Gigabyte GA-6QPCV-RH User Manual

GA-6QPCV-RH

Intel® mini-ITX Motherboard

USER’S MANUAL

®

Intel

mini-ITX Motherboard

Rev. 1001

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Table of Contents

Item Checklist ........................................................................................4

Chapter 1 Introduction............................................................................5

1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation .......................................................5

1.2 Features Summary................................................................................ 8

1.3 Motherboard Components.................................................................. 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................................................................................ 15

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

2-6: Block Diagram...................................................................................33

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ..........................................................................34

Main........................................................................................................... 36

Advanced ................................................................................................... 39

System Management ...................................................................................................... 40

CPU Control Sub-Menu .................................................................................................. 41

Video (Intel IGD) Control Sub-Menu............................................................................... 43

ICH Control Sub-Menu .................................................................................................... 46

Super I/O Sub-Menu ....................................................................................................... 48

Power Feature Sub-Menu .............................................................................................. 50

AMT Sub-Menu ............................................................................................................... 52

Hardware Monitor ............................................................................................................ 55

Security ...................................................................................................... 57

Boot............................................................................................................ 59

Exit .............................................................................................................60

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Item Checklist

 The GA-6QPCV-RH motherboard
 Serial ATA cable x 2
 I/O Shield Kit
 HDD Power (SATA & 4P) cable x 2
 CD for motherboard driver & utility
 GA-6QPCV-RH Quick Reference Guide

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

Introduction

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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

Additional Notices

1. Flash SPI ROM Update BIOS & ME need in accordance with the worksheet
(Please see the illustrated table below:)

Checklist
The table provides a summarized checklist of principal steps requires to bring up a Intel
firmware release on CRB platform, arranged in the sequence that they should be performed.

Please use the checklist to ensure no steps were missed.

Build FW Image using FIT (Flash image tool)
Set optimal defaults in system BIOS
Shut down disable Intel® ME by closing the Manufacturing Mode jumper or removing all
memory modules from Bank0
Program the image onto the SPI Flash using the FPR tool
Verify the image (fpt/v)
Shut down, do a clear CMOS using jumper J5H2
Restart the system to boot BIOS from the Flash

Enter BIOS setup and enable Intel® TPM and Intel® AMT (through Security menu-> TPM)
Do a full G3 reset (disconnect power cable for 10 seconds)
Restart the system and use CTRL-P to enter MEBx
Set desired Intel® ME and Intel® AMT settings
Restart the system and begin Intel® AMT & Intel® TPM testing
Install OS

®

AMT

2. Recommanded CPU Cooler APR Vender: Cooler Master
Vender cooler P/N:GECC-00633-01-GP/ECC-00633-01-GP

3. GA-6QPCV-RH 90W Adpater Max Support I. 2.5” HDD *4

II. 3.5” HDD * 2

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4. Suggested to blow the wind generated by system fan to the DC convertor near CPU.
(Please see the marked location below:)

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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 M585/M575

series processor

y Socket P with 667/800/1066MHz

Chipset y Intel® GM45 MCH

®

y Intel

Memory y 2 x DDR2 SO-DIMM sockets

y Supports up to 4GB 667/800 memory
y Supports 1.8V DDR2 SO-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)

SA TA Controller y Built in Intel® Matrix RAID 0,1

y Supports 4 SAT A connectors

On-Board Graphic y Intel® GMA 4500MHD Graphic Engine

y Shared system memory up to 378MB

Internal Connector y 1 x 19V_IN DC power connector

y 4 x SAT A connectors
y 2 x Serial connectors (COM)
y 1 x front audio connector
y 3 x USB 2.0 connectors for additional 6 ports by cable
y 1 x front panel connecctor
y 1 x System fan cable connector
y 1 x CPU fan cable connector

Rear Panel I/O y 2 x SPDIF Out (Optical + Coaxial)

y 1 x YPbPr prot (HDTV out )
y 1 x HDMI prot
y 1 x VGA port
y 4 x USB 2.0 ports
y 2 x LAN RJ45 ports
y 1 HD Audio jacks (Line-out / MIC-in / Line-in/Cen/SURR) can

Hardware Monitor y Enhanced features with CPU Vcore, 1.8V reference,

ICH9M-E

configure 7.1 channel output by utility

3.3V , 5V, 12V , CPU Temperature, and System Temperature

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values viewing

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

On-Board LAN y Intel® 82567LM and 82574L GbE controllers

y Supports WOL, PXE

BIOS y Phoenix BIOS on 16Mb x 2 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 IAMT 4.0
y Supports 3-pin system fan controller

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1.3 Motherboard Components

PS/2

HDMI

Introduction

DC

Power

Jack

PWR2

PCI 32/33MHz

COM1

COM2

F_USB1

F_USB2

PWR1

Audio

jack
F_Audio

Intel

82567LM

ICH9M-E

ITE

IT8718F

Mini PCI-E

SATA3
SATA4

F_USB3

F_Panel

Intel

USB

&

LAN

SATA2

SATA1

USB

&

LAN

LVDS_CTL1

LVDS (Master)

Battery LVDS (Slave)

Intel

82574L

Intel GM45

VGA

CPU

CPU_FAN

SPDIF
YPbPr

DDR 1

DDR 2

SYS_FAN

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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.

1

2

Lock

11

Unlock

Hardware Installation Process

!

2-2: Installing Processor Colling Fan

WARNING!

!

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.

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

1

1

1

2

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2-3: Install Memory Modules

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.

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.

Installation Steps:

Step 1. Unlock a SO-DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outwards. Aling a SO-DIMM on the

socket such that the notch on the SO-DIMM exactly match the notch in the socket.

Step 2. Firmly insert the SO-DIMMinto the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place.

Reverse the installation steps if you want to remove the SO-DIMM module.

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Table 1. Supported DIMM Module Type

Size Organization RAM Chips/DIMM

512MB 16MB x 8 x 8bks 8

32MB x 16 x 8bks 16

1GB 32MB x 8 x 8bks 8

64MB x 16 x 8bks 16

2GB 32MB x 8 x 8bks 8

64MB x 16 x 8bks 16

Hardware Installation Process

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

2-4-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction

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Hardware Installation Process

DC Power Jack

Connect the DC power to this port.

/ / 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.

SPDIF Out (COAXIAL)

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.

VGA Port

Connect the monitor cable to this port.

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.

PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

This port can be installed a PS/2 keyboard or mouse device.

LAN Port

The LAN port provides Internet connection of Gigabit Ethernet with data transfer speeds of

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Hardware Installation Process

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.

Center Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out)

The default Center Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack. Rear center speakers can be
connected to Center Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack.

Surround/Subwoofer Speaker Out

The default Surround/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack. Surround/Subwoofer speakers can be
connected to Surround/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack.

SPDIF Out (OPTICAL)

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

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LAN LED Description

LED2 (Green/Yellow)

Name

LED1

LED2

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

LED1 (Green)

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Connector Introduction

2-5: Connectors Introduction & Jumper Setting

20

18

24

25

21

5

22

6

14
15

1. SAT A1 (SATA cable connector) 14. PWR1

2. SAT A2 (SATA cable connector) 15. PWR2

3. SAT A3 (SATA cable connector) 16. F_Panel (Front Panel connector)

4. SAT A4 (SATA cable connector) 17. WLAN_LED1

5. COM1 18. L VDS_CTL1

6. COM2 19. BA T1 (Battery)

7. F_USB1 (Fornt USB cable connector) 20. F_AUDIO1

8. F_USB2 (Fornt USB cable connector) 21. COMS2 (Power COM select)

9. F_USB3 (Fornt USB cable connector) 22. COMS1 (Power COM select)

10. LVDS connector (Master) 23. LVDS_PSEL2

11. LVDS connector (Slave) 24. CLR_ME1

12. CPU_F AN1 25. BIOS_RE1

13. SYS_FAN1 26. CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)

3

7

4

9

8

16

17

10 1 1

26

2
1

19

23

13

12

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1/ 2/ 3/ 4 ) SATA 1~4 (Serial ATA cable connectors)

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.

SATA2

SATA3
SATA4

SATA1

5/ 6 ) COM1/COM2

COM1

7

Pin No. Definition

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

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10 2

1

COM2

Pin No. Definition

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

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Connector Introduction

7/ 8/ 9 ) F_USB1/2/3 (Front USB cable connectors)

Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while
you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make
the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your
local dealer.

F_USB1

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

F_USB2

2

1

F_USB3

10

9

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10/ 11) LVDS connectors (Master/Slave)

LVDS stands for Low-voltage dif ferential signaling, which uses high-speed analog circuit
techniques to provide multigigabit data transfers on copper interconnects and is a generic interface
standard for high-speed data transmission.

Slave

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20 19

Master

Pin No. Definition

1 LDDC_CLK
3 PANEL_VDD
5 LVDSA_D3
7 -LVDSA_D3
9 GND
11 LVDSA_CLK
13 -LVDSA_CLK
15 GND
17 LVDSA_D2
19 -L VDSA_D2

Master Pin Definition Slave Pin Definition

Pin No. Definition

2 LDDC_DATA
4 LVDSA_D0
6 -LVDSA_D0
8 PANEL_VDD
10 LVDSA_D1
12 -LVDSA_D1
14 GND
16 PANEL_BKLT
18 PANEL_BKLT
20 GND

Pin No. Definition

1 LDDC_CLK
3 PANEL_VDD
5 LVDSB_D3
7 -LVDSB_D3
9 GND
11 LVDSB_CLK
13 -LVDSB_CLK
15 GND
17 LVDSB_D2
19 -LVDSB_D2

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Pin No. Definition

2 LDDC_DATA
4 LVDSB_D0
6 -LVDSB_D0
8 PANEL_VDD
10 LVDSB_D1
12 -L VDSB_D1
14 GND
16 PANEL_BKLT
18 PANEL_BKLT
20 GND

Connector Introduction

12/ 13 ) CPU_FAN1/SYS_FAN1 (CPU fan/System fan cable connectors)

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.

Pin No. Definition

4

SYS_FAN1

CPU_FAN1

1

1 GND
2 12V
3 Sense
4 Control

1

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

4

2 12V
3 Sense
4 Control

14/ 15 ) PWR1/2 (Power Output connectors)

PWR1

PWR2

24

1

4

Pin No. Definition

1 12V
2 GND
3 GND
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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.

2

1

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. NC No connect

10. No Pin Pin removed

11. No Pin Pin removed

12. No Pin Pin removed

13. LAN2_LED+ LAN 2 LED Signal anode (+)

14. Speaker+ Speaker LED Signal anode (+)

15. LAN2_LED- LAN 2 LED Signal cathode(-)

16. NC No connect

17. LAN1_LED+ LAN 1 LED Signal anode (+)

18. NC No connect

19. LAN1_LED- LAN 1 LED Signal cathode(-)

20. Speaker- Speaker LED Signal cathode(-)

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17) WLAN_LED1 (Wireless LAN LED connector)

18) LVDS_CTL1 (LVDS panel control connector)

Connector Introduction

Pin No. Definition

1 WLAN_LED+

1

2 WLAN_LED-

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Pin No. Definition

1 LBKLT_EN
2 GND
3 LBKLT_CTRL
4 PANEL_BKL T

6

1

5 PANEL_BKL T
6 P5V

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19 ) 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.

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.

20) 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. T o 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

9

1

2

10

2 GND
3 MIC_R
4 -ACZ_DEC
5 Line_R
6 GND
7 Faudio_JD
8 No Pin
9 Line_L
10 GND

21/22 ) COMS2/COMS1 (Power COM selection jumper)

COMS2

Jumper Setting

COMS1

125

1-2 Close: RI (STAND COM)

6

5

1

3-4 Close: 5V (Power COM)

6

2

5

1

5-6 Close: 12V (Power COM)

6

2

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23 ) LVDS_PSEL2 (LVDS power source selection jumper)

1

1

1-2 Close: 5V
2-3 Close:3.3V (Default setting)

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24 ) CLR_ME1 (ME clear jumper)

Jumper Setting

Open: Normal operation. (Default setting)
Close: Clear ME data.

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25 ) BIOS_RE1 (BIOS recovery jumper)

Open: Normal operation. (Default setting)
Close: Enable BIOS recovery function.

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Jumper Setting

26 ) CLR_CMOS1 (Clear CMOS Function)

You 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 1-2 pin.

1

1-2 Close: Clear CMOS

1

2-3 Close: Normal operation(Default setting)

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2-6: Block Diagram

VGA

Connector

CPU
Intel

Merom

Block Diagram

Clock

Generator

ICS

ICS9LP505

Pb Pr

Y

SPDIF

RJ45
USB2
USB3

LAN

Inel

PCI 32/33MHz slot

82547L

82567LM

PCI-E BUS

PCI-E BUS/USB 2.0

Mini Card

Connector

Front

Audio

HDMI

RJ45
USB0
USB1

LAN
Inel

SPI

Flash

ROM

SPI

Flash

ROM

TV Out

GLCI/LCI BUS

PCI BUS

HD Audio

LVDS

SPI0

SPI1

CPU
FAN

HOST BUS

NB

Intel GM45

DMI

SB

Intel

ICH9M-E

LPC

S I/O

ITE

IT8718F

SYS

FAN

CHA

667/800 DDR2 SO-DIMM

CHB

667/800 DDR2 SO-DIMM

SATA 1

SATA 3 SATA 4

USB2.0

USB4,5

USB8,9

USB6,7

COM1

COM2

PS2 KB/MS

Hardware Monitor

Circuits

SATA 2

HD Audio

HD Audio

Codec

ALC889

Audio In

Audio Out

MIC

CEN/LFE Out

Surround Out

SPDIF Out

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BIOS Setup

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

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

<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

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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. 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.

zz

z Main

zz

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

zz

z Advanced

zz

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

z TPM State

zz

This setup page provide TPM state configuration

zz

z Security

zz

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

zz

z Boot

zz

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

zz

z Exit

zz

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

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BIOS Setup

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

System Ti me

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

System Date

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

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IDE Channel 0 M a ster/Slave/SA TA Port 1/2/3/4

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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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.

Figure 2: Advanced

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System Management

BIOS Setup

Figure 2-1: System Information

System Ma nage ment

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

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CPU Control Sub-Menu

Figure 2-2: CPU Control Sub-Menu

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.

Cache L1/Cache L2

This item displays the CPU Cache L1/L2 size.

Core Multi-Processing

Determine whether the second core is enabled.

Enabled Enable core multi-processing function. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable core multi-processing function.

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Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm)

Intel SpeedStep technology allows the system to dynamically adjust processor voltage and
core frequency, which can result in decreased average power consumption and decreased
average heat production.

Enabled Enable Intel SpeedStep function. (Default setting)

Disabled Disable Intel SpeedStep function.

Execution Disable Bit

Enabled Enable Execution Disable Bit function. (Default setting)

Disabled DisableExecution Disable Bit function.

Intel (R) VT

Intel(R) Virtualization T echnology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and
applications in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as
multiple “virtual” systems. With processor and I/O enhancements to Intel’s various platforms,
Intel Virtualization T echnology can improve the performance and robustness of today’s software­only virtual machine solutions.

Enabled Enable Intel Virtualization T echnology . (Default setting)

Disabled Disable Intel Virtualization T echnology .

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)

Penryn CPU control Sub-Menu

Press [Enter] to configure the sub-menu.

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Video (Intel IGD) Control Sub-Menu

Figure 2-3: Video (Intel IGD) Control Sub-Menu

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.

IGD Boot Type

Select the Video Device that will be actived during POST.

Options VBT Default, CRT, LVDS, CRT+LVDS, TV, HDMI, CRT+HDMI.

Ca ntiga HDCP Mode

Enabled Enable Cantiga HDCP Mode.
Disabled Disable Cantiga HDCP Mode. (Default setting)

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IGD - LCD Control Sub-Menu
IGD -LCD Pa nel Type

Select the LCD Panel used by the Internal Graphics Device by selecting the appropriate
setup item. The first item is Panel 1, the last item is Panel 16. Some Panels are not numbered
due to size constraints.

Options 648x480 LVDS, 800x600 LVDS, 1024x768 L VDS, 1400x050 LVDS1,

1400x1050 LVDS2, 1600x1200 L VDS, 1280x768 L VDS, 1680x1050 LVDS,
1920x1200 LVDS, 1280x800 L VDS, 1280x600 LVDS, 1280 x1024 L VDS

IGD -LCD Pa nel Scaling

Select the LCD panel scaling option used by the Internal graphics device.

Options Auto, Force Scaling, Off, Maintain Aspect Ratin. Default setting is Auto.

GMCH BLC Control

Select GMCH output to control Backlight Inverter through this setup item.

GMBus Connect to GMBus. (Default setting)
PWM Connect to PWM.

BIA Control

Select BIA control and Agressiveness Level through this setup item.

Options Automatic, Disabled, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5, Level 6.

IGD - TV Control Sub-Menu
IGD -TV Standard

Select the TV standard used by the Internal graphics device.

Options Auto, NTSC, PAL, SECAM, SMPTE240M, BT, SMPTE295M,

SMPTE296M, CEA 7702 480p, CEA 7702 480i, CEA 7703 720p,
CEA 77031080p, CEA 7703 1080i.

Minor Sta ndard

This item will be varible depends on the selection of IGD-TV Standard item.

D VMT Pre-Allocated

Select DVMT Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal graphics
device.

Options 32MB, 64MB, 128MB.

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Total Graphics Memory

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

Render Sta ndby

Enabled Enlable Render Standby support. (Default setting)

Disabled Disable Render Standby support.

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ICH Control Sub-Menu

BIOS Setup

Legacy USB Support

Enabled Enable support for Legacy Universal Serial bus.

Disabled Disable support for Legacy Universal Serial bus.

SA T A Mode Sele ction

Determine the SAT A mode operation.

IDE Set the SAT A mode to IDE. (Default setting)
ACHI Set the SATA mode to ACHI.
RAID Set Set the SAT A mode to RAID.

Azalia Audio

Configure onborad audio device function.

Auto Azalia device is always enabled. (Default setting)

Figure 2-4: ICH Control Sub-Menu

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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.

On-borad LAN1

Enabled Enable onboard LAN1 controller function. (Default setting)

Disabled Disable onboard LAN1 controller function.

Lan 1 PXE OPROM

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

Disabled Disable onboard LAN1 PXE option ROM.

On-board LAN2

Enabled Enable onboard LAN2 controller function. (Default setting)

Disabled Disable onboard LAN2 controller function.

Lan 2 PXE OPROM

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

Disabled Disable onboard LAN2 PXE option ROM.

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Super I/O Sub-Menu

BIOS Setup

Figure 2-5: Super I/O Sub-Menu

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.

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Power Feature Sub-Menu

Figure 2-6: Power Feature Sub-Menu

Disable ACPI Sx

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 T o 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)

AC-LIN K

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 LAN/PME

Enabled Enable LAN/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

Off Disable this function. (Default setting)

modem.

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AMT Sub-Menu

Intel AMT

Enabled Enable Intel AMT Active Management Technology BIOS Extension.

(Default setting)

Disabled Disable Intel AMT Active Management Technology BIOS Extension.

Platform Ma nageability

This item can not be adjusted, displays only.

Watch Dog Ti mer Config.

Enabled Enable Watch Dog Timer configuration.
Disabled Disable Watch Dog Timer configuration. (Default setting)

OS Ti mer Config.

Press “+” to configure the desired value of OS Timer. This item can be adjusted when

“Watch Dog Timer Config.” is set to “Enabled”.

BIOS Setup

Figure 2-7: AMT Sub-Menu

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BIOS Timer Config.

Press “+” to configure the desired value of BIOS Timer. This item can be adjusted when

“Watch Dog Timer Config.” is set to “Enabled”.

AMT W ait Timer

Set the Timer to wait before sending ASF_GET_BOO_ OPTION

Enabled Enable AMT Wait Timer .
Disabled Disable AMT W ait Timer . (Default setting)

AMT CIRA Reque st Timer

Set the Trigger CIRA boot.

Press “+” to configure the desired value of AMT CIRA Request Timer.

AMT CIRA Timeout

Set the timeout for MPS connection to be established.

Enabled Enable AMT CIRA Timeout.
Disabled Disable AMT CIRA T imeout. (Default setting)

Mebx Debug Message

Enabled Enable Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension (MEBx) Debug

message.

Disabled Disable Mebx Debug Message. (Default setting)

UnConfigure ME

Enabled Enable UnConfigure ME without password.
Disabled Disable UnConfigure ME without password. (Default setting)

ME IDE-R

Enabled Enable ME IDE Redirection support. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable ME IDE Redirection support.

ME KT

Enabled Enable ME KT support. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable ME KT support.

Console Redirection

T erminal Type

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

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

VT-UTF8, ASCII.

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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. (Default setting)

Off Disable this function.

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Hardware Monitor

Figure 2-8: Hardware Monitor

CPU T emperature/Syste m Te mperature

Detects and displays current system and CPU temperature automatically.

Fa n Monitor

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

V oltage Monitor

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

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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

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.

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.

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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. Type 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.
Disabled Disable TPM Support. (Default setting)

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Boot

Figure 4: 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

BIOS Setup

Figure 5: 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 Changes

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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&&

&Loa d Setup 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 Change s

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.

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