Gigabyte GA-MA770-DS3 AM2 AMD770 ATX Datasheet

GA-MA770-DS3/

GA-MA770-S3

AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for

AMD Phenom

TM

FX processor/

AMD Phenom

AMD Athlon

TM

AMD Athlon

TM

TM

processor/

64 FX processor/

64 X2 Dual-Core processor/

AMD Athlon

TM

64 processor/AMD Sempron

TM

processor

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

12ME-MA770S3-1001R

Copyright

© 2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

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TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

GIGABYTE UNITED INC. is designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclusive global distributor of GIGABYTE branded motherboards.

Disclaimer

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Documentation Classifications

In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:

For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.

For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.

For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website.

For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw

Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard

BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.

Example:

Table of Contents

Box Contents ................................................................................................................. 6

Optional Items ................................................................................................................. 6

GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard Layout ...................................................................... 7

Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 8

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .................................................................................... 9

1-1 Installation Precautions ..................................................................................... 9

1-2 Product Specifications .................................................................................... 10

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler .............................................................. 13

1-3-1 Installing the CPU ................................................................................................ 13

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ................................................................................... 15

1-4 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 16

1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ................................................................ 16

1-4-2 Installing a Memory ............................................................................................. 17

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 18

1-6 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 19

1-7 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 21

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................. 33

2-1 Startup Screen ................................................................................................ 34

2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 35

2-3 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 37

2-4 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 39

2-5 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 41

2-6 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 44

2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................. 46

2-8 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 47

2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 49

2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 52

2-11 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 52

2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 53

2-13 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 54

2-14 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 54

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 55

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 55

3-2 Software Applications ..................................................................................... 56

3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 56

3-4 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 57

3-5 Contact Us ..................................................................................................... 57

Chapter 4 Unique Features ......................................................................................... 59

4-1 Xpress Recovery2 ......................................................................................... 59

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 64

4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...................................................... 64

4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 67

4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro ............................................................................................. 69

4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost ........................................................................... 70

Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 71

5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) .................................................................... 71

5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller ......................................................... 71

5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette ..................................................... 77

5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ...................... 78

5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output ................................................................. 83

5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ............................................................ 83

5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional) ........................................................... 85

5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................... 87

5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder ................................................................................. 89

5-3 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 90

5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 90

5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 91

Regulatory Statements ................................................................................................. 93

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Box Contents

GA-MA770-DS3 or GA-MA770-S3 motherboard

Motherboard driver disk

User's Manual

Quick Installation Guide

One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable

Two SATA 3Gb/s cables

I/O Shield

• The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.

The box contents are subject to change without notice.

• The motherboard image is for reference only.

Optional Items

2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R)

2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-01R)

2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R)

S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R)

LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R)

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GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard Layout

KB_MS

SYS_FAN2

RCA_SPDIF

CPU_FAN

Socket AM2

ATX

USB_1394_1

USB_1394_2

USB_LAN

AUDIO

ATX_12V

PCIE_1

NB_FAN

AMD 770

PCIE_16

IDE

RTL8111B PCIE_2

AMD SB600

CODEC

PCIE_3

SPDIF_OUT

PCIE_4

TSB43AB23 PCI1

PCI2

F1_1394

BAT

F_USB1

CLR_CMOS

F_USB2

SATAII1

SATAII3

IT8718

CI

LPT

BIOS

SYS_FAN1

F_PANEL

SATAII0

SATAII2

FDD

PWR_LED

"*" Only the GA-MA770-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design.

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Block Diagram

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

AMD Socket

AM2+/AM2

CPU

CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz)

DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz

Hyper Transport 3.0

Dual Channel Memory

PCI Express x16

PCI Express Bus x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1

AMD 770 x 1

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

4 PCI Express x1

RTL8111B

RJ45

LAN

PCI Bus

TSB43AB23

AMD SB600

IT8718

ATA-133/100/66/33

IDE Channel

4 SATA 3Gb/s

10 USB Ports

BIOS

Floppy

LPT Port

COM Port

CODEC

3 IEEE 1394a PS/2 KB/Mouse

2 PCI

PCI CLK

(33 MHz)

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures:

• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely.

• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.

• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container.

• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off.

• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard.

• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected.

• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components.

• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing.

• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.

• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user.

• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.

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1-2 Product Specifications

CPU Support for Socket AM2+/AM2 processors:

AMD Phenom TM FX processor/AMD Phenom TM processor/

AMD Athlon TM 64 FX processor/AMD Athlon TM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/

AMD Athlon TM 64 processor/AMD Sempron TM processor

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)

Hyper Transport Bus 5200/2000 MT/s

Chipset North Bridge: AMD 770

South Bridge: AMD SB600

Memory 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1)

Dual channel memory architecture

Support for DDR2 1066 (Note 2) /800/667 MHz memory modules

Audio

LAN

Expansion Slots

Storage Interface

IEEE 1394

USB

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)

Support ECC memory (Note 3)

Realtek ALC888 codec

High Definition Audio

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

Support for S/PDIF In/Out

Support for CD In

Realtek 8111B chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

1 x PCI Express x16 slot

(The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)

4 x PCI Express x1 slots

2 x PCI slots

South Bridge:

1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices

4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3) supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices

Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10

iTE IT8718 chip:

1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive

T.I. TSB43AB23 chip

Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394 bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394 header)

Integrated in the South Bridge

Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers)

"*" Only the GA-MA770-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design.

GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 -

Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

1 x floppy disk drive connector

1 x IDE connector

4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors

1 x CPU fan header

2 x system fan headers

1 x power fan header

1 x North Bridge fan header

1 x front panel header

1 x front panel audio header

1 x CD In connector

1 x S/PDIF In header

1 x S/PDIF Out header

Back Panel

Connectors

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers

1 x IEEE 1394a header

1 x parallel port header

1 x power LED header

1 x chassis intrusion header

1 x PS/2 keyboard port

1 x PS/2 mouse port

1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector

1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector

1 x serial port

6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

2 x IEEE 1394a ports

1 x RJ-45 port

6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side

I/O Controller

Hardware Monitor

BIOS

Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)

iTE IT8718 chip

System voltage detection

CPU/System temperature detection

CPU/System/Power fan speed detection

CPU overheating warning

CPU/System/Power fan fail warning

CPU/System fan speed control

1 x 4 Mbit flash

Use of licensed AWARD BIOS

PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b


Unique Features Support for @BIOS

Support for Download Center

Support for Q-Flash

Support for EasyTune (Note 4)

Support for Xpress Install

Bundled Software

Support for Xpress Recovery2

Support for Virtual Dual BIOS

Norton Internet Security (OEM version)

Operating System Support for Microsoft ® Windows ® Vista/XP/2000

Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm

(Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.

(Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used.

(Note 3) Use of a CPU that supports ECC is required if you wish to install ECC memory.

(Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model.


1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:

• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)

• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.

• Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly.

• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.

• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur.

• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

1-3-1 Installing the CPU

A. Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU.

A Small Triangle Mark

Denotes Pin One of the

Socket

AM2 CPU Socket

A Small Triangle Marking

Denotes CPU Pin One

AM2 CPU


B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.

Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.

CPU Socket Locking

Lever

Step 1:

Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever.

Step 2:

Align the CPU pin one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the socket. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into their holes. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one finger down on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked position.

Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs.


1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler

Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the example.)

Step 1:

Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU.

Step 2:

Place the CPU cooler on the CPU.

Step 3:

Hook the CPU cooler clip to the mounting lug on one side of the retention frame. On the other side, push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the mounting lug on the retention frame.

Step 4:

Turn the cam handle from the left side to the right side (as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.)

Step 5:

Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.

Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.


1-4 Installing the Memory

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:

• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)

• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.

• Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration

This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.

The four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:

Channel 0: DDRII_1, DDRII_2

Channel 1: DDRII_3, DDRII_4

Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table

DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4

Two Modules

Four Modules

DS/SS

- -

DS/SS

- -

DS/SS

DS/SS

DS/SS

- -

DS/SS

- -

DS/SS

DS/SS

(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)

DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4

Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.

1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is installed.

2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets for optimum performance.


1-4-2 Installing a Memory

Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.

DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard.

Notch

DDR2 DIMM

A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets.

Step 1:

Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket.

Step 2:

The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted.


1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:

• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card.

• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

PCI Express x1 Slot

PCI Express x16 Slot

PCI Slot

Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.

1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.

2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.

3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.

4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).

6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s).

7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.

Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card:

• Installing a Graphics Card:

Gently push down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock.

• Removing the Card:

Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot.


1-6 Back Panel Connectors

PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port

Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a

PS/2 keyboard.

Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector

This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector.

Optical S/PDIF Out Connector

This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.

Serial Port

Use the serial port to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals.

IEEE 1394a Port

The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Use this port for an IEEE 1394a device.

USB Port

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as an

USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.

RJ-45 LAN Port

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.

Connection/

Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED:

State Description

Activity LED:

State Description

Orange 1 Gpbs data rate

Green 100 Mpbs data rate

Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring

LAN Port

Off 10 Mpbs data rate

• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard.

• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.


Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange)

Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black)

Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray)

Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration.

Line In Jack (Blue)

The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.

Line Out Jack (Green)

The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Mic In Jack (Pink)

The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.

In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack ( ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/

7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."


1-7 Internal Connectors

4 3

1

12

6

14

13

15

17

1) ATX_12V

2) ATX

3) CPU_FAN

4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2

5) PWR_FAN

6) NB_FAN

7) FDD

8) IDE

9) SATAII0/1/2/3

10) PWR_LED

11) F_PANEL

16

19 7 21 20 18 10

12) F_AUDIO

13) CD_IN

14) SPDIF_IN

15) SPDIF_OUT

16) F_USB1/F_USB2

17) F1_1394

18) LPT

19) BAT

20) CI

21) CLR_CMOS

8

9

4

11

2

5

Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:

• First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.

• Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.

• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.


1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)

With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.

The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start.

• To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (400W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.

• The main power connector is compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power connectors. When using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x10 power supply.

3

1

ATX_12V

4

2

ATX_12V:

Pin No.

1

2

3

4

Definition

GND

GND

+12V

+12V

13 1

24

ATX

12

GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard

5

6

7

8

ATX:

Pin No.

1

2

3

4

9

10

11

12

Definition

3.3V

3.3V

GND

+5V

GND

+5V

GND

Power Good

5V SB(stand by +5V)

+12V

+12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

Pin No.

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

Definition

3.3V

-12V

GND

PS_ON(soft On/Off)

GND

GND

GND

-5V

+5V

+5V

+5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

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3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers)

The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) and a 3-pin

(SYS_FAN2) system fan header, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation. Most fans are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.

CPU_FAN:

Pin No.

Definition

1

CPU_FAN

3

4

1

2

GND

+12V / Speed Control

Sense

Speed Control

SYS_FAN1

1

1

SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN

SYS_FAN1:

Pin No.

1

2

3

4

Definition

GND

Speed Control

Sense

+5V

SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN:

Pin No.

Definition

1

2

3

GND

+12V

Sense

6) NB_FAN (North Bridge Fan Header)

Connect the North Bridge fan cable to this header. The fan header has a foolproof insertion design.

When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation. Most fans are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire.

1

Pin No.

1

2

3

Definition

GND

+12V

NC

• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU, North Bridge and system from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU/North Bridge or the system may hang.

• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.


7) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector)

This connector is used to connect a floppy disk drive. The types of floppy disk drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to locate pin 1 of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. The pin 1 of the cable is typically designated by a stripe of different color.

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34

1

2

8) IDE (IDE Connector)

The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.)

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9) SATAII0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors)

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD SB600 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.

7

SATAII1

1

SATAII3

7

1 7

SATAII0

1

1 7

SATAII2

Pin No.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Definition

GND

TXP

TXN

GND

RXN

RXP

GND

Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your

SATA hard drive.

• A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. If more than two hard drives are to be used, the total number of hard drives must be an even number.

• A RAID 10 configuration requires at least four hard drives and the total number of hard drives must be an even number.

10) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header)

This header can be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to indicate system power status. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

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Pin No.

1

2

3

Definition

MPD+

MPD-

MPD-

System Status LED

S0 On

S1

S3/S4/S5

Blinking

Off

Hardware Installation

11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)

Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.

Message/Power/

Sleep LED

Power

Switch

Speaker

Connector

2

1

20

19

IDE Hard Disk

Active LED

Reset

Switch

• MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow):

System Status LED

S0 On

S1

S3/S4/S5

Blinking

Off

Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The

LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in

S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

• PW (Power Switch, Red):

Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management

Setup," for more information).

• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange):

Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes.

• HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue)

Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.

• RES (Reset Switch, Green):

Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.

• NC (Purple):

No connection

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.


12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)

The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.

10

2

9

1

For HD Front Panel Audio:

Pin No.

1

Definition

MIC2_L

2

3

4

5

GND

MIC2_R

-ACZ_DET

LINE2_R

6

7

8

9

10

GND

FAUDIO_JD

No Pin

LINE2_L

GND

For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:

Pin No.

Definition

1 MIC

2

3

4

5

GND

MIC Power

NC

Line Out (R)

6

7

8

9

10

NC

NC

No Pin

Line Out (L)

NC

• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an

AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functioninality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

• When using an AC'97 front panel audio module, you can use either the front or the back panel audio connectors, but not both at the same time.

• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.

13) CD_IN (CD In Connector, Black)

You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to the header.

1

Pin No.

1

2

3

4

Definition

CD-L

GND

GND

CD-R


14) SPDIF_IN (S/PDIF In Header, Red)

This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF in cable. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer.

1

Pin No.

1

2

3

Definition

Power

SPDIFI

GND

15) SPDIF_OUT (S/PDIF Out Header)

This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a

S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the

HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card.

1

Pin No.

1

2

Definition

SPDIFO

GND


16) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers, Yellow)

The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.

10

2

9

1

5

6

7

8

9

10

Pin No.

1

2

3

4

Definition

Power (5V)

Power (5V)

USB DX-

USB DY-

USB DX+

USB DY+

GND

GND

No Pin

NC

• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header.

• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.

17) F1_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header, Gray)

The header conforms to IEEE 1394a specification. The IEEE 1394a header can provide one IEEE

1394a port via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket, please contact the local dealer.

9

10

1

2

5

6

7

8

9

10

Pin No.

1

2

3

4

Definition

TPA+

TPA-

GND

GND

TPB+

TPB-

Power (12V)

Power (12V)

No Pin

GND

• Do not plug the USB bracket cable into the IEEE 1394a header.

• Prior to installing the IEEE 1394a bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the IEEE 1394a bracket.

• To connect an IEEE 1394a device, attach one end of the device cable to your computer and then attach the other end of the cable to the IEEE 1394a device. Ensure that the cable is securely connected.


18) LPT (Parallel Port Header)

The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable. For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer.

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11

12

13

7

8

9

10

Pin No.

1

2

3

4

5

6

PD2

SLIN-

PD3

GND

PD4

GND

PD5

Definition

STB-

AFD-

PD0

ERR-

PD1

INIT-

24

25

26

20

21

22

23

Pin No.

14

15

16

17

18

19

GND

BUSY

GND

PE

No Pin

SLCT

GND

Definition

GND

PD6

GND

PD7

GND

ACK-

19) BAT (BATTERY)

The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.

You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:

1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute.

(Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.)

3. Replace the battery.

4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.

• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.

• Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model.

• Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery model.

• When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery (the positive side should face up).

• Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.


20) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header)

This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.

1

Pin No.

1

2

Definition

Signal

GND

21) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper)

Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.

Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS Values

• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values.

• After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard.

• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized

Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for

BIOS configurations).



Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS.

To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl> + <F1> in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program.

To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility.

• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system.

• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the

Internet and updates the BIOS.

For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities."

• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.

• BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for the beep codes description.

• It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)

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2-1 Startup Screen

The following screen may appear when the computer boots.

Motherboard Model

BIOS Version

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally

Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc.

.

.

.

.

AMD 770 BIOS for GA-MA770-DS3 D2

<DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash

10/22/2007-RD780-SB600-6A66AG05C-00

Function Keys

Function Keys:

<DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash

Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup.

<F9>: Xpress Recovery2

If you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the <F9> key can be used for subsequent access to XpressRecovery2 during the

POST. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2."

<F12>: Boot Menu

Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press <Enter> to accept. To exit Boot Menu, press <Esc>. The system will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu.

Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. After system restart, the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. You can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed.

<End>: Q-Flash

Press the <End> key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first.


2-2 The Main Menu

Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu.

(Sample BIOS Version: GA-MA770-DS3 D2)

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software

`

`

`

`

`

`

`

ESC: Quit

F8: Q-Flash

Standard CMOS Features

Advanced BIOS Features

Integrated Peripherals

Power Management Setup

PnP/PCI Configurations

PC Health Status

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

KLJI: Select Item

F10: Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

F11: Save CMOS to BIOS

F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

BIOS Setup Program Function Keys

<F5>

<F6>

<F7>

<F8>

<F9>

<F10>

<F11>

<F12>

< >< >< >< > Move the selection bar to select an item

<Enter> Execute command or enter the submenu

<Esc> Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program

Submenus: Exit current submenu

<Page Up>

<Page Down>

<F1>

<F2>

Increase the numeric value or make changes

Decrease the numeric value or make changes

Show descriptions of the function keys

Move cursor to the Item Help block on the right (submenus only)

Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus

Load the Fail-Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus

Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus

Access the Q-Flash utility

Display system information

Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program

Save CMOS to BIOS

Load CMOS from BIOS

Main Menu Help

The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu.

Submenu Help

While in a submenu, press <F1> to display a help screen (General Help) of function keys available for the menu. Press <Esc> to exit the help screen. Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the right side of the submenu.

• If you do not find the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press <Ctrl>+<F1> to access more advanced options.

• When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults.

• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by

BIOS version.

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The Functions of the <F11> and <F12> keys (For the Main Menu Only)

` F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS

This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. You can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use the SPACE key) and then press <Enter> to complete.

` F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS

If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First select the profile you wish to load, then press <Enter> to complete.

Standard CMOS Features

Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc.

Advanced BIOS Features

Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter.

Integrated Peripherals

Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc.

Power Management Setup

Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions.

PnP/PCI Configurations

Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources.

PC Health Status

Use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc.

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations.

Load Optimized Defaults

Optimized defaults are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations.

Set Supervisor Password

Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup.

A supervisor password allows you to make changes in BIOS Setup.

Set User Password

Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup.

An user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes.

Save & Exit Setup

Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup.

(Pressing <F10> can also carry out this task.)

Exit Without Saving

Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. Pressing <Y> to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing <Esc> can also carry out this task.)


2-3 Standard CMOS Features

Date (mm:dd:yy)

Time (hh:mm:ss)



Wed , Aug 22 2007

18:25:04

Item Help

Menu Level`

` IDE Channel 0 Master

` IDE Channel 0 Slave





Drive A

Floppy 3 Mode Support

[None]

[None]

[None]

[None]

[None]

[None]

[1.44M, 3.5"]

[Disabled]

Halt On

Base Memory

Extended Memory

[All, But Keyboard]

640K

510M

KLJI: Move Enter: Select

F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value

F6: Fail-Safe Default

F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F7: Optimized Defaults

Date

Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date and year. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date.

Time

Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time.

IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave

IDE HDD Auto-Detection

Press <Enter> to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel.

IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave

Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below:

• Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default)

• None If no IDE/SATA devices are used, set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup.

• Manual

Access Mode

Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set to CHS.

Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), CHS, LBA,

Large.

IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave

IDE Auto-Detection

Press <Enter> to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel.

Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below:

• Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default)

• None If no IDE/SATA devices are used, set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup.

Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), Large.

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The following fields display your hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive.

Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive.

Cylinder

Head

Precomp

Landing Zone

Sector

Number of cylinders.

Number of heads.

Write precompensation cylinder.

Landing zone.

Number of sectors.

Drive A

Allows you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your system. If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to None. Options are: None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5",

1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5".

Floppy 3 Mode Support

Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a

Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A.

Halt on

Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST.

No Errors

All Errors

The system boot will not stop for any error.

Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop.

All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. (Default)

All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors.

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

Memory

These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST.

Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system.

Extended Memory The amount of extended memory.


2-4 Advanced BIOS Features

Virtualization



AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control

` Hard Disk Boot Priority

First Boot Device

Second Boot Device

Third Boot Device

Password Check

HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability

Away Mode

Init Display First

[Disabled]

[Auto]

[Press Enter]

[Floppy]

[Hard Disk]

[CDROM]

[Setup]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

[PCI Slot]

Item Help

Menu Level`


F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value

F6: Fail-Safe Defaults



Virtualization

Virtualization allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems.

(Default: Disabled)

AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control

Auto

Disabled

Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default)

Disables this function.

Hard Disk Boot Priority

Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key <+> (or <PageUp>) or the minus key <-> (or <PageDown>) to move it up or down on the list. Press <Esc> to exit this menu when finished.

First/Second/Third Boot Device

Specifies the boot order from the available devices. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press <Enter> to accept. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP,

USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled.

Password Check

Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter

BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User

Password item in the BIOS Main Menu.

Setup

System

A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default)

A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program.

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HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability

Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your hard drive. This feature allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled)

Away Mode

Enables or disables Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. Away Mode allows the system to silently perform unattended tasks while in a low-power mode that appears off

(Default: Disabled)

Init Display First

Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or PCI

Express graphics card.

PCI Slot

PEG

Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default)

Sets the PCI Express graphics card as the first display.


2-5 Integrated Peripherals



` IDE Configuration

OnChip SATA Controller

OnChip SATA Type

Onboard Audio Function

Onboard 1394 Function

Onboard LAN Function

Onboard LAN Boot ROM

` SMART LAN

OnChip USB Controller

USB EHCI Controller

USB Keyboard Support

USB Mouse Support

Legacy USB storage detect

Onboard Serial Port 1

Onboard Parallel Port

Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA

[Press Enter]

[Enabled]

[Native IDE]

[Auto]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Press Enter]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[3F8/IRQ4]

[378/IRQ7]

[SPP]

3

Item Help

Menu Level`


F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value




IDE Configuration


IDE Configuration

OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled] Item Help

Menu Level`


F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value




OnChip IDE Channel0

Enables or disables the integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled)

OnChip SATA Controller

Enables or disables the integrated SATA controller. (Default: Enabled)

OnChip SATA Type

Configures the operating mode of the integrated SATA controller.

Native IDE Allows the SATA controller to operate in Native IDE mode. (Default)

Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that support

RAID

Native mode, e.g. Windows XP/2000.

Enables RAID for the SATA controller.

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Legacy IDE Allows the SATA controller to operate in Legacy IDE mode. In Legacy mode the

SATA controller uses dedicated IRQs that cannot be shared with other device.

Set this option to Legacy IDE if you wish to install operating systems that do not support Native mode, e.g. Windows 9X/ME

SATA ->AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller

Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug.

Onboard Audio Function

Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto)

If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled.

Onboard 1394 Function

Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled)

Onboard LAN Function

Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled)

If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled.

Onboard LAN Boot ROM

Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip.

(Default: Disabled)

SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function)

Start detecting at Port.....

Pair1-2 Status = Open





SMART LAN

Item Help

Menu Level` / Length =

/ Length =

/ Length =

/ Length =

0.0m

0.0m

0.0m

0.0m


F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value




This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short.

Refer to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable:

When No LAN Cable Is Attached...

If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show

Open and the Length fields show 0.0m, as shown in the figure above.


When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally...

If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following message will appear:

Start detecting at Port.....

Link Detected --> 100Mbps

Cable Length= 30m

Link Detected

Cable Length

Displays transmission speed

Displays the approximate length of the attached LAN cable.

Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at a speed of 10/100Mbps in MS-DOS mode; it will operate at a normal speed of 10/100/1000Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated.

When a Cable Problem Occurs...

If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of wires, the Status field will show Short and thenlength shown will be the approximate distance to the fault or short.

Example: Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m

Explanation: A fault or short might occur at about 1.6m on Pair 1-2.

Note: Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will show Open, and the length shown is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable.

OnChip USB Controller

Enables or disables the integrated USB 1.1 controller. (Default: Enabled)

USB EHCI Controller

Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled)

USB Keyboard Support

Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled)

USB Mouse Support

Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled)

Legacy USB storage detect

Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled)

Onboard Serial Port 1

Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are: Auto, 2F8/IRQ3, 3F8/IRQ4(default), 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled.

Onboard Parallel Port

Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are: 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled.

Parallel Port Mode

Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are: SPP (Standard Parallel

Port)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP.

ECP Mode Use DMA

Selects DMA channel for the LPT port in ECP mode. This item is configurable only if Parallel Port

Mode is set to ECP or ECP+EPP mode. Options are: 3 (default), 1.

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2-6 Power Management Setup

ACPI Suspend Type

Soft-Off by Power button

Modem Ring Resume

USB Wake Up from S3

PME Event Wake Up

HPET Support (Note)

Power On By Mouse

Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password

AC Back Function

Power-On by Alarm x Date (of Month) x Resume Time (hh:mm:ss)



[S1(POS)]

[Instant-off]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

Enter

[Soft-Off]

[Disabled]

Everyday

0 : 0 : 0

Item Help

Menu Level`


F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value




ACPI Suspend Type

Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend.

S1(POS) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state

(default). In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode. The system can be resumed at any time.

S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state. In

S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off and consumes less power than in the S1 state. When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off.

Soft-Off by Power button

Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button.

Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly.

Delay 4 Sec.

(Default)

Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode.

Modem Ring Resume

Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled)

USB Wake Up from S3

Allows the system to be awakened from ACPI S3 sleep state by a wake-up signal from the installed USB device. (Default: Enabled)

(Note) Supported on Windows ® Vista ® operating system only.


PME Event Wake Up

Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a PCI or

PCIe device. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled)

HPET Support

(Note)

Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows ® Vista ® operating system.

(Default: Enabled)

Power On By Mouse

Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event.

Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Disabled Disables this function. (Default)

Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system.

Power On By Keyboard

Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event.

Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Disabled

Password

Any KEY

Keyboard 98

Disables this function. (Default)

Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system.

Press any key on the keyboard to turn on the system.

Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system.

KB Power ON Password

Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is set to Password. Press <Enter> on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press <Enter> to accept. To turn on the system, enter the password and press <Enter>.

Note: To cancel the password, press <Enter> on this item. When prompted for the password, press

<Enter> again without entering the password to clear the password settings.

AC Back Function

Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.

Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default )

Full-On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power.

Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.

Power-On by Alarm

Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled)

If enabled, set the date and time as following:

Date (of Month): Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month.

Resume Time (hh: mm: ss): Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically.

Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective.

(Note) Supported on Windows ® Vista ® operating system only.

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2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations

PCI1 IRQ Assignment

PCI2 IRQ Assignment



[Auto]

[Auto]

Item Help

Menu Level`


F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value




PCI1 IRQ Assignment

Auto BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default)

3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot.

PCI2 IRQ Assignment

Auto BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the second PCI slot. (Default)

3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the second PCI slot.


2-8 PC Health Status

Reset Case Open Status

Case Opened

Vcore


PC Health Status

DDR2 1.8V

+3.3V

+12V

Current System Temperature

Current CPU Temperature

Current CPU FAN Speed

Current SYSTEM FAN1 Speed

Current SYSTEM FAN2 Speed

Current POWER FAN Speed

CPU Warning Temperature

CPU FAN Fail Warning

SYSTEM FAN1 Fail Warning

SYSTEM FAN2 Fail Warning

POWER FAN Fail Warning

CPU Smart FAN Control

CPU Smart FAN Mode

[Disabled]

No

1.376V

1.872V

3.328V

12.112V

30 o C

47 o C

3375 RPM

0 RPM

0 RPM

0 RPM

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[Auto]

Item Help

Menu Level`


F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value





PC Health Status

System Smart FAN Control [Enabled] Item Help

Menu Level`


F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value




Reset Case Open Status

Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will show "No" at next boot. (Default:

Disabled)

Case Opened

Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard

CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to CMOS, and then restart your system.

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Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR2 1.8V/+3.3V/+12V

Displays the current system voltages.

Current System/CPU Temperature

Displays current system/CPU temperature.

Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM)

Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed.

CPU Warning Temperature

Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold,

BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60 o C/140 o F, 70 o C/158 o F, 80 o C/

176 o F, 90 o C/194 o F.

CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning

Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is not connected or fails.

Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled)

CPU Smart FAN Control

Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at different speed according to the CPU temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If disabled, CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled)

CPU Smart FAN Mode

Specifies how to control CPU fan speed. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN

Control is set to Enabled.

Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU

Voltage

PWM fan control mode. (Default)

Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan.

Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan.

System Smart FAN Control

Enables or disables the system fan speed control function. Enabled allows the system fan to run at different speed according to the system temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If disabled, system fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled)


2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

HT Link Frequency

PCIE Clock (MHz)

Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock

` DRAM Configuration

CPU Clock Ratio

CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency (MHz)



[Auto]

[Auto]

[Auto]

DDR 533

[Press Enter]

[Auto]

[Auto]

200

Item Help

Menu Level`

******** System Voltage Optimized ********

System Voltage Control

CPU Voltage Control

Normal CPU Vcore

DDR2 Voltage Control

NorthBridge Volt Control

SouthBridge Volt Control

[Manual]

[Normal]

1.3500V

[Normal]

[Normal]

[Normal]


F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value




• Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.)

• When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in red, it is recommended that you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings.

HT Link Frequency

Allows you to manually set the frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset.

Auto lets BIOS automatically set the HT Link frequency as required. Options are: Auto (default),

200 MHz, 400 MHz, 600 MHz, 800 MHz, 1 GHz.

PCIE Clock (MHz)

Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to

200 MHz. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto)

Set Memory Clock

Determines whether to manually set the memory clock. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock as required. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be configurable.

(Default: Auto)

Memory Clock

This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is set to Manual. Options are: DDR 400,

DDR 533, DDR 667, DDR 800.

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DRAM Configuration

DDRII Timing Items x CAS# latency x 1T/2T Command Timing x TwTr Command Delay x Write Recovery Time x Precharge Time x Row Cycle Time x RAS to CAS R/W Delay


DRAM Configuration x RAS to RAS Delay x Row Precharge Time x Minimum RAS Active Time

[Auto]

4T

1T

2T

4T

2T

17T

4T

2T

4T

12T

Item Help

Menu Level`


F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value


F10: Save

DDRII Timing Items

Manual allows all DDRII Timing items below to be configurable.

Options are: Auto (default), Manual.

CAS# latency

Options are: 3T, 4T (default), 5T, 6T.

1T/2T Command Timing

Options are: 1T (default), 2T.

TwTr Command Delay

Options are: 1T, 2T (default), 3T.

Write Recovery Time


Precharge Time

Options are: 2T (default), 3T.

Row Cycle Time

Options are: 11T~26T. (Default: 17T)

RAS to CAS R/W Delay


RAS to RAS Delay

Options are: 2T (default), 3T, 4T, 5T.

Row Precharge Time


Minimum RAS Active Time

Options are: 5T~18T. (Default: 12T)

ESC: Exit F1: General Help



CPU Clock Ratio

Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the

CPU being used.

CPU Host Clock Control

Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Auto (default) allows BIOS to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (Mhz) item below to be configurable. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values.

CPU Frequency (MHz)

Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency.

The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to 500 MHz

Important It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications.

******** System Voltage Optimized ********

System Voltage Control

Determines whether to manually set the system voltages. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable.

(Default: Manual)

CPU Voltage Control

Allows you to set the CPU voltage. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal)

Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the

CPU.

Normal CPU Vcore

Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU.

DDR2 Voltage Control

Allows you to to set memory voltage.

Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default)

+0.025V ~ +0.375V

Increases memory voltage by 0.025V to 0.375V at 0.025V increment.

NorthBridge Volt Control

Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage.

Normal

+0.025V ~ +0.375V

Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default)

Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.025V to 0.375V at 0.025V increment.

SouthBridge Volt Control

Allows you to set the South Bridge voltage.

Normal

+0.025V ~ +0.375V

Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required. (Default)

Increases South Bridge voltage by 0.025V to 0.375V at 0.025V increment.

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2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults


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ESC: Quit

F8: Q-Flash






PC Health Status





Set User Password

Exit Without Saving

KLJI: Select Item





Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest BIOS default settings.

In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard.

2-11 Load Optimized Defaults


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PC Health Status


ESC: Quit

F8: Q-Flash




Set User Password

Exit Without Saving

KLJI: Select Item





Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The

BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.


2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password


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PC Health Status


ESC: Quit

F8: Q-Flash




Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

KLJI: Select Item


Change/Set/Disable Password



Press <Enter> on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press <Enter>. You will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>.

The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords:

Supervisor Password

When a system password is set and the Password Check item in Advanced BIOS Features is set to Setup, you must enter the supervisor password for entering BIOS Setup and making BIOS changes.

When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup.

User Password

When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup to continue system boot. In BIOS Setup, you must enter the supervisor password if you wish to make changes to BIOS settings. The user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes.

To clear the password, press <Enter> on the password item and when requested for the password, press <Enter> again. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled.

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2-13 Save & Exit Setup


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PC Health Status





Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

ESC: Quit

F8: Q-Flash

KLJI: Select Item


Save Data to CMOS



Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the

BIOS Setup program. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.

2-14 Exit Without Saving


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PC Health Status


ESC: Quit

F8: Q-Flash




Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

KLJI: Select Item


Abandon all Data



Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.


Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use

Windows XP as the example operating system.)

• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optional drive.

The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.)

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers

After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan the system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install. Please select the item that you wish to install and press the

Install button following the item. Or you can press Xpress Install to install all the driver items.

• Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is installing the drivers. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation.

• Some device drivers will restart your system automatically during the driver installation.

After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers.

• After the drivers are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to restart your system. You can install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk.

• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the

Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system.

(The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.)

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3-2 Software Applications

This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You may press the Install button following an item to install it.

3-3 Driver CD Information

This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk.


3-4 Hardware Information

This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard.

3-5 Contact Us

Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual.

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Chapter 4 Unique Features

4-1 Xpress Recovery2

Xpress Recovery2 is an utility that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting

NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can back up data on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it.

Before You Begin:

• Xpress Recovery2 will check the first physical hard drive* for the operating system. Xpress

Recovery2 can only back up/restore the first physical hard drive that has the operating system installed.

• As Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file at the end of the hard drive, make sure to leave enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data).

• It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed.

• The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at which the data is backed up/restored.

• It takes longer to back up a hard drive than to restore it.

System Requirements:

• Intel ® x86 platform

• At least 64 MB of system memory

• VESA compatible graphics card

• Windows ® 2000 with SP3 or later; Windows ® XP with SP1 or later

• Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities. For example, a backup file created with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2.

• USB hard drives are not supported.

• Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported.

"*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in the following sequence: The first PATA

IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. For example, when hard drives are attached to the first IDE and the first

SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. When hard drives are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive.

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Installation and Configuration

(The following procedure uses Windows XP as the example operating system.)

A. Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive

1. Set CD-ROM drive as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Save the changes and exit.

2. When partitioning your hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for Xpress

Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data) (Figure 2).

Figure 1 Figure 2

3. Select a file system (for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of the operating system (Figure 3).

Figure 3


4. After the operating system is installed, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and select Manage (Figure 4). Go to Computer Management to check disk allocation. Xpress

Recovery2 will save the backup file to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top)(Figure 5).

Please note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file.

Figure 4 Figure 5

5. If your hard drive is not properly partitioned before you install the operating system, you may create new partitions using free space on your hard drive (Figure 6, 7). However, if Disk

Management shows the hard drive only contains the System partition without any unallocated space, you will not be able to create new partitions or use Xpress Recovery2. If this occurs, reinstall the operating system and re-partition your hard drive.

Figure 6

In the New Partition Wizard, you MUST select Primary

partition. This will reserve unallocated space for Xpress

Recovery2 to use.

Figure 7


B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2

1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. When you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2

(Figure 8), press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2.

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Boot from CD/DVD:

Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2.....

Figure 8

2. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive. If you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press

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C. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2

1. Select BACKUP to start backing up your hard drive data (Figure 10).

2. Xpress Recovery2 will then begin to search the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect whether this hard drive contains the Windows operating system. When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will begin the backup process (Figure 11).

Figure 10

3. When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation.

Figure 11

Figure 12


Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file.

D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2

Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The

RESTORE option will not be present if no backup is created before (Figure 13, 14).

Figure 13 Figure 14

E. Removing the Backup

1. If you wish to remove the backup file, select REMOVE (Figure 15).

2. After the backup file is removed, no backup image file will be present in Disk Management and hard drive space will be freed up (Figure 16).

Figure 15

F. Exiting Xpress Recovery2

Select REBOOT to exit Xpress Recovery2.

Figure 16

Figure 17


4-2 BIOS Update Utilities

GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash TM and @BIOS TM . GIGABYTE

Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS-

DOS mode.

What is Q-Flash TM ?

With Q-Flash you can update the system BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Embedded in the BIOS, the

Q-Flash tool frees you from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process.

What is @BIOS TM ?

@BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the nearest

@BIOS server site and update the BIOS.

4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility

A. Before You Begin:

1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model.

2. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. MA770DS3.F1) to your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.

3. Restart the system. During the POST, press the <End> key to enter Q-Flash. Note: You can access Q-Flash by either pressing the <End> key during the POST or pressing the <F8> key in

BIOS Setup. However, if the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to access Q-Flash.



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B. Updating the BIOS

When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The follow procedure assumes that you save the BIOS file to a floppy disk.

Step 1:

1. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. In the main menu of Q-

Flash, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press <Enter>.

• The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file.

• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system.

• If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to access Q-Flash.

2. Select Floppy A and press <Enter>.

Q-Flash Utility v2.02

Flash Type/Size.................................SST 25VF040B

Keep DMI Data Enable

Update BIOS from Drive

0 file(s) found

Floppy A

HDD 0-0 <Drive>

512K

Total size : 0 Free size : 0

3. Select the BIOS update file and press <Enter>.

Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model.

Step 2:

The process of the system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen. When the message "Are you sure to update BIOS?" appears, press <Enter> to begin the BIOS update. The monitor will display the update process.

• Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS.

• Do not remove the floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive when the system is updating the BIOS.

Step 3:

When the update process is complete, press any key to return to the main menu.

Q-Flash Utility v2.02

Flash Type/Size.................................SST 25VF040B

Keep DMI Data Enable

!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!

Save BIOS to Drive

512K


Step 4:

Press <Esc> and then <Enter> to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. As the system boots, you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen.

Step 5:

During the POST, press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press

<Enter> to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripherals devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults.


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PC Health Status





Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

ESC: Quit

F8: Q-Flash

KLJI: Select Item





Press <Y> to load BIOS defaults

Step 6:

Select Save & Exit Setup and then press <Y> to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after the system restarts.


4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility

A. Before You Begin:

1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update.

2. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt the

Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Failure to do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start.

3. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS.

4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing.

B. Installing and Using @BIOS:

Use the motherboard driver disk included with the motherboard to install @BIOS.

• Installing the @BIOS utility.

• Accessing the @BIOS utility.

Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>@BIOS

Select @BIOS and click Install.

C. Options and Instructions:

1. Save the Current BIOS File

In the main dialog box of @BIOS, Save Current BIOS allows you to save the current BIOS file.

2. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function

Select this option Click Update New BIOS

Step 1:

Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS.

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Step 2:

Select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and click OK.

Unique Features

Step 3:

First make sure the model name on the screen is correct, then click OK. Upon completion, restart your system.

• If more than one model is present when doing Step 3 above, recomfirm your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system.

• If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below.

Step 4:

As the system reboots, press <Delete> to enter the BIOS Setup program. Select Load Optimized

Defaults and press <Enter> to load BIOS defaults.

3. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function

Click Update New BIOS

Step 1:

Click Update New BIOS.

Step 2:

In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in the Files of type list. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. MA770DS3.

F1) obtained from the Internet or through other source.

Step 3:

Press OK to begin the BIOS update process. Upon completion, restart your system.

Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system.

Step 4:

As the system boots, press <Delete> to enter the BIOS Setup program. Select Load Optimized

Defaults and press <Enter> to load BIOS defaults.


4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro

EasyTune TM 5 Pro, an easy-to-use and convenient system overclocking and management tool, lets you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS

Setup program. EasyTune 5 Pro provides the following functions (Note 1) : overclocking/overvoltage,

C.I.A./M.I.B.

(Note 2) , smart fan control, and hardware monitoring and warning. (For instructions on using

EasyTune5 Pro, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Utility page on our website.)

The EasyTune 5 Pro Interface

Button Information Table

Button/Display

1.

OVERCLOCKING

2.

C.I.A./M.I.B.

3.

SMART FAN

4.

PC HEALTH

5.

GO

6.

EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE/

GRAPHICS

7.

Display Area

8.

Function LEDs

9.

Live Update

10.

Help

11.

Exit/Minimize

12.

Turbo Boost

Description

Enters the OVERCLOCKING setting page

Enters the C.I.A. and M.I.B. setting page

Enters the SMART FAN setting page

Enters the PC HEALTH setting page

Confirmation/execution button

Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and

Graphics Mode

Displays the CPU frequency

Shows the supported function(s)

Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro

Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file

Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface

Performance Enhancement

Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you fully know how to use each function of EasyTune 5 Pro, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur.

(Note 1) Available functions in EasyTune 5 Pro may differ by motherboard model.

(Note 2) C.I.A. and M.I.B. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components.


4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost

Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use flash memory on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to boost your computer's performance. You may enable ReadyBoost and allocate part of your USB flash drive's memory to speed up your computer.

Follow the steps below to enable the ReadyBoost function:

Step 1:

Go to Computer. Right-click on the USB flash drive icon and choose

Properties.

Step 2:

In the ReadyBoost tab, select Use this device. Under Space to

reserve for system speed, set the amount of memory space to use for ReadyBoost using the slider or spin box. Click Apply and then OK to turn on ReadyBoost.

• The USB flash drive must have at least 256 MB of space.

• The recommended amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to three times the amount of RAM installed in your computer.


Chapter 5 Appendix

5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below:

A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer.

B. Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup.

C. Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS.

(Note 1)

D. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver.

(Note 2)

E. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system.

(Note 2)

Before you begin

Please prepare:

• At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive.

• An empty formatted floppy disk.

• Windows Vista/XP/2000 setup disk.

• Motherboard driver disk.

5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller

A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer

Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available

SATA port on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive.

(Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller.

(Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to AHCI or RAID mode.

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B.

Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup

Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup .

Step 1:

Turn on your computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test).

Under Integrated Peripherals, ensure OnChip SATA Controller is enabled. To create RAID, set

OnChip SATA Type to RAID (Figure 1).



` IDE Configuration

OnChip SATA Controller

OnChip SATA Type

Onboard Audio Function

Onboard 1394 Function

Onboard LAN Function

Onboard LAN Boot ROM

` SMART LAN

OnChip USB Controller

USB EHCI Controller

USB Keyboard Support

USB Mouse Support

Legacy USB storage detect

Onboard Serial Port 1

Onboard Parallel Port

Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA

[Press Enter]

[Enabled]

[RAID]

[Auto]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Press Enter]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[3F8/IRQ4]

[378/IRQ7]

[SPP]

3

Item Help

Menu Level`


F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value


F10: Save

Figure 1

ESC: Exit F1: General Help


Step 2:

Save changes and exit BIOS Setup.

The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version.


C. Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS

Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step if you do not want to create

RAID.

Step 1:

After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press <Ctrl-F> to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility" (Figure 2). Hit the <Ctrl>+<F> key to enter the

ATI RAID BIOS setup utility.

RAID BIOS Version 2.5.1540.36

(c) 2006 ATI Technology, Inc. All rights reserved.

No Array is defined..

Press <Ctrl-F> to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility...

Figure 2

Step 2:

Main Menu

This is the first option screen when you enter the ATI BIOS RAID Setup utility. (Figure 3).

To view the disk drives assigned to arrays, press <1> to enter the View Drive Assignments window.

To create an array, press <2> to enter the Define LD window.

To delete an array, press <3> to enter the Delete LD window.

To view controller settings, press <4> to enter the Controller Configuration window.

FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2006 ATI Technology, Inc.

[ Main Menu ]

View Drive Assignments...........................[ 1 ]

Define LD..................................................[ 2 ]

Delete LD.................................................. [ 3 ]

Controller Configuration............................ [ 4 ]

Press 1..4 to Select Option

[ Keys Available ]

Figure 3

[ESC] Exit

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Create Arrays Manually

To create a new array, press <2> to enter the Define LD window (Figure 4). The Define LD selection from the Main Menu allows users to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements and

RAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays attached to the AMD SB600 controller.


[ Define LD Menu ]

LD No

LD 1

LD 2

LD 3

LD 4

LD 5

LD 6

LD 7

LD 8

RAID Mode

----

----

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----

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Total Drv

----

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----

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Capacity (MB)

-----

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-----

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Status

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[K] Up

[ Keys Available ]

[L] Down [ESC] Exit [Enter] Select

Figure 4

In Figure 4, use the up or down arrow key to move to a logical disk set and press <Enter> to enter the

RAID configuration menu (Figure 5).


LD No RAID Mode

[ Define LD Menu ]

Total Drv

0 LD 1 RAID 0

Stripe Block: 64 KB

Gigabyte Boundary: ON

Fast Init: OFF

Cache Mode: WriteThru

[ Drives Assignments ]

Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB)

1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 80026

2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 80026

Assignment

N

N

[K] Up


[L] Down [ESC] Exit [Space] Change Option [Ctrl-Y] Save

Figure 5


In the following procedure, we'll create RAID 0 as an example.

1. Under the RAID Mode section, press the <SPACE> key to select RAID 0.

2. Set the Stripe Block size. 64 KB is the default.

3. Under the Drives Assignments section, press the up or down arrow key to highlight a drive.

4. Press the <SPACE> key or <Y>to change the Assignment option to Y. This action adds the drive to the disk array. The Total Drv section will show the number of disks assigned.

5. Press <Ctrl>+<Y> keys to save the information. The window below will appear.

Press Ctrl-Y to Modify Array Capacity or press any other key to use maximum capacity...

Figure 6

6. Press <Ctrl>+<Y> to set the capacity of the RAID array or press other keys to set the array to its maximum capacity.

7. After the creation is complete, the screen will return to Define LD Menu where you will see the newly-created array.

8. Press <Esc> to return to Main Menu and press <Esc> again if you want to exit the RAID BIOS utility.

View Drive Assignments

The View Drive Assignments option in the Main Menu displays whether drives attached to the ATI

SB600 controller are assigned to a disk array or are unassigned. Under the Assignment column, drives are labeled with their assigned disk array or shown as Free if unassigned.


[ View Drives Assignments ]

Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB)

1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0

Extent 1

2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0

Extent 1

80026

79959

80026

79959

Assignment

LD 1-1

LD 1-2

[K] Up [L] Down [ESC] Exit


Figure 7

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Delete an Array

The Delete Array menu option allows for deletion of disk array assignments.

Deleting an existing disk array could result in loss of data. Record all array information including the array type, the disk members, and stripe block size in case you wish to undo a deletion.

1. To delete an array, press <3> in the Main Menu to enter the Delete LD Menu. Then highlight the array you wish to delete and press the <Delete> key or the <Alt>+<D> keys.

2. The View LD Definition Menu will appear (as shown in Figure 8) showing which drives are assigned to this array. Press <Ctrl>+<Y> if you are sure to delete the array or other keys to abort.

3. When the array is deleted, the screen will return to Delete LD Menu. Press <Esc>to return to

Main Menu.


LD No

[ View LD Definition Menu ]

RAID Mode Total Drv Capacity (MB)

LD 1

Stripe Block: 64KB

RAID 0 2 158000

Status

Functional

Cache Mode: WriteThru

Channel:ID

1:Mas

2:Mas

[ Drives Assignments ]

Drive Model Capacity (MB)

WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 80026

WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 80026

Are you sure you want to delete this array?

Press Ctrl-Y to Delete, or others to abort...

Figure 8


5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette

(Required for AHCI and RAID Mode)

To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is/are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you need to install the SATA controller driver during the OS installation. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be recognized during the Windows setup process (Note 1) . First of all, copy the driver for the SATA controller from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. For installing Windows Vista, you may load the SATA RAID driver from the motherboard driver disk directly during the OS installation process. For more details, refer to the next section, "5-1-3."

See the instructions below about how to copy the driver in MS-DOS mode (Note 2) . Prepare a startup disk that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk.

Step 1: Insert the prepared startup disk and motherboard driver disk in your system. Boot from the startup disk. Once at the A:\> prompt, change to your optical drive (example: D:\>). At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. Press <Enter> after each command (Figure 1): cd bootdrv menu

Step 2: When the controller menu (Figure 2) appears, remove the startup disk and insert the blank formatted disk. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu. For example, from the menu in Figure 2, to install Windows XP to your RAID/AHCI hard drives, select (3)

SB600 SATA for the AMD SB600 SATA controller; to install Windows Vista, select (4) SB600 SATA

(Vista). Your system will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to the floppy disk. Press <0> to exit when finished.

Figure 1 Figure 2

(Note 1) For AHCI drives, installation of Windows Vista does not require you to install the SATA AHCI driver in advance during the OS installation process.

(Note 2) For users without a startup disk:

Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. From your optical drive folder, double click the MENU.exe file in the BootDrv folder (Figure 3). A command prompt window will open similar to that in Figure 2.

Figure 3

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5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System

You are ready to install Windows Vista/XP/2000 onto your hard drive(s). The following is an example of Windows XP and Vista installation.

A. Installing Windows XP

Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the Windows XP setup disk and press <F6> as soon as you see the message "Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). After pressing <F6>, there will be a few moments of some files being loaded before you see the next screen.

Windows Setup

Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver.

Figure 1

Step 2:

When a screen similar to that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press <S> (Figure 2).

Windows Setup

Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter.

Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices(s)

<none>

* To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special

disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for

which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device

manufacturer, press S.

* If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage

device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional

mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.

S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit

Figure 2


Step 3:

When Setup correctly recognizes the AMD SB600 SATA RAID/AHCI driver in the floppy disk, a controller menu similar to Figure 3 below will appear. Use the arrow keys to select ATI AHCI Compatible RAID

Controller-x86 platform and press <Enter>.

Windows Setup

You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer.

Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen.

ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform


ENTER=Select F3=Exit

Figure 3

If a message appears saying one or some file(s) cannot be found, please check the floppy disk or copy the correct SATA RAID/AHCI driver again from the motherboard driver disk.

When the screen as shown below appears, press <Enter> to continue the driver installation from the floppy disk. The driver installation will be finished in about one minute.

Windows Setup

Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s):


* To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special

disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for

which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device

manufacturer, press S.

* If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage

device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional

mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.

S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit

Figure 4

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Step 4:

After the SATA RAID/AHCI driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation.

WindowsXP Professional Setup

Welcome to Setup.

This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R)

Windows (R) XP to run on your computer.

To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER.

To repair a Windows XP installation using

Recovery Console, press R.

To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.

Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit

Figure 5


B. Installing Windows Vista

(Note)

(The procedure below assumes that only one RAID array exists in your system.)

Step 1:

Restart your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When a screen similar to that below appears (RAID hard drive will not be detected at this stage), select Load Driver. (Figure 6).

Figure 6

Step 2:

Specify the location where the driver is saved. Refer to the following two ways:

Method A:

Insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and browse to the following directory:

\Chipset\RS690\Vista\Packages\Drivers\SBDrv\SB6xx\RAID\LH

For Windows Vista 64-bit, browse to the LH64A folder.

Method B:

If you have copied the SATA RAID driver to a floppy disk following the instructions in "5-1-2," insert the floppy disk and browse to the LH (for Windows Vista 32-bit) or LH64A (for Windows Vista 64-bit) folder

(Figure 7).

Figure 7

(Note) For AHCI drives, installation of Windows Vista does not require you to install the SATA AHCI driver in advance during the OS installation process.

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Step 3:

When a screen as shown in Figure 8 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller and press Next.

Figure 8

Step 4:

After the driver is loaded, the RAID drive will appear. Select the RAID drive and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 9).

Figure 9


5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output

5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio

The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio.

The picture to the right shows the default audio jack assignments.

The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allows the user to change the function for each jack through the audio driver.

Center/Subwoofer

Speaker Out

Rear Speaker Out

Side Speaker Out

Line In

Front Speaker Out

Mic In

For example, in a 4-channel audio configuration, if a Rear speaker is plugged into the default Center/

Subwoofer speaker out jack, you can retask the Center/Subwoofer speaker out jack to be Rear speaker out.

• To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in or Line in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality.

• If your front panel audio supports Intel HD Audio standard, you can have both the front and back panel audio connectors active simultaneously.

High Definition Audio (HD Audio)

HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that support 44.1KHz/

48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in and out) to be simultaneously processed. For example, users can listen to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. all at the same time.

A. Configuring Speakers:

(The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.)

Step 1:

After installing the audio driver, the Audio

Manager icon will appear in your system tray.

Double-click the icon to access the Audio Control

Panel.

Before installing the audio driver, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for High Definition

Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows.

(Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1- Channel Audio Configurations:

Refer to the following for multi-channel speaker configurations.

• 2 -channel audio: Headphone or Line out.

• 4- channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out.

• 5.1- channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out.

• 7.1 -channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out.

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Step 2:

Click the Audio I/O tab. In the speaker list on the left, select 2CH Speaker, 4CH Speaker, 6CH

Speaker, or 8CH Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up.

Step 3:

Everytime you connect an audio device to an audio jack, the Connected device box appears. Select the device according to the type of device you connect.

Then click OK to complete the configuration.

B. Configuring Sound Effect:

You may configure an audio environment on the

Sound Effect tab.

C. Configuring AC'97 Audio:

If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module, click the tool icon on the Audio I/O tab On the Global Connector Settings box, select the Dis-

able front panel jack detection check box. Click

OK to activiate the AC'97 functionality.

When using an AC'97 front panel audio module, you can only have audio signals present on either the front or the back panel audio connections, but not both at the same time.


5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional)

The S/PDIF in cable provides S/PDIF in functionality.

Optical

S/PDIF In

Coaxial

S/PDIF In

S/PDIF In:

The S/PDIF in jacks allow you to input digital audio signals to the computer for audio processing.

A. Installing the S/PDIF In Cable:

Step 1:

First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the SPDIF_IN header on your motherboard.

Step 2:

Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

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S/PDIF Out:

The S/PDIF out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality.

B. Conneting a S/PDIF out Cable

Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals.

S/PDIF Coaxial Cable

S/PDIF Optical Cable

C. Configuring S/PDIF out:

Click the tool icon in the DIGITAL section. In the

S/PDIF In/Out Settings dialog box, select an output sampling rate and select (or disable) the output source. Click OK to complete the configuration.


5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording

Step 1:

After installing the audio driver, the Audio

Manager icon will appear in your system tray.

Double-click the icon to access the Audio Control

Panel.

Step 2:

Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Line in jack on the front panel. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality.

Note: The microphone functions on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same time.

Step 3:

Locate the Volume icon in your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel.

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Step 4:

To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process when using the microphone function on the front panel, do not select the Mute check box under Front Pink In or Front Green In in Master

Volume. It is recommended that you set the volume at a middle level.

To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process when using the microphone function on the back panel, do not select the Mute check box under Rear Pink In in Master Volume. It is recommended that you set the volume at its middle level.

(Note)

If you cannot find the volume control options you need in Master Volume, go to the Options menu and then choose Properties. Select the volume control options you wish to show and click OK to complete.

or

Step 5:

Next, while in Master Volume, go to Options and click Properties. In the Mixer device list, select

Realtek HD Audio Input. Then set the recording sound level properly. Do NOT mute the recording sound, or you will not hear any sound when playing back the recording you just made.

Select Realtek HD Audio Input in the Mixer device list


Recording Control

Step 6:

To raise the recording and playing sound for the microphone, go to Options in Master Volume and select Advanced Controls. Click the Advanced button under a volume control option (e.g. Front Green

In, Front Pink In). In the Other Controls field, select the 1 Microphone Boost check box.

Step 7:

After completion, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording.

5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder

Recording the Sound:

1. Make sure you have connected the audio input device (e.g. microphone) to the computer.

2. On the File menu, choose New.

3. To record a sound file, click the Recording button .

4. To stop the recording, click the Stop button .

Be sure to save the recording upon completion.

Playing the Sound:

1. On the File menu, choose Open.

2. In the Open dialog box, select the sound (.wav) file you wish to play.

3. To play a sound file, click the Play button .

4. To stop playing, click the Stop button .

5. You may use the Fast Forward button to move to the beginning of a file or the Fast Back-

ward button to the end.

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5-3 Troubleshooting

5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions

To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on

GIGABYTE's website.

Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are some BIOS options missing?

A: Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program. Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST. In the Main Menu, press <Ctrl>+<F1> to show the advanced options.

Q: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down?

A: Some motherboard provides a small amount of standby power after the computer shuts down and that's why the light is still on.

Q: How do I clear the CMOS values?

A: If your motherboard has a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on the CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. If your board doesn't have this jumper, refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1. You can temporarily remove the battery from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after about one minute. Refer to the steps below:

Steps:

1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute.

(Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.)

3. Replace the battery.

4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.

5. Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults")

to load BIOS default settings.

6. Saves changes and exit BIOS Setup (select "Save & Exit Setup") to restart your computer.

Q: Why do I still get a weak sound even though I have turned my speaker to the maximum volume?

A: Make sure your speaker is equipped with an internal amplifier. If not, try a speaker with power/ amplifier.

Q: What do the beeps emitted during the POST mean?

A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems.

(For reference only.)

1 short: System boots successfully

2 short: CMOS setting error

1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error

1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error

1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error

1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error

Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly

Continuous short beeps: Power error


5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure

If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem.

START

Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc.

Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or other metal objects.

No

Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU securely. Is the power connector of the CPU cooler connected to the CPU_FAN header properly?

Yes

Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot.

Yes

Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V power cable. Turn on the power to start the computer.

Yes Isolate the short circuit.

The problem is verified and solved.

No

Secure the CPU cooler on the CPU.

Connect the CPU cooler power cable to the motherboard.


No

Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket.


Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults"

(or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup.

A

(Continued...)

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A

When the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running?

Yes

Check if there is display on your monitor.

Yes

Turn off the computer. Plugg in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer.

No

The power supply,

CPU or CPU socket might fail.


No

The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail.


Check if the keyboard is working properly.

Yes

Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults"

(or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup.

No The keyboard or mouse might fail.


Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices.

Check if the system can boot successfully.

Yes

Reinstall the operating system. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to see if the device works successfully).

No

T h e I D E / S A T A device, connector, or cable might fail.


END

If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to submit your question. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible.


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We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing.

GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE.

Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment

In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as most major worldwide safety requirements. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your "end of life" product.

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement

GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6,

PBDE and PBB). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement.

Moreover, we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals.

Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement

GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and

Electronic Equipment) directive. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components. Under the Directive, used equipment must be marked, collected separately, and disposed of properly.

WEEE Symbol Statement

The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling.

When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you, "take it back" to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling.

If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort.

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Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly. With your help, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of

"end of life" products, and generally improve our quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly.

China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China

RoHS) requirements:


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