Intel® Q965 LGA775 Quad-core / Core 2 Exterme / Core2
Duo® / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D ATX Main
Board
AX965Q
User’s Manual
Ver. 1.00
User’s Manual
Contents
BIOS Setup......................................................................................................................54
2.1 BIOS Setup Program ..............................................................................................54
2.1.1 Legend Box .................................................................................................................................... 55
2.1.2 List Box........................................................................................................................................... 55
2.1.3 Sub-menu....................................................................................................................................... 55
2.2
BIOS Menu Screen .................................................................................................56
2.2.1 Standard CMOS Features.............................................................................................................. 57
2.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................................................. 59
2.2.3 Advanced Chipset Features........................................................................................................... 65
2.2.4 Integrated Peripherals.................................................................................................................... 67
2.2.5 Power Management Setup............................................................................................................. 71
2.2.6 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................................................. 74
2.2.7 Frequency/Voltage Control ............................................................................................................ 76
2.2.8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults.................................................................................................................. 77
2.2.9 Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................................................ 78
2.2.10
2.2.11
2.2.12
Set Supervisor/User Password.................................................................................................. 79
Save and Exit Setup .................................................................................................................. 80
Exit Without Saving.................................................................................................................... 81
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Safety Information
Electrical safety
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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical
outlet before relocating the system.
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When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
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Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These
devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are
not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local
power company.
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If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
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Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the
manuals that came with the package.
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
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Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product
(electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic
products.
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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.
Conventions Used in This Guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols
used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when
trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
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Packing List
Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the following materials
have been shipped:
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1 x ATX Main board
1 x CD-ROM contains the followings:
－ User’s manual (this manual in PDF file)
－ Drivers
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4 x SATA data cable
1 x FDD cable (34-pin, pitch 2.54mm)
1 x IDE cable
4 x COM cable (9-pin, L=26cm)
1 x I/O Bracket
1 x Startaup Manual
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, please contact your
retailer.
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Specifications Summary
Supports Intel LGA775 Quad-core / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo /
1
Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D CPU
Intel 82Q965 Chipset
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
4 x DIMMs up to 8GB Dual Channel DDR2 800/667/533 SDRAM
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000
AD1988 8-chanel High Definition Audio
Intel 82566DM Gigabit LAN
Features
TI 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (Optional)
One PCI-E x16, one PCI-E x4, five PCI
4 x COM, 10 x USB 2.0, 5 x SATA (or 7 x SATA connectors for ICH8DO),
1 x e-SATA
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System
CPU
Intel µFC-LGA 775 socket Supports Quad-core / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo /
Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D with 65nm process technology
1066/800/533 MHz
Front Side Bus (FSB)
BIOS
Award 16 Mb Flash ROM BIOS
Intel 82Q965 GMCH/ ICH8
System Chipset
I/O Chipset
Winbond W83627DHG-A
4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 8GB Dual Channel DDR2 800/667/533
SDRAM
Memory
Reset: 1 sec. ~ 255 Min. and 1 sec. or 1 min./step
Monitoring temperatures, voltages, and cooling fan status. Auto throttling
control when CPU overheats
Watchdog Timer
H/W Status Monitor
One PCI Express x16, one PCI Express x4, five PCI slots
S3 Support
Expansion Slots
S3
Speed Cruise Mode
Smart Fan Control
I/O
1 x Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133, 6 x SATA (or 8 x SATA connectors for ICH8DO),
1 x FDD, 1 x LPT, 4 x RS-232, 1 x K/B, 1 x Mouse
10 x USB 2.0 ports
MIO
USB
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Specifications Summary
I/O
3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports, 1 x 24-pin ATX power
connector, 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector, 1 x Floppy disk drive connector,
1 x IDE connector for two devices, 4 x COM connector, 1 x CD audio in
connector, 1 x TPM connector, 5 x SATA connectors (or 7 x SATA connectors
for ICH8DO), 1 x Front panel audio connector, 1 x S/PDIF Out Header, 1 x
System panel connector, 1 x CPU Fan connector, 2 x Chassis Fan connector, 1
x Power Fan connector, 1 x IEEE 1394a connector (Optional)
Internal I/O
1 x PS/2 mouse port, 1 x PS/2 keyboard port, 1 x Parallel port, 1 x External
SATA, 1 x VGA port, 1 x LAN(RJ-45), 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports, 8-channel audio
I/O (6 jacks), 1 x IEEE 1394a connector (Optional)
Back Panel
Display
Intel 82Q965 GMCH integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 3000
Intel DVMT 4.0 supports 256 MB video memory
2048 x 1536 @ 32 bpp (75 Hz)
Chipset
Display Memory
Resolution
VGA/LCD Interface
HMDI
PCI-E X16 VGA interface
Through ADD2 HMDI card
Through ADD2 LVDS card
LVDS
Through ADD2 DVI card
DVI
Through ADD2 TV-out card
TV-Out
Audio
Intel ICH8 (or ICH8DO for optional)
Chipset
ADI AD1988 8-channel High Definition Audio Codec
Mic in, Line in, CD Audio in, Line out
AC97 Codec
Audio Interface
Ethernet
LAN1
Intel 82566DM Gigabit LAN
Mechanical & Environmental
ATX
Power Type
0 ~ 60°C (32 ~ 140°F)
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Size (L x W)
0% ~ 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
12" x 9.6" (304.8 mm x 243.84 mm)
0.88 lbs (0.4 Kg)
Weight
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.
Product
1
introduction
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Production Introduction
1.1 Before you Proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or
change any motherboard settings.
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Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a
metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on
them.
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX
power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from
the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to
the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
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Onboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the
system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut
down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any
motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
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1.2 Motherboard Overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that
the motherboard fits into it. Refer to the chassis documentation before installing the
motherboard.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and
damage motherboard components.
1.2.1
Placement Direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct
orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in
the image below.
1.2.2
Screw Holes
Place eleven (11) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to
the chassis.
Do not over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the
motherboard.
Place this side towards the rear of the
chassis
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1.3.1
Slots
Layout Content List
Label
Function
240-pin DDR2 DIMM slot 1
240-pin DDR2 DIMM slot 2
240-pin DDR2 DIMM slot 3
240-pin DDR2 DIMM slot 4
PCI slot 1,2,3,4,5
Note
Page
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
DIMM_A1
DIMM_A2
DIMM_B1
DIMM_B2
PCI1,2,3,4,5
PCIEX4
PCI express X4 slot
PCIEX16
PCI express x16 slot
Jumpers
Label
CLRTC
Function
Clear RTC RAM
Note
Page
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm
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KBPWR
Keyboard power
Rear Panel Connector
Label
Function
Note
6-pin Mini-Din x 2
D-sub 25-pin, female
(Optional)
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37,39
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KBMS
LPT
PS/2 keyboard and mouse
Parallel port
1394_USB12 IEEE 1394a connector x 1
USB connector x 2
37,39
LAN_USB34 RJ-45 Ethernet connector x 2
USB connector x 2
37,38
37,38
AUDIO
Rear speaker out port,
Center/Subwoofer port, Line-in
port, Line-out port, Microphone
port, Side speaker out port
VGA port
8-Channel Audio I/O (6 jacks)
VGA
D-sub 15-pin, female
ESATA
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ESATA
External SATA port
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Internal Connector
Label
Function
Note
Page
40
AAFP
Front panel audio connector
ATX power connector
ATX power connector
Optical drive audio connector
CPU fan connector
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
2 x 2 header
ATX12V
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EATXPWR
CD
12 x 2 header
41
4 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm
4 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm
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CPU_FAN
CHA_FAN
CHA_FAN1
CHA_FAN2
CHA_FAN3
PWR_FAN
COM1,2,3,4
JSPI
43
(Reserved)
N/A
43
Chassis fan connector
Chassis fan connector
(Reserved)
3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm
3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm
43
N/A
44
Power fan connector
Serial port connector 1,2,3,4
SPI pin header
3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
(Manufacture use only)
44,45
N/A
45
FLOPPY
F_PANEL
IE1394_2
IR_CON1
PRI_EIDE
Floppy disk drive connector
System panel connector
17 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
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IEEE 1394a connector (Optional) 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
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IrDA connector
5 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm,
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Primary EIDE(RAID) connector
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SATA 1,2,3,4 Serial ATA connectors [red]
SATA 5,6 Serial ATA connectors [black]
SPDIF_OUT Digital audio connector
7-pin header
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(Optional for ICH8DO)
4 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm
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49
SATA_RAID1 Serial ATA RAID connector[black] 7-pin header
50
USB56, 78,
910
USB 2.0 connector
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
51
TPM_SLOT1 Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
connector
10 x 2 header
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1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel®
LGA775 Quad-core / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo / Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D
CPU processors.
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Make sure the AC power is off before you install the CPU.
If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the
CHA_FAN connector to ensure system stability.
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Your boxed Intel® Quad-core / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo /
Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D CPU LGA775 processor
package should come with installation instructions for the CPU,
heatsink , and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this
section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.
Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap
is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact
your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see
any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard
components. Your place of purchase or local distributor will
shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is
shipment/transit-related.
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Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Your place of
purchase or local distributor will process Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with
the cap on the LGA775 socket.
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The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket
contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or
misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
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1.4.1
Installing the CPU
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing
towards you and the load lever is on your left.
2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released
from the retention tab.
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap
unless you are installing a CPU.
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the
arrow to a 135º angle.
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4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and
forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the
PnP cap from the load plate window to
remove (B).
5. Position the CPU over the socket, making
sure that the gold triangle is on the
bottom-left corner of the socket then fit the
socket alignment key into the CPU notch.
6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load
lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.
7. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the
chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1
connector to ensure system stability.
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU
into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and
damaging the CPU!
The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel®
Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel
SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
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1.4.2
Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan
The Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 and Celeron® D processor requires a
specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and
performance.
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Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU
fan and heatsink assembly.
When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes
the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU
separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified
multi‑directional heatsink and fan.
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Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a
push-pin design and requires no tool to install.
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make
sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the
CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan
assembly.
1. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, making sure that the
four fasteners match the holes on
the motherboard.
Orient the heatsink and fan
assembly such that the CPU
fan cable is closest to the
CPU fan connector.
Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove
directed outward.
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2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a
diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink
and fan assembly in place.
3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labelled
CPU_FAN.
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Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the
motherboard components, and hardware monitoring errors can
occur if you fail to plug this connector.
These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan
connectors.
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1.4.3
Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan
1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the
connector on the motherboard.
2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise.
3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal
sequence to disengage the heatsink and
fan assembly from the motherboard
4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan
assembly from the motherboard.
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5. Rotate each fastener
clockwise to ensure correct
orientation when reinstalling.
The narrow end of the groove
should point outward after
resetting. (The photo shows
the groove shaded for
emphasis.)
Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan
package for detailed information on CPU fan installation.
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1.5 System Memory
1.5.1
DIMM Sockets Location
The motherboard comes with four 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory
Modules (DIMM) sockets.
A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin
footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to
prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The following figure illustrates the location of
the sockets:
Channel
Channel A
Channel B
Socket
DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2
DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2
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1.5.2
Memory Configurations
You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into
the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
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You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel
B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for
the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the
higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel
operation.
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Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules
from the same vendor.
Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less
than 4 GB system memory when you installed four 1 GB DDR2
memory modules. This limitation appears on Windows® XP
32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address
Extension (PAE).
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If you install Windows® XP 32-bit operation system, a total
memory of less than 3GB is recommended.
This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of
128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory modules.
Notes on memory limitations
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Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to
8 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a
maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot, but only DDR2-533 and
DDR2-667 2 GB density modules are available for this
configuration.
32-bit
64-bit
Windows 2000 Advanced Server Windows XP Professional x64 Ed.
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Some old-version DDR2-800/667 DIMMs may not match Intel®’s
On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will automatically
downgrade to run at DDR2-533. If this happens, contact your
memory vendor to check the ODT value.
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Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with CL=4 will be
downgraded to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. If you want to
operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually.
Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-667 with CL=3 will be
downgraded to run at DDR2-533 by default setting. If you want to
operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually.
The total memory may has 8MB reduction under Single Channel
mode, and 16MB reduction under Dual Channel mode because
the address space is reserved for the Intel® vPro™ Technology
and the Intel® Quiet System Technology.
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1.5.2.1 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) － DDR2-800MHz Capability
SS/
DIMM support
Size
Vender
Chip. No
Part No.
DS
A
*
B
*
*
*
*
*
*
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512MB
1024MB
1024MB
1024MB
2048MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
1024MB
1024MB
1024MB
2048MB
512MB
512MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
Qimoda
K4T51083QC
SS KVR800D2N5/512
K4T51083QC
DS KVR800D2N5/1G
*
*
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
HYB18T256800AF25F
HYB18T512160BF-25F
HYB18T512800BF25F
HYB18T512800BF25F
EDD339XX
DS KHX6400D2LL/1G
SS KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN
DS KHX6400D2K2/2G
*
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*
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DS HYS64T64020HU-25F-A
SS HYS64T32000HU-25F-B
SS HYS64T64000HU-25F-B
DS HYS64T128020HU-25F-B
SS M378T6553CZ3-CE7
SS M378T3354CZ3-CE7
SS M378T6553CZ3-CE7
DS M378T2953CZ3-CE7
SS HYMP564U64BP8-S5
DS HYMP512U64BP8-S5
SS MT8HTF6464AY-80EA3
DS MT16HTF12864AY-80EA3
SS MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4
DS MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4
SS MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4
DS MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4
DS CM2X1024-6400C4
SS EBE10EE8ABFA-8E-E
DS EBE21EE8ABFA-8E-E
SS M2OAD6G3H3160J1E52
SS M20AD6G3H3160I1E5E
SS BL6464AA804.8FD
Qimoda
Qimoda
Qimoda
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
Hynix
K4T51163QC-ZCE7
ZCE7K4T51083QC
ZCE7K4T51083QC
HY5PS12821BFP-S5
HY5PS12821BFP-S5
5JAIIZ9DQQ
Hynix
MICRON
MICRON
MICRON
MICRON
MICRON
MICRON
CORSAIR
ELPIDA
*
*
*
5JAIIZ9DQQ
5ZD22D9GKX
5ZD22D9GKX
6CD22D9GKX
*
*
*
*
*
*
6CD22D9GKX
Heat-Sink Package
E1108AB-8E-E(ECC)
E1108AB-8E-E(ECC)
N/A
ELPIDA
A-DATA
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
A-DATA
AD29608A8A-25EG
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
K4T51083QC
Crucial
*
*
*
*
*
Crucial
DS BL12864AA804.16FD
SS AHU512E800C5K1C
DS AHU01GE800C5K1C
SS TS64MLQ64V8J
APACER
APACER
Transcend
*
* SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided
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1.5.2.2 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) － DDR2-667MHz Capability
SS/
Size
Vender
Chip. No
Part No.
DS
A
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1024MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
1024MB
256MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
1024MB
256MB
512MB
1024MB
256MB
512MB
1024MB
1024MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
1024MB
256MB
512MB
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
Qimonda
Qimonda
Qimonda
Qimonda
Qimonda
Qimonda
Qimonda
Qimonda
Qimonda
Qimonda
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
Hynix
E5108AE-6E-E
SS KVR667D2N5/512
DS KVR667D2N5/1G
SS KVR667D2E5/512
SS KVR667D2N5/256
SS KVR667D2N5/512
DS KVR667D2N5/1G
SS KVR667D2N5/256
SS HYS64T32000HU-3S-A
SS HYS64T64000HU-3S-A
E5108AE-6E-E
E5108AE-6E-E
HYB18T256800AF3
D6408TEBGGL3U
D6408TEBGGL3U
HYB18T256800AF3S
HYB18T512160AF-3S
HYB18T512800AF3S
HYB18T256800AF3S(ECC) SS HYS72T32000HU-3S-A
HYB18T512800AF3S(ECC) SS HYS72T64000HU-3S-A
HYB18T512800AF3S(ECC) DS HYS72T128020HU-3S-A
HYB18T512800BF3S(ECC) SS HYS72T64000HU-3S-B
HYB18T512800BF3S(ECC) DS HYS72T128020HU-3S-B
HYB18T512160BF-3S
HYB18T512800BF3S
HYB18T512800BF3S
K4T51163QC-ZCE6
ZCE6K4T51083QC
ZCE6K4T51083QC
ZCE6K4T51083QC
HY5PS12821AFP-Y5
HY5PS1G831FP-Y5(ECC)
SS HYS64T32000HU-3S-B
SS HYS64T64000HU-3S-B
DS HYS64T128020HU-3S-B
SS M378T3354CZ0-CE6
SS M378T6553CZ0-CE6
DS M378T2953CZ0-CE6
DS M378T2953CZ3-CE6
SS HYMP564U64AP8-Y5
SS HYMP112U72P8-Y5
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Hynix
Hynix
HY5PS12821AFP-Y5(ECC) SS HYMP564U72AP8-Y5
HY5PS12821AFP-Y5(ECC) DS HYMP512U72AP8-Y5
Hynix
Hynix
HY5PS12821AFP-Y4
SS HYMP564U64AP8-Y4
*
*
*
Hynix
HY5PS12821AFP-Y4(ECC) SS HYMP564U72AP8-Y4
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
ELPIDA
MIII00605
SS VS256MB667D2
SS VS512MB667D2
DS VS1GB667D2
64M8CFEG
64M8CFEG
E2508AB-6E-E
E5108AE-6E-E
*
*
SS EBE25UC8ABFA-6E-E
SS EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E
ELPIDA
* SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided
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SS/
DS
DIMM support
Size
Vender
Chip. No
Part No.
A
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
B
*
C
512MB
1024MB
1024MB
1024MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
1024MB
A-DATA
AD29608A8A-3EG
AD29608A8A-3EG
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
AM4B5708GQJS7E
AM4B5708GQJS7E
AM4B5708PJS7E
AM4B5708GQJS7E
N/A
SS M2OAD5G3H3166I1C52
DS M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52
DS BL12864AA663.16FD
DS BL12864AL664.16FD
SS AU512E667C5KBGC
DS AU01GE667C5KBGC
SS AU512E667C5KBGC
SS AU512E667C5KBGC
DS AU01GE667C5KBGC
SS KLCC28F-A8KB5
*
A-DATA
Crucial
*
Crucial
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Apacer
Apacer
Apacer
*
Apacer
Apacer
Kingmax
Kingmax
Transcend
Transcend
Transcend
Transcend
KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX
KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX
E5108AE-6E-E
DS KLCD48F-A8KB5
*
*
SS TS64MLQ64V6J
E5108AE-6E-E
DS TS128MLQ64V6J
SS JM367Q643A-6
J12Q3AB-6
J12Q3AB-6
DS JM388Q643A-6
* SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided
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DIMM support
1.5.2.3 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) － DDR2-553MHz Capability
SS/
Size
Vender
Chip. No
Part No.
DS
A
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
B
C
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
256MB
512MB
1024MB
256MB
512MB
1024MB
256MB
512MB
1024MB
256MB
1024MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
1024MB
1024MB
512MB
512MB
1024MB
1024MB
512MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
1024MB
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
Qimonda
Qimonda
Qimonda
Qimonda
Qimonda
Qimonda
Qimonda
Qimonda
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
Hynix
E5116AF-5C-E
SS KVR533D2N4/256
HYB18T512800AF37
5YDIID9GCT
SS KVR533D2N4/512
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
DS KVR533D2N4/1G
HYB18T512160AF-3.7
HYB18T512800AF37
HYB18T512800AF37
HYB18T5121608BF-3.7
HYB18T512800BF37
HYB18T512800BF37
SS HYS64T32000HU-3.7-A
SS HYS64T64000HU-3.7-A
DS HYS64T128020HU-3.7-A
SS HYS64T32000HU-3.7-B
SS HYS64T64000HU-3.7-B
DS HYS64T128020HU-3.7-B
HYB18T256800AF37(ECC) SS HYS72T32000HU-3.7-A
HYB18T512800AF37(ECC) DS HYS72T128020HU-3.7-A
ZCD5K4T51083QC
ZCD5K4T51083QC
HY5PS12821F-C4
HY5PS12821F-C4
HY5PS12821F-C4(ECC)
HY5PS12821FP-C4(ECC)
HY5PS12821AFP-C3
HY5PS12821AFP-C3
64M8CEDG
SS M378T6553CZ3-CD5
DS M378T2953CZ3-CD5
SS HYMP564U648-C4
DS HYMP512U648-C4
DS HYMP512U728-C4
SS HYMP564U728-C4
SS HYMP564U64AP8-C3
DS HYMP512U64AP8-C3
DS VS1GB533D2
Hynix
Hynix
Hynix
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Hynix
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Hynix
CORSAIR
ELPIDA
E5108AB-5C-E
SS EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E
SS KLBC28F-A8EB4
DS KLBD48F-A8EB4
SS KLBC28F-A8KE4
DS KLBD48F-A8ME4
*
*
*
*
*
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
E5108AE-5C-E
E5108AE-5C-E
KKEA88E4AAK-37
5MB22D9DCN
* SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided
DIMM support
z
A - Supports one module inserted into either slot in
Single-channel memory configuration.
z
B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow
slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory
configuration.
z
C - Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black
slots as two pairs of Dual‑channel memory configuration.
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1.5.3
Installing a DIMM
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing
DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause
severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the
retaining clips outward
2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the
notch on the DIMM matches the break on
the socket.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until
the retaining clips snap back in place and
the DIMM is properly seated.
z
z
A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one
direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging
the DIMM.
The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT
install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM socket.
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1.5.4
Removing a DIMM
1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips
outward to unlock the DIMM.
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining
clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.
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1.6 Expansion Slots
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe
the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing
expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and
damage motherboard components.
1.6.1
Installing an Expansion Card
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and
make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later
use.
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely
seated on the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
6. Replace the system cover.
1.6.2
Configuring an Expansion Card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for
information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card if needed. Refer to the tables on the next page.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
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1.6.3
Standard Interrupt Assignments
IRQ Priority
Standard Function
0
1
1
2
System Timer
Keyboard Controller
2
-
Redirect to IRQ#9
3
11
12
13
14
15
3
IRQ holder for PCI streering*
Communications Port (COM1)*
IRQ holder for PCI streering*
Floppy Disk Controller
4
5
6
7
Printer Port (LPT)*
8
System CMOS/Rear Time
IRQ holder for PCI streeing*
IRQ holder for PCI streeing*
IRQ holder for PCI streeing*
PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*
Numeric Data Processor
Primary IDE Channel
9
4
10
11
12
13
14
15
5
6
7
8
9
10
Secondary IDE Channel
* There IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI device.
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1.6.4
PCI Slots
i945G-IGA has two PCI slots (i945G-IGA-IM has
four slots). The PCI slots support cards such as
a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other
cards that comply with PCI specifications. The
figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.
1.6.5
PCI Express X16 Slot
This motherboard supports one PCI Express
x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI
Express specifications. The following figure
shows a graphics card installed on the PCI
Express x16 slot.
1.6.6
PCI Express X4 Slot
This motherboard supports one PCI Express X4
network card, SCSI cards and other cards that
comply with the PCI Express specifications.
The figure shows a network card install on the
PCI Express X4 slot.
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1.7 Jumpers
1.7.1
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear
the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC
RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include
system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the onboard battery.
3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for
about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.
4. Re-install the battery.
5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter
data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on
CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system
boot failure!
Normal (Default)
Clear RTC
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1.7.2
Keyboard Power (KBPWR)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper
to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the
default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at
least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
+5V (Default)
+5VSB
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1.8 Connectors
1.8.1
Rear Panel Connectors
No
1
Label
KBMS
Function
PS/2 mouse connector
Description
The standard PS/2 mouse DIN connector is
for a PS/2 mouse.
2
3
4
LPT
Parallel port connector
This 25-pin parallel port is a standard
printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel
Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities
Parallel Port (ECP) mode
This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides
high-speed connectivity for audio/video
devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or
portable devices.
This port allows Gigabit connection to a
Local Area Network (LAN) through a
network hub. Refer to the table below for
the LAN port LED indications. The optional
10/100 Mbps LAN controller allows 10/100
Mbps connection to a Local Area Network
(LAN) through a network hub.
1394_USB12 IEEE 1394a connector
(Optional)
LAN_USB34 LAN (RJ-45) connector
ACT / LINK LED
SPEED LED
Status Description
Status
OFF
ORANGE
Blinking Data activity GREEN
Description
10Mbps connection
100Mbps connection
1Gbps connection
OFF
No link
Orange Linked
5
AUDIO
Rear speaker out port
(Black)
This port connects the rear speakers in a
4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio
configuration.
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No
6
Label
AUDIO
Function
Center/Subwoofer port
(Orange)
Description
The port connects the center/subwoofer
speakers in a 6-channel or 8-channel audio
configuration.
7
8
AUDIO
AUDIO
Line-In port (Light Blue).
Line-Out port (Lime)
This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or
other audio sources.
This port connects a headphone or a speaker.
In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel
configuration, the function of this port becomes
Front Speaker Out.
9
10
AUDIO
AUDIO
Microphone port (Pink)
Side Speaker Out port
(Gray)
This port connects a microphone.
This port connects the side speakers in an
8-channel audio configuration.
Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function
of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.
Headset
Port
2-channel
4-channel
6-channel
8-channel
Line in
Light Blue
Lime
Line in
Line in
Line in
Line out
Front speaker out Front speaker out
Front speaker out
Mic In
Pink
Mic In
Mic In
-
Mic In
Orange
Black
-
-
-
Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
Rear speaker out Rear speaker out
Rear speaker out
Side speaker out
Gray
-
-
11
LAN_USB34 USB 2.0 connector
These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0
devices.
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No
Label
Function
Description
12
1394_USB12 USB 2.0 connector
These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0
devices.
13
14
VGA
VGA port
This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other
VGA-compatible devices.
ESATA
External SATA port
This port connects to an external Serial ATA
hard disk drive. To configure a RAID 0, a RAID
1, or a JBOD set, install an external
Serial ATA hard disk drive and an internal
Serial ATA hard disk drive to the SATA
connector labelled SATA_RAID1.
The external SATA port supports external Serial ATA 3.0
Gb/s devices. Longer cables support higher power
requirements to deliver signal up to two meters away, and
enables improved hot-swap function.
z
Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks,
make sure that you have connected the Serial ATA
signal cable and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives;
otherwise, you cannot enter the JMicron RAID utility and
SATA BIOS setup during POST.
z
If you intend to create a RAID configuration using this
connector, set the JMicron SATA Controller Mode item
in the BIOS to [RAID].
z
z
DO NOT insert a different connector to this port.
DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a
RAID 0 or JBOD is configured.
15
KBMS
PS/2 KB connector
This port is for a PS/2 keyboard
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1.8.2
Internal Connectors
1.8.2.1 Front Panel Audio Connector (AAFP)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either
HD Audio or legacy AC ‘97 (optional) audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel
audio I/O module cable to this connector.
For motherboards with the optional HD Audio feature, we recommend
that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard’s high‑definition audio
capability.
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1.8.2.2 ATX Power Connector (ATX12V, EATXPWR)
These connector are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to
fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down
firmly until the connectors completely fit.
ATX12V
EATXPWR1
Important notes on the Motherboard Power Requirements
z
Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug;
otherwise, the system will not boot up.
z
To power the motherboard, it is recommended that you use an
ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 power supply unit (PSU) with a
minimum 350 W power rating. This PSU type has a 24-pin and
4-pin ATX power plugs.
z
z
If you intend to use a PSU with a 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs,
make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15A on
+12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 350 W.
The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the
power is inadequate. We do not, however, recommend the use of
a 20-pin PSU.
The ATX 12 V 350 W Spec. 2.0 PSU passed the motherboard
power requirement test with the following configuration:
„
„
„
„
„
„
CPU : Intel® Pentium® 4 3.6 GHz
Memory : 512 MB DDR2 (x 4)
Graphics card : PCI Express x16 Nvidia EN5900
Parallel ATA devices : IDE hard disk drive (x 2)
Serial ATA device : SATA hard disk drive
Optical drives : CD-ROM (x 2)
z
You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to
install additional devices.
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1.8.2.3 Optical Drive Audio Connector (CD)
This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio connector at the back
of the optical drive
Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this
connector.
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1.8.2.4 CPU & Chassis Fan Connector (CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2)
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A
~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the
motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the
connector
CHA_FAN1
CHA_FAN2
CPU_FAN
z
z
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the
motherboard components, and hardware monitoring errors can
occur if you fail to plug this connector.
These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan
connectors.
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1.8.2.5 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN)
1.8.2.6 Serial Port Connector 1 (COM1)
1.8.2.7 Serial Port Connector 2 (COM2)
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1.8.2.8 Serial Port Connector 3 (COM3)
1.8.2.9 Serial Port Connector 4 (COM4)
1.8.2.10 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (FLOPPY)
z
z
Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable
connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to Pin 1.
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1.8.2.11 System Panel Connector (F_PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
z
z
System Power LED (2-pin PWRLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED
cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system
power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
ATX Power Button/Soft-off Button (2-pin PWRSW)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the
system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS
settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON
turns the system OFF.
z
z
Hard Disk Drive Activity LED (2-pin HDLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable
to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to
the HDD.
Reset Button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without
turning off the system power.
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1.8.2.12 IEEE 1394a Connector (IE1394_2, Optional)
1.8.2.13 IrDA Connector (IR_CON1)
z
Signal Description
Signal
IRRX
IRTX
Signal Description
Infrared Receiver Input
Infrared Transmitter Output
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1.8.2.14 Primary EIDE Connector (PRI_EIDE)
The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three
connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the
blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes
to configure your device.
Drive jumper setting Mode of device(s) Cable connector
Single device
Two devices
Cable-select or Master
-
Black
Black
Gray
Master
Slave
Master
Slave
Cable-select
Master
Slave
Black or Gray
z
z
Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered
hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect
insertion when you connect the IDE cable.
Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE
devices.
If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other
device jumpers have the same setting
z
Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to Pin
1.
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1.8.2.15 Serial ATA Connector (SATA1~6) (SATA 5, 6 are optional for ICH8DO)
SATA1
SATA2
SATA5
SATA6
(Optional for ICH8DO)
(Optional for ICH8DO)
SATA3
SATA4
1.8.2.16 Digital Audio Connector (SPDIF_OUT)
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect
the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the
back of the system chassis.
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
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1.8.2.17 Serial ATA RAID Connector (SATA_RAID1)
This connector is for a Serial ATA signal cable. This connector supports a Serial ATA hard
disk drive, which you can combine with an external Serial ATA hard disk drive to configure
for RAID via the onboard Serial ATA RAID controller.
The JMicron controller mode item in the BIOS is set to [IDE] by
default. When set to [RAID], this item allows you to use the connectors
to build a RAID set.
Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure
that you have connected the Serial ATA signal cables and installed
Serial ATA hard disk drives; otherwise, you cannot enter the JMicron®
JMB363 RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST.
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1.8.2.18 USB 2.0 Connector (USB56, 78, 910)
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of
these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system
chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480
Mbps connection speed.
USB56
USB78
USB910
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will
damage the motherboard!
The USB module is purchased separately.
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1.8.2.19 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Connector (TPM_SLOT1)
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely
store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance
network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
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This chapter tells how to change
the system set tings through the BIOS
setup menus. Detailed descriptions
of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
BIOS setup
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BIOS Setup
2.1 BIOS Setup Program
This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the
provided utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard,
reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to
configure your system using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration
of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature
or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system
using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and
record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the
computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del>
during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST
continues with its test routines.
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or
by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the
system off and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed.
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven
program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from
the available options using the navigation keys.
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The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most
conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system
becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the
default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.
Select the Load Optimized Defaults from the BIOS menu
screen. See section “2.2 BIOS menu screen.”
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The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference
purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your
screen.
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Visit the system builder’s website to download the latest BIOS file
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2.1.1
Legend Box
The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus
Key(s)
Function Description
General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page
Setup Menu
F1
Return to the main menu from a sub-menu or prompts you to quit
the setup program.
Esc
←, →
↑, ↓
Enter
Move to the item in the left or right hand
Move to previous or next item
Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field.
Moves the cursor to the first field
+ or PgUp
- or PgDn
F5
Moves the cursor to the last field
Loads the previous values
F6, F7
F10
Loads the fail-safe / optimized defaults
Saves changes and exits Setup
2.1.2
List Box
This box appears only in the opening screen. The box displays an initial list of configurable
items in the menu you selected.
2.1.3
Sub-menu
Note that a right pointer symbol
appears to the left of certain fields. This pointer
indicates that you can display a sub-menu from this field. A sub-menu contains additional
options for a field parameter. To display a sub-menu, move the highlight to the field and
press <Enter>. The sub‑menu appears. Use the legend keys to enter values and move
from field to field within a sub-menu as you would within a menu. Use the <Esc> key to
return to the main menu.
Take some time to familiarize yourself with the legend keys and their corresponding
functions. Practice navigating through the various menus and submenus. If you
accidentally make unwanted changes to any of the fields, press <F6> to load the fail-safe
default values. While moving around through the Setup program, note that explanations
appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu. This window
displays the help text for the currently highlighted field.
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2.2 BIOS Menu Screen
When you enter the BIOS, the following screen appears. The BIOS menu screen displays
the items that allow you to make changes to the system configuration. To access the menu
items, press the up/down/right/left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is
highlighted, then press [Enter] to open the specific menu.
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2.2.1
Standard CMOS Features
The Standard CMOS Features screen gives you an overview of the basic system
2.2.1.1 Date [Day, xx/xx/xxxx]
The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.
2.2.1.2 Time [xx:xx:xx]
The time format is <hour> <minute> <second>, based on the 24-hour clock.
2.2.1.3 IDE Channel 0/1/2/3 Master / Slave
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IDE HDD Auto-Detection
[Press Enter] to select this option for automatic device detection.
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IDE Device Setup
[Auto]: Automatically detects IDE devices during POST
[None]: Select this when no IDE device is used. The system will skip the auto-detection
setup to make system start up faster.
[Manual]: User can manually input the correct settings.
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Access Mode: The options are CHS/LBA/Large/Auto
Capacity: Capacity of currently installed hard disk
Cylinder: Number of cylinders
Head: Number of heads
Precomp: Write precomp
Landing Zone: Landing zone
Sector: Number of sectors
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2.2.1.4 Driver A/B
Specifies the capacity and physic al size of diskette drive A/B. Do not select [None] if you
are using a floppy disk drive. Configuration options: [None] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.]
[720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.]
2.2.1.5 Video
This category detects the type of adapter used for the primary monitor that must match your
video display card and monitor.
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EGA / VGA: Enhanced Graphics Adapter/Video Graphics Array. For EGA, VGA, SVGA,
or PGA monitor adapters.
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CGA 40: Color Graphics Adapter, power up in 40 column mode.
CGA 80: Color Graphics Adapter, power up in 80 column mode.
MONO: Monochrome adapter, includes high resolution monochrome adapters.
2.2.1.6 Halt On
Sets the system to halt on errors according to the system functions specified in each option.
Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard] [All, But Diskette] [All, But
Disk/Key]
2.2.1.7 Memory
This category displays base memory, extended memory, and total memory detected during
POST (Power On Self Test).
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2.2.2
Advanced BIOS Features
The “Advanced BIOS Features” screen appears when choosing the “Advanced BIOS
Features” item from the “Initial Setup Screen” menu. It allows the user to configure the
i945G-IGA or i945G-IGA-IM according to his particular requirements. Below are some
major items that are provided in the Advanced BIOS Features screen. A quick booting
function is provided for your convenience. Simply enable the Quick Booting item to save
yourself valuable time.
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2.2.2.1 CPU Features
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Limit CPUID MaxVal
Set Limit CPUID MaxVa1 to 3. This should be disabled for WinXP
C1E Function
CPU C1E function select
Execute Disable Bit
When disabled, forces the XD feature flag to always return 0
Virtualization Technology
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When enabled, a VMM can utilized the additional hardware capabilities provide by Vander
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Core Multi-Processing
Configuration options: [Disabled], [Enabled]
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2.2.2.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority
Set hard disk boot device priority.
2.2.2.3 Virus Warning
Enables or disables the virus warning.
Item
Description
Activates automatically when the system boots up causing a warning
message to appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector
or hard disk partition table.
Enabled
Disabled
No warning message will appear when anything attempts to access the
boot sector or hard disk partition table.
2.2.2.4 CPU L1 & L2 & L3 Cache
Enabling this feature speeds up memory access.
Item
Enabled
Disabled
Description
Enable cache
Disable cache
2.2.2.5 Quick Power On Self Test
This allows the system to skip certain tests to speed up the boot-up procedure.
Item
Enabled
Disabled
Description
Enable quick POST
Normal POST
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2.2.2.6 First / Second / Third Boot Device
The BIOS tries to load the OS from the devices in the sequence set here. The options are:
Item
Description
Floppy
LS120
HDD
Floppy Device
LS120 Device
Hard Disk Device
CDROM Device
CDROM
ZIP100
ZIP-100 Device
USB-FDD
USB-ZIP
USB Floppy Device
USB ZIP Device
USB-CDROM
USB-HDD
Legacy LAN
Disabled
USB CDROM Device
USB Hard Disk Device
Network Device
Disabled any boot device
2.2.2.7 Boot Other Device
Use this to boot another device. The options are “Enabled” and “Disabled”.
2.2.2.8 Swap Floppy Drive
A useful feature for those machines that use two floppy drives, when enabled this swaps
the A: and B: drives. This enables you to change the bootable floppy without having to open
the case and switch the cable.
2.2.2.9 Boot Up Floppy Seek
Selection of the command “Disabled” will speed the boot up.
Item
Enabled
Disabled
Description
Enable Floppy Seek
Disable Floppy Seek
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2.2.2.10 Boot Up NumLock Status
Sets the boot up Num Lock status. The options are “On” and “Off”.
Item
Description
On
Off
Enable NumLock
Disable NumLock
2.2.2.11 Gate A20 Option
Item
Description
Normal
Fast
A pin in the keyboard controller controls GateA20
Lets chipset control GateA20 (Default)
2.2.2.12 Typematic Rate Setting
The typematic rate is the rate key strokes repeat as determined by the keyboard controller.
The commands are “Enabled” or “Disabled”. Enabling allows the typematic rate and delay
to be selected.
2.2.2.13 Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
The BIOS accepts the following input values (characters/second) for typematic rate: 6, 8,
10, 12, 15, 20, 24, and 30.
2.2.2.14 Typematic Rate (Msec)
Typematic delay is the time interval between the appearances of two consecutive
characters, when the key is continuously depressed. The input values for this category are:
250, 500, 750, and 1000 (ms).
2.2.2.15 Security Option
This category determines whether the password is required when the sys- tem boots up or
only when entering setup. The options are:
Item
Description
The system will not boot and access to Setup will be denied if the
correct password is not entered at the prompt.
System
The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct
password is not entered at the prompt.
Setup
To disable security, select PASSWORD SETTING at Main Menu and
then you will be asked to enter password. Do not type anything and
just press <Enter>, it will disable security. Once the security is
disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.
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2.2.2.16 APIC Mode
This setting allows you to enable the APIC mode. The choices are “Disabled” or “Enabled.”
2.2.2.17 MPS Version Control for OS
This option is only valid for multiprocessor motherboards as it specifies the version of the
Multiprocessor Specification (MPS) that the motherboard will use. The MPS is a
specification by which PC manufacturers design and build Intel architecture systems with
two or more processors.
MPS 1.1 was the original specification. MPS version 1.4 adds extended configuration
tables for improved support of multiple PCI bus configurations and greater expandability in
the future. In addition, MPS 1.4 introduces support for a secondary PCI bus without
requiring a PCI bridge.
2.2.2.18 OS Select for DRAM > 64MB
Select the operating system that is running with greater than 64MB of RAM on the system.
The choice: Non-OS2, OS2.
2.2.2.19 Small Logo (EPA) Show
This item allows you enabled/disabled the small EPA logo show on screen at the POST
step.
Item
Enabled
Disabled
Description
EPA Logo shows is enabled
EPA Logo show is disabled
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Advanced Chipset Features
DRAM default timings have been carefully chosen and should ONLY
be changed if data is being lost. Please first contact technical sup-
port
2.2.3.1 System BIOS Cacheable
Selecting “Enabled” allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h- FFFFFh, resulting
in better system performance. However, if any pro- gram writes data to this memory area, a
system error may occur. The Choices are “Enabled”, and “Disabled”.
2.2.3.2 Memory Hole at 15M-16M
Enabling this feature reserves 15 MB to 16 MB memory address space for ISA expansion
cards that specifically require this setting. This makes memory from 15 MB and up
unavailable to the system. Expansion cards can only access memory up to 16 MB. The
default setting is “Disabled”.
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2.2.3.3 PCI Express Root Port Function
2.2.3.4 PEG/Onchip VGA Control
The selections are “Auto”, “Onchip VGA” or “PEG Port”.
2.2.3.5 On-Chip Frame Buffer Size
The On-Chip Frame Buffer Size can be set to 1 MB or 8 MB. This memory is shared with
the system memory.
2.2.3.6 DVMT Mode
Use this field to select the memory to allocate for video memory. The choices are “Fixed”,
“DVMT” and “BOTH”.
2.2.3.7 DVMT/FIXED Memory Size
Specify the size of DVMT/system memory to allocate for video memory.
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IDE HDD Block Model
If your IDE hard drive supports block mode select Enabled for automatic detection of the
optimal number of block read/writes per sector the drive can support.
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IDE DMA Transfer Access
Use this field to enable or disable IDE DMA transfer access.
On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE
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IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO/UDMA Mode (Auto). The channel has both a
master and a slave, making four IDE devices possible. Because two IDE devices may have
a different Mode timing (0, 1, 2, 3, 4), it is necessary for these to be independent. The
default setting “Auto” will allow auto detection to ensure optimal performance.
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SATA Mode
Choose the interface of SATA controller. The default setting is “IDE” which let SATA like
parallel ATA controller. The “RAID” setting let SATA controller to support RAID.
The Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is a hardware mechanism that allows
software to communicate with SATA devices, such as hot-plugging and Native Command
Queuing (NCQ).
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LEGACY Mode Support
The choices: Disabled, Enabled.
2.2.4.2 Super I/O Device
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Power ON Function
This feature allows you to wake up the system using any of the listed options. The
selections are “Hot KEY”, “Mouse Left”, “Mouse Right”, “Any KEY” and “BUTTON ONLY”.
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Hot Key Power ON
Awaken the system by pressing the hot key button. The choices are “Ctrl-F1”, “Ctrl-F2”,
“Ctrl-F3” to “Ctrl-F8”.
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Onboard FDC Controller
When enabled, this field allows you to connect your floppy disk drives to the onboard floppy
disk drive connector instead of a separate controller card. If you want to use a different
controller card to connect the floppy disk drives, set this field to Disabled.
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Onboard Serial Port 1
The settings are “3F8/IRQ4”, “2F8/IRQ3”, “3E8/IRQ4”, “2E8/IRQ3”, and “Disabled” for the
on-board serial connector.
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Onboard Parallel Port
This field sets the address of the on-board parallel port connector. You can select
“378/IRQ7”, “278/IRQ5”, “3BC/IRQ7”, or “Disabled”. If you install an I/O card with a parallel
port, make sure there is no conflict in the address assignments. The single board computer
can support up to three parallel ports.
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Parallel Port Mode
This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port. The setting “Normal”
allows normal speed operation, but in one direction only. “EPP” allows bidirectional parallel
port operation at maximum speed. “ECP” allows the parallel port to operate in bidirectional
mode and at a speed faster than the maximum data transfer rate. “ECP + EPP” allows
normal speed operation in a two-way mode.
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EPP Mode Select
This field allows you to select EPP port type 1.7 or 1.9. The choices are “EPP1.9” and
“EPP1.7”.
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ECP Mode Use DMA
This selection is available only if you select “ECP” or “ECP + EPP” in the Parallel Port Mode
field. In ECP Mode, you can select DMA channel 1 or DMA channel 3. Leave this field on
the default setting.
2.2.4.3 Watch Dog Timer Select
This option will determine watch dog timer. The choices: Disabled, 10, 20, 30, 40 Sec. 1, 2,
4 Min.
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USB 1.0 / 2.0 Controller
The choices: Disabled, Enabled.
USB Operation Mode
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Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12
Mbps). Configuration options: [Full/Low Speed] [HiSpeed]
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USB Keyboard Function
The choices: Disabled, Enabled.
USB Mouse Function
The choices: Disabled, Enabled.
USB Storage Function
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The choices: Disabled, Enabled.
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2.2.5
Power Management Setup
The power management setup controls the single board computer's “green” features to
save power. The following screen shows the manufacturer’s defaults.
2.2.5.1 ACPI Function
The choices are “Enabled” and “Disabled”.
2.2.5.2 ACPI Suspend Type
This item allows you to set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend) or
S3/STR(Suspend To RAM).
2.2.5.3 Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume
Select “Auto” to run VGA BIOS if S3 resume automatically. The “Yes” enables running VGA
BIOS if S3 resume. The “No” disables this function.
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2.2.5.4 Power Management
There are three selections for Power Management, and each of them has fixed mode
settings.
Item
Description
Min. Power Saving
Max. Power Saving
Minimum power management, HDD Power Down = 15 Min,
Maximum power management, HDD Power Down =1 Min
Allows you to set each mode individually. When not disabled,
each of the ranges are from 1 min. to 1 hr. except for HDD
Power Down which ranges from 1 min. to 15 min. and
disable.
User Defined
2.2.5.5 Video Off Method
Use this to select the method to turn off the video. The choices are “Blank Screen”, “V/H
SYNC+ Blank”, and “DPMS”.
2.2.5.6 Video Off In Suspend
When the system is in suspend mode, the video will turn off. The choices are “No” and
“Yes”.
2.2.5.7 Suspend Type
Select the suspend type. The choice: Stop Grant, Pwron suspend.
2.2.5.8 MODEM Use IRQ
This determines the IRQ in which the MODEM can use. The choices: NA, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10,
11.
2.2.5.9 Suspend Mode
Item
Description
Min. Power Saving
Max. Power Saving
Minimum power management, HDD Power Down = 15 Min,
Maximum power management, HDD Power Down =1 Min
Allows you to set each mode individually. When not disabled,
each of the ranges are from 1 min. to 1 hr. except for HDD
Power Down which ranges from 1 min. to 15 min. and
disable.
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2.2.5.10 HDD Power Down
Select “1-15 mins” to enable HDD Power Down mode between 1 to 15 mins. Select
“Disabled” to disable HDD Power Down function.
2.2.5.11 Soft-off by PWR-BTTN
If you choose “Instant-Off”, then pushing the ATX soft power switch but- ton once will switch
the system to “system off” power mode. You can choose “Delay 4 sec”. If you do, then
pushing the button for more than 4 seconds will turn off the system, whereas pushing the
button momentarily (for less than 4 seconds) will switch the system to “suspend” mode.
2.2.5.12 Wake-Up by PCI card
The choices are “Enabled” and “Disabled”.
2.2.5.13 Power On by Ring
Select “Enabled” to power on the system from a soft off state by an input signal on the serial
Ring Indicator (RI) line. The choices are “Enabled” and “Disabled”.
2.2.5.14 USB KB Wake-Up from S3
When “Enabled”, enter any key to wake up the system from S3 state. The choices are
“Enabled” and “Disabled”.
2.2.5.15 Resume by Alarm
When “Enabled”, set the date and time at which the RTC (real-time clock) alarm awakens
the system from suspend mode. The choices are “Enabled” and “Disabled”.
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2.2.6
PnP/PCI Configurations
2.2.6.1 Init Display First
This item allows you to choose the first display interface to initiate while booting. The choice
is “PCI Slot” or “Onboard”.
2.2.6.2 Rest Configuration Data
The default is “Disabled”. Select Enabled to reset Extended System Configuration Data
(ESCD) if you have installed a new add-on card, and system configuration is in such a state
that the OS cannot boot.
2.2.6.3 Resource Controlled By
The commands here are “Auto(ESCD)” or “Manual”. Choosing “Manual” requires you to
choose resources from the following sub-menu.
“Auto(ESCD)” automatically configures all of the boot and Plug and Play devices, but you
must be using Windows 95 or above.
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2.2.6.4 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
This is set to “Disabled” by default.
2.2.6.5 INT Pin 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Assignment
The choices: Auto, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11
2.2.6.6 Maximum Payload Size
This allows you to set the maximum TLP payload size for PCI Express devices. The options
are [128 bytes], [256 bytes], [512 bytes], [1024 bytes], [2048 bytes], and [4096 bytes].
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2.2.7
Frequency/Voltage Control
2.2.7.1 CPU Clock Ratio Unlock
The choices: Disabled, Enabled.
2.2.7.2 CPU Clock Ratio
The choice: 7X
2.2.7.3 Auto Detect PCI Clk
This allows you to enable or disable auto detect PCI clock. The choices are “Enabled” and
“Disabled”.
2.2.7.4 Spread Spectrum
This setting allows you to reduce EMI by modulating the signals the CPU generates so that
the spikes are reduced to flatter curves. This is achieved by varying the frequency slightly
so that the signal does not use any particular frequency for more than a moment. The
choices are “Disabled” and “Enabled”.
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Load Optimized Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal
performance system operations. While Award has designed the custom BIOS to maximize
performance, the factory has the right to change these defaults to meet their needs.
Press <Y> to load the default values setting for optimal performance system operations.
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2.2.10 Set Supervisor/User Password
You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of them. Supervisor Password:
able to enter/change the options of setup menus.
Follow these steps to change the password.
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Choose the “Set Supervisor/User Password” option from the “Initial Setup Screen”
menu and press <Enter>. The screen displays the following message:
Please Enter Your Password
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Press <Enter>.
If the CMOS is good and this option has been used to change the default password,
the user is asked for the password stored in the CMOS. The screen displays the
following message:
Please Confirm Your Password
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Type the current password and press <Enter>.
After pressing <Enter> (ROM password) or the current password (user-defined), you
can change the password stored in the CMOS. The password must be no longer than
eight (8) characters. Remember, to enable the password setting feature, you must first
select either “Setup” or “System” from the “Advanced BIOS Features” menu.
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2.2.11 Save and Exit Setup
If you select this and press <Enter>, the values entered in the setup utili- ties will be
recorded in the CMOS memory of the chipset. The processor will check this every time you
turn your system on and compare this to what it finds as it checks the system. This record is
required for the sys- tem to operate.
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