945GZM3 Series
MS-7267 (V1.X) Mainboard
G52-M7267X1
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Copyright Notice
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Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
V1.0 First release for PCB 1.X March 2006
with Intel 945GZ & ICH7
Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s
manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively,
please try the following help resources for further guidance.
Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates,
and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/
faq/esc_faq_list.php
Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw
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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:
† The power cord or plug is damaged.
† Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
† The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
† The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to
User’s Manual.
† The equipment has dropped and damaged.
† 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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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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures listed
below.
† Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
† Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
† Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
† Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
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-7267
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement
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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement..........................................................ii
Copyright Notice..............................................................................................................iii
Technical Support..........................................................................................................iv
Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................iv
WEEE Statement..............................................................................................................v
Chapter 1. Getting Started....................................................................................1-1
Mainboard Specifications...................................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout................................................................................................1-4
Packing Checklist.................................................................................................1-5
MSI Special Feature............................................................................................1-6
PC Alert™ 4..................................................................................................1-6
Live Update..................................................................................................1-7
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup..................................................................................2-1
Quick Components Guide....................................................................................2-2
CPU (Central Processing Unit)............................................................................2-3
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU......................................................................2-3
CPU & Cooler Installation.............................................................................2-4
Memory.................................................................................................................2-7
Installing DDR/DDRII Modules......................................................................2-8
Power Supply......................................................................................................2-9
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1.........................................................2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1............................................................2-9
Important Notification about Power Issue................................................2-10
Back Panel...........................................................................................................2-11
Connectors........................................................................................................2-13
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1..........................................................2-13
Hard Disk Connector: IDE1........................................................................2-13
Serial ATAII Connectors: SATA1~SATA4.................................................2-14
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1, PWRFAN1.....................2-15
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1..............................................2-15
CD-In Connector: CD_IN1..........................................................................2-16
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 / JFP2......................................................2-16
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1......................................................2-17
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 / JUSB2..................................................2-18
IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1...........................................................2-19
Serial Port Connector: JCOM1..................................................................2-19
Jumpers..............................................................................................................2-20
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Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1.....................................................................2-20
Slots....................................................................................................................2-22
PCI Express Slots......................................................................................2-21
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots......................................2-22
PCI Interrupt Request Routing...................................................................2-22
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup............................................................................................3-1
Entering Setup.....................................................................................................3-2
Control Keys................................................................................................3-3
Getting Help..................................................................................................3-3
General Help <F1>.......................................................................................3-3
The Main Menu.....................................................................................................3-4
Standard CMOS Features...................................................................................3-6
Advanced BIOS Features...................................................................................3-9
Advanced Chipset Setup..................................................................................3-12
Integrated Peripherals.......................................................................................3-14
Power Management Features..........................................................................3-17
PNP/PCI Configurations.....................................................................................3-20
H/W Monitor........................................................................................................3-22
Cell_Menu...........................................................................................................3-24
Load Optimized Defaults...................................................................................3-26
BIOS Setting Password.....................................................................................3-27
Appendix A: Realtek ALC850 Audio...................................................................A-1
Installing the Audio Driver...................................................................................A-2
Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP..............................................A-2
Software Configuration......................................................................................A-4
Sound Effect................................................................................................A-5
Speaker Configuration................................................................................A-7
HRTF Demo...................................................................................................A-9
General.......................................................................................................A-10
SPDIF...........................................................................................................A-11
Hardware Setup................................................................................................A-12
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Getting Started
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Thank you for choosing the 945GZM3 Series (MS-7267)
v1.x Micro-ATX mainboard. The 945GZM3 Series
mainboard is based on Intel® 945GZ and Intel® ICH7
chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the
advanced Intel® Pentium 4 Series LGA775 processor,
the 945GZM3 Series mainboard delivers a high per-
formance and professional desktop platform solution.
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Mainboard Specifications
Processor Support
- Intel® Pemtium 4 Series processors in the LGA775 package.
- Supports Pentium 4 3XX, 5XX, 6XX, 8XX & 9XX.
- Supports 3/4 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with Fan Speed Control.
- Supports Cedar Mill Value Processor.
For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/
program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php.
Supported FSB
- 800/ 533 MHz
Chipset
- North Bridge: Intel® 945GZ chipset
- South Bridge: Intel® ICH7 chipset
Memory Support
- DDRII 400/533 SDRAM (2GB Max)
- 2 DDRII DIMMs (240pin / 1.8V)
LAN
- Supports 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek 8110SB/8100C
(1000 Mb/s on 8110SB only)
Audio
- High Definition link controller integrated in Intel® ICH7 chip
- 7.1 channels audio codec Realtek ALC850
- Compliant with AC’97 Rev 2.3 Spec
IDE
- 1 IDE ports by ICH7
- Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133 mode
- Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode
SATA
- SATA II ports by ICH7
- Supports four SATA II devices
- Supports storage and data transfers at up to 300MB/s
Floppy
- 1 floppy port
- Supports 1 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes
Connectors
Back Panel
- 1 PS/2 mouse port
- 1 PS/2 keyboard port.
- 1 serial port (COM1)
- 1 parallel port supporting SPP/EPP/ECP mode
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- 1 VGA port
- 4 USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 LAN jack
- 5 audio jacks
- 1 Optical SPDIF jack
On-Board Pinheaders
- 1 COM2 pinheader
- 1 IrDA pinheader
- 1 case intrusion pinheader
- 2 USB 2.0 pinheaders
Slots
- 1 PCI Express x16 slots (special design)
- 3 PCI slots.
- Support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface
Form Factor
- Micro-ATX (24.5cm X 22.5 cm)
Mounting
Getting Started
- 6 mounting holes
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Mainboard Layout
945GZM3 (MS-7267) Series v1.X Micro-ATX Mainboard
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Packing Checklist
Getting Started
MSI motherboard
Power Cable
MSI Driver/Utility CD
Standard Cable for
Floppy Disk
SATA Cable
Standard Cable for
IDE Devices
USB Bracket (Optional)
* The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the
product you purchased.
Back IO Shield
User’s Guide
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MSI Special Feature
PC Alert™ 4
The PC AlertTM 4 is a utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The utility is just like
your PC doctor that can detect the following PC hardware status during real time
operation:
ö monitor CPU & system temperatures
ö monitor fan speeds
ö monitor system voltages
If one of the items above is abnormal, the program main screen will be immediately shown on the screen, with the abnormal item highlighted in red. This will
continue to be shown until the condition returns to the normal status.
Adjusting Keys
Temperature
Modes
Users can use the Adjusting Keys to change the minimum and maximum threshold
of each item for the system to send out a warning message. Click Temperature to
select the temperature modes of either Fahrenheit (oF) or Celsius (oC). The PC Alert™
4 icon on the Status Area will show the current CPU temperature.
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Live Update
The Live Update 3™ is a tool used to detect and update your
BIOS/drivers/VGA BIOS/VGA Driver/Utility online so that you don’t
need to search for the correct BIOS/driver version throughout
the whole Web site. To use the function, you need to install the
“MSI Live Update 3” application. After the installation, the “MSI
Live Update 3” icon (as shown on the right) will appear on the
screen.
Double click the “MSI Live Update 3” icon, and the following
screen will appear:
Getting Started
Several buttons are placed on the left column of the screen. Click the desired button
to start the update process.
Live BIOS – Updates the BIOS online.
Live Driver – Updates the drivers online.
Live VGA BIOS – Updates the VGA BIOS online.
Live VGA Driver – Updates the VGA driver online.
Live Utility – Updates the utilities online.
If the product you purchased does not support any of the functions listed above, a
“sorry” message is displayed. For more information on the update instructions, insert
the companion CD and refer to the “Live Update Guide” under the “ Manual” Tab.
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Hardware Setup
Chapter 2
Hardware Setup
This chapter provides you with the information about
hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation,
be careful in holding the components and follow the
installation procedures. For some components, if you
install in the wrong orientation, the components will not
work properly.
Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer
components. Static electricity may damage the
components.
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Quick Components Guide
Back Panel,
p.2-11
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ATX1, p.2-9
JCI1, p2-15
JPW1,
p.2-9
JCOM1,
p.2-19
CPU, p.2-3
DIMM1/2, p.2-7
CPUFAN1,
p2-15
JIR1,
p.2-19
PCIE_X16,
p.2-21
PCI 1~3,
p.2-22
JAUD1,
p.2-17
CD_IN1,
p.2-16
FDD1,
p.2-13
JUSB1/2,
p.2-18
IDE1,
p.2-13
SYSFAN1,
p.2-15
PWRFAN1,
p.2-15
SATA1~4,
p.2-14
JBAT1, p.2-20
JFP1/JFP2,
p.2-16
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Hardware Setup
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium 4 series processors. The mainboard uses a
CPU socket called LGA775. When you are installing the CPU, make sure to install
the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, contact
your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.
For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/
products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php.
Important
1. Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make
sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
2. Make sure that you apply an even layer of heat sink paste (or thermal tape)
between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.
3. While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug
the power supply’s power cord from the grounded outlet first to ensure the
safety of CPU.
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU
The pin-pad side of LGA 775
CPU.
Alignment Key Alignment Key
Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator
The surface of LGA 775 CPU.
Remember to apply some silicone
heat transfer compound on it for
better heat dispersion.
Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator
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CPU & Cooler Installation
When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on
the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the cooler, contact your dealer
to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. Meanwhile, do not forget
to apply some silicon heat transfer compound on CPU before installing the heat sink/
cooler fan for better heat dispersion.
Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. Wrong installation will
cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard.
1.The CPU socket has a plastic cap on
it to protect the contact from damage.
Before you install the CPU, always
cover it to protect the socket pin.
3.The pins of socket reveal.
2.Remove the cap from lever hinge
side (as the arrow shows).
4.Open the load lever.
Important
1.Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your system.
2. Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damaging.
3. The availability of the CPU land side cover depends on your CPU packing.
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5.Lift the load lever up and open the
load plate.
6.After confirming the CPU direction
for correct mating, put down the
CPU in the socket housing frame.
Be sure to grasp on the edge of
the CPU base. Note that the alignment keys are matched.
alignment
key
7.Visually inspect if the CPU is
seated well into the socket. If not,
take out the CPU with pure vertical
motion and reinstall.
8.Cover the load plate onto the
package.
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9.Press down the load lever lightly
onto the load plate, and then secure the lever with the hook under
retention tab.
11.Press the four hooks down to fas-
ten the cooler. Then rotate the locking switch (refer to the correct direction marked on it) to lock the
hooks.
10. Align the holes on the mainboard
with the heatsink. Push down the
cooler until its four clips get
wedged into the holes of the
mainboard.
12.Turn over the mainboard to confirm that the clip-ends are correctly inserted.
locking
switch
Important
1.Check the information in BIOS (Chapter 3) for the CPU temperature.
2. Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the
plastic cap covered (shown in Figure 1) to avoid damaging.
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Memory
The mainboard provides two 240-pin non-ECC DDRII DIMMs and supports dualchannel technology up to 2GB system memory.
For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/
program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.
DDRII
240-pin, 1.8V
64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin
Dual-Channel: Channel A in GREEN; Channel B in ORANGE
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Installing DDRII Modules
1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right
orientation.
2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the
golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the socket.
Important
You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly inserted in the
socket.
3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.
Volt
Notch
Important
-DDRII modules are not interchangeable with DDR and the DDRII standard is
not backwards compatible. You should always install DDRII memory modules in the DDRII DIMMs and DDR memory modules in the DDR DIMMs.
-In dual-channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the
same type and density in differentchannel DDR DIMMs.
-To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules
into the DIMM1 first.
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Power Supply
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1
This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply.
To connect the ATX 24-pin power supply, make sure the plug of the
power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are
aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector.
You may use the 20-pin ATX power supply as you like. If you’d like
to use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with pin 1 & pin 13 (refer to the image at the right hand).
There is also a foolproof design on pin 11, 12, 23 & 24 to avoid
wrong installation.
Pin Definition
13
ATX1
24
1
12
PIN SIGNAL
1 +3.3V
2 +3.3V
3 GND
4 +5V
5 GND
6 +5V
7 GND
8 PWR OK
9 5VSB
10 +12V
11 +12V
12 NC
PIN SIGNAL
13 +3.3V
14 -12V
15 GND
16 PS-ON#
17 GND
18 GND
19 GND
20 Res
21 +5V
22 +5V
23 +5V
24 GND
pin 13
pin 12
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1
This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.
JPW1 Pin Definition
3
1
JPW1
4
2
PIN SIGNAL
1 GND
2 GND
3 12V
4 12V
Important
1. Maker sure that all the connectors are connected to proper ATX power supplies to ensure stable operation of the mainboard.
2. Power supply of 350 watts (and above) is highly recommended for system
stability.
3. ATX 12V power connection should be greater than 18A.
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Important Notification about Power Issue
NForce chipset is very sensitive to ESD (Electrostatic Discharge), therefore this
issue mostly happens while the users intensively swap memory modules under S5
(power-off) states, and the power code is plugged while installing modules. Due to
several pins are very sensitive to ESD, so this kind of memory-replacement actions
might cause system chipset unable to boot. Please follow the following solution to
avoid this situation.
Unplug the AC power cable or unplug the power connectors before the 1st installation or during system upgrade procedure.
Unplug the AC power cable
Unplug the power connector
Important
Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration only. The
appearance of your mainboard may vary depending on the model you purchase.
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Unplug the power connector
Back Panel
Hardware Setup
RS-Out
SPDIF
Out
Mouse
Keyboard USB Ports
Parallel
LAN
VGA PortSerial Port
L-In
L-Out
Mic
Mouse/Keyboard Connector
The standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard.
Parallel Port Connector
A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)
and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.
Serial Port Connector
The serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives 16
bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the
connector.
CS-Out
VGA Connector
The DB15-pin female connector is provided for VGA monitors.
USB Connectors
The OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus root is for attaching
USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.
LAN (RJ-45) Jack
The standard RJ-45 jack is for connection to single Local Area Network (LAN). You
can connect a network cable to it.
Link IndicatorActivity Indicator
LED Color LED State Condition
Off LAN link is not established.
Left Orange On (steady state) LAN link is established.
On (brighter & pulsing)The computer is communicating with another computer on the LAN.
Green Off 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.
Right On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.
Orange On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.
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Audio Port Connectors
These audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can differentiate the color
of the audio jacks for different audio sound effects.
Green audio jack - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones.
Blue audio jack - Line In / Side-Surround Out in 7.1 channel mode, is used
for external CD player, tapeplayer or other audio
devices.
Pink audio jack - Mic In, is a connector for microphones.
Orange audio jack - Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
Black audio jack - Rear-Surround Out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
Gray audio jack - If there is a gray audio jack on the back panel in your
mainboard, the Gray audio jack is for Rear-Surround
Out and the Black audio jack will be used as the SideSurround Out.
Optical S/PDIF-Out connector
This SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for
digital audio transmission to external speakers through an optical cable.
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Connectors
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1
This standard FDD connector supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy
disk types.
FDD1
Hard Disk Connector: IDE1
The mainboard provides a one-channel Ultra ATA 100 bus Master IDE controller that
supports PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/100 function. You can connect hard disk drives, CD-ROM drives and other IDE devices.
IDE1
IDE VDMA Controller RAID ATAPI
1 66/100 Intel ICH7 N/A Yes
IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector)
IDE1 can connect a Master and a Slave drive. You must configure the second
hard drive to Slave mode by setting the jumper accordingly.
IDE1 Definition
Important
If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the second drive to
Slave mode by setting its jumper. Refer to the hard disk documentation
supplied by hard disk vendors for jumper setting instructions.
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Serial ATAII Connectors: SATA1~SATA4
SATA1~SATA4 are high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. Each supports serial ATA
data rates of 300MB/s. Both connectors are fully compliant with Serial ATA 2.0
specifications. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to 1 hard disk device.
SATA3SATA4
Serial ATAII cable
7
1
7
1
SATA1~ SATA4 Pin Definition
PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL
1 GND 2 RXN
3 RXP 4 GND
5 TXN 6 TXP
7 GND
SATA2SATA1
Take out the dust cover
and connect to the hard
disk devices
Connect to SATA1/2/3/4
Important
Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise,
data loss may occur during transmission.
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Hardware Setup
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1, PWRFAN1
The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting
the wire to the connectors, always take note that the red wire is the positive and
should be connected to the +12V, the black wire is Ground and should be connected
to GND. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must
use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan
control.
CONTROL
SENSOR
+12V
GND
SYSFAN1
GND
+12V
NC
GND
+12V
NC
PWRFAN1
CPUFAN1
Important
Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at Intel® official website or
consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1
This connector connects to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is opened, the
switch will be short. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the
record.
GND
CINTRU
JCI1
1
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CD-In Connector: CD_IN1
This connector is provided for CD-ROM audio.
CD_IN1
R
GND
L
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1/JFP2
The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical connection to the
front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O
Connectivity Design Guide.
JFP1
-
Power
Switch++
Power
LED
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 HD_LED + Hard disk LED pull-up
2 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up
3 HD_LED - Hard disk active LED
4 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up
5 RST_SW - Reset Switch low reference pull-down to GND
6 PWR_SW + Power Switch high reference pull-up
7 RST_SW + Reset Switch high reference pull-up
8 PWR_SW - Power Switch low reference pull-down to GND
9 RSVD_DNU Reserved. Do not use.
910
+
Reset
-
Switch
-
HDD
2
LED
1
JFP1 Pin Definition
JFP2
2
1
Speaker
-
-
+
Power
LED
+
8
7
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 GND Ground
2 SPK- Speaker-
3 SLED Suspend LED
4 BUZ+ Buzzer+
5 PLED Power LED
6 BUZ- Buzzer-
7 NC No connection
8 SPK+ Speaker+
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JFP2 Pin Definition
Hardware Setup
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1
The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect the front panel audio
and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
JAUD1
2
1
JAUD1 Pin Definition
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
10
9
1 AUD_MIC Front panel microphone input signal
2 AUD_GND Ground used by analog audio circuits
3 AUD_MIC_BIAS Microphone power
4 AUD_VCC Filtered +5V used by analog audio circuits
5 AUD_FPOUT_R Right channel audio signal to front panel
6 AUD_RET_R Right channel audio signal return from front panel
7 HP_ON Reserved for future use to control headphone amplifier
8 KEY No pin
9 AUD_FPOUT_L Left channel audio signal to front panel
10 AUD_RET_L Left channel audio signal return from front panel
Important
If you don’t want to connect to the front audio header, pins 5 &
6, 9 & 10 have to be jumpered in order to have signal output
directed to the rear audio ports. Otherwise, the Line-Out connector on the back panel will not function.
6
10
5
9
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Front USB Connectors: JUSB1, JUSB2
The mainboard provides two USB 2.0 pinheaders (optional USB 2.0 bracket available)
that are compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. USB 2.0 technology
increases data transfer rate up to a maximum throughput of 480Mbps, which is 40
times faster than USB 1.1, and is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface
peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, mo-
dems and the like.
JUSB1/2
2
1
10
9
Pin Definition
PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL
1 VCC 2 VCC
3 USB0- 4 USB1-
5 USB0+ 6 USB1+
7 GND 8 GND
9 Key (no pin) 10 USBOC
USB 2.0 Bracket
(Optional)
Connected to JUSB1/2
Important
Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid
possible damage.
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IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1
The connector allows you to connect to IrDA Infrared module. You must configure the
setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. JIR1 is compliant with Intel
Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
Pin Definition
Pin Signal
6 5
JIR1
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1 IRRX
2 IRTX
3 GND
4 VCC5
5 NC
6 NC
®
Serial Port Connector: JCOM1
The mainboard provides one 9-pin header as serial port JCOM1. The port is a 16550A
high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach
a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to it.
Pin Definition
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 DCD Data Carry Detect
2 SIN Serial In or Receive Data
3 SOUT Serial Out or Transmit Data
4 DTR Data Terminal Ready
5 GND Ground
6 DSR Data Set Ready
7 RTS Request To Send
8 CTS Clear To Send
9 RI Ring Indicate
JCOM1
2
1
9
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Jumpers
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1
There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from external battery to keep
the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically
boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, set
the JCMOS1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to clear data.
1
1
3
1
3
JBAT1
Keep Data
Clear Data
Important
You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return
to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will
damage the mainboard.
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Slots
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots
The PCI Express Lite slot (PCI Express x4) is a special design that supports only the
following compatible PCI-E x16 VGA cards and runs at x4 speed.
PCI Express x16 Slot
Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for PCI Express Lite Slot (PCI Express x4)
No. Model VGA Chip VGA Memory/Memory Type VGA BIOS
01 MSI MS-8969 Geforce FX5700 128MB, DDR SDRAN 4.36.20.38.12
02 MSI MS-8968 Geforce FX5200 128MB, DDR SDRAN 4.34.20.76.13
03 MSI MS-8983 Ver: 200 Geforce 6600GT 128MB, DDR SDRAN 5.43.02.16.00
04 MSI MS-8979 Ver: 11B Geforce 6600GT 128MB, DDR SDRAN 5.43.02.64.00
05 MSI MS-8984 Ver:20B Geforce 6800 128MB, DDR SDRAN 5.41.02.37.00
06 ASUS EAX300SE/TD Radeon X300SE 128MB, DDR SDRAN BK-ATI VER008.
/128M/A 015.117.000
07 MSI MS-8961 Radeon X600XT 128MB, DDR SDRAN 113-MS896100-
04SHynixCRT
+DVI+VO
08 MSI MS-8997 Ver: 1 Radeon X800 Pro 128MB, DDR SDRAN 113-A32110-100
09 MSI MS-8981 Ver:100 Geforce 6200 128MB, DDR SDRAN 5.43.02.16.00
10 MSI RX1300Pro - Radeon X1300 128MB,DDR2 SDRAM 113-A71300-
TD256E 104-MI
11 MSI RX700-TD128E Radeon X700 128MB,DDR SDRAM 002
/128Bit
12 MSI NX6600LE- Geforce 6600LE 128MB,DDR SDRAM 5.43.02.69.00
TD128E/128B
13 ASUS EN6600LE Geforce 6600LE 256MB,DDR SDRAM 5.43.02.72.00
/SILENCER/TD
14 ASUS EAX700/TD Radeon X700 256MB,DDR SDRAM 113-AA48910-102
/256M/A
15 MSI NX6600LE- Geforce 6600LE 128MB,DDR SDRAM 5.43.02.75.00
TD128E(128B
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PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots
The PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other add-on cards
that comply with PCI specifications. At 32 bits and 33 MHz, it yields a throughput rate
of 133 MBps.
32-bit PCI Slot
Important
When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the
power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card
to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion
card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration.
PCI Interrupt Request Routing
The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines
over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The PCI IRQ
pins are typically connected to the PCI bus pins as follows:
Order 1 Order 2 Order 3 Order 4
PCI Slot 1 INT A# INT B# INT C# INT D#
PCI Slot 2 INT B# INT C# INT D# INT A#
PCI Slot 3 INT C# INT D# INT A# INT B#
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Chapter 3
BIOS Setup
This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup
program and allows you to configure the system for
optimum use.
You may need to run the Setup program when:
BIOS Setup
² An error message appears on the screen during the
system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP.
² You want to change the default settings for cus-
tomized features.
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Entering Setup
Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process.
When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter Setup.
Press DEL to enter SETUP
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup,
restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may
also restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys.
Important
1.The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under
continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for
reference only.
2.Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is the BIOS
version. It is usually in the format:
A7267IMS V1.0 030106 where:
1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P =
PHOENIX.
2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number.
6th digit refers to the chipset vendors.
7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers.
V1.0 refers to the BIOS version.
030106 refers to the date this BIOS was released.
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Control Keys
<↑> 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
<Enter> Select the item
<Esc> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a
<+/PU> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-/PD> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F6> Load Optimized Defaults
<F7> Load Fail-Safe Defaults
<F10> Save all the CMOS changes and exit
BIOS Setup
submenu
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
arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted 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 can be
launched from this field. A sub-menu contains
additional options for a field parameter. You
can use arrow 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 the <Esc >.
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
Standard CMOS Features
Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc.
Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to setup the items of special enhanced features.
Advanced Chipset Setup
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 Features
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.
PCI/PNP Resource Management
This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.
H/W Monitor
This entry shows your PC health status.
Cell_Menu
Use this menu to specify your settings for CPU/AGP frequency/voltage control and
overclocking.
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Load Optimized Defaults
Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard.
BIOS Setting Password
Use this menu to set the password for BIOS.
Save Changes & Exit
Save changes to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving
Abandon all changes and exit setup.
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Standard CMOS Features
System Date (MM:DD:YY)
This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date).
The format is <day><month> <date> <year>.
day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by
BIOS. Read-only.
month The month from Jan. through Dec.
date The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys.
year The year can be adjusted by users.
System Time (HH:MM:SS)
This allows you to set the system time that you want (usually the current time). The
time format is <hour> <minute> <second>.
IDE Primary/Secondary/Third Master/ Slave
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears.
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Type
This item allows you to select the hard disk type. Setting options: [Auto], [Disabled].
LBA/Large Mode
This allows you to enable or disable the LBA Mode. Setting to Auto enables LBA
mode if the device supports it and the devices is not already formatted with LBA
mode disabled. Setting options: [Auto], [Disabled].
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)
When the setting is Auto, it will read or write more sector at every circle to
enhance the hard disk performance. Setting options: [Auto], [Disabled].
PIO Mode
The PIO (Programmed Input/Output) Mode let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for the 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].
DMA Mode
This item allows you to enable or disable the DMA (Direct Memory Access) mode.
Setting options: [Auto], [Disabled], [UDMA0], [UDMA1], [UDMA2], [UDMA3],
[UDMA4], [UDMA5].
S.M.A.R.T.
This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting
Technology) capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that monitors your
disk status to predict hard disk failure. This gives you an opportunity to move
data from a hard disk that is going to fail to a safe place before the hard disk
becomes offline. Settings: [Auto], [Disabled].
32Bit Data Transfer
This allows you to activate the 32bit data transfer to enhance the IDE hard disk
performance. Settings options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
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Floppy A
This item allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed. Available options:
[None], [360K, 5.25 in.], [1.2M, 5.25 in.], [720K, 3.5 in.], [1.44M, 3.5 in.], [2.88M, 3.5 in.].
Halt On
The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at boot.
Available options are:
[No Errors] The system doesn’t stop for any detected error.
[All, But Keyboard] The system doesn’t stop for a keyboard error.
Type, Version, Build Date, System Memory
The items show the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your
system (read only).
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BIOS Setup
Quick Boot
Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will
skip some check items. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Boot to OS/2
This allows you to run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB.
When you choose [No], you cannot run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM larger
than 64MB. But it is possible if you choose [Yes].
CPU Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears.
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Max CPUID Value Limit:
The Max CPUID Value Limit is designed to limit the listed speed of the processor
to older operating systems.
CPU TM function
These settings specify the multiplier and VID values used by the processor in
TM2 (Thermal Monitor 2) mode.
Execute Disable Bit
Execute Disable Bit allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where
application code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm
attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution,
preventing damage or worm propagation. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
C1E Support
When The CPU ID>0F40 and is above 533MHz/2.8GHz or 800MHz/3.6GHz, you
can enable C1E Support to lower the CPU power consumption while idle. Settings:
[Enabled], [Disabled].
Single Logical Processor Mod
This item allows you to to force the dual core CPU only use single processor
function. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.
The Intel SpeedStep technology allows you to set the performance level of the
microprocessor whether the computer is running on battery or AC power. This
field will appear after you installed the CPU which support speedstep technology.
Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Full Screen LOGO Show
This item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen. Settings are:
[Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot.
[Disabled] Shows the POST messages at boot.
ACPI APIC support
This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management
Interface) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 98SE/
2000/ME, select [Enabled]. Settings: [Enabled] and [Disabled].
Boot Up Num-Lock LED
This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to
[On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to [Off]
will allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad. Setting options: [On],
[Off].
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MPS Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears.
MPS Revision
This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to
be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by
your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your
operating system. Settings: [1.4], [1.1].
PCI Express Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears.
Active State Power-Management
These items allow you to enable or disable the PCI Express L0s and L1 link power
states.
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Advanced Chipset Setup
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD
Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect)
EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to [Auto By SPD] enables DRAM timings and
the following related items to be determined by BIOS based on the configurations on
the SPD. Selecting [Manual] lets users configure the DRAM timings and the following
related items manually. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Initiate Graphic Adapter
This setting specifies which VGA card is your primary graphics adapter. Setting
options are:
[IGD] The system initializes the IGD (internal graphic display) first.
[PEG/IGD] The system initializes the PEG (PCI Express graphic) first. If a PCI
Express graphic card is not available, it will initialize the IGD.
[PEG/PCI] The system initializes the PEG (PCI Express graphic) first. If a PCI
Express graphic card is not available, it will initialize the PCI graphic
card.
[PCI/PEG] The system initializes the PCI graphic card first. If a PCI graphic card
is not available, it will initialize the PEG (PCI Express graphic) card.
[PCI/IGD] The system initializes the PCI graphic card first. If a PCI graphic card
is not available, it will initialize the IGD.
AGP Aperture Size
This setting controls just how much system RAM can be allocated to AGP for video
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purposes. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated to
graphics memory address space. Host cycles that hit the aperture range are forwarded to the AGP without any translation.
VGA Share Memory size
The system shares memory to the onboard VGA card. This setting controls the exact
memory size shared to the VGA card.
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Integrated Peripherals
USB Functions
This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB host controller. Setting options:
[Disabled], [Enabled].
USB 2.0 Controller
Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 2.0 device in the operating system that
does not support or have any USB 2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix.
Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].
Legacy USB Support
Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system
that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO
Unix. Set to [Disabled] only if you want to use any USB device other than the USB
mouse. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].
USB Keyboard Legacy Support
Select Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller and
you have a USB keyboard.
USB Mouse Legacy Support
Select [Enabled] if you need to use a USB-interfaced mouse in the operating system.
The settings are: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Onboard LAN Controller
The item enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. Setting options: [Enabled],
[Disabled].
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Onboard LAN Option ROM
The item enables or disables the initialization of the onboard LAN Boot ROMs during
bootup. Selecting [Disabled] will speed up the boot process. Setting options: [Enabled],
[Disabled].
IDE Devices Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
PCI IDE BusMaster
Set this option to [Enabled] to specify that the IDE controller on the PCI local bus
has bus mastering capability. Settings options: [Disabled], [Enabled].
ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection
Set this option to detect the cable type.
SATA Devices Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
ATA/IDE Configuration, Configure SATA as
These 2 items allow you to select the ATA/IDE and SATA configuration. Select
[Disabled] in ATA/IDE Configuration if you want to disable both ATA/IDE
configuration. Select [Compatible] or [Enhanced] to use the IDE, S-ATA and PATA devices. Refer to the following tables for details.
ATA/IDE Configuration
(Compatible)
SATA Only [SATA 1/3/2/4]
PATA Pri, SATA Sec [IDE1, SATA2/4]
SATA Pri, PATA Sec [SATA1/3, IDE1]
PATA Only [IDE1]
ATA/IDE Configuration
IDE [IDE1, SATA 1/2/3/4]
(Enhanced)
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For the setting options of Configure SATA as, select [IDE] if you want to have
SATA as IDE function.
Audio Controller
This item is used to enable or disable the onboard AC’97 (Audio Codec) controller.
Selecting [Enabled] allows the mainboard to enable the onboard AC’97 controller.
Disable the function if you want to use other controller cards to connect an audio
device. Settings: [Disabled] and [Enabled].
I/O Devices Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
OnBoard Floppy Controller
This item allows you to enable/ disable the floppy controller. Setting options:
[Disabled], [Enabled].
Serial Port 1/2 Address
These items specify the base I/O port addresses of the onboard Serial Port 1
(COM A) / Serial Port 2 (COM B). Selecting [Auto] allows BIOS to automatically
determine the correct base I/O port address. Settings: [3F8/IRQ4], [2F8/IRQ3],
[3E8/IRQ4], [2E8/IRQ3] and [Disabled].
Serial Port2 Mode
This setting allows you to specify the operation mode for serial port 2. Setting
options: [IrDA], [ASKIR], [Disabled].
[Disabled] RS-232C Serial Port
[IrDA] IrDA-compliant Serial Infrared Port
[ASKIR] Amplitude Shift Keyed Infrared Port
Parallel Port Address
This field specifies the base I/O port address of the onboard parallel port. Selecting [Auto] allows BIOS to automatically determine the correct base I/O port
address. Settings: [378], [278], [3BC] and [Disabled].
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BIOS Setup
ACPI Function
This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management
Interface) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 98SE/
2000/ME, select [Enabled]. Setting options: [Enabled] and [Disabled].
ACPI Standby State
This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating
system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE, Windows ME and Windows 2000,
you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1/POS or S3/STR fashion through the
setting of this field. Options are:
S1/POS The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state, no
system context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware
maintains all system context.
S3/STR The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the in
formation of system configuration and open applications/
files is saved to main memory that remains powered
while most other hardware components turn off to save
energy. The information stored in memory will be used
to restore the system when a “wake up” event occurs.
Auto The system will decide when to enter S1 or S3 state.
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Re-Call VGA BIOS from S3
When ACPI Standby State is set to [S3/STR], users can select the options in this
field. Selecting [Yes] allows BIOS to call VGABIOS to initialize the VGA card when
system wakes up (resumes) from S3 sleep state. The system resume time is shortened when you disable the function, but system will need an AGP driver to initialize
the VGA card. Therefore, if the AGP driver of the card does not support the initialization feature, the display may work abnormally or not function after resuming from S3.
Options: [Auto], [Yes], [No].
Suspend Time Out (Minute)
If system activity is not detected for the length of time specified in this field, all
devices except CPU will be shut off. Settings: [Disabled], [1], [2], [4], [8], [10], [20],
[30], [40], [50], [60].
Power Button Mode
This feature allows users to configure the Power Button function. Settings are:
[On/Off] The power button functions as a normal power-on/-off
button.
[Suspend] When you press the power button, the computer enters
the suspend/sleep mode, but if the button is pressed for
more than four seconds, the computer is turned off.
Restore on AC Power Loss
This setting specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or
interrupt occurs. Available settings are:
[Off] Leaves the computer in the power off state.
[On] Leaves the computer in the power on state.
[Last State] Restores the system to the previous status before power
failure or interrupt occurred.
Wakeup Event Setup
Press <Enter> to enter sub-menu and the following screen appears.
USB Device Wakeup From S3
This setting allows you to wake up the system from S3 state. Settings are:
[Enabled], [Disabled].
Keyboard Wakeup
This controls how and whether the PS/2 keyboard is able to power on the
system. If you choose [Specific Key], you must type the password to power on
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the system. Settings: [Disabled], [Specific Key] and [Any Key].
Specific Key for PowerOn
If Keyboard Wakeup is set to [Specific Key], then you can set a password in
the field for the PS/2 keyboard to power on the system.
Mouse Wakeup
The setting determines whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes when the PS/2 mouse input signal is detected. Setting options:
[Disabled], [Enabled].
Resume On PME#
When setting to [Enabled], this setting allows your system to be awakened from
the power saving modes through any event on PME (Power Management Event).
Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].
Resume By PCIE Device
When setting to [Enabled], this setting allows your system to be awakened from
the power saving modes through any event on PME (Power Management Event).
Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].
Resume On RTC Alarm
This is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on a
scheduled time/date from the S3, S4, and S5 state. Setting options: [Disabled],
[Enabled].
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PNP/PCI Configurations
PCI Latency Timer
This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes
over. When set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a
longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. For better PCI performance,
you should set the item to higher values. Setting options: [32], [64], [96], [128], [160],
[192], [224], [248].
PCI Slot-1/2/3 IRQ Preference
These items specify the IRQ line for each PCI slot. Setting options: [3], [4], [5], [7], [9],
[10], [11], [12], [14], [15], [Auto]. Selecting [Auto] allows BIOS to automatically determine the IRQ line for each PCI slot.
IRQ Resource Setup
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears.
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IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15
These items specify the bus where the specified IRQ line is used.
The settings determine if AMIBIOS should remove an IRQ from the pool of available IRQs passed to devices that are configurable by the system BIOS. The
available IRQ pool is determined by reading the ESCD NVRAM. If more IRQs must
be removed from the IRQ pool, the end user can use these settings to reserve
the IRQ by assigning an [Reserved] setting to it. Onboard I/O is configured by
AMIBIOS. All IRQs used by onboard I/O are configured as [Available]. If all IRQs
are set to [Reserved], and IRQ 14/15 are allocated to the onboard PCI IDE, IRQ 9
will still be available for PCI and PnP devices. Available settings: [Reserved] and
[Available].
DMA Resource Setup
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
DMA Channel 0/1/3/5/6/7
These items specify the bus that the system DMA (Direct Memory Access)
channel is using. The settings determine if BIOS should remove a DMA from the
available DMAs passed to devices that are configurable by the system BIOS.
The available DMA pool is determined by reading the ESCD NVRAM. If more
DMAs must be removed from the pool, the end user can reserve the DMA.
Important
IRQ (Interrupt Request) lines are system resources allocated to I/O devices.
When an I/O device needs to gain attention of the operating system, it signals
this by causing an IRQ to occur. After receiving the signal, when the operating
system is ready, the system will interrupt itself and perform the service required
by the I/O device.
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H/W Monitor
CPU Shutdown Temp select
If the CPU temperature reaches the limit preset in the next setting, the system will
shutdown automatically. This helps you to prevent the CPU overheating problem. This
item is available only when your OS supports this function, such as Windows ME/XP.
Setting options: [Disabled], [80oC/176oF], [85oC/185oF], [90oC/194oF], [95oC/203oF].
Chassis Intrusion
The field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and
issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened. To clear the warning
message, set the field to [Reset]. The setting of the field will automatically return to
[Enabled] later. Setting options: [Enabled], [Reset], [Disabled].
Smart FAN Target
The mainboard provides the Smart Fan system which can control the fan speed
automatically depending on the current temperature to keep it with in a specific range.
Smart FAN Tolerance
You can select a fan tolerance value here for the specific range for the “Smart Fan
Target Temp. (oC)” item. If the current temperature of the fan reaches to the maximum
threshold (the temperatures set in the “Smart Fan Target Temp. (oC)” plus the tolerance values you set here), the fan will speed up for cooling down. On the contrary,
if the current temperature reaches to the minimum threshold (the set temperatures
minus the tolerance value), the fan will slow down to keep the temperature stable.
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System/CPU Temperature, System/CPU/Power FAN Speed, CPU Vcore,
+12V, +5V, +3VSB, +3.3V
These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/
components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.
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Spread spectrum
When the motherboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the
pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spectrum function
reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses
are reduced to flatter curves.
Important
1.If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at [Disabled] for optimal
system stability and performance. But if you are plagued by EMI, select the
value of Spread Spectrum for EMI reduction.
2.The greater the Spread Spectrum value is, the greater the EMI is reduced, and
the system will become less stable. For the most suitable Spread Spectrum
value, please consult your local EMI regulation.
3.Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking because even
a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed which may just
cause your overclocked processor to lock up.
Adjust CPU FSB Frequency
This item allows you to select the CPU Front Side Bus clock frequency (in MHz) and
overclock the processor by adjusting the FSB clock to a higher frequency. Setting
options: For CPU FSB200: [200]~[220]
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Adjust CPU Ratio
This item allows you to adjust the CPU ratio. Setting to [Startup] enables the CPU
running at the fastest speed which is detected by system.
Adjusted CPU Clock
This item shows the current CPU clock.
Adjusted Memory Frequency
This item shows the current DDR memory frequency.
Adjust DDR Memory Frequency
When it is set to [Manual] in High Performance Mode, user can place an artificial
memory clock limit on the system. Please note that memory is prevented from running
faster than this frequency. Setting options: [200 MHz], [266 MHz], [333 MHz], [400
MHz], [By SPD].
Adjust PCI Express Frequency
This item allows you to select the PCI Express clock frequency (in MHz) and overclock
the processor by adjusting the PCI Express clock to a higher frequency.
Auto Disable PCI Clock
This item is used to auto detect the PCI slots. When set to [Enabled], the system will
remove (turn off) clocks from empty PCI slots to minimize the electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Adjust PCI Frequency
This item allows you to select the PCI clock frequency (in MHz) and overclock the
processor by adjusting the PCI clock to a higher frequency.
Adjust DDR Voltage (V)
Adjusting the DDR voltage can increase the DDR speed. Any changes made to this
setting may cause a stability issue, so changing the DDR voltage for long-term
purpose is NOT recommended.
Adjust NB Voltage (V)
These item adjusts the voltage of North Bridge Voltage. Any changes made to this
setting may cause a stability issue, so changing the NB voltage for long-term
purpose is NOT recommended.
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Load Optimized Defaults
The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer
specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard.
When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears:
Pressing Y loads the default factory settings for optimal system performance.
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BIOS Setting Password
When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen:
Type the password, up to 6 characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password
typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will be
prompted to confirm the password. Retype 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.
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Appendix A
Realtek ALC850 Audio
The Realtek ALC850 supports 8-channel audio output,
including 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Center and 1 Subwoofer
channel. It enables connection to 2, 4, 6 or 8 speakers
for better surround sound effect. This section tells you
how to install and use 2-, 4-, 6- or 8-channel audio
function on the board.
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Installing the Audio Driver
You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC850 codec to function properly before
you can get access to 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- channel audio operations. Follow the procedures
described below to install the drivers for different operating systems.
Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
For Windows® 2000, you must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack2 or later before
installing the driver.
The following illustrations are based on Windows® XP environment and could look
slightly different if you install the drivers in different operating systems.
1. Insert the application CD into the CD-ROM drive. The setup screen will automati-
cally appear.
2. Click Realtek AC97 Audio Drivers.
Click here
Important
The AC97 Audio Configuration software utility is under continuous
update to enhance audio applications. Hence, the program screens shown
here in this appendix may be slightly different from the latest software utility
and shall be held for reference only.
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3. Click Next to install the AC’97 Audio software.
Realtek ALC850 Audio
4. Click Finish to restart the system.
Click here
Select this
option
Click here
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Software Configuration
After installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- channel audio
feature now. Click the audio icon from the system tray at the lower-right corner
of the screen to activate the AC97 Audio Configuration. It is also available to
enable the audio driver by clicking the Sound Effect Manager from the Control
Panel.
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Sound Effect
Here you can select a sound effect you like from the Environment list.
You may also edit the properties for an environment as you wish by clicking the “Edit”
button, then just scroll the bar in the bottom for each property to adjust.
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You may choose the provided sound effects, and the equalizer will adjust automatically.
If you like, you may also load an equalizer setting or make an new equalizer setting to
save as an new one by using the “Load EQ Setting” and “Save Preset” button,
click “Reset EQ Setting” button to use the default value, or click “Delete EQ Set-
ting” button to remove a preset EQ setting.
There are also other pre-set equalizer models for you to choose by clicking “Others”
under the Equalizer part.
Load EQ Setting
Reset EQ Setting
EQ Setting On/Off
Save Preset
Delete EQ
Setting
Here it provides the Karaoke function which will automatically remove human voice
(lyrics) and leave melody for you to sing the song. You may use the “up arrow” and
“down arrow” button to raise/lower the key, and press the lower button to remove
the human voice.
Raise the key
Remove the
human voice
Lower the key
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Speaker Configuration
In this tab, you can easily configure your multi-channel audio function and speakers.
1. First you have to select the audio configuration below which is identical to
the audio jack on your mainboard. In this model it uses Realtek ALC850
codec which supports 8-channel S/PDIF, therefore you should choose 8CH-
S/PDIF (Optical & Coaxial).
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3
2. Select a desired multi-channel operation here.
a. Headphone for the common headphone
b. 2CH Speaker for Stereo-Speaker Output
c. 4CH Speaker for 4-Speaker Output
d. 6CH Speaker for 5.1-Speaker Output
e. 8CH Speaker for 8-Speaker Output
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Select the speaker by clicking it to test its functionality. The one you select will
light up and make testing sound. If any speaker fails to make sound, then check
whether the cable is inserted firmly to the connector or replace the bad speakers with good ones. Or you may click the “Auto Test” button to test the
sounds of each speaker automatically.
Center
Front Left
Front Right
Subwoofer
Side Left
Rear Left
Side Right
Rear Right
3. While you are testing the speakers in 8-Channel / 6-Channel Mode, if the
sound coming from the center speaker and subwoofer is swapped, you
should select Swap Center/Subwoofer Output to readjust these two
channels.
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HRTF Demo
In this tab you may adjust your HRTF (Head Related Transfer Functions) 3D positional
audio before playing 3D audio applications like gaming. You may also select different
environment to choose the most suitable environment you like.
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General
In this tab it provides some information about this AC97 Audio Configuration utility,
including Audio Driver Version, DirectX Version, Audio Controller & AC97 Codec. You
may also select the language of this utility by choosing from the Language list.
Also there is a selection Show icon in system tray. Switch it on and an icon
will show in the system tray. Right-click on the icon and the Audio Accessories
dialogue box will appear which provides several multimedia features for you to take
advantage of.
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SPDIF
In this tab it provides options about SPDIF-Out for you to configure.
† No Output: With this option, there is no S/PDIF output signal while playing analog
and digital audio.
† Output digital only: With this option, only digital audio will be allowed to play via
SPDIF out while playing analog and digital audio.
† Output digital and analog: With this option, both digital and analog audio will be
allowed to play via SPDIF out while playing analog and digital audio.
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Hardware Setup
Connecting the Speakers
When you have set the Multi-Channel Audio Function mode properly in the software
utility, connect your speakers to the correct phone jacks in accordance with the
setting in software utility.
n 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output
Refer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each phone jack
on the back panel when 2-Channel Mode is selected.
Back Panel
1
2
3
1 Line In
2 Line Out (Front channels)
3 MIC
4 Line Out (Rear channels, but no functioning in this mode)
5 Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel, but no functioning in this mode)
6 SPDIF Out Optical jack
4
5
6
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n 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output
Realtek ALC850 Audio
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4
2
5
3
6
Description:
Connect two speakers to back
panel’ s Line Out connector and
4-Channel Analog Audio Output
two speakers to the real-channel Line Out connector.
1 Line In
2 Line Out (Front channels)
3 MIC
4 Line Out (Rear channels)
5 Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel, but no functioning in this mode)
6 Optical SPDIF Out
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n 6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output
6-Channel Analog Audio Output
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2
4
5
3
6
Description:
Connect two speakers to back
panel’ s Line Out connector, two
speakers to the rear-channel
and two speakers to the center/subwoofer-channel Line Out
connectors.
1 Line In
2 Line Out (Front channels)
3 MIC
4 Line Out (Rear channels)
5 Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channels)
6 Optical SPDIF Out
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n 8-Channel Mode for 8-Speaker Output
Realtek ALC850 Audio
1
2
3
8-Channel Analog Audio Output
1 Line Out (Side channels)
2 Line Out (Front channels)
3 MIC
4 Line Out (Rear channels)
5 Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channels)
6 Optical SPDIF Out
4
5
6
Description:
Connect two speakers to back
panel’s Line Out connector, two
speakers to the rear-channel,
two speakers to the center/
subwoofer-channel Line Out
connectors, and two speakers
to the side-channel Line Out
connectors.
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