Zotac IONITX-N, IONITX-O, IONITX-P User Manual

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions contained in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio and television communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- REORIENT OR RELOCATE THE RECEIVING ANTENNA

- INCREASE THE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT AND THE RECEIVER

- CONNECT THE EQUIPMENT INTO AN OUTLET ON A CIRCUIT DIFFERENT FROM THAT OF THE RECEIVER

- CONSULT THE DEALER OR AN EXPERIENCED AUDIO/TELEVISION TECHNICIAN

NOTE:

Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply with Class B requirements, or using an unshielded peripheral data cable, could also result in harmful interference to radio or television reception.

The user is cautioned that any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

To ensure that the use of this product does not contribute to interference, it is necessary to use shielded I/O cables.

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, no responsibility for errors or omissions is assumed. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

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Table of Contents

Motherboard Specications ------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

Motherboard Layout------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6 Hardware Installation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9

Safety Instructions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9

Preparing the Motherboard -------------------------------------------------------------------- 10

Installing Memory Modules ------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 Installing the Motherboard ------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Installing the I/O Shield ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis --------------------------------------------- 11

Connecting Cables and Setting Switches ------------------------------------------------ 12

20-pin ATX Power ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13 Front Audio Header ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 COM Header ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14 SPK Header ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 USB Headers------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14 SPDIF-out Header ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 Front Panel Header ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 Connecting Serial ATA Cables -------------------------------------------------------------- 16 Fan Connectors -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 Expansion Slots -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17 Jumper Settings -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18

Conguring the BIOS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19

Enter BIOS Setup ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 19 Main Menu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19 Advanced Menu -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20

CPU Conguration ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 IDE Conguration -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 ACPI Conguration ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 21 AHCI Conguration ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 21 APM Conguration ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21 Event Log Conguration ----------------------------------------------------------------- 21 MPS Conguration ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 21 PCI Express Conguration -------------------------------------------------------------- 21 Smbios Conguration --------------------------------------------------------------------- 21 USB Conguration ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21

PCI/PnP Menu ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 Boot Menu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23 Security Menu ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 Chipset Menu ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25 Exit Menu ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25

Table of Contents

Flash Update Procedure --------------------------------------------------------------------- 26

Installing Drivers and Software -------------------------------------------------------------- 27

Drivers Installation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27 HDMI SETUP ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33 Realtek HD Audio Driver Setup ----------------------------------------------------------- 34 Getting Started ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34 Sound Effect -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34 Mixer------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 36 Audio I/O------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38 Microphone --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42 3D Audio Demo ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43 Information --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43

SATA RAID User Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 44

Setting up the BIOS --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44 Entering the RAID BIOS Setup ------------------------------------------------------------- 45 Installing the RAID Drives -------------------------------------------------------------------- 46

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Motherboard Specications

q Chipset v NVIDIA® MCP7A-LP q Size v Mini-ITX form factor of 6.69 inch x 6.69 inch (171mm x 171mm) q Microprocessor support v Intel® CULV CPU v Support for 800 MHz FSB q Operating systems: v Supports Windows XP 32 bit/64 bit, Windows Vista 32 bit/64 bit and Windows 7 32 bit/64 bit q System Memory support

v Supports dual-channel (128 bits wide) DDRIII memory interface

v Supports DDRIII 1066/800

v Maximum memory size: 8 GB q USB 2.0 Ports v Supports hot plug and play v Ten USB 2.0 ports (six on the back panel, four via the USB brackets connected

to the internal USB headers)

v Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480 Mbps transmission rate q Onboard Serial ATA

v Independent DMA operation on four ports (three onboard SATA headers, one rear panel e-SATA).

v Data transfer rates of 3 Gb/s. q On board RTL8211CL Gigabit LAN (Optional) v Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps operation q On board RTL8201EL Fast Ethernet (Optional)

v Supports 10/100 Mbps operation v Supports half/full duplex operation q Onboard Audio(Optional) v Azalia High-Denition audio

v Supports 6-channel v Supports Jack-Sensing function q Green Function v Supports ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power Interface) v RTC timer to power-on the system v AC power failure recovery q PCIE x16 Interface v PCIE x16 Generation 2.0 compatible

Motherboard Specications

v Wake up function is supported v Clock spread spectrum capability. q Onboard Graphics support v Integrated 300 MHz DAC for analog displays with resolutions up to 1920x1440

at 75 Hz.

v Integrated GeForce 9xxx Series GPU, Supports DX10 v VGA/DVI/HDMI output support (optional) q Integrated HDMI Interface with HDCP

v Support Dual link DVI,resolutions up to 2560x1600

v Supports DVI or HDMI 1.3 interfaces v Secure digital audio merged from integrated HDA codec with no external audio

signals required

v Support for HDCP 1.3 using soft or hard HDCP keys v HDCP encryption support when congured as DVI or HDMI link without the

need for external HDCP key crypto ROM

q Dual Head Display Controller v Full NVIDIA nView™ multi-display technology capability, with independent

display controllers for the CRT, TMDS, DisplayPort, and HDMI interface v Each controller can drive same or different display contents to different resolu tions and refresh rates

q Expansion Slots v One Mini PCI Express slot v One PCI Express x16 slot

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Motherboard Layout

Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figure 2 shows the back panel connectors.

Figure 1. Board Layout

1. 20-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1

2. System Fan Connector-S_FAN1

3. Front Panel Header-FP1

4. Speaker Header-SPK

5. SPDIF-out Header-SPDIF

6. COM Header-COM

7. Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors-SATA1~SATA3

8. PCI Express x16 Slot-PCIE1

9. Clear CMOS Jumper-JP1

10. Mini PCIE Slot

11. Front Audio Header-FP_S1

12. Backpanel Connectors

13. USB power Jumper-JP3

14. USB Headers-FP_U1~FP_U2

15. CPU

16. Chipset

17. CPU Fan Connector-CPU FAN

18. DDRIII DIMM Sockets-DDR3_1~DDR3_2

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7. Port 2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel

Blue Line-In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Green Line-Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Center/Subwoofer

8. LAN Connector

Lan Port with LEDs to indicate status.

· Yellow/Light Up/Blink = 10 Mbps/Link/Activity

· Yellow and Orange/Light Up/Blink = 100 Mbps/link/Activity

· Yellow and Orange/Light Up/Blink = 1000 Mbps/link/Activity

9. VGA Port

Rear Panel

Figure 2: Backpanel connectors

1. PS/2 keyboard connector 2. USB Connectors

3. HDMI Port 4. SPDIF Out (Coaxial / Optical)

5. DVI Connector 6. eSATA Connector

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MINI PCIE card

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10. WiFi antenna connctor (Optional)

Refer to the following to install the WiFi antenna modules.

Step 1. Secure the MINI PCIE card into the MINI PCIE slot with screws.

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Step 4. Remove the red cap from the WiFi antenna connector.

Install the WiFi antenna to the WiFi antenna connector, and make sure the screws

are rotated in clockwise direction.

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Note: 1. Users please note that the appearance of your WiFi antenna modules may not

be exactly the same as those shown in this manual.

2. Users can bend or rotate the WiFi antennas to the best receiving direction

according to the picture below.

Step 2. Secure the bracket to the motherboard with screws according to the picture below.

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Step 3. Connect the WiFi wire to the MINI PCIE card as the following picture shows.

MINI PCIE card

Bracket

WiFi wire

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Hardware Installation

This section will guide you through the installation of the motherboard. The topics covered in this section are:

q Preparing the motherboard

v Installing Memory Modules

q Installing the motherboard

q Connecting cables and setting switches

Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and injury, always follow basic safety precations.

Remember to remove power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main source before removing or installing any equipment from/to the computer chassis

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Preparing the Motherboard

The motherboard shipped in the box does not contain a memory. You need to purchase these to complete this installation.

Installing Memory Modules

Your new motherboard has two 1.5 V 240-pin slots for DDR3 memory DIMMs. These slots support 1 GB/2 GB/4 GB DDR3 technologies. There must be at least one memory bank populated to ensure normal operation. Use the following the recommendations

for installing memory. (See Figure 1 for the location of the memory slots.)

q One DIMM: Install it into slot 1 or 2. You can install the DIMM into any slot, how

ever, slot 1 is preferred.

q Two DIMMs: Install them into slot 1 and slot 2.

Refer to the following procedure to install memory DIMMs into the slots on the motherboard. Note that there is only one gap near the center of the DIMM slot. This slot matches the slot on the memory DIMM to ensure the component is installed properly.

1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward.

2. Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module vertically into the DIMM slot. The plastic clips at both sides of the DIMM slot automatically lock the DIMM into the connector.

Installing the Motherboard

The sequence of installing the motherboard into the chassis depends on the chassis

you are using and if you are replacing an existing motherboard or working with an

empty chassis. Determine if it would be easier to make all the connections prior to this step or to secure the motherboard and then make all the connections. It is normally

easier to secure the motherboard rst.

Refer to the following procedure to install the I/O shield and secure the motherboard into the chassis.

Installing the I/O Shield

The motherboard kit comes with an I/O shield that is used to block radio frequency

transmissions, protects internal components from dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airow within the chassis.

Before installing the motherboard, install the I/O shield from the inside of the chassis.

Press the I/O shield into place and make sure it ts securely. If the I/O shield does not t into the chassis, you would need to obtain the proper size from the chassis supplier.

Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis

Most computer chassis have a base with mounting studs or spacers to allow the motherboard to be secured to the chassis and help to prevent short circuits. If there are studs that do not align with a mounting hole on the motherboard, it is recommended that you remove that stud to prevent the possibility of a short circuit. In most cases, it is recommended to secure the motherboard with spacers.

1. Carefully place the motherboard onto the studs/spacers located inside the chassis.

2. Align the mounting holes with the studs/spacers.

3. Align the connectors to the I/O shield.

4. Ensure that the fan assembly is aligned with the chassis vents according to the fan assembly instruction.

5. Secure the motherboard with screws.

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Connecting Cables and Setting Switches

This section takes you through all the connectors and switch settings necessary on the motherboard. This will include: q Power Connectors v 20-pin ATX power-PW1 v Front Audio Header-FP_S1 q Internal Headers v COM Header-COM v Speaker Header-SPK v USB Headers-FP_U1~FP_U2 v SPDIF-out Header-SPDIF v Front panel header-FP1

q Serial ATA

q Fan Connectors

q Expansion slots

q Jumper settings

See Figure 1 to locate the connectors and jumpers referenced in the following procedure.

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20-pin ATX Power-PW1

PW1 is the main power supply connector located along the edge of the board next to

the DIMM slots. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure it is secure.

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PW1-Pin Assignments

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 +3.3V 11 +3.3V

2 +3.3V 12 -12V

3 GND 13 GND

4 +5V 14 PS_ON

5 GND 15 GND

6 +5V 16 GND

7 GND 17 GND

8 PWROK 18 -5V

9 +5V_AUX 19 +5V

10 +12V 20 +5V

Front Audio Header-FP_S1

The audio connector supports HD audio standard and provides two kinds of audio output choices: the Front Audio, the Rear Audio. The front Audio supports retasking function.

Note:

In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio con-

nector. Also please make sure the pin

assignment on the cable is the same as the pin assignment on the mainboard

header. To nd out if the chassis you are

buying supports a front audio connec-

tor, please contract your dealer.

PW1

FP_S1

FP_S1-Pin Denition

PIN Assignment PIN Assignment

1 MIC2(L) 2 GND

3 MIC(R) 4 -ACZ-DET

5 Front Audio(R) 6 Reserved

7 FAVDIO-JD 8 Key(No pin)

9 Front Audio(L) 10 Reserved

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SPK Header

COM Header-CN2

USB Headers-FP_U1~FP_U2

This motherboard contains six USB 2.0 ports that are exposed on the rear panel of the chassis (Figure 2). The motherboard

also contains two 10-pin internal header connectors onboard.

Note. Secure the bracket to either the front or rear panel of your chassis (not all chassis are equipped with the front panel option).

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PIN Assignment

1 VCC

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3 NC

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Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 DCD 2 RXD

3 TXD 4 DTR

5 GND 6 DSR

7 RTS 8 CTS

9 RI 10 NC

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PIN Assignment PIN Assignment

1 VCC 2 VCC

3 USBP0- 4 USBP1-

5 USBP0+ 6 USBP1+

7 GND 8 GND

9 KEY 10 NC

q PWRLED

Attach the front panel power LED cable to these two pins of the connector. The Power LED indicates the system’s status.

q PWR SW

Attach the power button cable from the case to these two pins. Pressing the power button on the front panel turns the system on and off rather than using the power supply button.

q HDD LED

Attach the hard disk drive indicator LED cable to these two pins. The HDD indicator LED indicates the activity status of the hard disks.

q RST SW

Attach the Reset switch cable from the front panel of the case to these two pins. The system restarts when the RESET switch is pressed.

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Note: Some chassis do not have all four cables. Be sure to match the name on the connectors to the corresponding pins.

SPDIF-out Header

SPDIF-Pin Denition

PIN Assignment

1 GND

2 SPDIF-out

3 VCC

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Front Panel header

The front panel header on this motherboard is one connector used to connect the following four cables :

FP1-Pin Denition

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 HDD_LED+ 2 PW_LED+

3 HDD_LED- 4 PW_LED-

5 GND 6 PWR_SW

7 RESET 8 GND

9 NC 10 KEY

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SATA Pin Denition

Connecting Serial ATA Cables

The Serial ATA connector is used to connect the Serial ATA device to the motherboard. These connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for primary storage devices. The current Serial ATA interface allows up to 3 Gb/s data transfer rate. There are four serial ATA connectors (including one eSATA on real panel) on the

motherboard that support AHCI and RAID congurations.

Fan Connectors

There are three fan connectors on the motherboard. The fan speed can be detected and viewed in the Chipset Menu of the CMOS Setup.

CPU FAN Connector

SATA -11SATA -21SATA -3

GND

+12V

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Control

SYS FAN Connector

Sense

+12V

GND

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Expansion slots

This motherboard contains two expansion slots: one PCI Express x16 slot and one

Mini PCIE slot.

Mini PCIE Slot-Mini PCIE

There is one Mini PCI Express slot, reserved for WiFi Module.

PCI Express x16 Slot-PCIE1

There is one PCI Express x16 slot reserved for graphics or video cards. It is compliant with PCIE 2.0 specication.

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Jumper Settings

This chapter explains how to congure the motherboard’s hardware. Before using your computer, make sure all jumpers and DRAM modules are set correctly. Refer to this

chapter whenever in doubt.

JP1-CMOS Clear Jumper

JP1 Selection

1-2* Normal*

2-3 CMOS Clear

Close Open * = Default setting.

If you want to clear the system conguration, use the JP1 (Clear CMOS Jumper) to clear data.

Notice:

1. Be sure to save the CMOS setting when exit the CMOS.

2. If the CPU is frequency multiplier locked, no CPU speed change will be seen even if the frequency multiplier setting in CMOS setup is changed.

JP3-USB power Jumper

JP3 Selection

1-2* 5Vdual (for USB wake up support)*

2-3 5V

Conguring the BIOS

This section discusses how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

Enter BIOS Setup

The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software. Correctly setting the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance.

Use the following procedure to verify/change BIOS settings.

1. Power on the computer.,

2. Press the Del key when the following message briey displays at the bottom of

the screen during the Power On Self Test (POST).

Pressing Del takes you to the BIOS Setup Utility.

Note: 1. We reserve the right to update the BIOS version presented in the manual. The BIOS pictures shown in this section are for reference only.

2. It is strongly recommended that you do not change the default BIOS settings. Changing some settings could damage your system.

Conguring the BIOS

Main Menu

This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS

automatically detects the items in this menu.

Note: Note that the data in gray is non-changeable, and the others are for selection.

q AMI BIOS

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.

q Processor

Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.

q System Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory.

q System Time/Date

Allows you to set the system time/date.

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Advanced Menu

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the setting for the CPU and other

system devices. Press <enter> to display the conguration options:

CPU Conguration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically

detects. Press <enter>to display the conguration options:

q Congure advanced CPU settings

Displays the auto-detected CPU information

q Hardware Prefetcher

Use this item to enable or disable hardware prefetcher (hardware prefetch mechanism).

q Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

Use this item to enable or disable the adjacent cache line prefetch mode. If you

disable this item, only one 64-bit line will be prefetched from the 128-bit section

(including the required data). If you enable this item, two lines will be prefetched

whether there is required data or not.

q Max CPUID Value Limit

Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item

to [Disable] Windows XP operating system; set this item to [Enable] for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0..

q Execute Disable Bit Capability

This function enhances protection of your computer , reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overow attacks when working with its supporting software

and system.

q Core Multi-Processing

Use this option to enable or disable Core Multi-Processing.

q Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech

Use this option to enable or disable Intel® SpeedStepTM Technology.

IDE Conguration

The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Press <enter>to display the conguration options:

q OnChip S-ATA Controller

This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA controller.

q SATA Mode select

This item allows you to set the SATA mode.

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q nVidia RAID Setup

This item allows you to set the nVidia RAID mode.

q Serial-ATA Pri/Sec Master/Slave Channel

This displays the status of auto detection of SATA channel.

q Hard Disk Write Protect

This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS.

q IDE Detect Time Out

The item allows you to select the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.

q ATA(PI) 80pin cable detection

The item allows you to select the mechanism for detecting 80pin ATA(PI) cable.

ACPI Conguration

The items in this menu allow you to set General ACPI Conguration, Advanced ACPI Conguration and Chipset ACPI Conguration.

AHCI Conguration

The items in this menu allow you to set general AHCI conguration.

APM Conguration

These items allow you to congure Advanced Power Management.

Event Log Conguration

Make as read,clear,or view Event log statistics.

MPS Conguration

The items in this menu allow you to select MPS revision.

PCI Express Conguration

The items in this menu allow you to enable or disable PCI Express L0S and L1 link

power states.

Smbios Conguration

SMBIOS SMI wrapper support for PnP Function 50h-54h.

USB Conguration

The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features .Press <enter>

To display the conguration options:

q Legacy USB Support

Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems.

q USB 2.0 Controller Mode

Allows you to congure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed or Full Speed .

q BIOS EHCI Hand-Off

Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature.

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PCI/PnP Menu

The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/ PnP or legacy ISA devices , and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.

Press <enter> To display the conguration options:

q Clear NVRAM

The items allow you to select whether clear NVRAM during system boot.

q Plug and Play O/S

When set to [No], BIOS congure all the devices in the system. When set to

[YES] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system

congures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.

q PCI Latency Timer

Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for PCI device latency timer register.

q Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA

When set to [YES], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested .

q Palette Snooping

When set to [enable], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly.

q PCI IDE BusMaster

When set to [enable], BIOS use PCI busmastering for reading /writing to IDE drives.

q OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card

Use this option to set the PCI slot number for some PCI IDE Cards holding.

q IRQ3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15

These items allow you to set the Interrupt Request.

q DMA Channel 0/1/3/5/6/7

Use these items to set the Direct Memory Access Channel.

q Reserved Memory Size

This item allows you to set the size of memory block to reserve for legacy ISA devices.

Boot Menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options .Press <enter> to

display the conguration options:

Boot settings conguration

The items allow you to congure Boot settings. Press <enter> To display the conguration options:

q Quick Boot

Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items.

q Quiet Boot

When set to [Disabled], displays normal POST message. When set to [Enabled], displays OEM Logo instead of POST messages.

q Add On ROM Display Mode

Sets the display mode for option ROM.

q Bootup Num-Lock

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

q Wait for ‘F1’ If Error

When set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error

occurs

q Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display

When set to [Enabled], the system displays the message “press DELL to run setup” during POST.

q Interrupt 19 Capture

When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMS to trap interrupt 19.

Boot Device Priority

The items allow you to specify the boot device priority sequence.

Hard Disk Drivers

This option allows you to specify the boot device from hard disk drivers.

Conguring the BIOS

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Security Menu

The security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Press

<enter> to display the conguration options:

Change Supervisor/User Password

Select this item to set or change the supervisor/user password. The Supervisor/user Password item on top of the screen shows the default not installed. After you set a password , this item shows installed.

To set a Supervisor/user Password:

1. Select the change supervisor/user password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the password box, type a password compose of at least six letters and/or

number, the press <Enter>.

3. Conrm the password when prompted:

The message “Password installed” appears after you successfully set your password. To change the supervisor/user password, follow the same steps as in setting a use password. To clear the supervisor/user password, select the change supervisor/user password then press <enter>. The message “password uninstalled” appears.

Boot Sector Virus Protection

The items allow you to enable or disable booting sector virus protection.

Conguring the BIOS

Chipset Menu

The chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset settings. Press <enter> to display the sub-menu:

Exit Menu

The exit menu items allow you to load the option or failsafe default values for the BIOS

items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Press <enter> to display the sub-menu:

NorthBridge/MCP79 Conguration

The items allow you to congure north bridge features, including Memory, Graphics,

Video, and so on.

SouthBridge Conguration

The items allow you to congure south bridge features, including USB, HAD, PCIE

Port and so on.

MCP Hardware Monitor

The items allow you to congure CPU/Chipset fan control.

Save Changes and Exit

Select this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the

BIOS Setup and exit the BIOS Setup. When the diolog box [Save conguration changes and exit setup?] appears, select [Ok] to save and exit, or select [Cancel] to

return to the main menu.

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Discard Changes and Exit

Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you have made

to the setup program. If you made changes to elds other than system date, system time, and password, the BIOS asks for a conrmation before exiting.

Discard Changes

This option allows you to discard the selections you have made and restore the previ-

ously saved values. After selecting this option, a conrmation window appears. Select

[Ok] to discard any change and load the previously saved values.

Load Optimal Defaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the

setup menus. When you select this option, a conrmation window appears. Select

[Ok] to load default values. Select [Cancel] to make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

Load Failsafe Defaults

This option has been set by the manufacturer and represents settings which provide the minimum requirements for your system to operate.

FLASH Update Procedure

The program AFUDOS XX.ROM is included on the driver CD (D:\Utility\AFUDOS XX.ROM). Please follow the recommended procedure to update the ash BIOS, as listed below.

1. Create a DOS-bootable oppy diskette. Copy the new BIOS le (just obtained or downloaded)

and the utility program AFUDOS XX.ROM to the diskette.

2. Allow the PC system to boot from the DOS diskette.

3. At the DOS prompt, type

AFUDOS XX.ROM /P /C /B /N /X <ENTER>

Note: XX (the BIOS le name) can be dened by users.

4. Wait until the ash-update is complete.

5. Restart the PC.

Warning: - Do not turn off or RESET the computer during the ash process.

- If you are not sure how to upgrade the BIOS, please take your computer to an Authorized Service Center and have a trained technician do the work for you.

Installing Drivers and Software

Note: It is important to remember that before installing the driver CD that is shipped in the kit, you need to load your operating system. The motherboard supports Windows XP 32 bit/64 bit, Windows Vista 32 bit/64 bit and Windows 7 32bit/64bit.

The kit comes with a CD that contains utility drivers and additional software.

The CD that has been shipped with your NVIDIA MCP7A motherboard contains the following software and drivers:

q Nvidia chipset driver

q HDA sound driver

q Nvidia HDMI Audio driver

q Nvidia RAID Driver

q Atheros Wireless driver

Note. We reserve the right to update the driver version presented in the manual. The driver installation pictures shown in this section are for reference only.

Drivers Installation

1. Insert the driver CD into the drive after loading your operating system, and then you can see the interface below.

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2. Follow the steps below to install Nvidia chipset driver.

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3. Follow the below for HDA sound driver installing.

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4. Follow the below for Nvidia HDMI Audio driver installing.

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5. Left-click the item Nvidia RAID Driver, the notepad below will guide users to select the directory to install the RAID driver.

6. Follow the below for Atheros Wireless driver installing.

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At last, you can enter Device Manager that provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard to check if the driver installation is complete.

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HDMI SETUP

1. You can connect HDMI device to the HDMI port directly, or connect to DVI port by a DVI - HDMI dongle.

2. Enter Control Panel, double click “Sounds and Auddio Devices”, select “NVIDIA

HDMI Audio” as default play back device, then click ok.

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Realtek HD Audio Driver Setup

Getting Started

After Realtek HD Audio Driver being installed (insert the driverCD and follow the onscreen instructions), “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon will show in System tray as

below. Double click the icon and the control panel will appear:

Sound Effect

After clicking on the “Sound Effect” tab, 3 sections “Environment”, “Equalizer” and “Karaoke” are available for selection.

Environment Simulation

You will be able to enjoy different sound experience by pulling down the arrow, totally

23 kinds of sound effect will be shown for selection. Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager

also provides ve popular settings “Stone Corridor”, “Bathroom”, “Sewer pipe”, “Arena” and “Audio Corridor” for quick enjoyment.

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Equalizer Selection

The Equalizer section allows you to create your own preferred settings by utilizing this tool.

In standard 10 bands of equalizer, ranging from 100Hz to 16KHz are available:

Frequently Used Equalizer Setting

Realtek recognizes the needs that you might have. By leveraging our long experience at audio eld, Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager provides you certain optimized equalizer settings that are frequently used for your quick enjoyment.

How to Use

Other than the buttons “Pop” “Live” “Club” & “Rock” shown on the page, to pull down

the arrow in “Others” , you will nd more optimized settings available to you.

Karaoke Mode

Karaoke mode brings Karaoke fun back home by simply using the music you usually

play, Karaoke mode can help you eliminate the vocal of the song or adjust the key to

accommodate your range.

Vocal Cancellation: Single click on “Voice Cancellation”, the vocals of the songs will be erased, while the background music is still playing which lets you take over the vocal part.

Key Adjustment: Using “Up / Down Arrow” to nd a key which better ts your vocal

range.

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Mixer

Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager integrates Microsoft’s “Volume Control” functions

into the Mixer page. This gives you the advantage to you to create your favorite sound

effect in one single tool.

Playback control

Mute

You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute sound output.

Tool

√ Show the following volume control

This is to let you freely decide which volume control items to be displayed, total 13 items to be chosen.

√ Advanced controls

√ Enable playback multi-streaming

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With this function, you will be able to have an audio chat with your friends via headphone

(stream 1 from front panel) while still have music (stream 2 from back panel) playing. At any given period, you can have maximum 2 streams operating simultaneously.

Recording control

Mute

You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute sound input.

Tool

√

Show the following volume controls

This is to let you freely decide which volume control items to be displayed.

√ Advanced controls.

Advanced control is a “Microphone Boost” icon.

Once this item is checked, you will nd “advanced” icon beside “Front Pink In” &

“Mic Volume”. With this, the input signal into “Front Pink In” & “Mic Volume” will be strengthen.

√ Enable recording multi-streaming

At any given period, you can have maximum 2 streams operating simultaneously.

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Audio I/O

Realtek HD Audio Manager frees you from default speaker settings. Different from

before, for each jack, they are not limited to perform certain functions. Instead, now each jack is able to be chosen to perform either output (i.e. playback) function or input (i.e. Recording) function, we call this “Retasking”.

Audio I/O aims to help you setting jacks as you wish. Moreover, other than blue to blue, pink to pink, the way that you used to do, Audio I/O would guide you to other right jacks

that can also serve as microphone / speaker / headphone.

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Speaker Conguration

Step 1: Plug in the device in any available jack. Step 2: Dialogue “connected device” will pop up for your selection. Please select the

device you are trying to plug in.

* If the device is being plugged into the correct jack, you will be able to nd the icon beside the jack changed to the one that is same as your device.

* If not correct, Realtek HD Audio Manager will guide you to plug the device into the

correct jack.

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Connector Settings

Click to access connector settings

√ Mute rear panel when front headphone plugged in

Once this option is checked, when front headphone is plugged, the music that is playing from the back panel, will be stopped.

√ Disable front panel jack detection (option)

Did not nd any function on front panel jacks? Please check if front jacks on your system are so-called AC’97 jacks. If so, please check this item to disable front panel jack detection.

√ Enable auto popup dialogue, when device has been plugged in.

Once this item checked, the dialog “Connected device” would automatically pop up when device plugged in.

S/PDIF

Short for Sony/Philips Digital Interface, a standard audio le transfer format. S/PDIF allows the transfer of digital audio signals from one device to another without having

to be converted rst to an analog format. Maintaining the viability of a digital signal

prevents the quality of the signal from degrading when it is converted to analog.

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√

Output Sampling Rate

- 44.1KHz: This is recommended while playing CD

- 48KHz: This is recommended while playing DVD or Dolby.

- 96KHz: This is recommended while playing DVD-Audio.

√

Output Source

- Output digital audio source: The digital audio format (such as .wav, .mp3, .midi etc) will come out through S/PDIF-Out.

Speaker Calibration

After you have successfully plugged in speakers and assigned to the right jacks, you are only one more step to go to enjoy the intended sound. We provide “Speaker Calibration”

to help you check if the speakers are located in the correct position.

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Microphone

This page is designed to provide you better microphone / recording quality.

Below picture indicates both “Noise Suppression” & “Acoustic Echo Cancellation” are both enabled.

Noise Suppression

If you feel that the background noise, especially the sound generated from the fan inside PC, is too loud? Try “Noise Suppression”, which allows you to cut off and suppress disturbing noise.

Beam Forming

Also known as “directional recording”, this option lets you do the following: Once beam forming is enabled; only the sound from certain direction will be recorded. You will get the best quality if you chose 90° position, which we recommend you to use, this effectively means that you speak right into the microphone.

Note: A Stereo Microphone is required when using Beam Forming function.

Acoustic Echo Cancellation

This function prevents playback sound from being recorded by microphone together

with your sound. For example, you might have chance to use VOIP function through Internet with your friends. The voice of your friend will come out from speakers (playback). However, the voice of your friend might also be recorded into your microphone

then go back to your friend through Internet. In that case, your friend will hear his/her

own voice again. With AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation) enabled at your side, your friend can enjoy the benet with less echo.

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3D Audio Demo

The section “3D Audio Demo” grants you another possibility to enjoy your sound. The Audio Demo allows you to listen to sound in an extraordinary way.

Information

This section provides information about your current system audio device.

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SATA RAID User Manual

Setting up the BIOS

1. Setting your computer, then press <Delete> to enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY.

2. Use the arrow key to select Advanced menu. When enter the Advanced menu, select the Item “IDE Conguration”.

3. Press <Enter> to display the IDE Conguration, then select the item “SATA mode select” and set it to [RAID Mode].

4. Use the arrow key to select the item “nVidia RAID Setup”.

5. Press enter to display “RAID Setup”.

6. From the Raid Setup window, enable RAID, then enable the disks that you want to use as RAID disks.

7. Press F10 to save the conguration and exit. The PC reboots.

8. Enter the RAID BIOS Setup by pressing F10 when prompted, and proceed to set

up the NVRAID BIOS as described in the next Section.

Entering the RAID BIOS Setup

1. After rebooting your computer, wait until you see the RAID software promptint you to press F10.

2. The NVIDIA RAID Utility –Dene a New Array window appears

3. In the RAID Mode eld, use the UP or Down ARROW key to select a RAID Mode. The supported RAID modes include Mirroring (RAID 1), Striping (RAID 0) and Stripe Mirroring (RAID 0+1), Spanning(JBOD) and RAID 5. The following is an example of RAID 0 array creation.

4. If RAID 0(Striping) is selected, you can manually set the striping block size. in the Striping Block eld, use the UP or DOWN ARROW ey to set the Striping Block

size. The KB is standard unit of Striping Block size. We recommend you leaving

it to the default setting-Optimal(64k). The size range is from 4k to 128k.

5. Select the hard drivers which you wish to be included in the disk array. The Free Disks section displays the information about the currently installed SATA hard drives. Press the TAB key to move to the Free Disks section. Select the target hard drives using the UP or DOWN ARROW key and use the RIGHT ARROW key to add the hard drives to the Array Disks section.

6. Press F7 after selecting the target hard disks. A message which says “Clear disk

data?” will appear. If you are sure to clear the data in the selected hard drives, press Y. (If the hard drives contain previously created RAID array, you need to press Y to clear the data from the hard drives.)

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7. After that, then Array List screen displaying the RAID array you created will appear. If you want to set the disk array as boot device, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to select the array and press B. The Boot section will show Yes.

8. To read more information about the RAID array, press ENTER to enter the Array Detail screen, where you should see detailed information about RAID mode, disk block size, disk model name, and disk capacity, etc.

9. To delete the array, press D in the Array Detail screen. When the “Delete this

array?” message appears, press Y to conrm or N to cancel. Press ENTER to return to the Array List screen. To exit the Nvidia RAID utility, press ESC in the

main menu or Ctrl+X in the Array List screen. Now, you can proceed to install the SATA controller driver and operating system.

Installing the RAID Drivers

1. After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the windowsXP CD. The Windows Setup program starts.

2. Press F6 and wait a few moments for the Windows Setup screen to appear.

3. Specify the NVIDIA drivers.

(1). Insert the oppy that has the RAID driver, press S, then press Enter.

(2). Select “NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER” and then press Enter.

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(3). Press S again at the Specify Devices screen, then press Enter. (4). Select “NVDIA Nforce Storage Controller” and then press Enter.

4. Press Enter to continue with Windows XP Installation.

Be sure to leave the oppy disk inserted in the oppy drive until the blue screen portion of Windows XP installation is completed, then take out the oppy.

5. Follow the instructions on how to install Windows XP. During the GUI portion of the install you might be prompted to click Yes to install the RAID driver. Click Yes as many times as needed in order to nish the installation. This will not be an issue with a signed driver.

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