DFI G5C100-B User`s manual

G5C100-B

System Board

User’s Manual

935-G5C104-300G

A01610805

Copyright

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No part of it may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without the prior written permission from the copyright holders.

This publication is provided for informational purposes only. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents or use of this manual and specifically disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The user will assume the entire risk of the use or the results of the use of this document. Further, the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes to its contents at any time, without obligation to notify any person or entity of such revisions or changes.

© 2008. All Rights Reserved.

Trademarks

Product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are for identification purpose only and are the properties of the respective owners.

FCC and DOC Statement on Class B

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 when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

Notice:

1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

Table of Contents

About this Manual................................................................................

Warranty.................................................................................................

Static Electricity Precaution................................................................

Safety Measures.....................................................................................

About the Package...............................................................................

Before Using the System Board.........................................................

Chapter 1 - Introduction....................................................................

Specifications...................................................................................................................................

Special Features of the System Board..................................................................

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Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation....................................................

System Board Layout ..........................................................................................................

System Memory..........................................................................................................................

CPU.......................................................................................................................................................

Jumper Settings............................................................................................................................

Rear Panel I/O Ports.............................................................................................................

I/O Connectors..........................................................................................................................

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Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup......................................................................

Award BIOS Setup Utility.................................................................................................

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

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Chapter 4 - Supported Softwares.....................................................

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Drivers for Windows Vista System..........................................................................

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Drivers for Windows XP System..............................................................................

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Installation Notes.......................................................................................................................

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Appendix A - Watchdog Timer.............................................................

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Appendix B - System Error Messages...............................................

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Appendix C - Troubleshooting..........................................................

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About this Manual

An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD, insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will appear. Click “User’s

Manual” on the main menu.

Warranty

1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product, inability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and product specifications.

2. The warranty is void if the product has been subjected to physical abuse, improper installation, modification, accidents or unauthorized repair of the product.

3. Unless otherwise instructed in this user’s manual, the user may not, under any circumstances, attempt to perform service, adjustments or repairs on the product, whether in or out of warranty.

It must be returned to the purchase point, factory or authorized service agency for all such work.

4. We will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequencial damages to the product that has been modified or altered.

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Static Electricity Precautions

It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer components without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in handling them to ensure against electrostatic build-up.

1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the system board in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it.

2. Wear an antistatic wrist strap.

3. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface.

4. Hold the device only by its edges. Be careful not to touch any of the components, contacts or connections.

5. Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and connectors. Hold modules or connectors by their ends.

Important:

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drive and other components. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.

Safety Measures

To avoid damage to the system:

• Use the correct AC input voltage range.....

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installation or servicing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power cord.

Battery:

• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufacturer.

• Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance.

Introduction

About the Package

The system board package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.

; The system board

; A user’s manual

; One IDE cable

; One bracket mounted with 2 USB ports

; One Serial ATA data cable

; One Serial ATA power cable

; One “Main Board Utility” CD

; One I/O shield

; One QR (Quick Reference)

The system board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed above. This may differ in accordance to the sales region or models in which it was sold. For more information about the standard package in your region, please contact your dealer or sales representative.

Before Using the System Board

Before using the system board, prepare basic system components.

If you are installing the system board in a new system, you will need at least the following internal components.

• A CPU

• Memory module

• Storage devices such as hard disk drive, CD-ROM, etc.

You will also need external system peripherals you intend to use which will normally include at least a keyboard, a mouse and a video display monitor.

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Chapter 1 - Introduction

Specifications

Processor

Chipset

System Memory

Expansion Slots

Graphics

Audio

LAN

Serial ATA

• Intel ® Core TM Duo/Solo processor

Intel ® Core TM 2 Duo processor

- 667MHz/533MHz system data bus

• Intel ® Celeron ® M processor

- 533MHz system data bus (on Ultra Low Voltage)

• Processor socket: mPGA478M

• Intel ® chipset

- Northbridge: Intel ® 945GME Express chipset

- Southbridge: Intel ® 82801GBM ICH7M

• Two 200-pin SODIMM sockets

• Supports dual channel (128-bit wide) memory interface

• Supports 400MHz, 533MHz and 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM

• Suppor ts maximum of 4GB system memor y using 256Mbit,

512Mbit or 1Gbit technology for x8 and x16 devices

• 1 PCI slot for PCI expansion card or customized riser card for

1, 2 or 3 PCI slots expansion

• Integrated graphics interface

- Analog CRT

- Integrated 400MHz RAMDAC

- Analog monitor supports up to UXGA

- LVDS interface

- Panel support up to UXGA (1600x1200)

- TFT panel supports up to 1x24 bpp (single channel) / 2x24 bpp (dual channel)

• Internal graphics features

- DVMT 3.0 support

- Intel ® Dual-Frequency Graphics Technology

- Intel ® Smart 2D Display Technology

- Dual Independent display pipes

- Intel Gen 3.5 Integrated Graphics Engine

• Realtek ALC655

• 16-bit stereo full-duplex codec with independent variable sampling rate

• High quality differential CD input

• True stereo line level outputs

• S/PDIF-out interface

• 5.1-channel audio output

• One Marvell 88E8053 PCI Express Gigabit controller

• Supports 10Mbps, 100Mbps and 1Gbps data transmission

• IEEE 802.3 (10/100Mbps) and IEEE 802.3ab (1Gbps) compliant

• Supports two Serial ATA interfaces which are compliant with

SATA 1.0 specification (1.5Gbps interface)

• Supports AHCI SATA mode

Introduction

IDE

Rear Panel I/O

Ports

I/O Connectors

BIOS

Energy Efficient

Design

Damage Free

Intelligence

Temperature

Humidity

PCB

• Supports up to two IDE devices

• Supports Ultra ATA 100/66/33

• 1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 mouse port

• 1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 keyboard port

• 1 DB-9 serial port

• 1 DB-15 VGA port

• 1 RJ45 LAN port

• 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

• Mic-in, line-in and line-out

• 2 connectors for 4 additional external USB 2.0/1.1 ports

• 1 connector for 1 external serial port

• 1 LCD brightness control connector

• 1 LVDS LCD panel connector

• 1 LCD/inverter power connector

• 1 LCD AUX power connector

• 1 DIO connector

• 1 front audio connector for line-out and mic-in jacks

• 1 CD-in internal audio connector and 1 S/PDIF-out connector

• 1 connector for IrDA interface

• 2 Serial ATA connectors

• 1 40-pin IDE connector and 1 floppy connector (FPC type)

• 1 20-pin ATX power connector

• 1 front panel connector

• 1 chassis open connector

• 2 fan connectors

• Award BIOS

• 4Mbit flash memory

• Suppor ts ACPI specification and OS Directed Power Management

• Supports ACPI STR (Suspend to RAM) function

• Wake-On-Events include:

- Wake-On-PS/2 KB/Mouse and Wake-On-USB KB/Mouse

- Wake-On-Ring and Wake-On-LAN

- RTC timer to power-on the system

• System power management supported

• CPU stopped clock control

• Microsoft ® /Intel ® APM 1.2 compliant

• Soft Power supported - ACPI v1.0a specification

• AC power failure recovery

• Monitors CPU/system temperature and overheat alarm

• Monitors CPU(V)/3.3V/5V/12V/VBAT(V)/5VSB(V) voltages and failure alarm

• Monitors CPU/system fan speed and failure alarm

• Read back capability that displays temperature, voltage and fan speed

• Watchdog timer function

• 0 o C to 60 o C

• 10% to 90%

• 6 layers, Mini-ITX form factor

• 17cm (6.7") x 17cm (6.7")

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Features

watchdog timer

The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the system at the set time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so that your system will continue to operate.

DDR2

DDR2 is a higher performance DDR technology whose data transfer rate delivers bandwidth of 4.3

GB per second and beyond. That is twice the speed of the conventional DDR without increasing its power consumption. DDR2

SDRAM modules work at 1.8V supply compared to 2.6V memory voltage for DDR modules. DDR2 also incorporates new innovations such as the On-Die Termination (ODT) as well as larger 4-bit prefetch against DDR which fetches 2 bits per clock cycle.

graphics

The Intel 945GME northbridge chip comes integrated with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 delivering exceptional 3D graphics performance. It supports analog

CRT and LVDS interfaces.

5.1-channel audio

The audio jacks at the rear panel will support 5.1-channel audio only when the audio utility is configured to support this function. The front audio’s mic-in function will not work at this moment.

S/PDIF

S/PDIF is a standard audio file transfer format that transfers digital audio signals to a device without having to be converted first to an analog format. This prevents the quality of the audio signal from degrading whenever it is converted to analog. S/PDIF is usually found on digital audio equipment such as a DAT machine or audio processing device. The S/PDIF connector on the system board sends surround sound and 3D audio signal outputs to amplifiers and speakers and to digital recording devices like

CD recorders.

SERIAL ATA

Serial ATA is a storage interface that is compliant with SATA 1.0 specification. With speed of up to

1.5Gbps, it improves hard drive performance faster than the standard parallel ATA whose data transfer rate is 100MB/s.

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Introduction gigabit lan

The Marvell 88E8053 Gigabit LAN chip supports up to 1Gbps data transmission.

irda

The system board is equipped with an IrDA connector for wireless connectivity between your computer and peripheral devices. The IRDA (Infrared Data Association) specification supports data transfers of 115K baud at a distance of 1 meter.

USB

The system board supports USB 2.0 and USB 1.1

ports. USB 1.1 supports 12Mb/second bandwidth while USB 2.0 suppor ts 480Mb/second bandwidth providing a marked improvement in device transfer speeds between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.

wake-on-ring

This feature allows the system that is in the

Suspend mode or Soft Power Off mode to wake-up/power-on to respond to calls coming from an external modem or respond to calls from a modem PCI card that uses the PCI

PME (Power Management Event) signal to remotely wake up the

PC.

Important:

The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support

≥720mA. wake-on-lan

This feature allows the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC.

It is supported via the onboard LAN port or via a PCI LAN card that uses the PCI PME (Power Management Event) signal. However, if your system is in the Suspend mode, you can power-on the system only through an IRQ or DMA interrupt.

wake-on-PS/2 tem.

Important:


≥720mA.

This function allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to power-on the sys-

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Important:


≥720mA. wake-on-USB

This function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state.

Important:

If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function for

2 USB ports, the 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support

≥1.5A. For 3 or more USB ports, the

5V_standby power source of your power supply must support

≥2A. rtc timer

The RTC installed on the system board allows your system to automatically power-on on the set date and time.

ACPI STR

The system board is designed to meet the ACPI

(Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) specification. ACPI has energy saving features that enables PCs to implement Power Management and Plug-and-Play with operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management. Currently, only Windows 98/2000/ME/XP supports the ACPI function. ACPI when enabled in the Power Management Setup will allow you to use the

Suspend to RAM function.

With the Suspend to RAM function enabled, you can power-off the system at once by pressing the power button or selecting “Standby” when you shut down Windows 98/2000/ME/XP without having to go through the sometimes tiresome process of closing files, applications and operating system. This is because the system is capable of storing all programs and data files during the entire operating session into RAM (Random Access Memory) when it powers-off. The operating session will resume exactly where you left off the next time you power-on the system.

Important:


≥720mA.

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Power failure recovery

When power returns after an AC power failure, you may choose to either power-on the system manually or let the system power-on automatically.

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Hardware Installation

Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

System Board Layout

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Warning:

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your system board, processor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other components. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD workstation only.

If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.

System Memory

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Warning:

When the DRAM Power LED lit red, it indicates that power is present on the DDR2 sockets. Power-off the PC then unplug the power cord prior to installing any memory modules. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the motherboard and components.

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DRAM

Power LED

SODIMM 2

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The system board is equipped with 2 SODIMM sockets. SODIMM

1 is a 90 o socket located beneath SODIMM 2.

SODIMM 2

SODIMM 1

The two DDR2 SODIMM sockets on the system board are divided into 2 channels:

Channel A - SODIMM 1

Channel B - SODIMM 2

The system board supports the following memory interface.

Single Channel (SC)

Data will be accessed in chunks of 64 bits (8B) from the memory channels.

Dual Channel (DC)

Data will be accessed in chunks of 128 bits from the memory channels. Dual channel provides better system performance because it doubles the data transfer rate.

Single Channel

Dual Channel

• Only one channel is populated with

SODIMM.

• SODIMMs of different memory configurations are on different channels.

• SODIMMs of the same memory configuration are on different channels.

BIOS Setting

Configure the system memory in the Advanced Chipset Features submenu of the BIOS.

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Installing the Memory Module

1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down.

2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.

3. Locate the SODIMM 2 socket on the system board.

4. Push the “ejector tabs” which are at the ends of the socket to the side.

Ejector tab

Ejector tab

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SODIMM 2

5. Note how the module is keyed to the socket. Grasping the module by its edges, position the SODIMM above the socket with the “notch” in the module aligned with the “key” on the socket. The keying mechanism ensures the module can be plugged into the socket in only one way.

Key

6. Seat the module vertically, pressing it down firmly until it is completely seated in the socket. The ejector tabs at each end of the socket will automatically snap into the locked position to hold the SODIMM in place.

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7. To install another SODIMM, locate the SODIMM 1 socket on the system board.

8. Insert the module into the socket at an approximately 30 degrees angle. Note that the socket and module are both keyed, which means the module can be plugged into the socket in only one way.

9. To seat the module into the socket, apply firm even pressure to each end of the module until it slips down into the socket. The contact fingers on the edge of the module will almost completely disappear inside the socket.

10. Push down the module until the clips at each end of the socket lock into position. You will hear a distinctive “click”, indicating the module is correctly locked into position.

Clip Clip

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CPU

Overview

The system board is equipped with a surface mount mPGA478

CPU socket.

Installing the CPU

1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down.

2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.

3. Locate the mPGA478 socket on the system board.

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4. Use a screwdriver to turn the screw to its unlock position.

Lock

Unlock

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5. Position the CPU above the socket. The gold triangular mark on the CPU must align with pin 1 of the CPU socket.

Important:

1. Only Use Intel ® Core TM Duo/Solo processor or

Intel ® Celeron ® M processor manufactured on

65nm technology. Intel Pentium M and Intel Celeron

M processors manufactured on 0.13 micron and 90nm technology are not supported. Installing an incompatible processor will cause severe damage to both the processor and system board.

2. Handle the CPU by its edges and avoid touching the pins.

Pin 1 of the socket

Gold triangular mark

6. Insert the CPU into the socket until it is seated in place. The

CPU will fit in only one orientation and can easily be inserted without exerting any force. Use a screwdriver to turn the screw to its lock position.

Important:

Do not force the CPU into the socket. Forcing the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and damage the CPU.

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Installing the Fan and Heat Sink

The CPU must be kept cool by using a CPU fan with heat sink.

Without sufficient air circulation across the CPU and heat sink, the

CPU will overheat damaging both the CPU and system board.

Note:

• Use only certified fan and heat sink.

• Your fan and heat sink package usually contains the fan and heat sink assembly, and an installation guide. If the installation procedure in the installation guide differs from the one in this section, please follow the installation guide in the package.

1. Match and insert the screw holes of the retention module base to the mounting holes around the CPU socket from the bottom through the top of the system board.

Screw hole

Screw hole

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Screw hole

Screw hole

Buttom view of the system board

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2. Place the heat sink on top of the CPU. The 4 screws around the heat sink must match the screw holes of the retention module base. Refer to the figure below for the correct position of the heat sink. This is important so that the fan / heat sink will provide adequate cooling to the components of the system board.

Turn each Phillips head screw half way down first to initially stabilize the heat sink onto the system board, then finally tighten each screw.

Important:

Do not turn the first screw all the way down followed by the next and so on. This is to avoid imbalance which might cause cracks or fractures to the CPU and/or heat sink assembly.

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Important:

When you install the CPU fan and heat sink assembly, make sure the assembly is positioned in such a way that the direction of the airflow blows towards the Northbridge. This is to ensure optimum thermal condition and system performance.

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Jumper Settings

Clear CMOS Data

1 2 3

1-2 On: Normal

(default)

1 2 3

JP4

X

2-3 On:

Clear CMOS Data

If you encounter the following, a) CMOS data becomes corrupted.

b) You forgot the supervisor or user password.

you can reconfigure the system with the default values stored in the

ROM BIOS.

To load the default values stored in the ROM BIOS, please follow the steps below.

1. Power-off the system and unplug the power cord.

2. Set JP4 pins 2 and 3 to On. Wait for a few seconds and set JP4 back to its default setting, pins 1 and 2 On.

3. Now plug the power cord and power-on the system.

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PS/2 Power Select


2

JP8

X 3

2

1

1-2 On: 5V

(default)

3

2

1

2-3 On:

5V_standby

JP8 is used to select the power of the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port.

Selecting 5V_standby will allow you to use the PS/2 keyboard or

PS/2 mouse to wake up the system.

BIOS Setting

Configure the PS/2 keyboard/mouse wake up function in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Super IO Device” section) of the BIOS.

Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

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≥720mA.

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USB Power Select

1 2 3

USB 1-4

(JP6) X

1-2 On: 5V

(default)

1 2 3

2-3 On:

5V_standby

1 2 3

USB 5-8

(JP5)

X

1-2 On: 5V

(default)

1 2 3

2-3 On:

5V_standby

JP6 (for USB 1-4) and JP5 (for USB 5-8) are used to select the power of the USB ports. Selecting 5V_standby will allow you to use a USB device to wake up the system.

BIOS Setting

“USB KB Wake-Up From S3” in the Power Management Setup submenu of the BIOS must be set to Enabled. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Important:



≥1.5A. For 3 or more USB ports, the


≥2A.

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LCD/Inverter Settings


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JP7 X

JP7 is used to select the power supplied to the LCD panel and to configure the inverter.

Panel Power

5 V

3.3V

1 2 V

1-3 On

3-5 On

7-9 On

LCD/Inverter Settings - JP7

Inverter On Level

5 V

1 2 V

2-4 On

4-6 On

Inverter On/Off Select

Active Low

Active High

8-10 On

10-12 On

Important:

Before powering-on the system, make sure JP7’s setting matches the LCD panel’s specification. Selecting the incorrect voltage will seriously damage the LCD panel.

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LCD Brightness Control (Voltage Level Adjust)

J7

X

1 3

1-2 On:

Increases the voltage level

2-3 On:

Decreases the voltage level

Use J7 to connect to the LCD Brightness Control button of the

LCD Display Panel. It is used to adjust the brightness of the LCD

Display Panel. Increasing or decreasing the voltage to control the

LCD panel’s brightness varies among Inverters. You must refer to the

Inverter’s specification to make the appropriate adjustment to the brightness of the LCD panel.

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COM 4 RS232/RS485/AUX Select


2

JP11

X

JP11 is used to set COM 4 to RS-232 or RS-485. If the serial device connected to this port requires 5V/12V power from the system board, set JP11 pins 1-3, 2-4, 9-11 and 10-12 to On.

COM 4 RS232/RS485/AUX Select

RS232 (default)

RS485

Auxiliary power

JP11

1-3, 2-4, 7-9, 8-10 On

3-5, 4-6, 7-9, 8-10 On

1-3, 2-4, 9-11 (12V),

10-12 (5V) On

The table below list the pin assignment of JP11.

5

7

1

3

9

11

N. C.

EN232-

GND

MDCD4-

X_MDCD4-

+12V

2

4

6

8

10

12

N. C.

SIN4

RS485

MRI4-

X_MRI4-

Vcc

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Power-on Select

1 2 3

1-2 On:

Power-on via

AC power

1 2 3

JP9 X

2-3 On:

Power-on via power button

(default)

JP9 is used to select the method of powering on the system. If you want the system to power-on whenever AC power comes in, set

JP9 pins 1 and 2 to On. If you want to use the power button, set pins 2 and 3 to On.

When using JP9 “Power On” feature to power the system back on after a power failure occurs, may not power on the system if the power lost is resumed within 5 seconds (power flicker).

Note:

In order to ensure that power is resumed after a power failure that may occur within a 5 second period, JP9 should be set to pins 2-3 and the “PWRON After Pwr-Fail” in CMOS is set to

“ON”.

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Intel Core Duo/Solo, Core2 Duo CPU FSB Select

2

1 2 3

JP1

X

JP2

JP3

Auto Detect

FSB

1 2 3

JP1

JP2

JP3

533MHz FSB

Jumpers JP1, JP2 and JP3 are used to select the Front Side Bus of the CPU.

Important:

• If you are using a CPU whose frequency has been locked by the manufacturer, overclocking will have no effect.

• Overclocking may result to the CPU’s or system’s instability and are not guaranteed to provide better system performance. If you are unable to boot your system due to overclocking, make sure to set these jumpers back to their default settings.

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Rear Panel I/O Ports

PS/2

Mouse

COM 4 LAN

USB 4

Mic-in

Line-in

Line-out

PS/2 K/B VGA USB 1-2 USB 3

The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following:

• PS/2 mouse port

• PS/2 keyboard port

• COM port

• VGA port

• LAN port

• 4 USB ports

• Mic-in jack

• Line-in jack

• Line-out jack

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PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard Ports

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PS/2 Mouse

PS/2 Keyboard


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The system board is equipped with an onboard PS/2 mouse

(Green) and PS/2 keyboard (Purple) ports - both at location CN8 of the system board. The PS/2 mouse port uses IRQ12. If a mouse is not connected to this port, the system will reserve IRQ12 for other expansion cards.

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Warning:

Make sure to turn off your computer prior to connecting or disconnecting a mouse or keyboard. Failure to do so may damage the system board.

Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse

The Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use the

PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to power-on the system. To use this function:

• Jumper Setting:

JP8 must be set to “2-3 On: 5V_standby”. Refer to “PS/2 Power

Select” in this chapter for more information.

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• BIOS Setting:

Configure the PS/2 wake up function in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Super IO Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

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Serial Ports

COM 4

W

CTS

DSR

DTR

RD

COM 3

RI

RTS

GND

TD

CD

W

The system board is equipped with an onboard serial port at location CN1 (COM 4). It is also equipped with a 9-pin connector at location J15 (COM 3). The serial por ts are RS-232 and/or

RS-485 (COM 4 only) asynchronous communication ports with

16C550A-compatible UARTs that can be used with modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and other serial devices.

To connect COM 3, please refer to the following description. The serial port may be mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the cardedge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then insert the cable connector to J15. Make sure the colored stripe on the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of J15.

Important:

If the LCD Display Panel that is connected to the LVDS LCD

Panel connector supports touch screen, DO NOT connect a serial device to COM 3 because the touch screen function is internally connected to COM 3.

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Jumper Setting

Use JP11 to set COM 4 to RS-232 or RS-485. Refer to “COM 4

RS232/RS485/AUX Select” in this chapter for more information.

BIOS Setting

Configure the serial ports in the Integrated Peripherals submenu

(“Super IO Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

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VGA Port

VGA

W

The VGA port is used for connecting a VGA monitor. Connect the monitor’s 15-pin D-shell cable connector to the VGA port (Blue) at location CN1. After you plug the monitor’s cable connector into the

VGA port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place.

BIOS Setting

Configure the onboard VGA in the Advanced Chipset Features submenu of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Driver Installation

Install the graphics driver. Refer to chapter 4 for more information.

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RJ45 Fast-Ethernet Port

LAN

W

The onboard LAN port allows the system board to connect to a local area network by means of a network hub.

BIOS Setting

Configure the onboard LAN in the Integrated Peripherals submenu

(“Onboard Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Driver Installation

Install the LAN drivers. Refer to chapter 4 for more information.

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Universal Serial Bus Connectors


2

USB 2

USB 1

USB 4

USB 3

W

2

1

1 0

9

W

USB 7-8

USB 5-6

The system board supports 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports. USB allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.

Four onboard USB 2.0/1.1 ports (Black) are at locations CN4 (USB

1-2) and CN3 (USB 3-4) of the system board.

The J5 (USB 5-6) and J6 (USB 7-8) connectors allow you to connect 4 additional USB 2.0/1.1 ports. The additional USB ports may be mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then insert the connector that is attached to the USB port cables to J5 and/or J6.

BIOS Setting

Configure the onboard USB in the Integrated Peripherals submenu


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Driver Installation

You may need to install the proper drivers in your operating system to use the USB device. Refer to your operating system’s manual or documentation for more information.

Refer to chapter 4 for more information about installing the USB 2.0

driver.

Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse

The Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use a

USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the S3

(STR - Suspend To RAM) state. To use this function:

• Jumper Setting:

JP5 and/or JP6 must be set to “2-3 On: 5V_standby”. Refer to

“USB Power Select” in this chapter for more information.

• BIOS Setting:

“USB KB Wake-Up From S3” in the Power Management Setup submenu of the BIOS must be set to Enabled. Refer to chapter

3 for more information.

Important:



≥1.5A.

For 3 or more USB ports, the


≥2A.

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Audio

Mic-in

Line-in

Line-out

1 0 9

AuD_L_Return

Key

AuD_R_Return

AuD_Vcc

GND

2 1

Front audio

AuD_L_Out

N. C.

AuD_R_Out

Mic Power

Mic

W

Audio Jacks

The system board is equipped with 3 audio jacks at location CN5.

A jack is a one-hole connecting interface for inserting a plug.

• Mic-in Jack (Pink)

This jack is used to connect an external microphone.

• Line-in Jack (Light Blue)

This jack is used to connect any audio devices such as Hi-fi set,

CD player, tape player, AM/FM radio tuner, synthesizer, etc.

• Line-out Jack (Lime)

This jack is used to connect a headphone or external speakers.

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Front Audio

The front audio connector (J2) allows you to connect to the line-out and mic-in jacks that are at the front panel of your system. Using the line-out and mic-in jacks will disable the rear audio’s line-out and micin functions.

Remove the jumper caps from pins 5-6 and pins 9-10 prior to connecting the front audio cable connector. Make sure pin 1 of the cable connector is aligned with pin 1 of the front audio connector. If you are not using this connector, make sure to replace the jumper caps back to their original pin locations.

Pins 5-6 and 9-10 short

(default)

Pins 5-6 and 9-10 open

The front audio is disabled.

The rear audio is enabled.

The front audio is enabled.

The rear audio is disabled.

BIOS Setting

Configure the onboard audio in the Integrated Peripherals submenu


Driver Installation

Install the audio driver. Refer to chapter 4 for more information.

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I/O Connectors

CD-in Internal Audio Connector


2

Right audio channel

Ground

Ground

Left audio channel

4

1

W

The CD-in connector (CDIN1) is used to receive audio from a CD-

ROM drive, TV tuner or MPEG card.

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S/PDIF-out Connector

N.C.

GND

SPDIF out

Key

+5V 1

5

W

The S/PDIF-out connector (SPDIF1) is used to connect an external

S/PDIF-out port. Your S/PDIF-out port may be mounted on a cardedge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then connect the audio cable connector to the S/PDIF-out connector. Make sure pin 1 of the audio cable connector is aligned with pin 1 of the connector.

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LVDS LCD Panel Connector

LCD/Inverter Power Connector

LCD AUX Power Connector

X

8

1

LCD/Inverter Power

X

1 3

LCD AUX Power

X

LVDS LCD Panel 1

The system board allows you to connect a LCD Display Panel by means of the LVDS LCD panel connector (CN7) and the LCD/

Inverter power connector (CN6). These connectors transmit video signals and power from the system board to the LCD Display Panel.

The LCD AUX power connector (J8) is used to connect auxiliary power to the LCD panel.

Refer to the next page for the pin functions of these connectors.

Jumper Settings

Refer to the “Jumper Settings” section in this chapter for settings relevant to the LCD panel.

BIOS Setting

Configure the LCD panel in the Advanced Chipset Features submenu of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

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LVDS LCD Panel Connector

3 1

3 3

3 5

3 7

3 9

2 5

2 7

2 9

1 9

2 1

2 3

5

7

9

Pins

1

3

1 1

1 3

1 5

1 7

Function

GND

LVDS_Out3+

LVDS_Out3-

GND

LVDS_Out2+

LVDS_Out2-

GND

LVDS_Out1+

LVDS_Out1-

GND

LVDS_Out0+

LVDS_Out0-

GND

LVDS_CLK1+

LVDS_CLK1-

GND

COM3-(NDTR3-)

COM3-(NRTS3-)

COM3-(NRD3)

COM3-(NCTS3-)

Pins

2

4

6

8

1 0

1 2

Function

GND

LVDS_Out7+

LVDS_Out7-

GND

LVDS_Out6+

LVDS_Out6-

2 0

2 2

2 4

1 4

1 6

1 8

GND

LVDS_Out5+

LVDS_Out5-

GND

LVDS_Out4+

LVDS_Out4-

3 2

3 4

3 6

2 6

2 8

3 0

GND

LVDS_CLK2+

LVDS_CLK2-

GND

COM3-(NTD3)

COM3-(XRI3-)

3 8

4 0

COM3-(NDSR3-)

COM3-(NDCD3-)

LCD/Inverter Power Connector

Pins

8

7

6

5

Function

+12V

+12V

Panel Backlight On/Off Control

+3.3V

Pins

4

3

2

1

Function

Panel Power

Panel Inverter Brightness Voltage Control

GND

GND

Pins

1

2

3

LCD AUX Power Connector

Function

Panel Power

Ground

Panel Power

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Digital I/O Connector


2

X 1 9

The Digital I/O connector provides powering-on function of an external device that is connected to this connector.

5

7

9

Pins

1

3

1 1

1 3

1 5

1 7

1 9

Function

GND

DIO7

DIO6

DIO5

DIO4

DIO3

DIO2

DIO1

DIO0

GND

Digital I/O Connector

1 0

1 2

1 4

1 6

1 8

Pins

2

4

6

8

Function

+12V

+12V

GND

VCC

VCC

GND

V_5P0_STBY

V_5P0_STBY

GND

1

2

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Floppy Disk Drive Connector

1

X

The system board is equipped with a 26-pin FPC type floppy disk drive connector. Only connect a 1.44MB slim-type floppy disk drive.

Floppy drives other than the one mentioned above are optional.

Refer to the next page for the pin function of this connector.

Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive Cable

Install one end of the floppy disk drive cable into the floppy disk connector (FDC1) on the system board and the other end connector to the floppy drive. Pin 1 of the cable must align with pin 1 of

FDC1.

BIOS Setting

Enable or disable this function in the Integrated Peripherals submenu

(“Super I/O Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

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1 5

1 7

1 9

9

1 1

1 3

Pins

1

3

5

7

2 1

2 3

2 5

Function

5 V

5 V

5 V

N. C.

N. C.

N. C.

DRVDE0

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

FPC Type FDD Connector

1 8

2 0

2 2

8

1 0

1 2

1 4

1 6

2 4

2 6

Pins

2

4

6

Function

INDEX#

DR0#

DSKCH#

N. C.

MTR0#

DIR#

STEP#

WDATA#

WGATE#

TRK0#

WRPRO#

RDATA#

HDSEL#

2

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Serial ATA Connectors

1

X

7

SATA 2

SATA 1

The system board is equipped with two Serial ATA connectors for connecting Serial ATA devices. Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to SATA 1 or SATA 2 connector and the other end to your

Serial ATA device.

BIOS Setting

Configure the Serial ATA drives in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“OnChip IDE Device” field) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter

3 for more information.

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IDE Disk Drive Connectors

4 0 3 9

X

2 1

The system board is equipped with a 40-pin IDE (IDE 1) connector for connecting 3.5” hard drives. To prevent improper IDE cable installation, the IDE 1 connector has a keying mechanism. The connector on the IDE cable can be inserted into IDE 1 only if pin 1 of the cable connector is aligned with pin 1 of IDE 1.

The IDE connector supports 2 devices, a Master and a Slave. Use an IDE ribbon cable to connect the drives to the system board. An

IDE ribbon cable have 3 connectors on them, one that plugs into an

IDE connector on the system board and the other 2 connects to

IDE devices. The connector at the end of the cable is for the Master drive and the connector in the middle of the cable is for the Slave drive.

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Connecting the IDE Disk Drive Cable

Install one end of the IDE cable into IDE 1 on the system board and the other connectors to the IDE devices.

Note:

Refer to your disk drive user’s manual for information about selecting proper drive switch settings.

Adding a Second IDE Disk Drive

When using two IDE drives, one must be set as the master and the other as the slave. Follow the instructions provided by the drive manufacturer for setting the jumpers and/or switches on the drives.

The system board suppor ts Enhanced IDE or ATA-2, ATA/33,

ATA/66 and ATA/100 hard drives. We recommend that you use hard drives from the same manufacturer. In a few cases, drives from two different manufacturers will not function properly when used together. The problem lies in the hard drives, not the system board.

Important:

If you encountered problems while using an ATAPI CD-ROM drive that is set in Master mode, please set the CD-ROM drive to Slave mode. Some ATAPI CD-ROMs may not be recognized and cannot be used if incorrectly set in Master mode.

BIOS Setting

Configure the onboard IDE in the Integrated Peripherals submenu

(“OnChip IDE Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

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IrDA Connector

5

X

IRTX

Ground

IRRX

N. C.

VCC 1


2

Connect your IrDA cable to the IR1 connector on the system board.

Note:

The sequence of the pin functions on some IrDA cable may be reversed from the pin function defined on the system board.

Make sure to connect the cable to the IrDA connector according to their pin functions.

BIOS Setting

Configure IrDA in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Super IO

Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Driver Installation

You may need to install the proper drivers in your operating system to use the IrDA function. Refer to your operating system’s manual or documentation for more information.

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Cooling Fan Connectors

X

Power

Ground Sense

1

CPU fan

3

Power

Ground Sense

X

1

System fan

3

Connect the CPU fan’s cable connector to the CPU fan connector

(J11) on the system board. The system fan connector (J9) is used to connect an additional cooling fan. The cooling fans will provide adequate airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the

CPU and system board components.

BIOS Setting

The “PC Health Status” submenu of the BIOS will display the current speed of the cooling fans. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

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Chassis Open Connector

Ground

Chassis signal

1 2

X

The system board supports the chassis intrusion detection function.

Connect the chassis intrusion sensor cable from the chassis to J12.

Whenever a chassis component has been removed, the sensor sends signal to J12 alerting you of a chassis intrusion event. To disable this function, place a jumper cap over J12.

Hardware Monitor for Windows

Install the “Hardware Monitor for Windows” utility. By default, the chassis intrusion detection function is disabled. When enabled, a warning message will appear when the chassis is open. The utility can also be configured so that a beeping alarm will sound when the chassis is open. Refer to the “Hardware Monitor for Windows” section in chapter 4 for more information.

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Power Connector

56

X 2 0

1 0

1 1

1

The 20-pin ATX main power connector must be inserted onto the

P1 connector. The system board requires a minimum of 100 Watt power supply to operate. We recommend that you use a power supply that complies with the ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide

Version 1.1.

Important:

The system board consumes a minimal amount of power. Due load of power. If you use a greater than 150W power supply, the power consumed by the system board may not attain its minimum load causing instability to the entire system.


DRAM Power LED and Standby Power LED

2

DRAM

Power LED

Standby

Power LED

DRAM Power LED

This LED will turn red when the system’s power is on or when it is in the Suspend state (Power On Suspend or Suspend to RAM). It will not light when the system is in the Soft-Off state.

Standby Power LED

This LED will turn red when the system is in the power-on, Soft-Off or Suspend (Power On Suspend or Suspend to RAM) state.

Important:

If the DRAM Power LED or Standby Power LED is lighted, you must power-off the system then turn off the power supply’s switch or unplug the power cord prior to installing any memory modules or add-in cards.

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Front Panel Connectors

58

RESET SW

HDD-LED

1 1

1 2

1

2

J21 X

PWR-LED

PWR-BTN

HDD-LED - HDD LED

This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed.

RESET SW - Reset Switch

This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the system.

PWR-BTN - Power Switch

This switch is used to power on or off the system.

PWR-LED - Power/Standby LED

When the system’s power is on, this LED will light. When the system is in the S1 (POS - Power On Suspend) state, it will blink every second. When the system is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state, it will blink every 4 seconds.

N. C.

HDD-LED

RESET SW

N. C.

Pin

1

Pin Assignment

N. C.

PWR-LED

PWR-BTN

Pin

2

4

6

8

1 0

Pin Assignment

LED Power

LED Power

Signal

3V_DUAL

Signal

7

9

3

5

1 1

HDD Power

Signal

Ground

RST Signal

N. C.

Key 1 2 Key


2

PCI Slot

PCI Slot

You can install a PCI expansion card or a customized riser card designed for 1, 2 or 3 PCI slots expansion (for low profile PCI card only) into the PCI slot.

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Battery

Battery

The lithium ion battery powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. It is an auxiliary source of power when the main power is shut off.

Safety Measures

• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufacturer.

• Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.

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BIOS Setup

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Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup

Award BIOS Setup Utility

The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the processor and peripherals. In addition, the BIOS also contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. This chapter explains the

Setup Utility for the Award BIOS.

After you power up the system, the BIOS message appears on the screen and the memory count begins. After the memory test, the following message will appear on the screen:

Press DEL to enter setup

If the message disappears before you respond, restart the system or press the “Reset” button. You may also restart the system by pressing the <Ctrl> <Alt> and <Del> keys simultaneously.

When you press <Del>, the main menu screen will appear.

X Standard CMOS Features

X Advanced BIOS Features

X Advanced Chipset Features

X Integrated Peripherals

X Power Management Setup

X PnP/PCI Configurations

X PC Health Status

Esc : Quit

F10 : Save & Exit Setup

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

X Frequency/Voltage Control

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

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Standard CMOS Features

Use the arrow keys to highlight “Standard CMOS Features” and press <Enter>. A screen similar to the one below will appear.

Date <mm:dd:yy>

Time <hh:mm:ss>

X

X

X

X

IDE Channel 0 Master

IDE Channel 0 Slave


IDE Channel 1 Slave

Drive A

Video

Halt On

Base Memory

Extended Memory

Total Memory


Standard CMOS Features

Mon, Jun 4 2007

9 : 3 : 54

None

Item Help

Menu Level X

Change the day, month, year and century

None

EGA/VGA

All Errors

1K

65472K

65536K

↑↓→← : Move Enter: Select

F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save

F6: Fail-Safe Defaults

ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F7: Optimized Defaults

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

Date

Time

The date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day displays a day, from Sunday to Saturday. Month displays the month, from

January to December. Date displays the date, from 1 to 31. Year displays the year, from 1999 to 2099.

The time format is <hour>, <minute>, <second>. The time is based on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.

Hour displays hours from 00 to 23. Minute displays minutes from

00 to 59. Second displays seconds from 00 to 59.

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BIOS Setup

IDE Channel 0 Master, IDE Channel 0 Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master and

IDE Channel 1 Slave

To configure the IDE drives, move the cursor to a field then press

<Enter>. The following screen will appear.

IDE HDD Auto-Detection


Access Mode

Capacity

Cylinder

Head

Precomp

Landing Zone

Sector



Press Enter

Auto

Auto

0MB

0

0

0

0

0

Item Help

Menu Level XX

To auto-detect the

HDD’s size, head... on this channel

3


F5: Previous Values






IDE HDD Auto Detection

Detects the parameters of the drive. The parameters will automatically be shown on the screen.

IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave and IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave

If you select ”Auto”, the BIOS will auto-detect the HDD & CD-

ROM drive at the POST stage and show the IDE for the HDD &

CD-ROM drive. If a hard disk has not been installed, select “None”.

Access Mode

For hard drives larger than 528MB, you would typically select the

LBA type. Certain operating systems require that you select CHS or

Large. Please check your operating system’s manual or Help desk on which one to select.

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BIOS Setup

Capacity

Displays the approximate capacity of the disk drive. Usually the size is slightly greater than the size of a formatted disk given by a disk checking program.

Cylinder

This field displays the number of cylinders.

Head

This field displays the number of read/write heads.

Precomp

This field displays the number of cylinders at which to change the write timing.

Landing Zone

This field displays the number of cylinders specified as the landing zone for the read/write heads.

Sector

This field displays the number sectors per track.

Drive A

This field identifies the type of floppy disk drive installed.

None No floppy drive is installed

360K, 5.25 in. 5-1/4 in. standard drive; 360KB capacity

1.2M, 5.25 in. 5-1/4 in. AT-type high-density drive; 1.2MB capacity

720K, 3.5 in.

3-1/2 in. double-sided drive; 720KB capacity

1.44M, 3.5 in. 3-1/2 in. double-sided drive; 1.44MB capacity

2.88M, 3.5 in. 3-1/2 in. double-sided drive; 2.88MB capacity

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BIOS Setup

Video

This field selects the type of video adapter used for the primary system monitor. Although secondary monitors are supported, you do not have to select the type. The default setting is EGA/VGA.

EGA/VGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter/Video Graphics Array. For

EGA, VGA, SVGA and PGA monitor adapters.

CGA 40 Color Graphics Adapter. Power up in 40-column mode.

CGA 80 Color Graphics Adapter. Power up in 80-column

Mono mode.

Monochrome adapter. Includes high resolution monochrome adapters.

Halt On

This field determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected during power up. The default setting is All Errors.

No Errors The system boot will not stop for any errors detected.

All Errors The system boot will stop whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error.

All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for all other errors.

All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for all other errors.

All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a disk or keyboard error; it will stop for all other errors.

Base Memory

Displays the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. The value of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard or 640K for systems with 640K or more memor y installed on the motherboard.

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BIOS Setup

Extended Memory

Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot-up.

Total Memory

Displays the total memory available in the system.

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BIOS Setup

Advanced BIOS Features

The Advanced BIOS Features allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are defaults required by the system board, while others, if enabled, will improve the performance of your system or let you set some features according to your preference.


Advanced BIOS Features

X

X

CPU Feature

Hard Disk Boot Priority

Virus Warning

CPU L1 & L2 Cache

Quick Powe-on Self Test

First Boot Device

Second Boot Device

Third Boot Device

Boot Other Device

Boot Up Floppy Seek

Boot Up NumLock Status

Gate A20 Option

Typematic Rate Setting x Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) x Typematic Delay (Msec)

Security Option

APIC Mode

MPS Version Control For OS

OS Select For DRAM > 64MB

Report No FDD For Win 95

Small Logo(EPA) Show

Press Enter

Press Enter

Disabled

Enabled

Enabled

CDROM

Hard Disk

LS120

Enabled

Enabled

On

Fast

Disabled

6

250

Setup

Enabled

1.4

Non-OS2

No

Disabled

Item Help

Menu Level X

Select Removable Boot

Device Priority

3


F5: Previous Values





The screen above list all the fields available in the Advanced BIOS Features submenu, for ease of reference in this manual. In the actual CMOS setup, you have to use the scroll bar to view the fields. The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

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BIOS Setup

CPU Feature

This field is used to configure the CPU that is installed on the system board. Move the cursor to this field then press <Enter>.

Delay Prior to Thermal

C1E Function

Execute Disable Bit


CPU Feature

16 Min

Auto

Enabled

Item Help

Menu Level XX

↑↓ : Move PU/PD/+/-: Change Priority

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit



Delay Prior To Thermal

This field is used to select the time that would force the CPU to a

50% duty cycle when it exceeds its maximum operating temperature therefore protecting the CPU and the system board from overheating to ensure a safe computing environment..

C1E Function

The options are Auto and Disabled.

Execute Disable Bit

When this field is set to Disabled, it will force the XD feature flag to always return to 0.

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BIOS Setup


This field is used to select the boot sequence of the hard drives.

Move the cursor to this field then press <Enter>. Use the Up or

Down arrow keys to select a device then press <+> to move it up or <-> to move it down the list.

1. Pri. Master

2. Pri.Slave

3. Sec.Master

4. Sec.Slave

5. USBHDD0

:

:

:

:

:

6. USBHDD1

7. USBHDD2

:

:

8. Bootable Add-in Cards



Item Help

Menu Level XX

Use < ↑ > or < ↓ > to select a device, then press <+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press <ESC> to exit this menu.

3

↑↓ : Move PU/PD/+/-: Change Priority

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit



Virus Warning

This field protects the boot sector and partition table of your hard disk drive. When this field is enabled, the Award BIOS will monitor the boot sector and partition table of the hard disk drive. If an attempt is made to write to the boot sector or partition table of the hard disk drive, the BIOS will halt the system and an error message will appear.

After seeing the error message, if necessary, you will be able to run an anti-virus program to locate and remove the problem before any damage is done.

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BIOS Setup

Many disk diagnostic programs which attempt to access the boot sector table will cause the warning message to appear. If you are running such a program, we recommend that you first disable this field. Also, disable this field if you are installing or running certain operating systems like Windows ® 98/2000/ME/XP or the operating system may not install nor work.

CPU L1 and L2 Cache

This field is used to speed up the memory access. Enable the external cache for better performance.

Quick Power On Self Test

This field speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the system. When Enabled, the BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST.

First Boot Device, Second Boot Device, Third Boot Device and Boot

Other Device

Select the drive to boot first, second and third in the “First Boot

Device” “Second Boot Device” and “Third Boot Device” fields respectively. The BIOS will boot the operating system according to the sequence of the drive selected. Set “Boot Other Device” to Enabled if you wish to boot from another device.

Boot Up Floppy Seek

When enabled, the BIOS will check whether the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. Note that the BIOS cannot distinguish between 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M drive types as they are all 80 tracks. When disabled, the BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number. Note that there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360KB.

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Boot Up NumLock Status

This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad. By default, the system boots up with NumLock on wherein the function of the numeric keypad is the number keys. When set to

Off, the function of the numeric keypad is the arrow keys.

Gate A20 Option

This entry allows you to select how gate A20 is handled. Gate A20 is a device used to address memory above 1 Mbyte. Initially, gate A20 was handled via the keyboard controller. Today, while keyboards still provide this support, it is more common, and much faster, for the system chipset to provide support for gate A20.

Typematic Rate Setting

Disabled Continually holding down a key on your keyboard will cause the BIOS to report that the key is down.

Enabled The BIOS will not only report that the key is down, but will first wait for a moment, and, if the key is still down, it will begin to report that the key has been depressed repeatedly. For example, you would use such a feature to accelerate cursor movements with the arrow keys. You can then select the typematic rate and typematic delay in the “Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)” and “Typematic Delay (Msec)” fields below.

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

This field allows you to select the rate at which the keys are accelerated.

Typematic Delay (Msec)

This field allows you to select the delay between when the key was first depressed and when the acceleration begins.

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Security Option

This field determines when the system will prompt for the password

- everytime the system boots or only when you enter the BIOS setup. Set the password in the Set Supervisor/User Password submenu.

System The system will not boot and access to Setup will be denied unless the correct password is entered at the prompt.

Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied unless the correct password is entered at the prompt.

APIC Mode

Leave this field in its default setting.

MPS Version Control for OS

This field is used to select the MPS version used by the system.

OS Select for DRAM > 64MB

This field allows you to access the memory that is over 64MB in

OS/2. The options are: Non-OS2 and OS2.

Report No FDD For WIN 95

The options are Yes and No.

Small Logo(EPA) Show

Enabled The EPA logo will appear during system boot-up.

Disabled The EPA logo will not appear during system boot-up.

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Advanced Chipset Features


Advanced Chipset Features

DRAM Timing Selectable

CAS Latency Time

DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay

DRAM RAS# Precharge

Precharge Delay <tRAS>

System Memory Frequency

SLP_S4# Assertion Width

System BIOS Cacheable

Video BIOS Cacheable

Memory Hole At 15M-16M

By SPD

Auto

Auto

Auto

Auto

Auto

4 to 5 Sec.

Enabled

Disabled

Disabled

Item Help

Menu Level XX

** VGA Setting **

PCI/Onchip VGA Control

On-Chip Frame Buffer Size

DVMT Mode

DVMT/FIXED Memory Size

Boot Display

Panel Number

Onchip VGA

8MB

DVMT

128MB

CRT

3:1024*768(18 bit

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This section gives you functions to configure the system based on the specific features of the chipset. The chipset manages bus speeds and access to system memory resources. These items should not be altered unless necessary.

The default settings have been chosen because they provide the best operating conditions for your system.

The only time you might consider making any changes would be if you discovered some incompatibility or that data was being lost while using your system.

DRAM Timing Selectable

This field is used to select the timing of the DRAM.

By SPD The EEPROM on a DIMM has SPD (Serial Presence Detect) data structure that stores information about the module such as the memory type, memory size, memory speed, etc. When this option is selected, the system will run according to the information in the EEPROM. This option is the default setting because it provides the most sta-

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Manual ble condition for the system. The “CAS Latency

Time” and “Precharge Delay” fields will show the default settings by SPD.

If you want better performance for your system other than the one “by SPD”, select “Manual” then select the best option in the “CAS Latency Time” and “Precharge Delay” fields.

CAS Latency Time

This field is used to select the local memory clock periods.

DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay

This field is used to select the latency between the DRAM active command and the read/write command.

DRAM RAS# Precharge

This field is used to select the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DRAM.

Precharge Delay (tRAS)

The options are Auto and 4 to15.

System Memory Frequency

This field is used to select the frequency of the system memory.

SLP_S4# Assertion Width

The options are 1 to 2 Sec., 2 to 3 Sec., 3 to 4 Sec. and 4 to 5

Sec.

System BIOS Cacheable

When this field is enabled, accesses to the system BIOS ROM addressed at F0000H-FFFFFH are cached, provided that the cache controller is enabled. The larger the range of the Cache RAM, the higher the efficiency of the system.

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Video BIOS Cacheable

As with caching the system BIOS, enabling the Video BIOS cache will allow access to video BIOS addresssed at C0000H to C7FFFH to be cached, if the cache controller is also enabled. The larger the range of the Cache RAM, the faster the video performance.

Memory Hole At 15M-16M

In order to improve system performance, certain space in memory can be reserved for ISA cards. This memory must be mapped into the memory space below 16MB. When enabled, the CPU assumes the 15-

16MB memory range is allocated to the hidden ISA address range instead of the actual system DRAM. When disabled, the CPU assumes the 15-16MB address range actually contains DRAM memory. If more than 16MB of system memory is installed, this field must be disabled to provide contiguous system memory.

PCI/Onchip VGA Control

Onchip VGA Select this option if you want the system to boot the onboard VGA.

PCI Port Select this option if you want the system to boot the graphics PCI add-in card.

On-Chip Frame Buffer Size

This field is used to select the onboard VGA’s frame buffer size that is shared from the system memory.

DVMT Mode

This field shows the current DVMT mode.

DVMT/Fixed Memory Size

This field is used to select the graphics memory size used by DVMT/

Fixed mode.

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Boot Display

This field is used to select the type of display to use when the system boots.

CRT Select this option if you want the system to boot the CRT display.

LFP Select this option if you want the system to boot the LCD flat panel display.

CRT+LFP Select this option if you want the system to boot both the CRT and LCD flat panel display.

Panel Number

This field is used to select the type of panel that you are using.

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Integrated Peripherals

X

X

X

OnChip IDE Device

Onboard Device

Super IO Device


Integrated Peripherals

Press Enter

Press Enter

Press Enter

Item Help

Menu Level X

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OnChip IDE Device

Move the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear.

IDE HDD Block Mode

IDE DMA Transfer Access

On-Chip Primary PCI IDE

IDE Recovery Time

IDE Primary Master UDMA

IDE Primary Slave UDMA

On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE

IDE Secondary Master UDMA

IDE Secondary Slave UDMA

***

On-Chip Serial ATA Setting

SATA Mode

***

On-Chip Serial ATA

PATA IDE Mode

SATA Port


OnChip IDE Device

Enabled

Enabled

Enabled

2 CLOCKS

Auto

Auto

Enabled

Auto

Auto

IDE

Auto

Secondary

P0,P2 is Primary

Item Help

Menu Level XX

If your IDE hard drive supports block mode

Select Enabled for automatic detection of the optimal number of block read/writes per sector the drive can support


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IDE HDD Block Mode

Enabled The IDE HDD uses the block mode. The system BIOS will check the hard disk drive for the maximum block size the system can transfer. The block size will depend on the type of hard disk drive.

Disabled The IDE HDD uses the standard mode.

IDE DMA Transfer Access

This field is used to enable or disable the DMA transfer function of an IDE hard drive.

On-Chip Primary PCI IDE and On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE

These fields allow you to enable or disable the primary and secondary IDE controller. The default is Enabled. Select Disabled if you want to add a different hard drive controller.

IDE Recovery Time

This field is used to select the IDE recovery time.

IDE Primary Master/Slave UDMA and IDE Secondary Master/

Slave UDMA

These fields allow you to set the Ultra DMA in use. When Auto is selected, the BIOS will select the best available option after checking your hard drive or CD-ROM.

Auto

Disabled

SATA Mode

The BIOS will automatically detect the settings for you.

The BIOS will not detect these categories.

IDE This option configures the Serial ATA drives in IDE mode.

AHCI This option configures the Serial ATA drives in AHCI mode.

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On-Chip Serial ATA

Disabled

Auto

Disables the onboard SATA.

The system will detect the existing SATA and

IDE drives then automatically set them to the available master/slave mode.

Combined Mode This option allows you to combine both IDE and SATA drives; supporting maximum of 2 drives on each channel.

Enhanced Mode This option allows you to use both IDE and

SATA drives; allowing a maximum of 4 drives -

SATA Only

1 IDE Master, 1 IDE Slave and 2 SATA.

This option automatically sets the SATA drives to Primar y Master mode. Since the SATA drives are in Master mode, you cannot set the

IDE drive to Master mode.

PATA IDE Mode and SATA Port

This field is used to select the function mode for the IDE 1 connector and its relation to the SATA ports.

Primary

Secondary

IDE 1 serves as Primary Master and Primary

Slave channel. SATA 1 and SATA 2 serve as

Secondary Master and Secondary Slave channel.

IDE 1 serves as Secondary Master and Secondary Slave channel. SATA 1 and SATA 2 serve as Primary Master and Primary Slave channel.

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Onboard Device


USB Controller

USB 2.0 Controller

USB Keyboard Support

AC97 Audio

Onboard Lan1 Control


Onboard Device

Enabled

Enabled

Disabled

Auto

Enabled

Item Help

Menu Level XX


F5: Previous Values






USB Controller

This field is used to enable or disable the USB ports.

USB 2.0 Controller

If you are using USB 2.0, this field must be set to Enabled.

USB Keyboard Support

Due to the limited space of the BIOS ROM, the support for legacy

USB keyboard (in DOS mode) is by default set to Disabled. With more BIOS ROM space available, it will be able to support more advanced features as well as provide compatibility to a wide variety of peripheral devices.

If a PS/2 keyboard is not available and you need to use a USB keyboard to install Windows (installation is performed in DOS mode) or run any program under DOS, set this field to Enabled.

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AC97 Audio

Auto

Disabled

Select this option when using the onboard audio codec.

Select this option when using a PCI sound card.

Onboard LAN 1 Control

Auto The system automatically detects the onboard LAN

1.

Disabled Disables the onboard LAN 1.

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Super IO Device


Power On Function

Hot Key Power ON

Onboard FDC Controller

PWRON After PWR-Fail

Watch Dog Timer Select

Onboard Serial Port 1

Serial Port 1 Mode

Serial Port 1 Use IRQ






Super IO Device

BUTTON ONLY

Ctrl-F1

Enabled

Off

Disabled

3F8

Normal

IRQ4

3E8

IRQ10

2E8

IRQ11

Item Help

Menu Level XX


F5: Previous Values






Power On Function

This field allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to power-on the system.

Keyboard 98 When this option is selected, press the “wake up” key of the Windows ® 98 compatible keyboard to power-on the system.

Button only Default setting. Uses the power button to power on the system.

Hot Key When this option is selected, select the function key you would like to use to power-on the system in the “Hot Key Power On” field.

Mouse Left When this option is selected, double-click the left button of the mouse to power-on the system.

Mouse Right When this option is selected, double-click the right button of the mouse to power-on the system.

Any Key Press any key to power-on the system.

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Hot Key Power On

This field is used to select a function key that you would like to use to power-on the system.

Onboard FDC Controller

Enabled

Disabled

Enables the onboard floppy disk controller.

Disables the onboard floppy disk controller.

PWRON After PWR-Fail

Off When power returns after an AC power failure, the

On system’s power is off. You must press the Power button to power-on the system.

When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will automatically power-on.

Former-Sts When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will return to the state where you left off before power failure occurs. If the system’s power is off when

AC power failure occurs, it will remain off when power returns. If the system’s power is on when AC power failure occurs, the system will power-on when power returns.

Watchdog Timer Select

The system board supports the Watchdog Timer function allowing your application to regularly “clear” the system at the time interval selected in this field. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so that your system will continue to operate.

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Onboard Serial Port 1, Onboard Serial Port 3 and Onboard Serial

Port 4

3F8, 2F8, 3E8, 2E8 Allows you to manually select an I/O address for the serial port.

Disabled Disables the serial por t.

Note:

The touch screen is internally connected to COM 3. If the LCD

Display Panel supports touch screen, leave the “Onboard Serial

Port 3” field in its default setting because a default address has already been assigned to this port. Make sure COM 3 is not attached with a serial device.

Serial Port 1 Mode

COM 1 functions as IrDA.

Serial Port 1 Use IRQ, Serial Port 3 Use IRQ and Serial Port 4

Use IRQ

These fields are used to select an IRQ for the onboard serial port 1,

3 or 4.

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Power Management Setup

The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy.

ACPI Function

ACPI Suspend Type x Run VGABIOS if S3 Resumes

Power Management

Video Off Method

Video Off In Suspend

Suspend Type

MODEM Use IRQ

Suspend Mode

HDD Power Down

Soft-Off By PWR-BTTN

Wake-Up by PCI Card

Power On by Ring

USB KB Wake-Up From S3

Resume By Alarm x Date(of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm


Power Management Setup

Enabled

S1(POS)

Auto

User Define

DPMS

Yes

Stop Grant

3

Disabled

Disabled

Instant-Off

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

0

0 : 0 : 0

Item Help

Menu Level X


F5: Previous Values






ACPI Function

This function should be enabled only in operating systems that support ACPI. Currently, only Windows 98/2000/ME/XP supports this function. If you want to use the Suspend to RAM function, make sure this field is enabled then select “S3(STR)” in the “ACPI Suspend Type” field.

ACPI Suspend Type

This field is used to select the type of Suspend mode.

S1(POS) Enables the Power On Suspend function.

S3(STR) Enables the Suspend to RAM function. If you are using the Windows 98 operating system, refer to “Using the Suspend to RAM Function” in appendix B for more information.

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Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume

When this field is set to Auto, the system will initialize the VGA BIOS when it wakes up from the S3 state. This can be configured only if the “ACPI Suspend Type” field is set to “S3(STR)”.

Power Management

This field allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving by changing the length of idle time that elapses before the “Suspend

Mode” field is activated.

Min Saving Minimum power saving time for Suspend mode = 1 hr.

Max Saving Maximum power saving time for Suspend mode =

1 min.

User Define Allows you to set the power saving time in the

“Suspend Mode” field.

Video Off Method

This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.

V/H SYNC + Blank This will cause the system to turn off the vertical and horizontal synchronization ports and write blanks to the video buffer.

Blank Screen This only writes blanks to the video buffer.

DPMS Support Initializes display power management signaling. Select this if your video board supports it.

Video Off In Suspend

This field is used to activate the video off feature when the system enters the Suspend mode.

Suspend Type

The options are Stop Grant and PwrOn Suspend.

MODEM Use IRQ

This field is used to set an IRQ channel for the modem installed in your system.

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Suspend Mode

When the system enters the Suspend mode, the CPU and onboard peripherals will be shut off.

HDD Power Down

This is selectable only when the Power Management field is set to

User Define. When the system enters the HDD Power Down mode according to the power saving time selected, the hard disk drive will be powered down while all other devices remain active.

Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN

This field allows you to select the method of powering off your system.

Delay 4 Sec. Regardless of whether the Power Management function is enabled or disabled, if the power button is pushed and released in less than 4 sec, the system enters the Suspend mode. The purpose of this function is to prevent the system from powering off in case you accidentally “hit” or pushed the power button. Push and release again in less than 4 sec to restore. Pushing the power button for more than 4 seconds will power off the system.

Instant-Off Pressing and then releasing the power button at once will immediately power off your system.

Wake-Up By PCI Card

Enabled This field should be set to Enabled only if your PCI card such as LAN card or modem card uses the PCI

PME (Power Management Event) signal to remotely wake up the system. Access to the LAN card or PCI card will cause the system to wake up. Refer to the card’s documentation for more information.

Disabled The system will not wake up despite access to the PCI card.

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Power On By Ring

When this field is set to Enabled, the system will power-on to respond to calls coming from a modem. Refer to “Wake-On-Ring Connector” in chapter 2 for more information.

USB KB Wake-Up From S3

This field, when enabled, allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system that is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To

RAM) state. This can be configured only if the “ACPI Suspend Type” field is set to “S3(STR)”.

Resume By Alarm

Enabled When Enabled, you can set the date and time you would like the Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC to power-on in the “Date (of Month) Alarm” and “Time

(hh:mm:ss) Alarm” fields. However, if the system is being accessed by incoming calls or the network (Resume On

Ring/LAN) prior to the date and time set in these fields, the system will give priority to the incoming calls or network.

Disabled Disables the automatic power-on function. (default)

Date (of Month) Alarm

0

1-31

The system will power-on everyday according to the time set in the “Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm” field.

Select a date you would like the system to power-on.

The system will power-on on the set date, and time set in the “Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm” field.

Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm

This is used to set the time you would like the system to power-on.

If you want the system to power-on everyday as set in the “Date

(of Month) Alarm” field, the time set in this field must be later than the time of the RTC set in the Standard CMOS Features submenu.

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PnP/PCI Configurations

This section shows how to configure the PCI bus system. It covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.

Reset Configuration Data

Resources Controlled By x IRQ Resources



Disabled

Auto(ESCD)

Press Enter

Item Help

Menu Level X

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Disabled

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Reset Configuration Data

Enabled The BIOS will reset the Extended System Configuration

Data (ESCD) once automatically. It will then recreate a new set of configuration data.

Disabled The BIOS will not reset the configuration data.

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Resources Controlled By

The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capability to automatically configure all of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices.

Auto(ESCD) The system will automatically detect the settings for you.

Manual Choose the specific IRQ resources in the “IRQ Resources” field.

IRQ Resources

Move the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. Set each system interrupt to either PCI Device or Reserved.

IRQ-5 assigned to

IRQ-7 assigned to

IRQ-9 assigned to

IRQ-10 assigned to

IRQ-11 assigned to

IRQ-12 assigned to

IRQ-14 assigned to

IRQ-15 assigned to


IRQ Resources

PCI Device

PCI Device

PCI Device

PCI Device

PCI Device

PCI Device

PCI Device

PCI Device

Item Help

Menu Level XX

Legacy ISA for devices compliant with the original PC AT bus specification. PCI/ISA

PnP for devices compliant with the Plug and Play standard whether designed for

PCI or ISA bus architecture.


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PCI/VGA Palette Snoop

This field determines whether the MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards can work with PCI/VGA or not. The default value is Disabled.

Enabled MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards work with PCI/VGA.

Disabled MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards does not work with PCI/

VGA.

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PC Health Status

Current System Temp

Current CPU Temperature

System Fan

CPU Fan

Vcore

+12V

+5V

+3.3V

VBAT (V)

5VSB (V)


PC Health Status

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C

C

0 RPM

1004 RPM

1.26V

11.89V

4.88V

3.32V

3.00V

5.02V

Item Help

Menu Level X

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Current System Temp, Current CPU Temperature, System Fan and CPU

Fan

Vcore

These fields will show the internal temperature of the system, current temperature of the CPU, and the current fan speed of the cooling fans in RPM (Revolutions Per Minute).

This field will show the detected voltage of the processor.

+12V, +5V, +3.3V, VBAT(V) and 5VSB(V)

These fields show the output voltage of the power supply.

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Frequency/Voltage Control

Spread Spectrum


Frequency/Voltage Control

Disabled Item Help

Menu Level X


F5: Previous Values






Spread Spectrum

Leave this field in its default setting. Do not alter this setting unless advised by an engineer or technician.

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The “Load Fail-Safe Defaults” option loads the troubleshooting default values permanently stored in the ROM chips. These settings are not optimal and turn off all high performance features. You should use these values only if you have hardware problems. Highlight this option in the main menu and press <Enter>.







X PC Health Status

Esc : Quit







Set User Password

Exit Without Saving



3

If you want to proceed, type <Y> and press <Enter>. The default settings will be loaded.

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The “Load Optimized Defaults” option loads optimized se ttings from the BIOS ROM. Use the default values as standard values for your system. Highlight this option in the main menu and press <Enter>.







X PC Health Status

Esc : Quit







Set User Password

Exit Without Saving



Type <Y> and press <Enter> to load the Setup default values.

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If you want to protect your system and setup from unauthorized entry, set a supervisor’s password with the “System” option selected in the Advanced BIOS Features. If you want to protect access to setup only, but not your system, set a supervisor’s password with the

“Setup” option selected in the Advanced BIOS Features. You will not be prompted for a password when you cold boot the system.

Use the arrow keys to highlight “Set Supervisor Password” and press <Enter>.







X

X


Enter Password:

PC Health Status

Esc : Quit






Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

↑ ↓ → ←

Change/Set/Disable Password

: Select Item

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Type in the password. You are limited to eight characters. When done, the message below will appear:

Confirm Password:

You are asked to verify the password. Type in exactly the same password. If you type in a wrong password, you will be prompted to enter the correct password again. To delete or disable the password function, highlight “Set Supervisor Password” and press <Enter>, instead of typing in a new password. Press the <Esc> key to return to the main menu.

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Set User Password

If you want another user to ha ve access only to your system but not to setup, set a user’s password with the “System” option selected in the Advanced BIOS Features. If you want a user to enter a password when trying to access setup, set a user’s password with the “Setup” option selected in the Advanced BIOS Features.

Using user’s password to enter Setup allows a user to access only

“Set User Password” that appears in the main menu screen. Access to all other options is denied.

Use the arrow keys to highlight “Set User Password” and press

<Enter>.







X

X


Enter Password:

PC Health Status

Esc : Quit






Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

↑ ↓ → ←

Change/Set/Disable Password

: Select Item

Type in the password. You are limited to eight characters. When done, the message below will appear:

Confirm Password:

You are asked to verify the password. Type in exactly the same password. If you type in a wrong password, you will be prompted to enter the correct password again. To delete or disable the password function, highlight “Set User Password” and press <Enter>, instead of typing in a new password. Press the <Esc> key to return to the main menu.

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Save & Exit Setup

When all the changes have been made, highlight “Save & Exit Setup” and press <Enter>.







X PC Health Status

Esc : Quit







Set User Password

Exit Without Saving


Save Data to CMOS

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Type “Y” and press <Enter>. The modifications you have made will be written into the CMOS memory, and the system will reboot. You will once again see the initial diagnostics on the screen. If you wish to make additional changes to the setup, press <Ctrl> <Alt> <Esc> simultaneously or <Del> after memory testing is done.

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Exit Without Saving

When you do not want to save the changes you have made, highlight “Exit Without Saving” and press <Enter>.







X PC Health Status

Esc : Quit







Set User Password

Exit Without Saving


Abandon All Data

Type “Y” and press <Enter>. The system will reboot and you will once again see the initial diagnostics on the screen. If you wish to make any changes to the setup, press <Ctrl> <Alt> <Esc> simultaneously or <Del> aft er memory testing is done.

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Updating the BIOS

To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AWDFLASH.EXE. Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the files.

1. Save the new BIOS file along with the flash utility

AWDFLASH.EXE to a floppy disk.

2. Reboot the system and enter the Award BIOS Setup Utility to set the first boot drive to “Floppy”.

3. Save the setting and reboot the system.

4. After the system booted from the floppy disk, execute the flash utility by typing AWDFLASH.EXE. The following screen will appear.

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Award BIOS Flash Utility V.8.15B

(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

(The current BIOS information will appear in this area.)

File Name to Program :

5. Type the new BIOS file name onto the gray area that is next to

“File Name to Program” then press <Enter>.

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6. The following will appear.

Do You Want to Save BIOS (Y/N)

This question refers to the current existing BIOS in your system.

We recommend that you save the current BIOS and its flash utility; just in case you need to reinstall the BIOS. To save the current BIOS, press <Y> then enter the file name of the current

BIOS. Otherwise, press <N>.

7. The following will then appear.

Press “Y” to Program or “N” to Exit

8. Press <Y> to flash the new BIOS.

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Chapter 4 - Supported Software

Supported Software

4

Drivers for Windows Vista System

The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance of the system board. Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Mainboard Utility CD) will appear. If after inserting the CD,

"Autorun" did not automatically start, please go directly to the root directory of the CD and double-click "Setup".

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Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility

The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating

Windows

®

INF files so that the Intel chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system.

To install the utility, click “Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility” on the main menu.

1. Setup is now ready to install the utility. Click

Next.

2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.

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3. Go through the readme document for system requirements and installation tips then click

Next.

4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to continue.

Supported Software

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5. After completing installation, click Finish to exit setup.

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Supported Software

Intel Graphics Drivers

To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu.

1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver.

Click Next.


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Next.


Supported Software

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5. Click “Yes, I want to restar t this computer now” then click Finish.

Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.

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Supported Software

Audio Drivers

To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu.

1. Setup is now ready to install the audio driver.

Click Next.

2. Click “Install this driver software anyway” to continue.

Important:

The warning message appeared because Windows Vista does not support AC’97. Vista only supports High Definition audio. In the event that

AC’97 is currently used on the system board, click “Install this driver software anyway” to continue installing the audio driver.

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3. Click “Yes, I want to restar t my computer now” then click Finish.

Restar ting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.

Supported Software

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Supported Software

Intel Matrix Storage Manager Utility

Intel Matrix Storage Manager is a utility that allows you to monitor the current status of the SATA drives. It enables enhanced performance and power management for the storage subsystem.

Note:

This utility is supported only when the SATA Mode field is set to

AHCI. (The SATA Mode field is in the Integrated Peripherals ->

OnChip IDE Device section of the Award BIOS.)

To install the utility, click “Intel Matrix Storage Manager Utility” on the main menu.


Next.

2. Read the warning carefully then click Next.

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3. Read the license agreement then click

Yes.

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4. Go through the readme document to view system requirements and installation information then click Next.



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LAN Drivers

To install the driver, click “LAN Drivers” on the main menu.

1. Setup is now ready to install the driver. Click

Next.

2. Read the license agreement then click “I accept the terms in the license agreement”. Click

Next.

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3. Click Install to begin installation.

Supported Software

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The system board comes with the Hardware Monitor for Windows utility.

This utility is capable of monitoring the system’s temperature, fan speed, voltage, etc. and allows you to manually set a range (Highest and Lowest

Limit) to the items being monitored. If the settings/values are over or under the set range, a warning message will pop-up. The utility can also be configured so that a beeping alarm will sound whenever an error occurs.

We recommend that you use the “Default Setting” which is the ideal setting that would keep the system in good working condition.

To install the utility, click “Hardware Monitor for Windows” on the main menu.

1. Click Yes to continue.


Next.

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3. Click Next to install or click Browse to select another folder.

Supported Software

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4. Click Next to add the program icon to the

Program Folder.


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6. Click Yes if you want to create a Hardware

Doctor shortcut at your desktop.


Restarting the system will allow the utility to take effect.

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Using the Hardware Monitor for Windows Utility

1. When you try to run the utility, which is usually done by double-clicking the Hardware Doctor shor tcut, an error message will appear.

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2. To solve this problem, right-click the Hardware

Doctor shor tcut. then select Properties.

3. Select the Compatibility tab, click “Run this program as an administrator” then click OK.

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4. You can now access the utility.

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Drivers for Windows XP System

The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance of the system board. Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Mainboard Utility CD) will appear. If after inserting the CD,

"Autorun" did not automatically start, please go directly to the root directory of the CD and double-click "Setup".

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Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver

To install the driver, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver” on the main menu.

1. Click “I accept the agreement” then click Next.

2. To start installation, click

Next.

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3. Click Finish. Reboot the system for DirectX to take effect.

Supported Software

Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility

The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating

Windows

®

INF files so that the Intel chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system.

To install the utility, click “Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility” on the main menu.


Next.

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Next.


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5. Click “Yes, I want to restar t this computer now” then click Finish.


Supported Software

Intel Graphics Drivers

To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu.

1. To start installation, click

Next.

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2. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver.

Click Next.


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Next.




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Supported Software

Audio Drivers

To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu.

1. Setup is now ready to install the audio driver.

Click Next.

2. Follow the remainder of the steps that appeared on the screen; clicking

“next” each time you finish a step.

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Supported Software

Intel Matrix Storage Manager Utility

Intel Matrix Storage Manager is a utility that allows you to monitor the current status of the SATA drives. It enables enhanced performance and power management for the storage subsystem.

Note:

This utility is supported only when the SATA Mode field is set to

AHCI. (The SATA Mode field is in the Integrated Peripherals ->

OnChip IDE Device section of the Award BIOS.)

To install the utility, click “Intel Matrix Storage Manager Utility” on the main menu.


Next.

2. Read the warning carefully then click Next.

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Supported Software

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4. Go through the readme document to view system requirements and installation information then click Next.



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LAN Drivers

To install the driver, click “LAN Drivers” on the main menu.

1. Setup is now ready to install the driver. Click

Next.

2. Read the license agreement then click “I accept the terms in the license agreement”. Click

Next.

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3. Click Install to begin the installation.

Supported Software

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Supported Software


The system board comes with the Hardware Monitor for Windows utility.

This utility is capable of monitoring the system’s temperature, fan speed, voltage, etc. and allows you to manually set a range (Highest and Lowest

Limit) to the items being monitored. If the settings/values are over or under the set range, a warning message will pop-up. The utility can also be configured so that a beeping alarm will sound whenever an error occurs.

We recommend that you use the “Default Setting” which is the ideal setting that would keep the system in good working condition.

To install the utility, click “Hardware Monitor for Windows” on the main menu.


Next.

2. Click Next to install or click Browse to select another folder.

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3. Click Next to add the program icon to the

Program Folder.

Supported Software

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5. Click Yes if you want to create a Hardware

Doctor shortcut at your desktop.

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Restarting the system will allow the driver to take effect.

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USB 2.0 Drivers

Windows ® XP

If your Windows ® XP CD already includes Service Pack 1, the USB

2.0 driver will automatically install when you install the operating system. If the CD does not include Service Pack 1, it is available for download at Microsoft’s Windows Update website.

Windows ® 2000

If your Windows ® 2000 CD already includes Service Pack 4, the

USB 2.0 driver will automatically install when you install the operating system. If the CD does not include Service Pack 4, it is available for download at Microsoft’s Windows Update website.

Installation Notes

1. "Autorun" ONLY supports the Windows

®

XP and Windows

®

Vista operating systems. If after inserting the CD, "Autorun" did not automatically start (which is, the Mainboard Utility CD screen did not appear), please go directly to the root directory of the

CD and double-click "Setup".

2. The drivers for Windows

®

2000 are also included in the CD however “Autorun” is not supported for this operating system.

Therefore you must manually install the drivers from the respective folders of each driver.

3. All steps or procedures to install software drivers are subject to change without notice as the softwares are occassionally updated.

Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the latest version of the drivers or software applications.

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Watchdog Timer

Appendix A - Watchdog Timer

Watchdog Timer

The following parameters are references for setting the time interval of the Watchdog Timer function. The system will regularly be “cleared” according to the set time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will also reset according to the time interval so that your system will continue to operate.

mov dx,04e <Enter> mov al,87 <Enter> out dx,al <Enter> out dx,al <Enter> mov dx,04e <Enter> mov al,07 <Enter> out dx,al <Enter> inc dx <Enter> inc al <Enter> out dx,al <Enter> dec dx <Enter> mov al,f6 <Enter> out dx,al <Enter> inc dx <Enter> mov al,xy <Enter> out dx,al <Enter>

“XY” is the Watchdog Time count value for the “00h to “FFh” range wherein the time can be set from 0 sec. to 255 sec.

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System Error Message

Appendix B - System Error Message

B

When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something, either a beep code will sound or a message will be displayed in a box in the middle of the screen and the message,

PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC or DEL TO ENTER

SETUP, will be shown in the information box at the bottom. Enter

Setup to correct the error.

POST Beep

There are two kinds of beep codes in the BIOS. One code indicates that a video error has occured and the BIOS cannot initialize the video screen to display any additional information. This beep code consists of a single long beep followed by three short beeps. The other code indicates that a DRAM error has occured. This beep code consists of a single long beep.

Error Messages

One or more of the following messages may be displayed if the

BIOS detects an error during the POST. This list indicates the error messages for all Awards BIOSes:

CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED

The CMOS battery is no longer functional. It should be replaced.

Caution:

Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.

CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR

Checksum of CMOS is incorrect. This can indicate that CMOS has become corrupt. This error may have been caused by a weak battery. Check the battery and replace if necessary.

DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY

The display switch on the motherboard can be set to either monochrome or color. This indicates the switch is set to a different

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System Error Message setting than indicated in Setup. Determine which setting is correct, either turn off the system and change the jumper or enter Setup and change the VIDEO selection.

FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (80)

Unable to reset floppy subsystem.

FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (40)

Floppy type mismatch.

Hard Disk(s) fail (80)

HDD reset failed.


HDD controller diagnostics failed.


HDD initialization error.


Unable to recalibrate fixed disk.


Sector Verify failed.

Keyboard is locked out - Unlock the key

The BIOS detects that the keyboard is locked. Keyboard controller is pulled low.

Keyboard error or no keyboard present

Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is attached correctly and no keys are being pressed during the boot.

Manufacturing POST loop

System will repeat POST procedure infinitely while the keyboard controller is pull low. This is also used for the M/B burn in test at the factory.

BIOS ROM checksum error - System halted

The checksum of ROM address F0000H-FFFFFH is bad.

Memory test fail

The BIOS reports memory test fail if the memory has error(s).

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Troubleshooting

C

Appendix C - Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Checklist

This chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter with your personal computer. To efficiently troubleshoot your system, treat each problem individually. This is to ensure an accurate diagnosis of the problem in case a problem has multiple causes.

Some of the most common things to check when you encounter problems while using your system are listed below.

1. The power switch of each peripheral device is turned on.

2. All cables and power cords are tightly connected.

3. The electrical outlet to which your peripheral devices are connected is working. Test the outlet by plugging in a lamp or other electrical device.

4. The monitor is turned on.

5. The display’s brightness and contrast controls are adjusted properly.

6. All add-in boards in the expansion slots are seated securely.

7. Any add-in board you have installed is designed for your system and is set up correctly.

Monitor/Display

If the display screen remains dark after the system is turned on:

1. Make sure that the monitor’s power switch is on.

2. Check that one end of the monitor’s power cord is properly attached to the monitor and the other end is plugged into a working AC outlet. If necessary, try another outlet.

3. Check that the video input cable is properly attached to the monitor and the system’s display adapter.

4. Adjust the brightness of the display by turning the monitor’s brightness control knob.

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Troubleshooting

The picture seems to be constantly moving.

1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s vertical sync.

2. Move away any objects, such as another monitor or fan, that may be creating a magnetic field around the display.

3. Make sure your video card’s output frequencies are supported by this monitor.

The screen seems to be constantly wavering.

1. If the monitor is close to another monitor, the adjacent monitor may need to be turned off. Fluorescent lights adjacent to the monitor may also cause screen wavering.

Power Supply

When the computer is turned on, nothing happens.

1. Check that one end of the AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet and the other end properly plugged into the back of the system.

2. Make sure that the voltage selection switch on the back panel is set for the correct type of voltage you are using.

3. The power cord may have a “short” or “open”. Inspect the cord and install a new one if necessary.

Floppy Drive

The computer cannot access the floppy drive.

1. The floppy diskette may not be formatted. Format the diskette and try again.

2. The diskette may be write-protected. Use a diskette that is not write-protected.

3. You may be writing to the wrong drive. Check the path statement to make sure you are writing to the targeted drive.

4. There is not enough space left on the diskette. Use another diskette with adequate storage space.

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Hard Drive

Hard disk failure.

1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive has been entered in the BIOS.

2. If the system is configured with two hard drives, make sure the bootable (first) hard drive is configured as Master and the second hard drive is configured as Slave. The master hard drive must have an active/bootable partition.

Excessively long formatting period.

1. If your hard drive takes an excessively long period of time to format, it is likely a cable connection problem. However, if your hard drive has a large capacity, it will take a longer time to format.

Serial Port

The serial device (modem, printer) doesn’t output anything or is outputting garbled characters.

1. Make sure that the serial device’s power is turned on and that the device is on-line.

2. Verify that the device is plugged into the correct serial port on the rear of the computer.

3. Verify that the attached serial device works by attaching it to a serial port that is working and configured correctly. If the serial device does not work, either the cable or the serial device has a problem. If the serial device works, the problem may be due to the onboard I/O or the address setting.

4. Make sure the COM settings and I/O address are configured correctly.

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Keyboard

Nothing happens when a key on the keyboard was pressed.

1. Make sure the keyboard is properly connected.

2. Make sure there are no objects resting on the keyboard and that no keys are pressed during the booting process.

System Board

1. Make sure the add-in card is seated securely in the expansion slot. If the add-in card is loose, power off the system, re-install the card and power up the system.

2. Check the jumper settings to ensure that the jumpers are properly set.

3. Verify that all memory modules are seated securely into the memory sockets.

4. Make sure the memory modules are in the correct locations.

5. If the board fails to function, place the board on a flat surface and seat all socketed components. Gently press each component into the socket.

6. If you made changes to the BIOS settings, re-enter setup and load the BIOS defaults.

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System Board

User’s Manual

Copyright

Trademarks

FCC and DOC Statement on Class B

Table of Contents

About this Manual

Warranty

Static Electricity Precautions

Safety Measures

About the Package

Before Using the System Board

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Specifications

Features

Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

System Board Layout

System Memory

CPU

Jumper Settings

Rear Panel I/O Ports

I/O Connectors

Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup

Award BIOS Setup Utility

Updating the BIOS

Chapter 4 - Supported Software

Drivers for Windows Vista System

Drivers for Windows XP System

Installation Notes

Appendix A - Watchdog Timer

Watchdog Timer

Appendix B - System Error Message

POST Beep

Error Messages

Appendix C - Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Checklist

Related manuals

Table of contents

DFI G5C100-B User`s manual

System Board

User’s Manual

Copyright

Trademarks

FCC and DOC Statement on Class B

Table of Contents

About this Manual

Warranty

Static Electricity Precautions

Safety Measures

About the Package

Before Using the System Board

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Specifications

Features

Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

System Board Layout

System Memory

CPU

Jumper Settings

Rear Panel I/O Ports

I/O Connectors

Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup

Award BIOS Setup Utility

Updating the BIOS

Chapter 4 - Supported Software

Drivers for Windows Vista System

Drivers for Windows XP System

Installation Notes

Appendix A - Watchdog Timer

Watchdog Timer

Appendix B - System Error Message

POST Beep

Error Messages

Appendix C - Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Checklist

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