Intel Pentium 4 GA 8I915PM FS User Manual

GA-8I915PM-FS  
Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard  
User's Manual  
Rev. 2001  
12ME-8I915PMFS-2001  
GA-8I915PM-FS Motherboard Layout  
CPU_FAN  
KB_MS  
LGA775  
IT8712  
SPDIF_O  
R_USB  
ATX_12V  
Intel 915P  
AUDIO1  
AUDIO2  
AZALIA_FP  
PCIE_16  
FDD  
BATTERY  
PCI1  
PCI2  
RTL8100C  
ICH6  
SATA3  
TSB43AB23  
SATA2  
SATA1  
SATA0  
PCIE_1  
CD_IN  
BUZZER  
F1_1394 F2_1394  
F_PANEL  
F_USB1 F_USB2  
BIOS  
CODEC  
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Block Diagram  
PCI-ECLK  
(100MHz)  
CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz)  
LGA775  
Processor  
Host  
Interface  
DDR400/333MHz DIMM  
Dual Channel Memory  
MCHCLK (133/200MHz)  
PCI Express x16  
Intel  
915P  
MCH  
PCI-ECLK  
(100MHz)  
66MHz  
33MHz  
14.318MHz  
48MHz  
1 PCI Express x 1 Port  
BIOS  
PCI Express x1 Bus  
4 Serial ATA  
ATA33/66/100  
IDE Channels  
Intel  
ICH6  
PCI Bus  
Floppy  
TSB43AB23  
LPT Port  
RTL  
8100C  
IT 8712  
COM Port  
PS/2 KB/Mouse  
RJ45  
CODEC  
24MHz  
33MHz  
8 USB  
Ports  
2 PCI  
PCICLK  
(33MHz)  
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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation  
1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation  
Preparing Your Computer  
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can  
become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please  
follow the instructions below:  
1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord.  
2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.  
3. It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components  
(CPU, RAM).  
4. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have these items on top of an antistatic pad or  
within a electrostatic shielding container.  
5. Please verify that the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply connector  
fromthemotherboard.  
Installation Notices  
1. Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. These stickers are  
required for warranty validation.  
2. Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the  
information in the provided manual.  
3. Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected.  
4. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in contact with the  
motherboard circuit or its components.  
5. Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard  
or within the computer casing.  
6. Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.  
7. Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system  
components as well as physical harm to the user.  
8. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the  
product, please consult a certified computer technician.  
Instances of Non-Warranty  
1. Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause.  
2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual.  
3. Damage due to improper installation.  
4. Damage due to use of uncertified components.  
5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters.  
6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product.  
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Hardware Installation  
1-2 Feature Summary  
CPU  
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Supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 CPU  
Supports 800/533MHz FSB  
L2 cache varies with CPU  
Northbridge: Intel® 915P Express chipset  
Southbridge: Intel® ICH6  
Supported on the Win 2000/XP/MCE operating systems  
4 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) (Note)  
Supports dual channel DDR400/333 DIMM  
Supports 2.5V DDR DIMM  
1 PCI Express x 16 slot  
1 PCI Express x 1 slot  
Chipset  
Memory  
Slots  
2 PCI slots  
IDE Connections  
1 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100), allows connection of 2 IIDE  
devices  
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Supported on the Win 2000/XP/MCE operating systems  
1 FDD connection, allows connection of 2 FDD devices  
4 Serial ATA connections  
Supported on the Win 2000/XP/MCE operating systems  
1 parallel port supporting Normal/EPP/ECP mode  
1 COMA port connection  
8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (rear x 4, front x 4 via cable)  
2 IEEE1394 ports  
1 front audio connector  
1 IR connector  
1 PS/2 keyboard port  
1 PS/2 mouse port  
Onboard Realtek 8100C chip (10/100 Mbit)  
1 RJ 45 port  
FDD Connections  
Onboard SATA  
Peripherals  
Onboard LAN  
Supported on the Win 2000/XP/MCE operating systems  
(Note) Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage  
and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.  
For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system  
startup.  
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Onboard Audio  
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ALC880 CODEC  
Supports Jack Sensing function  
Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio  
Supports Line In ; Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; MIC ;  
Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ;  
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; Side Speaker Out connection  
Supports SPDIF Out connection  
CD In connection  
Supported on the Win 2000/XP/MCE operating systems  
IT8712  
System voltage detection  
CPU temperature detection  
CPU / System fan speed detection  
CPU smart fan control  
Use of licensed AWARD BIOS  
Micro ATX form factor; 24.4 cm x 24.4cm  
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I/O Control  
Hardware Monitor  
BIOS  
Form Factor  
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Hardware Installation  
1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink  
Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions:  
1. Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.  
2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong  
direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the insert direction  
of the CPU.  
3. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between the CPU and heatsink.  
4. Please make sure the heatsink is installed on the CPU prior to system use, otherwise  
overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur.  
5. Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the processor specifications. It is not  
recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it  
does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency  
beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications  
including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.  
HT functionality requirement content :  
Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system requires all  
of the following platform components:  
- CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology  
- Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology  
- BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled  
- OS: An operation system that has optimizations for HT Technology  
1-3-1 Installation of the CPU  
Fig. 1  
Fig. 2  
Gently lift the metal  
lever located on the  
CPU socket to the  
upright position.  
Remove the plastic  
covering on the CPU  
socket.  
Metal Lever  
Fig. 3  
Fig. 4  
Notice the small gold  
colored triangle  
located on the edge of  
t h e C P U s o c k e t .  
Align the  
Once the CPU is  
properly inserted,  
please replace the  
load plate and push the  
metal lever back into  
its original position.  
indented corner of the  
CPU with the triangle and gently insert the CPU  
into position. (Grasping the CPU firmly between  
your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it into  
the socket in a straight and downwards motion.  
Avoid twisting or bending motions that might cause  
damage to the CPU during installation.)  
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1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink  
Male Push Pin  
The top of Female Push Pin  
Female Push Pin  
Fig. 2  
Fig.1  
(Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow  
is to remove the heatsink, on the contrary, is to  
install.)Please note the direction of arrow sign on  
the male push pin doesn't face inwards before  
installation. (This instruction is only for Intel boxed  
fan)  
Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on  
the surface of the installed CPU.  
Fig. 3  
Fig. 4  
Place the heatsink atop the CPU and make sure  
the push pins aim to the pin hole on the  
motherboard.Pressing down the push pins  
diagonally.  
Please make sure the Male and Female push pin  
are joined closely. (for detailed installation  
instructions, please refer to the heatsink installation  
section of the user manual)  
Fig. 6  
Fig. 5  
Finally, please attach the power connector of the  
heatsink to the CPU fan header located on the  
motherboard.  
Please check the back of motherboard after  
installing. If the push pin is inserted as the picture,  
the installation is complete.  
The heatsink may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heatsink paste.To prevent  
such an occurrence, it is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used  
for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the heatsink.  
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Hardware Installation  
1-4 Installation of Memory  
Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions:  
1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is  
recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used.  
2. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer  
power is switched off to prevent hardware damage.  
3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be installed  
in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction.  
The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory  
capacity and specifications. Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one  
direction. The memory capacity used can differ with each slot.  
Notch  
DDR  
1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM  
memory module can only fit in one direction.  
2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically  
into the DIMM slot. Then push it down.  
3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM  
slots to lock the DIMM module.  
Reverse the installation steps when you wish  
to remove the DIMM module.  
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Dual Channel DDR Memory Configuration  
The GA-8I915PM-FS supports the Dual Channel Technology. When the Dual Channel Technology is  
activated, the bandwidth of memory bus will be double the original one.  
The GA-8I915PM-FS includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has 2 DIMM sockets as following:  
Channel A : DDR 1, DDR 2  
Channel B : DDR 3, DDR 4  
Due to chipset limitation, if you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please follow the  
guidelines below for Dual Channel memory configuration.  
1. Dual channel memory cannot be used if one or three DDR memory modules are installed.  
2. If two DDR memory modules are installed (same storage capacity), one must be added to  
the Channel A slot and the other in the Channel B slot in order to use dual channel memory.  
Dual channel memory cannot function if both DDR memory modules are installed on the  
same channel.  
3. If four DDR memory modules are installed, please use memory of the same storage capacity  
in order to use dual channel memory and for BIOS to detect all the DDR memory modules.  
We'll strongly recommend our user to slot two DDR memory modules into the DIMMs with the same  
color in order for Dual Channel Technology to work.  
The following is a Dual Channel Memory configuration table: (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)  
DDR1  
DS/SS  
X
DDR2  
X
DDR3  
DS/SS  
X
DDR4  
X
2 memory modules  
4 memory modules  
DS/SS  
DS/SS  
DS/SS  
DS/SS  
DS/SS  
DS/SS  
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Hardware Installation  
1-5 Install expansion cards  
You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below:  
1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the  
computer.  
2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer.  
3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.  
4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.  
5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.  
6. Replace your computer's chassis cover.  
7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.  
8. Install related driver from the operating system.  
Installing a PCI Express x 16 expansion card:  
Please carefully pull out the small white-  
drawable bar at the end of the PCI  
Express x 16 slot when you try to install/  
Uninstall the VGA card. Please align the  
VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x  
16 slot and press firmly down on the slot.  
Make sure your VGA card is locked by  
the small white-drawable bar.  
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1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction  
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector  
To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the  
keyboard o the lower port (purple).  
Parallel Port  
The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices.  
SPDIF_O (SPDIF Out)  
The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3  
data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder.  
COM A (Serial Port)  
Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.  
USB port  
Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such  
as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. have a standard USB interface.  
Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller,  
please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please  
contact your OS or device(s) vendors.  
LAN Port  
The provided Internet connection is fast Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of 10/100Mbps.  
Line In  
The default Line In jack. Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack.  
Line Out (Front Speaker Out)  
The default Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. Stereo speakers, earphone or front surround  
speakers can be connected to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack.  
MIC In  
The default MIC In jack. Microphone must be connected to MIC In jack.  
Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out)  
The default Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack. Rear surround speakers can be  
connected to Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack.  
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out  
The default Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack. Center/Subwoofer speakers can be connected to  
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack.  
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Hardware Installation  
Side Speaker Out  
The default Side Speaker Out jack. Surround side speakers can be connected to Side Speaker Out  
jack.  
In addition to the default speakers settings, the  
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audio jacks can be reconfigured to  
perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected  
to the default Mic In jack ( ).  
1-7 Connectors Introduction  
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9
16  
15  
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10  
8
12  
11  
1) ATX_12V  
9) AZALIA_FP  
10) CD_IN  
2) ATX (Power Connector)  
3) CPU_FAN  
11) F_USB1 / F_USB2  
12) F1_1394 / F2_1394  
13) IR  
4) SYS_FAN  
5) FDD  
6) IDE  
14) SAFE_MODE  
15) CLR_CMOS  
16) BATTERY  
7) SATA0 / SATA1 / SATA2 / SATA3  
8) F_PANEL  
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1/2) ATX_12V / ATX (Power Connector)  
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the  
components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that  
all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper  
location on the motherboard and connect tightly.  
The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the ATX_12V power  
connector is not connected, the system will not start.  
Caution!  
Please use a power supply that is able to handle the system voltage requirements. It is  
recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (300W or  
greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead  
to an unstable system or a system that is unable to start.  
If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on  
the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; Otherwise, please do not remove it.  
Pin No.  
Definition  
GND  
1
2
3
4
2
1
4
3
GND  
+12V  
+12V  
Pin No.  
1
Definition  
3.3V  
1
13  
2
3.3V  
3
GND  
4
+5V  
5
GND  
6
+5V  
7
GND  
8
Power Good  
9
5V SB(stand by +5V)  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
+12V  
+12V(Only for 24-pinATX)  
3.3V(Only for 24-pin ATX)  
3.3V  
12  
24  
-12V  
GND  
PS_ON(soft On/Off)  
GND  
GND  
GND  
-5V  
+5V  
+5V  
+5V(Only for 24-pin ATX)  
GND(Only for 24-pinATX)  
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Hardware Installation  
3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector)  
The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for  
CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design.  
Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire  
indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The black connector wire is  
the ground wire (GND).  
Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to prevent system overheating and failure.  
Caution!  
Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent CPU overheating and failure.  
Pin No.  
Definition  
GND  
1
1
2
3
4
+12V  
CPU_FAN  
Sense  
SpeedControl  
(Only for CPU_FAN)  
1
SYS_FAN  
5) FDD (Floppy Connector)  
The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the  
FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB.  
Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position.  
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33  
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6) IDE (IDE Connector)  
An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to one  
IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). If  
you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master and the other  
as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device).  
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7) SATA0 / SATA1 / SATA2 / SATA3 (Serial ATA Connector, Controlled by ICH6)  
Serial ATA can provide up to 150MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial  
ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly.  
Pin No.  
Definition  
GND  
TXP  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
7
TXN  
GND  
RXN  
RXP  
GND  
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Hardware Installation  
8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper)  
Please connect the power LED, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis front panel to  
the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below.  
Message LED/  
Power/  
Sleep LED  
Power  
Switch  
2
1
20  
19  
IDE Hard Disk  
Active LED  
Reset Switch  
HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED)  
RES (Reset Switch)  
Pin 1: LED anode(+)  
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)  
Open: Normal Operation  
Close: Reset Hardware System  
Open: Normal Operation  
Close: Power On/Off  
Pin 1: LED anode(+)  
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)  
NC  
PW (Power Switch)  
MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED)  
NC  
9) AZALIA_FP (Front Audio Connector)  
If you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to this connector.  
Check the pin assignments carefully while you connect the front panel audio module. Incorrect  
connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to work or even  
damage it. For optional front panel audio module, please contact your chassis manufacturer.  
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9
1
2
HD Audio:  
AC'97Audio:  
Pin No.  
Definition  
MIC2_L  
Pin No.  
Definition  
MIC  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
GND  
GND  
MIC2_R  
-ACZ_DET  
Line2_R  
FSENSE1  
MIC Power  
N/A  
Line Out (R)  
N/A  
FAUOIO_JD  
No Pin  
N/A  
No Pin  
Line Out (L)  
N/A  
LINE2_L  
FSENSE2  
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10) CD_IN (CD IN Connector)  
Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.  
Pin No.  
Definition  
CD-L  
1
1
2
3
4
GND  
GND  
CD-R  
11) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector)  
Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while  
you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make  
the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your  
local dealer.  
Pin No.  
Definition  
Power  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
9
1
Power  
USB DX-  
USB Dy-  
USB DX+  
USB Dy+  
GND  
10  
2
GND  
No Pin  
NC  
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Hardware Installation  
12) F1_1394 / F2_1394 (Front IEEE 1394 Connector)  
Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features  
like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug.  
Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while  
you connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make  
the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your  
local dealer.  
Pin No.  
Definition  
TPA2+  
TPA2-  
GND  
2
1
10  
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
GND  
TPB2+  
TPB2-  
Power  
Power  
No Pin  
GND  
13) IR  
Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Please contact your  
nearest dealer for optional IR device.  
Pin No.  
Definition  
Power  
No Pin  
IRRX  
1
2
3
4
5
GND  
1
IR TX  
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14) SAFE_MODE  
When this jumper is set to Safe Mode, system will enter BIOS Setup directly at bootup. At this  
mode, the Supervisor/User Password previously configured will be cleaned.  
If the BIOS file on the motherboard is damaged, set this jumper to Recovery mode. Insert the floppy  
disk containing the complete BIOS file and then restart the system. System will write the BIOS file  
to the BIOS ROM automatically at startup.  
1-2 short: Normal (Default)  
1
2-3 short: Safe Mode  
1
Open: Recovery  
1
15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)  
You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily  
short 1-2 pin.  
1-2 short: Clear CMOS  
1
2-3 short: Normal  
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Hardware Installation  
16) BATTERY  
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.  
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended  
by the manufacturer.  
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's  
instructions.  
If you want to erase CMOS...  
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.  
2. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 10  
minutes (Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive  
and negative pins in the battery holder to make them short for  
oneminute).  
3. Re-install the battery.  
4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.  
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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup  
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure  
required settings or to activate certain system features.  
The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard.  
When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS  
SRAM.  
When the power is turned on, pushing the <Del> button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will  
take you to the CMOS SETUP screen.  
When setting up BIOS for the first time, it is recommended that you save the current BIOS to a disk in the  
event that BIOS needs to be reset to its original settings.  
CONTROL KEYS  
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>< >< ><  
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Move to select item  
<Enter>  
<Esc>  
Select Item  
Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu  
and Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu  
Increase the numeric value or make changes  
Decrease the numeric value or make changes  
General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu  
Item Help  
<Page Up>  
<Page Down>  
<F1>  
<F2>  
<F5>  
<F6>  
<F7>  
Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu  
Load the fail-safe default CMOS value from BIOS default table  
Load the Optimized Defaults  
<F9>  
System Information  
<F10>  
Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu  
Main Menu  
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.  
Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu  
Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selec-  
tions for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc>.  
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BIOS Setup  
The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the  
exact settings for your motherboard.  
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : 10D)  
Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen.  
Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.  
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Standard CMOS Features  
Advanced BIOS Features  
Integrated Peripherals  
Power Management Setup  
PnP/PCI Configurations  
PC Health Status  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Load Optimized Defaults  
Set Supervisor Password  
Set User Password  
Save & Exit Setup  
Exit Without Saving  
Frequency/Voltage Control  
ESC: Quit  
KLJI: Select Item  
F10: Save & Exit Setup  
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...  
Please Load Optimized Defaults in the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as  
usual. This action makes the system reset to the default for stability.  
Standard CMOS Features  
This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.  
Advanced BIOS Features  
This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features.  
Integrated Peripherals  
This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.  
Power Management Setup  
This setup page includes all the items of Green function features.  
PnP/PCI Configuration  
This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources.  
PC Health Status  
This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.  
Frequency/Voltage Control  
This setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio.  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe  
configuration.  
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Load Optimized Defaults  
Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best  
performance configuration.  
Set Supervisor Password  
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup.  
Set User Password  
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system.  
Save & Exit Setup  
Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.  
Exit Without Saving  
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.  
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BIOS Setup  
2-1 Standard CMOS Features  
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Standard CMOS Features  
Date (mm:dd:yy)  
Time (hh:mm:ss)  
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22:31:24  
Item Help  
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IDE Channel 0 Master  
IDE Channel 0 Slave  
IDE Channel 2 Master  
IDE Channel 2 Slave  
IDE Channel 3 Master  
IDE Channel 3 Slave  
[None]  
[None]  
[None]  
[None]  
[None]  
[None]  
Change the day, month,  
year  
<Week>  
Sun. to Sat.  
<Month>  
Drive A  
Halt On  
[None]  
Jan. to Dec.  
[No Errors]  
<Day>  
1 to 31 (or maximum  
allowed in the month)  
Base Memory  
Extended Memory  
Total Memory  
640K  
503M  
504M  
<Year>  
1999 to 2098  
KLJI: Move  
Enter: Select  
+/-/PU/PD: Value  
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults  
F10: Save  
ESC: Exit  
F7: Optimized Defaults  
F1: General Help  
F5: Previous Values  
Date  
The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.  
Week  
Month  
Day  
The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display only  
The month, Jan. Through Dec.  
The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)  
The year, from 1999 through 2098.  
Year  
Time  
The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military-  
time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.  
IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave  
IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection.  
IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave  
IDE devices setup. You can use one of three methods:  
• Auto  
• None  
Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST. (Default value)  
Select this if no IDE devices are used and the system will skip the automatic  
detection step and allow for faster system start up.  
• Manual  
User can manually input the correct settings.  
Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The four options are:  
CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto)  
IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave; IDE Channel 3 Master/Slave  
IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection.  
Extended IDE Drive  
SATA IDE devices setup. You can use one of two methods:  
• Auto  
• None  
Allows BIOS to automatically detect SATA IDE devices during POST(default)  
Select this if no SATA IDE devices are used and the system will skip the  
automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up.  
Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The two options are:  
Large/Auto(default:Auto)  
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Capacity  
Capacity of currectly installed hard drive.  
Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside drive casing. Enter the appropriate option  
based on this information.  
Cylinder  
Head  
Number of cylinders  
Number of heads  
Write precomp  
Precomp  
Landing Zone  
Sector  
Landing zone  
Number of sectors  
Drive A  
The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A that has been installed in the computer.  
None  
No floppy drive installed  
360K, 5.25"  
1.2M, 5.25"  
5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity.  
5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity  
(3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled).  
720K, 3.5"  
1.44M, 3.5"  
2.88M, 3.5"  
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity  
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity.  
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.  
Halt on  
The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.  
No Errors  
The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you  
will be prompted. (Default value)  
All Errors  
Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped.  
All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for all other  
errors.  
All, But Diskette  
The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for all other errors.  
All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it will stop for all  
other errors.  
Memory  
The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.  
Base Memory  
The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the  
system.  
The value of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the  
motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard.  
Extended Memory  
The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST.  
This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map.  
Total Memory  
This item displays the memory size that used.  
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BIOS Setup  
2-2 Advanced BIOS Features  
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Advanced BIOS Features  
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Hard Disk Boot Priority  
First Boot Device  
Second Boot Device  
[Press Enter]  
[CDROM]  
[Floppy]  
Item Help  
Menu Level`  
Third Boot Device  
Password Check  
[Hard Disk]  
[Setup]  
Select Hard Disk Boot  
Device Priority  
#
CPU Hyper-Threading  
Limit CPUID Max. to 3  
No-Execute Memory Protect (Note)  
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note)  
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note)  
CPU EIST Function  
Full Screen LOGO Show  
Intel OnScreen Branding  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
(Note)  
KLJI: Move  
Enter: Select  
+/-/PU/PD: Value  
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults  
F10: Save  
ESC: Exit  
F7: Optimized Defaults  
F1: General Help  
F5: Previous Values  
" # " System will detect automatically and show up when you install the Intel® Pentium® 4  
processor with HT Technology.  
Hard Disk Boot Priority  
Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc.  
Use < > or < > to select a device, then press<+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list.  
Press <ESC> to exit this menu.  
First / Second / Third Boot Device  
Floppy  
LS120  
Select your boot device priority by Floppy.  
Select your boot device priority by LS120.  
Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk.  
Select your boot device priority by CDROM.  
Select your boot device priority by ZIP.  
Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD.  
Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP.  
Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM.  
Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD.  
Select your boot device priority by LAN.  
Disabled this function.  
Hard Disk  
CDROM  
ZIP  
USB-FDD  
USB-ZIP  
USB-CDROM  
USB-HDD  
LAN  
Disabled  
Password Check  
Setup  
The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct  
password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value)  
The system will not boot and will not access to Setup page if the correct  
password is not entered at the prompt.  
System  
(Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function.  
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CPU Hyper-Threading  
Enabled  
Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. Please note that this feature is only  
working for operating system with multi processors mode supported.  
(Default value)  
Disabled  
Disables CPU Hyper Threading.  
Limit CPUID Max. to 3  
Enabled  
Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when use older OS like NT4.  
Disabled  
Disables CPUID Limit for windows XP. (Default value)  
No-Execute Memory Protect(Note)  
Enabled  
Enable No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value)  
Disabled  
Disable No-Execute Memory Protect function.  
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)(Note)  
Enabled  
Enable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. (Default value)  
Disabled  
Disable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function.  
CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note)  
Enabled  
Enable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. (Default value)  
Disabled  
Disable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function.  
CPU EIST Function (Note)  
Enabled  
Enable CPU EIST function. (Default value)  
Disabled  
Disable EIST function.  
Full Screen LOGO Show  
This feature allows you to show the company logo on the bootup screen.  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Displays the POST messages at boot.  
Displays the LOGO on the full screen at boot. (Default value)  
Intel OnScreen Branding  
This feature allows you to show the Intel brand logo on the bootup screen.  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Don't display Intel brand logo.  
Display Intel brand logo at boot. (Default value)  
(Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function.  
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2-3 Integrated Peripherals  
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Integrated Peripherals  
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE  
On-Chip SATA Mode  
PATA IDE Set to  
SATA Port 0/2 Set to  
SATA Port 1/3 Set to  
USB Controller  
[Enabled]  
[Auto]  
Ch.0 Master/Slave  
Ch.2 Master/Slave  
Ch.3 Master/Slave  
[Enabled]  
Item Help  
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USB 2.0 Controller  
USB Keyboard Support  
USB Mouse Support  
Azalia Codec  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Auto]  
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Onboard H/W 1394  
Onboard H/W LAN  
Onboard LAN Boot ROM  
Onboard Serial Port 1  
Onboard Parallel Port  
Parallel Port Mode  
ECP Mode Use DMA  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
[3F8/IRQ4]  
[378/IRQ7]  
[ECP+EPP]  
[3]  
KLJI: Move  
Enter: Select  
+/-/PU/PD: Value  
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults  
F10: Save  
ESC: Exit  
F7: Optimized Defaults  
F1: General Help  
F5: Previous Values  
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE  
Enabled  
Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value)  
Disabled  
Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.  
On-Chip SATA Mode  
Disabled  
Disable this function.  
Auto  
BIOS will auto detect. (Default value)  
Combined  
Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use up to 4 HDDs on the  
motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA.  
Enhanced  
Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to 6 HDDs  
to use; 4 SATA HDDs plus PATA HDDs.  
Non-Combined  
Set On-Chip SATA mode to Non-Combined, SATA will be simulated to PATA  
mode. Support a maximum of 4 SATA devices. PATA devices will be ignored.  
PATA IDE Set to  
Ch.0 Master/Slave Set PATA IDE to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. (Default value)  
Ch.1 Master/Slave Set PATA IDE to Ch. 1 Master/Slave.  
SATA Port 0/2 Set to  
This value will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to".  
If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this function will auto set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave.  
SATA Port 1/3 Set to  
This value will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to".  
If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave, this function will auto set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave.  
USB Controller  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Enable USB controller. (Default value)  
Disable USB controller.  
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USB 2.0 Controller  
You can disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature.  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Enable USB 2.0 controller. (Default value)  
Disable USB 2.0 controller.  
USB Keyboard Support  
Enabled  
Enable USB keyboard support. (Default value)  
Disabled  
Disable USB keyboard support.  
USB Mouse Support  
Enabled  
Enable USB mouse support. (Default value)  
Disabled  
Disable USB mouse support.  
Azalia Codec  
Auto  
Disabled  
Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value)  
Disable Azalia audio function.  
Onboard H/W 1394  
Enabled  
Enable onboard IEEE1394 function. (Default value)  
Disabled  
Disable this function.  
Onboard H/W LAN  
Enabled  
Enable onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value)  
Disabled  
Disable this function.  
Onboard LAN Boot ROM  
This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip.  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Enable this function.  
Disable this function. (Default value)  
Onboard Serial Port 1  
Auto  
BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address.  
3F8/IRQ4  
2F8/IRQ3  
3E8/IRQ4  
2E8/IRQ3  
Disabled  
Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value)  
Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8/IRQ3.  
Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8/IRQ4.  
Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8/IRQ3.  
Disable onboard Serial port 1.  
Onboard Parallel port  
Disabled  
Disable onboard LPT port.  
378/IRQ7  
278/IRQ5  
3BC/IRQ7  
Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default value)  
Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5.  
Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7.  
Parallel Port Mode  
SPP  
Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port.  
EPP  
Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.  
ECP  
ECP+EPP  
Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.  
Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode. (Default value)  
ECP Mode Use DMA  
3
Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value)  
1
Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1.  
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2-4 Power Management Setup  
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Power Management Setup  
ACPI Suspend Type  
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN  
PME Event Wake Up  
Power On by Ring  
[S3(STR)]  
[Instant-Off]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
Everyday  
0 : 0 : 0  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
Enter  
Item Help  
Menu Level`  
Resume by Alarm  
x
x
Date (of Month) Alarm  
Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm  
Power On by Mouse  
Power On by Keyboard  
KB Power ON Password  
AC BACK Function  
x
[Memory]  
KLJI: Move  
Enter: Select  
+/-/PU/PD: Value  
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults  
F10: Save  
ESC: Exit  
F7: Optimized Defaults  
F1: General Help  
F5: Previous Values  
ACPI Suspend Type  
S1(POS)  
Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend).  
S3(STR)  
Set ACPI suspend type to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM). (Default value)  
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN  
Instant-Off  
Press power button then Power off instantly. (Default value)  
Delay 4 Sec. Press power button 4 sec. to Power off. Enter suspend if button is pressed  
less than 4 sec.  
PME Event Wake Up  
This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead.  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Disable this function.  
Enable PME as wake up event. (Default value)  
Power On by Ring  
Disabled  
Disable Power on by Ring function.  
Enabled  
Enable Power on by Ring function. (Default value)  
Resume by Alarm  
You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Data/time to power on system.  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Disable this function. (Default value)  
Enable alarm function to POWER ON system.  
If RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is Enabled.  
Date (of Month) Alarm :  
Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm :  
Everyday, 1~31  
(0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)  
Power On by Mouse  
Disabled  
Disabled this function. (Default value)  
Double Click Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on the system.  
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Power On by Keyboard  
Password  
Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password.  
Disabled  
Disabled this function. (Default value)  
Keyboard 98  
If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to  
power on the system.  
KB Power ON Password  
When "Power On by Keyboard" set at Password, you can set the password here.  
Enter  
Input password (from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to set the Keyboard  
Power On password.  
AC BACK Function  
Soft-Off  
Full-On  
When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state.  
When AC-power back to the system, the system always in "On" state.  
When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the Last state  
before AC-power off. (Default value)  
Memory  
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2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations  
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PnP/PCI Configurations  
PCI 1 IRQ Assignment  
PCI 2 IRQ Assignment  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
Item Help  
Menu Level`  
Device(s) using this  
INT:  
KLJI: Move  
Enter: Select  
+/-/PU/PD: Value  
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults  
F10: Save  
ESC: Exit  
F7: Optimized Defaults  
F1: General Help  
F5: Previous Values  
PCI 1 IRQ Assignment  
Auto  
3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15  
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1. (Default value)  
Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1.  
PCI 2 IRQ Assignment  
Auto  
3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15  
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value)  
Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2.  
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2-6 PC Health Status  
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PC Health Status  
Vcore  
DDR25V  
OK  
OK  
Item Help  
Menu Level`  
+3.3V  
OK  
+12V  
OK  
Current CPU Temperature  
Current CPU FAN Speed  
Current SYSTEM FAN Speed  
CPU Shutdown Temperature  
CPU Smart FAN Control  
38oC  
4687 RPM  
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RPM  
[90oC / 194oF]  
[Enabled]  
KLJI: Move  
Enter: Select  
+/-/PU/PD: Value  
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults  
F10: Save  
ESC: Exit  
F7: Optimized Defaults  
F1: General Help  
F5: Previous Values  
Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR25V / +3.3V / +12V  
Detect system's voltage status automatically.  
Current CPU Temperature  
Detect CPU temperature automatically.  
Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM)  
Detect CPU/System fan speed status automatically.  
CPU Shutdown Temperature  
90oC / 194oF System will be forced to shutdown automatically when CPU reaches  
90oC / 194oF. (Default value)  
Disabled  
Disable thermal shutdown function.  
CPU Smart FAN Control  
Disabled  
Disable this function.  
Enabled  
When this function is enabled, CPU fan will run at different speed depending on  
CPU temperature. (Default value)  
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2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control  
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Frequency/Voltage Control  
Memory Frequency For  
Memory Frequency (Mhz)  
[Auto]  
400  
Item Help  
Menu Level`  
KLJI: Move  
Enter: Select  
+/-/PU/PD: Value  
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults  
F10: Save  
ESC: Exit  
F7: Optimized Defaults  
F1: General Help  
F5: Previous Values  
Incorrect using these features may cause your system broken. For power end-user use only.  
Memory Frequency For  
Wrong frequency may make system can't boot, clear CMOS to overcome wrong frequency issue.  
for FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=533MHz,  
2.0  
Memory Frequency = Host clock x 2.  
2.5  
Memory Frequency = Host clock x 2.5.  
Auto  
Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value)  
for FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=800MHz,  
1.66  
2.00  
2.66  
Auto  
Memory Frequency = Host clock x 1.66.  
Memory Frequency = Host clock x 2.  
Memory Frequency = Host clock x 2.66.  
Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value)  
Memory Frequency (Mhz)  
The values depend on "Memory Frequency For" item.  
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2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
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Advanced BIOS Features  
Integrated Peripherals  
Power Management Setup  
PnP/PCI C
PC Health Status  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Load Optimized Defaults  
Set Supervisor Password  
Set User Password  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N  
Exit Without Saving  
Frequency/Voltage Control  
ESC: Quit  
KLJI: Select Item  
F10: Save & Exit Setup  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system  
performance.  
2-9 Load Optimized Defaults  
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Advanced BIOS Features  
Integrated Peripherals  
Power Management Setup  
PnP/PCI C
PC Health Status  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Load Optimized Defaults  
Set Supervisor Password  
Set User Password  
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N  
Exit Without Saving  
Frequency/Voltage Control  
ESC: Quit  
KLJI: Select Item  
F10: Save & Exit Setup  
Load Optimized Defaults  
Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically  
detects.  
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2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password  
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Standard CMOS Features  
Advanced BIOS Features  
Integrated Peripherals  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Load Optimized Defaults  
Set Supervisor Password  
Set User Password  
Power Management Setup  
PnP/PCI C
Enter Password:  
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Frequency/Voltage Control  
ESC: Quit  
KLJI: Select Item  
F10: Save & Exit Setup  
Change/Set/Disable Password  
When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in  
creating a password.  
Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the password.  
Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter  
a password.  
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A message  
"PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear to confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is disabled,  
the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.  
The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords:  
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD and a USER PASSWORD. When disabled, anyone may access all BIOS Setup  
program function. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS Setup program  
and having full configuration fields, the User password is required to access only basic items.  
If you select "System" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted for the  
password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup Menu.  
If you select "Setup" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when  
you try to enter Setup.  
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Standard CMOS Features  
Advanced BIOS Features  
Integrated Peripherals  
Power Management Setup  
PnP/PCI C
PC Health tt
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Load Optimized Defaults  
Set Supervisor Password  
Set User Password  
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y  
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Frequency/Voltage Control  
ESC: Quit  
KLJI: Select Item  
F10: Save & Exit Setup  
Save Data to CMOS  
Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS.  
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.  
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Standard CMOS Features  
Advanced BIOS Features  
Integrated Peripherals  
Power Management Setup  
PnP/PCI C
PC Health Status  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Load Optimized Defaults  
Set Supervisor Password  
Set User Password  
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N  
Exit Without Saving  
Frequency/Voltage Control  
ESC: Quit  
KLJI: Select Item  
F10: Save & Exit Setup  
Abandon all Data  
Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS.  
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.  
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