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Chapter 1
Introduction .................................................................... 1
Key Features ................................................................. 2
Chapter 2
Installation Instructions................................................... 5
1. External Connectors ..................................................6
PS/2 Keyboard /Mouse Connector ................................ 6
USB1, USB2 and LAN Connectors ................................. 6
Parallel Port, Serial Port Connectors ............................. 6
Line-in jack, Mic-in jack, Speaker-out jack and
MIDI/Joystick Connector ................................................. 7
6-Channel Audio ............................................................ 7
ATX 12V Power Supply Connectors & Power Switch ..... 8
Hard Disk LED Connector ( HD_LED ) .......................... 8
Reset Switch ( RESET ) ................................................. 8
Speaker Connector ( SPEAKER ) .................................. 9
Power LED Connector( PWR_LED ).............................. 9
Green LED Connector( GREEN_LED ) ......................... 9
ACPI LED Connector( ACPI_LED ) ................................ 9
Hardware Green Connector ( SLEEP SW ) ................... 9
Key Lock Connector( KEYLK )....................................... 9
COM2,USB3 ,USB4 Connector ...................................... 10
Infrared Header ( IrDA ) ................................................. 10
Fan Connectors( CPU_FAN , SYS_FAN, PWR_FAN ) ... 11
Intruder Detect Switch( JINTR ) ...................................... 11
Wake-Up On LAN ( WOL ) ............................................. 12
Wake-Up On Internal Modem ( WOM ) .......................... 12
Audio Connectors (CD_IN1, CD_IN2, MODEM_IN ) ....... 13
4-pin SMBus Connector( SMBUS ) ................................ 13
Diagnosis LED ............................................................... 14
Audio Interface ............................................................... 15
SPDIF Connector ...........................................................16
Chassis Security Switch(CHSSEC) ................................ 16
2. Jumper Settings .................................................. ..... 17
Wake-up function(JUSB, JFUSB) ................................... 17
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Overclocking Jumper Setting(JFS0,JFS1)..............................18
BIOS-Protection Jumper( BIOS_WP ).................................... 19
Enable keyboard password power-on function(JKB)..............20
Clear CMOS(CLR_CMOS).....................................................21
Chapter 3
BIOS Description....................................................................23
AWDFLASH.EXE .................................................................. 24
AWARD BIOS Description.....................................................25
Entering Setup ......................................................................25
Load Optimized Defaults ...................................................... 25
Standard CMOS Features Setup...........................................25
QDI Innovation features.........................................................29
Advanced BIOS Features Setup............................................31
Advanced Chipset Features Setup........................................33
Power Management Setup.....................................................35
PnP/PCI Configurations Setup...............................................38
Integrated Peripherals........................................................... 39
PC Health Status....................................................................42
Password Setting...................................................................44
Boot with BIOS defaults......................................................... 44
Appendix
QDI Driver CD....................................................................... 45
Norton AntiVirus.................................................................... 45
LogoEasyII.............................................................................46
BIOS-ProtectEasy..................................................................47
RecoveryEasyII......................................................................48
SpeedEasyII...........................................................................53
BootEasy...............................................................................54
StepEasyII..............................................................................55
BootEasy(German)................................................................57
Platinix2E/333(Spanish)......................................................... 58
Platinix2E/333(French).......................................................... 61
Platinix2E/333(Italian)............................................................ 65
Using 4/6-Channel Audio.......................................................68
Layout
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Note:
This manual is suitable for PlatiniX 2E/333 series of mainboards. Each
mainboard is carefully designed for the PC user who wants different
features.
-A: with onboard Audio, without onboard LAN
-6A: with 6 channel Audio, without onboard LAN
-L: without onboard Audio, with onboard LAN
-AL: with onboard Audio and LAN
-6AL: with onboard 6 channel Audio and LAN
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Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Introduction
P2E/333 series of mainboards utilize Intel® 845PE chipset
consisting of two components: the Intel
Memory Controller Hub(GMCH) and the I/O Controller
Hub4(ICH4), providing a fully compatible, high performance
and cost-effective ATX platform. The new integrated
technologies, together with AC97 audio(2/6-channel), 6
USB , and ATA100/66/33, give customers an advanced, multimedia solution at reasonable price. It provides 400/533MHz
host bus speed to support Intel
cessors and the DDR200/266/333 memory. It also provides
advanced features such as Wake up by USB devices, Wakeon-LAN, Wake-on-Modem, ACPI, CPU overheat triple
protection, and Keyboard Password Power-on functions.
Suspending to RAM, the optimal implementation of the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification, makes the PCs power consumption drop to the lowest
possible level and enable quick wakeup. BootEasy, QDI
innovation, lets the PC boot freely and rapidly.
®
Pentium 4 socket 478 pro-
845PE Graphics
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Introduction
Key Features
Form factor
ATX form factor of 305mm x 232mm
Microprocessor
Supports Intel
Supports Intel
Supports Intel
/2.8GHz
Supports 400/533MHz host bus speed
®
Pentium 4 (Hyper-Threading) socket 478 processors
®
Pentium 4 (Willamette) socket 478 processors at 1.8/1.9/2.0GHz
®
Pentium 4 (Northwood) socket 478 processors at 1.8/2.0/2.2/2.26/2.4/2.53/2.66
System memory
Supports DDR333 SDRAM, provide bandwidth up to 2.66G
Supports DDR200/266 SDRAM
Supports 64/128/256/512Mb technology up to 2GB
Provides two 184-pin DDR SDRAM interfaces
Onboard IDE
Supports Independent timing of up to 4 drives
Supports Ultra ATA 33/66/100, PIO mode
Two fast IDE interfaces supporting four IDE devices including IDE hard disks and CD ROM
drives
Onboard LAN(Available on -L, -AL, -6AL)(optional)
10/100/1000 Mbit/sec Ethernet support
10/100/1000M LAN interface built-in on board
USB 2.0/1.0
USB 2.0 compliant, operates at 480Mbps, about 40X times faster than USB 1.1 which cur-
rently works at a snails pace of just 12Mbps
Provides 6 USB 2.0/1.0 ports
Onboard I/O
One floppy port supporting up to two 3.5
/2.88M format
Two high speed 16550 compatible COMs with 16 byte send/receive FIFO (COM1 on back panel,
COM2 on header with optional cable)
One parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
Supports PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard
Provides one IrDA connector
All I/O ports can be enabled/disabled in the BIOS setup
″
or 5.25″ floppy drives with 360K/720K/1.2M/1.44M
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Onboard Audio(available on -A/-AL mainboard)
AC97 2.2 Specification Compliant
Provides onboard Line-in Jack, Microphone-in Jack, Speaker-out Jack and MIDI/Joystick
Connector
6-channel Onboard Audio(available on -6A/-6AL mainboard)
AC97 2.2 Specification Compliant
Provides Front left&right, Rear left&right/Line-in Jack and Center&Woofer/Microphone-in
Jack,which can be specified by software
Graphics Interface
Supports both 1.5V AGP 4X interface and intel AGP Digital Display(ADD) card
Advanced features
PCI 2.2 Specification Compliant
Provides Trend ChipAwayVirus On Guard
Supports Windows 98/2000/ME/XP soft-off
Supports Wake-on-LAN and Wake-on-Modem
Supports Keyboard Password Power-on function
Supports system monitoring(monitors CPU and system temperatures, system voltages,
fan speed)
Provides Diagnosis LEDs to indicate CPU, chipset, memory PCI device, clockgen and
video status during system booting up
Providing QDI innovations: RecoveryEasyII, BIOS-ProtectEasy, LogoEasyII, BootEasy,
StepEasyII, SpeedEasyII
CPU, AGP, DDR Voltage adjusting function with SpeedEasyII: Adjusting CPU, AGP and
DDR core voltage in BIOS to improve system stability and overclocking ability.(optional)
Supports CPU triple overheat protection
1. If the temperature of the CPU reachs the CPU Warning Temperature set in BIOS, the buzzer
will warn.
2. At the same time, the CPU THER-Throttling will be slowed down to the setpoint in BIOS.
3. If the temperature of the CPU reach the CPU Shutdown Temperature, the system will be
shutdown automatically under the ACPI OS and the data will be saved before.
(Reference to PC Health Status in BIOS)
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Introduction
BIOS
Licensed advanced AWARD(Phoenix) BIOS, supports flash ROM, plug and play ready
Supports IDE CDROM/SCSI/USB boot up.
Green function
Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) and ODPM (OS Directed
Power Management)
Supports ACPI power status: S0 (full-on), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM),
S4(suspend to Disk, depends on OS) and S5 (soft-off)
Main Expansion Slots and Connectors
Slot/Port (Quantity) Description
PCI(6) PCI slots
IDE(2 ) IDE ports
FLOPPY(1) Floppy Drive port
DDR(2) DIMM socket
USB(6) USB connectors
AGP(1) AGP slot
LAN(1) (optional) LAN connector
COM(2) COM connectors
PARALLEL(1) Parallel connector
IrDA(1) IrDA connector
Note:
Our technology is subject to upgrade from time to time, the description and Interface for Easy technology in this manual are
only for your reference. Please download the latest BIOS or the
utility from the website.
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Chapter 2
Installation Instructions
This section covers External Connectors and Jumper
Settings. Refer to the mainboard layout chart for locations
of all jumpers, external connectors, slots and I/O ports.
Furthermore, this section lists all necessary connector pin
assignments for your reference. The particular state of the
jumpers, connectors and ports are illustrated in the following figures. Before setting the jumpers or inserting these
connectors, please pay attention to the direction.
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External Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
PS/2 keyboard connector is for the usage of PS/2 keyboard. If using a standard AT size
keyboard, an adapter should be used to fit this connector. PS/2 mouse connector is for the
usage of PS/2 mouse.
USB1, USB2 and LAN Connectors
(LAN connector is only available on -L/-AL/-6AL mainboard)
Two USB ports are for connecting USB devices. The RJ-45 connector is for onboard LAN.
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Parallel Port, Serial Port Connectors ( COM1 )
The parallel port connector can be connected to a parallel device such as a printer. The serial
port COM1 connector can be connected to a serial port device such as a serial port mouse. You
can enable/disable them and choose the IRQ or I/O address in Integrated Peripherals from
AWARD BIOS SETUP.
PS/2 Mouse connector
PS/2 Keyboard connector
LINK
ACTIVE
LAN (optional)
USB1
USB2
00
0
00
Parallel Port
COM1
Warning:
Be sure to unplug the AC power supply before adding or removing expansion cards or other system peripherals, otherwise your
mainboard and expansion cards might be seriously damaged.
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Line-in jack, Microphone-in jack, Speaker-out jack and MIDI/Joystick Connector
(Available on -A/-AL/ mainboard)
The Line-in jack can be connected to devices such as a cassette or minidisc player to playback or
record. The Microphone-in jack can be connected to a microphone for voice input. The Speaker-out
jack allows you to connect speakers or headphones for audio output from the internal amplifier.The
MIDI/Joystick connector allows you to connect a game joystick or a MIDI device.
MIDI/Joystick
Speaker out
Line in
Microphone in
6-Channel Audio(Available on -6A,-6AL series mainboard)
This mainboard utilizes ALC650 chip providing 6-channel Audio, which consists of Front Left, Front
Right, Rear Left, Rear Right, Center and Woofer for a complete surround sound effect. When 6Channel audio is available, the front Left&Right jack can be connected to the Front speskers, the
Back Left&Right jack can be connected to the rear speakers and the Center&Woofer jack can be
connected to the center speaker and woofer.
Microphone function is offered by F_AUDIO Connector on the mainboard now.
If set 2-Channel Audio mode on -6A or -6AL mainboard, you can connect two speakers to the Front
Left&Right jack, at the same time use the Rear Left&Right jack as Line in jack, and use the
Center&Woofer jack as Microphone in jack.
MIDI/Joystick
Front left&right
Rear
left&right
Center&Woofer
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ATX 12V Power Supply Connector & Power Switch (POWER SW)
The power switch (POWER SW) should be connected to a momentary switch. When powering
up your system, first turn on the mechanical switch of the power supply (if one is provided),
then push once the power switch. When powering off the system, you neednt turn off the
mechanical switch, just push once the power switch. P2E/333 series mainboard only support
ATX12V power.
8
1
POWER SW
+12V Power Supply Connector
GND
GND
ATX Power Supply Connector
5V
GND 3.3V GND 5V GND PS-OK 3.3V
12V
12V
-5V GND PS-ON -12V 3.3V GND GND GND
5VSB
12V
5V5V
Note:
If you change Soft-off by PWR-BTTN from default Instant-off
to Delay 4 Sec in the POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP section of the BIOS, the power switch should be pressed for morethan
4 seconds before the system powers down.
Hard Disk LED Connector (HD_LED)
The connector connects to the cases IDE indicator LED indicating the activity status of IDE
hard disk. The connector has an orientation. If one way doesnt work, try the other way.
Reset Switch (RESET)
The connector connects to the cases reset switch. Press the switch once, the system
resets.
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Speaker Connector (SPEAKER)
The connector can be connected to the speaker on the case.
Power LED Connector (PWR_LED)
When the system is in S0 status, the LED is on. When the system is in S1 status, the LED
is blink; When the system is in S3,S4, S5 status, the LED is off. The connector has an
orientation.
GREEN LED Connector (GREEN_LED)
When the system is in S0,S1,S4 ,S5 status, the LED is off,When the system is in S3 status,
the LED is on.
ACPI LED Connector (ACPI_LED)
The ACPI LED is a dual-color light with three pins. Pin1and Pin2 drive different color lights.
If Pin1 drives the orange light , then, Pin2 drives the green light, the following status will
come out. When the system is in S0 status, the LED is green on. When the system is in S1
status, the LED is green blink. When the system is in S3 status, the LED is orange on.
When the system is in S4, S5 status, the LED is off.
Hardware Green Connector (SLEEP SW)
Push once the switch connected to this header, the system enters suspend mode.
Key Lock Connector (KEYLK)
The connector can be connected to the keyboard lock switch on the case for locking the
keyboard.
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SW
SW
POWER
HD_LED
SLEEP
PWR_LEDACPI_LED
ACPI_LED
SPEAKER
POWER
SW
RESET GREEN_LED
SW
PWR_LED
KEYLK
HDD LED(+)
ORANGE(-)
GREEN(-)
LED+
POWER
GND
EMPTY
EMPTY
SLEEP
SLEEP
GND
LED+
LED-
LED-
HDD LED(-)
VCC
GND
NC
SPKDATA
RESET
GND
EMPTY
LED+
LED-
LED-
GND
KEYLOCK
SPEAKER
RESET
GREEN_LEDKEYLK
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USB3 ;USB4;Serial Port Connector(COM2)
Besides USB1,2 on the back panel, P2E/333 series of mainboards also have two 8-pin headers on board which may connect to front panel USB cable( optional ) to provide additional four
USB ports. The serial port COM2 is not available on the back panel. Therefore, we provide a 9pin header.
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COM2
USB3
USB4
DCD
SOUT-
GND
RTS
RI
+5V
D3-
D3+
NC
GND
+5V
D5-
D5+
NC
GND
SIN
DTR
DSR
CTS
NC
GND
NC
D4+
D4-
+5V
GND
NC
D6+
D6-
+5V
Infrared Header (IrDA)
This connector supports wireless transmitting and receiving device. Before using this function, configure the settings for IR Address, IR Mode and IR IRQ from the INTEGRATED
PERIPHERALS section of the CMOS SETUP.
IRRX
IrDA
VCC
NC
IRTX
GND
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Fan Connectors (PWR_FAN, CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN(optional))
The fan speed of these three fans can be detected and viewed in PC Health section of the
CMOS SETUP.
SYS_FAN
CPU_FAN
PWR_FAN
GND
+12V
SENSE
GND
+12V
SENSE
GND
+12V
SENSE
Intruder Detect Switch(JINTR)(Reserved)
The connector connects to the chassis security switch on the case. The system can detect
the chassis intrusion through the status of this connector. If the connector has been closed
once, the system will send a message over the network to alert the network manager through
the on board LAN controller within ICH4.
Indicate signal
GND
11
JINTR
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Wake-Up On LAN (WOL)
Through the Wake-Up On LAN function, a wake event occurring from the network can
wake up the system. If this function is to be used, please be sure an ATX12V power supply
and a LAN adapter which supports this function are used. Then connect this header to the
relevant connector on the LAN adapter, set Power on by Ring/LAN as Enabled in the
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP section of the CMOS SETUP. Save and exit, then boot
the operating system once to make sure this function takes effect.
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WOL
+5V standby
GND
Signal for waking up
Wake-Up On Internal Modem (WOM)
Through this function, the system which is in the suspend or soft-off status can be waked up
by a ring signal received from the internal modem. When this function is used, be sure an
internal modem card which supports this function is used. Then connect this header to the
relevant connector on the modem card, set Power on by Ring/LAN as Enabled in the
Power Management Setup section of the CMOS SETUP. Save and exit, then boot the
operating system once to make sure this function takes effect.
WOM
1
+5V standby
Signal for waking up
GND
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Audio Connectors (CD_IN 1, CD_IN 2(optional),MODEM_IN)
(Available on -A/-6A/-AL/-6AL mainboard)
CD_IN 1,and CD_IN 2 are Sony standard CD audio connectors, they both can be connected to a
CD-ROM drive through a CD audio cable. The MODEM connector allows the onboard audio to
interface with a voice modem card with a similar connector. It allows connecting the mono_in
(such as a phone) or mono_out (such as a speaker) between the onboard audio and the voice
modem card.
Common
CD Right Channel
CD_IN 1
CD Right Channel
CD_IN 2
CD Left Channel
Common
CD Left Channel
MODEM_IN
Phone-In (from Modem)
GND
Mono-Out (to Modem)
4-pin SMBus Connector(SMBUS)
This connector allows you to connect SMBus devices. SMBus devices communicate through the
SMBus with a SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices. The SMBus or System Management Bus
is a specific implementation of I
2
C bus, which is a multi-master bus, that is, multiple devices can
be connected to the same bus and each one can act as a master by initiating data transfer.
SMBDATA
SMBCLK
5VSB
SMBUS
GND
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Diagnosis LED(Optional)
During the POST , the LED1~LED5 representing POST steps will light up in turn.
please refer to the following table to learn the POST status:
Hyper-Threading Detector
During the POST,If use the CPU of Hyper-Threading and Hyper-Threading is enable in the BIOS,
the LEDs will light up in turn, then blink together.
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LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 LED5 status
blink off off off off CPU damaged , BIOS chip absent or damaged
on off off off off system detect CPU and initialize chipset
off on off off off system detect memory
off off on off off system initialize PCI
off off off on off system initialize clockgen
off off off off on system detect Video and invokeVideoBIOS
LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 LED5 status
blink off off off off CPU damaged , BIOS chip absent or damaged
on off off off off system detect CPU and initialize chipset
off on off off off system detect memory
off off on off off system initialize PCI
off off off on off system initialize clockgen
off off off off on system detect Video and invokeVideoBIOS
on on on on on Hyper-Threading OK
LED5
LED3
LED4
LED1
LED2
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Audio Interface(Optional)
The audio interface provides three kinds of audio output choices: the FrontAudio, the
RearAudio and the ActiveAudio. Their priority level is as sequence. When the FrontAudio is
available, the RearAudio and the ActiveAudio( in-case speakers ) will be cut off. When the
RearAudio is available, the ActiveAudio will be cut off. An onboard amplifier is provided for
the earphone. When the FrontAudio is absent, Pin11 and Pin12, Pin13 and Pin14 must be
short connected.
Microphone in
Earphone
Speaker
Line in
Speaker Out
Pin
Symbol Pin
No.
1 Active LINE Out(R) 2 Active LINE Out(L)
3 GND (ALO) 4 GND (ALO)
5 GND(+12) 6 GND(+12)
7+12V(1A) 8(Cut away )
9 MIC 10 GND ( MIC )
11 Front LINE Out( R ) 12 LINE Next( R )
13 Front LINE Out( L ) 14 LINE Next( L )
15 GND (FLO) 16 (Cut away )
!
#
No.
!
#
%
'
Symbol
"
$
&
"
$
F_AUDIO
(Audio Interface)
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SPDIF Connector(optional)
The SPDIF input allow your digital audio input from digital audio devices.(optional) The SPDIF
output is capable of providing digital audio data or compressed AC3 data to an external
Dolby digital decoder.
SPDIF
SPDIF out
1
GND
+5V
SPDIF in
SPDIF out
GND
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Chassis Security Switch (CHSSEC)
The connector connects to the chassis security switch on the case. The system can detect
the chassis intrusion through the status of this connector. If the connector has been closed
once, the system will record the status and indicate the chassis has been opened. You can
monitor or check this information from some software.
Indicate signal
GND
CHSSEC
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Jumper Settings
Jumpers are located on the mainboard, the clear CMOS jumper CLR_CMOS, enable keyboard password power-on function jumper JKB etc. Pin 1 for all jumpers are located on the
side with a thick white line (Pin1→
Jumpers with three pins will be shown as
and
to represent pin2 & pin3 (2-3) closed.
Jumper Symbol Description Represent
1-2 1-2
1-2 set pin1 and pin2 closed
1-2 1-2
2-3 2-3
2-3 set pin2 and pin3 closed
2-3 2-3
close set the pins closed
open set the pins opened
Enable Front/Back Panel USB Device Wake-up Function (JFUSB/JUSB)
(optional)
The mainboard provides the advanced USB device wake-up function. The system can be
waked up from its power saving status including ACPI S3 by activating USB device. Before
using this function, set JFUSB/JUSB with pin1 & pin2 closed. Otherwise, set JFUSB/JUSB
with pin2 & pin3 closed for disabling. Furthermore, the item Wake-Up From S3 by USBin
Power Management Setup should also be set correspondingly to enable or disable this
function.
), referring to the mainboards silkscreen.
to represent pin1 & pin2 (1-2) closed
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JUSB
JFUSB
1
123
Disable
1
2
3
Disable Enable
2
Enable
(default)
1
2
3
(default)
3
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Overclocking Jumper Setting (JFS0,JFS1)
Jumpers JFS0 and JFS1 provides users with CPU overclocking feature. The host bus speed
can be set as 100x4/133x4/200x4MHz or AUTO. If CPU FSB(front side bus) is set as auto,
the system detects the CPU FSB automatically. The table below is for your reference.
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1
2
3
JFS0
CPU FSB
JFS0
JFS1
1-2: pin1 & pin2 closed 2-3: pin2 & pin3 closed
Whether or not your system can be overclocked depends on the capability of your processor
and memory. Whether the processor is bus ratio locked or unlocked should also be taken
into account. For bus ratio unlocked processor, this overclocking feature can be implemented
by setting FSB as 100x4/133x4/200x4MHz, meanwhile adjusting the bus ratio (multiplier) in
QDI Innovation features in AWARD BIOS CMOS Setup and memorry.
You can also adjust the CPU frequency by running StepEasyII. We do not guarantee the
stability of the overclocking system.
AUTO
1-2
1-2
100x4MHz
1-2
2-3
133x4MHz 200x4MHz
1-2
OPEN
1
2
3
JFS1
2-3
OPEN
00
0
00
Warning:
Be sure your selection is right. CPU over speeding is dangerous! We
will not be responsible for any damages caused.
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BIOS-Protection Jumper (BIOS_WP)
The BIOS of the mainboard is inside the FWH. If the jumper BIOS_WP is set as closed, the
system BIOS is protected from being attacked by serious virus such as CIH virus, you will
be unable to flash the BIOS to the mainboard in this status.
Flash Write
Disabled
BIOS_WP
Setting the jumper BIOS_WP as open(default), meanwhile disabling the Flash Write Pro-
tect item from QDI Innovation features in AWARD BIOS CMOS Setup, allows you to flash
the BIOS to the Flash ROM.
The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) system information such as the CPU type/speed,
memory size, and expansion cards will be detected by the onboard BIOS and stored in the
flash ROM. Whenever the system hardware configuration is changed, DMI information will
be updated automatically. However, setting jumper BIOS_WP as closed makes flashing BIOS
and updating DMI information impossible. Therefore, set BIOS_WP as open when changing
the system hardware configuration, or the error message Unknown Flash Type will be displayed on the screen, and DMI information may not be updated.
Under special conditions, the jumper BIOS_WP should be set as OPEN. For further details,
refer to the BootEasy part of appendix.
Flash Write
Enabled
(default)
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Enable keyboard password power-on function (JKB)
The mainboard provides the advanced keyboard password power-on function. Before using
this function, set JKB with pin1 & pin2 closed. Otherwise, set JKB with pin2 & pin3 closed for
disabling.
3
Disable
JKB
Enable
2
1
3
2
1
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Furthermore in order to implement this function, set POWER ON Function to Password
and enter the keyboard power-on password in the INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS section
of the CMOS SETUP. Save and exit, then power off your system. In this case, the power
buttons power-on function is disabled.
Note:
1. If using this function, 5VSB line of the power supply should be
capable of delivering enough current for all the devices con
nected to the keyboard port, if not, you will be unable to power
up the system using the keyboard.
2. If you set JKB with pin2 & pin3 closed, set POWER ON Func
tion to BUTTON ONLY, dont set it to Password, or youll be
unable to power up your system by the keyboard or the power
button.
3. If you encounter the above problems, clear CMOS and set
the jumper pin2 and pin3 closed to disable the function,them
power on the system by pushing the power button,and set
power on Fuction back to Button Only.
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Clear CMOS (CLR_CMOS)
If you want to clear CMOS, unplug the AC power supply first, close CLR_CMOS (pin1 &
pin2) once, set CLR_CMOS back to the normal status with pin2 & pin3 connected, then
power on the system.
Normal status
(default)
Clear CMOS
(Unplug the AC power supply)
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1
2
3
1
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BIOS Description
The mainboard uses AWARD BIOS Setup program that
provides a Setup utility for users to modify the basic system configuration. The information is stored in CMOS
RAM so it retains the Setup information when the power
is turned off.
This chapter provides you with the overview of the BIOS
Setup.
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AWDFLASH.EXE
This is a flash memory write/read utility used for the purpose of upgrading your BIOS when
necessary. Before doing so, please note:
We strongly recommend you only upgrade BIOS when encounter problems.
Before upgrading your BIOS, review the description below to avoid making mistakes, destroying the BIOS and resulting in a non-working system.
When you encounter problems, for example, you find your system does not support the
latest CPU released after our current mainboard, you may therefore upgrade the BIOS,
please dont forget to set BIOS_WP as open and disable the Flash Write Protect item in
AWARD BIOS CMOS Setup first .
Follow the steps exactly for a successful upgrade.
1. Create a bootable system floppy diskette by typing Format A:/s from the DOS prompt
under DOS6.xx or Windows 9x environment.
2. Copy AWDFLASH.EXE(version>=8
CD to your new bootable diskette.
3. Download the updated BIOS file from the Website (http://www.qdigrp.com). Please be
sure to download the suitable BIOS file for your motherboard.
.18q) from the directory \Utility located on QDI Driver
4. Decompress the file download, copy the BIOS file (xx.bin) to the bootable diskette, and
note the checksum of this BIOS which is located in readme file.
5. Reboot the system from the bootable diskette created.
6. Then run the AWDFLASH utility at the A:\ prompt as shown below:
A:\AWDFLASH xxxx.bin
Follow the instruction through the process. Dont turn off power or reset the system until
the BIOS upgrade has been completed.
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If you require more detailed information concerning AWDFLASH Utility, for example, the
different usage of parameters, please type A:\>AWDFLASH /?
Note:
Because the BIOS Software will be updated constantly, the following BIOS screens and descriptions are for reference purposes
only and may not reflect your BIOS screens exactly.
AWARD BIOS Description
Entering Setup
Power on the computer, when the following message briefly appears at the bottom of the
screen during the POST (Power On Self Test), press <Del> key to enter the AWARD BIOS
CMOS Setup Utility.
Press <Del> to enter SETUP
When you have entered, the Main Menu (Figure 1) appears on the screen. Use the arrow
keys to select among the items and press the <Enter> key to accept or enter the sub-menu.
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Load Optimized Defaults
Figure-1 Main Menu
The Optimized Defaults are common and efficient. It is recommended users load the
optimized defaults first, then modify the needed configuration settings.
Standard CMOS Features Setup
The basic CMOS settings included in Standard CMOS Features are Date, Time, Hard
Disk Drive Types, Floppy Disk Drive Types, and VGA etc. Use the arrow keys to highlight
the item, then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value desired in each item.
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Figure-2 Standard CMOS Setup Menu
For the items marked, press enter, a window will pop up as shown below. You can view
detailed information or make modifications.
Figure-2-1 IDE Primary Master Setup Menu
Hard Disk
Primary Master/Primary Slave/Secondary Master/Secondary Slave
These categories identify the HDD types of 2 IDE channels installed in the computer system.
There are three choices provided for the Enhanced IDE BIOS: None, Auto, and Manual. None
means no HDD is installed or set; Auto means the system can auto-detect the hard disk when
booting up; by choosing Manual, the related information should be entered regarding the follow-
ing items. Enter the information directly from the keyboard and press < Enter>:
CYLS number of cylinders HEAD number of heads
PRECOMP write pre-compensation LANDZ landing zone
SECTOR number of sectors MODE
HDD access mode
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The Award BIOS supports 3 HDD modes: CHS, LBA and LARGE.
CHS
Generic access mode in which neither the BIOS nor the IDE controller will make any transformation during accessing. The maximum number of cylinders, heads and sectors for CHS
mode are 1024,16 and 63.
If the user sets his HDD to CHS mode, the maximum accessible HDD size will be 528 megabytes even though its physical size may be greater than that.
LBA (Logical Block Addressing) mode
A new HDD accessing method to overcome the 528 Megabyte bottleneck. The number of
cylinders, heads and sectors shown in setup may not be the number physically contained in
the HDD.
During HDD accessing, the IDE controller will transform the logical address described by
sector, head and cylinder number into its own physical address inside the HDD.
LARGE mode
Some IDE HDDs contain more than 1024 cylinder without LBA support (in some cases, users
do not want LBA). The Award BIOS provides another alternative to support these kinds of
HDD.
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BIOS tricks DOS (or other OS) into divising the number of cylinders is less than 1024 by dividing
it by 2. At the same time, the number of heads is multiplied by 2. A reverse transformation process
will be made inside INT13h in order to access the right HDD address.
If using Auto detect, the BIOS will automatically detect the IDE hard disk mode and set it as
one of the three modes.
Remark
To support LBA or LARGE mode of HDDs, there must be some softwares involved which are
located in Award HDD Service Routine(INT13h).It may fail to access a HDD with LBA (LARGE)
mode selected if you are running under an Operating System which replaces the whole INT
13h.
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Video
Set this field to the type of video display card installed in your system.
EGA/ VGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter / Video Graphic Array. For EGA,
VGA, SEGA, SVGA or PGA monitor adapters.
CGA 40 Color Graphic Adapter, powering up in 40 column mode.
CGA 80 Color Graphic Adapter, powering up in 80 column mode.
MONO Monochrome adapter, including high resolution monochrome
adapters.
Halt On
This category determines whether or not the computer will stop if an error is detected
during powering up.
No errors The system boot will not stop for any errors detected.
All errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error, the system will
stop and you will be prompted.
All, But The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; but it will
Keyboard stop for all other errors.
All, But The system boot will not stop for a disk error; but it will stop for
Diskette all other errors.
All, But The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error, but it
Disk/Key will stop for all other errors.
Memory
This is a Display-Only Category, determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.
Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base
(or conventional) memory installed in the system.
Extended The BIOS determines how much extended memory is
Memory presented
Total Memory Total memory of the system.
during the POST.
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Figure-3 QDI Innovation features Menu
The following indicates the options for each item and describes their meaning.
Item Option Description
[SpeedEasyII setting]
CPU Clock Ratio x1~x99 Select the multiplication of processor core frequency. If
a Ratio locked processor is installed, this item will be
hidden. This item is only for users understanding all the
CPU parameters.
AGP Voltage Normal AGP Voltage is normal.
+10% AGP Voltage exceeds Normal by ten percent.
DDR Voltage Normal DDR Voltage is normal.
+10% DDR Voltage exceeds Normal by ten percent.
CPU Host/PCI Clock Default Set CPU Host or PCI frequency.
100/33MHz
... ...
166/33MHz
CPU Voltage Default Set CPU Voltage.
- 0.075V
... ...
+ 0.100V
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[BootEasy setting]
QDI BootEasy Enabled PC boot in rapid speed, without any redunant feature
[LogoEasyII setting]
Show Bootup Logo Enabled The EPA logo can be shown when system boots show
[RecoveryEasyII setting]
Menu language Select English Select RecoveryEasyII Interface Menu language.
Hotkey for NULL Backup/Recovery interface can not be used by
Backup/Recovery Pressing Hotkey.
feature waiting for the displaying of starting OS.
Disabled PC boot in the legacy BIOS way.
up.
Disabled Close this function.
Chinese
F2~F12 Select Hotkey to enter Backup/Recovery interface
during POST.
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[BIOS -protectEasy setting]
Flash Write Protect Enabled This option is for protecting the system BIOS,
Disabled when enabled, writing to BIOS area is to be discarded.
00
0
00
Warning:
Be sure your selection is right. CPU over speed will be
dangerous! We will not be responsible for any damages caused.
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Advanced BIOS Features Setup
Figure-4 Advanced BIOS Features Menu
The following indicates the options for each item and describes their meaning.
Item Option Description
Virus Warning Enabled Guard against boot virus threats early in the boot
cycle, before they have a chance to load into your
system, ensuring your computer boots to a clean
operating system.
Disabled Disable this function.
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CPU L1&L2 Enabled Enable CPU L1/L2 cache.
Cache Disabled Disable CPU L1/L2 cache.
CPU Hyper-Threading Enabled Enable Hyper-Threading.
Disabled Disabled Hyper-Threading.
Quick Power Enabled Allow the system to skip certain tests while booting.
On Self Test This will decrease the time needed to boot the
system.
Disabled Normal POST.
First (Second, Disabled Select Your Boot Device Priority. It could be
Third) Boot Device Floppy Disabled, Floppy, LS/ZIP, HDD-0, HDD-1, HDD-2,
Boot Other Device ...... HDD-3, SCSI, CDROM, LAN, USB-FDD, USB-
CDROM CDROM, USB-ZIP, USB-HDD.
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Swap Floppy Enabled If the system has two floppy drives, choose enable
Drive Disabled to assign physical drive B to logical drive Aand vice-
versa.
Boot Up On Keypad is used as number keys.
NumLock Status Off Keypad is used as arrow keys.
Gate A20 Option Normal The A20 signal is controlled by the keyboard
controller.
Fast The A20 signal is controlled by Port92.
Typematic Rate Enabled Keystrokes repeat at a rate determined by the
Setting Disabled keyboard controller - when enabled, the typematic
rate and typematic delay can be selected.
Typematic Rate 6-30 The rate at which character repeats when you hold
(chars/sec) down a key.
Typematic Delay 250-1000 The delay before keystrokes begin to repeat.
(Msec)
Security Option Setup Select whether the password is required every time
System the system boot or only when you enter setup.
APIC Mode Enabled Enable the APIC mode(Advanced Programmable
Interrupt Controller).
Disabled Disabled the APIC mode.
MPS Version 1.1/1.4 Set the MPS Version Control for OS
Control for OS
OS Select For Non-OS2 Select OS2 only if you are running OS/2 operating
DRAM>64MB OS2 system with more than 64MB of RAM.
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Enabled Enable hard disk S.M.A.R.T. support.
Capability Disabled Invalidate this feature.
Report NO FDD Yes Report NO Floppy Disk Drive for WIN 95 to release
for WIN 95 IRQ6.
No Do not report No Floppy Disk Drive for WIN 95.
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Advanced Chipset Features Setup
Figure-5 Advanced Chipset Features Menu
The following indicates the options for each item and describes their meaning.
Item Option Description
DRAM Timing Manual DRAM timing is defined by user.
Selectable By SPD DRAM timing is defined by SPD.
CAS Latency Time 1.5~3 Set CAS latency time.
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Active to Precharge 5,6,7 Set precharge delay time.
Delay
DRAM RAS# to 2,3 Set DRAM RAS# to CAS# delay 3 SCLKs or 2
CAS# Delay SCLKs.
DRAM RAS#Precharge 2,3 Set DRAM RAS# precharge as 3 or 2.
Memory Frequency Auto Set Memory Frequency
For DDR200
DDR266
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System BIOS Enabled Besides conventional memory, the system BIOS area
Cacheable is also cacheable.
Disabled System BIOS area is not cacheable.
Video BIOS Enabled Besides conventional memory, video BIOS area is
Cacheable also cacheable.
Disabled Video BIOS area is not cacheable.
Delayed Transaction Enabled Enable Delayed Transaction.
Disabled Disable Delayed Transaction.
Delay Prior to 4/8/16Min Setting time for CPU automatically enters thermal mode
thermal 32Min
AGP 4/8/16/32 Set the effective size of the Graphics Aperture to be
Aperture Size 64/128 used in the particular GART Configuration.
256MB
Auto Detect Enabled Close empty PCI clock to reduce EMI.
PCI Clk Disabled Do not close empty PCI clock.
Spread Spectrum +/-0.25% Enable Clock Spread Spectrum to reduce EMI.
...
+/-0.38%
Disabled Disable this function.
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Power Management Setup
Figure-6 Power Management Setup Menu
The following indicates the options for each item and describes their meaning.
Item Option Description
ACPI function Enabled Enable ACPI function.
ACPI Suspend S1(POS) Select the ACPI suspend type.
Type S3(STR)
Run VGABIOS Auto Select to Run VGABIOS after the system be waked up.
if S3 Resume Yes/No
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Power User Define Users can configure their own Power Management Timer.
Management Min Saving Pre - defined timer values are used. All timers are in their
MAX values.
Max Saving Pre - defined timer values are used. All timers are in their
MIN values.
Video Off Blank Screen The system BIOS will only blank off the screen when
Method disabling video.
V / H SYNC + In addition to Blank Screen, BIOS will also turn off the
Blank V-SYNC & H - SYNC signals from VGA card to monitor.
DPMS This function is enabled only for VGA cards supporting
DPMS.
Note: When the green monitor does not detect the
V/H-SYNC signals, the electron gun will be turned off.
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Video Off In Yes The system will disable video when entering suspend
Suspend mode.
No Do not turn off video when entering suspend mode.
Suspend Type Stop Grant Select the Suspend type.
PwrOn Suspend
MODEM Use 3,4,5,7,9,10,11 Special Wake-up event for Modem.
IRQ NA This function is not applied.
Suspend Mode Disabled The system never enter Suspend mode by timer.
1Min ~ 1Hour Define the continuous idle time before the system enters
Suspend mode. If any items defined in PM Events are
on and activated, the system will be woken up.
HDD Power Disabled HDDs motor will not be off by timer.
Down 1 - 15 Min Define the continuous HDD idle time before the HDD
enters power saving mode (motor off).
Soft-Off by Instant-Off The system will immediately power off once the power
PWR-BTTN button is pressed.
Delay 4 sec The system will power off when power button is pressec
for 4 seconds.
CPU THRM- 12.5%, 25%, Select the duty cycle of the STPCLK signal, slowing down.
Throttling 37.5%, 50%, the CPU speed when the system enters green mode.
62.5%, 75%,
87.5%
Wake-Up by PCI Enabled Allow the system to be waked up by PCI card.
card Disabled Do not allow the system to be powered on by PCI card.
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Power on by Enabled Allow the system to be powered on when a Ring indicator
Ring/LAN signal comes up to COM1 or COM2 from external modem
(to LAN Wake-up Header from LAN adapter or to modem
Ring on Header from internal modem card).
Disabled Do not allow Ring/LAN wake up.
Resume Enabled RTC alarm can be used to generate a wake-up event to
by Alarm power up the system.
Disabled RTC has no alarm function.
Primary/Secondary Enabled Reload global timer, when theres an IDE event.
IDE 0/1 Disabled Do not reload global timer.
FDD/COM/LPT Enabled Reload global timer, when theres a FDD/COM/LPT event.
Port Disabled Do not reload global timer.
PCI PIRQ[A - D] # Enabled Reload global timer, when theres a PCI event.
Disabled Do not reload global timer.
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PNP/PCI Configurations Setup
Figure-7 PNP/PCI Configurations Setup Menu
The following indicates the options for each item and describes their meaning.
Item Option Description
Reset Configuration Enabled The system BIOS will reset configuration data once
Data then automatically set this item as disabled.
Disabled Disable this function.
Resources Manual Assign the system resources manually.
Controlled By Auto(ESCD) Assign system resources automatically by BIOS.
PCI/VGA Palette Enabled Enable PCI/VGA Palette Snoop.
Snoop Disabled Disable PCI/VGA Palette Snoop.
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Integrated Peripherals
Figure-8 Integrated Peripherals Menu
The following indicates the options for each item and describes their meaning.
Item Option Description
On-Chip Primary/ Enabled On-Chip Primary/Secondary PCI IDE is enabled.
Secondary PCI IDE Disabled On-Chip Primary/Secondary PCI IDE is disabled.
IDE Mode 0 - 4 Define the IDE primary/secondary master/slave PIO mode.
Primary/ Secondary Auto The IDE PIO mode is defined by auto -detection.
Master/Slave PIO
IDE Auto Ultra DMA mode will be enabled if an Ultra DMA device is
Primary/ Secondary detected.
Master/Slave UDMA Disabled Disable this function.
USB Controller Enabled Enable onchip USB controller.
Disabled Disable onchip USB controller.
USB Keyboard Enabled Support USB Keyboard under legacy OS.
Support Disabled Do not support USB Keyboard under legacy OS.
AC97 Audio Auto If audio codec was installed on board, the AC97 Audio
function can be used. otherwise, the function is disabled.
Disabled Disable the AC97 Audio onboard.
AC97 Modem Auto If modem codec was installed on board, the AC97 modem
function can be used. otherwise, the function is disabled.
Disabled Disable the AC97 Modem onboard.
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Init Display First PCI Slot Initialize the PCI VGA first.
AGP Initialize the AGP first.
IDE HDD Block Enabled Allow IDE HDD to read/write several sectors once.
Mode Disabled IDE HDD only reads/writes a sector once.
KBC input clock 6/8/12/16MHz Set the PS/2 Keyboard input clock as 6/8/12/16MHz.
Power On Button only Power on by power button.
Function Password Power on with keyboard password.
KB Power ON Enter Enter keyboard password.
Password
Onboard FDC Enabled Onboard floppy disk controller is enabled.
Controller Disabled Onboard floppy disk controller is disabled.
Onboard 3F8/IRQ4 Define the onboard serial port address and required
Serial Port 1/2 2F8/IRQ3 interrupt number.
3E8/IRQ4
2E8/IRQ3
Auto Onboard serial port address and IRQ are automatically
assigned.
Disabled Onboard serial port is disabled.
UART Mode Normal, IrDA Set UART mode.
Select ASKIR
RxD, TxD Active Hi, Lo/Lo, Hi Default is recommended.
Lo, Lo/ Hi, Hi
Full
IR Transmission Enabled Enable IR Transmission delay function.
Delay Disabled Disable IR Transmission delay function.
UR2 Duplex Half Default is recommended.
Mode Full
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Use IR Pins IR-Rx2Tx2 Default is recommended.
RxD2, TxD2
Onboard Parallel 378/IRQ7 Define parallel port address and IRQ channel.
Port 278/IRQ5
3BC/IRQ7
Disabled Onboard parallel port is disabled.
Parallel Port Mode SPP Define the parallel port mode.
EPP
ECP
ECP+EPP
Normal
EPP Mode Select EPP1.7 Set EPP Mode as EPP 1.7 or EPP1.9 Version.
EPP1.9
ECP Mode Use 3 Set ECP Mode Use DMA 1 or 3.
DMA 1
PWRON After OFF,ON The system remains OFF/ON/Former state when the AC
PWR-Fail Former-Sts power supply resumes.
Game Port Disabled This option is used to configure Game Port Adress.
Address 201,209
Midi Port Address Disabled This option is used to configure Midi Port Adress.
290
300
330
Midi Port IRQ 5 This option is used to configure Midi Port IRQ.
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PC Health Status
Figure-9 PC Health Status Menu
The following indicates the options for each item and describes their meaning.
Item Option Description
CPU Warning 500C/1220F An alarm will beep when the CPU temperature reaches
Temperature 530C/1270F the previous setting, 50C/122F, 53C/127F,56C/133F,
560C/1330F 60C/140F, 63C/145F, 66C/151F,70C/158F,
600C/1400F 750C/1670F, 800C/1760F, 850C/1850F,900C/1940F, 950C/
630C/1450F 2050F.
660C/1510F
700C/1580F
750C/1670F
800C/1760F
850C/1850F
900C/1940F
950C/2050F
Disabled No alarm beep.
Current System The temperature inside the chassis.
Temp.
Current CPU The temperature of CPU.
Temperature
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Current PWRFAN RPM (Revolution Per Minute) Speed of fan which is
Speed connected to the fan header, CPUFAN, CHSFAN or
Current CPUFAN PWRFAN. Fan speed value is based on an assumption
Speed that tachometer signal is two pulses per revolution. In
Current CHSFAN other cases, you should regard it relatively.
Speed
Vcore(CPU) Display current voltage value including all significant
Voltage, voltages of the mainboard. +3.3V, +5V, +12V, -12V are
+3.3V voltages from the power supply.
+5 V
+12 V
-12 V Vcore (CPU) Voltage is the CPU core voltage from the
VBAT Voltage on board switching Power Supply. The VBAT Voltage is
5V Standby Voltage the voltage of battery.
Shutdown 600C/1400F The system will shut down automatically under the ACPI
Temperature 650C/1490F OS when the CPU temperature reaches the previous
700C/1580F setting.
750C/1670F
Disabled The system remains on regardless of how much the
CPU temperature is.
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Password Setting
When this function is selected, the following message appears at the center of the screen to
assist you in creating a password.
ENTER PASSWORD
Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will
clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory. You will be asked to confirm the
password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort
the selection.
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A message will confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will
boot and you can enter BIOS Setup freely.
PASSWORD DISABLED
If you have selected System in Security Option of BIOS Features Setup menu, you will be
prompted for the password every time the system reboots or any time you try to enter BIOS
Setup.
If you have selected Setup at Security Option from BIOS Features Setup menu, you will be
prompted for the password only when you enter BIOS Setup.
Supervisor Password has higher priority than User Password. You can use Supervisor Password when booting the system or entering BIOS Setup to modify all settings. Also you can
use User Password when booting the system or entering BIOS Setup but can not modify any
setting if Supervisor Password is enabled.
Boot with BIOS defaults
If you have made all the changes to CMOS values and the system can not boot with the
CMOS values selected in setup, clear CMOS after power-down, then power on again.
System will boot with BIOS default settings.
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QDI Utility CD
A QDI Utility CD is supplied with this mainboard, the contents contained in it are showed as
below:
1. Driver Install
Using this choice, you can install all the drivers for your mainboard . You should install
the drivers in order, and you need to restart your computer until all the drivers are installed.
A. Chipset software B. Network Driver(optional)
C. Audio Driver(optional) D. USB2.0 Driver(optional)
E. DirecrX F. IAA Setup
2. Accessory
A. Norton AntiVirus 2002 B. QFlashV1.0
3. Browse CD
You could read all the contents contained in this CD, including Utility and Documents.
The files included in Utility are:
A. Awdflash.exe B. Cblogo.exe
C. Lf.exe
The files included in Documents are:
A. Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0
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Norton AntiVirus
When you install Norton AntiVirus and accept options, your computer is safe. Norton AntiVirus
automatically checks boot records for viruses at system startup, checks programs for viruses at the time you use them, scans all local hard drives for viruses once per week, and
monitors your computer for any activity that might indicate the work of a virus in action. It
also scans files you download from the internet and checks floppy disks for boot viruses
when you use them.
The list below shows the most important tasks Norton AntiVirus helps you perform:Scan for
viruses on your computer;Remove viruses from your computer;Update your virus protection with LiveUpdate;Quarantine an infected file. you can go to the Symantec Web site to
view an online tutorial: http://www.symantec.com/techsupp/tutorial
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Appendix
LogoEasy IILogoEasy II
LogoEasy II
LogoEasy IILogoEasy II
Thank you for using QDI upgraded innovation--- LogoEasy II, which is completely compatible with LOGOEASY. LOGOEASY II can be easily operated in a Windows environment,
following in steps with the trend. It has added the functions of supporting JPEG images and
true color display of 64K and 16M colors with regard to JPEG-format graphics files and the
high-precision display equipment, which are now widely used.
LOGOEASY II supports the high-resolution 640x480 or 800x600 image display and full-screen,
top right corner or bottom right corner display. It also supports simultaneous display of logo
and sign-on message of the BIOS testing system. LOGOEASY II is a tool that can be operated in multi-platforms to refresh and change LOGO graphics including DOS, WINDOWS
9X, WINDOWS NT, WINDOWS ME and WINDOWS XP. In particular, the tools under the
interface of WINDOWS are simple and easy to operate. It teaches you by taking your hand
how to change LOGO.
ITEM LogoEasy II LogoEasy
16 colors not support not support
Colors 256 colors support support
16M colors support not support
Resolution 640*480 support support
800*600 support not support
Display Self-test message support support
at the same time
Full Screen Logo support support
Display logo on corners support support
When you power on or reset your system, the picture shown below will be displayed on the screen.
You can use LogoEasy II to replace it by any other
logo which you want.
We provide two Utilities in the QDI Driver CD , which
bring user the following two means to select:
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A. Using CBLOGO.EXE Utility (Under DOS ):
1.Copy CBLOGO.EXEand AWDFLASH.EXE from the directory \Utility located on QDI
Driver CD to your hard disk.
2.Get the BIOS file from AWDFLASH.EXE or Download the BIOS file from the Website
(http://www.qdigrp.com) and copy the BIOS file(xxxxxx.bin) to your harddisk.
3. Boot the system into DOS environment, Put your favor picture into BIOS file by CBLOGO.
EXE command. For example: CBLOGO.EXE xxxxxx.bin myphoto.bmp
4. Flash the BIOS to motherboard by AWDFLASH.EXE. For example: AWDFLASH xxxxxx.
bin
B. Using QFlash (Under Windows ):
1.Download the QFlash Utility from the Website (http://www.qdigrp.com) or get it fromQDI
Driver CD.
2.Run QFlash program step by step, following the directions until complete it .
3.Reboot the system, you can see the new picture displayed on the screen.
Note:
If you require more parameters information concerning CBLOGO.EXE,
please refer to the online help. If you dont prefer the logo displayed
on the screen during bootup, set the Show Bootup Logo option as
Disabled in CMOS Setup.
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BIOS_ProtectEasyBIOS_ProtectEasy
BIOS_ProtectEasy
BIOS_ProtectEasyBIOS_ProtectEasy
The BIOS of the mainboard is contained inside the Flash ROM. Severe viruses such as CIH
virus are so dangerous that it may overwrite the BIOS of the mainboard. If the BIOS has been
damaged, the system will be unable to boot. We provide the following solution which protects
the system BIOS from being attacked by such viruses.
There are two choices which implements this function.
1.Set the jumper (BIOS_WP) as closed, the BIOS can not be overwritten.
2.Set the jumper (BIOS_WP) as opened, meanwhile set Flash Write Protect as Enabled in
CMOS Setup.In this way, the BIOS can not be overwritten, but the DMI information can be
updated.
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RecoveryEasy IIRecoveryEasy II
RecoveryEasy II
RecoveryEasy IIRecoveryEasy II
Introduction:
RecoveryEasy II the latest edition of RecoveryEasy, providing a more easy-tooperate and
more secure and reliable tool for backing up and recovering the hard disk data. It will make
your data on the hard disk more secure, and make your computer more reliable. RcoveryEasy
II will bring you invaluable experiences. It allows you to experience unprecedented security
and reliability with its one-hotkey backup, one-hotkey recovery and powerful virus-free functions.
Features:
RcoveryEasy II has the following features:
Ö Secure Backup
(1) Backup area can be reserved automatically in the High Memory Block (HMB)
and all of partitions can be adjusted automatically .
(2) Backup area is invisible to any operating system and its upper software, making
it impossible to be attacked completely.
Ö Ease to Operate
(1) RcoveryEasy II is supported in both Chinese and English. You can easily enter
Backup or Recover interface by simply pressing hotkeys. Backup or recover
operation can be done with simple choices.
(2) User are not required to define the size of backup area. When backup start, it will
automatically allocate an area in the High Memory Block (HMB) of hard disk as
backup area upon the necessity of data storage, so as to improve the utilization
of hard disk space.
Ö Adavantage Function
(1) Multiform partition format can be supported in RecoveryEasy II, including FAT16,
FAT32, NTFS etc.
(2) The capability of supportable Hard Disk is up to 137GB.
Ö Flexible Combination
The hard disk data can be choosed to be protected and restored as required.
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The following attachment is Backup and Recovery Function table:
Backup Backup content Restore content
Partition Table Partition Table Partition Table
System Partition System Partition+Partition Table System Partition, PartitionTable
Whole Disk All Partitions+Partition Table System Partition, PartitionTable,
Whole Disk
CMOS Setup CMOS Setup CMOS Setup
Menu Language and Hotkey Selection
Please press DEL key to enter CMOS setup during the POST(Power On Self Test), then
user can see [RecoveryEasyII Setting] items of the QDI Innovation features menu, in
which the language on RecoveryEasyII interface and hotkey could be selected .
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figure-1 QDI Innovation Features
1. Menu language Select
We provide two menu language for user to select, English is the default.
2 . Hot key for Backup
There are 12 options, including NULL and F2~F12. Key F11 is default. If NULL is
selected, Backup interface can not be used with pressing hotkey. If you select one key
of the rest 11options, you can enter Backup interface by pressing the hotkey you setup
during POST.
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3. Hot key for Recovery
There are 12 options, including NULL and F2~F12. Key F12 is default. If NULL is selected,
Restore interface can not be used with pressing hotkey. If you select one key of the rest
11 options, you can enter Recover interface by pressing the hotkey you setup during
POST.
Note:
If the Backup hotkey and Recover hotkey have been set with
the same key, the default will be Backup hotkey.
Hard Disk Selection Menu
If you installed the system with several IDE
hard disks, and you have pressed the
backup or restore hotkey during POST, hard
disk selection menu will popup before you
enter backup or recovery interface, in which
all of the IDE hard disks installed on your
system will be listed. You can scroll the highlight bar to the hard disk you want to work
with using arrow key. Press ENTER to
confirm, and the following operation will be
performed on the selected hard disk:
figure-2 Hard Disk Select
Backup Function Introduction
press Backup Hotkey to enter Backup Interface during the POST(Power On Self Test),
then the follwing interface will appear. You can scroll the highlight bar to the option you
want to work with using arrow key. Press ENTER to confirm.
1 Backup Partition Table
2 Backup System Partition C:
3 Backup Whole Disk
4 Backup CMOS Setup
5 Free Backup Area
6 Exit Backup Menu
figure-3 Backup Interface
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1 Backup Partition Table
It is used to backup partition table of current hard Disk. A partition table keeps the status
of the hard disk partitions, such as the number of partitions, the type and size of each
partition, etc. Itis the most important information of the hard disk data structure. The
incorrectness or loss of the table will result in the failure of reading data from the hard disk
partitions.
2 Backup System Partition
It is used to backup the system partition of current hard
disk. It makes a backup of the data in the bootable partition (actived partition) of current hard disk, as well as
the partition table.
3 Backup Whole Disk
It makes a backup of all the useful data on the hard
disk, including partition table and the data in all partitions.
4 Backup CMOS Setup
It is used to backup the settings you have made in the
CMOS Setup.
5 Release Backup Area
It is used to unload the backup data on the hard disk,
freeing the hard disk space.
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6 Exit Backup Menu
It is used to Exit Backup Interface.
figure-4 Backup process
Recovery Function Introduction
Press Recovery Hotkey to enter Recovery Interface duringthe POST(Power On Self Test),
then the follwing interface will appear. You can scroll the highlight bar to the option you
want to work with using arrow key. Press ENTER to confirm.
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1 Recover Partition Table
2 Recover System Partition
3 Recover Whole Disk
4 Recover CMOS Setup
5 Exit Backup Menu
figure-5 Recover Interface
1.Recover Partition Table
It used to restore the partition table data stored in
backup area to current Hard Disk.
2.Recover System Partition
It used to restore the system partition data stored
in current backup area to current system partition.
If current system partition doesnt match the backup
system partition, a warning will be displayed indicating the recovery fails. This feature will only restore the bootable partition and contents in other
partitions will be untouched.
3.Recover Whole Disk
It used to restore all the Hard Disk data stored in
current backup area to current Hard DIsk. This operation will restore the partition table and data in all
partitions, as a result, existing data in current Hard
Disk will be overwritten.
4.Recover CMOS Setup
This will restore the latest backup of the CMOS
Settings you have made to the current CMOS.
figure-4 Recover process
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SpeedEasy IISpeedEasy II
SpeedEasy II
SpeedEasy IISpeedEasy II
Overview:
SpeedEasy II has just recommended is the upgraded edition of SpeedEasy In addition to
some functions of SpeedEasy, including the wire jumper-free function, the users can also
realize in the BIOS setup the CPU core voltage adjustability. This doubtless renders a quicker
and easier mode for overclocking and will further help the users to tap the maximum potenti-
ality of the system.
Procedures:
1. Correctly insert the your CPU.
2. Plug in other configurations and restore the system.
3. Switch on power to the system and press the <Del> key to enter BIOS Setup.
4. Enter QDI Innovation features menu to set up the CPU speed.
5. Set CPU Clock ratio and CPU/DRAM Frequency and adjust CPU voltage.
6. Save and exit BIOS Setup, your system will now boot successfully.
CPU SpeedEasyII Setup Menu
Select <QDI Innovation features> item from the main menu and enter the sub-menu:
QDI Innovation features Menu
BIOS provides you with a set of basic values for your processor selection instead of the
jumper settings. The processor speed can be manually selected on the QDI Innovation
features menu screen.
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Warning:
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BootEasyBootEasy
BootEasy
BootEasyBootEasy
BootEasy technology enormously improves the long BOOT process time of computers. Reducing the wait time every user has to suffer when starting their computer. BIOS without
BootEasy has to perform many routines every time when the system starts, such as checking
system core of the computer and initializing system peripherals. Now with the BootEasy,
BIOS will not run these repetitive Processes any longer , PC can boot-up without any redundant waiting for the displaying of starting OS. BootEasy is quite easy to use , choose the right
option in CMOS SETUP, ( refer to QDI Innovation features) it can be easily booted quickly.
BootEasy save all the information when PC first normally boot-up, and it restores all the parameters for the system and thus let the PC boot freely and rapidly.
Note:
1. Under the following conditions, PC will boot-up in normal way.
(1) PC boot-up for the first times after set option as Enabled.
(2) the system information saved by BIOS was damaged.
(3) PC fail to boot-up continually over three times.
Setting the jumper BIOS_WP as open if you encounter the
above conditions.
2. Dont power off or reset system while BootEasy initializing.
3. set QDI BootEasy Feature as Disabled before you replace
system equipment.set QDI BootEasy Feature as Enabled
after you accomplished replacing.
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StepEasyIIStepEasyII
StepEasyII
StepEasyIIStepEasyII
As one of the Legend QDIs innovations, StepEasyII is a powerful and efficient Easy Technology for PC DIY fans. It provides a friendly interface for you that you can adjust the CPU frequency conveniently and directly. It is so powerful that you can change the CPU frequency just
in a few seconds under the operating system(Windows 95/98/ME/2000/NT) and have no need
to reset the PC or change the jumpers.In addition, StepEasyII can decrease the risk of changing the CPU frequency to minimum. As long as you conform to the steps of tuning the CPU
frequency, there is almost no risk to adjust the frequency. Its second strong function is system
monitoring,enables you to view some key reference data concerning computer health in real
time.
The following figure is the StepEasyII interface for you reference:
Frequency
CPU
1MHz decrease
1MHz increase
Load save frequency
Save
frequency Value
Run at the default
frequency
Get users Manual
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Minimize Window
Exit Program
GObutton to run at
the select frequency
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Because there exists some risk for the CPU chip or the mainboard to change the CPU
frequency , We suggest you read the manual carefully before installing QDI StepEasyII
When start QDI StepEasyII, to avoid accident, we recommend you to close your other
program before run StepEasyII.
1. You can click on the 1MHz increase (1MHz decrease) or press shortcut key "+"("-" )to set the
wanted frequency, then click on the "GO" button to get the wanted frequency.
2. Also, you can click on the "Default" button , then click on the "GO" button to get the default
frequency.
3. StepEasyII considerately provides users to save his successful CPU tune frequency for later
use .If user wants to save the current frequency , he can clicks on the "Save" button to realize
it.
4. When click on the "Load" button , the saved CPU frequency is obtained immediately.
5. When click on the "Min" button, the utility will minimize to an icon in the right-bottom task tray.
Whenever user clicks the QSE(QDI StepEasyII abbr.) icon in the task tray, the utility will be
activated in the current window.
6. The real-time system information such as CPU temperature,CPU voltage and PCI clock will
automatic shown on the ineterface.
Note:
1. QDI StepEasyII can only support the QDI motherboard with the
clock chip that supports StepEasyII.
2. The performance of StepEasyII depends on the CPU, DRAM,
peripheral equip ments and the software running.
3. There exist some risks to change the CPU frequency for the
CPU or motherboard. StepEasyII can decrease the risks to
minimum. But Legend QDI will not be responsible for any dam
ages caused.
4. If the system halts while running StepEasyII, please press the
power button until the system powers down .Restart your com
puter ,and the system will run in the normal status.
5. When the system was woken up from S3 or S4 status,please
click on the GObutton to run at the selected frequency.
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QDI BootEasy(German)
BootEasy ist eine Neuentwicklung von Legend QDI, die neue Innovation der QDI EasyTechnologien.
BootEasy Setup Menu
Mit der BootEasy- Technologie Technik wird der Bootvorgang nur noch vier bis fünf Sekunden
in Anspruch nehmen, bis das Betriebssystem geladen wird. Der Grund für die lange Warterei
liegt in den Routine-Abfragen, die das BIOS bei jedem Start abarbeitet. So wird beispielsweise
jedes Mal die Taktfrequenz des Prozessors geprüft oder angeschlossene Geräte aktiviert.
Die BootEasy-Technik prüft diese Punkte nur beim erstmaligen Start des Rechners und
speichert die Ergebnisse in einem Flash ROM. Beim nächsten Start ruft das System lediglich
diese Informationen aus dem Speicher ab und kann so innerhalb von wenigen Sekunden den
Boot-Prozess abschließen.
Bei Änderungen am System, beispielsweise nach dem Einbau eines neuen Prozessors, muss
deshalb zuvor die BootEasy-Funktion deaktiviert werden, beim nächsten Start werden die
neuen Informationen dann erneut abgespeichert.
Falls Fehler im Flash ROM den Bootvorgang behindern, versucht das System drei Mal den
Rechner hochzufahren, bei Misserfolg schaltet es auf die althergebrachte Art zu booten um,
das heißt, es dauert wieder ebenso lang wie früher. Anschließend kann die BootEasy Technik
wieder aktiviert werden.
Falls Fehler im Flash ROM den Bootvorgang behindern, versucht das System drei Mal den
Rechner hochzufahren, bei Misserfolg schaltet es auf die althergebrachte Art zu booten um,
das heißt, es dauert wieder ebenso lang wie früher. Anschließend kann die BootEasy Technik
wieder aktiviert werden.
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Instalación de la placa base QDI P2E/333(Spanish):
1. Asegúrese que se incluyen los siguientes artículos: Placa base QDI P2E/333, 1
cable de datos para el puerto IDE y 1 cable de datos para el Floppy, jumpers, 1
manual de usuario QDI P2E/333y un disco compacto con los controladores de la
placa base QDI P2E/333.
2. Asegúrese de que el cable de la fuente de alimentación esta desconectado y
asegúrese de estar en contacto a masa utilizando una pulsera antiestática. Si no
dispone de dicha pulsera, toque un objeto directamente conectado a masa o una
parte metálica de su equipo como puede ser la caja de este.
3. Fije la placa base en la caja de su equipo con los tornillos especiales que acompañan
a su caja.
4. Los jumpers están localizados en la placa base, con ellos se configuran, por ejemplo:
Clear CMOS CLR_CMOS, Habilitar BIOS ProtectEasy BIOS_WP etc, el PIN1 para
todos los jumpers esta marcado con una línea más gruesa (Consulte el apartado
Jumper Settings en el manual de usuario de su placa QDI P2E/333 en el capítulo
2).
5. Inserte el procesador en el socket y conecte el ventilador del procesador en el
conector de su placa base QDI P2E/333 marcado como CPUFAN.
6. Inserte los módulos de memoria en los bancos de memoria DIMM de su placa base
QDI P2E/333.
7. Inserte las tarjetas PCI y/o la tarjeta AGP en las bahías de expansión de su placa
base QDI P2E/333.
8. Conecte los periféricos internos IDE y las disqueteras mediante los cables de datos
específicos a su placa base QDI P2E/333. Asegúrese que la orientación de los
cables sea la correcta. (El cable rojo se corresponde con el pin 1).
9. Conecte los cables de la caja del ordenador a su placa base QDI P2E/333, como el
conector de la fuente de alimentación, los testigos de corriente, y lectura de disco
duro, interruptores de inicio y reset (consulte el apartado External Connectors del
manual de usuario de su placa base QDI P2E/333).
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10. Conecte los diferentes periféricos externos como el teclado PS/2, ratón PS/2,
serie o USB, los dispositivos USB, el monitor y la impresora a la placa base QDI
P2E/333 (consulte el apartado External Connectors en el manual de su placa
base QDI P2E/333, en el capítulo 2).
11. Cuando haya finalizado de realizar todas las conexiones, conecte el cable de
alimentación a la fuente de alimentación y encienda su PC:
Instalación del sistema:
1. Encienda su equipo mediante el interuptor de encendido de la caja.
2. Presione la tecla «Supr» para entrar en el menú de configuración de la BIOS.
3. Seleccione los valores de la Bios en concordancia con la configuración de su sistema
(Nosotros le recomendamos que deje los valores establecidos por la Bios por
defecto, para evitar posibles fallos que ocasionen que su sistema no funcione
correctamente). Para más información las funciones de la Bios, consulte el apartado
BIOS Description en el manual de usuario de la placa base QDI P2E/333). Presione
la tecla «F10» y seleccione la opción Save & Exit Setup en el menú de
configuración de la Bios para guardar los cambios y reiniciar el sistema.
4. Instale el sistema operativo en el disco duro, no se olvide de seleccionar la secuencia
de inicio correcta para que el sistema operativo pueda iniciarse.
5. Después de la instalación del sistema operativo, asegúrese que no hay conflictos
con ningún dispositivo de su sistema.
6. Entonces, después del último paso, proceda a la instalación de los controladores
de los diferentes dispositivos.
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Un disco compacto con controladores de QDI esta incluido en el paquete
de la placa base QDI P2E/333.
1. Instalación de los controladores
Usted puede instalar todos los controladores para su placa base facilmente. Tiene
que instalar los controladores en el siguiente orden para un correcto funcionamiento
del sistema, y es necesario reiniciar el equipo antes de finalizar la instalacción de los
controladores.
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A. Chipset software B. Network Driver( Opcional )
C. Audio Driver ( Opcional ) D. USB2.0 Driver( Opcional)
2. Accessorios
A. QFlashV1.0 B. Norton AntiVirus 2002
3. Navegue por el CD
Usted puede leer todos los documentos incluidos en este CD, incluidos Utility and
Documents.
Los ficheros incluidos en Utility son:
A. Awdflash.exe B. Cblogo.exe
C. Lf.exe
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Manuel dinstallation des cartes mères de la série QDI P2E/333
(French):
Intégration du système:
1. Vérifier la présence de chaque élément dans la boite de la carte mère de la série
QDI P2E/333:
Une carte mère de la série QDI P2E/333.
Un CD-ROM dinstallation QDI.
Un manuel dutilisation de la carte mère QDI P2E/333.
Un sachet de cavaliers.
Une nappe IDE compatible avec la norme ATA/66 destinée au lecteur de
disque dur.
Une nappe destinée au lecteur de disquette.
Un fond de panier métallique destiné à lunité centrale de lordinateur
(Caractéristique technique optionnelle).
Un câble dextension destiné à permettre lexploitation des ports USB 3 et
USB 4 ou USB 5 et USB 6 (Caractéristique technique optionnelle).
2. Vérifier que le câble électrique relié au boîtier dalimentation de lunité centrale de
lordinateur est déconnecté. Se relier à la terre grâce à un bracelet lié au poignet. A
défaut de disposer dun bracelet, maintenir un contact physique avec un objet luimême relié à la terre, ou à une partie métallique du système comme la structure de
lunité centrale de lordinateur.
3. Fixer la carte mère dans lunité centrale de lordinateur grâce aux vis fournies avec
cette dernière lors de son achat.
4. Sassurer que la carte mère de la série QDI P2E/333 est matériellement correctement
configurée, pour cela vérifier que les cavaliers insérés sur les broches intégrées de
cette dernière sont correctement positionnés. Dans ce but il est important de se
référer à la section nommée «Configuration des cavaliers» du chapitre numéro 2
nommé «Instructions dinstallation» contenu dans le manuel dutilisation livré avec
la carte mère de la série QDI P2E/333 lors de son achat.
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5. Connecter le processeur dans le socket intégré à la carte mère de la série QDI P2E/
333 et prévus à cet effet. Fixer le système de refroidissement de ce dernier et
connecter son ventilateur sur les broches nommées «CPUFAN» intégrées à la
carte mère de la série QDI P2E/333 et prévus à cet effet.
6. Connecter les éventuelles barrettes de mémoire dans les slots intégrés à la carte
mère de la série QDI P2E/333 et prévus à cet effet.
7. Connecter les éventuelles cartes dextension au format AGP, PCI dans les slots
intégrés à la carte mère de la série QDI P2E/333 et prévus à cet effet
8. Connecter les éventuels périphériques IDE ainsi que le lecteur de disquette à la
carte mère de la série QDI P2E/333 grâce aux nappes fournies avec cette dernière
lors de son achat. Sassurer que lorientation des nappes connectées est correcte
en vérifiant que le liseré rouge de ces dernières correspond à lemplacement de la
broche numéro 1 du connecteur.
9. Connecter les câbles de lunité centrale de lordinateur sur les broches intégrées à
la carte mère de la série QDI P2E/333 et prévues à cet effet. Dans ce but il est
important de se référer à la section nommée «Connecteurs externes» du chapitre
numéro 2 nommé «Instructions dinstallation» contenu dans le manuel dutilisation
livré avec la carte mère de la série QDI P2E/333 lors de son achat.
10. Raccorder les périphériques externes sur les connecteurs de fond de panier intégrés
à la carte mère de la série QDI P2E/333. Dans ce but il est important de se référer à
la section nommée «Connecteurs externes» du chapitre numéro 2 nommé
«Instructions dinstallation» contenu dans le manuel dutilisation livré avec la carte
mère de la série QDI P2E/333 lors de son achat.
11. Lorsque tous les éléments du système sont correctement intégrés, il est possible de
reconnecter le câble électrique au boîtier dalimentation de lunité centrale de
lordinateur.
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Installation du système:
1. Démarrer le système en pressant linterrupteur de fonctionnement de lunité centrale
de lordinateur.
2. Presser la touche Suppr du clavier afin dentrer dans le menu de BIOS.
3. Dans le menu de BIOS nommé QDI Innovation features, ajuster la fréquence de
fonctionnement du processeur. Attention, il est fortement recommandé de charger
les réglages de sûreté par défaut afin déviter un éventuel dysfonctionnement du
système. Dans ce but il est important de se référer à la section nommée «Description
du BIOS Award » du chapitre numéro 3 nommé «Description du BIOS » contenu
dans le manuel dutilisation livré avec la carte mère de la série QDI P2E/333 lors
de son achat.
4. Procéder à linstallation du système dexploitation sur le lecteur de disque dur intégré
au système. Dans ce but il est important de vérifier que la séquence de démarrage
du système paramétrable à partir du menu de BIOS permet à la procédure
dinstallation du système dexploitation de sinitialiser.
5. Une fois linstallation du système dexploitation achevée, vérifier quil ne subsiste
aucun conflit ou périphérique inconnu au sein du système.
6. Après cette étape, procéder à linstallation des pilotes de chaque périphérique
détecté par la carte mère de la série QDI P2E/333.
Lors de son achat un CD-ROM dinstallation QDI est livré avec la carte mère de la
série QDI P2E/333.
1. Driver Install:
Avec cette option, il est possible dinstaller les pilotes de la carte mère de la série QDI
P2E/333 aisément. Il est important dinstaller les pilotes en respectant lordre prédéfinit
et de redémarrer le système après avoir effectué linstallation de tous les pilotes.
Applications contenues dans le dossier:
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A. Chipset software.
B. Network Driver(Optional)
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C. Audio Driver(Optional)
D. USB2.0 Driver(Optional)
E. DirectX
F. IAA Setup
2. Accessory :
Applications contenues dans le dossier:
A. QflashV1.0.
B. Norton AntiVirus 2002.
3. Browse CD :
Avec cette option, il est possible de consulter lensemble des données contenues sur le
CD-ROM dinstallation QDI
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Applications contenues dans le dossier:
A. Awdflash.exe.
B. Cblogo.exe.
C. Lf.exe.
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QDI P2E/333 installazione mainboard (Italian):
1. Assicurarsi che la scatola sia completa: QDI P2E/333mainboard, cavo IDE e Floppy,
jumpers, manuale dellutente della mainboard QDI P2E/333 e cd-rom drivers.
2. Controllare che il cavo alimentazione proveniente dal computer-case sia sconnesso
assicurarsi inolre di aver indossato corretamente il bracciale da polso collegato a
massa. In mancanza di questo toccare un punto a massa o una parte metallica del
case
3. Fissare la mainboard nel case con le speciali viti fornite con il computer-case
4. I jumper locati sulla mainboard rappresentano: CLR_CMOS azzeratore BIOS,
BIOS_WP abbilitatore/disabbilitatore in BIOS della funzione protectEasy; per tutti
i jumper il PIN 1 e contrassegnato da un spessa linea bianca ( consultare il manuale
al capitolo 2 JUMPER AND SETTINGS)
5. Inserire il processore nellapposito slot ; la ventola del processore deve essre collegato
nello speciale connettore targato CPUFAN .
6. Inserire il modulo/i di memoria nellapposito memory slots
7. Inserire le periferiche Pci negli appositi Pci slots
8. Collegare le periferiche IDE e il FLOPPY con lapposito cavo fornito con la mainboard
negli specifici connetori marcati. Assicurarsi che lorientamento del cavo sia corretto.
( La linea rossa sul cavo deve essere inserita nellapposito connettore in
corispondezza del pin 1)
9. Conettere la mainboard con: il cavo di alimentazione proveniente dallalimentatore,
il connettore dellinteruttore di stand by, il conettore del led di segnalazione acceso,
il connettore led di funzionalita HARD DISK, il connettore dello spekear interno al
CASE..... ( consultare il manuale capitolo 2. EXTERNAL CONNECTORS . Dopo
chiudere il CASE)
10.Connettere le differenti periferiche esterne come il PS/2 mouse, la PS/2 tastiera, le
prese USB, il monitor e la stampante con gli specifici connettori posizionati sulla
faccia esterna della mainboard.
11.Quando la vostra configurazione sara tutta connessa, aggangiare il cavo di
alimentazione.
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Installazione di sistema
1. Portare in posizione di acceso linteruttore di ACCESO
2. Usare il tasto DEL per entrare nel nel software di configurazione del BIOS
3. Regolare le funzioni del BIOS in accordo con la configurazione di sistema ( Noi ti
raccomandiamo di usare limpostazione di default per evitare rischi di anomalie di
funzionalita). Per maggiori informazioni controllare il capitolo 3, sezione BIOS
DESCRIPITION. Premere F10 sulla tastiera o scegliere SAVE and EXIT dal
menu di BIOS per salvare le impostazioni scelte ed uscire dal BIOS program.
4. Installare il sistema operativo , non dimenticando di mettere nelle giuste condizioni
di partenza la sequenza di boot.
5. Dopo una giusta installazione accertarsi che non vi siano conflitti tra le periferiche in
uso
6. Dopo questo ultimo passo procedere allinstallazione dei driver delle varie periferiche
IL CD CONTENENTE I DRIVER DELLA VOSTRA MAINBOARD QDI
ECONTENUTO NELLA SCATOLA
1. Installazione driver
E possibile installare tutti i driver della Vs. mainboard in modo facile e veloce.
Dovreste installare i driver nella seguente succesione, finito cio bisogna far
ripartire il personal computer.
A. Chipset software B. Network Driver (Optional)
C. Audio Driver (Optional) D. USB2.0 Driver(Optional)
E. DirectX F. IAA Setup
A. QflashV1.0
B. Norton AntiVirus2002
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3. Guardando il CD
Questo manuale di installazionee disponibile anche nella sua versione elettronica
allinterno del cd accompagnativo, insieme anche diverse utili quali:
A. Awdflash.exe B. Cblogo.exe
C. Lf.exe
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Using 4/6-Channel Audio
The motherboard is equipped with Realtek ALC650 chip, which provides support for 6-channel
audio output, including 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Center and 1 Subwoofer channel. ALC650 allows the
board to attach 4 or 6 speakers for better surround sound effect. The section will tell you how
to install and use 4/6-channel audio function on the board.
Installing the Audio Driver
You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC650 chip to function properly before you can get
access to 4-/6-channel audio operations. Follow the procedures described below to install the
drivers for different operating systems.
Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
The following illustrations are based on Windows ® XP environment and could look slightly
different if you install the drivers in different operating systems.
1. Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. The setup screen will
automatically appear.
2. Select the Sound Driver.
3. Click Next to start installing files into the system.
click here
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4. Click Finish to restart the system.
Select this
option
Click here
Attaching speakers
To perform multichannel audio operation, connect multiple speakers to the system. You should
connect the same number of speakers as the audio channels you will select in the software
utility.
2-Channel Analog Audio Output
The audio connectors on the back panel already provide 2-channel analog audio output
function. The back panels audio connectors can be transformed to 4/6-channel analog audio
connectors automatically when you select correct setting in the software utility. For informa-
tion about the setting, refer to Selecting 4- or 6-Channel Setting later in the section.
Make sure all speakers are connected to Line Out connectors. Diverse connector configura-
tions for 2-, 4- and 6-channel using back panel connectors are described below:
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Line Out (Front channels)
Line In
M IC
Description:
Line Out, Line In and MIC functions all exist under 2-channel configuration.
4-Channel Analog Audio Output
Line Out (Rear channels)
Line Out (Front channels)
MIC
Description:
Line In is converted to Line Out function under 4-channel configuration.
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6-Channel Analog Audio Output
Line Out (Rear channels)
Line Out (Front channels)
Line Out (Center and
Subwoofer channels)
Description:
Both Line In and MIC are converted to Line Out function under 6-channel configuration.
Digital Audio Output
Coaxial SPDIF jack
Description:
Connnet the SPDIF speakers to the Coaxial SPDIF jack.
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Selecting 4- or 6-Channel Setting
1. Click the audio icon from the window tray at the bottom of the screen.
2. Select any surround sound effect you prefer from the Environment pull-down menu under
the Sound Effect tab.
Click here and the
pull-down menu
will appear
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3. Click the Speaker Configuration tab.
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4. The following window appears.
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5. Select the multi-channel operation you prefer from No. of
Speakers.
6. Click OK
Testing the Connected Speakers
To ensure 4- or 6-channel audio operation works properly, you may need to test each
connected speaker to make sure every speaker work properly. If any speaker fails to sound,
then check whether the cable is inserted firmly to the connector or replace the bad speakers
with good ones.
Testing Each Speaker
1. Click the audio icon from the window tray at the bottom of the screen.
2. Click the Speaker Test tab.
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3. The following window appears.
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Front Left
Rear Left
Center
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Front Right
Rear Right
4. Select the speaker which you want to test by clicking on it.
Playing KaraOK
The KaraOK function will automatically remove human voice (lyrics) and leave melody for you
to sing the song. The function is applied only for 2-channel audio operation, so make sure
2 channels mode is selected in the No. of Speakers column before playing KaraOK.
Playing KaraOK
1. Click the audio icon from the window tray at the bottom of the screen.
2. Make sure the Sound Effect tab is selected.
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3. Select Voice Cancellation in the KaraOK column.
Click this
4. Click OK.
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Mainboard Layout
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Note:
The layout includes all options.
It is for your reference only.
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