Gigabyte GA-6ETXDR User Manual

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

FCC Compliance Statement:

Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a)

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with limits for a Class B digital device,

Responsible Party Name: G.B.T. INC.

Address: 18305 Valley Blvd., Suite#A

LA Puent, CA 91744

Phone/Fax No: [phone]/ [phone]

hereby declares that the product

Product Name:

Mother Board

Model Number:

Conforms to the following specifications:

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109(a),
Class B Digital Device

Supplementary Information:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
and (2) this device must accept any inference received, including
that may cause undesired operation.

Representative Person's Name: ERIC LU

GA-6ETXDR

Signature:

Eric Lu

Date: Sep. 11, 2001

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in
residential installations. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause interference to radio or

television equipment reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

-Move the equipment away from the receiver

-Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected

You are cautioned that any change or modifications to the equipment not
expressly approve by the party responsible for compliance could void Your
authority to operate such equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected to
the following 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.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions

Declaration of Conformity

We, Manufacturer/Importer

(full address)

G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH

Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany

( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers)

(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared)

in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive

EN 55011 Limits and methods of measurement EN 61000-3-2* Disturbances in supply systems caused

of radio disturbance characteristics of EN60555-2 by household appliances and similar

industrial, scientific and medical (ISM electrical equipment “Harmonics”
high frequency equipment

EN55013 Limits and methods of measurement EN61000-3-3* Disturbances in supply systems caused
of radio disturbance characteristics of EN60555-3 by household appliances and similar
broadcast receivers and associated electrical equipment “Voltage fluctuations”
equipment

EN 55014 Limits and methods of measurement EN 50081-1 Generic emission standard Part 1:
of radio disturbance characteristics of Residual, commercial and light industry
household electrical appliances,
portable tools and similar electrical EN 50082-1 Generic immunity standard Part 1:
apparatus Residual, commercial and light industry

EN 55015 Limits and methods of measurement EN 55081-2 Generic emission standard Part 2:
of radio disturbance characteristics of Industrial environment
fluorescent lamps and luminaries

EN 55020 Immunity from radio interference of EN 55082-2 Generic immunity standard Part 2:
broadcast receivers and associated Industrial environment
equipment

EN 55022 Limits and methods of measurement ENV 55104 Immunity requirements for household
of radio disturbance characteristics of appliances tools and similar apparatus
information technology equipment

DIN VDE 0855 Cabled distribution systems; Equipment EN 50091- 2 EMC requirements for uninterruptible

part 10 for receiving and/or distribution from power systems (UPS)

part 12 sound and television signals

declare that the product

Mother Board

GA-6ETXDR

is in conformity with

CE marking (EC conformity marking)

The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above mentioned product
with the actual required safety standards in accordance with LVD 73/23 EEC

EN 60065 Safety requirements for mains operated EN 60950 Safety for information technology equipment

electronic and related apparatus for including electrical business equipment
household and similar general use

EN 60335 Safety of household and similar EN 50091-1 General and Safety requirements for
electrical appliances uninterruptible power systems (UPS)

Signature

Date : Sep. 11, 2001 Name : Rex Lin

(Stamp)

Manufacturer/Importer

:

Rex Lin

6ETXDR

Socket 370 Dual Processors Motherboard

USER'S MANUAL

Socket 370 Dual Processors Motherboard

REV. 1.0 First Edition
12ME-6ETXDR-1001

How This Manual Is Organized

This manual is divided into the following sections:

1) Revision History Manual revision information

2) Item Checklist Product item list

3) Features Product information & specification

4) Hardware Setup Instructions on setting up the motherboard

5) Performance & Block Diagram Product performance & block diagram

6) Advanced Networking Services

7) BIOS Setup

8) Appendix

For Windows NT*4 and Windows 2000
(Teaming)

Instructions on setting up the BIOS
software

General reference

Table Of Content

Revision History P.1

Item Checklist P.2

Summary of Features P.3

6ETXDR Motherboard Layout P.5

Page Index for CPU Speed Setup/Connectors/Panel and Jumper Definition P.6

Performance List P.27

Block Diagram P.28

Advanced Networking Services for Windows NT* 4 and Windows 2000 (Teaming)

Memory Installation P.35

DIMM QVL List P.35

Page Index for BIOS Setup P.37

Appendix P.63

P.29

6ETXDR Motherboard

Revision History

Revision Revision Note Date

1.0 Initial release of the 6ETXDR motherboard user’s manual. Aug. 2001

The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this
document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein.
Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.

Aug. 10, 2001 Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C

Item Checklist

þ The 6ETXDR motherboard
þ Cable for SCSI U160 / ATA33 / Floppy device
þ Diskettes or CD (Driver CD) for motherboard driver & utility
þ 6ETXDR user’s manual
¨ Internal COM B Cable (Optional)

¨ Internal Chassis Cable (Optional)

Item Checklist

6ETXDR Motherboard

Summary Of Features

Form Factor Ÿ 30.4 cm x 24.3 cm ATX size form factor, 6 layers PCB.

Ÿ 250 watt or higher power supply required

CPU Ÿ Dual ZIF PGA370 Socket

Chipset Ÿ ServerWorks ServerSetTMIII LE-T Chipset

Memory Ÿ Four 25° angled 168-pin DIMM sockets

I/O Controller Ÿ NS PC97317VUL Super I/O Chip
Slots Ÿ Two PCI slots supports 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant

On-Board IDE Ÿ Support for UDMA33 IDE and ATAPI compliant

On-Board SCSI Ÿ Integrated LSI SYM53C1010-66 Chipset with

On-Board
Peripherals

On-Board VGA Ÿ Onboard Ati Rage XL PCI Accelerator

Supports all new PentiumIII processors (FC-PGA & FC-PGA2

package) up to 1.26GHz.

Ÿ Two onboard VRMs (VRM 8.5)
Ÿ 100/133 MHz Front Side Bus support

Ÿ Integrated I/O APIC
Ÿ Full peer-to-peer support

Ÿ Support only 3.3V PC-100/PC133 registered 72 bit

ECC type SDRAM DIMM.

Ÿ Maximum up to 4 GB.

Ÿ Two PCI-64bit/66Mhz slots & PCI 2.2 compliant
Ÿ PCI Raiser Card (Optional)

devices.

Ÿ Supports for dual channel master mode and up to 4

enhance IDE devices.

64b/66MHz

Ÿ Supports dual channel Ultra160 SCSI
Ÿ 160MBps throughput and up to 15 devices per channel
Ÿ Channel A and B: 68-pin connectors
Ÿ 1 floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M,

1.44M and 2.88M bytes

Ÿ 1 parallel ports supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode
Ÿ 2 9-pin UART serial ports (COM 1 & COM 2)

(one serial port via cable- optional)

Ÿ 4 USB ports

Ÿ Standard 15-pin analog VGA port
Ÿ 8MB SDRAM frame buffer

To be continued…

Summary of Features

On-Board LAN Ÿ Integrated two Intel 82559 LAN controllers

Ÿ 10/100Mbps data transfer rate per controller
Ÿ 3 pin Wake on LAN (S1 and S5 state) connector
Ÿ Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) and Adaptive Load

Balancing (ALB)

Hardware Monitor Ÿ CPU 1/ CPU 2 fan revolution detect

Ÿ CPU 1/ CPU 2 temperature detect
Ÿ System voltage detect
Ÿ CPU overheat shutdown detect
Ÿ 3pin fan speed monitoring headers
Ÿ 2pin chassis intrusion header
Ÿ CPU, Voltages and system temperature monitoring
Ÿ Built-in Wake on Modem header

PS/2 Connector

Ÿ PS/2



Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface

BIOS Ÿ Licensed AMI BIOS, 4M bits flash ROM

Ÿ Auto configure IDE HDD type
Ÿ User setting for hardware monitoring
Ÿ DMI 2.0 compliant
Ÿ Multiple boot (Optional)

Additional Features Ÿ Support Internal / External Modem Ring On

Ÿ Poly fuse for PS/2



and USB devices over-current

protection

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6ETXDR Motherboard Layout

PS/2

USB

LAN1

LAN2

COM 1

LPT

VGA

Conn.

Conn.

6ETXDR

J1

PGA 370

CPU 1

PGA 370

CPU 2

ATX Power

RCC-NB6635

SW1

J22

JP12

J7

DIMM3

DIMM2

DIMM1

DIMM4

JP1

82559

82559

Super I/O

COM2

J6

JP10

BAT1

64 PCI 1

64 PCI 2

PCI1

J5

PCI2

BRIGHT

J23

JP11

JP2

ATI

Rage

XL

LSA0723

RCC-IB6566

USB2

BZ1

J3

IDE1

SW2

J4

JP3

LSI

IDE2

JP9

SCSI 1

JP4

Floppy

JP6

J19

SCSI 2

J2

6ETXDR Motherboard Layout

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Page Index for CPU Speed Setup/Connectors/Panel and Jumper Definition

Page

CPU Speed Setup P.7
Connectors P.11
ATX Power P.11
COM 1 / VGA / LPT Port P. 11
COM 2 Port P.12
Floppy Port P.12
IDE 1(Primary) / IDE 2(Secondary) Port P.13
J1 (CPU1 Fan) P.13
J2 (Panel Fan) P.14
J4 (Wake On LAN) P.14
J5 (Ring Power On) P.15
J6 (CPU2 Fan) P.15
J7 (Power Fan1) P.16
J19 (System Interface Connector) P.16
J22 (Power Fan2) P.17
LAN connector P.17
PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Connector P.18
SCSI1 (Primary)/SCSI2 (Secondary) P.18
USB1( USB 1 Connector) P.19
USB2(Front USB Connector) P.19
J23 (SMBUS Connector) P.20
Panel and Jumper Definition P. 21
J3 (2x11 Pins Jumper) P. 21
JP1 (Firmware White Protect) P.22
JP2 (VGA Enable Jumper) P.22
JP3 (SCSI Enable Jumper) P.23
JP4 (SCSI TERM A) P.23
JP6 (SCSI TERM B) P.24
JP10 (LAN1 Enable Selection) P.24
JP11 (LAN2 Enable Selection) P.25
JP12 (Case Open) P.25
SW2 (Pole1_On Password Enable / Pole4_On CMOS Clear) P.26
BAT1 (Battery) P.26

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CPU Speed Setup

The system bus speed is depended on CPU. (Supported 100,133MHz). The user can change
the DIP switch (SW1) and Jumper (JP9) selection to set up the CPU speed for 600MHz – 1GHz
processor.

M

The CPU speed must match with the frequency ratio. It will cause system hanging up if

the frequency ratio is higher than that of CPU.
SW1:

1 2 3 4

X3 O X O O

X3.5 X X O O

X4 O O X O

X4.5 X O X O

X5 O X X O

X5.5 X X X O

X6 O O O X

X6.5 X O O X

X7 O X O X

X7.5 X X O X

X8 O O X X

X8.5 O X O O

X9 X X O O

X9.5 X O O O

X10 X O X X

X10.5 O O X O

X11 O X X X

X11.5 X O X O

X12 O X X O
X13 X X X O
X14 O O O X
X15 X O O X
X16 O X O X

DIP SWITCH FREQ. RATIO

M

For double CPU use, the same CPU must be used in CPU socket 1 and socket 2.

(The same stepping, FSB, ratio)

M

Intel Processor all have locked Frequency Multiple, so you can not change the CPU

Frequency Multiple.

1. Pentium !!! 600/100MHz FSB

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

Pentium !!! 800/133MHz FSB

ON

SW2

SW1

CPU Speed Setup

You can change the DIP switch
(SW1) selection to set up the CPU
Speed.
The CPU frequency RATIO is 6.
The FSB is 100MHz, than CPU
speed is 600MHz.
The FSB is 133MHz, than CPU
Speed is 800MHz.

2. Pentium !!! 650/100MHz FSB

Pentium !!! 866/133MHz FSB

ON

SW2

SW1

3. Pentium !!! 700/100MHz FSB

Pentium !!! 933/133MHz FSB

ON

1

JP9

JP9
1-2close 100 MHz
2-3close Auto

(Default)

SW2

SW1

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1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

4. Pentium !!! 750/100MHz FSB
Pentium !!! 1GHz/133MHz FSB

ON

SW2

SW1

5. Pentium !!! 800/100MHz FSB
Pentium !!! 1.06GHz/133MHz FSB

ON

SW2

SW1

6. Pentium !!! 850/100MHz FSB

Pentium !!! 1.13GHz/133MHz FSB

ON

SW2

SW1

7. Pentium !!! 1.2GHz/133MHz FSB

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

ON

SW2

SW1

8. Pentium !!! 1.26GHz/133MHz FSB

ON

SW2

SW1

9. Pentium !!! 533/133MHz FSB

ON

CPU Speed Setup

SW2

SW1

10. Pentium !!! 600/133MHz FSB

ON

SW2

SW1

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11

Please note:

Please note:

This mainboard supports 1 standard COM port ,1 VGA port and 1 LPT
port. Device like printer can be connected to LPT port ; mouse and

Connectors

ATX Power

AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after
ATX power cable and other related devices are firmly connected to the
mainboard.

COM 1 / VGA / LPT Port

20

10

1

Pin No. Definition

3,5,7,13,

15-17

GND

1,2,11 3.3V

4,6,19,20 VCC

10 +12V
12 -12V
18 -5V

8 Power Good
9 5V SB stand by+5V

14 PS-ON(Soft On/Off)

COM 1

modem etc can be connected to COM ports.

LPT PORT

VGA

COM 2 Port

FDD 1 : Floppy Port

Connectors

COM 2

FDD1

Red Line

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IDE1 (Primary), IDE2 (Secondary) Port

Red Line

IDE1 IDE2

J1 : CPU1 Fan

Pin No. Definition

1

1 Control
2 +12V
3 SENSE

J2 : Panel Fan

J4 : Wake On LAN

Connectors

1

Pin No. Definition

1 Control
2 +12V
3 SENSE

1

Pin No. Definition

1 +5V SB
2 GND
3 Signal

6ETXDR Motherboard

J5 : Ring Power On (Internal Modem Card Wake Up)

1

Pin No. Definition

1 Signal
2 GND

J6 : CPU2 Fan

1

Pin No. Definition

1 Control
2 +12V
3 SENSE

J7 : Power Fan 1

J19 : System Interface Connector

Connectors

1

Pin No. Definition

1 Control
2 +12V
3 SENSE

J19

1

6ETXDR Motherboard

1 – Yellow LED

2

1

2 – Green LED

J22 : Power Fan 2

LAN Connector

1

Pin No. Definition

1 Control
2 +12V
3 SENSE

LAN1

2

(LAN Active LED)

LAN2

(LAN Active LED)

(LAN Link LED)
100Mb--Light

10 Mb--Blind

PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Connector

Please note:

Connectors

PS/2 Mouse

6

4

2

5

3

1

PS/2 Keyboard

This mainboard supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse interface
connector.

SCSI 1 (Primary), SCSI 2 (Secondary) Port

34
68

SCSI Port

PS/2

Mouse / Keyboard

Pin No. Definition

1 Data
2 NC
3 GND
4 Power
5 Clock
6 NC

1

35

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Please note:

r (Win 95 w/ USB supperment, Win98, Windows 2000, Windows

please contact OS vendor for passible patch or driver upgrade. For more

Please note:

USB1: USB 1 Connector

Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make
sure your device(s) has a standard USB interface like, USB keyboard,
mouse, scanner, zip, buzzer… Also make sure your OS supports USB
controlle
ME, Win NT w/ SP 6). If your OS does not support USB controller,

information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors.

USB2 : Front USB Connector

4

3 2 1

5 6

7 8

2 10

1

9

Pin No. Definition

1 USB V0
2 USB D0­3 USB D0+
4 GND
5 USB V1
6 USB D1­7 USB D1+
8 GND

Pin No. Definition

1 5V-SB
2 GND

3 USB D2­4 NC
5 USB D2+
6 USB D3+
7 NC
8 USB D3­9 GND

10 5V-SB

Be careful with the polarity of the front panel USB connector. Check the pin
assignment while you connect the front panel USB cable. Please contact your
nearest dealer for optional front panel USB cable.

J23 : SMBUS Connector

Connectors

1

Pin No. Definition

1 VCC
2 SDA
3 SCL
4 NC
5 GND

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Panel And Jumper Definition

J3 : 2x11 Pins Jumper

GD

1

RE

PW

P+ P− P−

S P K

GN (Green Switch) Open: Normal Operation

Close: Entering Green Mode

GD (Green LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)

Pin 2: LED cathode(−)

HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)

Pin 2: LED cathode(−)

SPK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+)

Pin 2- Pin 3: NC
Pin 4: Data(−)

RE (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation

Close: Reset Hardware System

P+P−P−(Power LED)

Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(−)
Pin 3: LED cathode(−)

PW (Soft Power Connector) Open: Normal Operation

Close: Power On/Off

Please note:

Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of
your chassis front panel to the front panel jumper according to the pin assignment
above.

HD

GN

1

1

JP1 : Fireware Write Protect

Please note:

To flash/upgrade BIOS on this MB JP1 must be Enabled. We recommend

user is not try to flash/upgrade the

1

1

Panel and Jumper Definition

JP1 to be set to “Disabled”, whenever
BIOS.

JP2 : VGA Enable jumper

Disable

Enable

(Default)

Pin No. Definition
2-3 close Disable (Default)
1-2 close Enable

1

Enabled
(Default)

Pin No. Definition

1-2 close
2-3 close

1

Disabled

Onboard VGA
Enable (Default)
Onboard VGA
Disable

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JP3 : SCSI Enable jumper

JP4 : SCSI TERM A

1

Enabled
(Default)

Pin No. Definition

1-2 close
2-3 close

1

Disabled

Onboard SCSI
Enable (Default)
Onboard SCSI
Disable

JP4

Disable

Enable
(Default)

Pin No. Definition

Close Enable (Default)
Open Disable

JP6 : SCSI TERM B

Panel and Jumper Definition

JP6

JP10 : LAN1 Enable Selection

Disable

Enable
(Default)

Pin No. Definition

Close Enable (Default)
Open Disable

1

Enabled
(Default)

Pin No. Definition

1-2

close

2-3

close

1

Disabled

Onboard LAN1
Enabled (Default)
Onboard LAN1
Disabled

6ETXDR Motherboard

JP11 : LAN2 Enable Selection

JP12 : Case Open

1

Enabled
(Default)

1

Disabled

Pin No. Definition

1-2 close
2-3 close

Onboard LAN2
Enabled (Default)
Onboard LAN2
Disabled

1

Pin No. Definition

1 Signal
2 GND

Panel and Jumper Definition

CAUTION

SW2 : Pole1_ON Password Enable/ Pole4_ON CMOS Clear

SW2

1 2 3 4

SW2

ON

Pin No. Definition

Pole4_Off CMOS Clear
Pole3_ON NC
Pole2_ON NC
Pole1_ON Password Enable

BAT1 : Battery

+

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.

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Performance List

The following performance data list is the testing results of some popular benchmark testing
programs.
These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for different testing data
values gotten by users. (The different Hardware & Software configuration will result in different
benchmark testing results.)

• CPU Intel

• DRAM (128 x 1)MB SDRAM (Micro MT48LC16M4A2-75)

• CACHE SIZE 256KB include in CPU (Intel Pentium

• DISPLAY Onboard ATI Rage XL

• STORAGE Onboard SCSI (Seagate ST39204LW 9GB)

• O.S. Windows 2000 + SP1

• DRIVER

Socket 370 Pentium® III 1G Hz x 2 processor

®

III)

Display Driver at 1024x768x16bitx75MHz

Processor

Winbench99 (ver.1.2g)

Intel Pentium® III Socket 370

1G Hz x 2 (133x7.5)

Business Disk 6230

Hi-End Disk 18500

Business Graphics 137

Hi-End Graphics 456

Winstone2001

Business Winstone 37.1

Content Creation Winstone 41.3

Block Diagram

SDRAM Registered
Host BUS

P2
64bit / 66Mhz

P1
32bit / 33Mhz

32bit PCI SLOT x 2

64bit PCI SLOT x 2

160MB/s /One CH

Channel
A

Channel

Dual Ch Ultra160 SCSI
PRI IDE

SEC IDE

Ultra DMA33

Ati Rage XL

SDRAM

VGA Port

10/100 Ethernet
ISA BUS

PC97317UVL

Monitor

PIII / PIII-S PIII / PIII-S

DIMM with ECC

4GB Max.

Block Diagram

CNB30LE-T

B

LSI 53C1010-66

Controller

USB x 4

BIOS Super IO

Floppy LPT

OSB4

Serial Port

Com1

LAN I

82559

Serial Port

Com2

LAN II
82559

Controller x 2

8MB

WD83782D

Hardware

6ETXDR Motherboard

Advanced Networking Services for Windows NT* 4 and
Windows 2000 (Teaming)

MPlease make sure the Intel LAN Adapter teaming driver Install complete.
(F refer to page 62)

1. Intel LAN Adapter Teaming

Adapter Teaming Installation Notes for the PRO/100 S Server Adapter Under Windows NT

4.0 and Windows 2000.

Note: Teaming requires Intel® Server Adapters.

1.1 Overview

The PRO/100 S adapter provides several options for increasing throughput and fault
tolerance when running Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 :

• Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) - provides automatic redundancy for your adapter. If

the primary adapter fails, the secondary takes over.

• Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) - creates a team of 2 - 8 adapters to increase

transmission throughput. Also includes the AFT option. Works with any
100BASE-TX switch.

• Fast EtherChannel* (FEC) - creates a team of 2 or 4 adapters to increase

transmission and reception throughput. Also includes the AFT option. Requires a
Cisco switch with FEC capability.

1.2 Before You Get Started

Before you can configure the PRO/100 S adapter for Adapter Teaming, you need to do the
following:

• Install at least two PRO/100+ or PRO/100 S server adapters in a Windows NT 4.0 or

Windows 2000 system. When installation is complete make sure you restart
Windows.

Note: Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 5 or later is required for implementing Adapter

Teaming properly. Install Service Pack prior to configuring Adapter Teaming.

• If connecting to a hub, each adapter in a team must be connected to a port which is

in the same collision domain. If connected to a switch, each adapter in a team must
be connected to a port which is in the same network.

Advanced Networking Services

2. Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)

2.1 OverView

A method of safeguarding the network link to the server switch or network service using
transparent backup links. Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) requires two adapters and an
intelligent software agent that continuously monitors both links. If any component of one
link fails, the redundant link takes over within seconds—typically, without users (connected
via a hub or switch) even noticing the exchange.

2.2 Performance

To increase server availability, the server communicates with the LAN via a primary
adapter. If the primary link fails, traffic is automatically re-routed to the secondary adapter
with no interruption of service.

2.3 Manageability

Generates alert when an adapter fails. This allows any problems with links to be fixed
promptly. These alerts are operating system-based for compatibility with management
applications such as Intel® LANDesk® Server Manager which can detect the alert and
trigger an action (email, page, call).

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3. Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB)

3.1 Overview

Also known as asymmetric port aggregation—is a method of ensuring consistent high
server throughput and transparent backup connections by using multiple network interface
cards and balancing the data transmissions across them. As many as four Intel® server
adapters, connected to a switch, can be configured to work together as a "team" for an
aggregate throughput of up to 400Mbps with Fast Ethernet adapters or 8Gbps with Gigabit
Ethernet Adapters.

3.2 Performance

In ALB, an intelligent adaptive agent, provided in the driver, dynamically manages the
server adapter team and evenly distributes the load among them by constantly analyzing
the traffic flow from the server. In addition, four Fast Ethernet server adapters teamed with
a switch can be configured for up to 400 Mbps bandwidth, or 8Gbps with Gigabit Ethernet
adapters.

3.3 Manageability

A single network address is assigned to the collection of adapters that constitute the ALB.
Aggregation team so that you no longer have to spend time segmenting the network to
reduce server bottlenecks.

Advanced Networking Services

4. General Instructions

4.1 Perform Teaming In Windows NT4.0 Or Windows 2000

1. Setup Intel PROSet II. Then, double-click on the Intel (R) PROSet II icon in the

Control Panel will launch the PROSet utility.

2. Create a new team .

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3. At the Teaming Wizard dialog, select the type of team you want to create and click Next.

4. Add a check in the checkbox for each adapter you want as a part of the team and click
Next.

Advanced Networking Services

5. Click OK to close PROSet. II
Yo u should notice a new listing in the Network control panel, which is the team you have
created.

6. After the team created, a Intel® Advanced Network Services Virtual Adapter will appear
on Network in the Control Panel. Assign a IP for this Virtual Adapter.

256MB

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Memory Installation

The motherboard has 4 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically
detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the
DIMM Slot .The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the two notch. Memory size
can vary between sockets.

Install memory in any combination table:

DIMM 168-pin SDRAM DIMM Modules
DIMM 1 Supports 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 / 512 MB / 1GHz X 1 pcs
DIMM 2 Supports 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 / 512 MB / 1GHz X 1 pcs
DIMM 3 Supports 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 / 512 MB / 1GHz X 1 pcs
DIMM 4 Supports 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 / 512 MB / 1GHz X 1 pcs

★Total System Memory (Max 4GB)

DIMM QVL List

Vender Type

TwinMOS PC133 Reg ECC

SMART PC133 Reg ECC 128MB 16M×4 SM572164574E63R Infineon HYB39S64400CT Pass
SMART PC133 Reg ECC 256MB 32M×4 SM572324574E03R SAMSUNG K4S280432B-TC75 Pass
SMART PC133 Reg ECC 512MB 64M×4 SM572644578E63R SAMSUNG K4S560432A-TC75 Pass

SMART PC133 Reg ECC 1024MB  SM572284578E83R IBM  Pass

ATP PC133 Reg ECC 128MB 16M×4 AR16V72C4S4GAS SAMSUNG K4S640432D-TC75 Pass
ATP PC133 Reg ECC 128MB 16M×8 AR16V72L8S4GAS SAMSUNG K4S280823B-TC75 Pass

ATP PC133 Reg ECC 256MB 32M×4 AR32V72C4S4GAS SAMSUNG K4S280432B-TC75 Pass
ATP PC133 Reg ECC 512MB 64M×4 AR64V72N4S8GAS SAMSUNG K4S560432A-TC75 Pass
ATP PC133 Reg ECC 512MB 64M×4 AR64V72C4S8GAS SAMSUNG K4S560432A-TC75 Pass
ATP PC133 Reg ECC 1024MB 64M×4 AR128V72C4SSGAS SAMSUNG K4S560432A-TC75 Pass
ATP PC133 Reg ECC 1024MB 64M×4 AR128V72J4SGAS SAMSUNG

Micron PC133 Reg ECC 256MB 32M×4

Micron PC133 Reg ECC 128MB 16M×4

NEC PC133 Reg ECC 256MB 32M×4

HITACHI PC133 Reg ECC 512MB 64M×4 HB52F649E1-75B HITACHI 5225405BTT75 Pass

APACER PC133 Reg ECC 128MB 8M×8

APACER PC133 Reg ECC 128MB 16M×8 71.74352.111 Infineon

APACER PC133 Reg ECC 256MB 32M×4 71.85252.112 Infineon

Module

Chip

Size

Size

16M×8 039MDS102300028 TwinMOS TMS3808B4E-6 Pass

Vender

P/N

MT18LSDT3272G-

133B1 Micron MT48LC32M4A2-75 Pass

MT18LSDT1672G-

133C2 Micron MT48LC16M4A2-75 Pass

MC-4532DA727EF-

A75

71.7335 2.114
(phase out)

Chips

vender Chip P/N Result

D45128441G5-A75-

NEC

Infineon

9JF

HYB39S64800CT-

7.5

HYB39S128800CT-

7.5 Pass

HYB39S128400CT-

7.5 Pass

 Pass

Pass

Pass

BIOS Setup

Module

Vender Type

APACER PC133 Reg ECC 512MB 64M×4 71.96252.462 SAMSUNG K4S560432A-TC75 Pass

PANRAM PC133 Reg ECC 512MB 32M×8

PANRAM PC133 Reg ECC 256MB 16M×8

PANRAM PC133 Reg ECC 128MB 16M×8

Samsung PC133 Reg ECC 128MB 16M×4 M390S1620DT1-C75 SAMSUNG K4S280432A-TC75 Pass
Samsung PC133 Reg ECC 256MB 32M×4 M390S3320AT1-C75 SAMSUNG K4S640432D-TC75 Pass

Samsung PC133 Reg ECC 512MB 64M×4 M390S6450BT1-C75 SAMSUNG  Pass

Size

Chip
Size

Vender

P/N

168SD512M338,WB,

BR10

168SD256M3,WB,

ERB Winbond W981208BH-75 Pass

168SD128M38,WB,

ERB

Chips

vender

Winbond W982508BH-75 Pass

Winbond W981208BH-75 Pass

Chip P/N Result

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$ Page Index for BIOS Setup Page
Main P.39
Advanced P.41
Chipset P.52
PCIPnP P.54
Power P.55
Boot P.56
Security P.57
Exit P.62

BIOS Setup

BIOS Setup

BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to
modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed
CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.

ENTERING SETUP

Power ON the computer and press <Del> immediately will allow you to enter Setup. If the
message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system to
try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the "RESET" bottom on the system case. You
may also restart by simultaneously press <Ctrl> − <Alt>− <Del> keys.

CONTROL KEYS

<↑> Move to previous item

<↓> Move to next item
<←> Move to the item in the left hand
<→> Move to the item in the right hand

<Esc> Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS

Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page
and return to Main Menu

<+/PgUp> Increase the numeric value or make changes

<-/PgDn> Decrease the numeric value or make changes

<F1> General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup

Menu
<F2> Reserved
<F3> Reserved
<F4> Reserved
<F5> Reserved
<F6> Reserved
<F7>
<F8> Load Failsafe Defaults
<F9> Load Optional Defaults

<F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu

Discard Changes

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GETTING HELP

Main Menu

The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu

Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the
possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc>.

Main

Once you enter AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the
screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from eight setup functions and one exit choices.
Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-screen.

Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit

AMIBIOS Version : 07.00.xx
BIOS Build Date : 02/07/01
BIOS ID : GA6ETXDR0
:
:
Processor Type : PentiumIII™
Processor Speed : 800MHz
:
System Memory : 512MB

System Time
System Date

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+ - Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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Figure 1: Main

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Main

This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.

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Advanced

This setup page includes all the items of AMI special enhanced features.
(ex: Auto detect fan and temperature status, automatically configure hard disk

parameters.)

BIOS Setup

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Chipset

This setup page includes all the items of chipset special features.

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PCIPnP

This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources.

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Power

This setup page includes all the items of Green function features.

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Boot

This setup page includes all the items of first boot function features.

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Security

Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup,

or just to Setup.

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Exit

Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup or abandon all CMOS value changes
and exit setup.

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System Time & Date

The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the
24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.

The date format is <Week> <Month> <Day>, <Year>.

Week The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display-only
Month The month, Jan. Through Dec.
Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
Year The year, from 1990 through 2099

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Advanced

Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit
Setup Warning
Setting items on this screen to incorrect values may
cause the system to malfunction!

4Standard Boot Settings
4SuperIO Configuration
4Floppy Configuration
4IDE Configuration
4Event Log Configuration
4System Health Monitoring Hardware
4Remote Access Configuration ß à

Enter Go To Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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Figure 2: Advanced

Advanced

Standard Boot Settings

Quick Boot [Enabled]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
PS/2 Mouse Support [Enabled]

+ - Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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Figure 2 -1: Advanced

Quick Boot

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Disabled Disabled Quick Boot Function.
Enabled Enabled Quick Boot Function. (Default Value)

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Boot Up Num-Lock

On Keypad is number keys. (Default Value)
Off Keypad is arrow keys.

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PS/2 Mouse Support

Enabled Enabled PS/2 Mouse Support. (Default Value)
Disabled Disabled PS/2 Mouse Support.

BIOS Setup

Advanced

Configure Nat317 Serial Port(s) and Parallel Port

Serial Port1 Address [3F8]
Serial Port1 Irq [4]
Serial Port2 Address [2F8]
Serial Port2 Irq [3]
Parallel Port Address [378]
Parallel Port IRQ [7]
Parallel Port Mode [ECP]
ECP Mode DMA Channel [3]

+ - Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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Figure 2 -2: Advanced

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Serial Port 1 Address

3F8 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8. (Default Value)
2F8 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8.
3E8 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8.
2E8 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8.
Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1.

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Serial Port 1 Irq

Disabled Disabled Serial Port1 Irq.
3 Set Serial Port1 Irq is 3.
4 Set Serial Port1 Irq is 4. (Default Value)

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Serial Port 2 Address

2F8 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8. (Default Value)
3F8 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8.
3E8 Enable onBoard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8.
2E8 Enable onBoard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8.
Disabled Disable onBoard Serial port 2.

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Serial Port 2 Irq

Disabled Disabled Serial Port1 Irq.
3 Set Serial Port1 Irq is 3. (Default Value)
4 Set Serial Port1 Irq is 4.

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Parallel Port Address

378 Enable On Board LPT port and address is 378. (Default Value)
278 Enable On Board LPT port and address is 278.
3BC Enable On Board LPT port and address is 3BC.
Disabled Disable On Board LPT port.

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Parallel Port IRQ

7 Set Parallel Port IRQ is 7. (Default Value)
5 Set Parallel Port IRQ is 5.

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Parallel Port Mode

EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.
ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. (Default Value)
Normal Normal Operation.
Bi-Directional Using Parallel port as Bi-Directional.

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ECP Mode DMA Channel

3 Set Parallel Port DMA is 3. (Default Value)
0 Set Parallel Port DMA is 0.
1 Set Parallel Port DMA is 1.
2 Set Parallel Port DMA is 2.

BIOS Setup

Advanced

Floppy Configuration

OnBoard Floppy Controller [Enabled]
Floppy A

Floppy B [Disabled]

Diskette Write Protect [Disabled]

+ - Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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Figure 2 -3: Advanced

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OnBoard Floppy Controller

Enabled Enabled OnBoard Floppy Controller. (Default Value)
Disabled Disabled OnBoard Floppy Controller.

Select Screen
Select Item

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Floppy Drive A / Floppy Drive B

The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in
the computer.

Disabled No floppy drive installed
360KB, 5¼”. 5¼” PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity.

1.2MB, 5¼”. 5¼” AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity (3½” when 3
Mode is Enabled).

720KB, 3½”. 3½” double -sided drive; 720K byte capacity

1.44MB, 3½”. 3½” double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity.

2.88MB, 3½”. 3½” double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.

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Diskette Write Protect

Enabled Diskette Write Protect.
Disabled Disabled Diskette Write Protect. (Default Value)

Advanced

IDE Configuration

OnBoard PCI IDE Controller [Enable]

4Primary IDE Master

4Primary IDE Slave
4Secondary IDE Master
4Secondary IDE Slave

Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]

Enter Go To Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]

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Figure 2 -4: Advanced

Advanced
Primary IDE Master (Primary IDE Slave,
Secondary IDE Master, Secondary IDE Slave)
Device: Not Detected

Type [Auto]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Block(Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
S.M.A.R.T. [Auto]
32 Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

+ - Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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OnBoard PCI IDE Controller

Disabled Disabled OnBoard PCI IDE Controller.
Enabled Enabled OnBoard PCI IDE Controller. (Default Value)

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BIOS Setup

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Type (Primary IDE Master, Slave / Secondary IDE Master, Slave)

Not Installed Not Installed Primary / Secondary IDE Master, Slave type.
Auto Auto detect Primary / Secondary IDE Master, Slave type.
CDROM Set type is CDROM.
ARMD Set type is ARMD.

LBA/Large Mode

Disabled Disabled LBA/Large Mode.
Auto Auto Set LBA/Large Mode.

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)

Disabled Disabled Multi-Sector Transfer.
Auto Auto set block.

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PIO Mode

Auto Set PIO Mode to Auto.
0 Set PIO Mode to 0.
1 Set PIO Mode to 1.
2 Set PIO Mode to 2.
3 Set PIO Mode to 3.
4 Set PIO Mode to 4.

DMA Mode

Auto Set DMA Mode to Auto.
SWDMA 0~2 Set DMA Mode to SWDMA 0~2.
MWDMA 0~2 Set DMA Mode to MWDMA 0~2.
UDMA 0~4 Set DMA Mode to UDMA0~4.

S.M.A.R.T.

Disabled
Enabled
Auto Set Auto for S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks.

Enabled S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks.
Disabled S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks. (Default Value)

32 Bit Data Transfer

Enabled Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer. (Default Value)
Disabled Disabled 32Bit Data Transfer.

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Hard Disk Write Protect

Disabled Disabled Hard Disk Write Protect. (Default Value)
Enabled Hard Disk Write Protect.

BIOS Setup

Advanced

Event Log Configuration

Event Logging [Enabled]
Clear All Event Logs [No]

+ - Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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Figure 2 -5: Advanced

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Event Logging

Disabled Disabled Event Logging. (Default Value)
Enabled Enabled Event Logging.

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Clear All Event Logs

Select Screen
Select Item

Yes Enabled Clear All Event Logs. (Default Value)
No Disabled Clear All Event Logs.

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Advanced

System Health Monitoring

ACPI Shut Down Temp. [Disabled]
CPU Temp. Alarm [Disabled]
CPU1 Fan Fail Alarm [No]
CPU2 Fan Fail Alarm [No]
Power Fan1 Fail Alarm [No]
Power Fan2 Fail Alarm [No]
System Fan Fail Alarm [No]

Reset Case Open Status [No]
Case Status [Closed]
CPU1 Present [OK!]
CPU2 Present [FAIL!]

Current CPU1 Temp. 53°C/127°F
Current CPU2 Temp. 127°C/260°F
Current CPU1 Fan Speed 5113 MPR
Current CPU2 Fan Speed 0 MPR
Current System Fan Speed 0 MPR
CPU VID 1.50V
Vcc2P 1.595V °F
Vcc2S 1.308V °F
Vcc 3 2.759V °F + - Change Field
Vcc 4.933V °F Tab Select Field
+12V 12.075V °F F1 General Help
5V SB 4.775V °F F10 Save and Exit
VBAT 2.408V °F ESC Exit

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Figure 2 -6: Advanced

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ACPI Shut Down Temp. (°C / °F)

Select Screen
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(This function will be effective only for the operating systems that support ACPI Function.)

Disabled Disabled ACPI Shutdown function. (Default Value)
60°C / 140°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 60°C / 140°F, if Temp. > 60°C / 140°F

system will automatically power off.

70°C / 158°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 70°C / 158°F, if Temp. > 70°C / 158°F

system will automatically power off.

80°C / 176°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 80°C / 176°F, if Temp. > 80°C / 176°F

system will automatically power off.

90°C / 194°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 90°C / 194°F, if Temp. > 90°C / 194°F

system will automatically power off.

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CPU Temp. Alarm

Disabled Normal Operation. (Default value)
60°C / 140°F
70°C / 158°F
80°C / 176°F
90°C / 194°F

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Fan Fail Alarm

CPU 1/ CPU 2 / System / Power Fan 1 / Power Fan 2

No Fan Fail Alarm Function Disabled. (Default valu e)
Yes Fan Fail Alarm Function Enabled.

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Reset Case Open Status

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Case Status

If the case is closed, “Case Status” will show “Closed”.
If the case have been opened, “Case Status” will show “Closed”.
If you want to reset “Case Status” value, set “Reset Case Open Status”
to “Yes” and save CMOS, your computer will restart.

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CPU 1 / CPU 2 Present.

Detect CPU1 / CPU 2 Status automatically.

Monitor CPU Warning Temp. at 60°C / 140°F
Monitor CPU Warning Temp. at 70°C / 158°F
Monitor CPU Warning Temp. at 80°C / 176°F
Monitor CPU Warning Temp. at 90°C / 194°F

BIOS Setup

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Current CPU1 / CPU2 Temp. (°C / °F)

Detect CPU 1 / CPU 2 / Temperature automatically.

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Current CPU1 / CPU2 / System Fan Speed

Detect CPU 1 / CPU 2 / System Fan speed status automatically.

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Current Voltage (V)

CPU VID (CPU2) / Vcc2P (CPU1) / Vcc2S (CPU2) / Vcc3/ Vcc / 5V SB / VBAT /
+12 V

Detect system’s voltage status automatically.

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Advanced
Configure Remote Access type and parameters
Remote Access [Disabled]

+ - Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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Figure 2 -7: Advanced

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Remote Access

Disabled Disable this Function. (Default Value)
Serial (ANSI) Server use COM port to control client.

Chipset

BIOS Setup

Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit

Memory Scrubbing [Disabled]
ISA IO Cycle Delay [1.5 BCLK]

MPS 1.4 Support [Enabled]

+ - Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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Figure 3: Chipset

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Memory Scrubbing

Disabled Disabled Memory scrubbing. (Default Value)
Enabled Enabled Memory scrubbing writs the ECC corrected memory data back

to the DRAM.

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ISA IO Cycle Delay (Define the delay inserted between an ISA I/O cycle and the

next cycle)

Full Delay Set ISA IO cycle delay is full delay.

1.5 BCLK Set ISA IO cycle delay is 1.5 BCLK.(Default Value)

2.5 BCLK Set ISA IO cycle delay is 2.5 BCLK.

3.5 BCLK Set ISA IO cycle delay is 3.5 BCLK.

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MPS 1.4 Support (Support Multi Processor Specification revision 1.4)

Enabled Enabled MPS 1.4 support. (Default Value)
Disabled Disabled MPS 1.4 support.

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PCIPnP

Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit

Plug & Play O/S [No]
Reset Config Data [No]
PCI Latency Timer [64]

Palette Snooping [Disabled]

USB Function [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]

+ - Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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Figure 4: PCIPnP

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Plug & Play O/S

Yes Enable Plug and Play Aware O/S function.
No Disable Plug and Play Aware O/S function (Default Value)

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Reset Config Data

Yes

Clear PnP information in ESCD & update DMI data.

No Disabled this function. (Default Value)

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PCI Latency Timer

BIOS Setup

32
64 Set PCI Latency Timer is 64. (Default Value)
96 Set PCI Latency Timer is 96.
128 Set PCI Latency Timer is 128.
160 Set PCI Latency Timer is 160.
192 Set PCI Latency Timer is 192.
224 Set PCI Latency Timer is 224.
248 Set PCI Latency Timer is 248.

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Palette Snoop

Enabled For having Video Card on ISA Bus and VGA Card on PCI Bus.
Disabled For VGA Card only. (Default Value)

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USB Function

Enabled USB Controller for All USB Port. (Default Value)
Disabled USB Controller Function Disabled.

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Legacy USB Support

Enabled Enabled USB Legacy Support Keyboard.
Disabled Disabled USB Legacy Support Keyboard.
Auto Set Auto USB Legacy Support Function. (Default Value)

Set PCI Latency Timer is 32.

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Power

Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit

ACPI Aware O/S [Yes]
Power Management [Disabled]
System After AC Back [Off]

+ - Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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Figure 5: Power

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ACPI Aware O/S

Yes Enabled ACPI Aware O/S. (Default Value)
No Disabled ACPI Aware O/S.

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Power Management

Enabled
Disabled

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System After AC Back

Off
Last State

Enable Green function.
Disable Green function. (Default Value)

Set Restore on AC/Power Loss is Power off. (Default Value)
Set Restore on AC/Power Loss is Last state mode.

Boot

BIOS Setup

Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit

4Boot Device Priority
4Hard Disk Drivers
4ATAPI CDROM Drivers

Enter Go To Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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Figure 6: Boot

Boot

1st Boot Device [ATAPI CDROM]
2nd Boot Device [Hard Drive]
3rd Boot Device [SYM53C8XX Boot Sup]
4th Boot Device [Intel® Boot Agen]
5th Boot Device [Intel® Boot Agen]

+ - Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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Figure 6 -1: Boot

Figure 6: It will list all the bootable devices found by BIOS.

Figure 6-1: Lets the user to set the boot device priority.

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Security

Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit

Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed

4Change Supervisor Password
4Change User Password

4Clear User Password

Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]

Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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Figure 7: Security

The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords: a SUPERVISOR
PASSWORD and a USER PASSWORD. When disabled, anyone may access all BIOS Setup
program function. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS
Setup program and having full configuration fields, the User password is required to access only
basic items.

BIOS Setup

Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit

Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed

4Change Supervisor Password

4Change User Password

4Clear User Password

Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]

Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Enter New Password:

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Figure 7 -1: Security

Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit

Supervisor Password : Installed
User Password : Not Installed

4Change Supervisor Password

User Access Level [Full]

4Change User Password

4Clear User Password

Password Check [Setup]
Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]

+ - Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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Figure 7 -2: Security

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When you select “Change Supervisor Password” this function, the following message will
appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.

Type the password, up to six characters, and press <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the
password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the
selection and not enter a password.

To disable password, enter your password and then press <Enter> when prompts you for “Enter
New Password”. A message “ Password Uninstalled” will appear to confirm the password being
disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.

•

User Access Level (A supervisor can set the “User Access Level” for their user.)

No Access
View Only
Limited

Full

•

Password Check

Setup
Always

If you select “Always” at “ Password Check” , you will be prompted for the password every time
the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup Menu.

If you select “Setup” at “Password Check”, you will be prompted only when you try to enter
Setup.

Prevents user access to the setup utility.
Allows access to the setup utility but the fields can not be changed.

(Default Value)
Allows only limited fields to be changed such as date and time.
Allows any filed to be changed except the supervisor password.

Set Password Check to Setup. (Default Value)
Set Password Check to Always.

BIOS Setup

Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit

Supervisor Password : Installed
User Password : Not Installed

4Change Supervisor Password

User Access Level [Full]

4Change User Password

4Clear User Password

Password Check [Setup]
Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]

+ - Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Enter New Password:

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á â

Select Screen
Select Item

Figure 7 -3: Security

Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit

Supervisor Password : Installed
User Password : Installed

4Change Supervisor Password

User Access Level [Full]

4Change User Password

4Clear User Password

Password Check [Setup]
Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]

+ - Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select Screen

ß à

Select Item

á â

Figure 7 -4: Security

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When you select “Change User Password” this function, the following message will appear at
the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.

Type the password, up to six characters, and press <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the
password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the
selection and not enter a password.

To disable password, enter your password and then press <Enter> when prompts you for “Enter
New Password”. A message “Password Uninstalled” will appear to confirm the password being
disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.

•

Boot Sector Virus Protection

If it is set to enable, the category will flash on the screen when there is any attempt to write
to the boot sector or partition table of the hard disk drive. The system will halt and the
following error message will appear in the mean time. You can run anti-virus program to
locate the problem.

Enabled Activate automatically when the system boots up causing a warning

message to appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector or
hard disk partition table

Disabled No warning message to appear when anything attempts to access the

boot sector or hard disk partition table. (Default Value)

Exit

BIOS Setup

Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit

4Exit Saving Changes
4Exit Discarding Changes
4Load Optimal Defaults
4Load Failsafe Defaults
4Discard Changes

Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select Screen

ß à

Select Item

á â

Figure 8: Exit

•

Exit Saving Changes

Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS.
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.

• Exit Discarding Changes

Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS.
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.

•

Load Optimal Defaults

BIOS defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow
minimum system performance.

•

Load Failsafe Defaults

Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the

system automatically detects.

•

Discard Changes

To get back to the previous setting, select “Discard Changes”.

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5.Click “Next”.

1.Click “Control Panel”.

2.Click “System”.

3.Click here.

4.Click here.

6.Click “Next”.

7.Click “Next”.

Appendix

Appendix A : Intel 82559 LAN Driver Installation

Insert the support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver or
double –click the CD driver icon in My Computer to bring up the screen.

(1)

(3)

(5)

(4)

(2)

(6)

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9.Click Next.

8.Type”D:\82559v40”

11.Click “Next”.

10.Click “Next”.

12.Click “Finish” to

(7)

(9)

(8)

restart computer.

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c.

d.
e.

Click “Tool” .

Click “@BIOS Writer v1.05”

Click “ü” .

Click Here.

Appendix B: BIOS Flash Procedure

BIOS update procedure:

If your OS is Win9X, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS Program to flash BIOS.

Methods and steps :
I. Update BIOS through Internet

a.

Click "Internet Update" icon

b.

Click "Update New BIOS" icon
Select @BIOS sever ( "Gigabyte @BIOS sever 1 in Taiwan" and "Gigabyte @BIOS

sever 2 in Taiwan" are available for now, the others will be completed soon)
Select the exact model name on your motherboard

System will automatically download and update the BIOS.

c.
d.

e.

In the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in dialog box. It means to

d.

II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet :

a.

III. Save BIOS

IV. Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM :

Note :

Do not click "Internet Update" icon

b.

Click "Update New BIOS"
Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file.
Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods

(such as: 6ETXDR.F1).
Complete update process following the instruction.

save the current BIOS version.

In the very beginning, there is "About this program" icon shown in dialog box. It can help
you check out which kind of motherboard and which brand of Flash ROM are supported.

a. In method I, if it shows two or more motherboard's model names to be selected,

please make sure your motherboard's model name again. Sellecting name will
cause the system unbooted.

b. In method II, be sure that motherboard's model name in BIOS unzip file are the

same as your motherboard's. Otherwise, your system won't boot.

c. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS server, please go

onto Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II.
Please note that any intercorruption during updating will cause system unbooted

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Or else you can select flash BIOS in DOS mode.

M Please check your BIOS vendor (AMI or AWARD), your motherboard name and PCB

version on the motherboard.

1. Format a bootable system floppy diskette by the command “format a:/s” in command
mode.

2. Visit the Gigabyte website at http:// www.gigabyte.com.tw ,Select the BIOS file you
need and download it to your bootable floppy diskette.

3. Insert the bootable diskette containing the BIOS file into the floppy diskette driver.

4. Assuming that the floppy diskette driver is A, reboot the system by using the A: driver.
At the A: > prompt, run the BIOS upgraded file by executing the Flash BIOS utility
and the BIOS file with its appropriate extension.

Example: (AMI tool) (Where 6ETXDR.f1 is name of the BIOS file name)

A:>flashxxx.exe 6ETXDR.f1 8

Example: (Award tool) (Where 6ETXDR.f1 is name of the BIOS file name)

A:>wdflash.exe 6ETXDR.f1 8

5. Upon pressing the <Enter> key, a flash memory writer menu will appear on screen.
Enter the new BIOS file name with its extension filename into the text box after file
name to program.

6. If you want to save the old BIOS file(perform as soon as system is operational, this is
recommended), select Y to DO YOU WANT TO SAVE BIOS, then type the old BIOS
filename and the extension after filename to save: This option allows you to copy the
contents of the flash memory chip onto a diskette, giving you a backup copy of the
original motherboard BIOS in case you need to re-install it. Select N to DO YOU
WANT TO SAVE BIOS, if you don’t want to save the old BIOS file.

7. After the decision to save the old BIOS file or not is made, select Y to ARE YOU
SURE TO PROGRAM when the next menu appear; wait until a message showing
Power Off or Reset the system appears. Then turn off your system.

8. Remove the diskette and restart your system.

9. Hold down <Delete> key to enter BIOS setup. You must select “Load Setup BIOS
Default” to activate the new BIOS, then you may set other item from the main menu.

Appendix C: Acronyms

Acronyms Meaning

ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
APM Advanced Power Management
AGP Accelerated Graphics Port
AMR Audio Modem Riser
ACR Audio Communication Riser

BIOS Basic Input / Output System

CPU Central Processing Unit

CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor

CRIMM Continuity RIMM

CNR Communication and Networking Riser
DMA Direct Memory Access

DMI Desktop Management Interface

DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module

DRM Dual Retention Mechanism

DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory

DDR Double Data Rate

ECP Extended Capabilities Port

ESCD Extended System Configuration Data

ECC Error Checking and Correcting
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility

EPP Enhanced Parallel Port

ESD Electrostatic Discharge
FDD Floppy Disk Device
HDD Hard Disk Device

IDE Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced

IRQ Interrupt Request

I/O Input / Output

IOAPIC Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller

ISA Industry Standard Architecture
LAN Local Area Network
LBA Logical Block Addressing
LED Light Emitting Diode

MHz Megahertz

MIDI Musical Interface Digital Interface

MTH Memory Translator Hub
MPT Memory Protocol Translator

NIC Network Interface Card

OS Operating System

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To be continued…

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Acronyms Meaning

OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer

PAC PCI A.G.P. Controller

POST Power-On Self Test

PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect

RIMM Rambus in-line Memory Module

SCI Special Circumstance Instructions

SECC Single Edge Contact Cartridge
SRAM Static Random Access Memory

SMP Symmetric Multi-Processing

SMI System Management Interrupt
USB Universal Serial Bus

VID Voltage ID