Gigabyte GA-C7V7-RH Manual

GA-C7V7-RH

VIA C7 Processor Motherboard

User's Manual

Rev. 100
12ME-C7V7RH-1001R

Table of Contents

GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard Layout................................................................................ 3

Block Diagram................................................................................................................ 4

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation.....................................................................................5

1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation ....................................................................5

1- 2 Feature Summary ............................................................................................ 6

1- 3 Installation of Memory ...................................................................................... 8

1- 4 Installation of Expansion Cards ........................................................................9

1- 5 I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 10

1-6 Connectors Introduction ...................................................................................11

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................ 19

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. :F4) ........................................................ 20

2- 1 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 2 2

2-2 Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................................. 24

2- 3 Advanced Chipset Features ........................................................................... 27

2-3 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 33

2- 4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 37

2- 5 PnP/PCI Configurations................................................................................. 41

2- 6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 42

2- 7 Frequency / Voltage Control ...........................................................................43

2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults................................................................................... 44

2-9 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 44

2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password..................................................................... 45

2-11 Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................... 46

2-12 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 46

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GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard Layout

CPU_FAN

KB

MS

RCA SV

VIA C7
CPU

DDRII

VGACOMA

AUDIO

USB

USB

LPT

LAN

CODEC

BIOS

IT8712

RTL8100C

F_AUDIO

CD_IN

PCI1

SPDIF_IO

COMB

F_USB2
F_USB1

VT8237R Plus

VIA
CN700

CLR_CMOS

SATA2

SATA1

ATX

GA-C7V7-RH

IDE2IDE1

BAT

SYS_FAN

F_PANEL

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Block Diagram

VIA C7

Processor

PCICLK

(33MHz)

1 PCI

TV

S-Video / AV out

RTL8100C

VGA Port

RJ45

6 Channel

CODEC

MIC

AC97 Link

LINE-IN

LINE-OUT

533/400 MHz FSB

VIA

CN700

66MHz V_Link

VIA

VT8237R Plus

8 USB

ATA33/66/100/133

Ports

LPC BUS

IDE Channels

533/400 MHz

2 Serial ATA

IT8712

DDRII

BIOS

LPT Port

PS/2 KB/Mouse

COM Ports

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation

Preparing Your Computer

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

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

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

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

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

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

Installation Notices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Instances of Non-Warranty

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

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

3. Damage due to improper installation.

4. Damage due to use of uncertified components.

5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters.

6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product.

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1-2 Feature Summary

CPU  VIA C7 processor
Front Side Bus  533 / 400MHz
Chipset  Northbridge: VIA CN700

 Southbridge: VIA 8237R Plus
LAN  Onboard RTL8100C chip (10/100 Mbit)
Audio  Realtek ALC653 CODEC

 Supports 2 / 4 / 6 channel audio

 Supports Line In ; Line Out ; MIC

 SPDIF Out connection

 CD In connection

Storage  VIA 8237R Plus

- 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 2 FDD device

- 2 IDE connectors (IDE1, IDE2) with UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133
support, allowing connection of 4 IDE devices

- 2 SATA connectors (SATA1/SATA2), allowing connection of 2 SATA
devices

O.S Support  Microsoft Windows 2000/XP
Memory  1 DDRII DIMM memory slots

 Supports 1.8V DDRII DIMMs
Expanstion Slots  1 PCI slots
Internal Connectors  1 20-pin ATX power connector

 2 IDE connectors

 2 SATA connectors

 1 CPU fan connector

 1 system fan connector

 1 front panel connector

 1 front audio connector

 1 CD In connector

 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables

 1 SPDIF In/Out connector
Rear Panel I/O  1 PS/2 keyboard port

 1 PS/2 mouse port

 1 parallel port

 1 COMA port

 1 VGA port

 1 TV Out (Optional)

 1 S-Video port (Optional)

 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

 1 RJ-45 port

 3 audio jacks (Line In / Line Out / MIC In)

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I/O Control  IT8712 chip
Hardware Monitor  System voltage detection

 CPU / System temperature detection

 CPU / System fan speed detection

 CPU warning temperature

 CPU / System fan failure warning

 Supports CPU / System Smart Fan function

BIOS  Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
Form Factor  Mini-ITX form factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm

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1-3 Installation of Memory

Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions:

1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is recommended that
memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used.

2. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer
power is switched off to prevent hardware damage.

3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be
installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the module, please switch the
direction.

The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory
capacity and specifications. Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one
direction. The memory capacity used can differ with each slot.

notch

DDRII memory module

Fig.1
The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory
module can only fit in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory
module vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down.

Fig.2
Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to
lock the DIMM module.
Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove
the DIMM module.

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1-4 Installation of Expansion Cards

You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below:

1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before installing the expansion card into
the computer.

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

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

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

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

6. Replace your computer's chassis cover.

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

8. Install related driver from the operating system.

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1-5 I/O Back Panel Introduction

PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

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

Parallel Port

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

S-Video port

TV can be connected to S-Video port.

TV Out

TV can be connected to TV Out port.

VGA Port

Monitor can be connected to VGA port.

Serial Port

Devices like mouses, modems, and etc. can be connected to Serial port.

USB port

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

LAN Port

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

Line In

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

Line Out (Front Speaker Out)

Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround channels to this connector.

MIC In

Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack.

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1-6 Connectors Introduction

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10

7
6

1) ATX

2) IDE1/ IDE2

3) SATA1 / SATA2

4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN

5) F_PANEL

6) F_AUDIO

9

8

5

1

12

2

11

4
5

3

7) CD_IN

8) SPDIF_IO

9) COMB

10) F_USB1 / F_USB2

11) BAT

12) CLR_CMOS

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1) Power Connector (2x10 pin ATX )

With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the
components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all
components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper location on
the motherboard and connect it tightly.
Caution!
Please use a power supply that is able to handle the system voltage requirements. It is recommended
that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (300W or greater). If a power
supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable system or
a system that is unable to start.

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1

Pin No. Definition

1 3.3V
2 3.3V
3 GND
4 +5V
5 GND
6 +5V
7 GND
8 Power Good
9 5V SB (stand by +5V)
10 +12V
11 3.3V
12 -12V
13 GND
14 PS_ON(soft on/off)
15 GND
16 GND
17 GND
18 -5V
19 +5V
20 +5V

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2) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE Connector)

An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to
one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical
drive). If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master
and the other as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE
device). Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the IDE connector.

English

40

2

IDE1 IDE2

39

1

3) SATA1/SATA2 (Serial ATA Connector,)

Serial ATA can provide up to 150MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial
ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly.

Pin No. Definition

1GND

7

2TXP

1

3 TXN
4GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7GND

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4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector)

The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin power connector and
possesses a foolproof connection design.
Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector
wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The black connector

wire is the ground wire (GND).
Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to prevent
CPU damage or system hanging caused by overheating.

CPU_FAN

Pin No. Definition

1

1

SYS_FAN

1GND
2 +12V
3 Sense

5) F_PANEL (Front Panel Connector)

PWRSW

MSG+

ACT_LED-

GND

MSG-

2
1

Pin No. Definition

1 HD_LED+
3 HD_LED­5 GND
7 RESET
9 ACT_LED+

10

9

HD-

GND

HD+

ACT_LED+

RESET

Pin No. Definition

2 MSGLED+
4 MSGLED­6 PWRSW
8 GND
10 ACT_LED-

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6) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel 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 have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin
assigments on the cable are the same as the pin assigments on the MB header. To find out if the
chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.Please note,
you can have the alternative of using front audio connector or of using rear audio connector to play
sound.

Pin No. Definition

1 MIC
2 GND

9

10

1

2

3 MIC_BIAS
4 POWER
5 FrontAudio(R)
6 Rear Audio (R)/ Return R
7NC
8 No Pin
9 FrontAudio (L)
10 Rear Audio (L)/ Return L

7) CD_IN (CD IN Connector)

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

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Pin No. Definition

1

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

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8) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In/Out)

The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3
data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has
digital input function. Use SPDIF IN feature only when your device has digital output function.
Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IO connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while
you connect the SPDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the
device unable to work or even damage it. For optional SPDIF cable, please contact your local
dealer.

Pin No. Definition

1

1 VCC
2 SPDIF_O
3 GND

9) COMB (COMB Connector)

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

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Pin No. Definition

1 NDCDB-

9

10

2

1

2 NSINB
3 NSOUTB
4 NDTRB­5 GND
6 NDSRB­7 NRTSB­8 NCTSB­9 NRIB­10 No Pin

10) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector)

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

Pin No. Definition

1

9

10

2

1 Power (5V)
2 Power (5V)
3 USB DX­4 USB Dy­5 USB DX+
6 USB Dy+
7 GND
8 GND
9 No Pin
10 NC

11) BAT (Battery)

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Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended

by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's

instructions.

If you want to erase CMOS...

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

2. Gently take out the battery and put it aside for about one
minute. (Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive
and negative pins in the battery holder to makethem short for
five seconds.)

3. Re-install the battery.

4. Plug the power cord in and turn on the computer.

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12) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)

You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this header. To clear CMOS, temporarily
short the two pins. Default doesn't include the jumper to avoid improper use of this header.

Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS

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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure
required settings or to activate certain system features.
The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard.
When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the
CMOS SRAM.
When the power is turned on, pressing the <Del> button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will
take you to the CMOS SETUP screen.

CONTROL KEYS

< >< >< >< > Move to select item
<Enter> Select Item
<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
<Page Up> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<Page Down> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu
<F2> Item Help
<F5> Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup

Menu
<F6> Load the Fail-Salf Defaults
<F7> Load the Optimized Defaults
<F9> System Information
<F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu

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Main Menu

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

Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu

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

Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution and avoid inadequate
operation that may result in system malfunction.

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

Once you enter Phones-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear
on the screen. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the
sub-menu.

Phoenix- AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

 Standard CMOS Features
 Advanced BIOS Features
 Advanced Chipset Features
 Integrated Peripherals
 Power Management Setup
 PnP/PCI Configurations
 PC Health Status

ESC: Quit : Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...



 Standard CMOS Features



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



 Advanced BIOS Features



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



 Advanced Chipset Features



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



 Integrated Peripherals



This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.



 Power Management Setup



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



 PnP/PCI Configuration



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



 PC Health Status



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



 Frequency/Voltage Control



This setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio.



 Load Fail-Safe Defaults



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



 Load Optimized Defaults



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

 Frequency/Voltage Control

Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving

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

 Set Supervisor Password



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



 Set User Password



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



 Save & Exit Setup



Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.



 Exit Without Saving



Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.

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2-1 Standard CMOS Features

Phoenix- AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Date (mm:dd:yy) Tue, Mar 15 2006
Time (hh:mm:ss) 14:42:37

 IDE Channel 0 Master [None]
 IDE Channel 0 Slave [None]
 IDE Channel 1 Master [None]
 IDE Channel 1 Slave [None]
 IDE Channel 2 Master [None]
 IDE Channel 3 Master [None]

Video [EGA/VGA]
Halt On [All, But Keyboard]

Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 511M
Total Memory 512M

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

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

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 1999 through 2098

Time

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

IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master, Slave

IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection.
IDE Device Setup. You can use one of three methods:

Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default)
None Select this if no IDE devices are used and the system will skip the automatic

detection step and allow for faster system start up.

Manual User can manually input the correct settings

Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The four options are:

CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto)

IDE Channel 2/3 Master

IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection.
Extended IDE Drive SATA devices setup. You can use one of two methods:

Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect SATA IDE devices during POST.

(Default value)

None Select this if no SATA IDE devices are used and the system will skip the

automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up.

Capacity Capacity of currently installed hard disk.

Standard CMOS Features

Item Help
Menu Level

Change the day, month,
year

<Week>
Sun. to Sat.

<Month>
Jan. to Dec.

<Day>
1 to 31 (or maximum
allowed in the month)

<Year>
1999 to 2098

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Cylinder Number of cylinders
Head Number of heads
Precomp Write precomp
Landing Zone Landing zone
Sector Number of sectors

Video

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

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

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

Halt on

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

No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you

will be prompted.
All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped.
All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for all other

errors. (Default value)
All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for all other errors.
All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it will stop for all

other errors.

Memory

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 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on
the motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard.

Extended Memory

The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST.
This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map.

Total Memory

This item displays the memory size that used.

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2-2 Advanced BIOS Features

Phoenix- AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

 CPU Feature [Press Enter]
 Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter]

Virus Warning [Disabled]
BIOS Flash Protectin [Auto]
CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled]
CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking [Enabled]
Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled]
First Boot Device [Hard Disk]
Second Boot Device [USB-FDD]
Third Boot Device [CDROM]
Boot Other Device [Enabled]
Boot Up Num Lock Status [On]
Security Option [Setup]
MPS Version Control For OS [1.4]
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2]
Video BIOS Shadow [Enabled]
Small Logo(EPA) Show [Disabled]

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

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

CPU Feature

Delay Prior to Thermal [16Min]

Thermal Management [Thermal Monitor 1]

x TM2 Bus Ratio 15X
x TM2 Bus VID 1.084V

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

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

Advanced BIOS Features

Phoenix- AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

CPU Feature

Item Help
Menu Level

Select Hard Disk Boot
Device Priority

Item Help
Menu Level

Delay Prior to Thermal

4 Min Set 4 min to delay prior to thermal.
8 Min Set 8 min to delay prior to thermal.
16 Min Set 16 min to delay prior to thermal. (Default value)
32 Min Set 32 min to delay prior to thermal.

Thermal Management

Thermal Monitor 1 CPU auto control thermal when CPU superheat.(Default value)
Thermal Monitor 2 By menu control CPU ratio and VID when CPU superheat.

Hard Disk Boot Priority

Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc.
Use < > or < > to select a device, then press<+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list.

Press <ESC> to exit this menu.

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Virus Warning

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

Enabled Activate automatically when the system boots up causing a warning message

to appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector or hard disk partition
table.

Disabled N o warning message to appear when anything attempts to access the boot

sector or hard disk partition table. (Default value)

BIOS Flash Protection

This feature allows you determine the states that flash BIOS.

Auto BIOS enables flash write access automatically when updating BIOS

data/DMI/ESCD. (Default Value)

Enabled During POST, DMI/ESCD would not be updated. But flash tools can

update BIOS always.

CPU L1 & L2 Cache

These two categories speed up memory access. However, it depends on CPU / chipset design.

Enabled Enabled Cache.(Default Value)
Disabled Disalbed Cache.

CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking

Enabled Enabled CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking.(Default Value)
Disabled Disalbed CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking.

Quick Power On Self Test

If it is set to Enable, BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST.

Enabled Enabled quick POST.(Default Value)
Disabled Normal POST.

First / Second / Third Boot Device

LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120.
Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk.
CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM.
ZIP100 Select your boot device priority by ZIP100.
USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD.
USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP.
USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM.
USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD.
Legacy LAN Select your boot device priority by Legacy LAN.
Disabled Disable this function.

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Boot Other Device

Enabled Enabled other device boot.(Default Value)
Disabled Disabled this function.

Boot Up Num Lock Staus

On Keypad is number keys. (Default Value)

Off Keypad is arrow keys.

Security Option

System The system can not boot and can not access to Setup page will be denied if the

correct password is not entered at the prompt.

Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password

is not entered at the prompt. (Default value)

MPS Version Control For OS

1.4 MPS Version Control For O.S 1.4. (Default Value)

1.1 MPS Version Control For O.S 1.1.

OS Select For DRAM > 64MB

Non-OS2 Using non-OS2 operating system. (Default Value)
OS2 Using OS2 operating system and DRAM>64MB.

Video BIOS Shadow

It determines whether video BIOS is able to copy to RAM, however, it isoptional from
chipset design. Video Shadow will increase the video speed.

Enabled Video shadow is enabled .(Default Value)
Disabled Video shadow is desibled.

Small Logo(EPA) Show

Enabled Small logo(EPA) show is enabled .(Default Value)
Disabled Small logo(EPA) show is desibled.

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2-3 Advanced Chipset Features

Phoenix- AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

 DRAM Clock/Drive Control [Press Enter]
 AGP & P2P Bridge Control [Press Enter]
 CPU & PCI Bus Control [Press Enter]

Memory Hole [Disabled]
System BIOS Cacheable [Enabled]
Video RAM Cacheable [Disabled]
Init Display First [PCI Slot]

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

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

Advanced Chipset Features

Item Help
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Select Hard Disk Boot
Device Priority

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DRAM Clock/Drive Control

Phoenix- AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Current FSB Frequency 100MHz
Current DRAM Frequency 266MHz

DRAM Clock [By SPD]

DRAM Timing [Auto By SPD]

x SDRAM CAS Latency [DDR/DDR 2.5 / 4]
x Bank lnterleave Disabled
x Precharge to Active (Trp) 4T
x Active to Precharge (Tras) 07T
x Active to CMD (Trcd) 4T
x REP to ACT / REF (Trfc) 21T
x ACT(0) to ACT(1) (TRRD) 3T

Read to Precharge (Trtp) [2T]

Write to Read CMD (Twtr) [1T/2T]

Write Recovery Time (Twr) [4T]

DRAM Command Rate [2T Command]

RDSAIT mode [Auto]

x RDSAIT selection 03

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

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

DRAM Clock/Drive Control

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AGP & P2P Bridge Control

Phoenix- AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

AGP Aperture Size [128M]

AGP3.0 Mode [8X]

AGP Driving Control [Auto]

x AGP Driving Value DA

AGP Fast Write [Disabled]

AGP Master 1 WS Write [Enabled]

AGP Master 1 WS Read [Enabled]

AGP 3.0 Calibration cycle [Disabled]

VGA Share Memory Size [64M]

Direct Frame Buffer [Enabled]

Select Display Device [CRT]

Panel Type [07]

Outport Port [DI0]

Dithering [Disabled]

TV-Layout [Default]

TV-type [NTSC]

TV-connector [CVBS]

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

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

AGP & P2P Bridge Control

Item Help
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CPU & PCI Bus Control

Phoenix- AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

PCI Master 0 WS Write [Enabled]

PCI Delay Transaction [Enabled]

VLink mode selection [By Auto]

VLink 8x Support [Enabled]

DRDY_Timing [Default]

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

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

CPU & PCI Bus Control

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Current FSB Frequency

Detect front side bus automatically.

Current DRAM Frequency

Detect DRAM fruquency automatically.

DRAM Clock

By SPD Set DRAM Clock by SPD.(Default Value)
200MHz Set DRAM Clock to 200MHz.
266MHz Set DRAM Clock to 266MHz.
333MHz Set DRAM Clock to 333MHz.

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DRAM Timing

Auto By SPD Set DRAM timing auto by SPD.(Default Value)
Manual Set DRAM timing by manually.

SDRAM CAS Latency

Set SDRAM CAS Latency to DDR / DDR2.5 / 4

Bank Interleave

Disabled Set bank interleave to Disabled.(Default Value)
Enabled Set bank interleave to Enabled.

Precharge to Active (Trp)

Set precharge to active to 4T (Default value:4T)

Active to Precharge (Tras)

Set Active to precharge to 07T (Default value:07T)

Active to CMD (Trcd)

Set Active to CMD to 4T (Default value:4T)

REP to ACT / REF(Trfc)

Set REP to ACT / REF to 21T (Default value:21T)

ACT(0) to ACT(1) (TRRD)

Set ACT(0) to ACT(1) to 3 T (Default value:3T)

Read to Precharge (Trtp)

2T Set Read to Precharge is 2T.(Default value)
3T Set Read to Precharge is 3T.

Write to Read CMD (Twtr)

1T/2T Set write to read CMD is 1T/2T.(Default value)
2T/3T Set write to read CMD is 2T/3T.

Write Recovery Time (Twr)

Set write recovery time to 2T/3T/4T/5T (Default value:4T)

DRAM Command Rate

2T Command Set DRAM Command rate to 2T. (Default value)
1T Command Set DRAM Command rate to 1T.

RDSAIT mode

Auto Auto detect RDSAIT mode. (Default value)
Manual Set RDSAIT mode by manually.

RDSAIT selection

Set RDSAIT to 03 (Default value:03)

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AGP Aperture Size

32M Set AGP Aperture size to 32M.
64M Set AGP Aperture size to 64M.
128M Set AGP Aperture size to 128M.(Default value)
256M Set AGP Aperture size to 256M.
512M Set AGP Aperture size to 512M.
1G Set AGP Aperture size to 1G.

AGP 3.0 Mode

8X Set 8x to AGP AGP 3.0 mode. (Default value)
4X Set 4x to AGP 3.0 mode.

AGP Driving control

Auto Auto detect AGP driving control. (Default value)
Manual Set AGP driving control by manually.

AGP Fast Write

Disabled Disabled AGP Fast write function. (Default value)
Enabled Enabled AGP Fast write function.

AGP Master 1 WS Write

Disabled Disabled AGP Master 1 WS write function. (Default value)
Enabled Enabled AGP Master 1 WS write function.

AGP Master 1 WS Read

Disabled Disabled AGP Master 1 WS read function. (Default value)
Enabled Enabled AGP Master 1 WS read function.

AGP 3.0 Calibration cycle

Disabled Disabled AGP 3.0 calibration cycle function. (Default value)
Enabled Enabled AGP 3.0 calibration cycle function.

VGA Share Memory

Disabled Disabled this function.
16M Set VGA share memory to 16M.
32M Set VGA share memory to 32M.
64M Set VGA share memory to 64M.(Default value)

Direct Frame Buffer

Disabled Disabled direct fram buffer function.
Enabled Enabled direct fram buffer function. (Default value)

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Select Display Device

[CRT] [LCD] [TV] [DVI] [HDTV] [CRT+LCD] [CRT+TV] [CRT+DVI] [CRT+HDTV] [DVI+HDTV]
[LCD+DVI] [TV+DVI].(Default value:CRT)

Panel Type

Disabled Disabled panel type.
Enabled Panel Type [Key in a HEX number].

Outport Port

DIO Set outport port to DIO. (Default value)
DI1 Set outport port to DI1.

Dithering

Disabled Disabled this function.(Default value)
Enabled Enabled this function.

TV-Layout

[Default] [COMP.+S-Video] [S-Video+S-Video] [COMP.+R/G/B] [COMP.+Y/Cb/Cr]
[COMP.+SDTV-R,G,B] [COMP.+SDTV-Y, Pb, Pr] [COMPOSITE] [S-Video] [R,G,B]
[Y,Cb,Cr] [SDTV-R,G,B] [SDTV-Y,Pb,Pr] [S-Video+R,G,B] [S-Video+Y,Cb,Cr].
(Default value: Default)

TV-type

[NTSC] [PAL/PAL B/PAL G/PAL H] [PALM] [PALN] [PALNc] [PALI] [PALD] [NTSC Japan]
(Default value: NTSC)

TV-connector

[CVBS] [S-Video 0] [R/G/B] [Cr/Y/Cb] [SDTV-R/G/B] [SDTV-Pr/Y/Pb] [S-Video 1]
(Default value: CVBS)

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PCI Master 0 WS Write

Disabled Disabled PCI Master 0 WS write.
Enabled Enabled PCI Master 0 WS write.(Default value)

PCI Delay transaction

Disabled Disabled PCI delay transaction.
Enabled Enabled PCI delay transaction.(Default value)

VLink mode seclection

By Auto VLink mode selection by automatically. (Default value)
Mode 0 Set VLink mode to mode 0.
Mode 1 Set VLink mode to mode 1.

VLink 8x Support

Disabled Disabled VLink 8x support.
Enabled Enabled VLink 8x support.(Default value)

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DRDY_Timing

Default Set DRDY_Timing to default.
Slowest Set DRDY_Timing to slowest.
Optimize Set DRDY_Timing to optimize.

Memory Hole

Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value)
15M-16M Enabled VLink 8x support.

System BIOS Cacheable

Disabled Disabled System BIOS Cacheable.
Enabled Enabled System BIOS Cacheable. (Default value)

Video RAM Cacheable

Disabled Disabled Video RAM Cacheable. (Default value)
Enabled Enabled Video RAM Cacheable.

Init Display First

This feature allows you to select the first initiation of the monitor display from which card when you
install a PCI card and a VGA card on the motherboard.

AGP Set Init display first to VGA card.
PCI slot Set Init display first to PCI.(Default value)

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2-3 Integrated Peripherals

Phoenix- AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

 VIA OnChip IDE Device [Press Enter]
 VIA OnChip PCI Device [Press Enter]
 SuperIO Device [Press Enter]

Onboard Lan Boot ROM [Disabled]
Onboard H/W LAN [Enabled]

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

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

Integrated Peripherals

VIA OnChip IDE Device

Phoenix- AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

OnChip SATA [Enabled]
SATA Mode [IDE]
IDE MDA transfer access [Enabled]
OnChip IDE Channel 0 [Enabled]
OnChip IDE Channel 1 [Enabled]
IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled]
Primary Master PIO [Auto]
Primary Slave PIO [Auto]
Secondary Master PIO [Auto]
Secondary Slave PIO [Auto]
Primary Master UDMA [Auto]
Primary Slave UDMA [Auto]
Secondary Master UDMA [Auto]
Secondary Slave UDMA [Auto]
IDE HDD Block Mode [Enabled]

VIA OnChip IDE Device

Item Help
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Item Help
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: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

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

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VIA OnChip PCI Device

Phoenix- AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

VIA-3058 AC97 Audio [Auto]
OnChip USB Controller [All Enabled]
OnChip EHCI Controller [Enabled]

USB Emulation [ON]
x USB Keyboard Support Enabled
x USB Mouse Support Enabled

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

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

VIA OnChip IDE Device

Item Help
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SuperIO Device

Phoenix- AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Onboard Serial Port1 [3F8/IRQ4]

Onboard Serial Port2 [2F8/IRQ3]

Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]

Parallel Port Mode [SPP]
x ECP Mode Use DMA 3

SuperIO Device

Item Help
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: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

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

On-Chip SATA

Enabled Enable onboard SATA port. (Default value)
Disabled Disable onboard SATA port.

SATA Mode

IDE Select onboard Seria ATA function as IDE.(Default value)
RAID Select onboard Seria ATA function as RAID..

IDE DMA transfer access

Enabled Enable IDE DMA transfer access. (Default value)
Disabled Disable this function.

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On-Chip IDE Channel0

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

On-Chip IDE Channel1

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

IDE Prefetch Mode

Enabled Enable IDE Prefetch mode. (Default value)
Disabled Disable IDE Prefetch mode.

Primary Master / Slave PIO

Auto Auto detect Primary Master / Slave PIO. (Default value)
Mode 0~4 Set Primary Master / Slave PIO from mode0~mode4.

Secondary Master / Slave PIO

Auto Auto detect Secondary Master / Slave PIO. (Default value)
Mode 0~4 Set Secondary Master / Slave PIO from mode0~mode4.

Primary Master / Slave UDMA

Auto Auto detect Primary Master / Slave UDMA. (Default value)
Disabled Disabled this function.

Secondary Master / Slave UDMA

Auto Auto detect Secondary Master / Slave UDMA. (Default value)
Disabled Disabled this function.

IDE HDD Block Mode

Enabled Enable IDE HDD Block mode. (Default value)
Disabled Disable IDE HDD Block mode.

VIA-3058 AC97 Audio

Auto Auto-detect AC97 audio. (Default value)
Disabled Disable this function.

OnChip USB Controller

All Enabled Set USB controller function used all USB port. (Default value)
All Disabled Set USB controller function Disabled.
1&2 USB Port Set USB controller function used USB port 1&2.
2&3 USB Port Set USB controller function used USB port 2&3.
1&3 USB Port Set USB controller function used USB port 1&3.
1 USB Port Set USB controller function used USB port 1.
2 USB Port Set USB controller function used USB port 2.
3 USB Port Set USB controller function used USB port 3.

OnChip EHCI Controller

Enabled Enable onchip EHCI controller. (Default value)
Disabled Disable onchip EHCI controller.

USB Emulation

ON Set USB emulation to On. (Default value)
OFF Set USB emulation to Off.

KB / MS Set USB emulation to Keyboard / Mouse.

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USB Keyboard Support

Disabled Disable USB keyboard support.
Enabled Enable USB keyboard support.(Default value)

USB Mouse Support

Disabled Disable USB mouse support.
Enabled Enable USB mouse support.(Default value)

Onboard FDC Controller

Disabled Disable onboard FDC controller.
Enabled Enable onboard FDC controller. (Default value)

Onboard Serial Port 1

Auto BIOS will automatically setup the Serial port 1 address.
3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value)
2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8/IRQ3.
3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8/IRQ4.
2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8/IRQ3.
Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1.

Onboard Serial Port 2

Auto BIOS will automatically setup the Serial port 2 address.
3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8/IRQ4.
2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8/IRQ3.(Default value)
3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8/IRQ4.
2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8/IRQ3.
Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2.

Onboard Parallel Port

Disabled Disable onboard LPT port.
378/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default value)
278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5.
3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7.

Parallel Port Mode

SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value)
EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.
ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.
ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP and EPP mode.

ECP Mode Use DMA

3 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value)
1 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1.

On-Chip LAN BOOT ROM

This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip.

Enabled Enable this function. (Default value)
Disabled Disable this function.

Onboard H/W LAN

Enabled Enable onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value)
Disabled Disable this function.

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2-4 Power Management Setup

Phoenix- AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

ACPI function [Enabled]

ACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)]

Power Management Option [User Define]

HDD Power Down [Disabled]

Suspend Mode [Disabled]

Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off]

Video Off Method [V/H SYNC+Blank]

Modem Use IRQ [ 3]

Soft-Off by Power button [Instant-off]

Run VGA BIOS if S3 Resume [Auto]

AC Loss Auto Restart [ Off]

 IRQ/Event Activity Detect [Press Enter]

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

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

Power Management Setup

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IRQ/Event Activity Detect

Phoenix- AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

PS2KB Wakeup Select [Hot Key]

PS2KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [Disabled]

PS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [Disabled]

USB Resume from S3 [Disabled]

VGA [OFF]

LPT& COM [LPT/COM]

HDD & FDD [ON]

PCI Master [OFF]

Power On by PCI Card [Disabled]

Modem Ring Resume [Disabled]

RTC Alarm Resume [Disabled]
x Date (of Month) 0
x Resume Time(hh:mm:ss) 0:0:0

 IRQs Activity Monitoring [Press Enter]

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

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

IRQ/Event Activity Detect

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IRQs Activity Monitoring

Phoenix- AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Primary INTR [ON]
IRQ3 (COM2) [Disabled]
IRQ4 (COM1) [Enabled]
IRQ5 (LPT2) [Enabled]
IRQ6 (Floppy Disk) [Enabled]
IRQ7 (LPT1) [Enabled]
IRQ8 (RTC Alarm) [Disabled]
IRQ9 (IRQ2 Redir) [Disabled]
IRQ10 (Reserved) [Disabled]
IRQ11 (Reserved) [Disabled]
IRQ12 (PS/2 Mouse) [Enabled]
IRQ13 (Coprocessor) [Enabled]
IRQ14 (Hard Disk) [Enabled]
IRQ15 (Reserved) [Disabled]

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

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

IRQs Activity Monitoring

Item Help
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ACPI function

Disabled Disabled ACPI function.
Enabled Enabled ACPI function. (Default value)

ACPI Suspend Type

S1(POS) Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend). (Default value)
S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM).

Power Management Option

User Define For configuring our own power management features. (Default value)
Min Saving Enabled Green function.
Max Saving Disabled Green function.

HDD Power Down

Disabled Disabled HDD Power down function. (Default value)
1-15 mins Enabled HDD Power Down mode between 1 to 15 mins.

Suspend Mode

Disabled Disabled suspend mode. (Default value)
10 Sec -1 Hour Setup the timer to enter Suspend Mode.

Video Off Option

Suspend -> Off Set Video off option to Off. (Default value)
Always On Set Video off oftion to On.

Video Off Method

V/H SYNC+Blank BIOS will turn off V/H-SYNC when gets into Green mode for Green monitor

power saving. (Default value)
Blank screen BIOS will only black monitor when gets into Green mode.
DPMS Support BIOS will use DPMS Standard to control VGA card.

(The Green type VGA card will turn of V/H-SYNC automatically.)

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Modem Use IRQ

NA Set Modem use IRQ to NA. (Default value)
3 Set Modem use IRQ to 3.
4 Set Modem use IRQ to 4.
5 Set Modem use IRQ to 5.
7 Set Modem use IRQ to 7.
9 Set Modem use IRQ to 9.
10 Set Modem use IRQ to 10.
11 Set Modem use IRQ to 11.

Soft-Off by Power button

Instant-off Press power button then Power off instantly. (Default value)
Delay 4 Sec Press power button 4 seconds to Power off. Enter suspend if button is

pressed less than 4 seconds.

Run VGA BIOS if S3 Resume

Auto Set run VGA BIOS if S3 resume automatically. (Default value)
Yes Enabled run VGA BIOS if S3 resume.
No Disabled this function.

AC Loss Auto Restart

Off Disabled this function. (Default value)
On Set AC Loss auto restart.
Former-Sts Set AC Loss to former-Sts.

PS2KB Wakeup Select

Hot Key Set Hot key to wakeup PS/2 Keyboard.

PS2KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5

Disabled Disabled this function.(Default value)
Ctrl+F1~Ctrl+F12 Set PS/2 keyboard wakeup from S3/S4/S5 to Ctrl+F1~Ctrl+F12.
Power Press power key to wake PS/2 keyboard from S3/S4/S5.
Wake

Any Key Press any key to wake PS/2 keyboard from S3/S4/S5.

PS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5

Disabled Disabled this function.(Default value)
Enabled Enabled PS2 mouse wakeup from S3/S4/S5.

USB Resume from S3

Disabled Disabled this function.(Default value)
Enabled Enabled USB Resume from S3.

VGA

ON Set VGA to ON.
OFF Set VGA to OFF.(Default value)

LPT&COM

LPT/COM Monitor LPT/COM for Green event.(Default value)
NONE Disabled this function.
COM Monitor COM for Green event
LPT Monitor LPT for Green event

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HDD&FDD

ON Set HDD & FDD to On.(Default value)
OFF Set HDD & FDD to Off.

PCI Master

ON Set PCI master to On.
OFF Set PCI master Off (Default value)

Power On by PCI Card

Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)
Enabled Enable power on by PCI card.

Modem Ring Resume

Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)
Enabled Enable modem ring resume.

RTC Alarm Resume

You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Date/Time to power on system.

Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)
Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system.

If Power-On by Alarm is Enabled.

Day of Month Alarm : Everyday, 1~31
Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)

Primary INTR

OFF Disable this function.
ON Enable this function. (Default value)

IRQ (3,4,5,6,7,8,9, 10,11,12,13,14,15)

Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)
Enabled Enable this function.

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2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations

Phoenix- AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

PNP OS Installed [No]
Reset Configuration Data [Disabled]

Resources Controlled By [Auto(ESCD)]

x IRQ Resources Press Enter

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]
Assign IRQ For VGA [Enabled]
Assign IRQ For USB [Enabled]

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

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

PNP OS Installed

No Disabled this function. (Default value)
Yes Enabled this function.

Reset Configuration Data

Enabled Clear PnP information in ESCD & update DMI data. (Default value)
Disabled Disabled this function.

Resources Controlled By

Auto(ESCD) BIOS automatically use these PnP rescuers. (Default value)
Manual User can set the PnP resource (I/O Address, IRQ & DMAchannels) used by

legacy ISA DEVICE.

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop

Enabled For having Video Card on ISA Bus and VGA Card on PCI Bus.
Disabled For VGA Card only.(Default value)

Assign IRQ For VGA

Enabled Assign IRQ for VGA. (Default value)
Disabled No assign IRQ for VGA.

Assign IRQ For USB

Enabled Assign IRQ for USB. (Default value)
Disabled No assign IRQ for USB.

PnP / PCI Configurations

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2-6 PC Health Status

Phoenix- AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

CPU FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]
SYS FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]

Vcore OK
DDRII Voltage OK
+3.3V OK
+5V OK
+12V O K
System Temperature 34oC
CPU Temperature 48oC
CPU FAN Speed 3183 RPM
SYSTEM FAN Speed 0 RPM

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

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

CPU / SYS FAN Fail Warning

Disabled Disabled CPU / SYS FAN fail waring. (Default value)
Enabled Enabled CPU / SYS FAN fail waring.

Current DDRII Voltage(V) / Vcore / DDR+5V / +3.3V / +12V

Detect system's voltage status automatically.

Current System / CPU Temperature

Detect System / CPU temperature automatically.

Current CPU / SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM)

Detect CPU / System fan speed status automatically.

PC Health Status

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2-7 Frequency / Voltage Control

Phoenix- AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Auto Detect PCI Clk [Enabled]
Spread Spectrum [+-0.25%]
CPU / PCIEX / AGP / PCI [Default]
DIMM OverVoltage [Auto]

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

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

Incorrect using these features may cause your system broken. For power end-user use
only.

Auto Detect PCI Clk

Disabled Disabled auto detect PCI clock.
Enabled Enabled atuo detect PCI clock.

Spread Spectrum

Disabled Disable CPU Spread Spectrum.

-0.5% Set Spread Spectrum to -0.5%.

-1.0% Set Spread Spectrum to -1.0%.
+/-0.25% Set Spread Spectrum to +/-0.25%.(Default value)
+/-0.5% Set Spread Spectrum to 0.25%.

CPU / PCIEX / AGP / PCI

Default Auto detect CPU / PCIEX / AGP / PCI .
100/100/66/33 MHz CPU 100MHz / PCIEX 100MHz / AGP 66MHz / PCI 33MHz

DIMM Over voltage Control

Normal Supply DIMM over voltage as normal. (Default value)
+0.1v Increase DIMM over voltage +0.1V.
+0.2v Increase DIMM over voltage +0.2V.

Frequency / Voltage Control

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2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Phoenix- AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

 Standard CMOS Features
 Advanced BIOS Features
 Advanced Chipset Features
 Integrated Peripherals
 Power Management Setup
 PnP/PCI Configurations
 PC Health Status

ESC: Quit : Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup

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

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

 Frequency/Voltage Control

Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving

2-9 Load Optimized Defaults

Phoenix- AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

 Standard CMOS Features
 Advanced BIOS Features
 Advanced Chipset Features
 Integrated Peripherals
 Power Management Setup
 PnP/PCI Configurations
 PC Health Status

ESC: Quit : Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup

Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N

Load Optimized Defaults

 Frequency/Voltage Control

Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving

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

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2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password

Phoenix- AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

 Standard CMOS Features
 Advanced BIOS Features
 Advanced Chipset Features
 Integrated Peripherals
 Power Management Setup
 PnP/PCI Configurations
 PC Health Status

ESC: Quit : Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup

Enter Password:

Change/Set/Disable Password

When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in
creating a password.
Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the password.
Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter
a password.
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A message
"PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear to confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is disabled,
the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.
The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords:
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD and a USER PASSWORD. When disabled, anyone may access all BIOS Setup
program function. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS Setup program
and having full configuration fields, the User password is required to access only basic items.
If you select "System" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted for the
password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup Menu.
If you select "Setup" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when
you try to enter Setup.

 Frequency/Voltage Control

Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving

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2-11 Save & Exit Setup

Phoenix- AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

 Standard CMOS Features
 Advanced BIOS Features
 Advanced Chipset Features
 Integrated Peripherals
 Power Management Setup
 PnP/PCI Configurations
 PC Health Status

ESC: Quit : Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup

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

Save Data to CMOS

 Frequency/Voltage Control

Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving

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

2-12 Exit Without Saving

Phoenix- AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

 Standard CMOS Features
 Advanced BIOS Features
 Advanced Chipset Features
 Integrated Peripherals
 Power Management Setup
 PnP/PCI Configurations
 PC Health Status

ESC: Quit : Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup

Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N

Abandon all Data

 Frequency/Voltage Control

Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving

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

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