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Preface
Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author.
Version 6.0
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
AMD, Athlon, Sempron and Duron are registered trademarks of AMD Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged.
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 installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference 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:
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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 manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
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• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferencecausing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.
About the Manual
The manual consists of the following:
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Describes features of the motherboard.
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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
Describes installation of motherboard components.
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Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Describes the motherboard software
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Chapter 5
Setting Up NVIDIA RAID Configuration
Chapter 6
Trouble Shooting
Provides information about
SATA RAID Setup
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Preface
Provides basic trouble shoot-
ing tips
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Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction......................................................................................1
Feature ..............................................................................................2
Motherboard Components.............................................................4
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions...........................................................................7
Choosing a Computer Case............................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case............................................7
Checking Jumper Settings...............................................................8
Setting Jumpers...................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings...................................................9
Jumper Settings...................................................................9
Installing Hardware........................................................................10
Installing the Processor.....................................................10
Installing Memory Modules...............................................11
Expansion Slots.................................................................15
Connecting Optional Devices............................................17
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive...21
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive....................................22
Connecting I/O Devices................................................................23
Connecting Case Components.....................................................24
Front Panel Header...........................................................26
Chapter 3 27
Using BIOS 27
About the Setup Utility................................................................ 27
The Standard Configuration............................................27
Entering the Setup Utility..................................................27
Resetting the Default CMOS Values..................................28
Using BIOS......................................................................................29
Standard CMOS Features.................................................30
Advanced Setup.................................................................33
Advanced Chipset Setup....................................................35
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Integrated Peripherals......................................................36
Power Management Setup.................................................38
PnP/PCI Configurations....................................................40
PC Health Status................................................................40
Frequency/Voltage Control.................................................43
Load Default Settings ........................................................44
Supervisor Password.........................................................44
User Password...................................................................45
Save & Exit Setup................................................................45
Exit Without Saving..............................................................45
Updating the BIOS...............................................................46
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software 47
About the Software CD-ROM/DVD-ROM..................................47
Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista/7...............................47
Running Setup....................................................................48
Manual Installation........................................................................50
Utility Software Reference............................................................50
Chapter 5
Setting Up NVIDIA RAID Configuration 51
Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array......................................51
Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array...............................................51
Trouble Shooting 61
Start up problems during assembly............................................61
Start up problems after prolong use..........................................62
Maintenance and care tips..........................................................62
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...................................................63
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the NFORCE6M-A motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket for AM3
Phenom ™ II/AM3 Athlon ™ II/AM3 Sempron ™ /AMD Phenom ™ /Athlon ™ 64 X2 Dual-
Core/Athlon ™ 64/Sempron ™ processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.
This motherboard is based on NVIDIA ® ΜCP61P media and communications processor (MCP) for best desktop platform solution.
ΜCP61P is a single-chip, highly integrated, high performance HyperTransport peripheral controller, unmatched by any other single chip-device controller. This motherboard supports up to 32 GB of system memory with DDR2 800/667/533/400.
It supports high resolution graphics via one PCI E xpress x16 slot, and it also integrates native Gigabit Ethernet LAN controller , 8 USB 2.0 ports (4 USB ports and 2 USB headers support additional 4 USB ports) and Serial ATA host controller with maximum transfer rate up to 3.0 Gb/s.
There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors, COM1, four USB ports, one optional LAN port, one optional
ESATA port and audio jacks for microphone, line-in, and 6/8-channel (optional) line-out.
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Feature
Processor
This motherboard uses Sockets AM2+ that carries th e following features:
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• Accommodates AM3 Phenom ™ II/AM3 Athlon ™ II/AM3 Sempron ™ /AMD
Phenom ™ /Athlon ™ 64 X2 Dual-Core/Athlon ™ 64/Sempron ™ processors
Supports up to 2000 MT/s HyperTransport TM (HT) interface Speeds
HyperTransport TM Technology is a point-to-point link between two devices, it enables integrated circuits to exchange information at much higher speeds than currently available interconnect technologies.
This board supports AM3 CPU up to 65W TDP only.
Chipset
The NVIDIA ® MCP61P is a single-chip with proven reliability and performance.
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• HyperTransport x16 up and down links at up to 1.0 GHz to the AM2+
CPUs
PCI Express x16 for external graphics
PCI 2.3 interface at 33 MHz
Four SATA controllers,each with integrated dual PHYs that are capable of operating at 1.5Gb/s and 3.0Gb/s speeds
Eight USB 2.0 ports
Fast ATA-133 IDE controller
Memory
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DDR 2 800/667/533/400 D DR SDRAM with Dual Channel supporte d
Accommodates four unbuffered DIMMs
Up to 8 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 32 GB
Audio (Optional)
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• High performance HD Audio CODEC
24-bit resolution with up to 192 KHz sample rates
Supports Jack Retasking and Universal Jacks™
+5V Analog Power Supply
High performance HD Audio CODEC
Eight Channel (4 DAC pairs and 2 stereo ADCs) with 24-bit resolustion
Sample Rates Up to 192 KHz
+5V Analog Power Supply
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Onboard LAN (Optional)
The onboard LAN provides the following features:
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Integrated Gigabit Ethernet Controller for PCI Express TM Applications
Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support
Expansion Options
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
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• One PCI Express x16 for Graphics Interface
One PCI Express x1 slots
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Three 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slots
One IDE connector supporting up to two IDE devices
One floppy disk drive interface
Four 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:
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Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard
One serial port
One ESATA port (optional)
Four USB ports
One LAN port (optional)
Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6/8-channel (optional) line-out
BIOS Firmware
The motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following:
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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.
Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change without prior notice.
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Motherboard Components
Introducing the Motherboard
Table of Motherboard Components
LABEL COMPONENTS
AM3 Phenom
TM
II/AM3 Athlon
TM
II/AM3 Sempron
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1.CPU Socket AMD Phenom
TM
/Athlon
TM
64 X2 Dual-Core/
Athlon
TM
64/Sempron
TM processors
2.CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector
3.PWR_FAN* Power Fan connector
4.DDR2_1~4 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots
5.ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
6.IDE
Primary IDE connector
7.SATA1~4
8.SPK
9.LPT
Serial ATA connectors
Speaker header
Onboard Parallel Port header
10.USBPWR_F
Front USB Power Select jumper
11.F_PANEL
Front panel switch/LED header
12.F_USB1~2 Front Panel USB headers
13.TPM*
14.IRDA*
15.FDD
16.COM2
17.SPDIFO
18.CD_IN
TPM Module header
Infrared header
Floppy disk drive connector
Onboard serial port header
SPDIF out header
Analog audio input connector
19.F_AUDIO
Front panel audio header
20.WOL* Wake On LAN Connector
21.PCI1~3 32-bit add-on card slots
22.PCIE
PCI Express x1 slot
23.CLR_CMOS
Clear CMOS jumper
24.PCIEX16
25.W-USB*
PCI Express x16 slot for graphics interface
USB Wireless Card header
26.SYS_FAN
System cooling fan connector
27.USBPWR_R Rear USB Power Select jumper
28.ATX12V
Standard 4-Pin ATX Power connector
* Stands for optional components
This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.
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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Safety Precautions
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Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage 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 ATX system case. First, some features on the motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches on the system case. Make sure that your case supports all the features required. Secondly, this motherboard supports one floppy diskette drive and 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 an ATX form factor of 305 X 210 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, the jumper is OPEN.
SHORT 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.
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Jumper Settings
Jumper Type Description
CLR_CMOS 3-pin CLEAR CMOS
Setting (default)
1-2: NORMAL
2-3: CLEAR
Before clearing the
CMOS, make sure to turn the system off.
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CLR_CMOS
USBPWR_R 3-pin
USB Power
Select Jumper
1-2: VCC5
2-3: VCC5_DUAL
1
USBPWR_R
1
USBPWR_F 3-pin
USB Power
Select Jumper
1-2: VCC5
2-3: VCC5_DUAL
USBPWR_F
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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 VCC5_DUAL voltage before selecting the VCC5_DUAL function.
3 . It is required that users place the USBPWR_F & USBPWR_R 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 resistors 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 these settings by changing 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 permanently 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 Socket AM2+ processor 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.
1 Install your CPU. Pull up the lever away from the socket and lift up to 90-degree angle.
2 Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with the pin hold noticeably missing). Align and insert the CPU correctly.
3 Press the lever down and apply thermal grease on top of the CPU.
4 Put the CPU Fan down on the retention module and snap the four retention legs of the cooling fan into place.
5 Flip the levers over to lock the heat sink in place and connect the CPU cooling Fan power cable to the CPUFAN connector. This completes the installation.
To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you use a high quality fan with 4800 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.
Installing Memory Modules
This motherboard accommodates four 240-pin unbuffered DIMMs and supports
DDR2 800 /667/533/400 DD R2 SDRAM. You must install at least one module in any of the four slots. Each module can be installed with 8 GB of memory; the total memory capacity is 32 GB.
DDR2 SDRAM memory module table
Memory module Memory Bus
DDR2 400 200 MHz
DDR2 533 266 MHz
DDR2 667 333 MHz
DDR2 800 400 MHz
You must install at least one module in any of the two or four slots. Each module can be installed with 8 GB of memory.
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.
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Installation Procedure
Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR2 SDRAM only.
2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
3 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.
4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot.
5 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.
6 Install any remaining DIMM modules.
For best performance and compatibility, we recommend that users install DIMMs in the sequence of DIMM3, DIMM4, DIMM1 and
DIMM2.
Recommend configuration for best performance and compatibility
Number of DIMMs DIMM 1
1
2
3
4
DIMM 2
* When Unganged Mode is disabled
DIMM 3 DIMM 4 AM2 AM2+ *
Single Channel Unganged Mode
Dual Channel Ganged Mode
Single Channel Unganged Mode
Dual Channel Ganged Mode
: operation with normal performance
: operation with the best performance
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Table A:
DDR2
(memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List)
The following DDR2 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.
Type
DDR2 533
DDR2 667
Size Vendor Module Name
512MB Kingston HY5PS12821
1GB A-data Vitesta
512 MB Micron MT4HTF6464AY-667E1
AU01GE667C5KBGC
Apacer
78.01G9O.9K5
Corsair VS1GB667D2
Kingston KVR667D2N5
1 GB
Micron MT8HTF12864AY-667E1
AL7E8E63B-6E1T
PSC AL7E8F63J-6E1
2 GB
Samsung
Hynix
AL7E8F73C-6E1
Golden Bar M378T2863DZS
0742
HYMP125U64AP8-Y5 AB-A
0623
Kingston KVR667D2N5/2G
LeadMax PC2-5300U
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Type Size Vendor Module Name
A-DATA M2GVD6G3I41P0U1E5E
AU01GE800C5KBGC
Apacer 78.01GA0.9L5
78.01GA0.9K5
DDR2 800
1GB
054.A01LF
Nanya NT1GT64U88D0BY-AD
Ramaxel RML1320EH38D7F-800
Samsung
Silicon Power
Golden Bar M378T2953EZ3-CE7 0726
M378T2863EHS-CF7 0849
SP001GBLRU800S01
Unifosa GU341G0ALEPR6B2C6CE
A-DATA
Apacer
Red A-DATA M2OMI6H3J4720L1C5Z
78.A1GC0.9L4
78.A1GAO.9K4
CORSAIR CM2X2048-6400C5
Geil Geil Platinum Edition
2 GB Kingston
KVR800D2N5/2G
KVR800D2N6/2G-SP
Micron MT16HTF25664AY-800E1
Nanya NT2GT64U8HD0BY-AD
PSC AL8E8F73C-8E1
Samsung
M378T5663QZ3-CF7
M378T5663EH3-CF7
Silicon Power SP002GBLRU800S01
Unifosa GU342G0ALEPR692C6CE
DDR2 1066
4 GB
1GB
2GB
Micron MT8HTF12864AY-1GAE1
Micron MT16HTF25664AY-1GAE1
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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.
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PCIEX16 Slot The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base
Specification revision 1.1.
PCIE Slot The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base
Specification revision 1.1 as well.
PCI1~3 Slots This motherboard is equipped with three 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:
1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use.
2 Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot.
Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.
3 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’s optional devices:
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F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio header (Optional)
This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and 6/8-
Signal Name
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 PORT 1L
3 PORT 1R
5 PORT 2R
7 SENSE_SEND
9 PORT 2L
2
4
6
8
10
AUD_GND
PRESENCE#
SENSE1_RETURN
KEY
SENSE2_RETURN
SATA1~4: Serial ATA connectors
These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest date transfer rates (1.5/3.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.
Pin Signal Name
1 Ground
3 TX-
5 RX-
7 Ground
Pin Signal Name
2 TX+
4 Ground
6 RX+
-
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F_USB1~2: 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.
Pin Signal Name Function
1 USBPWR
2 USBPWR
3 USB_FP_P0-
Front Panel USB Power
Front Panel USB Power
USB Port 0 Negative Signal
4 USB_FP_P1USB Port 1 Negative Signal
5 USB_FP_P0+ USB Port 0 Positive Signal
6 USB_FP_P1+ USB Port 1 Positive Signal
7 GND Ground
8 GND
9 Key
10 NC
Ground
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.
IRDA: Infrared port (Optional)
The motherboard supports an Infrared (IRDA) data port. Infrared ports allow the wireless exchange of information between your computer and similarly equipped devices such as printers, laptops, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), and other computers.
1 Not assigned
2 KEY
3 +5V
Not assigned
No pin
IR Power
4 GND
5 IRTX
Ground
IrDA serial output
6 IRRX IrDA serial input
CD_IN: Analog Audio Input header
Pin Signal Name
1 CD_Right
2 CD_GND
3 CD_GND
4 CD _Left
Function
CD In right channel
Ground
Ground
CD In left channel
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TPM: TPM Module Header (Optional)
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a published specification detailing a microcontroller that can store secured information, and implementations of that specification.
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 TPM_CLK 11 LAD0
2 GND
3 LFRAME#
4 KEY
5 LREST#
6 VCC5
7 LAD3
8 LAD2
9 VCC3
12 GND
13 RESERVE0
14 RESERVE1
15 VCC3_DUAL
16 SERIRQ
17 GND
18 CLKRUN#
19 LPCPD#
10 LAD1 20 RESERVE2
W-USB: USB Wireless Card Header (Optional)
This is a header that will preserve the functionality of wired USB while also unwiring the cable connection and providing enhanced support for streaming media CE devices and peripherals.
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 USB Power 7 GND
2 USB Power
3 USBPA-
4 USBPB-
5 USBPA+
6 USBPB+
8 GND
9 KEY
10 USBOC#
11 PME#
12 VCC3_DUAL
SPDIFO: SPDIF out header
This is a header that provides an S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.
Pin Signal Name Function
1 SPDIF SPDIF digital output
2 +5VA 5V analog Power
3 Key No pin
4 GND Ground
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LPT: Onboard parallel port header
This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices.
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 STROBE 14 ALF
2 PD0
3 PD1
4 PD2
5 PD3
6 PD4
7 PD5
8 PD6
9 PD7
10 ACK
11 BUSK
12 PE
13 SLCT
15 ERROR
16 INIT
17 SLCTIN
18 Ground
19 Ground
20 Ground
21 Ground
22 Ground
23 Ground
24 Ground
25 Ground
26 Key
COM2: Onboard serial port header
Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a second serial port to your system.
Pin
1
Signal Name
DCDB
2 NSINB
3 NSOUTB
4 DTRB
5 GND
6 DSRB
7 RTSB
8 CTSB
9 RI
10 Key
Function
Data carry detect
Serial Data In
Serial Data Out
Data terminal ready
Ground
Date set ready
Request to send
Clear to send
Ring Indicator
No pin
WOL: Wake On LAN connector (Optional)
If you have installed a LAN card, use the cable provided with the card to plug into the
WOL1 connector onboard. This enables the Wake On LAN (WOL) feature. When your system is in a power-saving mode, any LAN signal automatically resumes the system. You must enable this item using the Power Management page of the Setup
Utility in the BIOS. See Chapter 3 for more information.
Pin Signal Name Function
1 5VSB
2 GND
3 Wake_up
+5V stand by power
Ground
Wake up signal (low active)
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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 channel interface.
IDE: IDE Connector
This motherboard supports two or four high data transfer SATA ports with each runs up to 1.5/3.0 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.
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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 SATA Connectors
Your motherboard features two or four SATA connectors supporting a total of two or four drives. SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard interface 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 ATA Hard Drives
To install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports the
Serial ATA protocol. This SATA cable comes with an 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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Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:
1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard.
2 Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive.
3 Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other end to the power supply.
This motherboard supports the “ Hot-Plug “ function.
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive
FDD:
Floppy Disk Connector
Connect the single end of the floppy connector to the onboard floppy connector firstly, and then connect the remaining plug on the other end to the floppy drive correspondingly.
You must orient the cable connector so that the pin 1 (color) edge of the cable corresponds to the pin 1 of the I/O port connector.
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Connecting I/O Devices
The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:
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PS2 Mouse
PS2 Keyboard
ESATA Port
(Optional)
Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device.
Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
Use this port to connect to an external SATA box or a
Serial ATA portmultiplier
.
Serial Port
(COM1)
Use the COM port to connect serial devices such as mice or fax/modems.
LAN Port Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your
(Optional) computer to the Network.
USB Ports
Audio Ports
(Optional)
Use the USB ports to connect USB devices.
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 signal. The third jack is for microphone.
This motherboard may adopt 8-channel audio ports that correspond to the A,B, C, and E port respectively. In addition, all of the 3 ports, B, C, and E provide users with both right & left channels individually. Users please refer to the following note for specific port function definition.
A: Center & Woofer D: Line-in
B: Back Surround E: Front Out
C: Side Surround F: Mic_in Rear
The above port definition can be changed to audio input or audio output by changing the driver utility setting.
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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:
1 Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN.
2 Connect the power cooling fan connector to PWR_FAN (optional).
3 Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN.
4 Connect the case speaker cable to SPK.
5 Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER.
6 Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.
7 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL.
Connecting 24-pin power cable
Users please note that the 24-pin power cable can be connected to the
ATX_POWER connector.
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
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 perfectly.
4-pin power cable
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CPU_FAN: CPU Cooling FAN Power Connector
Pin Signal Name
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 SENSE
4 CONTROL
Function
System Ground
Power +12V
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.
PWR_FAN (optional)/SYS_FAN: Cooling FAN Power Connectors
Pin Signal Name Function
1 GND System Ground
2 +12V
3 Sense
Power +12V
Sensor
SPK: Internal speaker
Pin Signal Name
1
2
3
4
VCC
Key
GND
Signal
ATX_POWER: ATX 24-pin Power Connector
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 +3.3V
13 +3.3V
2 +3.3V
3 COM
4 +5V
5 COM
6 +5V
7 COM
8 PWR OK
9
10
11
12
5VSB
+12V
+12V
+3.3V
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23
24
14
15
16
17
-12V
COM
PS_ON
COM
18
19
20
COM
COM
-5V
21 +5V
+5V
+5V
COM
ATX12V: ATX 12V Power Connector
Pin Signal Name
1
2
3
4
Ground
Ground
+12V
+12V
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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 Micro ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information:
Pin Signal Name Function Pin Signal Name Function
1 HD_LED_P Hard disk LED(+) 2 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED(+)
3
5
7
9
HD_LED_N Hard disk LED(-)
RST_SW_N Reset Switch(-)
RST_SW_P
RSVD
Reset Switch(+)
Reserved
4 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED(-)
6 PWR_SW_N Power Switch(-)
8 PWR_SW_P Power Switch(+)
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 momentarycontact 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 momentary-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.
Installing the Motherboard
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:
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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:
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• 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:
Press DEL to enter SETUP
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Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility.
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f f f f f f f
Standard CMOS Setup
Advanced Setup
Advanced Chipset Setup
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PCI/PnP Setup
PC Health Status f
Frequency/Voltage Control
Load Default Settings f
Supervisor Password f
User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving mnlk
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F1:General Help
+/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Optimized Defaults
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Resetting the Default CMOS Values
When powering on for the first time, the POST screen may show a “CMOS Settings
Wrong” message. This standard message will appear following a clear CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer. You simply need to Load Default Settings to reset the default CMOS values.
Note: Changes to system hardware such as different CPU, memories, etc. may also trigger this message.
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Using BIOS
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 information.
Some options (marked with a triangle f 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
The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions with optimum performance. We do not suggest users change the default values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings.
BIOS Navigation Keys
The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:
KEY FUNCTION
ESC Exits the current menu mnlk
Scrolls through the items on a menu
+/Modifies the selected field’s values
Enter Select
F9
F10
F1
Loads an optimized setting for better performance
Saves the current configuration and exits setup
Displays a screen that describes all key functions
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For the purpose of better product maintenances, we reserve the right to change the BIOS items presented in the manual. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only. Please visit our website for updated manual.
Standard CMOS Setup
This option displays basic information about your system.
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Standard CMOS Setup
Date Tue 07/28/2009
Time 00 : 12 : 01 f Primary IDE Master f
Primary IDE Slave f
SATA 1 f
SATA 2 f f
SATA 3
SATA 4
IDE BusMaster
Drive A:
Not Detected
Not Detected
Not Detected
Not Detected
Not Detected
Not Detected
Enabled
1.44 MB 3 1 /
2
”
Help Item
User [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.
Use [+] or [-] to configure system Date.
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F1: General Help
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Optimized Defaults
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.
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Your computer has one IDE channel which can be installed with one or two devices
(Master and Slave). In addition, this motherboard supports four SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the IDE channel.
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Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Master
Device : Not Detected
Type Auto
LBA/Large Mode Auto
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer Auto
PIO Mode Auto
DMA Mode
S.M.A.R.T.
32Bit Data Transfer
Auto
Auto
Enabled
Help Item
Select the type of device connected to the system.
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: Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value
F1: General Help
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Optimized Defaults
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 enable or disable the 32Bit Data Transfer.
Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Setup page.
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IDE BusMaster (Enabled)
This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode. We recommend you to leave this item at the default value.
Drive A (1..44 MB 3 1 /
2
”)
This item defines the characteristics of any diskette drive attached to the system.
Only one diskette drive is supported.
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.
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Advanced Setup
HT Frequency
AMD C&Q
Quick Power on Self Test
Boot Up Numlock Status
APIC Mode
1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device
Auto
Enabled
Enabled
On
Enabled
USB Flash Disk
CD/DVD
3rd Boot Device f f
1st FLOPPY DRIVE
Press Enter
Press Enter
Boot Other Device Yes
Help Item
MCP61 (SB) to K8(CPU) frequency selection by CPU capability
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F1:General Help
HT Frequency (Auto)
+/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Optimized Defaults
This item enables users to manually set up the HyperTransport frequency. If Manual, the HT Frequency Value will display, and the options are 200 MHz, 400 MHz, 600
MHz, 800 MHz and 1000 MHz.
AMD C&Q (Enabled)
This item helps the system to lower the frequency when CPU idles. When the frequency decreases, the temperature will drop automatically as well.
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.
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 Interrupt Controller) mode. APIC provides symmetric multi-processing (SMP) for systems, allowing support for up to 60 processors.
1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device (USB Flash Disk/CD/DVD/1st FLOPPY DRIVE)
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.
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Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
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Hard Disk Drives
Hard Disk Drives
1st Drive
2nd Drive
ST31500341AS
USB Flash Disk
Help Item
Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.
mnlk
: Move Enter : Select
F1:General Help
+/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Optimized Defaults
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced setup page.
f Removable Drives (Press Enter)
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
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Removable Drives
Removable Drives
1st Drive 1st FLOPPY DRIVE
Help Item
Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.
mnlk
: Move Enter : Select
F1:General Help
+/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Optimized Defaults
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced setup page.
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.
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Advanced Chipset Setup
Dram Frequency
Dram Timing
DCT Unganged Mode
Auto
Auto
Always
Auto
Limit
Manual
Help Item
Options
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F1:General Help
+/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Optimized Defaults
Dram Frequency (Auto)
This item enables users to adjust the DRAM frequency. The default setting is auto and we recommend users leave the setting unchanged. Modify it at will may cause the system to be unstable.
DRAM Timing (Auto)
This item allows you to enable or disable the DRAM timing defined by the Serial
Presence Detect electrical. Users please note that if setting this item to auto, the following two items are not available.
DCT Unganged Mode (Always)
This item is used to select the DCT mode (DRAM Controller mode).
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Integrated Peripherals
This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system.
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Integrated Peripherals
Onboard IDE Controller Enabled
Serial-ATA 0 Enabled
SATA Configuration SATA Mode
Help Item
Onboard AUDIO Function Enabled
OnBoard LAN Function
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM
Enabled
Disabled
Serial Port1 Address
Serial Port2 Address
3F8/IRQ4
2F8/IRQ3
Parallel Port Address
Parallel Port Mode
ECP Mode DMA Channel
Parallel Port IRQ
USB Functions
Legacy USB Support
378
ECP
DMA3
IRQ7
Enabled
Enabled
DISABLED: disables the integrated IDE Controller.
PRIMARY: enables only the Primary IDE Controller.
SECONDARY: enables only the Secondary IDE
Controller.
BOTH: enables both IDE
Controllers.
mnlk
: Move Enter : Select
F1:General Help
+/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Optimized Defaults
Onboard IDE Controller (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard IDE interface.
Serial-ATA 0 (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the onboard SATA controller.
SATA Configuration (SATA Mode)
Use this item to show the mode of the Serial ATA configuration options.
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
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nVidia RAID Setup
RAID Setup
Help Item mnlk
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F1:General Help
+/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Optimized Defaults
Press <Esc> to return to the Integrated Peripherals page.
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Onboard AUDIO Function (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard audio device.
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.
Serial Port1/2 Address (3F8/IRQ4/2F8/IRQ3)
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COM1 serial port, and to assign a port address.
Parallel Port Address (378)
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard Parallel port, and to assign a port address.
Parallel Port Mode (ECP)
Use this item to select the parallel port mode. You can select Normal (Standard
Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), or
BPP (Bi-Directional Parallel Port).
ECP Mode DMA Channel (DMA3)
Use this item to assign the DMA Channel under ECP Mode function.
Parallel Port IRQ (IRQ7)
Use this item to assign IRQ to the parallel port.
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. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB device at startup. If detected, the
USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.
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.
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Power Management Setup
Help Item
ACPI Suspend Type
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
S3 (STR)
Power Off
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Select the ACPI state used for
System Suspend.
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F1:General Help
+/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Optimized Defaults
ACPI Suspend Type (S3(STR))
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.
PWRON After PWR-Fail (Power Off)
This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating status.
Resume By Ring (Disabled)
An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other words, an incoming call on the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state.
Resume by PCI/PCI-E/Lan PME (Disabled)
These items specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes when activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or component is detected.
Resume By USB (S3) (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable/disable the USB device wakeup function from S3 mode.
Resume By PS2 KB (S3) (Disabled)
This item enable or disable you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system from power saving mode.
Resume By PS2 MS (S3) (Disabled)
This item enable or disable you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from power saving mode.
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Resume By 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.
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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.
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PCI / PnP Setup
Help Item
Init Display First PCI
Options
PCI
PCI Express mnlk
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F1:General Help
+/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Optimized Defaults
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.
PC Health Status
On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.
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PC Health Status
Help Item
-=- System Hardware Monitor-=f
Shutdown Temperature
Press Enter
Disabled
CPU Tcontrol
System Temperature
CPU Fan Speed
CPU Vcore
VDIMM
:40°C/104°F
:32°C/89°F
:0 RPM
:1.304V
:1.488V
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: Move Enter : Select
F1:General Help
+/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Optimized Defaults
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Smart Fan Function
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
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Smart Fan Function
CPU SMART Fan Control
Smart Fan Mode
TargetTemp Value
Tolerance
StartUp Value
Stop Value
StopTime Value
Enabled
Normal
040
03
102
051
Options
Normal
Quiet
Silent
Manual
Help Item
Normal: auto adjusts depending on the CPU temperature.
Quiet: auto minimizes fan speed for quiet environment operation.
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: Move Enter : Select
F1:General Help
+/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Optimized Defaults
SMART Fan Mode (Normal)
This item allows you to select the fan mode (Normal, Quiet, Silent, or Manual) for a better operation environment. If you choose Normal mode, the fan speed will be auto adjusted depending on the CPU temperature. If you choose Quite mode, the fan speed will be auto minimized for quiet environment. If you choose Silent mode, the fan speed will be auto restricted to make system more quietly. If you choose Manual mode, the fan speed will be adjust depending on users’ parameters.
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Smart Fan Function
CPU SMART Fan Control
Smart Fan Mode
TargetTemp Value
Tolerance
StartUp Value
Stop Value
StopTime Value
Enabled
Quiet
060
03
076
038
020
Help Item
Options
Normal: auto adjusts depending on the CPU temperature.
Quiet: auto minimizes fan speed for quiet environment operation.
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+/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Optimized Defaults
Press <Esc> to return to the Smart Fan Function page.
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Smart Fan Function
CPU SMART Fan Control
Smart Fan Mode
TargetTemp Value
Tolerance
StartUp Value
Stop Value
StopTime Value
Enabled
Silent
065
03
051
030
020
Help Item
Options
Normal: auto adjusts depending on the CPU temperature.
Quiet: auto minimizes fan speed for quiet environment operation.
mnlk
: Move Enter : Select
F1:General Help
+/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Optimized Defaults
Press <Esc> to return to the Smart Fan Function page.
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Smart Fan Function
CPU SMART Fan Control
Smart Fan Mode
TargetTemp Value
Tolerance Value
StartUp Value
Stop Value
StopTime Value
Enabled
Manual
065
03
051
030
020
Help Item
Options
Normal: auto adjusts depending on the CPU temperature.
Quiet: auto minimizes fan speed for quiet environment operation.
mnlk
: Move Enter : Select
F1:General Help
+/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Optimized Defaults
Press <Esc> to return to the PC Health Status page.
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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 Tcontrol
• System Temperature
• CPU Fan Speed
• CPU Vcore
• 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 installed in your system.
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Frequency/Voltage Control
Auto Detect DIMM/PCI CIK Enabled
Spread Spectrum Enabled
Help Item
Options
Disabled
Enabled
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F1:General Help
+/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Optimized Defaults
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 spertrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic interface) generated by the system.and voltage according to its temperature.
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.
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Supervisor Password
Supervisor Password :Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password Press Enter
Help Item
Install or Change the password.
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F1:General Help
+/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Optimized Defaults
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.
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User Password
User Password
Change User Password
: Not Installed
Press Enter
Help Item
Install or Change the password.
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F1:General Help
+/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Optimized Defaults
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 supervisor 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.
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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, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows:
1 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow BIOS flashing.
2 If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Advanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents
BIOS from being overwritten.)
3 Prepare a bootable device or create a bootable system disk. (Refer to
Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk.)
4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer’s
Web site. Copy these files to the bootable device.
5 Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your computer. (You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force your computer to boot from the bootable device first.)
6 At the C:\ or A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and the file name of the new BIOS and then press <Enter>. Example: AFUDOS.EXE
040706.ROM
7 When the installation is complete, remove the bootable device from the computer and 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.
This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software supplied with the motherboard.
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Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
About the Software CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
The support software CD-ROM/DVD-ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your motherboard version. More information on some programs is available in a README file, located in the same directory as the software. Before installing any software, always inspect the folder for files named README.TXT, or something similar. These files may contain important information that is not included in this manual.
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Never try to install all software from folder that is not specified for use with your motherboard.
2.
The notice of Intel HD audio installation (optional): The Intel High Defi- nition audio functionality unexpectedly quits working in Windows Server
2003 Service Pack 1 or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. Users need to download and install the update packages from the Microsoft Download
Center “before” installing HD audio driver bundled in the Driver CD.
Please log on to http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;enus;901105#appliesto for more information.
Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista/7
The Auto-install CD-ROM/DVD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software for your motherboard.
If the Auto-install CD-ROM/DVD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows Explorer). Refer to the Utility Folder Installation Notes later in this chapter.
The support software CD-ROM/DVD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows
XP/Vista/7. When you insert the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM disc in the CD-ROM/DVD-
ROM drive, the autorun feature will automatically bring up the install screen. The screen has three buttons on it, Setup, Browse CD and Exit.
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If the opening screen does not appear; double-click the file “setup.exe” in the root directory.
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Drivers Tab
Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program.
Select from the menu which software you want to install.
Browse CD The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk.
Before installing the software from Windows Explorer, look for a file named README.TXT, or something similar. This file may contain important information to help you install the software correctly.
Some software is installed in separate folders for different operating systems, such as Windows XP/Vista/7. Always go to the correct folder for the kind of OS you are using.
In install the software, execute a file named SETUP.EXE by doubleclicking the file and then following the instructions on the screen.
Exit The EXIT button closes the Auto Setup window.
Utilities Tab
Lists the software utilities that are available on the disk.
Information Tab
Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the disk.
Running Setup
Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard:
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Click Setup. The installation program begins:
The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will be different according to the motherboard you are installing.
The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner.
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Click Next. The following screen appears:
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Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended.
4.
Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears:
5.
Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items.
Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installation.
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Windows Vista/7 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message after the system restart. You must select “Allow” to install the next driver.
Continue this process to complete the drivers installation.
Manual Installation
Insert the disk in the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory. This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your motherboard.
Look for the chipset and motherboard model; then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) that automatically detects your operating system before installation. Other drivers have the setup program located in the operating system subfolder.
If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program, browse to the operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file (README.TXT or
README.DOC) for information on installing the driver or software for your operating system.
Utility Software Reference
All the utility software available from this page is Windows compliant. They are provided only for the convenience of the customer. The following software is furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of the license.
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These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice.
Please refer to the support disk for available software.
2. Please go to ECS website to download AMD Cool‘n’Quiet TM technology.
This concludes Chapter 4.
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Chapter 5
Setting Up NVIDIA RAID Configuration
There are two ways to setup NVIDIA RAID Configuration: one is to create a RAID
1 Array for backup or a RAID 0 Array for increased performance just by adding additional disk array without changing the original OS (Non-Bootable RAID Array); while the other is to configure the RAID Array disks when reinstalling the OS
(Bootable RAID Array).
Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array
RAID arrays can be created/deleted using both MediaShield RAID BIOS and the
MediaShield RAID Manager from Windows. This section only covers basic BIOS setup required for non-bootable array. See the section "Setting Up a Bootable RAID
Array” for instructions on configuring the RAID array in BIOS. See sections on using the MediaShield RAID Manager for details on configuring non-bootable RAID from
Windows.
Setting Up the BIOS
1 Start your computer, then press Delete to enter the BIOS setup.
The BIOS CMOS Setup Utility window appears.
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Figure 1.1 BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Window
Use the arrow keys to select Integrated Peripherals (see Figure 1.1), then press Enter.
The Integrated Peripherals window appears.
Figure 1.2 Integrated Peripherals Window
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3 From the Integrated Peripherals Window, globally set SATA Mode select to
RAID Mode (see Figure 1.2).
4 Press F10 to save the configuration and exit (F10 is the navigation key to save the current configuration and exit setup in BIOS setting).
The PC reboots.
Installing the NVIDIA RAID Software Under Windows
This section describes how to run the setup application and install the RAID software.
1 Start the nForce Setup program to open the NVIDIA Windows nForce
Drivers page.
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Figure 1.3 nForce Driver Installation Window
Select the modules that you want to install.
Make sure that the “NVIDIA IDE Driver” is selected.
You must install the NVIDIA IDE driver in order to enable NVIDIA RAID.
If you do not install the NVIDIA IDE driver, NVIDIA RAID will not be enabled.
Click Next and then follow the instructions.After the installation is completed, be sure to reboot the PC.
After the reboot, initialize the newly created array.
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Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array
This section explains how to configure a bootable NVIDIA RAID array.
Setting Up the BIOS
1 Start your computer, then press Delete to enter the BIOS setup.
The BIOS CMOS Setup Utility screen appears.
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Figure 1.4 BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Screen
2 Use the arrow keys to select Integrated Peripherals (see Figure 1.4), then press Enter.
The Integrated Peripherals screen (or a screen similar to it) appears.
Figure 1.5 Integrated Peripherals Screen
3 From the Integrated Peripherals Window, globally set SATA Mode select to
RAID Mode (see Figure 1.5).
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Press F10 to save the configuration and exit.
The PC reboots.
Enter the RAID BIOS Setup by pressing F10 when prompted, and proceed to set up the NVIDIA RAID BIOS as described in the next section.
Configuring the NVIDIA RAID BIOS
The NVIDIA RAID BIOS set up lets you choose the RAID type and which hard drives you want to make part of the array.
Entering the RAID BIOS Setup:
1 Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press F10.
The RAID prompt appears as part of the system POST and boot process prior to loading of the OS. You have a few seconds to press F10 before the screen disappears (see Figure 1.6).
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Figure 1.6
Press F10 to enter Define a New Array page.
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The NVIDIA RAID Utility—Define a New Array screen appears (Figure
1.7).
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Figure 1.7 MediaShield BIOS
By default, RAID Mode is set to Mirroring and Striping Block is set to Optimal.
Using the Define a New Array Screen
If necessary, press the tab key to move from field to field until the appropriate field is highlighted.
• Selecting the RAID Mode
By default, this is set to Mirroring. To change to a different RAID mode, press the down arrow key until the mode that you want appears in the RAID
Mode box—either Mirroring, Striping, Spanning, Stripe Mirroring or RAID
5.
Note: Not all RAID levels are supported on all platforms. And enough Hard disks are required to complete the RAID configuration.
• Selecting the Strping Block Size
Striping block size is given in kilobytes, and affects how data is arranged on the disk. It is recommended to leave this value at the default Optimal, which is 64KB, but the values can be between 4 KB and 128 KB (4, 8, 16, 32, 64, and 128 KB)
Assigning the Disks
The disks that you enabled from the RAID Config BIOS setup page appear in the Free
Disks block. These are the drives that are available for use as RAID array disks.
To designate a free disk to be used as a RAID array disk,
1 Tab to the Free Disks section.
The first disk in the list is selected
2 Move it from the Free Disks block to the Array Disks block by pressing the right-arrow key (—>).
The first disk in the list is moved, and the next disk in the list is selected and ready to be moved.
3 Continue pressing the right-arrow key (—>) until all the disks that you want to use as RAID array disks appear in the Array Disks block.
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Figure 1.8 illustrates the Define a New Array screen after one disk have been assigned as RAID 0 array disk.
Figure 1.8 MediaShield BIOS—Array Disks Assigned
Completing the RAID BIOS Setup
1 After assigning your RAID array disk, press F7.
The Clear disk array prompt appears.
Figure 1.9 Clear Disk Data Prompt
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2 Press Y to clear the disk data.
The Array List screen appears, where you can review the RAID arrays that you have set up.
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Figure 1.10 Array List Window
3 Use the arrow keys to select the array that you want to set up, then press B to specify the array as bootable.
4 Press Enter to view and verify details.
The Array Detail screen shows various information about the array that you selected, such as Striping Block used, RAID Mode, Striping Width, Disk
Model Name, and disk capacity.
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If you want to mark this disk as empty and wipe out all its contents, press C.
At the prompt, press Y to wipe out all the data, otherwise press N.
7 Press Enter again to go back to the previous screen and then press F10 to exit the RAID setup.
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Installing the RAID Drivers
Your system may come with a Windows install CD that already includes NVIDIA
RAID drivers. If so, then this section is not relevant.
If that is not the case (or you are trying to install a new version of Windows), then you will need an NVIDIA RAID driver F6 install floppy. Check to see if one came with your system. If not, you can create one by downloading the appropriate driver package and following the steps in this section.
1 Copy all files in "…\IDE\WinXP\sataraid" to a floppy disk. (For Windows
2000, substitute "Win2K" in the path.)
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After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the Windows CD.
The Windows Setup program starts.
Press F6 and wait a few moments for the Windows Setup screen to ap p e a r.
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Figure 1.11 Windows Setup—Specify Devices
Specify the NVIDIA drivers.
a Insert the floppy that has the RAID driver, press S, then press Enter.
The following Windows Setup screen appears:
Figure 1.12 Windows Setup—Selected SCSI Adapter
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b Select “NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required)” and then press Enter.
c Press S again at the Specify Devices screen, then press Enter.
d Select “NVIDIA NForce Storage Controller (required)” and then press
Enter.
The following Windows Setup screen appears listing both drivers:.
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Figure 1.13 Windows Setup—NVIDIA drives listed
Press Enter to continue with Windows XP Installation.
Be sure to leave the floppy disk inserted in the floppy drive until the blue screen portion of Windows XP installation is completed, then take out the floppy.
Follow the instructions on how to install Windows XP.
After Windows XP is completely installed, it is recommended that you install the ForceWare software in order to access the MediaShield RAID
Management tool.
Note: Each time you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver will have to be installed under Windows once for that hard drive. After that, the driver will not have to be installed.
This concludes chapter 5.
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Chapter 6
Trouble Shooting
Start up problems during assembly
After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems. Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips.
a) System does not power up and the fans are not running.
1.Disassemble the PC to remove the VGA adaptor card, DDR memory, LAN, USB and other peripherals including keyboard and mouse. Leave only the motherboard,
CPU with CPU cooler and power supply connected. Turn on again to see if the
CPU and power supply fans are running.
2. Make sure to remove any unused screws or other metal objects such as screwdrivers from the inside PC case. This is to prevent damage from short circuit.
3. Check the CPU FAN connector is connected to the motherboard.
4. For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent. A bent pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short circuit.
5. Check the 12V power connector is connected to the motherboard.
6. Check that the 12V power & ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors. Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place.
b) Power is on, fans are running but there is no display
1. Make sure the monitor is turned on and the monitor cable is properly connected to the PC.
2. Check the VGA adapter card (if applicable) is inserted properly.
3. Listen for beep sounds. If you are using internal PC speaker make sure it is connected.
a. continuous 3 short beeps : memory not detected
b. 1 long beep and 8 short beeps : VGA not detected
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c) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up.
1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself.
Ensure the CPU fan is working properly.
2. From the BIOS setting, try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed. Doing a Load Optimised Default will also disable the Smartfan.
Start up problems after prolong use
After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again.
This may be caused by breakdown of devices connected to the motherboard such as
HDD, CPU fan, etc. The following tips may help to revive the PC or identify the cause of failure.
1. Clear the CMOS values using the CLR_CMOS jumper. Refer to CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 for Checking Jumper Settings in this user manual. When completed, follow up with a Load Optimised Default in the BIOS setup.
2. Check the CPU cooler fan for dust. Long term accumulation of dust will reduce its effectiveness to cool the processor. Clean the cooler or replace a new one if necessary.
3. Check that the 12V power & ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors. Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place.
4. Remove the hard drive, optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of these component may be at fault.
Maintenance and care tips
Your computer, like any electrical appliance, requires proper care and maintenance.
Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong the life of the motherboard and keep it running as best as it can.
1. Keep your computer in a well ventilated area. Leave some space between
the PC and the wall for sufficient airflow.
2. Keep your computer in a cool dry place. Avoid dusty areas, direct sunlight
and areas of high moisture content.
3. Routinely clean the CPU cooler fan to remove dust and hair.
4. In places of hot and humid weather you should turn on your computer once
every other week to circulate the air and prevent damage from humidity.
5. Add more memory to your computer if possible. This not only speeds up the
system but also reduces the loading of your hard drive to prolong its life span.
6. If possible, ensure the power cord has an earth ground pin directly from the
wall outlet. This will reduce voltage fluctuation that may damage sensitive devices.
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Table of contents
- 5 Introduction
- 6 Feature
- 8 Motherboard Components
- 11 Installing the Motherboard
- 11 Safety Precautions
- 11 Choosing a Computer Case
- 11 Installing the Motherboard in a Case
- 12 Checking Jumper Settings
- 12 Setting Jumpers
- 13 Checking Jumper Settings
- 13 Jumper Settings
- 14 Installing Hardware
- 14 Installing the Processor
- 15 Installing Memory Modules
- 19 Expansion Slots
- 21 Connecting Optional Devices
- 26 Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive
- 27 Connecting I/O Devices
- 28 Connecting Case Components
- 30 Front Panel Header
- 31 About the Setup Utility
- 31 The Standard Configuration
- 31 Entering the Setup Utility
- 32 Resetting the Default CMOS Values
- 33 Using BIOS
- 34 Standard CMOS Features
- 37 Advanced Setup
- 39 Advanced Chipset Setup
- 40 Integrated Peripherals
- 42 Power Management Setup
- 44 PnP/PCI Configurations
- 44 PC Health Status
- 47 Frequency/Voltage Control
- 48 Load Default Settings
- 48 Supervisor Password
- 49 User Password
- 49 Save & Exit Setup
- 49 Exit Without Saving
- 50 Updating the BIOS
- 51 About the Software CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
- 51 Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista
- 52 Running Setup
- 54 Manual Installation
- 54 Utility Software Reference
- 55 Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array
- 55 Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array
- 65 Start up problems during assembly
- 66 Start up problems after prolong use
- 66 Maintenance and care tips
- 67 Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart