Gigabyte GA-7DPXDW User Manual

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or omissions that may appear in this document nor
does the author make a commitment to up
date the information contained herein.

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M Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, this

may void the warranty of this motherboard.

M Due to rapid change in technology, some of the

speci fications might be out of date before publication
of this booklet.

M Before you install PCI cards, please remove the Dual

BIOS label from PCI slots if there is one.

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broadcast receivers and associated
equipment

of radio disturbance characteristics of
household electrical appliances,
portable tools and similar electrical
apparatus

of radio disturbance characteristics of
fluorescent lamps and luminaries

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is in conformity with

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Manufacturer/Importer

Date : Mar. 8, 2002

Disturbances in supply systems cause
by household appliances and similar
electrical equipment “Harmonics”

by household appliances and similar
electrical equipment “Voltage fluctuations”

Generic emission standard Part 1:
Residual commercial and light industry

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Residual commercial and light industry

Generic emission standard Part 2:
Industrial environment

Generic emission standard Part 2:
Industrial environment

lmmunity requirements for household
appliances tools and similar apparatus

EMC requirements for uninterruptible
power systems (UPS)

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This device co mplies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to t he following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful and (2) this device must accept any inf erence received,
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M otherboard
G A-7DPXDW

ERIC LU
Eric Lu

Date:

Mar. 8, 2002

GA-7DPXDW

AMD Socket A Dual Processor Motherboard

USER’S MANUAL

AMD Athlon™/ Athlon™ XP / Duron™ Socket A Dual Processor Motherboard

Rev. 1002

12ME-7DPXDW-1002

GA-7DPXDW Motherboard

Table of Content

Item Checklist .................................................................................. 8

WARNING!....................................................................................... 8

Chapter 1 Introduction....................................................................... 9

Summary of Features...........................................................................................9

GA -7DPXDW Motherboard Layout................................................................... 11

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ..........................................12

Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU).........................................13

Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup .................................................................................... 13

Step1-2: CPU Installation........................................................................................ 14

Step1-3:CPU Heat Sink Installation.......................................................................... 15

Step 2: Install memory modules .......................................................................16

Step 3: Install expansion cards.........................................................................18

Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply.............19

Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction ......................................................................... 19

Step4-2: Connectors Introduction .............................................................................. 21

Step4-3: Jumper Setting Introduction ......................................................................... 25

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ....................................................................27

T he Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. :F2)..............................................28

Standard CMOS Features.................................................................................30

A dvanced BIOS Features...................................................................................33

A dvanced Chipset Features ..............................................................................35

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

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Table of Content

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

PnP/PCI Configurations......................................................................................45

PC Health Status..................................................................................................47

Frequency /Voltage Control ................................................................................49

Load Fail-Safe Defaults......................................................................................50

Load Optimiz ed Defaults....................................................................................51

Set Superv isor/User Password..........................................................................52

Sav e & Exit Setup.................................................................................................53

Exit Without Sav ing.............................................................................................54

Chapter 4 Technical Reference ........................................................55

Block Diagram .....................................................................................................55

Chapter 5 Appendix .......................................................................56

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Item Checklist

þ The GA-7DPXDW motherboard
þ IDE cable x 1/ Floppy cable x 1
þ CD for motherboard driver & utility
þ GA-7DPXDW user’s manual

W ARNING!

Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To
protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you
work on your computer.

1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.

2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have
one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as
the power supply case.

3. Hold components by the edges and try not touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or
other components.

4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the
components whenever the components are separated from the system.

5. Ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off before you plug in or remove the ATX

power connector on the motherboard.

Installing the motherboard to the chassis…

If the motherboard has mounting holes, but they don’t line up with the ho les on the base and there are
no slots to attach the spacers, do not become alarmed you can still attach the spacers to the mounting
holes. Just cut the bottom portion of the spacers (the spacer may be a little hard to cut off, so be careful
of your h ands). In this way you can still attach the motherbo ard to the base without worrying about short
circuits. Sometimes you m ay need to use the plastic springs to isolate the screw from the motherboard
PCB surface, because the circuit wire may be near by the hole. Be careful, d on’t let the screw contact
any printed circuit write or parts on the PCB that a re near the fixing hole, otherwise it may damage the
board or cause board malfunctioning.

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Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

Summary of Features

Form Factor — 30.4cm x 26.9cm ATX size form factor , 6 layers PCB.
Motherboard — GA-7DPXDW Motherboard
CPU — Socket A Dual high performance Athlon MP System Processor

AMD AthlonTM MP/AthlonTM XP/ DuronTM (K7)
128K L1 & 256K/64K L2 cache on die
200/266MHz FSB and DDR bus speeds

— Supports 1.4GHz and faster

Chipset — AMD-760MPXTM Chipsets is a highly intergrated system logic

solution that delivers enhanced performance for the AMD Athlon
processor and other AMD Athlon processor system bus compatible
processors.

— AMD-762 Memory/AGP/PCI System Controller
— AMD-768 Integrated Peripheral Controller

Memory — 4 184-pin DDR sockets

— Supports Registered DDR DRAM PC1600/PC2100
— Supports up to 4.0GB DDR (Max)
— Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM
— Registered DDR only

I/O Control — W83627HF
Slots — 1 AGP Pro slot supports 1X/2X/4X mode & AGP 2.0 Compliant

— Primary PCI 2.2 Compliant 66MHz / 64 bit PCI Bus
— Secondary PCI 2.2 Compliant 33MHz / 32 bit PCI Bus
— 2 x 64 bit / 66 MHz PCI slot + 3 x 32 bit / 33MHz PCI slot

On-Board IDE — 2 IDE bus master (ATA66/100) IDE ports for up to 4
(IDE3 & IDE4) ATAPI devices

— Supports PIO mode3,4 (ATA66/100) IDE & ATAPI

CD-ROM

On-Board Peripherals — 1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M

and 2.88M bytes.

— 1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode

to be continued......

TM

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— 2 Serial port (COM1 & COM2)
— 4 USB ports (Rear USB x 2, Front USB x 2)
— 1 IrDA connector for IR/CIR

Hardware Monitor — CPU/System Fan Revolution detect

— CPU/System temperature detect
— System Voltage Detect
— Power Management Support

On-Board Sound — AC97 CODEC

— Line In/Line Out/Mic In/CD In/Game Port

On-Board Promise RAID — Promise IDE RAID support RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1
(IDE1 & IDE2)
On-Board LAN — Intel 82550 Chipset

— Onboard LAN 10/100 Mbps support
PS/2 Connector — PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interace
BIOS — Licensed AWARD BIOS, 2M bit Flash ROM
Additional Features — Wake on LAN

— Wake on RING

— SMBus Support

— IOAPIC Support

— Serial IRQ Support

— AC Recovery

M Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with your processor’s specifications.

We don’t recommend you to set the system bus frequency over the CPU’s specification
because these specific bus frequencies are not the standard specifications for CPU,
chipset and most of the peripherals. Whether your system can run under these specific
bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU,
Chipsets,SDRAM,Cards… .etc.

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Introduction

MS_KB

COM1

COM2

LINE_OUTMIC_IN

LINE_IN

USB

AC97

JP4

82550

KEY LOCK

(J4) POWER FAN

J10

LPT

CPU1 FAN

J8

GAM E

LAN

CD_IN

W83627HF

CASE OPEN

AGP

64PCI1

PCI2

64PCI3

PCI4

PCI5

ATX

ATX 12V

IR

WOL

CPU 1

WOR

POWER FAN

BATTERY

Buzzer

JP1

J9

CPU 0

AMD-762

USB2

JP11

LPC
Flash
ROM

JP13

CPU0 FAN

AMD-768

PDC
20267

FLOPPY

GA-7DPXDW

DIMM 1

DIMM 3

DIMM 2

IDE4

IDE3

IDE2

IDE1

JP3

SYSTEM FAN

JP2

J1

DIMM 4

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

To set up your computer, you must complete the following setps:

Step 1- Set system jumper (JP13)
Step 2- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Step 3- Install memory modules
Step 4- Install expansion cards
Step 5- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply
Step 6- Setup BIOS software
Step 7- Install supporting software tools

Step 5

Step 2

Step 4

Step 5

Step 2 Step 3

Step 1

Step 5

Step 5

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Hardw are Installation Process

Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup

The system bus frequency can be switched at 100/133MHz by adjusting system jumper (JP13).
(The internal frequency depend on CPU.)

100MHz

13

JP13

1 1

133MHz

GA-7DPXDW Motherboard

Step1-2: CPU Installation

CPU Top View CPU Bottom View

Socket Actuation Lever

Pin1 indicator

1. Pull up the CPU socket lever
and up to 90-degree angle.

2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look
for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU
upper corner. Then insert the CPU
into the socket.

M Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.
M If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause

improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.

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Step1-3:CPU Heat Sink Installation

Hardw are Installation Process

1. Press down the CPU socket
lever and finish CPU installation.

3. Fasten the heatsink supporting-base
onto the CPU socket on the main­board.

2. Use qualified fan approved by AMD.

4. Make sure the CPU fan is
plugged to the CPU fan connector,
than install complete.

M Please use AMD approved cooling fan.
M We recommend you to apply the thermal paste to provide better heat

conduction between your CPU and heatsink.

M Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector,

this completes the installation.

M Please refer to CPU heat sink user’s manual for more detail installation

procedure.

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Step 2: Install memory modules

The motherboard has 4 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically

detects memor y type and size. To instal l the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM Slot.

The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary between

sockets.

Total Memory Sizes With Registered DDR DIMM

Devices used on DIMM 1 DIMMx64/x72 2 DIMMsx64/x72 3 DIMMsx64/x72 4 DIMMsx64/x72
64 Mbit (4Mx4x4 banks) 256 MBytes 512 MBytes 768 MBytes 1 GBytes
64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks) 128 MBytes 256 MBytes 384 MBytes 512 MBytes
64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks) 64 MBytes 128 MBytes 192 MBytes 256 MBytes
128 Mbit(8Mx4x4 banks) 512 MBytes 1 GBytes 1.5 GBytes 2 GBytes
128 Mbit(4Mx8x4 banks) 256 MBytes 512 MBytes 768 MBytes 1 GBytes
128 Mbit(2Mx16x4 banks) 128 MBytes 256 MBytes 384 MBytes 512 MBytes
256 Mbit(16Mx4x4 banks) 1 GBytes 2 GBytes 3 GBytes 4 GBytes
256 Mbit(8Mx8x4 banks) 512 MBytes 1 GBytes 1.5 GBytes 2 GBytes
256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks) 256 MBytes 512 MBytes 768 MBytes 1 GBytes

512 Mbit(32Mx4x4 banks) 2 GBytes 4 GBytes 4 GBytes 4 GBytes
512 Mbit(16Mx8x4 banks) 1 GBytes 2 GBytes 3 GBytes 4 GBytes

512 Mbit(8Mx16x4 banks) 512 MBytes 1 GBytes 1.5 GBytes 2 GBytes

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Registered DDR

1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the
DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction.

2. Insert the DIMM memory module verticallyinto the
DIMM slot. Then push it down.

3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of theDIMM slots
to lock the DIMM module.

M Reverse the installationsteps when you wish to

remove the DIMM module.

DDR Introduction

Established on the existing SDRAM industry infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is a
high performance and cost-effective solution that allows easy adoption for memory vendors, OEMs and
system integrators.

DDR memory is a sensible evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing
SDRAM i nfrastructure, yet makes awesome advances in solving th e system performance bottle neck by
doubling the memory bandwidth. DDR SDRAM w ill offer a superior solution and migration path from
existing S DRAM designs due to its availability, pricing and overall market support. PC2100 DDR
memory (DDR266) do ubles the data rate through reading and writing at both the rising and falling edge of
the clock, achieving data bandwidth 2X greater than PC133 when running with the same DRAM clock
frequency. With peak bandwidth of 2.1GB per second, DDR memory enables system OEMs to build
high performance and low latency DRAM subsystems that are suitable for servers, workstations, high­end PC's and v alue desktop SM A sy stems. With a core voltage of only 2.5 Volts compared to
conventional SDRAM's 3.3 volts, DDR memory is a compelling solution for small form factor desktops
and notebook applications.

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Step 3: Install expansion cards

1. Read the related expansion card’s instruction document before install the expansion card into

the computer.

2. Remove your computer’s chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer.

3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.

4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.

5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.

6. Replace your computer’s chassis cover.

7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.

8. Install related driver from the operating system.

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Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power

supply

Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction

u

v

u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

PS/2 Mouse Connector
(6 pin Female)

PS/2 Keyboard Connector
(6 pin Female)

ØThis connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard

and PS/2 mouse.

v Parallel Port , Serial Ports (COM1 / COM2)

Parallel Port
(25 pin Female)

ØThis connector supports 2 standard COM ports

,1 Parallel port . Device like printer can be con
nected to Parallel port ; mouse and modem etc
can be connected to Serial ports.

w

x

y

COM1

Serial Port (9 pin Male)

COM2

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w Game /MIDI Ports

Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female)

x Audio Connectors

MIC InLine Out

Line In

y USB & LAN Connector

ØThis connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard

and other relate audio devices.

Ø After install onboard audio driver, you may

connect speaker to Line Out jack, micro phone to
MIC In jack. Device like CD-ROM , walkman etc
can be connected to Line-In jack.

LAN*

USB 0
USB 1

ØBefore you connect your device(s) into USB

connector(s), please make sure your device(s)
such as USB keyboard,mouse, scanner, zip,
spea ker..etc. Have a standard USB interface. Also
make sure your OS (Win 95 with USB su pplement,
Win98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Win NT
with SP 6) supports USB controller. If your OS
does not support USB controller, please contact
OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade.
For more information please contact your OS or
device(s) vendors.

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Step4-2: Connectors Introduction

R
Q

P

O

N

Hardw are Installation Process

A

B

C
D

FGEHIJKLM

A) CPU FAN J) WOL

B) (J2) POWER FAN K) IR

C) IDE1~IDE4 L) CASE OPEN

D) SYSTEM FAN M) KEY LOCK

E) J1 N) CD IN

F) FLOPPY O) ATX 12V

G) USB2 P) CPU1 FAN

H) BATTERY Q) ATX

I) WOR R) (J4) POWER FAN

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A / B / D / P / R ) CPU_FAN / PO WER_FAN / SYSTEM_FAN / CPU1_FAN / POWER_FAN

Sense

1

Ø The CPU fan connector supports Max. current up to 600 mA .

+12V/Control

GND

Q) ATX (ATX Power)

5V SB (Stand by +5V)

Ø 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.

+12V

Power Good

GND
VCC

GND

VCC

GND

3.3V

3.3V
1

VCC
VCC

-5V
GND

GND
GND

PS-ON(Soft On/Off)

GND

-12V

3.3V

C / F) IDE1 / IDE2 / IDE3 / IDE4 / FLOPPY

(IDE1 & IDE2 supports Promise IDE)

1

1

IDE4

IDE3

IDE2

H ) Battery

+1

CAUTION

1

1

IDE1

Floppy

v Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced.

v Replace only with the same or equivalent

type recommended by the manufacturer.

v Dispose of used batteries according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

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G) USB2

GND

NC

USB D3+

USB D3-

Power

NC

USB D2-

USB D2+

GND

Power

Ø 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.

J ) WOL (Wake On LAN)

1

GND

Signal

+5V SB

N ) CD_IN

K ) IR

NC

VCC

GND

IRRX

GND

NC

IRTX

CIRRX

1

NC

VCC

Ø Make sure the pin 1 on the IR device is

aling with pin one the connector . To
enable the IR/CIR function on the board,
you are required to purchase an option IR/
CIR module. For detail information please
contact your autherized Giga-Byte
distributor.
To use IR function only, please connect IR
module to Pin1 to Pin5.

L ) CASE_OPEN

GND

Signal

1

H) WOR (Wake On RING)

CD-R
GND

1

CD-L

O ) AUX_12V( +12V Power Connector)

+12V

+12V

3

1 2

GND

GND

4

1

Signal

GND

Ø This connector (ATX +12V) is used only for

CPU Core Voltage.

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E) J1: F_P ANEL (2x11 pins jumper)

HD-

GN

SPK-

2 14

1

GN

1

HD+

PD-

PD-

1

PD+

RST+

SPK+

PW+

PW-

RST-

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(-)

RST (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation

Close: Reset Hardware System

PD+/PD-/PD-(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

GN(Green Switch) Open: Normal Operation

Close: Entering Green Mode

GD(Green LED) Pin1: LED anode (+)

Pin2: LED cathode(-)

GD+

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GD-

Ø 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.

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Step4-3: Jumper Setting Introduction

8

7

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6

4

5

1 ) JP11 5 ) J9
2 ) JP3 6 ) JP4
3 ) JP2 7 ) J8
4 ) JP1 8 ) J10

1

2
3

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1) JP11: Clear CMOS

1
1

1-2 close: Normal (Default)

2-3 close: Clear CMOS

2) JP3: Promise Mode

1
1

1-2 close: ATA-100

2-3 close: RAID (Default)

3) JP2: Promise Function

1
1

1-2 close: Enabled (Default)

2-3 close: Disabled

4) JP1: Buzzer Function

1

1

1-2 close: Enabled Buzzer

(Default)

2-3 close: Disabled

5) J9: USB2 Wakeup

1-2 close: Enabled

1

2-3 close: Disabled(Default)1

6) JP4: Onboard LAN

1-2 close: Enabled (Default)

2-3 close: Disabled

1

1

7) J8: USB1 wakeup

1-2 close: Enabled

1

1

2-3 close: Disabled(Default)

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BIOS Setup

Chapter 3 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.

CONTROL K EY S

<á> Move to previous item
<â> Move to next item
<ß> Move to the item in the left hand
<à> 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> Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu
<F6> Load the default CMOS value from BIOS default table, only for Option Page Setup

Menu
<F7> Load the Setup Defaults
<F8> Reserved
<F9> Reserved
<F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu

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G ETTING HELP

M ain 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>.

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. :F2)

Once yo u enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen.
The Main Menu allows you to select from ei ght setup functio ns and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to
select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.

CMOS Setup Utility -Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software

}Standard CMOS Features }Frequency /Voltage Control
}Adv anced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults
}Adv anced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults
}Integrated Peripherals Set Superv isor Password
}Pow er Management Setup Set User Passw ord
}PnP/PCI Configurations Sav e & Exit Setup
}PC Health Status Ex it Without Saving

ESC:Quit higf:Select Itect
F10:Sav e & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Ty pe...

Figure 1: Main Menu

l Stand ard CMOS Features

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

l Ad vanced BIOS Features

This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features.

l Ad vance d Chipset Features

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

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l Integrated Peripherals

This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.

l Pow er Management Setup

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

l PnP/PCI Configurations

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

l PC H ealth Status

This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.

l Freq uency/Voltage Control

This setup page is control CPU’s clock and frequency ratio.

l Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would
be in safe configuration.

l Load Optimized Defaults

Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would
be in best performance configuration.

l Set Sup ervisor p assword

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

l Set U ser password

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

l Save & Exit Setup

Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.

l Exit Without Saving

Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.

BIOS Setup

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Standard CMOS Features

CMOS Setup Utility -Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software

Standard CMOS Features
Date (mm:dd:y y) Mon, Feb 21 2000 Item Help
Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24 Menu Lev el

}IDE Primary Master Press Enter None
}IDE Primary Slave Press Enter None
}IDE Secondary Master Press Enter None
}IDE Secondary Slave Press Enter None

Driv e A 1.44M, 3.5 in.
Driv e B None
Floppy 3 Mode Support Disabled

Halt On All, But Keyboard
Base Memory 640K
Ex tended Memory 130048K
Total Memory 131072K
higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5:Prev ious Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Figure 2: Standard CMOS Features

C Date

The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.

8Week The w eek, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display only
8Month The month, Jan. Through Dec.
8Day The day , from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
8Year The y ear, from 1994 through 2079

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C Time

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.

C IDE Primary Master, Slave / Secondary Master, Slave

The category identifies the types of hard disk from driv e C to F that has been installed in the

compute r. There are two types: auto type, and man ual type. Manual type is user-definable; Auto type
which 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.

If you select User Type, related information will be asked to enter to the following items. Enter the
informati on directly from the keyboard and press <Enter>. Such information should be provided in the
documentation form your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.

8CYLS. Number of cy linders
8HEADS Number of heads
8PRECOMP Write precomp
8LANDZONE Landing zone
8SECTORSNumber of sectors

If a hard disk has not been installed select NONE and press <Enter>.

C Drive A / Drive B

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

computer.

8None No floppy drive installed
8360K, 5.25 in. 5.25 inch PC-ty pe standard drive; 360K byte capacity.

81.2M, 5.25 in. 5.25 inch AT-ty pe high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity

(3.5 inch w hen 3 Mode is Enabled).

8720K, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided driv e; 720K byte capacity

81.44M, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided driv e; 1.44M byte capacity.

82.88M, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided driv e; 2.88M byte capacity.

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C Flop py 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area)

8Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value)
8Driv e A Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive.
8Driv e B Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive.
8Both Driv e A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives.

CH alt on

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

8NO Errors The sy stem boot will not stop for any error that may be detected

and y ou will be prompted.

8All Errors Whenev er the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped.
8All, But Key boar The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for

all other errors. (Default v alue)

8All, But Diskette The sy stem boot will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for all

other errors.

8All, But Disk/Key The sy stem boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it will

stop for all other errors.

CM emory

The categ ory is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.

Base Memory

The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory
installed in the system.

The value of the base memory is typically 512 K for systems with 512 K memory
installed on the motherboard, or 640 K for systems with 640 K or more memory
installed on the motherboard.

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 BIOS Features

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Adv anced BIOS Features
RAID/SCSI Boot Order RAID,SCSI Item Help
First Boot Dev ice Floppy Menu Level

Second Boot Dev ice HDD-0
Third Boot Dev ice CDROM
Boot Up Floppy Seek Disabled
Boot Up Num-Lock On
Passw ord Check Setup
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Disabled

higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5:Prev ious Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Figure 3: Adv anced BIOS Features

C RAID/SCSI Boot Ord er

8RAID,SCSI Select Boot first from RAID/ATA100 dev ice on board . (Default Value)
8SCSI,RAID Select Boot first from SCSI/RAID dev ice on the add-on PCI card.

C First / Second / Third Boot device

8Floppy Select y our boot device priority by Floppy.
8LS120 Select y our boot device priority by LS120.
8HDD-0~3 Select y our boot device priority by HDD-0~3.
8SCSI Select y our boot device priority by SCSI.
8CDROM Select y our boot device priority by CDROM.
8ZIP Select y our boot device priority by ZIP.
8USB-FDD Select y our boot device priority by USB-FDD.
8USB-ZIP Select y our boot device priority by USB-ZIP.

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8USB-CDROM Select y our boot device priority by USB-CDROM.
8USB-HDD Select y our boot device priority by USB-HDD.
8LAN Select y our boot device priority by LAN.
8Disabled Select y our boot device priority by Disabled.

C Boot U p Floppy Seek

During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360 K type is
40 tracks 720 K, 1.2 M and 1.44 M are all 80 tracks.

8Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine it is 40 or 80 tracks. Note

that BIOS can not tell from 720 K, 1.2 M or 1.44 M drive type as they are
all 80tracks.

8Disabled BIOS w ill not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number. Note

that there w ill not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360 K.
(Default v alue)

C Boot U p NumLock

8On Key pad is number keys. (Default value)
8Off Key pad is arrow keys.

C Passw ord Check

This category allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup.

8Sy stem The system can not boot and can not access to Setup page will be denied

if the correct passw ord is not entered at the prompt.

8Setup The sy stem will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct

passw ord is not entered at the prompt. (Default value)

CH DD S.M.A.R.T. Capability

8Enabled Enabled HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability .
8Disabled Disabled HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability . (Default value)

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Advanced Chipset Features

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Adv anced Chipset Features
Sy stem BIOS Cacheable Disabled Item Help
Video RAM Cacheable Disabled Menu Lev el
AGP Aperture Size (MB) 128
AGP ISA Aliasing Enabled
AGP Fast Write Enabled
AGP Data Transfer Mode 4X
AGP Alw ays Compensate Enabled
AGP Secondary Lat Timer 20h
SDRAM ECC Setting Disabled
Super By pass Mode Enabled
DDR SDRAM Timing by Auto

ø Idle Cy cle Limit 8 Cy cle
ø Page Hit Limit 8 Cy cle
ø Trc Cy cle 8 Cy cle
ø Trp Cy cle 3 Cy cle
ø Tras Cy cle 7 Cy cle
ø CAS Latency Cycle 2 Cycle
ø Trcd Cy cle 3 Cy cle

higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5:Prev ious Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Figure 4: Adv anced Chipset Features

CSystem BIOS Cacheab le

8Disabled Disable Sy stem BIOS Cacheable. (Default Value)
8Enabled Enable Sy stem BIOS Cacheable.

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CVid io RAM Cacheable

8Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value)
8Enabled Enable this function to get better VGA performance; while some brands of VGA

must be disabled this function (e.g.ET4000W32P).

C AG P Aperture Size

832MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 32 MB.
864MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 64 MB.
8128MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 128 MB.(Default Value)
8256MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 256 MB.

CAG P ISA Aliasing

8Disabled Disable this function.
8Enabled When enabled, ISA address bits 15:10 are not used in decoding.

(Default Value)

F AG P Fast Write

8Disabled Disabled AGP Fast Write
8Enabled Enabled AGP Fast Write. (Default Value)

FAG P Mode

84X Set AGP Mode is 4X. (Default Value)
81X/2X Set AGP Mode is 1X/2X.

FAG P Always Compensate

8Enabled When enabled, dy namic compensation is performed by AGP on an ongoing

basis at regular interv als. (Default Value)

8Disabled Disabled AGP alw ays compensate.

FAG P Secondary Lat Timer

800h~FFh This allow s you to set the AGP Secondary Lat Timer.

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C SDRAM ECC Setting

8Check only Detects only.
8Correct error Allows the correction of single-bit errors and the detection of multiple-bit errors.
8Correct+scrub Detects , corrects read errors, and writes the corrected data to memory.
8Disabled Disabled SDRAM ECC Setting.(Default Value)

C Sup er Bypass Mode

8Enabled The chipset internally bypasses certain memory to CPU pipe stages for

optimal performance. (Default Value)

8Disabled Disabled Super Bypass Mode.

C DDR SDRAM Timing by

8Auto The system will au tomatically set proper values to DDR SDRAM Idle Limit,

Page Hit Limit, Trc Cycle, Trp Cycle, Tras Cycle, CAS Latency Cycle and
Trcd Cycle. (Default Value)

8Manual Set DDR SDRAM Timing by Manual.

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Integrated Peripherals

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Integrated Peripherals
IDE Read/Write Prefetch Disabled Item Help
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Menu Lev el
On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE Enabled
USB Host Controller Disabled

øUSB Key board Support Disabled
øUSB Mouse Support Disabled

Init Display First PCI Slot
On-Chip AC97 Auto
Onboard Serial Port 1 3F8/IRQ4
Onboard Serial Port 2 2F8/IRQ3
UART Mode Select Normal

ø Rx D, TxD Active Hi, Lo
ø IR Transmission Delay Enabled
ø UR2 Duplex Mode Half
ø Use IR Pins IR-Rx 2 Tx2

Onboard Parallel Port 378/IRQ7
Parallel Port Mode ECP

ø EPP Mode Select EPP 1.7
ø ECP Mode Use DMA 3

Game Port Address 201
Midi Port Address 330
Midi Port IRQ 10

higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5:Prev ious Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Figure 5: Integrated Peripherals

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C IDE Read/Write Prefetch

8Disabled Disabled IDE Read/Write Prefetch.(Default v alue)
8Enabled Enabled IDE Read/Write Prefetch.

C On-Chip Primary PCI IDE

8Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.
8Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default Value)

C On-Chip Second PCI IDE

8Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port.
8Enabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default Value)

CU SB Host Controller

8Enabled Enabled USB Host Controller.
8Disabled Disabled USB Host Controller. (Default v alue)

CU SB Keyboard Support

8Enabled Enabled USB Key board legacy Support.
8Disabled Disabled USB Key board legacy Support. (Default value)

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CU SB Mouse Support

8Enabled Enabled USB Mouse legacy Support.
8Disabled Disabled USB Mouse legacy Support. (Default value)

C Init Display First

8PCI Slot Set Init Display First to PCI Slot.(Default value)
8AGP Set Init Display First to AGP.

COn-Chi p AC97

8Auto BIOS w ill automatically detect onboard AC97 Audio. (Default value)
8Disabled Disabled AC97 Audio.

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C Onb oard Serial Port 1

8Auto BIOS w ill automatically setup the port 1 address.
83F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8. (Default Value)
82F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8.
83E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8.
82E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8.
8Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1.

C Onb oard Serial Port 2

8Auto BIOS w ill automatically setup the port 2 address.
83F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8.
82F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8. (Default Value)
83E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8.
82E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8.
8Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2.

CU ART Mode Select

(This item allows you to determine which Infra Red(IR) function of Onboard I/O chip)

8ASKIR Set onboard I/O chip UART to ASKIR Mode.
8IrDA Set onboard I/O chip UART to IrDA Mode.
8Normal Set onboard I/O chip UART to Normal Mode. (Default Value)

C RxD, TxD Active

8Hi, Hi Set Rx D,TxD Active to Hi, Hi.
8Hi, Lo Set Rx D,TxD Active to Hi, Lo. (Default Value)
8Lo, Hi Set Rx D,TxD Active to Lo, Hi.
8Lo, Lo Set Rx D,TxD Active to Lo, Lo.

C IR Transmission Delay

8Enabled Enabled IR Transmission delay. (Default Value)
8Disabled Enabled IR Transmission delay .

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C U R2 Duplex Mode (When you set Serial Port 2 to HPSIR or ASKIR

M ode)

8Full Set IR to Full mode.
8Half Set IR to Half mode.(Default Value)

C U se IR Pins

8IR-Rx 2Tx2 Enable On Board LPT port and address is 378.(Default Value)
8Rx D2,TxD2 Enable On Board LPT port and address is 278.

C Onb oard Parallel port

8378/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default Value)
8278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5.
83BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7.
8Disabled Disable onboard LPT port.

C Parallel Port M ode

8Normal Using Parallel port as Normal.
8EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.
8SPP Using Parallel port as Serial Parallel Port.(Default Value)
8ECP Using Parallel port as Ex tended Capabilities Port.
8ECP/EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode.

BIOS Setup

CEPP Mode Select

8EPP 1.7 The item sets the EPP version used by the Parallel port if the Parallel port mode is

set to EPP or ECP+EPP mode.(Default Value)

8EPP 1.9 EPP Version is 1.9.

C ECP Mode Use DMA

83 ECP Mode Use DMA 3 (Default Value)
81 ECP Mode Use DMA 1.

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CG AME Port Address

8201 Set Game Port address to 201.(Default Value)
8209 Set Game Port address to 209.
8Disabled Disabled Game Port

CM idi Port Address

8330 Set Midi Port address to 330.(Default Value)
8300 Set Midi Port address to 300.
8290 Set Midi Port address to 290.
8Disabled Disabled Midi Port

CM idi Port IRQ

85 Set Midi Port IRQ to 5.
810 Set Midi Port IRQ to 10.(Default Value)

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Power Management Setup

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Pow er Management Setup
Soft-Off by PBTN Instant-off Item Help
State After Pow er Failure Off Menu Lev el
Wake-Up by PCI card Disabled
RI Resume/WOL Disabled
RTC Resume Disabled

ø Date(of Month) Alarm Ev eryday
ø Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 0 0

higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5:Prev ious Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Figure 6: Pow er Management Setup

C Soft-off b y PBTN

8Instant off Soft sw itch ON/OFF for Power Button. (Default Value)
8Delay -4Sec Soft switch ON 4 Sec for Power off.

C State After Pow er Failure

8Auto Set auto to leav e system in the former status after AC back.
8On Set On to sy stem after AC back.

8Off Set Off to sy stem after AC back. (Default Value)

CWake-U P by PCI card

8Disabled Disabled this function.(Default Value)
8Enabled Enabled Wake up by PCI card.

C RI Resume/WOL

8Disabled Disabled Modem Ring on/w ake on LAN function.
8Enabled Enabled Modem Ring on/w ake on LAN. (Default Value)

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C RTC Resume

You can set "RTC Alarm Resume" item to enabled and key in Data/time to power on
sy stem.

8Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value)
8Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON sy stem.

If RTC Alarm Lead To Pow er On is Enabled.
RTC Alarm Date : Ev ery Day,1~31
RTC Alarm Hour: 0~23
RTC Alarm Minute : 0~59
RTC Alarm Second : 0~59

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PnP/PCI Configurations

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PnP/PCI Configurations
Resources Controlled By Auto Item Help
øIRQ Resources Press Enter Menu Lev el
PCI1/PCI5 IRQ Assignment Auto
PCI2/PCI6 IRQ Assignment Auto
PCI3 IRQ Assignment Auto

PCI4 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto

higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5:Prev ious Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Figure 7: PnP/PCI Configurations

C Resources Controlled by

8Manual User can set the PnP resource (I/O Address, IRQ & DMA

channels) used by legacy ISA DEVICE.

8Auto BIOS automatically use these PnP rescuers. (Default value)

C IRQ Resources ( 3,4,5 ,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 )

8PCI Dev ice The resource is used by PCI device.
8Reserv ed Set the resource to reserv ed.

C PCI1/PCI5 IRQ Assignment

8Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1. (Default v alue)
83,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15 Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI1.

C PCI2/PCI6 IRQ Assignment

8Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default v alue)
83,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15 Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI2.

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C PCI3 IRQ Assignment

8Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default v alue)
83,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15 Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI3.

C PCI4 IRQ Assignment

8Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 4. (Default v alue)
83,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15 Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI4.

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PC Health Status

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PC Health Status
Reset Case Open Status Disabled Item Help
Case Opened Yes Menu Level
VCORE A 1.72V
VCORE B 1.74V
+3.3V 3.30V
+5V 5.02V
+12V 12.280 V

-12V -12.280 V

-5V -5.09 V
Current CPU0 Temperature 31°C~89°F
Current CPU1 Temperature 31°C~89°F
Current Sy stem Temperature 31°C~89°F
Current CPU0 Fan Speed 5443 RPM
Current CPU1 Fan Speed 5443 RPM
Current Sy stem Fan speed 0 RPM
CPU0 Warning Temperature Disabled
CPU1 Warning Temperature Disabled
CPU0 Fan Warning Disabled
CPU1 Fan Warning Disabled
Sy stem Fan Fail Warning Disabled

higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5:Prev ious Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Figure8: PC Health Status

CReset Case Op en Status
CCase Status

If the case is closed, "Case Opened" will show "No".
If the case have been opened, "Case Opened" will show "Yes".

If y ou want to reset "Case Opened" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to
"Yes" and sav e CMOS, your computer will restart.

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C Current V oltage (V) VCOREA/B / 3.3V /+5V / -5V / +1 2V /-12V

8Detect sy stem’s v oltage status automatically.

C Current CPU 0/1 & System Temp. (°C / °F)

8Detect CPU0/1 & Sy stem Temp. automatically.

C Current CPU 0/1 & System Fan Speed (RPM)

8Detect Fan speed status automatically .

C CPU 0/1 Warning Temperature

860°C / 140°F Monitor CPU0/1 Temp. at 60°C / 140°F.
870°C / 158°F Monitor CPU0/1 Temp. at 70°C / 158°F.
880°C / 176°F Monitor CPU0/1 Temp. at 80°C / 176°F.
890°C / 194°F Monitor CPU0/1 Temp. at 90°C / 194°F.
8Disabled Disabled this function.(Default value)

C Fan Warning ( CPU0/1 & SYSTEM)

8Disabled Fan Warning Function Disabled. (Default value)
8Enabled Fan Warning Function Enabled.

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Frequency/Voltage Control

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Frequency /Voltage Control
ClkGen Spread Spectrum Enabled Item Help
CPU Host /PCI Clock Default Menu Lev el

higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5:Prev ious Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Figure 9: Frequency /Voltage Control

C ClkG en Spread Spectrum

8Disabled Disabled ClkGen Spread Spectrum .
8Enabled Enabled ClkGen Spread Spectrum . (Default v alue )

C CPU Host /PCI Clock

8Default Set Default Value . (Default v alue )
8133/33 MHz Set 133/33 MHz
8134/34 MHz Set 134/34 MHz
8135/34 MHz Set 135/34 MHz
8137/34 MHz Set 137/34 MHz
8139/35 MHz Set 139/35 MHz
8143/36 MHz Set 143/36 MHz
8145/37 MHz Set 145/37 MHz
8149/38 MHz Set 149/38 MHz

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Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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}Standard CMOS Features }Frequency /Voltage Control
}Adv anced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults
}Adv anced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults
}Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password
}Pow er Management Setup Set User Password
}PnP/PCI Configurations Sav e & Exit Setup
}PC Health Status Ex it Without Saving

ESC:Quit higf:Select Itect
F10:Sav e & Exit Setup

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow
minimum system performance.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults? (Y/N)?Y

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Figure 10: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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Load Optimized Defaults

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}Standard CMOS Features }Frequency /Voltage Control
}Adv anced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults
}Adv anced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults
}Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password
}Pow er Management Setup Set User Password
}PnP/PCI Configurations Sav e & Exit Setup
}PC Health Status Ex it Without Saving

ESC:Quit higf:Select Itect
F10:Sav e & Exit Setup

Load Optimized Defaults

Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the
system automatically detects.

Load Optimized Defaults? (Y/N)?Y

Load Optimized Defaults

Figure 11: Load Optimized Defaults

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Set Supervisor/User Password

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}Standard CMOS Features }Frequency /Voltage Control
}Adv anced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults
}Adv anced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults
}Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password
}Pow er Management Setup Set User Password
}PnP/PCI Configurations Sav e & Exit Setup
}PC Health Status Ex it Without Saving

ESC:Quit higf:Select Itect
F10:Sav e & Exit Setup

When you sele ct 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 eight 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, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A message
“PASSWORD DISABLED” will appear to confirm the password being disabled. Once the pa ssword is
disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.

The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords:

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.

If you select “System” at “Security Option” in Advance BIOS Features Menu, 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 “Security Option” in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted
only when you try to enter Setup.

Enter Password:

Change/Set/Disable Passw ord

Figure 12: Passw ord Setting

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Save & Exit Setup

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}Standard CMOS Features }Frequency /Voltage Control
}Adv anced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults
}Adv anced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults
}Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password
}Pow er Management Setup Set User Password
}PnP/PCI Configurations Sav e & Exit Setup
}PC Health Status Ex it Without Saving

ESC:Quit higf:Select Itect
F10:Sav e & Exit Setup

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

Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y

Sav e Datat to CMOS

Figure 13: Sav e & Exit Setup

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Exit Without Saving

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}Standard CMOS Features }Frequency /Voltage Control
}Adv anced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults
}Adv anced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults
}Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password
}Pow er Management Setup Set User Password
}PnP/PCI Configurations Sav e & Exit Setup
}PC Health Status Ex it Without Saving

ESC:Quit higf:Select Itect
F10:Sav e & Exit Setup

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

Quit Without Saving ( Y/N)? N

Abandon all Data

Figure 14: Ex it Without Saving

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Revision History

Chapter 4 Technical Reference

Block Diagram

Technical Reference

(Near DDR)

(Near AGP)

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Appendix

Appendix D: Intel 82550 LAN Utility

Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver
CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device
icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.

Click "Intel 82550 LAN Driver".

(1)

3.Click "Next".

(3) (4)

5.Click "Next".

(5)

2.Click "Install Software".

(2)

Click "I accept the terms in
the license agreement.".

4.Click "Next".

6.Click "Install".

(6)

7.Click "Finish" to restart computer.

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Appendix E:AMD Power Management INF

Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver
CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device
icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.

Click "Next".

Click "AMD Power Management INF".

(1)

Click "Finish" to restart computer.

(3)

(2)

Click "OK" then the system will
be restarted .

(4)

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Appendix F: Acronyms

Acronyms Meaning
ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
APM Advanced Power Management
AGP Accelerated Graphics Port
AMR Audio Modem Riser
ACR Advanced Communications Riser
BBS BIOS Boot Specification
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
FSB Front Side Bus
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

Appendix

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GA-7DPXDW Motherboard

Acronyms Meaning
LAN Local Area Network
LBA Logical Block Addressing
LED Light Emitting Diode
MHz Megahertz
MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface
MTH Memory Translator Hub
MPT Memory Protocol Translator
NIC Network Interface Card
OS Operating System
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

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Technical Support/RMA Sheet

Customer/Country: Company: Phone No.:
Contact Person: E-mail Add. :

Model name/Lot Number: PCB revision:
BIOS version: O.S./A.S.:

Hardware Mfs. Model name Size: Driver/Utility:
Configuration
CPU
Memory
Brand
Video Card
Audio Card
HDD
CD-ROM /
DVD-ROM
Modem
Network
AMR / CNR
Keyboard
Mouse
Power supply
Other Device

Appendix

Problem Description:

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