Figure 28. Networking Control Panel Categories...........................................105
Figure 29. System Update Application on the NVIDIA Control Panel...............110
Figure 30. Managing Your System Bios Screen.............................................112
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Parts NOT in the Kit
This kit contains all the hardware necessary to install and connect
your new NVIDIA® nForce® 650i Ultra motherboard. However, it
does not contain the following items that must be purchased
separately to make the motherboard functional.
Supports dual channel DDR2 533/667/800. Supports up to 8 GBs
DDR2 memory.
Power Supply
To calculate the power you are going to require for your specific
configuration, go to
These instructions tell you how to install each of the parts listed so
you can have a functioning motherboard. As you go through the
installation instructions, we are assuming you have purchased the
necessary parts.
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Intentions of the Kit
This kit provides you with the motherboard and all connecting
cables necessary to install the motherboard into a PC cabinet. If you
are building a PC, you will use most of the cables provided in the kit.
If however, you are replacing a motherboard, you will not need many
of the cables.
When replacing a motherboard in a PC cabinet, you will need to
reinstall an operating system even though the current drives have an
operating system.
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Thank you for buying the NVIDIA® nForce® 650i Ultra
Motherboard. This motherboard offers the tools and performance PC
users’ demand.
Features
Ultimate Overclocking
Unleash the underlying hardware. With comprehensive overclocking
tools to push the limits on front side bus (FSB) speed and support
for higher memory speeds, the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra MCPs
were designed for overclocking.
Introduction
Guaranteed FSB speeds
Reach FSB speeds of 1333MHz with a CPU that supports this
specification.
High-speed Memory
This board supports high-speed memory up to DDR2-800 to keep
pace with overclocked system components.
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Comprehensive Overclocking Tools
Award-winning NVIDIA overclocking tools provide a complete kit of
tools giving everyone from the most veteran enthusiast to the novice
overclocker the ability to unleash the hardware in their PC.
NVIDIA nTune Utility
NVIDIA nTune™ is a Windows-based utility that has added access to
more settings. Adjust CPU and memory speeds without rebooting.
You can also access most BIOS settings from inside Windows
without having to go into the BIOS. Save and automatically load
profiles for each application you run.
NV BIOS
NV BIOS delivers easy-to-use tuning to let you have full control
over your hardware including processor voltage tables and memory
drive strengths.
True x16 PCI Express Support
One full-bandwidth, 16-lane PCI Express link ensure maximum
graphics performance for next-generation GPUs and games.
DualDDR2 Memory Architecture
A state-of-the-art Dual DDR2 memory controller allows high
bandwidth and low latency data access to the CPU and GPU.
Ensures data and information are relayed through the system as
quickly as possible for incredible performance.
NVIDIA MediaShield™ Storage
NVIDIA MediaShield is a suite of features that safeguards your most
important digital media assets; always reliable, scalable, and accessible.
MediaShield includes RAID and SATA drive support.
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Multiple Disk Setup
Through a simple wizard-based interface, you can effortlessly set up
your drives for better data protection, faster disk access or maximum
storage capacity. MediaShield automatically selects RAID 0, 1, 0+1
or 5 configurations according to your needs. Advanced users can
access RAID options directly.
DiskAlert System
The event of a disk failure, MediaShield users see an image that
highlights which disk has failed to make it easier to identify, replace,
and recover.
RAID Morphing
MediaShield allows users to change their current RAID set-up to
another configuration in a one-step process called morphing. This
eliminates the need to back up data and follow multiple steps in the
process.
Bootable Multidisk Array
MediaShield storage fully supports the use of multi-disk array for
loading the operating system at power-up.
Networking with NVIDIA nForce
NVIDIA networking delivers the highest network throughput at the
lowest CPU utilization. The manageable and stable NVIDIA
networking solution results in better networking management and a
lower total cost of ownership. Only NVIDIA integrates this level of
networking features to allow you to take your online experience to
the next level.
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NVIDIANative Gigabit Ethernet
The industry’s fastest Gigabit Ethernet performance eliminates
network bottlenecks and improves overall system efficiency and
performance.
NVIDIA FirstPacket™ Technology
Be the ‘King of Ping’ with NVIDIA FirstPacket technology. Get
the crystal-clear phone conversations and online gaming performance
you expect. NVIDIA FirstPacket technology assures your game data,
VoIP conversations, and large file transfers are delivered according to
preferences set by you in an intuitive wizard.
High Definition Audio (HDA)
High definition audio brings consumer electronics quality sound to
the PC delivering high quality sound from multiple channels. Using
HDA, systems can deliver 192 kHz/32-bit quality for eight channels,
supporting new audio formats.
USB 2.0
USB 2.0 is standard plug-and-play interface that provides easy-to-use
connectivity for USB devices.
Supports Windows XP 32bit/64bit and Windows Vista 32bit/64bit
Contains NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra MCP and SPP
System Memory support
Supports dual channel JEDEC DDR2-800. Supports up to 8 GBs
DDR2 memories.
USB 2.0 Ports
¾ Supports hot plug
¾ Eight USB 2.0 ports (four rear panel ports, four onboard USB
headers)
¾ Supports wake-up from S1 and S3 mode
¾ Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480 Mbps transmission rate
¾ 300MBps data transfer rate
¾ Four Serial ATA II connectors
¾ NVIDIA MediaShield RAID with support for RAID 0, RAID
1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD
¾ Supports hot plug and NCQ (Native Command Queuing )
Onboard LAN
¾ Single LAN interface built-in onboard
¾ Supports 10/100/1000 Mbit/sec Ethernet
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¾ Supports Jack-Sensing function
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PCI Express x16 Support
¾ Supports 4 GB/sec (8 GB/sec concurrent) bandwidth
¾ Low power consumption and power management features
Green Function
¾ Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
¾ Supports S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to
RAM), S4 (Suspend to disk - depends on OS), and S5 (soft off)
Expansion Slots
¾ Three PCI slots
¾ Two PCI Express x1 slot
¾ One PCI Express x16 Graphics slot
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Unpacking
The NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra motherboard comes with all the
necessary cables for adding a motherboard to a new chassis. If you
are replacing a motherboard, you may not need many of these cables.
Be sure to inspect each piece of equipment shipped in the packing
box. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your reseller.
All parts shipped in this kit are RoHS-compliant (lead-free) parts.
Unpacking and
Parts Descriptions
Equipment
Note to Partners:
Revise this list with
the equipment you
are shipping in the
kit.
The following equipment is included in the NVIDIA nForce 650i
Ultra motherboard box.
NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard
This PCI Express motherboard contains the NVIDIA
nForce 650i Ultra SPP and MCP.
I/O Shield
Installs in the chassis to block radio frequency
transmissions, protect internet components from
dust and foreign objects and aids in proper airflow
within the chassis.
Floppy Cable
Used to attach a floppy drive to the motherboard.
Unpacking and Parts Description
2-Port SATA Power Cable (Qty Two)
USB 2.0 4-Port Cable
Provides four additional USB ports to either the
front or back panels of the chassis.
SATA Signal Cable (Qty Four)
Used to support the Serial ATA protocol and each
one connects a single drive to the motherboard
Comm2 Bracket Cable
IDE-ATA 133 HDD Cable
NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra
Motherboard
The NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra motherboard with the NVIDIA
nForce 650i Ultra SPP and MCP processors is a PCI Express
motherboard. Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figures 2 shows
the back panel connectors.
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1. CPU Socket 8. Serial-ATA connectors 15. PCI slots
2. NVIDIA SPP 9. Front p a nel connector 16. Front Panel Audio connector
3. CPU fan connector 10. Floppy drive connector 17. PCI Express x1 slot
4. DDR DIMM slots 0 - 3 12. System fan connector 18. PCI Express x16 slot
• Yellow and Green/Light Up/Blink = 100 Mbps/link/Activity
• Green/Light Up/Blink = 1000 Mbps/Link/Activity
5. USB 2.0 Ports (two)
6. Port 2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel/8-Channel
Blue Line-In Line-In Line-In
Green Line-Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange Center/Subwoofer
Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Grey
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Hardware Installation
This section will guide you through the installation of the
motherboard. The topics covered in this section are:
Preparing the motherboard
¾ Installing the CPU
¾ Installing the CPU fan
¾ Installing the memory
Installing the motherboard
Connecting cables and setting switches
Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury, always follow basic
safety precautions.
Remember to remove power from your computer by disconnecting the
AC main source before removing or installing any equipment from/to the
computer chassis.
Hardware Installation
Preparing the Motherboard
The motherboard shipped in the box does
memory. You need to purchase a CPU, a CPU fan assembly, and
memory to complete this installation.
Installing the CPU
Be very careful when handling the CPU. Make sure not to bend or
break any pins on the back. Hold the processor only by the edges
and do not touch the bottom of the processor.
Use the following procedure to install the
CPU onto the motherboard.
1. Unhook the socket lever by pushing down
and away from the socket.
2. Lift the load plate. There is a protective
socket cover on the load plate to protect
the socket when there is no CPU installed.
3. Remove the protective socket cover from the load plate.
4. Remove the processor from its protective
cover, making sure you hold it only by the
edges.
It is a good idea to save the cover so that
whenever you remove the CPU, you have
a safe place to store it.
not
contain a CPU or
5. Align the notches in the processor with
the notches on the socket.
6. Lower the processor straight down into the socket with out
tilting or sliding it into the socket
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Note: Make sure the CPU is fully seated and level in the
socket.
7. Close the load plate over the CPU and press
down while you close and engage the socket
lever.
Installing the CPU Fan
There are many different fan types that can be used with this
motherboard. Follow the instruction that came with you fan
assembly. Be sure that the fan orientation is correct for your chassis
type and your fan assembly.
Installing Memory DIMMs
Your new motherboard has four 1.8V 240-pin slots for DDR2
memory. These slots support 256 Mb, 512 Mb and 1 Gb DDR2
technologies for x8 and x16 devices. They also support dual channel
DDR2 memory technology up to 10.7GB/s. There must be at least
one memory bank populated to ensure normal operation. Use the
following the recommendations for installing memory. (See Figure 1
on page
10 for the location of the memory slots on the card)
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One DIMM: Install into slot 0. You can install the DIMM into
any slot, however, slot 0 is preferred.
Two DIMMs: Install into either slots 0 and 1 or 2 and 3. The
idea is to not have the DIMMs in adjacent slots.
Four DIMMS: Install into slots 0, 1, 2, and 3.
CPU side
Card-edge side
DIMM Slot 0
DIMM Slot 2
DIMM Slot 1
DIMM Slot 3
Hardware Installation
Use the following procedure to install memory DIMMs into the slots
on the motherboard. Note that there is only one gap near the center
of the DIMM slot. This slot matches the slot on the memory
DIMM to ensure the component is installed properly.
1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward.
2. Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the
module vertically into the DIMM slot. The plastic clips at both
sides of the DIMM slot automatically lock the DIMM into the
connector.
Installing the Motherboard
The sequence of installing the motherboard into the chassis depends
on the chassis you are using and if you are replacing an existing
motherboard or working with an empty chassis. Determine if it
would be easier to make all the connections prior to this step or to
secure the motherboard and then make all the connections. Use the
following procedure to install the I/O shield and secure the
motherboard into the chassis.
Note: Be sure that the CPU fan assembly has enough clearance for the chassis
covers to lock into place and for the expansion cards. Also make sure the
CPU Fan assembly is aligned with the vents on the covers.
Installing the I/O Shield
The motherboard kit comes with an I/O shield that is used to block
radio frequency transmissions, protects internal components from dust
and foreign objects, and promotes correct airflow within the chassis.
Before installing the motherboard, install the I/O shield from the
inside of the chassis. Press the I/O shield into place and make sure it
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fits securely. If the I/O shield does not fit into the chassis, you
would need to obtain the proper size from the chassis supplier.
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis
Most computer chassis have a base with mounting studs or spacers to
allow the mother board to be secured to the chassis and help to
prevent short circuits. If there are studs that do not align with a
mounting hole on the motherboard, it is recommended that you
remove that stud to prevent the possibility of a short circuit.
1. Carefully place the motherboard onto the studs/spacers located
inside the chassis.
2. Align the mounting holes with the studs/spacers.
3. Align the connectors to the I/O shield.
4. Ensure that the fan assembly is aligned with the chassis vents
according to the fan assembly instruction.
5. Secure the motherboard with a minimum of eight-to-ten screws.
Connecting Cables and
Setting Switches
This section takes you through all the connections and switch
settings necessary on the motherboard. This will include:
Power Connections
PWR1)
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¾ 24-pin ATX power (
¾ 8-pin ATX 12V power (
Internal Headers
¾ Front panel
¾ USB Headers
¾ Audio
¾ COM
PWR2)
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FDD
IDE
Serial ATA II
Chassis Fans
Rear panel USB 2.0 Adapter
Expansion slots
CMOS jumper settings
See Figure 1 on page
10 to locate the connectors and jumpers
referenced in the following procedure.
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Power Connections
This motherboard requires an ATX power supply. Make sure you
have enough power to cover all the expansion cards you will be
installing. To determine what you power requirements are for your
specific configuration, refer to
24-pin ATX Power (PWR1)
PWR1 is the main power supply connector located along the edge of
the board next to the DIMM slots. Make sure that the power supply
cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the
motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector
and make sure it is secure.
Card edge
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PWR1 connector
Plug power cable from system
power supply to PWR1
PWR2, the 8-pin ATX 12V power connection, is used to provide
power to the CPU. Align the pins to the connector and press firmly
until seated.
Backpanel connector edge.
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12V
It is strongly recommended that you use an 8-pin ATX 12V power
supply; however, if you have a four-pin power supply, plug the
connector to pins 3, 4, 7, and 8 as shown.
Connecting IDE Hard Disk Drives
The IDE connector supports Ultra ATA 133/100/66 IDE hard disk
drives.
1. Connect the blue connector (the cable end with a single connector)
to the motherboard.
GND
Connect a four-pin
power plug to pins
1 5
2. Connect the black connector (the cable with the two closely
spaced black and gray connectors) to the Ultra ATA master device.
3. Connect the gray connector to a slave device.
If you install two hard disk drives, you must configure the second
drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to the
hard disk documentation for the jumper settings.
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Note: If an ATA-66/100 disk drive and a disk drive using any other IDE transfer
protocol are attached to the same cable, the maximum transfer rate between
the drives may be reduced to that of the slowest drive.
Connecting Serial ATA Cables
The Serial ATA II connector is used to connect the Serial ATA II
device to the motherboard. These connectors support the thin Serial
ATA II cables for primary storage devices. The current Serial ATA
II interface allows up to 300MB/s data transfer rate.
There are four serial ATA connectors on the motherboard that
support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 0+1 and JBOD
configurations.
SATA 4 SATA 3
SATA 2 SATA 1
GND GND GND
TX+ RX+
TX- TX-
1. Connect the locking cable end to the
motherboard connector.
2. Connect the end without the lock to the drive.
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Connecting Internal Headers
Front Panel Header
The front panel header on this motherboard is one
connector used to connect the following four cables:
PWRLED
Attach the front panel power LED cable to
No
Connect
HD_LED
RESET - +
these two pins of the connector.
The Power LED indicates the system’s
status. When the system is in S0 status,
the LED is
on. When the system is in S1, S3, S4, S5
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Blan
PWRSW - +
PWRLED
status, the LED is off.
Note: The power LED cable in some chassis is a three pin connector with
the pins installed in positions 1 and 3. If your chassis has a three
pin connector, you will need to remove pin 3 and put it into
position 2 or you can use a pair of scissors to cut out position 2.
Most chassis come with a two pin connector.
PWRSW
Attach the power button cable from the case to these two pins.
Pressing the power button on the front panel turns the system on
off rather than using the power supply button.
HD_LED
Attach the hard disk drive indicator LED cable to these two pins.
The HDD indicator LED indicates the activity status of the hard
disks.
RESET
Attach the Reset switch cable from the front panel of the case to
these two pins. The system restarts when the
RESET switch is
pressed.
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Table 2. Front Panel Header Pins
PinSignal In/OutDescription
HD_LED
PWRLED
RESET
PWRSW
No Connect
Empty
1 HD_PWR Out Hard disk LED pull-up to +5V
3 HDA# Out Hard disk active LED
2 HDR_BLNK_GRNOut Front panel green light
4 HDR_BLNK_YELOut Front panel yell ow light
5 GND Ground
7 FP_RESET# In Reset switch
6 SWITCH_ON# In Power switch
8 GND Ground
9 No Connect
10 Empty
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USB Headers
This motherboard contains four (4) USB
2.0 ports that are exposed on the rear
panel of the chassis. The motherboard also
contains two
10-pin internal header connectors onboard that can be
used to connect an optional external bracket containing
four (4) more USB 2.0 ports.
1. Secure the bracket to either the front or rear
panel of your chassis (not all chassis are equipped
with the front panel option).
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Fan Connections
There are two fan connections, the system fan and the CPU fan.
The fan speed can be detected and viewed in the
section of the CMOS Setup. Both fans are automatically turned off
after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 mode.
System fan connector
Fan Connector
3 2 1
GND
+12
SENSE
CPU fan connector
System Monitor
COM1
The motherboard kit provides an additional serial COM header for
your machine. Connect one side of a switching cable to the header
and then attach the serial COM device to the other side of the cable.
FDD Connector
The motherboard supports a standard 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44m, and
a 2.88M floppy disk drive (FDD).
Note that the CPU fan cable can be
either a 3-pin or a 4-pin connector.
Connect a 3-pin connector to pins 1, 2,
and 3 on the motherboard connector.
CPU Fan Connector
4 3 2 1
GND SENSE
PWR CONTRO
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Expansion Slots
The NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra motherboard contains six expansion
slots, one PCI Express slot and three PCI slots. For a full list of
PCI Express x16 graphics card supported by this motherboard, go to
The three PCI slots support many expansion cards such as a LAN
card, USB card, SCSI card and other cards that comply with PCI
specifications. When installing a card into the PCI slot, be sure that
it is fully seated. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back
panel with the screw used to hold the blank cover.
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PCI Express x1 Slot
There are two PCI Express x1 slots that are designed to
accommodate less bandwidth-intensive cards, such as a modem or
LAN card. The x1 slot provides 250 MB/sec bandwidth.
PCI Express x16 Slots
There is one PCI Express x16 slot that is reserved for a graphics or
video card. The bandwidth of the x16 slot is up to 4GB/sec
(8GB/sec concurrent).
When installing a PCI Express x16 card, be sure the retention clip
snaps and locks the card into place. If the card is not seated
properly, it could cause a short across the pins. Secure the card’s
metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the screw used to hold
the blank cover.
Jumper Settings
The motherboard contains a 3-pin BIOS configuration jumper that
enables all board configurations to be done in the BIOS Setup
program.
The silk screen on the motherboard shows a ∆ next to pin 1.
Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS
The motherboard uses the CMOS RAM to store all the set
parameters. The CMOS can be cleared by removing the CMOS
jumper.
Use the following procedure to clear CMOS:
1. Turn off the AC power supply and connect pins 1 and 2
together using the jumper cap.
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2. Return the jumper setting to normal (pins 2 and
3. Together with the jumper cap).
4. Turn the AC power supply back on.
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Configuring the BIOS
This section discusses how to change the system settings through the
BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are
also provided.
This section includes the following information:
Enter BIOS Setup
Main Menu
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced Chipset Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
System Monitor
Configuring the BIOS
Enter BIOS Setup
The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and
software. Correctly setting the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain
optimal system performance.
Use the following procedure to verify/change BIOS settings.
1. Power on the computer,
2. Press the
the bottom of the screen during the Power On Self Test (POST).
Press F1 to continue, DEL to enter Setup.
Pressing Del takes you to the Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup
Utility.
Note: It is strongly recommended that you do not change the default BIOS
Main Menu
The main menu allows you to select from the list of setup functions
and two exit choices. Use the
through the options or press
Use the arrow keys to position the selector in the option you
choose. To go back to the previous menu, press
Note: Note that on the BIOS screens all data in white is for information only, data in
yellow is changeable, data in blue is non-changeable, and data in a
red box is highlighted for selection.
Del key when the following message briefly displays at
settings. Changing some settings could damage your computer.
Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll
Enter to display the associated submenu.
Esc.
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Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
` Standard CMOS Features
` Advanced BIOS Features
` Advanced Chipset Features
` Integrated Peripherals
` Power Management Setup
` PnP/PCI Configurations
Esc : Quit
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type..,
` System Monitor
Load Defaults
Set Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
: Select Item
Figure 5. BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu
Standard CMOS Features
Use this menu to set up the basic system configuration.
Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to set up the advanced system features and boot
sequence.
Advanced Chipset Features
Use this menu to optimize system performance and configure
clocks, voltages, memory timings, and more.
Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to set up onboard peripherals such as IDE, RAID,
USB, LAN, and MAC control.
Power Management Setup
Use this menu to configure power management, power on, and
sleep features.
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PnP/PCI Configurations
Use this menu to modify the system’s Plug-and-Play and PCI
configurations.
System Monitor
Use this menu to monitor the real-time system status of your PC,
including temperature, voltages, and fan speed.
The following items on the CMOS Setup Utility main menu are
commands rather than submenus:
Load Defaults
Load default system settings.
Set Password
Use this command to set, change, and disable the password used to
access the BIOS menu.
Save & Exit Setup
Use this command to save settings to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving
Use this command to abandon all setting changes and exit setup.
The following two items on the CMOS Setup Utility main menu are
status indicators:
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Standard CMOS Features
Menu
The Standard CMOS Features menu is used to configure the standard
CMOS information, such as the date, time, HDD model, and so on.
Use the
or press
position the selector in the option you choose. To go back to the
previous menu, press
The information shown in Item Help corresponds to the option
highlighted.
Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the options
Enter to display the sub-menu. Use the arrow keys to
Esc.
Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Standard CMOS Features
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Date (mm:dd:yy) Sat, Jul 01 2006
Time (hh:mm:ss) 12 : 48: 23
` IDE Channel (.) Master [None]
` IDE Channel (.) Slave [None]
` SATA Channel 1 Master [None]
` SATA Channel 2 Master [None]
` SATA Channel 3 Master [None]
` SATA Channel 4 Master [None]
Drive A [1.44, 3.5 in.]
Halt On [All , But Keyboard]
Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 1047552K
Total Memory 1048576K
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
5: Previous Values F7:Defaults
Figure 6. Standard CMOS Features Menu
Note: Note that all data in white is for information only, data in yellow is changeable,
data in blue is non-changeable, and data in a red box is highlighted for
selection.
Item Help
Main Level `
Change the day, month,
year and century
Configuring the BIOS
Date and Time
Using the arrow keys, position the cursor over the month, day, and
year. Use the
Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through dates
and times. Note that the weekday (Sun through Sat) cannot be
changed. This field changes to correspond to the date you enter.
Note that the hour value is shown in a
24-hour clock format. Time is represented as hour : minute :
second.
Date (mm:dd:yy) Sat, Jul 01 2006
Time (hh:mm:ss) 14 : 48: 43
IDE Channel and SATA Channel
Use these functions to detect and configure the individual IDE and
SATA channels. Select a channel and press
IDE/SATA sub-menu.
` IDE Channel (.) Master [None]
` IDE Channel (.) Slave [None]
` SATA Channel 1 Master [None]
` SATA Channel 2 Master [None]
` SATA Channel 3 Master [None]
` SATA Channel 4 Master [None]
Press ENTER to display
SATA Channel sub-menu
Press ENTER to display
IDE Channel sub-menu
Enter to display the
IDE HDD Auto-Detect [Press Enter]
IDE Channel 0 Slave [Manual}
Access Mode [CHS]
Capacity 0 MB
Cylinder [ 0]
Head [ 0]
Precomp [ 0]
Landing Zone [ 0]
Sector [ 0]
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IDE Auto-Detect [Press Enter]
Extended IDE Drive [None}
Access Mode Auto
Capacity 0 MB
Cylinder 0
Head 0
Precomp 0
Landing Zone 0
Sector 0
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Press Enter to auto-detect IDE and SATA channels in the system.
Once the channel is detected, the values for Capacity, Cylinder,
Heads, Precomp, Landing Zone, and Sector are automatically filled in.
None
There is no HDD installed or set.
Auto
The system can auto-detect the hard disk when booting up.
Manual
When you set the channel to [Manual] and change Access Mode to
[CHS], you can then enter the number of cylinders, heads,
Precomp, landing zone, and sector. You can manually enter the
values or you can press
Enter to display a window that tells you
the min and max values.
IDE HDD Auto-Detect [Press Enter]
IDE Channel 0 Slave [Manual}
Access Mode [CHS]
Capacity 0 MB
Cylinder .....0
Head [ 0]
Precomp [ 0]
Landing Zone [ 0]
Sector [ 0]
The BIOS supports the following HDD
Access Modes:
¾CHS
For HDD less than 528 MB.
¾LBA
For HDD greater than 528 MB and
Press ENTER to display sub-menu
or enter number manually
Cylinder
Min= 0
Max=65535
Key in a DEC number :
:Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort
supporting LBA (Logical Block
Addressing).
¾Large
For HDD greater than 528 MB but not supporting LBA.
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¾Auto
Recommended mode.
Drive A
The Drive A option allows you to select the kind of FDD to install.
Options are:
Drive A [1.44, 3.5 in.]
Halt On
All, But Keyboard
None
360K, 5.25 in.
1.2M, 5.25 in.
720K, 3.5 in.
1.44M, 3.5 in.
2.88M, 3.5 in.
Use the
scroll through the options or press
Page Up and Page Down keys to
Enter
to display the sub-menu. Use the arrow keys to position the
selector in the option you choose. Press
and return to the Standard CMOS Features menu.
Press ENTER to display sub-menu
Drive A
None ..... [ ]
360K, 5.25 in. ..... [ ]
1.2M, 5.25 in. ..... [ ]
720K, 3.5 in. ..... [ ]
1.44M, 3.5 in. ..... [ ]
2.88M, 3.5 in. ..... [ ]
:Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort
Enter to accept the changes
Halt On
Halt On determines whether or not the computer stops if an error is
detected during power on. Use the
scroll through the options or press
menu. Use the arrow keys to position the selector in the option
you choose. Press
Enter to accept the
changes and return to the Standard
CMOS Features menu.
Drive A [1.44, 3.5 in.]
Halt On [All , But Keyboard]
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Page Up and Page Down keys to
Enter to display the Halt On sub-
Halt On
All Errors ..... [ ]
No Errors ..... [ ]
All , But Keyboard ..... [ ]
Press ENTER to display sub-menu
All , But Diskette ..... [ ]
All , But Disk/Key ..... [ ]
:Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort
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All Errors
Whenever the BIOS detects a nonfatal error, the system stops and
prompts you.
No Errors
S
All, But Keyboard
System boot does not stop for keyboard errors, but does stop for
all other errors.
All, But Diskette
The system boot does not stop for a diskette error but will stop
for all other errors.
All, But Disk/Key
The system boot does not stop for a keyboard or disk error, but
will stop for all other errors.
Memory
These settings are display-only values that are determined by the BIOS
POST (Power-On Self Test).
Base Memory
BIOS POST determines the
amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system.
Extended Memory
BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during
the POST.
Total Memory
This value represents the total memory of the system.
ystem boot does not stop for any detected errors.
Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 1047552K
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Advanced BIOS Features
Access the Advanced BIOS Features menu from the CMOS Utility
Setup screen. Use the
the options or press
arrow keys to position the selector in the option you choose. To go
back to the previous menu, press
Note: The options that have associated sub-menus are designated by a `, which
precedes the option. Press Enter to display the sub-menus.
Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through
Enter to display the sub-menu. Use the
Esc.
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` Removable Device Priority [Press Enter]
` Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter]
` Network Boot Priority [Press Enter]
CPU Internal Cache [Enabled]
Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled]
First Boot Device [Removable]
Second Boot Device [CDROM]
Third Boot Device [Hard Disk]
Boot Other Device [Enabled]
Boot Up NumLock Status[On]
Security Option [Setup]
APIC Mode [Enabled]
MPS Version Control For OS [1.4]
Full Screen LOGO Show [Disabled]
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
5: Previous Values F7:Defaults
Advanced BIOS Features
Item Help
Main Level `
Select Removable Boot
Device Priority
Figure 7. Advanced BIOS Features Menu
Note: Note that all data in white is for information only, data in yellow is changeable,
data in blue is non-changeable, and data in a red box is highlighted for
selection.
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Removable Device Priority
Use this option to select the priority for removable device startup.
Enter to see the list of removable devices in your system. Use
Press
the arrow keys to go to the various devices. Then use the
– keys to move the device priority up or down in the list. To go
back to the previous menu, press
Esc.
+ or
1. Floppy Disks
Hard Disk Boot Priority
Use this option to select the priority for HDD startup. Press Enter
to see the list of bootable devices in your system. Use the arrow
keys to go to the various devices. Then use the
move the device priority up or down in the list. To go back to the
previous menu, press
1. Ch0. : ST3802110A
2. Bootable Ad
Esc.
n Cards
Network Boot Priority
Use this option to select the priority for network startup. Select
Network Boot Priority and press Enter to view available networks.
Use the arrow keys to go to the various devices. Then use the
– keys to move the device priority up or down in the list. To go
or
back to the previous menu, press
1. Network 0 : <description of network>
2. Network 1 : <description of network
+ or – keys to
Use the + and – keys to move the
priority of the device within the list
Esc.
+
CPU Internal Cache
Use this option to enable or disable the CPU internal cache. Use the
Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the options or press
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Enter to display the options in a sub-menu. Use the arrow keys
to position the selector in the option you choose.
Quick Power On Self Test
Enabling this option allows the system to skip certain test while
booting, which reduces the time needed to boot the system. Use the
Page Up and Page Down keys to toggle between Enable and Disable.
First/Second/Third Boot Device
Use this option to set the priority sequence of the devices booted at
power on. Use the
the options or press
arrow keys to position the selector in the option you choose.
First Boot Device
Removable ..... [
Hard Disk ..... [ ]
CDROM ..... [ ]
Network ..... [ ]
Disabled ..... [ ]
:Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort
Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through
Enter to display the sub-menu. Use the
]
Boot Other Device
With the option set to Enable, the system boots from some other
device if the first/second/third boot devices fail.
Boot Up NumLock Status
This option allows you to select the power-on state of NumLock.
Select On to activate the keyboard NumLock when the system is
started. Select Off to disable the NumLock key.
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Security Option
The Security Options allows you to require a password every time
the system boots or only when you enter setup. Select Setup to
require a password to gain access to the CMOS Setup screen. Select
System to require a password to access the CMOS Setup screen and
when the system boots.
APIC Mode
Use this function to enable or disable the Advanced Programmable
Interrupt Controller (APIC). If you disable this option, you also
disable the MPS Version Control for OS option.
MPS Version Control For OS
Use this function to select the Multi-Processor Specification (MPS)
version that BIOS passes to the operating system. Use the
and Page Down keys to scroll through the options.
Page Up
Full Screen LOGO Show
This option allows you to enable or disable the display of the fullscreen logo when the system boots. Use the
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Enable and Disable
Page Up and Page Down
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Advanced Chipset Features
Select Advanced Chipset Features from the CMOS Setup Utility
menu and press
Chipset Functions menu.
Enter to display the functions of the Advanced
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Advanced Chipset Features
` System Clocks [Press Enter]
` FSB & Memory Config [Press Enter]
` CPU Configuration [Press Enter]
` System Voltages [Press Enter]
NVMEM memory test [Disable]
Load timing/voltage set [Press Enter]
Save timing/voltage set[Press Enter]
System BIOS Cacheable[Disabled]
HPET Function [Enable]
NVIDIA GPY Ex [Enable]
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
5: Previous Values F7:Defaults
Figure 8. Advanced Chipset Features
Item Help
Main Level `
Voltage control
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System Clocks
Select System Clocks from the Advanced Chipset Features menu and
Enter to display the System Clocks menu. From this menu,
press
you are able to specify frequency settings, HT multipliers, and
Spread Spectrum settings. Note that in Figure 9, all of the options
are listed. On the actual BIOS screen, you will need to scroll down
to see all the options.
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Parameters Settings Current Valce
**Frequency Settings**
CPU Freq, MHz 2933.32933.3
FSB Reference Clock, MHz 1066.71066.7
Optimal prohibits you from manually setting any timing. All
timing is set for optimal performance.
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¾Expert
Use the
Page Up and Page Down keys to select Expert. When
Expert is selected, all timing categories are enabled for manual
input. Note that you should set the value to Optimal to use
the manufacturers’ recommended values.
ª tCL: CAS# latency (options are 1 through 6).
ª tRDC: RAS#-to-CAS# Delay for Read/Write commands to
the same bank (options are 1 through 7).
ª tRP: Row Precharge time. This is the Precharge-to-Active
or Auto-to-Refresh of the same bank (options are 1 through
7).
ª tRAS: This is the minimum RAS# active time (options are
1 through 31).
ª Command Per Clock: This is the command timing setting
on a per clock unit basis (options are 1T and 2T).
ª tRRD: RAS#-to-RAS# delay of different banks (options are 1
through 15).
ª tRC: RAS#-to-RAS# or auto refresh time of the same bank
(options are 1 through 31).
ª tWR: The Write recovery time (options are 2 through 7).
ª tWTR: This is the minimum write-to-read delay with the
same chip selected (options are 1 through 10).
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ª tREF: This is the DRAM refresh rate (options are Auto,
7.8uS, and 3.9uS).
CPU Configuration
Select CPU Configuration from the Advanced Chipset Features menu
and press
Enter to display the CPU Configuration menu.
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CPU Configuration
Limit CPUID MaxVal [Disabled] x Intel SpeedStep Disabled
CPU Thermal Control[Disabled]
C1E Enhanced Halt State [Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Virtualization Technology [Enabled]
CPU Core 0 Enabled
CPU Core 1 [Enabled]
x CPU Core 2 Disabled
x CPU Core 3 Disabled
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
5: Previous Values F7:Defaults
Item Help
Main Level ``
Set linit CPUID MaxVal
to 3, should be
“Disabled” for WinXP
Figure 11. CPU Configuration Menu
Limit CPUID MaxVal
Use this function to enable the set limit of the CPUID MaxVal to
3. Set to Disable for Win XP.
CPU Thermal Control
Use this function to enable or disable TM1 and TM2 support.
Options are:
¾ Disable
Disable support for TM1 and TM2.
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¾ TM1 Only
The CPU is thermally throttled by cutting active processor
clock cycles.
¾ TM2 Only
Thermal throttling is achieved by reducing the CPU multiplier
and CPU core voltage.
¾ TM1 & TM2
Enables support for both TM1 and TM2.
C1E Enhanced Halt State
Enabled, this function reduces the CPU power consumption when
the CPU is idle. Idle occurs when the operating system issues a
halt instruction.
Execute Disable Bit
When this function is disabled, it forces the XD feature flag to
always return to zero (0).
Virtualization Technology
When this function is enabled, it allows a VMM to utilize the
additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization
Technology.
CPU Core 1
This function allows you to enable or disable CPU Core.
System Voltages[NC1]
Select System Voltages from the Advanced Chipset Features menu
and press
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Enter to display the System Voltages menu.
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System Voltages
Parameters Settings Current Value
CPU Core [Auto] 1.28 Memory [Auto] 1.85V
nForce SPP [Auto] 1.20VCPU FSB [Auto] 1.20V
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
5: Previous Values F7:Defaults
Item Help
Main Level ``
Voltage level for CPU
Core (CPU VID)
Figure 12. System Voltages Menu
CPU Core
Use the
or select
Core.
Memory
This function defines the voltage level for the DRAM. Use the
Page Up and Page Down keys to select a voltage or select [Auto] to
automatically set the voltage.
nForce SPP
This function defines the core voltage level for the NVIDIA
nForce SPP chip. Use the
voltage (1.20V, 1.30V, 1.40V, 1.50V) or select
automatically set the voltage.
CPU FSB
This function defines the CPU front-side bus (FSB) voltage level
(1.20V to 1.40V). Use the
Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the voltages
[Auto] to automatically set the voltage level for the CPU
Page Up and Page Down keys to select a
[Auto] to
Page Up and Page Down keys to select a
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voltage or select [Auto] to automatically set the voltage.
NVMEM Memory Test
This function defines whether you run the NVIDIA memory testing
module during POST. The options are Fast, Medium, Slow, and
Disable.
Load Timing/Voltage Set
This function loads the system voltages and timing settings that were
defined in the System Voltages menu. You can set up to four profile
settings using the
There are four profile options that can be loaded. The default setting
is
Auto for all settings. Press Enter to see the options.
Load timing/voltage set
Press Enter to Exit ..... [ ]
Select Profile 1 ..... [ ]
Select Profile 2 ..... [ ]
Select Profile 3 ..... [ ]
:Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort
Save timing/voltage set function.
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Save Timing/Voltage Set
This function saves the system voltages and timing settings that were
defined in the System Voltages menu. There are four profile options
that can be loaded. The default setting is
Enter to see the options.
Save timing/voltage set
Press Enter to Exit ..... [ ]
Select Profile 1 ..... [ ]
Select Profile 2 ..... [ ]
Select Profile 3 ..... [ ]
:Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort
Auto for all settings. Press
System BIOS Cacheable
This function allows you to enable or disable caching the system
BIOS.
HPET Function
This function allows you to enable or disable the High Precision
Even Timer (HPET). When
hardware for multimedia and other time-sensitive application. When
HPET is
Disabled, the APIC timer is used.
NVIDIA GPU Ex
To enable or disable this function you need to have the NVIDIA®
ForceWare® graphics driver with NVIDIA EX support. When
enabled, the system uses the optimized NVIDIA EX graphics driver.
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Enabled, HPET is used as the timing
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Integrated Peripherals Menu
Select Integrated Peripherals from the CMOS Setup Utility menu
and press
Enter to display the Integrated Peripherals menu.
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Integrated Peripherals
` IDE Function Setup [Press Enter]
` RAID Config [Press Enter]
` USB Config [Press Enter]
` MAC Config [Press Enter]
IEEE1394 controller [Auto]
HD Audio [Auto]
IDE HDD Block Mode [Enabled]
Onboard FDC Controller [Enabled]
Onboard Serial Port 1 [3FB/IRQ4]
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
Figure 13. Integrated Peripherals Menu
Item Help
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IDE Function Setup
Press Enter to display the IDE Function Setup menu.
OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled]
Primary Master PIO [Auto]
Primary Slave PIO [Auto]
Primary Master UDMA [Auto]
Primary Slave UDMA [Auto]
IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled]
Serial-ATA Controller [All Enabled]
IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled]
OnChip IDE Channel0
Use this function to
enable or disable the
onchip IDE Channel0.
When disabled, the
Primary Master/Slave
functions are changed to
OnChip IDE Channel0 [Disabled]
x Primary Master PIO Auto
x Primary Slave PIO Auto
x Primary Master UDMA Auto
x Primary Slave UDMA Auto
IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled]
Serial-ATA Controller [All Enabled]
IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled]
Auto and cannot be changed.
Primary Master/Slave PIO
When
OnChip IDE Channel0 is set to [Enabled], you can select
a mode for the primary Master and Slave PIO. Select from
or
Mode 1 through Mode 4.
Primary Master/Slave UDMA
When
OnChip IDE Channel0 is set to [Enabled], you can
disable the primary Master and Slave UDMA or set it to
IDE DMA transfer access
Use this function to enable or disable IDE DMA transfer access.
Serial-ATA Controller
This function allows you to enable specific SATA controllers,
enable all controllers, or disable all controllers. The options
available are
[Disabled].
[SATA-0], [SATA-0+1], [Enable All], and
Auto,
[Auto].
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IDE Prefetch Mode
Use this function to enable or disable the
IDE Prefetch mode.
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RAID Config
Press Enter to display the RAID Config menu.
RAID Enable [Enabled]
SATA 0 Primary RAID [Disabled]
SATA 0 Secondary RAID [Disabled]
SATA 1 Primary RAID [Disabled]
SATA 1 Secondary RAID [Disabled]
SATA 2 Primary RAID [Disabled]
SATA 2 Secondary RAID [Disabled]
RAID Enable
Use this function to
enable or disable RAID.
When RAID is set to
[Disabled], all SATA
functions are changed to
Disabled and cannot be
changed.
SATA x Primary/Secondary
When
disable the various SATA functions.
RAID Enable is set to [Enabled], you can enable or
RAID Enable [Disabled]
x SATA 0 Primary RAID Disabled
x SATA 0 Secondary RAID Disabled
x SATA 1 Primary RAID Disabled
x SATA 1 Secondary RAID Disabled
x SATA 2 Primary RAID Disabled
x SATA 2 Secondary RAID Disabled
USB Config
Press Enter to display the USB Config menu.
OnChip USB [Enabled]
USB Keyboard Support [Disabled]
USB Mouse Support [Disabled]
OnChip USB
Use this function to
enable specific versions of
OnChip USB [Disabled]
x USB Keyboard Support Enabled
x USB Mouse Support Enabled
the USB or disable the onchip USB. When the onchip USB is set
[Disabled], the keyboard and mouse support functions are set
to
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to Enabled and cannot be changed. Versions that can be selected
are
[V1.1+V2.0] or [V1.1].
USB Keyboard/Mouse Support
Use these function to enable or disable the onchip WSB support of
the keyboard and/or mouse.
MAC Config
Press Enter to display the MAC Config menu.
MAC0 LAN [Enabled]
MAC1 LAN[Disabled
MACx LAN
Use these functions to set the MAC0 and/or MAC1 LANs to
Auto or disable their functions.
HD Audio
This function on the Integrated Peripherals menu allows you to
enable or disable the hard disk audio function.
IDE HDD Block Mode
Using this function on the Integrated Peripherals menu allows your
IDE hard drive needs to support block mode. Select
automatically detect the optimal number of block read/writes per
sector the drive can support. Select
not support block mode.
Onboard FDC Controller
This function on the Integrated Peripherals menu allows you to
enable or disable the onboard FDC controller function.
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[Enabled] to
[Disabled] if your drive does
Configuring the BIOS
Onboard Serial Port 1
This function on the Integrated Peripherals menu allows you to
select the onboard serial port 1 function. Options are
[2E8/IRQ3], [3E8/IRQ4], [Auto], and [Disabled].
Power Management Setup
Menu
Select Power Management Setup from the CMOS Setup Utility menu
and press
Enter to display the Power Management Setup menu.
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Power Management Setup
[3F8/IRQ4],
ACPI function [Enabled]
APCI Suspend Type [S1&S3]
Soft-Off by PBTN [Instant-Off]
WOL(PME#) From Soft-Off [Disabled]
Power-on by Alarm [Disabled]
x Day of Month Alarm 0
x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 : 0 : 0
POWER ON Function [BUTTON ONLY]
x KB Power ON Password Enter
x Hot Key Power On Ctrl-F1
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
Main Level `
Figure 14. Power Management Setup Menu
Item Help
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ACPI Function
This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you to
enable or disable the ACPI function.
ACPI Suspend Type
This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you to
select an ACPI Suspend Type. Types to select from are
[S1(POS)], and [S3(STR)].
Soft-Off by PBNT
This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you to
set Soft-Off by PBNT to
[Instant-Off] or [Delay 4 Sec].
WOL(PME#) From Soft-Off
[S1&S3],
This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you to
enable or disable WOL(PMW#)
Power On by Alarm
This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you to
enable or disable the Power-on by alarm function. Set to
to prevent power-on by alarm. When set to
manually put in the day of the month and the time of the alarm.
Power-on by Alarm [Disabled]
Day of Month Alarm [ 0]
Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm[0 : 0 : 0]
To enter a day or time, use the
scroll through numbers or enter the number using the keyboard
+ and – keys.
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number or the
from soft-off.
[Disable]
[Enable], you can
Page Up and Page Down keys to
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POWER ON Function
This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you to
define the power-on function. Options for this function are:
BUTTON ONLY
Keyboard 98
Password
When
function is enabled so that you must enter a password.
[Password] is selected, the KB Power ON Password
POWER ON Function [Password]
KB Power ON Password [Enter]
x Hot Ke
Power OnCtrl
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Hot Key Power On
When
[Hot Key] is selected, the Hot key Power On function is
enabled so that you must select a keyboard key as the hot key.
To select a hot key use
Ctrl+F1 though Ctrl+F12.
POWER ON Function [Hot key]
x KB Power ON Password Enter
Hot Key Power On[Ctrl-F1]
Mouse Left
Mouse Right
Any Key
PnP/PCI Configuration Menu
Select PnP/PCI Configuration from the CMOS Setup Utility menu
and press
Enter to display the PnP/PCI Configuration menu.
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Init Display First [PCI Slot]
Reset Configuration Data [Disabled]
Resources Controlled By [Auto(ESCD)]
x IRQ Resources Press Enter
** PCI Express relative items **
Maximum Payload Size [4096]
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
Item Help
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[Press
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Figure 15. PnP/PCI Configuration Menu
Init Display First
This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to
define if the initial display is in the PCI slot or in the PCI Express
slot. Options are
[PCI Slot] and [PCIEx].
Reset Configuration Data
This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to
enable or disable the resetting of Extended System Configuration
Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup. Set this to
have installed a new add-on and the system reconfiguration has
caused a serious conflict that prevents the OS from booting. The
default setting is
[Disabled].
[Enabled] if you
Resources Controlled By
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This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to
define if the BIOS can automatically configure all the boot and plugand-play compatible devices or if you can manually select IRQ,
DMA, and memory base address fields. Select
[Auto(ESCD)] if you
want the BIOS to automatically populate these fields. If you select
[Manual] so you can assign the resources, IRQ Resources is
enabled for input.
Resources Controlled By [Auto(ESCD)]
x IRQ Resources Press Enter
Resources Controlled By [Manual)]
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To enable this field for input, set Resources Controlled By to
[Manual]. With this field enabled, press Enter to see options.
IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-9 assigned to [Reserved]
IRQ-10 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-11 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device]
Use Legacy ISA for devices compliant with the original PC AT Bus
specification. Use PCI/ISA PnP for devices compliant with the plugand-play standard, whether designed for PCI or ISA Bus architecture.
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to
enable or disable the Palette Snoop function.
Maximum Payload Size
This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to set
the maximum TLP payload size (in bytes) for the PCI Express
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devices. Use the
or enter the number using the keyboard numbers or use the
– keys to go up and down the list of sizes.
Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through sizes
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System Monitor Menu
Select System Monitor from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press
CPU Fan Speed 4272 RPM
Aux Fan Speed 4891 RPM
nForce Fan Speed 0 RPM
Chassis Fan Speed 0 RPM
Chassis Fan2 Speed 0 RPM
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
Item Help
Main Level `
Figure 16. System Monitor Menu
All of the values shown in Blue are dynamic and change as the
speed and voltages of the various components change with system
usage.
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Dynamic Fan Control
Press Enter to display the Dynamic Fan Control menu.
CPU Fan Speed Control [SmartFan]
If temp > 70ºC, Set Fan Speed 100%
If temp < 30ºC, Set Fan Speed 0%
x Manual Fan Speed, % 100
AUX Fan Speed Control, % [100] nForce Fan Speed Control, % [100] Chassis Fan Speed Control, % [100]
Use this menu to control the speed of the various fans on the
motherboard. Set CPU fan speed to
the speed of the fans automatically controlled based on temperature.
To set the fan speed to a constant rate, select
enter the speed from 0% to 100%.
[SmartFan] when you want
[Manual] and then
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Set the desired speed for the Aux, nForce, and Chassis fans from 0%
to 100%. The system defaults to 100%.
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Software Installation
Note: It is important to remember that before installing the driver CD that is shipped
in the kit, you need to load your operating system. The motherboard
supports Windows XP 32bit and 64bit and is Vista-capable.
The kit comes with a CD that contains utility drivers and additional
NVIDIA software.
The CD that has been shipped with your NVIDIA motherboard
contains the following software and drivers:
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Figure 17. NVIDIA Control Panel, Select a Category
NVIDIA Monitor
The NVIDIA Monitor application can be used at any time with any
applications to view the real-time status of various system
components. To display the NVIDIA Monitor, select
Programs
performance (usage) of the CPU, disk, memory, and network. It also
monitors the Bus speeds and voltages.
¾NVIDIA Corporation¾NVIDIA Monitor. This display shows the
Start¾All
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To view temperatures and fans, click the
button.
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NVIDIA nTune 5.0
The Performance category is used to configure and manage NVIDIA
nTune. The NVIDIA nTune program is a full-featured application
for accessing, monitoring, and adjusting your system components
(including bus speeds and voltages) with clear, user-friendly control
panels.
Overclock your system for the highest performance, or underclock it
for a nearly silent operation. All changes are performed within the
Microsoft Windows interface, enabling full functionality without the
need to make changes in the BIOS and reboot your system.
Use the following procedure to access nTune:
1. From the desktop, select
Corporation¾NVIDIA Control Panel.
2. Select
Categories
Performance to display Performance Control Panel
.
Start¾All Programs¾NVIDIA
Figure 18. Performance Control Panel Categories (nTune)
The Performance menu provides the following options:
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ª Dynamic BIOS access
¾ Automatic Tuning
ª Tune system
¾ Management
ª View system information
ª Adjust custom rules
Manual Tuning
The Manual Tuning option provides the ability to adjust
motherboard settings, adjust CPU settings, and make changes to the
BIOS.
Adjust Motherboard Settings
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The controls in the Adjust Motherboard Settings screen let you adjust
the performance of the system clocks, system voltages, memory
controller timings, and system fans. By manually adjusting these
speeds you are able to either increase performance for gaming, or
reduce performance to conserve power and create a quieter
environment.
Figure 19 shows the Adjust Motherboard Settings screen. Note that
as you pass the cursor over the various adjustments, notes display at
the bottom of the screen to explain each setting.
The number to the right of the slider is the new bus speed that will
be applied. Make adjustments by using the mouse to drag the slider.
All changes take effect immediately after selecting
Apply; however,
these setting only remain active for the current Windows session.
This allows you to safely return to Windows if a crash occurs, with
no possibility of boot issues since the changes are not made directly
to the BIOS settings.
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Note: All changes on Adjust Motherboard Settings are dynamically made when you
apply them, and only remain active for the current Windows session. You can
save these settings as a profile for use later by using the Profile menu item. If
a setting does not allow a change, it probably requires a reboot and should
be changed in the BIOS or from the Dynamic BIOS Access page (if available).
Figure 19. Adjust Motherboard Settings (nTune)
CAUTION: Increasing the voltage or the clock speed of a component may
void its warranty due to exceeding recommended specifications. NVIDIA
and the board manufacturer are not responsible for damage that may occur
when component tolerances are exceeded.
System Clocks
This section of the Adjust
Motherboard Settings allows
you to adjust the reference
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clocks for the FSB, the SPP PCI Express, and the MCP PCI Express.
Note that as you change the slider for the FSB reference clock, the
CPU core frequency, the FSB Frequency and the memory bus
frequency are dynamically changed.
System Voltages
CAUTION: Overvoltaging any component can result in damage.
In this section of the Adjust Motherboard Settings you must
understand what you are changing. Overvoltaging any of the
components can result in damage
to the components. From this
menu, you can adjust the following
voltages:
Always note the color of the
indicator square to the right of each
slider. Green indicates the voltage is
within range and will not damage any
components. Yellow means to proceed
with caution; you are no longer in the
safe range. If the indicator square is red,
you are possible overvoltaging the
component and could be causing damage.
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System Fans
This section of the Adjust Motherboard Settings menu allows you to
control the CPU, System, nForce, MCP, and the auxiliary fans. You
can either set all the fans to automatic control or you can manually
control each fan.
When in manual control, you can specify to show the temperatures
in Celsius or Fahrenheit.
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Memory Timing
This section of the Adjust Motherboard Settings allows you to adjust
various memory timings and cycles.
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When you select an option, information explaining
the selection is displayed in the area below the
Memory Timing box.
Row Address Strobe
Clicking on View SPD… displays a
memory information window. This is
for information only and is not editable.
Adjusts the minimum RAS active time. This is the amount of time
between a row being activated by Precharge and deactivated. A
row cannot be deactivated until tRAS has completed. The lower
this value, the faster the performance. However, if it is set too low
it can cause data corruption by deactivating the row to soon.
Adjustable from 1 to 63.
Write Recovery Time
Memory timing that determines the delay between a write
command and a Precharge command is set to the same bank of
memory. Adjustable from 1 to 15.
W to R Termination Turnaround
The Write-to-Read time is the number of clock cycles between the
last write data pair and the subsequent READ command to the
same physical block. Adjustable from 1 to 15.
RAS to CAS access
The RAS-to-CAS access (tRCD) is the amount of time in cycles for
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issuing an active command and the read/write commands.
Adjustable from 1 to 15.
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RAS to RAS Delay
The RAS-to-RAS delay (tRRD) is the is the amount of cycles it
takes to activate the next bank of memory (this is the opposite of
tRAS). The lower the timing the better the system performance.
However, this scenario can cause instability. Adjustable from 1 to
15.
Refresh Rate
This value is filled in by the system and can not be changed by
the user.
Memory bank switch
The row Precharge time (tRP) is the minimum time between active
commands and the read/writes of the next bank on the memory
module. Adjustable from 1 to 15.
R to W Turnaround
The Read-to-Write turnaround (tRWT) is a the amount of cycles
for the command to be executed when a Write command is
received. Adjustable from 1 to 15.
R to R Timing
the Read-to-Read time (tRDRD) is the number of clock cycles
between the last read and the subsequent READ command to the
same physical bank. Adjustable from 1 to 15.
Row Cycle Time
The Row Cycle Time is the minimum time in cycles it take a row
to complete a full cycle. This can be determined by
tRC=tRAS+tRP. If this value is set too short, it can cause
corruption of data. If this value is set too high, it causes a loss in
performance but an increase in stability. Adjustable from 1 to 63
cycles
W to R Command Delay
The Write-to-Read (tWRD) command delay is the amount of cycles
required between a valid write command and the next read
command. A lower cycle time results in better performance but is
can instability. Adjustable from 0 to 6 cycles.
W to W Timing
The Write-to-Write (tWRWR) timing is the number of clock cycles
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between the last write and the subsequent Write command to the
same physical bank. Adjustable from 2 to 15 cycles.
CAS Latency
The CAS Latency (tCL) is the time (in number of clock cycles)
that elapses after the memory controller sends a request to read a
memory location and before the data is sent to the module's
output pins. The value shown cannot be changed.
Clock Drive Strength
This value is filled in by the system and can not be changed by
the user.
Command Per Clock
The Command Per Clock (tCPC) sets the Command Rate for the
memory controller. The value shown cannot be changed
Async Latency
This value is filled in by the system and can not be changed by
the user.
Adjust GPU Settings
Use this interface to adjust the graphics processing unit (GPU) on
your video card(s). You can override the shipped clock frequencies of
your GPU and GPU memory and set the GPU fan speed. Increasing
the clock speeds increases your GPU performance and may require
adjusting cooling to maintain the same level of reliability.
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Figure 20. Adjust GPU Settings (nTune)
When this option is
checked, all
temperatures are shown
in Celsius. When this
option is not check,
temperatures are shown
in Fahrenheit.
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Dynamic BIOS Access
Dynamic BIOS Access allows you to change some of your system
BIOS settings. The changes do not go into effect until you reboot
your system. Since these changes are made to actual BIOS settings in
the CMOS, the settings remain active until you change them again
or restore the CMOS to the default settings.
Figure 21. Dynamic BIOS Access (nTune)
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Available BIOS Pages
In the Dynamic BIOS Access page, select a BIOS page that you
want to edit from the Available BIOS Pages drop-down menu The BIOS page
you select determines which items on the Dynamic BIOS Access
menu are available for changing. To edit an item, select an option
from the drop-down menus associated with each item. When finished
making your changes, click
Note: This feature is available only with BIOS support from the motherboard
manufacturer.
OK or Apply.
General Settings
This section of the Dynamic BIOS Access menu allows you to
Enable or Disable the CPU Internal Cache and the Quick Power on
Self Test (POST).
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Advanced Settings
This section of the Dynamic BIOS Access menu allows you to set
the following options:
Security options
¾ Setup
¾ System
MPS Version Control For
¾ 1.1
¾ 1.4
APIC Mode
¾ Disabled
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¾ Enabled
Full Screen LOGO Show
¾ Disabled
¾ Enabled
Boot up Setting
This section of the Dynamic BIOS Access menu allows you to set
the following options:
First/Second/Third Boot Device
¾ Removable
¾ Hard Disk
¾ CDROM
¾ Legacy LAN
¾ Disable
Swap Floppy Drive
¾ Enable
¾ Disable
Boot Up Floppy Seek
¾ Enable
¾ Disable
Boot UP NumLock Status
¾ On
¾ Off
Gate A20 Option
¾ Normal
¾ Fast
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Automatic Tuning
The NVIDIA nTune performance manager uses a complex searching
algorithm to determine the best possible and most stable performance
for you system. The nTune tuning engine pushes your system to the
limits to test the highest possible performance settings. Because of
this, there may be instances of system hangs during the testing.
When you restart the system, nTune continues its tuning process
until the process is complete. It is highly recommended that you
check the
bottom of the Tune System screen. The effects of the tuning process
apply to the current Windows session only.
The nTune tuning engine runs internal benchmark tests on your
system and creates performance profiles and rules.
Select to continue the tuning process upon reboot box at the
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CAUTION: Make sure to save and close all work prior to running the Tune
System function. Close all applications and do not perform other tasks
during the tuning session.
Three tuning options are available on the Tune System menu:
Course tuning takes approximately 20 minutes to run while it
adjusts system bus speeds and parameters. It first saves current bus
speeds as two profiles: the
and
Bestsystem.npe with the highest passing settings.
Fine tuning takes approximately three (3) hours and performs a
Default.npe file with current bus speeds
more complex tuning on bus speeds, memory timings, and voltages.
This more complex testing achieves maximum performance.
Tuning using custom settings allows you to select specific areas to
test and the duration of the tests. Remember that a longer tuning
session results in more precise and stable settings. The progress of
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your test and the results upon completion are displayed when the
benchmarks are being executed. You can cancel the tests at any
time.
Figure 22. Tune System Menu (nTune)
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Management
The Management option on the View System Information screen
allows you to view hardware, software, and system information and
adjust profiles.
View System Information
This screen is for information purposes only (you cannot make any
changes to the information). The View System Information screen
provides hardware, software, and system information that you can
save to a log file to assist customer support or for your own uses.
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