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Contents Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Specification ............................................. 7
1-1 NF4-754RL Mainboard Layout..............................................8
1-2 Mainboard Specification Table ..............................................9
1-3 Chipset System Block Diagram........................................... 10
1-4 Mainboard Specifications and Features .............................11
1-4.1 CPU Socket ................................................................................... 11
1-4.3 Memory ......................................................................................... 11
1-4.4 BIOS ............................................................................................... 11
1-4.5 PCI Express Interface................................................................. 12
1-4.6 AC’97 Audio Codec on board .................................................... 12
1-4.7 Advanced System Power Management .................................... 12
1-4.8 SATA RAID Interface ................................................................. 12
1-4.9 Multi-I/O Functions .................................................................... 13
1-4.10 10/100Mb RTL8201CL PHYceiver on board ....................... 13
1-4.11 Hardware Monitor integrated .................................................13
1-4.12 Form Factor................................................................................ 13
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup..................................... 14
2-1 CPU Installation with Socket 754 ....................................... 15
2-2 Memory Installation ............................................................. 16
2-3 PCI Express Slot Installation .............................................. 16
2-4 IDE Connector Installation ................................................. 17
2-5 SATA / RAID Connectors..................................................... 18
2-6 Floppy Drive Installation ..................................................... 19
2-7 ATX Power Supply Installation .......................................... 20
2-8 Jumper Setting ....................................................................... 21
2-8.0 How to tackle the Jumpers: ....................................................... 22
2-8.1 JBAT1: Clear CMOS .................................................................. 22
2-8.2 JKB1 & J1: Keyboard/Mouse Wake-up ..................................23
2-9 Other Connectors Configuration........................................ 24
2-9.1 On-board FAN Connectors........................................................ 24
2-9.2 USB Ports and USB Pin-headers .............................................. 25
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2-9.3. Back Panel Connectors.............................................................. 26
2-9.4 PS/2 Mouse , PS/2 Keyboard and SPDIF-out port ................ 26
2-9.5 RJ45 Connector ........................................................................... 27
2-9.6 CD-ROM Audio Connectors (CD_In)...................................... 27
2-9.7 DIMM Powered-on Warning LED and Thermal Detector .. 28
2-9.8 JAUD1: External Audio Connector ......................................... 28
2-9.9 Complex Pin-header (Front Panel Connectors)..................... 29
Chapter 3 Software Setup ....................................... 30
3-1 To Open up the Support CD ................................................ 31
3-2 To Install DirectX9 ................................................................ 32
3-3 To Install “nVIDIA nForce4 All-in-1 Driver” .................. 33
3-4 To Verify 8-channel Audio Configuration ......................... 34
3-5 To Install Hardware Monitor Utility.................................. 35
3-5.1 Installation ................................................................................... 35
3-5.2 Verification .................................................................................. 36
3-6 To Install USB 2.0 Driver for Windows 2000 or XP ........ 37
3-7 RAID Driver Installation ..................................................... 37
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup............................................. 38
4-1 About BIOS Setup ................................................................. 39
4-2 To Run BIOS Setup ............................................................... 39
4-3 About CMOS .......................................................................... 39
4-4 The POST ( Power On Self Test ) ....................................... 39
4-5 To Update BIOS ..................................................................... 40
4-6 BIOS SETUP --- CMOS Setup Utility................................ 43
4-6.1 CMOS Setup Utility .................................................................... 43
4-6.2 Standard CMOS Setup ...............................................................45
4-6.3 Advanced BIOS Features ........................................................... 48
4-6.4 Advanced Chipset Features .......................................................51
4-6.5 Integrated Peripherals................................................................ 53
4-6.6 Power Management Setup ......................................................... 58
4-6.7 PnP / PCI Configuration ............................................................ 61
4-6.8 SmartDoc Anti-Burn Shield....................................................... 63
4-6.9 Frequency/Voltage Control ........................................................ 64
4-6.10 Load Optimized Defaults .........................................................65
4-6.11 Set Supervisor / User Password .............................................. 66
4-6.12 Save & Exit Setup...................................................................... 67
4-6.13 Exit Without Saving .................................................................. 67
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Chapter 5 nVIDIA RAID Setup ............................. 69
5-0 About Disk Array................................................................... 70
5-0-1 Disk Array Interpretation.......................................................... 70
5-0-2 Disk Array Member .................................................................... 70
5-0-3 Disk Array Types Supported by nForce4-4X (CK804)......... 70
5-1. Set up IDE RAID HDDs and SATA RAID HDDs ........... 71
5-2. Enable IDE SATA function in System BIOS ................... 72
5-3. Enter the NVRAID BIOS .................................................... 73
5-4. Configure the RAID Setup.................................................. 74
5-5. Finish the RAID Setup ........................................................ 75
5-6 Install Win 2K/XP and nForce4-4X RAID Driver ........... 77
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SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 1 Specification
Chapter 1 Specification
Introduction
This mainboard features an integration of the powerful processors AMD Athlon 64 754 and the system chipset nVidia nForce4 CK804, with which the whole system performance supports HyperTransport Bus up to 800MHz.
nForce4 CK804 supports on-board AMD processor to provides the PCI Express interface up to x16 for various PCI Express cards (including the PCI Express-x16 Graphics card).
In addition, nForce4 CK804 also supports the LPC Super I/O, PCI interface (including 8-channel AC’97 Audio interface, and LAN interface), USB 2.0 interface, ATA 133/100/66 data transfer rate, and Serial ATA / RAID interface. This chapter is to introduce to users every advanced function of this high performance integration.
Topics included in this chapter are: 1-1 Mainboard Layout 1-2 Specification Table 1-3 Chipset System Block Diagram 1-4 Mainboard Specifications and Features
** If any difference is found between this manual and the Main­board you are using, please look up the ERRATA/UPDATE Slip enclosed inside for the correction or updated information, or else contact the Mainboard Dealer or visit our Web Site for the latest manual update.
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1-1 NF4-754RL Mainboard Layout
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SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 1 Specification
1-2 Mainboard Specification Table
NF4-754RL Specifications and Features
CPU
System Chipset
Graphics Interface
Memory
I/O Chip
PCI Express
Audio
IDE Interface
Serial ATA/RAID Interface
VGA
PCI Slots
Socket 754 for AMD Athlon 64 CPUs
nVidia nForce4 CK804, supporting up to 800MHz Hyper Transport (200MHz x 4)
PCI Express-x16
Supported by Athlon 64 CPU for DDR 400/333 SDRAM, up to 2GB in 2 DIMM slots
Winbond W83627HF
1 PCI Express-x16 slot; 3 PCI Express-x1 slots
AC’97 Audio 2.3 compliant, 8-channel audio; 1xS/PDIF-out;
2 ATA 133/100/66 IDE Connectors
4SATA / SATA RAID connectors supported by nForce4 CK804
Not integrated on board
RT8201CL PHY supporting 10/100Mb LANNetwork
2 PCI Master slots on board
I/O Connectors
Other Common Feature
10 USB V2.0, 1 FDD port, 1 COM port, 1 LPT,1 IrDA, 1 PS/2 K/B, 1 PS/2 Mouse, 1 SPDIF-out
PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse Wake up; Suspend to RAM mode (STR) supported;
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1-3 Chipset System Block Diagram
4 IDE Devices
4 SATA RAID ports
10 USB Ports
RJ45 10/100base-T LAN
ATA 133/100/66
SATA/RAID Controller
USB Bus V2.0
RTL8201CL PHY
BIOS
Socket 754
AMD Athlon64
Hyper Transport 800MHz
nVIDIA
nForce4-4X (CK804)
LPC Super I/O
DDR 400/333
PCI Express
PCI Bus
ALC 850
SPDIF-out port
System Memory
Graphics
1PCIE-x16
3PCIE-x1
2 PCI Slots
8-channel Audio output
Keyboard Mouse Serial / IR Parallel Floppy Disk
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1-4 Mainboard Specifications and Features
1-4.1 CPU Socket
CPU Socket 754 on board, supporting AMD Athlon 64 processors, imple­menting up to 800MHz Hyper Transport Speed (System Bus) designed to be capable of operating up to 2000MT/s with a resulting bandwidth of up to 8 Gbytes/s and integrated Memory Controller supporting DDR 400/333MHz SDRAM.
1-4.2 System Chipset
Single Chip nForce4-4X (CK804):
• Supporting 800MHz Hyper Transport Bus
• Supporting PCI Express up to x16 interface for PCI Express device cards ( including Graphics card)
• Supporting LPC Super I/O, PCI interface (including 8-channel Audio interface, and LAN interface), ATA133 interface, USB V2.0 interface, as well as SATA/SATA RAID interface
1-4.3 Memory
2DDR DIMM 184-pin slots on board for non-ECC DDR 400/333 SDRAMs:
• Installation of mixed volumes yet same type of DDR SDRAM mod-
ules supported .
1-4.4 BIOS
Flash Memory for easy upgrade, and supporting various hardware con­figuration during booting system (See Chapter 4 BIOS Setup):
• Standard CMOS Features (Times, Date, Hard Disk Type etc.)
• Advanced BIOS Features (Virus Protection, Boot Sequence etc.
• Advanced Chipset Features (AT Clock, DRAM Timing etc.)
• Power Management Features (Sleep timer, Suspend Timer etc.)
• PNP/PCI Configurations (IRQ Settings, Latency Timers etc.)
• Integrated Peripherals (Onboard IO,IRQ, DMA Assign. etc.)
• SmartDoc Anti-Burn Shield (CPU/System Temp.,Fan speed etc.)
• Frequency/Voltage (CPU clock, Voltage of CPU, DIMM, AGP etc.)
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1-4.5 PCI Express Interface
1PCI Express-x16 slot integrated, supporting:
• a raw bit-rate of 2.5 Gb.s on the data pins, resulting in a real band-
width per pair of 250MB/s.
• Enhanced Addressing Machanism
• PCIE Graphics / LAN card etc. (not supporting AGP card)
3 PCI Express-x1 slots integrated supporting PCIE LAN card etc.
1-4.6 AC’97 Audio Codec on board
AC’97 Audio Codec Realtek ALC850 on board
• Supporting 8-channel display of PCM audio output
• 8 channel audio consists of Front-Out, Surround-Out, Center-Out,
Surround-Back-Out, Mic-In, Line-In, and Front-Mic-In for complete surround sound effect
• SPDIF Out connector integrated in Back Panel supported by
nForce-CK804 for digital format output.
• AC’97 Audio Codec Driver enclosed in Support CD for user’s
installation.
1-4.7 Advanced System Power Management
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface incorporated in BIOS for reducing power consumption :
• ACPI 1.0 compliant (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
• APM V1.2 compliant (Legacy Power Management)
• ACPI Suspend function supported
• PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Wake-up
• STR (Suspend to RAM) mode supported
• Real Time Clock (RTC) with date alarm, month alarm, and century
field
1-4.8 SATA RAID Interface
Serial ATA RAID Interface supported by nForce4-4X:
• Supporting 4 Serial ATA/RAID connectors for 4 SATA Hard Disks with
150Mb/s transfer rate
• Serial ATA RAID Drivers enclosed in Support CD for user’s installa-
tion
• Supporting RAID 0,1, 0+1 configuration
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1-4.9 Multi-I/O Functions
• IDE Controller, supporting:
-- 2 ATA 133 / 100 / 66 IDE connectors supporting up to 4 IDE devices
• Dedicated IR Functions:
-- 1x5 IR connector dedicated to IR function with Infrared-IrDA (HPSIR) and ASK (Amplitude Shift Keyed) IR
• Multi-mode parallel data transfer:
-- Standard mode, high speed mode ECP and enhanced mode EPP
• Floppy Drive Connector:
-- 1 FDD connector supporting 2 floppy drives with drive swap support
• Universal Serial Bus Transfer Mode:
-- USB V2.0 compliant, 480 Mb/s USB Bus, supporting Windows 98 and later operating systems; USB drivers provided in Support CD for installation
-- 4 built-in USB connectors and 3 more USB pin-headers which require 3 optional USB cables to provide 6 more USB ports
• PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse
• UARTs (Universal Asynchronous Receiver / Transmitter):
-- 1 serial port (COM1) on board.
1-4.10 10/100Mb RTL8201CL PHYceiver on board
RTL8201CL on board:
• Supporting 10/100Mb data transfer
• Supporting Wake On LAN function through the on-board RJ45 LAN Connector
1-4.11 Hardware Monitor integrated
• Hardware Monitor integrated, providing monitoring functions on hard­ware voltage, temperatures and fan speeds.
• Utility Software Soltek Hardware Monitor for displaying monitor sta­tus is enclosed in Support CD for user’s installation.
1-4.12 Form Factor
• ATX Form Factor, ATX Power Supply
• Mainboard size: 305mm x 220mm
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SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 2 Hardware Setup
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup
To Get Things Ready for Hardware Setup !
1. We recommend to install your CPU before any other components. For detailed installation instructions of processor, you can also refer to the pamphlet enclosed in your CPU package.
2. Installing a cooling fan with a good heatsink is a must for proper heat dissipation for your CPU. Get ready an appropriate fan with heatsink for proper installation. Improper fan and installation will damage your CPU.
3. In case CPU Vcore, CPU clock or Frequency Ratio is adjustable on board, please follow the instructions described in the User Manual for proper setup. Incorrect setting will cause damage to your CPU.
The following topics are included in this chapter:
2-1 CPU Installation with Socket 754 ....................................... 15
2-2 Memory Installation ............................................................. 16
2-3 PCI Express Slot Installation .............................................. 16
2-4 IDE Connector Installation ................................................. 17
2-5 SATA / RAID Connectors ..................................................... 18
2-6 Floppy Drive Installation ..................................................... 19
2-7 ATX Power Supply Installation .......................................... 20
2-8 Jumper Setting ....................................................................... 21
2-8.0 How to tackle the Jumpers: ....................................................... 22
2-8.1 JBAT1: Clear CMOS .................................................................. 22
2-8.2 JKB1 & J1: Keyboard/Mouse Wake-up ..................................23
2-9 Other Connectors Configuration........................................ 24
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2-1 CPU Installation with Socket 754
This series is built with CPU Socket 754 supporting the AMD CPUs Athlon 64:
1. Socket 754 supported by a cooling Fan Base.
Socket 754
Pin 1 position
Socket 754 Lever
3. Insert CPU into Socket 754, CPU Pin1 to Socket Pin1.
CPU Pin 1 to Socket Pin 1.
2. Pull up the lever to release socket lock.
Pull up Lever
4. Pull down Lever to fix CPU to Socket 754
Pull down Lever to fix CPU.
5. Install cooling fan into Fan Base.
Cooling Fan Latch
Cooling Fan Latch
Connect Fan Power connector to Mainboard CPU Fan Power connector. (Attention: This CPU Fan connector is only an example for illustration.)
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2-2 Memory Installation
• Make sure to unplug your Power Supply before adding or removing memory module. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your mainboard and the memory module.
• Pay attention to the orientation of the DIMM slots. Forcing a DIMM in a socket improperly will damage the memory module and slot.
• Make sure you have the right type of memory module for your mainboard.
184-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definition
DRAM Key Position Voltage Key Position
(2.5V Voltage Key) DDR Notch
Slot Rib
DIMM1
DIMM2
Module Latch
2-3 PCI Express Slot Installation
1) PCI Express-x16 Slot is built on board for PCI Express Graphics card application, supporting a raw bit-rate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins. It does not support AGP 1X/2X/4X/8X card.
2) 3 PCIE-x1 slots are also supported by nForce4-4X, compliant with PCI Express Base Specification, Revision 1.0a for PCI Express cards (including LAN).
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2-4 IDE Connector Installation
1. To install IDE Connector, you may connect the blue connector of IDE cable to the primary (IDE1) or secondary (IDE2) connector on board, and then connect the gray connector to your slave device and the black connector to your master device. If you install two hard disks, you must configure the second drive to slave mode by setting its jumpers correctly. Please refer to your hard disk documentation for the jumper settings.
2. IDE1 and IDE2 are also supported by nForce4-4x to set up IDE RAID system with 2 to 4 IDE Hard disks.
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2-5 SATA / RAID Connectors
4 Serial ATA connectors for 4 SATA/RAID Hard Disks are supported by nForce4-4X chipset. Please see Chapter 5 Disk Array Installation for detailed RAID installaion.
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2-6 Floppy Drive Installation
To install Floppy Drive, you should connect the end of Floppy Drive cable with single connector to the board, and connect the other end with two connectors to the floppy drives.
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PCIE3 (PCI Express-x1)
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PW1
ATX Power Connector
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Socket 754
PHY
RTL 8201CL
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IDE2
IDE1
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nVidia
nForce 4
CK804
PCI1
PCI2
Li
Battery
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USB4
USB3
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SATA4
SATA3
SATA2
SATA1
BIOS
FD1
JBAT1
NJ1
USB5
HDIRPWR
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PLED
Floppy Drive Connector:
Orient the red line of the Floppy Flat Cable to Pin1.
To 2nd Floppy Drive
To 1st Floppy Drive
Red line
FDD Cable
19
To Mainboard
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2-7 ATX Power Supply Installation
Main Power
PS/2
JKB1
Mouse
S/PDIF
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USB Port
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IDE1
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nForce 4
CK804
Li
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USB4
USB3
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SATA4
SATA3
SATA2
SATA1
BIOS
FD1
JBAT1
NJ1
USB5
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Connector
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5SB
PWR OK
GND
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GND
+5V
GND
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+3.3V +3.3V
Pin1 Pin11
+12V Power Connector
+12V
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2
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+5V +5V
-5V GND
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GND PS ON# GND
-12V
+12V
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ATX V2.03 Power Supply is strongly recommended for mainboard run­ning with this mainboard.
To set up Power Supply on this mainboard:
1. Connect the on-board Main Power Connector (20-pin) to the Main Power Connector (20-pin) of an ATX Power Supply which can be of the latest version 2.03 model, and then connect the square-shaped +12V Power Connector on board to the square-shaped +12V Power Connector of the Power Supply.
Warning: Both the Main Power Connector and the +12V Power Connector should be connected to Power Supply; otherwise, the system may either not start or be damaged.
2. This ATX Power Supply should be able to provide at least 720mA/ +5V standby power for Wake On Lan function.
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2-8 Jumper Setting
The following diagrams show the locations and settings of jumper blocks on the mainboard.
JKB1 & J1:
KB/Mouse Wakeup
JKB1 1-2 closed
1
1
J1 1-2 closed
Disabled (default)
JKB1 2-3 closed
1
1
J1 2-3 closed
Enabled
S/PDIF
Out
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IDE2
nVidia
nForce 4
CK804
BIOS
FD1
Li
Battery
J1
1
USB4
USB3
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1
JBAT1:
Clear CMOS
1-2 closed (default)
To hold data
2-3 closed
To clear CMOS
NJ1
USB5
HDIRPWR
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1
SPK
PLED
RST
ATX Power Connector
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A
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SATA4
SATA3
SATA2
SATA1
JBAT1
PW1
IDE1
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2-8.0 How to tackle the Jumpers:
123
A 3-pin Jumper
If a pin-header (of 2 or more pins) is designed in such a way that its pins can be closed or linked together to set up a specific function, is called a jumper in this manual.
this header
A 2-pin Jumper Cap
The conductor inside the cap links two header-pins together.
• A Jumper is usually but not necessarily given a “JpX” legend.
• In the Jumper setting diagram, all jumper pins covered with
black marks stand for closed pins with jumper cap.
1 13313
Jp X
Jumper with
Pin 2-3 closed
Jumper with
all pins open
Jumper with
Pin 1-2 closed
• Do not remove any jumper cap when power is on. Always make sure the power is off before changing any jumper settings. Otherwise, mainboard could be damaged.
2-8.1 JBAT1: Clear CMOS
When you have problem with rebooting your system, you can clear CMOS data and restore it to default value. To clear CMOS with Jumper JBAT1, please follow the steps below:
1. Power off system.
2. Set JBAT1 to Pin 2-3 closed.
3. After 2 or 3 seconds, return the JBAT1 setting to Pin1-2 closed.
4. CMOS data are restored to default. Remember never clear CMOS when system power is on.
JBAT1:
Clear CMOS
1-2 closed (default)
To hold data
1
2-3 closed
1
To clear CMOS
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2-8.2 JKB1 & J1: Keyboard/Mouse Wake-up
JKB1 with J1 is design on board for the “ Wake up system from sus­pend mode” function with the PS/2 keyboard/mouse. Yet user should still enter “BIOS Setup” to choose the Wake-up/Power-on mode.
JKB1 & J1:
KB/Mouse Wakeup
JKB1 1-2 closed
1
1
1
1
J1 1-2 closed
Disabled (default)
JKB1 2-3 closed
J1 2-3 closed
Enabled
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2-9 Other Connectors Configuration
This section lists out all connectors configurations for users’ reference.
2-9.1 On-board FAN Connectors
PS/2
JKB1
Mouse
S/PDIF
Out
COM1
USB Port
RJ45
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CK804
Li
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USB4
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PW1
ATX Power Connector
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IDE2
IDE1
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SATA4
SATA3
SATA2
SATA1
BIOS
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JBAT1
NJ1
USB5
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GND
GND
Sensor Conn.
FAN2, sensor Fan Connector (Yellow)
FAN3, Sensor Fan Connector (Yellow)
FAN1, sensor Fan Connector (Yellow)
Void
+12V
No Sensor
All FAN1, FAN2 and FAN3 are Sensor Fan Connectors supporting CPU/Add-on-card/System cooling fan with +12V mode. A Hardware Monitor chipset is on board, with which users can install a Hardware Monitor Utility and read the fan speed transmitted from the sensor fan. Otherwise, users can read the fan speed from the “Hardware Monitor Status” via BIOS.
A running Fan will send out 2 electric pulses per rotation of its fan blade. A Sensor Fan Connector will count the electric pulses and send the information to the System Hardware Monitor which in turn will work out the fan rotation speed and display it on screen.
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2-9.2 USB Ports and USB Pin-headers
This Mainboard provides 4 USB ports on board supporting various USB devices. In addition, 3 USB pin-headers are added on board to provide expansion of 6 more optional USB ports by using 3 additional USB Cables. User can order the optional USB cables from your main­board dealer or vender.
All 10 USB ports are compliant with 1.0 / 2.0 USB Bus. USB 2.0 sup­ports Windows 98 and above. USB 1.0 / 2.0 drivers are provided in Support CD for user’s installation.
4 USB ports
PS/2
JKB1
Mouse
DIMM2
1
PS/2 Keyboard
S/PDIF
Out
DIMM1
+12V Power
Connector
LPT1
ATX1
COM1
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Header USB3/4/5 each supports 2 USB ports.
DDR 400/333MHz
PCI1
PCI2
LED1
PW1
ATX Power Connector
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FAN
Socket 754
FAN1
IDE2
IDE1
N3
nVidia
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CK804
Li
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USB4
USB3
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SATA4
SATA3
SATA2
SATA1
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Each USB pin-header supports 2 USB ports
First USB Port Wiring for 1 Front USB port
Red White
+5V
USB Header
D1-
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black
GND
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Pin Assignment
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White
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Green
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2-9.3. Back Panel Connectors
A
B
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A : PS/2 MOUSE B : LPT1 Printer PORT C : USB port D : RJ45 E : PS/2 KEYBOARD F : SPDIF-out port G : COM 1 H : USB port I : 2 USB Ports
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J : Microphone-in K : Line-out / Front Speaker L : Line-in M : Side Speaker Out N : Center/Subwoofer out P : Rear Speaker Out
2-9.4 PS/2 Mouse , PS/2 Keyboard and SPDIF-out port
A - PS/2 Mouse Connector
(green, on top)
6 Void
4 VCC
2 Void
6 Void
4 VCC
2 Void
E- PS/2 Keyboard Connector
(purple, underside)
5 Mouse Clock
3 GND
1 Mouse data
5 Keyboard Clock
3 GND
1 Keyboard Data
SPDIF- out port for Digital Audio Output
F
Connect F to digital audio device for digital audio signal output.
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2-9.5 RJ45 Connector
One RJ45 connector is on board for LAN connection, supporting 10/ 100Mb data transfer (and 1000Mb when Gigabit LAN is supported).
Orange LED blinks to indicate that data transmission is undergoing in 1000 Base T mode (only when 1000Mb is supported).
F (in Back Panel):
Green LED blinks to indicate that data transmission is undergoing in 10/100 Base T mode.
Yellow LED “On” to indicate Network hub is in connection with the system.
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JKB1
Mouse
DIMM2
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IDE2
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2-9.6 CD-ROM Audio Connectors (CD_In)
CD-In is an audio connector connecting CD-ROM audio to mainboard.
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PCI2
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USB3
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J1
LED1
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CK804
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CD-ROM Audio Connector
PW1
ATX Power Connector
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CD-In
Pin 1
IDE2
IDE1
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SATA4
SATA3
SATA2
SATA1
BIOS
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JBAT1
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USB5
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Pin 3
Pin 4
Pin Signal
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Left Channel
GND
GND
Right Channel
PW1
ATX Power Connector
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IDE1
3
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SATA4
SATA3
SATA2
SATA1
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S/PDIF
Out
+12V Power
PW1
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3
ATX1
ATX Power Connector
USB5
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RJ45
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2-9.7 DIMM Powered-on Warning LED and Thermal Detector
LED1 is a DIMM powered-on
LED1
warning LED. When PC system is powered on, LED1 will light on and no memory module should be inserted into or removed from DIMM slot then.
RT2
RT2 is mounted with Thermal Detector by default for detecting system temperature.
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SATA4
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2-9.8 JAUD1: External Audio Connector
This Mainboard is designed with a External Audio connector “JAUD1” which provides connection to your audio connectors on the Front Panel of the PC case.
1. When JAUD1 is set to 5-6 closed and 9-10 closed, this default setting
disables this connector and leaves the Back Panel Audio enabled.
2. To use this External Audio Connector, please open all pins of JAUD1
and connect it to the Front Panel Audio Connector.
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S/PDIF
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2-9.9 Complex Pin-header (Front Panel Connectors)
This complex Pin-header consists of the following connectors for vari­ous front panel supports. When you have fixed the mainboard to the case, join the connectors of this Complex Pin-header to the case Front Panel.
(1)Power Switch
(2)Infrared(IR)
Connect these connectors to PC Front Panel
(3)HDD LED
PWRBT#
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IR_VCC
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Chapter 3 Software Setup
Drivers, Utilities and Software Installation
• Support CD: This series of mainboards will be shipped with a Support CD which contains those necessary driver files, Application Softwares and some helpful utilities. It is a user-friendly, auto-run CD which will open itself up in a CD-ROM automatically.
This chapter is devoted to describing the installations of all these es­sential drivers and utilities on Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. And installation on Windows XP as the general illustration example hereby. The priority of drivers to be installed should also be noted. Users are recommended to take the following installation orders :
The following topics are included in this chapter:
3-1 To Open up the Support CD ................................................ 31
3-2 To Install DirectX9 ................................................................ 32
3-3 To Install “nVIDIA nForce4 All-in-1 Driver” .................. 33
3-4 To Verify 8-channel Audio Configuration ......................... 34
3-5 To Install Hardware Monitor Utility.................................. 35
3-5.1 Installation ...................................................................................35
3-5.2 Verification .................................................................................. 36
3-6 To Install USB 2.0 Driver for Windows 2000 or XP ........ 37
3-7 RAID Driver Installation ..................................................... 37
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3-1 To Open up the Support CD
1. Please put the Support CD enclosed in your mainboard package into the CD-ROM drive. In a few seconds, the Main Menu will automatic­ally appear, displaying the contents to be installed for this series:
2. In case your system does not open the Support CD automatically, please click to the following path to enter the Main Installation Menu:
D:\ Autorun.exe (assuming that your CD-ROM Drive is Drive D)
3. Drivers will be updated from time to time in our web site. If you are installing a newer driver than the one illustrated in this chapter, please be aware that the illustration pictures might be different.
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3-2 To Install DirectX9
Please open the Support CD with your CD-ROM to enter the Main In­stallation Menu. Then click to “Install DirectX9”. DirectX 9 should be installed before installing other drivers.
1. When the screen of “Installing Microsoft DirectX ” appears, please select “ I accept the agreement” and press “Next” button to continue.
Next
2.Click “Next” to start DirectX 9.0 Runtime Installation.
3. After all the setup procedures have completed, click to “Finish” button to exit the Installation program and re­start your system.
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3-3 To Install “nVIDIA nForce4 All-in-1 Driver”
1. Before opening the Support CD, please update Windows 2000 or Windows XP with the latest Service Pack. Otherwise, the installation of USB2.0 driver will not take effect.
2. Following the procedures of opening the Support CD, click to “ Install nVIDIA nForce4 All-in-1 Driver” to proceed.
3.The nVIDIA InstallShield Wizard will pop up to guide you to set up nForce4 Drivers. This All-in-1 Driver will first start to install System Management Bus driver, and then nVidia Ethernet LAN driver , nVidia IDE driver, and then Audio driver. Click on Next to continue.
4. After all the setup processes are finished, please restart your computer by clicking on “Finish” so as to put the just installed drivers into effect.
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3-4 To Verify 8-channel Audio Configuration
After installation of AC’97 8-channel Codec, you must configure the 7.1 Speaker connection to enable the 8-channel audio.
1. After Connection is done, start your Windows system and double click the nVMixer icon to enter nVidia 8-channel configuration:
Double Click
2. On the nVmixer Panel, user can adjust the Main volume, Output volume, Input volume, and Speaker mode etc.
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3-5 To Install Hardware Monitor Utility
3-5.1 Installation
Hardware Monitor is built on this mainboard. Its installation is pro-
gramed to a fully automated mode on Windows 9X/Me/2000/XP. Users can follow the model installation below for its installation on various Windows System.
1.Following the procedures of opening the Support CD, click to “
Hardware Monitor Utility” to proceed.
2.The Hardware Monitor InstallShield Wizard will pop up to guide you to the Intel Service pack installation. Press “Next” button to continue.
3. In a few seconds, installation completes. After all the setup process
is finished, click “Finish” to
exit the wizard.
Next
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3-5.2 Verification
1. After installing Soltek Hardware Monitor, double click “SoltekHM” icon on the desktop to open the main window of the Soltek Hardware Doctor.
2.Then the pop-up screen will show all information about CPU
Temperature, Fan Speed and various Voltages.
Showing the Fan Speed(s) that
Showing the temperature(s), the function of which is supported by the mainboard.
is supported by the mainboard.
Click on “Soltek” button to display the function menu.
Showing the Voltage(s) that is supported by the mainboard.
Status-Warning LED
*Note: Not all items or functions showing in the above picture will show up. Only those items or functions that are supported by the mainboard will reveal themselves in the above screen.
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3-6 To Install USB 2.0 Driver for Windows 2000 or XP
USB V2.0 with its 480Mb/s transfer rate supports operating system Windows 2000 and Windows XP via the Windows 2000 and Windows XP Service Pack . Users should install the latest Service Pack for Win­dows 2000 or Windows XP. Please note that USB2.0 does not support windows 9X on nVidia mainboard.
1. After installation of nVIDIA nForce4 All in 1 Driver in Windows 2000 or Windows XP, start to install the latest Service Pack version into the operating system. The installation of the latest Service Pack will support USB2.0 in Windows 2000 or Windows XP now.(The latest Service Pack can be found in Microsoft Web Site.)
2. To verify USB2.0 installation, please enter “Device Manager” of “My Computer”. On the “Device Manager” screen, you should be able to see the item “Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller”, verifying USB2.0 Driver is installed successfully.
3-7 RAID Driver Installation
1. RAID Driver should be installed into a RAID system. That is, user should first configure a RAID system and then install the RAID driver into it.
2. Chapter 5 of this User Manual introduces the configuration of RAID system and then the installation of RAID Driver. Please refer to Chapter 5 for the RAID Driver installation.
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Chapter 4 BIOS Setup
THE BIOS
BIOS stands for Basic Input and Output System. It was once called ROM BIOS when it was stored in a Read-Only Memory(ROM) chip Now manufacturers would like to store BIOS in EEPROM which means Electrically Erasable Programmable Memory. BIOS used in this series of mainboard is stored in EEPROM, and is the first program to run when you turn on your computer.
BIOS performs the following functions:
1. Initializing and testing hardware in your computer (a process called “POST”, for Power On Self Test).
2. Loading and running your operating system.
3. Helping your operating system and application programs manage your PC hardware by means of a set of routines called BIOS Run­Time Service.
The following topics are included in this chapter:
4-1 About BIOS Setup ........................................................... 39
4-2 To Run BIOS Setup ......................................................... 39
4-3 About CMOS .................................................................... 39
4-4 The POST ( Power On Self Test ) ................................... 39
4-5 To Update BIOS ............................................................... 40
4-6 BIOS SETUP --- CMOS Setup Utility .............................. 43
Attention: The BIOS Setup is subject to constant update without further notice to users. It is necessary for users to update the onboard BIOS by the latest BIOS version provided in our web site: www.soltek.com.tw
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4-1 About BIOS Setup
BIOS setup is an interactive BIOS program that you need to run when:
1. Changing the hardware of your system. (For example: installing a new Hard Disk etc.)
2. Modifying the behavior of your computer. (For example: changing the system time or date, or turning special features on or off etc.)
3. Enhancing your computer’s behavior. (For example: speeding up performance by turning on shadowing or cache)
4-2 To Run BIOS Setup
First access BIOS setup menu by pressing < DEL > key after “POST” is complete ( before OS is loaded ). BIOS will then display the following message:
Press “DEL” to enter “SETUP”
4-3 About CMOS
CMOS is the memory maintained by a battery. CMOS is used to store the BIOS settings you have selected in BIOS Setup. CMOS also maintains the internal clock. Every time you turn on your computer, the BIOS Looks into CMOS for the settings you have selected and configures your computer accordingly. If the battery runs out of power, the CMOS data will be lost and POST will issue a “CMOS invalid” or “CMOS checksum invalid” message. If this happens, you have to replace the battery and do some proper settings in BIOS Setup.
4-4 The POST ( Power On Self Test )
POST is an acronym for Power On Self Test. This program will test all things the BIOS does before the operating system is started. Each of POST routines is assigned a POST code, a unique number which is sent to I/O port 080h before the routine is executed.
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4-5 To Update BIOS
• System BIOS is incorporated into a Flash memory component. Flash
BIOS allows user to update BIOS without the need to replace an EPROM component.
• The Update Utility should be loaded on a floppy diskette for updating,
saving, and verifying the system BIOS.
• Please follow the steps below for updating the system BIOS:
Step 1. Please visit Soltek website: www.soltek.com.tw, download the .zip files of the latest BIOS and BIOS-update utility into your hard disk for your mainboard.
Choose the Model you want to update here.
Click on “Go” to download the BIOS and BIOS­update Utility to your hard disk first.
Step 2. Create a bootable diskette. Then copy the BIOS file and BIOS­ Update utility (an execution file) into the diskette.
Step 3. Insert the diskette into drive A, boot your system from the diskette.
Step 4. Under “ A “ prompt, type on the DOS screen the BIOS-Update Execution file name and the BIOS file name with a space between them and then press <Enter> to run BIOS update program.
A:\> BIOS-update Execution file name BIOS file name.Extension
Should type a space here
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BIOS Update Illustration: (1) Executing the “awdflash.exe k8AV2008.bin” in DOS system, Award Flash
Memory Writer Start Screen appears: To input BIOS file name.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility V8.24F (C)Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For K8T800-8237-6A7L0SAAC-00 Date: 09/18/2003
File Name to Program : K8AV2008.BIN
Message: Input the (BIOS) file name
(2) Press Y if you want to back up your old BIOS,. Otherwise, press N to go
on without saving.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility V8.24F (C)Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For K8T800-8237-6A7L0SAAC-00 Date: 09/18/2003
File Name to Program : K8AV2008.BIN
Message: Do You Want To Save BIOS (Y/N)
(3) Press Y to write the latest BIOS into system.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility V8.24F (C)Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For K8T800-8237-6A7L0SAAC-00 Date: 09/18/2003
File Name to Program : K8AV2008.BIN
Message: Press “Y” to Program or “N” to Exit
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(4) Updating is in progress. Do not turn off power at this moment.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility V8.24F
(C)Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For K8T800-8237-6A7L0SAAC-00 Date: 09/18/2003 Flash Type - SST 39SF020 /5V
File Name to Program : k8av2008.bin
Writing Flash Memory - 0FE00 OK
Write OK No Update Write Fail
Warning: Don’t Turn Off Power Or Reset System !
(5) When the process is complete, remove the Floppy Diskette and press
F1 to restart the system to put the new BIOS into effect.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility V8.24F
(C)Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For K8T800-8237-6A7L0SAAC-00 Date: 09/18/2003 Flash Type - SST 39SF020 /5V
File Name to Program : k8av2008.bin
Flashing Complete
Remove Floppy Diskette & Hit <F1> to Continue
Write OK No Update Write Fail
F1 Reset
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4-6 BIOS SETUP --- CMOS Setup Utility
Warning and Tips: If changing CMOS Configuration causes difficulty in rebooting system, you can take the following measures:
1. At pressing the power button to reboot, press the “Insert” key at the same time. As soon as the screen displays the booting message, release the “Insert” key and press “Delete” key to enter CMOS Setup Utility . Then choose the “Load Optimized (Optimal) Defaults” menu to restore the default values for a new start. Or,
2. Open your machine cabinet and clear CMOS with jumper setting. Please refer to the Jumper Setting Section of this User manual.
4-6.1 CMOS Setup Utility
This mainboard comes with the AWARD BIOS from AWARD Software Inc. Enter the CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu by:
1. Turn on or reboot your system. After a series of diagnostic checks, the following message will appear:
PRESS <DEL> TO ENTER SETUP
2. Press <DEL> key and the main program screen will appear as follows.
Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced Chipset Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
SmartDoc Anti-Burn Shield
Esc: Quit : Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
Frequency/Voltage Control
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Passward
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
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3. When one main item of the Main Menu is chosen and clicked on, its submenu will appear to display the related items and options. On the other hand, a list of operation guide will appear at the end of the submenu as below:
:Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
(1) Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to select an option, and press
<Enter>. Modify the system parameters to reflect the options installed in your system.
(2) Press <Enter> to select item or option. (3) +/- /PU/PD: To adjust or select value.
(4) F10: Save configuration.
(5) Esc: Press <Esc> key to get out of the menu on screen. (6) F1: Press F1 to display General Help List. (7) F5: Press F5 to restore the Previous Value. (8) F6: Press F6 to load the Fail-Safe default values.
(9) F7: Press F7 to load the Optimized Default Values.
4. You may return to the Main Menu anytime by pressing <ESC>.
5. In the Main Menu, “SAVE AND EXIT SETUP” saves your changes and reboots the system, and “EXIT WITHOUT SAVING” ignores your changes and exits the program.
Attention: The BIOS Setup is subject to constant update without further notice to users. It is necessary for users to update the onboard BIOS by the latest BIOS version provided in our web site: www.soltek.com.tw
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4-6.2 Standard CMOS Setup
Standard CMOS Setup records some basic system hardware configuration and sets the system clock and error handling. You only need to modify the configuration values of this option if you want to change your system hardware configuration or when the data stored in the CMOS memory gets lost or damaged.
Run the Standard CMOS Setup as follows: Choose “Standard CMOS Setup” from the Main Menu. A screen with a
list of options will appear:
Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Standard CMOS Features
Date (mm:dd:yy) Fri, Sep 5 2003 Time (hh:mm:ss) 9 : 41 : 11
IDE Channel 0 Master None IDE Channel 0 Slave None IDE Channel 1 Master None IDE Channel 1 Slave None IDE Channel 2 Master None IDE Channel 3 Master None IDE Channel 4 Master None IDE Channel 5 Master None
Drive A 1.44M, 3.5 in. Drive B None
Video EGA/VGA Halt On All, But Keyboard
Base Memory 640K Extended Memory 252928K Total Memory 253952K
:Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
Item Help
Menu Level
Change the day, month, year and century
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Date (mm:dd:yy) The BIOS determines the day of the week from the
other date information. This field is for information only. Press the left or right arrow key to move to the desired field (date, month, year). Press the PgUp or PgDn key to increment the setting, or type the desired value into the field.
Time (hh:mm:ss) The time format is based on the 24-hour military-time
clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Press the left or right arrow key to move to desired field. Press the PgUp or PgDn key to increment the setting, or type the desired value into the field.
Channel 0 / 1
Master / Slave
This field records the specifications for all non-SCSI hard disk drives installed in your system. Refer to the respective documentation on how to install the drives.
Channel 2/3/4/5
Master
This field records the specifications for all SATA hard disk drives installed in your system. Refer to the re­spective documentation on how to install the drives.
Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press Enter
IDE Channel 0 Master Auto Access Mode Auto
Capacity 40022MB
Cylinder 19158 Head 16 Precomp 0 Landing Zone 19157 Sector 255
IDE Primary Master
Item Help
Menu Level
To auto-detect the HDD’s size, head... on this channel
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Drive A / Drive B Select this field to the type(s) of floppy disk drive(s)
installed in your system. The choices are: 360KB, 5.25 in.
1.2MB, 5.25 in. 720KB, 3.5 in.
1.44MB, 3.5 in.
2.88MB, 3.5 in. None
Video Select the type of primary video subsystem in your
computer. The BIOS usually detects the correct video type automatically. The BIOS supports a secondary video subsystem, but you do not select it in setup.
Halt On During the power-on self-test (POST), the computer
stops if the BIOS detects a hardware error. You can tell the BIOS to ignore certain errors during POST and continue the boot-up process.
Base Memory Typically 640KB. Also called conventional memory.
The DOS operating system and conventional appli­cations use this area.
Extended Memory Above the 1MB boundary. Early IBM personal
computers could not use memory above 1MB, but current PCs and their software can use extended memory.
Total Memory This option shows system memory capacity.
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4-6.3 Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features improves your system performance or sets up system features according to your preference. Choose “Advanced BIOS Features” from the Main Menu and a screen with a list of options will appear:
Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features
Hard Disk Boot Priority Press Enter Virus Warning Disabled CPU Internal Cache Enabled External Cache Enabled Quick Power On Self Test Enabled First Boot Device Floppy Second Boot Device Hard Disk Third Boot Device CDROM Boot Other Device Enabled Swap Floppy Drive Disabled Boot Up Floppy Seek Disabled Boot Up NumLock Status On Gate A20 option Fast
Typematic Rate Setting Disabled x Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) 6
x Typematic Delay (Msec) 250
Security Option Setup
APIC Mode Enabled
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB Non-OS2
Item Help
Menu Level
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
Hard Disk Boot Priority
Press <Enter> to reveal the hard disk list. Then press Up/Down Arrow key to select a hard disk, and then press<+>/<-> key to move it up or down the list so as to set up the boot priority.
1. Ch1 M. : Maxtor xxxxxxx
2. Chi S. : STxxxxxxxxxxx
3. Bootable Add-in Cards
Virus Warning If enabled, BIOS will show a warning message on screen
whenever anyone attempts to write data into HDD boot sector.
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CPU Internal / External
Cache
Quick Power On Self
First/Second/Third/
Boot Other Device
Swap Floppy Drive When enabled, floppy drives A and B will be ex-
Boot Up Floppy Seek When enabled, the BIOS tests (seeks) floppy drives
Cache memory is additional memory that is much faster than conventional DRAM (system memory). CPUs from 486-type up contain internal cache memory (L1), and most, but not all, modern PCs have additional (external) cache memory (L2). When the CPU requests data, the system transfers the requested data from the main DRAM into cache memory, for faster access by the CPU.
Select Enabled to reduce the amount of time required to
Test
run the power-on self-test (POST). A quick POST skips certain steps. We recommend that you normally enable quick POST.
The BIOS attempts to load the operating system from the devices in the sequence selected in these items. The choices: Floppy; LS120; ZIP100; HDD; CDROM; USB-FDD; USB-ZIP; USB-CDROM; LAN; Disabled
changing without any physical connection and modi­fication on the cables.
to determine whether they have 40 or 80 tracks. Only 360-KB floppy drives have 40 tracks; drives with 270KB, 1.2MB, and 1.44MB capacity all have 80 tracks. Because very few modern PCs have 40-track floppy drives, we recommend that you set this field to disabled to save time.
Boot Up NumLock
Status
Gate A20 Option To select the Gate A20 Control.
Toggle between On or Off to control the state of the NumLock key when the system boots. If On, the numeric keypad is in numeric mode. If off, the numeric keypad is in cursor control mode.
Choices: Fast; Normal
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Typematic Rate Setting When Disabled, the following two items (Typematic
Rate and Typematic Delay) are irrelevant. Keystroke repeats at a rate determined by the keyboard con­troller in your system. When Enabled, you can select a typematic rate and typematic delay.
X Typematic Rate
(Chars / Sec)
X Typematic Delay
(Msec)
Security Option
APIC Mode To enable / disable the APIC mode.
OS Select For DRAM >
64MB
When the typematic rate setting is enabled, you can select a typematic rate (the rate at which character repeats when you hold down a key) of 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, or 30 characters per second.
Choices: 250; 500; 750; 1000. This option sets the time interval for displaying the first and the second characters. If enabled, the time interval is optional.
If you have set a password, select whether the password is required every time the System boots, or only when you enter setup. Choices: System; Setup(default)
Select OS2 only if you are running OS/2 operating system with greater than 64MB of RAM on your system.
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4-6.4 Advanced Chipset Features
Choose “Advanced Chipset Features” from the Main Menu and a list of option will appear:
Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features
Item Help
CPU Frequency 200.0 HT Frequency 4x HT Width 16 16 DRAM Configuration Press Enter CPU Spread Spectrum Disabled SATA Spread Spectrum Disabled PCIE Spread Spectrum Disabled System BIOS Cacheable Disabled
Menu Level
DRAM timing and control
CPU Frequency
To select the CPU Frequency. Choices: 200~250MHz ( in 0.5MHz stepping from 200 to 210, in 1.0MHz stepping from 211 to 230, in
2.0MHz stepping from 230 to 250 )
HT Frequency Allows you to set the ratio of HyperTransport.
Choices: 1X; 2X; 3X; 4X; 5X
HT Width
Allows you to set the width of HyperTransport. Choices: 8 8 ; 16 8 8 16 16 16
DRAM Configuration:
To press< Enter > on DRAM Configuration will reveal the following items.
DRAM Configuration
Timing Mode Auto x Memclock Index Value (MHz) 200Mhz x CAS# Latency (Tcl) 2.5 x Min RAS# active time(Tras) 8T x RAS# to CAS# Delay (Trcd) 4T x Row precharge Time (Trp) 2T x Row to Row Delay (Trrd) 2T
User Config Mode Auto x 1T/2T Memory Timing 2T x Read Preamble value 6ns x Async Latency value 6ns
MTRR Mapping Mode Continuous
Item Help
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DRAM Configuration:
To press< Enter > on DRAM Configuration will reveal the following items.
Timing Mode
x Memclock index
value (Mhz)
x CAS# Latency (Tcl) If timing mode is manual, select CAS latency time
x Min RAS# active time
x RAS# to CAS# delay
(Trcd)
x Row Precharge Time
x Row to Row delay
User Config Mode To select the User Configuration mode.
x 1T/2T Memory
Timing
x Read Preamle Value If User Config mode is manual, select the Read
x Async Latency If User Config mode is manual, select the Async
To select the DRAM timing mode. Choices: Auto; Manual
If timing mode is manual, select memclock value manually. Choices: 100Mhz; 133Mhz; 166Mhz; 200Mhz
manually. Choices: 2; 2.5; 3 If timing mode is manual, select Tras manually. Choices: Auto; 5T ~ 11T
(Tras)
If timing mode is manual, select Trcd manually. Choices: Auto; 2T ~7T
If timing mode is manual, select Trp manually. Choices: Auto; 2T ~7T
Trp)
If timing mode is manual, select Trrd manually.
Trrd)
Choice: Auto; 2T; 3T; 4T
Choice: Auto; Manual If User Config mode is manual, select the DRAM
time manually. Choice: 1T; 2T
Preamble value. Choices: 2.5ns ~6ns in 0.5 stepping.
Latency value manually. Choice: 2ns ~9ns in 1ns stepping.
MTRR mapping Mode To select the MTRR mapping mode.
Choices: Continuous; discrete
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CPU Spread Spectrum
To select CPU Spread Spectrum mode. Choices: Disabled; Center Spread
SATA Spread Spec-
PCIE Spread Spectrum
To select SATA Spread Spectrum mode.
trum
Choices: Disabled; Down Spread
To select PCIE Spread Spectrum mode. Choices: Disabled; Down Spread
System BIOS
To enable/disable System BIOS Cacheable.
Cacheable
4-6.5 Integrated Peripherals
Choose “Integrated peripherals” from the Main Menu and a list of options will appear:
Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals
IDE Function Setup Press Enter
RAID Config Press Enter
OnChip USB V1.1+V2.0
USB Memory Type SHADOW
USB Keyboard Support Disabled
AC97 Audio Auto
MAC Lan Auto
MAC Media Interface Pin Strap
IDE HDD Block Mode Enabled
POWER ON Function BUTTON ONLY
x KB Power ON Password Enter
x Hot Key Power ON Ctrl-F1
Onboard FDC Controller Enabled
Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto
Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto
UART Mode Select Normal
x RxD , TxD Active Hi, Lo
x IR Transmission Delay Enabled
x UR2 Duplex Mode Half
x Use IR Pins IR-Rx2Tx2
Onboard parallel Port 378/IRQ7
Parallel Port Mode SPP
x EPP Mode Select EPP1.9
x ECP mode Use DMA 3
PWRON After PWR-Fail Off
Item Help
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
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IDE Function Setup:
To press< Enter > on IDE Function Setup will reveal the following items.
Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE Function Setup
OnChip IDE Channel0 Enabled Primary Master PIO Auto Primary Slave PIO Auto Primary Master UDMA Auto Primary Slave UDMA Auto OnChip IDE Channel1 Enabled Secondary Master PIO Auto Secondary Slave PIO Auto Secondary Master UDMA Auto Secondary Slave UDMA Auto IDE DMA transfer access Enabled Serial-ATA 1 Enabled Serial-ATA 2 Enabled IDE Prefetch Mode Enabled
Item Help
On-Chip IDE Channel
To enable / disable the Primary / Secondary IDE
0/1
channel. The choices: Enabled; Disabled
Primary
Master / Slave PIO
Secondary
Master / Slave PIO
Choose Auto or Mode 0~4. The BIOS will detect the HDD mode type automatically when you choose Auto. You need to set to a lower mode than Auto when your hard disk becomes unstable. The choices: Auto; Mode 0; Mode 1; Mode 2; Mode 3; Mode 4
Primary
Master / Slave UDMA
Secondary
Master / Slave UDMA
Ultra DMA33/66/100/133 implementation is possible only if your IDE hard drive supports it, if the operat­ing environment includes a DMA drive, and if your system software supports Ultra DMA33/66/100/133. Select “Auto” to enable BIOS support. The choices: Auto; Disabled
IDE DMA Transfer
Access
To enable / disable the IDE DMA transfer access. The choices: Enabled; Disabled
Serial-ATA1/2 To enable / disable the Serial-ATA interface 1/2.
Choices: Enabled; Disabled
IDE Prefetch Mode The on-board IDE drive supports IDE prefetching
for faster drive accesses. If the IDE device doesn’t support prefetching, set this field to Disabled. The choices: Enabled; Disabled
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RAID Config:
To press< Enter > on RAID Config will reveal the following items.
Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility RAID Config
RAID Enable Disabled x IDE Primary Master RAID Disabled x IDE Primary Slave RAID Disabled x IDE Secondary Slave RAID Disabled x IDE Secondary Master RAID Disabled x SATA 1 Primary RAID Disabled x SATA 1 Secondary RAID Disabled x SATA 2 Primary RAID Disabled x SATA 2 Secondary RAID Disabled
RAID Enable To enable / disable the RAID interface.
Item Help
IDE Primary/Second-
ary Master/Slave RAID
SATA 1/2 Primary/
Secondary RAID
If RAID interface is enabled, you may enable / dis­able the IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave RAID.
If RAID interface is enabled, you may enable / dis­able the SATA 1/2 Primary/Secondary RAID.
OnChip USB Allows you to select the USB transfer rate mode.
Usually USB2.0 is up to 480Mb/s, while USB1.1 is up to 12Mb/s. Choices: Disabled, V1.1+V2.0, V1.1
USB Memory Type To select the USB Memory Type.
Choices: Shadow; Base Memory (640K)
USB KB Support To enable/disable the USB Keyboard support.
AC97 Audio To enable / disable the on-board AC’97 Audio.
MAC LAN This option allows you to enable/disable the Onboard
LAN Controller. The choices: Auto; Disabled
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MAC Media Interface This option allows you to MAC Media interface.
The choices: Pin Strap; MII; RGMII
IDE HDD Block Mode Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple
commands, or multiple sector read/write. If your IDE hard drive supports block mode (most new drives do), select Enabled for automatic detection of the optimal number of block read/write per sector the drive can support. Choices: Enabled; Disabled
POWER ON Function Allows you to set the way to boot up the system.
Choices: Password; Hot KEY; Mouse Left; Mouse Right; Any KEY; BUTTON ONLY; Keyboard 98
x KB Power On Pass-
x Hot Key Power ON Allows you to set the hot key to boot up the system.
Onboard FDC
Controller
Onboard Serial
Port 1 / Port 2
UART Mode Select The serial port 2 on your system may offer a va-
If Keyboard Power-on function is set at “Password”,
word
this item shows up to allow you to type a password for the power-On function. Choices: N/A; Password
Select Enabled if your system has a floppy drive controller (FDC) installing in the system board and you want to use it. If you install add-in FDC or the system has no floppy drive, select Disabled. The choices: Enabled; Disabled Select a logical COM port name and matching address for the first and second serial ports. Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first and second serial ports. Choices: Disabled; Auto;
3F8/IRQ4; 2F8/IRQ3; 3E8/IRQ4; 2E8/IRQ3
riety of infrared port modes. Click here for a de­scription of various modes. The choices: Normal; IrDA; ASKIR
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x RxD , TxD Active The option controls the speed between receiving and
transmitting of IrDA or ASKIR when using. Choices: Hi,Hi; Hi,Lo; Lo,Hi; Lo,Lo
x IR Transmission
x UR2 Duplex Mode This options controls the operating mode between
x Use IR Pins When UART Mode is selected in IrDA or ASKIR
Onboard Parallel Port This item allows you to determine onboard parallel
Parallel Port Mode Select an operating mode for the on-board parallel
When UART Mode is selected in IrDA or ASKIR
Delay
mode, it allows you to enable / disable IR Transmis­sion Delay.
receiving and transmitting of IrDA or ASKIR. The operating mode will be synchronous bi-directional transmission and reception when Full mode is selected. Nevertheless, the operating mode will be asynchronous bi-directional transmission and recep­tion when Half mode is selected. The choices: Half; Full
mode, select the IR Pins signal selection. The choices: IR-Rx2Tx2; RxD2, TxD2
port controller I/O address setting. The choices: 378H/IRQ7; 278H/IRQ5; 3BC/IRQ7;
Disabled
(printer) port. Select Normal, Compatible, or SPP unless you are sure your hardware and software both support one of the other available modes. Choices: SPP; EPP; ECP; ECP+EPP; Normal
x EPP Mode Select Select EPP Mode when you choose EPP or
ECP+EPP mode in the Parallel Port Mode. Choices: EPP1.7; EPP1.9
x ECP mode Use DMA Select a DMA channel for the port when you choose
ECP or ECP+EPP mode for the Parallel Port Mode. Choices: 1; 3
PWRON After PWR-
This item is to set the mode to power on when power
Fail
resumes after power fails. Choices: Off; On
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4-6.6 Power Management Setup
Power Management Setup allows you to set the system’s power saving functions.
Run the Power Management Setup as follows:
Choose “Power Management Setup” from the Main Menu and a list of options will appear:
Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup
ACPI function Enabled ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS) Power Management User Define Video Off Method DPMS Support HDD Power Down Disabled HDD Down In Suspend Disabled Soft-off by PBTN Instant-off WOL(PME#) From Soft-off Disabled WOR(RI#) From Soft-off Disabled Power-On by Alarm Disabled
x Day of Month Alarm 0 x Time(hh:mm:ss) of Alarm 0 : 0 : 0
AMD KB Cool’n’Quiet control Auto
Item Help
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
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ACPI Function Select Enabled only if your computer’s operating
system supports the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification. Currently, Windows NT 5.0 ( Windows 2000 )supports ACPI.
ACPI Suspend Type This item allows you to select the ACPI Suspend
type. You can select S3(STR) for Suspending To RAM if your system supports this mode. Or you can select S1(POS) for Power On Suspend under ACPI mode. Choices: S1(POS);S3(optional); S1&S3(Optional)
Power Management This option allows you to select the type (or degree)
of power saving for Doze, Standby, and Suspend modes. This table describes each power management mode:
Max Saving
User Define
Min Saving
Video Off Method
Maximum power savings. Inactivity period is 1 minute in each mode.
Set each mode in dividually. Select time-out period in the section for each mode stated below.
Minimum power savings. Inactivity period is 1 hour in each mode (except the hard drive).
This determines the manner by which the monitor is blanked.
V/H SYNC+Blank
Blank Screen
DPMS Support
This selection will cause the system to turn off the vertical and horizontal snchronization ports and write blanks to the video buffer.
This option only writes blanks to the video buffer.
Select this option if your monitor supports the Display Power Management Singaling (DPMS) standard of the Video Electronics Standards to select video power management values.
HDD Power Down When enabled and after the set time of system
inactivity, the hard disk drive will be powered down while all other devices remain active.
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HDD Down In Suspend Allows you to enable / disable to power down HDD
when suspend.
Soft-Off by PBTN When Enabled, turning the system off by pressing
the on/off button places the system in a very low­power-usage state.
WOL(PME#) From
Soft-Off
WOR(RI#) From Soft-
Power-On by Alarm
x Day of Month Alarm If Resume On Power-On by Alarm is enabled, this
x Time of Alarm (Hour
/ Minute / Second)
AMD K8 Cool’n’ Quiet
Control
Allows you to enable / disable the Wake on Lan (PME#) function.
Allows you to enable / disable the Wake on Ring Signal function.
Off
An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) Line (in other words, an incoming call on the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state.
Allows you to enable / disable the Power-On by Alarm function.
field allows you to set the Alarm Day of Month. Day Choices: 1 ~ 31
If Resume On Power-On by Alarm is enabled, this field allows you to set the Alarm Hour, Minute and Second. Hour Choices: 00 ~ 23 Minute Choices: 00 ~ 59 Second Choices: 00 ~ 59
To enable/disable AMD K8 cool and quiet control. Choices: Auto; Disabled
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4-6.7 PnP / PCI Configuration
PnP/PCI Configuration allows you to modify the system’s power saving functions.
Run the PnP/PCI Configuration as follows:
Choose “PnP/PCI Configuration” from the Main Menu and a screen with a list of options will appear:
Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PnP PCI Configurations
Init Display First PCI Slot Reset Configuration Data Disabled
Resources Controlled by Auto(ESCD)
x IRQ Resources Press Enter
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Disabled
** PCI Express relative items **
Maximum Payload Size 4096
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
Item Help
Init Display First To select the initial display interface.
Choices: PCI slot; PCIEx
Reset Configuration
Normally, you leave this Disabled(default). Select
Data
Enabled to reset Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD), when you exit Setup if you have in­stalled a new add-on and the system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the operat­ing system cannot boot.
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Resource ControlledByThe Plug and Play Award BIOS can automatically
configure all the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. If you select Auto, all the interrupt request (IRQ) and DMA assignment fields will not appear, as the BIOS automatically assigns them. If you se­lect Manual, the IRQ Resources item will appear for your configuration (see below).
x IRQ Resources Press Enter. Please refer to the list below:
Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IRQ Resources
IRQ-3 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-4 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-5 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-7 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-9 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-10 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-11 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-12 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-14 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-15 assigned to PCI Device
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop This option allows the BIOS to preview VGA status,
and to modify the information delivered from the feature Connector of the VGA card to MPEG card. This option can solve the display inversion to black after you have used a MPEG card.
Item Help
** PCI Express relative items **
Maximum Payload Size Set maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express
devices. The unit is byte. Choices: 128; 256; 512; 1024; 2048; 4096
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4-6.8 SmartDoc Anti-Burn Shield
This section helps you to get more information about your system in­cluding CPU temperature, FAN speed and voltage. It is recommended that you contact your mainboard supplier to get proper values about the setting of the CPU temperature.
Run the “SmartDoc Anti-Burn Shield” as follows:
Choose “SmartDoc Anti-Burn Shield” from the Main Menu and a screen with a list of options will appear:
Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility SmartDoc Anti-Burn Shield
Item Help
CPU Internal Temp. 50˚C/ 122˚F System Temp. 25˚C/ 75˚F FAN1 Speed 5232 RPM FAN2 Speed 0 RPM FAN3 Speed 0 RPM Vcore 1.79 V
3.3V 3.26 V +5V 5.02V +12V 11.75V
-12V -12.03V VBAT(V) 3.0V 5VSB(V) 5.05V
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
CPU Internal Temp. Shows current CPU internal temperature.
System Temp. Shows current system temperature.
FAN 1/2/3 Speed These fields display the current speed of the CPU /
System fan.
CPU Vcore Shows CPU core actual voltage value.
3.3V, +5V, +12V, -12V, VBAT, 5VSB
Shows actual voltage value of all these default volt­age value on board.
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4-6.9 Frequency/Voltage Control
Run the “Frequency/Voltage Control” as following:
Choose “Frequency/Voltage Control” from the Main Menu and a screen with a list of options will appear:
Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Frequency/Voltage Control
CPU Ratio Startup CPU Vcore Select Default DIMM Voltage Select 2.60V Chipset Vcore 1.60V
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
Item Help
CPU Ratio Allows you to select CPU clock Ratio.
Choices: Startup; x4 800MHz
x5 1000MHz; x6 1200MHz; x7 1400MHz; x8 1600MHz; x9 1800MHz
CPU Vcore
Select
Allows you to configure the CPU Voltage. Usually, to raise CPU voltage will raise the chance of CPU overclocking and yet risk damage of CPU. Choices: Default; 0.800V ~ 1.550V in 0.025V step­ping
DIMM Voltage
Select
Allows you to configure the DIMM Voltage. Choices: 2.60V; 2.70V; 2.80V
Chipset Vcore Allows you to configure the VDD Voltage.
Choices: 1.50V; 1.60 V; 1.70 V; 1.80 V;
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4-6.10 Load Optimized Defaults
When you press <Enter> on this item, you will get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to:
“ Load Optimized Defaults (Y / N) ? N ”
Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced Chipset Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
SmartDoc Anti-Burn Shield
Esc: Quit : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup
Load Optimized Defaults [Y/N] Y
Frequence/Voltage Control
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Passward
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Load Optimized Defaults
“Y” is for “Yes”, and “N” is for “No”.
Pressing “Y” loads the BIOS Optimized default values to restore the BIOS to its original status.
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4-6.11 Set Supervisor / User Password
These two options allow you to set your system passwords. Normally, the supervisor has a higher priority to change the CMOS setup option than the users. The way to set up the passwords for both Supervisor and Users are as follows:
1. Choose “Change Password” in the Main Menu and press <Enter>. Then following message appears:
“Enter Password : “
2. The first time you run this option, enter your password up to 8 char­acters and press <Enter>. (The screen does not display the entered characters.)
3. After you enter the password, the following message appears prompt­ing you to confirm the password:
“Confirm Password : “
4. Enter the same password “exactly” the same as you have just typed to confirm the password and press <Enter>.
5. Move the cursor to Save & Exit Setup to save the password.
6. If you need to delete the password entered before, choose the Su­pervisor Password and press <Enter>. It will delete the password that you have entered before.
7. Move the cursor to Save & Exit Setup to save the option you have just configured; otherwise the old password will still be there the next time you turn your system on.
8. Press <Enter> to exit to the Main Menu.
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4-6.12 Save & Exit Setup
SAVE & EXIT SETUP allows you to save all modifications you have specified into the CMOS memory. Highlight this option on the Main Menu and the following message appears:
“SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N) ? Y “
“Y” is for “Yes”, and “N” is for “No”. Press <Enter> key to save the configuration changes.
4-6.13 Exit Without Saving
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING option allows you to exit the Setup Utility without saving the modifications that you have specified. Highlight this option on the Main Menu and the following message appears:
“Quit Without Saving (Y/N) ? N “
“Y” is for “Yes”, and “N” is for “No”. You may change the prompt to “Y” and press <Enter> key to leave this option .
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Chapter 5 nVIDIA RAID Setup
nVIDIA nForce4-4X integrated with RAID Controller
nVIDIA RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) Controller is integrated in nVidia nForce4-4X to support IDE RAID and SATA RAID configurations of RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 modes. RAID Drivers are enclosed in a Driver CD as well as a Floppy diskette to support various RAID systems (Windows 2000/XP) setup.
This Chapter is to introduce the IDE RAID / SATA RAID Configurations with nForce4-4X :
5-0 About Disk Array................................................................... 70
5-0-1 Disk Array Interpretation.......................................................... 70
5-0-2 Disk Array Member ....................................................................70
5-0-3 Disk Array Types Supported by nForce4-4X (CK804)......... 70
5-1. Set up IDE RAID HDDs and SATA RAID HDDs ........... 71
5-2. Enable IDE SATA function in System BIOS ................... 72
5-3. Enter the NVRAID BIOS .................................................... 73
5-4. Configure the RAID Setup.................................................. 74
5-5. Finish the RAID Setup ........................................................ 75
5-6 Install Win 2K/XP and nForce4-4X RAID Driver ........... 77
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5-0 About Disk Array
5-0-1 Disk Array Interpretation
A “Disk Array” is formed from a group of 2 or more disk drives with the RAID (Redundent Array of Independent Disks) technology. The aim of a Disk Array is to provide better performance and/or data fault tolerance.
5-0-2 Disk Array Member
The individual disk drive in an array is called a “member”. Each member of a specific disk array is coded in their “reserved sector” with configuration information that identifies the drive as a member. All disk members in a formed disk array are recognized as a single physical drive to the system.
5-0-3 Disk Array Types Supported by nForce4-4X (CK804)
nForce4-4X on this mainboard supports three types of Disk Arrays: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1.
1. RAID 0 (or Striping mode):
RAID 0 is a group of 2 to 4 Disk Drives configured together with
RAID technology to provide better data transfer performance than a single drive since the workload is balanced between the array members. Reads and Writes of RAID 0 data are interleaved between multiple drives. When any disk member fails, it affects the entire array. The disk array size is equal to the number of drive members times the smallest member capacity. For example, one 1GB and three 1. 2GB drives will form a 4GB (4x1GB) disk array.
2. RAID 1 (or Mirroring mode):
RAID 1 is a group of 2 Disk Drives configured together with RAID
Technology to provide the fault tolerance function. Writes duplicate data on to RAID 1 while reads are performed in parallel. If one of the mirrored drives suffers a mechanical failure (e.g. spindle failure) or does not respond , the remaining drive will continue to function. This is called Fault Tolerance.
The drive capacity of RAID 1 is half the total drive capacity of two
equal-size drive.
3. RAID 0+1 (Mirror/Stripe):
RAID 0+1 is formed by a RAID 0 member mirrored to another RAID
member to establish a RAID 0+1 Array. RAID 0+1 requires at least 4 disk drives to set up the RAID 0+1 configuration.
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5-2. Enable IDE SATA function in System BIOS
1. Start the system, press < Delete > key to enter BIOS Setup. Choose “Integrated Peripherals” and select “IDE function Setup”, then press enter. The IDE function Setup window appears.
Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE Function Setup
OnChip IDE Channel0 Enabled Primary Master PIO Auto Primary Slave PIO Auto Primary Master UDMA Auto Primary Slave UDMA Auto OnChip IDE Channel1 Enabled Secondary Master PIO Auto Secondary Slave PIO Auto Secondary Master UDMA Auto Secondary Slave UDMA Auto IDE DMA transfer access Enabled Serial-ATA 1 Enabled Serial-ATA 2 Enabled IDE Prefetch Mode Enabled
Item Help
On-Chip IDE Channel
To enable IDE channel.
0/1
Serial-ATA1/2 To enable Serial-ATA interface 1/2. SATA 1 inter-
face controls 2 SATA connectors. SATA 2 interface controls another 2 SATA connectors.
2. Choose “Integrated Peripherals” again and select “RAID Config”, then press enter. The RAID Config window appears.
RAID Config
RAID Enable Enabled x IDE Primary Master RAID Enabled x IDE Primary Slave RAID Enabled x IDE Secondary Slave RAID Enabled x IDE Secondary Master RAID Enabled x SATA 1 Primary RAID Enabled x SATA 1 Secondary RAID Enabled x SATA 2 Primary RAID Enabled x SATA 2 Secondary RAID Enabled
RAID Enable
IDE Primary/Second-
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SATA 1/2 Primary/
Secondary RAID
To enable the RAID interface.
If RAID interface is enabled, you should enable the
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave RAID. If RAID interface is enabled, you should enable the SATA 1/2 Primary/Secondary RAID.
Item Help
3. Then press F10 to save the change and exit the BIOS. The PC reboots.
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5-3. Enter the NVRAID BIOS
1. Enter the RAID BIOS by pressing F10 when prompted after rebooting the system.
2. The NVIDIA RAID Utility - Define A New Array windows appears.
NVIDIA RAID Utility Jan 7 2004
- Define a New Array -
RAID Mode : Stripe Mirroring
Free Disks Loc Disk Model Name
0.0.M ST3120026AS
0.0.S ST3120026AS
2.1.M ST380023AS
2.0.M ST380023AS
[F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [ ] Select [ENTER] Popup
4 free Hard Disks detected by RAID Utility
Definiton of New Array Typically a system contains a controller and multiple channels, and each channel has a slave and a master except for SATA drives. The status of the new array lists the information as below:
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[ ] Add
[ ] Del
0.0.M Channel 0, Controller 0, Master
0.0.S Channel 0, Controller 0, Slave
0.1.M Channel 0, Controller 1, Master
0.1.S Channel 0, Controller 1, Slave
Striping Block : Optimal
Array Disks Loc Disk Model Name
Parallel ATA
Serial ATA
1.0.M Channel 1, Controller 0, Master
1.1.M Channel 1, Controller 1, Master
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5-4. Configure the RAID Setup
The RAID Mode Selection
There are four modes to choose - Striping (RAID 0), Mirroring (RAID 1), Stripe Mirroring (RAID 0+1), Spanning (JBOD). To change to a different RAID mode, press the arrow key up or down until the mode you want appears in the screen.
The Striping Block Size Selection
Striping Block Size affects how data is arranged on the disk. It is recommended to leave this value at default.
Create the New Array
1. Press tab key to Free Disks section.
2. Move the disks appearing in this block (the disks are enabled from the IDE Function Setup of BIOS) to the Array Disks block by pressing the right arrow key.
NVIDIA RAID Utility Jan 7 2004
- Define a New Array -
RAID Mode : Stripe Mirroring
Free Disks Loc Disk Model Name
[ ] Add
[ ] Del
[F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [ ] Select [ENTER] Popup
Press the Right Arrow to add all 4 Hard Disks Array Disks column for Stripe Mirroring setup.
Striping Block : Optimal
Array Disks Loc Disk Model Name
0.0.M ST3120026AS
0.0.S ST3120026AS
2.1.M ST380023AS
2.0.M ST380023AS
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5-5. Finish the RAID Setup
1. Press F7 after configuring the RAID array disks. A dialog windows appears.
NVIDIA RAID Utility Jan 7 2004
- Define a New Array -
RAID Mode : Stripe Mirroring
Free Disks Loc Disk Model Name
Clear Disk Data ?
[Y] YES [N] NO
[F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [ ] Select [ENTER] Popup
2. Press Y to delete all the disk data from the RAID array you have just built, otherwise press N. Then the Array List windows appears, from which you can view the information about the RAID arrays you have configured.
NVIDIA RAID Utility Jan 7 2004
NVIDIA RAID Utility Jan 7 2004
- Define a New Array -
RAID Mode : Striping
Boot Id Status Vendor Array Model Name
No 4 Healthy NVIDIA 0+1 74.54G
[ ] Add
[ ] Del
- Array List -
Striping Block : Optimal
Array Disks Loc Disk Model Name
0.0.M ST3120026AS
0.0.S ST3120026AS
2.1.M ST380023AS
2.0.M ST380023AS
Striping Block : Optimal
[F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [ ] Select [ENTER] Popup
[Ctrl-X] Exit [ ] Select [B] Set Boot [N] New Array [ENTER] Detail
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3. Press Enter to show the RAID array details.
NVIDIA RAID Utility Jan 7 2004
Array 2 : NVIDIA STRIPE 223.58G
- Define a New Array -
RAID Mode : Striping
Striping Width: 2
- Array Detail -
Striping Block: 32K
RAID Mode : Striping
Adapt Channel M/S Index Disk Model Name Capacity
0 0 Master 0 ST340810A 37.27GB 0 0 Slave 1 ST340810A 37.27GB 2 1 Master 2 ST380023AS 74.53GB 2 0 Master 2 ST380023AS 74.53GB
[F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [ ] Select [ENTER] Popup
[R] Rebuild [D] Delete [C] Clear Disk [ENTER] Return
4. Finally press Enter again to return the previous screen and press [Ctrl+X] to exit and reboot the system.
Congratulations! RAID mode 0+1 with 2xIDE Hard Disks and 2xSATA Hard Disks is successfully built in the Array Disks.
Striping Block : Optimal
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5-6 Install Win 2K/XP and nForce4-4X RAID Driver
nForce4-4X RAID Driver is incorporated in Support CD/Floppy Diskette for user’s installation.
(1) Get ready the Floppy Diskette holding the RAID Driver. (This Driver Diskette should have been enclosed in the mainboard
Package.) (2) Check that Hard Disks are connected properly to the RAID conn­ tors. (3) Start your PC system and use RAID BIOS Setup Utility to configure
RAID 0 / 1/ 0+1 to the hard disks. (4) Restart System and apply the Windows 2000/XP CD to CD-ROM for operating system installation. (5) On the Windows 2000/XP Setup screen, press “F6” key for RAID driver setup.
Windows Setup
This driver is intended for Windows 2000/XP only.
Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver....
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(6) On next screen press “S” to confirm the mass storage device setup.
Windows Setup
Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices(s):
<none>
* To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S.
* If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.
S=Specify Additional Device Enter=Continue F3=Exit
(7) On next screen appearing, insert the RAID Driver Diskette to Drive
“A” and then press <Enter>.
Windows Setup
Please insert the disk labeled
Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk
into Drive A:
* Press ENTER when ready.
Enter=Continue ESC=Cancel F3=Exit
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(8) On the next screen, you are prompted to install the “NVIDIA RAID
CLASS DRIVER” and “NVIDIA NForce Storage Controller”.
Please note that you should install both items. So, first press <Enter>
on “NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER” to continue.
Windows Setup
You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer.
Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen.
NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required)
NVIDIA NForce Storage Controller(required)
S=Specify Additional Device Enter=Continue F3=Exit
(9) When the following screen appears , press S again to specify an
additional device and press <Enter> to continue.
Windows Setup
Setup will load support for the following mass storage driver(s):
NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER
* To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S.
* If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.
S=Specify Additional Device Enter=Continue F3=Exit
(10) You will be promted to insert the driver disk into Floppy drive
again. After you have inserted the driver disk, press Enter to continue.
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(11) On the next screen, press Enter on the marked-up item to continue.
Windows Setup
You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer.
Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen.
NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER
NVIDIA NForce Storage Controllerr
S=Specify Additional Device Enter=Continue F3=Exit
(12) Next screen will show that you have chosen two device drivers to
set up. Press Enter to continue, and the Installation Program will then guide you through the rest of system setup.
Windows Setup
Setup will load support for the following mass storage driver(s):
NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER
NVIDIA NFORCE STORAGE CONTROLLER
* To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S.
* If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.
S=Specify Additional Device Enter=Continue F3=Exit
(13) When the system is completely installed, the RAID driver will also
be installed into the system.
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