Gigabyte GA-7DXR User Manual

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FCC Compliance Statement:

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a)

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

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

Phone/Fax No: (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339

hereby declares that the product

Product Name:

Model Number:

Conforms to the following specifications:

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

Supplementary Information:

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

Representative Person's Name: ERIC LU

Signature:

Address: 18305 Valley Blvd., Suite#A

Mother Board

Date: Mar.23, 2001

LA Puent, CA 91744

GA-7DXR

Er ic Lu

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accord ance with the instr uctions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guara nte e tha t i nterfer ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or

television equipment reception, which can be determined by turning th e equi pment off and on, the user i s encour aged to try t o correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

-Move the equipment away from the receiver

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

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

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

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected to the following two conditions 1) this device may not cause harmful interference and 2) this device must a ccept any interference received , in cl uding interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Declaration of Conformity

We, Manufacturer/Importer

(full address)

G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH

Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany

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

(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared)

in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive

Limits and methods of measurement

EN 55011

of radio disturbance char ac teristics of

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

Limits and methods of measurement

EN55013

of radio disturbance char ac teristics of broadcast receivers and associated electrical equi pment “Voltage fluctuations” equipment

Limits and methods of measurement

EN 55014

of radio disturbance char ac teristics of portable tools and similar electric al

apparatus Residual, commer c ial and light indust r y

EN 55015

of radio disturbance char ac teristics of Industrial env ironment fluorescent lam ps and luminaries

EN 55020

broadcast receivers and associated Industrial environment equipment

EN 55022

of radio disturbance char ac teristics of appliances tools and similar apparatus information technology equipment

DIN VDE 0855 part 10 part 12

household electrical appliances,

Limits and methods of measurement

Immunity fr om radio interference of

Limits and methods of measurement

Cabled distribution systems; Equipment for receiving and/or sound and television signals

distribution

declare that the product

from power systems (UPS)

Mother Board

GA-7DXR

is in conformity with

EN 61000-3-2*

EN60555-2

EN61000-3-3* EN60555-3

EN 50081-1

EN 50082-1

EN 55081-2

EN 55082-2

ENV 55104

EN 50091- 2

Disturbances in supply systems caused

by household appliances and similar

Disturbances in supply systems caused

by household appliances and similar

Generic emission standar d P ar t 1:

Residual, commer c ial and light indust r y

Generic immunity standard Part 1:

Generic emission standard Par t 2:

Generic immunity standard Part 2:

Immunity requirem ents for household

EMC requirements for uninterruptible

CE marking

EN 60065

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

EN 60335

electrical appl iances uninterruptible power system s (UPS )

Signature

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

Safety requirements for mains operated

Safety of household and similar

Date : Mar. 23, 2001 Nam e : Rex Li n

(Stamp)

Manufacturer/Importer

(EC conformity m ar k ing)

Safety f or information technology equipment

EN 60950

General and Safety r equirements for

EN 50091-1

Rex Lin

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7DXR

AMD AthlonTM/Duron

Socket A Processor

Motherboard

USER'S MANUAL

AMD AthlonTM/DuronTM Socket A Processor Motherboard

REV 0.2 First Edition

R-02-01-010330

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How This Manual Is Organized

This manual is divided into the following sections:

1) Revision List

2) Item Checklist

3) Features

4) Installation Guide

Manual revision information

Product item list

Product information & specification

Instructions on CPU & Memory Installation

5) Performance & Block Diagram

6) Suspend to RAM & Dual BIOS

7) Four Speaker & SPDIF

8) @BIOS™ & EasyTune

Four Speaker & SPDIF introduction

™

III

9) Raid

10) BIOS Setup

Instructions on setting up the BIOS

11) Technical Support/RMA Sheet

Product performance & block diagram

Instructions on STR & Dual BIOS installation

@BIOS

& EasyTune

™

introduction

™

III

Instructions on Raid

software Document equipment used for after sales

service

12) Appendix

General reference

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Table Of Content

Revision History P.1 Item Checklist P.2 Feature Summary P.3 7DXR Motherboard Layout P.5 Installation Guide P. 6 Page Index for Connectors / Panel and Jumper Definition P.15 Performance List P.38 Block Diagram P.39 Suspend to RAM Installation P.40 Dual BIOS Introduction P.46 Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduction P.53 @BIOSTM Introduction P.59 EasyTune

Introduction P.60

III

Raid Introduction P.62 Page Index for BIOS Setup P.85 Technical Support / RMA Sheet P.119 Appendix P.120

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Revision History

Revision Revision Note Date

0.2 Initial release of the 7DXR motherboard user’s manual. Mar. 2001

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

Mar. 30, 2001 Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C

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Item Checklist

The 7DXR Motherboard

;

Cable for IDE / Floppy device

;

CD (TUCD) for motherboard utilities

;

7DXR User’s Manual

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Front USB Cable

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Features Summary

Form Factor CPU

30.5 cm x 24.5 cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB.

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AMD AthlonTM/DuronTM (K7) Socket A Processor

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256K/64K L2 cache on die

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Supports 600MHz ~ 1GHz and above

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Chipset 7DXR, consisting of:

AMD 761 Memory/PCI/AGP Controller

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VT82C686B PCI Super-I/O Integrated Peripheral

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Controller (PSIPC)

Clock Generator

ICS 94240

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200/266 MHz DDR bus speeds

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95/100/106/114/120/133/140/150 MHz system bus

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speeds by CLK_SW DIP switch

Supports adjustable CPU frequency from 100MHz to

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250MHz by 1MHz step in BIOS setup

Memory

I/O Control Slots

3 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets

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Supports PC1600 DDR or PC2100 DDR SDRAM

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Supports up to 3GB DRAM (Max)

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Supports only 2.5V DDR SDRAM

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Supports 72bit ECC type DRAM integrity mode

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VT82C686B

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1 Universal AGP Pro slot 4X/2X (1.5V/3.3V) device

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support

5 PCI slots supports 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant

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1 AMR (Audio Modem Riser) slot

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On-Board IDE

IDE 1and IDE 2 Supports PIO mode 3, 4 UDMA 33 /

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ATA 66 / ATA100 IDE & ATAPI CD-ROM

IDE 3 and IDE 4 Compatible with Raid, Ultra ATA100,

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Ultra ATA66, Ultra ATA33, EIDE

4 IDE bus master IDE ports for up to 8 ATAPI devices

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On-Board Peripherals

1 floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M,

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1.44M and 2.88M bytes 1 parallel ports supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode

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2 serial ports (COM A & COM B)

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4 USB ports

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1 IrDA connector for IR

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To be continued…

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Hardware Monitor

On-Board Sound

PS/2 Connector BIOS

Additional Features

Features Summary

CPU/System fan revolution detect

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CPU/System temperature detect

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System voltage detect

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CPU overheat warning detect

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Creative CT5880 sound

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Line In/Line Out/Mic In/AUX In (Optional)/CD In/

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TEL (Optional)/Game Port/ Four Speaker & SPDIF

PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface

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Licensed AWARD BIOS, 2M bit flash ROM

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Support Dual BIOS

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Support Wake-On-LAN (WOL)

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Support Internal / External Modem Ring On

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Support USB KB/MS Wake up from S3

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Includes 5 fan power connectors

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Poly fuse for keyboard over-current protection

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Support STR (Suspend-To-RAM) function

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Support @BIOS™ and EasyTune

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7DXR Motherboard Layout

PS/2

PS2_STR

USB1

COM A

LPT

COM B

Game & Audio

SW2

AMR_EN2

SYS_FAN2

(PS2_ STR_EN)

GUARDIAN

CDIN

CODEC

TELE

Creative CT5880

RUSB_ON

(JP6)

AUXIN

AMR

(J6)

ATX POWER

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

PCI4

PCI5

PWR_FAN

VCORE_OV

NB_FAN

(CHIP FAN)

SYS_FAN1

AMR_EN1

AGP_PRO

WOR

(J21)

WOL

Socket A

CPU

7DXR

J20 J19

CPU_FAN

AMD 761

(J40)

AGP_12V

PIDE_EN

(JP52)

USB2

FUSB_ON

(J8)

PDC

20265

SMB

CLK_SW

AGP_OV

F_PANEL

RAM_OV

DDR1

S_IRQ

BAT1

IDE4 IDE3

BUZ_EN

DDR2

BZ1

DIMM_LED

RAM_LED

DDR3

VT82C686B

Backup

STR_EN

(J30)

IDE1

RAID_EN

(JP54)

BIOS

Main BIOS

IDE2

FDD

CLR_CMOS

BIOS_WP

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Installation Guide

Getting Started

WARNING!

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 holes on the base and there are no slo ts 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 hands). In this way you can still attach the motherboard to the base without worrying about short circuits. Sometimes you may 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, don’t let the screw contact any printed circuit write or parts on the PCB that are near the fixing hole, otherwise it may damage the board or cause board malfunctioning.

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

Step 1 - Set system jumpers 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-Set up BIOS software Step 7-Install supporting software tools

Step 2

Step 3

Step 5

Step 4

Step 5

Step 1

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Installation Guide

CPU Speed Setup

The system bus speed is selectable at 95~150MHz. The user can select the system bus speed by DIP switch on CPU)

CLK_SW Select the System Speed: O: ON, X: OFF

CPU PCI AGP FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS4 100-133

95 31.67 63.33 X O O O O X

100.99

(Default)

106 35.33 70.67 O X O X O X

114 38 76 O X O O X X 120 30 60 X X X O X X 133 33 66 O O O O O O 140 35 70 O X X X X O 150 37.5 75 X X X X X O

Please depend on your CPU frequency to setup.

¼¼¼¼

J19 & J20: CLK Speed (Optional)

CLK_SW

FREQ. SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6

33.66 67.33 O X O O O X

J19 & J20

(For 100MHz or 133MHz). (The frequency ratio depend

100 M Hz (D efault)

J20 J19

133 M Hz

66 M Hz

J19 J20 CLK Speed 2-3 close 2-3 close 100MHz(Default) 1-2 close 1-2 close 133MHz 1-2 close 2-3 close 66MHz

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SW2 Select the CPU frequency Override: O: ON, X: OFF

Ratio 1 2 3 4 5

Auto (Default) X X X X O

5X O O X O X

5.5X X O X O X 6X O X X O X

6.5X X X X O X 7X O O O X X

7.5X X O O X X 8X O X O X X

8.5X X X O X X 9X O O X X X

9.5X X O X X X

10X O X X X X

10.5X X X X X X 11X O O O O X

11.5X X O O O X 12X O X O O X

12.5X X X O O X

This function will not be available if you are using a CPU with locked ratio.

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CPU Installation

Please make sure the CPU should be supported to the motherboard.

Installation Guide

CPU Top View

CPU Bottom View

Socket Actuation Lever

Blank

1.Pull the lever out and lift it up.

CPU Heat Sink Installation:

Beware: Please check that the heat sink is in good contact with the CPU before you turn on your

The poor contact will cause over heat, and might cause damage to your

system.

processor!

2.The notched corner should be orientated toward the blank space on the socket nearest the lever. The CPU will only fit in the orientation as shown.

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3.Align CPU and insert it (Please refer to your heatsink installation

manual for application of thermal grease to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and heatsink.)

5.Hook one end of the cooler bracket to the CPU socket.

6. Hook the other end of the cooler bracket to the CPU socket. (Please refer to the cooler’s installation manual for detailed installation steps)

4.Use compliant fan approved by AMD.

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Installation Guide

Memory Installation

The motherboard has 3 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM Slot .The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary between sockets.

Total Memory Sizes With Registered DDR DIMM

Devices used on DIMM 64 Mbit

(4Mx4x4 banks) 64 Mbit

(2Mx8x4 banks) 64 Mbit

(1Mx16x4 banks) 128 Mbit

(8Mx4x4 banks) 128 Mbit

(4Mx8x4 banks) 128 Mbit

(2Mx16x4 banks) 256 Mbit

(16Mx4x4 banks) 256 Mbit

(8Mx8x4 banks) 256 Mbit

(4Mx16x4 banks) 512 Mbit

(16Mx8x4 banks) 512 Mbit

(8Mx16x4 banks)

1 DIMM x64/x72

256 MBytes 512 MBytes 768 MBytes

128 MBytes 256 MBytes 384 MBytes

64 MBytes 128 MBytes 192 MBytes

512 MBytes 1 GBytes 1.5 GBytes

256 MBytes 512 MBytes 768 MBytes

128 MBytes 256 MBytes 384 MBytes

1 GBytes 2 GBytes 3 GBytes

512 MBytes 1 GBytes 1.5 GBytes

256 MBytes 512 MBytes 768 MBytes

1 GBytes 2 GBytes 3 GBytes

512 MBytes 1 GBytes 1.5 GBytes

2 DIMMs

x64/x72

3 DIMMs

x64/x72

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Total Memory Sizes With Unbuffered DDR DIMM

Devices used on DIMM

64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks)

64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks)

128 Mbit (4Mx8x4 banks)

128 Mbit (2Mx16x4 banks)

256 Mbit (8Mx8x4 banks)

256 Mbit (4Mx16x4 banks)

512 Mbit (16Mx8x4 banks)

512 Mbit (8Mx16x4 banks)

1 DIMM x64/x72

128 MBytes 256 MBytes 384 MBytes

64 MBytes 128 MBytes 192 MBytes

256 MBytes 512 MBytes 768 MBytes

128 MBytes 256 MBytes 384 MBytes

512 MBytes 1 GBytes 1.5 GBytes

256 MBytes 512 MBytes 768 MBytes

1 GBytes 2 GBytes 3 GBytes

512 MBytes 1 GBytes 1.5 GBytes

2 DIMMs

x64/x72

3 DIMMs

x64/x72

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Installation Guide

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 vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it down.

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

Reverse the installation steps 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 indust ry that builds on the existing SDRAM infrastructure, yet makes awesome advances in solving the system performance bottleneck by doubling the memory bandwidth. DDR SDRAM will offer a superior solution and migration path from existing SDRAM designs due to its availability, pricing and overall market support. PC2100 DDR memory (DDR266) doubles 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, high-end PC’s and value desktop SMA systems. 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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Page Index for Connectors/Panel and Jumper Definition Page Connectors P.17 ATX Power P.17 AUXIN (AUX_IN) [Optional] P.22 AGP_OV (AGP 4X Overvoltage Switch) P.28 AGP_12V (J40) (Power for AGP Pro) P.27 COM A / COM B / LPT Port P.17 CDIN (CD Audio Line In) P.21 CPU_FAN (CPU Fan) P.25 Floppy Port P.19 Game & Audio Port P.20 IDE 1 (Primary) / IDE 2 (Secondary) Port P.20 IDE 3 / IDE 4 (Raid / ATA100) Port P.21 IR (IR Header) P.27 NB_FAN (J21) (CHIP FAN) P.28 PWR_FAN (Power Fan) P.24 PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Connector P.18 RAM_OV (RAM Overvoltage) P.30 RAM_LED (J30) / DIMM LED (DIMM LED Connector & DIMM LED)

P.26 [RAM_LED (J30) is optional] SYS_FAN 1 (System Fan 1) P.24 SYS_FAN 2 (System Fan 2) P.25 SMB (External SMBUS Device Connector) [Optional] P.23 TELE (TEL) [Optional] P.22 USB1 (Rear USB Connector) P.18 USB2 (Front USB Connector) P.19 VCORE_OV (CPU Core Overvoltage Switch) [Optional] P.29 WOR (Ring Power On) P.23 WOL (Wake On Lan) P.26 Panel and Jumper Definition P.31 AMR_EN1 & AMR_EN2 (AMR Selection) [Optional] P.35 BAT 1(Battery) P.36 BIOS_WP (BIOS Write Protect Function) [Optional] P.33 BUZ_EN (Internal Buzzer Connector) [Optional] P.32 CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Function) P.32 F_PANEL (2x11 pins jumper) P.31

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Installation Guide

FUSB_ON (J8) (Front USB Device Wake Up Selection) P.34 GUARDIAN (JP6) (Guardian) P.34 PIDE_EN (JP52) (Onboard Promise selection) P.35 PS2_STR (PS2_STR_EN) (PS/2 KB/MS STR Enable Selection) P.37 RAID_EN (JP54) (Raid / ATA100 Selection) P.36 RUSB_ON (J6) (Rear USB Device Wake up Selection) P.33 STR_EN (STR Selection) P.37

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Connectors

ATX Power

Please note:

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

COM A / COM B / LPT Port

Pin No. Definition

3,5,7,13,15-17 GND

1,2,11 3.3V

4,6,19,20 VCC

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

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

14 PS-ON(Soft On/Off)

LPT Port

COM A

Please note:

This mainboard supports 2 standard COM ports and 1 LPT port. Device like printer can be connected to LPT port ; mouse and modem etc can be connected to COM ports.

COM B

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Connectors

PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Connector

PS/2 Mouse

1 2

PS/2 Keyboard

Please note:

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

USB1: USB Connector

Please note:

Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) has a standard USB interface like, USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker… Also make sure your OS supports USB controller (Win 95 w/ USB supperment, Win98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Win NT w/ SP 6). If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vander for passible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vanders.

6 5

1 2

PS/2 Mouse/ Keyboard Pin No. Definition

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

Pin No. Definition

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

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USB2: Front USB Connector

Please note:

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.

Floppy Port

Pin No. Definition

1 POWER 2 GND

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

10 POWER

RED LINE

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Connectors

Game & Audio Port

Line Out 1

Please note:

Line Out 1: Line Out or SPDIF (The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder). To enable SPDIF, simply insert SPDIF connector into Line Out1. Line Out1 will become SPDIF Out automatically. (see page 56 for more information). To enable Four Speaker (for Creative 5880 audio only), simply follow instructions on page 53 and Line In will become Line Out2 to support second pair of stereo speakers.

IDE1 (Primary), IDE2 (Secondary) Port

Game

Port

MIC In

Line In/Line Out 2

RED LINE

IDE 1

IDE 2

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IDE3/IDE4 (Raid/ATA100) Port

CDIN: CD Audio Line In

IDE 4 IDE 3

RED LINE

Pin No. Definition

1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R

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Connectors

AUXIN: AUX_IN (Optional)

Pin No. Definition

1 AUX-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 AUX-R

TELE: TEL (The connector is for internal modem card with voice

connector) [Optional]

Pin No. Definition

1 Signal-In 2 GND 3 GND 4 Signal-Out

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WOR: Ring Power On

Pin No. D efin itio n

1 Signal 2 GND

SMB: External SMBUS Device Connector (Optional)

Pin No . Definition

1 SMB CLK 2 NC 3 GND 4 SMB DATA 5 +5V

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SYS_FAN1: System Fan 1

PWR_FAN: Power Fan

Connectors

Pin No. Definition

1 Control 2 +12V 3 SENSE

Pin No. Definition

1 Control 2 +12V 3 SENSE

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CPU_FAN: CPU Fan

Please note:

A proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating. With support CPU guardian function CPU cooler must connect with this connector, otherwise system could not boot.

SYS_FAN2: System Fan 2

Pin No. Definition

1 Control 2 +12V 3 SENSE

Pin No . D e fin itio n

1 Control 2 +12V 3 SENSE

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Connectors

WOL: Wake on LAN

Pin No. D efin itio n

1 +5V SB 2 GND 3 Signal

RAM_LED (J30) / DIMM_LED: DIMM LED Connector & DIMM LED (RAM_LED (J30) is optional)

DIMM LED

DIMM LED Connector

Please note:

Do not remove memory modules while DIMM LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected damages due to the 2.5V stand by voltage. Remove memory modules only when STR function is disabled by jumper and AC Power cord is disconnected.

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IR: IR Header

Pin No. Definition

1 VCC (+5V) 2 NC 3 IR Data Input 4 GND 5 IR Data Output

Please note:

Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Please contact you nearest dealer for optional IR device.

AGP_12V (J40): Power for AGP Pro

Pin No. Definition

Please note:

When using the AGP Pro Card, you must use the power connector (As the other one for HDD). Otherwise, AGP Pro Card will not work.

1 +5V 2 GND 3 GND 4 +12V

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NB_FAN (J21): CHIP FAN

Pin No. Definition

1 GND 2 +12V

Please note:

If installed wrong direction, the Chip Fan will not work. Sometimes will damage the Chip Fan. (Usually black cable is GND)

AGP_OV: AGP 4X Overvoltage Switch

Connectors

1 2

SW1 SW2

1.5V (Default) OFF OFF

1.6V ON OFF

1.7V OFF ON

Please note:

The function provide AGP over voltage, Incorrect using it may cause your AGP card damage. For power End-User use only!

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VCORE_OV: CPU Core Overvoltage Switch (Optional)

1 2 3 4 5 6

Auto X X X X X O

1.5V O X X X O X

1.525V X O X X O X

1.55V O O X X O X

1.575V X X O X O X

1.6V O X O X O X

1.625V X O O X O X

1.65V O O O X O X

1.675V X X X O O X

1.7V O X X O O X

1.725V X O X O O X

1.75V O O X O O X

1.755V X X O O O X

1.8V O X O O O X

1.825V X O O O O X

1.85V O O O O O X

Please note:

Provide CPU core voltage override function,Incorrect using it may cause your CPU broken. For power End-User use only!

O:ON, X:OFF

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RAM_OV: RAM Overvoltage

Please note:

Provide DDR voltage override function. Incorrect using may cause your DDR broken. For power End-User only!

Connectors

1 2

O:ON, X:OFF

SW1 SW2

2.5V (Default) OFF OFF

2.6V ON OFF

2.7V OFF ON

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Panel And Jumper Definition

F_PANEL: For 2X11 Pins Jumper

GN (Green Switch) Open: Normal Operation

Close: Entering Green Mode

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

Pin 2: LED cathode(−) HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED)

Pin 1: LED anode(+)

Pin 2: LED cathode(−) SPK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+)

Pin 2- Pin 3: NC

Pin 4: Data(−) RE (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation

Close: Reset Hardware System P+P−P−(Power LED)

Pin 1: LED anode(+)

Pin 2: LED cathode(−)

Pin 3: LED cathode(−) PW (Soft Power Connector) Open: Normal Operation

Close: Power On/Off

Please note:

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

above.

S P K

P−P−P+

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Panel and Jumper Definiti on

BUZ_EN: Internal Buzzer Connector (Optional)

Enable

(Default)

Pin No. Definition

1-2 close Internal Buzzer Enable

(Default)

2-3 close Internal Buzzer Disable

CLR_CMOS: Clear CMOS Function

Disable

(Default)

Pin No . Defin itio n

1-2 Close Enable Clear CMOS

Function

2-3 Close Disable Clear CMOS

Function (Default)

Please note:

You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper.

Disable

Clear CMOS

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BIOS_WP: BIOS Write Protect Function (Optional)

Disable

(Default)

Protection

Write

Pin No. Definition 1-2 close Write Protect Enable 2-3 close Write Protect Dis able

(Default)

ease note:

To flash/upgrade BIOS on this MB BIOS_WP jumper must be opened. We recommend BIOS_WP jumper to be set to“2-3 close”, whenever user is not try to flash/upgrade the BIOS.

RUSB_ON (J6): Rear USB Device Wake up Selection

Rear USB

Pin No. Defin itio n

1-2 close Rear USB Device Wake up 2-3 close Rear USB Device Wake up

Disable

(Default)

Enable Disable (Default)

Enable

ease note:

To use “USB KB/MS Wakeup from S3~S5” function, set BIOS setting “USB KB/MS Wake up from S3~S5” to ENABLED and enable jumpers RUSB_ON (J6) & STR_EN.

*(Power on the computer and as soon as memory counting starts, press <Del>. Yo u will enter BIOS Setup. Select the item “POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP”, then select “USB KB/MS Wake up from S3~S5”. Remember to save the setting by pressing "ESC" and choose the “SAVE & EXIT SETUP” option.)

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Panel and Jumper Definiti on

FUSB_ON (J8): Front USB Device Wake up Selection

Front USB

Please note:

To use “USB KB/MS Wakeup from S3~S5” function, set BIOS setting “USB KB/MS Wake up from S3~S5” to ENABLED and enable jumpers FUSB_ON (J8) & STR_EN.

*(Power on the computer and as soon as mem ory counting starts, press <Del>. You will enter BIOS Setup. Select the item “POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP”, then select “USB KB/MS Wake up from S3~S5”. Reme m ber to save the setting by pressing "ESC " and choose the “SAVE & EXIT SETUP” option.)

GUARDIAN (JP6): Guardian

Please note:

If CPU guardian function enable you must let CPU cooler connect with CPU_FAN otherwise system could not boot.

Disable

(Default)

Enable

Pin No . Defin itio n

1-2 close 2-3 close

Front USB Device Wake up Enable Front USB Device Wake up Disable (Default)

Disable

Enable

(Default)

Pin No . Definitio n

1-2 close Enable Guardian

Function (Default)

2-3 close Disable Guardian

Function

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AMR_EN1 & AMR_EN2: AMR Selection (Optional)

AMR_EN1

AMR_EN1 AMR_EN2 Primary CODEC

1-2 close 1-2 close AMR Primary

2-3 close 2-3 close AMR Seco ndary

Please note:

7DXR:

If M/B has hardware audio (CT5880), your modem riser has been set to

“Primary” automatically. No Jumpers AMR_EN1 & AMR_EN2 for 7DXR.

7DXR:

AMR_EN1 & AMR_EN2: 1-2 close: If you don’t use onboard software audio, your audio/modem riser must be “Primary”. Mainboard’s software audio will be disabled. AMR_EN1 & AMR_EN2: 2-3 close: If you use software audio(onboard CODEC only), your modem riser must be “Secondary”. There are two kind of AMR/MR card in the market, Primary and secondary. If your AMR/MR card is primary, AMR_EN1 & AMR_EN2 should be set to 1-2, if you have secondary AMR/MR card AMR_EN1 & AMR_EN2 should be set to 2-3. Warning! If Primary AMR/MR card is used, on-board audio will be disabled.

PIDE_EN (JP52): Onboard Promise Selection

Enable

(Default)

AMR_EN2

AC’97 Disabled

(Disabled Onboard CODEC)

(Default)

Disable

Pin No . Defin itio n

1-2 close

Enable Promise function (Default)

2-3 close Disable Prom ise function

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RAID_EN (JP54): Raid/ATA100 Selection

Panel and Jumper Definiti on

1 1

Please note:

If you want to use "Raid Mode”, your IDE3 and IDE4 must be connected with Hard Driver. Please set PDIE_EN (JP52) as enable before adjusting RAID_EN (JP54).

BAT1: Battery

ATA 100 Mode

(Default)

Raid Mode

Pin No . Defin itio n 1-2 close Raid Mode 2-3 close ATA100 Mode (Default)

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries

according to the manufacturer’s

instructions.

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STR_EN: STR Selection

Disable

(Default)

Enable

Pin No. Definitio n 1-2 close STR Enable 2-3 close STR Disable (Default)

PS2_STR (PS2_STR_EN): PS/2 KB/MS STR Enable Selection

Disable

Enable

(Default)

Pin No. Definition

1-2 close Enable PS/2 KB/MS STR

function (Default)

2-3 close Disable PS/2 KB/MS STR

function

Please note:

Please set SRT_EN as enable before adjusting PS2_STR(PS2_STR_EN).

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Performance List

The following performance table lists the results of some popular benchmark testing programs. These data are provided as reference only and in no way guarantee the system shall perform, and there is no responsibility for different testing data at exactly the same level. (The different Hardware & Software configuration will result in different benchmark testing results.)

CPU

•

DRAM (128x1) MB PC266 DDR RAM (SAMSUNG K4H280838B-TCB0)

•

CACHE SIZE 384 KB included in AlthonTM

•

DISPLAY GA-GF2000 DDR (32MB)

•

STORAGE Onboard Promise RAID0 (IBM DTLA-307045 45GB x 2)

•

O.S. Windows 2000 + SP1 + DirectX8

•

DRIVER

•

AMD K7 Athlon

Display Driver at 1024 x 768 x 64k colors x 75Hz. TUCD ver. 1.7

Processor AMD

Winbench99

1333MHz processor

Althon

1333MHz (266x5)

CPU mark 99 122

FPU Winmark 99 7310

Business Disk Winmark 99 11000

Hi-End Disk Winmark 99 25300

Business Graphics Winmark 99 640

Hi-End Graphics Winmark 99 1320

Winstone 2001

Business Winstone 2001 52.3

Content Creative Winstone 2001

If you wish to maximize the performance of your system, please

55.5

refer to the detail on P.96

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Block Diagram

AGPCLK (66MHz)

5 PCI

PCI (33MHz)

AGP

2X/4X

PCI Bus 33MHz

CT5880

Option

AC97

CODEC

AC-Link

AMR

AMD-K7

AMD

761

VT82C

686B

Floppy

PS/2

System Bus 100/133MHz

33MHz

LPT Port

CPUCLK (100/133MHz)

100/133MHz

AGPCLK (66MHz)

14.318MHz

NPCLK (33MHz)

2.5V DDR SDRAM

HCLK (100/133MHz)

48MHz

4 USB Ports

Game Port

COM Ports

ATA66/100 IDE Channels

PDC

20265R

AGPCLK (66MHz)

PCI (33MHz)

48MHz

14.318MHz 33MHz

ICS

94240

HCLK (100/133MHz)

NPCLK (33MHz)

AGPCLK (66MHz) CPUCLK (100/133MHz)

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Suspend to RAM Installat i on

Suspend To RAM Installation

A.1 Introduce STR function:

Suspend-to-RAM (STR) is a Wi ndows 98 A CPI s leep mode function. When recovering from

STR (S3) sleep mode, the system is able, in just a few seconds, to r etrieve the last “state ” of the system before it went to sleep and recover to that state. The “state” is stored in memory (RAM) before the system goes to sleep. During STR sleep mode, your system uses only enough energy to maintain critical information and system functions, primarily the system state and the ability to recognize various “wake up” triggers or signals, respectively.

A.2 STR function Installation

Please use the following steps to complete the STR function installation.

Step-By-Step Setup

Step 1:

To utilize the STR function, the system must be in Windows 98 ACPI mode.

Putting Windows 98 into ACPI mode is fairly easy.

Setup with Windows 98 CD:

A. Insert the Windows 98 CD into your CD-ROM drive, select Start, and then Run. B. Type (without quotes) C. After setup completes, remove the CD, and reboot your system (This manual assumes that your CD-ROM device drive letter is D:).

“D:\setup”

in the window provided. Hit the enter key or click OK.

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Step 2:

(If you want to use STR Function, please set jumper STR_EN Pin1-2 (Closed.)

Enable

Pin No. Definitio n 1-2 close STR Enable 2-3 close STR Disable (Default)

Step 3:

Power on the computer and as soon as memory counting starts, press <Del>. You will enter BIOS Setup. Select the item

Type: S3 /STR” EXIT SETUP”

Congratulation! You have completed the installation and now can use the STR function.

. Remember to save the s ettings by pr ess ing "ESC" an d choose the

option.

“POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP”,

then select

“ACPI Sleep

“SAVE &

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A.3 How to put your system into STR mode?

There are two ways to accomplish this:

1. Choose the “Stand by” item in the “Shut Down Windows” area. A. Press the “Start” button and then select “Shut Down”

B. Choose the “Stand by” item and press “OK”

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2. Define the system ”power on” button to initiate STR sleep mode:

A. Double click “My Computer” and then “Control Panel”

B. Double click the “ Power Management” item.

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C. Select the “Advanced” tab and “Standby” mode in Power Buttons.

D. Restart your computer to complete setup.

Now when you want to enter STR sleep mode, just momentarily press the “Power on” button.

A.4 How to recover from the STR sleep mode?

There are seven ways to “wake up” the system:

1. Press the “Power On” button.

2. Use the “PS/2 Keyboard Power On” function.

3. Use the “PS/2 Mouse Power On” function.

4. Use the “Resume by Alarm” function.

5. Use the “Modem Ring On” function.

6. Use the “Wake On LAN” function.

7. Use the “USB Device Wake Up” function.

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A.5 Notices:

1. In order for STR to function prop erly, several ha rdware and software requirements must

be satisfied:

A. Your ATX power s upply must comply with the ATX 2.01 specifi cation (provide more

than 720 mA 5V Stand-By current).

B. Your DDR SDRAM must be DDR-200 or DDR-266 compliant.

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Dual BIOS Introduction

A. What is Dual BIOS Technology?

Dual BIOS means that there are two system BIOS (ROM) on the motherboard, one is the

Main BIOS and the other is Backup BIOS. Under the normal circumstances, the system works on the Main BIOS. If the Mai n BIOS is corrupt ed or damaged, the Backup BIOS c an take over while the system is powered on. This means that your PC will still be able to run stably as if nothing has happened in your BIOS.

B. How to use Dual BIOS?

a. Boot Screen

xxx xxx Check System Health OK, AMD-Athlon(tm)-650MHz (100x6.5) Check NVRAM…

Wait…

Press F1 to enter Dual BIOS Utility. Press ESC to quit

( C ) American Megatrends Inc., 62-0612-001199-00101111-071595-KT133-7ZX001-F

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally

Press F1 to enter Dual BIOS Utility

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b. Dual BIOS Utility

c. Dual BIOS Item explanation:

Wide R ange Protection: Disabled (Default), Enabled

Status 1:

If any failure (ex. Update ESCD failure, checksum error or reset…) occurs in the Main

BIOS , just before the Operating System is loaded and after the power is on, and that the Wide Range Protection is set to “Enable”, the PC will boot from Backup BIOS automatically.

Status 2:

If the ROM BIOS on peripherals cards(ex. SCSI Cards, LAN Cards,..) emits

signals to request restart of the system after the user make any alteration on it, the boot up BIOS will not be changed to the Backup BIOS.

Dual BIOS Utility V6.60.g.01K

Wide Range Protection :Disabled Halt On BIOS Defects :Disabled Auto Recovery :Enabled Boot From :Main BIOS

BIOS Recovery :Main to Backup

F3: Load Default F5: Start BIOS Recovery F7: Save And Restart F9: Exit Without Saving

Use <Space> key to toggle setup

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Halt On BIOS Defects: Disabled (Default), Enabled

If the BIOS occurs a checksum error or the Main BIOS occurs a WIDE RANGE PROTECTION error and Halt On BIOS Defects set to Enable, the PC will show messages on the boot screen, and the system will pause and wait for the user’s instruction.

If Auto Recovery: If Auto Recovery:

Auto Recovery: Enabled (Default), Disabled

When one of the Main BIOS or Backup BIOS occurs checksum failure, the working BIOS

will automatically recover the BIOS of checksum failure.

(In the Power Management Setup of the BIOS Setting, if ACPI Suspend Type is set to

Suspend to RAM, the Auto Recovery will be set to Enable automatically.)

(If you want to enter the BIOS setting, please press

appears.)

Boot From: Main BIOS (Default), Backup BIOS

Status 1:

The user can set to boot from main BIOS or Backup BIOS.

Status 2:

If one of the main BIOS or the Backup BIOS fails, this item

(Default)”

will become gray and will not be changed by user.

Disabled

Enabled

, it will show

“Del”

key when the boot screen

“Boot From: Main BIOS

BIOS Recovery: Main to Backup

Auto recovery message:

BIOS Recovery: Main to Backup

The means that the Main BIOS works normally and could automatically recover the

Backup BIOS.

BIOS Recovery: Backup to Main

The means that the Backup BIOS works normally and could automatically recover the Main BIOS.

(This auto recovery utility is set by system automatically and can’t be changed by user.)

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DualBIOS

GIGABYTE Technology is pleased to introduce DualBIOS technology, a hot spare for your system BIOS. This newest “Value-added” feature, in a long series of innovations from GIGABYTE, is available on GA-7DXR motherboard. Future GIGABYTE motherboards will also incorporate this innovation.

What’s DualBIOSTM?

On GIGABYTE motherboards with DualBIOS there are physically two BIOS chips. For simplicity we’ll call one your “Main BIOS” and the other we’ll call your “Backup” BIOS (your “hot spare”). If your Main BIOS fails, the Backup BIOS almost automatically takes over on your next system boot. Almost automatically and with virtually zero down time! Whether the problem is a failure in flashing your BIOS or a virus or a catastrophic failure of the Main BIOS chip, the result is the same - the Ba ckup BIOS backs you up, almost automatically.

Technology FAQ

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Dual BIOS Introduction

I. Q: What is DualBIOSTM technology? Answer:

DualBIOS technology is a patented technology from Giga-Byte Technology. The concept of this technology is based on the redundancy and fault tolerance theory. DualBIOS simply means there are two system BIOSes (ROM) integrated onto the motherboard. One is a main BIOS, and the other is a backup BIOS. The mainboard will operate normally with the main BIOS, however, if the main BIOS is corrupt or damaged for various reasons, the backup BIOS will be automatically used when the system powered-On. Your PC will operate as before the main BIOS was damaged, and is completely transparent to the user.

technology

II. Q: Why does anyone need a motherboard with DualBIOS

technology?

Answer:

In today’s systems there are more and more BIOS failures. The most common reasons are virus attacks, BIOS upgrade failures, and/or deterioration of the BIOS (ROM) chip itself.

1. New computer viruses are being found that attack and destroy the system BIOS. They may corrupt your BIOS code, causing your PC to be unstable or even not boot normally.

2. BIOS data will be corrupted if a power loss/surge occurs, or if a user resets the system, or if the power button is pressed during the process of performing a system BIOS upgrade.

3. If a user mistakenly updates their mainboard with the incorrect BIOS file, then the system may not be able to boot correctly . This may cause the PC system hang in operation or during boot.

4. A flash ROM's life cycle is limited according to electronic characteristics. The modern PC utilizes the Plug and Play BIOS, and is updated regularly. If a user changes peripherals often, there is a slight chance of damage to the flash

With Giga-Byte Technology’s patented DualBIOS hangs during system boot up, and/or loss BIOS data due to above reasons. This new technology will eliminate valuable system down time and costly repair bills cause by BIOS failures.

ROM.

technology you can reduce the possibility of

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III. Q: How does DualBIOSTM technology work? Answer:

1. DualBIOSTM technology provides a wide range of protection during the boot up procedure. It

protects your BIOS during system POST, ESCD update, and even all the way to PNP detection/assignment.

2. DualBIOS

provides automatic recovery for the BIOS. When the first BIOS used during boot up does not complete or if a BIOS checksum error occurs, boot-up is still possible. In the DualBIOS or backup BIOS is corrupted, the DualBIOS the wrong BIOS automatically.

3. DualBIOS

utility, the "Auto Recovery" option will guarantee that if either the main BIOS

technology will use the good BIOS and correct

provides manual recovery for the BIOS. DualBIOSTM technology contains a built-in flash utility, which can flash your system BIOS from backup to main and/or visa versa. There is no need for an OS-dependent flash utility program.

4. DualBIOS

contains a one-way flash utility. The built-in one-way flash utility will ensure that the corrupt BIOS is not mistaken as the good BIOS during recovery and that the correct BIOS (main vs. backup) will be flashed. This will prevent the good BIOS from being flashed.

IV. Q: Who Needs DualBIOSTM technology? Answer:

1. Every user should have DualBIOSTM technology due to the advancement of computer viruses. Everyday, there are new BIOS-type viruses discovered t hat will destroy your system BIOS. Most commercial products on the market do not have solutions to guard against this type of virus intrusion. The DualBIOS your PC: Case I.) Vicious computer viruses may wipe out your entire system BIOS. With a conventional single system BIOS PC, the PC will not be functional until it is sent for repairs. Case II.) If the "Auto Recovery" option is enabled in the DualBIOS corrupts your system BIOS, correct the main BIOS. Case III.) A user may override booting from the main system BIOS. The DualBIOS may be entered to manually change the boot sequence to boot from the backup BIOS.

technology will provide a state-of-the-art solution to protect

utility, and if a viru s

the backup BIOS will automatically reboot the system and

utility

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2. During or after a BIOS upgrade, if DualBIOSTM detects that the main BIOS is corrupt, the backup BIOS will take over the boot-up process automatically. Moreover, it will verify the

main and backup BIOS checksums when booting-up. DualBIOS

technology examines the checksum of the main and backup BIOS while the system is powered on to guarantee your BIOS operates properly.

3. Power Users will have the advantage of having two BIOS versions on their mainboard. The benefit is being able to select either version BIOS to suit the performance system needs.

4. Flexibility for high-end desktop PCs and workstation/servers. In the DualBIOSTM utility, the option can be set, "Halt On When BIOS Defects," to be enabled to halt your system with a warning message that the main BIOS has been corrupted. Most workstation/servers require constant operation to guarantee services have not been interrupted. In this situation, the "Halt On When BIOS Defects" message may be disabled to avoid system pauses during normal booting. Another advantage you gain from Giga-By te’s DualBIOS

technology is the ability to upgrade from dual 2 M bit BIOS to dual 4 Mbit BIOS in the future if ext ra BIOS storage is need.

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Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduction

Four Speaker Introduction

A. What is Four Speaker?

The Creative CT5880 audio chip can support up to 4 speaker output. If you select “Four speaker out”, Line In will be reconfigured as another line out to support a second pair of speakers.

B. How to use Four Speaker? Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition setup procedure :

a. Click the audio icon along the task bar and select “Configure 3D Audio”

b. Select two speaker (Default)

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. Select “Four speaker” item.

Microsoft W indows Me setup procedure:

a. Go to “Control Panel”

Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduct i on

Double click “Sounds and Multimedia”.

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b. Select “Audio” Page, and click “Advanced” button.

c. Select “Quadraphonic Speakers” and click ok.

Click ”Advanced”.

Click “Quadraphonic Speakers”.

C. Four Speaker Application

The four speaker function will only be supported in application softwares that use Microsoft DirectX and Creative EAX, for example, the game titles, software DVD player and MP3 player.

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SPDIF Introduction

Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduct i on

What is SPDIF?

The SPDIF output is capable of providing digi tal audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder.

B. How to use SPDIF?

a. Click your mouse right button in “My Computer” and select the “Properties” item.

b. Click “Device Manager” item.

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c. Click “Sound, video and game controllers” item and select the “Creative Sound Blaster

PCI128” item.

d. Click “Settings” item and select the “Output Mode” item.

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e. Click “Digital” item, Line Out will be reconfigure t o SPDIF Out.

f. Recommend you to select “Autosense”, It will automatically detect the ty pe (mono or st ereo)

of the audio connector that you plug into Line Out audio jack, the n configure Line Out to either SPDIF or Speaker accordingly.

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@BIOS™ Introduction

Gigabyte announces

@BIOS™

Windows BIOS live update utility

Have you ever updated BIOS by yourself? Or like many other people, you just know what BIOS is, but always hesitate to update it? Because you think updating newest BIOS is

unnecessary and actually you don’t know how to update it.

Maybe not like others, you are very experienced in BIOS updating and spend quite

a lot of time to do it. But of course you don’t like to do it too much. First, download different BIOS from website and then switch the operating system to DOS mode. Secondly, use different flash utility to update BIOS. The above process is not a interesting job. Besides, always be carefully to store the BIOS source code correctly in your disks as if you update the wrong BIOS, it will be a nightmare.

Certainly, you wonder why motherboard vendors could not just do something right

to save your time and effort and save you from the lousy BIOS updating work? Here it comes! Now Gigabyte announces @BIOS

This is a smart BIOS update software. It could help you to download the BIOS from internet and update it. Not like the other BIOS update software, it’s a Windows utility.

With the help of “@BIOS

Besides, no matter which mainboard you are using, if it’s a Gigabyte’s product*,

™

@BIOS mainboard model and help you to choose the BIOS accordingly. It then downloads the BIOS from the nearest Gigabyte ftp site automatically. There are several different choices; you could use “Internet Update” to download and update your BIOS directly. Or you may want to keep a backup for your current BIOS, just choose “Save Current

BIOS” to save it first. You make a wise choice to use Gigabyte, and @BIOS your BIOS smartly. You are now worry free from updating wrong BIOS, and capable to maintain and manage your BIOS easily. Again, Gigabyte’s innovative product erects a milestone in mainboard industries.

buy a Gigabyte’s motherboard, you could find this amazing software in the attached driver CD. But please remember, connected to internet at first, then you could have a

internet BIOS update from your Gigabyte @BIOS

help you to maintain the BIOS. This utility could detect your correct

For such a wonderful software, how much it costs? Impossible! It’s free! Now, if you

™

’, BIOS updating is no more than a click.

™

--the first Windows BIOS live update utility.

™

update

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EasyTune

Introduction

III

EasyTune

Gigabyte announces

Introduction

III

™

EasyTune

III

™

Windows overdrive utilit y

“Overdrive” might be one of the most common issues in computer field. But have many users ever tried it? The answer is probably “no”. Because “overdrive” is thought to be very difficult and includes a lot of technical know-how, sometimes “overdrive” is

even considered as special skills found only in some enthusiasts.

But as to the experts in “overdrive”, what’s the truth? They may spend quite a lot of time and money to study, try and use many different hardware and software tools to do “overdrive”. And even with these technologies, they still learn that it’s quite a risk because the safety and stability of an “overdrive“ system is unknown.

Now everything is different because of a Windows overdrive utility EasyTune rule of “overdrive”. This is the first overdrive utility suitable for both normal and power users. Users can choose either “Easy Mode” or “Advanced Mode” to run “overdrive” at their convenience. For users who choose “Easy Mode”, they just need to click “Auto Optimize” to have auto and immediate CPU overclocking. This software will then overdrive CPU speed automatically with the result being shown in the control panel. If someone prefers to “overdrive” by oneself, there is also another choice. Click “Advanced Mode” to enjoy “sport drive” class overclocking. In “Advanced Mode”, one can change the system bus speed in small increments to get ultimate system performance. And no matter which mainboard is used, if it’s a Gigabyte’s product*, EasyTune

Besides, different from other traditional over-clocking methods, EasyTune doesn’t require users to change neither BIOS nor hardware switch/ jumper setting; on the other hand, they can do “overdrive” at only one click. Therefore, this is a safer way for “overdrive” as nothing is changed on software or hardware. If user runs EasyTune again and the side effect is then well controlled. Moreover, if one well-performed system speed been tested in EasyTune “Load” it in next time. Obviously, Gigabyte EasyTune “overdrive” technology toward to a newer generation.

™

--announced by Gigabyte. This utility has totally changed the gaming

III

™

helps to perform the best of system.

III

™

over system’s limitation, the biggest lost is only to restart the computer

III

™

, user can “Save” this bus speed and

III

™

has already turned the

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This wonderful software is now free bundled in Gigabyte motherboard attached driver CD. Users may make a test drive of “EasyTune

™

” to find out more amazing

III

features by themselves.

For further technical information, please link to: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw

Note: For the latest version of EasyTune

ÚÚÚÚ

, please visit our website.

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Raid Introduction

What is RAID?

This motherboard implements two different types of RAID levels as follows:

Raid Introduction

RAID 0 (stripe)

For capacity --

however many HDDs are in the array. Any larger HDDs will simply be truncated. The truncated space on the bigger HDDs will then be unusable.

For sustained data tran sfers --

twice the speed of the slowest HD D in the array. A RAID 0 array consisting of four HDDs will transfer at about three times the speed of the slowest HDD in the array.

RAID 1 (mirror)

For capacity –

larger HDD will simply be truncated. The truncated space on the bigger HDD will then be unusable.

For sustained data transfers --

HDD in the array. This motherboard array will read data at twice the rat e of the slowest HDD in the array.

The motherboard array will be as big as the smallest HDD in the array times

A RAID 0 array consisting of two HDDs will transfer at about

This Motherboard array will be as big as the smallest HDD in the array. The

This motherboard arr ay will write data at the rate of the slowest

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About RAID Levels

Striping (RAID 0)

Reads and writes sectors of data interleaved between multiple drives. When any disk member fails, it affects the entire array. Performance is better than a single drive since the workload is balanced between the array members. This array type is for high performance systems. Identical drives are recommended for performance as well as data storage efficiency. The disk array data capacity is equal to the number of drive members times the smallest member capacity. For example, one 1GB and 1 drives will form a 2GB (2 x 1GB) disk array.

Stripe Size -

performance. In the FastBuild BIOS, the “Desktop” default is 8KB while “Server” and “A/V Editing” are 64KB.

a value can be set from 1KB to 1024KB sector size. The size can directly affect

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Mirroring (RAID 1)

Writes duplicate data on to a pair of drives while reads are performed in parallel. ATA RAID 1 is fault tolerant because each drive of a mirrored pair is installed on separate IDE channels. If one of the mirrored drives suffers a mechanical failure (e.g. spindle failure) or does not respond, the remaining drive will continue to function. This is called

Fault Tolerance

. If one drive has a

physical sector error, the mirrored drive will continue to function.

RAID 1 (Mirroring)

On the next reboot, the FastBuildTM utility will display an error in the array and recommend to replace the failed drive. Users may choose to continue using their PC, however Promise recommends replacing the failed drive as soon as possible. See Chapter 4 for a functional description.

Due to redundancy, the drive capacity of the array is half the total drive capacity. For example, two 1GB drives that have a combined capacity of 2GB would have 1GB of usable storage. With drives of different capacities, there may be unused capacity on the larger drive.

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Creating Your Disk Array

You will now use the FastBuild BIOS utility to create your array using the attached drives. There are two different scenarios in creating this array. You can create an array for performance, you can create a Security array using new hard drives (recommended).

WARNING: If creating a Security array using an existing hard drive, backup any necessary data. Failure to follow this accepted PC practice could result in data loss.

1. Boot your system. If this is the first time you have booted with RAID, the FastBuild BIOS

will display the following screen.

No array defined . . .

Press <Ctrl-F> to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility Or press <ESC> key to conti nue booting the system.

2. Press <Ctrl-F> keys to display the FastBuild (tm) Utility Main Menu

3. Press “1” to display the Auto Setup Menu below. This is the fastest and easiest method to

creating your first array.

[Auto Setup Options Menu]

Opt i mize Array for: Perform ance Typical Application usage: A/V Editing

[ Auto Setup Configuration ]

Mode.................................................Stripe

Spare Driver………………………………..0

Drives used in Ar r a y.................................2

Array Disk Capacity..........................16126

[ Keys Available ]

[↑] Up [↓] Down [←, →, Space] Change Option [ESC] Exit [Ctrl-Y] Save

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Creating an Array for Performance

NOTE: This motherboard allows users to create striped arrays with 1, 2 drives.

To create an array for best performance, follow these steps:

1. Using the Spacebar, choose “Performance” under the

2. Select how you will use your PC most under the

Optimize Array for

section.

Typical Application usage

section The

choices are A/V Editing, Server, and Desktop (the default).

3. Press <Ctrl-Y> keys to Save and create the array.

4. Reboot your system.

5. Once the array has been created, you will need to FDISK and format the array as if it were

a new single hard drive.

6. Proceed to Installing Drivers section of the manual (see

RAID Manual of the TUCD

Creating a Security Array With New Drives

NOTE: This motherborad permit only two drives to be used for a single Mirrored array in Auto Setup.

To create an array for data protection using new hard drives, follow these steps:

1. Using the Spacebar, choose “Security” under the

Optimize Array for

section.

2. Press <Ctrl-Y> keys to Save your selection.

3. The window below will appear.

Do you want the disk image to be duplicated to another? (Yes/No)

Y - Create and Duplicate

N - Create Only

4. Press “N” for the Create Only option.

5. A window will appear almost immediately confirming that your Security array has been

created. Press any key to reboot the system

Array has been created.

6. Proceed with normal FDISK and format procedures as if you had just installed a new hard

drive.

7. Once the arrayed drives have been formatted, proceed to the

RAID Manual of the TUCD

(see

) to install your operating system.

Installing Driver

chapter

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Creating a Security Array With An Existing Data Drive

NOTE: This motherboard permits only two drives to be used for a single Mirrored array in Auto Setup.

You would use this method if you wish to use a drive that already contains data and/or is the bootable system drive in your system. You will need another drive of identical or larger storage capacity.

WARNING: Backup any necessary data before proceeding. Failure to follow this accepted PC practice could result in data loss.

WARNING: If you wish to include your current bootable drive using the Windows NT 4.x or Windows 2000 operating system as part of a bootable Mirrored (RAID 1) array on your system, do NOT connect the hard drive to the

motherboard controller yet. You MUST install the Windows NT4 or 2000 driver software first (see RAID Manual of the TUCD) to this drive while it is still attached to your existing hard drive controller. For all other Operating Systems, proceed here.

Follow these steps:

1. Using the Spacebar, choose “Security” under the

Optimize Array for

section.

2. Press <Ctrl-Y> keys to Save your selection. The window below will appear.

Do you want the disk image to be duplicated to another? (Yes/No) Y - Create and Duplicate N - Create Only

3. Press “Y” for the Create and Duplicate option. The window below will appear asking you to

select the Source drive to use. FastBuild will copy all data from the Source drive to the Target drive.

Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB)

[Please Select A S ource Disk] Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB) 1 :Master QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063 2 :Master QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063

[↑] Up [↓] [ESC] Exit [Ctrl-Y] Save

Source Disk

Target Disk

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4. Use the arrow keys to choose which drive contains the existing data to be copied.

5. Press [Ctrl-Y] keys to Save selection and start duplication. The following progress screen will appear.

Start to duplicate the i mage . . . Do you want to continue? (Yes/No) Y – Continue N - Abort

6. Select “Y” to continue. If you choose “N” , you will be returned to step 1.

7. Once complete, the following screen will appear confirming that your Security array has been created. Press any key to reboot the system

Array has been created.

8. Proceed to the

Installing Driver

chapter (see

RAID Manual of the TUCD

) to install the

RAID driver and/or operating system.

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Using FastBuild™ Configuration Utility

The FastBuildTM Configuration Utility offers several menu choices to create and manage the drive array on the motherboard. For purposes of this manual, it is assumed you have already created an array in the previous chapter and now wish to make a change to the array or view other options.

Viewing BIOS Screen

When you boot your system with the RAID function and drives installed, the FastBuild BIOS will detect the drives attached and show the following screen.

Scanning IDE drives . . . . .

If an array exists already, the BIOS will display the following screen showing the board RAID BIOS version and status of the array.

ID MODE SIZE TRACK-MAPPING STATUS 1 * 1*2 Mirror 16126M 611/128/32 Functional

Press <Ctrl-F> to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility....

The array status consists of three possible conditions:

Functional Critical

- The array is operational.

- A mirrored array contains a drive that has failed or disconnected. The remaining

Functional, Critical, Offline

drive member in the array is functional. However, the array has temporar ily lost its ability to provide fault tolerance. The user should identify the failed drive through the FastBuild

Setup



utility, and then replace the problem drive.

Offline

- A striped array has 1 drive that has failed or been disconnected. When the array condition is “offline,” the user must replace the failed drive(s), then restore data from a backup source.

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Navigating t he FastBuild™ Setup Menu

When using the menus, these are some of the basic navigation tips: Arrow keys highlights through choices; [Space] bar key allows to cycle through options; [Enter] key selects an option; [ESC] key is used to abort or exit the current menu.

Using the Main Menu

This is the first option screen when entering the FastBuildTM Setup.

Auto Setup.......................................................[ 1 ]

View Drive Assignments...................................[ 2 ]

View Array .......................................................[ 3 ]

Delete Array.....................................................[ 4 ]

Rebuild Array...................................................[ 5 ]

Controller Configuration...................................[ 6 ]

[ Keys Available ]

Press 1...6 to Select Option [ESC] Exit

[ Main Menu ]

To create a new array automatically, follow the steps under “Creating Arrays Automatically” on page 71. Promise recommends this option for most users.

To view drives assigned to arrays, see “Viewing Drive Assignments” on page 73. To delete an array (but not delete the data contained on the array), select “Deleting An Array” on

page 80. To rebuild a mirrored array, see “Rebuilding an Array” on page 82. To view controller settings, see “Viewing Controller Configuration” on page 84.

NOTE: After configuring an array using FastBuild, you should FDISK and format the arrayed drive(s) if you are using new, blank drives. Depending on the type of array you are using.

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Creating Arrays Automatically

The Auto Setup <1> selection from the Main Menu can intuitively help create your disk array. It will assign all available drives appropriate for the disk array you are creating. After making all selections, use Ctrl-Y to Save selections. FastBuild will automatically build the array.

[Auto Setup Options Menu]

Opt i mize Array for: Perform ance Typical Application usage: A/V Editing

[ Auto Setup Configuration ]

Mode.................................................Stripe

Spare Drive Count....................................0

Drives used in Ar r a y.................................2

Array Disk Capacity..........................16126

[ Keys Available ]

[↑] Up [↓] Down [←, →, Space] Change Option [ESC] Exit [Ctrl-Y] Save

Optimize Array For

Select whether you want Performance (RAID 0), Security (RAID 1) under the “Optimize Array for” setting.

Performance (RAID 0 Striping) Supports the maximum performance. The storage capacity equals the number of drives times the capacity of the smallest drive in the disk array.

NOTE: This motherboard permits striped arrays using 1, 2 drive attached in Auto Setup mode.

Security (RAID 1 Mirroring) Creates a mirrored (or fault tolerant) array for data security.

NOTE: Under the Security setting, This motherboard permits two drives to be used for a single Mirrored array only.

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Defining Typical Application Usage

Allows the user to choose the type of PC usage that will be performed in order to optimize how

This motherboard

handles data blocks to enhance performance. Your choice will determine the block size used. You may choose from: A/V Editing (for audio/video applications, or any similar application that requires large file transfers), Server (for numerous small file transfers), or Desktop (a combination of large and small file sizes).

Creating Multiple Disk Arrays

1. If you plan to create multiple arrays, attach only the drives necessary to create the first disk

array and complete the <1> Auto Setup.

2. Install the additional drives needed for the second array and again use the <1> Auto

Setup.

NOTE: If you wish to customize the settings of individual disk arrays (such as block size), you must manually create disk arrays with the Define Array <3> option from the Main Menu.

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Viewing Drive Assignments

The View Drive Assignments <2> option in the Main Menu displays whether drives are assigned to a disk arrays or are unassigned.

Under the “Assignment” column, drives are labeled with their assigned disk array or shown as “Free” if unassigned. Such “Free” drives can be used for a future array. Unassigned drives are not accessible by the OS. The menu also displays the data transfer mode that relates to speed used by each drive (U5 refers to 100MB/sec transfers, U4 refers to 66MB/sec transfers, etc...)

[ View Drive Assignments ]

Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity(MB) Assignment Mode

1 : Master QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063 Array 1 U5 1 : Slave QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063 Free U5 2 : Master QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063 Array 1 U5

[ Keys Available ]

[↑] Up [↓] Down [ESC] Exit Mode (U=UDMA, P=PIO, D=DMA)

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Manually Creating an Array

The Define Array <3> option from the Main Menu allows users to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements and RAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays attached to this motherboard. Users will commonly create one or two drive arrays with the motherboard, though

the motherboard will support a maximum of four arrays

NOTE: For most installations, We recommends the <1> Auto Setup for easy disk array creation.

Array No RAID Mode Total Drv Capacity(MB) Status

Array 1 Stripe 2 16126 Functional Array 2 —— —— —— —— Array 3 —— —— —— —— Array 4 —— —— —— ——

Note: * — Bootable Array

[↑] Up [↓] Down [ESC] Exit [Enter] Select [Space] Change Boot Drive

[Define Array Menu]

[ Keys Available ]

1. To manually create an array from the Define Array Menu, use the arrow keys to highlight

the array number you wish to define, and press [Enter] to select.

2. The Define Array Definition Menu will next appear that allows drive assignments to the disk

array (see next page).

A user may use a single drive in either striping mode with system. In this rare scenario, the motherboard will create an individual array ID but will offer conventional controller performance, depending on the drive type. At a later time, a second drive can be added to the array and the array re-created to s upport RAID 1 mirroring.

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Selecting Array Type

Under the Definition section of this menu, highlight the Array # for which you want to

assign a RAID level. Use the [Space] key to cycle through two array types: Performance (RAID 0 Striping),

Security (RAID 1 Mirroring).

[ Define Array Definition Menu ]

Array No RAID Mode Total Drv Capacity(MB) Status

Array 1 Stripe 2 16126 Functional Stripe Block: 64 KB

[ Drive Assignments ]

Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB) Assignment

1 : Master QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063 Y 1 : Slave QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063 N 2 : Master QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063 Y

[ Keys Available ]

[↑] Up [↓] Down [ESC] Exit [Space] Select [Ctrl-Y] Save

Selecting Stripe Block

For RAID 0 Striped arrays only, you may manually select the “stripe block size.” Use the Spacebar to scroll through choices progressing as follows (1, 2, 4, 8 , 16 . . . 1024).

The size selected affects how montherboard sends and retrieves data blocks from the drives. You will need to perform your own testing to determine how the data block size is affecting your particular use of the array. In general, a larger block size is better when handling large data transfers (such as in A/V editing or graphics) while a smaller block size is better when handling e-mail and other common server data. The default is 64K.

Assigning Drive(s) to Array

1. Under the [ Drive Assignments ] section, highlight a drive using the [↑] Up [↓] keys.

2. With the [Space] bar key, change the Assignable option to “Y” to add the drive to the disk

array.

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3. Press <Ctrl-Y> to save the disk array information. Depending on the array type selected,

the following scenarios will take place: a) If choosing a Striping array, the initial Define Array Menu screen will appear with the

arrays defined. From there you may ESC to exit and return to the Main Menu of FastBuild.

b) If you selected a Mirroring array for two drives, there is an additional window that

appears as described in order to create the array. To do this you will use either two brand new drives, or one drive that contains existing data that you wish to mirror.

Creating A Mirrored Array Using New Drives

As described in the Drive Assignments Option section above, if you selected a mirroring array and wish to use two new assigned drives, follow the directions here.

1. After assigning new drives to a Mi rroring array and saving the info rmation with <Ctrl-Y>,

the window below will appear.

Do you want the disk image to be duplicated to another? (Yes/No) Y - Create and Duplicate N - Create Only

2. Press “N” for the Create Only option.

3. A window will appear almost immediately confirming that your Security array has been

created. Press any key to reboot the system

Array has been created.

Adding Fault Tolerance to an Existing Drive

This motherboard will create a mirrored array using an existing system drive with data. You must assign the existing drive and another drive of same or larger capacity to the Mirroring array. The BIOS will send the existing data to the new blank drive.

WARNING: Backup any necessary data before proceeding. Failure to follow this accepted PC practice could result in data loss.

WARNING: If you wish to include your current bootable drive using the Windows NT 4.x or Windows 2000 operating system as part of a bootable Mirrored (RAID

1) array on your system, do NOT connect the hard drive to the system controller

yet. You MUST install the Windows NT4 or 2000 driver software first (see RAID Manual of the TUCD) to this drive while it is still attached to your existing hard drive controller. For all other Operating Systems, proceed here.

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After assigning the drives to a Mirroring array, press <Ctrl-Y> keys to Save your selection. The window below will appear.

Do you want the disk image to be duplicated to another? (Yes/No) Y - Create and Duplicate N - Create Only

1. Press “Y” for the Create and Duplicate option. The window below will appear asking you to

select the Source drive to use. FastBuild will copy all data from the Source drive to the Target drive.

Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB)

[Please Select A S ource Disk] Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB) 1 :Master QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063 2 :Master QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063

[↑] Up [↓] [ESC] Exit [Ctrl-Y] Save

Source Disk

Target Disk

2. Use the arrow keys to choose which drive contains the existing data to be copied.

WARNING: All target drive data will be erased. Make sure you choose the correct drive.

3. Press [Ctrl-Y] keys to Save selection and start duplication. The following confirmation screen will appear.

Start to duplicate the image . . . Do you want to continue? (Yes/No) Y – Continue N - Abort

4. Select “Y” to continue. If you choose “N” , you will be returned to step 1.

5. Once “Y” is selected, the following progress screen will appear. The process will take a few minutes.

Please Wait While Duplicating The Image 10% Complete

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6. Once mirroring is complete, the following screen will appear confirming that your Security array has been created. Press any key to reboot the system

Array has been created.

Making a Disk Array Bootable

WARNING: In order for you to boot from an array on the system, your PC or server must be configured in the CMOS Setup to use the system as a bootable device (versus the onboard controller). This option is not available if the system is being used as a secondary controller.

1. Once you have returned to the Define Array Menu window (bel o w), you will see the array(s) you have created. You now may use the menu to select whic h previ ousl y-defi ned ar ray wi l l be used as the bootable array.

Array No RAID Mode Total Drv Capacity(MB) Status

* Array 1 Stripe 2 13044 Functional Note: * — Bootable Array

[↑] Up [↓] Down [ESC] Exit [Enter] Select [Space] Change Boot Drive

[ Define Array Menu ]

2. Highlight the array which you want to boot from using the [↑] Up [↓] Down keys.

3. Press the [Space] bar key.

4. An * asterisk will appear next to the array number indicating it as bootable. The system will now recognize this array as the first array seen

5. The system will then use this bootable array as the (fixed) boot C: drive.

NOTE: The bootable array must contain your configured operating system.

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How Orders Arrays

During startup, the disk arrays on the motherboard are recognized in this order: 1) The array set to bootable in the FastBuildTM Setup, and 2) the Array number (i.e. Array 0, Array 1…).

This would be involved in determining which drive letters will be assigned to each disk array.

How Saves Array Information

All disk array data is saved into the reserved sector on each array member. We suggests that users record their disk array information for future reference.

Another feature of the motherboard disk array system is to recognize drive members even if drives are moved between different motherboard connectors(IDE3&IDE4). Since each drive’s array data identifies itself to the array, it is possible to move or swap drives without modifying the array setup. This is valuable when adding drives, or during a rebuild.

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Deleting An Array

The Delete Array <4> Menu option allows for deletion of disk array assignments. This is not the same as deleting data from the drives themselves. If you delete an array by accident (and before it has been used again), the array can normally be recovered by defining the array identically as the deleted array.

WARNING: Deleting an existing disk array could result in its data loss. Make sure to record all array information including the array type, the disk members, and stripe block size in case you wish to undo a deletion.

[ Delete Array Menu ]

Array No RAID Mode Total Drv Capacity(MB) Status

Array 1 Mirror 2 8063 Functional Array 2 Stripe 1 8063 Functional Array 3 Stripe 1 8063 Functional Array 4 —— —— —— ——

[ Keys Available ]

[↑] Up [↓] Down [ESC] Exit [Del] Delete

1. To delete an array, highlight the Array you wish to delete and press the [Del] key.

2. The View Array Definition menu will appear (see below) showing which drives are assigned to this array.

[ Define Array Menu ]

Array No RAID Mode Total Drv Capacity(MB) Status

Array 1 Mirror 2 8063 Functional Stripe Block: 64 KB

[ Drive Assignments ]

Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB) Assignment

1 : MasterQUANTUMCR8.4A 8063 Y 2 : MasterQUANTUMCR8.4A 8063 Y

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3. Confirm yes to the following warning message with the <Ctrl-Y> key to continue array deletion:

Are you sure you want to delete this array? Press Ctrl-Y to Delet e, others to Abort

4. After deleting the array, you should create a new array using Auto Setup or the Define Array menu from the FastBuild Main Menu.

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Rebuilding A Mirrored Array

The Rebuild Array <5> Menu option is necessary to recover from an error in a mirrored disk array. You will receive an error message when booting your system from the BIOS.

NOTE: Drives MUST be replaced if they contain any physical errors.

Follow these steps BEFORE using the Rebuild Array menu option:

1. On bootup, the system Startup BIOS will display an error message identifying which drive has failed.

2. Press <Ctrl-F> keys to enter FastBuild Main Menu.

3. Select submenu Define Array <3>.

4. Select the failed array and identify the Channel and ID of the failed drive.

5. Power off and physically remove the failed drive.

6. Replace the drive with an identical model.

7. Reboot the system and enter the FastBuild Main Menu.

8. Select the <5> Rebuild Array option. The following screen will appear.

[ Rebuild Array Menu ]

Array No RAID Mode Total Drv Capacity(MB) Status

Array 1 Mirror 2 16126 Critical Array 2 Stripe 1 8063 Functional Array 3 Stripe 1 8063 Functional Array 4 —— —— —— ——

[ Keys Available ]

[↑] Up [↓] Down [ESC] Exit [Enter] Select

9. Highlight the array whose Status is “Critical”.

10. Press [Enter]. The following screen will then appear (see next page).

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[ Rebuild Array Menu ]

Array No RAID Mode Total Drv Status

Array 2 Mirror 2 Critical Stripe Block: Not Available

[ Select Drive for Rebuild ]

Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB)

1 : Slave QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063

[ Keys Available ]

[↑] Up [↓] Down [ESC] Exit [Enter] Select

11. Under [Select Drive for Rebuild], highlight the replacement drive.

12. Press [Enter] and confirm that the data will be copied on to the selected drive. All data on the replacement drive will be written over with mirror ed information from the array drive. A progress bar will appear as below.

Please Wait While Duplicating The Image 10% Complete

13. Once the rebuild process is complete, the user will be asked to reboot the system.

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Viewing Controller Settings

The Controller Configuration <6> menu selection allows you to enable or disable the BIOS from halting (the default) if it detects an error on boot up. You may also view the system resources (Interrupt and I/O port address) of data channels.

[ Adapter Configuration - Options ]

Halt On Error: Enable

[ System Resources Configuration ]

Channel 1 (IDE1) Interrupt : A I/O P ort : FFF0 Channel 2 (IDE2) Interrupt : A I/ O P ort : FFA8

[ Keys Available ]

[←, →, Space] Change Option [ESC] Exit

Halting BIOS On Bootup Errors

The [Adapter Configuration – Options] section allows you to enable or disable The system to Halt operation at the BIOS startup screen should an error be detected. This is the only option that can be changed on this screen.

Viewing System Resources

The [System Resources Configuration] section of this submenu displays the PCI slot interrupt and port address used by the system. The resources used are determined by the Mainboard PCI PnP BIOS for the PCI slot in which the system re sides.

In the rare case that there is a resource conflict, refer to the Mainboard BIOS documentation on changes on resources allocated to the system PCI slot.

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Page Index for BIOS Setup Page The Main Menu P.87 Standard CMOS Features P.90 Advanced BIOS Features P.94 Advanced Chipset Features P.96 Integrated Peripherals P.100 Power Management Setup P.105 PnP / PCI Configurations P.109 PC Health Status P.111 Frequency / Voltage Control P.113 Load Fail-Safe Defaults P.114 Load Optimized Defaults P.115 Set Supervisor / User Password P.116 Save & Exit Setup P.117 EXIT Without Saving P.118

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BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Interface. The interface allows users to modify the basic system configuration, which is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that the Setup information can be retained when the power is turned off.

ENTERING SETUP

Power ON the computer and press <Del> immediately will allow you to enter Setup. If unsuccessful, you can restart the system and try again by pressing the "RESET" bottom on the system case. You may also restart by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl> − <Alt>− <Del> keys.

CONTROL KEYS

<↑> Move to previous item

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

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

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

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

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

<F1> General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Pa ge 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 f rom BIOS default table, only for Option

Page Setup Menu <F7> <F8> Reserved <F9> Reserved

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

Load the Optimized Defaults

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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 hel p 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

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

Standard CMOS Features



Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults



Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults



Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password



Power Management Setup Set User Password



PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup



PC Health Status Exit Without Saving



ESC:Quit F10:Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type…

Figure 1: Main Menu

Frequency/Voltage Control



: Select Item

↑↓→ ←

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Standard CMOS Features

••••

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

Advanced BIOS Features

••••

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

Advanced Chipset Features

••••

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

Integrated Peripherals

••••

This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.

Power Management Setup

••••

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

PnP/PCI Configurations

••••

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

PC Health Status

••••

This setup page is for monitoring system status such as temperature, voltage, and fan

speed.

Frequency/Voltage Control

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This setup page is for controlling CPU clock and frequency ratio.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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Load Fail-Safe Defaults option l oads preset system parameter value s to set the system in

its most stable configurations.

Load Optimized Defaults

••••

Load Optimized Defaults option loads preset system parameter values to set the system in

its highest performance configurations.

Set Supervisor Password

••••

Set Change or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and/or BIOS

setup.

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Set User Password

••••

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

Save & Exit Setup

••••

Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.

Exit Without Saving

••••

Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.

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BIOS Setup

Standard CMOS Features

The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu (Figure 2) are divided into 9 categories. Each category includes none, on e or m ore than one s etup it ems. Us e the a rrow s to highl ight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value in each item.

Date (mm:dd:yy) Wed , Feb 28 2001 Item Help Time (hh:mm:ss) 2 : 31 : 24

IDE Primary Master None



IDE Primary Slave None



IDE Secondary Master None



IDE Secondary Slave None



century Drive A 1.44M, 3.5 in. Drive B None Floppy 3 Mode Support Disabled

Video EGA / VGA Halt On All, But Keyboard

Base Memory Size 640K Extended Memory Size 63488K Total Memory 64512K

Standard CMOS Features

Menu Level  Change the

Day, month, Year and

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

↑↓→ ←

F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Figure 2: Standard CMOS Features

Date

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

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

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Time

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

IDE Primary Master / Slave, Secondary Master / Slave

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The category identifies the type of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the computer. There are two settings: Auto, and Manual. Ma nual: HDD ty pe is user-d efinable; Auto 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 information directly from the keyboard and press <Enter>. Such information should be provided in the documentation form your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.

CYLS. Number of cylinders HEADS number of heads PRECOMP write precomp LANDZONE Landing zone SECTORS number of sectors

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

Drive A / Drive B

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The category identifies the ty pe of floppy disk drive A or dri ve B that has been install ed in the computer.

None No floppy drive installed 360K, 5.25 in. 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity.

1.2M, 5.25 in. 5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte c apacity (3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled).

720K, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity

1.44M, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity.

2.88M, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.

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Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area)

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BIOS Setup

Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. Drive A Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Drive B Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Both Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives.

Video

••••

The category detects the type of adapter used for the primary system monitor, which must match your video display card and moni tor. Although secondary monitors are s upported, you do not have to select the type in setup.

EGA/VGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter/Video Graphics Array. For EGA, VGA,

SVGA, or PGA monitor adapters CGA 40 Color Graphics Adapter, power up in 40 column mode CGA 80 Color Graphics Adapter, power up in 80 column mode MONO Monochrome adapter, includes high resolution monochrome adapters

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. All Errors The system boot will stop on any error detected. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for

all other errors.

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

other errors.

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

stop for all other errors.

(Default value)

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Memory

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The category is display-onl y which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.

Base Memory Size

Extended Memory Size

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

640 K for systems with 640 K or more memory installed on the motherboard.

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

BIOS Setup

Virus Warning Disabled Item Help First Boot Device Floppy Second Boot Device IDE-0 Third Boot Device CDROM

RAID/SCSI Boot Order RAID, SCSI

Floppy Drive Seek Disabled BootUp Num-Lock On Password Check Setup HDD S.M.A.R.T Capability Disabled

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

↑↓→ ←

F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Advanced BIOS Features

Menu Level 

Allows you to choose the VIRUS Warning feature For IDE Hard disk Boot sector Protection. If this Function is enable And someone Attempt to write Data into this area , BIOS will show A warning Message on Screen and alarm beep

Figure 3: Advanced BIOS Features

This item will be available when ”

Virus Warning

••••

First / Second / Third Boot device” is set to SCSI/RAID.

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

Enabled Activates virus protection and displays a warning message whenever

anything attempts to write to the boot sector or the hard disk partition table.

Disabled No warning message appears when anything attempts to write to the

boot sector or hard disk partition table.

(Default value)

First / Second / Third Boot Device

••••

Floppy Set your boot device priority to Floppy. LS120 Set your boot device priority to LS120.

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