Gigabyte GA-7VRX User Manual

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 Before you install PCI cards, please remove the Dual

BIOS label from PCI slots if there is one.

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 EN 55011 Limits and methods of measurement

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Mother Board

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is in conformity with

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 EN 60555-3

 EN 50081-1

 EN 50082-1

 EN 55081-2

 EN 55082-2

 ENV 55104

 EN50091-2

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

by household appliances and similar electrical equipment “Voltage fluctuations”

Generic emission standard Part 1: Residual commercial and light industry

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lmmunity requirements for household appliances tools and similar apparatus

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Safety of household and similar electrical appliances

(Stamp)

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 EN 60950

 EN 50091-1

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Conforms to the following specifications:

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) a nd Section

15.109(a),Class B Digital Device

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Motherboard GA-7VRX/GA-7VRXP

ERIC LU Eric Lu

Date:

Feb. 08, 2002

GA-7VRX/GA-7VRXP

AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard

USER’S MANUAL

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

Rev. 1 101

12ME-7VRX-1101

GA-7VRX/GA-7VRXP Motherboard

Table Of Content

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

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

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

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

GA-7VRX/GA-7VRXP Motherboard Layout............................................... 11

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

Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..................................... 1 3

Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup ............................................................................................ 1 3

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

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

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

Step 3: Install expansion cards .................................................................1 8

Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply ...........1 9

Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction ................................................................................ 1 9

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

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ..........................................................................26

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. :F4)......................................... 2 7

Standard CMOS Features ......................................................................... 2 9

BIOS Features Setup ................................................................................. 3 2

Chipset Features Setup ............................................................................. 35

Power Management Setup .......................................................................3 9

PNP/PCI Configuration.............................................................................. 4 2

Load Fail-Safe Defaults ............................................................................. 44

Table of Content

Load Optimized Defaults........................................................................... 4 5

Integrated Peripherals ...............................................................................46

Hardware Monitor & MISC Setup..............................................................5 1

Set Supervisor / User Password ................................................................53

IDE HDD Auto Detection............................................................................5 4

Save & Exit Setup.......................................................................................55

Exit Without Saving .................................................................................... 56

Chapter 4 Technical Reference ............................................................57

Block Diagram ........................................................................................... 57

Dual BIOS & Q-Flash Utility Introduction ..................................................5 8

SPDIF Introduction (For GA-7VRXP Only)................................................ 6 7

@ BIOS Introduction.................................................................................. 69

Easy TuneIIITM Introduction .......................................................................7 0

RAID Introduction ....................................................................................... 71

Chapter 5 Appendix ..............................................................................89

GA-7VRX/GA-7VRXP Motherboard

Item Checklist

 The GA-7VRX/GA-7VRXP motherboard  IDE cable x 1/ Floppy cable x 1(7VRX)  IDE cable x 3/ Floppy cable x 1(7VRXP)

 CD for motherboard driver & utility  GA-7VRX/GA-7VRXP user’s manual  USB Cable (only for GA-7VRXP)

W ARNING!

Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. T o 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 A TX power supply is switched off before you plug in or remove the A TX 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 slots to attach the spacers, do not become alarmed you can still attach the spacers to the mounting holes. Just cut the bottom portion of the spacers (the spacer may be a little hard to cut off, so be careful of your 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.

Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

Summary of Features

Form Factor  30.5cm x 23.5cm A TX size form factor , 4 layers PCB. Motherboard  GA-7VRX/GA-7VRXP Motherboard CPU  Socket A processor

AMD Athlon 128K L1 & 256K/64K L2 cache on die 200/266MHz FSB and DDR bus speeds

 Supports 1.4GHz and faster

Chipset  VIA KT333 Memory/AGP/PCI Controller (PAC)

 VIA VT8233A(CE) Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC)

Memory  3 184-pin DDR sockets

 Supports DDR DRAM PC1600/PC2100/PC2700  Supports up to 3.0GB DDR (Max)  Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM

I/O Control  IT8705 Slots  1 AGP slot supports 4X/2X mode & AGP 2.0 Compliant

 5 PCI slots supports 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant

On-Board IDE  2 IDE controllers provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM (IDE1, IDE2) with

PIO, Bus Master (Ultra DMA33/AT A66/AT A100/A T A133) operation modes.

 IDE3 and IDE4 Compatible with RAID,Ultra A T A133/100, EIDE

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

and 2.88M bytes.

 1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode  2 Serial port (COMA & COMB)  4 x USB 2.0 by cable , 2 x USB 1.1 by cable and 2 x USB 1.1

onboard

 1 IrDA connector for IR

/AthlonTM XP/ Duron

(K7)

<Note 1> Because the quality of PC2700 module is varied, we don’t recommend you to use 3pcs of PC2700 module at the same time.

"*" Only for GA-7VRXP .

to be continued......

GA-7VRX/GA-7VRXP Motherboard

Hardware Monitor  CPU/System Fan Revolution detect

 CPU/System temperature detect  System Voltage Detect

On-Board Sound  Creative CT5880 Sound Chipset*

 Sigmatel 9721T CODEC  Line In/Line Out/Mic In/CD In/Game Port

On-Board RAID*  Onbard Promise PDC20276

 Supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1)  Supports concurrent dual IDE controller operation  Supports IDE bus master operation  Displays status and error checking messages during boot-up  Mirroring supports automatic background rebuilds  Features LBA and Extended Interrupt 13 drive translation in

controller onboard BIOS On-Board LAN*  RealT ek TRL8100BL On-Board USB 2.0  VIA VT6202 On-Board MS,SD,SC*  Winbond SMART @I/O Chipset (Memory Stick , Security Digital and

SC header) PS/2 Connector  PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interace BIOS  Licensed AMI BIOS, 2M bit flash ROM

 Supports Dual BIOS  Supports Q-Flash

Additional Features  Wake on LAN (WOL)

 Supports @BIOS  Supports EasyTuneIII

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

We don’t recommend you to set the system bus frequency over the CPU’s specification because these specific bus frequencies are not the standard specifications for CPU,

chipset and most of the peripherals. Whether your system can run under these specific bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets,SDRAM,Cards….etc.

"*" Only for GA-7VRXP .

GA-7VRX/GA-7VRXP Motherboard Layout

Hardware Installation Process

KB_MS

LAN*

USB

CK_RATIO

COMA

LPT

COMB

LINE_OUT

GAM E

LINE_IN

MIC_IN

F_AUDIO

CD_IN

AC97**

CT5880*

RTL 8100BL*

NB_FAN

IT8705

"*" Only for GA-7VRXP .

SOCKET A

KT333

AGP

SC**

WOL

SYS

CPU

FAN

GA-7VRX / GA-7VRXP

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

PCI4

VIA VT6202

PCI5

USB 2.0

"**" Only for GA-7VRX.

"#" Only for GA-7VRX/GA-7VRXP PCB V er.1.1 use.

DDR1

F_USB3F_USB4

DDR2

DDR3

VT8233ACE

#CI (Optional)

MAIN BIOS

F_USB1

IDE1

BATTERY

Backup BIOS

ATX

IDE2

SW1

#CLR_CMOS

FLOPPY

IDE4*

PDC20276*

F_PANEL

W83 L518D

IDE3*

SC*

SD*

MS*

GA-7VRX/GA-7VRXP Motherboard

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

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

Step 1- Set Dip Switch (CK_RATIO) and system Switch (SW1) Step 2- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 3- Install memory modules Step 4- Install expansion cards Step 5- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 6- Setup BIOS software Step 7- Install supporting software tools

Step 5

Step 4

Step 1

Step 2 Step 3 Step 5

Step 5

Step 1

Step 5

Hardware Installation Process

Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup

The clock ratio can be switched by CK_RATIO and refer to below table.

Default Setting : Auto

(X X X X O)

CK_RATIO

4 23

CLK_RATIO

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

O: ON / X :OFF

SW1

O: ON / X :OFF

SW1 1:CPU CLOCK

1:ON 100MHz (Default) 1:OFF 133MHz

The system bus frequency can be switched at 100/ 133MHz by adjusting system switch (SW1). (The internal frequency depend on CPU.)

GA-7VRX/GA-7VRXP Motherboard

Step1-2: CPU Installation

CPU Top View CPU Bottom View

Socket Actuation Lever

Pin1 indicator

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

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

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

Step1-3:CPU Heat Sink Installation

Hardware Installation Process

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

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

2. Use qualified fan approved by AMD.

4. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan con-

nector,

than install complete.

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

conduction between your CPU and heatsink.

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

this completes the installation.

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

procedure.

GA-7VRX/GA-7VRXP Motherboard

Step 2: Install memory modules

The motherboard has 3 dual inline memory module(DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically

detects memory type and size. T o 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.

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

T otal Memory Sizes With Unbuffered DDR DIMM Devices used on DIMM 1 DIMMx64/x72 2 DIMMsx64/x72 3 DIMMsx64/x72 64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks) 128 MBytes 256 MBytes 384 MBytes 64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks) 64 MBytes 128 MBytes 192 MBytes 128 Mbit(4Mx8x4 banks) 256 MBytes 512 MBytes 768 MBytes 128 Mbit(2Mx16x4 banks) 128 MBytes 256 MBytes 384 MBytes 256 Mbit(8Mx8x4 banks) 512 MBytes 1 GBytes 1.5 GBytes 256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks) 256 MBytes 512 MBytes 768 MBytes 512 Mbit(16Mx8x4 banks) 1 GBytes 2 GBytes 3 GBytes 512 Mbit(8Mx16x4 banks) 512 MBytes 1 GBytes 1.5 GBytes

Hardware Installation Process

DDR

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

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

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

 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 industry 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, highend 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.

 When STR/DIMM LED is ON, do not install/remove DDR from socket.

GA-7VRX/GA-7VRXP Motherboard

Step 3: Install expansion cards

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

the computer.

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

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

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

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

6. Replace your computer’s chassis cover.

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

8. Install related driver from the operating system.

Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the AGP slot when

AGP Card

you try to install/ Uninstall the AGP card. Please align the AGP card to the onboard AGP slot and press firmly down on the slot .Make sure your AGP card is locked by the small white- drawable bar.

Hardware Installation Process

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

supply

Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction







 PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin Female)

PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female)

This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard

and PS/2 mouse.

 USB & LAN Connector

Before you connect your device(s) into USB

connector(s), please make sure your device(s)

LAN*

USB 0 USB 1

"*" Only for GA-7VRXP .

such as USB keyboard,mouse, scanner, zip, speaker..etc. Have a standard USB interface. Also

make sure your OS (Win 95 with USB supplemen t, Win98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Win NT with SP 6) supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade.

For more information please contact your OS or

device(s) vendors.





GA-7VRX/GA-7VRXP Motherboard

 Parallel Port , Serial Ports (COMA / COMB)

Parallel Port (25 pin Female)

This connector supports 2 standard COM ports

,1 Parallel port . Device like printer can be con

nected to Parallel port ; mouse and modem etc

can be connected to Serial ports.

COMA

Serial Port (9 pin Male)

COMB

 Game /MIDI Ports

Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female)

 Audio Connectors

Line Out

MIC In

Line In

This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard

and other relate audio devices.

 After install onboard audio driver , you may

connect speaker to Line Out jack, micro phone to

MIC In jack. Device like CD-ROM , walkman etc

can be connected to Line-In jack.

Step4-2: Connectors Introduction

Hardware Installation Process

AB C

N M

A) CPU F AN I) CLR_CMOS# B) SYS FAN J) F_Panel C) Floppy/IDE1/IDE2 K) F_USB1,3,4 D) ATX L) WOL E/E1)SC/SD/MS* / SC** M) I R F) IDE3/IDE4* N) CD_IN G) Battery O) F_AUDIO H) CI# P) NB_FAN

F G

#I J

"*" Only for GA-7VRXP . "**" Only for GA-7VRX. "#" Only for GA-7VRX/GA-7VRXP PCB V er.1.1 use.

GA-7VRX/GA-7VRXP Motherboard

A) CPU_FAN (CPU_FAN Connector)

GND

Sense

+12V/Control

 The CPU fan connector supports Max. current

up to 600 mA .

B) SYS_FAN (SYS_FAN Connector)

GND

Sense

+12V/Control

D) A TX (A TX Power)

5V SB (Stand by +5V)

 AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and

other related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard.

+12V

Power Good

GND VCC GND VCC GND

3.3V

3.3V 1

VCC VCC

-5V GND

GND GND

PS-ON(Soft On/Off) GND

-12V

3.3V

C) Floppy / IDE1 / IDE2

Floppy

IDE1

 Important Notice:

Please connect first harddisk to IDE1 and connect CDROM to IDE2.

IDE2

Hardware Installation Process

K) F_USB1 / F_USB3 / F_USB4

(F_USB3 & F_USB4 connectors in

orange are for USB 2.0)

GND

Power

¾ 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.

USB DX+

USB DX-

USB DX+

Power

GND

M) IR

VCC

¾ Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector

while you connect the IR. Please contact you

nearest dealer for optional IR device.

IRRX

GND

IRTX

F) IDE3/IDE4 Connector (RAID/ATA133)*

IDE4

IDE3

L) WOL (Wake On LAN)

GND

Signal

+5V SB

"*" Only for GA-7VRXP.

N) CD_IN

CD-R GND

CD-L

GA-7VRX/GA-7VRXP Motherboard

D ) F_AUDIO (Front_AUDIO Connector)

 If you want to use Front Audio connector,

you must remove 5-6 ,9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must

Rear Audio (R)

Reserved

Front Audio (R)

Rear Audio (L)

Front Audio (L)

POWER

GND

2 1

MIC

REF

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 .

E/E1 ) SC(Smart Card Interface), SD (Secure Digital Memory Card Interface) ,

MS (Memory Stick Interface)

(There is either function of SD and MS can be used.)

H ) CI (Case Open) Only for GA-7VRX/GA-7VRXP PCB Ver. 1.1 use.

GND

Signal

I) CLR_CMOS: Clear CMOS Only for GA-7VRX/GA-7VRXP

PCB Ver. 1.1 use.

1 7

P ) NB_FAN

SC (2x5pin--7VRXP)

SC (2x7pin--7VRX)

1-2 close: Clear CMOS

2-3 close: Normal(Default)

Signal GND

J ) F_PANEL (2x7 pins jumper)

Hardware Installation Process

HD-

214 1

HD+

HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)

SPK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+)

RST (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation

PD+/PD_G/PD_Y(Power LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)

PW (Soft Power Connector) Open: Normal Operation

 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.

SPK-

PD_Y

PD_G

SPK+

RST+

RST-

PD+

PW+

PW-

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

Pin 2- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-)

Close: Reset Hardware System

Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Pin 3: LED cathode(-)

Close: Power On/Off

G) 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.

GA-7VRX/GA-7VRXP Motherboard

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

BIOS Setup is an overview of the BI OS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the

basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it

retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.

ENTERING SETUP

Power ON the computer and press <Del> immediatel y will allow you to enter Setup. If the message

disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system to try again by turning

it OFF then ON or pressing the “ RESE T” bottom on the system case. You may also restart by

simultaneously press <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 Page Setup Menu

<F2> Reserved

<F3> Reserved

<F4> Reserved

<F5> Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu

<F6> Load the default CMOS value from BIOS default table, only for Option Page Setup

<F7> Load the Setup Defaults

<F8> Reserved

<F9> Reserved

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

BIOS Setup

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 win dow that describes the appro priate keys to use and the p ossible

selections for the highlighted item. To exit the H elp Window press <Esc> .

T he Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ve r. :F4)

Once you enter AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen.

The Main Menu allows you to select from eight setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to

select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24k

STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS

BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP

CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD

POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD

PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION

LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS SAVE & EXIT SETUP

LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING

ESC: Quit ?????: Select Item (Shift)F2 : Change Color F5: Old Values

F6: Fail-Safe Values F7: Optimized Values F8:Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit

Time, Date , Hard Disk Type…

Figure 1: Main Menu

? Standard CMOS Features

This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BI OS.

? BIOS Features Setup

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

? Chipset Features Setup

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

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? 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.

? Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Fail-Safe Defaults option loads preset system parameter values 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.

? Integrated Peripherals

This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.

? Hardware Monitor & MISC Setup

This setup page is auto detect fan and temperature status.

? Set Supervisor password

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

setup.

? Set User password

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

? IDE HDD Auto Detection

Automatically configure hard disk parameters.

? Save & Exit Setup

Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.

? Exit Without Saving

Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.

Sta nda rd CMOS Fea tures

AMIBIOS SETUP - STANDARD CMOS SETUP

Date (mm/dd/yyyy) : Fri Mar 16, 2001

Time (hh/mm/ss) : 14:44:35

TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE

Pri Master : Auto

Pri Slave : Auto

Sec Master : Auto

Sec Slave : Auto

BIOS Setup

Floppy Drive A : 1.44 MB 3

Floppy Drive B : Not Installed Other Memory : 384 Kb

Boot Sector Virus Protection : Disabled Total Memory : 128 Mb Month : Jan - Dec ESC : Exit

Day : 01- 31 ??: Select Item

Year : 1990 - 2099 PU / PD / + / - :Modify

1/2

Figure 2: Standard CMOS Setup

Base Memory : 640 Kb

Extended Memory : 127 Mb

(Shift) F2 : Color

?Date

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 1990 through 2099

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?Time

The times format in <hour> <minute> < second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military-

time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.

?Primary Master, Slave / Secondary Master, 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 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>.

?Floppy Drive A / Drive B

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

(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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