ST945GM - Motherboard ECS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ST945GM ECS

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Preface

This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author.

Version 1.0

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

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

MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

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

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment 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 with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

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

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

The manual consists of the following:

Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard	Describes features of the motherboard.
	Go to ➔ page 1
Chapter 2	Describes installation of motherboard components.
Installing the Motherboard	Go to ➔ page 7
Chapter 3	Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.
Using BIOS	Go to ➔ page 25
Chapter 4	Describes the motherboard software
Using the Motherboard Software	Go to ➔ page 39

Preface i

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Introducing the Motherboard 1

Introduction....1

Feature....2

Motherboard Components....5

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Installing the Motherboard 7

Safety Precautions....7

Choosing a Computer Case....7

Installing the Motherboard in a Case....7

Checking Jumper Settings....8

Setting Jumpers....8

Checking Jumper Settings....9

Jumper Settings....9

Connecting Case Components....10

Front Panel Header....11

Installing Hardware....12

Installing the Processor....12

Installing Memory Modules....14

Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive.....16

Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive....17

Installing Add-on Cards....18

Connecting Optional Devices....19

Connecting I/O Devices....24

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Using BIOS 25

About the Setup Utility....25

The Standard Configuration....25

Entering the Setup Utility....25

Updating the BIOS....27

Using BIOS....27

Standard CMOS Setup....28

Advanced Setup....29

Advanced Chipset Setup....31

Integrated Peripherals....32

Power Management Setup....33

PNP/PCI Setup....34

PC Health Status....35

Frequency/Voltage Control....37

Load Defaults Setting....37

Supervisor Password....37

User Password....38

Save & Exit Setup....38

Exit Without Saving....38

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Using the Motherboard Software 39

About the Software CD-ROM....39

Auto-installing under Windows 2000/XP....39

Running Setup....40

Manual Installation....42

Utility Software Reference....42

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the ST945GM motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the mPGA479 socket for Intel Core™ Duo/Core™ Solo/Core™ Duo LV/Core™ Duo ULV/Core™ Solo ULV/Celeron M/Celeron M-ULV processors for high-end business or personal mobile markets.

The motherboard incorporates the 945GM Northbridge (NB) and 1CH7-M Southbridge (SB) chipsets. The Northbridge supports a Front Side Bus (FSB) frequency of 667/533 MHz using a scalable FSB Vcc_CPU. The memory controller supports dual-channel DDR2 memory DIMM frequencies of 667/533/400. It supports two DDR2 Sockets with up to maximum memory of 4 GB.

The ICH7-M Southbridge supports one standard PCI slot with riser card support and one MINI PCI which are PCI 2.3 compliant. In addition, one PCI Express x1 slot is supported, fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification, Revision 1.0a. It implements an EHCI compliant interface that provides 480Mb/s bandwidth for six USB 2.0 ports. One onboard IDE connector supports 2 IDE devices in Ultra ATA100/66/33 mode. The Southbridge integrates a Serial ATA host controller that is SATA II compliant, supporting two SATA ports with maximum transfer rate up to 3.0 Gb/s each.

The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including COM1 and COM2, one DVII port, four USB ports, one optional LAN port, one optional 1394 port and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6-ch line out.

Feature

Processor

The motherboard uses an mPGA479 socket for Intel Core™ Duo/Core™ Solo/Core™ Duo LV/Core™ Duo ULV/Core™ Solo ULV/Celeron M/Celeron M-ULV processor that carries the following features:

- Accommodates Intel PeCore™ Duo/Core™ Solo/Core™ Duo LV/Core™ Duo

ULV/Core™ Solo ULV/Celeron M/Celeron M-ULV processors

• Supports a system bus (FSB) of 667/533MHz

Chipset

The 945GM Northbridge (NB) and ICH7-M Southbridge (SB) chipsets are based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance.

945GM (NB)

• Supports 667/533 MHz front side bus (FSB)
• Supports 256-Mb, 512-Mb and 1-Gb DDR2 technologies for x8 and x16 devices
• Intel Gen 3.5 integrated Graphics Engine
• Supports TV-out, LVDS, CRT and SDVO.

ICH7-M (SB)

• Enhanced DMA Controller, interrupt controller, and timer functions
- Compliant with PCI Express Base Specification, Revision 1.0a
• Compliant with PCI 2.3 specificaiton
- Integrated Serial ATA Host Controller, supported two ports
- Integrated USB 2.0 Host Controll
- Integrated IDE controller supports Ultra ATA100/66/33
- New Docking Support and Low Voltage Mode
- Support for "Intel SpeedStep® Technology" processor power control and "Depper Sleep" power state

Memory

• Supports DDR2 667/533/400 DDR SDRAM with Dual-channel DDR2 architecture
- Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs
• Maximum memory supported up to 4 GB

Graphics

• Intel® Gen 3.5 Integrated Graphics Engine
- 250 MHz core render clock and 200 MHz core display clock at 1.05 V core voltage
• Supports TV-Out, LVDS, CRT and SDVO

1394a FireWire (Optional)

• Compliant with single chip host controller for IEEE Std 1394-1995 and IEEE 1394a-2000
• Integrated 400 Mb/s 2-Port PHY for the PCI Bus
  • 3.3 V Power supply with 5V Tolerant Inputs

Onboard LAN (Optional)

The onboard LAN controller provides the following features:

• Two-Wire Serial Interface (TWSI) for VPD
  • Compliant with PCI Express base specification 1.1
  • Compliant to 802.3x flow control
  • Supports IEEE 802.3 u/ab, 802.1p and 802.1q
  • Compliant with 10/100/1000 IEEE 802.3
  • Supports WOL power management and ACPI 2.0 specification

Audio

This motherboard may support either of the following Audio chipset:

• Compliant with the AC'97 v2.3 CODEC
• Supports 6-channel audio CODEC designed for PC multimidia systems
- Provides three analog line-level stereo inputs with 5-bit volume control: Line-in, CD, AUX
- Meets Microsoft WHQL/WLP 2.0 audio requirements
• Supports 2W/channel
- Compliant with - 65 dB ripple rejection and channel separation, output referred
• meets very low cross-over distortion
- Wide supply range: 6V-24V

Expansion Options

The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:

• One PCI Express x1 slot
- One Mini PCI slot
• One 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slot with riser card support
- One SCN slot for CF (Compact-Flash) card installing
• One 40-pin IDE low profile header that support two IDE devices
- Two 7-pin SATA connectors

The motherboard supports UDMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 100/66 MB/s.

Integrated I/O

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

• One DVI port
• Two COM ports
• Four USB ports
  • One 1394 port (optional)
  • One LAN port (optional)

• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out

BIOS Firmware

This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following:

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

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

Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change with out prior notice.

Motherboard Components

Labeled diagram of a computer motherboard with numbered components for identification

Table of Motherboard Components

LABEL	COMPONENT
1 CPU Socket	mPGA479 socket for Intel CoreTM Duo/CoreTM Solo/CoreTM Duo LV/CoreTM Duo ULV/CoreTM Solo ULV/Celeron M/ Celeron M-ULV CPUs
2 CPUFAN1 CPU cooling fan	connector
3 IDE1	Primary IDE channel
4 PANEL1	Panel connector for case switches and LEDs
5 CF_PWR1CF power voltage	jumper
6 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS	jumper
7 ATX_POWER1	Standard 20-pin ATX power connector
8 PCIE1	PCI Express x1 slot
9 SATA1~2 Serial ATA connectors
10 PCI1 32-bit add-on card slot
11 MINI PCI1	Mini PCI type-III socket
12 USB1	Front Panel USB header
13 1394A2	IEEE 1394a header
14 SPKOUT1	External amplifier for internal speaker out
15 AUDIO1	Front panel audio header
16 LVDS1	LVDS connector
17 LVDSP1 LVDS Power connector
18 CASFAN1	Case cooling fan connector
19 JP3	LVDS Power jumper
20 S1	S-Video output connector
21 AV1	AV Composite connector
22 COM3~4	Onboard Serial port haders
23 DIO1	Digital IO 3 Channel IN/5 Channel OUT
24 PSKB1	PS/2 Keyboard Header
25 JP1~2	Selecter 5/12 V RI Header
26 DIMM1~2	240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots
27 SCN1	Compact-Flash Type-II socket via IDE bus

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

Safety Precautions

• Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard
• Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage 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 Case

There are many types of computer cases on the market. The motherboard complies with the specifications for the Mini-ITX system case. First, some features on the motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches on the system case. Make sure that your case supports all the features required. Secondly, this motherboard supports one or two floppy diskette drives and two enhanced IDE drives. Make sure that your case has sufficient power and 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/O template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard.

This motherboard carries an Mini-ITX form factor of 170 x 170 mm. Choose a case that accommodates this form factor.

Installing the Motherboard in a Case

Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in a case.

Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond the holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.

Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion slots on your motherboard.

Top-down view of a computer motherboard with CPU socket, RAM slots, and connectors (no visible text or labels)

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

Checking Jumper Settings

This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.

Setting Jumpers

Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins.

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

This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins 1 and 2 are SHORT

SHORT

OPEN

Checking Jumper Settings

The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled.

JP1 JP2 JP3 CF_PWR1 CLR_CMOS1

Jumper Settings

Jumper	Type	Description Setting (default)
CLR_CMOS1	3-pin	CLEAR CMOS	1-2: NORMAL2-3: CLEAR CMOSBefore clearing the CMOS, make sure to turn off the system.
CF_PWR1	3-pin	CF power voltage	1-2: VCC32-3: VCC5
JP1/2	10-pin	Select 5/12V RI	7-9: NRI1/38-10: NRI2/4
JP3	3-pin	LVDS Power	1-2: VCC32-3: VCC5

Connecting Case Components

After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following:

1 Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPUFAN1
2 Connect the system cooling fan connector to CASFAN1
3 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the PANEL1.
4 Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER1.

CASFAN1 CPUFAN1 ATX_POWER1 10 9 2 1 PANEL1

CPUFAN1: FAN Power Connector

Pin Signal Name Function
1 GND System Ground
2 +12V Power +12V
3	Sense	Sensor

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

CASFAN1: FAN Power Connector

Pin Signal Name Function
1 GND System Ground
2	+12V	Power +12V
3 NC	Not connected

ATX_POWER1: ATX 20-pin Power Connector

Pin	Signal Name	Pin	Signal Name
1 +3.3V 11 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 12 -12V
3 Ground 13 Ground
4 +5V 14 PSON#
5 Ground 15 Ground
6 +5V 16 Ground
7 Ground 17 Ground
8 PWROK 18 -5V
9 AUX5V 19 +5V
10 +12V 20 +5V

Front Panel Header

The front panel header (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information:

PANEL1

Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function
1	HLED+	Hard disk LED(+)	2	LEDG	*MSG LED (+)
3	HLED-	Hard disk LED (-)	4	LEDY	*MSG LED (-)
5	GND	Ground	6	FP_PSIN	Power Switch
7	REST	Reset Switch	8	3VSB	Power Switch
9	RSVD	Reserved	10	Key	No pin

* MSG LED (dual color or single color)

Hard Drive Activity LED

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

Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED

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

Reset Switch

Supporting 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 and runs POST.

Power Switch

Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momentary-contact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain contact for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is due to internal debounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal.

Installing Hardware

Installing the Processor

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

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

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

Before installing the Processor

This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus frequency for the processor. You may be able to change these settings by making changes to jumpers on the motherboard, or changing the settings in the system Setup Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not over-clock processors or other components to run faster than their rated speed.

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

This motherboard has a mPGA479 socket. When choosing a processor, consider the performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory.

CPU Installation Procedure

The following illustration shows CPU installation components.

A. Locate the key pin (no pin) of the CPU socket.

B. Locate the "triangle mark" on the down left corner of the CPU.

C. Align the triangle mark with the key pin, and gently insert the CPU into the CPU socket.

D. Lock the CPU in the CPU socket with a suitable screwdriver, clockwise to lock it up, or counterclockwise to unlock it.

E. Put the CPU Fan Base under the Motherboard, and aim the CPU Fan at the four CPU Fan Base holes.

F. Fasten the CPU fan onto the CPU socket with a screwdriver, and then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN power connector.

Installing Memory Modules

This motherboard accommodates four memory modules. It can support two 240-pin DDR2 667/533/400. The total memory capacity is 4 GB.

DDR2 SDRAM memory module table

Memory module	Memory Bus
DDR2 400	200 MHz
DDR2 533	266MHz
DDR2 667	333MHz

You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. Each module can be installed with 256 MB to 1 GB of memory; total memory capacity is 4 GB.

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

Installation Procedure

Refer 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 be installed correctly.
4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot.
5 Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM.
6 Install any remaining DIMM modules.

Close-up of hands installing a green RAM module on a computer motherboard (no visible text or symbols)

Table A: DDR2(memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List)
The following DDR2 400/533/667 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.

Type	Size Vendor Module Name
DDR2400	256MB	SAMSUNG K4T5163QB-ZCCC
	512MB	SAMSUNG K4T5183Q-GCCC
		TwinMos K4T51083QB-GCCC
DDR2533	256MB	CORSAIR AET94F-370
		CORSAIR VC256MB533D2 4PB11D9CHM
		Hynix HY5PS121621
		Kingston E5116AF-5C-E
		Kingston HYB18T512260AF-3.7
		Kingston HY5PS121621
		Nanya NT5TU32M16AG-37B
		Ramaxel E5116AF-5C-E
		Ramaxel 5PB42 D9DC
		TwinMos 8D22IB-ED
	512MB	CORSAIR K4T51083QB-GCD5
		CORSAIR K4T51083QF-ZCD5
		CORSAIR VS512MB533D2 64M8CEC
		ELPIDA 04180WB01
		Hynix HY5PS12821
		Infineon HY818T512800AF373346778
		Kingston HYB18T5122800AF37
		Kingston HY5PS12821
		Kingston NT5TU64M8AE-37B
		Ramaxel E5108AG-5C-E
		Ramaxel 5PB42 D9DC
		SAMSUNG K4T51083QC
		TwinMos E5108AB-5C-E
		TwinMos 8D22JB-KM
	1GB	APACER AM4B5708GEJ-5D
		APACER E5108AB-5C-E
		APACER K4T51083QC
		GEIL A016E2864T2AG8AKT5H120001
		Hynix HY5P512821 F-C
		Infineon HY818T512800AF3733344539
		Kingmax KKEA88E4AAKKG-37
		SAMSUNG K4T51083QB-GCD5
		SAMSUNG 444-12-E3 K4T51083QC
		UMAX U2S12D30TP-5C
DDR2667	256MB	Infineon HYS64T325001HU-3-A
		Ramaxel 5NB31 D9DC
	512MB	A-DATA AD29608A88-3EG
		A-DATA E5108AE-6E-E
		CORSAIR VALUESELECT 32M8CEC
		CORSAIR 64M8CFEPS1000545
		GEIL GL2L64MO88BA18W
		Infinity 0547W64M8
		Ramaxel 5LB31 D9DCG
		SAMSUNG K4T51083QC
		SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-ZCE6
		SyncMAX 04400WB01 R050008A
		Transcend J12Q3AB-6
		Transcend K4T51083QC
		TwinMos TMM6208G8M30B
	1GB	APACER E5108AE-6E-E
		Infineon HYB18T512800AF3S
		UMAX U2S12D30TP-6E

Installing a Hard Dish Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive

This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD-ROM drive.

About IDE Devices

Your motherboard has one IDE channel interface. An IDE ribbon cable supporting two IDE devices is bundled with the motherboard.

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

IDE1: IDE Connector

This motherboard supports two high data transfer SATA ports with each runs up to 3.0 Gb/s. To get better system performance, we recommend users connect the CD-ROM to the IDE channel, and set up the hard dives on the SATA ports.

Two views of a computer interface: one showing a blue internal component, the other showing wiring and cables (no visible text or symbols)

IDE devices enclose jumpers or switches used to set the IDE device as MASTER or SLAVE. Refer to the IDE device user's manual. Installing two IDE devices on one cable, 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.

About SATA Connectors

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

Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives

To install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol. This SATA cable comes with an SATA power cable. You can connect either end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the motherboard.

SATA cable (optional)

SATA power cable (optional)

Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:

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.

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

Installing Add-on Cards

The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard's features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard's capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.

PCI1 MINI_PCI1 PCIE1 SCN1

PCIE1 (PCIE x1) slot The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 1.0a as well.

PCI1 Slot This motherboard is equipped with one standard PCI slot. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus standard for expansion cards, which for the most part, is a supplement of the older ISA bus standard. The PCI slot on this board is PCI v2.3 compliant.

MINI PCI1 This motherboard is equipped with one MINI PCI slot that gets the same function of standard PCI slot.

SCN1 Slot The SCN slot is used to install the CF (Comact-Flash) card.

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

Because the IDE device and SCN1 slot use the same signal, you cannot use these two devices simultaneously. So you can only choose one of them.

Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:

1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot 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.

Close-up of a computer motherboard with visible CPU socket, RAM slots, and heatsink (no text or symbols)

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

Connecting Optional Devices

Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard's optional devices:

PSKB1 COM4 10 DIO1 10 COM3 10 AV1 S1 LVDSP1 LVDS1 AUDIO1 9 SPKOUT1 10 1394A2 2 1 USB1 9 SATA1 SATA2

AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio header

This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access.

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
Pin Signal Name Function
1 MIC2 GND
3 MIC_BIAS 4 VCC
5 EAROUTR 6 LOUTR
7 RSVD 8 Key
9 EAROUTL 10 LOUTL

SATA1/2: Serial ATA connectors

These connectors are use to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest date transfer rates (3.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
Pin Signal Name Function
1 Ground 2 TX+
3 TX-	4 Ground
5 RX-	6 RX+
7 Ground -	-

SPKOUT1: External amplifier for internal speaker out

This header is an additional line-out header.

Pin Signal Name

1 LOUTR-X

2 GND

3 GND

4 LOUTL-X

1394A2: IEEE 1394A header

Connect this header to any device with IEEE 1394a interface.

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1	TPA1P	2	TPA1M
3 GND		4 GND
5 TPB1P		6 TPB1M
7 CPWR1 8 CPWR1
9	NC	10	GND

USB1: Front Panel USB headers

The 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 you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard.

Pin Signal Name Function
1 VCC +5V
2 VCC +5V
3 USB0- USB Port 0 Negative Signal
4 USB1- USB Port 1 Negative Signal
5 USB0+ USB Port 0 Positive Signal
6 USB1+ USB Port 1 Positive Signal
7 GND Ground
8 GND Ground
9 Key No pin
10 GND Ground

Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang-up.

COM3/4: Onboard serial port connector

Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a second serial port to your system.

Pin	Signal Name	Function
1	NDCDC/NDCDD	Data Carrier Detect
2	NSINC/NSIND	Serial Input
3	NSOUTC/NSOUTD	UART B Serial Output
4	NDTRC/NDTRD	UART B Data Terminal Ready
5	Ground	Ground
6	NDSRC/NDSRD	Data Set Ready
7	NRTSC/NRTSD	RART B Request to Send
8	NCTSC/NCTSD	Clear to Send
9	XNR13/XNR14	Ring Indicator
10	Key No pin

DIO1: Digital I/O header

This Digital I/O header supports 3 Channels IN and 5 Channels OUT.

Pin	Signal Name	Pin	Signal Name
1	DO0	2	DI0
3	DO1	4	DI1
5	DO2	6	DI2
7	DO3	8	GND
9	DO4	10	GND

PSKB1: PS/2 Keyboard

PS/2 Keyboard

1 VCC

2 PS2_KB_DATA

3 PS2_KB_CLK

4 NC

5 GND

AV1: AV Composite connector

The motherboard supports an AV header which is used to connect the video.

Pin	Signal Name
1	COMPOSITE/CVBS
2	GND

S1: S-Video output connector

This is an optional header that provides the S-Video output, using to adjust the chroma and luminance.

Pin Signal Name

1 GND

2 Key

3 CHROMA

4 LUMA

LVDSP1: LVDS Power connector

This motherboard supports a LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) Power Header that is used to connect the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display).

Pin	Signal Name	Pin	Signal Name
1	VCC12M1	2	VCC12M1
3	VCC	4	BLEM
5	GND	6	DI2
7	GND	8	GND
9	NC	10	NC

This motherboard supports a LVDS Header that is used to connect the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) provides robust signaling for high-speed data transmission between chassis, boards and peripherals using standard ribbon cables and IDC connectors.

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Function		Pin	Signal Name
1 VCC3/VCC 2 VCC3/VCC
3 VCC3/VCC		4	VCC3/VCC
5 VCC3/VCC		6	VCC3/VCC
7 KEY		8	KEY
9 GND 10 GND
11 KEY 12 LVDSB DATAN0
13	KEY	14	LVDSB_DATAP0
15	GND	16	GND
17	LVDSB_CLKN	18	LVDSB_DATAN1
19	LVDSB_CLKP	20	LVDSB_DATAP1
21	GND	22	GND
23	LVDSA_DATAN0	24	LVDSB_DATAN2
25	LVDSA_DATAP0	26	LVDSB_DATAP2
27	GND	28	GND
29	LVDSA_DATAN1	30 KEY
31	LVDSA_DATAP1	32	KEY
33	VCC3/VCC 34GND
35	LVDSA_DATAN2	36	LVDSA_CLKN
37	LVDSA_DATAP1	38	LVDSA_CLKP
39	GND	40	GND
41	NC	42	NC

Connecting I/O Devices

The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:

Serial port COM2 1394A1 port (optional) LAN port (optional) Serial port COM1 DVI1 USB ports USB ports Line-in Line-out Microphone

Serial Port Use the COM port to connect serial devices such as mice or (COM1/2) fax/modems.

1394a Port (optional) Use the 1394a port to connect to any firewire device.

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

USB Ports Use the USB ports to connect USB devices.

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

DVI Port Use the DVI port to connect the monitor.

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

About the Setup Utility

The computer uses the latest American Megatrends BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS.

The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system's configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. The parameters are stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this information when the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system is configured 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. Before using the Setup Utility, ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options.

This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.

The Standard Configuration

A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility. However, we recommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in the future.

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 Utility

When 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 the POST routines are completed, the following message appears:

Press DEL to enter SETUP

Pressing the delete key accesses the BIOS Setup Utility:

CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.

►Standard CMOS Setup►Advanced Setup Load Default Settings►Advanced Chipset Setup►Integrated Peripherals►Power Management Setup►PCI/PNP Setup►PC Health Status	►Frequency/Voltage Control►Supervisor Password►User PasswordSave & Exit SetupExit Without Saving
↑↓→←:Move +/-: Value F10: SaveE56C: SelectF1: General HelpF2: Switch to next color F9: Load Default Settings
Configure Time and Date. Display System Information...v02.59 (C)Copyright 1985-2005 American Megatrends, Inc.

BIOS Navigation Keys

The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:

KEY FUNCTION

ESC Exits the current menu

←↑↓→← St+olls through the items on a menu

+/-/PU/PD Modifies the selected field's values

F10 Saves the current configuration and exits setup

F1 General Help

F2 Switch to next color

F9 Load Default Settings

Updating the BIOS

You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer's Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows:

1 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow BIOS flashing.
2 If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Advanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being overwritten).
3 Create a bootable system disk. (Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk.)
4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer's Web 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's diskette drive. (You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force your computer to boot from the floppy diskette drive first.)
6 At the A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and press .
7 Type the filename of the new BIOS in the "File Name to Program" text box. Follow the onscreen directions to update the motherboard BIOS.
8 When the installation is complete, remove the floppy diskette from the diskette drive and restart your computer. If your motherboard has a Flash BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten.

Using BIOS

When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options. When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing .

Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for information.

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

In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by a triangle ▶.

Standard CMOS Setup

This option displays basic information about your system.

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Standard CMOS Setup

System Date System Time ▶ Primary IDE Master ▶ Primary IDE Slave ▶ S-ATA 1 ▶ S-ATA 2 IDE BusMaster [Enabled]	[Tue 08/15/2006] [04 : 50 : 50]	Help Item
		User [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use + or [-] to configure system time.

→←:Move

+/-: Value

F10: SaveEESC: Select F1: General Help

F2: Switch to next color

F9: Load Default Settings

System Date & System Time

The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.

▶ IDE Devices

Your computer has one IDE channel which can be installed with one or two devices (Master and Slave). In addition, this motherboard supports two SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the IDE channel.

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Primary IDE Master

Primary IDE Master		Help Item
Device :Hard Disk Vendor :HDT722516DLAT80 Size :164.76B LBA Mode :Supported Block Mode :16Sectors PIO Mode :4 Async DMA :Multiword DMA-2 Ultra DMA :Ultra DMA-2 S.M.A.R.T. :Supported		Select the type of device connected to the system.
Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] S.M.A.R.T [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]

→ ← :Move

+/-: Value

F10: SaveEE&C:\$adec

F2: Switch to next color

F9: Load Default Settings

Press to return to the Standard CMOS Setup page.

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S-ATA1

S-ATA1		Help Item
Device :Hard DiskVendor :WDC WD1600JS-23MHB0Size :164.06BLBA Mode :SupportedBlock Mode :16SectorsPIO Mode :4Async DMA :Multiword DMA-2Ultra DMA :Ultra DMA-6S.M.A.R.T. :Supported		Disabled: Disables LBA Mode.Auto: Enabled LBA Mode if the device supports it and the device is not already formatted with LBA Mode disabled.
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto]PIO Mode [Auto]DMA Mode [Auto]S.M.A.R.T [Auto]32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]

↑↓→←:Move +/-: Value F10: SaveEnter: SelectF1: General Help

F2: Switch to next color F9: Load Default Settings

Press to return to the Standard CMOS Setup page.

IDE BusMaster (Enabled)

This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode. We recommend you to leave this item at the default value.

Press to return to the main menu setting page.

Advanced Setup

This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.

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Advanced Setup

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]CPU TM function [Enabled]Vanderpool Technology [Enabled]Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech [Automatic]Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled]Boot Up NumLock Status [On]1st Boot Device [Hard Drive]2nd Boot Device [CD/DVD]3rd Boot Device [Removeable Dev.]▶ Hard Disk Drives [Press Enter]Boot Other Device [Yes]	Help Item
	Disabled for WindowsXP

↑↓→←:Move +/-: Value F10: SaveEESC: Select F1: General Help

F2: Switch to next color F9: Load Default Settings

This item can support Prescott CPUs for old OS. Users please note that under NT 4.0, it must be set "Enabled", while under WinXP, it must be set "Disabled".

Execute Disable Bit (Enabled)

It allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage or warm propagation. Peplacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit-enabled systems can halt worm attacks, reducing the need for virus related repairs.

CPU TM function (Enabled)

This item displays CPU's temperature and enables you to set a safe temperature to Prescott CPU.

Vanderpool Technology (Enabled)

This item enables or disables the Vanderpool Technology. When disabled, forces the VT function will close.

Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech (Automatic)

This item enables or disables the Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) technology. When enabled, allows enhance Intel SpeedStep Technology transition.

Quick Power On Self Test (Enabled)

Enable this item to shorten the power on testing (POST) and have your system start up faster. You might like to enable this item after you are confident that your system hardware is operating smoothly.

Boot Up Numlock Status (On)

This item determines if the Numlock key is active or inactive at system start-up time.

1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device (Hard Drive/ CD/DVD/ Removable Dev.)

Use these items to determine the device order the computer uses to look for an operating system to load at start-up time.

▶ Hard Disk Drives (Press Enter)

Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen:

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Hard Disk Drives

Hard Disk Drive		Help Item
1st Drive	[HDT722516DLAT80]	Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.
2nd Drive	[WDC WD1600JS-23MHB]

↑↓→←:Move

+/-: Value F10: SaveER2C: Select F1: General Help

F2: Switch to next color F9: Load Default Settings

Press to return to the Advanced Setup page.

Boot Other Device (Yes)

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 with 360K capacity.

Press to return to the main menu setting page.

Advanced Chipset Setup

This option displays basic information about your system.

CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Setup

Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] VGA Share Memory [8MB] DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [128MB] Boot Display Devices [Auto] Flat Panel Type [Type 1] Local Flat Panel Scaling [Auto] TV Connector [Auto] HDTV Output [Auto] TV Standard [VBIOS-Default]	Help Item
	Options Disabled Enabled

1↓→←:Move +/-: Value F10: SaveE8C: SelectF1: General Help F2: Switch to next color F9: Load Default Settings

Configure DRAM Timing by SPD (Enabled)

When this item is set to enable, the DDR timing is configured using SPD. SPD (Serial Presence Detect) is located on the memory modules, BIOS reads information coded in SPD during system boot up.

VGA Share Memory (8MB)

This item lets you allocate a portion of the main memory for the onboard VGA display application.

DVMT Mode Select (DVMT Mode)

This item allows you to select the DVMT operating mode.

DVMT/FIXED Memory (128MB)

When set to Fixed Mode, the graphics driver will reserve a fixed portion of the system memory as graphics memory, according to system and graphics requirements.

Boot Display Device (Auto)

This item is for Intel define ADD card only.

Flat Panel Type (Type 1)

This item allows you to select the Flat Panel Type.

Local Flat Panel Scaling (Auto)

This item enables or disables the Local Flat Panel Scaling.

TV Connector (Auto)

This item enables or disables the TV connector.

HDTV Output (Auto)

This item displays all the modes of High-Definition Television Output.

TV Standard (VBIOS-Default)

This item refers to the way in which your computer receives and displays signals.

Press to return to the main menu setting page.

Integrated Peripherals

These options display items that define the operation of peripheral components on the system's input/output ports.

CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Integrated Peripherals

Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled] SATA Mode [IDE] SATA Channels [Behind PATA] USB Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Onboard AUDIO Function [Enabled] Onboard LAN Function [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Onboard 1394 Function [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Serial Port3 Address [3E8] Serial Port3 IRQ [IRQ11] Serial Port4 Address [2E8] Serial Port4 IRQ [IRQ10]

Help Item

Options Disabled Enabled

↑↓→←:Move

+/-: Value

F10: SaveE8C: SelectF1: General Help

F2: Switch to next color

F9: Load Default Settings

Onboard IDE Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard IDE controllers.

SATA Mode (IDE)

Use this item to select the mode of the Serial ATA.

SATA Channels (Behind PATA)

Use this item to select the Serial ATA Channels.

USB Controller (Enabled)

This item enables the USB controller. Leave this at the default "Enabled" if you want to connect USB devices to your computer.

Legacy USB Support (Enabled)

This item allows users to enable or disable the Legacy USB Support function.

Onboard AUDIO Function (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard audio device.

Onboard LAN Function (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard LAN function.

Onboard LAN Boot ROM (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the boot function using the onboard LAN boot rom.

Onboard 1394 Function (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard 1394 function.

Serial Port1/2/3/4 Address (3F8/IRQ4/2FB/IRQ3/3EB/2EB)

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COM1 serial port, and to assign a port address.

Serial Port3/4 IRQ (IRQ11/IRQ10)

Use this item to assign IRQ to the serial port.

Press to return to the main menu setting page.

Power Mangement Setup

This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation.

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Power Management Setup

ACPI Suspend Type [S3] Soft-off by PWR-BTTN [Delay 4 Sec] PWRON After PWR-Fail [Power Off] Resume On LAN [Disabled] Wake-Up by PME [Enabled] Power On by Ring [Disabled] USB Device Wakeup from S3 [Disabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Help Item Select the ACPI State used for System Suspend.

↑↓→←:Move +/-: Value F10:SaveE8C:SelectF1:General Help

F2: Switch to next color F9: Load Default Settings

ACPI Suspend Type (S3)

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

Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN (Delay 4 Sec)

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

PWRON After Powe- Fail (Power Off)

This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its last operating status after power returns from a power failure.

Resume On LAN (Disabled)

This item allows users to enable or disable LAN activity to wake up the system from a power saving mode.

Wake-Up by PME (Enabled)

This item allows users to enable or disable PCI activity to wake up the system from a power saving mode.

Powe On by Ring (Disabled)

This item allows users to enable or disable the ring to wake up the system. If set to Enabled, users can specify the specific day of month and the exact time to power up the system.

USB Device Wakeup from S3 (Disabled)

This item allows users to enable or disable the USB device Wakeup function from S3 mode.

Resume on RTC Alarm (Disabled)

The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the system's RTC (realtime clock). Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wake-up alarm. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

Press to return to the main menu setting page.

PCI / PNP Setup

This optin displays PCI/PNP information about your system.

CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. PCI/PNP Setup

Init Display First [PEG] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Help Item Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.

↑↓→←:Move +/-: Value F10: SaveENISC: Select F1: General Help F2: Switch to next color F9: Load Default Settings

Init Display First (PCI)

Use this item to decide which device to be the initial display device.

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA (Yes)

If this item is enabled, an IRQ will be assigned to the PCI VGA graphics system. You set this value to No to free up an IRQ.

Press to return to the main menu setting page.

PC Health Status

On motherboards that support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.

CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. PC Health State

▶Smart Fan function [Press Enter] Shutdown Temperature [Disabled] CPU Temperature: 39 °C/102°F System Temperature: 45 °C/113°F CPU FAN Speed: 6750 RPM CPU Vcore: 0.936 V VDIMM: 1.608 V	Help Item

↑↓→←:Move +/-: Value F10: SaveEnter; SelectF1: General Help F2: Switch to next color F9: Load Default Settings

Smart Fan Function

Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen:

CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Smart Fan Function

CPU FAN Speed : 6750 RPM	Help Item
	Options
CPU Smart Fan Control [Disabled]
CPU Fan Ratio [75]	Disabled
CPU Target Temperature [50]	Enabled
CPU FAN Tolerance Value [3]
Increase time (Fan) [3]
Decrease time (Fan) [1]

↑↓→←:Move +/-: Value F10: SaveEnter Select F1: General Help F2: Switch to next color F9: Load Default Settings

CPU Fan Speed (6750 RPM)

This item displays the CPU Fan Speed.

CPU Smart Fan Control (Disabled)

This item allows users to enable or disable smart fan control function.

CPU Smart Ratio (75)

This item enables you to set the value of CPU fan ratio.

CPU Target Temperature (50)

This item enables throttling when CPU targets the temperature.

CPU Fan Tolerance Value (3)

This item enables users to set the value of the CPU temperature to achieve the start and stop status.

Increase time (Fan)

This item enables users to set the increase time.

Decrease time (Fan)

This item enables users to set the decrease time.

Press to return to the PC Health Status setting page.

Shutdown Temperature (Disabled)

Enables you to set the maximum temperature the system can reach before powering down.

System Component Characteristics

These fields provide you with information about the systems current operating status. You cannot make changes to these fields.

• CPU Temperature
• System Temperature
• CPU FAN Speed
  • CPU Vcore
  • VDIMM

Press to return to the main menu setting page.

Frequency/Voltage Control

This item enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system.

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Frequency/Voltage Control

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk [Enabled] Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Item Help Options Disabled Enabled

↑↓→←:Move +/-: Value F10: SaveEESC: Select F1: General Help

F2: Switch to next color F9: Load Default Settings

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled)

When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM and PCI slots.

Spread Spectrum (Enabled)

If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) generated by the system.

Press to return to the main menu setting page.

Load Default Settings

This option opens a dialog box to ask if you are sure to install optimized defaults or not. You select [OK], and then press , the Setup Uyility loads all default values; or select [Cancel], and then press , the Setup Uyility does not load default values.

Supervisor Password

This option enables yu to install or change a password.

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Supervisor Password

Supervisor Password: Not Installed Change Supervisor Password [Press Enter]	Help Item
	Install or Change the password.

↑↓→←:Move +/-: Value F10: SaveEetc: SelectF1: General Help

F2: Switch to next color F9: Load Default Settings

Supervisor Password

This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has been installed, Insatall displays. If not, Not Install displays.

Change Supervisor Password

You can select this option and press to access the sub menu. You can use the sub menu to change the supervisor password.

Press to return to the main menu setting page.

User Password

This option enables yu to install or change a password.

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User Password

User Password: Not Installed	Help Item
	Install or Change the password.

$$ \uparrow \downarrow \rightarrow \leftarrow : M o v e $$

$$ + / -: \text { Value } $$

$$ F 1 0: \text { Save } \text { E S C }: \text { SelectF1 }: \text { General Help } $$

F2: Switch to next color

F9: Load Default Settings

User Password

This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has been installed, Insatall displays. If not, Not Install displays.

Press to return to the main menu setting page.

Save & Exit Setup

Highlight this item and press to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, press to save and exit, or press to return to the main menu.

Exit Without Saving

Highlight this item and press to discard any changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Exit Without Saving dialog box appears, press to discard changes and exit, or press to return to 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 changes you have made.

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

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About the Software CD-ROM

The support software CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains all 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 for your motherboard version. More information on some programs is available in a README file, located in the same directory as the software.

The Intel High Definition audio functionality unexpectedly quits working in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. Users need to download and install the update packages from the Microsoft Download Center "before" installing HD audio driver bundled in the driver CD. Please log on to http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb:en-us:901105#appliesto for more information.

Auto-installing under Windows 2000/XP

The Auto-install CD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software for your motherboard.

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

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

Multi Menu Auto Setup Setup Browse CD Exit Setup Application Readme

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

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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 that allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support CD.Before installing the software from Windows Explorer, look for a file named README.TXT, INSTALL.TXT or something similar. This file may contain important information to help you install the software correctly.Some software is installed in separate folders for different operating systems, such as Windows 2000/XP. Always go to the correct folder for the kind of OS you are using.In install the software, execute a file named SETUP.EXE or INSTALL.EXE by double-clicking the file and then following the instructions on the screen.
Exit	The EXIT button closes the Auto Setup window.

Application Tab

Lists the software utilities that are available on the CD.

Read Me Tab

Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the CD.

Running Setup

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

1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:

AutoSetup Package installation version 2.00.0011 Standard 10 AutoSetup Program Auto Setup Package software Version 2.00.0011 Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for AutoSetup The InstallShield Wizard will install AutoSetup on your computer. To continue, call Next. OK Cancel

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

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

1. Click Next. The following screen appears:

2. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended.

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

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

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

Manual Installation

Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory. This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your motherboard.

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

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

Utility Software Reference

All the utility software available from this page is Windows compliant. They are provided only for the convenience of the customer. The following software is furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of the license.

These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice. Please refer to the support CD for available software.

This concludes Chapter 4.