Gigabyte GA-6KIEH-RH, GA-6KIEH2-RH User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

GA-6KIEH-RH

GA-6KIEH2-RH

GA-6KIEL-RH

Intel® mini-ITX Motherboard

Intel

®

mini-ITX Motherboard

Rev. 1201

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for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!!

* The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.

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Copyright

© 2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
The trademarks mentioned in the manual are legally registered to their respective companies.

Notice

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means without Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specifications and features are subject to change
without prior notice.

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following:

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"Product User Manual".

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English

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Table of Content

Table of Content

Item Checklist ........................................................................................5

Chapter 1 Introduction............................................................................6

1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation .......................................................6

1.2 Features Summary................................................................................ 7

1.3 Motherboard Components (GA-6KIEH-RH) ......................................... 9

1.4 Motherboard Components (GA-6KIEL-RH)........................................10

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process.............................................11

2-1: Installing Processor............................................................................ 11

2-2: Installing Processor Colling Fan........................................................12

2-3: Install Memory Modules..................................................................... 13

2-4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply ................15

2-4-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction (GA-6KIEH-RH) .................................................... 15

2-4-2 : I/O Back Panel Introduction (GA-6KIEL-RH)..................................................... 16

2-5: Connectors Introduction & Jumper Setting........................................20

2-6: Block Diagram...................................................................................27

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ..........................................................................28

Main........................................................................................................... 30

Advanced ................................................................................................... 33

System Information .......................................................................................................... 34

CPU Feature.................................................................................................................... 35

GM965 Feature................................................................................................................ 37

ICH8MDO Feature ........................................................................................................... 39

Super I/O Feature ............................................................................................................ 42

Power Feature ................................................................................................................. 45

Hardware Monitor Feature.............................................................................................. 47

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Security ...................................................................................................... 49

TPM State.................................................................................................. 51

Boot............................................................................................................ 52

Exit .............................................................................................................53

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Introduction

 The GA-6KIEH-RH motherboard
 The GA-6KIEH2-RH motherboard
 The GA-6KIEL-RH motherboard
 Serial ATA cable x 2
 I/O Shield Kit
 IDE (ATA100 ) cable x 1
 CD for motherboard driver & utility
 GA--6KIEH-RH Quick Reference Guide (for GA-6KIEH-RH motherboard)
 GA-6KIEH2-RH/GA--6KIEL-RL Quick Reference Guide

(for GA-6KIEH2-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH motherboard)

Item Checklist

* The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice.

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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 first 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 certified 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 uncertified components.

5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters.

6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product.

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Introduction

1.2 Features Summary

Form Factor y 170mm x 170mm Mini ITX form factor, 8 layers PCB.
CPU y Supports single Intel® Merom/Penryn/Celeron M550 series

processor
(GA-6KIEH-RH) y Socket P with 533/800MHz
CPU y Supports single Intel® Celeron M550 series processor
(GA-6KIEL-RH) y Socket P with 533MHz
Chipset y Intel® GME965 MCH
(GA-6KIEH-RH) y Intel

®

ICH8M
(GA-6KIEH2-RH)
Chipset y Intel® GLE960 MCH
(GA-6KIEL-RH) y Intel

®

ICH8M
Memory y 2 x DDR2 DIMM sockets

y Supports up to 4GB 533/667 memory (GA-6KIEH-RH)
y Supports up to 2GB 533 memory (GA-6KIEL-RH)
y Supports 1.8V DDR2 DIMMs

I/O Control y ITE IT8718F Super I/O
Expansion Slots y Supports 1 PCI slots 32-Bit/33MHz

y Supports 1 mini card slot (PCI-E x1/ USB 2.0)
y Supports 1 mini PCI slot (PCI 33Mhz)

SA TA Controller y Built in Silicon Image® SiI 3114 with RAID 0,1,10, 5
(GA-6KIEH-RH) y Supports 5 SATA connectors (SiI3114 4 Ports, ICH8M 1 Port)
SA T A Controller y Intel ® ICH8M supports 3 SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors
(GA-6KIEL-RH)
On-Board Graphic y Intel® GMA X3100 3D Graphic Engine (GA-6KIEH-RH)

y Intel

®

GMA X3000 3D Graphic Engine (GA-6KIEL-RH)

y Shared system memory up to 256MB

Internal Connector y 1 x 20-pin ATX power connector

y 5 x SAT A connectors
y 1 x IDE connector
y 2 x Serial connectors (COM)
y 1 x front audio connector
y 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for additional 4 ports by cable
y 1 x front panel connecctor
y 1 x System fan cable connector

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y 1 x CPU fan cable connector

Rear Panel I/O y 1 x SPDIF Out (Coaxial)

y 1 x YPbPr prot (HDTV out )
y 1 x HDMI prot**
y 1 x VGA port
y 1 x DVI-D port**
y 4 x USB 2.0 ports
y 2 x LAN RJ45 ports (GA-6KIEH-RH)
y 1 x LAN RJ45 port (GA-6KIEL-RH)
y 1 HD Audio jacks (Line-out / MIC-in / Line-in) can configure 5.1

channel output by utility

**Note** HDMI & DVI only can select one function to use
**Note** CF device only for Master user, and the IDE Device configuration must set to Slave

Hardware Monitor y Enhanced features with CPU Vcore, 1.5V reference,

VCC3 (3.3V) , VBAT3V, +5VSB, CPUA/B Temperature, and

System T emperature V alues viewing

y CPU/Power/System Fan Revolution Detect
y CPU shutdown when overheat

On-Board LAN y Intel® 82566DC and 82573L GbE controllers (GA-6KIEH-RH)

y Intel

®

82566DC GbE controller (GA-6KIEL-RH)

y Supports WOL, PXE
BIOS y Phoenix BIOS on 8Mb SPI Flash ROM
Additional Features y External Modem wake up

y Supports S1, S3, S4, S5 under Windows Operating System

y Wake on LAN (WOL)

y Supports Console Redirection

y Supports 4-pin Fan controller

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1.3 Motherboard Components (GA-6KIEH-RH)

CPU

Intel

GME965

Intel

82573L GbE

Intel

ICH8M

Silicon

Image

SiI1392

Intel

82566DC

GbE

COM1

COM2

F_AUDIO1

Mini PCI

PCI 32/33MHz

Mini PCI-E

DDRII 1

DDRII 2

ATX Power

F_Panel

Battery

Audio jack

USB
LAN

USB
LAN

VGA

DVI-D

HDMI

SPDIF
YPbPr

Relteak

ALC883

SATA1

SATA2

SATA3

SATA5

SATA4

CPU Fan

SYS Fan

F_USB1

F_USB2

IDE1

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CPU

Intel GME965

(6KIEH2)

Intel GLE960

(6KIEL)

Intel

ICH8M

Silicon

Image

SiI1392

Intel

82566DC

GbE

COM1

COM2

F_AUDIO1

Mini PCI

PCI 32/33MHz

Mini PCI-E

DDRII 1

DDRII 2

ATX Power

F_Panel

Battery

USB

USB
LAN

VGA

DVI-D

HDMI

SPDIF
YPbPr

Relteak

ALC883

SATA1

SATA2

SATA5

CPU Fan

SYS Fan

F_USB1

F_USB2

IDE1

1.4 Motherboard Components
(GA-6KIEH2-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH)

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

2-1: Installing Processor

Step 1 The processor socket come with a screw to secure the processor. Insert the CPU into

the socket by making sure the notch on the corner of the CPUcorresponds with the notch on
the inside of the socket.

Step 2 Once the processor has slide into the socket, lock the screw. Refer to the figures below.

2

1

Lock

Unlock

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2-2: Installing Processor Colling Fan

!

!

WARNING!

To prevent the CPU overheat, please make sure you have apply the CPU
cooler paste on the surface of installed CPU

Step 1 Attach the heat sink n the procssor socket. Secure the cooing fan with screws.
Step 2 Connect processor fan can cable to the processor fan connector.

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2-3: Install Memory Modules

The motherboard supports DDR2 memory module, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory
capacity and specifications. 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.

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Table 1. Supported DIMM Module Type (GA-6KIEH-RH)

Table 2. Supported DIMM Module Type (GA-6KIEL-RH)

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

32MB x 16 x 4bks 16

1GB 32MB x 8 x 4bks 8

64MB x 16 x 4bks 16

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

32MB 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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2-4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power
supply

2-4-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction (GA-6KIEH-RH)

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2-4-2 : I/O Back Panel Introduction (GA-6KIEH2-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH)

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/ / YPbPr Ports

The "Y," "Pb" and "Pr" are sets of three inputs or outputs on better video equipment and TVs.
Blue port represents Pb port, Red represnts Pr port, and Green represent Y port. Connect the
YPbPr cable to these three ports.

COAXIAL (SPDIF Out)

The SPDIF coaxial output port is capable for providing digital audio to external speakers or
compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder via a coaxial cable.

HDMI Port

The HDMI (High-Definition 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.

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 figures 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.

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In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then
click Set Default.

VGA Port

Connect the monitor cable to this port.

DVI-D Port

The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specifictation. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection
to this port.

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.

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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LAN LED Description

LED1 (Green)

LED2 (Green/Yellow)

Color Condition Description

Green ON LAN Link / no Access
Green BLINK LAN Access

- OFF Idle

- OFF 10Mbps connection

- OFF Port identification with 10 Mbps connection
Green ON 100Mbps connection
Green BLINK Port identification with 100Mbps connection
Yellow ON 1Gbps connection
Yellow BLINK Port identification with 1Gbps connection

Name

LED1

LED2

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2-5: Connectors Introduction & Jumper Setting

1. ATX1 12. F_AUDIO1

2. IDE1 (IDE cable connector) 13. BAT1 (Battery)

3. SATA1 (SiI31 14 SATA cable connector) 14. CPU_FAN1

4. SATA2 (SiI3114 SA TA cable connector) 15. SYS_FAN1
5**.SATA3 (SiI3114 SAT A cable connector) 16. F_Panel (Front Panel connector)
6**.SATA4 (SiI3114 SAT A cable connector) 17. CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)

7. SATA5 (ICH8M SAT A cable connector)

8. COM1

9. COM2

10. F_USB1 (Fornt USB cable connector)

11. F_USB2 (Fornt USB cable connector)

** For GA-6KIEH-RH Only

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3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10 1 1

12

13

14

15

16

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Connector Introduction

1) ATX1 (Auxuliary power connector)

 AC power cord should only be connected to

your power supply unit after A TX power cable
and other related devices are firmly connected
to the mainboard.

Pin No. Definition
1 3.3V
2 3.3V
3 GND
4 VCC
5 GND
6 VCC
7 GND
8 Power Good
9 5V SB(stand by +5V)
10 +12V
11 3.3V
12 -12V
13 GND
14 PS_ON(softOn/Off)
15 GND
16 GND
17 GND
18 -5V
19 VCC
20 VCC

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2 ) IDE1 (IDE cable connector)

An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect
to one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or
optical drive). If you want to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device
as Master and the other as Slave (for information, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE
device).
Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in IDE connector.

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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 .

3/ 4/ 5/ 6/ 7 ) SATA 1~5 (Serial ATA cable connectors)

Pin No. Definition

1 GND
2TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND

1

7

SATA4**

SATA3**

SATA2 SATA1

SATA5

8/ 9 ) COM1/COM2

1

9

10

2

Pin No. Definition

1 DCD­2 SIN2
3 SOUT2
4 DTR2­5 GND
6 DSR2­7 RTS2­8 CTS2­9 RI2­10 NC

COM1

COM2

10

1

9

2

** For GA-6KIEH-RH Only

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Connector Introduction

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.

10/ 11 ) F_USB1/2 (Front USB cable connectors)

F_USB1

F_USB2

2

1

10

9

Pin No. Definition

1 Power
2 Power
3 USB Dx­4 USB Dy­5 USB Dx+
6 USB Dy+
7 GND
8 GND
9 No Pin
10 NC

12) 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 find out if the chassis
you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.

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Pin No. Definition

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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14/15 ) CPU_FAN1/SYS_FAN1 (CPU fan/System fan cable connectors)

4

Pin No. Definition

1 GND
2 12V
3 Sense
4 Control

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_F AN connector to prevent
CPU damage or system hanging caused by overheating.

SYS_FAN1

CPU_FAN1

3

1

Pin No. Definition

1 GND
2 12V
3 Sense

CPU_FAN1

SYS_FAN1

1

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.

13 ) BAT1 (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.

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16 ) F_Panel (2X10 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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Pin No. Signal Name Description

1. HD+ Hard Disk LED Signal anode (+)

2. MSG+ Message LED Signal anode (+)

3. HD- Hard Disk LED Signal cathode(-)

4. MSG- Message LED Signal cathode(-)

5. RES- Reset Button cathode(-)

6. PW+ Power Button Signal anode (+)

7. RES+ Reset Button anode (+)

8. PW- Power Button Signal cathode(-)

9. WLAN Mini PCI-E LED Signal cathode(-)

10. No Pin Pin removed
11 . No Pin Pin removed

12. No Pin Pin removed

13. LAN2+ LAN 2 LED Signal anode (+)

14. Speaker+ Speaker LED Signal anode (+)

15. LAN2- LAN 2 LED Signal cathode(-)

16. NC No connect

17. LAN1+ LAN 1 LED Signal anode (+)

18. NC No connect

19. LAN1- LAN 1 LED Signal cathode(-)

20. Speaker- Speaker LED Signal cathode(-)

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Y ou may clear the CMOS data to restore its default values by this jumper .

Default value doesn’t include the “Shunter” to prevent from improper use this jumper. To
clear CMOS, temporarily short 2-3 pin.

17 ) CLR_CMOS1 (Clear CMOS Function)

1-2 Close: Clear CMOS

2-3 Close: Normal operation(Default setting)

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Block Diagram

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2-6: Block Diagram

CPU
Intel

Merom

NB

Intel GME965

SB

Intel

ICH8-M

S I/O

ITE

IT8718F

CPU
FAN

SYS

FAN

Hardware Monitor

Circuits

PATA HDD

Connector

CF Card

Connector

PATA

SATA 1

SATA 2

SATA 5

SATA 3 SATA 4

USB2.0

USB4,5

USB6,7

COM1

COM2

Silicon Image

SATA RAID

SiI3114

PCI Bus

To SATA 1,2,3,4

Mini Card

Connector

Mini PCI

Connector

Infineon

TPM1.2

SLB9635TT

HD Audio

Codec

ALC883

LPC

HD Audio

Audio In

Audio Out

MIC

Front

Audio

LPC

SPI

Flash

ROM

HD Audio

GLCI/LCI BUS

PCI BUS

PCI 32/33MHz slot

LAN

Inel

82573L

LAN

Inel

82566DC

PCI-E BUS

RJ45
USB0
USB1

RJ45
USB2
USB3

Pb Pr

Y

SPDIF

TV Out

Silicon

Image

SiI1392

SDVO

DVIHDMI

VGA

Connector

DMI

HOST BUS

533/667 DDR2 SDRAM

533/667 DDR2 SDRAM

Clock

Generator

ICS

ICS9LP505

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<Ç> Move to previous item
<È> Move to next item
<Å> Move to the item in the left hand
<Æ> 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
<F6> Reserved
<F7> Reserved
<F8> Reserved
<F9> Load the Optimized Defaults
<F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to
configure required settings or to activate certain system features.
The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard.
When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the
CMOS SRAM.

ENTERING SETUP

When the power is turned on, press the <F2> button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test)
will take you to the CMOS SETUP screen. You can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing
"Ctrl + F1".

CONTROL KEYS

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

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BIOS Setup

zz

zz

z Main

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

zz

zz

z Adva nced

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

zz

zz

z TPM State

This setup page provide TPM state configuration

zz

zz

z Security

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

zz

zz

z Boot

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

zz

zz

z Exit

There are five optionsin this selection: Exit Saving Changes, Exit Discarding Changes, Load
Optimal Defaults, Load Failsafe Defaults, and Discard Changes.

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. T o exit the Help Window press <Esc>.

Select the Load Setup Defaults item in the BIOS Exit Setup menu when somehow
the system is not stable as usual. This action makes the system reset to the default
settings for stability.

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System Ti me

The time is calculated based on the 24-hour military time clock. Set the System Time
(HH:MM:SS)

System Time

Set the System Date. Note that the “Day” automatically changed after you set the date.
(Weekend: DD: MM: YY) (YY: 1099~2099)

Main

Once you enter Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen. Use
arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.

Figure 1: Main

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IDE Cha nnel 0 Ma ster/Slave/SA T A Port 1/2/3

The category identifies the types of Serial SATA hard disk from drive 1 to 6 that has been
installed in the computer. System will automatically detect HDD type.
Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not

work properly if you enter improper information for this category.
Hard drive information should be labled on the outside device casing. Enter the appropriate option

based on this information.

TYPE

1-39: Predefined types.
Users: Set parameters by User.
Auto: Set parameters automatically. (Default setting)
CD-ROM: Use for ATAPI CD-ROM drives or double click [Auto] to set all HDD parameters

automatically.
ATAPI Removable: Removable disk drive is installed here.

Multi-Sector Transfer

This field displays the information of Multi-Sector Transfer Mode.
Disabled: The data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.
Auto: The data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device

supports it.

LBA Mode This field shows if the device type in the specific IDE channel

support LBA Mode.

32-Bit I/O Enable this function to max imize the IDE data transfer rate.

Transfer Mode This field shows the information of Teansfer Mode.

Ultra DMA Mode This filed displays the DMA mode of the device in the specific IDE

channel.

SMART MonitoringThis filed allows allows your hard disk to report read/write errors

and to issue warnings when third-party hardware monitor utility is

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installed

Halt On

The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.

No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected

and you will be prompted.

All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for

all other errors. (Default setting)

All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be

stopped.

System Memory

The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of system memory installed in the system.

Extended Memory

The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST.
This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map.

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Figure 2: Advanced

Advanced

About This Section: Advanced

With this section, allowing user to configure your system for advanced operation. User can
set the CPU Features, GM965 Features, ICH8MD0 Features, Super I/O Features, Power
Features and Hardware Monitor Features.

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System Information

Figure 2-1: System Information

System Information

This category includes the information of BIOS Version, Product Name, BIOS Build Date,
CPU Type, CPU Speed, numberof processor installed, Memory DIMM1/ DIMM2,
LAN1/LAN2 MAC Address, and GBIA Module Version.

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CPU Feature

Figure 2-2: CPU Feature

Manufacturer

This item displays the information of original CPU manufacturer.

CPU Type

This item displays the information of installed CPU type.

CPU Speed

This item displays the information of CPU speed.

CPU L2 Cache

Enabled Enable CPU L2 cache.(Defualt setting)

Disabled DisableCPU L2 cache.

Cache L1/Cache L2

This item displays the CPU Cache L1/L2 size.

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Thermal Control Circuit

Configure the thermal control circuit portion of thermal monitor features of the processor.

Disabled Disable thermal control circuit function.

TM1 Select TM1 as thermal control circuit function.

TM2 Select TM2 as thermal control circuit function.

TM1 and TM2 Select both TM1 and TM2 as thermal control circuit function.

(Defualt setting)

Processor Power Management

Select the Power Management desired

Enabled C states and GV3 are enabled. (Default setting)
C States Only GV3 are disabled.
GV3 Only C states are disabled.
Disabled C states and GV3 are disabled.

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GM965 Feature

Figure 2-3: GM965 Feature

IGD Boot Type

Select the Video Device that will be actived during POST.

Options VBT Default, CRT, TV, EFP, CRT+EFP.

IGD Device 2

Enable or disable the Internal Graphics Device by setting this item to desire value.

Auto Enable internal Graphics Device. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable internal Graphics Device.

D VMT 4.0 Mode

Select the configuration of DVMT 4.0 Graphics Memory that driver will allocate for use by the
internal graphic device.

Fixed Disable DVMT 4.0 Mode.
DVMT Enable DVMT 4.0 Mode. (Default setting)

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Pre-Allocated Memory Size

Select the amount of Pre-Allocated Graphics Memory for use by the internal grapphics
device.

8M Select 8M as Pre-Allocated Graphics Memory for use by the internal

grapphics device.(Defualt setting)

1M Select 1M as Pre-Allocated Graphics Memory for use by the internal

grapphics device.

Total Graphics Memory

The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of total graphics memory detected in the
system.

DVMT Graphics Memory

The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of DVMT graphics memory detected in the
system.

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ICH8MDO Feature

Figure 2-4: ICH8MDO Feature

ICH8M Sata Pata Control Sub-Menu

Press [Enter] to configure advanced sub-menu for ICH8M Sata Pata Control options.

ACHI Configuration

Enabled Enable ACHI Configuration.

Disabled Disable ACHI Configuration.(Defualt setting)

Native Mode Operation

This option allows user to set the native mode for ICH8M SATA/PATA function.

Auto Auto detected. (Default setting)

Serial AT A Set Native mode to Serial ATA.

Parallel A TA Auto detected. (Default setting)

Both Set Native mode to Serial A T A and Parallel ATA.

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DFOROM (Robson) Support

Set this item to enabled will reduce the time it takes for a system to power up, access
programs, and write data to the hard drive .

Enabled Enable DFOROM (Robson) Support.

Disabled Disable DFOROM (Robson) Support. (Default setting)

Please note that this option is functionable under Windows Vista operating system.

Silicon Image Sil31 14

Configure Silicon Image Sil3114 controller function.

Normal Disable Silicon Image Sil3114 RAID function. (Default setting)

RAID Enable Silicon Image Sil3114 RAID function.

Azalia-Device 27, Function 0

Configure onborad audio device function.

Auto Azalia device is always enabled. (Default setting)

Enabled Azalia device will unconditionally enabled.
Disabled Disable Azalia device.

Init Display First

This feature allows you to select the first initation of the monitor display from which card, when
you install an AGP VGA card and a PCI VGA card on board.

Onboard/AGPSet Init Display First to onbaord AGP Slot. (Default setting)

PCI Slot Set Init Display First to PCI Slot.

Legacy USB Support

This option allows user to function support for legacy USB.

Enabled Enable support for legacy USB. (Default setting)

Disabled Disable support for legacy USB.

LAN1 Controller

Enabled Enable onboard LAN1 controller function. (Default setting)

Disabled Disable onboard LAN1 controller function.

LAN1 PXE OPROM

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Enabled Enable onboard LAN1 PXE option ROM. (Default setting)

Disabled Disable onboard LAN1 PXE option ROM.

LAN2 Controller

Enabled Enable onboard LAN2 controller function. (Default setting)

Disabled Disable onboard LAN2 controller function.

This item will show up only for GA-6KIEH-RH.

LAN2 PXE OPROM

Enabled Enable onboard LAN2 PXE option ROM. (Default setting)

Disabled Disable onboard LAN2 PXE option ROM.

This item will show up only for GA-6KIEH-RH.

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Super I/O Feature

Figure 2-5:Super I/O Feature

Serial Port A

This allows users to configure serial prot A by using this option.

Enabled Enable the configuration (Default setting)
Disabled Disable the configuration.

Base I/O address

3F8/IRQ4 Set IO address to 3F8/IRQ4. (Default setting)

2F8/IRQ3 Set IO address to 2F8/IRQ3.

3E8/IRQ4 Set IO address to 3E8/IRQ4.
2E8/IRQ3 Set IO address to 2E8/IRQ3.

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Serial Port B

This allows users to configure serial prot B by using this option.

Enabled Enable the configuration (Default setting)
Disabled Disable the configuration.

Base I/O address

3F8/IRQ4 Set IO address to 3F8/IRQ4.

2F8/IRQ3 Set IO address to 2F8/IRQ3. (Default setting)

3E8/IRQ4 Set IO address to 3E8/IRQ4.
2E8/IRQ3 Set IO address to 2E8/IRQ3.

COM Port Addre ss

If this option is set to enabled, it will use a port on the motherboard to runconsole redirection
function.

Onboard serial Port A Use Serial Port A as the COM port address.

Onboard serial Port B Use Serial Port B as the COM port address.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default setting)

Baud Rate

This option allows user to set the specified baud rate.

Options 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K, 57.6K, 115.2K.

Console T ype

This option allows user to select the specified terminal type. This is defined by IEEE.

Options VT100, VT100 8bit, PC-ANSI 7bit, VT100+, VT-UTF8

Flow Control

This option provide user to enable the flow control function.

None Not supported.

XON/OFF Software control.

CTS/RTS Hardware control. (Default setting)

Console Connection

This field indicates whether the console is connected directly to the system or a modem is
used to connect.

Direct Console is connected directly to the system. (Default setting)

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Disabled Console is connected via the modem.

Continue C.R. after POST

This option allows user to enable console redirection after O.S has loaded.

On Enable console redirection after O.S has loaded.
Off Disable this function. (Default setting)

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Power Feature

Figure 2-6: Power Feature

Disable ACPI Six

Set the ACPI power state for your system.

None Disable this function. (Default setting)
S1 Set ACPI suspend type to S1 (Power On Suspend).
S3 Set ACPI suspend type to S3(Suspend To RAM).

Soft-Off by PWR

Instant-Off Press power button then Power off instantly.
Delay 4 Sec. Press power button 4 sec. to Power off. Enter suspend if button is pressed

less than 4 sec. (Default setting)

After Power Failure

This option provides user to set the mode of operation if an AC / power loss occurs.

Stay Off Do not power on system when AC power is back.
Last State Set system to the last sate when AC power is removed. Do not power on

system when AC power is back. (Default setting)

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Power On System power state when AC cord is re-plugged.

Wake Up by PME

Enabled Enable PME as wake up function. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable this function.

Resume On T i me

On Enable alarm function to POWER ON system.

Off Disable this function. (Default setting)

Resume Ti me

Set the specific resume time.

Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)

Resume On Modem Ring

On Enable wake up the system when a incoming call is detected on your

modem.

Off Disable this function. (Default setting)

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System T emperatur e/CPU T emperature

Detects and displays current system and CPU temperature automatically.

CPU Fa n1/CASE Fan 2

Detects and displays the current CPU/system fan speed status automatically

CPU Vcore/P 1VB/3V Dual/P12V/P5V

Detects and displays the current system's voltage status automatically.

Figure 2-7: Hardware Monitor Feature

Hardware Monitor Feature

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Quick Boot Mode

Set this item to enable will allow to skip sertain tests suring booting. This will decrease the time
needed to boot the system.

Enabled Enable Quick Boot Mode. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable Quick Boot Mode.

Boot-time Diagnostic Screen

When this item is enabled, system will shows Diagnostic status when system boot.

Enabled Enable Boot-time Diagnostic function.
Disabled Disable Boot-time Diagnostic function. (Default setting)

Summary Screen

Display system configuration on boot.

Enabled Enable Summary Screen function. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable Summary Screen function.

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Security

Figure 3: Security

Set Supervisor Password

Y ou can install and change this options for the setup menus. T ype the password up to 6
characters in lengh and press <Enter>. The password typed now will clear any previously
entered password from the CMOS memory. You will be asked to confirm the entered
password. T ype the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort
the selection and not enter a specified password or press <Enter> key to disable this option.

Set User Password

Y ou can only enter but do not have the right to change the options of the setup menus. When
you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist
you in creating a password.

About This Section: Security

In this section, user can set either supervisor or user passwords, or both for different level of
password securities. In addition, user also can set the virus protection for boot sector.

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Type the password up to 6 characters in lengh and press <Enter>. The password typed now
will clear any previously entered password from the CMOS memory . You will be asked to
confirm the entered password. T ype the password again and press <Enter>. You may also
press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a specified password.

Password on boot

Password entering will be required when system on boot.
Please note that this item will be adjustable when supervision password is set.

Enabled Requries entering password when system on boot.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default setting)

TPM Support

TPM, stands for Trusted Platform Module. A T rusted Platform Module provides function for
secure generation of cryptographic keys, the ability to limit the use of cryptographic keys, as
well as a hardware pseudo-random number generator.

Enabled Enable TPM Support. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable TPM Support.

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TPM State

Figure 4: TPM State

Current TPM State

Displays the current TPM State status.

Cha nge TPM State

No Change No configuration on TPM State. (Default setting)
Enable & Activate Enable and activate TPM State.
Deactivate & Disable Disable and deactivate TPM State.
Clear Clear the TPM stored information on the TPM.

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Boot

Figure 5: Boot

Boot Priority Order

This field determines which type of device the system attempt to boot from after
PhoenixBIOS Post completed. Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. If
the first device is not a bootable device, the system will seek for next available device.

Key used to view or configure devices:

Up and Down arrows select a device.
<+> and <-> moves the device up or down.
<f> and <r> specifies the device fixed or removable.
<x> exclude or include the device to boot.
<Shift + 1> Enable or disable a device.
<1-4> Loads default boot secquence.

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Exit

Figure 6: Exit

About This Section: Exit

Once you have changed all of the set values in the BIOS setup menu, you should save your
changes and exit BIOS setup program. Select “Exit” from the menu bar, to display the
following sub-menu.

Exit Saving Changes
Exit Discarding Changes
Load Settup Default

Discard Changes

Save Changes

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Exit Saving Cha nges

This option allows user to exit system setup with saving the changes.
Press <Enter> on this item to ask for the following confirmation message:
Pressing ‘Y’ to store all the present setting values tha user made in this time into CMOS.
Therefore, whenyou boot up your computer next time, the BIOS will
re-configure your system according data in CMOS.

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Exit Discarding Change s

This option allows user to exit system setup without changing any
previous settings values in CMOS. The previous selection remain in effect.
This will exit the Setup Utility and restart your compuetr when selecting this option.

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&&

&&

&Load Settup Default

This option allows user to load default values for all setup items.
When you press <Enter> on this item, you will get a confirmation dialog box with a message
as below:

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Discard Change s

This option allows user to load previos values from CMOS for all setup item.
When you press <Enter> on this item, you will get a confirmation dialog box with a message
as below:

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Save Cha nges

This option allows user to save setup dat ato CMOS.
When you press <Enter> on this item, you will get a confirmation dialog box with a message
as below:

Press [Yes] to save setup daya to CMOS.