MSI MS-6741 K8MM-ILSR Instruction manual

K8TM / K8MM

MS-6741 (v1.X) M-ATX Mainboard

G52-M6741X4

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Manual Rev: 1.1

Release Date: April 2004

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Notice 1

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

Notice 2

Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.

Micro-Star International

MS-6741

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

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Copyright Notice

The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR

INTERNATIONAL . We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.

Trademarks

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AMD, Athlon™, Athlon™ XP, Thoroughbred™, and Duron™ are registered trademarks of AMD Corporation.

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Corporation.

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XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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Kensington and MicroSaver are registered trademarks of the Kensington Technology

Group.

PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Computer Memory

Card International Association.

Revision History

Revision

V1.0

V1.1

Revision History

First release with chipset

VIA K8T800 / K8M800 &

VIA VT8237

Update AGP slot image

Date

September 2003

April 2004

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Technical Support

If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor.

Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance.

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Visit the MSI homepage & FAQ site for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw

& http://www.msi.

com.tw/program/service/faq/faq/esc_faq_list.php

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Contact our technical staff at: [email protected]

Safety Instructions

1.

Always read the safety instructions carefully.

2.

Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.

3.

Keep this equipment away from humidity.

4.

Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.

5.

The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the openings.

6.

Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.

7.

Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything over the power cord.

8.

Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.

9.

All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical shock.

11.

If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel: h

The power cord or plug is damaged.

h

Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.

h

The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

h

The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to

User’s Manual.

h

The equipment has dropped and damaged.

h

The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

12. Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned, storage temperature above 60 0 C (140 0 F), it may damage the equipment.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

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CONTENTS

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................................ ii

Copyright Notice ........................................................................................................... iii

Revision History ............................................................................................................ iii

Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... iv

Technical Support ........................................................................................................ iv

Chapter 1. Getting Started ................................................................................... 1-1

Mainboard Specifications .................................................................................. 1-2

Mainboard Layout .............................................................................................. 1-4

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ................................................................................. 2-1

Quick Components Guide .................................................................................. 2-2

Central Processing Unit: CPU ............................................................................ 2-3

Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix .................................................. 2-3

CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 754 ............................................. 2-4

Installing AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler Set ................................................... 2-5

Memory ............................................................................................................... 2-7

Introduction to DDR SDRAM ....................................................................... 2-7

DDR DIMM Module Combination ................................................................. 2-8

Installing DDR Modules ............................................................................... 2-8

Power Supply ..................................................................................................... 2-9

ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1 ........................................................ 2-9

ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ............................................................ 2-9

Back Panel ........................................................................................................ 2-10

View of the Back Panel ........................................................................... 2-10

Serial Port: COMA ..................................................................................... 2-11

Mouse Connector ..................................................................................... 2-11

Keyboard Connector ................................................................................ 2-11

VGA Connector ........................................................................................ 2-11

USB Ports .................................................................................................. 2-12

RJ-45 LAN Jack (Optional) ...................................................................... 2-12

IEEE 1394 Port (Optional) ......................................................................... 2-13

Parallel Port ............................................................................................... 2-13

Connectors ....................................................................................................... 2-14

Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........................................................ 2-14

Fan Power Connectors: CFAN1, SFAN1 ................................................ 2-14

Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ......................................................... 2-15

Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2 ................................................ 2-15

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Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID Connectors controlled by VT8237:

SATA1 & SATA2 ................................................................................ 2-16

Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 ..................................................... 2-17

CD-In Connector: JCD1 ............................................................................ 2-17

Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ..................................................... 2-18

IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 (Optional) ......................................... 2-18

IEEE 1394 Connector: J1394_1 ............................................................... 2-18

SPDIF-Out Connector: JSP1 (Optional) ................................................... 2-18

Jumpers ............................................................................................................ 2-20

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 .................................................................... 2-20

Slots .................................................................................................................. 2-21

AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot ................................................... 2-21

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots ...................................... 2-21

CNR Slot .................................................................................................... 2-21

PCI Interrupt Request Routing .................................................................. 2-21

Chapter 3. BIOS Setup ........................................................................................... 3-1

Entering Setup .................................................................................................... 3-2

Selecting the First Boot Device ................................................................. 3-2

Control Keys ............................................................................................... 3-3

Getting Help ................................................................................................ 3-3

Main Menu ................................................................................................... 3-3

Default Settings .......................................................................................... 3-3

The Main Menu ................................................................................................... 3-4

Standard CMOS Features .................................................................................. 3-6

Advanced BIOS Features .................................................................................. 3-8

Advanced Chipset Features ........................................................................... 3-11

Power Management Features ......................................................................... 3-13

PNP/PCI Configurations .................................................................................... 3-16

Integrated Peripherals ...................................................................................... 3-18

PC Health Status .............................................................................................. 3-20

Frequency/Voltage Control .............................................................................. 3-21

Set Supervisor/User Password ...................................................................... 3-23

Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults ................................................ 3-24

Appendix A: Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function ..................................... A-1

Installing the Audio Driver ................................................................................. A-2

Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP ............................................. A-2

Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function ............................................................. A-4

Using the Back Panel ................................................................................ A-4

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Testing the Connected Speakers ..................................................................... A-9

Testing Each Speaker ............................................................................... A-9

Playing KaraOK ............................................................................................... A-11

Playing KaraOK ........................................................................................ A-11

Appendix B: VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID Introduction ................................ B-1

Introduction ........................................................................................................ B-2

BIOS Configuration ............................................................................................ B-3

Installing RAID Software & Drivers ................................................................. B-11

Using VIA RAID Tool ........................................................................................ B-13

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Getting Started

C h a p t e r 1 . G e t t i n g

Started


Thank you for purchasing the K8TM/K8MM (MS-6741 v1.x), an excellent Micro-ATX mainboard from MSI. Based on the innovative VIA

K8T800 / K8M800 and VIA VT8237 chipsets for optimal system efficiency, the K8TM mainboard accommodates latest AMD K8 processor in the 754-pin lidded ceramic micro PGA package, and supports up to 2 DIMMs to provide the maximum of 2 GB memory capacity. This mainboard provides a high professional desktop platform solution.

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MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard

Mainboard Specifications

CPU

Supports 64-bit AMD ® K8 Athlon 64 processor (Socket 754).

Supports 3100+, 3200+ or higher CPU.

Chipset

VIA K8T 800/K8M800 Chipset (578-pin BGA)

-HyperTransport TM connection to AMD K8 Athlon64 processor

-8 or 16 bit control/address/data transfer both directions

-800/600/400/200 MHz “Double Data Rate” operation both direction

-AGP v3.0 compliant with 8x transfer mode

-Graphic integrated (K8M800)

VIA VT8237 Chipset (539-pin BGA)

- Integrated Faster Ethernet LPC

- Integrated Hardware Sound Blaster/Direct Sound AC97 audio

- Ultra DMA 66/100/133 master mode PCI EIDE controller

- ACPI

- Supports 2 Serial ATA ports

- Supports 8 USB2.0 ports

Main Memory

Supports DDR266/333 DDR SDRAM, and unbuffered DDR400 DIMMs for two 184pin DDR DIMMs.

Supports DIMM sizes up to 2GB of memory in total.

Slots

One AGP 8x/4x slot.

Three 32-bit/33 MHz PCI slots.

One CNR slot.

On-Board IDE

An IDE controller on the VT8237 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with PIO, Bus

Master and Ultra DMA133/100/66 operation modes.

- Can connect up to four Ultra ATA drives.

Serial ATA/150 controller integrated in VT8237.

- Up to 150MB/sec transfer speeds.

- Can connect up to two Serial ATA drives.

On-Board Peripherals

On-Board Peripherals include:

- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes

- 1 serial port (COM A)

- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode

- 1 IrDA connector for SIR/ASKIR/HPSIR (Optional)

- 1 audio port (Line-in/Line-out/MIC)

- 1 SPDIF out header

- 8 USB 1.1/2.0 ports (Rear * 4/ Front * 4)

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IEEE 1394 (Optional)

Supports up to 2 * 1394 ports (Rear * 1/ onboard header * 1).

Transfer rate is up to 400Mbps

Controlled by VIA 6307 chipset

Audio

AC’97 link controller integrated in VIA VT8237.

6 channels software audio codec ALC655.

- Compliance with AC97 v2.3 Spec.

- Meet PC2001 audio performance requirement.

LAN

VIA VT8237 MAC + VIA 6103 Ethernet PHY

- Supports 10/100Mb/s auto-negotiation operation.

- Compliant with PCI v2.2 and PC99 standard.

- Supports ACPI Power Management.

BIOS

The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.

The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which records your mainboard specifications.

Dimension

Micro-ATX Form Factor: 24.5 cm (L) x 24.5 cm (W).

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Mainboard Layout

Top : mouse

Bottom: k eyboard BATT

+

CFAN1

Top : Pa ralle l Por t

Bottom:

COM A

T:1394 port

B:USB ports

Top: LAN Jack

Bottom: U SB ports

T:Line-In

M:Line-Out

B:Mic

JPW1

Winbond

83697 HF

VIA

VT6103

JSP1

JIR1

JCD1

JAUD1

BIOS

/K8M800

AGP Slot

PCI Slot 1

PCI Slot 2

PCI Slot 3

Codec

J1394 _1

CNR

VIA

VT6307

JUSB1 JUSB2

VIA

8237

SFAN1

SATA2

SATA1

JBAT1

JFP1 JFP2

K8TM/K8MM (MS-6741 v1.X) Mainboard

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Hardware Setup

Chapter 2. Hardware

Setup


This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly.

Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components.

Static electricity may damage the components.

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Quick Components Guide

JPWR1 , p.2-9 CPU , p.2-3

CFAN1 , p.2-14

DDR1-2 , p.2-7

BATT

+

FDD1 , p.2-14

I/O Ports , p.2-10

JPW1 , p.2-9

IDE1, IDE2, p.2-15

JSP1 , p.2-19

JCD1 , p.2-17

JIR1 , p.2-18

JAUD1 , p.2-18

CNR slot , p.2-21

J1394_1 , p.2-19

AGP slot , p.2-21

PCI slot , p.2-21

SFAN1 , p.2-14

SATA1/2 , p.2-16

JBAT1 , p.2-20

JFP2 , p.2-17

JFP1 , p.2-17

JUSB1/2 , p.2-15

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Central Processing Unit: CPU

The mainboard supports AMD ® Athlon64 processor. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket-754 for easy CPU installation. When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating.

If you do not have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.

Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix

FSB 400

DDR 266

OK

DDR 333

OK

DDR 400

OK

MSI Reminds You...

Overheating

Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.

Replacing the CPU

While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply’s power cord from grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU.

Overclocking

This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please make sure your components are able to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommended. We do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product specifications.

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CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 754

1.

Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU.

O pen Lever

Sliding

Plate

90 degree

2.

Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle.

G old arrow

3. Look for the gold arrow. The gold arrow should point towards the lever pivot. The CPU can only fit in the correct orientation.

4. If the CPU is correctly installed, the pins should be completely embedded into the socket and can not be seen. Please note that any violation of the correct installation procedures may cause permanent damages to your mainboard.

G old arrow

G old arrow

5.

Press the CPU down firmly into the socket and close the lever.

As the CPU is likely to move while the lever is being closed, always close the lever with your fingers pressing tightly on top of the CPU to make sure the CPU is properly and completely embedded into the socket.

Press dow n the C PU

C orrect C PU placem ent

O

Incorrect C PU placem ent

X

C lose

Lever

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Installing AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler Set

When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating.

If you do not have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.

1. D e t a c h t h e s h i e l d o f t h e backplate’s paster.

3. Turn over the mainboard again and place the mainboard on the flat surface.Locate the two screw holes of the mainboard.

2. Turn over the mainboard, and install the backplate to the proper position.

4. Align the retention mechanism and the backplate. Fix the retention mechanism and the backplate with two screws.

retention mechanism

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5. Position the cooling set onto the retention mechanism. Hook one end of the clip to hook first.

8. Fastened down the lever.

6. Press down the other end of the clip to fasten the cooling set on t h e t o p o f t h e r e t e n t i o n mechanism.

9. Make sure the safety hook completely clasps the fixed bolt of the retention mechanism.

7. Locate the Fix Lever, Saftey Hook and the Fixed Bolt. Lift up the intensive fixed lever.

Safety Hook

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Fixed Lever Fixed Bolt


While disconnecting the Safety

Hook from the fixed bolt, it is necessary to keep an eye on your fingers, because once the

Safety Hook is disconnected from the fixed bolt, the fixed lever will spring back instantly.


Memory

The mainboard provides two slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (Double In-Line

Memory Module) modules and supports up to 2GB memory size. You can install

PC2700/DDR333 & PC2100/DDR266 modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~2).

DDR DIMM Slots

(DDR1~2)

Introduction to DDR SDRAM

DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM, but doubles the rate by transferring data twice per cycle. It uses 2.5 volts as opposed to 3.3 volts used in SDR SDRAM, and requires 184-pin DIMM modules rather than 168-pin DIMM modules used by SDR SDRAM. High memory bandwidth makes DDR an ideal solution for high performance PC, workstations and servers.

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DDR DIMM Module Combination

Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. Memory modules can be installed on the slots in any order. You can install either single- or double-sided modules to meet your own needs.

Memory modules can be installed in any combination as follows:

Slot Memory Module Total Memory

DIMM 1

(Bank 0 & 1)

DIMM 2

(Bank 2 & 3)

S/D 64MB~1GB

S/D 64MB~1GB

Maximum System Memory Supported 64MB~2GB

S: Single Side D: Double Side

Installing DDR Modules

1.

The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module will only fit in the right orientation.

2.

Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the socket.


You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly inserted in the socket.

3.

The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.

Volt Notch

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Power Supply

The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused.

ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1

This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To connect to the ATX power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector.

JWR1 Pin Definition

11 1 PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

20

JWR1

10

6

7

4

5

1

2

3

8

9

10

3.3V

3.3V

GND

5V

GND

5V

GND

PW_OK

5V_SB

12V

14

15

16

17

11

12

13

18

19

20

3.3V

-12V

GND

PS_ON

GND

GND

GND

-5V

5V

5V

ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1

This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

4 2

3 1

JPW1

PIN

3

4

1

2

SIGNAL

GND

GND

12V

12V

JPW1 Pin Definition


There is a mechanism of this mainboard to protect it from being damaged. The power will shut down automatically in two conditions: the temperature of CPU reaches 100 o C, or the low voltage occurs during booting up. Please follow the instructions below for this issue:

1. The power LED will blink continously. You should unplug the power cord or turn off the power switch.

2. After the power LED stop blinking, plug on the power cord or turn on the power switch, then you can reboot your system again.

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Back Panel

View of the Back Panel

The back panel provides the following connectors:

Mouse

Parallel

1394

Port

LAN

(Optional)

L-in

Keyboard COM A VGA Port

(Optional)

USB Ports USB Ports L-out

MIC

Serial Port: COMA

The mainboard provides one 9-pin mail DIN connector as serial port COMA. The serial port is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes

FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial device directly to it.

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9

COM1 & COM2

PIN

5

6

7

8

9

1

2

3

4

SIGNAL

DCD

SIN

SOUT

DTR

GND

DSR

RTS

CTS

RI

Pin Definition

DESCRIPTION

Data Carry Detect

Serial In or Receive Data

Serial Out or Transmit Data

Data Terminal Ready

Ground

Data Set Ready

Request To Send

Clear To Send

Ring Indicate

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Mouse Connector

The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 ® mouse mini DIN connector for attaching a

PS/2 ® mouse. You can plug a PS/2 ® mouse directly into this connector. The connector location and pin assignments are as follows.

4

6

5

3

2 1

PS/2 Mouse

(6-pin Female)

Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

1

2

3

4

5

6

Mouse Data

NC

GND

VCC

Mouse Clock

NC

DESCRIPTION

Mouse data

No connection

Ground

+5V

Mouse clock

No connection

Keyboard Connector

The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 ® keyboard mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2 ® keyboard. You can plug a PS/2 ® keyboard directly into this connector. The connector location and pin assignments are as follows.

4

6 5

3

2 1

PS/2 Keyboard

(6-pin Female)

Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

4

5

6

1

2

3

Keyboard Data

NC

GND

VCC

Keyboard Clock

NC

DESCRIPTION

Keyboard data

No connection

Ground

+5V

Keyboard clock

No connection

VGA Connector

The mainboard provides a DB 15-pin female connector to connect a VGA monitor.

5 1

15 11

VGA Connector

(DB 15-pin)

4

5

6

7

8

Pin

1

2

3

Pin Definition

Signal Description

RED

GREEN

BLUE

N/C

GND

GND

GND

GND

12

13

14

15

Pin

9

10

11

Signal Description

+5V

GND

N/C

SDA

Horizontal Sync

Vertical Sync

SCL

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USB Ports

The mainboard provides a UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial

Bus root for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse or other USB-compatible devices. You can plug USB devices directly into the ports.

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

USB Ports

5

6

7

8

PIN

1

2

3

4

Pin Definition

SIGNAL

VCC

-Data 0

+Data 0

GND

VCC

-Data 1

+Data 1

GND

DESCRIPTION

+5V

Negative Data Channel 0

Positive Data Channel 0

Ground

+5V

Negative Data Channel 1

Positive Data Channel 1

Ground

RJ-45 LAN Jack (Optional)

The mainboard provides one standard RJ-45 jack for connection to Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to the LAN jack.

Activity Indicator Link Indicator

8 1

RJ-45 LAN Jack

PIN

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

10/100 LAN Pin Definition

SIGNAL

TDP

TDN

RDP

NC

NC

RDN

NC

NC

DESCRIPTION

Transmit Differential Pair

Transmit Differential Pair

Receive Differential Pair

Not Used

Not Used

Receive Differential Pair

Not Used

Not Used

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IEEE 1394 Port (Optional)

The mainboard provides one IEEE 1394 port, which connects to IEEE 1394 devices without external power. The IEEE 1394 high-speed serial bus components provide the enhanced PC connectivity for a wide range of devices, including consumer electronics audio/video (A/V) appliances, storage peripherals, other PCs, and portable devices.

IEEE1394 Port

Parallel Port

The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT. A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended

Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.

13 1

PIN

12

13

14

15

8

9

10

11

4

5

6

7

1

2

3

20

21

22

23

16

17

18

19

24

25

25

Pin Definition

SIGNAL

INIT#

SLIN#

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

STROBE

DATA0

DATA1

DATA2

DATA3

DATA4

DATA5

DATA6

DATA7

ACK#

BUSY

PE

SELECT

AUTO FEED#

ERR#

14

DESCRIPTION

Strobe

Data0

Data1

Data2

Data3

Data4

Data5

Data6

Data7

Acknowledge

Busy

Paper End

Select

Automatic Feed

Error

Initialize Printer

Select In

Ground

Ground

Ground

Ground

Ground

Ground

Ground

Ground

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Connectors

The mainboard provides connectors to connect FDD, IDE HDD, front panel of the system case, audio ports, USB Ports, and CPU/System FANs.

Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1

The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports 360KB,

720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB floppy disk types.

FDD1

Fan Power Connectors: CFAN1, SFAN1

The CAN1 (processor fan) and SFAN1 (system fan) support system cooling fan with

+12V. It supports 3-pin head connector. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always take note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the

+12V, the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.

CFAN1 SFAN1

SENSOR

+12V

GND

Fan Connector

Pin Definition


Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.

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Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2

The mainboard provides a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 controller that supports PIO mode 0 ~ 4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 function. You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM drives, 120MB floppy disk drive (reserved for future BIOS), and other devices.

IDE1 IDE2


If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. Refer to the hard disk documentation supplied by hard disk vendors for jumper setting instructions.

Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2

The mainboard provide two front Universal Serial Bus connectors for users to connect to USB ports.

9

10

1

2

JUSB1/JUSB2

Pin

1

3

5

7

9

Pin Definition

Description

USBPWR

USBP2-

USBP2+

GND

NC

Pin

2

4

6

8

10

Description

USBPWR

USBP3-

USBP3+

GND

OC #

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Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID Connectors controlled by VT8237:

SATA1 & SATA2

The Southbridge of this mainboard is VIA VT8237 which supports two serial connectors SATA1& SATA2.

SATA1 & SATA2 are dual high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. Each supports 1 st generation serial ATA data rates of 150 MB/s. Both connectors are fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to 1 hard disk device. Please refer to Appendix A: VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID Introduction at page A-1for detail software installation procedure.

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SATA1

SATA2

Optional Serial ATA cable

Pin

1

3

5

7

SATA1 & SATA2 Pin Definition

Signal Pin Signal

GND 2 TXP

TXN 4 GND

RXN 6 RXP

GND

Take out the dust cover and connect to the hard disk devices

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Connect to SATA1 or SATA2


Please do not fold the serial ATA cable in a 90-degree angle, which will cause the loss of data during the transmission.


Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2

The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. JFP2 is compliant with Intel ® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.

Power

LED

Power

Switch

JFP2

2

1

HDD

LED

Reset

Switch

10

9

JFP1

2

1

Speaker

Power

LED

8

7

PIN

7

8

5

6

9

3

4

1

2

JFP2 Pin Definition

SIGNAL

HD_LED_P

FP PWR/SLP

HD_LED_N

FP PWR/SLP

RST_SW_N

PWR_SW_P

RST_SW_P

PWR_SW_N

RSVD_DNU

DESCRIPTION

Hard disk LED pull-up

MSG LED pull-up

Hard disk active LED

MSG LED pull-up

Reset Switch low reference pull-down to GND

Power Switch high reference pull-up

Reset Switch high reference pull-up

Power Switch low reference pull-down to GND

Reserved. Do not use.

JFP1 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

1

3

5

7

GND

SLED

PLED

NC

PIN SIGNAL

2

4

6

8

SPK-

BUZ+

BUZ-

SPK+

CD-In Connector: JCD1

This connector is provided for CD-ROM audio.

JCD1

R

GND

L

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Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1

The mainboard provides one front audio connector for users to connect the optional audio cable.

2

1

JAUD1

10

9

PIN

6

7

4

5

1

2

3

8

9

10

SIGNAL

AUD_MIC

AUD_GND

AUD_MIC_BIAS

AUD_VCC

AUD_FPOUT_R

AUD_RET_R

HP_ON

KEY

AUD_FPOUT_L

AUD_RET_L

Pin Definition

DESCRIPTION

Front panel microphone input signal

Ground used by analog audio circuits

Microphone power

Filtered +5V used by analog audio circuits

Right channel audio signal to front panel

Right channel audio signal return from front panel

Reserved for future use to control headphone amplifier

No pin

Left channel audio signal to front panel

Left channel audio signal return from front panel


If you don’t want to connect to the front audio header, pins

5 & 6, 9 & 10 have to be jumpered in order to have signal output directed to the rear audio ports. Otherwise, the

Line-Out connector on the back panel will not function.

6

10

5

9

IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 (Optional)

The connector allows you to connect to IrDA Infrared module. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. JIR1 is compliant with Intel ®

Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.

6

2

5

JIR1

1

JIR1 Pin Definition

Pin Signal

4

5

6

1

2

3

NC

NC

VCC5

GND

IRTX

IRRX

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IEEE 1394 Connector: J1394_1

The mainboard provides one IEEE1394 pin header that allows you to connect IEEE

1394 port via an external IEEE1394 bracket (optional).

9

10

1

2

J1394_1

Connected to J1394_1

5

7

9

PIN

1

3

Pin Definition

SIGNAL

TPA+

Ground

TPB+

Cable power

Key (no pin)

6

8

10

PIN

2

4

SIGNAL

TPA-

Ground

TPB-

Cable power

Ground

IEEE1394 Bracket (Optional)

Foolproof design

SPDIF-Out Connector: JSP1 (Optional)

This connector is used to connect SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission.

Connected to JSP1

VCC

SPDIF

GND

JSP1

SPDIF Bracket (Optional)

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Jumpers

The mainboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the computer’s function.

This section will explain how to change your mainboard’s function through the use of jumpers.

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1

There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, use the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to clear data. Follow the instructions below to clear the data:

JBAT1

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3

Keep Data

1

3

Clear Data


You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off.

Then return to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will damage the mainboard.

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Slots

The motherboard provides one AGP slot, three 32-bit PCI bus slots and one CNR slot.

AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot

The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is an interface specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics. It introduces a 66MHz,

32-bit channel for the graphics controller to directly access main memory. The slot supports 8x/4x AGP card.

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots

The PCI slots allow you to insert the expansion cards to meet your needs. When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to make any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration.

CNR Slot

The CNR slot allows you to insert the CNR expansion cards. CNR is a specially designed audio, or modem riser card for ATX family motherboards. Its main processing is done through software and controlled by the motherboard’s chipset.

PCI Interrupt Request Routing

The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The PCI IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as follows:

PCI Slot 1

PCI Slot 2

PCI Slot 3

Order 1

INT A#

INT B#

INT C#

Order 2

INT B#

INT C#

INT D#

Order 3

INT C#

INT D#

INT A#

Order 4

INT D#

INT A#

INT B#

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Chapter 3. BIOS Setup

BIOS Setup

BIOS Setup

This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use.

You may need to run the Setup program when:

An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and you are requested to run SETUP.

You want to change the default settings for customized features.

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Entering Setup

Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process.

When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter Setup.

DEL:Setup F11:Boot Menu F12:Network boot TAB:Logo

If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys.

Selecting the First Boot Device

You are allowed to select the 1st boot device without entering the BIOS setup utility by pressing <F11>. When the same message as listed above appears on the screen, press <F11> to trigger the boot menu.

The POST messages might pass by too quickly for you to respond in time. If so, restart the system and press <F11> after around 2 or 3 seconds to activate the boot menu similar to the following.

Floppy

IDE-0

CDROM

[Up/Dn] Select

Select First Boot Device

: 1st Floppy

: IBM-DTLA-307038

: ATAPI CD-ROM DRIVE 40X M

[RETURN] Boot [ESC] cancel

The boot menu will list all the bootable devices. Select the one you want to boot from by using arrow keys, and then press <Enter>. The system will boot from the selected device. The selection will not make changes to the settings in the BIOS setup utility, so next time when you power on the system, it will still use the original first boot device to boot up.

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BIOS Setup

Control Keys

< ↑ >

< ↓ >

< ← >

<

→

>

< Enter >

<

Esc

>

<

+/PU

>

<

-/PD

>

<

F7

>

<

F9

>

<

F10

>

Move to the previous item

Move to the next item

Move to the item in the left hand

Move to the item in the right hand

Select the item

Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu

Increase the numeric value or make changes

Decrease the numeric value or make changes

Load BIOS Setup Defaults

Load High Performance Defaults

Save all the CMOS changes and exit

Getting Help

After entering the Setup utility, the first screen you see is the Main Menu.

Main Menu

The main menu displays the setup categories the BIOS supplies. You can use the arrow keys ( Ż ) to select the item. The on-line description for the selected setup category is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Default Settings

The BIOS setup program contains two kinds of default settings: the BIOS Setup and

High Performance defaults. BIOS Setup defaults provide stable performance settings for all devices and the system, while High Performance defaults provide the best system performance but may affect the system stability.

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The Main Menu

Once you enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu displays twelve configurable functions and two exit choices.

Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

Standard CMOS Features

Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc.

Advanced BIOS Features

Use this menu to setup the items of AMI ® special enhanced features.

Advanced Chipset Features

Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s performance.

Power Management Features

Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.

PNP/PCI Configurations

This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.

Integrated Peripherals

Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.

PC Health Status

This entry shows your PC health status.

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Frequency/Voltage Control

Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control.

Set Supervisor Password

Use this menu to set Supervisor Password.

Set User Password

Use this menu to set User Password.

Load High Performance Defaults

Use this menu to load the BIOS values for the best system performance, but the system stability may be affected.

Load BIOS Setup Defaults

Use this menu to load factory default settings into the BIOS for stable system performance operations.

Save & Exit Setup

Save changes to CMOS and exit setup.

Exit Without Saving

Abandon all changes and exit setup.

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Standard CMOS Features

The items inside STANDARD CMOS SETUP menu are divided into 9 categories. Each category includes none, one or more setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item you want to modify and use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to switch to the value you prefer.

System Time

This allows you to set the system time that you want (usually the current time). The time format is <hour> <minute> <second>.

System Date

This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date).

The format is <month> <date> <year> <day>.

month date

The month from Jan. through Dec.

The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric year day function keys.

The year can be adjusted by users.

Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by

BIOS. Read-only.

Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave

Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select the hard disk drive type. The specification of hard disk drive will show up on the right hand according to your selection.

Type Select how to define the HDD parameters

Cylinders

Heads

Write Precompensation

Sectors

Maximum Capacity

Enter cylinder number

Enter head number

Enter write precomp cylinder

Enter sector number

Read the maximal HDD capacity

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LBA Mode

Block Mode

Fast Programmed I/O

Modes

32 Bit Transfer Mode

Select Auto for a hard disk > 512 MB under Windows and DOS, or Disabled under Netware and UNIX

Select Auto to enhance the hard disk performance

Select Auto to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the hard disk timing

Enable 32 bit to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate

Floppy Drive A:/B:

This item allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed. Available options: Not

Installed , 1.2 MB 5 Ľ , 720 KB 3 ˝ , 1.44 MB 3 ˝ and 2.88 MB 3 ˝ .

Boot Sector Virus Protection

The item is to set the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection.

When Enabled , BIOS will issue a virus warning message and beep if a write to the boot sector or the partition table of the HDD is attempted. Setting options: Disabled and Enabled .


This feature only protects the boot sector, not the whole hard disk.

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Advanced BIOS Features

Quick Boot

Setting the item to Enabled allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will skip some check items. Available options: Enabled , Disabled .

Boot Sequence

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu screen.

1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device

The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system.


Available settings for “1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device” vary depending on the bootable devices you have installed. For example, if you did not install a floppy drive, the setting “Floppy” does not show up.

Try Other Boot Devices

Setting the option to Yes allows the system to try to boot from other devices if the system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device.

S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks

This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting

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BIOS Setup

Technology) capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that monitors your disk status to predict hard disk failure. This gives you an opportunity to move data from a hard disk that is going to fail to a safe place before the hard disk becomes offline.

Settings: Enabled , Disabled .

BootUp Num-Lock

This item is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to On will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to Off will allow end users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad. Setting options: On ,

Off .

Floppy Drive Swap

Setting to Enabled will swap floppy drives A: and B:.

Floppy Drive Seek

This setting causes the BIOS to search for floppy disk drives at boot time. When enabled, the BIOS will activate the floppy disk drives during the boot process: the drive activity light will come on and the head will move back and forth once. First A: will be done and then B: if it exists. Setting options: Disabled , Enabled .

Primary Display

This configures the primary subsystem in the computer. Available options: Mono

(monochrome) , CGA40x25 , CGA80x25 , VGA/EGA , Absent .

Password Check

This specifies the type of AMIBIOS password protection that is implemented. Setting options are described below.

Option

Setup

Always

Description

The password prompt appears only when end users try to run

Setup.

A password prompt appears every time when the computer is powered on or when end users try to run Setup.

Boot To OS/2

This allows you to run the OS/2 ® operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB.

When you choose No , you cannot run the OS/2 ® operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB. But it is possible if you choose Yes .

Internal Cache

Cache memory is additional memory that is much faster than conventional DRAM

(system memory). When the CPU requests data, the system transfers the requested data from the main DRAM into cache memory, for even faster access by the CPU.

The setting controls the internal cache (also known as L1 or level 1 cache). Setting options: Enabled, Disabled .

External Cache

Cache memory is additional memory that is much faster than conventional DRAM

(system memory). Most, but not all, modern PCs have additional (external) cache

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MS-6741 Micro-ATX Mainboard memory. When the CPU requests data, the system transfers the requested data from the main DRAM into cache memory, for even faster access by the CPU. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled .

System BIOS Cacheable

Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh, resulting in better system performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled .

C000, 32k Shadow

This item specifies how the contents of the adapter ROM named in the item are handled. Settings are described below:

Option

Disabled

Enabled

Cached

Description

The specified ROM is not copied to RAM.

The contents of specified ROM are copied to RAM for faster system performance.

The contents of specified ROM are not only copied to RAM, the contents of the ROM area can be written to and read from cache memory.

MPS Table Version

This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system. Settings: 1.4

, 1.1

.

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Advanced Chipset Features

BIOS Setup


Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.

LDT to AGP Lokar (Upstream) / LDT to AGP Width (Downstream)

These two item control the utilized widths of the HyperTransport link. Setting options:

8 bit, 16 bit.

LDT to AGP Lokar Frequency

This item specifies the maximum operating frequency of the link's transmitter clock.

Setting options: 800 MHz, 600 MHz, 400 MHz, 200 MHz.

Memclock Mode

This field allows you to select the DDR timing setting. Setting to Auto enables Memclock

Mode automatically to be determined by SPD. Selecting Limit allows users to configure these fields manually.

Memclock Value

When it is set to Limit in “Memclock Mode”, user can place an artificial memory clock limit on the system. Please note that memory is prevented from running faster than this frequency. Setting options: DDR200, DDR266, DDR300, DDR333, DDR400.

Bank Interleaving

This field selects 2-bank or 4-bank interleave for the installed SDRAM. Disable the function if 16MB SDRAM is installed. Settings: Disabled, Auto.

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Burst Length

This setting allows you to set the size of Burst-Length for DRAM. Bursting feature is a technique that DRAM itself predicts the address of the next memory location to be accessed after the first address is accessed. To use the feature, you need to define the burst length, which is the actual length of burst plus the starting address and allows internal address counter to properly generate the next memory location. The bigger the size, the faster the DRAM performance. Settings: 4 Beat and 8 Beat .

CAS Latency (CL)

This controls the timing delay (in clock cycles) before SDRAM starts a read command after receiving it. Settings: Auto, CL2.0

, CL2.5

, CL3.0

. CL2 increases the system performance the most while CL3.0 provides the most stable performance.

TRCD

When DRAM is refreshed, both rows and columns are addressed separately. This setup item allows you to determine the timing of the transition from RAS (row address strobe) to CAS (column address strobe). The less the clock cycles, the faster the

DRAM performance. Settings: 2CLK to 5CLK .

TRAS

This setting determines the time RAS takes to read from and write to a memory cell.

Setting options: Auto, 5CLK to 15CLK .

TRP

This setting controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be allowed to precharge. If insufficient time is allowed for the RAS to accumulate its charge before DRAM refresh, refreshing may be incomplete and DRAM may fail to retain data. This item applies only when synchronous DRAM is installed in the system.

Setting options: Auto, 2CLK to 6CLK .

AGP Mode

The item sets an appropriate mode for the installed AGP card. Setting options: 1x , 2x ,

4x . Select 4x only if your AGP card supports it.

AGP Fast Write

This option enables or disables the AGP Fast Write feature. The Fast Write technology allows the CPU to write directly to the graphics card without passing anything through the system memory and improves the AGP 4X speed. Select Enabled only when the installed AGP card supports this function. Settings: Enabled, Disabled .

AGP Aperture Size

This setting controls just how much system RAM can be allocated to AGP for video purposes. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated to graphics memory address space. Host cycles that hit the aperture range are forwarded to the AGP without any translation. The option allows the selection of an aperture size of 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, and 256 MB.

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Power Management Features

BIOS Setup


S3-related functions described in this section are available only when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode.

ACPI Standby State

This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE, Windows ME and Windows 2000, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1 (POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting of this field. Options are:

S1/POS The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state, no system context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all sys-

S3/STR

Auto tem context.

The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the information of system configuration and open applications/files is saved to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to save energy. The information stored in memory will be used to restore the system when a “wake up” event occurs.

BIOS determines the best automatically.

Call VGA BIOS at S3 Resuming

Selecting Enabled allows BIOS to call VGA BIOS to initialize the VGA card when system wakes up (resumes) from S3 sleep state. The system resume time is shortened when you disable the function, but system will need an AGP driver to initialize the

VGA card. Therefore, if the AGP driver of the card does not support the initialization feature, the display may work abnormally or not function after resuming from S3.

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USB Wakeup From S3

This item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system from S3

(Suspend to RAM) sleep state. Settings: Enabled , Disabled .

Power Management/APM

Setting to Enabled will activate an Advanced Power Management (APM) device to enhance Max Saving mode and stop CPU internal clock. Settings: Disabled , Enabled .

Suspend Time Out (Minute)

After the selected period of system inactivity, all devices except the CPU shut off.

Settings: Disabled, 1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60.

Display Activity

These items specify if the BIOS will monitor the activity of the specified hardware peripheral or component. If set to Monitor , any activity detected on the specified hardware peripheral or component will wake up the system or prevent the system from entering the power saving modes. Settings: Monitor , Ignore.

Thermal Active Temperature

If the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit preset in this setting, the warning mechanism will be activated. This helps you to prevent the CPU overheating problem.

Power Button Function

This feature sets the function of the power button. Settings are:

On/Off The power button functions as normal power off button.

Suspend When you press the power button, the computer enters the suspend/sleep mode, but if the button is pressed for more than four seconds, the computer is turned off.

After AC Power Loss

This setting specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs. Available settings are:

Power Off Leaves the computer in the power off state.

Power On

Last State

Leaves the computer in the power on state.

Restores the system to the previous status before power failure or interrupt occurred.

Set WakeUp Events

Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears.

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Wake Up On PME, Resume On KBC (with “Wake-Up Key” and “Wake-Up

Password”), Resume On PS/2 Mouse

These fields specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes when activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or component is detected. Settings: Enabled , Disabled .


For “Wake-Up Key” function, the option “Specific Key” refers to the password you specify in the “Wake-Up Password” field. Once you set up a password, it will disable “Resume on PS/2 Mouse”.

Resume By Alarm

This is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on a scheduled time/date from the soft off (S5) state. Settings: Enabled , Disabled .

Alarm Date/Hour/Minute/Second

If Resume By Alarm is set to Enabled , the system will automatically resume (boot up) on a specific date/hour/minute/second specified in these fields. Available settings for each item are:

Alarm Date

Alarm Hour

Alarm Minute

Alarm Second

01 ~ 31 , Every Day

00 ~ 23

00 ~ 59

00 ~ 59


If you have changed this setting, you must let the system boot up until it enters the operating system, before this function will work.

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PNP/PCI Configurations

This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature.

PCI, or P eripheral C omponent I nterconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.

Plug and Play Aware O/S

When set to Yes , BIOS will only initialize the PnP cards used for booting (VGA, IDE,

SCSI). The rest of the cards will be initialized by the PnP operating system like

Windows ® 98, 2000 or ME. When set to No , BIOS will initialize all the PnP cards. Select

Yes if the operating system is Plug & Play.

Clear NVRAM

The ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) NVRAM (Non-volatile Random

Access Memory) is where the BIOS stores resource information for both PNP and non-PNP devices in a bit string format. When the item is set to Yes , the system will reset ESCD NVRAM right after the system is booted up and then set the setting of the item back to No automatically.

PCI Latency Timer

This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. When set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. For better PCI performance, you should set the item to higher values. Settings range from 32 to 248 at a 32 increment.

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PCI IDE BusMaster

Set this option to Enabled to specify that the IDE controller on the PCI local bus has bus mastering capability. Settings options: Disabled , Enabled .

Primary Graphics Adaptor

This setting specifies which VGA card is your primary graphics adapter. Setting options are:

AGP The system initializes the installed AGP card first. If the AGP card is

PCI not available, it will initialize the PCI VGA card.

The system initializes the installed PCI VGA card first. If the PCI VGA card is not available, it will initialize the AGP card.

PCI Slot1 IRQ, PCI Slot2 IRQ, PCI Slot3 IRQ

These items specify the IRQ line for each PCI slot. Setting options: 3 , 4 , 5 , 7 , 9 , 10 , 11 ,

Auto . Selecting Auto allows BIOS to automatically determine the IRQ line for each PCI slot.

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Integrated Peripherals

Floopy Disk Controller

This is used to enable or disable the onboard Floppy controller.

Option

Auto

Enabled

Disabled

Description

BIOS will automatically determine whether to enable the onboard

Floppy controller or not.

Enables the onboard Floppy controller.

Disables the onboard Floppy controller.

Serial Port 1

This item specifies the base I/O port addresses of the onboard Serial Port 1 (COM A).

Selecting Auto allows AMIBIOS to automatically determine the correct base I/O port address. Settings: Auto, 3F8/COM1 , 2F8/COM2 , 3E8/COM3 , 2E8/COM4 and

Disabled .

Parallel Port

This field specifies the base I/O port address of the onboard parallel port. Selecting

Auto allows AMIBIOS to automatically determine the correct base I/O port address.

Settings: Auto, 378 , 278 , 3BC, Disabled .

Port Mode

This item selects the operation mode for the onboard parallel port: ECP , Normal , Bi-

Dir or EPP .

EPP Version

The item selects the EPP version used by the parallel port if the port is set to EPP mode. Settings: 1.7

, 1.9

.

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Port IRQ

When OnBoard Parallel Port is set to Auto , the item shows Auto indicating that BIOS determines the IRQ for the parallel port automatically.

Port DMA

This feature needs to be configured only when Parallel Port Mode is set to the ECP mode. When Parallel Port is set to Auto , the field will show Auto indicating that BIOS automatically determines the DMA channel for the parallel port.

VT8237 PATA-IDE Controller

This setting is used to enable/disabled the VT8237 PATA-IDE controller. Setting options:

Enabled, Disabled.

VT8237 SATA-IDE Controller

This setting is used to enable/disabled the VT8237 SATA-IDE controller. Setting options:

Disabled, Enabled.

V-Link Data 2X Support

This setting controls the onboard V-Link Data 2X Support. Setting options: Enabled,

Disabled.

OnBoard LAN, OnBoard LAN P.M.E.

This is used to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller and the wake-on-LAN function. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled.

Onboard 1394, Onboard S.ATA, OnBoard AC’97 Audio

Set these options to Enabled to enable the controllers of these 3 PCI devices.

USB Controller

This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB ports. Setting options: Disabled,

2 USB Ports, 4 USB Ports, 6 USB Ports, 8 USB Ports.

USB Device Legacy Support

Set to All Device if you need to use any USB device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. Set to No

Mice only if you want to use any USB device other than the USB mouse.

USB 1.1 Port 64/60 Emulation

This field allows you to enable or disable the USB Port 64/60 Emulation function.

When the function is enabled, the USB keyboard is allowed to type some special combination keys.

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PC Health Status

This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc. Monitor function is available only if there is hardware monitoring mechanism onboard.

Chassis Intrusion

The field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened. To clear the warning message, set the field to Reset . The setting of the field will automatically return to

Enabled later. Settings: Enabled , Reset , Disabled .

CPU/System Temperature, CPU/System Fan Speed, Vcore, +5.0V, +12.0V, -

12.0V, -5.0V, Battery, +5V SB

These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.

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Frequency/Voltage Control

Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control.

BIOS Setup

Unused PCI Slot/DIMM Clk

This setting enables you to stop or activate the unused PCI slot & DIMM clock. Setting options: Stop , Action .

Spread Spectrum

When the motherboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spectrum function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves. If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at

Disabled for optimal system stability and performance. But if you are plagued by EMI, select Enabled for EMI reduction. Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking because even a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed which may just cause your overclocked processor to lock up. Available options:

Enabled, Disabled.

CPU FSB Clock

This item allows you to select the CPU Front Side Bus clock frequency (in MHz) and overclock the processor by adjusting the FSB clock to a higher frequency. Select the number between 200~280 for needed frequency.


Changing CPU FSB clock could result in the instability of the system; therefore, it is NOT recommended to change the default setting for long-term usage .

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DDR Voltage (V)

Adjusting the DDR voltage can increase the DDR speed. Any changes made to this setting may cause a stability issue, so changing the DDR voltage for long-term purpose is NOT recommended . Setting options: 2.55, 2.60, 2.65, 2.70, 2.75, 2.80,

2.85.

AGP Voltage (V)

AGP voltage is adjustable in the field, allowing you to increase the performance of your AGP display card when overclocking, but the stability may be affected. Setting options: Auto, 1.55, 1.60, 1.65, 1.70, 1.75, 1.80, 1.85

.


The settings shown in different color in

DDR Voltage (V) and

AGP

Voltage (V) helps to verify if your setting is proper for your system.

White: Safe setting.

Yellow: High performance setting.

Red: Not recommended setting and the system may be unstable.

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BIOS Setup

Set Supervisor/User Password

When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen:

Type the password, up to six characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. Retype the password and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a password.

To clear a set password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the password. A message will show up confirming the password will be disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup without entering any password.

When a password has been set, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to enter Setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of your system configuration.

Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also have AMIBIOS to request a password each time the system is booted. This would prevent unauthorized use of your computer. The setting to determine when the password prompt is required is the

PASSWORD CHECK option of the ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES menu. If the PASS-

WORD CHECK option is set to Always , the password is required both at boot and at entry to Setup. If set to Setup , password prompt only occurs when you try to enter

Setup.


About Supervisor Password & User Password:

Supervisor password: Can enter and change the settings of the

Setup menu.

User password: Can only enter but do not have the right to change the settings of the setup menu.

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Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults

The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to

High Performance defaults or BIOS Setup defaults. The High Performance Defaults are the values set by the mainboard manufacturer for the best system performance but probably will cause a stability issue. The BIOS Setup Defaults are the default values also set by the mainboard manufacturer for stable performance of the mainboard.

When you select Load High Performance Defaults, a message as below appears:

Pressing ‘Enter’ loads the default BIOS values that enable the best system performance but may lead to a stability issue.


The option is for power or overclocking users only . Use of high performance defaults will tighten most timings to increase the system performance. Therefore, a high-end system configuration is a must, which means you need high-quality VGA adapter, RAM and so on. We don’t recommend that users should apply the high performance defaults in their regular systems. Otherwise, the system may become unstable or even crash. If the system crashes or hangs after enabling the feature, please CLEAR CMOS DATA to resolve the problem. For more information, refer to “Clear CMOS Jumper:JBAT1” in Chapter 2.

When you select Load BIOS Setup Defaults, a message as below appears:

Pressing ‘Enter’ loads the default values that are factory settings for stable system performance.

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Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function

Appendix A: Using 4- or 6-Channel

Audio Function

The motherboard is equipped with Realtek ALC655 chip, which provides support for

6-channel audio output, including 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Center and 1 Subwoofer channel.

ALC655 allows the board to attach 4 or 6 speakers for better surround sound effect.

The section will tell you how to install and use 4-/6-channel audio function on the board.

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Installing the Audio Driver

You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC655 chip to function properly before you can get access to 4-/6-channel audio operations. Follow the procedures described below to install the drivers for different operating systems.

Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP

For Windows ® 2000, you must install Windows ® 2000 Service Pack2 or later before installing the driver.

The following illustrations are based on Windows ® XP environment and could look slightly different if you install the drivers in different operating systems.

1.

Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. The setup screen will automatically appear. ( Please note the screen below might be different depending on the different mainboard you purchased.)

2.

Click Realtek AC97 Audio Drivers .

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The AC97 Audio Configuration software utility is under continuous update to enhance audio applications. Hence, the program screens shown here in this appendix may be slightly different from the latest software utility and shall be held for reference only.


3.

Click Next to start installing files into the system.

4.

Click Finish to restart the system.

Select this option

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Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function

After installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 4-/6-channel audio feature now. To enable 4- or 6-channel audio operation, first connect 4 or 6 speakers to the appropriate audio connectors, and then select 4- or 6-channel audio setting in the software utility.

Using the Back Panel

In addition to a default 2-channel analog audio output function, the audio connectors on the Back Panel also provide 4- or 6-channel analog audio output function if a proper setting is made in the software utility.

Read the following steps to have the Multi-Channel Audio Function properly set in the software utility, and have your speakers correctly connected to the Back Panel.

Configuration in the Software Utility

1.

Click the audio icon the screen.

from the window tray at the lower-right corner of

2.

Select a desired surround sound effect from the “Environment” drop-down menu.

3.

Click the Speaker Configuration tab.

4.

Select Synchronize the phonejack switch with the settings .

5.

Select a desired multi-channel operation from No. of Speakers .

a. Headphone b. 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output c. 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output d. 6-Channel Mode for 5.1-Speaker Output

6.

Click OK to close this window.

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Connecting the Speakers

When you have set the Multi-Channel Audio Function mode properly in the software utility, connect your speakers to the correct phone jacks in accordance with the setting in software utility.

 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output

Refer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each phone jack on the back panel when 2-Channel Mode is selected.

1 Line In

2 Line Out (Front channels)

3 MIC

Back Panel

1

3

2

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 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output

The audio jacks on the back panel always provide 2-channel analog audio output function, however these audio jacks can be transformed to 4- or 6- channel analog audio jacks by selecting the corresponding multi-channel operation from No. of

Speakers .

Refer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each jack on the back panel when 4-Channel Mode is selected.

1 *Line Out (Rear channels)


3 MIC

* Line In function is converted to

Line Out function when 4-Channel

Mode for 4-Speaker Output is selected.

Back Panel

1

2

3

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 6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output

Refer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each jack on the back panel when 6-Channel Mode is selected.

Back Panel

1 * Line Out (Rear channels)


3 * Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel)

* Both Line In and MIC function are converted to Line

Out function when 4-Channel

Mode for 6-Speaker Output is selected.

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3

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If the Center and Subwoofer speaker exchange their audio channels when you play video or music on the computer, a converter may be required to exchange center and subwoofer audio signals. You can purchase the converter from a speaker store .

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Testing the Connected Speakers

To ensure that 4- or 6-channel audio operation works properly, you may need to test each connected speaker to make sure every speaker work properly. If any speaker fails to make sound, then check whether the cable is inserted firmly to the connector or replace the bad speakers with good ones.

Testing Each Speaker

1.

Click the audio icon screen.

from the window tray at the lower-right corner of the

2.

Click the Speaker Test tab.

3.

The following window appears. Select the speaker which you want to test by clicking it.

Center

Front Right

Front Left

Rear Right

Rear Left

Subwoofer


6 speakers appear on the “Speaker Test” window only when you select “6-Channel Mode” in the “No. of Speakers” column. If you select “4-Channel Mode”, only 4 speakers appear on the window.

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4.

While you are testing the speakers in 6-Channel Mode, if the sound coming from the center speaker and subwoofer is swapped, you should select Swap Center/

Subwoofer Output to readjust these two channels .

Select this function

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Playing KaraOK

The KaraOK function will automatically remove human voice (lyrics) and leave melody for you to sing the song. Note that this function applies only for 2-channel audio operation.

Playing KaraOK

1.

Click the audio icon screen.

from the window tray at the lower-right corner of the

2.

In the Sound Effect tab, select Voice Cancellation under “KaraOK.”

3.

Click OK to close this window.

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VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID Introduction

Appendix. Using 4- or 6-Channel

ATA RAID Introduction

Serial ATA (SATA) is the latest generation of the ATA interface. SATA hard drives

Audio Function

cables, making it easier to connect your drive and improving the airflow inside your PC.

6.

7.

8.

9.

The key features of VT8237 SATA RAID are:

1.

Support two SATA + two PATA hard disk drives.

2.

3.

4.

Only SATA supports RAID.

Supports ATA 133 high performance hard disk drive.

5.

Dual independent ATA channels and maximum connection of four hard disk drives allowed.

Supports Ultra DMA mode 6/5/4/3/2/1/0, DMA mode 2/1/0, and PIO mode 4/3/2/1/0.

Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1.

4 KB to 64 KB striping block size support.

Bootable disk or disk array support.

Windows-based RAID configure and management software tool.

(Compatible with BIOS)

Supports hot-swap failed disk drive in RAID 1 array.

10.

11.

12.

13.

ATA SMART function support.

Microsoft Windows 98, Me, NT4.0, 2000, XP operating systems support.

Event log for easy troubleshooting.

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MS-6741 M-ATX Mainboard

Introduction

This section gives a brief introduction on the RAID-related background knowledge and a brief introduction on VIA SATA RAID Host Controller. For users wishing to install their VIA SATA RAID driver and RAID software, proceed to Driver and RAID

Software Installation section.

RAID Basics

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method of combining two or more hard disk drives into one logical unit. The advantage of an Array is to provide better performance or data fault tolerance. Fault tolerance is achieved through data redundant operation, where if one drives fails, a mirrored copy of the data can be found on another drive. This can prevent data loss if the operating system fails or hangs. The individual disk drives in an array are called “members”. The configuration information of each member is recorded in the “reserved sector” that identifies the drive as a member. All disk members in a formed disk array are recognized as a single physical drive to the operating system.

Hard disk drives can be combined together through a few different methods. The different methods are referred to as different RAID levels. Different RAID levels represent different performance levels, security levels and implementation costs.

The RAID levels which the VIA VT8237 SATA RAID Host Controller supports are RAID

0 and RAID 1. The table below briefly introduced these RAID levels.

RAID Level No. of Drives

2 RAID 0

(Striping)

Capacity Benefits

Number drives * 2 Highest performance without data protection

RAID 1 2 Smallest size Data protection

(Mirroring)

RAID 0 (Striping)

RAID 0 reads and writes sectors of data interleaved between multiple drives. If any disk member fails, it affects the entire array. The disk array data capacity is equal to the number of drive members times the capacity of the smallest member. The striping block size can be set from 4KB to 64KB. RAID 0 does not support fault tolerance.

RAID 1 (Mirroring)

RAID 1 writes duplicate data onto a pair of drives and reads both sets of data in parallel. If one of the mirrored drives suffers a mechanical failure or does not respond, the remaining drive will continue to function. Due to redundancy, the drive capacity of the array is the capacity of the smallest drive. Under a RAID 1 setup, an extra drive called the .spare drive. can be attached. Such a drive will be activated to replace a failed drive that is part of a mirrored array. Due to the fault tolerance, if any

RAID 1 drive fails, data access will not be affected as long as there are other working drives in the array.

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BIOS Configuration

When the system powers on during the POST (Power-On Self Test) process, press

<Tab> key to enter the BIOS configuration.

The Serial ATA RAID volume may be configured using the VIA Tech. RAID BIOS.

Always use the arrow keys to navigate the main menu, use up and down arrow key to select the each item and press <Enter> to call out the list of creation steps. The main interface of BIOS configuration utility is as below:

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Create Disk Array

Use the up and down arrow keys to select the Create Array command and press

<Enter>.


The “Channel”, “Drive Name”, “Mode” and “Size (GB)” in the following example might be different from your system.

Select Array Mode and press <Enter>, a list of array modes will appear. Highlight the target array mode that you want to create, and press <Enter> to confirm the selection. If RAID 1 or RAID 0/1 is selected, an option list will popup and enable the users to select Create only or Create and duplicate . Create only will allow BIOS to only create an array. The data on the mirroring drive may be different from the source drive. Create and duplicate lets BIOS copy the data from the source to the mirroring drive.

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After array mode is selected, there are two methods to create a disk array. One method is “ Auto Setup” and the other one is “ Select Disk Drives” . Auto Setup allows BIOS to select the disk drives and create arrays automatically, but it does not duplicate the mirroring drives even if the user selected Create and duplicate for

RAID 1. It is recommended all disk drives are new ones when wanting to create an array. Select Disk Drives lets the user select the array drives by their requirements.

When using Select Disk Drives , the channel column will be activated. Highlight the target drives that you want to use and press <Enter> to select them. After all drives have been selected, press <Esc> to go back to the creation steps menu.

If user selects a RAID 0 array in step 2, the block size of the array can also be selected. Use the arrow key to highlight Block Size and press <Enter>, then select a block size from the popup menu. The block size can be 4KB to 64KB.

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Even though 64KB is the recommended setting for most users, you should choose the block size value which is best suited to your specific

RAID usage model.

4KB : For specialized usage models requiring 4KB blocks

8KB : For specialized usage models requiring 8KB blocks

16KB : Best for sequential transfers

32KB : Good for sequential transfers

64KB : Optimal setting

Use the arrow key to highlight Start Create Process and press <Enter>. A warning message will appear, Press Y to finish the creation, or press N to cancel the creation.

Important note: All existing content in the hard drive will be destroyed after array creation.

Delete Disk Array

A RAID can be deleted after it has been created. To delete a RAID, use the following steps:

1.

Select Delete Array in the main menu and press <Enter>. The channel column will be activated.

2.

Select the member of an array that is to be deleted and press <Enter>. A warning message will show up, press Y to delete or press N to cancel.

Deleting a disk array will destroy all the data on the disk array except RAID 1 arrays.

When a RAID is deleted, the data on these two hard disk drives will be reserved and become two normal disk drives.

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Create and Delete Spare Hard Drive

If a RAID 1 array is created and there are drives that do not belong to other arrays, the one that has a capacity which is equal to or greater than the array capacity can be selected as a spare drive for the RAID 1 array. Select Create/Delete Spare and press <Enter>, the channel column will then be activated. Select the drive that you want to use as a spare drive and press <Enter>, the selected drive will be marked as Spare . The spare drive cannot be accessed in an OS.

To delete a spare drive, highlight Create/Delete Spare and press <Enter>. The spare drive will be highlighted, press <Enter> to delete the spare drive.

View Serial Number of Hard Drive

Highlight Serial Number View and press <Enter>. Use arrow key to select a drive, the selected drive’s serial number can be viewed in the last column. The serial number is assigned by the disk drive manufacturer.

Press the F1 key to show the array status on the lower screen. If there are no disk arrays then nothing will be displayed on the screen.

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Duplicate Critical RAID 1 Array

When booting up the system, BIOS will detect if the RAID 1 array has any inconsistencies between user data and backup data. If BIOS detects any inconsistencies, the status of the disk array will be marked as critical, and BIOS will prompt the user to duplicate the RAID 1 in order to ensure the backup data consistency with the user data.

If user selects Continue to boot, it will enable duplicating the array after booting into OS.

Rebuild Broken RAID 1 Array

When booting up the system, BIOS will detect if any member disk drives of RAID has failed or is absent. If BIOS detects any disk drive failures or missing disk drives, the status of the array will be marked as broken.

If BIOS detects a broken RAID 1 array but there is a spare hard drive available for rebuilding the broken array, the spare hard drive will automatically become the mirroring drive. BIOS will show a main interface just like a duplicated RAID 1. Selecting

Continue to boot enables the user to duplicate the array after booting into operating system.

If BIOS detects a broken RAID 1 array but there is no spare hard drive available for rebuilding the array, BIOS will provide several operations to solve such problem.

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1. Power off and Check the Failed Drive:

This item turns off the computer and replaces the failed hard drive with a good one.

If your computer does not support APM, you must turn off your computer manually.

After replacing the hard drive, boot into BIOS and select Choose replacement drive and rebuild to rebuild the broken array.

2. Destroy the Mirroring Relationship:

This item cancels the data mirroring relationship of the broken array. For broken RAID

1 arrays, the data on the surviving disk will remain after the destroy operation.

However, Destroy the Mirroring Relationship is not recommend because the data on the remaining disk will be lost when the hard drive is used to create another

RAID 1 array.

3. Choose Replacement Drive and Rebuild:

This item enables users to select an already-connected hard drive to rebuild the broken array. After choosing a hard drive, the channel column will be activated.

Highlight the target hard drive and press <Enter>, a warning message will appear.

Press Y to use that hard drive to rebuild, or press N to cancel. Please note selecting option Y will destroy all the data on the selected hard drive.

4. Continue to boot:

This item enables BIOS to skip the problem and continue booting into OS.

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Installing RAID Software & Drivers

Install Driver in Windows OS

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New Windows OS (2000/XP/NT4) Installation

The following details the installation of the drivers while installing Windows XP.

1.

Start the installation:

Boot from the CD-ROM. Press F6 when the message "Press F6 if you need to install third party SCSI or RAID driver" appears.

2.

When the Windows Setup window is generated, press S to specify an

Additional Device(s).

3.

Insert the driver diskette VIA VT6420/VT8237 Disk Driver into drive A: and press <Enter>.


Please follow the instruction below to make a VIA Serial ATA RAID driver for yourself.

1. Insert the MSI CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. Ignore the Setup screen and use “Explorer” to browse the

CD.

3. C o p y a l l t h e c o n t e n t s ( i n c l u d i n g t h e s u b - f o l d e r s ) i n t h e

\\IDE\VIA\Driver to a fomatted floppy disk.

4. The driver disk for VIA Serial ATA driver is done.

4.

Depending on your operation system, choose VIA Serial ATA RAID

Controller(Windows XP) , VIA Serial ATA RAID Controller(Windows 2000) or VIA Serial ATA RAID Controller(Windows NT4) from the list that appears on Windows XP Setup screen, press the <Enter> key.

5. Press <Enter> to continue with installation or if you need to specify any additional devices to be installed, do so at this time. Once all devices are specified, press <Enter> to continue with installation.

6. From the Windows XP Setup screen, press the <Enter> key. Setup will now load all device files and then continue the Windows XP installation h

Existing Windows XP Driver Installation

1. Insert the MSI CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. The CD will auto-run and the setup screen will appear.

3. Under the Driver tab, click on VIA SATA RAID Utility .

4. The drivers will be automatically installed.

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Confirming Windows XP Driver Installation

1. From Windows XP, open the Control Panel from My Computer followed by the System icon.

2. Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager tab.

3. Click the " + " in front of the SCSI and RAID Controllers hardware type. The driver VIA IDE RAID Host Controller should appear.

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Installation of VIA SATA RAID Utility

The VIA SATA RAID Utility is the software package that enables high-performance

RAID 0 arrays in the Windows* XP operating system. This version of VIA SATA RAID

Utility contains the following key features: h Serial ATA RAID driver for Windows XP h

VIA SATA RAID utility h

RAID0 and RAID1 functions

Insert the MSI CD and click on the VIA SATA RAID Utility to install the software.

The InstallShield Wizard will begin automatically for installation. Click on the Next button to proceed the installation in the welcoming window.

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Put a check mark in the check box to install the feature you want. Then click Next button to proceed the installation.

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Using VIA RAID Tool

Once the installation is complete, go to Start ---> Programs ---> VIA ---> raid_tool.

exe to enable VIA RAID Tool .

After the software is finished installation, it will automatically started every time Windows is initiated. You may double-click on the icon shown in the system tray of the tool bar to launch the VIA RAID Tool utility.

The main interface is divided into two windows and the toolbar above contain the main functions. Click on these toolbar buttons to execute their specific functions.

The left windowpane displays the controller and disk drives and the right windowpane displays the details of the controller or disk drives. The available features are as following:

View by Controller

View by Devices

View Event log

Help Topics

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Click on o r button to determine the viewing type of left window pane.

There are two viewing types: By controllers and by device. Click on the object in the left window pane to display the status of the object in the right windowpane. The following screen shows the status of Array 0---RAID 0.

Click on the plus (+) symbol next to Array 0---RAID 0 to see the details of each disk.

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You may also use the same

--RAID 1.

o r button to view the statuses of Array 0-

Click on the plus (+) symbol next to Array 0---RAID 1 to see the details of each disk.

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