MSI MS-7516 User Manual

P45 Diamond Series

MS-7516 (V1.X) Mainboard

G52-75161X6

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.

Trademarks

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Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V1.0 First release June 2008

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://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?

func=service

Contact our technical staff at: http://ocss.msi.com.tw

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-7516

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.

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement

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CONTENTS

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

English......................................................................................................................En-1

Specifications....................................................................................................En-2

Central Processing Unit: CPU...........................................................................En-5

Memory...............................................................................................................En-7

Connectors, Jumpers, Slots.............................................................................En-9

Back Panel........................................................................................................En-16

LED Status Indicators......................................................................................En-18

BIOS Setup.......................................................................................................En-21

Software Information......................................................................................En-25

Deutsch....................................................................................................................De-1

Spezifikationen..................................................................................................De-2

Hauptprozessor: CPU.......................................................................................De-5

Speicher.............................................................................................................De-7

Anschlüsse, Steckbrücken und Slots.............................................................De-9

Hinteres Anschlusspaneel.............................................................................De-16

LED Statusdikatoren........................................................................................De-18

BIOS Setup.......................................................................................................De-21

Software-Information......................................................................................De-25

Français.....................................................................................................................Fr-1

Spécificités.........................................................................................................Fr-2

Central Processing Unit: CPU............................................................................Fr-5

Mémoire...............................................................................................................Fr-7

Connecteurs, Cavaliers, Slots..........................................................................Fr-9

Panneau Arrière...............................................................................................Fr-16

Indicateurs du statut de LED...........................................................................Fr-18

Configuration du BIOS......................................................................................Fr-21

Information de Logiciel.....................................................................................Fr-25

Русский ....................................................................................................................Ru-1

Характеристики ...............................................................................................Ru-2

Центральный процессор (CPU).....................................................................Ru-5

Память ..............................................................................................................Ru-7

Коннекторы, перемычки, разъемы..............................................................Ru-9

Задняя панель ...............................................................................................Ru-16

Световые индикаторы .................................................................................Ru-18

Настройка BIOS..............................................................................................Ru-21

Сведения о программном обеспечении ...................................................Ru-25

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User’s Guide

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Specifications

Processor Support

- Supports Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme/Quad/Duo/Pentium/Celeron Dual Core/Celeron processors.

- Supports Intel® Yorkfield, Wolfdale, Kentsfield, Conroe processors in the LGA775 package.

(For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global.

msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform)

Supported FSB

- 1600*(OC)/ 1333/ 1066/ 800 MHz

* (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global.

msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform)

Chipset

- North Bridge: Intel® P45 chipset

- South Bridge: Intel® ICH10R chipset

Memory Support

- DDR3 1600*(OC)/1333/1066/800 SDRAM (8GB Max)

(To support 8GB Max, please check the criteria of Intel website.)

- 4 DDR3 DIMMs (240pin / 1.5V)

* (For more information on compatible components, please visit

http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=testreport)

LAN

- Supports PCIE LAN 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek 8111C

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IDE

- 1 IDE port by Jmicron 363

- Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133 mode

- Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode

SATA

- 6 SATAII ports by Intel ICH10R

- 2 SATA II port by Jmicron 363

- 2 eSATA ports by Jmicron 363

- Supports storage and data transfers at up to 3Gb/s

RAID

- Supports Intel Martix Storage Technology (AHCI + RAID 0/1/5/10) by ICH10R

1394

- Supports 1394 by VIA 6308

FDD

- 1 floppy port

- Supports 1 FDD with 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB

Connectors

Back panel

- 1 PS/2 mouse port

- 1 PS/2 keyboard port

- 2 eSATA ports (support Command Based Port Multipliers)

- 8 USB 2.0 Ports

- 2 LAN jack

- 1 1394 port

- 1 Clear CMOS button

On-Board Pinheaders / Connectors

- 2 USB 2.0 pinheaders

- 1 1394 pinheader

- 1 chasis intrusion connector

- 2 H/W OC pinheaders (optional)

- 1 serial pinheader

- 1 JIS connector (optional)

- 1 TPM connector

- 1 GreenPower Genie connector

- Reset button

- Power button

Thermal accessories

- Chipset water block

Slots

- 2 PCI Express x16 slots compatible with PCIE 2.0 spec a. for CrossFire mode, please install both graphics cards on both

PCIE x16 slots

b. to use 2 PCIE x16 slots, the PCIE x 16 lanes will auto arrange

from x16/ x0 to x8/ x8

- 2 PCI Express x 1 slots

- 2 PCI slots

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Form Factor

- ATX (30.5cm X 24.5cm)

Mounting

- 9 mounting holes

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Central Processing Unit: CPU

The mainboard supports Intel® processor. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket 775 for easy CPU installation. 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://global.msi.com.tw/index.php? func=cpuform

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.

Replaceing 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 first to ensure the safety of CPU.

Overclocking

This mainboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please make sure your components are able to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommended. We do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inad-

equate operation or beyond product specifications.

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CPU & Cooler Installation Procedures for Socket 775

1. The CPU socket has a plastic cap on it to protect the contact from damage. Before you have installed the CPU, always cover it to protect the socket pin.

2. Remove the cap from lever hinge side.

3. The pins of socket reveal.

4. Open the load lever.

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.

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.

9. Press down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and then secure the lever with the hook under retention tab.

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

11.Press the four hooks down to fasten the cooler. Then rotate the locking switch (refer to the correct direction marked on it) to lock the hooks.

12.Turn over the mainboard to confirm that the clip-ends are correctly inserted.

alignment key

Important

1. Read the CPU status in BIOS.

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

plastic cap covered to avoid damaging.

3. 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

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Installed

These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://global.msi.com.tw/

index.php?func=testreport

DDR3

240-pin, 1.5V

72x2=144 pin 48x2=96 pin

Dual-Channel mode 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. Please refer to the following illustrations for population rules under Dual-Channel mode.

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

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DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

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Installing Memory Modules

1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right

orientation.

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

golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot.

Important

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

3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.

Volt

Notch

Important

-DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR/DDR2 and the

DDR3 standard is not backwards compatible. You should always install DDR3 memory modules in the DDR3 DIMM slots.

-In Dual-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the

same type and density in different channel DIMM slots.

-To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules

into the DIMM1 first.

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Connectors, Jumpers, Slots

Fan Power Connectors

The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. The CPU FAN supports Smart FAN function. When connect 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 fan control.

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Control

SENSOR

+12V

GND

CPU FAN

SENSOR or NC

+12V

GND

SYS FAN/ NB FAN/

POWER FAN

Important

1.Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at processor’s official website or

consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.

2.CPUFAN supports fan control. You can install Dual Core Center utility that

will automatically control the CPU fan speed according to the actual CPU temperature.

3. Fan cooler set with 3 or 4 pins power connector are both available for CPUFAN.

Floppy Disk Drive Connector

This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive.

IDE connector

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 configure the drives separately to Master/ Slave mode by setting jumpers. Refer to IDE device’s docu- mentation supplied by the vendors for jumper setting instructions.

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Serial ATA Connector

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.

Front Panel Connectors

These connectors are for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.

Power

2 1

LED

HDD LED

JFP1

Power Switch

Reset Switch

2 1

Speaker

Power LED

JFP2

8 7

IEEE1394 Connector (Green)

This connector allows you to connect the IEEE1394 device via an optional IEEE1394 bracket.

IEEE1394 Bracket

(Optional)

Ground

TPB-

Cable power

Ground

TPA-

10 9

TPA+

TPB+

Ground

Key (no pin)

Cable power

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Front USB Connector (Yellow)

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.

USB 2.0 Bracket

(Optional)

USBOC

VCC

USB1-

USB1+

GND

VCC

GND

USB0-

USB0+

Key (no pin)

Important

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

Chassis Intrusion Connector

This connector connects to 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.

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CINTRU

GND

Serial Port Connector

This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device.

SIN

CTS

DSR

2 1

DCD

10 9

RTS

SOUT DTR

Ground

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GreenPower Genie Connector

This connector connects to GreenPower Genie (optional). Please refer to the GreenPower Genie manual for more details and usages.

J1395

TPM module Connector

This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages.

3V dua l / 3V _ST B

VC C3

SIR Q

VC C5

Ke y(n o pin )

GN D

2 1

14 13

LCLK

LAD0

LAD1

LAD2

LAD3

LR ST#

LF RA ME #

Hardware Overclock FSB Jumpers

You can overclock the FSB to increase the processor frequency by changing the jumpers JB1 and JB2. Follow the instructions below to set the FSB.

JB1 JB2

Default

200 -> 266 MHz

200 -> 333 MHz

266 -> 333 MHz

200 -> 400 MHz

266 -> 400 MHz

333 -> 400 MHz

Important

Overclocking may cause system instability or crash during boot, then please set to the default jumper setting.

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Clear CMOS Jumper

There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an 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 jumper to clear data.

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Keep Data Clear Data

Important

You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return to 12 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will damage the mainboard.

Power Button

This power button is used to turn-on or turn-off the system. Press the button to turn-on or turn-off the system.

Reset Button

This reset button is used to reset the system. Press the button to reset the system.

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Power Supply Attachment

Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused. All power connectors on

the mainbnoard have to connect to the ATX power supply and have to work together to ensure stable operation of the mainboard.

ATX 24-Pin Power Connector

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.

+3.3V

+12V +12V

5VSB

PWR OK

GND

+5V

GND

+5V

GND +3.3V +3.3V

GND +5V +5V +5V NC GND GND GND PS-ON# GND

-12V +3.3V

ATX 12V Power Connector (2x4-Pin)

This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

GND

+12V

ATX 12V Power Connector (1x4-Pin)

This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the graphics card.

12V

GND

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PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot

The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card.

The PCI Express 2.0 x16 supports up to 8.0 GB/s transfer rate.

The PCI Express x1 supports up to 250 MB/s transfer rate.

PCI Express x16 Slots support up to PCI Express 2.0x16 speed (PCI_E2 & PCI_E4)

White PCI Express x 1 Slot supports PCI Express x1 speed (PCI_E1 & PCI_E3)

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot

The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications.

Important

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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.

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Back Panel

Mouse/Keyboard

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

PS/2 Mouse connector (Green/ 6-pin female)

PS/2 Keyboard connector (Purple/ 6-pin female)

1394 Port

The IEEE1394 port on the back panel provides connection to IEEE1394 devices.

LAN

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

LED Color LED State Condition

Left Orange On (steady state) LAN link is established.

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.

Off LAN link is not established.

On (brighter & pulsing) The computer is communicating with another computer on the LAN.

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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External SATA Port

This eSATA (External Serial ATA) port is used to connect the external SATA device. You can also use the optional external SATA cable to connect SATA device and eSATA port.

Clear CMOS Button

The CMOS RAM onboard 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, use the button to clear data. Press the button to clear the data.

Important

Make sure that you power off the system before clearing CMOS data.

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LED8

LED7

LED10,9,11,12,13,14,15,16

LED26

LED27

LED1

LED2

LED24

LED25

LED23

LED21

LED20

LED22

LED19

LED18

LED Status Indicators

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Name Status

LED1 Lights when system is on standby mode.

LED2 Lights when system is power-on.

LED3 Lights when PCI_E1 slot is functional.

LED4 Lights when PCI_E2 slot is functional.

LED5 Lights when PCI_E3 slot is functional.

LED8 Lights when PCI_E4 slot is functional.

LED7 Lights when PCI1 slot is functional.

LED17 Lights when PCI2 slot is functional.

LED23 Lights when CPU is in 1 phase power mode.

LED21 Lights when CPU is in 2 phase power mode.

LED20 Lights when CPU is in 3 phase power mode.

LED22 Lights when CPU is in 4 phase power mode.

LED19 Lights when CPU is in 5 phase power mode.

LED18 Lights when CPU is in 6 phase power mode.

LED24 Lights when memory is in 1 phase power mode.

LED25 Lights when memory is in 2 phase power mode.

LED26 Lights when North Bridge is in 1 phase power mode.

LED27 Lights when North Bridge is in 2 phase power mode.

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LED 10, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

These four LEDs allow users to identify system problems through 16 various combinations of LED signals.

Group1 Group2Group3Group4

LED10 LED9 LED11 LED12 LED13 LED14 LED15 LED16

Red

LED Signal

Green

Description

System Power ON The D-LED will hang here if the

G r

processor is damaged or not in-

u p

stalled properly.

Early Chipset Initialization

o u p 4

Memory Detection Test Testing onboard memory size. The

G r

D-LED will hang if the memory mod-

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ule is damaged or not installed

p 4

properly.

Decompressing BIOS image to RAM

for fast booting.

u p 4

G r

Initializing Keyboard Controller.

o u p 4

Testing VGA BIOS

G r

This will start writing VGA sign-on

o u p

message to the screen.

Processor Initialization

This will show information regarding

o u

the processor (like brand name, sys-

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tem bus, etc...)

LED Signal

Description

Initializing Video Interface This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. Then, detect and initialize the video adapter.

BIOS Sign On This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc...

Testing Base and Extended Memory Testing base memory from 240K to 640K and extended memory above 1MB using various patterns.

Assign Resources to all ISA.

Initializing Hard Drive Controller This will initialize IDE drive and controller.

Initializing Floppy Drive Controller This will initialize Floppy Drive and controller.

Boot Attempt This will set low stack and boot via INT 19h.

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Testing RTC (Real Time Clock)

Operating System Booting

BIOS Setup

This chapter provides basic 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:

* An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests

you to run BIOS SETUP.

* You want to change the default settings for customized features.

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:

A7516IMS V1.0 010108 where:

1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX.

2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number.

6th refers to the Chipset vender as A = ATi, I = Intel, V = VIA, N = Nvidia, U = ULi.

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

V1.0 refers to the BIOS version.

010108 refers to the date this BIOS was released.

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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.

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 containing additional options can be launched from this field. You can use control keys (↑↓ ) to highlight the field and press <Enter> to call up the sub-menu. Then you can use the control keys to enter values and move from field to field within a sub-menu. If you want to return to the main menu, just press <Esc >.

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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