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Preface

PrefaceCopyright

This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protectedunder international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, norany of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent ofthe author.

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DisclaimerThe information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufac-turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof andspecifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for anyparticular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication andto make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of themanufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.

Trademark RecognitionMicrosoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

AMD, Athlon, Sempron and Duron are registered trademarks of AMD Corporation.

Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respectiveowners and are acknowledged.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, ifnot installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning theequipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by oneor more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed withthis equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits govern-ing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’smanufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Declaration of ConformityThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and• This device must accept any interference received, including interfer-

ence that may cause undesired operation

Canadian Department of CommunicationsThis class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement surle matériel brouilieur du Canada.

About the ManualThe manual consists of the following:

Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard

Chapter 3

Using BIOS

Chapter 4

Using the Motherboard Software

Describes features of themotherboard.

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Describes installation ofmotherboard components.

Go to page 7

Provides information on using theBIOS Setup Utility.

Go to page 27

Describes the motherboard soft-ware

Go to page 49

Chapter 5

Setting Up AMD SB 600 RAID Con-figuration

Provides information aboutSATA RAID Setup

Go to page 55

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Chapter 1 1Introducing the Motherboard 1

Introduction......................................................................................1Feature...............................................................................................2Motherboard Components.............................................................4

Chapter 2 77777Installing the Motherboard 7

Safety Precautions...........................................................................7Choosing a Computer Case............................................................7Installing the Motherboard in a Case............................................7Checking Jumper Settings...............................................................8

Setting Jumpers...................................................................8Checking Jumper Settings...................................................9Jumper Settings...................................................................9

Connecting Case Components.....................................................10Front Panel Connector......................................................12

Installing Hardware........................................................................13Installing the Processor.....................................................13Installing Memory Modules...............................................15Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive...17Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive....................................19Installing Add-on Cards....................................................20Connecting Optional Devices............................................22

Connecting I/O Devices................................................................26

Chapter 3 27 27 27 27 27Using BIOS 27

About the Setup Utility.................................................................27The Standard Configuration..............................................27Entering the Setup Utility...................................................27Updating the BIOS............................................................29

Using BIOS.....................................................................................29Standard CMOS Features.................................................30Advanced BIOS Features..................................................32Advanced Chipset Features...............................................35

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Integrated Peripherals.................................................................38Power Management Setup...........................................................42PnP/PCI Configurations..............................................................44PC Health Status..........................................................................45Frequency/Voltage Control..........................................................46Load Fail-Safe Settings................................................................47Load Optimized Defaults.............................................................47Set Supervisor/User Password....................................................48Save & Exit Setup.........................................................................48Exit Without Saving......................................................................48

Chapter 4 49 49 49 49 49Using the Motherboard Software 49

About the Software CD-ROM......................................................49Auto-installing under Windows 2000/XP/Vista.........................49

Running Setup....................................................................50Manual Installation........................................................................54Utility Software Reference............................................................54

Chapter 5 55 55 55 55 55Setting Up AMD SB600 RAID Configuration 55

Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array.............................................55

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Chapter 1Introducing the Motherboard

IntroductionThank you for choosing the AMD690GM-M2 motherboard. This motherboard is ahigh performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports Socket AM2 AMDAthlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core/Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ CPUs for high-end business orpersonal desktop markets.

The motherboard incorporates the AMD 690G Northbridge (NB) and SB600Southbridge (SB) chipsets. The Northbridge supports the HyperTransport (HT) in-terface speeds up to 2000 MT/s data rate. It supports two or four DDR2 slots withmaximum memory size of 16 GB/32 GB (32 GB with four DIMMs only). One PCIExpress x16 slot, intended for Graphics Interface, is fully compliant to the PCIExpress Base Specification revision 1.1a.

The motherboard with SB600 Southbridge supports two PCI slots which are PCI 2.3compliant. It integrates USB 2.0 interface, supporting up to ten functional ports (4USB ports and 3 USB 2.0 headers support additional 6 USB ports). One onboard IDEconnector supports two IDE devices in Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 mode. TheSouthbridge integrates a Serial ATA host controller, supporting four SATA ports withmaximum transfer rate up to 3.0 Gb/s each.

This motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel,including PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors, LPT (optional), one VGA port, oneDVI port, four USB ports, one optional LAN port, and audio jacks for microphone,line-in and 6/8-channel (optional) line-out.

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Feature

• DDR2 800/667/533/400 DDR2 SDRAM with Dual Channel supported• Accommodates two or four unbuffered DIMMs• Up to 8 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 16 GB/32 GB (32

GB with four DIMMs only)

Memory

The AMD 690G Northbridge (NB) and SB600 Southbridge (SB) chipsets are basedon an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and perfor-mance.

• One x4 A-Link Express II interface (PCI Express 1.1 com-pliant) for connection to the ATI IXP

• Compliant with the PCI Express Specification revision1.1a.

• Integrated 2D/3D graphics engine, dual display, and anintegrated TV encoder supported

• Full DirectX 9.0 support (Vertex Shader version 2.0 andPixel Shader version 2.0)

Chipset

AMD 690G

(NB)

SB600 (SB) • Compliant with PCI 2.3 specification at 33 MHz• Supports Four Serial ATA devices, compliant with Serial

ATA 1.0a specification which speeds up to 3.0 Gb/s• Integrated USB 2.0 Host Controller supporting up to ten

USB 2.0 ports• Integrated IDE controller supports Ultra DMA 133/100/66/

33 modes

• Supports up to 2000 MT/s HyperTransportTM (HT) interface speedsHyperTransportTM Technology is a point-to-point link between two devices, it en-ables integrated circuits to exchange information at much higher speeds than cur-rently available interconnect technologies.

This motherboard uses Socket AM2 that carries the following features:

Processor

• Accommodates AMD Athlon 64™ X2 Dual-Core/Athlon™ 64/Sempron™

processors

Audio (Optional)This motherboard may support either of the following Audio chipset:

• 7.1 + 2 Channel High Definition Audio Codec• All DACs support 192K/96K/48K/44.1KHz DAC sample rate• High-quality analog differential CD input• Meets Microsoft WHQL/WLP 3.0 audio requirements• Direct Sound 3DTM compatible• 7.1 + 2 Channel High Definition Audio Codec• All DACs support 192K/96K/48K/44.1KHz DAC sample rate• Software selectable 2.5V/3.75V VREFOUT• Meets Microsoft WHQL/WLP 2.x audio requirements• Direct Sound 3DTM compatible• 5.1Channel High Definition Audio Codec• ADCs support 44.1K/48K/96K sample rate• Meet Microsoft WHQL/WLP 3.0x audio requirements• Direct Sound 3DTM compatible

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This motherboard supports UltraDMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 133/100/66/33 MB/s.

The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:Expansion Options

• One PCI Express x16 for Graphic Interface• One PCI Express x1 slot• Two 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slots• One 40-pin IDE connector supporting up to 2 IDE devices• One floppy disk drive interface• Four 7-pin SATA connectors

• Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard• One parallel port (optional)• One DVI port• One VGA port• Four USB ports• One LAN port (optional)

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

• Audio jacks for microphone in, line-in and 6/8-channel (optional) line-out

• Power management• Wake-up alarms• CPU parameters• CPU and memory timing

1. Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to changewithout prior notice.

2. Due to chipset limitatioan, we recommend that motherboard be oper-ated in the ambiance between 0 and 50°C.

BIOS FirmwareThis motherboard uses AWARD BIOS that enables users to configure manysystem features including the following:

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

• Supports 10/100 Mb/s N-Way Auto negotiation operation• Half/Full duplex capacity• Supports Wake-On-LAN (WOL) function and remote wake-up

• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver• Supports PCI v2.3, 32-bit, 33/66 MHz• Supports Wake-On-LAN (WOL) function and remote wake-up

Onboard LAN (Optional)The onboard LAN controller provides the following features:

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Motherboard Components

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Table of Motherboard Components

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

LABEL COMPONENTS Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core/

Althlon™ 64/Sempron™ processors2.DIMM1~2 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots3.ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector4.FDD Floppy disk drive connector5.IDE1 Primary IDE connector6.WOL1* Wake On LAN Connector7.SATA1~4 Serial ATA connectors8.JLPC1 TPM header9.IRDA* Infrared header10.CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper11.PANEL1 Front panel switch/LED header12.USB3~5 Front Panel USB headers13.COM1 Onboard serial port header14.CD_IN1 Analog audio input connector15.AUDIO1 Front panel audio header16.SPDIFO SPDIF out header17.PCI1~2 32-bit add-on card slots18.PCIEX16 PCI Express x16 slot for graphics interface19.PCIEX1 PCI Express x1slot20.TV_OUT1 TV-out header21.SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector22.ATX12V Auxiliary 4-pin power connector23.CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector

1.CPU Socket

* Stands for optional components

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Memo

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Chapter 2Installing the Motherboard

Installing the Motherboard in a CaseRefer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard ina case.Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspondthe holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting bracketsand secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws. Ensure thatyour case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion slots on yourmotherboard.

Safety Precautions• Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard• Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid dam-

age from static electricity• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely

grounded object before working on the motherboard• Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in• Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards

Choosing a Computer CaseThere are many types of computer cases on the market. The motherboard complieswith the specifications for the Micro-ATX system case. First, some features on themotherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indica-tors and switches on the system case. Make sure that your case supports all thefeatures required. Secondly, this motherboard supports one or two floppy diskettedrives and one enhanced IDE drives. Make sure that your case has sufficient powerand space for all drives that you intend to install.

Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/Otemplate in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of themotherboard.

This motherboard carries a Micro-ATX form factor of 244 x 244 mm. Choose a casethat accommodates this form factor.

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Checking Jumper SettingsThis section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.

Setting JumpersUse the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers withmore than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumpercaps are placed on the correct pins.

The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper. Whenthe jumper cap is placed on both pins, thejumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumpercap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin,the jumper is OPEN.

This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins1 and 2 are SHORT.

SHORT OPEN

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

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Checking Jumper SettingsThe following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 islabeled.

Jumper Settings

Jumper Type Description Setting (default)

CLR_CMOS 3-pin CLEAR CMOS

1-2: NORMAL

2-3: CLEAR CMOS

Before clearing theCMOS, make sure toturn off the system.

CLR_CMOS

To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend usersto enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Optimized Defaults” andthen “Save & Exit Setup”.

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Connecting Case ComponentsAfter you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting themotherboard components. Refer to the following:

1 Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN.2 Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN.3 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the PANEL1.4 Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER.5 Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.

Connecting 20/24-pin power cableUsers please note that the 20-pin and 24-pin power cables can both beconnected to the ATX_POWER connector. With the 20-pin power cable,just align the 20-pin power cable with the pin 1 of the ATX_POWERconnector. However, using 20-pin power cable may cause the system tobecome unbootable or unstable because of insufficient electricity. A mini-mum power of 300W is recommended for a fully-configured system.

20-pin power cable

24-pin power cable

With ATX v1.x power supply, users pleasenote that when installing 20-pin power cable,the latche of power cable clings to the leftside of the ATX_POWER connector latch,just as the picture shows.

With ATX v2.x power supply, users pleasenote that when installing 24-pin power cable,the latches of power cable clings to the rightside of the ATX_POWER connector latch.

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ATX12V: ATX 12V Power Connector

ATX_POWER: ATX 24-pin Power Connector

Pin Signal Name

4 +12V3 +12V2 Ground1 Ground

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V2 +3.3V 14 -12V3 Ground 15 GND4 +5V 16 PS_ON5 Ground 17 GND6 +5V 18 GND7 Ground 19 GND8 PWRGD 20 -5V9 +5VSB 21 +5V

10 +12V 22 +5V11 +12V 23 +5V12 +3.3V 24 GND

CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN: FAN Power ConnectorsPin Signal Name Function

1 GND System Ground2 +12V Power +12V

Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fanof 1.1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V.

3 Sense Sensor

4 PWM CPU FAN control

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Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED

Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual-color, front panel mounted LED providespower on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.

Reset SwitchSupporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary-contact switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets andruns POST.

Power SwitchSupporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momen-tary-contact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain contact for atleast 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement isdue to internal de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least twoseconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal.

Front Panel HeaderThe front panel header (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED con-nectors commonly found on ATX or Micro-ATX cases. Refer to the table below forinformation:

Hard Drive Activity LED

Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indicationthat data is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED to functionproperly, an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface. The LEDwill also show activity for devices connected to the SATA (hard drive activity LED)connector.

Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function1 HD_LED_P Hard disk LED(+) 2 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED(+)

3 HD_LED_N Hard disk LED(-)5 RST_SW_N Reset Switch(-)7 RST_SW_P Reset Switch(+)9 RSVD Reserved

4 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED(-)6 PWR_SW_P Power Switch(+)

8 PWR_SW_N Power Switch(-)10 Key No pin

* MSG LED (dual color or single color)

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Installing HardwareInstalling the Processor

Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make surethat you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of thecooling fan scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause seriousdamage to the motherboard or its components.

On most motherboards, there are small surface-mount resistors nearthe processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan iscarelessly installed.

Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and theclips. Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that youcan clearly see the motherboard and processor socket.

Before installing the ProcessorThis motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and systembus frequency for the processor. You may be able to change these settings by changingthe settings in the system Setup Utility. We strongly recommend that you do notover-clock processors or other components to run faster than their rated speed.

This motherboard has a Socket AM2 processor socket. When choosing a processor,consider the performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on theprocessor design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and thequantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory.

Warning: Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliabilityof the system and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking canpermanently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat incomponents that are run beyond the rated limits.

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1 Install your CPU. Pull up the lever away fromthe socket and lift up to 90-degree angle.

2 Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with thepin hold noticeably missing). Align and insertthe CPU correctly.

3 Press the lever down and apply thermal greaseon top of the CPU.

4 Put the CPU Fan down on the retention mod-ule and snap the four retention legs of thecooling fan into place.

5 Flip the levers over to lock the heat sink inplace and connect the CPU cooling Fan powercable to the CPUFAN connector. This com-pletes the installation.

CPU Installation ProcedureThe following illustration shows CPU installation components.

To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that youuse a high quality fan with 4800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heatsinkinstallation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink sup-plied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.

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Installing Memory ModulesThis motherboard accommodates two or four memory modules. It can support twoor four 240-pin unbuffered DIMMs, DDR2 800/667/533/400. The maximum memorycapacity is 16 GB/32 GB.

DDR2 SDRAM memory module table

Installation ProcedureRefer to the following to install the memory modules.

1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR2 SDRAM .2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.3 Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with

notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only beinstalled correctly.

4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match thenotches in the DIMM slot.

5 Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until itseats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on tothe edges of the DIMM.

6 Install any remaining DIMM modules.

You must install at least one module in any of the two or four slots. Each module canbe installed with 8 GB of memory.

DDR2 533 266 MHzDDR2 667 333 MHz

DDR2 400 200 MHz

Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging untilyou are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modulesonly by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts.Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules.

DDR2 800 400 MHz

Memory module Memory Bus

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Type Size Vendor Module Name 256 MB Samsung K4T51163QB-ZCCC

Samsung K4T51083QB-GCCC

DDR2 400 512 MB

Twinmos Samsung K4T51083QB-GCCC

Corsair 4PB11D9CHM Elpida E2508AA-DF-E

Kingmax Hynix HY5PS121621 Kingston Elpida E5116F-5C-E Kingston Infineon HYB18T51260AF-3.7 NANYA Nanya NT5TU32M16AG-37B Ramaxel 5PB42D9DCD

256 MB

Ramaxel ELPIDA E5116AF-5C-E Corsair Samsung K4T51083QB-ZCD5 Hynix HY5PS12821

Infineon HYB18T512-800AF37 Kingston HY5PS5682 Kingston Hynix HYB18T512800AF37 Ramaxel 5PB32D9DC Ramaxel Elpida E5108AG-5C-E Samsung K4T51083QC Samsung K4T56083QF-ZCD5

512 MB

Twinmos Elpida E5108AB-5C-E A-DATA Vitesta M2OAD2G314170F1B52 Apacer ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E GEIL A016E2864T2AG8AKT5H120001

Infineon HY818T512800AF3733344539 Kingmax Kingmax KKEA88E4AAKG-37

DDR2 533

1 GB

UMAX U2S12D30T-5C

Infineon HYB18T256 256 MB

Ramaxel 5NB31D9DCG A-DATA A-DATE AD29608A88-3EG A-DATA Elpida E5108AE-6E-E Corsair M11100513 32M8CEC GEIL GEIL GL2L64MO88BA18W GEIL GL2L64M088BA30AW

Infinity 0547W6M8 Ramaxel 5LB31D9DCL Samsung K4T56083QF-ZCE6 SyncMAX 0440WB01 R050008A Transcend K4T51083QC Transcend 147194-5758(TD)

512 MB

Twinmos Twinmos TMM6208G8M30B Apacer ELPIDA 1G UNB PC2-5300 Infineon HYB18T512800BF3S

DDR2 667

1 GB

UMAX U2S12030TP-6E TBF614-L93G Infineon HY13187256 800AF25

512 MB Syncmax Synamax 0440WB01 R050008A Kingbox DDR264082200-3 Kintell KTL5PS12821B P-S5

DDR2 800 1 GB

UMAX U2S12D30TP-8E

Table A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List)The following DDR2 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use withthis motherboard.

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Table B: Unbuffered DIMM Address Timings and Drive Strength forAM2 Packge

DRAM Speed

DIMM11 DIMM21 Timing Mode

DDR2-400 - Any 1T DDR2-400 Any Any 2T DDR2-533 - Any 1T

SRx16 SRx16 SRx16 SRx8

DDR2-533

SRx8 SRx16

2T

DDR2-533 SRx8 SRx8 2T DDR2-533 DRx8 DRx8 2T

DRx8 SRx16 DDR2-533 SRx16 DRx8 2T


DDR2-667 - Any 1T SRx16 SRx16 SRx16 SRx8

DDR2-667

SRx8 SRx16

2T

DDR2-667 SRx8 SRx8 2T DDR2-667 DRx8 DRx8 2T



DDR2-800 - Any 2T DDR2-800 Any Any 2T

1. SRx16=Single Rank x16 DIMM

SRx8=Single Rank x8 DIMM DRx16=Dual Rank x16 DIMM DRx8=Dual Rank x8 DIMM

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Installing the MotherboardSATA cable (optional) SATA power cable (optional)

IDE devices enclose jumpers or switches used to set the IDE device as MASTER orSLAVE. Refer to the IDE device user’s manual. Installing two IDE devices on onecable, ensure that one device is set to MASTER and the other device is set to SLAVE.The documentation of your IDE device explains how to do this.

Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard DriveThis section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD-ROM drive.

About IDE DevicesYour motherboard has one IDE channel interface. An IDE ribbon cable supportingtwo IDE devices is bundled with the motherboard.

You must orient the cable connector so that the pin1 (color) edge of thecable correspoinds to the pin 1 of the I/O port connector.

IDE1: IDE ConnectorThis motherboard supports four high data transfer SATA ports with each runs upto 3.0 Gb/s. To get better system performance, we recommend users connect theCD-ROM to the IDE channel, and set up the hard drives on the SATA ports.

About SATA ConnectorsYour motherboard features four SATA connectors supporting a total of four drives.SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard inter-face for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs. These connectorsare well designed and will only fit in one orientation. Locate the SATA connectors onthe motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives.

Installing Serial ATA Hard DrivesTo install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports theSerial ATA protocol. This SATA cable comes with an SATA power cable. You canconnect either end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on themotherboard.

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Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:

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

1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard.2 Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive.3 Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the

other end to the power supply.

FDD: Floppy Disk ConnectorThis connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connectingthe single end to the onboard floppy connector, connect the remaining plugs on theother end to the floppy drives correspondingly.

Installing a Floppy Diskette DriveThe motherboard has a floppy diskette drive (FDD) interface and ships with adiskette drive ribbon cable that supports one or two floppy diskette drives. You caninstall a 5.25-inch drive and a 3.5-inch drive with various capacities. The floppydiskette drive cable has one type of connector for a 5.25-inch drive and another typeof connector for a 3.5-inch drive.

You must orient the cable connector so that the pin 1 (color) edge ofthe cable corresponds to the pin 1 of the I/O port connector.

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Installing Add-on CardsThe slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connectthem to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing themotherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can in-crease the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that arenot part of the basic system.

Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for thecard carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have tomanually configure the card before installation.

This motherboard is equipped with two standard PCI slots. PCI standsfor Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus standard forexpansion cards, which for the most part, is a supplement of the olderISA bus standard. The PCI slots on this board are PCI v2.3 compliant.

PCI 1~2Slots

PCIEX1Slot

The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express BaseSpecification revision 1.1a.

PCIEX16Slot

The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Expressgraphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specifi-cation revision 1.1a.

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Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:

1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to theslot you are going to use.

2 Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot.Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.

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

For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and networkadapters, you have to install drivers and software before you canbegin using the add-on card.

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Connecting Optional DevicesRefer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optionaldevices:

AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio headerThis header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone, line-inand line-out ports for easier access.

1 PORT 1L 2 AUD_GND3 PORT 1R 4 PRESENCE#5 PORT 2R 6 SENSE1_RETURN7 SENSE_SEND 8 KEY

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

9 PORT 2L 10 SENSE2_RETURN

IRDA: Infrared header (Optional)The motherboard supports an Infrared (IRDA) data port. Infrared ports allow thewireless exchange of information between your computer and similarly equippeddevices such as printers, laptops, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), and othercomputers.

Pin Description1 VCCPin Signal Name

2 No Pin3 IRRX4 Ground5 IRTX

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USB3~5: Front Panel USB headersThe motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array.Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If youhave this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mountedports to the motherboard.

1 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power

2 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power3 USB_FP_P0- USB Port 0 Negative Signal4 USB_FP_P1- USB Port 1 Negative Signal5 USB_FP_P0+ USB Port 0 Positive Signal6 USB_FP_P1+ USB Port 1 Positive Signal7 GND Ground

8 GND Ground9 Key No pin10 USB_FP_OC0 Overcurrent signal

Pin Signal Name Function

COM1: Onboard serial port headerConnect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a second serial port toyour system.

CD_IN1: Analog audio input connector

Pin Signal Name Function1 CD in_R CD In right channel2 GND Ground3 GND Ground4 CD in_L CD In left channel

10 Key No pin

1 NDCDB Data carry detect

3 NSOUTB Serial Date Out4 NDTRB Data terminal ready5 GND Ground6 NDSRB Date set ready7 NRTSB Request to send

8 NCTSB Clear to send9 NRIB Ring Indicator


2 NSINB Serial Data In

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SATA1~4: Serial ATA connectorsThese connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest datetransfer rates (3.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It elimi-nates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register com-patibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.

1 Ground 2 TX+3 TX- 4 Ground5 RX- 6 RX+7 Ground - -

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

TV_OUT1: TV-out headerUsers may connect this header to your TV set to achieve the TV-out function.

SPDIFO: SPDIF out headerThis is an optional header that provides an S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface)output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coxial connector.

1 SPDIF SPDIF digital output2 VCC +5V power3 Key No pin4 GND Ground


WOL1: Wake On LAN connector (Optional)If you have installed a LAN card, use the cable provided with the card to plug into theWOL1 connector onboard. This enables the Wake On LAN (WOL) feature. Whenyour system is in a power-saving mode, any LAN signal automatically resumes thesystem. You must enable this item using the Power Management page of the SetupUtility in the BIOS. See Chapter 3 for more information.

1 5VSB +5V stand by power

2 GND Ground

3 Wake_up Wake up signal (low active)



1 GND Ground

2 COMP Composite

3 LUM Luminance

4 GND Ground

5 CHROMA Chrominance

6 KEY No pin

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1 CLK_33MHz 2 GNDPin No. Symbol Pin No. Symbol

JLPC1: TPM header

3 L_FRAME# 4 KEY 5 PCIRST # 6 NC

7 L_AD3 8 L_AD2 9 VCC3 10 L_AD1 11 L_AD0 12 GND 13 SM_CLK 14 SM_DAT 15 3VSB 16 SERIRQ 17 GND 18 CLKRUN# 19 L_PCPD# 20 NC

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PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device.

PS2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

Parallel Port (LPT) Use LPT to connect printers or other parallel communica(Optional) tions devices.

DVI Port Use the DVI port to connect the monitor.

VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port.

Connecting I/O DevicesThe backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:

Audio Ports

Use the three audio ports to connect audio devices. Thefirst jack is for stereo line-in signal. The second jack is forstereo line-out signal. The third jack is for microphone.

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

The above port definition can be changed to audio input oraudio output by changing the driver utility setting.

Use the audio jacks to connect audio devices. The D port isfor stereo line-in signal, while the F port is for microphonein signal. This motherboard supports 8-channel audio de-vices that correspond to the A, B, C, and E port respec-tively. In addition, all of the 3 ports, B, C, and E provideusers with both right & left channels individually. Usersplease refer to the following note for specific port functiondefinition.

A: Center & Woofer D: Line-inB: Back Surround E: Front OutC: Side Surround F: Mic_in Rear

LAN Port Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your(Optional) computer to the Network.

USB Ports Use the USB ports to connect USB devices.

This motherboard may adopt 6-channel audio ports.

(Optional)

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Chapter 3Using BIOS

About the Setup UtilityThe computer uses the latest Award BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play.The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for con-figuring the motherboard BIOS.

The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’sconfiguration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. Theparameters are stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this informationwhen the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system isconfigured with the values you stored in CMOS.

The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:• Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals• Video display type and display options• Password protection from unauthorized use• Power Management features

The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs. Beforeusing the Setup Utility, ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options.

This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.

The Standard ConfigurationA standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility. However, werecommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in thefuture.

This Setup Utility should be used:• when changing the system configuration• when a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make

changes to the Setup Utility• when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts• when making changes to the Power Management configuration• when changing the password or making other changes to the Security

Setup

Entering the Setup UtilityWhen you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST)routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After thePOST routines are completed, the following message appears:

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Press DEL to enter SETUPPressing the delete key accesses the BIOS Setup Utility:

Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults

PC Health Status Exit Without Saving

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility:

Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control

Esc: Quit : Select ItemF10: Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password

Power Management Setup Set User PasswordPnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup

BIOS Navigation KeysThe BIOS navigation keys are listed below:

KEY FUNCTION

ESC Exits the current menu

Move

+/-/PU/PD

F1

Enter SelectValue

General Help

F2 Item Help

F5 Previous Values

F6 Fail-Safe DefaultsF7 Optimized Defaults

F10 Save

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Updating the BIOSYou can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from themanufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improve-ments in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows:

1 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting toallow BIOS flashing.

2 If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Ad-vanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect preventsBIOS from being overwritten.)

3 Create a bootable system disk. (Refer to Windows online help forinformation on creating a bootable system disk.)

4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer’sWeb site. Copy these files to the system diskette you created in Step 3.

5 Turn off your computer and insert the system diskette in your computer’sdiskette drive. (You might need to run the Setup Utility and change theboot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, toforce your computer to boot from the floppy diskette drive first.)

6 At the A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and press <En-ter>.

7 Type the filename of the new BIOS in the “File Name to Program” textbox. Follow the onscreen directions to update the motherboard BIOS.

8 When the installation is complete, remove the floppy diskette from thediskette drive and restart your computer. If your motherboard has aFlash BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOSfrom being overwritten.

Using BIOSWhen you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of theSetup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicateswhich option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlightto other options. When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing<Enter>.

Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish toexecute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for infor-mation.

Some options (marked with a triangle ) lead to submenus that enable you to changethe values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in thesubmenu.

In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denotedby a triangle .

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Standard CMOS FeaturesThis option displays basic information about your system.

IDE HDD Auto-DetectionPress <Enter> while this item is highlighted to prompt the Setup Utility to automati-cally detect and configure an IDE device on the IDE channel.

Date and TimeThe Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. Ifyou are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated wheneveryou make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.

IDE Devices (None)Your computer has three IDE channels (Primary and Secondary) and each channelcan be installed with one or two devices (Master and Slave). Use these items toconfigure each device on the IDE channel.

Press <Enter> to display the IDE submenu:

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup UtilityStandard CMOS Features

Date (mm:dd:yy) Sun, Jan 1 2006Time (hh:mm:ss) 21 : 48 : 55

IDE Channel 0 Master [None]IDE Channel 0 Slave [None]IDE Channel 2 Master [None]IDE Channel 2 Slave [None]IDE Channel 3 Master [None]IDE Channel 3 Slave [None]

Drive A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]Halt On [All, But Keyboard]

Base Memory 640KExtended Memory 261120KTotal Memory 262144K

Item Help

Menu LevelChange the day, month,year and century

F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help

IDE HDD Auto-Detection [Press Enter]

IDE Channel 0 Master [Auto]Access Mode [Auto]

Capacity 0 MB

Cylinder 0Head 0Precomp 0Landing Zone 0Sector 0

Item Help

Menu Level

To auto-detect theHDD’s size, head... onthis channel

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup UtilityIDE Channel 0 Slave


If you are setting up a new hard disk drive that supports LBA mode, morethan one line will appear in the parameter box. Choose the line that lists LBAfor an LBA drive.

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Access Mode (Auto)This item defines ways that can be used to access IDE hard disks such as LBA(Large Block Addressing). Leave this value at Auto and the system will automati-cally decide the fastest way to access the hard disk drive. If you choose IDEChannel 2/3 Master, the item only have Large and Auto.

IDE Channel 0 Master (Auto)Leave this item at Auto to enable the system to automatically detect and configureIDE devices on the channel. If it fails to find a device, change the value to Manualand then manually configure the drive by entering the characteristics of the drivein the items described below. Please noted that if you choose IDE Channel 2/3Master, the item may change to Extended IDE Drive.Refer to your drive’s documentation or look on the drive casing if you need toobtain this information. If no device is installed, change the value to None.

Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, ensure that you have theconfiguration information supplied by the manufacturer of your hard drive.Incorrect settings can result in your system not recognizing the installedhard disk.

Base Memory, Extended Memory, and Total MemoryThese items are automatically detected by the system at start up time. These aredisplay-only fields. You cannot make changes to these fields.

Halt On (All, But Keyboard)This item defines the operation of the system POST (Power On Self Test)routine. You can use this item to select which types of errors in the POST aresufficient to halt the system.

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

Drive A (1.44M, 3.5 in.)The item defines the characteristics of any diskette drive attached to thesystem. You can connect one or two diskette drives.

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ATA 66/100 IDE Cable Msg. (Enabled)Enables or disables the ATA 66/100 IDE Cable Msg. This message will appear duringreboot when you use 40-pin cable on your 66/100 hard disks.

Removable Device Priority (Press Enter)Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

1. Floppy Disks Item Help

Menu Level

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup UtilityRemovable Device Priority

Use< > or < > to

select a device, then

press<+> to move it

up, or <-> to move it

down the list. Press

<ESC> to exit the

menu.

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


Advanced BIOS FeaturesThis option defines advanced information about your system.

Item Help

Menu Level

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup UtilityAdvanced BIOS Features

Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter]Network Boot Priority [Press Enter]CPU Internal Cache [Enabled]External Cache [Enabled]Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled]First Boot Device [Hard Disk]Second Boot Device [Hard Disk]Third Boot Device [CDROM]Boot Other Device [Enabled]Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled]Boot Up NumLock Status [On]Security Option [Setup]OS Select For DRAM>64MB [Non-OS2]HDD S.M.A.R.T Capability [Disabled]Full Screen LOGO Show [Enabled]Small Logo (EPA) Show [Enabled]

123123123

Removabled Device Priority [Press Enter]ATA 66/100 IDE Cable Msg [Enabled]


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Quick Power On Self Test (Enabled)Enable this item to shorten the power on testing (POST) and have your systemstart up faster. You might like to enable this item after you are confident that yoursystem hardware is operating smoothly.

CPU Internal Cache (Enabled)All processors that can be installed in this motherboard use internal level 1 (L1)cache memory to improve performance. Leave this item at the default value forbetter performance.

External Cache (Enabled)Most processors that can be installed in this system use external level 2 (L2) cachememory to improve performance. Leave this item at the default value for betterperformance.

Network Boot Priority (Press Enter)Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

Hard Disk Boot Priority (Press Enter)Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

1. Bootable Add-in Cards Item Help

Menu Level

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup UtilityHard Disk Boot Priority

Use < > or < >to select a device, thenpress <+> to move itup, or <-> to move itdown the list. Press<ESC> to exit thismenu.



1.Legacy Lan Cards Item Help

Menu Level

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup UtilityNetwork Boot Priority


Use < > or < >to select a device, thenpress <+> to move itup, or <-> to move itdown the list. Press<ESC> to exit thismenu.

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HDD S.M.A.R.T Capability (Disabled)The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) system is adiagnostics technology that monitors and predicts device performance S.M.A.R.T.Software resides on both the disk drive and the host computer.

Security Option (Setup)If you have installed password protection, this item defines if the password is requiredat system start up, or if it is only required when a user tries to enter the Setup Utility.OS Select For DRAM > 64 MB (Non-OS2)This item is only required if you have installed more than 64 MB of memory and youare running the OS/2 operating system. Otherwise, leave this item at the default.

Small Logo (EPA) Show (Enabled)Enables or disables the display of the EPA logo during boot.

Full Screen LOGO Show (Enabled)Enables or disables the display of the full screen logo during boot-up.

Boot Up Floppy Seek (Disabled)If this item is enabled, it checks the size of the floppy disk drives at start-up time.You don’t need to enable this item unless you have a legacy diskette drive with360K capacity.

Boot Up NumLock Status (On)This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system isstarted.

Boot Other Device (Enabled)When enabled, the system searches all other possible locations for an operatingsystem if it fails to find one in the devices specified under the First, Second, andThird boot devices.

First/Second/Third Boot Device (Hard Disk/Hard Disk/CDROM)Use these three items to select the priority and order of the devices that yoursystem searches for an operating system at start-up time.

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Advanced Chipset FeaturesThese items define critical timing parameters of the motherboard. You should leavethe items on this page at their default values unless you are very familiar with thetechnical specifications of your system hardware. If you change the values incor-rectly, you may introduce fatal errors or recurring instability into your system.

: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1: General HelpF5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup UtilityAdvanced Chipset Features

DRAM Configuration [Press Enter]LDT & PCI Bus Control [Press Enter]PCIE GFX Core Payload Size [64 Bytes]PCIE GPP Core Payload Size [64 Bytes]GFX0 Link Width [x16]UMA Frame Buffer Size [256MB] Current UMA Size 256MBAGP Aperture Size [128MB]GFX Clock Mode [Sync]Async GFX Clock 200MHzAsync GFX Clock Source 14.318MHz OSCMCLK Spread Spectrum DisabledDynamic CKE [Enabled]Video Display Devices [Auto]Tv Standard [NTSC]NB Azalia [Enabled]System BIOS Cacheable [Disabled]

Item Help

Menu LevelDRAM timing andcontrol

xxx

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

(Press Enter)

Item Help

Menu Level

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup UtilityDRAM Configuration

xTiming Mode AutoMemclock index value or Limi DDR2 400SPD Checksum Restart [Ignore]DQS Training Control [Perform DQS]CKE base power down mode [Disabled]CKE based powerdown [Per channel]Memclock tri-string [Disabled]Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled]Auto Optimize Bottom IO [Enabled]Bottom of [31:24] IO space D0Bottom of UMA DRAM [31:24] [FC]


x

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Timing Mode (Auto)This item allows you to set up the DRAM timing manually or automatically.

Memory Clock value or Limi (DDR2 400)When DDR2 Timing Setting by is set to Manual, use this item to set the DRAMfrequency.SPD Checksum Restart (Ignore)This item enables or disables SPD Checksum Restart function.

DQS training is used to place the DQS strobe in the center of the data eye.

DQS Training Control (Perform DQS)

CKE based powerdown (Per Channel)The DRAM channel is placed in power down when all chip selects associated withthe channel are idle.

Memclock tri-stating (Disabled)This item enables or disables memclock tri-stating function.

Memory Hole Remapping (Enabled)This item allows users to enable or disable memory hole remapping.

CKE base power down mode (Disabled)When in power down mode, if all pages of the DRAMs associated with a CKE pinare closed, then these parts are placed in power down mode. Only pre-charge powerdown mode is supported, not active power down mode.

Auto Optimized Bottom IO (Enabled)This item is used to set the Auto Optimized Bottom IO.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Chipset Features page.

Bottom of UMA DRAM [31:24] (FC)This item is used to set the bottom of UMA DRAM [31:24]. We strongly recom-mend that you leave this item at its default setting.

Bottom of [31:24] IO space (D0)This item is used to select the memory that will be remapped higher than 00D0.

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F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

LDT & PCI Bus Control (Press Enter)Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

LDT Configuration (Enabled)This item enables or disables the LDT configuration.

Upstream LDT Bus Width (16 bit)This item allows users to manually adjust the upstream LDT bus width to be 8 bit or16 bit.Downstream LDT Bus Width (16 bit)This item allows users to manually adjust the downstream LDT bus width to be 8 bitor 16 bit.LDT Bus Frequency (Auto)This item allows users to manually adjust the LDT Bus Frequency.

PCIE Reset Delay (Disabled)This item enables or disables the PCIE reset delay.


LDT Configuration [Enabled]Upstream LDT Bus Width [16 bit]Downstream LDT Bus Width [16 bit]LDT Bus Frequency [Auto]PCIE Reset Delay [Disabled]

Item Help

Menu Level

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup UtilityLDT &PCI Bus Control

: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help

PCIE GFX Core Payload Size (64 Bytes)This item allows users to manually adjust the PCIE GFX Core Payload size.PCIE GPP Core Payload Size (64 Bytes)This item allows users to manually adjust the PCIE GPP Core Payload size.GFX0 Link Width (x16)This item allows users to manually set the GFX Link Width.

UMA Frame Buffer Size (256 MB)This item allows users to manually adjust the UMA frame buffer size, from 16 MB to256 MB.

Current UMA Size (256 MB)This item shows the current UMA Frame Buffer Size.

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AGP Aperture Size (128 MB)This item allows users to manually adjust the AGP aperture size, from 32 MB to 2 GB.

• Async GFX Clock (200 MHz): This item allows users to manuallyadjust the GFX clock, from 200 MHz to 350 MHz.

• Async GFX Clock Source (14.318 MHz OSC): This item allows us-ers to set the GFX Clock Source, either to be 14.318 MHz OSC or 100MHz PCIE.

• MCLK Spread Spectrum (Disabled): This item allows users to en-able or disable the MCLK spread spectrum function.

Video Display Devices (Auto)This item allows users to manually select the video display device.

Tv Standard (NTSC)

This item allows users to manually select the TV picture format.

NB Azalia (Enabled)

This item enables or disables the NB Azalia.

System BIOS Cacheable (Disabled)This feature is only valid when the system BIOS is shadowed. It enables or disablesthe caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh via the L2 cache. Thisgreatly speeds up accesses to the system BIOS.

GFX Clock Mode (Sync)This item allows users to set the GFX Clock Mode to be Sync or Async. When thisitem is set to Sync, the following 3 item is activated.

Dynamic CKE (Enabled)This item allows users to enable or disable the Dynamic CKE function.

Integrated Peripherals

These options display items that define the operation of peripheral componentson the system’s input/output ports.



Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup UtilityIntegrated Peripherals

South OnChip IDE Device [Press Enter]South OnChip PCI Device [Press Enter]SuperIO Device [Press Enter]Init Display First [PCI Slot]Surroundview DisabledOnboard LAN Controller [Enabled]LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Item Help

Menu Level

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Primary Master/Slave PIO (Auto)Each IDE channel supports a master device and a slave device. These four itemslet you assign the kind of PIO (Programmed Input/Output) was used by the IDEdevices. Choose Auto to let the system auto detect which PIO mode is best, orselect a PIO mode from 0-4.Primary Master/Slave UDMA (Auto)Each IDE channel supports a master device and a slave device. This motherboardsupports UltraDMA technology, which provides faster access to IDE devices.If you install a device that supports UltraDMA, change the appropriate item on thislist to Auto. You may have to install the UltraDMA driver supplied with thismotherboard in order to use an UltraDMA device.

Press <Esc> to return to the Integrated Peripherals page.

IDE DMA transfer access (Enabled)This item allows you to enable the transfer access of the IDE DMA then burst ontothe PCI bus and nonburstable transactions do not.

OnChip IDE Channel0 (Enabled)Use this item to enable or disable the PCI IDE channels that are integrated on themotherboard.

IDE HDD Block Mode (Enabled)Enable this field if your IDE hard drive supports block mode. Block mode enablesBIOS to automatically detect the optimal number of block read and writes persector that the drive can support. It also improves the speed of access to IDEdevices.


IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled]Onchip IDE Channel0 [Enabled]Primary Master PIO [Auto]Primary Slave PIO [Auto]Primary Master UDMA [Auto]Primary Slave UDMA [Auto]IDE HDD Block mode [Enabled]

South OnChip IDE Device (Press Enter)Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

Item Help

Menu Level

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup UtilitySouth OnChip IDE Device

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ATI Azalia Audio [Auto]ATI SATA Controller [Enabled]ATI SATA Type [Native IDE]

SB600 Spread Spectrum [Disabled]USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]USB Controller [Enabled]USB Legacy Support [Enabled]USB Mouse Support [Enabled]USB Storage Support [Enabled]

South OnChip PCI Device (Press Enter)Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

Item Help

Menu Level

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup UtilitySouth OnChip PCI Device


ATI Azalia AUDIO (Auto)This option allows you to control the onboard Azalia audio. Disable this item if youare going to install a PCI audio add-on card.ATI SATA Controller (Enabled)This item allows you to control Serial ATA controller.ATI SATA Type (Native IDE )This item allows you to manually specify the onboard Serial ATA Type.SB600 Spread Spectrum (Disabled)This item ,when enabled, can significantly reduce EMI (Electromagnetic Interfer-ence) generated by the SB600.USB 2.0 controller (Enabled)Enable this item if your system supports USB 2.0.USB Controller (Enabled)This item enables the USB controller. Leave this at the default “Enabled” if youwant to connect USB devices to your computer.USB Legacy Support (Enabled)Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to Autoallows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected,the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, thelegacy USB support is disabled.USB Mouse Support (Enabled)Enable this item if you plan to use a mouse connected through the USB port in alegacy operating system (such as DOS) that does not support Plug and Play.USB Storage Support (Enabled)Use this item to enable or disable the USB Storage function.


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SuperIO Device (Press Enter)Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

Onboard FDC Controller (Enabled)This option enables the onboard floppy disk drive controller.Onboard Serial Port 1 (3F8/IRQ4)This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) foronboard serial port 1/2 (COM1/2).

Parallel Port Mode (ECP) (Optional)Enables you to set the data transfer protocol for your parallel port. There are fouroptions: SPP (Standard Parallel Port), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Ex-tended Capabilities Port) and ECP+EPP.ECP Mode Use DMA (3) (Optional)When the onboard parallel port is set to ECP mode, the parallel port can use DMA3 or DMA 1.

Onboard Parallel Port (378/IRQ7) (Optional)This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for theonboard parallel port.

Init Display First (PCI Slot)Use this item to specify whether your graphics adapter is installed in one of thePCI slots or is integrated on the motherboard. If a PCI graphics card is installed,the onboard VGA will be disabled.

Surroundview (Disabled)This item allows you to enable or disable Surroundview function. SurroundviewTM

provides the power and convenience of multiadapter, multimonitor support forcomputers that use an AGP or PCI-E based graphics card in conjunction withATI integrated graphics processors.Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled)Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard LAN.


Onboard FDC Controller [Enabled]Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]Parallel Port Mode [ECP]ECP Mode Use DMA [3]

Item Help

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Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility SuperIO Device


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Users please note that if the mainboard without the print port, when youenter the “SuperIO device” in the BIOS setting, these three itemsOnboard Parallel Port/Parallel Port Mode/ECP Mode Use DMA areunavailable and you cannot make any changes to them.

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ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)]HDD Power Down [Disabled]Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off]Video Off Method [DPMS Support]MODEM Use IRQ [3]Soft-Off by PWRBTN [Instant-Off]ACPI XSDT Table [Disabled]Resume Event Control [Press Enter]

Power Management SetupThis option lets you control system power management. The system has variouspower-saving modes including powering down the hard disk, turning off the video,suspending to RAM, and software power down that allows the system to beautomatically resumed by certain events.

Item Help

Menu Level

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup UtilityPower Management Setup

: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1: General HelpF5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

HDD Power Down (Disabled)The IDE hard drive will spin down if it is not accessed within a specified length oftime. Options are from 1 Min to 15 Min and Disable.

Video Off Option (Suspend —> Off)This option defines if the video is powered down when the system is put into suspendmode.

Video Off Method (DPMS Support)This item defines how the video is powered down to save power. This item is set toDPMS (Display Power Management Software) by default.

MODEM Use IRQ (3)If you want an incoming call on a modem to automatically resume the system froma power-saving mode, use this item to specify the interrupt request line (IRQ) that isused by the modem. You might have to connect the fax/modem to the motherboardWake On Modem connector for this feature to work.

ACPI Suspend Type (S3(STR))Use this item to define how your system suspends. In the default, S3 (STR), thesuspend mode is a suspend to RAM, i.e., the system shuts down with theexception of a refresh current to the system memory.

1. When too many expansion cards occupy the memory size of shadow ram,or the RAID Mode enabled, the function of LAN Boot ROM may not functionnormally.2. To create RAID setup, users MUST connect the hard-disks to SATA1 &SATA2, or SATA3 & SATA4. Connecting the hard-disks to SATA1 & SATA3,or SATA2 & SATA4, does NOT creat the RAID setup!

Use this item to enable and disable the booting from the onboard LAN or a networkadd-in card with a remote boot ROM installed.

LAN Boot ROM (Disabled)

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ACPI XSDT Table (Disabled)This item enables or disables the ACPI XSDT (Extended System DescriptionTable) Table.

Resume Event Control (Press Enter)Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Resume Event Control


Item Help

Menu Level

Resume By Ring [Enabled]Resume By PCI PME [Enabled]Resume By PCI-E PME [Enabled]Resume By USB (S3) [Enabled]Resume By WOL [Disabled]Resume By PS2 MS (S3) [Disabled]Resume By PS2 KB (S3) [Password]Hot Key Power ON Ctrl-F1Power After PWR-Fail [Off]RTC Alarm Resume [Disabled]Date (of Month) 0Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) 0:0:0

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Resume By Ring (Disabled)An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other words, an incoming callon the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state.Resume By PCI PME (Enabled)This item specifies whether the system will be awakened from power saving modeswhen activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or component isdetected.

Resume By USB(S3) (Disabled)This item allows you to enable or disable the USB device Wakeup function from S3mode.

Resume By PCI-E PME (Enabled)This item specifies whether the system will be awakened from power saving modeswhen activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or component isdetected.

Resume By WOL (Disabled)This item specifies whether the system will be awakened from power saving modeswhen activity or input signal of the specified WOL device is detected.

Soft-Off by PWRBTN (Instant Off)Under ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface) you cancreate a software power down. In a software power down, the system can be resumedby Wake Up Alarms. This item lets you install a software power down that is con-trolled by the power button on your system. If the item is set to Instant-Off, then thepower button causes a software power down. If the item is set to Delay 4 Sec. Thenyou have to hold the power button down for four seconds to cause a software powerdown.

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PNP/PCI ConfigurationsThese options configure how PnP (Plug and Play) and PCI expansion cards operatein your system. Both the ISA and PCI buses on the motherboard use system IRQs(Interrupt ReQuests) and DMAs (Direct Memory Access). You must set up the IRQand DMA assignments correctly through the PnP/PCI Configurations Setup utilityfor the motherboard to work properly. Selecting PnP/PCI Configurations on themain program screen displays this menu:

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup UtilityPnP/PCI Configurations

Resources Controlled By [Auto(ESCD)]IRQ Resources Press Enter

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]Assign IRQ For USB [Enabled]

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BIOS can automatically con-figure all theboot and Plug and Playcompatible devices.If you choose Auto,you cannot select IRQDMA and memory baseaddress fields, sinceBIOS automaticallyassigns them

RTC Alarm Resume (Disabled)When set to Enabled, additional fields become available and you can set the date (dayof the month), hour, minute and second to turn on your system. When set to 0 (zero)for the day of the month, the alarm will power on your system every day at thespecified time.

• Date of Month: Use this item to define the date of month when usingthe RTC alarm to resume the system.

• Resume Time: Use this item to define the time when using the RTCalarm to resume the system.

Resources Controlled By (Auto(ESCD))

You should leave this item at the default Auto (ESCD). Under this setting, the systemdynamically allocates resources to Plug and Play devices as they are required.

Power On After Power Fail (Off)This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its last oper-ating status after power returns from a power failure.

Resume By PS2 KB (S3) (Disabled)This option enables or disables you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the systemfrom power saving mode.Hot Key Power ON (Ctrl-F1)Use this item to allocate the hot key to wake up the system.

Resume By PS2 MS (S3) (Disabled)This option enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the systemfrom power saving mode.

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PC Health StatusOn motherboards that support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitorthe parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup UtilityPC Health Status

SMART Fan Function [Press Enter]Shutdown Temperature [80°C/176°C]Warning Temperature [75°C/167°C]CPU Vcore 1.39VVDIMM 1.77VCPU Tcontrol 30°CSystem Temperature 40°CCPU FAN Speed 3110 RPMSystem Fan Speed 0 RPM

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Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Smart Fan Function

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

Smart Fan Control [Auto]FAN1 START PWM VALUE 63FAN1 START Temp °C 60FAN1 Slope Select PWM/°C 2

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PCI/VGA Palette Snoop (Disabled)

This item is designed to overcome problems that can be caused by some nonstandardVGA cards. This board includes a built-in VGA system that does not require palettesnooping so you must leave this item disabled.

Assign IRQ For USB (Enabled)

Names the interrupt request (IRQ) line assigned to the USB on your system.

If you cannot get a legacy ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) expansion card towork properly, you might be able to solve the problem by changing this item toManual, and then opening up the IRQ Resources submenu.

• IRQ Resources (Press Enter): In the IRQ Resources submenu, ifyou assign an IRQ to Legacy ISA, then that Interrupt Request Line isreserved for a legacy ISA expansion card. Press <Esc> to close theIRQ Resources submenu.

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Frequency/Voltage ControlThis item enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. Theclock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you haveinstalled in your system.

Shutdown Temperature (80°C/176°C)This item enables or disables you to set the maximum temperature the system canreach before powering down.

Warning Temperature (75°C/167°C)

This item allows users to manually set the warning temperature of the system.

System Component CharacteristicsThese fields provide you with information about the systems current operating status. Youcannot make changes to these fields.

• CPU Vcore• VDIMM• CPU Tcontrol• System Temperature• CPU Fan Speed• System Fan Speed

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup UtilityFrequency/Voltage Control

NPT Fid control [Auto]NPT Vid control [Auto]AMD K8 Cool&Quit control [Auto]DIMM Voltage Adjust [Normal]SATA PHY Voltage [1.25V]Auto Detect PCI Clk [Enabled]Spread Spectrum [Disabled]CPU Clock [200MHz]

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

SMART Fan Control (Auto)

Press Ctrl + F1 to show this item. This item allows you to enable/disable thecontrol of the system fan speed by changing the fan voltage.FAN1 START PWM VALUE (63)Press Ctrl + F1 to show this item. This item displays the PWM value smart fanstarts.FAN1 START Temp ° C (60)Press Ctrl + F1 to show this item which specifies the temperature value smartfan starts. When the CPU temperature is lower than the value, the fan willfunction at start PWM value.FAN1 Slope Select PWM/ ° C (2)

Press Ctrl + F1 to show this item. This item specifies the slope PWM value of smart

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Spread Spectrum (Disabled)If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-MagneticInterference) generated by the system.

CPU Clock (200 MHz)This item allows users to manually adjust the CPU clock.

Auto Detect PCI Clk (Enabled)When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free PCI slots.

Load Fail-Safe DefaultsThis option opens a dialog box that lets you install fail-safe defaults for all appropriateitems in the Setup Utility: Press <Y> and the <Enter> to install the defaults.Press <N> and then <Enter> to not install the defaults. The fail-safe defaultsplace no great demands on the system and are generally stable. If your system isnot functioning correctly, try installing the fail-safe defaults as a first step ingetting your system working properly again. If you only want to install fail-safedefaults for a specific option, select and display that option, and then press <F6>.

Load Optimized DefaultsThis option opens a dialog box that lets you install optimized defaults for allappropriate items in the Setup Utility. Press <Y> and then <Enter> to install thedefaults. Press <N> and then <Enter> to not install the defaults. The optimizeddefaults place demands on the system that may be greater than the performancelevel of the components, such as the CPU and the memory. You can cause fatalerrors or instability if you install the optimized defaults when your hardware doesnot support them. If you only want to install setup defaults for a specific option,select and display that option, and then press <F7>.

This item helps the system to lower the frequency when CPU idles. When thefrequency decreases, the temperature will drop automatically as well.

AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control (Auto)

NPT Fid controller (Auto)This item allows users to adjust the CPU frequency; the range will be varied accordingto different CPUs. We strongly recommend you leave this item at its default value.

NPTVid controller (Auto)This item allows users to adjust the CPU voltage .We strongly recommend you leavethis item at its default value.

DIMM Voltage Adjust (Normal)This item allows users to adjust the DIMM voltage .

SATA PHY Voltage (Enabled)Use this item to adjust the SATA PHY Voltage.

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PASSWORD DISABLEDIf you have selected “System” in “Security Option” of “BIOS Features Setup”menu, you will be prompted for the password every time the system reboots orany time you try to enter BIOS Setup.If you have selected “Setup” at “Security Option” from “BIOS Features Setup”menu, you will be prompted for the password only when you enter BIOS Setup.

Supervisor Password has higher priority than User Password. You can useSupervisor Password when booting the system or entering BIOS Setup to modifyall settings. Also you can use User Password when booting thesystem or entering BIOS Setup but can not modify any setting if SupervisorPassword is enabled.

Set Supervisor/User PasswordWhen this function is selected, the following message appears at the center of thescreen to assist you in creating a password.

ENTER PASSWORDType the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. The passwordtyped now will clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory. Youwill be asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>.You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection.To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password.A message will confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is disabled,the system will boot and you can enter BIOS Setup freely.

Save & Exit SetupHighlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made inthe Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit dialog boxappears, press <Y> to save and exit, or press <N> to return to the main menu.

Exit Without SavingHighlight this item and press <Enter> to discard any changes that you have madein the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Exit Without Savingdialog box appears, press <Y> to discard changes and exit, or press <N> to returnto the main menu.

If you have made settings that you do not want to save, use the“Exit Without Saving” item and press <Y> to discard any changesyou have made.

This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the softwaresupplied with the motherboard.

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Chapter 4Using the Motherboard Software

Auto-installing under Windows 2000/XP/VistaThe Auto-install CD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and softwarefor your motherboard.

If the Auto-install CD-ROM does not work on your system, you can stillinstall drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Win-dows Explorer). Refer to the Utility Folder Installation Notes later in thischapter.

The support software CD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows 2000/XP/Vista. When you insert the CD-ROM disc in the CD-ROM drive, the autorun featurewill automatically bring up the install screen. The screen has three buttons on it,Setup, Browse CD and Exit.

If the opening screen does not appear; double-click the file “setup.exe”in the root directory.

About the Software CD-ROMThe support software CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard package containsall the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products.Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location foryour motherboard version. More information on some programs is available in aREADME file, located in the same directory as the software. Before installing anysoftware, always inspect the folder for files named README.TXT, INSTALL.TXT,or something similar. These files may contain important information that is notincluded in this manual.

2. The notice of Intel HD Audio Installation (optional): The Intel HighDefinition audio functionality unexpectedly quits working in WindowsServer 2003 Service Pack 1 or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition.Users need to download and install the update packages from the MicrosoftDownload Center “before” installing HD audio driver bundled in thedriver CD. Please log on to http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;901105#appliesto for more information.

1. Never try to install all software from folder that is not specified for usewith your motherboard.

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Setup Tab

Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program.Select from the menu which software you want to install.

Browse CD The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command thatallows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of thesupport CD.

Before installing the software from Windows Explorer, look for a filenamed README.TXT, INSTALL.TXT or something similar. Thisfile may contain important information to help you install the soft-ware correctly.

Some software is installed in separate folders for different operatingsystems, such as Windows 2000/XP/Vista. Always go to the correctfolder for the kind of OS you are using.

In installing the software, execute a file named SETUP.EXE orINSTALL.EXE by double-clicking the file and then following theinstructions on the screen.

Exit The EXIT button closes the Auto Setup window.

Application TabLists the software utilities that are available on the CD.

Read Me TabDisplays the path for all software and drivers available on the CD.

Running SetupFollow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard:

1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:

The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver listswill be different according to the motherboard you are installing.

The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner.

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2. Click Next. The following screen appears:

3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default optionsare recom-mended.

4. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears:

5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items.

1. Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Followthe onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer torestart a few times to complete the installation.

2. During the Windows Vista Driver Auto Setup Procedure, users shoulduse one of the following two methods to install the driver after thesystem restart.

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Follow these instructions to Disable Vista UAC function:

1. Go to Control Panel.

Method 1. Run Reboot Setup

Windows Vista will block startup programs by default when installing drivers after thesystem restart. You must select taskbar icon Run Blocked Program and run RebootSetup to install the next driver, until you finish all drivers installation.

Method 2. Disable UAC (User Account Control)* For administrator account only. Standard user account can only use Method 1.

Disable Vista UAC function before installing drivers, then use CD driver to installdrivers, it will continue to install drivers after system restart without running blockedprograms.

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2. Select Classic View.

3. Set User Account.

4. Select Turn User Account Control on or off and press Continue.

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Manual InstallationInsert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the rootdirectory. This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for yourmotherboard.

Look for the chipset and motherboard model; then browse to the directory and pathto begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) thatautomatically detects your operating system before installation. Other drivers havethe setup program located in the operating system subfolder.

If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program, browse to theoperating system subfolder and locate the readme text file (README.TXT orREADME.DOC) for information on installing the driver or software for your oper-ating system.

Utility Software ReferenceAll the utility software available from this page is Windows compliant. They areprovided only for the convenience of the customer. The following software is fur-nished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms ofthe license.

These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior no tice.Please refer to the support CD for available software.

5. Disable User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer item andpress OK, then press Restart Now. Then you can restart your computer and continue to installdrivers without running blocked programs.

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Please go to ECS website to download AMD Cool “n” QuietTM technology.2 .

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AMD RAID Configuration

Setting Up a bootable RAID ArrayThis section explains how to configure a bootable AMD RAID array.

Setting Up the BIOS

Use the arrow keys to select Integrated Peripherals (see Figure 1.1), thenpress Enter.

The Integrated Peripherals screen (or a screen similar to it) appears.

Figure 1.2 Integrated Peripherals Screen

Use the arrow keys to select the South Onchip IDE Device (see Figure 1.6).

Press Enter.

Start your computer, then press Delete to enter the BIOS setup.The BIOS CMOS Setup Utility screen appears.

Figure 1.1 BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Screen

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The South Onchip IDE Device window appears.

Figure 1.3 South Onchip IDE Device Screen

From the South Onchip IDE Device window, globally set ATI SATA Type toRAID.

7 Enter the RAID BIOS Setup by pressing Ctrl-F when prompted, and proceedto set up the AMD RAID BIOS as described in the next section.

The PC reboots.Press F10 to save the configuration and exit.

Configuring the AMD RAID BIOSThe AMD RAID BIOS set up lets you choose the RAID type and which hard drivesyou want to make part of the array.

Entering the RAID BIOS Setup:1 Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press Ctrl-F.

The RAID prompt appears as part of the system POST and boot processprior to loading of the OS. You have a few seconds to press Ctrl-F before thescreen disappears.

Press Ctrl-F.

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Select [2], then select LD 1 in the following page.3

The Main Menu screen appears (Figure 1.4).

Figure 1.4 Main Menu

The Define LD Menu screen appears (Figure 1.5).

Figure 1.5 Define LD Menu

Using the Define a New Array ScreenIf necessary, press the tab key to move from field to field until the appropriate fieldis highlighted.

• Selecting the RAID ModeBy default, this is set to Mirroring. To change to a different RAID mode,press the spacebar until the mode that you want appears in the RAID Modebox—RAID0/1/10/JBOD.

Note: Not all RAID levels are supported on all platforms.

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Figure 1.6 illustrates the Define a New Array screen after two disks have beenassigned as RAID 0 array disks.

Figure 1.6 FastBuild Utility—Array Disks Assigned

Assigning the Disks1. Select the Assignment to Y to designate a free disk to be used as a RAID array disk.

2. Press Ctrl-Y to save the configuration and exit.

The Define LD Menu screen appears (Figure 1.7).

Figure 1.7 Define LD Menu

Stripe block size is given in kilobytes, and affects how data is arranged on thedisk. It is recommended to leave this value at the default Optimal, which is64KB, but the values can be 64 KB and 128 KB. When choose RAID 1, theStripe block size is unchangable.

• Selecting the Stripe Block Size

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Figure 1.8 Main Menu

Press ESC to exit.

4 Press Y to reboot.

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The Main Menu screen appears (Figure 1.8).

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The following screen appears (Figure 1.9).

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1 Copy all files in "……\RAID\ATI\SB600\Floppy\Win3264" to a floppy disk.

After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the Windows CD.

Figure 1.11 Windows Setup—Specify Devices

Installing the RAID DriversYour system may come with a Windows install CD that already includes AMD RAIDdrivers. If so, then this section is not relevant.

If that is not the case (or you are trying to install a new version of Windows), thenyou will need an AMD RAID driver F6 install floppy. Check to see if one came withyour system. If not, you can create one by downloading the appropriate driverpackage and following the steps in this section.

Press F6 and wait a few moments for the Windows Setup screen toappear.

The Windows Setup program starts.2

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b Select “ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform” and pressEnter for 32-bit OS or Select “ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64platform” and press Enter for 64-bit OS.

The following Windows Setup screen appears listing both drivers:.

Figure 1.13 Windows Setup—AMD drives listed

Press Enter to continue with Windows XP Installation.Be sure to leave the floppy disk inserted in the floppy drive until the bluescreen portion of Windows XP installation is completed, then take out thefloppy.

Follow the instructions on how to install Windows XP.After Windows XP is completely installed, it is recommended that youinstall the ForceWare software in order to access the FastBuild RAID Man-agement tool.

Note: Each time you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driverwill have to be installed under Windows once for that hard drive. Afterthat, the driver will not have to be installed.

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Figure 1.12 Windows Setup—Selected SCSI Adapter

The following Windows Setup screen appears:

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