder for decoding.)
In Windows XP, select Start>Control Panel>Sounds and Audio Devices>Audio, set
the Default device for sound playback to Realtek HDA HDMI Out.
In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output
and then click Set Default.
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Hardware Installation Process
Line In
The default Line In jack. Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In
jack.
Line Out (Front Speaker Out)
The default Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. Stereo speakers, earphone or front surround
speakers can be connected to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack.
MIC In
The default MIC In jack. Microphone must be connected to MIC In jack.
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2-3: Connectors Introduction
1. CPU Processor socket 19. BATTERY CMOS Battery
2. U1 AMD 690E 20. DDRII_1 DDR2 socket
3. U2 AMD SB600 21. AUDIO1 Audio port
4. LU3
Realtek RTL8111C GbE LAN controlle
22. R_USB USB 2.0 ports
5. CU1
Realtek ALC889A Audio controller
23. LAN Gigabit LAN port
6. U10 ITE IT8720F Super I/O controller 24. HDMI HDMI port
7. SATAII0_1 SATA Data cable connector 25. COM1 Serial port
8. SATAII0_2 SATA Data cable connector 26. OPTICAL S/PDIF port (Optical)
9. SATAII0_3 SATA Data cable connector 27. COM2/VGA Serial port and VGA port
10. SATAII0_4 SATA Data cable connector 28. COM3 Serial port cable connector
11. F_USB1 Front USB cable connector 29. COM4 Serial port cable connector
12. F_USB2 Front USB cable connector 30. JP6 Power COM select
13. F_PANEL Front panel connector 31. JP8 Power COM select
14. DIO_CON GPIO Input/Output connector 32. CF_CON CF connector
15. F_AUDIO1 Front HDA Audio cable connector 33. CPU_FAN1 CPU fan cable connector
16. BLIGHT_CON1 LVDS panel control connector 34. SYS_FAN1 System fan cable connector
17. LVDS_CON LVDS connector 35. ATX 20-pin ATX power connector
18. PCIEX4 PCI-E x4 slot (Gen2, x1 bandwidth) 36. CLR_CMOS1 Clear CMOS jumper
Close:Clear CMOS
Open:Normal CMOS setting (Default)
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2
3
4
5
6
21
22
23
7
8
9
10
11 12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
24
25
26
27
28
29
32
33
34
35
31
30
36
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Connector Introduction
20-pin ATX power connectors
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all
the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make
sure that all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with
its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly.
20
10
1
11
13 3.3V
14 -12V
15
GND
16
PS_ON(soft On/Off)
17
GND
18
GND
19
GND
20
-5V
Pin No.
Pin No.
1 3.3V
2 3.3V
3 GND
4 +5V
5 GND
6 +5V
7 GND
8 Power Good
9 5V SB(stand by +5V)
10 + 12V
11 +12V(Only for 24-pin ATX)
12 3.3V(Only for 24-pin ATX)
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SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300MB/s stransfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for
the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly.
SATAII0_1~4 (Serial ATA cable connectors)
COM3/COM4
1
9
10
2
1
7
1
7
SPDIF
AUX_IN
CD_IN
Secure Gigital /
Memory Stick
Serial ATA
CPU_FAN
SYS_FAN
PWR_FAN
NB_FAN
FDD
ATX
ATX_12V
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
Pin No. Denition
1 NDCD 2 NSIN
3 NSOUT
4 NDTR 5 GND
6 NDSR 7 NRTS 8 NCTS 9 NRI 10 No Pin
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Connector Introduction
Smart Card Reader
SPDIF
AUX_IN
CD_IN
Secure Gigital /
Memory Stick
Serial ATA
F_USB
F_1394
CPU_FAN
COMB
Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully
while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and
connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB
cable, please contact your local dealer.
F_USB1/2 (Front USB cable connectors)
2
1
10
9
Pin No. Denition
1 Power (5V)
2 Power (5V)
3 USB Dx-
4 USB Dy-
5 USB Dx+
6 USB Dy+
7 GND
8 GND
9 No Pin
10 NC
F_AUDIO1 (Front AUDIO connector)
If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. In order to
utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please
make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB
header. To nd out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact
your dealer.
9
2
10
Smart Card Reader
Secure Gigital /
Memory Stick
1
Pin No. Denition
1 MIC_L
2 GND
3 MIC_R
4 -ACZ_DEC
5 Line_R
6 GND
7 Faudio_JD
8 No Pin
9 Line_L
10 GND
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1
2 40
39
LVDS connector
LVDS stands for Low-voltage differential signaling, which uses high-speed analog circuit
techniques to provide multigigabit data transfers on copper interconnects and is a generic
interface standard for high-speed data transmission.
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 +3.3V
3 +3.3V
4 +3.3V
5 +3.3V
6 +3.3V
7 NC
8 EDID CLK
9 EDID DATA
10 NC
11 LVDS_TX_L0-
12 LVDS_TX_L0+
13 LVDS_TX_L1-
14 LVDS_TX_L1+
15 LVDS_TX_L2-
16 LVDS_TX_L2+
17 LVDS_TX_CLK-
18 LVDS_TX_LK+
19 LVDS_TX_L3-
20 LVDS_TX_L3+
Pin No. Denition
21 LVDS_TX_U0-
22 LVDS_TX_U0+
23 LVDS_TX_U1-
24 LVDS_TX_U1+
25 LVDS_TX_U2-
26 LVDS_TX_U2+
27 LVDS_TX_CLKU-
28 LVDS_TX_CLKU+
29 LVDS_TX_U3-
30 LVDS_TX_U3+
31 NC
32 NC
33 +5V
34 +5V
35 +5V
36 NC
37 NC
38 GND
39 GND
40 GND
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Connector Introduction
CPU_FAN1/SYS_FAN1 (CPU fan/System fan cable connectors)
1
The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin(CPU_FAN)
power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design.
Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector
wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The black connector
wire is the ground wire (GND).
Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to
prevent CPU damage or system hanging caused by overheating.
BLIGHT_CON (LVDS panel control connector)
1 6
Pin No. Denition
1 +12V
2 +5V
3 NC
4 BL ADJUST
5 BL ENABLE
6 GND
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 12V
3 Sense
4 Control
SYS_FAN
CPU_FAN
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If you want to erase CMOS...
1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2.Remove the battery, wait for 30 second.
3.Re-install the battery.
4.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
BATTERY
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
FDD
ATX_12V
IDE
F_Panel (2X5 Pins Front Panel connector)
Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch of your chassis
front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment above.
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9 10
SPDIF
AUX_IN
CD_IN
Secure Gigital /
Memory Stick
Serial ATA
CPU_FAN
SYS_FAN
PWR_FAN
NB_FAN
FDD
ATX
ATX_12V
Pin No. Signal Name Description
1. HDD_LED+ Hard Disk LED Signalanode (+)
2. POWER LED+ Power LED Signal anode (+)
3. HD_LED- Hard Disk LED Signal cathode(-)
4. POWER LED- Power LED Signal cathode(-)
5. GND Ground
6. POWER SW+ Power Button Signal anode (+)
7. RES Reset Button
8. GND Ground
9. NC No connect
10. NC Pin removed
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Block Diagram
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2-4: Block Diagram
CPU
AMD
BGA
SB
AMD
SB600
LPC
DMI
HyperTransport Link
Unbuffered 400/533/667/800 DDR2
DIMM
BOOTSTRAPS
ROM (NB)
LVDS
Connector
I2C I/F
LVDS MUX
Clock Generator
ICS951464AS
HDMI
PCI-E x4 slot
VGA Connector
1X
RGB
USB 2.0
USB x 8
SPI ROM
SPI I/F
NB
AMD 690E
1 x PCI-E Interface
Gigabit LAN
Realtek RTL8111C
TMP 1,2
ITE LPC SIO
IT8720F
COM Port A, B
SATA x 4
CF Card
Connector
SATAII I/F
ATA 66/100/133 I/F
ALC889A
HD Audio Codec
HD Aduio I/F
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the
motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup,
saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that
allows the user to modify basic system conguration settings or to activate certain system features. When
the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep
the conguration values in the CMOS.
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on.
To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl> + <F1> in the main menu of the
BIOS Setup program.
To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility.
• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the
operating system.
• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the
Internet and updates the BIOS.
For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities."
• Because BIOS ashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current
version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not ash the BIOS. To ash the BIOS, do it with
caution. Inadequate BIOS ashing may result in system malfunction.
• It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system
instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's
failure to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.
(Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/
clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)
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BIOS Setup
3-1 Startup Screen
The following screens may appear when the computer boots.
Motherboard Model
BIOS Version
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc.
GA-2AIEL-RH F1
.
.
.
.
<DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qash
04/27/2007-RS690G-SB600-6A669G02C-00
Function Keys:
<TAB> : POST Screen
Press the <Tab> key to show the BIOS POST screen. To show the BIOS POST screen at system start-
up, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on page 40.
<DEL> : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash
Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup.
<F9> : Xpress Recovery2
If you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up hard drive data using the motherboard driver
disk, the <F9> key can be used for subsequent access to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. For more
information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2."
<F12> : Boot Menu
Boot Menu allows you to set the rst boot device without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up
arrow key <
> or the down arrow key< > to select the rst boot device, then press <Enter> to accept.
To exit Boot Menu, press <Esc>. The system will directly boot from the device congured in Boot Menu.
Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. After system restart, the device boot order
will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. You can access Boot Menu again to change the rst boot
device setting as needed.
<End> : Q-Flash
Press the <End> key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup rst.
Function Key
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3-2 The Main Menu
Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use
arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu.
Main Menu Help
The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu.
Submenu Help
While in a submenu, press <F1> to display a help screen (General Help) of function keys available for the
menu. Press <Esc> to exit the help screen. Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the right side of
the submenu.
BIOS Setup Program Function Keys
< >< >< >< > Move the selection bar to select an item
<Enter> Execute command or enter the submenu
<Esc> Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program
Submenus: Exit current submenu
<Page Up> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<Page Down> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> Show descriptions of the function keys
<F2> Move cursor to the Item Help block on the right (submenus only)
<F5> Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus
<F6> Load the Fail-Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus
<F7> Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus
<F8> Access the Q-Flash utility
<F9> Display system information
<F10> Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PC Health Status
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
SecurityChipConguration
ESC: Quit
: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
• If you do not nd the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press <Ctrl>+<F1>to
access more advanced options.
• When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your
system to its defaults.
• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS
version.
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BIOS Setup
Standard CMOS Features
Use this menu to congure the system time and date, hard drive types, oppy disk drive types,
and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc.
Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to congure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and
the primary display adapter.
Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to congure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and
integrated LAN, etc.
Power Management Setup
Use this menu to congure all the power-saving functions.
PnP/PCI Congurations
Use this menu to congure the system's PCI & PnP resources.
PC Health Status
Use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage
and fan speed, etc.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations.
Load Optimized Defaults
Optimized defaults are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations.
Set Supervisor Password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup.
A supervisor password allows you to make changes in BIOS Setup.
Set User Password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup.
An user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes.
Save & Exit Setup
Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup.
(Pressing <F10> can also carry out this task.)
Exit Without Saving
Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. Pressing <Y> to the conrmation
message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing <Esc> can also carry out this task.)
Security Chip Conguration
Provides function for secure generation of cryptographic keys,the ability to limit use of crytographic
keys,as well as hardware pseudo-random number generator
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3-3 Standard CMOS Features
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Standard CMOS Features
Date (mm:dd:yy) Fri, Apr 22 2007
Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24
IDE Channel 0 Master [None]
IDE Channel 0 Slave [None]
IDE Channel 2 Master [None]
IDE Channel 2 Slave [None]
IDE Channel 3 Master [None]
IDE Channel 3 Slave [None]
Halt On [All Errors,but keyboard]
Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 239M
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Default F7: Optimized Defaults
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Date
Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date and ye a r . S e l ec t t he
desired eld and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date.
Time
Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:0:0. Select the desired eld and use the up arrow or
down arrow key to set the time.
IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave
IDE HDD Auto-Detection
Press <Enter> to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel.
IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave
Congure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below:
• Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default)
• None If no IDE/SATA devices are used, set this item to None so the system will
skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup.
• Manual Allows you to manually enter the specications of the hard drive when the
hard drive access mode is set to CHS.
Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), CHS, LBA,
Large.
IDE Channel 2/3 Master/Slave
IDE Auto-Detection
Press <Enter> to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel.
Extended IDE Drive Congure your IDE/SATA devices using one of the two methods below:
• Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default)
• None If no IDE/SATA devices are used, set this item to None so the system will
skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup.
Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), Large.
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The following elds display your hard drive specications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually,
refer to the information on the hard drive.
Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive.
Cylinder Number of cylinders.
Head Number of heads.
Precomp Write precompensation cylinder.
Landing Zone Landing zone.
Sector Number of sectors.
Halt on
Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST.
All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop.
(Default)
No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error.
All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other
errors.
Memory
These elds are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST.
Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for
the MS-DOS operating system.
Extended Memory The amount of extended memory.
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3-4 Advanced BIOS Features
AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control
Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to
reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default)
Disabled Disable this function.
Hard Disk Boot Priority
Species the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Use the up or
down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key <+> (or <PageUp>) or the minus key <-> (or
<PageDown>) to move it up or down on the list. Press <Esc> to exit this menu when nished.
First/Second/Third Boot Device
Species the boot order from the available devices. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device
and press <Enter> to accept. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP,
USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled.
Password Check
Species whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter
BIOS Setup. After conguring this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User
Password item in the BIOS Main Menu.
Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default)
System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup
program.
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your
hard drive. This feature allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to
issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled)
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AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control [Auto]
Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter]
First Boot Device [Floppy]
Second Boot Device [Hard Disk]
Third Boot Device [CDROM]
Password Check [Setup]
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability [Disabled]
Away Mode [Disabled]
Internal Graphics Mode [Auto]
Frame Buffer Size [Auto]
Current UMA Size 128 MB
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
Item Help
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Away Mode
Enables or disables Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. Away Mode
allows the system to silently perform unattended tasks while in a low-power mode that appears off
(Default: Disabled)
Internal Graphics Mode
Auto Outputs from the onboard VGA if no PCI Express VGA card is installed. Always
outputs from the PCI Express VGA card when a PCI Express VGA card is
installed. (Default)
Disabled Always disables the onboard VGA, whether or not a PCI Express card is
installed.
Frame Buffer Size
Frame buffer size is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics
controller. MS-DOS, for example, will use only this memory for display. Options are: Auto
(default), 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB.
Current UMA Size
When Frame Buffer Size is set to Auto, this item will show the system memory size
automatically allocated for the onboard graphics controller. If you manuanlly change the Frame Buffer
Size, this item will show the memory size you set.
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3-5 Integrated Peripherals
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Integrated Peripherals
OnChip IDE Channel [Enabled]
IDEConguration [PressEnter]
OnChip SATA Controller [Enabled]
OnChip SATA Type [Native IDE]
Onboard Audio Function [Enabled]
Watch Dog Timer Select [Disabled]
OnChip USB Controller [Enabled]
USB EHCI Controller [Enabled]
USB Keyboard Support [Disabled]
USB Mouse Support [Disabled]
Legacy USB storage detect [Enabled]
Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]
Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8/IRQ3]
Onboard Serial Port 3 [3E8/IRQ4]
Onboard Serial Port 4 [2E8/IRQ3]
Item Help
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: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
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OnChip IDE Channel0
Enables or disables the integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled)
OnChip SATA Controller
Enables or disables the integrated SATA controller. (Default: Enabled)
OnChip SATA Type
Congures the operating mode of the integrated SATA controller.
Native IDE Allows the SATA controller to operate in Native IDE mode. (Default)
Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that support
Native mode, e.g. Windows XP/2000.
RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller.
Legacy IDE Allows the SATA controller to operate in Legacy IDE mode. In Legacy mode the
SATA controller uses dedicated IRQs that cannot be shared with other device.
Set this option to Legacy IDE if you wish to install operating systems that do not
support Native mode, e.g. Windows 9X/ME
SATA ->AHCI Congures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller
Interface (AHCI) is an interface specication that allows the storage driver to
enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and
hot plug. For more information about AHCI, please visit Intel's website.
Onboard Audio Function
Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto)
If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to
Disabled.
Watch Dog Timer Select
Set watch dog timer. Options are: Disable (default),20Sec,30Sec,40Sec,1Min,2Min,4Min
OnChip USB Controller
Enables or disables the integrated USB 1.1 controller. (Default: Enabled)
USB EHCI Controller
Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled)
USB Keyboard Support
Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled)
USB Mouse Support
Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled)
Legacy USB storage detect
Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB ash drives and USB hard drives
during the POST. (Default: Enabled)
Onboard Serial Port 1~4
Enables or disables the rst serial port and species its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt.
Options are: Disable,3F8/IRQ4,2E8/IRQ3,3E8/IRQ4,2E8/IRQ3
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3-6 Power Management Setup
ACPI Suspend Type
Species the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend.
S1(POS) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state
In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in a
low power mode. The system can be resumed at any time.
S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state.
(default) In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off and consumes less
power than in the S1 state. When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the
system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off.
Soft-Off by Power button
Congures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button.
Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly.
(Default)
Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the
power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter
suspend mode.
USB Wake Up from S3
Allows the system to be awakened from ACPI S3 sleep state by a wake-up signal from the
installed USB device. (Default: Enabled)
(Note) Supported on Windows
®
Vista® operating system only.
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Power Management Setup
ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)]
Soft-Off by Power button [Instant-off]
USB Wake Up from S3 [Enabled]
HPET Support
(Note)
[Enabled]
Power On By Mouse [Disabled]
Power On By Keyboard [Disabled]
x KB Power ON Password Enter
AC Back Function [Soft-Off]
Power-On by Alarm [Disabled]
x Date (of Month) Everyday
x Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) 0 : 0 : 0
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
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HPET Support
(Note)
Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows® Vista® operating system.
(Default: Enabled)
Power On By Mouse
Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event.
Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead.
Disabled Disables this function. (Default)
Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system.
Power On By Keyboard
Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event.
Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead.
Disabled Disables this function. (Default)
Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system.
Any KEY Press any key on the keyboard to turn on the system.
Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system.
KB Power ON Password
Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is set to Password. Press <Enter> on this item
and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press <Enter> to accept. To turn on the
system, enter the password and press <Enter>.
Note: To cancel the password, press <Enter> on this item. When prompted for the password, press
<Enter> again without entering the password to clear the password settings.
AC Back Function
Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.
Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default )
Full-On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power.
Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC
power.
Power-On by Alarm
Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled)
If enabled, set the date and time as following:
Date (of Month): Turn on the system at a specic time on each day or on a specic day in a month.
Resume Time (hh: mm: ss): Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically.
Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the
AC power, or the settings may not be effective.
(Note) Supported on Windows
®
Vista® operating system only.
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3-7 PC Health Status
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PC Health Status
Vcore OK
DDR2 1.8V OK
+3.3V OK
+12V OK
Current System Temperature 32
o
C
Current CPU Temperature 45
o
C
Current CPU FAN Speed 3245 RPM
Current SYSTEM FAN Speed 0 RPM
CPU Smart FAN Control [Enabled]
CPU Smart FAN Mode [Auto]
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
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Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR2 1.8V/+3.3V/+12V
Displays the current system voltages.
Current System/CPU Temperature
Displays current system/CPU temperature.
Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM)
Displays current CPU/system fan speed.
CPU Smart FAN Control
Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at different
speed according to the CPU temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system
requirements. If disabled, CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled)
CPU Smart FAN Mode
Species how to control CPU fan speed. This item is congurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set
to Enabled.
Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU
fan control mode. (Default)
Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan.
PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan.
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3-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest BIOS default settings.
In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable
BIOS settings for the motherboard.
3-9 Load Optimized Defaults
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCICongurations
PC Health Status
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Esc: Quit
: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup
Load Optimized Defaults
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N
Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS
defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCICongurations
PC Health Status
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Esc: Quit
: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N
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3-10 Set Supervisor/User Password
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCICongurations
PC Health Status
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Esc: Quit
: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup
Change/Set/Disable Password
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Enter Password:
Press <Enter> on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press <Enter>. You will
be requested to conrm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>.
The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords:
Supervisor Password
When a system password is set and the Password Check item in Advanced BIOS Features is set to
Setup, you must enter the supervisor password for entering BIOS Setup and making BIOS changes.
When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user pass-
word) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup.
User Password
When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user
password) at system startup to continue system boot. In BIOS Setup, you must enter the supervisor
password if you wish to make changes to BIOS settings. The user password only allows you to view the
BIOS settings but not to make changes.
To clear the password, press <Enter> on the password item and when requested for the password, press
<Enter> again. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled.
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3-11 Save & Exit Setup
3-12 Exit Without Saving
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCICongurations
PC Health Status
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Esc: Quit
: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup
Save Data to CMOS
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCICongurations
PC Health Status
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Esc: Quit
: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup
Abandon all Data
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N
Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS
Setup program. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes
made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
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