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 modications 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.
Copyright
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reproduced by any means.
Electronic Emission Notices
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.
Trademarks
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Setting up the BIOS --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 65
Entering the RAID BIOS Setup ------------------------------------------------------------- 67
Installing the RAID Drives -------------------------------------------------------------------- 70
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Before You Begin
NVIDIA MCP73V/PV Motherboard
Thank you for buying this motherboard. This motherboard offers the tools and performance PC users’ demand.
Motherboard Specications
q Size
Micro ATX form factor of 9.6 inch x 7 inch
qMicroprocessor support
Celeron® , Pentium® 4, Pentium® D, Core
qOperating systems:
Supports Windows XP 32bit/64bit and Windows Vista 32bit/64bit
qSystem Memory support
Supports DDRII533/DDRII667/DDRII800(only MCP73PV support). Supports up to
4GBs DDRII memorys.
qEight USB 2.0 Ports
v Supports hot plug and play
v Eight USB 2.0 ports (four rear panel ports, four onboard USB headers)
v Supports wake-up from S1
v Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480 Mbps transmission rate
qOnboard Serial ATA II
v Independent DMA operation on four ports (optional).
v Data transfer rates of 3Gb/s.
q Onboard LAN
v LAN interface built-in onboard
v Supports 10/100Mbps Ethernet
qOnboard Audio(optional)
v Azalia High-Denition audio
v Supports 6-channel/8-channel audio
v Supports Jack-Sensing function
q Triple PCI Express x16 Support
v 1 x16 PCI Express 2.0
v Low power consumption and power management features
q Green Function
v Supports ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power Interface)
TM
2 Duo
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v RTC timer to power-on the system
v AC power failure recovery
q Expansion Slots
v One PCI Express x1 slot(optional)
v One PCI Express x16 Graphics slot
v Two PCI bus master slots - ver.2.3 compliant
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Motherboard Layout
INTEL Motherboard
The motherboard is with the NIVIDIA MCP73V/PV processors. Figure 1 shows the
motherboard and Figures 2 shows the back panel connectors.
Figure 1. Board Layout
1. CPU Socket 11. Floppy Disk Drive Connector 21. 4-pin ATX_12V power connector
8. Front Panel Connector 18. PCI Express x1 slot(optional)
9. Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors 19. FP_S1 Front Panel
10. SYS Fan connector 20. Backpanel connectors
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Figure 2: Backpanel connectors
1. PS/2 Mouse Port
2. PS/2 Keyboard Port
3. VGA Connector
4. DVI Connector(optional)
5. USB Connector
6. LAN Connector
7. Port 2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel/8-Channel
Blue Line-In Line-In Line-In
Green Line-Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange -- -- Center/Subwoofer
Black -- Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Grey -- -- Side Speaker Out
8. Lan Port with LEDs to indicate status.
· Yellow/Light Up/Blink = 10 Mbps/Link/Activity
· Yellow and Green/Light Up/Blink = 100 Mbps/link/Activity
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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 the CPU
v Installing the CPU fan
v Installing the memory
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 CPU and memory. You need
to purchase these to complete this installation.
Installing the CPU
Be very careful when handling the CPU. Make sure not to bend or break any pins on
the back. Hold the processor only by the edges and do not touch the bottom of the
processor.
Use the following procedure to install the CPU onto the motherboard.
1. Unhook the socket lever by pushing down and
away from the socket.
2. Lift the load plate. There is a protective socket
cover on the load plate to protect the socket
when there is no CPU installed.
3. Remove the protective socket cover from the
load plate.
4. Remove the processor from its protective cover,
making sure you hold it only by the edges.
It is a good idea to save the cover so that
whenever you remove the CPU, you have a
safe place to store it.
5. Align the notches in the processor with the
notches on the socket.
6. Lower the processor straight down into the
socket with out tilting or sliding it into the socket.
Note: Make sure the CPU is fully seated and
level in the socket.
7. Close the load plate over the CPU and press
down while you close and engage the socket
lever.
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Installing the CPU Fan
There are many different fan types that can be used with this motherboard. Follow the
instruction that came with your fan assembly. Be sure that the fan orientation is correct
for your chassis type and your fan assembly.
Installing Memory DIMMs
Your new motherboard has two 1.8V 240-pin slots for DDR2 memory. These slots
support 256 Mb, 512 Mb, 1Gb and 2Gb DDR2 technologies for x8 and x16 devices.
There must be at least one memory bank populated to ensure normal operation. Use
the following the recommendations for installing memory. (See Figure 1 on page 7 for
the location of the memory slots.)
q One DIMM: Install into slot 1 or 2. You can install the DIMM into any slot,
however, slot 1 is preferred.
q Two DIMMs: Install into either slots 1 and 2. The idea is to not have
the DIMMs in adjacent slots.
DDRII 2
DDRII 1
Use 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.
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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.
Use the following procedure to install the I/O shield and secure the motherboard into
the chassis.
Note: Be sure that the CPU fan assembly has enough clearance for the
chassis covers to lock into place and for the expansion cards. Also
make sure the CPU Fan assembly is aligned with the vents on the
covers.
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 airow 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.
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Connecting Cables and Setting Switches
This section takes you through all the connections and switch settings necessary on
the motherboard. This will include:
q Power Connections
v 24-pin ATX power (PW1)
v 4-pin ATX 12V power (PW2)
q Internal Headers
v Front panel
v USB Headers
v Audio
v Speaker
q Serial ATA II
q Chassis Fans
q Rear panel USB 2.0 Adapter
q Expansion slots
q CMOS jumper settings
See Figure 1 to locate the connectors and jumpers referenced in the following
procedure.
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24-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.
Table 1. PW1 Pin Assignments
Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 14 -12V
3 GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON
13
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 PWROK 20 -5V
1
9 +5V_AUX 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V 23 +5V
12 +3.3V 24 GND
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4-pin ATX 12V Power (PW2)
PW2, the 4-pin ATX 12V power connection, is used to provide power to the CPU. Align
the pins to the connector and press rmly until seated.
PW2 - Pin Denition
4
3
CD-IN Connector - CD1 (optional)
The connector is for CD-ROM Drive.
1
SPK
1
2
1
CD1
PIN Assignment
1 GND
2 GND
3 +12V
4 +12V
CD1 - Pin Denition
PIN Assignment
1 CD-L
2 GND
3 GND
4 CD-R
SPK - Pin Denition
PIN Assignment
1 VCC
2 NC
3 NC
4 SPK-
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SPDIF-In/Out Header - CN7 (optional)
This header provides a SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) Input & output to digital
multimedia device through ber or coaxial connector.
7
8
CN7
CN7 - Pin Denition
PIN Assignment
1 SPDIF-out
2 SPDIF-in
3 +3.3V
4 +3.3V
5 NC
6 NC
7 GND
8 GND
16
SPDIF-in 2
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Connecting Serial ATA Cables(SATA-1, SATA-4 Optional)
The Serial ATA II connector is used to connect the Serial ATA II device to the
motherboard. These connectors support the thin Serial ATA II cables for primary
storage devices. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to 3Gb/s data transfer
rate.
There are four serial ATA connectors on the motherboard that support AHCI and RAID
congurations.
SATA-1
1
SATA-2
SATA-1/SATA-2/SATA3/SATA4- Pin Denition
PIN SIGNAL
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
1
1
SATA-4
1
SATA-3
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Connecting Internal Headers
Front Panel Header
The front panel header on this motherboard is one connector used
to connect the following four cables (see Table 2 for pin denitions):
q PWRLED
Attach the front panel power LED cable to these two pins of the
connector. The Power LED indicates the system’s status.
Note: Some chassis do not have all four cables. Be sure to match the name on
the connectors to the corresponding pins.
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.
q Front Panel Header Pins
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PW_LED+
PWR_SW
PW_LED-
GND
6810
2
4
3
1
RESET
GND
HDD_LED-
HDD_LED+
KEY
FP1
795
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USB Headers
This motherboard contains four 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.
1. Secure the bracket to either the front or rear panel of your chassis (not all chassis
are equipped with the front panel option).
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 re-tasking
function.
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10
1
2
FP - S1 Pin Denition
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
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 connector, please contract your dealer.
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Fan Connections
There are two fan connections on the motherboard. The fan speed can be detected
and viewed in the PC Health Status section of the CMOS Setup.
1
Sense
+12V
GND
SYS FAN Connector
1
GND
+12V
Sense
Control
CPU FAN Connector
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Expansion Slots
The nVIDIA MCP73V/PV motherboard contains four expansion slots, two PCI Express
slots and two PCI slots. For a full list of PCI Express x16 graphics card supported by
this motherboard.
PCIe x1 slot
PCIe x16 slot
PCI slot
PCI slot
PCI Slots
The two PCI slots support many expansion cards such as a LAN card, USB card,
SCSI card and other cards that comply with PCI specications. When installing a card
into the PCI slot, be sure that it is fully seated. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the
chassis back panel with the screw used to hold the blank cover.
PCI Express x16 Slots
There is one PCI Express x16 slot reserved for graphics or video cards. The bandwidth of the x16 slot is up to 4GB/sec.
PCI Express x1 Slots(optional)
There is one PCI Express x1 slot that is designed to accommodate less bandwidthintensive cards, such as a modem or LAN card. The x1 slot provides 250 MB/sec
bandwidth.
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When installing a PCI Express x16 card, be sure the retention clip snaps and locks
the card into place. If the card is not seated properly, it could cause a short across the
pins. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the screw used
to hold the blank cover.
Jumper Setting
This chapter explains how to congure 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
JCMOS1 Selection
1-2* Normal*
2-3 CMOS Clear
JP2 - P/S Port 5V Standby Power Selection
JP2 Selection
1-2* 5V standby power input*
2-3 5V power input
Close Open * = Default setting.
If you want to clear the system conguration, 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.
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Conguring the BIOS
Conguring 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.
This section includes the following information:
q Enter BIOS Setup
q Main Menu
q Standard CMOS Features
q Advanced BIOS Features
q Advanced Chipset Features
q Integrated Peripherals
q Power Management Setup
q PnP/PCI Congurations
q Pc health status
q Frequency/Voltage Control
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 briey displays at the bottom of the screen during the Power On Self Test (POST).
Press F1 to continue, DEL to enter Setup.
Pressing Del takes you to the Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility.
Note: It is strongly recommended that you do not change the default BIOS
settings. Changing some settings could damage your computer.
If you do not nd the setting you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, Press
<Ctrl>+<F1> to access more advanced options.
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Main Menu
The main menu allows you to select from the list of setup functions and two exit
choices. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the options or press
Enter to display the associated submenu. Use the #$ arrow keys to position the
selector in the option you choose. To go back to the previous menu, press Esc.
Note: that on the BIOS screens all data in white is for information only,
data in yellow is changeable, data in blue is non-changeable, and
data in a red box is highlighted for selection.
q Standard CMOS Features
Use this menu to set up the basic system conguration.
q Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to set up the advanced system features and boot sequence.
q Advanced Chipset Features
Use this menu to optimize system performance.
q Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to set up onboard peripherals such as IDE, RAID, USB and LAN
control.
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q Power Management Setup
Use this menu to congure power management, power on, and sleep features.
q PnP/PCI Congurations
Use this menu to modify the system’s Plug-and-Play and PCI congurations.
q Pc health status
Use this menu to monitor the real-time system status of your PC.
The following items on the CMOS Setup Utility main menu are commands rather than
submenus:
q Load Optimized Defaults
Load default system settings.
q Set Supervisor and User Password
Use this command to set, change, and disable the password used to access the
system and the BIOS menu.
q Save & Exit Setup
Use this command to save settings to CMOS and exit setup.
q Exit Without Saving
Use this command to abandon all setting changes and exit setup.
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Standard CMOS Features Menu
The Standard CMOS Features menu is used to congure the standard CMOS
information, such as the date, time, HDD model, and so on. Use the Page Up and
Page Down keys to scroll through the options or press Enter to display the sub-menu.
Use the #$ arrow keys to position the selector in the option you choose. To go back
to the previous menu, press Esc.
The information shown in Item Help corresponds to the option highlighted.
Note: Note that all data in white is for information only, data in yellow is
changeable, data in blue is non-changeable, and data in a red box is
highlighted for selection.
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Date and Time
Using the arrow keys, position the cursor over the month, day, and year. Use the Page
Up and Page Down keys to scroll through dates and times. Note that the weekday
(Sun through Sat) cannot be changed. This eld changes to correspond to the date you
enter. Note that the hour value is shown in a 24-hour clock format. Time is represented
as hour : minute : second.
IDE Channel
Use these functions to detect and congure the individual IDE channels. Select a
channel and press Enter to display the IDE sub-menu.
Press Enter to auto-detect IDE channels in the system. Once the channel is detected,
the values for Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Precomp, Landing Zone, and Sector are
automatically lled in.
q None
There is no HDD installed or set.
q Auto The system can auto-detect the hard disk when booting up.
q Manual
When you set the channel to [Manual] and change Access Mode to [CHS], you
can then enter the number of cylinders, heads, Precomp, landing zone, and sector.
Video
Use this option to choose the mode of Video, as EGA/VGA, CGA 40, CGA 80,
MONO.
Drive A
The Drive A option allows you to select the kind of FDD to install.
Halt On
Halt On determines whether or not the computer stops if an error is detected during
power on. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the options or
press Enter to display the Halt On sub-menu. Use the #$ arrow keys to position
the selector in the option you choose. Press Enter to accept the changes and return
to the Standard CMOS Features menu.
q All Errors
Whenever the BIOS detects a nonfatal error, the system stops and prompts you.
q No Errors
System boot does not stop for any detected errors.
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q All, But Keyboard System boot does not stop for
keyboard errors, but does stop for all
other errors.
q All, But Diskette
The system boot does not stop for a diskette error but will stop for all other errors.
q All, But Disk/Key
These eld are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST.
Memory
These settings are display-only values that are determined by the BIOS POST
(Power-On Self Test).
q Base Memory
BIOS POST determines the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed
in the system.
q Extended Memory
BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST.
q Total Memory
This value represents the total memory of the system.
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Advanced BIOS Features
Access the Advanced BIOS Features menu from the CMOS Utility Setup screen. Use
the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the options or press Enter to
display the sub-menu. Use the #$ arrow keys to position the selector in the option
you choose. To go back to the previous menu, press Esc.
Note: The options that have associated sub-menus are designated by a u,
which precedes the option. Press Enter to display the sub-menus.
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Note: Note that all data in white is for information only, data in yellow is
changeable, data in blue is non-changeable, and data in a red box is
highlighted for selection.
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CPU Feature
Press Enter to display the CPU Feature menu.
q PPM Mode
Use this option to choose the mode of PPM.
q Limit CPUID MaxVal
Use this option to enable or disable the function of Limiting CPUID MaxVal
q CIE Function
Select CPU CIE function.
q Execute Disable Bit
When disabled forces the XD feature ag to always return 0, defa alts choose
Enable.
q Virtualization Technology
Use this option to enable or disable Virtualization Technology.
q Core Multi-Processing
Use this option to enable or disable Core Multi-Processing.
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Hard Disk Boot Priority
Press Enter to disply the Hard Disk Boot Priority.
q Bootable Add-in Cards
Use this option to bootable add-in cards.
q Virus Warning
Allow you to choose the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector
protection.
q CPU L1&L2 Cache/CPU L3 Cache
Use these options to disable or enable L1/L2/L3 cache.
q Quick Power On Self Test
Enabling this option allows the system to skip certain test while booting, which reduces
the time needed to boot the system.
q First/Second/Third Boot Device
Use this option to set the priority sequence of the devices booted at power on. Use
the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the options or press Enter to
display the sub-menu. Use the #$ arrow keys to position the selector in the option
you choose.
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q Boot Other Device
With the option set to Enable, the system boots from some other device if the rst/
second/third boot devices fail.
q Boot Up Floppy Seek
Enabled tests oppy drives to determine whether they have 40 or 80 tracks.
q Boot Up NumLock Status
This option allows you to select the power-on state of NumLock. Select On to
activate the keyboard NumLock when the system is started. Select Off to disable
the NumLock key.
q Gate A20 Option
Use this option to choose Gate A20 menu.
Typematic Rate Setting
Use this option to set keystrokes repeat. if Enabled, display options as follows:
v Typematic Ratev Typematic delay
q Security Option
The Security Options allows you to require a password every time the system boots
or only when you enter setup. Select Setup to require a password to gain access to
the CMOS Setup screen. Select System to require a password to access the CMOS
Setup screen and when the system boots.
q APIC Mode
Use this function to enable or disable the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller
(APIC). If you disable this option, you also disable the MPS Version Control for OS
option.
q MPS Version Control For OS
Use this function to select the Multi-Processor Specication (MPS) version that BIOS
passes to the operating system. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll
through the options.
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q Full Screen LOGO Show
This option allows you to enable or disable the display of the full-screen logo when the
system boots. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to toggle between Enable
and Disable.
q Small LoGo (EPA) Show
This option allows you to enable or disable the display of the Small LoGo when the
system boots.
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Advanced Chipset Features
Select Advanced Chipset Features from the CMOS Setup Utilty menu and press
Enter to display the functions of the Advanced Chipset Functions menu.
q Spread Spectrum Control
Use this option to set Spread Spectrum
q Onboard GPU
Use this option to set Onboard GPU
q Frame Buffer Size
Use this option to change Buffer Size
q System BIOS Cacheable
Use this option to enable or disable the System BIOS Cacheable
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Integrated Peripherals Menu
Select Integrated Peripherals from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press
Enter to display the Integrated Peripherals menu.
q IDE Function Setup
Use this option to set IDE function
q MCP Storage Cong
Use this option to set MCP Storage
q OnChip USB
Use this option to set OnChip USB
q USB Memory Type
Use this option to change USB Memory Type
q USB Keyboard Support
Use this option to enable or disable USB Keyboard
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q USB Storeage Support
Use this option to enable or disable USB Storeage
q HD/HDMI Audio
Use this option to set HD/HDMI Audio
q MAC Lan
Use this option to set MAC Lan
q Machine MAC(NV) Address
When set this option to “Enable“, you can set a new address for current
MAC(NV)
q IDE HDD Black Mode
Use this option to enable or disable IDE HDD Black Mode
q Onboard Lan Boot Rom
Use this option to enable or disable Onboard Lan Boot Rom
q Onboard FDC Controller
Use this option to enable Onboard FDC Controller
q Onboard Serial Portl
Use this option to change serial port setting
q Onboard Parallel port
Use this option to change parallel port setting
q Parallel Port Mode
Use this option to change Parallel Port Mode
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Power Management Setup Menu
Select Power Management Setup from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press
Enter to display the Power Management Setup menu.
q ACPI Function
This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you to enable or disable
the ACPI function.
q Power Management
Use this option to set the mode for Power Management
q Video Off Method
Use this option to set a Method for Video off.
q HDD Power Down
Use this option to enable or disable a mode of HDD Power down.
q Soft-Off by PBNT
This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you to set Soft-Off by
PBNT to [Instant-Off] or [Delay 4 Sec].
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q PowerOn after PWR-fail
Use this option to change its setting
q USB Resume from Soft-off
This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you to enable or
disable the Power-on by Ring function. Allows the system to be awakened from
an ACPI sleep stare by a Wake-Up signal from a modem that supports Wake-Up
function.
q USB Resume From Soft-off
Use this option to disable or enable the function of USB Resume From Soft-off.
q Power-On by Alarm
Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. If enable set the
date and time as following:
v Date(of Month) Alarm: Tarn on the system at a specic time on each day or
on a specic day in a month.
v Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm: Set the time at which the system will be Powered on
automatically.
q PowerOn Function
Use this option to Power On Mode(by button only, keyboard 98, mouse left/right,
hot key, password or any key. )
q HPET Support
Use this option to enable or disable HPET Support; if enable, HPET Mode display.
We can select.
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PnP/PCI Conguration
Menu
Select PnP/PCI Conguration from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press
Enter to display the PnP/PCI Conguration menu.
q Init Display First
This function on the PnP/PCI Conguration menu allows you to dene if the initial
display is in the PCI slot, onboard or PCI Express slot. Options are [PCI Slot],
[Onboard] and [PCIEx].
q Reset Conguration Data
This function on the PnP/PCI Conguration menu allows you to enable or disable the
resetting of Extended System Conguration Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup. Set
this to [Enabled] if you have installed a new add-on and the system reconguration
has caused a serious conict that prevents the OS from booting. The default setting
is [Disabled].
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q Resources Controlled By
This function on the PnP/PCI Conguration menu allows you to dene if the BIOS can
automatically congure all the boot and plug-and-play compatible devices or if you can
manually select IRQ, DMA, and memory base address elds. Select [Auto(ESCD)]
if you want the BIOS to automatically populate these elds. If you select [Manual] so
you can assign the resources, IRQ Resources is enabled for input.
q IRQ Resources
To enable this eld for input, set Resources Controlled By to [Manual]. With
this eld enabled, press Enter to see options.
Use Legacy ISA for devices compliant with the original PC AT Bus specication. Use
PCI/ISA PnP for devices compliant with the plug-and-play standard, whether designed
for PCI or ISA Bus architecture.
q PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
This function on the PnP/PCI Conguration menu allows you to enable or disable the
Palette Snoop function.
q Maximum Payload Size
This function on the PnP/PCI Conguration menu allows you to set the maximum TLP
payload size (in bytes) for the PCI Express devices. Use the Page Up and Page
Down keys to scroll through sizes or enter the number using the keyboard numbers
or use the + and – keys to go up and down the list of sizes.
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Pc health Status
Select Pc health Status from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to
display the System Monitor menu.
All of the values shown in are dynamic and change as the speed and voltages of the
various components change with system usage.
q Smart Fan Tiger Temperature
Use this option to change its setting.
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Frequency/Voltage Control
Select Frequency/Voltage Control from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter
to display the system Monitor menu.
q System Clock
Press “Enter“ to display System Clock status
q FSB&Memory cong
Use this option to change FSB&Memory setting
q NB Voltage control
Use this option to set NB Voltage
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Load Optimized Defaults
Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the optimal BIOS
default settings. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum
state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the
CMOS values.
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Set Supervisor/User Password
Press <Enter> on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then
press <Enter>. You will be requested to conrm the password. Type the password
again and press <Enter>.
The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords:
v Supervisor Password
When a system password is set and the Passwor Check item in Advanced BIOS
Features is set to Setup, you must enter the supervisor password for entering BIOS
Setup and making BIOS changes.
When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor
password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup.
v User Password
When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor
password (or user password) at system startup to continue system boot. In BIOS
Setup, you must enter the supervisor password if you wish to make changes to BIOS
settings. The user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make
changes.
To clear the password, press <Enter> on the password item and when requested
for the password, press <Enter> again. The message “PASSWORD DISABLED” will
appear, indicating the password has been cancelled.
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Save & Exit Setup
Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This saves the changes to the
CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS
Setup Main Menu.
Exit Without Saving
Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This exits the BIOS Setup without
saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Press <N> or <Esc> to return
to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
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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 32bit and 64bit and is Vista-capable.
The kit comes with a CD that contains utility drivers and additional software.
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Drivers Installation
1. Insert the driver CD after loading your operating system. Waiting for one
menute you can see blow interface.
2. Follow the below steps to install driver.
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3. Follow the below for HDA sound driver installing.
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4. At last, you can open below page that provides information about the
harware devices on this motherboard, and check whether nish your installation.
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FLASH Update Procedure
The program AWDFLASH.EXE is included on the driver CD (D:\Utility\
AWDFLASH.EXE). 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 AWDFLASH.EXE to the diskette.
2. Allow the PC system to boot from the DOS diskette.
3. At the DOS prompt, type
AWDFLASH<ENTER>
4. Enter the le name of the new BIOS.
5. The question: “Do you want to save BIOS (Y/N)?” is displayed.
Press “N” if there is no need to save the existing BIOS.
Press “Y” if a backup copy of the existing BIOS is needed.
(A le name has to be assigned to the existing BIOS binary
le.)
6. The message : “Press “Y” to program or “N” to exit” is displayed. Type
“Y”<ENTER>
7. Wait until the ash-update is completed.
8. 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 com
puter to an Authorized Service Center and have a trained technician
do the work for you.
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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 operatingsimultaneously.
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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.
6 channel or 8 channel
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Speaker Conguration
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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Global Connector Settings
Click to access global connector settings
√ Mute rear panel when front headphone plugged in
Once this option is checked, whenever 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 not 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 recommend 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 benet with less echo.
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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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Setting up the BIOS
1. Setting your computer, then press Delete to enter the Bios setup. The BIOS
CMOS Setup Utility window appears.
2. Use the arrow keys to select Integrated Peripherals, then press Enter.
TheIntegrated Peripherals window appears.
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3. Use the arrow keys to select the RAID Cong, then press Enter. The
RAID Cong window appears.
4. From the RAID Cong window,enable RAID, then enable the disks that you want
to use as RAID disks.
5. Press F10 to save the conguration and exit. The PC reboots.
6. Enter the RAID BIOS Setup by pressing F10 when prompted, and proceed to set
up the NVRAID BIOS as described in the next Section.
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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 –Dene 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.
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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.)
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.
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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 conrm 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.
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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.
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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 instal-
lation. This will not be an issue with a signed driver.
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