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or omissions that may appear in this document nor
does the author make a commitment to up
date the information contained herein.
M Third-party brands and names are the property of
their respective owners.
M Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, this
may void the warranty of this motherboard.
M Due to rapid change in technology, some of the
specifications might be out of date before publication
of this booklet.
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is in conformity with
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Manufacturer/Impor ter
Date : May. 24, 2002
Disturban ces in supply systems cause
by household appliances and similar
electrical equipment “Ha rmonics”
by household appliances and similar
electri cal equipment “Voltage fluctuations”
Residual commercial and light industry
Generic immunity standard Part 1:
Residual commercial and light industry
Generic emission standard Part 2:
Industrial environment
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Industrial environment
lmmunity requirements for household
appliances tools an d similar apparatus
EMC requirements for uninterruptible
power systems (UPS)
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(a),Class B Digital Device
Supplementary Information:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the follo wing two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful and (2) this device must accept any inference received,
including that may cause undesired operation.
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þ IDE cable x 1/ Floppy cable x 1
þ CD for motherboard driver & utility (TUCD)
þ GA-8STML user’s manual
þ I/O Shield
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.
W ARNING!
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 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.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Features Summary
Form Factor— 21.0cm x 24.3cm Micro ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB.
CPU— Socket 478 for Intel® Micro FC-PGA2 Pentium® 4 processor
— Support Intel ® Pentium ® 4 (Northwood, 0.13 m) processor
— Intel Pentium®4 533/400MHz FSB
— 2nd cache depends on CPU
Chipset— SiS 645DX Host/Memory controller
— SiS 961B MuTIOL Media I/O
Memory— 2 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets
— Supports DDR333/266/200 SDRAM
— Supports up to 2 un-buffer Double-sided DIMM DDR333/266/200
— Supports up to 2GB DDR DRAM (Max)
— Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM
— Supports 64bit DRAM integrity mode
On-Board IDE— 2 IDE bus master (UDMA33/ATA66/ATA100/ATA133) IDE ports
for up to 4 ATAPI devices
— Supports PIO mode3,4 (UDMA 33/ATA66/ATA100/ATA133) IDE
& ATAPI CD-ROM
On-Board Peripherals— 1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M
and 2.88M bytes.
— 1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode
— 2 Serial port (COMA,COMB)
— 6 USB ports (Rear USB x 2, 4 by optional cable)
— 1 Front Audio Connector
— 1 IrDA connector for IR
Hardware Monitor— CPU/System Fan Revolution detect
— CPU/System Fan Control
— CPU Overheat Warning
— System Voltage Detect
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to be continued......
Introduction
On-Board Sound— Sigmatel 9721 CODEC
On-Board LAN— Builit in RTL8100BL Chipset
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PS/2 Connector— PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interace
BIOS— Licensed Award BIOS, 2M bit Flash ROM
Additional Features— PS/2 Keyboard power on by password
— Line In/Line Out/Mic In/CD In/ AUX_IN/Game Port
— 1 RJ45 port
— Support Q-Flash
— PS/2 Mouse power on
— STR(Suspend-To-RAM)
— AC Recovery
— USB KB/Mouse wake up from S3
— Supports EasyTune4
— Supports @BIOS
Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with your processor’s specifications.
We don’t recommend you to set the system bus frequency over the CPU’s specification
because these specific bus frequencies are not the standard specifications for CPU,
chipset and most of the peripherals. Whether your system can run under these specific
bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU,
Chipsets,SDRAM,Cards… .etc.
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GA-8STML Motherboard Layout
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KB_MS
COMA
LINE_OUTMIC_IN
AC97
USB/
COMB
LINE_IN
BIOS
LAN
LPTGAME
F_AUDIO
W83697HF
ATX_12V
AUX_IN
CD_IN
RTL8100BL
B IOW_WP
SOCKET478
SiS 645DX
GA-8STML
PCI1
PCI2
BATTERY
PCI3
F_USB2
AGP
F_USB1
CPU_FAN
DDR2
CLR_CMOS
PWR_LED
Buzzer
DDR1
SiS 961B
DIMM_LED
CI
IR
F_P ANEL
IDE2
FDD
ATX
IDE1
SYS _FAN
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Introduction
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process
To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps:
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Step 1- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Step 2- Install memory modules
Step 3- Install expansion cards
Step 4- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply
Step 5- Setup BIOS software
Step 6- Install supporting software tools
Step 4
Step3
Step4
Step1
Step 2
Step 4
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Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Step1-1 : CPU Installation
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Pin1 indicator
CPU Top ViewCPU Bottom View
Socket Actuation Lever
1. Pull up the CPU socket lever
and up to 90-degree angle.
3. Press down the CPU socket
lever and finish CPU installation.
M Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.
M If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause
improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.
Pin1 indicator
Pin1 indicator
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.
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Step1-2 : CPU Heat Sink Installation
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1. Hook one end of the cooler
bracket to the CPU socket first.
M Please use Intel approved cooling fan.
M We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat
conduction between your CPU and heatsink.
(The CPU cooling fan might stick to the CPU due to the hardening of the
thermal paste. During this condition if you try to remove the cooling fan, you
might pull the processor out of the CPU socket alone with the cooling fan, and
might damage the pr ocessor. To avoid this from happening, we suggest you to
either use thermal tape instead of therm al paste, or remove the cooling fan with
extreme caution.)
M Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector,
this completes the installation.
M Please refer to CPU heat sink user’s manual for more detail installation
procedure.
2. Hook the other end of the
cooler bracket to the CPU
socket.
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Step 2: Install memory modules
The motherboard has 2 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets . The BIOS will automatically
detects memor y 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 Unbuffered DDR DIMM
Dev ices used on DIMM1 DIMM x 64 / x 722 DIMMs x 64 / x 72
1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the
DIMMmemory 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.
M Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the one
notches. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change
the insert orientation.
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DDR Introduction
high performance and cost-effective solution that allows easy adoption for memory vendors, OEMs and
system integrators.
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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 av ailability, 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 v alue 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.
Step 3: Install expansion cards
1. Read the related expansion card’s instruction document before install the expansion card into
2. Remove your computer’s chassis cover, necessary 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.
Established on the existing SDRAM industry infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is a
DDR memory is a sensible evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing
the computer.
AGP Card
Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the AGP slot when
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.
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Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power
supply
Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction
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vw
u
u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
PS/2 Mouse Connector
(6 pin Female)
PS/2 Keyboard Connector
(6 pin Female)
v USB & LAN Connector
LAN
USB 0
USB 1
ØThis connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard
and PS/2 mouse.
ØBefore you connect your device(s) into USB
connector(s), please make sure your device(s)
such as USB keyboard,mouse, scanner, zip,
spea ker..etc. Have a standard USB interface. Also
make sure your OS (Win 95 with USB supplement,
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.
x
y
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w Parallel Port , Serial Port (LPT/COM A/COM B)
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Parallel Port
(25 pin Female)
ØThis connector supports 2 standard COM port
,1 Parallel port . Device like printer can be
connected to Parallel port ; mouse and modem etc
can be connected to Serial ports.
COMA
Serial Port
(9 pin Male)
x Game /MIDI Ports
Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female)
y Audio Connectors
Line Out
MIC In
Line In
COMB
Serial Port
(9 pin Male)
ØThis connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard
and other relate audio devices.
Ø After install onboard audio driver, you may
connect speaker to Line Out jack, micro phone to
MIC In jack. Device like CD-ROM , walkman etc
can be connected to Line-In jack.
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Step 4-2 : Connectors Introduction
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Q
P
O
N
A) ATX_12V
B) CPU_FAN
C) ATX
D) FLOPPY
E) IDE1/IDE2
F) CI
G) SYS_FAN
H) IR
I) F_PANEL
If this " ATX+ 12V connector" is not connected,
system cannot boot.
B) CPU_FAN (CPU FAN Connector)
Sense
GND
+12V/Control
1
Ø 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 600 mA.
C ) ATX (ATX Power)ØAC power cord should only be connected to
your power supply unit after ATX power cable
and other related devices are firmly
3.3V
-12V
PS-ON(Soft On/Off)
GND
GND
GND
GND
-5V
VCC
VCC
1
3.3V
3.3V
GND
VCC
GND
VCC
GND
Power Good
5V SB (Stand by +5V)
20
+12V
connected to the mainboard.
D) FDD (Floppy Connector)
1
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E) IDE1/ IDE2 (IDE1/IDE2 Connector)
Ø Important Notice:
Please connect first harddisk to IDE1
and connect CDROM to IDE2.
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1
IDE2
1
IDE1
F) CI (CASE OPEN)
GND
1
Signal
G) SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector)
Sense
1
+12V/Control
GND
Ø This 2 pin connector allows your system to
enable or disable the system alarm if the
system case begin remove.
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H)IR
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J) PWR_LED
Ø Be careful with the polarity of the IR
connector while you connect the IR. Please
contact your nearest dealer for optional IR
device.
VCC(+5V)
IR Data Input
GND
IR Data Output
1
1
MPD-
MPD-
MPD+
K) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)
2-3 close: Normal
1
1-2 close: Clear CMOS
1
ØYou may clear the CMOS data to its default
values by this jumper.
Default doesn’t include the “Shunter” to prevent
from improper use this jumper . To clear CMOS,
temporarily short 1-2 pin.
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L) F_USB1/F_USB2 (Front USB Connector)
Ø Be careful with the polarity of the front
USB Dy+
USB Over
GND
GND
USB Dx+
Current
1
Power
USB Dy-
Power
USB Dx-
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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 2.0 cable.
M) BIOS_WP (BIOS Write Protection)
2-3 close: Normal
1
1-2 close: Write Protection
1
N) BATTERY
+
Ø Please note, To flash/upgrade BIOS on this MB
BIOS_WP must be set to 2-3 close. We
recommend BIOS_WP to be set to "1-2 close",
whenever user does not need to flash/upgrade
the BIOS.
CAUTION
v Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
v Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer.
v Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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O) AUX_IN ( AUX In Connector)
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P) CD_IN (CD Audio Line In)
AUX-R
GND
1
1
AUX-L
CD-R
GND
CD-L
Q)F_AUDIO (F_AUDIO Connector)
1
MIC
Front Audio (R)
Front Audio (L)
REF
Reserved
GND
POWER
Rear Audio (R)
Rear Audio (L)
Ø If you want to use Front Audio connector, you
must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper.
In order to utilize the front audio header, your
chassis must have front audio connector. Also
please make su re 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.
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I) F_PANEL (2x10 pins connector)
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MPD+
1
220
119
1
HD+
GN (Green Switch)Open: Normal Operation
GD (Green LED)Pin 1: LED anode(+)
HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)
SPK (Speaker Connector)Pin 1: VCC(+)
RE (Reset Switch)Open: Normal Operation
PW (Soft Power Connector)Open: Normal Operation
MPD(Message LED/Power/Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Sleep LED)Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
NCNC
PW-
PW+
MPD-
1
1
HD-
RST-
RST+
Close: Entering Green Mode
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
Pin 2- Pin 3: NC
Pin 4: Data(-)
Close: Reset Hardware System
Close: Power On/Off
NC
SPK+
1
1
GD+
GD-
1
GN+
SPK-
GN-
Ø Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis
front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment above.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the
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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
Powering ON the computer and pressing <Del> immediately will allow you to enter Setup. If you require
more advanced BIOS settings, please go to “Advanced BIOS” setting menu.To enter Advanced BIOS
setting menu, press “Ctrl+F1” key on the BIOS screen.
CONTROL
<á>Move to previous item
<â>Move to next item
<ß>Move to the item in the left hand
<à>Move to the item in the right hand
<Esc>Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and
<+/PgUp> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-/PgDn>Decrease the numeric v alue or make changes
<F1>General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu
<F2>Item help
<F3>Reserved
<F4>Reserved
<F5>Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu
<F6>Load the file-safe default CMOS value from BIOS default table
<F7>Load the Optimized Defaults
<F8>Q-Flash function
<F9>Reserved
<F10>Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
SETU P
K EYS
Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu
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G ETTING HELP
M ain M enu
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Status Page Setup Menu / Op tion Page Setup Menu
Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible
selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc>.
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F2)
Once 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 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.
CMOS Setup Utility -Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Software
}Standard CMOS FeaturesTop Performance
}Adv anced BIOS FeaturesLoad Fail-Safe Defaults
}Integrated PeripheralsLoad Optimized Defaults
}Pow er Management SetupSet Supervisor Password
}PnP/PCI ConfigurationsSet User Passw ord
}PC Health StatusSav e & Exit Setup
}Frequency /Voltage ControlExit Without Saving
ESC:Quithigf:Select Item
F8: Q-FlashF10:Sav e & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Ty pe...
Figure 1: Main Menu
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lStandard CMOS Features
This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.
lAdvanced BIOS Features
This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features.
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lIntegrated Perip herals
lPower Management Setup
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lPnP/PCI Configurations
lPC Health Status
lFrequency/Voltage Control
lTop Performance
lLoad Fail-Safe Defaults
lLoad Optimized Defaults
lSet Sup ervisor p assword
lSet User p assword
lSave & Exit Setup
lExit Without Saving
This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.
This setup page includes all the items of Green function features.
This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources.
This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.
This setup page is control CPU’s clock and frequency ratio.
If you wish to maximize the performance of your system, set "Top Performance" as "Enabled".
Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would
be in safe configuration.
Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would
be in best performance configuration.
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup,
or just to Setup.
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system.
Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and ex it setup.
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
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Standard CMOS Features
CMOS Setup Utility -Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Software
Standard CMOS Features
Date (mm:dd:y y)Fir, Jan 25 2002Item Help
Time (hh:mm:ss)22:31:24Menu Lev el u
Change the day , month,
}IDE Primary Master[None]y ear and century
}IDE Primary Slave[None]
}IDE Secondary Master[None]<Week>
}IDE Secondary Slave[None]Sun. to Sat.
Driv e A[1.44M, 3.5”]<Month>
Driv e B[None]Jan. to Dec.
Floppy 3 Mode Support[Disabled]
<Day >
Halt On[All, But Keyboard]1 to 31 (or max imum
allow ed in the month)
Base Memory640K<Year>
Ex tended Memory130048K1999 to 2098
Total Memory131072K
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higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Ex it F1:General Help
The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.
8WeekThe week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display only
8MonthThe month, Jan. Through Dec.
8DayThe day, from 1 to 31 (or the max imum allowed in the month)
8YearThe year, from 1999 through 2098
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C Time
time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.
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C IDE Primary Master, Slave / IDE Secondary Master, Slave
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 driv e 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 prov ided in the
documentation form your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.
If a hard disk has not been installed select NONE and press <Enter>.
The times format in <hour> <mi nute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military-
The ca tegory ide ntifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F tha t has been installed in the computer.
8CYLS.Number of cy linders
8HEADSNumber of heads
8PRECOMPWrite precomp
8LANDZONELanding zone
8SECTORSNumber of sectors
C Drive A / Drive B
The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the
computer.
8NoneNo floppy drive installed
8360K, 5.25”.5.25 inch PC-ty pe standard drive; 360K byte capacity .
81.2M, 5.25”.5.25 inch AT-ty pe high-density drive; 1.2M by te capacity
(3.5 inch w hen 3 Mode is Enabled).
8720K, 3.5”.3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K by te capacity
81.44M, 3.5”.3.5 inch double-sided driv e; 1.44M byte capacity .
82.88M, 3.5”.3.5 inch double-sided driv e; 2.88M byte capacity .
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C Flop py 3 Mode Support (for J apan Area)
8DisabledNormal Floppy Drive. (Default value)
8Driv e ADrive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive.
8Driv e BDrive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive.
8BothDrive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Driv es.
C H alt on
The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.
8NO ErrorsThe system boot w ill not stop for any error that may be detected
and y ou will be prompted.
8All ErrorsWhenev er the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped.
8All, But Key board The system boot will not stop for a key board error; it will stop for
all other errors. (Default v alue)
8All, But DisketteThe sy stem boot will not stop for a disk error; it w ill stop for all
other errors.
8All, But Disk/KeyThe sy stem boot will not stop for a key board or disk error; it will
stop for all other errors.
C M emory
The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.
Base Memory
The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory
installed in the system.
The value of the base memory is typically 512 K for systems with 512 K memory
installed on the motherboard, or 640 K for systems with 640 K or more memory
installed on the motherboard.
Extend ed Memory
The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST.
This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU’s memory
address map.
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Advanced BIOS Features
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First Boot Dev ice[Floppy]Item Help
Second Boot Dev ice[HDD-0]Menu Lev el u
Third Boot Dev ice[CDROM][Auto]
Boot Up Floppy Seek[Disabled]Allow s BIOS to
higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Ex it F1:General Help
F5:Prev ious Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
CMOS Setup Utility -Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Software
Adv anced BIOS Features
update flash data
during POST. It still
prev ents other
unauthorized utilities
to update flash
[Enabled]
Alw ays prev ent BIOS
and unauthorized
utilities to update
flash
Figure 3: Adv anced BIOS Features
C First / Second / Third Boot Device
This feature allows you to select the boot device priority.
8FloppySelect your boot device priority by Floppy .
8LS120Select y our boot device priority by LS120.
8HDD-0~3Select your boot device priority by HDD-0~3.
8SCSISelect y our boot device priority by SCSI.
8CDROMSelect your boot device priority by CDROM.
8ZIPSelect y our boot device priority by ZIP.
8USB-FDDSelect your boot device priority by USB-FDD.
8USB-ZIPSelect your boot device priority by USB-ZIP.
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8USB-CDROM Select y our boot device priority by USB-CDROM.
8USB-HDDSelect your boot device priority by USB-HDD.
8LANSelect your boot dev ice priority by LAN.
8DisabledSelect your boot device priority by Disabled.
C Boot U p Floppy Seek
During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360 K type is
40 tracks 720 K, 1.2 M and 1.44 M are all 80 tracks.
8EnabledBIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine it is 40 or 80 tracks. Note
that BIOS can not tell from 720 K, 1.2 M or 1.44 M driv e type as they are
all 80tracks.
8DisabledBIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number. Note
that there will not be any warning message if the driv e installed is 360 K.
(Default v alue)
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Integrated Peripherals
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IDE1 Conductor Cable[Auto]Item Help
IDE2 Conductor Cable[Auto]Menu Level u
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE[Enabled][Auto]
On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE[Enabled]Auto-detect IDE
AC97 Audio[Enabled]cable type
AC97 Modem[Enabled]
USB Controller[Enabled][ATA66/100/133]
USB Legacy Support[Disabled]Set Conductor cable
Onboard LAN Function[Enabled]to ATA66/100/133(80 pins)
Init Display First[AGP]
Onboard Serial Port A[3F8/IRQ4]
Onboard Serial Port B[2F8/IRQ3][ATA33]
Serial Port B Mode[Normal]Set Conductor cable
Onboard Parallel Port[378/IRQ7]to ATA33(40 pins)
Parallel Port Mode[ECP]
øEPP Mode SelectEPP1.7
ECP Mode Use DMA[3]
Game Port Address[201]
Midi Port Address[330]
Midi Port IRQ[10]
CMOS Setup Utility -Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Software
Integrated Peripherals
higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Ex it F1:General Help
F5:Prev ious Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
Figure 4: Integrated Peripherals
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C IDE1 Cond uctor Cable
8AutoWill be automatically detected by BIOS. (Default Value)
8ATA66/100/133 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA66/100/133 (Please make sure your IDE device
and cable is compatible w ith ATA66/100/133).
8ATA33Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA33 (Please make sure y our IDE device and
cable is compatible w ith ATA33).
C IDE2 Cond uctor Cable
8AutoWill be automatically detected by BIOS. (Default Value)
8ATA66/100/133 Set IDE2 Conductor Cable to ATA66/10/133 (Please make sure your IDE device
and cable is compatible w ith ATA66/100/133).
8ATA33Set IDE2 Conductor Cable to ATA33 (Please make sure y our IDE device and
cable is compatible w ith ATA33).
C On-Chip Primary PCI IDE
When enabled, allows you to use the onboard primary PCI IDE.
8EnabledEnable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default v alue)
8DisabledDisable onboard 1st channel IDE port.
C On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE
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When enabled, allows you to use the onboard secondary PCI IDE.
8EnabledEnable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default v alue)
8DisabledDisable onboard 2nd channel IDE port.
C AC97 Aud io
8EnabledEnable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default Value)
8DisabledDisable this function.
C AC97 Modem
8EnabledBIOS w ill search MC97 Codec. If found, MC97 function will be enabled. If no
MC97 Codec found, MC97 function w ill be disabled. (Default Value)
8DisabledDisable this function.
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C U SB Controller
Disable this option if you are not using the onboard USB feature.
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C U SB Legacy Support
C Onb oard Lan
C Init Display First
This feature allows you to select the first initation of the monitor display from which card, when you
install an AGP VGA card and a PCI VGA card on board.
C Onb oard Serial Port A
8EnabledEnable USB Controller. (Default v alue)
8DisabledDisable USB Controller.
8EnabledEnable USB Legacy Support.
8DisabledDisable this function.(Default Value)
8DisabledDisable this function.
8EnabledEnable Onboard Lan Chip function. (Default Value)
8PCISet Init Display First to PCI Slot.
8AGPSet Init Display First to AGP. (Default value)
8AutoBIOS will automatically setup the port A address.
83F8/IRQ4Enable onboard Serial port A and using daddress 3F8 , IRQ4. (Default Value)
82F8/IRQ3Enable onboard Serial port A and using daddress 2F8 , IRQ3.
83E8/IRQ4Enable onboard Serial port A and using daddress 3E8 , IRQ4.
82E8/IRQ3Enable onboard Serial port A and using daddress 2E8 , IRQ3.
8DisabledDisable onboard Serial port A.
C Onb oard Serial Port B
8AutoBIOS w ill automatically setup the port B address.
83F8/IRQ4Enable onboard Serial port B and using daddress 3F8 , IRQ4.
82F8/IRQ3Enable onboard Serial port B and using daddress 2F8 , IRQ3. (Default Value)
83E8/IRQ4Enable onboard Serial port B and using daddress 3E8 , IRQ4.
82E8/IRQ3Enable onboard Serial port B and using daddress 2E8 , IRQ3.
8DisabledDisable onboard Serial port B.
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C Serial Port B Mode
(This item allows you to select the IR modes if the serial port B is used as an IR port.Set at Normal , if
you use COM2 as the serial port as the serial port, instead as an IR port.)
8ASKIRSet onboard I/O chip UART to ASKIR Mode.
8IrDASet onboard I/O chip UART to IrDa Mode.
8NormalSet onboard I/O chip UART to Normal Mode. (Default Value)
C OnBoard Parallel port
This feature allows you to select from a given set of parameters if the parallel port uses the onboard I/
O controller.
8378/IRQ7Enable On Board LPT port and using address 378, IRQ7.(Default Value)
8278/IRQ5Enable On Board LPT port and using address 278, IRQ5.
83BC/IRQ7Enable On Board LPT port and using address 3BC, IRQ7.
8DisabledDisable onboard Parallel port.
C Parallel Port Mode
This feature allows you to connect with an advanced print via the port mode it supports.
8SPPUsing Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port.
8EPPUsing Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.
8ECPUsing Parallel port as Ex tended Capabilities Port.(Default Value)
8ECP+EPPUsing Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode.
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C EPP Mode Select
This feature allows you to select the EPP type version.
8EPP 1.9Compliant with EPP 1.9 version.
8EPP 1.7Compliant with EPP 1.7 version.(Default Value)
C ECP M ode Use DMA
This feature allows you to select Direct Memory Access(DMA) channel if the ECP mode selected.
83Set Parallel Port DMA to 3.(Default Value)
81Set Parallel Port DMA to 1.
C G ame Port Address
This feature allows you to select the game port address or disable it.
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8DisabledDisable OnBoard Game Port.
8201Set OnBoard Game Port to 201h. (Default Value)
8209Set OnBoard Game Port to 209h.
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C M idi Port Address
This feature allows you to select the Midi port address or disable it.
C M idi Port IRQ
This feature allows you to select Midi IRQ is enabled.
8DisabledDisable onboard Midi Port.
8300Set onboard Midi Port to 300h.
8330Set onboard Midi Port to 330h. (Default Value)
8290Set onboard Midi Port to 290h.
8IRQ 5 / 10 (Default Value:10)
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Power Management Setup
CMOS Setup Utility -Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Software
Pow er Management Setup
ACPI Suspend Ty pe[S1(POS)]Item Help
Soft-Off by PWR_BTTN[Off]Menu Level u
Sy stem After AC Back[Off]
IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI[Enabled]
ModemRingOn/WakeOnLan[Enabled]
PME Ev ent Wake Up[Enabled]
Pow er On by Key board[Password]
Pow er On by Mouse[Disabled]
Resume by Alarm[Disabled]
x Month AlarmNA
x Day (of Month)0
x Time (hh:nn:ss)0 0 0
Pow er LED in S1 State[Blinking]
higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Ex it F1:General Help
8S1(POS)Set ACPI suspend type to S1. (Default Value)
8S3(STR)Set ACPI suspend type to S3.
C Soft-off by PWR_BTTN
8OffThe user press the power button once, he can turn off the system.
(Default Value)
8SuspendThe user press the power button once, then he can enter suspend mode.
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C System after AC Back
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C IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI
C M odemRingOn/WakeOnLAN
An incoming call via modem awakes the system from its soft-off mode./When set at Enabled, an input
signal comes from the other client/server on the LAN awarks the system from a soft off state if
connected over LAN.
C PM E Event Wake UP
When set at Enabled, any PCI-PM event awarkes the system from a PCI-PM controlled state
8Last StateWhen AC-power back to the sy stem, the system will return to the Last state
before AC-pow er off.
8OffWhen AC-power back to the system, the system w ill be in "Off" state.
(Default Value)
8OnWhen AC-power back to the system, the system w ill be in "On" state.
8DisabledDisable this function.
8EnabledEnable this function. (Default v alue)
8DisabledDisable Modem Ring on/wake on Lan function.
8EnabledEnable Modem Ring on/w ake on Lan. (Default Value)
8DisabledDisable this function.(Default Value)
8EnabledEnable PME Ev ent Wake up. (Default Value)
C Pow er On by Keyboard
8Passw ordInput passw ord (from 1 to 8 characters) and press Enter to set the Keyboard
Pow er On Password.
C Pow er On by Mouse
8EnabledEnable PS2 Mouse Pow er Up Control function.
8DisabledDisable this function.(Default Value)
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C Resume by Alarm
You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Data/time to pow er on system.
8DisabledDisable this function. (Default Value)
8EnabledEnable alarm function to POWER ON sy stem.
If RTC Alarm Lead To Pow er On is Enabled.
Month Alarm :NA, 1~12
Day (of Month) :1~31
Time ( hh: mm: ss) :(0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)
C Pow er LED in S1 State
8BlinkingIn standby mode(S1), power LED w ill blink. (Default Value)
8Dual/OffIn standby mode(S1):
a. If use single color LED, pow er LED will turn off.
b. If use dual color LED, pow er LED will turn to another color.
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PnP/PCI Configurations
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PCI1 IRQ Assignment[Auto]Item Help
PCI2 IRQ Assignment[Auto]Menu Level u
PCI3 IRQ Assignment[Auto][Auto]
higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Ex it F1:General Help
F5:Prev ious Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
C PCI1 IRQ Assignment
CMOS Setup Utility -Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Software
PnP/PCI Configurations
Assign PnP resource
(I/O address, IRQ &
DMA channels) for Plug
and Play compatible
dev ices automatically
[Manual]
Assign resource
manually
Figure 6: PnP/PCI Configurations
8AutoAuto assign IRQ to PCI1. (Default v alue)
83,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI4.
C PCI2 IRQ Assignment
8AutoAuto assign IRQ to PCI2. (Default v alue)
83,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI1/5.
C PCI3 IRQ Assignment
8AutoAuto assign IRQ to PCI3. (Default v alue)
83,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI2/6.
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PC Health Status
CMOS Setup Utility -Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Aw ard Software
PC Health Status
Reset Case Open Status[Disabled]Item Help
Case Opened[No]Menu Lev el u
VCORE1.71V
+3.3V3.29V
+5V4.99V
+12V11.73V
Current Sy stem Temperature27°C/ 80°F
Current CPU Temperature25°C/ 77°F
Current CPU FAN Speed4821 RPM
Current Sy stem FAN Speed0 RPM
CPU Warning Temperature[Disabled]
CPU FAN Fail Warning[Disabled]
Sy stem FAN Fail Warning[Disabled]
higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Ex it F1:General Help
If the case is closed, "Case Opened" will show "No".
If the case have been opened, "Case Opened" w ill show "Yes".
If y ou w ant to reset "Case Opened" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to
"Enabled" and save CMOS, your computer w ill restart.
C Current Voltage (V) VCORE / +3.3V / +5 V / +12V
8Detect sy stem’s v oltage status automatically.
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C Current System Temperature
8Detect Sy stem Temp. automatically.
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C Current CPU Temperature
C Current CPU Fan / System Fan Fan Speed (RPM)
C CPU Warning Temperature
C Fan Fai l Alarm
CPU/ System
8Detect CPU Temp. automatically.
8Detect Fan speed status automatically .
860°C / 140°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 60°C / 140°F.
870°C / 158°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 70°C / 158°F.
880°C / 176°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 80°C / 176°F.
890°C / 194°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 90°C / 194°F.
8DisabledDisable this function.(Default value)
8DisabledFan Fail Alarm Function Disable. (Default Value)
8EnabledFan Fail Alarm Function Enable.
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Frequency/Voltage Control
CMOS Setup Utility -Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Software
Frequency /Voltage Control
CPU Clock Ratio[15X]Item Help
Linear Frequency Control[Disabled]Menu Lev el u
Y CPU Clock100
Y DRAM Clock (MHz)Auto
Y AGP Clock (MHz)Auto
Y PCI Clock (MHz)Auto
higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Ex it F1:General Help
Note: If sy stem hangs up before enter CMOS setup utility, w ait for 20 sec for times out reboot . When
time out occur, sy stem will reset and run at CPU default Host clock at next boot.
Y Those items will be available when "Linear Frequency Control" is set to Enabled.
C CPU Clock Ratio
This option w ill not be shown or not be available if you are using a CPU with the locked ratio.
88X~24X It’s depends on CPU Clock Ratio.
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C Linear Freq uency Control
When set to "Enabled", you can adjust CPU / DRAM / AGP / PCI linear frequency. For power
End-User use only.
8DisabledDisable this function. (Default v alue)
8EnabledEnable this function.
C CPU Clock
8100MHz ~ 355MHzSet CPU Host Clock from 100MHz to 355MHz.
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C D RAM Clock (M Hz)
This feature allows you to adjust the DRAM frequency, When "Linear Frequency Control" is set to
Enabled.
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C AG P Clock (MHz)
This feature allows you to adjust the AGP frequency, When "Linear Frequency Control" is set to
Enabled.
C PCI Cloc k (MHz)
This feature allows you to adjust the PCI frequency, When "Linear Frequency Control" is set to
Enabled.
8Please set DRAM Clock according to y our requirement.
If y ou use DDR200 DRAM module, please set “DRAM Clock(MHz)” to 200. If you use DDR333
DRAM module, please set “DRAM Clock(MHz)” to 333.
Incorrect using it may cause your sy stem broken. For power End-User use only!
8Please set AGP Clock according to y our requirement.
Incorrect using it may cause your sy stem broken. For power End-User use only!
8Please set PCI Clock according to y our requirement.
Incorrect using it may cause your sy stem broken. For power End-User use only!
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Top Performance
CMOS Setup Utility -Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Software
If you wish to maximize the performance of your system, set "Top Performance" as "Enabled".
8Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value)
8Enabled Enable Top Performance function.
Top Performance
Disabled...................[n ]
Enabled................... []
hi: Mov e ENTER: Accept
ESC: Abort
Figure 9: Top Performance
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Load Fail-Safe Defaults
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Load Fail-Safe Defaults
minimum system performance.
CMOS Setup Utility -Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Software
}Standard CMOS FeaturesTop Performance
}Adv anced Chipset FeaturesLoad Fail-Safe Defaults
}Integrated PeripheralsLoad Optimized Defaults
}Pow er ManagementSetupSetSupervisorPassword
}PnP/PCI ConfigurationsSetUserPassword
}PC Health StatusSav e & Exit Setup
}Frequency /Voltage ControlExit Without Sav ing
ESC:Quithigf:Select Item
F8: Q-FlashF10:Sav e & Exit Setup
Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow
Load Fail-Safe Defaults? (Y/N)?Y
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Figure 10: Load Fail-Safe Defaults
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Load Optimized Defaults
CMOS Setup Utility -Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Software
}Standard CMOS FeaturesTop Performance
}Adv anced BIOS FeaturesLoad Fail-Safe Defaults
}Integrated PeripheralsLoad Optimized Defaults
}Pow er ManagementSetupSetSupervisorPassword
}PnP/PCI ConfigurationsSetUserPassword
}PC Health StatusSav e & Exit Setup
}Frequency /Voltage ControlExit Without Sav ing
ESC:Quithigf:Select Item
F8: Q-FlashF10:Sav e & Exit Setup
Load Optimized Defaults
Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the
system automatically detects.
Load Optimized Defaults? (Y/N)?Y
Load Optimized Defaults
Figure 11: Load Optimized Defaults
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Set Supervisor/User Password
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you in creating a password.
password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the
selection and not enter a password.
“PASSWORD DISABLED” will appear to confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is
disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.
all BIOS Setup program function. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the
BIOS Setup program and having full configuration fields, the User password is required to access only
basic items.
prompted for the password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup Menu.
only when you try to enter Setup.
CMOS Setup Utility -Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Software
}Standard CMOS FeaturesTop Performance
}Adv anced BIOS FeaturesLoad Fail-Safe Defaults
}Integrated PeripheralsLoad Optimized Defaults
}Pow er ManagementSetupSetSupervisorPassword
}PnP/PCI ConfigurationsSetUserPassword
}PC Health StatusSav e & Exit Setup
}Frequency /Voltage ControlExit Without Sav ing
ESC:Quithigf:Select Item
F8: Q-FlashF10:Sav e & Exit Setup
When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist
Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. You will be as ked to confirm the
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A message
The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords:
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD and a USER PASSWORD. When disabled, anyone may access
If you select “System” at “Password Check” in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be
If you select “Setup” at “Password Check” in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted
Enter Password:
Change/Set/Disable Passw ord
Figure 12: Passw ord Setting
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Save & Exit Setup
CMOS Setup Utility -Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Software
}Standard CMOS FeaturesTop Performance
}Adv anced BIOS FeaturesLoad Fail-Safe Defaults
}Integrated PeripheralsLoad Optimized Defaults
}Pow er Management SetupSet Supervisor Password
}PnP/PCI ConfigurationsSetUserPassword
}PC Health StatusSave&ExitSetup
}Frequency /Voltage ControlExit Without Sav ing
ESC:Quithigf:Select Item
F8: Q-FlashF10:Sav e & Exit Setup
Type “Y” will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS.
Type “N” will return to Setup Utility.
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y
Sav e Data to CMOS
Figure 13: Sav e & Exit Setup
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Exit Without Saving
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Type “Y” will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS.
Type “N” will return to Setup Utility.
CMOS Setup Utility -Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Software
}Standard CMOS FeaturesTop Performance
}Adv anced BIOS FeaturesLoad Fail-Safe Defaults
}Integrated PeripheralsLoad Optimized Defaults
}Pow er Management SetupSet Supervisor Password
}PnP/PCI ConfigurationsSetUserPassword
}PC Health StatusSave&ExitSetup
}Frequency /Voltage ControlExit Without Sav ing
ESC:Quithigf:Select Item
F8: Q-FlashF10:Sav e & Exit Setup
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N
Abandon all Data
Figure 14: Ex it Without Saving
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RevisionHistory
Chapter 4 Technical Reference
Block Diagram
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AGPCLK
(66MHz)
PCICLK
(33MHz)
AGP 1X/2X/4X
3 PCI
RTL8100BL
AC97
CODEC
MIC
LINE-IN
RJ45
LINE-OUT
Pentium 4
Socket 478
CPU
Sy stem Bus 400/533MHz
200/266/333 MHz
SiS 645DX
SiS 961B
6 USB
Ports
ATA33/66/
100/133 IDE
C hannels
CPUCLK+/- (100/133MHz)
ZCLK (66MHz)
HCLK+/- (100/133MHz)
66 MHz
33 MHz
14.318 MHz
48 MHz
BIOS
LPC BUS
W 83697HF
24 MHz
33 MHz
DDR
Floppy
LPT Port
PS/2
KB/Mouse
COM
Ports
PCICLK (33MHz)
USBCLK (48MHz)
14.318 MHz
33 MHz
ICS
952001AF
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ZCLK (66MHz)
CPUCLK+/- (100/133MHz)
AGPCLK (66MHz)
HCLK+/- (100/133MHz)
Technical Reference
Q-Flash Introduction
A. What is Q-Flash Utility?
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mode, no more fooling around any OS.
B. How to use Q-Flash?
a. After power on the computer, pressing <Del> immediately during POST (Power On Self Test) it
will allow you to enter AWARD BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press <F8> to enter Q-Flash utility.
Q-Flash utility is a pre-O.S. BIOS flash utility enables users to update its BIOS within BIOS
CMOS Setup Utility -Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Software
}Standard CMOS FeaturesLoad Fail-Safe Defaults
}Adv anced BIOS FeaturesLoad Optimized Defaults
}Integrated PeripheralsSet Superv isor Password
}Pow er ManagementSetupSetUserPassword
}PnP/PCIConfigurationsSave&ExitSetup
}Frequency /Voltage ControlExit Without Sav ing
Top Performance
ESC:Quithigf:Select Item
F8: Q-FlashF10:Sav e & Exit Setup
Enter Q-Flash Utility (Y/N)? Y
Time, Date, Hard Disk Ty pe...
b. Q-Flash Utility
Q-Flash Utility V3.05
Flash Type/Size :SST 39SF020 / 256K
Keep DMI Data :Yes
Load BIOS from Floppy
Save BIOS to Floppy
Space Bar:Change Value
Enter: RunESC: Reseth/i: Select Item
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Load BIOS From Floppy
!In the A:drive, insert the "BIOS" diskette, then Press Enter to Run.
1 File(s) found
XXXX.XX 256K
Total Size: 1.39MFree Size: 1.14M
F5: RefreshDEL: DeleteESC: Return Main
Where XXXX.XX is name of the BIOS file.
!Press Enter to Run.
Are you sure to update BIOS?
[Enter] to contiune Or [ESC] ot abort...
!Press Enter to Run.
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!! COPY BIOS Completed -Pass !!
Please press any key to continue
Congratulation! You have completed the flashed and now can restart system.
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Technical Reference
@ BIOSTM Introduction
Gigabyte announces @ BIOS
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Windows BIOS live update utility
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.
time and effort and save you from the lousy BIOS updating work? Here it comes! Now Gigaby te
announces @BIOS— the first Windows BIOS live update utility. This is a smart BIOS update
software. It could help you to download the BIOS from internetand update it. Not like the other BIOS
update software, it’s a Windows utility. With the help of “@BIOS’, BIOS updating is no more than a
click.
you to maintain the BIOS. This utility could detect your correct 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 update
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.
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.
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
Certainly, you wonder why motherboard v endors could not just do something right to save your
Besides, no matter which mainboard you are using, if it’s a Gigabyte’s product*, @BIOS help
For such a wonderful software, how much it costs? Impossible! It’s free! Now, if you buy a
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Easy TuneTM 4 Introduction
Gigabyte announces EasyTune
W indows based Overclocking utility
EasyTune 4 carries on the heritage so as to pave the way for future generations.
ware or BIOS tools to do "Overclock". An d even with these technologies, they still learn that it's quite a
risk because the safety and stability of an "Overclock" system is unknown. Now everything is different
because of a Windows based overclocking utility "Easy Tune 4" --announced by Gigabyte. This windows based utility has totally changed the gaming rule of "Overclock". This is the first windows based
overclocking utility is suitable for both normal and power users. Users can choose either "Easy Mode"
or "Advanced Mode" for overclocking at their convenience. For users who choose "Easy Mode", they
just need to click "Auto Optimize" to have autoed and immediate CPU overclocking. This software will
then overdrive CPU speed automatically with the result being shown in the control panel. If users prefer
"Overclock" by them, there is also another choice. Click "Advanced Mode" to enjoy "sport dri ve" class
Overclocking user interface. "Advanced Mode", allows users to change the sy stem bus / AG P /
Memory working frequency in small increments to get ultimate system performance. It operates in
coordination with Gigaby te motherboards. Besides, it is different from other traditional over-clocking
methods, EasyTune 4 doesn't require users to change neither BIOS nor hardware switch/ jumper setting;
on the other hand, they can do "Overclock" at easy step . The refore, this is a safer way for "Overclock"
as nothing is changed on software or hardware. If user runs EasyTune 4 over system's limitation, the
biggest lost is o nly to restart the computer again and the side effect is then well controlled. Moreover, if one
well-performed system speed has been tested in EasyTune 4, user can "Save" this setting and "Load"
it in next time. Obviously, Gigabyte EasyTune 4 ha s already turned the "Overclock" technology toward
to a newer generation. This wonderful software is now free bundled in Gigabyte motherboard attached in
driver CD. U sers may make a test driv e of "EasyTune 4" to find out more amazing features by
themselves.
*Some Gigab yte products are not fully supported by EasyTune 4. Please find the products supported list
in the web site.
*Any "Overclocking action" is at user's risk, Gigaby te Technology will not be responsible for any
damage or instability to your processor, motherboard, or any other components.
TM
4
Overclock" might be one of the most common issues
in computer field. But have many users ever tried it?
The answer is probably "no". Because "Overclock"
is thought to be v ery difficult and includes a lot of
techni cal know-how, sometimes "Overclock" is even
considered as special skills found only in some
enthusiasts. But as to the experts in "Overclock",
what's the truth? They may spend quite a lot of time
and money to study, try and use many different hard-
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Technical Reference
RevisionHistory
Chapter 5 Appendix
Picture below are shown in Windows XP (TUCD driver version 2.02)
Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driv er
CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device
icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
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1.Click "SiS AGP Driver " item.
(1)
2.Click "Next".
(3)
(5)
(2)
3.Click "Next".
(4)
4.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
(6)
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B: USB Patch Driver Driver Installation
Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driv er
CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device
icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
2.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
1.Click "USB Patch Driver"
item.
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(1)
(2)
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Appendix B: SiS 7012 Sound Driver
Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driv er
CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device
English
icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
English
Press "Audio" icon.
1.Click "SiS 7012 Sound Driver" item.
(1)
3.Click "Next".
(3)
4.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
2.Click "Next".
(2)
(4)
(5)
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Appendix C: RealTek 8100/8139 LAN Driver
Revision History
Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driv er
CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device
icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
Press "Network" icon.
2.Click "Next".
1.Click "RealTek 8100/8139 LAN Driver".
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(1)
(3)
(2)
3.Click "Finish".
(4)
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Appendix D: EasyTune 4 Utilities Installation
Revision History
Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driv er
CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device
English
icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
English
Press "Tools" icon.
2.Click "Easy Tune 4".
1.Click "Gigabyte Utilities".
(1)
3.Click "Next".4.Click "Next".
(3)(4)
5.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
(5)
(2)
(6)
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Appendix E: BIOS Flash Procedure
BIOS update procedure:
If your OS is Win9X, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOSTM Program to flash BIOS.
English
Press "Tools" icon.
1.Click "Gigabyte Utilities".
(1)(2)
Click "P".
Methods and steps:
I. Update BIOS through Internet
a. Click "Internet Update" icon
b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon
c. Select @BIOSTM sever ("Gigabyte @BIOSTM sever 1 in Taiwan" and "Gigabyte
@BIOSTM sever 2 in Taiwan" are available for now, the others will be completedsoon)
d. Select the exact model name on your motherboard
e. System will automatically download and update the BIOS.
Click here.
(3)
2.Click "@BIOS Writer Utility
v1.08q”.
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II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:
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III. Save BIOS
IV. Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM:
Note:
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a. Do not click "Internet Update" icon
b. Click "Update New BIOS"
c. Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file.
d. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as:
8STML.F1).
e. Complete update process following the instruction.
In the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in dialog box . It means to save
the current BIOS version.
In the very beginning, there is "About this program" icon shown in dialog box. It can help you
check out which kind of motherboard and which brand of Flash ROM are supported.
a. In method I, if it shows two or more motherboard's model names to be selected, please make
sure your motherboard's model name again. Selecting wrong model name will cause the
system unbooted.
b. In method II, be sure that motherboard's model name in BIOS unzip file are the same as your
motherboard's. Otherwise, your system won't boot.
c. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOSTM server, please go onto
Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II.
d. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted
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We use GA-7VTX motherboard and Flash841 BIOS flash utility as example.
Please flash the BIOS according to the following procedures if you are now under the DOS mode.
Flash BIOS Procedure:
STEP 1:
(1) Please make sure you have set "Auto" for BIOS Feature Setup (BIOS Flash Protection). For
more detail please refer to page 28.
(2) Please make sure your system has installed the extraction utility such as winzip or pkunzip.
Firstly you have to install the extraction utility such as winzip or pkunzip for unzip the files. Both of
these utilities are available on many shareware download pages like http://www.shareware.cnet.
com
STEP 2: Make a DOS boot diskette. (See example: Windows 98 O.S.)
Beware: Windows ME/2000 are not allowed to make a DOS boot diskette.
(1) With an available floppy disk in the floppy drive. Please leave the diskette "UN-write protected"
type. Double click the "My Computer" icon from Desktop, then click "3.5 diskette (A)" and right
click to select "Format (M)"
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(2) Select the "Quick (erase)" for Format Type, and pick both "Display summary when finished" and
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(3) After the floppy has been formatted completely, please press "Close".
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"Copy system files", after that press "Start". That will format the floppy and transfer the needed
system files to it.
Beware: This procedure will erase all the prior data on that floppy, so please proceed accordingly.
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STEP 3: Download BIOS and BIOS utility program.
(1) Please go to Gigabyte website http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/index.html, and click "Support".
(2) From Support zone, click the "Motherboards BIOS & Drivers".
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(3) We use GA-7VTX motherboard as example. Please select GA-7VTX by Model or Chipset
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(4) Select an appropriate BIOS version (For example: F4), and click to download the file. It will pop
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optional menu to obtain BIOS flash files.
up a file download screen, then select the "Open this file from its current location" and press "OK".
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(5) At this time the screen shows the following picture, please click "Extract" button to unzip the files.
(6) Please extract the download files into the clean bootable floppy disk A mentioned in STEP 2, and
press "Extract".
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STEP 4: Make sure the system will boot from the floppy disk.
(1) Insert the floppy disk (contains bootable program and unzip file) into the floppy drive A. Then,
English
(2) Once you enter the BIOS setup utility, the main menu will appear on the screen. Use the arrows
restart the system. The system will boot from the floppy disk. Please press <DEL> key to enter
BIOS setup main menu when system is boot up.
7VTX F1
Check System Health OK
AMD-Athlon(tm)Processor-900MHz
Checking NVRAM...
262144KB
Wait...
Press F1 to enter Dual BIOS Utility. Press ESC to quit
Press any key to contiune
( C ) American Megatrends Inc.,
63-0001-001199-00101111-071595-VIA_K7-GA7VTX1-F
to highlight the item "BIOS FEATURES SETUP".
AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24b
(C) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserv ed
English
STANDARD CMOS SETUPINTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
BIOS FEATURES SETUPHARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUPSUPERVISOR PASSWORD
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUPUSER PASSWORD
PNP / PCI CONFIGURATIONIDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTSSAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTSEXIT WITHOUT SAVING
ESC: Quithifg : Select Item(Shift)F2 : Change ColorF5: Old Values
F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10:Sav e & Exit
Time, Date , Hard Disk Ty pe…
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(3) Press "Enter" to enter "BIOS FEATURES SETUP" menu. Use the arrows to highlight the item
"1st Boot Device", and then use the "Page Up" or "Page Down" keys to select "Floppy".
AMIBIOS SETUP - BIOS FEATURES SETUP
( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserv ed
1st Boot Dev ice: Floppy
2nd Boot Dev ice: IDE-0
3rd Boot Dev ice: CDROM
S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks: Disabled
BootUp Num-Lock: OnESC: Quithifg: Select Item
Floppy Drive Seek: DisabledF1 : HelpPU/PD/+/- : Modify
Passw ord Check: SetupF5 : Old Values (Shift)F2: Color
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load Setup Defaults
(4) Press "ESC" to go back to previous screen. Use the arrows to highlight the item "SAVE & EXIT
SETUP" then press "Enter". System will ask "SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?" Press "Y"
and "Enter" keys to confirm. Now the system will reboot automatically, the new BIOS setting
will be taken effect next boot-up.
AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24b
(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserv ed
STANDARD CMOS SETUPINTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
BIOS FEATURES SETUPHARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUPSUPERVISOR PASSWORD
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUPUSER PASSWORD
PNP / PCI CONFIGURATIONIDEHDDAUTODETECTION
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTSSAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTSEXIT WITHOUT SAVING
ESC: Quithifg : Select Item(Shift)F2 : Change ColorF5: Old Values
F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10:Sav e & Exit
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y
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Sav e Data to CMOS & Exit SETUP
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STEP 5: BIOS flashing.
(1) After the system boot from floppy disk, type "A:\> dir/w" and press "Enter" to check the entire
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(2) Now screen appears the following Flash Utility main menu. Press "Enter", the highlighted item
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files in floppy A. Then type the "BIOS flash utility" and "BIOS file" after A:\>. In this case you
have to type "A:\> Flash841 7VTX.F4" and then press "Enter".
A:\> dir/w
Volume in drive A has no label
Volume Serial Number is 16EB-353D
Directory of A:\
COMMAND.COM 7VTX.F4 FLASH841.EXE
3 file(s) 838,954 bytes
0 dir(s) 324,608 bytes free
A:\> Flash841 7VTX.F4
will locate on the model name of the right-upper screen. Right after that, press "Enter" to start
BIOS Flash Utility.
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(3) It will pop up a screen and asks "Are you sure to flash the BIOS?" Press [Enter] to continue the
procedure, or press [ESC] to quit.
Beware: Please do not turn off the system while you are upgrading BIOS. It will render your
BIOS corrupted and system totally inoperative.
Are you sure to flash the BIOS?
[Enter] to continue Or [Esc] to cancel?
(4) The BIOS flash completed. Please press [ESC] to exit Flash Utility.
English
EXIT?
[Enter] to continue Or [Esc] to cancel?
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STEP 6: Load BIOS defaults.
English
(1) Take out the floppy diskette from floppy drive, and then restart the system. The boot up screen will
(2) Don't forget to press <DEL> key to enter BIOS setup again when system is boot up. Use the
Normally the system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly
recommend reloading the BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded. This important step
resets everything after the flash.
indicate your motherboard model and current BIOS version.
7VTX F4
Check System Health OK
AMD-Athlon(tm)Processor-900MHz
Checking NVRAM...
262144KB
Wait...
Press F1 to enter Dual BIOS Utility. Press ESC to quit
Press any key to contiune
( C ) American Megatrends Inc.,
63-0001-001199-00101111-071595-VIA_K7-GA7VTX1-F
arrows to highlight the item "LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS" then press "Enter". System will ask
"Load Setup Defaults (Y/N)?" Press "Y" and "Enter" keys to confirm.
AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24b
(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserv ed
STANDARD CMOS SETUPINTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
BIOS FEATURES SETUPHARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUPSUPERVISOR PASSWORD
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUPUSER PASSWORD
PNP / PCI CONFIGURATIONIDEHDDAUTODETECTION
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTSSAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTSEXIT WITHOUT SAVING
ESC: Quithifg : Select Item(Shift)F2 : Change ColorF5: Old Values
F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10:Sav e & Exit
Load Setup Defaults? (Y/N)?N
English
Load Setup Defaults
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(3) Use the arrows to highlight the item "SAVE & EXIT SETUP" and press "Enter". System will
ask "SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?" Press "Y" and "Enter" keys to confirm. Now the
system will reboot automatically, the new BIOS setting will be taken effect next boot-up.
AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24b
(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserv ed
STANDARD CMOS SETUPINTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
BIOS FEATURES SETUPHARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUPSUPERVISOR PASSWORD
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUPUSER PASSWORD
PNP / PCI CONFIGURATIONIDEHDDAUTODETECTION
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTSSAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTSEXIT WITHOUT SAVING
ESC: Quithifg : Select Item(Shift)F2 : Change ColorF5: Old Values
F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10:Sav e & Exit
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y
Sav e Data to CMOS & Exit SETUP
(4) Congratulate you have accomplished the BIOS flash procedure.
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Appendix D: Acronyms
AcronymsMeaning
ACPIAdvanced Configuration and Power Interface
English
APMAdvanced Power Management
AGPAccelerated Graphics Port
AMRAudio Modem Riser
ACRAdvanced Communications Riser
BIOSBasic Input / Output System
CPUCentral Processing Unit
CMOSComplementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
CRIMMContinuity RIMM
CNRCommunication and Networking Riser
DMADirect Memory Access
DMIDesktop Management Interface
DIMMDual Inline Memory Module
DRMDual Retention Mechanism
DRAMDynamic Random Access Memory
DDRDouble Data Rate
ECPExtended Capabilities Port
ESCDExtended System Configuration Data
ECCError Checking and Correcting
EMCElectromagnetic Compatibility
EPPEnhanced Parallel Port
ESDElectrostatic Discharge
FDDFloppy Disk Device
FSBFront Side Bus
HDDHard Disk Device
IDEIntegrated Dual Channel Enhanced
IRQInterrupt Request
I/OInput / Output
IOAPICInput Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller
ISAIndustry Standard Architecture
LANLocal Area Network
English
to be continued......
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AcronymsMeaning
LBALogical Block Addressing
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MHzMegahertz
MIDIMusical Instrument Digital Interface
MTHMemory Translator Hub
MPTMemory Protocol Translator
NICNetwork Interface Card
OSOperating System
OEMOriginal Equipment Manufacturer
PACPCI A.G.P. Controller
POSTPower-On Self Test
PCIPeripheral Component Interconnect
RIMMRambus in-line Memory Module
SCISpecial Circumstance Instructions
SECCSingle Edge Contact Cartridge
SRAMStatic Random Access Memory
SMPSymmetric Multi-Processing
SMISystem Management Interrupt
USBUniversal Serial Bus
VIDVoltage ID
Model name/Lot Number:PCB revision:
BIOS version:O.S./A.S.:
HardwareMfs.Model nameSize:Driver/Utility:
Configuration
CPU
Memory
Brand
Video Card
Audio Card
HDD
CD-ROM /
DVD-ROM
Modem
Network
AMR / CNR
Keyboard
Mouse
Power supply
Other Device
&
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Problem Description:
&
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