GA-8I915PM-FS
Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 2001
12ME-8I915PMFS-2001
Table of Contents
GA-8I915PM-FS Motherboard Layout ........................................................................... 3
Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 4
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................................................................................... 5
1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation .................................................................... 5
1-2 Feature Summary ............................................................................................ 6
1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink ................................................................ 8
1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ........................................................................................... 8
1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink .................................................................................... 9
1-4 Installation of Memory .................................................................................... 10
1-5 Install expansion cards ................................................................................... 12
1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 13
1-7 Connectors Introduction .................................................................................. 14
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................ 23
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : 10D) ..................................................... 24
2-1 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 26
2-2 Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................................. 28
2-3 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 30
2-4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 32
2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations................................................................................. 34
2-6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 35
2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control ............................................................................. 36
2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 37
2-9 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 37
2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 38
2-11 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 39
2-12 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 39
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GA-8I915PM-FS Motherboard Layout
SPDIF_O
KB_MS
COMA
R_USB
USB
AUDIO1
AUDIO2
RTL8100C
CD_IN
CODEC
LPT
LAN
AZALIA_FP
ATX_12V
PCIE_16
PCIE_1
BUZZER
LGA775
Intel 915P
PCI1
PCI2
F1_1394
TSB43AB23
F2_1394
CPU_FAN
GA-8I915PM
DDR1
F_USB2F_USB1
DDR2
ICH6
DDR3
BIOS
DDR4
SATA3
SATA2
SATA1
SATA0
IT8712
ATX
IDE
BATTERY
F_PANEL
IR
SAFE_MODE
SYS_FAN
FDD
CLR_CMOS
-FS
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Block Diagram
PCI-ECLK
(100MHz)
PCI-ECLK
(100MHz)
1 PCI Express x 1 Port
PCI Express x1 Bus
PCI Bus
RTL
8100C
PCI Express x16
TSB43AB23
LGA775
Processor
Interface
Intel
915P
MCH
Intel
ICH6
CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz)
Host
MCHCLK (133/200MHz)
66MHz
33MHz
14.318MHz
48MHz
DDR400/333MHz DIMM
Dual Channel Memory
BIOS
4 Serial ATA
ATA33/66/100
IDE Channels
IT 8712
Floppy
LPT Port
COM Port
2 PCI
PCICLK
(33MHz)
RJ45
3 IEEE1394
CODEC
MIC
Line-In
Line-Out
Side Speaker Out
Surround Speaker Out
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
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8 USB
SPDIF In
SPDIF Out
Ports
24MHz
33MHz
PS/2 KB/Mouse
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation
Preparing Your Computer
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can
become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please
follow the instructions below:
1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord.
2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
3. It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components
(CPU, RAM).
4. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have these items on top of an antistatic pad or
within a electrostatic shielding container.
5. Please verify that the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply connector
from the motherboard.
Installation Notices
1. Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. These stickers are
required for warranty validation.
2. Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the
information in the provided manual.
3. Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected.
4. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
5. Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard
or within the computer casing.
6. Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
7. Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
8. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product, please consult a certified computer technician.
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Instances of Non-Warranty
1. Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause.
2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual.
3. Damage due to improper installation.
4. Damage due to use of uncertified components.
5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters.
6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product.
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1-2 Feature Summary
CPU Supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 CPU
Supports 800/533MHz FSB
L2 cache varies with CPU
Chipset Northbridge: Intel® 915P Express chipset
Southbridge: Intel® ICH6
Supported on the Win 2000/XP/MCE operating systems
Memory 4 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory)
Supports dual channel DDR400/333 DIMM
Supports 2.5V DDR DIMM
Slots 1 PCI Express x 16 slot
1 PCI Express x 1 slot
2 PCI slots
IDE Connections 1 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100), allows connection of 2 IIDE
devices
Supported on the Win 2000/XP/MCE operating systems
FDD Connections 1 FDD connection, allows connection of 2 FDD devices
Onboard SATA 4 Serial ATA connections
Supported on the Win 2000/XP/MCE operating systems
Peripherals 1 parallel port supporting Normal/EPP/ECP mode
1 COMA port connection
8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (rear x 4, front x 4 via cable)
2 IEEE1394 ports
1 front audio connector
1 IR connector
1 PS/2 keyboard port
1 PS/2 mouse port
Onboard LAN Onboard Realtek 8100C chip (10/100 Mbit)
1 RJ 45 port
Supported on the Win 2000/XP/MCE operating systems
(Note)
(Note) Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage
and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.
For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system
startup.
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Onboard Audio ALC880 CODEC
Supports Jack Sensing function
Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio
Supports Line In ; Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; MIC ;
Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ;
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; Side Speaker Out connection
Supports SPDIF Out connection
CD In connection
Supported on the Win 2000/XP/MCE operating systems
I/O Control IT8712
Hardware Monitor System voltage detection
CPU temperature detection
CPU / System fan speed detection
CPU smart fan control
BIOS Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4 cm x 24.4cm
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1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink
Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions:
1. Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong
direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the insert direction
of the CPU.
3. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between the CPU and heatsink.
4. Please make sure the heatsink is installed on the CPU prior to system use, otherwise
overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur.
5. Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the processor specifications. It is not
recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it
does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency
beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications
including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
HT functionality requirement content :
Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system requires all
of the following platform components:
- CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology
- Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology
- BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled
- OS: An operation system that has optimizations for HT Technology
1-3-1 Installation of the CPU
Fig. 1
Metal Lever
CPU with the triangle and gently insert the CPU
into position. (Grasping the CPU firmly between
your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it into
the socket in a straight and downwards motion.
Avoid twisting or bending motions that might cause
damage to the CPU during installation.)
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Gently lift the metal
lever located on the
CPU socket to the
upright position.
Fig. 3
Notice the small gold
colored triangle
located on the edge of
the CPU socket.
Align the
indented corner of the
Fig. 2
Remove the plastic
covering on the CPU
socket.
Fig. 4
Once the CPU is
properly inserted,
please replace the
load plate and push the
metal lever back into
its original position.
1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink
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Male Push Pin
The top of Female Push Pin
Female Push Pin
Fig.1
Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on
the surface of the installed CPU.
Fig. 3
Place the heatsink atop the CPU and make sure
the push pins aim to the pin hole on the
motherboard.Pressing down the push pins
diagonally.
Fig. 2
(Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow
is to remove the heatsink, on the contrary, is to
install.)Please note the direction of arrow sign on
the male push pin doesn't face inwards before
installation. (This instruction is only for Intel boxed
fan)
Fig. 4
Please make sure the Male and Female push pin
are joined closely. (for detailed installation
instructions, please refer to the heatsink installation
section of the user manual)
Fig. 5
Please check the back of motherboard after
installing. If the push pin is inserted as the picture,
the installation is complete.
The heatsink may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heatsink paste.To prevent
such an occurrence, it is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used
for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the heatsink.
Fig. 6
Finally, please attach the power connector of the
heatsink to the CPU fan header located on the
motherboard.
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1-4 Installation of Memory
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Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions:
1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is
recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used.
2. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer
power is switched off to prevent hardware damage.
3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be installed
in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction.
The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory
capacity and specifications. Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one
direction. The memory capacity used can differ with each slot.
Notch
DDR
1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM
memory module can only fit in one direction.
2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically
into the DIMM slot. Then push it down.
3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM
slots to lock the DIMM module.
Reverse the installation steps when you wish
to remove the DIMM module.
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Dual Channel DDR Memory Configuration
The GA-8I915PM-FS supports the Dual Channel Technology. When the Dual Channel Technology is
activated, the bandwidth of memory bus will be double the original one.
The GA-8I915PM-FS includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has 2 DIMM sockets as following:
Channel A : DDR 1, DDR 2
Channel B : DDR 3, DDR 4
Due to chipset limitation, if you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please follow the
guidelines below for Dual Channel memory configuration.
1. Dual channel memory cannot be used if one or three DDR memory modules are installed.
2. If two DDR memory modules are installed (same storage capacity), one must be added to
the Channel A slot and the other in the Channel B slot in order to use dual channel memory.
Dual channel memory cannot function if both DDR memory modules are installed on the
same channel.
3. If four DDR memory modules are installed, please use memory of the same storage capacity
in order to use dual channel memory and for BIOS to detect all the DDR memory modules.
We'll strongly recommend our user to slot two DDR memory modules into the DIMMs with the same
color in order for Dual Channel Technology to work.
The following is a Dual Channel Memory configuration table: (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)
DDR 1 DDR 2 DDR 3 DDR 4
2 memory modules
4 memory modules
DS/SS X DS/SS X
X DS/SS X DS/SS
DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
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1-5 Install expansion cards
You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below:
1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the
computer.
2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer.
3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.
4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.
5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.
6. Replace your computer's chassis cover.
7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.
8. Install related driver from the operating system.
Installing a PCI Express x 16 expansion card:
Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the PCI
Express x 16 slot when you try to install/
Uninstall the VGA card. Please align the
VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x
16 slot and press firmly down on the slot.
Make sure your VGA card is locked by
the small white-drawable bar.
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1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the
keyboard o the lower port (purple).
Parallel Port
The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices.
SPDIF_O (SPDIF Out)
The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3
data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder.
COM A (Serial Port)
Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.
USB port
Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such
as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. have a standard USB interface.
Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller,
please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please
contact your OS or device(s) vendors.
LAN Port
The provided Internet connection is fast Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of 10/100Mbps.
Line In
The default Line In jack. Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack.
Line Out (Front Speaker Out)
The default Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. Stereo speakers, earphone or front surround
speakers can be connected to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack.
MIC In
The default MIC In jack. Microphone must be connected to MIC In jack.
Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out)
The default Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack. Rear surround speakers can be
connected to Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
The default Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack. Center/Subwoofer speakers can be connected to
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack.
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Side Speaker Out
The default Side Speaker Out jack. Surround side speakers can be connected to Side Speaker Out
jack.
In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to
perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected
to the default Mic In jack ( ).
1-7 Connectors Introduction
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2
13
14
1
9
10
4
5
6
16
15
7
8
12
1) ATX_12V
2) ATX (Power Connector)
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN
5) FDD
6) IDE
7) SATA0 / SATA1 / SATA2 / SATA3
8) F_PANEL
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9) AZALIA_FP
10) CD_IN
11) F_USB1 / F_USB2
12) F1_1394 / F2_1394
13) I R
14) SAFE_MODE
15) CLR_CMOS
16) BATTERY
1/2) ATX_12V / ATX (Power Connector)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the
components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that
all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper
location on the motherboard and connect tightly.
The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the ATX_12V power
connector is not connected, the system will not start.
Caution!
Please use a power supply that is able to handle the system voltage requirements. It is
recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (300W or
greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead
to an unstable system or a system that is unable to start.
If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on
the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; Otherwise, please do not remove it.
Pin No. Definition
1 GND
4
3
13
24
2
2 GND
1
3 +12V
4 +12V
Pin No. Definition
1 3.3V
1
2 3.3V
3 GND
4 +5V
5 GND
6 +5V
7 GND
8 Power Good
9 5V SB(stand by +5V)
10 +12V
11 +12V(Only for 24-pin ATX)
12 3.3V(Only for 24-pin ATX)
13 3.3V
12
14 -12V
15 GND
16 PS_ON(soft On/Off)
17 GND
18 GND
19 GND
20 -5V
21 +5V
22 +5V
23 +5V(Only for 24-pin ATX)
24 GND(Only for 24-pin ATX)
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3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector)
The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for
CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design.
Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire
indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The black connector wire is
the ground wire (GND).
Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to prevent system overheating and failure.
Caution!
Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent CPU overheating and failure.
1
CPU_FAN
1
SYS_FAN
Pin No. Definition
1 GND
2 +12V
3 Sense
4 Speed Control
(Only for CPU_FAN)
5) FDD (Floppy Connector)
The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the
FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB.
Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position.
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6) IDE (IDE Connector)
An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to one
IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). If
you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master and the other
as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device).
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7) SATA0 / SATA1 / SATA2 / SATA3 (Serial ATA Connector, Controlled by ICH6)
Serial ATA can provide up to 150MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial
ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly.
Pin No. Definition
1
7
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
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8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper)
Please connect the power LED, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis front panel to
the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below.
Message LED/
Power/
Sleep LED
MSG+
MSG-
PW+
Power
Switch
PW-
IDE Hard Disk
Active LED
2
1
HD+
HD-
RES-
NC
RES+
20
19
Reset Switch
HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
RES (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation
Close: Reset Hardware System
PW (Power Switch) Open: Normal Operation
Close: Power On/Off
MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
NC NC
9) AZALIA_FP (Front Audio Connector)
If you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to this connector.
Check the pin assignments carefully while you connect the front panel audio module. Incorrect
connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to work or even
damage it. For optional front panel audio module, please contact your chassis manufacturer.
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HD Audio: AC'97 Audio:
Pin No. Definition
1 MIC2_L
2 GND
3 MIC2_R
4 -ACZ_DET
5 Line2_R
6 FSENSE1
7 FAUOIO_JD
8 No Pin
9 LINE2_L
10 FSENSE2
2
Pin No. Definition
1 MIC
2 GND
3 MIC Power
4 N/A
5 Line Out (R)
6 N/A
7 N/A
8 No Pin
9 Line Out (L)
10 N/A
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10) CD_IN (CD IN Connector)
Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.
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Pin No. Definition
1 CD-L
2 GND
3 GND
4 CD -R
11) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector)
Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while
you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make
the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your
local dealer.
Pin No. Definition
1
9
10
2
1 Power
2 Power
3 USB DX-
4 USB Dy-
5 USB DX+
6 USB Dy+
7 GND
8 GND
9 No Pin
10 NC
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12) F1_1394 / F2_1394 (Front IEEE 1394 Connector)
Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features
like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug.
Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while
yo u connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make
the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your
local dealer.
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10
1
9
Pin No. Definition
1 TPA2+
2 TPA2-
3 GND
4 GND
5 TPB2+
6 TPB2-
7 Power
8 Power
9 No Pin
10 GND
13) IR
Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Please contact your
nearest dealer for optional IR device.
Pin No. Definition
1 Power
2 No Pin
3 IR RX
1
4 GND
5 IR TX
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14) SAFE_MODE
When this jumper is set to Safe Mode, system will enter BIOS Setup directly at bootup. At this
mode, the Supervisor/User Password previously configured will be cleaned.
If the BIOS file on the motherboard is damaged, set this jumper to Recovery mode. Insert the floppy
disk containing the complete BIOS file and then restart the system. System will write the BIOS file
to the BIOS ROM automatically at startup.
1-2 short: Normal (Default)
1
2-3 short: Safe Mode
1
Open: Recovery
1
15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)
You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily
short 1-2 pin.
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1-2 short: Clear CMOS
1
2-3 short: Normal
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16) BATTERY
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
If you want to erase CMOS...
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 10
minutes (Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive
and negative pins in the battery holder to make them short for
one minute).
3. Re-install the battery.
4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure
required settings or to activate certain system features.
The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard.
When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS
SRAM.
When the power is turned on, pushing the <Del> button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will
take you to the CMOS SETUP screen.
When setting up BIOS for the first time, it is recommended that you save the current BIOS to a disk in the
event that BIOS needs to be reset to its original settings.
CONTROL KEYS
< >< >< >< > Move to select item
<Enter> Select Item
<Esc> Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu
and Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu
<Page Up> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<Page Down> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu
<F2> Item Help
<F5> Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu
<F6> Load the fail-safe default CMOS value from BIOS default table
<F7> Load the Optimized Defaults
<F9> System Information
<F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
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Main Menu
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu
Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc>.
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The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the
exact settings for your motherboard.
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The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : 10D)
Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen.
Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software
` Standard CMOS Features
` Advanced BIOS Features
` Integrated Peripherals
` Power Management Setup
` PnP/PCI Configurations
` PC Health Status
` Frequency/Voltage Control
ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
Please Load Optimized Defaults in the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as
usual. This action makes the system reset to the default for stability.
Standard CMOS Features
This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.
Advanced BIOS Features
This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features.
Integrated Peripherals
This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.
Power Management Setup
This setup page includes all the items of Green function features.
PnP/PCI Configuration
This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources.
PC Health Status
This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.
Frequency/Voltage Control
This setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe
configuration.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
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Load Optimized Defaults
Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best
performance configuration.
Set Supervisor Password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup.
Set User Password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system.
Save & Exit Setup
Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
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2-1 Standard CMOS Features
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` IDE Channel 0 Master [None]
` IDE Channel 0 Slave [None]
` IDE Channel 2 Master [None]
` IDE Channel 2 Slave [None]
` IDE Channel 3 Master [None]
` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None]
Drive A [None]
Halt On [No Errors]
Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 503M
Total Memory 504M
KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
Date
The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.
Week The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display only
Month The month, Jan. Through Dec.
Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
Year The year, from 1999 through 2098.
Time
The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour militarytime clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.
IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave
IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection.
IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave
IDE devices setup. You can use one of three methods:
• Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST. (Default value)
• None Select this if no IDE devices are used and the system will skip the automatic
detection step and allow for faster system start up.
• Manual User can manually input the correct settings.
Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The four options are:
CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto)
IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave; IDE Channel 3 Master/Slave
IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection.
Extended IDE Drive
SATA IDE devices setup. You can use one of two methods:
• Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect SATA IDE devices during POST(default)
• None Select this if no SATA IDE devices are used and the system will skip the
Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The two options are:
automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up.
Large/Auto(default:Auto)
Standard CMOS Features
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Change the day, month,
year
<Week>
Sun. to Sat.
<Month>
Jan. to Dec.
<Day>
1 to 31 (or maximum
allowed in the month)
<Year>
1999 to 2098
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Capacity Capacity of currectly installed hard drive.
Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside drive casing. Enter the appropriate option
based on this information.
Cylinder Number of cylinders
Head Number of heads
Precomp Write precomp
Landing Zone Landing zone
Sector Number of sectors
Drive A
The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A that has been installed in the computer.
None No floppy drive installed
360K, 5.25" 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity.
1.2M, 5.25" 5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity
(3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled).
720K, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity
1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity.
2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.
Halt on
The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.
No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you
will be prompted. (Default value)
All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped.
All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for all other
errors.
All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for all other errors.
All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it will stop for all
other errors.
Memory
The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.
Base Memory
The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the
system.
The value of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the
motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard.
Extended Memory
The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST.
This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map.
Total Memory
This item displays the memory size that used.
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2-2 Advanced BIOS Features
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` Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter]
First Boot Device [CDROM]
Second Boot Device [Floppy]
Third Boot Device [Hard Disk]
Password Check [Setup]
# CPU Hyper-Threading [Enabled]
Limit CPUID Max. to 3 [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2)
CPU EIST Function
Full Screen LOGO Show [Enabled]
Intel OnScreen Branding [Enabled]
KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
(Note)
(Note)
(Note)
" # " System will detect automatically and show up when you install the Intel® Pentium® 4
processor with HT Technology.
Hard Disk Boot Priority
Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc.
Use < > or < > to select a device, then press<+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list.
Press <ESC> to exit this menu.
First / Second / Third Boot Device
Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy.
LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120.
Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk.
CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM.
ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP.
USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD.
USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP.
USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM.
USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD.
LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN.
Disabled Disabled this function.
Password Check
Setup The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct
password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value)
System The system will not boot and will not access to Setup page if the correct
password is not entered at the prompt.
(Note)
Advanced BIOS Features
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
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Select Hard Disk Boot
Device Priority
(Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function.
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CPU Hyper-Threading
Enabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. Please note that this feature is only
working for operating system with multi processors mode supported.
(Default value)
Disabled Disables CPU Hyper Threading.
Limit CPUID Max. to 3
Enabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when use older OS like NT4.
Disabled Disables CPUID Limit for windows XP. (Default value)
No-Execute Memory Protect
Enabled Enable No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value)
Disabled Disable No-Execute Memory Protect function.
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)
Enabled Enable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. (Default value)
Disabled Disable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function.
CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2)
Enabled Enable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. (Default value)
Disabled Disable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function.
CPU EIST Function
Enabled Enable CPU EIST function. (Default value)
Disabled Disable EIST function.
(Note)
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Full Screen LOGO Show
This feature allows you to show the company logo on the bootup screen.
Disabled Displays the POST messages at boot.
Enabled Displays the LOGO on the full screen at boot. (Default value)
Intel OnScreen Branding
This feature allows you to show the Intel brand logo on the bootup screen.
Disabled Don't display Intel brand logo.
Enabled Display Intel brand logo at boot. (Default value)
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2-3 Integrated Peripherals
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On-Chip Primary PCI IDE [Enabled]
On-Chip SATA Mode [Auto]
x PATA IDE Set to Ch.0 Master/Slave
SATA Port 0/2 Set to Ch.2 Master/Slave
SATA Port 1/3 Set to Ch.3 Master/Slave
USB Controller [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
USB Keyboard Support [Enabled]
USB Mouse Support [Enabled]
Azalia Codec [Auto]
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Onboard H/W 1394 [Enabled]
Onboard H/W LAN [Enabled]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]
Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]
Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]
ECP Mode Use DMA [3]
KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE
Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value)
Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.
On-Chip SATA Mode
Disabled Disable this function.
Auto BIOS will auto detect. (Default value)
Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use up to 4 HDDs on the
motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA.
Enhanced Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to 6 HDDs
to use; 4 SATA HDDs plus PATA HDDs.
Non-Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Non-Combined, SATA will be simulated to PATA
mode. Support a maximum of 4 SATA devices. PATA devices will be ignored.
PATA IDE Set to
Ch.0 Master/Slave Set PATA IDE to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. (Default value)
Ch.1 Master/Slave Set PATA IDE to Ch. 1 Master/Slave.
SATA Port 0/2 Set to
This value will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to".
If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this function will auto set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave.
SATA Port 1/3 Set to
This value will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to".
If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave, this function will auto set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave.
USB Controller
Enabled Enable USB controller. (Default value)
Disabled Disable USB controller.
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USB 2.0 Controller
You can disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature.
Enabled Enable USB 2.0 controller. (Default value)
Disabled Disable USB 2.0 controller.
USB Keyboard Support
Enabled Enable USB keyboard support. (Default value)
Disabled Disable USB keyboard support.
USB Mouse Support
Enabled Enable USB mouse support. (Default value)
Disabled Disable USB mouse support.
Azalia Codec
Auto Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value)
Disabled Disable Azalia audio function.
Onboard H/W 1394
Enabled Enable onboard IEEE1394 function. (Default value)
Disabled Disable this function.
Onboard H/W LAN
Enabled Enable onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value)
Disabled Disable this function.
Onboard LAN Boot ROM
This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip.
Enabled Enable this function.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)
Onboard Serial Port 1
Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address.
3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value)
2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8/IRQ3.
3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8/IRQ4.
2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8/IRQ3.
Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1.
Onboard Parallel port
Disabled Disable onboard LPT port.
378/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default value)
278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5.
3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7.
Parallel Port Mode
SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port.
EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.
ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.
ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode. (Default value)
ECP Mode Use DMA
3 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value)
1 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1.
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2-4 Power Management Setup
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ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)]
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN [Instant-Off]
PME Event Wake Up [Enabled]
Power On by Ring [Enabled]
Resume by Alarm [Disabled]
x Date (of Month) Alarm Everyday
x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 : 0 : 0
Power On by Mouse [Disabled]
Power On by Keyboard [Disabled]
x KB Power ON Password Enter
AC BACK Function [Memory]
KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
ACPI Suspend Type
S1(POS) Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend).
S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM). (Default value)
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
Instant-Off Press power button then Power off instantly. (Default value)
Delay 4 Sec. Press power button 4 sec. to Power off. Enter suspend if button is pressed
less than 4 sec.
PME Event Wake Up
This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead.
Disabled Disable this function.
Enabled Enable PME as wake up event. (Default value)
Power On by Ring
Disabled Disable Power on by Ring function.
Enabled Enable Power on by Ring function. (Default value)
Resume by Alarm
You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Data/time to power on system.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)
Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system.
If RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is Enabled.
Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31
Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)
Power On by Mouse
Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value)
Double Click Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on the system.
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Power On by Keyboard
Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password.
Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value)
Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to
power on the system.
KB Power ON Password
When "Power On by Keyboard" set at Password, you can set the password here.
Enter Input password (from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to set the Keyboard
Power On password.
AC BACK Function
Soft-Off When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state.
Full-On When AC-power back to the system, the system always in "On" state.
Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the Last state
before AC-power off. (Default value)
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2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations
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PCI 1 IRQ Assignment [Auto]
PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto]
KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
PCI 1 IRQ Assignment
Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1. (Default value)
3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1.
PCI 2 IRQ Assignment
Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value)
3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2.
PnP/PCI Configurations
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Device(s) using this
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2-6 PC Health Status
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Vcore OK
DDR25V OK
+3.3V OK
+12V OK
Current CPU Temperature 38oC
Current CPU FAN Speed 4687 RPM
Current SYSTEM FAN Speed 0 RPM
CPU Shutdown Temperature [90oC / 194oF]
CPU Smart FAN Control [Enabled]
KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR25V / +3.3V / +12V
Detect system's voltage status automatically.
Current CPU Temperature
Detect CPU temperature automatically.
Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM)
Detect CPU/System fan speed status automatically.
CPU Shutdown Temperature
90oC / 194oF System will be forced to shutdown automatically when CPU reaches
90oC / 194oF. (Default value)
Disabled Disable thermal shutdown function.
CPU Smart FAN Control
Disabled Disable this function.
Enabled When this function is enabled, CPU fan will run at different speed depending on
CPU temperature. (Default value)
PC Health Status
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2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control
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Memory Frequency For [Auto]
Memory Frequency (Mhz) 400
KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
Incorrect using these features may cause your system broken. For power end-user use only.
Memory Frequency For
Wrong frequency may make system can't boot, clear CMOS to overcome wrong frequency issue.
for FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=533MHz,
2.0 Memory Frequency = Host clock x 2.
2.5 Memory Frequency = Host clock x 2.5.
Auto Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value)
for FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=800MHz,
1.66 Memory Frequency = Host clock x 1.66.
2.00 Memory Frequency = Host clock x 2.
2.66 Memory Frequency = Host clock x 2.66.
Auto Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value)
Memory Frequency (Mhz)
The values depend on "Memory Frequency For" item.
Frequency/Voltage Control
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2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults
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` Standard CMOS Features
` Advanced BIOS Features
` Integrated Peripherals
` Power Management Setup
` PnP/PCI Configurations
` PC Health Status
` Frequency/Voltage Control
ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system
performance.
2-9 Load Optimized Defaults
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` Standard CMOS Features
` Advanced BIOS Features
` Integrated Peripherals
` Power Management Setup
` PnP/PCI Configurations
` PC Health Status
` Frequency/Voltage Control
ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N
Load Optimized Defaults
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
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Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically
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2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password
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` Standard CMOS Features
` Advanced BIOS Features
` Integrated Peripherals
` Power Management Setup
` PnP/PCI Configurations
` PC Health Status
` Frequency/Voltage Control
ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Enter Password:
Change/Set/Disable Password
When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in
creating a password.
Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the password.
Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter
a password.
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A message
"PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear to confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is disabled,
the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.
The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords:
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD and a USER PASSWORD. When disabled, anyone may access all BIOS Setup
program function. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS Setup program
and having full configuration fields, the User password is required to access only basic items.
If you select "System" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted for the
password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup Menu.
If you select "Setup" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when
you try to enter Setup.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
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2-11 Save & Exit Setup
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` Standard CMOS Features
` Advanced BIOS Features
` Integrated Peripherals
` Power Management Setup
` PnP/PCI Configurations
` PC Health Status
` Frequency/Voltage Control
ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y
Save Data to CMOS
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS.
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.
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` Standard CMOS Features
` Advanced BIOS Features
` Integrated Peripherals
` Power Management Setup
` PnP/PCI Configurations
` PC Health Status
` Frequency/Voltage Control
ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N
Abandon all Data
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
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Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS.
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.
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