Microsoft MOTHERBOARD USER GUIDE PXP43 User Manual

PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-

tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-

ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one

or more of the following measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with

this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing

this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manu-

facturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface

Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction......................................................................................1

Feature ..............................................................................................2

Motherboard Components.............................................................4

Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard

Safety Precautions.............................................................................6

Choosing a Computer Case..............................................................6

Installing the Motherboard in a Case.............................................6

Checking Jumper Settings................................................................7

Setting Jumpers.........................................................................7

Checking Jumper Settings.........................................................8

Jumper Settings.........................................................................8

Installing Hardware..........................................................................9

Installing the Processor...........................................................9

Installing Memory Modules.....................................................11

Expansion Slots.......................................................................13

Connecting Optional Devices..................................................15

Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive......17

Connecting I/O Devices..................................................................19

Connecting Case Components......................................................20

Front Panel Header..................................................................22

Chapter 3

Using BIOS

About the Setup Utility................................................................ 23

The Standard Configuration..............................................23

Entering the Setup Utility...................................................23

Updating the BIOS............................................................25

Using BIOS......................................................................................25

Standard CMOS Setup......................................................26

Advanced Setup.................................................................28

Advanced Chipset Setup....................................................30

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Integrated Peripherals.......................................................31

Power Management Setup.................................................32

PCI/PnP Setup...................................................................33

PC Health Status................................................................34

Frequency/Voltage Control................................................35

Load Default Settings.......................................................37

Supervisor Password........................................................37

User Password..................................................................38

Save & Exit Setup..............................................................38

Exit Without Saving............................................................38

Chapter 4

Software Setup

Software List..........................................................................................39

Software Installation.............................................................................39

Chapter 1: Introducing the Motherboard

Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the PXP43 motherboard. This motherboard is a high per-

formance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA775 socket

Intel^®Yorkfield/Wolfdale processors for high-end business or personal desktop mar-

kets.

The motherboard incorporates the Intel Eaglelake P43 Northbridge (NB) and Intel

ICH10 Southbridge (SB) chipsets. The Northbridge supports a Front Side Bus (FSB)

frequency of 1333/1066/800 MHz using a scalable FSB Vcc_CPU. The memory

controller supports DDR2 memory DIMM frequencies of 800/667. It supports four

DDR2 sockets with maximum memory size of 16 GB. DDR2 memory bandwidth of

12.8 GB/s in dual-channel symmetric mode assuming DDR2 800 MHz. High resolu-

tion graphics via one PCI Express x16 slot, intended for Graphics Interface, is fully

compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification Revision 2.0.

The ICH10 Southbridge supports two PCI slots which are PCI v2.3 compliant. In

addition, three PCI Express x1 slots are supported, fully compliant to the PCI

Express Base Specification, Revision 1.1. It implements an EHCI compliant inter-

face that provides 480 Mb/s bandwidth for twelve USB 2.0 ports (four USB ports and

four USB 2.0 headers support additional eight USB ports). One onboard IDE connec-

tor supports two IDE devices in Ultra ATA 133/100/66/33 mode. The Southbridge

supports six SATA ports with maximum transfer rate up to 3.0 Gb/s each.

There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and

keyboard connectors, COM, four USB ports, one LAN port and audio jacks for

microphone, line-in and 6-ch line-out.

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Feature

Processor

This motherboard uses an LGA775 type of Intel^®Yorkfield/Wolfdale that carries

the following features:

•

Accommodates Intel^®Yorkfield/Wolfdale processors

Supports a system bus (FSB) of 1333/1066/800 MHz

Chipset

The P43 Northbridge (NB) and ICH10 Southbridge (SB) chipsets are based on an

innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance.

P43 (NB)

•

Supports 36-bit host bus addressing, allowing the

CPU to access the entire 64 GB of the memory ad-

dress space.

•

2 GB/s point-to-point Direct Media Interface (DMI) to

ICH10 (1 GB/s each direction)

One, 16-lane PCI Express x16 port for Graphics At-

tach, compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification

revision 2.0

•

Supports 512-Mb and 1-Gb DDR2 and 512-Mb, 1-

Gb,and 2-Gb DDR3 DRAM technologies for x8 and

x16 devices

•

Enhanced DMAController, interrupt controller, and timer

functions

Compliant with PCI Express Base Specification, revi-

sion 1.1

ICH10 (SB)

•

Compliant with PCI v2.3 specificaiton

Compliant with SATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controller

Integrated USB 2.0 Host Controller supporting up to

twelve USB 2.0 ports

Memory

•

Supports DDR2 800/667 DDR2 SDRAM with Dual-channel architecture

Accommodates four unbuffered DIMMs

Up to 4 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 16 GB

Audio (Realtek 6CH Audio ALC662 Codec)

•

5.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec

ADCs supports 44.1k/48k/96kHz sample rate

Meets Microsoft WLP 3.08 Vista premium and mobile PCs audio

requirements

•

Direct Sound 3D^TMcompatible

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Onboard LAN (Atheros AR8121 PCI-E Gbit LAN)

•

Integrated PHY for 10/100/1000 Mbps

IEEE 802.3x compliant flow control support

Three power supplies: 2.5V, 1.8V and 1.2V

PCI Express base 1.1 compliant

Expansion Options

The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:

•

One PCI Express x16 slot for Graphics Interface

Three PCI Express x1 slots

Two 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slots

One IDE connector supporting up to two IDE devices

Six 7-pin SATA connectors

This motherboard supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 133/

100/66/33 Mb/s.

Integrated I/O

The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:

•

Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard

One Serial port

Four USB ports

One LAN port

Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6-ch line-out

BIOS Firmware

The motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system

features including the following:

•

Power management

Wake-up alarms

CPU parameters

CPU and memory timing

The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock

speeds.

1. Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change

without prior notice.

2. Due to chipset limitation, we recommend that motherboard be oper-

ated in the ambiance between 0 and 50 °C.

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Motherboard Components

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Table of Motherboard Components

LABEL

CO MPO NENTS

LGA775 socket Intel^®Yorkfield/Wolfdale

Family processors

1. CPU Socket

2. CPU_FAN1

CPU cooling fan connector

3. DDR2_DIMM1~4 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots

4. ATX_POWER

5. SATA1~6

6. CASE_FAN

7. F_PANEL

8. USBPWR_F1~2

9. F_USB1~4

10. SPK

Standard 24-Pin ATX Power connector

Serial ATA connectors

Case cooling fan connector

Front Panel Switch/LED header

Front Panel USB Power Select jumpers

Front Panel USB headers

Speaker header

11. CLR_CMOS

12. IDE

Clear CMOS jumper

Primary IDE connector

13. SPDIFO

SPDIF out header

14. F_AUDIO

15. CD_IN

Front Panel Audio header

Analog Audio Input connector

32-bit add-on card slots

16. PCI2~3

17. PCIE1~3

18. PCIE16X_1

19. USBPWR_R1

20. ATX12V

21. SYS_FAN1

PCI Express x1 slots

PCI Express x16 graphics card slot

Rear Panel USB/PS2 Power Select jumper

4-pin +12V power connector

System cooling fan connector

This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.

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Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard

Safety Precautions

•

Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard

Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid dam-

age from static electricity

•

Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely

grounded object before working on the motherboard

Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in

Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards

•

Choosing a Computer Case

There are many types of computer cases on the market. The motherboard complies

with the specifications for the FULL ATX system case. Firstly, some features on the

motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indica-

tors and switches on the system case. Make sure that your case supports all the

features required. Secondly, this motherboard supports two enhanced IDE drives.

Make sure that your case has sufficient power and space for all drives that you intend

to install.

Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O

template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the

motherboard.

This motherboard carries a FULL ATX form factor of 305 x 244 mm. Choose a case

that accommodates this form factor.

Installing the Motherboard in a Case

Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in

a case.

Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond

the holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets

and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.

Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion

slots on your motherboard.

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Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.

Checking Jumper Settings

This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.

Setting Jumpers

Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with

more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper

caps are placed on the correct pins.

The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper. When

the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the

jumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumper

cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin,

SHORT

OPEN

the jumper is OPEN.

This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins

1 and 2 are SHORT

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Checking Jumper Settings

The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is

labeled.

Jumper Settings

Jumper

Type Description

Setting (default)

1-2: NORMAL

2-3: CLEAR

3-pin

CLR_CMOS

CLEAR CMOS

Before clearing the

CMOS, make sure to

turn the system off.

CLR_CMOS

Rear USB/PS2

Power Select

Jumper

1-2: VCC

2-3: 5VSB

3-pin

USBPWR_R1

Front Panel

USB Power

Select Jumper

1-2: VCC

2-3: 5VSB

USBPWR_F1~2 3-pin

USBPWR_F1~2

To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend

users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Optimized Defaults”

and then “Save & Exit Setup”.

2. Make sure the power supply provides enough 5VSB voltage before se-

lecting the 5VSB function.

It is required that users place the USBPWR_F1~2 & USBPWR_R1 cap

onto 2-3 pin rather than 1-2 pin as default if you want to wake up the

computer by USB/PS2 KB/Mouse.

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Installing Hardware

Installing the Processor

Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that

you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount resis-

tors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes

across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the motherboard

or its components.

On most motherboards, there are small surface-mount resistors near the

processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is carelessly

installed.

Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the clips.

Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can clearly

see the motherboard and processor socket.

Before installing the Processor

This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system

bus frequency for the processor. You may be able to change the settings in the system

Setup Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not over-clock processors or

other components to run faster than their rated speed.

Warning:

1. Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the

system and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can perma-

nently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in components

that are run beyond the rated limits.

2. Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the

power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other

hardware components.

This motherboard has an LGA775 socket. When choosing a processor, consider the

performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor

design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity

of internal cache memory and external cache memory.

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CPU Installation Procedure

The following illustration shows CPU installation components.

A. Read and follow the instructions shown

on the sticker on the CPU cap.

B. Unload the cap

· Use thumb & forefinger to hold the

lifting tab of the cap.

· Lift the cap up and remove the cap

completely from the socket.

C. Open the load plate

· Use thumb & forefinger to hold the

hook of the lever, pushing down and

pulling aside unlock it.

· Lift up the lever.

· Use thumb to open the load plate. Be

careful not to touch the contacts.

D. Install the CPU on the socket

· Orientate CPU package to the socket.

Make sure you match triangle marker

to pin 1 location.

E. Close the load plate

· Slightly push down the load plate onto

the tongue side, and hook the lever.

· CPU is locked completely.

F. Apply thermal grease on top of the CPU.

G. Fasten the cooling fan supporting base

onto the CPU socket on the motherboard.

H. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the

CPU fan connector. Please refer to the

CPU cooling fan user’s manual for more

detail installation procedure.

1. To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest

that you use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least. CPU fan and

heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/

heatsink supplied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.

2. DO NOT remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a

CPU.

3. Return Material Authorization (RMA) requests will be accepted

only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.

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Installing Memory Modules

This motherboard accommodates four memory modules. It can support four 240-pin

DDR2 800/667. The total memory capacity is 16 GB.

DDR2 SDRAM memory module table

Memory module

DDR2 667

Memory Bus

333 MHz

DDR2 800

400 MHz

You must install at least one module in any of the four slots. Each module can be

installed with 4 GB of memory; total memory capacity is 16 GB.

Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until

you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only

by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always

wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules.

Installation Procedure

Refer to the following to install the memory modules.

This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR2 SDRAM only.

Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.

Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with

notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be

installed correctly.

Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the

notches in the DIMM slot.

Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it

seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to

the edges of the DIMM.

Install any remaining DIMM modules.

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Table A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List)

The following DDR2 800/667 memory modules have been tested and qualified for

use with this motherboard.

Type

Size Vendor

Module Name

AD29608A88-3EG

M2OAD5G3H3166I1C52

78.91G92.9K5

A-DATA

Apacer

APOGEE

Corsair

AU51082-667P005

64M8CFE PS1000545

0547W64M8 PC5300

MT4HTF6464AY-667E1

AL6E8E63J-6E1

Infinity

Micron

PSC

512 MB

Samsung

K4T51083QC

8D23JK-TT

Twinmos

A-DATA

TMM6208G8M30B

M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52

78.01G9O.9K5

Elpida 1GB AM4B5708GEWS7E-

0637F

DDR2 667

Apacer

APOGEE

Infineon

Micron

AU1G082-667P005

HYB18T512800BF3S

1 GB

MT8HTF12864AY-667E1

AL7E8E63B-6E1T

AL7E8E63J-6E1

PSC

AL7E8F73C-6E1

8D23KK-TT

Twinmos

Aeneon

Apacer

Hynix

AET860UD00-30DB08X

78.A1G9O.9K4

HYMP125U64AP8-Y5-AB-A

LeadMax LD5PS1G831

AL8E8F73C-6E1

2 GB

Lead Max

PSC

Qimonda

A-DATA

Infinity

HYS64T256020EU-3S-C2

M2OAD6G3H3160I1E53

04751208CZ5U2D

KHX6400D2ULK2/1G

Kingston

512 MB

KVR800D2N5/512

Micron

UMAX

MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4

U2S12D30TP-8E

Aeneon

Apacer

Infinity

AET760UD00-25DC08X

78.01GA0.9K5

DDR2 800

04701G16CZ5U2G

KHX6400D2ULK2/2G

KVR800D2N5/1G

1 GB

2 GB

Kingston

Aeneon

Apacer

Micron

PSC

AET860UD00-25DC08X

78.A1GA0.9K4

MT16HTF25664AY-800E1

AL8E8F73C-8E1

Qimonda

HYS64T256020EU-25F-C2

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Expansion Slots

Installing Add-on Cards

The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect

them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the

motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can

increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that

are not part of the basic system.

PCIEX16_1 Slot

The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install the external PCI

Express graphics cards that are fully compliant to the PCI

Express Base Specification Revision 2.0.

PCIE1~3 Slots

PCI2~3 Slots

The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI

Express Base Specification Revision 1.1.

This motherboard is equipped with two standard PCI slots.

PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a

bus standard for expansion cards, which for the most part, is a

supplement of the older ISA bus standard. The PCI slots on

this board are PCI v2.3 compliant.

Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the card

carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to manually

configure the card before installation.

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Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:

Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the

slot you are going to use.

Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot.

Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.

Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.

For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network

adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin

using the add-on card.

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Connecting Optional Devices

Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard optional

devices

F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio header

This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-

out ports for easier access.

Signal Name

Function

PORT 1L

AUD_GND

PORT 1R

PRESENCE#

SENSE1_RETURN

KEY

PORT 2R

SENSE_SEND

PORT 2L

SENSE2_RETURN

SPDIFO: SPDIF out header

This is an optional header that provides an S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface)

output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.

Signal Name

SPDIF

Function

SPDIF digital output

5V analog Power

No pin

+5VA

Key

GND

Ground

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F_USB1~4: Front Panel USB headers

The motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array.

Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you

have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted

ports to the motherboard.

Signal Name

USBPWR

USB_FP_P0-

USB_FP_P1-

USB_FP_P0+

USB_FP_P1+

GND

Function

Front Panel USB Power

USB Port 0 Negative Signal

USB Port 1 Negative Signal

USB Port 0 Positive Signal

USB Port 1 Positive Signal

Ground

GND

Ground

Key

No pin

Not connected

Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as

indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system

hang-up.

SATA1~6: Serial ATA connectors

These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest date

transfer rates (3.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It elimi-

nates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register com-

patibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.

Signal Name

Ground

TX-

TX+

Ground

RX+

RX-

Ground

CD_IN: Analog Audio Input connector

Signal Name

CD_L

Function

CD In left channel

GND

CD_R

Ground

CD In right channel

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Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive

This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD-

ROM drive.

About IDE Devices

Your motherboard has one IDE interface. An IDE ribbon cable supporting two IDE

devices is bundled with the motherboard.

You must orient the cable connector so that the pin1 (color) edge of the

cable corresponds to the pin 1 of the I/O port connector.

IDE: IDE Connector

This motherboard supports six high data transfer SATA ports with each runs up to 3.0

Gb/s. To get better system performance, we recommend users connect the CD-ROM

to the IDE channel, and set up the hard drives on the SATA ports.

IDE devices enclose jumpers or switches used to set the IDE device as MASTER or

SLAVE. Refer to the IDE device user’s manual. Installing two IDE devices on one

cable, ensure that one device is set to MASTER and the other device is set to SLAVE.

The documentation of your IDE device explains how to do this.

About SATAConnectors

Your motherboard features six SATA connectors supporting a total of six drives.

SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard inter-

face for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs. These connectors

are well designed and will only fit in one orientation. Locate the SATA connectors on

the motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives.

Installing Serial ATAHard Drives

To install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports the

Serial ATA protocol. This SATA cable comes with a SATA power cable. You can

connect either end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the

motherboard.

SATA cable (optional)

SATA power cable (optional)

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Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard.

Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive.

Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the

other end to the power supply.

This motherboard does not support the “Hot-Plug” function.

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Connecting I/O Devices

The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:

PS2 Mouse

Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device.

PS2 Keyboard

Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

Serial Port

(COM)

Use the COM port to connect serial devices such as mice or

fax/modems.

USB Ports

LAN Port

Use the USB ports to connect USB devices.

Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your

computer to the network.

Audio Ports

Use the three audio ports to connect audio devices. The

first jack is for stereo line-in signal.The second jack is for

stereo line-out singal. The third jack is for microphone.

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Connecting Case Components

After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the

motherboard components. Refer to the following:

Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN1.

Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN1.

Connect the case cooling fan connector to CASE_FAN.

Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER.

Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.

Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL.

Connec the case speaker cable to SPK.

1. Connecting 24-pin power cable

The ATX 24-pin connector allows you to connect to ATX v2.x power

supply.

With ATX v2.x power supply, users please note

that when installing 24-pin power cable, the

latches of power cable and the ATX_POWER

match perfectly.

24-pin power cable

2. Connecting 4-pin power cable

The ATX12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

When installing 4-pin power cable, the latches

of power cable and the ATX12V match per-

fectly.

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CPU_FAN1/SYS_FAN1: Cooling FAN Power Connector

Signal Name

Function

System Ground

Power +12V

GND

+12V

Sense

Control

Sensor

CPU FAN control

Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of

1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V.

CASE_FAN: Case cooling FAN Power Connector

Signal Name

GND

Function

System Ground

Power +12V

Sensor

+12V

Sense

ATX_POWER:ATX 24-pin Power Connector

Signal Name

+3.3V

Signal Name

+3.3V

-12V

Ground

+5V

PS_ON

Ground

-5V

Ground

+5V

Ground

PWRGD

+5VSB

+5V

+12V

+3.3V

+5V

Ground

ATX12V:ATX 12V Power Connector

Signal Name

Ground

+12V

SPK: Internal speaker header

Signal Name

VCC

Key

GND

Signal

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Front Panel Header

The front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers

commonly found on ATX or Micr ATX cases. Refer to the table below for informa-

tion:

Signal

Function

Signal

Function

HD_LED_P Hard disk LED (+)

HD_LED_N Hard disk LED (-)

RST_SW_N Reset Switch (-)

RST_SW_P Reset Switch (+)

FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (+)

FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (-)

PWR_SW_P Power Switch (+)

PWR_SW_N Power Switch (-)

RSVD

Reserved

10 Key

No pin

* MSG LED (dual color or single color)

Hard Drive Activity LED

Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication

that data is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED to function

properly, an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface. The LED

will also show activity for devices connected to the SCSI (hard drive activity LED)

connector.

Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED

Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual-color, front panel mounted LED provides

power on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.

Reset Switch

Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary-

contact switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and

runs POST.

Power Switch

Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momen-

tary-contact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain contact for at

least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is

due to internal de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two

seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal.

This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.

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Chapter 3: Using BIOS

Chapter 3

Using BIOS

About the Setup Utility

The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support for

Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM

setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS.

The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s

configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. The

parameters are stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this information

when the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system is

configured with the values you stored in CMOS.

The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:

•

Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals

Video display type and display options

Password protection from unauthorized use

Power Management features

The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs. Before

using the Setup Utility, ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options.

This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.

The Standard Configuration

A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility. However, we

recommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in the

future.

This Setup Utility should be used:

•

when changing the system configuration

when a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make

changes to the Setup Utility

•

when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts

when making changes to the Power Management configuration

when changing the password or making other changes to the Security

Setup

Entering the Setup Utility

When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST)

routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the

POST routines are completed, the following message appears:

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Press DEL to enter SETUP

Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility.

Frequency/Voltage Control

Load Default Settings

Supervisor Password

User Password

f^{Standard COMS Setup}

Advanced Setup

Advanced Chipset Setup

Integrated Peripherals

Save & Exit Setup

Power Management Setup

Exit Without Saving

PCI/PnP Setup

PC Health Status

: Move Enter : Select

F10: Save ESC: Exit

+/-/: Value

< >

F9: Load Default Settings

F1:General Help

IDE BusMaster

Enabled

BIOS Navigation Keys

The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:

KEY

FUNCTION

ESC

Exits the current menu

< >

Scrolls through the items on a menu

Modifies the selected field’s values

Select

+/-/PU/PD

Enter

Load a default optimized setting

Saves the current configuration and exits setup

Displays a screen that describes all key functions

F10

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Updating the BIOS

You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the

manufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improve-

ments in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows:

If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to

allow BIOS flashing.

If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Ad-

vanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents

BIOS from being overwritten.)

Create a bootable system disk. (Refer to Windows online help for

information on creating a bootable system disk.)

Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer’s

Web site. Copy these files to the system diskette you created in Step 1.

Turn off your computer and insert the system diskette in your computer’s

diskette drive.

At the A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and the file name

of the new bios and then press <Enter>. Example: AMINF340.EXE

040706.ROM

When the installation is complete,restart your computer. If your

motherboard has a Flash BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the

newly installed BIOS from being overwritten. The computer will restart

automatically.

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When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the

Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates

which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight

to other options. When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing

<Enter>.

Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to

execute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for infor-

mation.

Some options (marked with a triangle f) lead to submenus that enable you to change

the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the

submenu.

In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted

by a triangle f.

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Standard CMOS Setup

This option displays basic information about your system.

Standard CMOS Setup

Data (www mm:dd:yy)

Time (hh:mm:ss)

Mon 04/28/2008

00:25:44

Help Item

User [Enter], [TAB]

or [SHIFT-TAB] to

select a field.

SATA1

Not Detected

f SATA2

f SATA3

SATA4

Use [+] or [-] to

configure system Date.

f SATA5

SATA6

f PATA MASTER

PATA SLAVE

IDE BusMaster

Enabled

:Move Enter : Select

F1: General Help

< >

+/-/: Value

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F9: Load Default settings

Date & Time

The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are

running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make

changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.

f SATA1~6/PATA MASTER/SLAVE

This motherboard supports six SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA

device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel.

SATA1

Help Item

SATA1

Device : Not Detected

Select the type

of device connected

to the system.

Type

Auto

LBA/Large Mode

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer

PIO Mode

DMA Mode

S.M.A.R.T

Auto

32Bit Data Transfer

Enabled

:Move Enter : Select

F1: General Help

< >

+/-/: Value

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F9: Load Default settings

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Type (Auto)

Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. If the feature

is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data

during each transfer.

LBA/Large Mode (Auto)

Use this item to set the LAB/Large mode to enhance hard disk performance by

optimizing the area the hard disk is visited each time.

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer (Auto)

If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing

more data during each transfer.

PIO Mode (Auto)

Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing

the hard disk timing.

DMA Mode (Auto)

DMA capability allows user to improve the transfer-speed and data-integrity for

compatible IDE devices.

S.M.A.R.T. (Auto)

The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system is a

diagnostics technology that monitors and predicts device performance. S.M.A.R.T.

software resides on both the disk drive and the host computer.

32Bit Data Transfer (Enabled)

Use this item to set the onboard SATA-IDE channel to be disabled, IDE, or RAID.

Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Setup page.

IDE BusMaster (Enabled)

This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode. We recommend you to leave

this item at the default value.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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Advanced Setup

This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page

with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.

Advanced Setup

Help Item

Thermal Management

TM Status

Limit CPUID MaxVal

Enhanced Halt (C1E)

Intel XD Bit

Enabled

TM1/TM2

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

CD/DVD

Hard Drive

Remvable Dev.

Yes

For the processor its

CPUID belows 0F41h.

TM2 only can be enbale

under below setting.

1. Freq.>=3.6GHz FSB800

2. Freq.>=2.8GHz FSB533

Intel EIST

Intel Virtualization Technol

Quick Power on SelfTest

Boot Up Numlock Status

APIC Mode

1st Boot Device

2nd Boot Device

3rd Boot Device

Boot Other Device

:Move Enter : Select

F1: General Help

< >

+/-/: Value

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F9: Load Default settings

Thermal Management (Enabled)

This item displays CPU temperature and enables you to set a safe temperature to

Prescott CPU.

TM Status (TM1/TM2)

This item displays CPU Monitor status.

Limit CPUID MaxVal (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Max CPU ID value limit. When suppports

Prescott and LGA775 CPUs, enables this to prevent the system from “rebooting”

when trying to install Windows NT 4.0.

Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Enabled)

This item enables or disables enhanced halt.

Intel XD Bit (Disabled)

This item enables or disables the Intel XD Bit technology.

Intel EIST (Disabled)

This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST (Enhanced Intel Speedstep

Technology) function. This item shows only if the CPU supports EIST.

Intel Virtualization Technol (Enabled)

When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by

Vandor Pool Technology.

Quick Power on Self Test (Enabled)

Enable this item to shorten the power on testing (POST) and have your system start

up faster. You might like to enable this item after you are confident that your system

hardware is operating smoothly.

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Boot Up Numlock Status (ON)

This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is

started.

APIC Mode (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the APCI (Advanced Programmable Inter-

rupt Controller) mode. APIC provides symmetric multi-processing (SMP) for sys-

tems, allowing support for up to 60 processors.

1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device (CD/DVD/Hard Drive/Remvable Dev.)

Use this item to determine the device order the computer used to look for an

operating system to load at start-up time. The devices showed here will be different

depending on the exact devices installed on your motherboard.

Boot Other Device (Yes)

When enabled, the system searches all other possible locations for an operating

system if it fails to find one in the devices specified under the First, Second and Third

boot devices.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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Advanced Chipset Setup

This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page

with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.

Advanced Chipset Setup

Help Item

DRAM Frequency

Auto

Configure DRAM Timing by SPD

Memory Remap Feature

HPET

Enabled

Options

Auto

Intel Robson

Enabled

667 MHz

800 MHz

:Move Enter : Select

F1: General Help

< >

+/-/: Value

F9: Load Default settings

F10: Save ESC: Exit

DRAM Frequency (Auto)

This item enables users to adjust the DRAM frequency. The defual setting is auto

and we recommend users leave the setting unchanged. Modify it at will may case the

system to be unstable.

Configure DRAM Timing by SPD (Enable)

When this item is set to enable, the DDR timing is configure using SPD. SPD (Serial

Presence Delete) is located on the memory modules, BIOS reads information coded

in SPD durinbg system boot up.

Memory Remap Feature (Enabled)

This item allows users to enable or disable memory hole remapping.

HPET (Enabled)

This item enables or disables HPET (High Precision Event Timer) support.

Intel Robson (Enabled)

This item enableds or disables Intel Robson (Intel Turbo Memory Technology)

support.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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Integrated Peripherals

This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system.

Integrated Peripherals

Onboard SATAMode

Onboard LAN Function

Onboard LAN Boot ROM

Onboard AUDIO Function

Serial Port1 Address

USB Functions

Enhanced

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

3F8/IRQ4

Enabled

Help Item

Options

Disabled

Compatible

Enhanced

Legacy USB Support

On Chip SATA2 Controller

:Move Enter : Select

F1: General Help

< >

+/-/: Value

F9: Load Default settings

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Onboard SATA Mode (Enhanced)

Use this item to select the mode of the Serial ATA.

Onboard LAN Function (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard LAN function.

Onboard LAN Boot ROM (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the booting from the onboard LAN or a network

add-in card with a remote boot ROM installed.

Onboard AUDIO Function (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard Audio function.

Serial Port1 Address (3F8/IRQ4)

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COM1 serial port, and to assign a port

address.

USB Functions (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the USB function.

Legacy USB Support (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices.

On Chip SATA2 Controller (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the onchip Serial ATA controller.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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Power Management Setup

This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation.

Power Management Setup

Help Item

ACPI Suspend Type

S3 (STR)

Instant Off

Power Off

Disabled

Soft-off by PWR-BTTN

PWRON After PWR-Fail

Resume by Ring

Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan PME

Resume by USB (S3)

Resume By PS2 KB (S3)

Resume By PS2 MS (S3)

Resume on RTC Alarm

Select the ACPI

state used for

SystemSuspend.

:Move Enter : Select

F1: General Help

< >

+/-/: Value

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F9: Load Default settings

ACPI Suspend Type (S3)

Use this item to define how your system suspends. In the default, S3, the suspend

mode is a suspend to RAM, i.e, the system shuts down with the exception of a refresh

current to the system memory.

Soft-off by PWR-BTTN (Instant off)

Under ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface) you can

create a software power down. In a software power down, the system can be resumed

by Wake Up Alarms. This item lets you install a software power down that is con-

trolled by the power button on your system. If the item is set to Instant-Off, then the

power button causes a software power down. If the item is set to Delay 4 Sec, then

you have to hold the power button down for four seconds to cause a software power

down.

PWRON After PWR-Fail (Power Off)

This item enables your computer to power off, automatically restart or return to its

previous status after abnormal power lost.

Resume By Ring (Disabled)

The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the

system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the Modem. You

must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan PME (Disabled)

The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the

system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the PCI Modem or

PCI LAN card. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature. Use

this item to do wake-up action if inserting the PCI card.

Resume By USB (S3) (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable/disable the USB device wakeup function from S3

mode.

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Resume By PS2 KB (S3) (Disabled)

This item enables or disables you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system

from S3 mode.

Resume By PS2 MS (S3) (Disabled)

This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from

S3 mode.

Resume on RTC Alarm (Disabled)

The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the

system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the system’s RTC (realtime

clock). Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wake-up alarm.

You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

PCI / PnP Setup

This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and those

utilizing the system plug and play capability.

PCI / PnP Setup

Help Item

Init Display First

PCI

Select which graphics

controller to use as the

primary boot device.

:Move Enter : Select

F1: General Help

< >

+/-/: Value

F9: Load Default settings

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Init Display First (PCI)

Use this item to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot devices.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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PC Health Status

On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the

parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.

PC Health Status

Help Item

-=- System Hardware Monitor -=-

f Smart Fan Function

Shutdown Temperature

CPU Temperature

System Temperature

CPU FAN Speed

SYS FAN Speed

CPU Core

Press Enter

Disabled

: 27°C/80°F

: 34°C/93°F

: 3708 RPM

: N/A

: 1.232V

VDIMM

: 1.856 V

:Move Enter : Select

F1: General Help

< >

+/-/: Value

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F9: Load Default settings

Smart Fan Function

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

Smart Fan Function

Help Item

CPU SMART FAN Control

SYS SMART FAN Control

Disabled

Options

Disabled

Enabled

:Move Enter : Select

F1: General Help

< >

+/-/: Value

F9: Load Default settings

F10: Save ESC: Exit

CPU/SYS SMART FAN Control (Disabled)

These items enable you to define the CPU/System temperatur by smartly adjustingthe

CPU/System fan. When it is set at certain temperature, the CPU/SYS Fan PWM

value will change accordingly.

Press <Esc> to return to the PC Health Status page.

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Shutdown Temperature(Disabled)

Enable you to set the maximum temperature the system can reach before powering

down.

System Component Characteristics

These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events,

such as System & CPU temperature, CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & system fan

speed,...etc.

•

CPU Temperature

System Temperature

CPU FAN Speed

SYS FAN Speed

CPU Core

VDIMM

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

Frequency/Voltage Control

This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The

clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have in-

stalled in your system.

Frequency/Voltage Control

Help Item

Options

Manufacturer: Intel

RatioActual Value: 9

CPU Frequency Setting

Over-clocking Function.

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI CIK

Spread Spectrum

CPU VOLTAGE

333MHz

Disabled

Enabled

Normal

1.90V

Disabled

Enabled

Memory Voltage

Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit

:Move

< >

F1: General Help

F9: Load Default settings

Manufacturer: Intel

This item displays the information of current manufacturer of the CPU installed in

your computer.

Ratio Actual Value: 9

This item shows the actual ratio of the CPU installed in your system.

CPU Frequency Setting (333MHz)

This item is used to set the CPU Frequency.

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Over-clocking Function. (Disabled)

This item decides the CPU over-clocking function/frequency installed in your sys-

tem. If the over-clocking fails, please turn off the system power. And then, hold the

PageUp key ( similar to the Clear CMOS function) and turn on the power, the BIOS

will recover the safe default.

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled)

When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots.

Spread Spectrum (Enabled)

If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic

Interference) generated by the system.

CPU VOLTAGE (Normal)

This item allows users to adjust the CPU voltage.

Memory Voltage (1.90V)

This item allows users to adjust the DDR memory voltage.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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Load Default Settings

This option opens a dialog box to ask if you are sure to install optimized defaults or

not. You select [OK], and then <Enter>, the Setup Utility loads all default values; or

select [Cancel], and then <Enter>, the Setup Utility does not load default values.

Supervisor Password

This page helps you install or change a password.

Supervisor Password

Help item

Supervisor Password

:Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Press Enter

Install or Change the

password.

:Move Enter : Select

F1: General Help

< >

+/-/: Value

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F9: Load Default settings

Supervisor Password (Not Installed)

This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has

been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays.

Change Supervisor Password (Press Enter)

You can select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. You can use the

sub menu to change the supervisor password.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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User Password

This page helps you install or change a password.

User Password

: Not Installed

Help item

Install or Change the

password.

Change User Password

Press Enter

:Move Enter : Select

F1: General Help

< >

+/-/: Value

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F9: Load Default settings

User Password (Not Installed)

This item indicates whether a user password has been set. If the password has been

installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays.

Change User Password (Press Enter)

You can select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. You can use the

sub menu to change the user password.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

Save & Exit Setup

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

Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears,

select [OK] to save and exit, or select [Cancel] to return to the main menu.

Exit Without Saving

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to discard any changes that you have made in

the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Exit Without Saving dialog

box appears, select [OK] to discard changes and exit, or select [Cancel] to return to

the main menu.

If you have made settings that you do not want to save, use the “Exit Without

Saving” item and select [OK] to discard any changes you have made.

This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software

supplied with the motherboard.

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Chapter 4

Software Setup

Software List