Gigabyte GA-7GEWH-RH User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

GA-7GEWH-RH

Dual Xeon Processor Motherboard

Xeon

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Processor Motherboard

Rev. 2001

* The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with

user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point
for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!!

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

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Table of Contents

Item Checklist ........................................................................................3

Chapter 1 Introduction............................................................................4

1.1.Considerations Prior to Installation .......................................................4

1.2.Features Summary................................................................................ 5

1.3.GA-7GEWH-RH Motherboard Component .......................................... 7

Chapter 2Hardware Installation Process................................................9

2.1.Installing Processor and CPU Haet Sink .............................................. 9

2.1.1.Installing CPU .......................................................................................................... 9

2.1.2.Installing Heat Sink ................................................................................................ 10

2.2.Installing memory modules.................................................................11

2.3.Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply.................. 13

2.3.1. I/O Back Panel Introduction ................................................................................. 13

2.4.Connectors Introduction............................................................................................ 16

2.5.Jumper Setting .......................................................................................................... 26

2.6.Block Diagram........................................................................................................... 33

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

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

Advanced Processor Options ........................................................................................ 38

Advanced ...................................................................................................42

Memory Configuration ..................................................................................................... 43

PCI Configuration............................................................................................................. 44

I/O Device Configuration................................................................................................. 46

Advanced Chipset Control ............................................................................................. 50

Hardware Monitor ............................................................................................................ 51

Security ...................................................................................................... 54

Server.........................................................................................................56

Server Management ....................................................................................................... 57

Console Redirection........................................................................................................ 58

Boot............................................................................................................ 61

Exit ............................................................................................................. 63

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; The GA-7GEWH-RH motherboard
; Serial ATA cable x 6
; IDE (ATA100 ) cable x 1 / Floppy cable x 1
; I/O Shield Kit
; CD for motherboard driver & utility
; Power cable x 4
; GA-7GEWH-RH user’s manual
; SAS cable x 2

Item Checklist

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

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Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1. Considerations Prior to Installation

Preparing Your Computer

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become
damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please follow the
instructions below:

1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord.

2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

3. It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components
(CPU, RAM).

4. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have these items on top of an antistatic pad or
within a electrostatic shielding container.

5. Please verify that the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply connector
from the motherboard.

Installation Notices

1. Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. These stickers are
required for warranty validation.

2. Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the
information in the provided manual.

3. Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected.

4. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.

5. Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard
or within the computer casing.

6. Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

7. Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.

8. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product,
please consult a certified computer technician.

Instances of Non-Warranty

1. Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause.

2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual.

3. Damage due to improper installation.

4. Damage due to use of uncertified components.

5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters.

6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product.

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1.2. Features Summary

Form Factor y 12” x 13” EATX size form factor, 8 layers PCB
CPU y Supports Dual Intel® XeonTM processors

y Xeon

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Dual Core in LGA 771 socket

y Supports 667/1066MHz FSB (Dempsey)
y Supports 1066/1333MHz FSB (Woodcrest)
y Enhanced Intel SpeedStep T echnology (EIST) & Demand Based

Switch (DBS)

y Support Intel Virtualization T echnology (VT)
y L2 cache on-die per processor from 4M

Chipset y Intel® 5000X Chipset

y Intel

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6321ESB

y Intel

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6702 PXH-V

Memory y 8 x 240-pin DIMM sockets

y Supports up to 32GB 533/667 memory
y 4 Channel memory bus
y Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) 533/667MHz
y Support 512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB memory

I/O Control y ITE Super I/O
Expansion Slots y 1 PCI slots 32-Bit/33MHz (5V)

y 2 PCI-X slots 64-Bit/66~133MHz
y 1 PCI-Express x16 slot
y 1 PCI-Express x8 slot ( in x16 socket)

SAS RAID Controller y LSI® SAS1068 SAS Controller

y Supports 8 independant SAS 3.0 Gb/s with Host RAID 0,1,10

SATA RAID Controller y Built in Intel® 6321ESB with SATA RAID 0,1,10

y Supports 6 SAT A connectors

On-Board Audio y Relteak ALC883
IEEE1394A y TI TSB43AB23
On-Board LAN y Build in Intel® 6321ESB chipset supports dual Gigabit Ethernet

ports

y Supports WOL, PXE

On-Board Peripherals y 1 ATA 100 connector

y 1 Floppyport supports 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M and

2.88M bytes.

y 2 PS/2 connectors
y 1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode

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y 2 Serial port (COM, 1 by cable)
y 8 x USB 2.0 (4 by cable)
y 2 x LAN RJ45
y 6 x SATA connectors

Hardware Monitor y Winbond 83792G controller

y Enhanced features with CPU Vcore, 1.5V reference,

VCC3 (3.3V) , VBAT3V, +5VSB, CPUA/B Temperature, and
System T emperature V alues viewing

y CPU/Power/System Fan Revolution Detect
y CPU shutdown when overheat
y System Voltage Detect
y Support basic ASF remote transaction through CSA Bus with

hardware circuit
BIOS y Phoenix BIOS on 8Mb flash RAM
Special Features y Ehanced feature with GSMT Lite Utility
Additional Features y Supports S3, S4, S5 under Windows Operating System

y Wake on LAN (WOL)
y Wake on Ring (WOR)
y AC Recovery
y Supports Console Redirection
y Supports 4-pin Fan controller

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1. Primary CPU 33. CPU2 fan cable connector

2. Secondary CPU 34. Front fan1 connector

3. Intel 5000X 35. Front fan2 cable connector

4. Intel 6321ESB 36. Rear fan1 cable connector

5. Intel 6702 PXH-V 37. Rear fan2 cable connector

6. LSI SAS1068 38. PCI-E x16 Slot

7. TSB43AB23 39. PCI-E x16 Slot (x8 bandwidth)

8. Winbond W83792G 40. PCI-X Slot (64bit/133MHz)

9. Relteak ALC883 41. PCI-X Slot (64bit/100MHz)

10. Intel LAN Chip 42. PCI Slot(32bit/33MHz)

11. ITE 8718F-S 43. DIMM A1

12. BIOS Flash 44. DIMM A2

13. Front USB1 connector 45. DIMMB1

14. Front USB2 connector 46. DIMMB2

15. IDE cable connector 47. DIMMC1

16. SATA0 cable connector 48. DIMMC2

17. SATA 1cable connector 49. DIMMD1

18. SATA2 cable connector 50. DIMMD2

19. SATA3 cable connector 51. USB/LAN Ports

20. SATA4 cable connector 52. USB/LAN Ports

21. SATA5 cable connector 53. Audio Connectors

22. SAS cable connector 54. Audio Connectors

23. SAS cable connector 55. SPDIF out ( )

24. Floppy cable connector 56. SPDIF out (

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25. COM2 Connector 57. Parallel Port

26. IEEE 1394A connector 58. Serial Port

27. IEEE 1394B connector 59. Keyboard/Mouse Connector

28. Front Audio connector 60. Auxiliary Power (A TX1)

29. SPDIF In connector 61. Auxiliary Power (A TX3)

30. CD In connector 62. Auxiliary Power (A TX2/+12V)

31. Front Panel connector 63. Battery

32. CPU1 fan cable connector 64. ibutton**

** ibutton functions for LSI Software RAID 0,1,5,10

1.3. GA-7GEWH-RH Motherboard Component

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

Before installing the processor and cooling fan, adhere to the following
cautions:

1. The processor will overheat without the heatsink and/or fan, resulting in permanent
irreparable damage.

2. Never force the processor into the socket.

3. Apply thermal grease on the processor before placing cooling fan.

4. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.

5. If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause
improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.

2.1. Installing Processor and CPU Haet Sink

2.1.1. Installing CPU

Step 1 Raise the metal locking lever on the socket.
Step 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket.
Step 3 Lift the metal cover.
Step 4 Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. The CPU only fits in one orientation.

Step 5 Once the CPU is properly placed, please replace the metal cover and push the metal

lever back into locked position.

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2.1.2. Installing Heat Sink

Step 1 Attach the heat sink clip to the processor socket.
Step 2 Place the cooling fan on the heat sink.
Step 3 Secure the cooing fan withscrews.
Step 4 Connect processor fan can cable to the processor fanconnector

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GA-7GEWH-RH has 8 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sokcets. It supports the 4 FB-DIMM
Channels T echnology. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size during system boot.
For detail DIMM installation, please refer to the following instructions.

Before installing the processor and heatsink, adhere to the following warning:
When DIMM LED is ON, do not install/remove DIMM from socket.

DIMMA1/A2

DIMMC1/C2

DIMMD1/D2

DIMMB1/B2

2.2. Installing memory modules

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Installation Steps:

Step 1. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot, and push it down.
Step 2. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to lock the DIMM module.

NOTE! DIMM must be populated in order starting from DIMM8 socket. For dual-channel
operation, DIMMs must be installed in matched pairs.

Step 3. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module.

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2.3.1. I/O Back Panel Introduction

2.3. Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply

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PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard
to the lower port (purple).

Parallel Port

The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices.

COAXIAL (SPDIF Out)

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

OPTICAL (SPDIF Out)

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

Serial Port

Modem can be connected to Serial port.

Line In

The default Line In jack. Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack.

Line Out (Front Speaker Out)

The default Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. Stereo speakers, earphone or front surround
speakers can be connected to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack.

MIC In

The default MIC In jack. Microphone must be connected to MIC In jack.

Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out)

The default Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack. Rear surround speakers can be
connected to Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack.

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

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

Side Speaker Out

The default Side Speaker Out jack. Surround side speakers can be connected to Side Speaker
Out jack.

LAN Port

The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of
10/100/1000Mbps.

USB Port

Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s)
such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. have a standard USB interface.
Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller,
please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver updated. For more information please
contact your OS or device(s) vendors.

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LAN LED Description

LED1 (Green)

LED2 (Green/Yellow)

Color Condition Description

Green ON LAN Link / no Access
Green BLINK LAN Access

- OFF Idle

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

Name

LED1

LED2

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2.4. Connectors Introduction

1. ATX1 16. F_USB2 (Front USB Connector)

2. A TX3 17. SAT A0 (SATA Connector)

3. ATX2 (A TX +12V) 18. SAT A1 (SAT A Connector)

4. IDE1 (IDE Connector) 19. SATA 2(SA TA Connector)

5. FDD1 (Floppy Connector) 20. SATA3 (SATA Connector)

6. SAS1 (SAS Connector) 21. SATA4 (SATA Connector)

7. SAS2 (SAS Connector) 22. SATA5 (SATA Connector)

8. F_Panel (Front Panel Connector) 23. CPU0_FAN (CPU 0 Fan Connector)

9. COM2 24. CPU1_FAN (CPU1 Fan Connector)

10. F_1 (1394A Connector) 25. FAN_F1 (Front Fan1 Connector)

11. F_2 (1394B Connector) 26. FAN_F2 (Front Fan2 Connector)

12. F_Audio (Front Audio Connector) 27. FAN_R1 (Rear Fan1 Connector)

13. CD_IN 28. FAN_R2 (Rear Fan2 Connector)

14. SPDIF_I1 29. BAT1 (Battery)

15. F_USB1 (Front USB Connector)

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1) ATX1 (24-pin ATX Power Connector)

¾ AC power cord should only be connected to

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

PIN No. Definition

1 +3.3V
2 +3.3V
3 GND
4 +5V
5 GND
6 +5V
7 GND
8 POK
9 5VSB
10 +12V
11 +12V
12 +3.3V
13 +3.3V
14 -12V
15 GND
16 PSON
17 GND
18 GND
19 GND
20 -5V
21 +5V
22 +5V
23 +5V
24 GND

2 ) ATX3 (8-pin A TX Power Connector)

Pin No. Definition

1 GND
2 GND
3 GND
4 GND
5 P12V_CPU
6 P12V_CPU
7 P12V_CPU
8 P12V_CPU

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3 ) ATX2 (4-pin ATX +12V Power connector)

This connector (ATX_12V) supplies the CPU operation voltage (Vcore).
If this "ATX_12V connector" is not connected, system cannot boot.

Pin No. Definition

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

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4 ) IDE1 (IDE cable connector)

Please connect first harddisk to IDE1. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with
the Pin1.

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5 ) FDD1 (Floppy cable connector)

Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 720K,1.2M,1.44M and

2.88Mbytes floppy disk types. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the
Pin1.

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8 ) F_Panel (2X12 Pins Front Panel connector)

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

Pin No. Signal Name Description

1. PWLED+ Power LED Signal anode (+)

2. 5VSB P5VStand By Power

3. KEY Pin Removed

4. ID_LED+ ID LED Signal anode (+)

5. PWLED- Power LED Signal cathode(-)

6. ID_LED- ID LED Signal cathode(-)

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

8. F_SYSRDY System Fan Fail LED Signal

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

10. F_SYSTA TUS System St atu s L ED Si gn al
1 1 . PWB+ Power Button Signal anode (+)

12. L1_ACT LAN1 access LED Signal

13. PWB+_GND Power Button Ground

14. L1_LNK- LAN1 linked LED Signal cathode(-)

15. RST_BTN- Reset Button cathode(-)
16 . SENSOR_SDA SMBus Data

17. RST_BTN_GND Reset Button Ground
18 . SENSOR_SCL SMBus Clock

19. ID_SW- ID Switch Signal cathode(-)
20 . CASE_OPEN- Chassis intrusion Signal

21. ID_SW-_GND ID Switch Ground

22. L2_ACT LAN2 access LED Signal

23. NMI_SW- NMI Switch cathode(-)

24. L2_LNK- LAN2 linked LED Signal cathode(-)

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Pin No. Definition

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

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1 FTPA1+
2 FTP A1­3 GND
4 GND
5 FTPB1+
6 FTPB1­7 BUSVCC0
8 BUSVCC0
9 No Pin
10 NC

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12 ) F_AUDIO (Front AUDIO Connector)

In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector . Also please
make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. To
find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.

Pin No. Definition

1 MIC
2 GND
3 REF
4 POWER
5 FrontAudio(R)
6 RearAudio(R)
7 Reserved
8 No Pin
9 FrontAudio (L)
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13 ) CD_IN (CD IN,Blank)

Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.

Pin No. Definition

1 CD-L
2 GND
3 GND
4 CD_R

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

15/ 16 ) F_USB1/2 (Front USB Connectors)

F_USB1

F_USB2

Pin No. Definition

1 Power
2 Power
3 USB Dx­4 USB Dy­5 USB Dx+
6 USB Dy+
7 GND
8 GND
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14) SPDIF_I1

Use this device only when your hardware system has digital output function.

Pin No. Definition

1 VCC
2 SPDIF IN
3 GND

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Y ou can connect the Serial A TA device to this connector , it provides you high speed transfer rates
(3.0Gb/sec).

17/18/19/20/21/22 ) SA TA 0~5 (Serial ATA cable connectors)

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

23/ 24 ) CPU1/2_FAN (CPU Fan Connectors)

Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running
under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating.The CPU fan connector supports Max. current
up to 1A .

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1 GND
2 12V
3 Sense
4 Control

CPU1 FAN

CPU2 FAN

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25/26/27/28 ) FAN_F1/F2/FAN_R1/R2 (System Front and Rear Fan Connectors)

This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system
temperature. These connectors are for system use only.

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1 GND
2 12V
3 Sense
4 Control

FAN_F1

FAN_F2

FAN_R1&R2

29 ) BAT1 (Battery)

CAUTION

 Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced.

 Replace only with the same or equivalent

type recommended by the manufacturer.

 Dispose of used batteries according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

If you want to erase CMOS...

1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2.Remove the battery, wait for 30 second.

3.Re-install the battery.

4.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

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2. JP1 6. JP_LAN1

3. EN_ZCR 7. JP_LAN2

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1 ) JP_IBUT1 (ibutton Code Select Function)

1-2 close: Enable SAS function.

2-3 close: Enable Intel 6321ESB SAT A function. (Default setting)

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1-2 close: Enable Mega RAID function

2-3 close: Disable Mega RAID function (Default seting)

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3 ) EN_ZCR (Enable SAS ZCR Function)

1-2 close: Disable SAS ZCR function (Default seting)

2-3 close: Enable SAS ZCR function

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

Default value doesn’t include the “Shunter” to prevent from improper use this jumper. To
clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin.

4 ) CLR_CMOS1 (Clear CMOS Function)

1-2 close: Normal (Default setting)

2-3 close: Clear CMOS

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5 ) JP_REC1 ( BIOS Recovery Function)

1-2 close: Enable BIOS Recovery function.

2-3 close: Normal. (Default setting)

Please remove the jumper when system access recovery flopp disk.

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1-2 close: Enable onboard LAN function. (Default setting)

2-3 close: Disable onboard LAN function.

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2.6. Block Diagram

CPU0

LGA771 Socket

CPU1

LGA771 Socket

INTEL 5000X

MCH

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PCI-E x16 Slot

PCI-E x16 (8GB/s)

PCI-E x4 (2GB/s)

PCI-E x16 Slot

PCI-X (ZCR)

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100MHz

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LSI SAS1068

i-button

PCI-X 64bit/133MHz (1GB/s)

INTEL
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PCIE x4 (2GB/s)

PCI-X 64bit/133MHz 3.3V Slot

PCI 32bit/33MHz 5V Slot

PCI 32bit/33MHz

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TSB43AB23

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SATA2 x 6

KB&MS

COM1 COM2 Floppy Connector

Parallel Port

IT8718F-S

GILGAL

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Serial

EEPROM

ALC883

RJ45LAN1

USB Port 0/1

RJ45LAN2

USB Port 2/3

Audio Panel

FDB DIMM01

FDB DIMM11

FDB DIMM21

FDB DIMM31

FDB DIMM00

FDB DIMM10

FDB DIMM20

FDB DIMM30

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<Ç> Move to previous item
<È> Move to next item
<Å> Move to the item in the left hand
<Æ> Move to the item in the right hand
<Esc> Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and

Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu
<+/PgUp> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-/PgDn> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu
<F2> Reserved
<F3> Reserved
<F4> Reserved
<F6> Reserved
<F7> Reserved
<F8> Reserved
<F9> Load the Optimized Defaults
<F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu

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

ENTERING SETUP

Power ON the computer and press <F2> immediately will allow you to enter Setup.

CONTROL KEYS

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GETTING HELP

Main Menu

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

Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu

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

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z Main

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

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z Advanced

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

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z Security

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

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z Server

Server additional features enabled/disabled setup menus.

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z Boot

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

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z Exit

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

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Main

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

Figure 1: Main

System Ti me

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

System Date

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

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IDE Primary Ma ster , Slave / Se condary Ma ster , Slave

The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the
computer. There are two types: auto type, and manual type. Manual type is user-definable; Auto
type which will automatically detect HDD type.

Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will
not work properly if you enter improper information for this category.

If you select User T ype, 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.

TYPE

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

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

Multi-Sector Transfer

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

supports it.

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

support LBA Mode.

32-Bit I/O Enable this function to max imize the IDE data transfer rate.
Transfer Mode This field shows the information of T eansfer Mode.
Ultra DMA Mode This filed displays the DMA mode of the device in the specific IDE

channel.

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Advanced Processor Options

Adva nced Processor Option

This category includes the information of CPU Speed, Processor ID and Per Processor
Core L2 Cache. And setup menu for Hyperthreading, Intel Virtualizational Technology,
Thermal Management 2, C1 Enhanced Mode, Execute Disable Bit.

Setup menu options will be variable depends on the type of CPU.

Processor Reset

Y es Select ‘Y es’ BIOS will clear historical processor status and reset all

processors on next boot.

No Disable Processor Reset function. (Default setting)

Figure 1-1: Advanced Processor Options

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Hyper Threading

Enabled Enable Hyper-Threading Technology Feature when using W indows

XP and Linux 2.4x operating systems that are optimized for Hyper­Threading technology. (Default setting)

Disabled Disable Hyper-Threading T echnology when using other operating

systems.

NOTE: This option appears when using Dempsey CPU.

Thermal Ma nagement2

Thermal Management 2 enhances the features of power reduction capability. When TM2 is enabled,
it will reduce the frequency and VID which results in a saving of power consumption of processor.

Enabled Enabled Thermal Management 2. (Default setting)
Disabled Disables this function.

NOTE: This option appears when using Woodcrest CPU.

PECI Interface

The Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI Interface) is designed specifically to convey
system management information from the processor. It is a proprietary single wire bus between the
processor and the chipset or other health monitoring device. Data from the Digital Thermal Sensors
are processed and stored in a processor register (MSR) which is queried through the Platform
Environment Control Interface (PECI).

Enabled Enable PECI Interface
Disabled Disable this function. (Default setting)

NOTE: This option appears when using Woodcrest CPU.

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Intel (R) Vir tualization T echnology

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

Enabled Enable Intel Virtualization Technology . (Default setting)
Disabled Disable this function.

C1 Enhanced Mode

With enabling C1 Enhanced Mode, all loical processors in the physical processor have entered the
C1 state, the processor will reduce the core clock frequency to system bus ratio and VID.

Enabled Enable C1 Enhanced Mode.
Disabled Disable C1 Enhanced Mode. (Default setting)

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Execute Disa ble Bit

Enabled Enable Execute Disable Bit.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default setting)

CPU Cache Control
DCU Prefetcher

When the DCU detects the multiple loads from the same cache line done. The DCU
Prefetcherassumes the next line will be required. The next line is prefetched in to the L1 data cache

from memory or L2.

Enabled Enabled DCU Prefetcher.
Disabled Disables this function. (Default setting)

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Hardware Prefetcher

The Hardware Prefetcher looks the streams of data. The data is prefetched into L2 from external
memory. Disabling of this item may impact processor performance.

Enabled Enabled Hardware Prefetcher. (Default setting)
Disabled Disables this function. IP Prefetcher

It is an L1 instruction cache prefetcher. The IP Prefetcher looks for sequential load history to
determine whether to prefetch the next expected data into the L1 instruction cache from
memory or L2.

Enabled Enabled IP Prefetcher. (Default setting)
Disabled Disables this function.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

When enable this item, both cache lines that comprise a cache line pair when it determines data
required is not currently in its cache.

Enabled Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch. (Default setting)

Disabled Disables this function.

Direct Acce ss Cache

Direct Access Cache is a system level protocol in a multi-processor system to improve I/O
network performance.

Enabled Direct Access Cache.
Disabled Disables this function. (Default setting)

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Figure 2: Advanced

Advanced

About This Section: Advanced

With this section, allowing user to configure your system for basic operation. User can change the

memory configuration, chipset configuration, PCI configuration and hardware monitor control.

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Memory Configuration

Figure 2-1: Memory Configuration

System Memory/Extended Me mory/DIMM Group 1~8 Status

These category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the
BIOS.

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PCI Configuration

Figure 2-2: PCI Configuration

Embedded NIC

LAN 1 Option ROM Scan

Enabled Enable onboard LAN1 device and initialize device expansion

ROM. (Default setting)

Disabled Disable this function.

LAN2 Option ROM Scan

Enabled Enable onboard LAN2 device and initialize device expansion

ROM. (Default setting)

Disabled Disable this function.

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PCI Slot 1/2/3/4/5 Option ROM

Enabled Enable this item to initialize device expansion ROM.

(Defualt setting)

Disabled Disable this function.

SAS Option ROM

Enabled Enable this item to initialize device expansion ROM.

(Default setting)

Disabled Disable this function.

PCI Latency V alue

Configuration PCI latency time of PCI device.

Options 32, 64, 128, Auto. Default setting is Auto.

Onboard Audio

Enabled Enable the onboard audio device. (Defualt setting)

Disabled Disable this function.

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I/O Device Configuration

Figure 2-3: I/O Device Configuration

Serial Port A

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

Enabled Enable the configuration (Default setting)

Disabled Disable the configuration.

Base I/O Address/IRQ

3F8/IRQ4 Set IO address to 3F8. (Default setting)
2F8/IRQ3 Set IO address to 2F8.
3E8/IRQ4 Set IO address to 3E8.
2E8/IRQ3 Set IO address to 2E8.

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Serial Port B

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

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

Base I/O Address/IRQ

3F8/IRQ4 Set IO address to 3F8.
2F8/IRQ3 Set IO address to 2F8. (Default setting)
3E8/IRQ4 Set IO address to 3E8.
2E8/IRQ3 Set IO address to 2E8.

Parallel Port

This allows users to configure parallel port by using this option.

Enabled Enable the configuration. (Default setting)

Disabled Disable the configuration.

Mode

This option allows user to set Parallel Port transfer mode.

Bi-directional Use this setting to support bi-directional transfers on the parallel

port. (Default setting)
EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.
ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.

Base I/O Address

378 Set IO address to 378. (Default setting)

27 8 Set IO address to 278.

Iterrupt

IRQ5 Set Interrupt as IRQ5.
IRQ7 Set Interrupt as IRQ7. (Default setting)

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Floppy disk controller

Enabled Enable onboard floppy disk controller. (Default setting)

Disabled Disable this device.

PS/2 Mouse

Set this option ‘Enabled’ to allow BIOS support for a PS/2 - type mouse.

Enabled ‘Enabled’ forces the PS/2 mouse port to be enabled regardless if a

mouse is present. (Default setting)

Disabled ‘Disabled’ prevents any installed PS/2 mouse from functioning,

but frees up IRQ12.

USB Controller

This item allows users to enable or disable the USB device by setting item to the desired
value.

Enabled Enable USB controller. (Default setting)
Disabled Disbale this function.

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USB 2.0 Controller

This item allows users to enable or disable the USB 2.0 device by setting item to the desired
value.

Enabled Enable USB 2.0 controller.(Default setting)
Disabled Disbale this function.

Legacy USB Support

This option allows user to function support for legacy USB.

Enabled Enables support for legacy USB (Default setting)

Disabled Disables support for legacy USB.

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Route Port 80h cycles to

Set route port 80h cycles to either PCI or LPC bus.

PCI Set Route Port 80h I/O cycles to the PCI bus. (Default setting)
LPC Set Route Port 80h I/O cycles to the LPC bus.

Parallel A TA

Enabled Enable Parallel A TA. (Default setting)

Disabled Disable the device.

Serial A T A

Enabled Enables on-board serial A T A function. (Default setting)

Disabled Disables on-board serial A T A function.

Native Mode Operation

This option allows user to set the native mode for Serial A TA function.

Auto Auto detected. (Default setting)

Serial AT A Set Native mode to Serial AT A.

SATA Controller Mode Option

Compatible Mode SAT A and P A T A drives are auto-detected and placed in

Legacy mode. (Default setting)

Enhanced Mode SATA and PATA drives are auto-detected and placed in

Native mode.

Note: Pre-Win2000 operating system do not work in Enhanced mode.

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Advanced Chipset Control

Figure 2-4: Advanced Chipset Control

Enable Multi media Timer

Y es Enable Multimedia Timer support.
No Disable this function. (Default setting)

Crystal Beach Configure Enable

Enable Configuration/Memory mapped accesses to the Crystal Beach Configuration sapce
located in Device 8, Fn0, and Fn1.

Enabled Crystal Beach Configure function. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable this function.

I/O Acceleration Technology

It addresses all segments of the server I/O bottleneck problem using TCP/IP and without
requiring any modification of existing or future applications.

Enabled Enable I/O Acceleration T echnology . (Default setting)
Disabled Disable this function.

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Hardware Monitor

Figure 2-5: Hardware Monitor

CPU1/2 Core1/2 T emperature/ Motherboard T emperature

Display the current CPU1/CPU2 Core1/2 temperature, and Motherboard temperature.

V oltage Monitor: +3.3V, +5V, VCOREA, VCOREB, VBAT

Detect system's voltage status automatically.

F AN Monitor: CPU1/2 Fan/Fa n R1/Fa n R2/Fa n F1/Fan F2 (RPM)

Display the current CPU 1/CPU2 fan speed, front and rear system fan speed.

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Boot -time Diagnostic

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

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

Reset Configuration Data

Yes Reset all configuration data.

No Do not make any changes. (Default setting)

NumLock

This option allows user to select power-on state for NumLock.

On Enable NumLock. (Default setting)
Off Disable this function.

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Multiproce ssor Spe cification

This option allows user to configure the multiprocessor(MP) specification revision level.
Some operating system will require 1.1 for compatibility reasons.

1.4 Support MPS V ersion 1.4 . (Default setting)

1.1 Support M PS Version 1.1.

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Security

Figure 3: Security

Set Supervisor Password

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

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Set User Password

Y ou can only enter but do not have the right to change the options of the setup menus. When
you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist
you in creating a password.
Type the password up to 6 characters in lengh and press <Enter>. The password typed now
will clear any previously entered password from the CMOS memory . You will be asked to
confirm the entered password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also

press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a specified password.

Password on boot

Password entering will be required when system on boot.

Enabled Requries entering password when system on boot.

Disabled Disable this function. (Default setting)

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Server

Figure 4: Server

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Server Management

Figure 4-1: Server Managerment

Server Ma nagement

This category allows user to view the server management features. Including information of
BIOS Version. Item in this menu cannot be modified in user’s mode. If any items require
changes, please consult your system supervisor.

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Console Redirection

Figure 4-2: Console Redirection

COM Port Addr ess

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

On-board COMA Use COMA as he COM port address.
On-board COMB Use COMB as he COM port address.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default setting)

Baud Rate

This option allows user to set the specified baud rate.

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

Console T ype

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

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

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Flow Control

This option provide user to enable the flow control function.

None Not supported.

XON/OFF Software control.

CTS/RTS Hardware control. (Default setting)

Continue C.R. after POST

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

On Enable console redirection after O.S has loaded.

Off Disable this function. (Default setting)

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Post Error Pause

If this item is set to enabled, the system will wai for user intervention on critical POST errors.
If this item is disabled, the system will boot with no intervention if possible.

Enabled Enable Post Error Pause. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable this function.

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After Power Failure

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

Power On System power state when AC cord is re-plugged. (Default setting)
Stay Off Do not power on system when AC power is back.
Last State Set system to the last sate when AC power is removed. Do not power on

system when AC power is back.

F AN Speed Control

Enabled Enable FAN Speed Control. (Default setting)

Disabled Disable this function.

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Boot

Figure 5: Boot

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About This Section: Boot

The “Boot” menu allows user to select among four possible types of boot devices listed

using the up and down arrow keys. By applying <+> and <Space> key, you can promote
devices and by using the <-> key, you can demote devices. Promotion or demotion of devices
alerts the priority that the system uses to search for boot device on system power on.

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Boot Priority Order

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

Key used to view ot configure devices:

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

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Exit

Figure 6: Exit

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About This Section: Exit

Once you have changed all of the set values in the BIOS setup, you should save your chnages and

exit BIOS setup program. Select “Exit” from the menu bar, to display the following sub-menu.

Exit Saving Changes
Exit Discarding Changes
Load Settup Default
Discard Change
Save Changes

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Exit Saving Cha nges

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

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Exit Discarding Changes

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

Load Settup Default

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

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Discard Cha nges

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

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Save Cha nge s

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

Press [Yes] to save setup data to CMOS.