Gigabyte MNIC8PI, MNIC8QI User Manual

MNIC8PI/MNIC8QI

Intel® N455/D525 Processor Motherboards

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

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Table of Contents

MNIC8PI/MNIC8QI Motherboard Layout ......................................................................... 4

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................6

1-1 Installation Precautions .................................................................................... 6

1-2 ProductSpecications ...................................................................................... 7

1-3 Installing the Memory ....................................................................................... 9

1-3-1 Installing a Memory .................................................................................................9

1-4 Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................. 10

1-5 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 12

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................27

2-1 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 29

2-2 Advanced Menu ............................................................................................. 31

2-2-1 CPUConguration ..................................................................................................32

2-2-2 IDEConguration ...................................................................................................33

2-2-3 SerialandParallelPortConguration ....................................................................35

2-2-4 HardwareHealthConguration ..............................................................................36

2-2-5 ACPIConguration .................................................................................................38

2-2-6 USBConguration ..................................................................................................39

2-3 Boot Menu ...................................................................................................... 40

2-4 Security Menu ................................................................................................ 43

2-5 Chipset Menu ................................................................................................. 44

2-5-1 NorthBridgeConguration .....................................................................................45

2-5-2 SouthBridgeConguration ....................................................................................46

2-5-3 OnboardPeripherialsConguration .......................................................................47

2-6 Exit Menu ....................................................................................................... 49

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MNIC8PI/MNIC8QI Motherboard Layout

41

42

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Item Code Description

1 AUDIO_JACK Audio jack
2 LPT Parallel port
3 RJ11 Cash drawer port
4 KB_MS1 PS/2 connector
5 USB_LAN1 USB ports and LAN port
6 VGA1/COM2 VGA port and Serial port
7 COM4_USB1 Serial and USB Port
8 +12V_OUT DC jack

9 DC_IN DC jack
10 DC_OUT 4 pin power connector
11 VFD_JR1 VFD & RS232 Mode select jumper
12 JCOM4 Serail port 5V,12V, RI select jumper
13 VGA2 VGA cable connector
14 JRS1 RS232,RS422,RS485 Select

connector
15 SYS_FAN System fan cable connector
16 LCDPWR_CON LCD power connector
17 BKLTEN_CON Back light inverter jumper
18 LVDS LVDS connectors
19 CPU_FAN CPU fan cable connector
20 CPU Processor
21 INV_BRIG1 Inverter with box header
22 SO-DIMM DDR3 SO-DIMM slot
23 SATAPW2 SATA power connector
24 SATAPW1 SATA power connector
25 SATA1/2 SATA cable connectors
26 SATA 3 SATA 7+15 pins cable connector
27 JFRONT Front panel connecotor
28 F_USB3 Front USB cable connector
29 F_USB2 Front USB cable connector
30 BAT1 Battery socket
31 F_USB1 Front USB cable connector
32 MINI_CARD Mini PCI Express slot
33 COM6 Serial cable connector
34 JCOM6 Power COM select jumper
35 COM3 Serial cable connector
36 JCOM3 Power COM select jumper
37 COM5 Serial cable connector
38 JCOM5 Power COM select jumper
39 COM1 Serial cable connector
40 JCOM1 Power COM select jumper
41 F_AUDIO Front audio cable connector
42 KB_MS2 PS/2 cable connector

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1-1 Installation Precautions

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can

become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read

the user's manual and follow these procedures:

• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or

warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before

installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard,

make sure they are connected tightly and securely.

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

• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com-

ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,

keep your hands dry and rst touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.

• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an

electrostatic shielding container.

• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power sup-

ply has been turned off.

• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to

the local voltage standard.

• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hard-

ware components are connected.

• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the

motherboard circuit or its components.

• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or

within the computer casing.

• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface

.

• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.

• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to sys-

tem components as well as physical harm to the user.

• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the

product, please consult a certied computer technician.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Hardware Installation - 7 -

1-2 ProductSpecications

CPU  Supports single Intel® N455 processor (MNIC8PI)

 Supports single Intel® D525 processor (MNIC8QI)
 Supports 1.66GHz (MNIC8PI)
 Supports 1.8GHz (MNIC8QI)

Chipset  Intel® ICH8M

Memory  1 x SO-DIMM slot support DDR3 800/1066

 Support up 2GB (MNIC8PI)
 Support up 4GB (MNIC8QI)

Audio  Realtek® ALC269 codec

 High Denition Audio
 2 channel

LAN  1 x Realtek® RTL 8111E supports 10/100/1000 Mbps

Expansion Slots  1 x mini PCI Express x1 slot

Onboard
Graphics

 Build in Intel® ICH8M chipset

Storage Interface  2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors

 1 x 7 pin & 15 pin SATA connector

USB  Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets

connected to the internal USB headers)
Internal
Connectors

 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector
 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
 2 x SATA power connectors
 1 x 7 pin & 15 pin SATA connector
 1 x CPU fan header
 1 x System fan header
 4 x COM power select connector
 1 x front panel header
 1 x audio header*
 3 x USB 2.0 headers
 1 x VGA header

 1 x LVDS connector
Back Panel
Connectors

 1 x DC-in (12V) connector

 1 x DC-out (12V) connector

 4 x USB 2.0 ports

 1 x RJ-45 port

 1 x VGA port

 2 x COM ports

 1 x Parallel port

 1 x RJ-11 port

 1 x Audio jack

 1 x PS/2 connector

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Form Factor  Mini ITX Form Factor; 6.75 inch x 6.75 inch

* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specications and product-related information

without prior notice.

Hardware Installation - 9 -

1-3 Installing the Memory

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:

• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the
same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing
the memory to prevent hardware damage.

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

1-3-1 Installing a Memory

Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.
Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.

Installation Step:

Step 1. Align the memory with the DIMM module and insert the DIMM memory module into the DIMM slot.
Please note that memory module has a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be
installed In only one direction.

Step 2. Push down the memory and seat it rmly.

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

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1

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1-4 Back Panel Connectors

DC In Port

Connect the DC power to this port.

12V DC Out Port

Connect the 12V DC power to this port.

RS-232 Port

Connects this port to the serial-based modems, printers, mice, data storage, un-interruptible power sup­plies, and other peripheral devices

USB 2.0/1.1 Port

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB key­board/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.

Serial Port

Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.

Video Port

The video in port allows connect to video in, which can also apply to video loop thru function.

RJ-45 LAN Port

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.

Parallel Port

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

PS/2 Port

Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or a PS/2 keyboard.

RJ-11 Port

The RJ-11 (Cash Drawer) port is a physical connector interface most often used for telephone wire ter­minals.

Line Out Jack ((Front Speaker Out/Blue)

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

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• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst remove the cable from your

device and then remove it from the motherboard.

• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to

prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.

Activity LED

Connection/
Speed LED

LAN Port

Activity LED:Connection/Speed LED:

State Description

Orange 1 Gbps data rate

Green 100 Mbps data rate

Off 10 Mbps data rate

State Description

Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring

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1-5 Internal Connectors

1) DC_OUT 19) F_US B1

2) VFD_JR1 20) BAT1

3) F_ AUDI O 21) COM6

4) JRS1 22) COM3

5) SYS_FAN 23) COM5

6) CPU_FAN 24) COM1

7) VGA2 25) JCOM6

8) KB_MS2 26) JCOM3

9) LVDS 27) JCOM5

10) INV_BRIG1 28) JCOM1

11) SATA2 29) LCDPWR_CON

12) SATA1 30) BKLTEN_CON

13) SATAPW_1 31) JRS2/JRS3/JRS4/JRS5

14) SATAPW_2 32) CLR_CMOS1

15) S ATA3 33) USB_PWR1/USB_PWR2/USB_PWR3

16) JFRONT 34) LVDS_PWR1

17) F_USB3

18) F_U S B2

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Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:

• First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.

• Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the

power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.

• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has
been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.

Hardware Installation - 14 -

2

1

4

3

1) DC_OUT (2x2 12V Power Connector)

With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the com-

ponents on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, rst make sure the power supply

is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design.
Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power con­nector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will
not start.

To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high
power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide
the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 GND

3 +12V

4 +12V

2) VFD_JR1 (VFD & RS232 Mode Select Jumper)

1 5

62

VFD Mode VFD_JR1: 1-2, 3-5, 4-6 Close

JCOM4: 5-6 Close

RS232 Mode VFD_JR1: 1-3, 2-4 Close

JCOM4: 1-2 or 3-4 Close

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3) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)

The front panel audio header supports Intel High Denition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect

your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module con­nector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module
connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.

4) JRS1 (RS232/RS422/RS485 Select Header)

Pin No. Denition

1 Amplier Out_R+

2 MIC_L

3 Amplier Out_R-

4 MIC_R

5 GND

6 Line In_R

7 Amplier Out_L+

8 Line In_L

9 Amplier Out_L-

10 Line In_JD

11 GND

12 External MIC JD

Pin No. Denition

1 RS232

2 UART RXD Signal

3 RS422

4 UART RXD Signal

5 RS485

6 UART RXD Signal

2 1

12

11

1 5

62

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5/6) SYS_FAN/CPU_FAN (System Fan/CPU Fan Headers)

The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN) system fan headers.

Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect
it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU
fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat
dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.

• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from over­heating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.

• These fan headers are not conguration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the

headers.

SYS_FAN (System Fan):

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 +12V / Speed Control

3 Sense

CPU_FAN (CPU Fan):

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 +12V / Speed Control

3 Sense

4 Speed Control

CPU_FAN

1

DEBUG
PORT

CPU_FAN

1

FDD

ATX

ATX_12V

SYS_FAN1

SYS_FAN

7) VGA2 (VGA Cable Header)

Pin No. Denition

1 V-SYNC

2 H-SYNC

3 GND

4 GND

5 RED

6 GND

7 GREEN

8 DDC Clock

9 BLUE

10 DDC Data

1 9

102

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8) KB_MS2 (PS/2 Cable Header)

1 6

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 KDAT

3 F_KDAT

4 KCLK

5 F_KCLK

6 5V

9) LVDS (LVDS Headers)

LVDS stands for Low-voltage differential signaling, which uses high-speed analog circuit
techniques to provide multigigabit data transfers on copper interconnects and is a generic interface

standard for high-speed data transmission.

1 GND 16 GND

2 NC 17 Data1-

3 EDID Data 18 GND

4 GND 19 GND

5 EDID Clock 20 Backlight 5V

6 NC 21 LVDS Clock-

7 GND 22 Backlight 5V

8 NC 23 LVDS Clock+

9 Data0+ 24 Backlight 5V

10 NC 25 GND

11 Data0- 26 GND

12 Backlight Enable 27 Data2-

13 GND 28 LVDS Power 3.3V

14 Backlight Controller 29 Data2+

15 Data1+ 30 LVDS Power 3.3V

1 29

302

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10) INV_BRIG1 (Inverter With Box Header)

1

5

Pin No. Denition

1 12V Power

2 12V Power

3 GND

4 Backlight Controller

5 Backlight Enable

11/12) SATA1/2 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors)

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard.

Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

5 RXN

6 RXP

7 GND

• A RAID 0 or RAID 1 conguration requires at least two hard drives. If more than two hard
drives are congured, the total number of hard drives must be an even number.

• A RAID 5 conguration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of hard drives

does not have to be an even number.)

• A RAID 10 conguration requires four hard drives.

1 1

SATA 1SATA 2

7 7

DEBUG
PORT

G.QBOFM

DEBUG
PORT

G.QBOFM

(Note) When a RAID conguration is built across the SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of
the RAID conguration may vary depends on the devices are connected.

SATA 1

SATA 2

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15) SATA3 (SATA 7+15 Pins Header)

13/14) SATAPW_1/SATAPW_2 (SATA HDD Power Headers)

1

4

Pin No. Denition

1 +12V

2 GND

3 GND

4 5V

SATAPW2SATAPW1

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16) JFRONT (Front Panel Header)

Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status

indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and
negative pins before connecting the cables.

9

102

1

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power
switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your
chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign­ments are matched correctly.

Pin No. Pin Denition

1 Stand-by LED Signal

2 Power LED Signal

3 Power Switch

4 Ground

5 LAN Act LED Signal

6 LAN Act LED 5V

7 HDD LED

8 VCC 5V

9 Reset Button

10 Ground

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17/18/19) F_USB3/F_USB2/F_USB1 (USB Headers)

The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an

optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.

COMB

Smart Card Reader

SPDIF

AUX_IN
CD_IN

Secure Gigital /
Memory Stick

Serial ATA

F_USB
F_1394

CPU_FAN
SYS_FAN
PWR_FAN

COMB

192

10

F_USB2

F_USB3

F_USB3F_USB1/F_USB2

F_USB1

Pin No. Denition

1 Power (5V)

2 Power (5V)

3 USB DX-

4 USB DY-

5 USB DX+

6 USB DY+

7 GND

8 GND

9 No Pin

10 NC

Pin No. Denition

1 Power (5V)

2 Power (5V)

3 USB DX-

4 NC

5 USB DX+

6 NC

7 GND

8 GND

9 No Pin

10 NC

When the system is in S4/S5 mode, only the USB ports routed to the F_USB1 header can
support the ON/OFF Charge function.

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20) BAT1 (Battery)

The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS congurations, date, and time information)

in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a
low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.

You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:

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

2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for

one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch

the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, mak­ing them short for 5 seconds.)

3. Replace the battery.

4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.

• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.

• Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model.

• Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the bat-

tery model.

• When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery (the positive
side should face up).

• Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.

21/22/23/24) COM6/COM3/COM5/COM1 (Serial Port Header)

The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the op-

tional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.

COM6

COM5

COM1

COM3

Pin No. Denition

1 DCD

2 DSR

3 RXD

4 RTS

5 TXD

6 CTS

7 DTR

8 RI/+5V/+12V

9 GND

10 RI/+5V/+12V

129

10

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25/26/27/28) JCOM6/JCOM3/JCOM5/JCOM1 (5V/12V/RI for Serial Port Option Header)

29) LCDPWR_CON (LCD Power ON/OFF Jumper)

JCOMS6

JCOMS3

JCOMS5

JCOMS1

6512

6512

6512

1-2 Close: 5V (Power COM)

3-4 Close: RI (STAND COM)

5-6 Close: 12V (Power COM)

Open: Power off.

Short: Power On.

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30) BKLTEN_CON (Back light Inverter Enable/Disable Jumper)

31) JRS2/JRS3/JRS4/JRS5 (RS232/RS422/RS485 Mode Select Jumper)

Open: Disable Back light Inverter.

Short: Enable Back light Inverter.

JRS2 JRS3 JRS4 JRS5

1

Pin No. Denition

1 RS485 D- Signal

2 COM2 Pin 1

3 RS232 DCD Signal

JRS2

Pin No. Denition

1 RS485 D+ Signal

2 COM2 Pin 2

3 RS232 RXD Signal

JRS3

Pin No. Denition

1 RS422 D- Signal

2 COM2 Pin 4

3 RS232 DTR Signal

JRS4

Pin No. Denition

1 RS422 D- Signal

2 COM2 Pin 3

3 RS232 TXD Signal

JRS5

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32) CLR_CMOS1 (Clearing CMOS Jumper)

Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS congurations) and reset

the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to
temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few

seconds.

1-2 Close: Clear CMOS data)

1-2 Close: VCC 5V. (Default setting)

2-3 Close: Normal operation (Default setting)

2-3 Close: Stand-by 5V.

• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS

values.

• After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from

the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard.

• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually

congure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS congurations).

1

1

1

1

33)

USB_PWR1/USB_PWR2/USB_PWR3 (USB Stand-by 5V/VCC 5V Select Jumper

)

USB_PWR1

USB_PWR2

USB_PWR3

Pin No. Denition

1 VCC 5V

2 USB Power input

3 Stand-by 5V

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1-2 Close: 3.3V. (Default setting)

2-3 Close: 5V.

1

1

34)

LVDS _ PWR1 (LVDS 3V/5V Select Jumper

)

Pin No. Denition

1 3.3V

2 Power input

3 5V

- 27 - BIOS Setup

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the
motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup,
saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that

allows the user to modify basic system conguration settings or to activate certain system features. When

the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep

the conguration values in the CMOS.

To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <DEL> key during the POST when the power is turned on. To
see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl> + <F1> in the main menu of the BIOS
Setup program.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

• BIOS ashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems of using the current BIOS
version, it is recommended that you don't ash the BIOS. To ash the BIOS, do it with caution.
Inadequate BIOS ashing may result in system malfunction.

• It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system
instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's
failure to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.
(Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/
clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)

BIOS Setup Program Function Keys

<h><i><f><g> Move the selection bar to select an item
<Enter> Execute command or enter the submenu
<Esc> Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program
Submenus: Exit current submenu
<Page Up> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<Page Down> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> Show descriptions of the function keys
<F2> Move cursor to the Item Help block on the right (submenus only)
<F5> Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus
<F6> Load the Fail-Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus
<F7> Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus
<F9> Display system information
<F10> Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program
<F11> Save CMOS to BIOS
<F12> Load CMOS from BIOS

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

The Functions of the <F11> and <F12> keys (For the Main Menu Only)



F11: Save CMOS to BIOS

This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a prole. You can create up to 8 proles

(Prole 1-8) and name each prole. First enter the prole name (to erase the default prole name, use

the SPACE key) and then press <Enter> to complete.



F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this

function to load the BIOS settings from a prole created before, without the hassles of reconguring the
BIOS settings. First select the prole you wish to load, then press <Enter> to complete.



Advanced

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

(ex: Auto detect fan and temperature status, automatically congure hard disk parameters.)



Boot

This setup page provides items for conguration of boot sequence.



Security

Change, set, or disable supervisor and user password. Conguration supervisor password allows you to

restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup.
A supervisor password allows you to make changes in BIOS Setup.
A user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes.



Chipset

Northbridge and Southbridge additional features conguration.



Exit

Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing

<F10> can also carry out this task.)
Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. Pressing <Y> to the conrmation mes-

sage will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing <Esc> can also carry out this task.)

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2-1 The Main Menu

Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use
arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter other sub-menu.

Main Menu Help

The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu.

Submenu Help

While in a submenu, press <F1> to display a help screen (General Help) of function keys available for the

menu. Press <Esc> to exit the help screen. Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the right side of
the submenu.

• If you do not nd the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press <Ctrl>+<F1> to

access more advanced options.

• When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimal Defaults item to set your sys-
tem to its defaults.

• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS
version.

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BIOS Version

Display version number of the BIOS setup utility.

BIOS Build Date

Displays the date when the BIOS setup utility was created.

BIOS ID

Displays the BIOS ID information.

Processor Information:

CPU Type / CPU Speed

Displays the technical specications for the installed processor.

System Memory

Determines how much total memory is present during the POST.

System Time

Set the system time following the hour-minute- second format.

System Date

Set the date following the weekday-month-day- year format.

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2-2 Advanced Menu

The Advanced menu display submenu options for conguring the function of various hardware components.

Select a submenu item, then press Enter to access the related submenu screen.

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2-2-1 CPUConguration

CPU Information

This category includes all the information of CPU manufacturer, type, Frequency, FSB, L1/
L2 Cache, Ratio Status, and Ratio actual value.

Max CPUID Value Limit

Allows you to determine whether to enable Max CPUID Value Limit function
Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

Execute Disable Bit Capability

When this item enabled, the processor prevents the execution of code in data-only memory pages. This
provides some protection against buffer overow attacks.

Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

Hyper Threading

The Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows a single processor to execute two or more separate

threads concurrently. When hyper-threading is enabled, multi-threaded software applications can

execute their threads, thereby improving performance.
Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

Intel SpeedStep (tm) tech (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology)

Conventional Intel SpeedStep Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high
and low levels in response to processor load.
Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

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2-2-2 IDEConguration

 ATA/IDEConguration

Congure HDD type.

Options available: Enabled/Disabled/Enhanced. Default setting is Enhanced.

SATA1/2/3

The category identies Serial ATA types of hard disk that are installed in the computer.

System will automatically detect HDD type.

Note that the specications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work

properly if you enter improper information for this category.

Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside device casing. Enter the appropriate option

based on this information.

 CongureSATAas

Congure the on chip SATA type.
IDE Mode: When set to IDE, the SATA controller disables its RAID and AHCI functions and runs in the

IDE emulation mode. This is not allowed to access RAID setup utility.

RAID Mode: When set to RAID, the SATA controllerenables both its RAID and AHCI functions. You will

be allows access the RAID setup utility at boot time.

ACHI Mode: When set to AHCI,the SATA controller enables its AHCI functionality. Then the RAID func-

tion is disabled and cannot be access the RAID setup utility at boot time.

Options available: IDE/RAID/ACHI. Default setting is IDE Mode.

Type

Auto: Set parameters automatically. (Default setting)
CD-ROM: Use for ATAPI CD-ROM drives or double click [Auto] to set all HDD parameters

automatically.

ARMD: Use ARMD drive is installed here.

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LBA/Large Mode

Congure the device type in the specic IDE channel support LBA Mode.

Option available: Auto/Disabled. Default setting is Auto.

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)

Congure the information of Multi-Sector Transfer Mode.

Auto: The data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device

supports it.
Disabled: The data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.
Option available: Auto/Disabled. Default setting is Auto.

PIO Mode

This feature allows you to set the PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the two IDE devices (Master

and Slave drives) attached to that particular IDE channel.
Option available: Auto/Disabled. Default setting is Auto.

PIO Mode

This feature allows you to set the PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the two IDE devices (Master

and Slave drives) attached to that particular IDE channel.
Option available: Auto/Disabled. Default setting is Auto.

DMA Mode

Congure the DMA mode of the device in the specic IDE channel.

Option available: Auto/Disabled. Default setting is Auto.

S.M.A.R.T Mode

This feature allows you to set the PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the two IDE devices (Master

and Slave drives) attached to that particular IDE channel.
Option available: Auto/Disabled. Default setting is Auto.

32Bit Data Transfer

Congure the 32Bit Data Transfer rate.

Option available: Auto/Disabled. Default setting is Auto.

Hard Disk Write Protect

Enable/Dsable Hard Disk Write Protect function.

Options available: Enabled/Disabled/Enhanced. Default setting is Enhanced.

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)

This item allows you to force BIOS to delay the initialization of Hard drive devices up to 35 seconds. The

dalay gives your Hard drive devices more time to spin up before the BIOS initialize them.

Press [Enter] to Conure the Hard disk device unit command timeout.

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2-2-3 SerialandParallelPortConguration

Serial Port 1/2/3/4/5/6 Address

When enabled allows you to congure the serial port settings. When set to Disabled, displays no
conguration for the serial port.

Options available: 3F8/IRQ4, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ10, 2E8/IRQ5, 3E0/IRQ6,
2E0/IRQ11,Disabled.
Default setting for Serial Port1 is 3F8/IRQ4.
Default setting for Serial Port2 is 2E8/IRQ3.
Default setting for Serial Port3 is 3E8/IRQ10.
Default setting for Serial Port4 is 2E8/IRQ5.
Default setting for Serial Port5 is 3E0/IRQ6.
Default setting for Serial Port6 is 2E0/IRQ11.

Parallel Port Address

When enabled allows you to congure the parallel port settings.

Options available: 378/IRQ7/278/IRQ5/3BC/IRQ7/Disabled. Default setting is 378/IRQ7.

Parallel Port Mode

Congure parallel port mode.

Normal Mode: Normal Mode is the same as SPP Mode. SPP stands for Standard Parallel Port. Set this

item to Normal Mode, system will transfer protocol for the parallel port. It works all parallel devices.
EPP Mode: The Extended Capabilities Port transfer mode uses DMA protocol to achieve data transfer

rates of up tp 2MB/s and provides symmetric bidirectional communication.
ECP Mode: Enhanced Parallel Port using existing parallel port signals to provide a asymmetric bidirec-

tional communication. It's offering transfer rates of up tp 2MB/s.
ECP+EPP Mode: Enable EPP and ECP Mode.
Options available: Normal/EPP Mode/ECP Mode/EPP+ECP Mode. Default setting is Normal.

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2-2-4 HardwareHealthConguration

Press Enter to view the Hardware Monitor screen which displays a real-time record of the CPU/system tem-

perature, fan speed, and voltage. Items on this window are non-congurable.

CPU/SystemFan Stop Warning

Enable CPU/System Fan Stop Warning function.

Option available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

H/W Health Function

Enable Hardware health monitoring function.
Option available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

H/W Health Function

Enable Hardware health monitoring function.
Option available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

CPU/System FAN Mode Setting

CPU/System fan conguration mode setting.

Option available: Full On mode/Automatic mode. Default setting is Automatic mode.

Displays current CPU and System temperature.

CPU/System full speed temp.

Congure CPU/System fan speed temperature.

Press [Enter] to Conure the CPU/System fan speed temperature.

System Temperature/CPU Temperature

Displays current CPU and System temperature.

CPU/System FAN Speed (RPM)

Displays current CPU fan speed.

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Current Voltage: 12V/5VDDM/3VDDM/+VCC_CORE

Displays the current CPU and system voltages.

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2-2-5 ACPIConguration

Suspend Mode

S1 (POS) : Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state. In S1 sleep

state, the system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode. The system can be

resumed at any time.
S3 (STR) : Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state In S3 sleep

state, the system appears to be off and consumes less power than in the S1 state. When

signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to its working state exactly

where it was left off.
Auto : Auto conguration.
Options available:S1 (POS)/S3 (STR)/Auto. Default setting is S1 (POS).

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2-2-6 USBConguration

Detected USB Devices

Displays the information of installed USB devices in the system.

Legacy USB Support

Enables or disables support for legacy USB devices.
Options available: Auto/Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

USB Keyboard Legacy Support

Enable USB Keyboard Legacy Support function.
Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

USB Mouse Legacy Support

Enable USB Mouse Legacy Support function.
Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

USB Storage Device Support

Enable USB Storage Device Support function.
Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

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2-3 Boot Menu

The Boot menu allows you to set the drive priority during system boot-up. BIOS setup will display an error

message if the drive(s) specied is not bootable.

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Quick Boot

Allow BIOS to skip certain tests while booting.
Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

Bootup NumLock

Allows you to select power-on state for NumLock function.
Options available: On/Off. Default setting is On.

Wait for 'F1' If Error

The BIOS feature controls the system's response when an error is detected during the boot sequence.

When enabled, the BIOS will halt the oot sequence when an error is detected. You will need to press the

F1 button at this point. It brings you to the BIOS setup menu where you can adjust the settings to x the

problem.
Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

Hit 'DEL' Message Display

This feature allows you to control the display of the Hit 'DEL' to enter Setup message during memory

initialization.

When enabled, the Hit 'DEL' to enter Setup message will appear during memory initialization.

However, if you enable the QuietBoot feature, the message will not be displayed. So, if you want the

message to appear, you will have to disable Quiet Boot as well.
Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

Boot Device Priority

This eld determines which type of device the system attempt to boot from after BIOS Post completed.

Species the boot sequence from the available devices. If the rst device is not a bootable device, the

system will seek for next available device.

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There are two types of passwords that you can set:

• Supervisor Password

Entering this password will allow the user to access and change all settings in the Setup Utility.

• User Password

Entering this password will restrict a user’s access to the Setup menus. To enable or disable

this eld, a Administrator Password must rst be set. A user can only access and modify the

System Time, System Date, and Set User Password elds.

Supervisor Password Status

This parameter indicates whether a Supervisor Password has been assigned.

User Password Status

This parameter indicates whether a user pass- word has been assigned.
To clear the password, press <Enter> on the password item and when requested for the password,
press <Enter> again. The message "Not Installed" will appear, indicating the password has
been cancelled.

Change Supervisor Password

Press Enter to congure the Supervisor password.

Change User Password

Press Enter to congure the user password.

2-4 Security Menu

The Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up ac­cess passwords.

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2-5 Chipset Menu

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2-5-1 NorthBridgeConguration

DVMT Mode Select

Conigure the DVMT Mode.

Options available: DVMT Mode/Fixed Mode.
Default setting is DVMT Mode.

DVMT/Fixed Memory

Select DVMT Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal graphicsdevice.

Options available: 128MB/256MB/Maximum.
Default setting is 256MB.

Boot Display Device

Select the Video Device that will be activated during POST.
Options available: CRT/LVDS/CRT+LVDS.

Flat Panel Type

Selecting by Internal Graphics Device by selecting appropriate setup item.

Options available: 800x600 (18 bit)/1024x768 (18 bit).

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2-5-2 SouthBridgeConguration

USB Controller

Enable/Disable onboard USB controller.
Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

USB 2.0 Controller

Enable/Disable onboard USB 2.0 controller.
Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

Audio Controller

Enable/Disable onboard Audio controller.
Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

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2-5-3 OnboardPeripherialsConguration

Onboard LAN Control

Enable/Disable onboard LAN controller.
Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

Onboard LAN ROM Control

Select whether to enable the selected onboard LAN device. When enabled, device expansion ROM will

be initialized.
Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

Wake On LAN

Congure Wake On LAN setting.

Options available: By OS/Disabled. Default setting is By OS.

Restore on AC Power Loss

This option provides user to set the mode of operation if an AC / power loss occurs.
Power On: System power state when AC cord is re-plugged.
Power Off: Do not power on system when AC power is back.
Last State: Set system to the last sate when AC power is removed.
Options available: Power On/Power Off/Last State. Default setting is Power Off.

Watchdog Timer

Enable/Disable Watchdog TImer function.

Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

Cover Removal Sensor

Enable/Disable chassis intrusion alter function.
Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

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Resume On Ring

Enable/Disable Resume On Ring function.
Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

Resume On RTC Alarm

Enable/Disable RTC Alarm to power on system function.
Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

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2-6 Exit Menu

The Exit menu displays the various options to quit from the BIOS setup. Highlight any of the exit options then
press Enter.

Save Changes and Exit

Saves changes made and close the BIOS setup.
Options available: OK/Cancel.

Discard Changes and Exit

Discards changes made and close the BIOS setup.
Options available: OK/Cancel.

Discard Changes

Discards all changes made in the BIOS setup.
Options available: OK/Cancel.

Load Optimal Defaults

Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the optimal BIOS default settings.

The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized de-

faults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.
Options available: OK/Cancel.