þ IDE (ATA100 ) cable x 1 / Floppy cable x 1
þ IDE (ATA133 )cable x 2
þ CD for motherboard driver & utility
þ GA-8IEXW user’s manual
þ I/O Shield
Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To
protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever
you work on your computer.
W ARNING!
1.Unplug your computer w hen working on the inside.
2.Use a grounded w rist strap before handling computer components. If y ou do not have
one, touch both of y our hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as
the pow er supply case.
3.Hold components by the edges and try not touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or
other components.
4.Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the
components whenever the components are separated from the sy stem.
5.Ensure that the ATX pow er supply is sw itched off before you plug in or remove the ATX
pow er connector on the motherboard.
Installing the motherboard to the chassis…
If the motherboard has mounting holes, but they don’t line up with the holes on the base and
there are no slots to attach the spacers, do not become alarmed y ou can still attach the spacers to
the mounting holes. Just cut the bottom portion of the spacers (the spacer may be a little hard to
cut off, so be careful of your hands). In this way y ou can still attach the motherboard to the base
without worrying about short circuits. Sometimes you may need to use the plastic springs to isolate
the screw from the motherboard PCB surface, because the circuit wire may be near by the hole. Be
careful, don’t let the screw contact any printed circuit write or parts on the PCB that are near the
fixing hole, otherwise it may damage the board or cause board malfunctioning.
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Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction
Features Summary
Form Factor— 30.6cm x 24.4cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB.
Motherboard— GA-8IEXW Motherboard:
CPU— Socket 478 for Intel® Micro FC-PGA2 Pentium® 4 processor
— Intel Pentium®4 533MHz/400MHz FSB
— Support Intel ® Pentium ® 4 (Northwood, 0.13 m) processor
— 2nd cache depend on CPU
Chipset— Chipset 845E HOST/AGP/Controller
— ICH4 I/O Controller Hub
Memory— 3 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets
— Supports PC2100 DDR or PC1600 DDR DIMM
— Supports up to 2GB DRAM (Max)
— Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM
— Supports 64bit ECC type DRAM integrity mode
On-Board IDE— 2 IDE controllers on the Intel ICH4 PCI chipset
provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM (IDE1, IDE2) with PIO, Bus Mas
ter (Ultra DMA33/ATA66/ATA100) operation modes.
— IDE3 and IDE4 Compatible with RAID,Ultra ATA133/100.
On-Board Peripherals— 1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M
and 2.88M bytes.
— 1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode
— 1 Serial port (COM)
— 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 (2 x Rear,4 xFront by cable )
— 1 IrDA connector for IR/CIR
— 1 Front Audio connector
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Hardware Monitor— CPU/Power/System Fan Revolution Detect
English
On-Board Sound— Realtek ALC650 CODEC
On-Board RAID— Onbard Promise PDC20276
On-Board LAN— Intel 82550PM
On-Board USB 2.0— Built in ICH4 Chipset
PS/2 Connector— PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interace
BIOS— Licensed AWARD BIOS, 4M Bit x FWH
Additional Features— PS/2 Keyboard power on by password
Overclocking— Over Voltage (DDR/AGP/CPU) by BIOS
— CPU/Power/System Fan Control
— CPU Overheat Warning
— System Voltage Detect
— Supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1)
— Supports concurrent dual ATA133 IDE controller operation
— Support ATAPI mode for CD ROM, DVD ROM ..etc.
— Supports IDE bus master operation
— Support ATA133/RAID mode switch by BIOS
— Mirroring supports automatic background rebuilds
— Features LBA and Extended Interrupt 13 drive translation in
controller onboard BIOS
— Supports Q-Flash
— PS/2 Mouse power on
— External Modem wake up
— STR(Suspend-To-RAM)
— Wake on LAN (WOL)
— AC Recovery
— Poly fuse for keyboard over-current protection
— Supports EasyTune 4
— Over Clock (CPU/DDR/AGP) by BIOS
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Hardware Installation Process
VGA_EN
ATI Rage XL
W986432DH-6
WOR
F_USB2/4
F_USB1/3
PCI 5
PDC20276
IDE 3
IDE 4
PCI 4
F_P ANEL
AC97
SPDIF
PCI 3
CLR_CMOS
AUX_IN
BIOS
ICH4
CI
PCI 2
SYS _FAN
CD_IN
M odel_SW1
PCI 1
DDR1
DDR 2
DDR 3
USB
LAN
AGP Slot
BATTERY
P WR_FAN
MIC_IN
LINE_IN
Intel 845E
IDE 2
IDE 1
FDD
LINE_OUT
GAME
NB_FAN
VGACOM
LPT1
AUX _12V
CPU
SOCKET478
SOCKET478
ATX
IR
KB_MS
CPU_FAN
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Chapter 2 Hardw are Installation Process
English
To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps:
Step 4
Step 1- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Step 2- Install memory modules
Step 3- Install expansion cards
Step 4- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply
Step 5- Setup BIOS software
Step 6- Install supporting software tools
Step3
Step4
Step1
Step4
Step 4 Step 4
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Hardware Installation Process
Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Pin1 indicator
CPU Top ViewCPU Bottom View
Socket Actuation Lever
1. Pull up the CPU socket lever
and up to 90-degree angle.
3. Press down the CPU socket
lever and finish CPU installation.
M Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.
Pin1indicator
Pin1 indicator
2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look
for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU
upper corner. Then insert the CPU
into the socket.
M If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause
improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.
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Step 1-2:CPU Heat Sink Installation
English
1. Hook one end of the cooler
bracket to the CPU socket first.
Hook the other end of the
cooler bracket to the CPU
socket.
2. Make sure the CPU fa n is plugged
to the CPU fan connector. Install
complete.
M Please use Intel® approved cooling fan.
M We recommend you to apply the thermal paste to provide better heat
conduction between the CPU and heatsink.
M Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector,
to completes the installation.
M Please refer to CPU heat sink user’s manual for more detail installation
procedure.
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Step 2: Install memory modules
The motherboard has 3 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets, but it can only support a
maximum of 4 banks DDR memory. DDR socket 1 uses 2 banks, DDR socket 2& 3 share the
remaining 2 banks. Please refer to the following tables for possible memory configurations supported.
The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push
it vertically into the DIMM Slot .The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch.
Memory size can vary between sockets.
Total Memory Size with Unbuffered DDR DIMM
Device used on DIMM1 DIMM x 64/ x722 DIMMs x 64/ x723 DIMMs x 64/ x72
Notes: Double-sided x 16 DDR memory dev ices are not support by Intel 845E/G chipset.
DDR 1DDR 2DDR 3
SSS
DSS
DDX
DXD
SDX
SXD
D:Double Sided DIMM; S:Single Sided DIMM; X:Not Use
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English
DDR Introduction
high performance and cost-effective solution that allows easy adoption for memory vendors, OEMs
and system integrators.
SDRAM infrastructure, yet makes awesome advances in solving th e system performance bottle neck by
doubling the memory bandwidth. DDR SDRAM w ill offer a superior solution and migration path from
existing SDRAM designs due to its availability, pricing and overall market support. PC2100 DDR
memory (DDR266) doubles the data rate through readin g and writing at both the rising a nd falling edge of
the clock, achieving data bandwidth 2X greater than PC133 when running with the same DRAM clock
frequency. With peak bandwidth of 2.1GB per second, DDR memory enables system OEMs to build
high performance and low latency DRAM subsystems that are suitable for servers, workstations, highend PC's and value desktop SM A systems. With a core voltage of only 2.5 Volts compared to
conventional SDRAM's 3.3 volts, DDR memory is a compelling solution for small form factor desktops
and notebook applications.
DDR
1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the
DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction.
2. Insert the DIMM memory module verticallyinto the
DIMM slots. Then push it down.
3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of theDIMM slots
to lock the DIMM module.
M Reverse the installation processes when you want to
remove the DIMM module.
Established on the existing SDRAM industry infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is a
DDR memory is a sensible evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing
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Step 3: Install expansion cards
1. Read the related expansion card’s instruction document before install the expansion card into
the computer.
2. Remove your server’s chassis cover, necessary screws and slot bracket from the computer.
3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.
4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.
5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.
6. Replace your computer’s chassis cover.
7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.
8. Install related driver from the operating system.
Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the AGP slot when
you try to install/ Uninstall the AGP card.
Please align the AGP card to the onboard
AGP slot and press firmly down to the slot .
AGP Card
Make sure your AGP card is locked by the
small white- drawable bar.
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Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power
supply
English
Step 4-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction
uvw
x
u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
PS/2 Mouse Connector
(6 pin Female)
PS/2 K eyboard Connector
(6 pin Female)
ØThis connector supports standard P S/2
keyboard and PS/2 mouse.
v Parallel Port and Serial Ports (COMA/COMB)
Parallel Port
(25 pin Female)
ØThis connector supports 1 standard COM port , 1
VGA port and 1 Parallel port. Device like printer
can be connected to Parallel port ; mouse and
modem etc can be connected to Serial and VGA
ports.
y
COMVGA
Serial Ports (9 pin Male)
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w Game /MIDI Ports
Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female)
Hardware Installation Process
ØThis connector supports joystick, M IDI keyboard
and other relate audio devices.
x Audio Connectors
Line Out 1
(Line Out 2)
MIC In
Line In
y USB/ LAN(**) Connector
LAN(**)
USB 0
USB 1
Ø After install onboard audio driver, you may connect
speaker to Line Out jack, micro phone to MIC In jack.
Device like CD-ROM , walkman etc can be connected
to Line-In jack.
Please note: Line Out 1: Line Out or SPDIF (The SPDIF
output is capable of providing digital audio to external
speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby
digital decoder). To enable SPDIF, simply insert SPDIF
connector into Line Out1. Line Out1 will become SPDIF
Out automatically.
To enable Four Speaker (for Creative 5880 audio only),
and Line In will become Line Out2 to support second
pair of stereo speakers.
If you want the detail information for “6 / 4 Channel Audio & SPDIF “ setup, please download 8IEX
Series manual (Complete Version) from Gigabyte
web. http://www.gigabyte.com.tw.
ØBefore you connect your device(s) into USB
connector(s), please make sure your device(s)
such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip,
speaker..etc. Have a standard USB interface.
Also make sure your OS (Win 95 with USB
supplement, Win98, Windows 2000, Windows
ME, WinNT with SP 6) supports USB controller.
If your OS does not support USB controller,
please contact OS vendor for possible patch or
driver upgrade. For more information please
contact your OS or device(s) vendors.
A) CPU_FANN) Model_SW1
B) BATTERYO) IDE4
C) ATXP) F_USB1/F_USB3
D) IR/CIRQ) F_USB2/F_USB4
E) FDDR) WOL
F) IDE 1S) VGA_EN
G) IDE 2T) SPDIF
H) PWR_FANU) AUX_IN
I) SYS_FANV) CD_IN
J) CIW) SCSI_CON
K) CLR_CMOSX) NB_FAN
L) F_P ANELY) AUX_12V
M) IDE3
N
J
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K
X
H
B
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D
C
Y
A
G
F
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Y ) AUX_12V( +12V Power Connector)
Hardware Installation Process
1
GND
GND
+12V
+12V
234
A) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector)
+12V/Control
GND
Sense
1
I) SYS_FAN (System Fan Connector)
1
GND
+12V/Control
Sense
C) ATX (ATX Power Connector)
20
5V SB (Stand by +5V)
+12V
Power Good
GND
VCC
GND
VCC
GND
3.3V
3.3V
1
Ø This connector (ATX +12V) is
used only for CPU Core Voltage.
Ø Please note, a proper installation of the CPU
cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from
running under abnormal condition or
damaged by overheating.The CPU fan
connector supports Max. current up to 600mA .
J) PWR_FAN (Power Fan Connector)
Sense
1
Ø AC power cord should only be connected to
your power supply unit after ATX power
cable and other related dev ices are firmly
VCC
connected to the mainboard.
VCC
-5V
GND
GND
GND
PS-ON(Soft On/Off)
GND
-12V
3.3V
+12V/Control
GND
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F,G ) IDE1 / IDE2 Connector(Primary/Secondary]
English
M,O) IDE3/IDE4 Connector
1. Please connect first harddisk to IDE1 and connect CDROM to IDE2.
2. If you wish to use IDE3 and IDE4, please use it in unity with BIOS (either RAID or
If you want the detail information for “RAID“ setup , please download 8IEX Series manual
(Complete Version) from Gigabyte web. http://www.gigabyte.com.tw.
IDE2
1
IDE1
1
1
IDE3
Important Notice:
ATA 133). Then, install the correct driver to have proper operation. For details, please refer to
the RAID manual.
1
IDE4
Ø Important Notice:
Please connect first hard disk to IDE1
and connect CDROM to IDE2.
U) AUX_IN ( AUX In Connector)
AUX-R
AUX-L
GND
1
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R) WOL(Wake on LAN)
1
+5V SB
GND
Hardware Installation Process
Signal
T)SPDIF
SPDIF
X) NB _FAN
1
VCC
SPDIF Out
GND
1
GND
VCC
Ø The SPDIF output is capable of providing
digital audio to external speakers or com
pressed AC3 data to an external Dolby
Digital Decoder. U se this feature only when
your stereo system has digital output
function.
Ø If installed wrong direction, the Chip Fan will
not work. Sometimes will damage the Chip
Fan. (Usually black cable is GND)
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P)F_ USB1 / F_USB3(Front USB Connector)
English
Q) F_ USB2 / F_USB4(Front USB Connector)
USBx+
GND
USBX-
GND
GND
USBx+
USBX-
GND
GND
GND
Ø Be careful with the polarity of the front
panel USB connector. Check the pin
1
Power
NC
USBy+
USBy-
NC
1
Power
NC
USBy+
USBy-
NC
assignment while you connect the front
panel USB cable. Please contact your
nearest dealer for optional front panel
USB cable.
Ø Be careful with the polarity of the front
panel USB connector. Check the pin
assignment while you connect the front
panel USB cable. Please contact your
nearest dealer for optional front panel
USB cable.
V) CD_IN (CD Audio Line In Connector)
CD_R
CD_L
GND
1
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D) IR/CIR (IR/CIR Connectors)
NC
GND
VCC
CIRRX
NC
IRTX
GND
IRRX
NC
VCC
1
J ) CI
GND
1
Signal
Hardware Installation Process
Ø Make sure the pin 1 on the IR device is
aling with pin one connector . To
enable the IR/CIR function on the board,
you are required to purchase an option IR/
CIR module. For detail information, please
contact your autherized Giga-Byte
distributor.
To use IR function only, please connect IR
module to Pin1 to Pin5.
Ø This 2 pin connector allows your system to
enable or disable the system alarm if the sys
tem case begin remove.
K) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)
1-2 close: Clear CMOS
1
2-3 close: Normal
1
S) VGA_EN (Enable VGA Functions)
1
1-2 close: Enable VGA function
1
2-3 close: Disa ble VGA function
ØYou may clear the CMOS data to its default
values by this jumper.
Default value doesn’t include the
“Shunter” to prevent from improper use
this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily
short 1-2 pin.
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N ) Model_SW1
English
Non-jumper: Logo 1 (Default values)
Jumpered: Logo 2
B ) BATTERY (Battery)
+
CAUTION
v Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
v Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer.
v Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instruc tions.
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Hardware Installation Process
H-
SPK
NC NC
RS
RSSPK
G-
GN
18
1
H+
P-
P-P+
PW
PW
GNG+
PIN REMOVERD
H+Pin 1: Hard Disk LED power
H-Pin 2: Hard Disk Active LED signal
P-Pin 3: Front panel Green LED signal
SPKPin 4: Front panel speaker signal
P-Pin 5: Front panel power LED signal
P+Pin 7: Front panel power LED power
PWPin 9: Front panel power button signal
SPKPin 10: Front panel speaker signal
PWPin 1 1: Front panel power button signal
RSPin 12: Front panel reset button
RSPin 14: Front panel reset button
G+Pin 15: Front panel Green LED power
G-Pin 16: Front panel Green LED signal
GNPin 17: Front panel sleep button signal
GNPin 18: Front panel sleep button signal
Ø Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch of your chassis
front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment above.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the
basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it
retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
ENTERING SETUP
Power ON the computer and press <F2> immediately will allow you to enter Setup.
CONTROL KEYS
<á>Move to previous item
<â>Move to next item
<ß>Move to the item in the left hand
<à>Move to the item in the right hand
<Esc>Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and
Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu
<+/PgUp> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-/PgDn>Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1>General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu
<F2>Reserved
<F3>Reserved
<F4>Reserved
<F5>Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu
<F6>Reserved
<F7>Load the Optimized Defaults
<F8>Reserved
<F9>Reserved
<F10>Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
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Q-Flash Utility
After power on the computer, pressing <Del> immediately during POST (Power On Self Test) it will
allow you to enter Award BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press <F8> to enter Q-Flash utility. If you
request detail information for “Q-Flash Utility “, please download the manual from
Gigabyte web http://www.gigabyte.com.tw.
G ETTING HELP
M ain Menu
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu
Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible
selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc>.
lMain
This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.
lAdvanced
This setup page includes all the items of AWARD special enhanced features.
(ex: Auto detect fan and temperature status, automatically configure hard disk parameters.)
lBoot
This setup page includes all the items of first boot function features.
lServer
This setup page includes the main function features of auto detect fan and temperature status.
lSecurity
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup,
or just to Setup.
lClk/V oltage
This setup page includes control CPU’s clock and frequency ratio.
lDefaults
Load Optimized Defaults option and loads prese t system parameter values to set the system in
its highest performance configurations.
lExit
Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup or abandon all CMOS value changes
and exit setup.
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Main (For example: BIOS Ver. : F1)
Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setu p Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen.
Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
CMOS Setup Utility -Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Software
MainAdv ancedBootServ erSecurity Clk/Voltage DefaultsEx it
Date (mm:dd:y y)Mon. Mov 5 2001Item Help
Time (hh:mm:ss)10 : 40 : 24Menu Lev el}
The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.
8WeekThe w eek, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and it is displayed only
8MonthThe month, Jan. Through Dec.
8DayThe day , from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
8YearThe year, from 1999 through 2098
H Note: ø indicates Display ONLY
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C Time
The times format is set in <hour>, <minute> and <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-
hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.
C IDE Primary Master, Slave / Secondary Master, Slave
The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the
computer . There are two types: auto type, and manual type. Manual type is user-definable; Auto
type that will automatically detect HDD type.
Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work
properly if you enter improper information for this category.
If you select User Type, related information will be asked to enter to the following items. Enter the
informati on directly from the keyboard and press <Enter>. Such information should be provided in the
documentation form your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.
The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of th e BIOS.
Base Memory
The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory
installed in the system.
The value of the base memory is typically 512 K for systems with 512 K memory
installed on the motherboard, or 640 K for systems with 640 K or more memory
installed on the motherboard.
Extended Memory
The BIOS determines the amount of extended memory is present during the POST.
This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU’s memory
address map.
C System Information
8Please press enter to v iew the sy stem configuration.
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Advanced
CMOS Setup Utility -Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Software
Main
Advanced Boot Server Security Clk/Voltage DefaultsExit
}Adv anced BIOS FeatureItem Help
}Integrated PeripheralsMenu Lev el}
}Pow er Management Setup
}PnP/PCI ConfigurationMiscellaneous BIOS
Feature...
higf: Mov e Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: SaveESC: Ex it F1: General Help
This category speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the computer . If it is set to
Enable, BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST.
8EnabledEnable quick POST. (Default Value)
8DisabledNormal POST.
C Boot U p Floppy Seek
During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360 K type is
40 tracks; 720 K, 1.2 M and 1.44 M are all 80 tracks.
8EnabledBIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine it is 40 or 80 tracks. Note
that BIOS can not tell from 720 K, 1.2 M or 1.44 M drive type as they are
all 80tracks. (Default v alue)
8DisabledBIOS w ill not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number. Note
that there will not be any w arning message if the drive installed is 360 K.
CInterrup t Mode
8APICThrough IOAPIC generate more IRQ for sy stem use.(Default value)
8PICUse AT stantard IRQ controller to generate IRQ.
When y ou already hav e IOAPIC enable sy stem and want to upgrade the sy stem please note, since
running an IOAPIC enabled OS (like Window s NT, Window s 2000, Windows XP...) system w ith none
IOAPIC HW support w ill cause the system to hang. Follow ing are some situations users might run into:
1.An IOAPIC enabled OS and change the BIOS setting from IOAPIC to PIC, this w ill cause your system
to hang.
CMemory Parity/ECC Check
This item will be av ailable w hen you use ECC memory.
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C M PS Version Control For OS
This option allows user to set OS Multi Processors version. (Support Multi Processor Specification
revision 1.4)
Note: Some old MPS OS support 1.1 version only.
81.4Support MPS Version 1.4 . (Default Value)
81.1Support MPS Version 1.1.
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Integrated Peripherals
CMOS Setup Utility -Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Software
Adv anced
Integrated PeripheralsItem Help
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE[Enabled]Menu Level}}
On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE[Enabled]If a hard disk
IDE 1 Conductor Cable[Auto]controller card is used,
IDE 2 Conductor Cable[Auto]set at Disabled
USB Controller[Enabled]
USB Key board Support[Disabled][Enabled]
Onboard ATA/RAID Dev ice[Enabled]Enable onboard IDEPORT
RAID Controller Function[RAID]
Onboard Serial Port 1[Auto][Disabled]
Onboard Parallel Port[378/IRQ7]Disable onboard IDE PORT
Parallel Port Mode[ECP+EPP]
x ECP Mode Use DMA3
Game Port Address[Disabled]
Midi Port Address[Disabled]
x Midi Port IRQ10
higf: Mov e Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: SaveESC: Ex it F1: General Help
8AutoSet this functio to auto detect IDE cable ty pe. (Default value)
8ATA66/100Set conductor cable to ATA66/100
8ATA33Set conductor cable to ATA33
CUSB Controller
8EnabledEnable USB Controller function. (Default v alue)
8DisabledDisable USB Controller function.
C U SB Keyboard Support
8EnabledEnable USB Key board Support.
8DisabledDisable USB Key board Support. (Default value)
C U SB Mouse Support
8EnabledEnable USB Mouse Support.
8DisabledDisable USB Mouse Support. (Default v alue)
COnboard ATA/ RAID Devices
8EnabledEnable Onboard ATA/RAID Dev ice. (Default value)
8DisabledDisable Onboard ATA/RAID Dev ice.
BIOS Setup
C RAID Controller Function
8RAIDSet RAID Controller Function to RAID. (Default v alue)
8ATASet RAID Controller Function to ATA.
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C Onb oard Ser ial Port 1
8AutoBIOS w ill automatically setup the port 1 address. (Default v alue)
83F8/IRQ4Enable onboard Serial port 1 and set IO address to 3F8.
82F8/IRQ3Enable onboard Serial port 1 and set IO address to 2F8.
83E8/IRQ4Enable onboard Serial port 1 and set IO address to 3E8.
82E8/IRQ3Enable onboard Serial port 1 and set IO address to 2E8.
8DisabledDisable onboard Serial port 1.
C Onb oard Parallel port
8378/IRQ7Enable onboard LPT port and set address to 378/IRQ7. (Default Value)
8278/IRQ5Enable onboard LPT port and set address to 278/IRQ5.
83BC/IRQ7Enable onboard LPT port and set address to 3BC/IRQ7.
8DisabledDisable onboard LPT port.
CParallel Port Mode
8SPPUsing Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port.
8EPPUsing Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.
8ECPUsing Parallel port as Ex tended Capabilities Port.
8ECP+EPPUsing Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode. (Default Value)
8NormalUsing Parallel port as Normal.
CGame Port Address
8DisabledDisable this function. (Default v alues)
8201Enabled Game Port and set address to 201.
8209Enabled Game Port and address to 209.
CMidi Port Address
8DisabledDisable this function. (Default v alues)
8330Enabled Midi Port and set address to 201.
8300Enabled Midi Port and set address to 209.
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CMOS Setup Utility -Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Software
Adv anced
Pow er Management SetupItem Help
ACPI Suspend Ty pe[Enabled] [S1 POS]Menu Lev el}}
Soft-Off by PWR BTTN[Instantt-Off][User Define]
State After Pow er Failure[Auto]Configure our own
PME Ev ent Wake Up[Auto]power management
Resume by Alarm[Disabled]feature
x Date (of Month) AlarmEvery day[Min Saving]
x Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm0:0:0Minimun power
Pow er On By Mouse[Disabled]savings in suspend
Pow er On By Key board[Disabled]mode
X KB Pow er On PasswordEnter[Max Sav ing]
Max imun power
sav ings in suspend
mode
BIOS Setup
higf: Mov e Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: SaveESC: Ex it F1: General Help
8S1Set suspend type to Power On Suspend under ACPI OS. (Default Value)
8S3Set suspend ty pe to RAM under ACPI OS.
C Soft-off by PWR-BTTN
8Instant-offPress pow er button then Power off instantly. (Default value)
8Delay 4 Sec.Press power button 4 sec to Pow er off. Enter suspend if button is pressed less
than 4 sec.
C State After Pow er Failure
8AutoWhen AC-pow er back to the system, the system will return to the Last state
before AC-pow er off. (Default value)
8OffWhen AC-power back to the system, the sy stem will be in "Off" state.
8OnWhen AC-power back to the system, the sy stem will be in "On" state.
C PM E Event Wake UP
8DisabledDisable this function.
8EnabledEnable PME Ev ent Wake up. (Default Value)
C Wake Up On Ring
8DisabledDisable Wake Up On Ring function. (Default Value)
8EnabledEnable Wake Up On Ring function.
C Resume by Alarm
You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Data/time to pow er on system.
8DisabledDisable this function. (Default Value)
8EnabledEnable alarm function to POWER ON sy stem.
If RTC Alarm Lead To Pow er On is Enabled.
Date ( of Month) Alarm :Everyday , 1~31
Time ( hh: mm: ss) Alarm :(0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)
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C Power On By Mouse
8DisabledDisable this function. (Default Value)
8Mouse Click Mose double click to pow er system.
C Power On By Keyboard
8DisabledDisable this function. (Default Value)
8Passw ordEnter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Passw ord.
8Key board 98 if your keyboard has “key board 98” button, you can press the key to power on
y our system.
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Pnp/PCI Configuration
CMOS Setup Utility -Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Software
8AutoAuto assign IRQ to PCI 1. (Default value)
83,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1.
Menu Level
}}
C PCI 2 IRQ Assignment
8AutoAuto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value)
83,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI2.
C PCI 3 IRQ Assignment
8AutoAuto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value)
83,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 3.
C PCI 4 IRQ Assignment
8AutoAuto assign IRQ to PCI 4. (Default value)
83,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 4.
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Boot
CMOS Setup Utility -Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Software
MainAdv ancedBootServ erSecurityClk/Voltage DefaultsEx it
RAID/SCSI Boot Order[RAID, SCSI]Item Help
First Boot Dev ice[Floppy ]Menu Level}
Second Boot Dev ice[CDROM]Select Boot Decice
Third Boot Dev ice[HDD]Priority
BootUp Num-Lock[On][Floppy]
Boot to OS2 or DR-DOS[No]Boot from floppy
Console Redirection[Disabled][LS120]
ø Baud Rate19200Boot from LS120
Agent Address[Auto][HDD]
Agent after boot[Disabled]Boot from HDD
ø Ini Display s FirstAGP[SCSI]
Full Screen LOGO Show[Enabled]Boot from SCSI
Onboard LAN Boot ROM[Disabled]
higf: Mov e Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: SaveESC: Ex it F1: General Help
8RAID, SCSISelect your boot device priority by RAID. (Default value)
8SCSI, RAIDSelect your boot device priority by SCSI.
C First/Second/Third Boot Device
8FloppySelect y our boot device priority by Floppy .
8LS120Select y our boot device priority by LS120.
8HDDSelect y our boot device priority by HDD.
8CDROMSelect y our boot device priority by CDROM.
8SCSISelect your boot device priority by SCSI.
8ZIPSelect y our boot device priority by ZIP.
8LANSelect your boot device priority by LAN.
8DisabledDisable this function.
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C BootU p Num-Lock
8OnKeypad is number key s. (Default value)
8OffKeypad is arrow keys.
C Boot to OS2 or DR-DOS
8NoDisable this function. (Default Value)
8YesSelect Yes, if y ou are running OS/2 or DR-DOS with greater than 64MB of
RAM on the sy stem.
C Console Redirection
8DisabledAttempt to redirect console w hen keyboard absent.
8EnabledAttempt to redirect console v ia COM port. (Default Value)
C Agent Address
8AutoAuto assign agent address. (Default v alues)
8COM 1Assign agent address to COM 1.
8COM 3Assign agent address to COM 3.
8COM 4Assign agent address to COM 4.
C Agent after boot
8DisabledDisable this function. (Default Value)
8EnabledKeep Agent running after OS boot.
C Full Screen LOGO Show
8DisabledDisable this function.
8EnabledEnable this function to show full screen logo. (Default Value)
C Onb oard LAN Boot ROM
Decide w hether to invoke the boot ROM of the Onboard LAN chip.
8DisabledDisable this function. (Default Value)
8EnabledSelect y our boot device priority by LAN.
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Server
CMOS Setup Utility -Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Software
MainAdv ancedBootServ erSecurityClk/Voltage DefaultsEx it
Item Help
}Sensor InformationMenu Lev el}
Halt On[All, But Disk/Key]
higf: Mov eEnter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: SaveESC: Ex it F1: General Help
CMOS Setup Utility -Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Software
Serv er
Sensor InformationItem Help
Reset Case Open Status[Disabled]Menu Lev el}}
ø Case OpenedYes
ø VCORE1.746V
ø VCC181.776V
Current CPU Temperature-48oC
Current CPU FAN Speed4687 RPM
Current POWER FAN Speed 0 RPM
Current Sy stem FAN Speed 0 RPM
+3.3V3.37V
+5V5.10V
+12V11.96V
CPU Warning Temperature[Disabled]
CPU FAN Fail Warning[Disabled]
Pow er FAN Fail Warning[Disabled]
Sy stem FAN Fail Warning[Disabled]
higf: Mov eEnter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Sav eESC: Exit F1: General Help
If the case is closed, "Case Opened" will show "No".
If the case have been opened, "Case Opened" will show "Yes".
If y ou w ant to reset "C ase Opened" v alue, set "Res et Case Open Status" to
"Enabled" and save CMOS, and restart y our computer.
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C Sensor Information
C Current CPU Temperature/System Temp.1/ System Temp.2
8Detect Temp. automatically.
C Current CPU FAN/Power FAN/ System FAN Speed (RPM)
8Detect Fan speed status automatically .
C Current System Voltage: +3.3V / +5V / +12V
8Detect sy stem's voltage status automatically.
C CPU Warning Temperature
8DisabledDon’t monitor current temperature.(Default values)
860oC~90oCAlarmed when current temperature is ov er than the selected temperature.
C CPU FAN Fail Warning
8DisabledDon’t monitor current FAN speed.(Default values)
8EnabledAlarmed w hen FAN stops.
BIOS Setup
C POWER FAN Fail Warning
8DisabledDon’t monitor current FAN speed.(Default values)
8EnabledAlarmed w hen FAN stops.
C SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning
8DisabledDon’t monitor current FAN speed.(Default values)
8EnabledAlarmed w hen FAN stops.
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CHalt On
The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.
8NO ErrorsThe system boot w ill not stop for any error that may be detected and you
w ill be prompted.
8All ErrorsWhenev er the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the sy stem will be stopped.
8All, But Key board The system boot w ill not stop for a keyboard error, and it will stop for all
other errors.
8All, But DisketteThe system boot w ill not stop for a disk error; it will stop for all other
errors.
8All, But Disk/KeyThe sy stem boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it will stop for
all other errors.(Default v alue)
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Security
CMOS Setup Utility -Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Software
MainAdv ancedBootServ erSecurityClk/Voltage DefaultsEx it
Set Superv isor PasswordItem Help
Set User Passw ordMenu Level}
Passw ord Check[Setup]Change/Set/Disable
Passw ord
higf: Mov e Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: SaveESC: Ex it F1: General Help
When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist
you in creating a password.
Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the
entered password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the
selection and not enter a password.
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A message
“PASSWORD DISABLED” will appe ar to confirm the password being disabled. Once the pa ssword is
disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.
The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords:
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD and a USER PASSWORD. When disabled, anyone may access
all BIOS Setup program function. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the
BIOS Setup program and having full configuration fields, the User password is required to access only
basic items.
If you select “System” at “Password Check” in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be
prompted for the password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup Menu.
If you select “Setup” at “Password Check” in Advance BIOS Features Menu, y ou will be prompted
only when you try to enter Setup.
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C Password Check
8SystemThe system can not boot and can not access to Setup page will be denied
if the correct passw ord is not entered at the prompt.
8SetupThe sy stem will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct
passw ord is not entered at the prompt. (Default value)
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BIOS Setup
Clk/Voltage
CMOS Setup Utility -Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Software
MainAdv ancedBootServ erSecurityClk/Voltage DefaultsEx it
Clk/VoltageItem Help
Spread Spectrum Modulated[Enabled]Menu Level}
CPU Clock Ratio[15x]
ø CPU Host Clock ControlDisabled
ø CPU Host Frequency (Mhz)100
ø Fix ed PCI/AGP Frequency33/36
ø Host DRAM Clock RatioAuto
ø Memory Frequency (Mhz)266
ø PCI/AGP Frequency (Mhz)33/36
higf: Mov e Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: SaveESC: Ex it F1: General Help
When you press <Enter> on this item, you will get a confirmation dialog box with a message
as below:
Load O ptimal Defaults? ( ( Y/N ) Y
CLoad Fail-Safe Defaults
When y ou press <Enter> on this item, you will get a confirmation dialog box with a message
as below :
Load Failsafe Defaults? ( Y/N ) N
Press ‘Y’ to load the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimum-performance system
operation.
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BIOS Setup
Exit
CMOS Setup Utility -Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Software
MainAdv ancedBootServ erSecurityClk/Voltage DefaultsEx it
Sav e & Exit SetupItem Help
Ex it Without SavingMenu Lev el}
Sav e Data to CMOS
higf: Mov eEnter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Sav eESC: Exit F1: General Help
Type “Y” will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS.
Type “N” will return to Setup Utility.
CExit Without Saving
Type “Y” will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS.
Type “N” will return to Setup Utility.
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RevisionHistory
Chapter 4 Technical Reference
Block Diagram
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Appendix
RevisionHistory
Chapter 5 Appendix
Appendix A: INF Update Utility Installation
Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver
CD-title will auto start and show a series of Setup Wizard dialog boxes. If not, please double click the
CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
Installation Procedures:
1. The CD auto run program starts, Double click on “INF UPDATE UTILITY” to start the installation.
2. Then, a series of dialog boxes appear.
3.Setup completed, click “Finish” to restart your computer.
Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver
CD-title will auto start and show a series of Setup Wizard dialog boxes. If not, please double click the
CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
1.Click "Intel 82550 Network Driver"
item.
(1)
3.Click "Next".
(3)
2.Click "Next".
(2)
4.Select Installation Type and
Click "Next".
(4)
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6. Starting installation.5. Click "Install".
(5)
5. Wizard Completed. Click
"Finish".
(7)
(6)
8.Click "OK".
(8)
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Appendix
Appendix C: ATI-Rage XL VGA Driver Installation
Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver
CD-title will auto start and show a series of Setup Wizard dialog boxes. If not, please double click the
CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
2.Click "Next".
1. Click "ATI-Rage XL
Driver" item.
(1)
3.Click "Yes".
(3)
(2)
4.Click "Finishl" to restart
computer.
(4)
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Appendix D: Promise ATA Driver Installation
Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver
CD-title will auto start and show a series of Setup Wizard dialog boxes. If not, please double click the
CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver
CD-title will auto start and show a series of Setup Wizard dialog boxes. If not, please double click the
CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
1. Click "Inel Application
Accelerator" item.
(1)(2)
3.Click "Yes".
(3)(4)
2.Click "Next".
4.Click "Next".
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6.Click "Finishl" to restart
computer.
5.Click "Next".
(5)
(6)
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Appendix
Appendix F: RealTek Audio Driver Installation
Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver
CD-title will auto start and show a series of Setup Wizard dialog boxes. If not, please double click the
CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
1.Click "RealTek Audio Driver" item
(1)
4. Starting installation.
(4)
2.Click "Next".
(2)
5.Click "Finish" to restart
computer.
(5)
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Appendix G: Acronyms
AcronymsMeaning
ACPIAdvanced Configuration and Power Interface
APMAdvanced Power Management
AGPAccelerated Graphics Port
AMRAudio Modem Riser
ACRAdvanced Communications Riser
BBSBIOS Boot Specification
BIOSBasic Input / Output System
CPUCentral Processing Unit
CMOSComplementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
CRIMMContinuity RIMM
CNRCommunication and Networking Riser
DMADirect Memory Access
DMIDesktop Management Interface
DIMMDual Inline Memory Module
DRMDual Retention Mechanism
DRAMDynamic Random Access Memory
DDRDouble Data Rate
ECPExtended Capabilities Port
ESCDExtended System Configuration Data
ECCError Checking and Correcting
EMCElectromagnetic Compatibility
EPPEnhanced Parallel Port
ESDElectrostatic Discharge
FDDFloppy Disk Device
FSBFront Side Bus
HDDHard Disk Device
IDEIntegrated Dual Channel Enhanced
IRQInterrupt Request
I/OInput / Output
IOAPICInput Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller
ISAIndustry Standard Architecture
to be continued......
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AcronymsMeaning
LANLocal Area Network
LBALogical Block Addressing
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MHzMegahertz
MIDIMusical Instrument Digital Interface
MTHMemory Translator Hub
MPTMemory Protocol Translator
NICNetwork Interface Card
OSOperating System
OEMOriginal Equipment Manufacturer
PACPCI A.G.P. Controller
POSTPower-On Self Test
PCIPeripheral Component Interconnect
RIMMRambus in-line Memory Module
SCISpecial Circumstance Instructions
SECCSingle Edge Contact Cartridge
SRAMStatic Random Access Memory
SMPSymmetric Multi-Processing
SMISystem Management Interrupt
USBUniversal Serial Bus
VIDVoltage ID
Model name/Lot Number:PCB revision:
BIOS version:O.S./A.S.:
HardwareMfs.Model nameSize:Driver/Utility:
Configuration
CPU
Memory
Brand
Video Card
Audio Card
HDD
CD-ROM /
DVD-ROM
Modem
Network
AMR / CNR
Keyboard
Mouse
Power supply
Other Device
&
Problem Description:
&
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