Lennox Hearth AX45Q User Manual

AX45Q  
Intel® Q45 LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad ATX  
Motherboard  
User’s Manual  
Ver. 1.00  
User’s Manual  
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........................................................................43  
2.1.1  
Creating a bootable floppy disk ...........................................................................43  
2.2 BIOS setup program..................................................................................................44  
2.2.1  
2.2.2  
2.2.3  
Legend Box .........................................................................................................44  
List Box................................................................................................................45  
Sub-menu............................................................................................................45  
2.3 Main Setup..................................................................................................................46  
2.4 Advanced BIOS Setup...............................................................................................47  
2.5 Advanced PCI/PnP Settings......................................................................................63  
2.6 Boot Setting Configuration.......................................................................................67  
2.7 Security Setup............................................................................................................72  
2.8 Chipset Setup.............................................................................................................73  
2.9 Exit Menu....................................................................................................................78  
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Safety information  
Electrical safety  
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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical  
outlet before relocating the system.  
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When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables  
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,  
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.  
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all  
power cables are unplugged.  
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Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These  
devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.  
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Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area.  
If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your  
local power company.  
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If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service  
technician or your retailer.  
Operation safety  
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Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the  
manuals that came with the package.  
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power  
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.  
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,  
slots, sockets and circuitry.  
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area  
where it may become wet.  
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Place the product on a stable surface.  
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service  
technician or your retailer.  
The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the  
product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed  
in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of  
electronic products.  
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About this guide  
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the  
motherboard.  
How this guide is organized  
This manual contains the following parts:  
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Chapter 1: Product introduction  
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it  
supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to  
perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and  
connectors on the motherboard.  
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Chapter 2: BIOS setup  
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.  
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.  
Where to find more information  
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software  
updates.  
1. Advansus websites  
The Advansus website provides updated information on Advansus hardware and software  
products. Refer to the Advansus contact information.  
2. Optional documentation  
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that  
may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard  
package.  
Conventions used in this guide  
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols  
used throughout this manual.  
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself  
when trying to complete a task.  
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components  
when trying to complete a task.  
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a  
task.  
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a  
task.  
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Typography  
Bold text  
Italics  
Indicates a menu or an item to select  
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase  
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means  
that you must press the enclosed key  
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or  
Return key  
<Key>  
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key  
names are linked with a plus sign (+)  
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>  
Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,  
then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets  
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:  
awdflash [Filename]  
Command  
awdflash CX7BAV10.BIN  
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AX45Q specifications summary  
Specifications  
System  
Intel® Q45 LGA775 socket for Intel® Core 2 Quad/Core 2 Duo  
Processors. Support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU  
CPU  
1333/1066/800 MHz  
FSB  
AMI 32Mb BIOS  
BIOS  
Intel® Q45 GMCH/ICH10DO  
System Chipset  
I/O Chipset  
Memory  
Winbond W83627DHG-A  
Four 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 8 GB, DDR2 800 / 667 MHz  
Reset: 1 sec.~255 min. and 1 sec. or 1 min./step  
Watchdog Timer  
Monitoring temperatures, voltages, and cooling fan status. Auto throttling  
control when CPU overheats  
H/W Status Monitor  
Expansion Slots  
1 x PCI-E 2.0 x16, 2 x PCI-E x1, 2 x PCI 2.3 32/64bit 33/66MHz (TI Bridge), 2 x  
PCI 2.3 33MHz (South Bridge)  
16-bit (8-in/ 8-out)  
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DIO  
S4  
Integrated iTPM 1.2  
LAN (PXE / RPL)  
Yes  
TPM  
Wake up on LAN or Ring  
Smart Fan Control  
Display  
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 integrated  
Intel® DVMT 4.0 supports up to 384 MB video memory  
2048 x 1536 bpp(@ 75Hz)  
Chipset  
Display Memory  
Max Resolution  
VGA  
onboard  
Networking  
LAN1  
Realtek RTL 8111SC Gigabit LAN  
Realtek RTL 8111SC Gigabit LAN  
LAN2  
Audio  
Realtek® ALC888, 5.1 +2-CH with two independent Streaming  
Mic-in, Rear Speaker-out  
Audio Codec  
Audio Interface  
I/O Port  
1 x VGA port, 1 x COM port(RS-232/422/485), 2 x RJ45 port, 4 x USB 2.0/1.1  
port, 1 x eSATA port, 1 x Audio Jack (3 port), 1 x PS2 KB/MS  
Back Panel I/O Port  
5 x SATA connectors, 4 x USB connectors support additional 8 USB ports (with  
5V dual), 1 x COM header(RS-232/422/485), 1 x CPU Fan connector, 1 x  
Chassis Fan connector, 1 x System Fan connector, 1 x Front panel header, 1 x  
Chassis Intrusion header, 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector, 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V  
Internal I/O  
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Power connector  
Mechanical & Environment  
Power Type  
ATX mode  
0~60°C (32~140°F)  
Operating Temperature  
Operating Humidity  
Size (L x W)  
0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing  
12" x 9.6" (304.8 mm x 243.84 mm)  
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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This chapter describes the  
motherboard features and the  
new technologies it supports.  
Product  
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Introduction  
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1.1 Welcome!  
Thank you for buying an ® AX45Q motherboard!  
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another  
standout in the long line of quality motherboards!  
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in  
your package with the list below.  
1.2 Package contents  
Check your motherboard package for the following items.  
Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the following materials  
have been shipped:  
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1 x AX45Q ATX Main board  
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1 x CD-ROM contains the followings:  
User’s Manual in PDF file  
Drivers  
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1 x COM cable  
3 x SATA cable (SATA/Power)  
1 x I/O Shield  
1 x Startup Manual  
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your  
retailer.  
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1.3 Special features  
1.3.1 Product highlights  
Latest processor technology  
The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket  
designed for the Intel® Core 2 Duo, Intel® Core 2 Quad in the 775-land package. The  
motherboard supports the Intel® Core™ 2 Quad or Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor with  
1333/1066/800MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The motherboard also supports the Intel®  
HyperThreading Technology and is fully compatible with Intel® PCG 04B/04A and  
05B/05A processors.  
Intel® Core™ 2 Quad/ Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor  
The Intel® Core™2 processor family delivers unrivaled performance and breakthrough  
energy efficiency. The Intel® Core™2 processor family are Intel's newest processors, built  
using 45nm technology with hafnium-infused circuitry which improves performance even  
further. Just imagine the possibilities.  
Multimedia enthusiasts, prepare to enthuse. Bring quad-core performance to your desktop  
with the Intel® Core™2 Quad processor. It's the ideal engine for highly threaded  
entertainment applications and highly productive multitasking.  
With power-optimized enabled dual-core technology and exceptional energy efficiency, the  
Intel® Core™2 Duo processor excels running the most intense applications.  
Intel® Q45 Chipset  
The Intel® Q45 Express Chipset, when combined with the Intel® Core™2 processor family,  
delivers innovative capabilities and energy-efficient performance for business platforms.  
Delivering industry-leading advancements in both security and manageability, this chipset  
is designed to support Intel® Core™2 processor with vPro™ technology.  
The new technologies featured in the Intel Q45 Express chipset are an Intel® Trusted  
Platform Module (Intel® TPM) and enhancements to Intel® Active Management  
Technology release 5.0 which include: Remote Alerts, secured access in Microsoft* NAP*  
environments, Access Monitor, Fast Call for Help, and Remote Scheduled Maintenance.  
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 (Intel GMA 4500)  
The Intel Q45 Express Chipsets with Intel GMA 4500 deliver an excellent blend of graphics  
performance and features to meet business needs. With integrated dual display support,  
performance and support for Microsoft DirectX* 10, Shader Model 4.0 and OpenGL* 2.0,  
Intel GMA 4500 delivers excellent video and 3D graphics with outstanding graphics  
responsiveness. These enhancements deliver the performance and compatibility needed  
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for today’s and tomorrow’s business applications. The Intel Q45 Express Chipsets include  
support for the latest PC operating systems, including Windows Vista*.  
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program  
Reducing the variety of supported hardware greatly simplifies enterprise and small medium  
business PC management, which is reflected in a lower total cost of ownership. One critical  
element in reducing PC hardware variations involves deploying standardized desktop and  
laptop PC configurations. The Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (Intel® SIPP) can  
help companies to identify and deploy standardized, stable image PC platforms for at least  
15 months. Both the Intel Q45 and Q43 Express Chipsets support Intel SIPP.  
Faster System Performance  
The Intel Q45 Graphics Memory Controller Hubs (GMCH) incorporates an updated GMCH  
backbone architecture that significantly increases overall system performance through the  
optimization of available bandwidth with the new 1333 MHz system bus and reduction of  
memory access latency with Intel Fast Memory Access. The updated GMCH also includes  
support for the next-generation 45 nm Intel® Core™ processor family and wider internal  
data buses that support dual-channel DDR3 memory technology at 1066 MHz (up to 17  
GB/s of peak memory bandwidth in dual-channel interleaved mode).  
Intel® I/O Controller Hub 10 (Intel® ICH10DO)  
The Intel® ICH10 I/O controller hub as part of the Intel Q45 Express Chipset integrates  
several capabilities to provide flexibility for connecting I/O devices.  
• Intel® Matrix Storage Technology2:  
Native support of external SATA ports (eSATA), combined with Intel Matrix Storage  
Technology (Intel® MST), provides the flexibility to add an external drive for increased data  
storage with up to 6 times faster performance than USB* 2.0 or IEEE 1394. Support for  
eSATA enables the full SATA interface speed of up to 1.5 Gb/s outside the chassis. The  
Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) provides easier expandability with support for  
eSATA devices and native hot plug, while boosting boot and multi-tasking performance with  
Native Command Queuing (NCQ). In addition, the Intel ICH10DO provides support for  
RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10, enabling greater reliability for data or improved storage  
performance for intensive applications.  
• Intel® Rapid Recover Technology (when configured with ICH10DO I/O controller):  
With the ability to boot off a clone, Intel Rapid Recover Technology (part of Intel Matrix  
Storage Technology) provides a fast, easy-to-use method for the end user to recover their  
data and return their system to an operational status.  
• Intel® Trusted Platform Module 1.2:  
Integrated as part of the chipset; customer may choose to replace the discrete TPM with  
Intel® TPM providing a higher level of integration, simplifying board layouts and reducing  
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BOM cost.  
Dual-channel DDR2 memory support  
Delivers up to 12.8 GB/s (DDR2 800 dual 6.4 GB/s) of bandwidth and 16 GB maximum  
supported memory size for faster system responsiveness and support of 64-bit computing.  
5.1+2-CH high definition audio  
The onboard Realtek® ALC888 5.1+2-CH high-definition audio CODEC provides 192 KHz/  
24bit audio output, jack-sensing and re-stacking functions. With the 8channel audio ports  
and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer to home theater decoders to  
produce crystalclear digital audio.  
Serial ATA technology  
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces  
and the ICH10DO chipset. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables  
with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate.  
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring  
The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond Super I/O) to  
prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored  
for timely failure detection. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of  
current for critical components.  
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1.4 Before you proceed  
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or  
change any motherboard settings.  
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Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching  
any component.  
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Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object  
or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before  
handling components to avoid damaging them due to static  
electricity  
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Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on  
them.  
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a  
grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the  
component.  
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Before you install or remove any component, ensure that  
the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is  
detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may  
cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or  
components.  
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1.5 Motherboard overview  
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that  
the motherboard fits into it.  
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing  
the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and  
damage motherboard components.  
1.5.1 Placement Direction  
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct  
orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in  
the image below.  
1.5.2 Screw Holes  
Place ten (10) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the  
chassis.  
Place this side towards  
the rear of the chassis  
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1.5.3 Motherboard Layout  
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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)  
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel®  
Core™ 2 Quad/ Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor in the 775-land package.  
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Your boxed Intel® Core™ 2 Quad/ Intel® Core™ 2 Duo LGA775  
processor package should come with installation instructions for  
the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. If the instructions in this  
section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.  
Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is  
on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact your  
retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any  
damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components.  
ADVANSUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is  
shipment/transit-related.  
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Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ADVANSUS will  
process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if  
the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.  
The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket pins  
resulting  
from  
incorrect  
CPU  
installation/removal,  
or  
misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.  
1.6.1 Installing the CPU  
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.  
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing  
towards you and the load lever is on your left.  
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2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released  
from the retention tab.  
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap  
unless you are installing a CPU.  
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the  
arrow to a 135º angle.  
4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and  
forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then  
push the PnP cap from the load plate  
window to remove (B).  
5. Position the CPU over the socket,  
making sure that the gold triangle is on  
the bottom-left corner of the socket  
then fit the socket alignment key into  
the CPU notch.  
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6. Close the load plate (A), then push the  
load lever (B) until it snaps into the  
retention tab.  
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU  
into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and  
damaging the CPU!  
The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel®  
Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel  
SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.  
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1.6.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan  
The Intel® Core™ 2 Quad/ Intel® Core™ 2 Duo LGA775 processor requires a specially  
designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and  
performance.  
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Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU  
fan and heatsink assembly.  
When you buy a boxed Intel® Core™ 2 Quad/ Intel® Core™ 2  
Duo processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink  
assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use  
only Intel®certified multidirectional heatsink and fan.  
Your Intel® Core™ 2 Quad/ Intel® Core™ 2 Duo LGA775  
heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and  
requires no tool to install.  
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If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make  
sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the  
CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan  
assembly.  
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:  
1. Place the heatsink on top of  
the installed CPU, making  
sure that the four fasteners  
match the holes on the  
motherboard.  
Orient the heatsink  
and fan assembly  
such that the CPU fan  
cable is closest to the  
CPU fan connector.  
Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove  
directed outward.  
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2. Push down two fasteners at a  
time in a diagonal sequence  
to secure the heatsink and fan  
assembly in place.  
3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.  
Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring  
errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.  
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1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan  
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:  
1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the  
connector on the motherboard.  
2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise.  
3. Pull up two fasteners at a time  
in a diagonal sequence to  
disengage the heatsink and  
fan assembly from the  
motherboard  
4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan  
assembly from the motherboard.  
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5. Rotate each fastener  
clockwise to ensure correct  
orientation when reinstalling.  
The narrow end of the  
groove should point  
outward after  
resetting. (The photo  
shows the groove  
shaded for emphasis.)  
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1.7 System memory  
1.7.1 Overview  
The motherboard comes with two 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory  
Modules (DIMM) sockets.  
A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin  
footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to  
prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The following figure illustrates the location of  
the sockets:  
240-Pin DDR2 DIMM sockets  
Channel  
Channel A  
Channel B  
Socket  
DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2  
DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2  
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1.7.2 Memory Configurations  
You may install 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered ECC or non-ECC  
DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.  
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IF you installed four 1GB memory modules, the system may detect less  
than 3GB of total memory because of address space allocation for other  
critical functions. This limitation applies to Windows XP 32-bit version  
operating system since it does not support PAE (Physical Address  
Extension) mode.  
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IF you install Windows XP 32-bit version operating system, we  
recommend that you install less than 3GB of total memory.  
For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s)  
installed per channel must be the same for better performance (DIMM_A1  
+DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1+DIMM_B2).  
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When using one DDR DIMM module, install into DIMM_B1 slot only.  
When using two DDR DIMM modules, install into DIMM_A1 and  
DIMM_B1 slots only.  
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Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum  
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from  
the same vendor. Refer to the memory Qualified Vendors List on the next  
page for details.  
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Due to CPU limitation, DIMM modules with 128 Mb memory chips or  
double-sided x16 memory chips are not supported in this motherboard.  
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1.7.3 Installing a DIMM  
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs  
or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage  
to both the motherboard and the components.  
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the  
retaining clips outward  
2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the  
notch on the DIMM matches the break on  
the socket.  
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket  
until the retaining clips snap back in place  
and the DIMM is properly seated.  
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A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one  
direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the  
DIMM.  
The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT  
install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM socket.  
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1.7.4 Removing a DIMM  
1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips  
outward to unlock the DIMM.  
Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining  
clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.  
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.  
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1.8 Expansion slots  
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe  
the slots and the expansion cards that they support.  
Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing  
expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and  
damage motherboard components.  
1.8.1 Installing an Expansion Card  
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and  
make the necessary hardware settings for the card.  
2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).  
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later  
use.  
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated  
on the slot.  
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.  
6. Replace the system cover.  
1.8.2 Configuring an Expansion Card  
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.  
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for  
information on BIOS setup.  
2. Assign an IRQ to the card if needed. Refer to the tables on the next page.  
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.  
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1.8.3 PCI slots  
1.8.4 PCI Express x16  
The PCI slots support cards such as a  
LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and  
other cards that comply with PCI  
specifications. The figure shows the  
type of LAN card that can be installed  
on a PCI slot.  
This motherboard supports PCI Express x16  
graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express  
specifications. The figure shows a graphics  
card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.  
1.8.5 PCI Express x1  
This motherboard supports PCI  
Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards  
and other cards that comply with the  
PCI Express specifications. The figure  
shows the type of network card that can  
be installed on the PCI Express x1 slot.  
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1.9 Jumpers  
1.9.1 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)  
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear  
the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC  
RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include  
system setup information such as system passwords.  
To erase the RTC RAM:  
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.  
2. Remove the onboard battery.  
3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for  
about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.  
4. Re-install the battery.  
5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.  
6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter  
data.  
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC  
jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!  
You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to  
overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R.  
(CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so  
the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.  
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1.9.2 COM1/2 Voltage Select (JCOMPWR5, JCOMPWR6)  
This jumper allows you to select COM 1/2 Voltage power.  
1.9.3 RS232/422/485 Select (JSETCOM1, JSETCOM2)  
This jumper allows you to select RS232/422/485.  
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1.9.4 Intruder Select (CHASSIS1)  
This jumper allows you to select Intruder.  
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1.10 Connectors  
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors  
1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.  
2. Serial connector. This 9-pin COM1 port is for serial devices.  
3 & 4. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)  
through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.  
LAN port LED indications  
ACT/ LINK LED  
Status Description  
OFF No link  
SPEED LED  
Description  
Status  
OFF  
10Mbps connection  
100Mbps connection  
1Gbps connection  
Orange Linked  
Orange  
Green  
Blinking Data activity  
5. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio  
sources.  
6. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel,  
6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker  
Out.  
7. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.  
8. eSATA port (red). This port connects a SATA HDD.  
9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available  
for connecting USB 2.0 devices.  
10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available  
for connecting USB 2.0 devices.  
11. VGA port. This 15-pin VGA port connects to a VGA monitor.  
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12. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.  
1.10.2 Internal connectors  
1. Front panel audio connector (10-pin AAFP1)  
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either  
HD Audio or legacy AC’97 audio standard.  
It is recommended that you connect a high-definition front panel audio  
module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s highdefinition  
audio capability.  
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2. Serial Port connector (COM2)  
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this  
connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.  
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3. Fan Connectors (3-pin SYS_FAN, 3-pin, 4-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN)  
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of  
1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the  
motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the  
connector.  
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.  
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard  
components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps  
on the fan connectors.  
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4. USB connector (10-1 pin USB45, USB67, USB89, USB1011)  
This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the optional USB module cable to any of  
these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system  
chassis. This USB connector comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480  
Mbps connection speed.  
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5. ATX power connectors (20-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)  
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to  
fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down  
firmly until the connectors completely fit.  
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Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug;  
otherwise, the system will not boot.  
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Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when  
configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The  
system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is  
inadequate.  
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Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at  
least the minimum power required by your system. See the  
table below for details.  
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6. Serial ATA connector (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5)  
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.  
Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service  
Pack1 or later before using Serial ATA.  
7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL1)  
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.  
The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to  
the connector description below for details.  
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Power/Soft-off button (Black 2-pin PWRSW)  
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system  
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ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings.  
Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the  
system OFF.  
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System Power LED connector (2-pin PWRLED)  
This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. The system power LED lights up when  
you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.  
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Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)  
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without  
turning off the system power.  
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Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin IDELED)  
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to  
this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the  
HDD.  
8. Digital Audio connector (4-pin SPDIF_OUT)  
This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output.  
Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the  
S/PDIF module.  
The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately.  
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9. SPI Connector (7-pin SPI1)  
It is a point-to-point interface standard, allows network equipment designers to develop an  
array of next-generation multi-service switches and routers to support multi-service traffic  
with aggregate bandwidths up to OC-192 (10 Gb/s) and beyond, enabling them to  
dramatically increase system performance.  
10. Digital IO Connector (12-pin JDIO)  
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This chapter tells how to change the  
system settings through the BIOS  
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions  
of the BIOS parameters are also  
provided.  
BIOS Setup  
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2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS  
2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk  
1.  
Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.  
DOS environment  
a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive.  
b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>.  
Windows® XP environment  
a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive.  
b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer.  
c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.  
d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk  
window appears.  
e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click  
Start.  
Windows® 2000 environment  
To create a set of boot disks for Windows® 2000:  
a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive.  
b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the optical drive.  
c. Click Start, then select Run. d. From the Open field, type  
D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive.  
d. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue.  
2.  
Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk.  
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2.2 BIOS setup program  
The main BIOS setup menu is the first screen that you can navigate. Each main BIOS  
setup menu option is described in this user’s guide.  
The Main BIOS setup menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the  
options that can be configured. “Grayed-out” options cannot be configured. Options is blue  
can be.  
The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for a  
text message. When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white.  
Often a text message will accompany it.  
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The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most  
conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system  
becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the  
default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.  
Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu.  
See section “2.9 Exit Menu.”  
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The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference  
purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on  
your screen.  
Visit the Advansus website to download the latest BIOS file for  
this motherboard.  
2.2.1  
Legend Box  
The BIOS setup/utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of the  
BIOS setup utility hot keys can be used at any time during the setup navigation process.  
These keys include <F1>, <F10>, <Enter>, <ESC>, <Arrow> keys, and so on.  
The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus.  
Key(s)  
Function Description  
I, J Left/Right  
The Left and Right <Arrow> keys allow you to select an setup screen.  
For example: Main screen, Advanced screen, Chipset screen, and so  
on.  
K, L Up/Down  
The Up and Down <Arrow> keys allow you to select an setup item or  
sub-screen.  
+, - Plus/Minus  
The Plus and Minus <Arrow> keys allow you to change the field value  
of a particular setup item.  
For example: Date and Time.  
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Tab  
F1  
The <Tab> key allows you to select setup fields.  
The <F1> key allows you to display the General Help screen.  
Press the <F1> key to open the General Help screen.  
The <F10> key allows you to save any changes you have made and  
exit Setup. Press the <F10> key to save your changes.  
The <Esc> key allows you to discard any changes you have made  
and exit the Setup. Press the <Esc> key to exit the setup without  
saving your changes.  
F10  
ESC  
Enter  
The <Enter> key allows you to display or change the setup option  
listed for a particular setup item. The <Enter> key can also allow you  
to display the setup sub- screens.  
2.2.2  
List Box  
This box appears only in the opening screen. The box displays an initial list of configurable  
items in the menu you selected.  
2.2.3  
Sub-menu  
Note that a right pointer symbol (X) appears to the left of certain fields. This pointer  
indicates that you can display a sub-menu from this field. A sub-menu contains additional  
options for a field parameter. To display a sub-menu, move the highlight to the field and  
press <Enter>. The sub-menu appears. Use the legend keys to enter values and move  
from field to field within a sub-menu as you would within a menu. Use the <Esc> key to  
return to the main menu.  
Take some time to familiarize yourself with the legend keys and their corresponding  
functions. Practice navigating through the various menus and submenus. While moving  
around through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help  
window located to the right of each menu. This window displays the help text for the  
currently highlighted field.  
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2.3 Main Setup  
When you first enter the Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always  
return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. There are two Main Setup  
options. They are described in this section. The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below.  
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System Time/System Date  
Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System  
Date using the <Arrow> keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the <Tab>  
key or the <Arrow> keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in MM/DD/YY  
format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format.  
Note:  
The time is in 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 A.M. appears as 05:30:00, and  
5:30P.M. as 17:30:00.  
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2.4 Advanced BIOS Setup  
Select the Advanced tab from the setup screen to enter the Advanced BIOS Setup screen.  
You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen, such as SuperIO  
Configuration, to go to the sub menu for that item. You can display an Advanced BIOS  
Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow> keys. All Advanced BIOS Setup options  
are described in this section. The Advanced BIOS Setup screen is shown below.  
The sub menus are described on the following pages.  
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2.4.1  
CPU Configuration Setting  
You can use this screen to select options for the CPU Configuration Settings. Use the up  
and down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the  
value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of  
the screen. The settings are described on the following pages.  
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Max CPUID Value Limit  
The choices of Max CPUID Value Limit are Disabled, and Enabled.  
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Intel® Virtualization Tech  
The choices of Intel® Virtualization Tech are Enabled, Disabled.  
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Execute-Disable Bit Capability  
The choices of Execute-Disable Bit Capability are Enabled, Disabled.  
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Core Multi-Processing  
The item is to enable or disable the Core Multi-processing function.  
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Intel® SpeedStep™ tech  
The choices of Execute-Disable Bit Capability are Enabled, Disabled.  
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2.4.2  
IDE Configuration Setting  
You can use this screen to select options for the IDE Configuration Settings. Use the up  
and down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the  
value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of  
the screen. The settings are described on the following pages.  
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Mirrored IDER Configuration  
The choices of Mirrored IDER configuration are Disabled, and Enabled.  
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SATA Configuration  
The choices of SATA configuration are Disabled, Compatible, and Enhanced.  
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Configure SATA as  
This item allows to configure SATA as IDE, RAID, or AHCI.  
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Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third/Fourth IDE Master  
Select one of the hard disk drives to configure it. Press <Enter> to access its the sub  
menu. The options on the sub menu are described in the following sections.  
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)  
Set this option to stop the AMIBIOS from searching for IDE devices within the specified  
number of seconds. Basically, this allows you to fine-tune the settings to allow for faster  
boot times. Adjust this setting until a suitable timing that can detect all IDE disk drives  
attached is found.  
The default setting is 35.  
Option Description  
0
This value is the best setting to use if the onboard IDE controllers are set to a  
specific IDE disk drive in the AMIBIOS.  
5
Set this value to stop the AMIBIOS from searching the IDE bus for IDE disk  
drives in five seconds. A large majority of ultra ATA hard disk drives can be  
detected well within five seconds.  
10  
15  
20  
25  
30  
35  
Set this value to stop the AMIBIOS from searching the IDE bus for IDE disk  
drives in 10 seconds.  
Set this value to stop the AMIBIOS from searching the IDE bus for IDE disk  
drives in 15 seconds.  
Set this value to stop the AMIBIOS from searching the IDE bus for IDE disk  
drives in 20 seconds.  
Set this value to stop the AMIBIOS from searching the IDE bus for IDE disk  
drives in 25 seconds.  
Set this value to stop the AMIBIOS from searching the IDE bus for IDE disk  
drives in 30 seconds.  
35 is the default value. It is the recommended setting when all IDE connectors  
are set to AUTO in the AMIBIOS setting.  
Note: Different IDE disk drives take longer for the BIOS to locate than others do.  
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AHCI Configuration  
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AHCI BIOS Support  
Enables for supporting AHCI BIOS. The choices are Enabled or Disabled.  
AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time Out  
Select the time out value for detecting AHCI CD/DVD device(s).  
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2.4.3  
SuperIO Configuration  
You can use this screen to select options for the Super I/O settings. Use the up and down  
<Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of  
the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages. The screen is  
shown below.  
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Serial Port1 Address  
This option specifies the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request address of serial port  
1. The Optimal setting is 3F8/IRQ4.  
Option  
Description  
Disabled Set this value to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources.  
When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port physically becomes  
unavailable.  
3F8/IRQ4 Set this value to allow the serial port to use 3F8 as its I/O port address and  
IRQ4 for the interrupt address. This is the default setting. The majority of serial  
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port 1 or COM1 ports on computer systems use IRQ4 and I/O Port 3F8 as the  
standard setting. The most common serial device connected to this port is a  
mouse. If the system will not use a serial device, it is best to set this port to  
Disabled.  
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Serial Port2 Address  
This option specifies the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request address of serial port  
2. The Optimal setting is 2F8/IRQ3.  
Option  
Description  
Disabled Set this value to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources.  
When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port physically becomes  
unavailable.  
2F8/IRQ3 Set this value to allow the serial port to use 2F8 as its I/O port address and IRQ  
3 for the interrupt address. This is the default setting. The majority of serial port  
2 or COM2 ports on computer systems use IRQ3 and I/O Port 2F8 as the  
standard setting. The most common serial device connected to this port is an  
external modem. If the system will not use an external modem, set this port to  
Disabled.  
Note: Most internal modems require the use of the second COM port and use  
3F8 as its I/O port address and IRQ 4 for its interrupt address. This requires  
that the Serial Port2 Address be set to Disabled or another base I/O port  
address and Interrupt Request address.  
2.4.4  
Hardware Health Configuration  
You can use this screen to select options for the Hardware Health settings. Use the up and  
down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the  
value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages. The screen  
is shown below.  
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Chassis Intrusion  
This item selects the chassis intrusion. The choices are Disabled or Enabled.  
System Temperature  
This shows you the current temperature of system.  
CPU Temperature  
This shows you the current CPU temperature.  
CPU_FAN Speed  
This shows the current CPU FAN operating speed.  
SYS_FAN Speed  
This shows the current System FAN operating speed.  
CHA_FAN Speed  
This shows the current Chassis FAN operating speed.  
Vcore/ 3VCC/ +12V/ +5V/ 5VSB/ 3VSB/ VBAT  
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This shows the voltage of VCORE, 3VCC, +12V, +5V, 5VSB(V), 3VSB(V) and VBAT(V).  
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2.4.5  
ACPI Configuration  
You can use this screen to select options for the ACPI settings. Use the up and down  
<Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of  
the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages. The screen is  
shown below.  
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Chipset ACPI Configuration  
This item allows you to set South Bridge ACPI Configuration.  
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High Performance Event Timer  
This item allows you to enable or disable the High Performance Event Timer.  
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2.4.6  
APM Configuration  
You can use this screen to select options for the APM settings. Use the up and down  
<Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of  
the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages. The screen is  
shown below.  
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Power Management/APM  
This item allows you to set APM to Enabled or Disabled.  
Restore on AC Power Loss  
This item allows you to set AC Power Loss to Power Off, Power On, or Last State.  
Throttle Slow Clock Ratio  
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Select the Duty Cycle in Throttle mode. The choices are 87.5%, 75.8%, 6.5%, 50%, 37.5%,  
25% and 12.5%.  
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Resume On Ring  
Disable or Enable RI to generate a wake event.  
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Resume On PME#  
Disable or Enable PME to generate a wake event.  
Resume On PCIE WAKE#  
Disable or Enable PCIE generate a wake event.  
Resume RTC Alarm  
Disable or Enable RTC to generate a wake event.  
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2.4.7  
Intel Danbury (DT) Configuration  
You can use this screen to select options for the Intel Danbury (DT) settings. Use the up  
and down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the  
value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages. The screen  
is shown below.  
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DTAM Support  
The Choices are enabled or disabled the DTAM support.  
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2.4.8  
Intel TXT (LT) Configuration  
You can use this screen to select options for the Intel TXT (LT) settings. Use the up and  
down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the  
value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages. The screen  
is shown below.  
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Intel TXT Initialization  
The Choices are enabled or disabled the Intel TXT initialization.  
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2.4.9  
Intel VT-d Configuration  
You can use this screen to select options for the Intel VT-d settings. Use the up and down  
<Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of  
the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages. The screen is  
shown below.  
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Intel VT-d  
The Choices are enabled or disabled the Intel VT-d.  
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Trusted Computing  
You can use this screen to select options for the Intel Trusted Computing settings. Use the  
up and down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change  
the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages. The  
screen is shown below.  
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TCG/TPM SUPPORT  
Enable or disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) support in BIOS.  
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Execute TPM Command  
The choices are “Don’t Change” / “Disabled” / “Enabled”.  
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2.5 Advanced PCI/PnP Settings  
Select the PCI/PnP tab from the setup screen to enter the Plug and Play BIOS Setup  
screen. You can display a Plug and Play BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the  
<Arrow> keys. All Plug and Play BIOS Setup options are described in this section. The Plug  
and Play BIOS Setup screen is shown below.  
2.5.1 Clear NVRAM  
This item is to clear NVRAM during system boot. The choices are No or Yes.  
2.5.2 Plug & Play O/S  
Set this value to allow the system to modify the settings for Plug and Play operating system  
support. The default setting is No.  
Option Description  
No  
The No setting is for operating systems that do not meet the Plug and Play  
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specifications. It allows the BIOS to configure all the devices in the system. This  
is the default setting.  
Yes  
The Yes setting allows the operating system to change the interrupt, I/O and  
DMA settings. Set this option if the system is running Plug and Play aware  
operating systems.  
2.5.3 PCI Latency Timer  
Set this value to allow the PCI Latency Timer to be adjusted. This option sets the latency of  
all PCI devices on the PCI bus. The default setting is 64.  
Option Description  
32  
64  
This option sets the PCI latency to 32 PCI clock cycles.  
This option sets the PCI latency to 64 PCI clock cycles. This is the default  
setting.  
96  
This option sets the PCI latency to 96 PCI clock cycles.  
This option sets the PCI latency to 128 PCI clock cycles.  
This option sets the PCI latency to 160 PCI clock cycles.  
This option sets the PCI latency to 192 PCI clock cycles.  
This option sets the PCI latency to 224 PCI clock cycles.  
This option sets the PCI latency to 248 PCI clock cycles.  
128  
160  
192  
224  
248  
2.5.4 Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA  
Set this value to allow or restrict the system from giving the VGA adapter card an interrupt  
address. The default setting is Yes.  
Option Description  
Yes  
Set this value to allow the allocation of an IRQ to a VGA adapter card that uses  
the PCI local bus. This is the default setting.  
No  
Set this value to prevent the allocation of an IRQ to a VGA adapter card that  
uses the PCI local bus.  
2.5.5 Palette Snooping  
Set this value to allow the system to modify the Palette Snooping settings. The default  
setting is Disabled.  
Option  
Description  
Disabled This is the default setting and should not be changed unless the VGA card  
manufacturer requires Palette Snooping to be Enabled.  
Enabled This setting informs the PCI devices that an ISA based Graphics device is  
installed in the system. It does this so the ISA based Graphics card will function  
correctly. This does not necessarily indicate a physical ISA adapter card. The  
graphics chipset can be mounted on a PCI card. Always check with your adapter  
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card’s manual first, before modifying the default settings in the BIOS.  
2.5.6 PCI IDE BusMaster  
Set this value to allow or prevent the use of PCI IDE busmastering. The setting is Disabled.  
Option Description  
Disabled Set this value to prevent PCI busmastering. This is the default setting.  
Enabled This option specifies that the IDE controller on the PCI local bus has mastering  
capabilities.  
2.5.7 OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card  
Set this value to allow the OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card to be selected. The default setting is  
Auto.  
Option  
Description  
Auto  
This setting will auto select the location of an OffBoard PCI IDE adapter card.  
This is the default setting.  
PCI Slot 1 This setting will select PCI Slot 1 as the location of the OffBoard PCI IDE  
adapter card. Use this setting only if there is an IDE adapter card installed in  
PCI Slot 1.  
PCI Slot 2 This setting will select PCI Slot 2 as the location of the OffBoard PCI IDE  
adapter card. Use this setting only if there is an IDE adapter card installed in  
PCI Slot 2.  
PCI Slot 3 This setting will select PCI Slot 3 as the location of the OffBoard PCI IDE  
adapter card. Use this setting only if there is an IDE adapter card installed in  
PCI Slot 3. This option is available even if the motherboard does not have a  
PCI Slot 3. If the motherboard does not have a PCI Slot 3, do not use this  
setting.  
PCI Slot 4 This setting will select PCI Slot 4 as the location of the OffBoard PCI IDE  
adapter card. Use this setting only if there is an IDE adapter card installed in  
PCI Slot 4. This option is available even if the motherboard does not have a  
PCI Slot 4. If the motherboard does not have a PCI Slot 4, do not use this  
setting.  
PCI Slot 5 This setting will select PCI Slot 5 as the location of the OffBoard PCI IDE  
adapter card. Use this setting only if there is an IDE adapter card installed in  
PCI Slot 5. This option is available even if the motherboard does not have a  
PCI Slot 5. If the motherboard does not have a PCI Slot 5, do not use this  
setting.  
PCI Slot 6 This setting will select PCI Slot 6 as the location of the OffBoard PCI IDE  
adapter card. Use this setting only if there is an IDE adapter card installed in  
PCI Slot 6. This option is available even if the motherboard does not have a  
PCI Slot 6. If the motherboard does not have a PCI Slot 6, do not use this  
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setting.  
2.5.8 IRQ  
Set this value to allow the IRQ settings to be modified. The default setting is available.  
Interrupt Option Description  
IRQ3  
Available This setting allows the specified IRQ to be used by a PCI/PnP  
device. This is the default setting.  
IRQ4  
IRQ5  
IRQ7  
IRQ9  
Reserved This setting allows the specified IRQ to be used by a legacy ISA  
device.  
IRQ10  
IRQ11  
IRQ14  
IRQ15  
2.5.9 DMA  
Set this value to allow the DMA setting to be modified. The default setting is Available.  
DMA Channel Option Description  
DMA Channel 0 Available This setting allows the specified DMA to be used by PCI/PnP  
DMA Channel 1  
DMA Channel 3  
DMA Channel 5  
DMA Channel 6  
DMA Channel 7  
device. This is the default setting.  
Reserved This setting allows the specified DMA to be used by a legacy  
ISA device.  
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2.6 Boot Setting Configuration  
Select the Boot tab from the setup screen to enter the Boot Setup screen. You can display  
a Boot Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow> keys. All Boot BIOS Setup options  
are described in this section. The Boot BIOS Setup screen is shown below.  
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2.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration  
You can use this screen to select options for the Boot settings. Use the up and down  
<Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of  
the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages. The screen is  
shown below.  
y
Quick Boot  
The default setting is Enabled.  
Option Description  
Disabled Set this value to allow the BIOS to perform all POST tests.  
Enabled Set this value to allow the BIOS to skip certain POST tests to boot faster.  
y
Quiet Boot  
Set this value to allow the boot up screen options to be modified between POST messages  
or OEM logo. The default setting is Disabled.  
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Option  
Description  
Disabled Set this value to allow the computer system to display the POST messages.  
Enabled Set this value to allow the computer system to display the OEM logo. This is the  
default setting.  
y
Bootup Num-Lock  
Set this value to allow the Number Lock setting to be modified during boot up. The default  
setting is On.  
Option Description  
Off  
This option does not enable the keyboard Number Lock automatically. To use  
the 10-keys on the keyboard, press the Number Lock key located on the upper  
left-hand corner of the 10-key pad. The Number Lock LED on the keyboard will  
light up when the Number Lock is engaged.  
On  
Set this value to allow the Number Lock on the keyboard to be enabled  
automatically when the computer system is boot up. This allows the immediate  
use of 10-keys numeric keypad located on the right side of the keyboard. To  
confirm this, the Number Lock LED light on the keyboard will be lit. This is the  
default setting.  
y
Wait For “F1” If Error  
Set this value to allow the Wait for “F1” Error setting to be modified. The default setting is  
Enabled.  
Option  
Description  
Disabled This prevents the to wait on an error for user intervention. This setting should be  
used if there is a known reason for a BIOS error to appear. An example would  
be a system administrator must remote boot the system. The computer system  
does not have a keyboard currently attached. If this setting is set, the system will  
continue to boot up in to the operating system. If “F1” is enabled, the system will  
wait until the BIOS setup is entered.  
Enabled Set this value to allow the system BIOS to wait for any error. If an error is  
detected, pressing <F1> will enter Setup and the BIOS setting can be adjusted  
to fix the problem. This normally happens when upgrading the hardware and not  
setting the BIOS to recognized it. This is the default setting.  
y
Hit “DEL” Message Display  
Set this value to allow the Hit “DEL” to enter Setup Message Display to be modified. The  
default setting is Enabled.  
Option  
Description  
Disabled This prevents the to display  
Hit Del to Enter Setup  
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during memory initialization. If Quiet Boot is enabled, the Hit “DEL” message will  
not display.  
Enabled This allows the to display  
Hit Del to Enter Setup  
during memory initialization. This is the default setting.  
2.6.2 Boot Device Priority  
Use this screen to specify the order in which the system checks for the device to boot from.  
To access this screen, select Boot Device Priority on the Boot Setup screen and press  
<Enter>. The following screen displays:  
y
1st Boot Device  
Set the boot device options to determine the sequence in which the computer checks whick  
device to boot from. The settings are Removable Dev., Hard Drive, or ATAPI CDROM.  
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2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives  
Use this screen to view the hard disk drives in the system. To access this screen, select  
Hard disk drives on the Boot Setup screen and press <Enter>. The following screen  
displays examples of hard disk drives:  
y
1st Drive  
This item specifies the boot sequence from the available device.  
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2.7 Security Setup  
Select Security Setup from the Setup main BIOS setup menu. All Security Setup options,  
such as password protection and virus protection, are described in this section. To access  
the sub menu for the following items, select the item and press <Enter>:  
y Change Supervisor Password  
The Security Setup screen is shown below. The sub menus are documented on the  
following pages.  
2.7.1 Change Supervisor Password  
This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has been  
installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays.  
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2.8 Chipset Setup  
Select the Chipset tab from the setup screen to enter the Chipset BIOS Setup screen. You  
can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen, such as CPU Configuration, to go  
to the sub menu for that item. You can display a Chipset BIOS Setup option by highlighting  
it using the <Arrow> keys. All Chipset BIOS Setup options are described in this section.  
The Chipset BIOS Setup screen is shown below.  
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2.8.1 North Bridge Configuration  
You can use this screen to select options for the North Bridge Configuration. Use the up  
and down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the  
value of the selected option.  
Note: The North Bridge Configuration setup screen varies depending on the supported  
North Bridge chipset.  
y
Memory Remap Feature  
Set this value to allow the Memory Remap Feature to be modified. The default setting is  
Enabled.  
Option  
Description  
Disabled Do not allow remapping of memory.  
Enabled Allow remapping of overlapping PCI memory above the total physical memory.  
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Initate Graphic Adapter  
This item selects which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. The options  
are IGD, PCI/IGD, PCI/PEG, PEG/IGD, PEG/PCI. The default setting is PEG/PCI.  
y
IGD Graphics Mode Select  
This item selects the amount of system memory used by the internal graphics device. The  
choices are Disabled, Enabled 32MB, Enabled 64MB, and Enabled 128MB.  
y
PEG Port  
The choices are Auto or Disabled.  
y
Video Function Configuration  
-
DVMT Mode Select  
Use this field to select the memory to allocate for video memory. The choice is  
“DVMT”.  
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DVMT/Fixed Memory Size  
Specify the size of DVMT/system memory to allocate for video memory.  
2.8.2 South Bridge Configuration  
You can use this screen to select options for the South Bridge Configuration. South Bridge  
is a chipset on the motherboard that controls the basic I/O functions, USB ports, audio  
functions, modem functions, IDE channels, and PCI slots. Use the up and down <Arrow>  
keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of the  
selected option.  
y
USB Functions  
Set this value to allow the system to enable or disable the onboard USB ports. The choices  
are Disabled, 2 USB Ports, 4 USB Ports, 6 USB Ports, 8 USB Ports, 10 USB Ports, 12 USB  
Ports.  
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USB Port Configure  
The choices are 6x6 USB Ports, and 8x4 USB Ports.  
y
OnBoard LAN1  
Options are “Enabled” and “Disabled”. Select “Disabled” if you don’t want to use onboard  
LAN controller1.  
y
OnBoard LAN2  
Options are “Enabled” and “Disabled”. Select “Disabled” if you don’t want to use onboard  
LAN controller2.  
y
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM  
Options are “Enabled” and “Disabled”. Select “Disabled” if you don’t want to use onboard  
LAN Boot Rom.  
y
HDA Controller  
Options are “Enabled” and “Disabled”. Select “Disabled” if you don’t want to use HDA  
controller.  
y
SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width  
The choices are 4 to 5 seconds, 3 to 4 seconds, 2 to 3 seconds, and 1 to 2 seconds.  
y
PCIE Ports Configuration  
Option  
Description  
PCIE Port 0  
This setting allows to enable the PCIE Port 0. The choices  
are Auto, Enabled, and Disabled.  
PCIE Port 1  
This setting allows to enable the PCIE Port 1. The choices  
are Auto, Enabled, and Disabled.  
PCIE Port 4  
This setting allows to enable the PCIE Port 4. The choices  
are Auto, Enabled, and Disabled.  
PCIE High Priority Port  
This setting allows to select the PCIE High Priority Port. The  
choices are Disabled, Port 0, Port 1, Port 2, Port 3, Port 4,  
and Port 5.  
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2.9 Exit Menu  
Select the Exit tab from the setup screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. You can  
display an Exit BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow> keys. All Exit BIOS  
Setup options are described in this section. The Exit BIOS Setup screen is shown below.  
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2.9.1 Save Changes and Exit  
When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave  
Setup and reboot the computer so the new system configuration parameters can take effect.  
Select Exit Saving Changes from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.  
Save Configuration Changes and Exit Now?  
[Ok] [Cancel]  
appears in the window. Select Ok to save changes and exit.  
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2.9.2 Discard Changes and Exit  
Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system  
configuration. Select Exit Discarding Changes from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.  
Discard Changes and Exit Setup Now?  
[Ok] [Cancel]  
appears in the window. Select Ok to discard changes and exit.  
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2.9.3 Discard Changes  
Select Discard Changes from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.  
Discard Changes ?  
[Ok] [Cancel]  
appears in the window. Select Ok to discard changes.  
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2.9.4 Load Setup Default  
Automatically sets all Setup options to a complete set of default settings when you Select  
this option. The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance, but may  
not work best for all computer applications. In particular, do not use the Optimal Setup  
options if your computer is experiencing system configuration problems. Select Load Setup  
Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Ok to load optimal defaults.  
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