MSI IA-Q45 User Manual

IA-Q45

MS-9876 (v1.x) Industrial Computer Board

Preface

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Copyright Notice

The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR 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.

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MSI® is registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co.,Ltd.

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Revision History

Revision Revision History Date
V1.0 For PCB v1.x August 2010

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,

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driver updates, and other information:

php?func=service

Contact our technical staff at:

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http://ocss.msi.com

http://www.msi.com/index.

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Safety Instructions

Always read the safety instructions carefully.

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Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.

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Keep this equipment away from humidity.

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Lay this equipment on a reliable at surface before setting it up.

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The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the

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equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V

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before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not

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place anything over the power cord.
Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or mod-

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ule.
All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

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Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electri-

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cal shock.
If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by ser-

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vice personnel:

The power cord or plug is damaged.

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Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.

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The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

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The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according

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to User’s Manual.
The equipment has dropped and damaged.

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The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

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DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDI-

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TIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60oC (140oF), 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.

警告使用者:
這是甲類資訊產品，在居住的環境中使用時，可能會造成無線電干擾，在這種情

況下，使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。

廢電池請回收
For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be
collected separately for recycling special disposal.

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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 accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the measures listed below.

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

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which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

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Notice 1

The changes or modications 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.

Micro-Star International

MS-9876

VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

this device may not cause harmful interference, and

1)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

2)
may cause undesired operation.

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WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement

ENGLISH

To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI must remind
you that...

Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on August 13, 2005,
products of “electrical and electronic equipment” cannot be discarded as municipal waste
anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back
such products at the end of their useful life. MSI will comply with the product take back
requirements at the end of life of MSI-branded products that are sold into the EU. You can
return these products to local collection points.

DEUTSCH

Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer Umwelt
Gemäß der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte dürfen Elektro-

und Elektronik-Altgeräte nicht mehr als kommunale Abfälle entsorgt werden. MSI hat
europaweit verschiedene Sammel- und Recyclingunternehmen beauftragt, die in die Eu­ropäische Union in Verkehr gebrachten Produkte, am Ende seines Lebenszyklus zurück­zunehmen. Bitte entsorgen Sie dieses Produkt zum gegebenen Zeitpunkt ausschliesslich
an einer lokalen Altgerätesammelstelle in Ihrer Nähe.

FRANÇAIS

En tant qu’écologiste et an de protéger l’environnement, MSI tient à rappeler ceci...

Au sujet de la directive européenne (EU) relative aux déchets des équipement électriques
et électroniques, directive 2002/96/EC, prenant effet le 13 août 2005, que les produits
électriques et électroniques ne peuvent être déposés dans les décharges ou tout simple-

ment mis à la poubelle. Les fabricants de ces équipements seront obligés de récupérer
certains produits en n de vie. MSI prendra en compte cette exigence relative au retour des
produits en n de vie au sein de la communauté européenne. Par conséquent vous pouvez

retourner localement ces matériels dans les points de collecte.

РУССКИЙ

Компания MSI предпринимает активные действия по защите окружающей среды,

поэтому напоминаем вам, что....

В соответствии с директивой Европейского Союза (ЕС) по предотвращению
загрязнения окружающей среды использованным электрическим и электронным
оборудованием (директива WEEE 2002/96/EC), вступающей в силу 13 августа 2005
года, изделия, относящиеся к электрическому и электронному оборудованию, не могут
рассматриваться как бытовой мусор, поэтому производители вышеперечисленного
электронного оборудования обязаны принимать его для переработки по окончании
срока службы. MSI обязуется соблюдать требования по приему продукции, проданной
под маркой MSI на территории EC, в переработку по окончании срока службы. Вы
можете вернуть эти изделия в специализированные пункты приема.

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ESPAÑOL

MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección del medio ambiente, recomienda:
Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/o equipos

electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos clasicados

como “eléctricos y equipos electrónicos” no pueden ser depositados en los contenedores
habituales de su municipio, los fabricantes de equipos electrónicos, están obligados a
hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de su período de vida. MSI estará com­prometido con los términos de recogida de sus productos vendidos en la Unión Europea

al nal de su periodo de vida. Usted debe depositar estos productos en el punto limpio

establecido por el ayuntamiento de su localidad o entregar a una empresa autorizada para
la recogida de estos residuos.

NEDERLANDS

Om het milieu te beschermen, wil MSI u eraan herinneren dat….
De richtlijn van de Europese Unie (EU) met betrekking tot Vervuiling van Electrische en

Electronische producten (2002/96/EC), die op 13 Augustus 2005 in zal gaan kunnen
niet meer beschouwd worden als vervuiling. Fabrikanten van dit soort producten wor­den verplicht om producten retour te nemen aan het eind van hun levenscyclus. MSI zal
overeenkomstig de richtlijn handelen voor de producten die de merknaam MSI dragen
en verkocht zijn in de EU. Deze goederen kunnen geretourneerd worden op lokale inza­melingspunten.

SRPSKI

Da bi zaštitili prirodnu sredinu, i kao preduzeće koje vodi računa o okolini i prirodnoj sredini,

MSI mora da vas podesti da…

Po Direktivi Evropske unije (“EU”) o odbačenoj ekektronskoj i električnoj opremi, Direktiva

2002/96/EC, koja stupa na snagu od 13. Avgusta 2005, proizvodi koji spadaju pod “elek-

tronsku i električnu opremu” ne mogu više biti odbačeni kao običan otpad i proizvođači
ove opreme biće prinuđeni da uzmu natrag ove proizvode na kraju njihovog uobičajenog
veka trajanja. MSI će poštovati zahtev o preuzimanju ovakvih proizvoda kojima je istekao
vek trajanja, koji imaju MSI oznaku i koji su prodati u EU. Ove proizvode možete vratiti na

lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje.

POLSKI

Aby chronić nasze środowisko naturalne oraz jako rma dbająca o ekologię, MSI przy­pomina, że...

Zgodnie z Dyrektywą Unii Europejskiej (“UE”) dotyczącą odpadów produktów elektryc­znych i elektronicznych (Dyrektywa 2002/96/EC), która wchodzi w życie 13 sierpnia 2005,
tzw. “produkty oraz wyposażenie elektryczne i elektroniczne “ nie mogą być traktowane
jako śmieci komunalne, tak więc producenci tych produktów będą zobowiązani do odbi­erania ich w momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z użycia. MSI wypełni wymagania
UE, przyjmując produkty (sprzedawane na terenie Unii Europejskiej) wycofywane z użycia.
Produkty MSI będzie można zwracać w wyznaczonych punktach zbiorczych.

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TÜRKÇE

Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi korumak için hatırlatır:
Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC Kara-

rnamesi altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere, elektrikli ve elek­tronik malzemeler diğer atıklar gibi çöpe atılamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazların üreti­cileri, cihazların kullanım süreleri bittikten sonra ürünleri geri toplamakla yükümlü olacaktır.
Avrupa Birliği’ne satılan MSI markalı ürünlerin kullanım süreleri bittiğinde MSI ürünlerin
geri alınması isteği ile işbirliği içerisinde olacaktır. Ürünlerinizi yerel toplama noktalarına
bırakabilirsiniz.

ČESKY

Záleží nám na ochraně životního prostředí - společnost MSI upozorňuje...
Podle směrnice Evropské unie (“EU”) o likvidaci elektrických a elektronických výrobků

2002/96/EC platné od 13. srpna 2005 je zakázáno likvidovat “elektrické a elektronické

výrobky” v běžném komunálním odpadu a výrobci elektronických výrobků, na které se
tato směrnice vztahuje, budou povinni odebírat takové výrobky zpět po skončení je­jich životnosti. Společnost MSI splní požadavky na odebírání výrobků značky MSI,
prodávaných v zemích EU, po skončení jejich životnosti. Tyto výrobky můžete odevzdat
v místních sběrnách.

MAGYAR

Annak érdekében, hogy környezetünket megvédjük, illetve környezetvédőként fellépve az

MSI emlékezteti Önt, hogy ...
Az Európai Unió („EU”) 2005. augusztus 13-án hatályba lépő, az elektromos és elek-

tronikus berendezések hulladékairól szóló 2002/96/EK irányelve szerint az elektromos és

elektronikus berendezések többé nem kezelhetőek lakossági hulladékként, és az ilyen

elektronikus berendezések gyártói kötelessé válnak az ilyen termékek visszavételére
azok hasznos élettartama végén. Az MSI betartja a termékvisszavétellel kapcsolatos
követelményeket az MSI márkanév alatt az EU-n belül értékesített termékek esetében,

azok élettartamának végén. Az ilyen termékeket a legközelebbi gyűjtőhelyre viheti.

ITALIANO

Per proteggere l’ambiente, MSI, da sempre amica della natura, ti ricorda che….
In base alla Direttiva dell’Unione Europea (EU) sullo Smaltimento dei Materiali Elettrici ed

Elettronici, Direttiva 2002/96/EC in vigore dal 13 Agosto 2005, prodotti appartenenti alla

categoria dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici non possono più essere eliminati come riuti
municipali: i produttori di detti materiali saranno obbligati a ritirare ogni prodotto alla ne del
suo ciclo di vita. MSI si adeguerà a tale Direttiva ritirando tutti i prodotti marchiati MSI che
sono stati venduti all’interno dell’Unione Europea alla ne del loro ciclo di vita. È possibile

portare i prodotti nel più vicino punto di raccolta

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CONTENTS

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Copyright Notice �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii
Trademarks ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii
Revision History �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii
Technical Support �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ii
Safety Instructions ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ��������������������������������������������iv

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ��������� v
Chapter 1 Overview ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 1-1

Mainboard Specications ........................................................................... 1-2

Mainboard Layout ......................................................................................1-4

Chapter 2 Hardware Setup������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-1

Quick Components Guide .......................................................................... 2-2

CPU (Central Processing Unit) ..................................................................2-3

Memory ...................................................................................................... 2-7

Power Supply ............................................................................................. 2-9

Back Panel I/O ......................................................................................... 2-10

Connector ................................................................................................2-12

Jumper ..................................................................................................... 2-22

Slot ........................................................................................................... 2-24

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3-1

Entering Setup ...........................................................................................3-2

The Menu Bar ............................................................................................3-4

Main ...........................................................................................................3-5

Advanced ...................................................................................................3-7

Boot .......................................................................................................... 3-12

Security .................................................................................................... 3-13

Chipset ..................................................................................................... 3-14

Power ....................................................................................................... 3-15

Exit ...........................................................................................................3-16

Chapter 4 System Resources �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4-1

AMI POST Code ........................................................................................4-2

Resource List ............................................................................................. 4-6

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Chapter 1

Overview

Thank you for choosing the IA-Q45, an excellent in­dustrial computer board from MSI.

Based on the innovative Intel® Q45 & ICH10DO chip­sets for optimal system efciency, the IA-Q45 accom­modates the Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo pro-
cessor and supports 4 DDR3 667/533/400 DIMM slots
to provide the maximum of 16GB memory capacity.

In the entry-level and mid-range market segment,
the IA-Q45 provides a high-performance solution for
today’s front-end and general purpose workstation, as
well as in the future.

Overview

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Mainboard SpecificationS

CPU

Chipset

Memory

LAN

SATA

IDE

Audio

Graphics

Back
Panel I/O
& Connec­tors/Pin­headers

Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo processor ■

North Bridge: Intel® Q45 chipset

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South Bridge: Intel® ICH10DO chipset

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4 unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 667/533/400 DIMM

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slots
Supports the maximum of 16GB

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Realtek® RTL8111DL Gigabit Fast Ethernet control-

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ler

4 SATA 3Gb/s ports by Intel® ICH10DO■

1 IDE port by Intel® ICH10DO

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Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133, PIO, Bus Master

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operation mode

HDA Codec by Realtek® ALC888S-VC2-GR

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Compliant with Azalia 1.0 specs

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6 watt amplier

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Onboard graphics integrated in Intel® Q45■

Back Panel I/O

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1 PS/2 mouse port

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1 PS/2 keyboard port

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2 serial ports

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2 VGA ports

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2 Gigabit LAN jacks

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4 USB ports

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1 Line-In audio jack

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1 Line-Out audio jack

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1 Microphone-In audio jack

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1-2

Slot

Form Fac­tor

Environ­mental

Onboard Connectors/Pinheaders

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1 front audio pinheader

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1 front panel pinheader

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1 keyboard/mouse pinheader

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3 USB 2.0 pinheaders (6 ports)

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1 parallel port connector

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2 serial port connectors

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1 LVDS connector

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1 chassis intrusion connector

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1 amplier pinheader

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1 CompactFlash socket

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1 Mini PCI-E slot

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2 32-bit/33MHz PCI slots

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Micro ATX: 245mm x 245mm■

Operating Temperature: 0oC to 60oC

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Storage Temperature: -20oC to 80oC

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Humidity: 5% ~ 90% RH, Non-Condensing

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Overview

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Mainboard Layout

Serial Port Power Jumper

Keyboard/Mouse
Connector

Back Panel I/O

Backlight Connector
LVDS Power Jumper

LVDS Connector

Front Audio

Connector
CompactFlash
Socket

Mouse

Port

Keyboard

Port

Audio Amplier

Connector

Serial Port

Serial Port Power Jumper

CPU Power
Connector

IDE Connector

VGA Port

CPU

PCI Slot

LAN Jack

USB Port

Chassis Intrusion
Connector

Fan Power
Connector

Serial Port
Connector

Parallel Port Connector

DIMM Slot

Fan Power

Front USB Connector

Line-In Jack

Line-Out Jack
Mic-In Jack

Connector

Serial Port
Connector

System Power
Connector

Clear CMOS
Jumper

Front Panel
Connector

SATA Connector

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Chapter 2

Hardware Setup

This chapter provides you with the information on

mainboard hardware congurations. Incorrect setting

of jumpers and connectors may damage your main­board. Please pay special attention not to connect
these headers in wrong direction. DO NOT adjust any
jumper while the mainboard is powered on.

Hardware Setup

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Quick coMponentS Guide

JKB_MS1, p.2-16

Back Panel
I/O, p.2-10

JINV1, p.2-15

JVDD1, p.2-23

JLVDS1, p.2-17

JAUD1, p.2-16

CF1, p.2-24

JCOMP1, p.2-23

JAMP1, p.2-16

JCOMP2, p.2-23

JPWR1, p.2-9

CPU, p.2-3

IDE1, p.2-12

PCI1~2, p.2-24

JCASE1, p.2-13

DIMM Slot, p.2-7

CPUFAN1,

p.2-14

COM7_10,

p.2-20

JLPT1, p.2-19

SYSFAN1,

p.2-14

JUSB1~3, p.2-18

JGPIO1,

p.2-19

COM3_6,

p.2-21

JPWR2, p.2-9

JBAT1, p.2-22

JFP1, p.2-15

SATA1~4, p.2-13

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cpu (centraL proceSSinG unit)

When you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to prevent
overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before
turning on the computer.

For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/in­dex.php?func=cpuform2

Important

Overheating

Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure
the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
Make sure that you apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape)
between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.

Replacing the CPU

While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug

the power supply’s power cord from the grounded outlet rst to ensure the

safety of CPU.

Introduction to LGA 775 CPU

The pin-pad side of LGA 775 CPU. The surface of LGA 775 CPU. Re-

member to apply some thermal
paste on it for better heat disper­sion.

Alignment Key

Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

Alignment Key

Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

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CPU & Cooler Installation

When installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top
to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal paste
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 damage to your CPU & mainboard.

The CPU socket has a plastic

1.
cap on it to protect the contact
from damage. Before you install
the CPU, always cover it to pro­tect the socket pin.

The pins of socket reveal.3. Open the load lever.4.

Remove the cap from lever hinge

2.
side.

Important

Conrm if your CPU cooler is rmly installed before turning on your system.

•

Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damage.

•

The availability of the CPU land side cover depends on your CPU package.

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Lift the load lever up and open

5. After conrming the CPU direc-

the load plate.

Visually inspect if the CPU is

7. Cover the load plate onto the
seated well into the socket. If not,
take out the CPU with pure verti­cal motion and reinstall.

6.
tion 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

8.
package.

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Press down the load lever lightly

9. Align the holes on the mainboard
onto the load plate, and then
secure the lever with the hook
under retention tab.

Press the four hooks down to

11. Turn over the mainboard to con­fasten the cooler. Then rotate
the locking switch (refer to the
correct direction marked on it) to
lock the hooks.

10.
with the heatsink. Push down
the cooler until its four clips get
wedged into the holes of the
mainboard.

12.
rm that the clip-ends are cor­rectly inserted.

Mainboard

lo cki ng
switch

Hook

Important

Read the CPU status in BIOS.

•

Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the

•

plastic cap covered (shown in Figure 1) to avoid damage.

Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the CPU/

•

cooler installation only. The appearance of your mainboard may vary depend­ing on the model you purchase.

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MeMory

These DIMM slots are intended for memory modules.

DDR3

240-pin, 1�5V

72x2=144 pin48x2=96 pin

Memory Population Rule

In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data
with two data bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can
enhance the system performance. The following illustrations explain the
population rules for Dual-Channel mode.

1

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

2

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

Important

In Dual-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the
same type and density in different channel DIMM slots.

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Installing Memory Modules

The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only t

1.
in the right orientation.

Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in

2.

until the golden nger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the

DIMM slot. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automati­cally close when the memory module is properly seated.

Manually check if the memory module has been locked in place by the

3.
DIMM slot clips at the sides.

Important

You can barely see the golden nger if the memory module is properly in­serted in the DIMM slot.

Notch

Volt

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power SuppLy

System Power Connector: JPWR2

This connector allows you to connect a power supply. To connect the power
supply, make sure the power supply plug is inserted in the proper orienta-

tion and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply plug rmly

into the connector.

1

13

12

24

CPU Power Connector: JPWR1

This connector provides power to the CPU.

PIN SIGNAL 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

+3.3V

13

+3.3V

14

-12V

15

GND

16

PS-ON#

17

GND

18

GND

19

GND

20

-5V

21

+5V

22

+5V

23

+5V

24

GND

1

2

3

4

PIN SIGNAL

1

GND

2

GND

3

12V

4

12V

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back paneL i/o

Mouse

Port

Serial Port

Keyboard

Port

Mouse/Keyboard Port

▶

The standard PS/2 mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2 mouse/
keyboard.

Serial Port

▶

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.

VGA Port

▶

VGA Port

LAN Jack

USB Port

Line-In Jack

Line-Out Jack
Mic-In Jack

The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.

USB Port

▶

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as
keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.

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LAN

▶

The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to the Local Area Network
(LAN). You can connect a network cable to it.

Speed IndicatorActivity Indicator

Left LED Right LED

Active LED 100M/1000M Speed LED

LED Color Green Green/Yellow

10M Cable
Plug-in

100M Cable
Plug-in

1000M Cable
Plug-in

In S3/S4/S5 Standby State Green (Lighting) OFF

Audio Ports

▶

■

■

■

No Transmission Green (Lighting) OFF

Transmission Green (Blinking) OFF

No Transmission Green (Lighting) Green (Lighting)

Transmission Green (Blinking) Green (Lighting)

No Transmission Green (Lighting) Yellow (Lighting)

Transmission Green (Blinking) Yellow (Lighting)

Line-In (Blue) - Line In, is used for external CD player, tapeplayer
or other audio devices.

Line-Out (Green) - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or head­phones.

Mic (Pink) - Mic, is a connector for microphones.

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connector

IDE Connector: IDE1

This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other
IDE devices.

Important

If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must congure the

drives separately to master / slave mode by setting jumpers. Refer to IDE
device’s documentation supplied by the vendors for jumper setting instruc­tions.

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Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCASE1

This connector is provided to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable. If
the chassis is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated.
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.

2� GND

1� CINTRU

Serial ATA Connector: SATA1 ~ SATA4

This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector
can connect to one Serial ATA device.

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

▍

SPI Flash ROM Connector: JSPI1

This connector is used to ash SPI ash ROM.

2
1

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1

VCC3_SB

3

SPI_MISO_F

5

SPI_CS0_F#

7

GND

9

SPI_HOLD#

2
4
6
8
10

10

9

VCC3_SB
SPI_MOSI_F
SPI_CLK_F
GND
NC

Fan Power Connector: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1

The fan power connector supports system cooling fan with +12V. When
connecting the wire to the connectors, always 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 onboard, you must use a specially designed fan with speed
sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.

GND
+12V
SENSOR
CONTROL

CPUFAN1

Important

Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at processor’s ofcial web-

•

site or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.

Fan cooler set with 3- or 4-pin power connector are both available for

•

CPUFAN1.

SENSOR

+12V

GND

SYSFAN1

CONTROL

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Backlight Connector: JINV1

This connector is provided for LCD backlight options.

PIN SIGNAL

1

12V

2

1

3
4
5

Ground
Inverter On
Backlight Control
5V

Front Panel Connector: JFP1

This front panel connector is provided for electrical connection to the front
panel switches & LEDs and is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Con­nectivity Design Guide.

1029

PIN SIGNAL

1

HDD LED+

2

Power LED

3

HDD LED-

4

1

5
6
7
8

Suspend LED
GND
GND
Reset
Power Buttom

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Hardware Setup

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Audio Amplier Connector: JAMP1

The JAMP1 is used to connect audio ampliers to enhance audio perfor­mance.

PIN SIGNAL

1

1

AMP_L-

2

AMP_L+

3

AMP_R-

4

AMP_R+

Front Audio Connector: JAUD1

This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio.

PIN SIGNAL

1

MIC

2

9

10

1
2

3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

GND
MICPWR
PRESENCE#
F_LINE_OUT_R
LINE_NEXT_R
HP_ON
N/A
F_LINE_OUT_L
LINE_NEXT_L

Keyboard/Mouse Connector: JKB_MS1

This connector is used to connect PS/2 keyboard & mouse.

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192

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

VCC5

1
3

10

5
7
9

KBDAT_PH#
KBCLK_PH#
GND
NC

2
4
6
8
10

VCC5
MSDAT_PH#
MSCLK_PH#
GND
NC

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LVDS Connector: JLVDS1

The LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signal) connector provides a digital in-

terface typically used with at panels. After connecting an LVDS interface
at panel to the JLVDS1, be sure to check the panel datasheet and set the

JVDD1 jumper (p. 2-23) to proper power voltage.

1
2

SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

+12V

2

+12V

4

GND

6

GND

GND

GND

GND

8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40

LCD_VDD

LDDC_DATA

LVDS_VDDEM

LA_DATA0
LA_DATA1
LA_DATA2

LA_CLK

LA_DATA3

LB_DATA0
LB_DATA1
LB_DATA2

LB_CLK

LB_DATA3

1
3
5
7

9
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39

39
40

+12V
+12V
+12V
VCC3/VCC5
LCD_VDD
LDDC_CLK
L_BKLTCTL
L_BKLTEM
LA_DATA0#
LA_DATA1#
LA_DATA2#
LA_CLK#
LA_DATA3#
GND
LB_DATA0#
LB_DATA1#
LB_DATA2#
LB_CLK#
LB_DATA3#
GND

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Front USB Connector: JUSB1 ~ JUSB3

This connector, compliant with Intel I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal
for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD,
digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like.

2
1

Important

Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid
possible damage.

10

9

Important

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1

VCC

3

USB6-

5

USB6+

7

GND

9

KEY

2

VCC

4

USB7-

6

USB7+

8

GND

10

NC

USB 2�0 Bracket (Optional)

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Digital IO Connector: JGPIO1

This connector is provided for the General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO)
peripheral module.

9

10

1

2

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1

POWER

3

N_GPO0

5

N_GPO1

7

N_GPO2

9

N_GPO3

2

GND

4

N_GPI0

6

N_GPI1

8

N_GPI2

10

N_GPI3

Parallel Port Header: JLPT1

The mainboard provides a 26-pin header for connection to an optional
parallel port bracket. The parallel port is a standard printer port that sup­ports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port
(ECP) mode.

21

2625

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1

RSTB#

3

PRND0

5

PRND1

7

PRND2

9

PRND3

11

PRND4

13

PRND5

2

AFD#

4

ERR#

6

PINIT#

8

LPT_SLIN#

10

GND

12

GND

14

GND

15

PRND6

17

PRND7

19

ACK#

21

BUSY

23

PE

25

SLCT

16

GND

18

GND

20

GND

22

GND

24

GND

26

KEY

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Serial Port Connector: COM7_10, COM3_6

This connector is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/
receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device to it through the
optional serial port bracket.

2
1

COM7_10

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39

NDCD7#
NSOUT7#
GND
NRTS7#
VCC_COM3
NDCD8#
NSOUT8#
GND
NRTS8#
VCC_COM3
NDCD9#
NSOUT9#
GND
NRTS9#
VCC_COM3
NDCD10#
NSOUT10#
GND
NRTS10#
VCC_COM3

2

NSIN7#

4

NDTR7#

6

NDSR7#

8

NCTS7#

10

NC

12

NSIN8#

14

NDTR8#

16

NDSR8#

18

NCTS8#

20

NC

22

NSIN9#

24

NDTR9#

26

NDSR9#

28

NCTS9#

30

NC

32

NSIN10#

34

NDTR10#

36

NDSR10#

38

NCTS10#

40

NC

40
39

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40239

1

COM3_6

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39

NDCD3#
NSOUT3#
GND
NRTS3#
VCC_COM2
NDCD4#
NSOUT4#
GND
NRTS4#
VCC_COM2
NDCD5#
NSOUT5#
GND
NRTS5#
VCC_COM2
NDCD6#
NSOUT6#
GND
NRTS6#
VCC_COM2

2

NSIN3#

4

NDTR3#

6

NDSR3#

8

NCTS3#

10

NC

12

NSIN4#

14

NDTR4#

16

NDSR4#

18

NCTS4#

20

NC

22

NSIN5#

24

NDTR5#

26

NDSR5#

28

NCTS5#

30

NC

32

NSIN6#

34

NDTR6#

36

NDSR6#

38

NCTS6#

40

NC

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JuMper

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1

There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external

battery to keep the data of system conguration. With the CMOS RAM, the

system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to

clear the system conguration, set the jumper to clear data.

1 1 1

JBAT1

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.

Normal Clear CMOS

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LVDS Power Jumper: JVDD1

Use this jumper to specify the operation voltage of the LVDS interfaced at panel.

1

JVDD1

1 1

+3.3V +5V

1

+12V

Serial Port Power Jumper: JCOMP1, JCOMP2

These jumpers are provided for users to select the operation voltage of the
onboard serial ports.

1

JCOMP1

1 1 1

JCOMP2

1

+5V +12V

+5V +12V

1

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▍

SLot

Mini PCI-E (Peripheral Component Interconnect Ex­press) Slot

The Mini PCI-E slot is provided for wireless LAN card, TV tuner card, and
Robson NAND Flash card.

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot

The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on

cards that comply with PCI specications.

CompactFlash Socket

This socket supports CompactFlash cards.

Important

When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the

power supply rst. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion
card to congure any necessary hardware or software settings for the ex­pansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS conguration.

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Chapter 3

BIOS Setup

This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup

program and allows you to congure the system for

optimum use.
You may need to run the Setup program when:

An error message appears on the screen

■

during the system booting up, and requests
you to run SETUP.

You want to change the default settings for

■

customized features.

BIOS Setup

▍

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

The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are un-

•
der continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the
description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be
held for reference only.

Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is the BIOS

•
version. It is usually in the format:

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 as I = Intel, N = NVIDIA,

A = AMD and V = VIA.

7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard
customers.

V1.0 refers to the BIOS version.

082310 refers to the date this BIOS was released.

A9876IMS V1.0 082310 where:

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Control Keys

← → Select Screen

↑ ↓ Select Item

+ - Change Field

Tab Select Field

F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
Esc Exit

Getting Help

After entering the Setup menu, the rst 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 nd a right pointer symbol (as shown in

the right view) appears to the left of certain

elds that means a sub-menu can be launched
from this eld. A sub-menu contains additional
options for a eld parameter. You can use arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to highlight
the eld and press <Enter> to call up the sub-menu. Then you can use the
control keys to enter values and move from eld to eld 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 Menu bar

Main

▶

Use this menu for basic system congurations, such as time, date etc.

Advanced

▶

Use this menu to set up the items of special enhanced features.

Boot

▶

Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices.

Security

▶

Use this menu to set supervisor and user passwords.

Chipset

▶

This menu controls the advanced features of the onboard Northbridge and
Southbridge.

Power

▶

Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.

Exit

▶

This menu allows you to load the BIOS default values or factory default set­tings into the BIOS and exit the BIOS setup utility with or without changes.

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Main

System Time

▶

This setting allows you to set the system time. The time format is <Hour>
<Minute> <Second>.

System Date

▶

This setting allows you to set the system date. The date format is <Day>,
<Month> <Date> <Year>.

Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave, IDE Conguration

▶

[Type] Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select

[LBA/Large
Mode]

[Manual], [None] or [Auto] type. Note that the

specications of your drive must match with

the drive table. The hard disk will not work
properly if you enter improper information for
this category. If your hard disk drive type is
not matched or listed, you can use [Manual] to

dene your own drive type manually.

Enabling LBA causes Logical Block Address­ing to be used in place of Cylinders, Heads
and Sectors

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BIOS Setup

▍

[Block
(Multi-Sector
Transfer)]

[PIO Mode] Indicates the type of PIO (Programmed

[DMA Mode] Indicates the type of Ultra DMA

[S.M.A.R.T.] This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T.

[32 Bit Data
Transfer]

Any selection except Disabled determines the
number of sectors transferred per block

Input/Output)

(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 ofine.

Enables 32-bit communication between
CPU and IDE controller

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advanced

Quick Boot

▶

Enabling this setting will cause the BIOS power-on self test routine to skip
some of its tests during bootup for faster system boot.

Quiet Boot

▶

This BIOS feature determines if the BIOS should hide the normal POST
messages with the motherboard or system manufacturer’s full-screen logo.

When it is enabled, the BIOS will display the full-screen logo during the
boot-up sequence, hiding normal POST messages.

When it is disabled, the BIOS will display the normal POST messages, in­stead of the full-screen logo.

Please note that enabling this BIOS feature often adds 2-3 seconds of delay
to the booting sequence. This delay ensures that the logo is displayed for a

sufcient amount of time. Therefore, it is recommended that you disable this

BIOS feature for a faster boot-up time.

Bootup Num-Lock

▶

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.

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▍

Wait For ‘F1’ If Error

▶

When this setting is set to [Enabled] and the boot sequence encounters
an error, it asks you to press F1. If disabled, the system continues to boot
without waiting for you to press any keys.

CPU Conguration

▶

Ratio CMOS Setting

▶

This setting controls the multiplier that is used to determine the internal

clock speed of the processor relative to the external or motherboard

clock speed.

Execute Disable Bit Capability

▶

Intel’s Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of

malicious “buffer overow” attacks when combined with a supporting

operating system. This functionality 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.

Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Tech

▶

EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to

dynamically adjust processor voltage and core frequency, which can

result in decreased average power consumption and decreased aver-

age heat production.

3-8

PCI/PCIE Device Conguration

▶

USB Functions

▶

This setting species the operation mode of the onboard USB control-

ler.

▶

USB 2�0 Controller

This setting enables/disables the onboard USB controller.

USB Storage Device Support

▶

Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the op-

erating system that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver

installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix.

▶

USB 2�0 Controller Mode

This setting species the operation mode of the onboard USB 2.0 con-

troller.

LAN Option ROM

▶

The items enable or disable the initialization of the onboard LAN Boot

ROMs during bootup. Selecting [Disabled] will speed up the boot pro-

cess.

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BIOS Setup

▍

Super IO Conguration

▶

Serial Port 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6/ 7 Address, Parallel Port Address

▶

Select an address for the specied serial/parallel port.

Serial Port 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6/ 7 IRQ, Parallel Port IRQ

▶

Select a corresponding interrupt for the specied serial/parallel port.

Serial Port 1 Mode, Parallel Port Mode

▶

Select an operation mode for the specied serial/parallel port.

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Hardware Health Conguration

▶

These items display the current status of all monitored hardware devices/
components such as voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.

CPU Fan Pin Select

▶

This setting species the pin numbers of the CPU fan.

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▍

boot

Boot Device Priority

▶

The items allow users to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS at­tempts to load the disk operating system. First press <Enter> to enter the

sub-menu. Then you may use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the desired

device, then press <+>, <-> or <PageUp>, <PageDown> key to move it
up/down in the priority list.

Removable Drives

▶

This setting allows users to set the priority of the removable devices. First

press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. Then you may use the arrow keys ( ↑
↓ ) to select the desired device, then press <+>, <-> or <PageUp>, <Page-

Down> key to move it up/down in the priority list.

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Security

Supervisor Password / Change Supervisor Password

▶

Supervisor Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. These set­tings allow you to set or change the supervisor password.

User Password / Change User Password

▶

User Password controls access to the system at boot. These settings allow
you to set or change the user password.

Boot Sector Virus Protection

▶

This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized
users or computer viruses.

Chassis Intrusion

▶

The eld 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 eld to [Reset]. The setting of the eld

will automatically return to the default value later.

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BIOS Setup

▍

chipSet

DVMT Mode Select

▶

Intel’s Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) allows the system to dy­namically allocate memory resources according to the demands of the sys-

tem at any point in time. The key idea in DVMT is to improve the efciency

of the memory allocated to either system or graphics processor.
It is recommended that you set this BIOS feature to DVMT Mode for maxi-

mum performance. Setting it to DVMT Mode ensures that system memory
is dynamically allocated for optimal balance between graphics and system
performance.

DVMT/FIXED Memory

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When set to DVMT/FIXED Mode, the graphics driver will allocate a

xed amount of memory as dedicated graphics memory, as well as

allow more system memory to be dynamically allocated between the

graphics processor and the operating system.

Boot Display Device

▶

Use the eld to select the type of device you want to use as the display(s)

of the system.

Flat Panel Type

▶

This setting allows you to set your preferences for the boot display device.

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Suspend Mode

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This item species the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your oper­ating system supports ACPI, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in

S1 (POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting of this eld.

Restore on AC Power Loss

▶

This setting species whether your system will reboot after a power failure

or interrupt occurs. Available settings are:

[Power Off] Leaves the computer in the power off state.

[Power On] Leaves the computer in the power on state.

[Last State] Restores the system to the previous status before

power failure or interrupt occurred.

Resume On LAN

▶

This eld species whether the system will be awakened from power saving

modes when activity or input signal of onboard LAN is detected.

Resume On RTC Alarm

▶

When [Enabled], your can set the date and time at which the RTC (real-time
clock) alarm awakens the system from suspend mode.

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exit

Save Changes and Exit

▶

Save changes to CMOS and exit the Setup Utility.

Discard Changes and Exit

▶

Abandon all changes and exit the Setup Utility.

Discard Changes

▶

Abandon all changes and continue with the Setup Utility.

Load Optimal Defaults

▶

Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer

specically for optimal performance of the mainboard.

Load Failsafe Defaults

▶

Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable
system performance.

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Chapter 4

System Resources

This chapter provides information on system re­sources.

System Resources

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aMi poSt code

Bootblock Initialization Code Checkpoints

The Bootblock initialization code sets up the chipset, memory and other
components before system memory is available. The following table de­scribes the type of checkpoints that may occur during the bootblock initial­ization portion of the BIOS:

Checkpoint Description

Before D1

D1

D0

D2

D3

D4

D5

D6

D7

D8

D9

DA

Early chipset initialization is done. Early super I/O initialization is done
including RTC and keyboard controller. NMI is disabled.

Perform keyboard controller BAT test. Check if waking up from power
management suspend state. Save power-on CPUID value in scratch
CMOS.

Go to at mode with 4GB limit and GA20 enabled. Verify the bootblock

checksum.

Disable CACHE before memory detection. Execute full memory sizing

module. Verify that at mode is enabled.

If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do
memory sizing in Bootblock code. Do additional chipset initialization.

Re-enable CACHE. Verify that at mode is enabled.

Test base 512KB memory. Adjust policies and cache rst 8MB. Set

stack.

Bootblock code is copied from ROM to lower system memory and con­trol is given to it. BIOS now executes out of RAM.

Both key sequence and OEM specic method is checked to determine

if BIOS recovery is forced. Main BIOS checksum is tested. If BIOS

recovery is necessary, control ows to checkpoint E0. See Bootblock

Recovery Code Checkpoints section of document for more informa­tion.

Restore CPUID value back into register. The Bootblock-Runtime in­terface module is moved to system memory and control is given to it.

Determine whether to execute serial ash.

The Runtime module is uncompressed into memory. CPUID informa­tion is stored in memory.

Store the Uncompressed pointer for future use in PMM. Copying Main
BIOS into memory. Leaves all RAM below 1MB Read-Write including
E000 and F000 shadow areas but closing SMRAM.

Restore CPUID value back into register. Give control to BIOS POST
(ExecutePOSTKernel). See POST Code Checkpoints section of docu­ment for more information.

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POST Code Checkpoints

The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the
BIOS pre-boot process. The following table describes the type of check­points that may occur during the POST portion of the BIOS:

Checkpoint Description

Disable NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers. Initialize

03

04

05

06

08

0A Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller.

0B Detects the presence of PS/2 mouse.

0C Detects the presence of Keyboard in KBC port.

0E

BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Also initialize BIOS modules on
POST entry and GPNV area. Initialized CMOS as mentioned in the
Kernel Variable “wCMOSFlags.”

Check CMOS diagnostic byte to determine if battery power is OK and
CMOS checksum is OK. Verify CMOS checksum manually by read­ing storage area. If the CMOS checksum is bad, update CMOS with
power-on default values and clear passwords. Initialize status register
A. Initializes data variables that are based on CMOS setup questions.
Initializes both the 8259 compatible PICs in the system

Initializes the interrupt controlling hardware (generally PIC) and inter­rupt vector table.

Do R/W test to CH-2 count reg. Initialize CH-0 as system timer. Install
the POSTINT1Ch handler. Enable IRQ-0 in PIC for system timer inter­rupt. Traps INT1Ch vector to “POSTINT1ChHandlerBlock.”

Initializes the CPU. The BAT test is being done on KBC. Program the
keyboard controller command byte is being done after Auto detection
of KB/MS using AMI KB-5.

Testing and initialization of different Input Devices. Also, update the
Kernel Variables. Traps the INT09h vector, so that the POST INT09h
handler gets control for IRQ1. Uncompress all available language,
BIOS logo, and Silent logo modules.

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Checkpoint Description

13 Early POST initialization of chipset registers.

24 Uncompress and initialize any platform specic BIOS modules.

30 Initialize System Management Interrupt.

2A

2C

2E Initializes all the output devices.

31

33

37

38

39 Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2.

3A Initialize RTC date/time.

3B

3C Mid POST initialization of chipset registers.

40

50

52

60 Initializes NUM-LOCK status and programs the KBD typematic rate.

75 Initialize Int-13 and prepare for IPL detection.

78 Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs.

7A Initializes remaining option ROMs.

7C Generate and write contents of ESCD in NVRam.

Initializes different devices through DIM. See DIM Code Checkpoints
section of document for more information.

Initializes different devices. Detects and initializes the video adapter
installed in the system that have optional ROMs.

Allocate memory for ADM module and uncompress it. Give control to
ADM module for initialization. Initialize language and font modules for
ADM. Activate ADM module.

Initializes the silent boot module. Set the window for displaying text
information.

Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message,

and any OEM specic information.

Initializes different devices through DIM. See DIM Code Checkpoints
section of document for more information.

Test for total memory installed in the system. Also, Check for DEL or
ESC keys to limit memory test. Display total memory in the system.

Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor
in CPU, … etc.) successfully installed in the system and update the
BDA, EBDA…etc.

Programming the memory hole or any kind of implementation that
needs an adjustment in system RAM size if needed.

Updates CMOS memory size from memory found in memory test. Al­locates memory for Extended BIOS Data Area from base memory.

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Checkpoint Description

84 Log errors encountered during POST.

85 Display errors to the user and gets the user response for error.

87 Execute BIOS setup if needed / requested.

8C Late POST initialization of chipset registers.

8E Program the peripheral parameters. Enable/Disable NMI as selected

90 Late POST initialization of system management interrupt.

A0 Check boot password if installed.

A1 Clean-up work needed before booting to OS.

Takes care of runtime image preparation for different BIOS modules. Fill

A2

A4 Initialize runtime language module.

A7

A8 Prepare CPU for OS boot including nal MTRR values.

A9 Wait for user input at cong display if needed.

AA

AB Prepare BBS for Int 19 boot.

AC End of POST initialization of chipset registers.

B1 Save system context for ACPI.

00 Passes control to OS Loader (typically INT19h).

the free area in F000h segment with 0FFh.

Initializes the Microsoft IRQ Routing Table. Prepares the runtime lan-

guage module. Disables the system conguration display if needed.

Displays the system conguration screen if enabled. Initialize the CPU’s

before boot, which includes the programming of the MTRR’s.

Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. Deinitializes the
ADM module.

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System Resources

Pin GPIO Type Multiplexed with Power Connect

N7 GPIO0 I/O BM_BUSY# VCC3 NC
AK21 GPIO1 I/O TACH1 VCC5 NC
K6 GPIO2 I/OD PIRQEB VCC5 PIRQ#E
L7 GPIO3 I/OD PIRQFB VCC5 PIRQ#F
F2 GPIO4 I/OD PIRQGB VCC5 PIRQ#G
G2 GPIO5 I/OD PIRQHB VCC5 PIRQ#H
AH22 GPIO6 I/O TACH2 VCC3 NC
AK23 GPIO7 I/O TACH3 VCC3 NC
A20 GPIO8 I/O DRAMPWROK 3VSB DRAMPWROK
A18 GPIO9 I/O WOL_EN 3VSB NC
C16 GPIO11 I/O SMBALERTB 3VSB SMB_CALERT#
A8 GPIO12 I/O NC 3VSB WLAN_PWRON
A19 GPIO13 I/O SIO_PME# 3VSB SIO_PME#
A9 GPIO14 I/O JTAGTD1 3VSB NC
C15 GPIO15 I/O STP_PCIB 3VSB CK_PCI_STOP_N
M2 GPIO16 I/O DPRSLPVR VCC3 NC
AH21 GPIO17 I/O TACK0 VCC3 ATADET0
K1 GPIO18 I/O Unmultiplexed VCC3 ICH_GP18
AE20 GPIO19 I/O SATA1GP VCC3 SATA1GP_PU
AF5 GPIO20 I/O Unmultiplexed VCC3 ICH_GP20
AK25 GPIO21 I/O SATA0GP VCC3 SATA0GP_PU
J3 GPIO23 I/O LDRQ1B VCC3 LDRQ_1#
A14 GPIO24 I/O MEM_LED 3VSB AMP_GAIN0
B18 GPIO25 I/O STP_CPUB 3VSB CK_CPU_STOP_N
C11 GPIO26 I/O STATEB 3VSB NC
A11 GPIO27 I/O Unmultiplexed 3VSB DUAL_CTRL
G18 GPIO28 I/O Unmultiplexed 3VSB USB_MODE

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Pin GPIO Type Multiplexed with Power Connect

K2 GPIO32 I/O Unmultiplexed VCC3 SPI_WP#
AF6 GPIO33 I/O Unmultiplexed VCC3 SPI_HOLD_GP0#
AH5 GPIO34 I/O Unmultiplexed VCC3 AMP_GAIN1
L1 GPIO35 I/O SATACLKREQB VCC3 CPUFAN1_SEL#
AE21

GPIO36

I/O SATA2GP VCC3 SATA2GP_PU
AE22 GPIO37 I/O SATA3GP VCC3 SATA3GP_PU
AK24 GPIO38 I/O SLOAD VCC3 EN232
AH23 GPIO39 I/O SDATAOUT0 VCC3 #EN422
AD20 GPIO48 I/O SDATAOUT1 VCC3 L_BKLTCTL
AJ25 GPIO49 I/O Unmulitiplexed VTT DMI_STRAP
G13 GPIO50 I/O REQB1 PREQ#1
A7 GPIO51 I/O GNTB1 PGNT#1
F13 GPIO52 I/O REQB2 PREQ#2
C7 GPIO53 I/O GNTB2 PGNT#2
G8 GPIO54 I/O REQB3 PREQ#3
F7 GPIO55 I/O GNTB3 PGNT#3
F16 GPIO56 I/O Unmultiplexed AMP_EN

C12 GPIO57 I/O

TPM_PP/JTAGTC
K

TPM_PP

F18 GPIO60 I/O LINKALERTB ICH_GP60

R1 GPIO61 I/O

SUS_STATB/LPC
PD

NC

R5 GPIO62 I/O SUSCLK NC
C13 GPIO72 I/O Unmultiplexed SYSFAN1_SEL#

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System Resources

GPIO Type Power Signal Name Description

GPIO00 I/OD VSB GPIO_OUT1 GPIO output
GPIO01 I/OD VSB GPIO_OUT2 GPIO output
GPIO02 I/OD VSB GPIO_OUT3 GPIO output
GPIO03 I/OD VSB GPIO_OUT4 GPIO output
GPIO04 I/OD VSB GPIO_IN1 GPIO input
GPIO05 I/OD VSB IRTX
GPIO06 I/OD VSB IRRX
GPIO07 I/OD VSB RTS6#
GPIO10 I/OD VSB LED_VSB
GPIO11 I/OD VSB LED_VCC Power LED
GPIO12 I/OD VSB SOUT5#
GPIO13 I/OD VSB SIN5#
GPIO14 I/OD VSB RTS5#
GPIO15 I/OD VSB WDT#
GPIO16 I/OD VSB BEEP
GPIO17 I/OD VSB PECI
GPIO20 I/OD VSB GPIO_IN2 GPIO input
GPIO21 I/OD VSB ATX_PWR_OK
GPIO22 I/OD VSB PWRBTIN
GPIO23 I/OD VSB PWRBTN#
GPIO24 I/OD VSB SLP_S3#
GPIO25 I/OD VSB PSON#
GPIO26 I/OD VBAT GPIO_IN3 GPIO input
GPIO27 I/OD VBAT RSMRST#
GPIO30 I/OD VCC DCD3#
GPIO31 I/OD VCC RI3#
GPIO32 I/OD VCC CTS3#

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GPIO Type Power Signal Name Description

GPIO33 I/OD VCC DTR3#
GPIO34 I/OD VCC RTS3#
GPIO35 I/OD VCC DSR3#
GPIO36 I/OD VCC SOUT3#
GPIO37 I/OD VCC SIN3#
GPIO40 I/OD VCC DCD4#
GPIO41 I/OD VCC RI4#
GPIO42 I/OD VCC CTS4#
GPIO43 I/OD VCC DTR4#
GPIO44 I/OD VCC RTS4#
GPIO45 I/OD VCC DSR4#
GPIO46 I/OD VCC SOUT4#
GPIO47 I/OD VCC SIN4#
GPIO50 I/OD VCC GPIO_IN4 GPIO input
GPIO51 I/OD VCC AUXGPI_OE# GPIO input enable
GPIO52 I/OD VCC AUXGPO_OE# GPIO output enable
GPIO53 I/OD VCC DCD6#
GPIO54 I/OD VCC RI6#
GPIO55 I/OD VCC CTS6#
GPIO56 I/OD VCC DTR6#
GPIO57 I/OD VCC DSR6#
GPIO60 I/OD VCC DCD5#
GPIO61 I/OD VCC RI5#
GPIO62 I/OD VCC CTS5#
GPIO63 I/OD VCC DTR5#
GPIO64 I/OD VCC DSR5#

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