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Item Checklist
Completely check your package. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your
retailer.
PlatiniX 4X mainboard
QDI Driver Utility CD
I/O shield(optional)
1 HD IDE cable
1 FDD cable
QDI Serial Product R.M.A. Warranty Card
Users manual
Notice
The information in this document is subject to change in order to improve reliability, design,
or function without prior notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of this
company. In no event will we be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or the possibility of such damages.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
If you require further information, please visit our web-site: www.qdigrp.com.
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Declaration of conformity
QUANTUM DESIGNS(HK) LTD.
20th Floor, Devon House, Taikoo Place, 979 Kings Road,
Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
declares that the product
Mainboard
PlatiniX 4X
is in conformity with
(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in
accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)
þ EN 55022 Limits and methods of measurements of radio disturbance
characteristics of information technology equipment
þ EN 50081-1 Generic emission standard Part 1:
Residential, commercial and light industry
þ EN 50082-1 Generic immunity standard Part 1:
Residential, commercial and light industry
European Representative:
QDI COMPUTER ( UK ) LTD QDI COMPUTER ( SCANDINAVIA ) A/S
QDI SYSTEM HANDEL GMBH QDI EUROPE B. V.
QDI COMPUTER (FRANCE) SARL QDI COMPUTER HANDELS GMBH
LEGEND QDI SPAIN S.L . QDI COMPUTER (SWEDEN) AB
Signature : Place / Date : HONG KONG/2001
Printed Name : Xu Wenge Position/ Title : Assistant President
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Declaration of conformity
Trade Name: QDI Computer ( U. S . A. ) Inc.
Model Name: PlatiniX 4X
Responsible Party: QDI Computer ( U. S. A.) Inc.
Address: 41456 Christy Street
Fremont, CA 94538
Telephone: (510) 668-4933
Facsimile: (510) 668-4966
Equipment Classification: FCC Class B Subassembly
Type of Product: Mainboard
Manufacturer: Quantum Designs (HK) Inc.
Address: 20th Floor, Devon House, Taikoo Place
979 Kings Road, Quarry Bay, HONG
KONG
Supplementary Information:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Tested to comply with FCC standards.
Signature : Date : 2001
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CONTENTS
1. Introduction.....................................................1
Overview.........................................................................1
Key Features...................................................................1
2. Installation Instructions...................................4
External Connectors..................................................4
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector....................................4
USB1, USB2 connectors..................................................4
USB3,USB4 connectors...................................................5
Parallel Port, Serial Port Connectors................................5
Line-in, Microphone-in, Speaker-out jacks
and MIDI/Joystick connector.............................................5
ATX12V Power Supply Connector & Power
Switch(POWER SW)........................................................6
Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD LED)...............................6
Reset Switch (RESET)............................................ ....... 6
Speaker Connector (SPEAKER).......................................7
Power LED Connector (PWR LED)...................................7
GREEN LED Connector (GREEN LED)..............................7
ACPI LED Connector (ACPI LED)....................................7
Hardware Green Connector (SLEEP SW).......................7
Key Lock Connector (KEY LK)........................................7
Infrared Header (IrDA).................................................... 8
Audio Connectors (CD_IN, MODEM,AUXIN).....................8
Fan Connector (RIMMFAN)...............................................9
Fan Connectors (PWRFAN, CPUFAN, CHSFAN)..............9
Wake-Up On LAN (WOL)...............................................10
Wake-Up On Internal Modem (WOM)..............................10
Sound Connector (PC-PCI).............................................11
Chassis Security Switch (CHSSEC)...............................11
4 pin SMBus Connector(SMBUS)...................................12
Communication and Networking Riser Interface
Connector(CNR).............................................................12
Audio Interface..............................................................13
Intruder Detect Switch (JINTR).......................................14
Expansion Slots & I/O Ports description ........................14
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CONTENTS
Jumper Settings..........................................................15
Clear CMOS(JCC).............................................................15
Enable/Disable on-board Audio (JSD).............................. 16
Enable keyboard password power-on function(JKB).....16
Enable Front/Back Panel USB Device Wake-up Function
(JFUSB/JUSB)..................................................................17
BIOS Protection Jumper (JAV).........................................17
3. BIOS Description................................................18
Utility Support
AWDFLASH.EXE..............................................................18
...............................................................18
AWARD BIOS Description.........................................19
Entering Setup..................................................................19
Load Optimized Defaults..................................................19
Standard CMOS Features Setup......................................19
CPU SpeedEasy Setup.....................................................23
Advanced BIOS Features Setup......................................24
Advanced Chipset Features Setup..................................27
Power Management Setup...............................................29
PNP/PCI Configuration Setup............................................32
Integrated Peripherals......................................................33
PC Health Status...............................................................36
Password Setting.............................................................38
Boot with BIOS defaults............................................... ...38
Appendix....................................................................39
QDI Driver Utility CD ........................................................ 39
Advance 10BM(Francais)................................................40
LogoEasy.........................................................................44
RecoveryEasy..................................................................52
BIOS-ProtectEasy.............................................................53
Norton AntiVirus...............................................................53
ManageEasy....................................................................54
SpeedEasy ......................................................................55
BootEasy..........................................................................57
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Note:
This manual is suitable for mainboards of PlatiniX 4X series.
Each mainboard is carefully designed for the PC user who
wants diverse features.
P4X: without onboard audio and LAN
P4X-A: with onboard audio,without LAN
Caution
Be sure to add some Silicone Grease between the CPU and the heatsink
of FAN to keep them fully contact , meanwhile to meet the heat sink
requirement.
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Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
PlatiniX 4X green mainboard utilizes Intel® 850 chipset, 850 contains two components: the
82850 Memory Controller Hub(MCH) and the 82801BA I/O Controller Hub2(ICH2), providing
a fully compatible, high performance and cost-effective ATX platform. The new integrated
technologies, together with AGP 4X support, AC97 audio(optional, Upgradable to 6 channels audio with CNR card), 4 USB ports, and ATA100/66/33, give customers an advanced,
multimedia solution at an reasonable price. It provides 400 MHz system bus to support
®
Intel
Pentium 4 socket 423 processors. 300/400MHz RDRAMs are supported up to 2GB.
It also provides advanced features such as Wake up by USB devices, Wake-on-LAN,
Wake-on-Modem and ACPI functions. Suspend 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. ManageEasy,
our system management application is also supplied to enable remote monitoring and
configuration of the system.BootEasy, lets the PC boot freely and rapidly.
Key Features
Form factor
l ATX form factor of 305mm x 244mm
Microprocessor
l Supports Intel
l Supports 400MHz host bus speed
®
Pentium 4 socket 423 processors at 1.3/1.4/1.5/1.7GHz and above
System memory
l Provides four 168-pin RIMM sockets
l Supports Dual channels RAM bus PC800/PC600 RDRAM
l Supports 512MB using 64Mb RDRAM technology
l Supports 1GB using 128Mb RDRAM technology
l Supports 2GB using 256Mb RDRAM technology
Note:Channel A is composed of RIMM1 and RIMM3, Channel B is composed of
RIMM2 and RIMM4. The memory configuration of RIMM1 and RIMM2, RIMM3
and RIMM4 must de identical. C-RIMMs(Continuity RIMM)must be used to
complete the sockets that are not populated by RDRAMs. But the mainboard
is useless when using 4 C-RIMMs to fill all sockets.
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Onboard IDE
l Supports Independent timing of up to 4 drives.
l Supports Ultra ATA 100/66/33, PIO mode.
l Implements Write Ping-Pong Buffer for faster write performance.
l Two fast IDE interfaces supporting four IDE devices including IDE hard disks and CD
ROM drivers.
4 USB
l USB 1.1 compliant
l Supports wake-up from S1 (power on suspend), S3 (Suspend to RAM) (depend on
device)
Onboard I/O
l Winbond W83627HF-AW I/O controller
l One floppy port supporting up to two 3.5
″
or 5.25″ floppy drives with 360K/720K/1.2M/
1.44M/2.88M format
l Two high speed 16550 compatible UARTs (COM1/COM2/COM3/COM4 selective) with
16 byte send/receive FIFO
l One joystick port
l One parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
l Infrared interface
l All I/O ports can be enabled/disabled in the BIOS setup
Onboard Audio(PlatiniX 4X-A available)
l AC97 2.1 Specification Compliant
l 16bit stereo codec
l Multiple stereo input mixer
l Mono and stereo volume control
l Provides onboard Line-in Jack, Microphone-in Jack, Speaker-out Jack with onboard
amplifier and MIDI/Joystick Connector
l Upgradable to 6 channels audio with CNR card
AGP Interface
l AGP Connector supports AGP 2.0 including AGP 4x data transfers
Advanced features
l PCI 2.2 Specification Compliant
l Provides Trend ChipAwayVirus On Guard
l Supports Windows 98/2000/ME soft-off
l Supports Wake-on-LAN and Wake-on-Modem
l Supports Keyboard Password Power-on function
l Supports system monitoring(monitors CPU and system temperatures, system voltages,
fan speed)
l Providing QDI innovations such as SpeedEasy, RecoveryEasy, BIOS-ProtectEasy(to
protect the system BIOS from being attacked by severe virus such as CIH ), LogoEasy,
ManageEasy, BootEasy
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BIOS
l Licensed advanced AWARD(phoenix) BIOS, supports plug and play ready
l Supports IDE CD-ROM or SCSI boot up
Green function
l Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) and ODPM (OS
Directed Power Management)
l Supports ACPI power status: S0 (full-on), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (Suspend to
RAM), S4(Suspend to Disk under Windows Me, Windows 2000 OS) and S5 (soft-off)
Expansion slots
l 1 AGP slot
l 4 PCI slots
l 1 CNR slot
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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
directions.
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.
PS/2 Mouse connector
PS/2 Keyboard connector
USB1, USB2 Connectors
Two USB ports are for connecting USB devices.
USB1
USB2
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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USB3, USB4 Connectors
Two USB ports are not available on the back panel. Therefore, we provide a 10-pin cable
(optional) to connect on-board USB header and USB devices.
USB3,4
+5V
D1-
D1+
CUT
GND
GND
CUT
D0+
D0-
+5V
Parallel Port, Serial Port Connectors (UART1, UART2)
The parallel port connector can be connected to a parallel device such as a printer. The serial
port UART1,2 connectors 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.
Parallel Port
UART1
UART2
Line-in jack, Microphone-in jack, Speaker-out jack and MIDI/Joystick
Connector (PlatiniX 4X-A available)
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
5
Line in
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ATX12V Power Supply Connector & Power Switch (POWER SW)
Be sure to connect the power supply plug to this connector in its proper orientation. 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
power and ATX power is ATX12V power added two power connectors:AUX power connector and +12V power connector. PlatiniX 4X series mainboard only support ATX12V
power.
POWER SW
Push once* the power switch. The difference between ATX12V
12V
12V
+12V Power
1
GND GND
ATX Power Supply Connector
5V 5V
GND
-5V GND GND PSON -12V 3.3V
20
12V 5VSB 5V GND 3.3V GND 5V GND PWOK 3.3V
AUX Power Supply Connector
1
GND
Supply Connector
GND
1
3.3V 3.3V GND GND 5V
Note: If you change Soft-off by PWR-BTTN from default Instant-off to De-
lay 4 Secs in the POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP section of the BIOS, the power
switch should be pressed for more than 4 seconds before the system powers down.
Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD 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 power up status, the LED is on. When the system is in suspend
status, the LED is blink. When the system is in suspend to RAM, the LED is off. When the
system is in soft-off status, the LED is off. The connector has an orientation.
GREEN LED Connector (GREEN LED)
When the system is in power up, ACPI suspend or soft-off status, the LED is off. When the
system is in suspend to RAM status, the LED is on.
ACPI LED Connector (ACPI LED)
The ACPI LED is a double-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 power up status, the LED is green on. When the system
is in suspend status, the LED is green blink. When the system is in Suspend to RAM status,
the LED is orange on. When the system is in soft-off 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.
HDD LED
ACPI LED
SPEAKER
PWR
SW
GREEN LED
SLEEP
SW
PWR LED
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RESET
KEYLK
HDD LED(+)
ACPI LED
ORANGE(-)
GREEN(-)
LED+(VCC)
PWR
SW
POWER
GND
EMPTY
EMPTY
SLEEP
SW
SLEEP
GND
PWR LED
LED+
LEDLED- KEYLOCK
HDD LED(-)
VCC
GND
NC
SPKDATA
RESET
GND
EMPTY
LED+
LED-
LED-
GND
SPEAKER
RESET
GREEN LED
KEYLK
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Infrared Header (IrDA)
This connector supports wireless transmitting and receiving. Before using this function,
configure the settings for IR Address, IR Mode and IR IRQ from the INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS section of the BIOS.
VCC
IRTX
GND
IRRX
NC
VCC
Audio Connectors (CD_IN, MODEM, AUXIN)(Optional)
CD_IN is a Sony standard CD audio connector, it 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. AUXIN allow you to receive stereo audio input from such sound sources as
a CD-ROM,TV tuner,or MPEG card.
Phone-In (from Modem)
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Left Channel
AUXIN
Right Channel
GND
Right Channel
Common
Mono-Out (to Modem)
GND
CD_IN
MODEM
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Fan Connector (RIMM FAN)
This fan be used for decreasing memory temperature.
GND
RIMM FAN
+12V
GND
Fan Connectors (PWRFAN, CPUFAN, CHSFAN)
The fan speed of these three fans can be detected and viewed in PC Health section of
the BIOS. These three fans will be automatically turned off after the system enters
suspend mode.
CPUFAN
SENSE
SENSE
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PWRFAN
+12V
FAN GND
FAN GND
+12V
CHSFAN
SENSE
+12V
FAN GND
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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, and
a LAN adapter which supports this function is used. Then connect this header to the
relevant connector on the LAN adapter, set Wake-Up by Ring/ LAN as Enabled in the
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP section of the BIOS. Save and exit, then boot the operating system once to make sure this function takes effect.
Signal for waking up (active high)
GND
+5V standby
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 Wake-Up by Ring/LAN as
Enabled in the Power Management Setup section of the BIOS. Save and exit, then boot
the operating system once to make sure this function takes effect.
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Signal for waking up (active low)
GND
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Sound Connector (PC-PCI)
This connector provides a bridge between the mainboard and PCI sound card to deliver
sound compatibility under DOS real-mode environment.
GND
PC-PCI DMA REQUEST
SERIAL INTERRUPT REQUEST
2 4 6
1 3 5
GND
NC
PC-PCI DMA ACKNOWLEDGE
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 cased has been
opened , the system will record the status and indicate the chassis has been opened. You
can receive this information from QDI ManageEasy software.
GND
Indicate signal
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4 Pin SMBus Connector(SMBUS)
This connector allows you to connect SMBus devices. SMBus devices communicate by
means of the SMBus with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices. The SMBus or
System Management Bus is a specific implementation of an I
master bus, that is, multiple chips can be connected to the same bus and each one can act
as a master by initiating data transfer.
2
C bus, which is a multi-
1
2
3
4
SMBDATA
SMBCLK
GND
5VSB
Communication and Networking Riser Interface Connector(CNR)
The mainboard provides this Communication and Networking Riser(CNR) interface which can
support audio and/or modem functions . Furthermore, it provides a LAN interface for networking functions. What its superiority compared with AMR is being able to support plug-and-play
function. Mechanically the CNR shares a PCI slot, thus when you insert the CNR card, the
neighboring PCI slot cannot be used.
CNR Connector
By using an audio codec, the AC97 digital link providing by CNR allows for cost-effective,
high-quality, integrated audio on the platform. AC97 digital link allows several external
codecs to be connected to the ICH2. The digital link is expanded to support two audio
codecs for up to 6 channels of PCM audio output (full AC-3 decode) or a combination of an
audio and modem codec.
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Pin
No.
Symbol P in
No.
Symbol
1 Active L INE 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 ( M IC )
11 Front LINE Out( R ) 12 LINE N ext( R )
13 Front LINE Out( L ) 14 LINE N ext( L )
15 G ND (FL O) 16 (Cut awa y )
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Audio Interface (Optional)
The audio interface includes three parts, one is the FrontAudio, another is the RearAudio,
the last is the ActiveAudio. Their priority level is as sequence. when the FrontAudio is
available, the RearAudio and the ActiveAudio will be cut off. when the RearAudio is
available, the ActiveAudio will be cut off. An onboard amplifier is needed for the case of
earphone plugged into. when the FrontAudio is inexistence, Pin11 and Pin12, Pin13 and
Pin14 must be short connected.
Microphone in
Earphone
£¨FrontAudio£©
Speaker£¨ActiveAudio£©
Line in
Speaker Out(RearAudio£©
FrontLineOutR
151311 9 7 5 3 1
16141210 8 6 4 2
LineNextR
LineNextL
FrontLineOutL
GND
Audio Interface
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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.
GND
Indicate signal
Main Expansion Slots and Connectors
Slot/Port (Quantity) Description
PCI( 4 ) PCI slots
CNR( 1 ) CNR slot
AGP( 1 ) AGP slot
IDE( 2 ) IDE ports
FLOPPY( 1 ) Floppy Drive port
RIMM( 4 ) RIMM sockets
USB( 4 ) USB connectors
UART( 2 ) UART connectors
PARALLEL( 1 ) Parallel connector
IrDA( 1 ) IrDA connector
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Jumper Settings
Jumpers are located on the mainboard, they represent, clear CMOS jumper JCC, enable
keyboard password power-on function jumper JKB, and enable/disable onboard audio
jumper JSD etc. Pin 1 for all jumpers are located on the side with a thick white line ( Pin1→
), referring to the mainboards silkscreen. Jumpers with three pins will be
shown as to represent pin1 & pin2 (1-2) connected and to represent
pin2 & pin3 (2-3) connected. For default jumper settings, please refer to the following
table:
JCC 2-3 (Normal Status)
JSD 2-3 (Enable onboard Audio)
JKB 1-2 (Enable KB Power-on)
JAV Open (Enable Flash BIOS)
JFUSB/JUSB 1-2 (Enable Front/Back Panel USB Device Wake-Up Function)
Clear CMOS (JCC)
If you want to clear CMOS, unplug the AC power supply first, close JCC (pin1 & pin2)
once, set JCC back to the normal status with pin2 & pin3 connected, then power on the
system.
3
2
3
2
JCC
1
JCC
1
Normal status:
Clear CMOS:
(Unplug the AC power supply )
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Enable/Disable onboard audio (JSD)(PlatiniX 4X-A available)
If you want to use the on-board audio, set JSD with pin2 & pin3 closed (default). Otherwise, set JSD with pin1 & pin2 closed for disabling this function.
Enable on-board audio:
Disable on-board audio:
3
2
3
2
JSD
1
JSD
1
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.
Disable:
2
3
Enable:
3
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 BIOS. Save and exit, then power off your system. In this case, the power buttons
power-on function has been disabled.
Note:
1. If using this function, 5VSB line of the power supply should be capable of
delivering enough current for all the devices connected 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 Function 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 and
BIOS option again.
JKB
1
JKB
1 2
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Enable Front/Back Panel USB Device Wake-up Function (JFUSB/JUSB)
The mainboard provides the advanced USB device wake-up function. The system can be
waked up from its power saving 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 BIOS
setup should also be set corespondingly to enable or disable this function.
1
2
JUSB
Disable:
1
3
2
3
JUSB JFUSB
1
Enable:
23
2
3
1
JUSB JFUSB
JFUSB
BIOS Protection Jumper (JAV)
The BIOS of the mainboard is inside the FWH. If the jumper JAV is set as closed, you will
be unable to flash the BIOS to the mainboard. However in this status, the system BIOS is
protected from being attacked by serious virus such as CIH virus.
Flash Write Disabled
Flash Write Enabled
JAV
JAV
The mainboard provides the BootEasy function.If you want to use this function,Please
set the jumper JAV as open under PC will boot-up in normal way conditions. Refer to
the BootEasy introduction.
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Chapter 3
BIOS Description
Utility Support:
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:
l We strongly recommend you only upgrade BIOS when encounter problems.
l 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 on our current mainboard, you may therefore upgrade the BIOS,
please dont forget to set JAV 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>=7.95) from the directory \Utility located on QDI
Mainboard Utility CD onto 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 mainboard.
4. Decompress the file downloaded, copy the BIOS file (xx.bin) onto 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.
If you require more detailed information concerning AWDFLASH Utility, for example, the
different usage of parameters, please type A:\>AWDFLASH /?
Note:AWDFLASH.EXE (version>=7.95) utility must be used to upgrade the mainboard
family BIOS instead of QDI flash utility.
BIOS version will update constantly.W e will not be responsible for any BIOS
description differ from your mainboard BIOS shown.
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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 or simultaneously
press the <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Esc> keys, to enter the AWARD BIOS CMOS Setup Utility.
Press <Del> to enter SETUP
Once you have entered, the Main Menu (Figure 1) appears on the screen. The main menu
allows you to select from eleven setup functions and two exit choices. Use the arrow keys
to select among the items and press the <Enter> key to accept or enter the sub-menu.
Figure-1 Main Menu
Load Optimized Defaults
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
following 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
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The Award BIOS supports 3 HDD modes: NORMAL, LBA and LARGE.
CHS mode
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 NORMAL 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.
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 that may be
detected.
All errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error, the system will
stop and you will be prompted.
All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; but it will
stop for all other errors.
All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk error; but it will stop
for all other errors.
All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error, but it 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 Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is
presented during the POST.
Total Memory Total memory of the system .
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CPU SpeedEasy Setup
Figure-3 CPU SpeedEasy Setup Menu
The following indicates the options for each item and describes their meaning.
Item Option Description
l CPU Clock Ratio x8~23 Select the multiplication of processor core
frequency. If a Ratio locked processor installed,
this item will be hidden. This item is only for users
who understand all the CPU parameters. How
ever the multiplier setting will not function for bus
ratio locked processor, only bus ratio unlocked
processor.
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
l QDI BootEasy Disabled PC boot in the legacy BIOS way.
Feature Enabled PC boot in rapid speed, without any redundant
waiting for the displaying of starting OS.
l Anti-Virus Enabled Guard against boot virus threats early in the
Protection 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.
l CPU L1&L2 Enabled Enable CPU L1/L2 cache.
Cache Disabled Disable CPU L1/L2 cache.
l Compatible Enabled Enable Compatible FPU OPCODE function.
FPU OPCODE Disabled Disable this function.
l CPU Fast-Strings Enabled Enable CPU Fast-Strings function.
Disabled Disable this function.
l Quick Power Enabled Allow the system to skip certain tests while
On Self Test booting. This will decrease the time needed to
boot the system.
Disabled Normal POST.
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Item Option Description
l 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.
l Swap Floppy Enabled If the system has two floppy drives, choose
Drive Disabled enable to assign physical drive B to logical drive
A and vice-versa.
l Boot Up On Select power on state for NumLock.
NumLock Status Off
l Gate A20 Option Normal Let chipset control GateA20 and Normal - a pin
Fast in the keyboard controller controls GateA20.
Default is Fast.
l Typermatic 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.
l Typermatic Rate 6-30 The rate at which character repeats when you
(chars/sec) hold down a key.
l Typermatic Delay 250-1000 The delay before keystrokes begin to repeat.
(Msec)
l Security Option Setup Select whether the password is required every
System time the system boot or only when you enter
setup.
l 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.
l HDD S.M.A.R.T. Enabled Enable hard disk S.M.A.R.T. support.
Capability Disabled Invalidate this feature.
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l Flash Write Enabled This option is for protecting the system BIOS,
Protect Disabled when enabled, writing to BIOS area is to be
discarded.
l Show Bootup Enabled The logo will be shown automatically when
Logo Disabled system boots up, otherwise, no logo appears
on the screen.
l Report NO FDD Yes Report NO Floppy Disk Drive for WIN 95 to
for WIN 95 release 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
l RDRAM BUS Auto Setting RDRAM BUS Frequency as Auto, 300MHz,
Frequency 300MHz 400MHz.
400MHz
l DRAM Data Integrity ECC This option allows you to select the Parity or ECC
Mode Non-ECC (Error-Checking and Correcting), according to the
type of installed DRAM.
l System BIOS Enabled Besides conventional memory, the system BIOS
Cacheable area is also cacheable.
Disabled System BIOS area is not cacheable.
l Video BIOS Enabled Besides conventional memory, video BIOS area
Cacheable is also cacheable.
Disabled Video BIOS area is not cacheable.
l Video RAM Enabled Besides conventional memory, video RAM area
Cacheable is also cacheable.
Disabled Video RAM area is not cacheable.
l Memory hole at Enabled Memory hole at 15-16M is reserved for
15M-16M expanded ISA card.
Disabled Do not set this memory hole.
l Delayed Enabled Disabled is normal operation.Enabled for slow
Transaction Disabled speed ISA device in system.
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l AGP 4/8/16/32MB Set the effective size of the Graphics Aperture to
Aperture Size 64/128MB be used in the particular GART Configuration.
256MB
l Delay Prior to 4/8/16Min Setting time for CPU automatically enters thermal
thermal 32Min mode.
l Spread Spectrum Enabled Enable Clock Spread Spectrum to reduce EMI.
Disabled Disable Clock Spread Spectrum to reduce EMI.
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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
l ACPI function Enabled Enables ACPI function.
Disabled Disable this function.
l ACPI Suspend S1(POS) Select the ACPI suspend type.
Type S3(STR)
l Power User Define Users can configure their own Power Management
Management Timer.
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.
l Video Off Blank Screen The system BIOS will only blank off the screen
Method when disabling video.
V / H SYNC + In addition to Blank Screen, BIOS will also turn
Blank off the 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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Item Option Description
l Video Off In Yes The system will disable video when entering
Suspend suspend mode.
No Do not turn off video when entering suspend
mode.
l Suspend Type Stop Grant Select the Suspend type.
PwrOn
l MODEM Use IRQ 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 Special wake-up event for Modem.
10, 11 NA
l Suspend Mode Disabled The system never enters Suspend mode by timer.
1Min ~ 1Hr Defines 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.
l 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).
l Soft-Off by Instant-Off The system will immediately power off once the
PWR-BTTN power button is pressed.
Delay 4 secs The system will power off when power button is
pressed for 4 seconds.
l Wake-Up by PCI Enabled Allows the system to be waken up by PCI card.
card Disabled Does not allow the system to be powered on by
PCI card.
l Wake-Up by Enabled Allow the system to be powered on when a
Ring/LAN Ring indicator signal comes up to UART1 or
UART2 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.
l USB KB Wake Enabled The system could be waked up by USB Keyboard
-Up From S3 from the Suspend to RAM status.
Disabled The system cannot be waked up by USB Keyboard
from the Suspend To RAM status.
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Item Option Description
l CPU Thermal- 12.5%, 25%, Select the duty cycle of the STPCLK# signal,
Throttling 50%, 37.5%, slowing down the CPU speed when the system
62.5%, 75%, enters green mode.
87.5%
l Resume Enabled RTC alarm can be used to generate a wake-up
by Alarm event to power up the system.
Disabled RTC has no alarm function.
l Primary IDE 0/1, Enabled Reload global timer, when theres an IDE event.
Secondary IDE 0/1 Disabled Do not reload global timer.
l FDD/COM/LPT Enabled Reload global timer, when theres a FDD/COM/
Port LPT event.
Disabled Do not reload global timer.
l 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 Configuration Setup
Figure-7 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup Menu
The following indicates the options for each item and describes their meaning.
Item Option Description
l Reset Configuration Enabled Default setting is Disabled. Select Enabled to reset
Data Extended System Configuration Data ESCD when
you exit Setup, if you have installed a new
add-on and the system reconfiguration has
caused serious conflicts preventing the OS
from booting.
Disabled Disable the configuration data function.
l Resources Auto(ESCD) BIOS can automatically configure all boot
Controlled By Manual and Plug and Play compatible devices. If you
choose Auto, you cannot select IRQ DMA and
memory base address fields, because BIOS
automatically assigns them.
l PCI/VGA Palette Disabled Default setting.
Snoop Enabled Non-standard VGA cards such as graphics
accelerators or MPEG video cars may not show
colors properly. Enabling this item can solve this
problem.
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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
l On-Chip Primary/ Enabled On-Chip Primary/Secondary PCI IDE is enabled.
Secondary PCI IDE Disabled On-Chip Primary/Secondary PCI IDE is disabled.
l IDE Mode 0 - 4 Define the IDE primary/secondary master/ slave
Primary/ Secondary PIO mode.
Master/Slave PIO Auto The IDE PIO mode is defined by auto -detection.
l IDE Auto Ultra DMA mode will be enabled if an Ultra DMA
Primary/ Secondary device is detected.
Master/Slave UDMA Disabled Disable this function.
l USB Controller Enabled Enable onchip USB controller.
Disabled Disable onchip USB controller.
l USB Keyboard Enabled Support USB Keyboard under legacy OS.
Support Disabled Do not support USB Keyboard under legacy OS.
l Init Display First PCI Slot Initialize the PCI VGA first.
AGP Initialize the AGP first.
l AC97 Audio Auto If audio codec was installed on board, the AC97
Audio function can be used. otherwise, the
function is disabled.
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l Init Display First PCI Slot Initialize the PCI VGA first.
AGP Initialize the AGP first.
l 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.
l 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.
l Onboard/CNR LAN Auto If a CNR Interface is enabled, the onboard LAN
Selection will be automatically disabled. Otherwise, the
onboard LAN is enabled.
Onboard The onboard LAN is enabled.
Disabled CNR Interface is disabled.
l IDE HDD Block Enabled Allow IDE HDD to read/write several sectors at
Mode once.
Disabled IDE HDD only reads/writes a sector once.
l KBC input clock 6/8 MHz Set the PS/2 Keyboard input clock as 6/8/12
12/16 MHz /16MHz.
l Power On Button only Power on by power button
Function Password Power on with keyboard password
l KB Power ON Enter Enter keyboard password
Password
l Onboard FDC Enabled Onboard floppy disk controller is enabled.
Controller Disabled Onboard floppy disk controller is disabled.
l Onboard 3F8/IRQ4, Define the onboard serial port address and
Serial Port 1/2 2F8/IRQ3, required interrupt number.
3E8/IRQ4,
2E8/IRQ3,
Auto Onboard serial port address and IRQ are
automatically assigned.
Disabled Onboard serial port is disabled.
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It e m Option Description
l UART Mode Select Normal, IrDA Set UART mode
ASKIR
l RxD, TxD Active Hi, Lo/Lo, Hi Default is recommended
Lo, Lo/ Hi, Hi
l IR Transmission Enabled Enable IR Transmission delay Function.
Delay Disabled Disable IR Transmission delay Function.
l UR2 Duplex Mode Half Default is recommended.
Full
l Use IR Pins IR-Rx2Tx2 Default is recommended.
RxD2, TxD2
l Onboard Parallel 378/IRQ7 Define parallel port address and IRQ channel.
Port 278/IRQ5
3BC/IRQ7
Disabled Onboard parallel port is disabled.
l Parallel Port Mode SPP Define the parallel port mode
EPP
ECP
ECP+EPP
l EPP Mode Select EPP1.7 Set EPP Mode is EPP 1.7 Version or is 1.9 Version
EPP1.9
l ECP Mode Use 3 Set ECP Mode Use DMA is 1 or 3.
DMA 1
l PWRON After OFF,ON The system remains OFF/ON/Former state when
PWR-Fail Former-Sts the AC power supply resumes.
l Game Port Disabled This option is used to configure Game Port
Address 201,209 Address.
l Midi Port Address Disabled This option is used to configure Midi Port
290 Address.
300
330
l Midi Port IRQ 5 This option is used to configure Midi Port
10 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
l CPU Warning 50
Temperature 530C/1270F temperature reaches the previous setting,
0
C/1220F An alarm will beep when the CPU
560C/1330F 500C/1220F, 5 30C/1270F, 5 60C/1330F,
600C/1400F 600C/1400F, 6 30C/1450F, 6 60C/1510F, 7 00C/1580F.
630C/1450F 750C/1670F, 8 00C/1760F, 8 50C/1850F, 9 00C/1940F,
660C/1510F 950C/2050F.
700C/1580F
750C/1670F
800C/1760F
850C/1850F
900C/1940F
950C/2050F
Disabled No alarm beep.
l Current System The temperature inside the chassis.
Temp.
l Current CPU The temperature of CPU.
Temperature
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Item Option Description
l Current CHSFAN RPM (Revolution Per Minute) Speed of fan which
Speed is connected to the fan header, CHSFAN, CPUFAN
Current CPUFAN or PWRFAN. Fan speed value is based on an
Speed assumption that tachometer signal is two pulses
Current PWRFAN per revolution. In other cases, you should regard
Speed it relatively
l VCCVID(CPU) Display current voltage value including all
Voltage, significant voltages of the mainboard.
VTT(+1.8V) +3.3V, +5V, +12V, -12V are voltages from the
Voltage, ATX power supply, VTT(+1.5) Voltage is GTL
+3.3V, Termination voltage from the on board regulator
+5 V, and VCCVID (CPU) Voltage is the CPU core
+12 V, voltage from the on board switching Power
-12 V, Supply. The VBAT Voltage is the voltage of
VBAT Voltage battery.
5V Standby Voltage
l Shutdown 60
0
C/1400F The system will shut down automatically under
Temperature 650C/1490F the ACPI OS when the CPU temperature
700C/1580F reaches the previous setting, 600C/1400F, 6 50C/
750C/1670F 1490F, 7 00C/1580F, 7 50C/1670F, 8 00C/1760F, 8 50C/
800C/1760F 1850F, 9 00C/1940F, 9 50C/2050F.
850C/1850F
900C/1940F
950C/2050F
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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Appendix
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 easily. You should
install the drivers in order, and you need to restart your computer until all the drivers are
installed.
A. Chipset software
B. Audio Driver(optional)
C. MIDI Driver(optional)
D. DirectX
2. Accessory
A. QDI ManageEasy
B. Norton AntiVirus
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 V3.0 - Ar32e301.exe
B. RecoveryEasy-FR.doc, P4X FR.doc, Handbuch-manageEasy
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Installation de la carte mère PlatiniX 4X
1. Assurez-vous que votre ensemble est complet: carte mère, câbles IDE et FLOPPY,
notice dutilisation et CD-ROM dinstallation.
2. Vérifiez que lalimentation est débranchée et reliez-vous à la terre par une courroie
à votre poignet. A défaut, maintenez le contact de vos deux mains avec un objet luimême relié à la terre, ou une partie en métal de votre système.
3. Fixez la carte mère dans le boîtier grâce aux vis fournies avec celui-ci.
4. Si votre carte mère est munie de cavaliers, placez les en fonction des options que
vous souhaitez utiliser: réglage de la fréquence du processeur si votre carte nest
pas SpeedEasy, fonction allumage par saisie du mot de passe(voir le manuel,
rubrique «configuration des cavaliers» pages 13 à 16)
5. Insérez le processeur dans son logement avec son ventilateur que vous
brancherez au connecteur «CPUFAN».
6. Insérez la/les barrette(s) mémoire dans les slots RIMM.
7. Installez vos éventuelles cartes PCI et AMR dans les slots prévus à cet effet (voir
page centrale du manuel).
8. Branchez vos périphériques IDE et FLOPPY sur les connecteurs prévus à cet effet
grâce aux nappes fournies avec la carte. Vérifiez que le sens de branchement est
correct (liseré rouge du câble sur la broche 1 du connecteur).
9. Reliez les câbles du boîtier aux connecteurs prévus à cet effet (Connecteur
dalimentation, LED de marche/arrêt, disque dur, haut-parleurvoir manuel pages 9
à 12). Refermez le boîtier.
10. Branchez les périphériques externes sur les sorties du fond de panier: clavier,
souris PS/2, périphériques USB, moniteur, imprimante(voir manuel pages 7-8)
11. Lorsque tous les éléments du système sont installés physiquement, rebranchez
lunité centrale.
Installation du système.
1. Démarrez votre système en pressant le bouton «POWER».
2. Pressez la touche «Suppr» pour entrer dans le setup du BIOS.
3. Dans le menu «SpeedEasy CPU Setup», réglez la vitesse de votre processeur
(ATTENTION:
1. Effectuez les autres réglages du BIOS selon votre configuration
(nous vous conseillons fortement de maintenir les réglages par défaut afin
déviter toute manipulation hasardeuse pouvant résulter en un
dysfonctionnement). Pour plus dinformations sur les fonctions du BIOS, vous
pouvez consulter la version française du manuel sur le CD-ROM.
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4. Effectuez les autres réglages du BIOS selon votre configuration (nous vous
conseillons fortement de maintenir les réglages par défaut afin déviter toute
manipulation hasardeuse pouvant résulter en un dysfonctionnement). Pour plus
dinformations sur les fonctions du BIOS, vous pouvez consulter la version
française du manuel sur le CD-ROM.
5. Pressez la touche F10 ou choisissez «Save and exit» pour enregistrer vos
paramètres et relancer la machine.
6. Installez votre système dexploitation
7. Après installation, assurez-vous quil ne subsiste aucun conflit ou périphérique
inconnu dans votre système.
8. Installation des pilotes:
1. Driver Install
Avec cette option, vous pouvez installer les pilotes de votre carte mère facilement. Vous
devez installer les pilotes dans lordre et redémarrer votre ordinateur lorsque tous les
pilotes sont installés.
A. Pilotes du Chipset
B. Pilote audio
C. DirectX
2. QDI ManageEasy:
Lancez le setup.exe du répertoire \QME pour installer le ManageEasy. Pour des informations détaillées sur le ManageEasy, référez-vous au manuel ManageEasy du répertoire
\Doc.
Noubliez pas de redémarrer votre système pour que les changements soient pris en
compte.
3. RecoveryEasy
RecoveryEasy permet de protéger le système des destructions en créant une «partition
miroir» de la partition courante du disque dur et en sauvegardant toutes les données dans
ce «miroir».
Cette utilitaire fournit partition du disque, récupération/sauvegarde des données,
récupération/sauvegarde des réglages du CMOS et fonctions multi-boot.
RecoveryEasy permet également la protection du système contre les divers types de
virus de boot tels que CIH. Dans le cas où le système est perdu soit par erreur, soit à
cause dun virus, il peut être récupéré depuis la partition miroir. Cette innovation utilise la
technologie du Bios intégré qui noccupe ni lespace disque, ni la mémoire du système.
Cest la solution idéale pour lutilisateur.
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Il faut presser les touches Ctrl + Bksp et F12 pour entrer dans les interfaces «Recovery»
et «Partition» durant le démarrage du Bios.
ATTENTION: lisez attentivement le manuel du RecoveryEasy traduit sur le CD-ROM QDI
avant dinstaller cette fonction.
Très important: noubliez pas votre mot de passe, faute de quoi vous
nauriez plus accès au RecoveryEasy, même après avoir effectué un Clear
CMOS.
QDI BootEasy
BootEasy est la dernière née des technologies Legend QDI.
Voir figure page 14 du manuel en anglais.
BootEasy permet au PC de démarrer plus rapidement lorsquon allume, reset ou relance le
PC.
Avec le BootEasy, le PC peut démarrer en un instant, sans attente redondante pour
afficher le démarrage du système dexploitation.
BootEasy est facile à utiliser, il suffit de choisir loption correcte dans le menu «Advanced
Bios Features Setup».
BootEasy sauvegarde toutes les informations lorsque le PC boote et restaure les
paramètres pour le système, permettant ainsi au PC de démarrer rapidement.
Note:
1. Le PC démarre de manière classique dans les cas suivants:
- Premier démarrage après activation de loption
BootEasy
- Informations sauvegardées endommagées
- Echec au démarrage du PC à 3 reprises
2. Narrêtez pas ou ne redémarrez pas le système lorsque BootEasy sinitialise
3. Placez «QDI BootEasy Feature» sur «Disabled» avant de changer un composant du
système
Placez «QDI BootEasy Feature» sur «Enabled» après
avoir effectué le
changement.
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Le menu SpeedEasy
I. Insérez le processeur correctement.
II. Connectez les autres éléments du système (voir Installation).
III. Au démarrage du système, pressez la touche <Suppr> pour entrer
dans le Bios
IV. Entrez dans le menu «CPU SpeedEasy setup»
Note: si vous ne déterminez pas la vitesse de votre unité centrale,
votre système fonctionnera par défaut
V. Sauvegardez et quittez le Bios.
CMOS Setup Utility Copyright© 1984-1999 Award Software
SpeedEasy CPU Setup
CPU Host/PCI Clock: 66/33MHz Item Help
Close empty DIMM/PCI Clk: Enabled
Spread Spectrum Disabled Menu Level >
Le menu SpeedEasy vous fournit un ensemble de valeurs. Vous pouvez sélectionner
manuellement la vitesse de CPU dans ce menu soit en mode «SpeedEasy» soit en mode
«Jumper Emulation» (voir manuel).
ATTENTION: Ne pas sélectionner une fréquence de fonctionnement du CPU
supérieure à celle indiquée par le constructeur. Nous déclinons toute
responsabilité pour tout dégât qui en résulterait.
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LogoEasy
When you power on or reset your system, the picture shown below will be displayed on
the screen.
You can use CBLOGO.EXE (included on the QDI Mainboard Utility CD) to replace it by any
other logo which you prefer.
Please you follow these steps to use CBLOGO.EXE Utility:
1. Copy CBLOGO.EXEand AWDFLASH.EXE from the directory \Utility located on
QDI Mainboard Utility CD onto 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) onto your hard disk.
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 into mainboard by AWDFLASH.EXE. For example: AWDFLASH
xxxxxx.bin
Reboot the system,. You can see the new picture displayed on the screen. If you require
more parameters information concerning CBLOGO.EXE. Please you refer to its online
help. If you dont prefer the logo displayed on the screen during boot up, set the Show
Bootup Logo option as Disabled in the BIOS FEATURES SETUP section of the BIOS.
* We reserve the right of modifying the default full-logo of QDI without further
notification.
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Introduction:
RecoveryEasyTM, the latest QDI innovation, is able to protect the system from being
destroyed, by creating a so-called mirror partition for a current hard disk partition
and backuping all the data to the mirror area. This ideal utility provides disk partition,
disk data backup/recovery, CMOS settings backup/recovery and multi-boot functions.
RecoveryEasy is also able to prevent the system from being attacked by different
kinds of boot virus or other severe virus such as CIH. In case the system is ruined
either by mistake or virus, the system can be recovered from the mirror partition. It
applies the build-in BIOS technology that does not occupy either the hard disk space
or the system memory. Its the best choice for both corporations and PC users.
Operation Process:
There are two hotkeys Ctrl+Bksp and F12 for RecoveryEasy to enter Partition and
Recovery user interfaces accordingly during BIOS booting up. If two or more hard
disks are installed, use F5 key to choose the hard disk.
1. Partition Interface (see figure-1)
Users can create and delete partitions/mirror partitions, activate partitions, and uninstall
RecoveryEasy in Partition User Interface.
figure-1 Partition Interface
1.0 Install RecoveryEasy for the first time
a. The utility checks the previous disk partition at first, and displays the status of
the first four partitions. If there are more than four disk partitions, users will be
asked to delete the redundant disk partitions, since only four partitions that can
be activated are allowed to exist. However, if therere only four or fewer partitions, users can follow the system prompt and choose to install RecoveryEasy
based on the previous disk partitions. In this way, the original extension partitions will be changed to normal ones, and probably the sequence of the partitions will be changed also, but the contents contained in each partition will
remain the same.
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b. If choosing to install RecoveryEasy on an absolutely clear disk, the utility will
delete all the previous partitions.
c. The password is set as default setting qdiqdi after installing RecoveryEasy.
1.1 CREATE PAR
Function : Creates a new partition.
Limitation : When no disk space remains or 4 partitions already exist, this button is
disabled.
Steps : After pressing the CREATE PAR button.
a. The system will prompt whether users want to create a mirror partition for it or
not.
b. If answering Y, input the new partition size in Megabyte. Notice that the
maximum partition size that can be assigned is half of the left disk space, which
is also displayed in the status line. Another half is for the mirror partition. If
answering N, the whole disk space left can be assigned. See figure-2.
figure-2 Create Partition
Note:
a. The system will prompt Insert system floppy, then reset when the first
partition on the first hard disk is created.
b. After using DOS6.xx boot disk to format C partition, the system should be reset in
order to access the partition.
c. In Windows system 1,048,576 bytes equal 1 Megabyte, while in RecoveryEasy
1,000,000 bytes equal 1 Megabyte, therefore a smaller size will be displayed in
Windows system compared with the size displayed in RecoveryEasy.
1.2 DELETE PAR
Function : Deletes the last partition and its mirror partition.
Limitation : When no partition exists, this button is disabled.
Steps : After choosing this function, only the final partition can be deleted in
order to keep the continuous disk space. If the warning message is
confirmed, the partition will be deleted. By pressing N or ESC key,
the system quits.
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1.3 ACTIVE PAR
Function : Implements multi-boot function by activating one of the partitions.
Limitation : When no partition exists, this button is disabled.
Steps : If therere two or more partitions, choose one of them by pressing F5
key.
Note : After setting active partition, a letter A will be shown in front of this
partition.
1.4 CREATE MIR
Function : Adds mirror partition for the disk partition that has no mirror.
Limitation : This function should be performed by order, for example, from partition
1 to 4. If no disk space remains or the last partition has its mirror
partition already, this button is disabled.
Steps : After pressing the CREATE MIR button, use F5 key to choose the
partition to create mirror. The partition of which the size is bigger than
the left disk space will be ignored.
1.5 DELETE MIR
Function : Deletes the mirror partition.
Limitation : If there is no mirror partition, this button is disabled. This function
should be performed in reverse order, for example, from partition 4 to 1.
Steps : After pressing the DELETE MIR button, only the final mirror partition
can be deleted in order to keep the continuous disk space. If the
warning message is confirmed, the mirror partition will be deleted. By
pressing N or ESC key, the system quits.
1.6 UNINST SFW
Function : Uninstall RecoveryEasy.
Limitation : None.
Steps : After pressing the UNINST SFW button and the warning message is
confirmed, RecoveryEasy will be uninstalled. By answering N, the
system quits.
Note : After RecoveryEasy is uninstalled, all the mirror areas have been
disconnected with the relate partitions. If no partition is deleted or
changed in size, or no other partition is created, users have chance to
Recover existing RecoveryEasy settings when next time entering
RecoveryEasy partition interface, meanwhile the password will be set
as default setting qdiqdi.
1.7 OTHERS
F12 : Switches to Recovery User Interface.
ESC : Exits from the Partition User Interface. If users made some mistakes, for
example, wrongly delete a partition, do not press the ESC key, press the
reset button on your system at once, in this way users can save their system.
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F5:
a. When two or more than two hard disks are installed on the system, use F5
key to choose the hard disk. Every time users use F5 key to switch the hard
disk, the operation result for the previous hard disk is saved. When processing
a certain hard disk, F5 key can be used to choose the partition.
b. In addition, when two or more than two hard disks are installed, the sign of
partitions will be changed from C, D, E, F to 1, 2, 3, 4 accordingly.
2. Recovery Interface (see figure-3)
Users can backup the partition to its mirror area, and recover the partition from its
mirror area from Recovery User Interface. This interface also provides users with
CMOS settings backup or recovery, and changing password functions.
figure-3 Recovery User Interface
2.1 BACKUP PAR
Function : Backups the content of the partition to its mirror area.
Limitation : If no mirror partition exists, this button is disabled.
Steps:
a. Use F5 key to choose the partition with mirror area existed.
b. If the partition chosen has been backuped before, a warning message will be
shown, and the time when last backup was done will be displayed in the status line.
After confirming the warning message, the system performs the backup. By pressing N or ESC key, the system quits.
2.2 RE-CVR PAR
Function : Recovers the content from the mirror area to the relate partition.
Limitation : If users didnt backup any partitions before, this button is disabled.
Steps:
a. Use F5 key to choose the backuped partition.
b. The time when the latest backup was done will be displayed in the status line.
After confirming the warning message, the system performs the content
recovery. By pressing N or ESC key, the system quits.
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Note:
a. During the process of partition backup or recovery, a guage will be shown as
below, the backup or recovery speed is about 4-5Mbyte/s. See figure-4.
figure-4 Backup Partition
b. If a disk I/O error occurs during the process of partition backup or recovery, this
means theres physical damage on the hard disk, however users can ignore it
and continue the process.
2.3 ATTRIB PAR
Function : Allows users to modify the properties of the partition (eg. FAT16 ->
FAT32) after entering OS.
Limitation : None.
Steps : After pressing this button, turn on/off the switch.
Note:
a. The switch resets to the default setting disable every time the system reboots.
b. In order to implement this function, users need to enable the switch when install-
ing the OS or modifying the partition properties. Please note: Do not create or delete
partitions or change the partition size when modifying the partition properties.
2.4 BACKUP CMS
Function : Backups all CMOS settings.
Limitation : None.
Steps : After choosing this function, the current CMOS settings will be saved.
2.5 RE-CVR CMS
Function : Recovers all CMOS settings.
Limitation : None.
Steps : After choosing this function, the latest backup of the CMOS settings
will be recovered. The system needs reboot in order to validate the
new CMOS settings.
Note : If users have never backuped the CMOS settings, a wrong message
will be shown after choosing this function.
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2.6 CHANGE PWD
Function : Changes the password to enter RecoveryEasy Partition or Recovery
User Interface.
Limitation : None.
Steps : Follow the system prompt, input the password no more than 6
characters twice. To delete the password, follow the system prompt
and press the Enter key twice.
Note:
a. The password should be no more than 6 characters, only digital and alphabetic
letters are valid.
b. Once the password is enabled, users will be asked to input the password every
time they try to enter the RecoveryEasy user interfaces, and up to 3 times try is
permitted.
2.7 Others
Ctrl+Bksp : Switches to Partition User Interface.
ESC : Exits from the Partition User Interface.
F5 : When two or more than two hard disks are installed on the system,
use F5 key to choose the hard disk. When processing a certain hard
disk, F5 key can be used to choose the partition.
FAQ:
1. What does RecoveryEasy do?
RecoveryEasy creates a so-called mirror partition with same size for the
hard disk partition on the same hard disk, and then completely backups all the
data sector by sector to the mirror area. This mirror partition is reserved to
OS. When the OS ruins either by mistakes or virus, users can recover the
partition from its mirror.
2. Does RecoveryEasy occupy the system resources?
Although some hard disk data protection applications can automatically
protect the disk data in runtime, it lowers the system performance. Unlike
theseapplications, RecoveryEasy need users to backup or restore data
manually when needed, but it DOES NOT lower the system performance
when the system is running. It does not occupy either hard disk space or
system memory, additional floppy disk or ISA/PCI cards are unnecessary.
3. RecoveryEasy utilizes Build-in BIOS skill, what is build-in BIOS?
RecoveryEasy build-in BIOS means all functions of RecoveryEasy including
creating partition, backuping and restoring partition are built in BIOS. Users just
need to down load the latest BIOS from our Website (http://www.qdigrp.com)
when wanting to upgrade (Its free!).
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4. Are there any hard disk limitations of RecoveryEasy?
RecoveryEasy supports all kinds of current IDE hard disks and has no limitation on the hard disk capacity. RecoveryEasy can not provide its function for
some special hard disk types such as SCSI, but it will not affect their usage.
5. Are there any OS limitations of RecoveryEasy?
RecoveryEasy supports current operating systems such as DOS, Windows
95/98. However in Windows NT, Windows 2000, Unix and OS2 systems,
users should notice that the disk tools bundled in the OS could change the
mirror partition. On the other hand, since users can create partition with
RecoveryEasy, it is unnecessary to use other disk tools.
6. Why does the remainder size plus partitions size not match the
total size shown in RecoveryEasy sometimes?
When the location of partitions is not continuous, the above problem exists.
7. Are there any other disk partition tools that can modify the partition
table made by RecoveryEasy?
RecoveryEasy provides a write-protect function, so the disk tools such as
Fdisk, Partition Magic, BootMenu, SmartDisk and BootStar can not modify the
partition table created by RecoveryEasy. Some of the applications even
terminate during operation. However the disk tools bundled in the OS such as
Windows NT, Windows 2000, Unix and OS2 could change the mirror partition.
8. Why does it happen that a prompt installation can not continue
pops up when installing Windows98 or a yellow exclamation mark
shown beside IDE device in system properties?
During Windows 98 installation, the installation program will write to MBR
(Master Boot Record) which is protected by RecoveryEasy, therefore the
installation will be terminated. To avoid this problem, a ATTRIB PAR button
is provided in Recovery User Interface. Enable this switch before installing
Windows 98, then the installation will be successfully completed. In order to
remove the yellow question mark before IDE devices in Device Manager,
enable this switch once more after system reboot.
9. Why does the converting of FAT16->FAT32 in PQ Magic go wrong?
MBR will be accessed when converting FAT16 to FAT32 with PQ Magic,
which is protected by RecoveryEasy, therefore the conversion will be invalidate. Enabling the ATTRIB PAR switch from Recovery User Interface
before converting can avoid this problem. Its the same situation as FAT32
Converter provided in Windows98.
10. What if partitions be wrongly deleted in RecoveryEasy?
If users delete a partition in RecoveryEasy by mistake, they can save it by
pressing the Reset button on their system at once. Do not press the ESC
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key to quit RecoveryEasy, this will save the change. Do not try to create the
partition again, since creating partition will clear all the content of the partition.
11. What is multi-boot?
RecoveryEasy can implement the multi-boot function by activating different
partition. For example on the hard disk, partition C contains DOS, partition D
contains Windows 95 version, partition E contains Windows 98 version, when
activating partition C in RecoveryEasy, the system enters DOS, when activating
partition E, the system enters Windows 98 version. At the same time, the
sequence of the partitions is adjusted accordingly, partition E becomes C:,
partition C becomes D: and partition D becomes E:. This function is the same as
that of fdisk.exe, but the system needs reboot in order to make the change
validate for fdisk.exe.
12. What if computer accidentally power off when backuping (recovering)?
The partition should be completely backuped or recovered. If the computer
accidentally powers off, the partition should be backuped or recovered once
again.
13. What if users lose the password?
To make sure the security, the password is saved in the hard disk. I t s very
important for users to remember the password. If forgetting the
password, contact us, clearing CMOS is useless.
14. Does RecoveryEasy protect hard disk against CIH?
RecoveryEasy can strongly protect the hard disk from boot-virus, as well as the
attack of CIH. If the system is attacked by CIH, RecoveryEasy will automatically
recover the MBR and each partition boot record before system boots up, and try
to recover the FAT. In this way the system can basically boot up, then users can
use some anti-virus application to kill the virus. However this depends on how
th
CIH virus affects the system. CIH normally outbreaks on 26
every month, if the
system cannot boot up that day, power off the computer instantly, and use the
second safe way to recover the system, that is, recover the partition from its
mirror area from Recovery User Interface. Remember to create a mirror partition
and backup before virus attacks the system.
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BIOS_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 (JAV) as closed, the BIOS can not be overwritten.
2. Set the jumper (JAV) as opened, meanwhile set Flash Write Protect as Enabled in
Advanced BIOS Features Setup. In this way, the BIOS can not be overwritten, but the
DMI information can be updated.
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/nav2001
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ManageEasy
It is well known that guaranteeing the computers security and reliability is essential. Especially today, effectively managing and monitoring the computers hardware is even more
important; because processing and exchanging critical data through computer and network
are happening everyday. Moving with the computers development, the system of the
computer will become more and more complex; at the same time, the control of computers
hardware will be strengthened. Today, it is possible to monitor and manage your complex
hardware from Windows 9X and Windows NT.
QDI ManageEasy is a system tool, like a bridge between the complex hardware and OS,
used to access hardware status and to execute some control functions. It supports stronger functions for Windows 9X and Windows NT. These functions enables you to view more
than one hundred of the basic information about your computer and monitor some key
reference data about computer health in real time. QDI ManageEasy also helps you to use
remote access and control computers in your local area network. With QDI ManageEasy,
you can improve your management level.
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SpeedEasy Quick Setup
Procedures :
1. Correctly insert the Intel® Pentium 4 socket 423 processors.
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 CPU SpeedEasy Setup menu to set up the CPU speed.
5. Save and exit BIOS Setup, your system will now boot successfully.
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CPU SpeedEasy Setup Menu
Select <CPU SpeedEasy Setup> item from the main menu and enter the sub-menu:
CPU SpeedEasy Setup 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 CPU SpeedEasy
SETUP menu screen.
Warning:
Do not set CPU frequency higher than its working frequency. If you do, we will
not be responsible for any damages caused.
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QDI BootEasy
BootEasy is a new member of legend QDI Easy series, which is the latest innovation comes
from legend QDI.
BootEasy Setup Menu
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 Advanced BIOS 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 JAV 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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BootEasy ist eine Neuentwicklung von Legend QDI, die neue Innovation der QDI
Easy Technologien.
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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QDI BootEasy
Boot Easy e il nuovo software membro della famiglia legend QDI Easy, quale innovazione da
LEGEND- QDI.
BootEasy Setup Menu
La tecnologia Boot Easy abbrevia gli enormi tempi del computer in fase di BOOT.
Riduce le attese dogni utente che accede al suo computer. Il BIOS senza Boot Easy
deve eseguire molte routines ogni qualvolta il sistema parte, come controllo della sezione
centrale del computer oltre che inizializare le varie periferiche esterne.
Ora con Boot Easy, il BIOS non eseguirà questi processi ripetitivi cosi lunghi , il Pc potrà
partire senza attese ridondanti prima della presentazione del logo del sistema operativo.
Boot Easy e facile da usare, basta scegliere la giusta opzione nel BIOS setup,
( riferito al Advanced BIOS Features ) ed il computer potrà velocemente ripartire.
Boot Easy salva tutte le informazioni al primo avvio normale, tutti i parametri saranno restituiti
ai BOOT successivi
Nota:
1 Il Pc partira normalmente se saranno rispettate le seguenti condizioni
(1) Il Pc fa il primo BOOT con lopzione Enable
(2) Le informazioni su i parametri salvati dal BIOS non erano DANNEGIATE
(3)Il PC fallisce lavvio piu di tre volte
Non spegnere o resetta il PC durante lavvio di BOOT EASY
Disabilita il QDI BootEasy Feature prima di sostituire le periferiche ad esso collegate ( HDD,
CD-ROM, ecc.) solo dopo riabilita il QDI BootEasy Feature.
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QDI BootEasy
BootEasy es el nuevo miembro de la familia de Easies de Legend QDI , que se acaba de
incorporar a los últimos modelos de placas base.
Menu de configuración de BootEasy
La tecnología BootEasy disminuye enormemente el tiempo dedicado al proceso de
arranque del ordenador, reduciendo considerablemente el tiempo de espera que tiene
que sufrir el usuario al arrancar su PC. Las BIOS normales, sin BootEasy,
deben realizar multitud de rutinas repetitivas cada vez que el sistema se arranca, como
verificar el core del sistema e inicializar periféricos. Ahora, con BootEasy, su BIOS no
realizará estas tareas repetitivas nunca más, su PC podrá arrancar sin
ninguna necesidad de repetir estas tareas antes de mostrar la pantalla de arranque de
su sistema operativo. BootEasy es muy simple de utilizar, basta con escoger la opción
correcta en CMOS SETUP, (refiérase al apartado Advanced BIOS Features) ; Así,
conseguirá arrancar su sistema rápidamente. BootEasy guardará toda la información
durante el primer arranque correcto, y, la próxima vez que arranque, restaurará esta
información para permitir al sistema un arranque rápido y fiable.
Nota:
1. Bajo estas circunstancias, el PC arrancará en modo normal:
(1) La primera vez que arranque su PC después de haber
activado la opción BootEasy en BIOS (Enabled).
(2) La información guardada en BIOS es incorrecta.
(3) El arranque de su PC falla por tres veces consecutivas.
2. No apague su ordenador mientras se inicia BootEasy.
3. Desactive QDI BootEasy Feature seleccionándolo como Disabled antes de cambiar
algún componente de su PC. Puede restaurar la opción QDI BootEasy Feature como
Enabled al terminar la instalación de nuevos componentes.
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