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Preface
Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under
international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the
material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author.
Version 1.0
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer
makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically
disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from
time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any
person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
AMD, Athlon, Sempron, and Duron are registered trademarks of AMD Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and
are acknowledged.
i
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this
equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this
device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le
matériel brouilieur du Canada.
About the Manual
The manual consists of the following:
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Describes features of the motherboard.
Go to
H
page 1
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
Describes installation of motherboard
components.
Go to
Provides information on using the BIOS
Setup Utility.
Go to
Describes the motherboard software
Go to
H
H
H
page 7
page 27
page 47
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction................................................................................................1
Features.......................................................................................................2
Motherboard Components.......................................................................4
1
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions......................................................................................7
Choosing a Computer Case.......................................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case......................................................7
Checking Jumper Settings.........................................................................8
Setting Jumpers..............................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings..............................................................9
Jumper Settings..............................................................................9
Connecting Case Components...............................................................10
Front Panel Header.....................................................................12
Installing Hardware..................................................................................13
Installing the Processor...............................................................13
Installing Memory Modules.........................................................14
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive........18
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive...............................................20
Installing Add-on Cards ................. ............................................21
Connecting Optional Devices .....................................................23
Connecting I/O Devices..........................................................................25
7 7
7
7 7
Chapter 3
Using BIOS 27
About the Setup Utility............................................................................27
The Standard Configuration........................................................27
Entering the Setup Utility..............................................................27
Updating the BIOS.......................................................................29
Using BIOS................................................................................................29
Standard CMOS Features...........................................................30
Advanced BIOS Features............................................................32
Advanced Chipset Features.........................................................35
27 27
27
27 27
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Integrated Peripherals.................................................................37
Power Management Setup...........................................................41
PNP/PCI Configurations.............................................................43
PC Health Status .........................................................................44
Load Fail-Safe Defaults...............................................................45
Load Optimized Defaults.............................................................46
Set Supervisor/User Password....................................................46
Save & Exit Setup.........................................................................46
Exit Without Saving......................................................................46
Chapter 4
47 47
47
47 47
Using the Motherboard Software 47
About the Software CD-ROM................................................................47
Auto-installing under Windows 2000/XP........................................47
Running Setup..............................................................................48
Manual Installation..................................................................................50
Utility Software Reference......................................................................50
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Preface
Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under
international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the
material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author.
Version 1.0
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer
makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically
disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from
time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any
person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
AMD, Athlon, Sempron, and Duron are registered trademarks of AMD Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and
are acknowledged.
i
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this
equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this
device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Preface
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ii
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le
matériel brouilieur du Canada.
About the Manual
The manual consists of the following:
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Describes features of the motherboard.
Go to
H
page 1
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
Describes installation of motherboard
components.
Go to
Provides information on using the BIOS
Setup Utility.
Go to
Describes the motherboard software
Go to
H
H
H
page 7
page 27
page 47
Preface
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction................................................................................................1
Features.......................................................................................................2
Motherboard Components.......................................................................4
1
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions......................................................................................7
Choosing a Computer Case.......................................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case......................................................7
Checking Jumper Settings.........................................................................8
Setting Jumpers..............................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings..............................................................9
Jumper Settings..............................................................................9
Connecting Case Components...............................................................10
Front Panel Header.....................................................................12
Installing Hardware..................................................................................13
Installing the Processor...............................................................13
Installing Memory Modules.........................................................14
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive........18
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive...............................................20
Installing Add-on Cards ................. ............................................21
Connecting Optional Devices .....................................................23
Connecting I/O Devices..........................................................................25
7 7
7
7 7
Chapter 3
Using BIOS 27
About the Setup Utility............................................................................27
The Standard Configuration........................................................27
Entering the Setup Utility..............................................................27
Updating the BIOS.......................................................................29
Using BIOS................................................................................................29
Standard CMOS Features...........................................................30
Advanced BIOS Features............................................................32
Advanced Chipset Features.........................................................35
27 27
27
27 27
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Integrated Peripherals.................................................................37
Power Management Setup...........................................................41
PNP/PCI Configurations.............................................................43
PC Health Status .........................................................................44
Load Fail-Safe Defaults...............................................................45
Load Optimized Defaults.............................................................46
Set Supervisor/User Password....................................................46
Save & Exit Setup.........................................................................46
Exit Without Saving......................................................................46
Chapter 4
47 47
47
47 47
Using the Motherboard Software 47
About the Software CD-ROM................................................................47
Auto-installing under Windows 2000/XP........................................47
Running Setup..............................................................................48
Manual Installation..................................................................................50
Utility Software Reference......................................................................50
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing A11G motherboard of great performance and with enhanced
function. This motherboard is designed to fit the AMD AM2 processors in the 940-pin
package. Based on the Micro ATX form factor, measuring 244 mm x 224 mm, this
motherboard incorporates the following chipsets: C51G Northbridge and MCP51G
Southbridge chipsets.
The C51G Northbridge features the HyperTransport Technology up to 1.0 GHz for a total
bandwidth of 8.0 GT/s. Two unbuffered DDR2 SDRAM DIMM sockets support DDR2 800/
667/533/400 with maximum 16 GB in total memory. One PCI Express x16 slot, intended
for Graphics interface, is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision
1.0a.
The MCP51G Southbridge is a highly integrated media and communications processor
(MCP) with up to 1.0 GHz HyperTransport link interface. It supports two PCI slots which
are PCI 2.3 compliant. With the integrated SATA II controller onboard, this motherboard
supports two (up to four) drives up to 3.0 Gb/s per direction per channel. USB 2.0 Enhanced
Host Controller Interface (EHCI) provides up to 8 USB 2.0 ports. The MCP51G supports
advanced system and power management features with integrated system power sequencing
support.
There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and
keyboard connectors, LPT1, four USB ports at the rear I/O, one optional LAN port, one
VGA port, and audio jacks for microphone, line-in, and line-out.
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Feature
Processor
This motherboard uses a Socket AM2 that carries the following features:
• Accommodates AMD Sempron/Athlon 64/Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core/Athlon 64
FX processors
• Supports high-performance HyperTransport CPU interface
HyperTransport™ Technology is a point-to-point link between two devices, it enables
integrated circuits to exchange information at much higher speeds than currently available interconnect technologies.
Chipset
The nVIDIA C51G Northbridge (NB) and nVIDIA MCP51G Southbridge (SB) chipset is
based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance.
C51G
(NB)
MCP51G
(SB)
• Primary HyperTransport Link to the AMD Sempron/
Athlon 64/Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core/Athlon 64 FX 940-pin
CPUs
• Two separate PCI Express controllers with 17 total lanes
configured as one x16 and one x1 PCI Express lanes
• DirectX 9.0c Shader Model 3.0 graphics processing unit
• Full NVIDIA® nView™ multi-display technology capability,
independent display controllers for the CRT
• Supports instantly available PC (IAPC), ACPI 2.0, and PCI
PM 1.1 system and power management
• HyperTransport x4/x8 up and down links, at up to 1.0 GHz
• PCI 2.3 interface supporting up to five PCI slots at 33 MHz
• One SATA II controller with an integrated 3.0 Gb/s PHY,
supporting two drives in master mode
• Fast ATA-133 IDE controller
• USB 2.0 Controller, supporting up to 8 USB 2.0 ports
Memory
• Supports DDR2 800/667/533/400 memory types with Dual-Channel architecture
• Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs up to 16 GB maximum memory size
Audio
• Compliant with AC’97 v2.3 CODEC
• Supports 6-channel audio CODEC designed for PC multimedia systems
• Provides three analog line-level stereo inputs with 5-bit volume control:
Line-in,CD, AUX
• Meets Microsoft WHQL/WLP 2.0 audio requirements
• 8 channels of DAC support 24/20/16-bit PCM format for 7.1 audio solution
• Supports 192K/96K/48K/44.1KHz DAC sample rate
• Power support: Digital: 3.3V; Analog: 3.5V~5.25V
• Meets Microsoft WHQL/WLP 2.x audio requirements
• Direct Sound 3DTM compatible
• DolbyR Digital Encoder output for consumer electronic application
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Onboard LAN (optional)
The onboard LAN provides the following features:
• 10/100 Mbps N-way Auto-negotiation operation
• Half/Full duplex capability
• Supports Wake-On-LAN(WOL) function and remote wake-up
• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
• PCI v2.3, 32-bit, 33/66 MHz
• Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE802.3u and IEEE802.3ab
• 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3u fast Ethernet transceiver
• MII and 7-wire SNI (Serial Network Interface)
• Integrated voltage regulator to allow operation from a single 3.3/2.5V
supply source
Expansion Options
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
• One PCI Express x16 slot
• One PCI Express x1 slot
• Two 32-bit PCI slots at 33 MHz
• Two IDE connectors which support four IDE devices
• One floppy disk drive interface
• Two 7-pin SATA connectors
This motherboard supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 133/100/66
MB/s.
Integrated I/O
The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
• Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard
• One serial port
• One parallel port
• Four USB ports
• One VGA port
• One LAN port (optional)
• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out
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BIOS Firmware
The motherboard uses AWARD BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following:
• Power management
• Wake-up alarms
• CPU parameters
• CPU and memory timing
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds.
Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change
without prior notice.
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Motherboard Components
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Table of Motherboard Components
LABEL COMPONENT
1 CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector
2 CPU Socket
3 DIMM1~2 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots
4 ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
5 FDD Floppy disk drive connector
6 IDE1 Primary IDE connector
7 IDE2 Secondary IDE connector
8 SATA1~2 Serial ATA connectors
9 PANEL1 Front Panel switch/LED header
10 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
11 USB3~4 Front Panel USB headers
12 PCI1~2 32-bit add-on card slots
13 CNR1* Communications Networking Riser slot
14 SPDIFO1* SPDIF out header
15 AUDIO1 Front panel audio header
16 CD_IN Analog audio input connector
17 PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface
18 PCIEX1 PCI Express x1 Slot
19 SYS_FAN1 System cooling fan connector
20 ATX12V 4-pin +12V power connector
Socket AM2 for AMD Sempron/Athlon 64/
Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core/Athlon 64 FX processors
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“*” stands for optional components.
This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.
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Memo
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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Safety Precautions
• Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard
• Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from
static electricity
• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded
object before working on the motherboard
• Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in
• Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards
Choosing a Computer Case
There are many types of computer cases on the market. The motherboard complies with
the specifications for the Micro-ATX system case. First, some features on the motherboard
are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches on
the system case. Make sure that your case supports all the features required. Secondly, this
motherboard supports one or two floppy diskette drives and four enhanced IDE drives.
Make sure that your case has sufficient power and space for all drives that you intend to
install.
Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O template
in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard.
This motherboard carries a Micro-ATX form factor of 244 x 224 mm. Choose a case that
accommodates this form factor.
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Installing the Motherboard in a Case
Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in a case.
Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond the holes
in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the
motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.
Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion slots
on your motherboard.
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Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.
Checking Jumper Settings
This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.
Setting Jumpers
Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than
one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on
the correct pins.
The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper. When
the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the
jumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumper
cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin,
the jumper is OPEN.
This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins
1 and 2 are SHORT
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Checking Jumper Settings
The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled.
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Jumper Settings
Jumper
CLR_CMOS CLEAR CMOS
Type
3-pin
Description
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Setting (default)
1-2: NORMAL
2-3: CLEAR CMOS
Before clearing the CMOS,
make sure to turn off the system.
1
CLR_CMOS
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Connecting Case Components
After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following:
1 Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN.
2 Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN1.
3 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the PANEL1.
4 Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER.
5 Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.
Connecting 20/24-pin power cable
User please note that the 20-pin and 24-pin power cables can both be connected
to the ATX_POWER connector. With the 20-pin power cable, just align the 20pin power cable with the pin 1 of the ATX_POWER connector. However, using
20-pin power cable may cause the system to become unbootable or unstable
because of insufficient electricity. A minimum power of 300W is recommended
for a fully-configured system.
With ATX v1.x power supply, user please note
that when installing 20-pin power cable, the latch
of power cable falls on the left side of the
20-pin power cable
24-pin power cable
ATX_POWER connector latch, just as the picture shows.
With ATX v2.x power supply, user please note
that when installing 24-pin power cable, the latch
of power cable clings the right side of the
ATX_POWER connector latch.
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CPU_FAN: Cooling FAN Power Connectors
Pin Signal Name Function
1 GND System Ground
2 +12V Power +12V
3 Sense Sensor
4 PWM FAN control PWM
Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling
fan of 1.1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V.
SYS_FAN: FAN Power Connectors
Pin Signal Name Function
1 GND System Ground
2 +12V Power +12V
3 Sense Sensor
ATX_POWER: ATX 24-pin Power Connector
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 14 -12V
3 GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 PWRGD 20 -5V
9 +5VSB 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V 23 +5V
12 +3.3V 24 GND
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ATX12V: ATX 12V Power Connector
Pin Signal Name
1 Ground
2 Ground
3 +12V
4 +12V
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Front Panel Header
The front panel header (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers
commonly found on ATX or micro-ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information:
Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function
1 HD_LED_P Hard disk LED(+)
3 HD_LED_N Hard disk LED(-)
5 RST_SW_N Reset Switch(-)
7 RST_SW_P Reset Switch(+)
9 RSVD Reserved
* MSG LED (Dual color or single color)
Hard Drive Activity LED
Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that data
is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED to function properly, an IDE
drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface. The LED will also show activity for
devices connected to the SCSI (hard drive activity LED) connector.
2 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED(+)
4 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED(-)
6 PWR_SW_P Power Switch(+)
8 PWR_SW_N Power Switch(-)
10 Key No pin
Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED
Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual-color, front panel mounted LED provides power
on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.
Reset Switch
Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary-contact
switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and runs POST.
Power Switch
Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momentarycontact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain contact for at least 50 ms
to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is due to internal debounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two seconds elapses before
the power supply recognizes another on/off signal.
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Installing Hardware
Installing the Processor
Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that
you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount
resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan
scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the
motherboard or its components.
On most motherboards, there are small surface-mount resistors near the
processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is carelessly
installed.
Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the
clips. Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can
clearly see the motherboard and processor socket.
Before installing the Processor
This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus
frequency for the processor. You may be able to change these settings by making changes to
jumpers on the motherboard, or changing the settings in the system Setup Utility. We
strongly recommend that you do not over-clock processors or other components to run
faster than their rated speed.
Warning: Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of
the system and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can
permanently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in
components that are run beyond the rated limits.
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This motherboard has an AM2 Socket processor. When choosing a processor, consider the
performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor design, the
clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal cache
memory and external cache memory.
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CPU Installation Procedure
The following illustration shows CPU installation components.
1. Install your CPU. Pull up the lever away from
the socket and lift up to 90-degree angle.
2. Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with the
pin hold noticeably missing). Align and insert
the CPU correctly.
3. Press the lever down and apply thermal grease
on top of the CPU
4. Put the CPU Fan down on the retention module
and snap the four retention legs of the cooling
fan into place.
5. Flip the levers over to lock the heat sink in place
and connect the CPU cooling Fan power cable
to the CPU_FAN connector. This completes the
installation.
To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you
Use a high quality fan with 4800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heatsink
installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink supplied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.
Installing Memory Modules
This motherboard accommodates two 240-pin unbuffered DDR2 SDRAM (Synchronous
Dynamic Random Access Memory) modules. It can support DDR2 800/667/533/400 memory
types and its total maximum memory size is 16 GB.
DDR2 SDRAM memory module table
Memory module Memory Bus
DDR2 400 200 MHz
DDR2 533 266 MHz
DDR2 667 333 MHz
DDR2 800 400 MHz
Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until
you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only
by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always wear
a grounding strap when you handle the modules.
Note: 1. When running dual channel mode, install only same (same density, DRAM
2. Please note that those types not in the TableB (p.17) will not boot up.
technology and DRAM bus width) module for each channel.
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Installation Procedure
Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR2 SDRAM only.
2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
3 Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are
keyed with notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that
they can only be installed correctly.
4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector
match the notches in the DIMM slot.
5 Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down
until it seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and
latch on to the edges of the DIMM.
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Table A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List)
The following DDR2 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this
motherboard.
Type Size Vendor Module Name
256MB
DDR2
400
512MB
256 MB
DDR2
533
512 MB
1 GB
256 MB
512 MB
DDR2
667
1 GB
DDR2
800
1 GB
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CORSAIR 4PB11D9CHM
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ELPIDA 04180WB01
Infineon HY818T512800AF373346778
Kingston hynix HY5PS12821
Kingston hynix HY5PS56821
Kingston HY818T512
TwinMOS Elpida 8D22JB-ED
TwinMOS Hynix 8D22JB-HX
Apacer E5108AB-5C-E
GEIL AG8AKT5H120004
Infineon HY818T512800AF3733344539
Kingmax KKEA88E4AAKKG-37
Kingston NANYA NT5TU64MBAE-
Infineon HYS64T325001HU-3-A
A-DATA AD29608A88-3EG
CORSAIR VALUESELECT 32M8CEC
GEIL GL2L64MO88BA18W
Infinity 0547W64M8
Kingston D6408TE8EWL3
SAMSUNG K4T51083QC
SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-ZCE6
SIS SLX264M8-T6E
SyncMAX E5108AB-5C-E
Transcend K4T51083QC
TwinMOS TMM6208G8M30B
Apacer E5108AE-6E-E
Infineon HYB18T512800AF3S
Kingston D6408TE8EWL3
Infineon HYB18T256 800AF25
Kingston KHX6400D2
SyncMAX R050075B
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Table B: Unbuffered DIMM Support for AM2 CPU
DRAM
Speed
DDR2-400 - Any 1T 002F_2F2Fh X011_1222h
DDR2-400 Any Any 2T 002F_2F2Fh X011_1322h
DDR2-533 - Any 1T 002F_2F2Fh X011_1222h
DDR2-533
DDR2-533 SRx8 SRx8 2T 0000_2F2Fh X011_1322h
DDR2-533 DRx8 DRx8 2T 0034_2F2Fh X011_1322h
DDR2-533
DDR2-533
DDR2-667 - Any 1T 0020_2020h X011_1222h
DDR2-667
DDR2-667 SRx8 SRx8 2T 0030_2020h X011_1322h
DDR2-667 DRx8 DRx8 2T 002B_2020h X011_1322h
DDR2-667
DDR2-667
DDR2-800 - Any 2T 0020_2520h X011_3222h
DDR2-800 Any Any 2T 0020_2520h X011_3222h
1. SRx16=Single Rank x16 DIMM
SRx8=Single Rank x8 DIMM
DRx16=Dual Rank x16 DIMM
DRx8=Dual Rank x8 DIMM
1
DIMM1
DIMM21
SRx16 SRx16
SRx16 SRx8
SRx8 SRx16
DRx8 SRx16
SRx16 DRx8
DRx8 SRx8
SRx8 DRx8
SRx16 SRx16
SRx16 SRx8
SRx8 SRx16
DRx8 SRx16
SRx16 DRx8
DRx8 SRx8
SRx8 DRx8
Timing
Mode
Address Timing
Control Register
2T
2T 0038_2F2Fh X011_1322h
2T 0037_2F2Fh X011_1322h
2T
2T 002C_2020h X011_1322h
2T 002A_2020h X011_1322h
002F_2F2Fh
0020_2020h
Output Driver
Compensation
Control Register
X011_1322h
X011_1322h
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Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM
This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD-ROM
drive.
About IDE Devices
Your motherboard has a primary and secondary IDE channel interface (IDE1 and IDE2).
An IDE ribbon cable supporting two IDE devices is bundled with the motherboard.
You must orient the cable connector so that the pin1 (color) edge of the
cable corresponds to the pin 1 of the I/O port connector.
IDE1: Primary IDE Connector
The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1.
IDE2: Secondary IDE Connector
The second drive on this controller must be set to slave mode. The configuration is the same
as IDE1.
IDE devices enclose jumpers or switches used to set the IDE device as MASTER or SLAVE.
Refer to the IDE device user’s manual. Installing two IDE devices on one cable, ensure that
one device is set to MASTER and the other device is set to SLAVE. The documentation of
your IDE device explains how to do this.
About UltraDMA
This motherboard supports UltraDMA 133/100/66. UDMA is a technology that accelerates
the performance of devices in the IDE channel. To maximize performance, install IDE
devices that support UDMA and use 80-pin IDE cables that support UDMA 133/100/66.
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About SATA Connectors
Your motherboard features two or four SATA connectors supporting a total of two or four
drives. SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard
interface for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs. These connectors
are well designed and will only fit in one orientation. Locate the SATA connectors on the
motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives.
Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives
To install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports the Serial
ATA protocol. This SATA cable comes with an SATA power cable. You can connect either
end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the motherboard.
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SATA cable (optional)
Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:
1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard.
2 Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive.
3 Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other
end to the power supply.
SATA power cable (optional)
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Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive
The motherboard has a floppy diskette drive (FDD) interface and ships with a diskette drive
ribbon cable that supports one or two floppy diskette drives. You can install a 5.25-inch
drive and a 3.5-inch drive with various capacities. The floppy diskette drive cable has one
type of connector for a 5.25-inch drive and another type of connector for a 3.5-inch drive.
You must orient the cable connector so that the pin 1 (color) edge of the
cable corresponds to the pin 1 of the I/O port connector.
FDD: Floppy Disk Connector
This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting the single
end to the onboard floppy connector, connect the remaining plugs on the other end to the
floppy drives correspondingly.
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Installing Add-on Cards
The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the
system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features
and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.
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PCIEX1 Slot
PCIEX16 Slot
PCI1~2 Slots
CNR Slot
(Optional)
The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base
Specification revision 1.0a.
The PCI Express X16 slot is used to install an external PCI Express
graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 1.0a.
This motherboard is equipped with two standard PCI slots. PCI stands for
Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus standard for expansion
cards, which for the most part, is a supplement of the older ISA bus
standard. The PCI slots on this board are PCI v2.3 compliant.
The slot is used to insert CNR card with Modem functionality.
Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the card
carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to manually
configure the card before installation.
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Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:
1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you
are going to use.
2 Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure
that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.
3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.
For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the
add-on card.
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Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices:
AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio header
This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone
and line-out ports for easier access.
Pin Signal Name Function
1 AUD_MIC Front Panel Microphone input signal
2 AUD_GND Ground used by Analog Audio Circuits
3 AUD_MIC_BIAS Microphone Power
4 AUD_VCC Filtered +5V used by Analog Audio Circuits
5 AUD_F_R Right Channel audio signal to Front Panel
6 AUD_RET_R Right Channel Audio signal to Return from Front Panel
7 REVD Reserved
8 Key No Pin
9 AUD_F_L Left Channel audio signal to Front Panel
10 AUD_RET_L Left Channel Audio signal to Return from Front Panel
SPDIFO1: SPDIF out header (Optional)
This is an optional header that provides an S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output
to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coxial connector.
Pin Signal Name
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Pin Signal Name
Pin Signal Name Function
1 SPDIF SPDIF digital output
2 +5VA 5V analog power
3 Key No pin
4 GND Ground
Function
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USB3~4: Front Panel USB headers
The motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Additionally,
some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case,
use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard.
Pin Signal Name Function
1 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power
2 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power
3 USB_FP_P0- USB Port 0 Negative Signal
4 USB_FP_P1- USB Port 1 Negative Signal
5 USB_FP_P0+ USB Port 0 Positive Signal
6 USB_FP_P1+ USB Port 1 Positive Signal
7 GND Ground
8 GND Ground
9 Key No pin
10 NC Not Connected
Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as
indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system
hang-up.
SATA1~2: Serial ATA connectors
These connectors are use to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest date transfer
rates (3.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations
of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software
compatibility with Parallel ATA.
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
Pin Signal Name Function
1 Ground 2 TX+
3 TX- 4 Ground
5 RX- 6 RX+
7 Ground - -
CD_IN: Analog Audio Input connector
Pin Signal Name Function
1 CD in_L CD In left channel
2 GND Ground
3 GND Ground
4 CD in_R CD In right channel
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Connecting I/O Devices
The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:
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PS2 Mouse
PS2 Keyboard
Parallel Port (LPT1)
Serial Port (COM1)
VGA Port
LAN Port (optional)
USB Ports
Audio Ports
This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.
Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device.
Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
Use LPT1 to connect printers or other parallel communications
devices.
Use the COM port to connect serial devices such as mice or fax/
modems. COM1 is identified by the system as COM1/3.
Connect your monitor to the VGA port.
Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network.
Use the USB ports to connect USB devices.
Use the three audio ports to connect audio devices. The first
jack is for stereo line-in signal. The second jack is for stereo
line-out signal. The third jack is for microphone.
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Chapter 3
Using BIOS
About the Setup Utility
The computer uses the latest Award BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The
CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the
motherboard BIOS.
The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. The parameters are
stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this information when the power is
turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system is configured with the values you
stored in CMOS.
The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:
• Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals
• Video display type and display options
• Password protection from unauthorized use
• Power Management features
The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs. Before using the
Setup Utility, ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options.
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This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.
The Standard Configuration
A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility. However, we recommend
that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in the future.
This Setup Utility should be used:
• when changing the system configuration
• when a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make changes
to the Setup Utility
• when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts
• when making changes to the Power Management configuration
• when changing the password or making other changes to the Security Setup
Entering the Setup Utility
When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines.
POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are
completed, the following message appears:
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Press DEL to enter SETUP
Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility.
Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS 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
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
BIOS Navigation Keys
The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:
KEY FUNCTION
Enter
+/-/PU/PD
ESC
F1
F2
F5
F6
F7
F10
Move
Select
Value
Exit
General Help
Item Help
Previous Values
Fail-Safe Defaults
Optimized Defaults
Save
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
: Select Item
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Updating the BIOS
You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s
Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance,
or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows:
1 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow
BIOS flashing.
2 If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Advanced
BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being
overwritten.
3 Create a bootable system disk. (Refer to Windows on-line help for information
on creating a bootable system disk.)
4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer’s Web
site. Copy these files to the system diskette you created in Step 3.
5 Turn off your computer and insert the system diskette in your computer’s
diskette drive. (You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot
priority items on the Advanced Setup page, to force your computer to boot
from the floppy diskette drive first.)
6 At the A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and press <Enter>.
7 Type the filename of the new BIOS in the “File Name to Program”text box.
Follow the onscreen directions to update the motherboard BIOS.
8 When the installation is complete, remove the floppy diskette from the diskette
drive and restart your computer. If your motherboard has a Flash BIOS jumper,
reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten.
The computer will restart automatically.
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Using BIOS
When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup
Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is
currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options. When
an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing <Enter>.
Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to
execute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for information.
Some options (marked with a triangle
values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu.
In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by a
triangle
.
) lead to submenus that enable you to change the
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Standard CMOS Features
This option displays basic information about your system.
Date (mm:dd:yy)
Time (hh:mm:ss)
IDE Channel 0 Master [
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]
Drive A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]
Halt On [All Errors]
Base Memory
Extended Memory
Total Memory
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value ESC:Exit F1: General Help F2: Item Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults F10:Save
Date and Time
The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If
you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make
changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.
IDE Devices
Your computer has two IDE channels and each channel can be installed with one or two
devices (Master and Slave). In addition, this motherboard supports two SATA channels and
each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each
device on the IDE channel.
Press <Enter> to display the submenu:
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Standard CMOS Features
Fri, Jan 3 2006
0 : 3 : 51
None
]
640K
260096K
261120 K
Menu Level
Change the day, month, year
and century
Item Help
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IDE Channel 0 Master
IDE HDD Auto-Detection
IDE Channel 0 Slave
Access Mode
Capacity
Cylinder
Head
Precomp
Landing Zone
Sector
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value ESC:Exit F1: General Help F2: Item Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults F10:Save
[ Press Enter]
[ Auto]
[ Auto]
0 MB
0
0
0
0
0
Item Help
Menu Level
To auto-detect the
HDD’ size, head... on
this channel
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IDE HDD Auto-Detection
Press <Enter> while this item is highlighted to prompt the Setup Utility to automatically
detect and configure an IDE device on the IDE channel.
If you are setting up a new hard disk drive that supports LBA mode, more
than one line will appear in the parameter box. Choose the line that lists LBA
for an LBA drive.
IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave Drives & Extended IDE Drive (Auto)
Leave this item at Auto to enable the system to automatically detect and configure IDE
device on the channel. If it fails to find a device, change the value to Manual and then
manually configure the drive by entering the characteristics of the drive in the items
described below. Please noted that if you choose IDE Channel 2/3 Master, the item may
change to Extended IDE Drive.
Refer to your drive’s documentation or look on the drive casing if you need to obtain
this information. If no device is installed, change the value to None.
Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, ensure that you have the
configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of your hard drive.
Incorrect settings can result in your system not recognizing the installed hard
disk.
Access Mode (Auto)
This item defines ways that can be used to access IDE hard disk such as LBA (Large
Block Addressing). Leave this value at Auto and the system will automatically decide the
fastest way to access the hard disk drive. If you choose IDE Channel 2/3 Master, the
item only have Large and Auto.
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Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Feature page.
Drive A (1.44M, 3.5 in.)
These items define the characteristics of any diskette drive attached to the system.
You can connect one or two diskette drives.
Floppy 3 Mode Support (Disabled)
Floppy 3 mode refers to a 3.5-inch diskette with a capacity of 1.2 MB. Floppy 3 mode is
sometimes used in Japan.
Halt On (All Errors)
This item defines the operation of the system POST (Power On Self Test) routine. You can
use this item to select which types of errors in the POST are sufficient to halt the system.
Base Memory, Extended Memory, and Total Memory
These items are automatically detected by the system at start up time. These are displayonly fields. You cannot make changes to these fields.
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3
Advanced BIOS Features
This option defines advanced information about your system.
CPU Feature [Press Enter]
Removable Device Priority [Press Enter]
Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter]
Network Boot Priority [Press Enter]
CPU Internal Cache [Enabled]
External Cache [Enabled]
Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled]
First Boot Device [Removable]
Second Boot Device [Hard Disk]
Third Boot Device [CDROM]
Boot Other Device [Enabled]
Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled]
Boot Up NumLock Status [On]
Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]
x
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) 6
x
Typematic Delay (Msec) 250
Security Option [Setup]
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2]
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability [Disabled]
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value ESC:Exit F1: General Help F2: Item Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults F10:Save
CPU Feature (Press Enter)
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
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Advanced BIOS Features
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CPU Feature
Menu Level
Item Help
NPT Fid control
NPT Vid control [Auto]
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value ESC:Exit F1: General Help F2: Item Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults F10:Save
[Auto]
Item Help
Menu Level
NPT Fid control (Auto)
This item allows users to adjust the CPU frequency; the range will be variedaccording to
different CPUs. We strongly recommend you leave this item at its default value.
NPT Vid control (Auto)
This item allows users to adjust the CPU voltage. We strongly recommend you leave this
item at its default value
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced BIOS Features page.
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Removable Device Priority (Press Enter)
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
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1. Floppy Disks
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value ESC:Exit F1: General Help F2: Item Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults F10:Save
Removable Device Priority
Item Help
Menu Level
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.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced BIOS Features page.
Hard Disk Boot Priority (Press Enter)
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: Use this table to decide
the disk boot priority.
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Hard Disk Boot Priority
1. Bootable Add-in Cards
Item Help
Menu Level
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.
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value ESC:Exit F1: General Help F2: Item Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults F10:Save
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced BIOS Features page.
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Network Boot Priority (Press Enter)
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
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Network Boot Priority
1. Network 0: NVIDIA Boot Agent 224.0523
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value ESC:Exit F1: General Help F2: Item Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults F10:Save
Item Help
Menu Level
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.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced BIOS Features page.
CPU Internal Cache (Enabled)
All processors that can be installed in this motherboard use internal level 1 (L1) cache memory to improve
performance. Leave this item at the default value for better performance.
External Cache (Enabled)
Most processors that can be installed in this system use external level 2 (L2) cache memory
to improve performance. Leave this item at the default value for better performance.
Quick Power On Self Test (Enabled)
Enable this item to shorten the power on testing (POST) and have your system start
up faster. You might like to enable this item after you are confident that your system
hardware is operating smoothly.
First/Second/Third Boot Device (Removable/Hard Disk/CDROM)
Use these three items to select the priority and order of the devices that your system
searches for an operating system at start-up time.
Boot Other Device (Enabled)
When enabled, the system searches all other possible locations for an operating system if
it fails to find one in the devices specified under the First, Second, and Third boot devices.
Boot Up Floppy Seek (Disabled)
If this item is enabled, it checks the size of the floppy disk drives at start-up time. You
don’t need to enable this item unless you have a legacy diskette drive with 360K capacity.
Boot Up NumLock Status (On)
This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started.
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Typematic Rate Setting (Disabled)
If this item is enabled, you can use the following two items to set the typematic rate and the
typematic delay settings for your keyboard.
• Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec): Use this item to define how many characters
per second are generated by a held-down key.
• Typematic Delay (Msec): Use this item to define how many milliseconds must
elapse before a held-down key begins generating repeat characters.
Security Option (Setup)
If you have installed password protection, this item defines if the password is required at
system start up, or if it is only required when a user tries to enter the Setup Utility.
OS Select For DRAM > 64 MB (Non-OS2)
This item is only required if you have installed more than 64 MB of memory and you are
running the OS/2 operating system. Otherwise, leave this item at the default.
HDD S.M.A.R.T Capability (Disabled)
The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) system is a diagnostics technology that monitors and predicts device performance. S.M.A.R.T. software
resides on both the disk drive and the host computer.
The disk drive software monitors the internal performance of the motors, media, heads, and
electronics of the drive. The host software monitors the overall reliability status of the
drive. If a device failure is predicted, the host software, through the Client WORKS S.M.A.R.T
applet, warns the user of the impending condition and advises appropriate action to protect
the data.
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Advanced Chipset Features
These items define critical timing parameters of the motherboard. You should leave the
items on this page at their default values unless you are very familiar with the technical
specifications of your system hardware. If you change the values incorrectly, you may
introduce fatal errors or recurring instability into your system.
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Advanced Chipset Features
Onboard GPU [Enable If No Ext GPU]
Frame Buffer Size [64M]
CPU Frequency [200.0 ]
DRAM Configuration [Press Enter]
CPU Spread Spectrum [Center]
PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
HT Spread Spectrum [Center]
System BIOS Cacheable [Disabled]
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value ESC:Exit F1: General Help F2: Item Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults F10:Save
Item Help
Menu Level
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Onboard GPU (Enable If No Ext GPU)
This item enables the onboard GPU function. Disable this item if you are going to install an
external GPU.
Frame Buffer Size (64M)
This item enables users to specify the Onboard VGA share memory size.
CPU Frequency (200.0)
This item enables users to manually over-clock the CPU frequency, ranging from 200.0
to 300.0.
DRAM Configuration (Press Enter)
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
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Timing Mode [Auto]
Memory Clock value or Limi DDR 400
X
DIMM Voltage Control [Normal]
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value ESC:Exit F1: General Help F2: Item Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults F10:Save
DRAM Configuration
Item Help
Menu Level
Auto, no user limit
MaxMemClk, limit by
Memory Clock value
Timing Mode (Auto)
This item enables you to specify the DRAM timing mode to be configured automatically or
manually.
• Memory Clock value or Limi DDR 400: This item is used to set the Memory
Clock value or Limi DDR 400.
DIMM Voltage Control (Normal)
This item is used to control the voltage of the DIMM.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Chipset Features page.
CPU Spread Spectrum (Center)
This item, when enabled, can significantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference)
generated by the CPU.
PCIE Spread Spectrum (Disabled)
This item, when enabled, can significantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference)
generated by the PCIE.
SATA Spread Spectrum (Disabled)
This item, when enabled, can significantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference)
generated by the SATA.
HT Spread Spectrum (Center)
This item, when enabled, can significantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference)
generated by the HT.
System BIOS Cacheable (Disabled)
This item enables users to enable or disable the system BIOS cache.
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Integrated Peripherals
These options display items that define the operation of peripheral components on the
system’s input/output ports.
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IDE Function Setup [Press Enter]
RAID Config [Press Enter]
Onboard Device [Press Enter]
Super IO Device [Press Enter]
IDE HDD Block Mode [Enabled]
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value ESC:Exit F1: General Help F2: Item Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults F10:Save
IDE Function Setup (Press Enter)
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled]
Primary Master PIO [Auto]
Primary Slave PIO [Auto]
Primary Master UDMA [Auto]
Primary Slave UDMA [Auto]
OnChip IDE Channel1 [Enabled]
Secondary Master PIO [Auto]
Secondary Slave PIO [Auto]
Secondary Master UDMA [Auto]
Secondary Slave UDMA [Auto]
IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled]
Serial-ATA Controller [All Enabled]
IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled]
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IDE Function Setup
Menu Level
Menu Level
Item Help
Item Help
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value ESC:Exit F1: General Help F2: Item Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults F10:Save
On-Chip IDE Channel 0/1 (Enabled)
Use these items to enable or disable the PCI IDE channels that are integrated on the
motherboard.
Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO (Auto)
Each IDE channel supports a master device and a slave device. These four items let you
assign the kind of PIO (Programmed Input/Output) was used by the IDE devices. Choose
Auto to let the system auto detect which PIO mode is best, or select a PIO mode from 0-
4.
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Primary/Seconday Master/Slave UDMA (Auto)
Each IDE channel supports a master device and a slave device. This motherboard supports
UltraDMA technology, which provides faster access to IDE devices.
If you install a device that supports UltraDMA, change the appropriate item on this list
to Auto. You may have to install the UltraDMA driver supplied with this motherboard in
order to use an UltraDMA device.
OnChip IDE Channel 1 (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the onboard IDEdevices.
IDE DMA transfer access (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable the transfer access of the IDE DMA then burst onto the
PCI bus and nonburstable transactions do not.
Serial-ATA Controller (All Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the onboard SATA devices.
IDE Prefetch Mode (Enabled)
The onboard IDE drive interface supports IDE prefetching, for faster drive access. If you
install a primary and secondary add-in IDE interface, set this field to Disabled if the
interface does not support prefetching.
Press <Esc> to return to the Integrated Peripherals page.
RAID Config (Press Enter)
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
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RAID Config
RAID Enable [Disabled]
X
SATA 1 Primary RAID Disabled
X
SATA 2 Secondary RAID Disabled
Menu Level
Item Help
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value ESC:Exit F1: General Help F2: Item Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults F10:Save
RAID Enable (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the onboard RAID function of RAID supporting
devices.
SATA Primary/Secondary RAID (Disabled)
These two items enable or disable the SATA Primary/Secondary RAID.
Press <Esc> to return to the Integrated Peripherals page.
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Onboard Device (Press Enter)
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
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OnChip USB [V1.1+V2.0]
USB Legacy Support [Enabled]
USB Mou se Support [Enabled]
AC97/HD Audio [Auto]
MC97 Modem [Auto]
Onboard Lan [Enabled]
Onboard 1394 Device [Enabled]
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value ESC:Exit F1: General Help F2: Item Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults F10:Save
Item Help
Menu Level
Onchip USB (V1.1+V2.0)
This item enables users to enable or disable the onchip USB function, setting it to be
USB1.1 or USB2.0 compatible.
USB Legacy Support (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to Auto allows the
system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller
legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.
USB Mouse Support (Enabled)
Enable this item if you plan to use a mouse connected through the USB port in a legacy
operating system (such as DOS) that does not support Plug and Play.
AC97/HD Audio (Auto)
This item allows you to control the Onboard AC 97 audio. Disable this item if you are going
to install a PCI audio add-on card.
MC97 Modem (Auto)
Enables or disables the MC97 Modem function.
Onboard Lan (Enabled)
Enables or disables the Onboard LAN function.
Onboard 1394 Device (Enabled)
Enables or disables the Onboard 1394 Device function.
Press <Esc> to return to the Integrated Peripherals page.
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Super IO Device (Press Enter)
Scroll to this and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
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SuperIO Device
Onboard FDC Controller [Enabled]
Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]
Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]
Parallel Port Mode [ECP]
ECP Mode Use DMA [3]
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value ESC:Exit F1: General Help F2: Item Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults F10:Save
Item Help
Menu Level
Onboard FDC Controller (Enabled)
This option enables the Onboard Floppy Disk drive Controller.
Onboard Serial Port 1 (3F8/IRQ4)
This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for the Onboard
Serial Port 1.
Onboard Parallel Port (378/IRQ7)
This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for the onboard
parallel port.
Parallel Port Mode (ECP)
Enables you to set the data transfer protocol for your parallel port. There are four options:
SPP (Standard Parallel Port), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities
Port), and ECP+EPP.
SPP allows data output only. Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) and Enhanced Parallel Port
(EPP) are bidirectional modes, allowing both data input and output. ECP and EPP modes are
only supported with EPP- and ECP-aware peripherals.
ECP Mode Use DMA (3)
When the onboard parallel port is set to ECP mode, the parallel port can use DMA3 or
DMA1.
Press <Esc> to return to the Integrated Peripherals page.
IDE HDD Block Mode (Enabled)
Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple sector read/
write. If your IDE hard drive supports block mode, select Enabled for automatic detection
of the optimal number of block read/write per sector the drive can support.
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Power Management Setup
This option lets you control system power management. The system has various powersaving modes including powering down the hard disk, turning off the video, suspending to
RAM, and software power down that allows the system to be automatically resumed by
certain events.
The power-saving modes can be controlled by time-outs. If the system is inactive for a time,
the time-outs begin counting. If the inactivity continues so that the time-out period elapses,
the system enters a power-saving mode. If any item in the list of Reload Global Timer
Events is Enabled, then any activity on that item will reset the time-out counters to zero.
If the system is suspended or has been powered down by software, it can be resumed by a
wake up call that is generated by incoming traffic to a modem, a LAN card, a PCI card, or
a fixed alarm on the system realtime clock.
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Power Management Setup
ACPI Suspend Type [S3 (STR)]
Video Off Method [DPMS Support]
HDD Power Down [Disabled]
Soft-Off by PBTN [Instant-Off]
Resume By PCI PME [Enabled]
Resume By Ring [Disabled]
Resume By USB (S3) [Disabled]
x
Power-On by Alarm [Disabled]
x
Day of Month Alarm 0
Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 : 0 : 0
Resume By PS2 MS (S3) [Disabled]
x
Resume By PS2 KB (S3) [Disabled]
Hot Key Power ON Ctrl-F1
Power on After Power fail [off]
Item Help
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: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value ESC:Exit F1: General Help F2: Item Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults F10:Save
ACPI Suspend Type (S3(STR))
Use this item to define how your system suspends. In the default, S1 (POS), the suspend
mode is equivalent to a software power down. If you select S3 (STR), the suspend mode
is suspend to RAM, i.e., the system shuts down with the exception of a refresh current
to the system memory.
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Video Off Method (DPMS Support)
This item defines how the video is powered down to save power. This item is set to DPMS
(Display Power Management Software) by default.
HDD Power Down (Disabled)
The IDE hard drive will spin down if it is not accessed within a specified length of time.
Options are from 1 Min to 15 Min and Disable.
Soft-Off by PBTN (Instant-Off)
Under ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface) you can create a
software power down. In a software power down, the system can be resumed by Wake Up
Alarms. This item lets you install a software power down that is controlled by the power
button on your system. If the item is set to Instant-Off, then the power button causes a
software power down. If the item is set to Delay 4 Sec. Then you have to hold the power
button down for four seconds to cause a software power down.
Resume by PCI PME (Enabled)
This item specifies whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes when
activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or component is detected.
Resume by Ring (Disabled)
An input signal on the serial Ring indicator (RI) line (in other words, and incoming call on
the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state.
Resume By USB (S3) (Disabled)
This item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system from S3 sleep state.
Power-On by Alarm (Disabled)
This item allows users to enable or disable the alarm to wake up the system. If set to
Enabled, users can specify the specific day of month and the exact time to power up the
system.
Resume By PS2 MS (S3) (Disabled)
This item allows the activity of the PS2 mouse device to wake up the system from S3
sleep state.
Resume By PS2 KB (S3) (Disabled)
This item allows the activity of the PS2 keyboard device to wake up the system from S3
sleep state.
Hot Key Power ON (Ctrl+F1)
Use this item to allocate the hot key to wake up the system.
Power on After Power fail (off)
This item enables your computer to automatically restart.
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PnP/ PCI Configurations
This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) is a system, which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing CPU’s when
they communicate with own special components. All the options describes in this section
are important and technical and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users
should make any changes to the default settings.
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Init Display First [PCI Slot]
Reset Configuration Data [Disabled]
Resources Controlled By [Auto(ESCD)]
IRQ Resources Press Enter
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]
Assign IRQ For USB [Enabled]
** PCI Express relative items**
Maximum Payload Size [4096]
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value ESC:Exit F1: General Help F2: Item Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults F10:Save
Item Help
Menu Level
Init Display First (PCI Slot)
This item allows you to choose the primary display card.
Reset Configuration Data (Disabled)
If you enable this item and restart the system, any Plug and Play configuration data stored
in the BIOS Setup is cleared from memory.
Resources Controlled By (Auto(ESCD))
You should leave this item at the default Auto (ESCD). Under this setting, the system
dynamically allocates resources to Plug and Play devices as they are required.
If you cannot get a legacy ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) expansion card to work
properly, you might be able to solve the problem by changing this item to Manual, and then
opening up the IRQ Resources submenu.
• IRQ Resources: In the IRQ Resources submenu, if you assign an IRQ to
Legacy ISA, then that Interrupt Request Line is reserved for a legacy ISA
expansion card. Press <Esc> to close the IRQ Resources submenu.
In the Memory Resources submenu, use the first item Reserved Memory Base
to set the start address of the memory you want to reserve for the ISA
expansion card. Use the section item Reserved Memory Length to set the
amount of reserved memory. Press <Esc> to close the Memory Resources
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop (Disabled)
submenu.
This item is designed to overcome problems that can be caused by some non-standard VGA
cards. This board includes a built-in VGA system that does not require palette snooping so
you must leave this item disabled.
Assign IRQ For USB (Enabled)
This item enables or disables the function of assigning IRQ for USB devices.
Maximum Payload Size (4096)
This item specifies the maximum payload size for the PCI Express function.
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PC Health Status
On motherboards that support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, critical temperatures, and fan speeds.
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Smart Fan Function [Press Enter]
Shutdown Temperature [Disabled]]
Warning Temperature [Disabled]
CPU Tcontrol 62 oC
System Temperature 3 4 oC
CPU Fan Speed 0 RPM
System Fan Speed 2755 RPM
CPU Vcore 1.39V
VDIMM 1.77V
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value ESC:Exit F1: General Help F2: Item Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults F10:Save
Menu Level
Smart Fan Function (Press Enter)
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
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Sma rt Fan Contro l [Disa bled]
X
FAN1 START PWM VALUE 0
X
FAN1 START Temp oC 0
X
FAN1 Limit Temp oC 0
FAN1 Slope Select PWM/oC 0
X
Smart Fan Function
Ite m Help
Menu Level
Item Help
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value ESC:Exit F1: General Help F2: Item Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults F10:Save
Smart Fan Control (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable/disable the control of the system fan speed by changing by
changing the fan voltage.
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• FAN1 START PWM VALUE: This item is used to set the start PWM
value of the smart fan.
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• FAN1 START Temp
the smart fan.
• FAN1 Limit Temp
the smart fan.
• FAN1 Slope Select PWM/
PWM of the smart fan.
Press <Esc> to return to the PC Health Status page.
Shutdown Temperature (Disabled)
Enables you to set the maximum temperature the system can reach before powering down.
Warning Temperature (Disabled)
This item enables or disables the warning temperature function.
System Component Characteristics
These fields provide you with information about the systems current operating status.
You cannot make changes to these fields.
• CPU Tcontrol
• System Temperature
• CPU Fan Speed
• System Fan Speed
• CPU Vcore
• VDIMM
o
C: This item is used to set the start temperature of
o
C: This item is used to set the limit temperature of
o
C: This item is used to set the Slope Select
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
This option opens a dialog box that lets you install fail-safe defaults for all appropriate
items in the Setup Utility:
Press <Y> and then <Enter> to install the defaults. Press <N> and then <Enter> to not
install the defaults. The fail-safe defaults place no great demands on the system and are
generally stable. If your system is not functioning correctly, try installing the fail-safe
defaults as a first step in getting your system working properly again. If you only want to
install fail-safe defaults for a specific option, select and display that option, and then press
<F6>.
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Load Optimized Defaults
This option opens a dialog box that lets you install optimized defaults for all appropriate
items in the Setup Utility. Press <Y> and then <Enter> to install the defaults. Press <N> and
then <Enter> to not install the defaults. The optimized defaults place demands on the
system that may be greater than the performance level of the components, such as the CPU
and the memory. You can cause fatal errors or instability if you install the optimized defaults
when your hardware does not support them. If you only want to install setup defaults for a
specific option, select and display that option, and then press <F7>.
User please remain the factory BIOS default setting of “Load Optimized Defaults” when installing Operation System onto your system.
Set Supervisor/User Password
When this function is selected, the following message appears at the center of the screen to
assist you in creating a password.
ENTER PASSWORD
Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. The password typed now
will clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory. You will be asked to
confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press
<Esc> to abort the selection.
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter
password. A message will confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is
disabled, the system will boot and you can enter BIOS Setup freely.
PASSWORD DISABLED
If you have selected “System” in “Security Option” of “BIOS Features Setup” menu, you
will be prompted for the password every time the system reboots or any time you try to
enter BIOS Setup.
If you have selected “Setup” at “Security Option” from “BIOS Features Setup” menu, you
will be prompted for the password only when you enter BIOS Setup.
Supervisor Password has higher priority than User Password. You can use Supervisor Password when booting the system or entering BIOS Setup to modify all settings. Also you can
use User Password when booting the system or entering BIOS Setup but can not modify any
setting if Supervisor Password is enabled.
Save & Exit Setup
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup
Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, press <Y> to
save and exit, or press <N> to return to the main menu:
Exit Without Saving
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to discard any changes that you have made in the
Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Exit Without Saving dialog box appears,
press <Y> to discard changes and exit, or press <N> to return to the main menu.
If you have made settings that you do not want to save, use the “Exit Without
Saving” item and press <Y> to discard any changes you have made.
This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software
supplied with the motherboard.
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Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
About the Software CD-ROM
The support software CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains all the
drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products. Below you can find
a brief description of each software program, and the location for your motherboard
version. More information on some programs is available in a README file, located in the
same directory as the software.
Never try to install all software from folder that is not specified for use with
your motherboard.
Before installing any software, always inspect the folder for files named README.TXT,
INSTALL.TXT, or something similar. These files may contain important information that
is not included in this manual.
Auto-installing under Windows 2000/XP
The Auto-install CD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software for your
motherboard.
If the Auto-install CD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still install
drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows Explorer). Refer to the Utility Folder Installation Notes later in this chapter.
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The support software CD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows 2000/XP. When
you insert the CD-ROM disc in the CD-ROM drive, the autorun feature will automatically
bring up the install screen. The screen has three buttons on it, Setup, Browse CD and Exit.
If the opening screen does not appear; double-click the file “setup.exe” in the
root directory.
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Setup Tab
Setup
Browse CD
Exit The EXIT button closes the Auto Setup window.
Application Tab
Lists the software utilities that are available on the CD.
Read Me Tab
Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the CD.
Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. Select
from the menu which software you want to install.
The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows
you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support
CD.
Before installing the software from Windows Explorer, look for a file
named README.TXT, INSTALL.TXT or something similar. This file
may contain important information to help you install the software
correctly.
Some software is installed in separate folders for different operating
systems.
In install the software, execute a file named SETUP.EXE or INSTALL.EXE
by double-clicking the file and then following the instructions on the
screen.
Running Setup
Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard:
1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:
The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will
be different according to the motherboard you are installing.
The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner.
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2. Click Next. The following screen appears:
3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended.
4. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears:
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5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items.
Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the
installation.
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Manual Installation
Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory.
This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your motherboard.
Look for the chipset and motherboard model; then browse to the directory and path to
begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) that automatically detects your operating system before installation. Other drivers have the setup
program located in the operating system subfolder.
If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program, browse to the operating
system subfolder and locate the readme text file (README.TXT or README.DOC) for
information on installing the driver or software for your operating system.
Utility Software Reference
All the utility software available from this page is Windows compliant. They are provided
only for the convenience of the customer. The following software is furnished under license
and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of the license.
These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice.
Please refer to the support CD for available software.
AMI/AWARD Flash Utility
This utility lets you erase the system BIOS stored on a Flash Memory chip on the motherboard,
and lets you copy an updated version of the BIOS to the chip. Proceed with caution when
using this program. If you erase the current BIOS and fail to write a new BIOS, or write a new
BIOS that is incorrect, your system will malfunction. Refer to Chapter 3, Using BIOS for
more information.
WinFlash Utility
The WinFlash utility is a Windows version of the DOS BIOS flash writer utility. The
utilityenables you to flash the system BIOS stored on a Flash Memory chip on the
motherboardwhile in a Windows environment. This utility is currently available for
WINXP\2000. Toinstall the WinFlash utility, run AFUWIN.EXE (AMI) or
WINFLASH.EXE(Award) fromthe following directory: \UTILITY\WINFLASH AMI or
Award.
This concludes Chapter 4.
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