* Specifications and Information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only, and are
subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by manufacturer.
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Environmental Protection Announcement
Do not dispose this electronic device into the trash while discarding. To minimize pollution and
ensure environment protection of mother earth, please recycle.
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4-9 AMD PLATFORM RAID FUNCTION INSTALLATION ................................................ 43
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Item Checklist
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NVIDIA NF6100-430 Platform Processor Chipset based motherboard
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance with increasing operation
clock, thermal management becomes increasingly crucial while building computer systems. Maintaining
the proper computing environment without thermal increasing is the key to reliable, stable, and 24
hours system operation. The overall goal is keeping the processor below its specified maximum case
temperature. Heatsinks induce improved processor heat dissipation through increasing surface area
and concentrated airflow from attached active cooling fans. In addition, interface materials allow
effective transfers of heat from the processor to the heatsink. For optimum heat transfer, AMD
recommends the use of thermal grease and mounting clips to attach the heatsink to the processor.
Please refer to the website below for collection of heatsinks evaluated and recommended for
Socket-AM2 processors by AMD. In addition, this collection is not intended to be a comprehensive
listing of all heatsinks that support Socket-AM2 processors.
For vendor list of heatsinks and Active cooling fans, please visit:
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Chapter 1
Introduction of NVIDIA MCP65S Motherboard Series
1-1 Features of motherboard
The NVIDIA MCP65S Platform Processor Chipset motherboard series are based on the latest
NVIDIA MCP65S Platform Processor Chipset which supports the innovative and supercharged
new generation 64-bit AMD Socket AM2 Athlon64 and Sempron processors with Hyper
Transport Technology up to 1000MHz. NVIDIA MCP65S Platform Processor Chipset
motherboard series deliver the outstanding system performance and professional desktop
platform solution with the advantages of new generation 64-bit AMD Socket AM2 Athlon64
& Sempron processors with an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth DDRII memory
controller and a highly-scalable Hyper Transport technology-based system bus up to 1.0GHZ.
By implementing the new generation NVIDIA MCP65S Platform Processor Chipset integrated
graphic processor which adopts the innovative 90nm process technology. The motherboards
support the stunning video playback in all formats and with superb picture clarity that brings
the best visual experience and ultra-realistic effects to the users. NVIDIA MCP65S Platform
Processor Chipset motherboard series are the real cost-effective and powerful integrated
multimedia platform so lutions an d mee t the dem anding u sage of com puting no w and futu re.
The motherboards support new generation Socket AM2 processors with an integrated DDRII
memo ry co n tr o ll e r w hi ch provides with 266MHz / 333MHz/ 400MHz memory clock frequency
for Dual channel DDRII533/DDRII667/DDRII800(AM2 Sempron processor only supports up
to DDRII667 memory) DDRII Module up to 4GB. And NVIDIA it also accommodates
ULTRA ATA 133 connectors and Serial ATA2 with RAID 0,1,5,0+1 functions which support
up to one IDE and four Serial ATA2 devices to accelerate hard disk drives and guarantee the
data security without failure in advanced com pu ting p e r f o r m ance .
The motherboards provide 10/100/1000Mbps LAN function with Realtek RTL8111CVC
10/100/1000 PCIE LAN which supports 10/100/1000Mbps data transfer rate. The embedded
6-channel HD Audio CODEC is fully compatible with Sound Blaster Pro® standard.
NVIDIA MCP65S PPC motherboard series offer one 16-LANE PCI-Express x16 graphics slot
of 4Gbyte/sec data transfer rate at each relative direction which get 3.5 times of bandwidth
more than AGP8X and it’s up to a peak concurrent bandwidth of 8Gbyte/sec at full speed to
guarantee the performance and compatibility of GPU graphics add-in cards. The whole series
carry three 32-bit PCI slots guarantee the rich connectivity for the I/O peripheral devices. One
PCI Express x1 I/O slots offer 512Mbyte/sec concurrently bandwidth which is over 3.5 times
than 32-bit PCI at 133Mbye/sec.
Embedded USB controller as well as capability of expanding to 10 of USB2.0 functional
ports delivering 480Mb/s bandwidth and rich connectivity, these motherboards meet the
future USB demands which are also equipped with hardware monitor function on system to
monitor and protect your system and maintain your non-stop business computing.
Some special features--this motherboard are designed for power user to use the over-clocking function in more
flexible ways. But please be caution that the over-clocking maybe cause the fails in system
reliabilities. This motherboard provides the guaranteed performance and meets the demands
of the next generation computing. But if you insist to gain more system performance with
variety possibilities of the components you choose, please be careful and make sure to read
CPU Thermal Throttling/ CPU Vcore 7-shift/ CPU Smart Fan
) in
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the detailed descriptions of these value added product features, please get them in the coming
section.
1-1.1 Special Features of Motherboard
CPU Thermal Throttling Technology---(The CPU Overheat Protection Technology)
To prevent the increasing heat from damage of CPU or accidental shutdown while at high
workload, the CPU Thermal Throttling Technology will force CPU to enter partially idle
mode from 87.5% to 12.5% according to preset CPU operating temperature in BIOS (from 40
℃ to 90℃). When the system senses the CPU operating temperature reaching the preset
value, the CPU operating bandwidth will be decreased to the preset idle percentage to cool
down the processor. When at throttling mode the beeper sound can be optionally selected to
indicate it is in working.
CPU Smart Fan---( The Noise Management System )
It’s never been a good idea to gain the performance of your system by sacrificing its acoustics.
CPU Smart Fan Noise Management System is the answer to control the noise level needed for
now-a-day’s high performance computing system. The system will automatically increase the
fan speed when CPU operating loading is high, after the CPU is in normal operating condition,
the system will low down the fan speed for the silent operating environment. The system can
provide the much longer life cycle for both CPU and the system fans for game use and
business requirements.
CPU Vcore 7-Shift--- (Shift to Higher Performance)
The CPU voltage can be adjusted up by 7 steps for the precisely over-clocking of extra
demanding computing performance.
∗ One IDE controllers support PCI Bus Mastering, ATA
PIO/DMA and the ULTRA DMA 33/66/100/133 functions that
deliver the data transfer rate up to 133 MB/s.
∗ Four Serial ATA2 ports provide 300 MB/sec data transfer rate
with RAID 0,1,0+1,5 functions.
∗ Integrated Realtek RTL8111CVC 10/100/1000 LAN.
∗ Supports Fast Ethernet LAN function provide 10/100/1000Mb
/s data transfer rate
∗ 6-channel High Definition Audio CODEC on board
∗ Support 6-channel 3D surround & Positioning Audio
∗ Audio driver and utility included
∗ Award 8MB Flash ROM
∗ PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors
∗ Floppy disk drive connector x1
∗ Parallel port x1
∗ Serial port x1
∗ USB2.0 port x 4 and headers x 4 (connecting cable option)
∗ Audio connector (Line-in, Line-out, MIC/ 6CH Audio)
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1-3 Performance List
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k
The following performance data list is the testing result of some popular benchmark testing
programs. These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for different
testing data values gotten by users (the different Hardware & Software configuration will
result in different benchmark testing results.)
Performance Test Report
CPU: AMD Athlon 64x2 4800+
DRAM:
VGA Card :
Hard Disk Driver:
BIOS:
OS:
3D Mark 2001SE
3D Mark 2003
3D Mark 2005
3D Mark 2006
AQUAMRK3 (GFX / CPU)
PCMark2004
System / CPU / Memory
Graph / HDD
Content Creation Winstone 2004
Business Winstone 2004
Winbench 99 V2.0:
Business/Hi-end Disk Winmark99
Front Panel Header
(including IDE activity LED/Reset switch /
Power On Button lead)
9-pin Block
P.20
P.11
P.11
P.14
P.14
P.14
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Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
2-1 Hardware installation Steps
Before using your computer, you had better complete the following steps:
1. Check motherboard jumper setting
2. Install CPU and Fan
3. Install System Memory (DIMM)
4. Install Expansion cards
5. Connect IDE and Floppy cables, Front Panel /Back Panel cable
6. Connect ATX Power cable
7. Power-On and Load Standard Default
8. Reboot
9. Install Operating System
10. Install Driver and Utility
2-2 Checking Motherboard’s Jumper Setting
(1) CMOS RAM Clear (3-pin) : JBAT
A battery must be used to retain the motherboard configuration in CMOS RAM short 1-2
pins of JBAT to store the CMOS data.
To clear the CMOS, follow the procedure below:
1. Turn off the system and unplug the AC power
2. Remove ATX power cable from ATX power connector
3. Locate JBAT and short pins 2-3 for a few seconds
4. Return JBAT to its normal setting by shorting pins 1-2
5. Connect ATX power cable back to ATX power connector
Note: When should clear CMOS
1. Troubleshooting
2. Forget password
3. After over clocking system boot fail
JBATJBAT
1-2 Closed Normal
CMOS RAM Clear Setting
2-3 Closed Clear CMOS
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(2) Keyboard /USB function Enabled/Disabled: JP1
2-3 Install CPU
2-3-1 Glossary
Chipset (or core logic) - two or more integrated circuits which control the interfaces between
the system processor, RAM, I/O devises, and adapter cards.
Processor slot/socket - the slot or socket used to mount the system processor on the
motherboard.
Slot (PCI-E, PCI, RAM) - the slots used to mount adapter cards and system RAM.
AGP - Accelerated Graphics Port - a high speed interface for video cards; runs at 1X
(66MHz), 2X (133MHz), or 4X (266MHz), or 8X (533MHz). PCI - Peripheral Component Interconnect - a high speed interface for video cards, sound
cards, network interface cards, and modems; runs at 33MHz.
PCI Express- Peripheral Component Interconnect Express- a high speed interface for video
cards, sound cards, network interface cards, and modems.
Serial Port - a low speed interface typically used for mouse and external modems.
Parallel Port - a low speed interface typically used for printers.
PS/2 - a low speed interface used for mouse and keyboards.
USB - Universal Serial Bus - a medium speed interface typically used for mouse, keyboards,
scanners, and some digital cameras.
Sound (interface) - the interface between the sound card or integrated sound connectors and
speakers, MIC, game controllers, and MIDI sound devices.
LAN (interface) - Local Area Network - the interface to your local area network.
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) - the program logic used to boot up a computer and
establish the relationship between the various components.
Driver - software, which defines the characteristics of a device for use by another device or
other software.
Processor - the "central processing unit" (CPU); the principal integrated circuit used for
doing the "computing" in "personal computer"
Front Side Bus Frequency -
by the clock generator for CPU, DRAM and PCI BUS.
CPU L2 Cache -
the flash memory inside the CPU, normal it depend on CPU type.
the working frequency of the motherboard, which is generated
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2-3-2 Install Socket AM2 Supported AMD Processor
This motherboard provides a 940-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket,
referred to as the mPGA940 socket supports AMD Athlon64 processor in the 940 Pin package
utilizes Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array package technology.
The CPU that comes with the motherboard should have a cooling FAN attached to prevent
overheating. If this is not the case, then purchase a correct cooling FAN before you turn on
your system.
WARNING!
Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor’s
heatsink and CPU cooling FAN is working correctly, otherwise it may
cause the processor and motherboard overheat and damage, you may install
an auxiliary cooling FAN, if necessary.
To install a CPU, first turn off your system and remove its cover. Locate the ZIF socket and
open it by first pulling the level sideways away from the socket then upward to a 90-degree
angle. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation as shown below. The notched corner
should point toward the end of the level. Because the CPU has a corner pin for two of the
four corners, the CPU will only fit in the orientation as shown.
Colden Arrow
Socket AM2
CPU ZIF mPGAB Socket
When you put the CPU into the ZIF socket. No force require to insert of the CPU, then press
the level to Locate position slightly without any extra force.
2-4 Install Memory
The motherboards provide two 240-pin DDRII DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES
(DIMM) sites for DDRII memory expansion available from minimum memory size of
128MB to maximum memory size of 4GB DDRII SDRAM.
Valid Memory Configurations of 2-DIMM Design Motherboard
Bank 240-Pin DIMM PCSTotal Memory
Bank 0, 1 (DIMM1)DDRII400/DDRII533/DDRII667/DDRII800 X1
Bank 2, 3 (DIMM2)DDRII400/DDRII533/DDRII667/DDRII800X1
Total System Memory (Max. 4GB) 2
Recommend DIMM Module Combination
1. One DIMM Module ----Plug in DIMM1
2. Two DIMM Modules---Plug in DIMM1 and DIMM2 for Dual channel function of
4-DIMM Design motherboard and Plug in DIMM1 and DIMM2 for Dual channel function
of 2-DIMM Design motherboard.
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128MB∼2GB
128MB∼2GB
128MB∼4GB
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For Dual channel Limited!
1. Dual channel function only supports when 2 DIMM Modules plug in either both DIMM1 &
DIMM2 or DIMM3 &DIMM4, 2 DIMM Modules plug in DIMM1 & DIMM2 of 2-DIMM
Motherboard.
2. DIMM1 & DIMM2, or DIMM3 & DIMM4 ,and DIMM1 & DIMM2 of 2-DIMM
motherboard must be the same type, same size, and same frequency for dual channel function.
Generally, installing DDR SDRAM modules to your motherboard is very easy, you can refer
to figure 2-4 to see what a 240-Pin DDR2 400 / 533 / 667 / 800 SDRAM module looks like.
Figure 2-4
NOTE!
When you install DIMM module fully into the DIMM socket the eject tab
should be locked into the DIMM module very firmly and fit into its
indention on both sides.
2-5 Expansion Cards
WARNING!
2-5-1 Procedure For Expansion Card Installation
1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or
software setting for your expansion card such as jumpers.
2. Remove your computer’s cover and the bracket plate on the slot you intend to use.
3. Align the card’s connectors and press firmly.
4. Secure the card on the slot with the screen you remove above.
5. Replace the computer system’s cover.
6. Set up the BIOS if necessary.
7. Install the necessary software driver for your expansion card.
2-5-2 Assigning IRQs For Expansion Card
Turn off your power when installing or removing expansion cards or other
system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both
your motherboard and expansion cards.
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Some expansion cards need an IRQ to operate. Generally, an IRQ must exclusively assign
to one use. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are already in
use.
Standard Interrupt Assignments
IRQ Priority Standard function
0 N/A System Timer
1 N/A Keyboard Controller
2 N/A Programmable Interrupt
3 * 8 Communications Port (COM2)
4 * 9 Communications Port (COM1)
5 * 6 Sound Card (sometimes LPT2)
6 * 11 Floppy Disk Controller
7 * 7 Printer Port (LPT1)
8 N/A System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9 * 10 ACPI Mode when enabled
10 * 3 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
11 * 2 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
12 * 4 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
13 N/A Numeric Data Processor
14 * 5 Primary IDE Channel
15 * 1 Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
2-5-3 Interrupt Request Table For This Motherboard
Interrupt request are shared as shown the table below:
INT A INT BINT CINT DINT EINT F INT G INT H
Slot 1 √
Slot 2 √
Slot 3 √
Onboard USB 2
Onboard USB 3
HD Audio √
IMPORTANT!
If using PCI cards on shared slots, make sure that the drivers support “Shared IRQ” or
that the cards don’t need IRQ assignments. Conflicts will arise between the two PCI
groups that will make the system unstable or cards inoperable.
√
√
2-5-4 PCI Express Slot
NVIDIA MCP65S motherboard series offer one 16-LANE PCI-Express x16 graphics slot of
4Gbyte/sec data transfer rate at each relative direction which get 3.5 times of bandwidth more
than AGP8X and it’s up to a peak concurrent bandwidth of 8Gbyte/sec at full speed to
guarantee the performance and compatibility of GPU graphics add-in cards. The whole series
carry three 32-bit PCI slots guarantee the rich connectivity for the I/O peripheral devices. One
PCI Express x1 I/O slots offer 512Mbyte/sec concurrently bandwidth which is over 3.5 times
than 32-bit PCI at 133Mbye/sec.
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PCI-Express x1
PCI-E x16 by 16
Slot
32-bit PCI Slot
2-6 Connectors, Headers
2-6-1 Connectors
(1) Power Connector (24-pin block): ATXPWR1
ATX Power Supply connector.
This is a new defined 24-pins
connector that usually comes with
ROW1 ROW2
ATX case. The ATX Power Supply
allows to use soft power on
momentary switch that connect from
the front panel switch to 2-pins
Power On jumper pole on the
motherboard. When the power
switch on the back of the ATX
power supply turned on, the full
power will not come into the system
board until the front panel switch is
momentarily pressed. Press this
Pin 1
20-Pin
switch again will turn off the power to the system board.
** We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply
unit (PSU) with a minimum of 350W power rating. This type has 24-pin and 4-pin
power plugs.
** If you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin
power plug can provide at least 15A on +12V and the power supply unit has a minimum
power rating of 350W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the
power is inadequate.
(2) ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin block) : ATX12V1
This is a new defined 4-pins connector that usually comes with ATX Power Supply.
The ATX Power Supply which fully support AM2 processor must including this
connector for support extra 12V voltage to maintain system power consumption.
Without this connector might cause system unstable because the power supply can not
provide sufficient current for system.
(3) PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard Connector: KB1
The connector for PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 Mouse.
(4) USB Port connector:
The connectors are 4-pin connector that connect USB devices to the system board.
(5) LAN Port connector: UL1
This connector is standard RJ45 connector for Network
The USBLAN1 support 10M/100/1000Mb data transfer rate
(6)
Audio Line-In,
Lin
-Out, MIC Connector : SURROUND1 / CN1
This Connector are 3 phone Jack for LINE-OUT, LINE-IN, MIC
Line-in : (BLUE) Audio input to sound chip
Line-out : (GREEN) Audio output to speaker
MIC : (PINK) Microphone Connector
PS/2
Mouse
RJ45
Line-IN
Line-OUT
MIC-IN
PS/2
Keyboard
COM
Connector
USB1
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(7) Floppy drive Connector (34-pin block): FDD1
This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting the
single plug end to motherboard, connect the two plugs at other end to the floppy drives.
FDD
Floppy Drive Connector
Pin 1
(8) Secondary IDE Connector (40-pin block): IDE1
This connector connects to the next set of Master and Slave hard disks. Follow the
same procedure described for the primary IDE connector. You may also configure two
hard disks to be both Masters using one ribbon cable on the primary IDE connector and
another ribbon cable on the secondary IDE connector.
• Two hard disks can be connected to each connector. The first HDD is referred to as the
“Master” and the second HDD is referred to as the “Slave”.
• For performance issues, we strongly suggest you don’t install a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
drive on the same IDE channel as a hard disk. Otherwise, the system performance on this
channel may drop.
IDE1
IDE1
Primary IDE Connector
Pin 1
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(9) Serial-ATA Port connector:
SATA1 / SATA2/SATA3/SATA4
This connector support the provided Serial ATA and Serial ATA2 IDE hard disk cable
to connecting the motherboard and serial ATA hard disk.
SATA1
SATA3
Serial-ATA1,2,3,4 Compatible Connectors
(10) D-Sub 15-pin Connector: VGA
VGA is the 15-pin D-Subminiature female connector, it is for the display devices, such
as the CRT monitor, LCD monitor and so on.
SATA2
SATA4
2-6-2 Headers
(1)Line-Out/MIC Header for Front Panel (9-pin): AUDIO1
This header connect to Front Panel Line-out, MIC connector with cable.
GND
PRESENCE
SENSE1-RETURN
AUDIO
Line-Out, MIC Headers
Pin 1
2
AUD-MIC-R
AUD-MIC-L
AUD-Lineout2-R
KEY
SENSE2-RETUR
10
9
SENSE-SEND
AUD-Lineout2-L
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(2) USB Port Headers (9-pin) :
USB1/USB2 / USB3
These headers are used for connecting the additional USB port plug. By attaching an
option USB cable, your can be provided with two additional USB plugs affixed to the
back panel.
USB1
VCC
GND
-DATA
+DATA
USB3
OC
VCC
-DATA
USB2
OC
GND
+DATA
Pin 1
Pin 1
Pin 1
VCC
GND
-DATA
+DATA
USB Port Headers
VCC
GND
-DATA
+DATA
(3) Speaker connector: SPEAK1
This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. See the figure below.
(4) Power LED: PWR LED1
The Power LED is light on while the system power is on. Connect the Power LED
from the system case to this pin.
(5) IDE Activity LED: HD LED
This connector connects to the hard disk activity indicator light on the case.
(6) Reset switch lead: RESET
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your
computer without having to turn off your power switch. This is a preferred method of
rebooting in order to prolong the lift of the system’s power supply. See the figure
below.
(7) Power switch: PWR BTN
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted power switch to power ON/OFF the
system.
PWRBTN
JW FP
Pin 1
PWR LED
VCC5
PWRLED
PWRBTN
GND
VCC5
HDDLE
GND
NC
RSTSW
PWRLED
Pin 1
SPEAK
Pin 1
NC
GND
VCC5
SPKR
System Case Connections
RESET
HDLED
-DATA
-DATA
GND
+DATA
GND
+DATA
OC
VCC
VCC
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(8) FAN Power Headers: SYSFAN1, CPUFAN, SYS FAN (3-pin)
These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less, depending on the
fan manufacturer, the wire and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive,
while the black should be ground. Connect the fan’s plug to the board taking into
consideration the polarity of connector.
GND
CPUFAN
1
SYSFAN1
SYSFAN2
FAN Power Headers
CPUFAN IN
+12V
CPUFAN OUT
4
3
1
3
1
(9) CD Audio-In Headers (4-pin) : CDIN
CDIN are the connectors for CD-Audio Input signal. Please connect it to CD-ROM
CD-Audio output connector.
CDIN
4 1
CD Audio-In Headers
(10) Parallel Port Connector (25-pin female): PARALLEL1
The On-board Parallel Port can be disabled through the BIOS SETUP.
Pin 1
PARALLEL Connector
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(11) SPDIF Out header: SPDIF Out
The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed
AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system
has digital input function.
SPDIF
HDMI_SPDIF_OUT GND
2
1
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2-7 Starting Up Your Computer
1. After all connection are made, close your computer case cover.
2. Be sure all the switch are off, and check that the power supply input voltage is set to
proper position, usually in-put voltage is 220V∼240V or 110V∼120V depending on your
country’s voltage used.
3. Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the back of your system
case according to your system user’s manual.
4. Turn on your peripheral as following order:
a. Your monitor.
b. Other external peripheral (Printer, Scanner, External Modem etc…)
c. Your system power. For ATX power supplies, you need to turn on the power supply
and press the ATX power switch on the front side of the case.
5. The power LED on the front panel of the system case will light. The LED on the
monitor may light up or switch between orange and green after the system is on. If it
complies with green standards or if it is has a power standby feature. The system will
then run power-on test. While the test is running, the BIOS will alarm beeps or
additional message will appear on the screen.
If you do not see any thing within 30 seconds from the time you turn on the power. The
system may have failed on power-on test. Recheck your jumper settings and connections
or call your retailer for assistance.
Beep Meaning
One short beep when displaying logo No error during POST
Long beeps in an endless loop No DRAM install or detected
One long beep followed by three short
beeps
High frequency beeps when system is
working
6. During power-on, press <Delete> key to enter BIOS setup. Follow the instructions in
BIOS SETUP.
7.
Power off your computer:
before switch off the power switch. For ATX power supply, you can press ATX power
switching after exiting or shutting down your operating system. If you use Windows 9X,
click
“Start”
The power supply should turn off after windows shut down.
button, click
You must first exit or shut down your operating system
“Shut down”
Video card not found or video card memory
bad
CPU overheated
System running at a lower frequency
and then click
“Shut down the computer?”
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Chapter 3
Introducing BIOS
The BIOS is a program located on a Flash Memory on the motherboard. This program is a
bridge between motherboard and operating system. When you start the computer, the BIOS
program will gain control. The BIOS first operates an auto-di a gnostic test called POST (power
on self test) for all the necessary hardware, it detects the entire hardware device and
configures the parameters of the hardware synchronization. Only when these tasks are
completed done it gives up control of the computer to operating system (OS). Since the
BIOS is the only channel for hardware and software to communicate, it is the key factor for
system stability, and in ensuring that your system performance as its best.
In the BIOS Setup main menu of Figure 3-1, you can see several options. We will explain
these options step by step in the following pages of this chapter, but let us first see a short
description of the function keys you may use here:
• Press <Esc> to quit the BIOS Setup.
• Press ↑↓←→ (up, down, left, right) to choose, in the main menu, the option you want to
confirm or to modify.
• Press <F10> when you have completed the setup of BIOS parameters to save these
parameters and to exit the BIOS Setup menu.
• Press Page Up/Page Down or +/– keys when you want to modify the BIOS parameters for
the active option.
3-1 Entering Setup
Power on the computer and by pressing <Del> immediately allows you to enter Setup.
If the message disappears before your respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the
system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the “RESET” button on the system
case. You may also restart by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt> and <Delete> keys. If
you do not press the keys at the correct time and the system does not boot, an error message
will be displayed and you will again be asked to
Press <F1> to continue, <Ctrl-Alt-Esc> or <Del> to enter Setup
3-2 Getting Help
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 M enu
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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3-3 The Main Menu
Once you enter Award® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 3-1) will appear
on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from fourteen setup functions and two
exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter
the sub-menu.
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced Chipset Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
Miscellaneous Control
PC Health Status
Esc : Quit F9 : Menu in BIOS
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
Figure 3-1
Thermal Throttling Options
Power User Overclock Settings
Password Settings
Load Optimized Defaults
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
↑↓→←
: Select Item
Standard CMOS Features
Use this Menu for basic system configurations.
Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to set the Advanced Features available on your system.
Advanced Chipset Features
Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s
performance.
Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
Power Management Setup
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.
Miscellaneous Control
Use this menu to specify your settings for Miscellaneous control.
PC Health Status
This entry shows your PC health status.
Thermal Throttling Options
The selection is set for activating the active CPU Thermal Protection by flexible CPU loading
adjustment in the arrange of temperature you define.
Power User Overclock Settings
Use this menu to specify your settings (frequency, Voltage) for overclocking demand
Password Settings
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This entry for setting Supervisor password and User password
Load Optimized Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values these are setting for opt i m a l p e r f o r m a n c e s s y s t em
operations for performance use.
Load Standard Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal/stable performance system
operation.
Save & Exit Setup
Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
3-4 Standard CMOS Features
The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into several categories. Each
category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the
item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item.
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Standard CMOS Features
Date (mm.dd.yy) Thu* Jan17 * 2008
Time (hh:mm:ss) 21 : 23 : 17
> IDE Channel 0 Master WDC WD800BB-00JH
> IDE Channel 0 Slave ASUS DVD-E818
SATA Channel 1 None
SATA Channel 3 None
SATA Channel 2 None
SATA Channel 4 None
Drive A 1.44M,3.5in
Video EGA/VGA
Halt On All,But keyboard
Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 522240K
Total Memory 523264K
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only.
Day
Month
Date
Year
The month from Jan. through Dec.
The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys.
The year depends on the year of the BIOS.
Time
The time format is <hour><minute><second>.
Item Help
Menu Level >
Change the day, month,
year and century
IDE Channel 0 Master / Channel 0 Slave
SATA Channel 1, 2, 3, 4
Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<–> to select Manual, None, Auto type. Note that the
specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work
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properly if you enter improper information for this category. If the type of hard disk drives
is not matched or listed, you can use Manual to define your own drive type manually.
If you select Manual, related information is asked to be entered to the following items. Enter
the information directly from the keyboard. This information should be provided in the
documentation from your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.
If the controller of HDD interface is SCSI, the selection shall be “None”.
If the controller of HDD interface is CD-ROM, the selection shall be “None”
Access Mode
Cylinder
Head
Precomp
Landing Zone
Sector
number of sectors
The settings are Auto Normal, Large, and LBA.
number of cylinders
number of heads
write precomp
landing zone
3-5 Advanced BIOS Features
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Advanced BIOS Features
CPU Feature press enter
Hard Disk Boot Priority Press enter
CD-ROM Boot priority press enter
Virus Warning Disabled
CPU Internal Cache Enabled
Quick power on self test Enable
First Boot Device CDROM
Second Boot Device CDROM
Third Boot Device Removable
Boot other Device Enabled
Boot Up Floppy Seek Disable
Boot Up NumLock Status On
Gate A20 option Fast
Typematic Rate Setting Disabled
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) 6
Typematic Delay (Msec) 250
Security Option Setup
APIC Mode Enabled
MPS Version Control For OS 1.4
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB Non-OS2
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Disabled
Full Sreen LOGO Show Disabled
Small LOGO(EPA) Show Disabled
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
The selection is for you to choose the removable devices (Such as USB floppy or other related
accessories) priorities to boot from.
Hard Disk Boot Priority
The selection is for you to choose the hard disk drives priorities to boot from.
Virus Warning
The selection allows you to choose the VIRUS Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot
sector protection. If this function is enabled and someone attempt to write data into this area,
BIOS will show a warning message on screen and alarm beep.
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Disabled
(default) No warning message to appear when anything attempts to access the
boot sector or hard disk partition table.
Enabled
Activates automatically when the system boots up causing a warning
message to appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector
of hard disk partition table.
CPU Internal Cache
The default value is Enabled.
Enabled
Disabled
(default) Enable cache
Disable cache
Note: The internal cache is built in the processor.
External Cache
Choose Enabled or Disabled. This option enables the Level 2 cache memory.
Quick Power On Self-Test
This category speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the computer. If
this is set to Enabled, BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST.
Enabled
Disabled
(default) Enable quick POST
Normal POST
First/Second/Third/Fourth Boot Device
The BIOS attempts to load the operating system from the devices in the sequence selected in
these items. The settings are Floppy, LS/ZIP, HDD-0/HDD-1/HDD-3, SCSI, CDROM,
LAD and Disabled.
Boot Up Floppy Seek
During POST, BIOS will determine if the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks.
360K type is 40 tracks while 760K, 1.2M and 1.44M are all 80 tracks.
Boot Up NumLock Status
The default value is On.
(default)
On
Off
Keypad is numeric keys.
Keypad is arrow keys.
Typematic Rate Setting
Keystrokes repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard controller. When enabled, the
typematic rate and typematic delay can be selected. The settings are: Enabled/Disabled.
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
The selection is to set the number of times a second to repeat a keystroke when you hold the
key down. The settings are: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, and 30.
Typematic Delay (Msec)
Sets the delay time after the key is held down before is begins to repeat the keystroke. The
settings are 250, 500, 750, and 1000.
Security Option
This category allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup.
System
The system will not boot and access to Setup will be denied if the
correct password is not entered at the prompt.
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Setup
(default) The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct
password is not entered prompt.
3-5-1 CPU FEATURES
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CPU Feature
Virtualization Enabled
AMD K8 Cool & Quiet Control Disabled
TLB Check Enabled
Secure Virtual Machine Mode Disabled
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
DRAM Latency(tcl) Auto
RAS to CAS R/W Delay(Tptc) Auto
Row precharge Time(Trp) Auto
Minimum RAS Active Time(Tras) Auto
DRAM Command Rate 2T
Memclock tri-stating Disabled
Memclock Hole Remapping Enabled
DDRII Timing Item Disabled
(Trc) Row cycle Time 26 bus clocks
Trcd RAS to CAS Delay 5 clocks
* (Trtp) Precharge Time 6 bus clocks
TwTr Command Delay 3 bus clock
Trfc 0 for DIMM0 75ns
* Trfc 1 for DIMM 1 75ns
* Trfc 2 for DIMM 2 75ns
* Trfc 3 for DIMM 3 75ns
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
This field let’s you insert a timing delay between the CAS and RAS strobe signals, used when
DRAM is written to, read from, or refreshed. Fast gives faster performance; and Slow gives
more stable performance. This field applies only when synchronous DRAM is installed in
the system. The settings are: 4T and 3T.
Row Precharge Time
If an insufficient number of cycles is allowed for the RAS to accumulate its charge before
DRAM refresh, the refresh may be incomplete and the DRAM may fail to retain date. Fast
gives faster performance; and Slow gives more stable performance. This field applies only
when synchronous DRAM is installed in the system. The settings are: 2T and 3T.
DRAM CAS Latency
When synchronous DRAM is installed, the number of clock cycles of CAS latency depends
on the DRAM timing. The settings are: 2T and 2.5T.
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3-6 Advanced Chipset Features
The Advanced Chipset Features Setup option is used to change the values of the chipset
registers. These registers control most of the system options in the computer.
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Advanced Chipset Features
> DRAM Configuration Press Enter
K8<->NB HT Speed Auto
K8<->NB HT Width Auto
System BIOS Cacheable Disabled
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh, resulting in
better system performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system
error may result. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled.
3-7 Integrated Peripherals
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Integrated Peripherals
IDE Function setup Press Enter
Onboard Device Press Enter
Superio Function setup Press Enter
Init Display First PCIE x
Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help
Select Enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDD) installed on the system board
and you wish to use it. If you install add-on FDC or the system has no floppy drive, select
Disabled in this field. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled.
Onboard Serial Port 1
Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the serial port. The settings are: 3F8/IRQ4,
2E8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, Disabled, Auto.
Onboard Parallel Port
There is a built-in parallel port on the on-board Super I/O chipset that Provides Standard, ECP,
and EPP features. It has the following option:
Disabled
(3BCH/IRQ7)/
(278H/IRQ5)/
(378H/IRQ7)
Line Printer port 0
Line Printer port 2
Line Printer port 1
Parallel Port Mode
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SPP : Standard Parallel Port
EPP : Enhanced Parallel Port
ECP : Extended Capability Port
SPP/EPP/ECP/ECP+EPP
To operate the onboard parallel port as Standard Parallel Port only, choose “SPP.” To
operate the onboard parallel port in the EPP modes simultaneously, choose “EPP.” By
choosing “ECP”, the onboard parallel port will operate in ECP mode only. Choosing
“ECP+EPP” will allow the onboard parallel port to support both the ECP and EPP modes
simultaneously. The ECP mode has to use the DMA channel, so choose the onboard parallel
port with the ECP feature. After selecting it, the following message will appear: “ECP
Mode Use DMA” at this time, the user can choose between DMA channels 3 to 1. The
onboard parallel port is EPP Spec. compliant, so after the user chooses the onboard parallel
port with the EPP function, the following message will be displayed on the screen: “EPP
Mode Select.” At this time either EPP 1.7 spec. or EPP 1.9 spec. can be chosen.
OnChip IDE Function
Please refer to section 3-7-1
OnChip Device Function
Please refer to section 3-7-2
Init Display First
This item allows you to decide to activate whether PCI Slot or AGP VGA first. The settings
are: PCI Slot, AGP Slot.
3-7-1 Super IO Function Setup
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Super IO Function Setup
Onboard FDC Controller Enabled
Onboard Serial Port 1 3F8/IRQ4
Onboard parallel port 2F8/IRQ7
Parallel port Mode SPP
ECP Mode use DMA 3
PWROM After PWR-Fail [OFF]
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for two IDE channels.
Select Enabled to activate each channel separately. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled.
Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO
The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for each of the four
IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. Modes 0 through 4 provide successively
increased performance. In Auto mode, the system automatically determines the best mode for each
device. The settings are: Auto, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4.
Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA
Ultra DMA/33 implementation is possible only if your IDE hard drive supports it and the
operating environment includes a DMA driver (Windows 95 OSR2 or a third-party IDE bus
master driver). If your hard drive and your system software both support Ultra DMA/33 and
Ultra DMA/66, select Auto to enable BIOS support. The settings are: Auto, Disabled.
IDE Prefatch
The selection is for you to set the IDE device as the first priority to activate.
IDE HDD Block Mode
Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple sector read/write. If your
IDE hard drive supports block mode (most new drives do), select Enabled for automatic detection of
the optimal number of block read/writes per sector the drive can support. The settings are: Enabled,
Disabled.
Delay for HDD (Secs)
The selection is set for you to extend the time to search for the HDD which needs more time
to activate.
3-8 Power Management Setup
The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save
energy saving while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use
.
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Power Management Setup
ACPI function Enabled
ACPI Suspend Type SI(POS)
Power Management User Define
Video off Method DPMS Support
HDD Power Down Disabled
HDD Down In Suspend Disabled
Soft-OFF by PWRBTN Instant off
WOL (PME#) From soft-off Disabled
Power on By Alarm Disabled
Day of Month Alarm 0
Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0:0:0
HPET Support Enabled
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
This item allows you to Enabled/Disabled the Advanced Configuration and Power Management
(ACPI). The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
Video Off Method
This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.
DPMS
Blank Screen
V/H SYNC+Blank
(default) Initial display power management signaling.
This option only writes blanks to the video buffer.
This selection will cause the system to turn off the vertical and
horizontal synchronization ports and write blanks to the video buffer.
Power Button Function
Pressing the power button for more than 4 seconds forces the system to enter the Soft-Off state.
The settings are: Delay 4 Sec, Instant-Off.
Power-On by Alarm
This function is for setting date and time for your computer to boot up. During Disabled,
you cannot use this function. During Enabled, choose the Date and Time Alarm:
Date(of month) Alarm
You can choose which month the system will boot up. Set to 0, to boot every day.
Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm
You can choose what hour, minute and second the system will boot up.
Note: If you have change the setting, you must let the system boot up until it goes to the
operating system, before this function will work.
3-9 Miscellaneous Control
This section is for setting CPU Frequency/Voltage Control.
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Miscellaneous Control
PCIE Spread Spectrum Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum Disabled
HT Spread Spectrum Disabled
Resource Controlled by Auto [ESCD]
This item allows you to set the CPU Host / SATA / PCI/PCIE clock and Spread Spectrum.
The settings are: Enabled, Disabled.
Reset Configuration Data
Normally, you leave this field Disabled. Select Enabled to reset Extended System Configuration
If you enable this item and restart the system, any Plug and Play configuration data stored in
the BIOS Setup is cleared from memory.
Item Help
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Resource Controlled By
The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capacity to automatically configure all of the boot
and Plug and Play compatible devices. However, this capability means absolutely nothing
unless you are using a Plug and Play operating system such as Windows®95/98. If you set
this field to “manual” choose specific resources by going into each of the sub menu that
follows this field (a sub menu is preceded by a “>”).
The settings are: Auto(ESCD), Manual.
IRQ Resources
When resources are controlled manually, assign each system interrupt a type, depending on
the type of device using the interrupt.
Please refer to section 3-9-1
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
Leave this field at Disabled. The settings are Enabled, Disabled.
Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup if you have installed a new add-on and the system
reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the operating system can not boot.
The settings are: Enabled and Disabled.
3-10 PC Health Status
This section shows the Status of you CPU, Fan, Warning for overall system status. This is
only available if there is Hardware Monitor onboard.
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PC Health Status
Show H/W Health in post Enabled
Shutdown Temperature Disabled
Smart FAN Configuration Press Enter
This item can let users setting the Shutdown temperature, when CPU temperature over this
setting the system will auto shutdown to protect CPU.
Show PC Health in Post
During Enabled, it displays information list below. The choice is either Enabled or Disabled
Current CPU Temperature/Current System Temp/Current FAN1, FAN2 Speed/Vcore/
Vdd/3.3V/+5V/+12V/-12V/VBAT(V)/5VSB(V)
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This will show the CPU/FAN/System voltage chart and FAN Speed.
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3-11 Power User Overclock Settings
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Power User Overclock Setting
PCIE Clock 1000MHz
CPU Clock At next Boot 200MHz
Dimm Clock Setting Auto
CPU Vocore 7-shift Default
VDIMM Select 1.86v(default)
VLDT Select 1.20v(default)
NB Chip 1.20v select 1.25v(default)
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
PCIE Clock 1000MHz
CPU Clock At next Boot 200MHz
Dimm Clock Setting Auto
CPU Vocore 7-shift Default
VDIMM Select 1.86v(default)
VLDT Select 1.20v(default)
NB Chip 1.20v select 1.25v(default)
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
PCIE Clock 1000MHz
CPU Clock At next Boot 200MHz
Dimm Clock Setting Auto
CPU Vocore 7-shift Default
VDIMM Select 1.86v(default)
VLDT Select 1.20v(default)
NB Chip 1.20v select 1.25v(default)
Item Help
Menu Level >
Item Help
Menu Level >
DIMM Select
1.82v [ ]
1.86v [ ]
1.91v [ ]
………
2.42v [ ]
↑↓:Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort
Item Help
Menu Level >
PU Vcore
t
Normal [ ]
1.06% [ ]
1.09% [ ]
………
1.35% [ ]
↑↓:Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
PCIE Clock 1000MHz
CPU Clock At next Boot 200MHz
Dimm Clock Setting Auto
CPU Vocore 7-shift Default
VDIMM Select 1.86v(default)
VLDT Select 1.20v(default)
NB Chip 1.20v select 1.25v(default)
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
This item allows you to activate the CPU Thermal Throttling function when the CPU
temperature is over the value which you set to low down the CPU temperature when at high
workload to protect processor from damage or accidental shutdown.
3-12 Thermal Throttling Options
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Thermal Throttling Op
CPU Thermal Throttling Disabled
CPU Thermal Throttling Temp 70
CPU Thermal Throttling Duty 87.50%
CPU Throttling Beep Enabled
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
This item allows you change the CPU Host /DRAM clock for overclock demand.
Host clock is over the CPU default value BIOS will auto disabled Bi-Turbo function
CPU Vcore
This item allows you select the CPU Vcore Voltage xx% more than the standard value, by
this function for the precise over-clocking for extra demanding of performance.
VDIMM Select
This item allows you to select the voltage of the DDR Module. The choice are from 1.86 V to
2.42V
NB Voltage
This item allows you to select value of Voltage for North Bridge Chipset.
Item Help
When the CPU
.
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3-13 Password Settings
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Password Settings
Set Supervisor Password Press Enter
Set User Password Press Enter
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of them. The differences are:
Supervisor password: Can enter and change the options of the setup menus.
User password: Can only enter but do not have the right to change the options of the
setup menus. When you select this function, the following message
will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a
password.
ENTER PASSWORD:
Type the password, up to eight characters in length, 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 and not enter a password.
To disable a password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the password. A
message will confirm that the password will be disabled. Once the password is disabled, the
system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.
PASSWORD DISABLED.
When a password has been enabled, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to enter
Setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of your system
configuration.
Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also require the BIOS to request a password
every time your system is rebooted. This would prevent unauthorized use of your computer.
You determine when the password is required within the BIOS Features Setup Menu and its
Security option. If the Security option is set to “System”, the password will be required both at
boot and at entry to Setup. If set to “Setup”, prompting only occurs when trying to enter Setup.
Item Help
3-14 Load Standard/Optimized Defaults
Load Standard Defaults
When you press <Enter> on this item, you get confirmation dialog box with a message similar to:
Load Standard Defaults (Y/N)? N
Pressing <Y> loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system
operations.
Load Optimized Defaults
When you press <Enter> on this item, you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar
to:
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N
Pressing <Y> loads the default values that are factory settings for optimal performance system
operations.
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Chapter 4
DRIVER & FREE PROGRAM INSTALLATION
Check your package and there is A MAGIC INSTALL CD included. This CD consists of all
DRIVERS you need and some free application programs and utility programs. In addition, this CD
also include an auto detect software which can tell you which hardware is installed, and which
DRIVERS needed so that your system can function properly. We call this auto detect software
MAGIC INSTALL.
MAGIC INSTALL supports WINDOWS 9X/NT/2K/XP
Insert CD into your CD-ROM drive and the MAGIC INSTALL Menu should appear as below.
If the menu does not appear, double-click MY COMPUTER / double-click CD-ROM drive or
click START / click RUN / type X:\SETUP.EXE (assuming X is your CD-ROM drive).
From MAGIC INSTALL MENU you may take 9 selections:
1. NFORCE install NFORCE integrated driver
2. SOUND install ALC662 HD Codec Audio driver
3. LAN install LAN
4. USB2.0 install USB 2.0 driver
5. PC-CILLIN install PC-CILLIN2007 anti-virus program
6. PC-HEALTH install My Guard PC-Health utility
7. RAIDDISK Install MCP65S RAID DRIVER DISK
8. BROWSE CD to browse the contents of the CD
9. EXIT to exit from MAGIC INSTALL menu
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4-1 nForce Install nForce IntegratedDriver
* nForce Integrated driver pack include following device driver:
NVIDIA DISPLAY driver : If you are using an AGP VGA Card, please install NVIDIA
AGP GART driver which provides service routines to your
VGA driver and interface directly to the hardware for speedy
graphic access.
NOTE: MAGIC INSTALL will auto detect file path X:\NFORCE4\MYGUARD\SETUP.EXE
2. Click NEXT after you choose to mosify, repair
or remove the program.,
4. Click FINISH to complete the installation.
4-7 RAID DISK Install MCP65S WINXP RAID DRIVER DISK
1.Click RAIDDISK when MAGIC INSTALL
MENU appears
NOTE: MAGIC INSTALL will auto detect file path X:\NF-ORCE4\MYGUARD\SETUP.EXE
2. Select Install to begin the installation.
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4-8 HOW TO UPDATE BIOS
Before updating the BIOS, users have to check if the “Miscellaneous Control” of BIOS
SETUP has the “Flash Part Write Protect” selection. If there is one, users have to “Disable”
the “Flash Part Write Protect” selection of the “Miscellaneous Control” in BIOS SETUP.
Otherwise the system will not allow you to upgrade BIOS by Award Flash Utility. If there is
no such selection, users can follow the 4 steps directly to update BIOS.
STEP 1. Prepare a boot disc. (You may make one by click START click RUN type SYS A:
click OK)
STEP 2. Copy utility program to your boot disc. You may copy from DRIVER CD
X:\FLASH\AWDFLASH.EXE or download from our web site.
STEP 3. Download and make a copy of the latest BIOS for MCP61P SERIES motherboard
series from the web site to your boot disc.
STEP 4. Insert your boot disc into A:,
Start the computer, type “Awdflash A:\xxxxxx.BIN /SN/PY/CD/CH/WB/CC/R”
xxxxxx.BIN is the file name of latest BIOS
SN means don’t save existing BIOS data
PY means renew existing BIOS data
CD means clear DMI data after programming
CH means update HOLE
WB means always programming BootBlock
CC means clear existing CMOS data
R means restart computer
STEP 5. Type ENTER to update and flash the BIOS, then the system will restart
automatically.
4-9 AMD Platform RAID Function Installation
Step 1.
Please get into the location: BIOS setup \ Integrated Peripherals \ Onchip IDE function \
RAID Config, select RAID and enable the RAID function. After the System reboots, you can
find the AMD RAID IDE ROM BIOS windows appear. It will ask you to “Press F10 to enter
RAID setup utility …“ ?
Please press “F10” key to RAID utility in the Media Shield BIOS—Define a New Array
shown up:
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Select the disks you want to enable the RAID function. Add then from Free Disks to Array
Disks with navigate key →or +. You could remove the added disks from Array Disks with
navigate key ←or -, if you want to cancel the previous setting.
Users can select RAID Mold from the following items with navigate keys:↑or↓.
1. Mirrored(RAID 1) 2. Stripped (RAID 0)
3. Stripped Mirrorred(RAID 0+1) 4. Spanned (RAID 5)
And when Stripe Block is highlighted, users can choose from
8K/16K/32K/64K/128K/Optimal with the navigate key: ↑,↓
Then press F7 and the following dialogue should appear: All data on new(or added)disks may
be overwritten. Continue? Press Enter to overwrite the data:
Another dialogue: Clear MBR? appears, press Enter and the second window should appear:
Type B to boot the disks enabled the RAID function, or press Enter to have a view of Array
Detail information
Step 3.
Making RAID driver diskette before Install WindowsXP/2000
Before you install the Windows XP or Windows 2000, you will need to make a RAID driver
diskette before you start to install the Operating System.
How to make a RAID driver diskette?
1: Insert the diskette which is being formatted in floppy drive on a system which can start OS.
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2: After booting OS insert the bundle CD in your CD-ROM
3: Copy all the files from \NF-orce4\RAIDDisk to floppy diskette
Once you have the SATA driver diskette ready, you may start to install Windows XP or
Windows 2000 on your System.
Installation of Windows XP/ Windows 2000
For installation of Windows XP or Windows 2000, please insert Windows XP or Windows
2000 CD into the CD-ROM drive. Then remove the floppy diskette, and boot the system. At
the very beginning, you will see the message at the bottom of screen, “Press F6 if you need to
install a third party SCSI or RAID driver….”
At this moment, please press<F6> key and follow the instructions of Windows XP or
Windows 2000 for the proper installation.
Execute Start Æ programs Æ NVIDIA corporation Æ RAID manager , you can view RAID
function status or rebuild RAID function from Windows OS
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