MSI 845 Pro2 LE User Manual

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MSI
MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL
MS-6528 LE ATX Mainboard
Version 1.0
G52-MA00429
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Manual Rev: 1.0 Release Date: August 2001
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equip­ment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor­dance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party respon­sible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.
VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU
RESEAU.
Micro-Star International MS-6528 LE
Tested to comply
with FCC Standard
For Home or Office Use
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Edition
August 2001
Copyright Notice
The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO­STAR INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation
of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we re­serve the right to make changes without notice.
Trademarks
All trademarks used in this manual are the property of their respective owners.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. PS/2 and OS/2 are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. Windows 95/98/2000 and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft. Netware is a registered trademark of Novell. Award is a registered trademark of Award Software Inc.
Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
V1.0 First release August 2001
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Safety Instructions
1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
7. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything over the power cord.
8. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electri­cal shock.
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel:
z The power cord or plug is damaged z Liquid has penetrated into the equipment z The equipment has been exposed to moisture z The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according
to User’s Manual.
z The equipment has dropped and damaged z If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage
12. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 600 C (1400F), IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Introduction ............................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specifications .......................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ..................................................................... 1-4
Quick Components Guide .........................................................1-5
Connectors & Jumpers ..............................................................1-6
Back Panel ............................................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2. AWARD® BIOS Setup ................................................. 2-1
Entering Setup .......................................................................... 2-2
Control Keys ............................................................................. 2-2
Getting Help ..............................................................................2-3
The Main Menu ......................................................................... 2-4
Standard CMOS Features ......................................................... 2-5
Advanced BIOS Features .......................................................... 2-6
Advanced Chipset Features ...................................................... 2-7
Integrated Peripherals ............................................................... 2-8
Power Management Setup ........................................................ 2-9
PNP/PCI Configurations .......................................................... 2-10
PC Health Status .................................................................... 2-11
Frequency/Voltage Control ...................................................... 2-12
Load High Performance Defaults ............................................. 2-13
Load BIOS Setup Defaults ...................................................... 2-14
Set Supervisor/User Password ................................................ 2-15
Save & Exit Setup ................................................................... 2-17
Exit Without Saving ................................................................. 2-18
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Chapter 1.
Introduction
Introduction
The MS-6528 LE ATX mainboard is a high-performance computer mainboard based on Intel® 82845 & 82801BA chipsets. It is optimized to support Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478 pin package that delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
The Intel® 82845 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) provides the processor interface, SDRAM interface, AGP interface and hub interface. It supports: a single processor with a data transfer rate of 400MHz, SDRAM at 133MHz operation (PC133), AGTL+ host bus with integrated termination supporting 32-bit host addressing, 1.5V AGP interface with 4x data transfer and 4x fast write capability, and 8-bit, 66MHz 4x hub interface to the Intel ICH2.
The 82801BA I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2) provides the I/O subsystem with access to the rest of the system and additionally integrates many I/O functions. It supports: upstream hub interface for access to the Intel MCH, 2­channel Ultra ATA/100 bus master IDE controller, USB controller 1.1 (expanded capabilities for 4 ports), I/O APIC, SMBus controller, FWH interface, LPC interface, AC’97 2.1 interface, PCI 2.2 interface, and integrated system manage­ment controller.
This chapter includes the following topics:
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Mainboard Specifications 1-2
Mainboard Layout 1-4
Quick Components Guide 1-5
Connectors & Jumpers 1-6
Back Panel 1-8
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Mainboard Specifications
CPU
z Supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478 pin package. z Supports 1.3GHz, 1.4GHz, 1.5GHz, 1.6GHz, 1.7GHz, 1.8GHz, 1.9GHz, 2GHz
and up.
Chipset
z Intel® 845 chipset (593 FC-BGA)
- Supports a single processor with a data transfer rate of 400MHz.
- Supports SDRAM at 133MHz operation (PC133).
- AGTL+ host bus with integrated termination supporting 32-bit host addressing.
- 1.5V AGP interface with 4x data transfer and 4x fast write capability.
- 8-bit, 66MHz 4x hub interface to the Intel ICH2.
z Intel® ICH2 chipset (360 EBGA)
- Upstream hub interface for access to the Intel MCH.
- 2-channel Ultra ATA/100 Bus Master IDE controller.
- USB controller 1.1 (expanded capabilities for 4 ports).
- I/O APIC.
- SMBus controller.
- FWH interface.
- LPC interface.
- AC’97 2.1 interface.
- PCI 2.2 interface.
- Integrated system management controller.
Main Memory
z Supports three PC133 SDRAM sockets. z Supports up to 3GB memory size.
Slots
z One AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) 4x slot. z Six PCI 2.2 32-bit PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface). z One CNR (Communication Network Riser) slot.
Note: The AGP slot does NOT support 3.3V AGP 2x card. Use of
3.3V AGP 2x card may cause damages to the mainboard.
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On-Board IDE
z An IDE controller on the ICH2 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with
PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA66/100 operation modes.
z Can connect up to four IDE devices.
On-Board Peripherals
z On-Board Peripherals include:
- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and
2.88Mbytes.
- 2 serial ports (COM A + COM B)
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- 4 USB ports (Rear * 2/ Front * 2)
- 1 audio/game port
Audio
z C-Media CMI8738 / PCI-6ch supports 2/4/6 ch speaker (optional)
BIOS
z The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the pe-
ripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
z The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function
which records your mainboard specifications.
Dimension
z ATX Form Factor 30.5cm x 23cm
Mounting
z 6 mounting holes
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Mainboard Layout
Top : mo use Bottom: keybo ard
USB ports
Top : Game port
Bottom: Line-Out Line-In Mic
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JWOL1
J9
JMDM1
JFP1
JGS1
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Quick Components Guide
Component Function
JWR1 ATX 20-pin power connector
JPW1 ATX 12V power connector
JKBMS1 Mouse connector
JKBMS1 Keyboard connector
USB Connectors Connecting to USB devices
COM A & COM B Serial port connector
LPT1 Parallel port connector
FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector
J9 IrDA infrared module connector
IDE1~ IDE2 Hard disk connectors
JFP1 Case connector
JCD1 CD-in connector
JAUX1 Aux line-in connector
JPHN1 Modem-in connector
JGL1 Power saving LED connector
J2 TOP Tech. III
JGS1 Power saving switch connector
JMDM1 Wake on ring connector
JWOL1 Wake on LAN connector
CPU/PS/SYS FAN Fan power connectors
JUSB1 Connecting to USB devices
J8 (optional) D-Bracket connector
J4 Chassis intrusion switch connector
JBAT1 Clear CMOS jumper
J6 BIOS flash jumper
AGP Slot Connecting to AGP cards
PCI Slots Connecting to expansion cards
CNR Slot Connecting to expansion cards
Introduction
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Connectors & Jumpers
Speaker
Reset
JFP1
Buzzer
(short pin)
Keylock
HDD LED
+
Power LED
J9 This connector is for optional wireless transmitting
IRTX
Dual Color LED
Single Color LED
5
GND
IRRX
15
14
+
Power Switch
1
NC
J6 Use the jumper to lock or unlock the boot block area
The Keylock, Power Switch, Reset Switch, Power
Switch
LED, Speaker, and HDD LED are all connected to the JFP1 connector block. If Onboard Buzzer is available, then: Short pin 14-15: Onboard Buzzer Enabled Open pin 14-15: Onboard Buzzer Disabled
VCC
and receiving infrared module.
on BIOS. When unlocked, the BIOS boot block area can be updated.
ClearNormal
JBAT1 A battery must be used to retain the mainboard con-
JGL1 This connector is used to connect the power saving
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2
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13PLED1
Suspend LED
GND
figuration in CMOS RAM. Short 1-2 pins of JBAT1 to store the CMOS data.
Clear DataKeep Data
LED.
JGS1 Attach a power saving switch to JGS1. When the
switch is pressed, the system immediately enters the suspend/sleep mode.
J4 Connect a 2-pin chassis intrusion switch to the
connector.
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JMDM1 This connector allows you to connect to a modem card
MDM_WAKEUP
5VSB
NC
NC
with Wake On Ring function. The connector will power up the system when a signal is received through the modem card.
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5
GND
JWOL1 This connector allows you to connect to a LAN card
MP_WAKEUP
GND
5VSB
with Wake On LAN function. You can wake up the
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computer via remote control through a local area
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network.
JUSB1 The mainboard provides an additional USB front header
for you to connect extra USB devices.
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Back Panel
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Mouse Connector
Pin6
NC
Pin4
VCC
Pin2 NC
2
Keyboard Connector
Pin6 NC
Pin4
VCC
Pin2
NC
3
Mouse DATA
LPT
COM A COM B
Pin5
Mouse Clock
Pin3
GND
Pin1
Pin5
KBD Clock
Pin3
GND
Pin1
KBD DATA
4
Midi/Joystick
5
Audio Ports
Line Out
Line In
4
5
MIC
3
USB Ports
USB Port 1
1 2 3 4
USB Port 2
PIN SIGNAL 1 VCC 2 -Data 3 +Data 4 GND
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AWARD® BIOS Setup
Chapter 2. AWARD® BIOS Setup
AWARD® BIOS Setup
The mainboard uses AWARD® BIOS ROM that provides a Setup utility for users to modify the basic system configuration. The information is stored in a battery-backed CMOS RAM so it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
This chapter provides you with the overview of the BIOS Setup program. It contains the following topics:
Entering Setup 2-2
Control Keys 2-2
Getting Help 2-3
The Main Menu 2-4
Standard CMOS Features 2-5
Advanced BIOS Features 2-6
Advanced Chipset Features 2-7
Integrated Peripherals 2-8
Power Management Setup 2-9
PNP/PCI Configurations 2-10
PC Health Status 2-11
Frequency/Voltage Control 2-12
Load High Performance Defaults 2-13
Load BIOS Setup Defaults 2-14
Set Supervisor/User Password 2-15
Save & Exit Setup 2-17
Exit Without Saving 2-18
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Entering Setup
Power on the computer. When the below message appears briefly at the bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self Test), press <Del> key or simultaneously press <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Esc> keys to enter Setup.
TO ENTER SETUP BEFORE BOOT, PRESS <CTRL-ALT-ESC> OR <DEL> KEY
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF then On or pressing the RESET button to try again. You may also restart by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys.
Control Keys
<↑>
<↓>
<←>
<→>
<Enter> Select the item
<Esc> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu
<+/PU> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-/PD> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page
<F5> Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page
<F6> Load the default CMOS value from Fail-Safe default table, only for
<F7> Load Optimized defaults
<F10> Save all the CMOS changes and exit
Move to the previous item
Move to the next item
Move to the item in the left hand
Move to the item in the right hand
Setup Menu
Setup Menu
Option Page Setup Menu
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AWARD® BIOS Setup
Getting Help
After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.
Main Menu
The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use
the control keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the high-
lighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Sub-Menu
If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown in the right view) appears to the left of certain fields that means a sub-menu containing additional options can be launched from this field. You can
use control keys ( ↑↓ ) to highlight the field and
press <Enter> to call up the sub-menu. Then you can use the control keys to enter values and move from field to field within a sub-menu. If you want to return to the main menu, just press <Esc >.
8IDE Primary Master 8IDE Primary Slave 8IDE Secondary Master 8IDE Secondary Slave
General Help <F1>
The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this screen from any menu by simply pressing <F1>. The Help screen lists the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. Press <Esc> to exit the Help screen.
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The Main Menu
Once you enter Award® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from twelve 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 PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status
Esc : Quit F9: Menu in BIOS F10 : Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
Frequency/Voltage Control
Load High Performance Defaults
Load BIOS Setup Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving
↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item
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Standard CMOS Features
The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu are divided into 10 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): Mon, Jun 4, 2001
Time(hh:mm:ss): 00:00:00
IDE Primary Master
IDE Primary Slave
IDE Secondary Master
IDE Secondary Slave
Drive A [1.44M, 3.5in.]
Drive B [None]
Video [EGA/VGA]
Halt On [All, But Keyboard]
Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 65472K
Total Memory 1024K
↑ ↓ → ← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
Item Help
Menu Level >
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Advanced BIOS Features
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Advanced BIOS Features
Anti-Virus Protection [Disabled] CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Promise & SCSI Boot Order [Promise,SCSI] 1st Boot Device [Floppy] 2nd Boot Device [HDD-0] 3rd Boot Device [CDROM] Boot Other Device [Enabled] Swap Floppy [Disabled] Seek Floppy [Disabled] Boot Up Num-Lock LED [On] Gate A20 Option [Fast] Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled] x Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) 6 x Typematic Delay (Msec) 250 Security Option [Setup] APIC Mode [Enabled] MPS Version Control For OS [1.1] Boot OS/2 for DRAM > 64MB [No] Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. [Disabled]
↑ ↓ → ← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
Item Help
Menu Level >
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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.
Choose the “ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES” from the Main Menu and the following screen will appear.
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Advanced Chipset Features
Configure DRAM Timing [By SPD]
CAS# Latency [3] Precharge Delay [6] RAS# to CAS# Delay [3]
RAS# Precharge [3] DRAM Data Integrity Mode [Non-ECC] Memory Hole At 15M-16M [Disabled] Delayed Transaction [Enabled] AGP Aperture Size (MB) [64]
↑ ↓ → ← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
Item Help
Menu Level >
Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.
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Integrated Peripherals
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Integrated Peripherals
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE [Enabled] On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE [Enabled] IDE Primary Master PIO [Auto] IDE Primary Slave PIO [Auto] IDE Secondary Master PIO [Auto] IDE Secondary Slave PIO [Auto] IDE Primary Master UDMA [Auto] IDE Primary Slave UDMA [Auto] IDE Secondary Master UDMA [Auto] IDE Secondary Slave UDMA [Auto] USB Controller [Enabled] USB Keyboard Support [Disabled] Init Display First [AGP] AC’97 Audio [Auto] AC’97 Modem [Auto] Onboard Sound Chip [Enabled] IDE RAID Controller [Enabled] IDE HDD Block Mode [Enabled] Floppy Controller [Enabled] Serial Port A [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port B [2F8/IRQ3]
Serial Port B Mode [Normal] RxD, TxD Active [Hi,Lo] IR Transmission Delay [Enabled] IR Duplex Mode [Half] IR Pin Select [IR-Rx2Tx2]
Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]
Parallel Port Mode [ECP] EPP Version [1.7]
ECP Mode Use DMA [3] Onboard Game Port [201] Onboard Midi Port [330]
Midi IRQ Select [10]
Menu Level >
Item Help
↑ ↓ → ← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
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AWARD® BIOS Setup
Power Management Setup
The Power Management Setup allows you to configure you system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use.
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Power Management Setup
IPCA Function [Enabled] ACPI Standby State [S1/POS] Power Management/APM [User Define] Modem Use IRQ [3] Suspend Time Out [Disabled] Power Button Function [Power Off] Wake Up On PME [Disabled] Wake Up On Ring [Enabled] Wake Up On LAN [Enabled] USB Wakeup From S3 [Disabled] CPU THRM-Throttling [50.0%] Resume By RTC Alarm [Disabled] x Date(of Month) Alarm 0 x Date(hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 : 0 : 0 POWER ON Function [Button Only] KB Power On Password [Enter] Hot Key Power ON [Ctrl-F1] Power Again [Power Off] Sleep State LED [Single]
**Reload Global Timer Events** Primary Master IDE [Disabled] Primary Slave IDE [Disabled] Secondary Master IDE [Disabled] Secondary Slave IDE [Disabled] FDC/LPT/COM Ports [Disabled]
↑ ↓ → ← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
Item Help
Menu Level >
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Chapter 2
PNP/PCI Configurations
This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Com- puter Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own spe­cial components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.
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PnP/PCI Configurations
PNP OS Installed [No] Reset Configuration Data [Disabled]
Resources Controlled By [Auto<ESCD>] x IRQ Resources Press Enter x DMA Resources Press Enter
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]
↑ ↓ → ← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
Item Help
Menu Level >
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AWARD® BIOS Setup
PC Health Status
This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, warning for overall system status.
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Current System Temp. 32oC/89oF Current CPU Temperature 48oC/122oF Current Top Tech. III Temp. NA SYSTEM fan 0 POWER fan 0 CPU fan 4963RPM Vcore 1.71V
3.3V 3.32V +5V 4.91V +12V 11.61V
-12V -12.69V
-5V -5.14V VBAT(V) 3.21V 5VSB(V) 4.94V Chassis Intrusion Detect [Disabled] CPU Critical Temperature [Disabled]
↑ ↓ → ← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
PC Health Status
Item Help
Menu Level >
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Frequency/Voltage Control
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Frequency/Voltage Control
AGP Voltage Adjust [1.60V] DRAM Voltage Adjust [3.5V] CPU Ratio Selection [X 8] Auto Detect PCI Clock [Enabled] Spread Spectrum [+/-0.25%] CPU FSB Clock (Mhz) [100] CPU Vcore Adjust [1.475V]
↑ ↓ → ← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
Item Help
Menu Level >
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Load High Performance Defaults
This option on the main menu allows users to restore all the BIOS settings to the default High Performance values. The High Performance Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal sys­tem performance. To optimize the system performance, techniques like CPU overclocking are applied. Please make sure, however, that your components are able to tolerate the abnormal settings while doing overclocking. Any at­tempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommended. We do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product specifications.
When you select Load High Performance Defaults, a message as below appears:
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8Standard CMOS Features
8Advanced BIOS Features
8Advanced Chipset Features
8Integrated Peripherals
8Power Management Setup
8PnP/PCI Configurations
8PC Health Status
ESC : Quit F9 : Menu in BIOS ↑ ↓ ← → : Select Item
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
Maximum system performance configured but with potential compatibility/stability risks.
Load High Performance Defaults (Y/N)? N
8Frequency/Voltage Control
Load High Performance Defaults
Load BIOS Setup Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Pressing Y loads the BIOS default values for optimal, high performance system operations.
This setting is for experienced or overclocking users only. If the system crashes or hangs after enabling the feature, please CLEAR
WARNING!
CMOS DATA to resolve the problem. For more information, refer to Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 in Chapter 1.
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Load BIOS Setup Defaults
This option on the main menu allows users to restore all the BIOS settings to the default BIOS Setup values. The BIOS Setup Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for minimal/stable system performance.
When you select Load BIOS Setup Defaults, a message as below appears:
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8Standard CMOS Features
8Advanced BIOS Features
8Advanced Chipset Features
8Integrated Peripherals
8Power Management Setup
8PnP/PCI Configurations
8PC Health Status
ESC : Quit F9 : Menu in BIOS ↑ ↓ ← → : Select Item
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
Load BIOS Setup Defaults (Y/N)? N
Standard system performance configured
8Frequency/Voltage Control
Load High Performance Defaults
Load BIOS Setup Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Pressing Y loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal system performance.
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Set Supervisor/User Password
When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen:
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8Standard CMOS Features
8Advanced BIOS Features
8Advanced Chipset Features
8Integrated Peripherals
8Power Management Setup
8PnP/PCI Configurations
8PC Health Status
ESC : Quit F9 : Menu in BIOS ↑ ↓ ← → : Select Item
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
Enter Password:
Change/Set/Disable Password
8Frequency/Voltage Control
Load High Performance Defaults
Load BIOS Setup Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will clear any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. Re-type the password and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a password.
To clear a set password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the password. A message will show up confirming the password will be disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup without entering any password.
When a password has been set, 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 have BIOS to request a password each time the system is booted. This would prevent unauthorized use of your computer. The setting to determine when the password prompt is
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required is the Security Option of the Advanced BIOS Features menu. If the Security Option is set to System, the password is required both at boot and at entry to Setup. If set to Setup, password prompt only occurs when trying to enter Setup.
About Supervisor Password & User Password:
Supervisor password : Can enter and change the settings of the setup
menus.
User password: Can only enter but do not have the right to
change the settings of the setup menus
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Save & Exit Setup
When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to save the changes and quit. A message as below will appear on the screen:
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software
8Standard CMOS Features
8Advanced BIOS Features
8Advanced Chipset Features
8Integrated Peripherals
8Power Management Setup
8PnP/PCI Configurations
8PC Health Status
ESC : Quit F9 : Menu in BIOS ↑ ↓ ← → : Select Item
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
SAVE to CMOS and Exit (Y/N)? Y
Save Data to CMOS
8Frequency/Voltage Control
Load High Performance Defaults
Load BIOS Setup Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Typing “Y” will allow you to quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup changes to RTC CMOS.
Typing “N” will return to the Setup Utility.
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Exit Without Saving
When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to abandon the changes. A message as below will appear on the screen:
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software
8Standard CMOS Features
8Advanced BIOS Features
8Advanced Chipset Features
8Integrated Peripherals
8Power Management Setup
8PnP/PCI Configurations
8PC Health Status
ESC : Quit F9 : Menu in BIOS ↑ ↓ ← → : Select Item
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? Y
Abandon All Datas
8Frequency/Voltage Control
Load High Performance Defaults
Load BIOS Setup Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Typing “Y” will allow you to quit the Setup Utility without saving any changes to RTC CMOS.
Typing “N” will return to the Setup Utility.
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