GA-M61P-S3
AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-M61PS3-1002R
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Notice
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means without Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specifications and features are subject to
change without prior notice.
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following:
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For quick installation, please refer to the "Hardware Installation Guide" included with the
product.
For detailed product information and specifications, please carefully read the
"Product User Manual".
For detailed information related to Gigabyte's unique features, please go to the
"Technology Guide" section on Gigabyte's website to read or download the information
you need.
Table of Contents
ItemChecklist ................................................................................................................. 6
OptionalAccessories ...................................................................................................... 6
GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard Layout ................................................................................ 7
Block Diagram................................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .................................................................................... 9
1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation .................................................................... 9
1-2 Feature Summary .......................................................................................... 10
1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler ....................................................... 12
1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ......................................................................................... 12
1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler ............................................................................ 13
1-4 Installation of Memory .................................................................................... 14
1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards ...................................................................... 16
1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 17
1-7 ConnectorsIntroduction .................................................................................. 18
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................ 29
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : D8) ....................................................... 30
2-1 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 32
2-2 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 34
2-3 IntegratedPeripherals ..................................................................................... 36
2-4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 40
2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations................................................................................. 42
2-6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 43
2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 45
2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 47
2-9 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 47
2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 48
2-11 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 49
2-12 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 49
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 51
3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 51
3-2 SoftwareApplications ..................................................................................... 52
3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 52
3-4 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 53
3-5 Contact Us ..................................................................................................... 53
Chapter 4 Appendix ................................................................................................... 55
4-1 Unique Software Utilities ................................................................................ 55
4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction ..................................................................................... 55
4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction ......................................................................... 56
4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ........................................................................ 58
4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) ........................................................................ 62
4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction ...................................... 72
4-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 77
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Item Checklist
IDE Cable x 1 & FDD Cable x 1
SATA 3Gb/s Cable x 2
I/O Shield
* The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice.
Optional Accessories
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2 Ports USB 2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-51/R)
4 Ports USB 2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-21/R)
2 Ports IEEE1394 Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-1IE008-01R)
e-SATA Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-3SATPW-11R)
COM Port Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-1CM001-31/12CF1-1CM001-12R)
S/PDIF In and Out Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1SPINO-11/R)
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GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard Layout
KB_MS
Socket AM2
ATX
ATX_12V
CPU_FAN
AUDIO
F_AUDIO
GA-M61P-S3
IDE
Realtek
8211
PCIE_16
PCIE_1
BATTERY
BIOS
PCIE_2
nVIDIA®
CODEC
CLR_CMOS
GeForce 6100/
nForce 430
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
CD_IN
SPDIF_IO
SATAII3
SATAII1
SATAII2
SATAII0
TSB43AB23
F_USB2
F_USB1
F_USB3
IT8716
CI
PCI4
SYS_FAN
F2_1394
F1_1394
F_PANEL
FDD
COMB
PWR_LED
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Block Diagram
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz)
AMD
Socket AM2
CPU
VGA
DDRII 800/667/533/400 MHz DIMM
Dual Channel Memory
Hyper Transport Bus
PCI Express x16
PCI Express x1 Bus
x 1
4 SATA 3Gb/s
x 1
ATA 33/66/100/133
IDE Channel
nVIDIA®
GeForce 6100/
nForce 430
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
BIOS
1 PCI Express x2
LPC BUS
Floppy
IT8716
LPT Port
RTL8211
PCI Bus
COM Ports
TSB43AB23
PS/2 Keyboard/
Mouse
CODEC
10 USB
Ports
4 PCI
PCI CLK
(33 MHz)
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Chapter 1Hardware Installation
1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation
Preparing Your Computer
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can
become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please
follow the instructions below:
1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord.
2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
3. It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components
(CPU, RAM).
4. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have these items on top of an antistatic
pad or within a electrostatic shielding container.
5. Please verify that the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply connector
fromthemotherboard.
Installation Notices
1. Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. These stickers
are required for warranty validation.
2. Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the
information in the provided manual.
3. Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected.
4. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in contact with
the motherboard circuit or its components.
5. Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard
or within the computer casing.
6. Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
7. Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
8. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product, please consult a certified computer technician.
Instances of Non-Warranty
1. Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause.
2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual.
3. Damage due to improper installation.
4. Damage due to use of uncertified components.
5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters.
6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product.
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Hardware Installation
1-2 Feature Summary
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CPU
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Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core /
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Athlon 64 / Sempron processor
Front Side Bus
Chipset
LAN
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2000 MHz
nVIDIA® GeForce 6100/nForce 430 chipset
Realtek RTL8211 (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Onboard Realtek ALC883 CODEC chip
Supports High Definition Audio
Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio
Supports S/PDIF In/Out connection
Supports CD In connection
Audio
IEEE 1394
Storage
Onboard T.I. TSB43AB23 chip
3 IEEE 1394a ports
nVIDIA® GeForce 6100/nForce 430 chipset
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1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 1 FDD device
1 IDE connector with UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133
support, allowing connection of 2 IDE devices
4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors, allowing connection of 4 SATA 3Gb/s
devices
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Supports data RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and RAID 5 for Serial ATA
O.S Support
Memory
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Microsoft Windows 2000/XP
4 DDRII DIMM memory slots (supports up to 16 GB memory)(Note 1)
Supports dual channel DDRII 800/667/533/400 DIMMs
Supports 1.8V DDRII DIMMs
1 PCI Express x16 slot
2 PCI Express x1 slots
4 PCI slots
1 24-pin ATX power connector
1 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 floppy connector
1 IDE connector
4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors
1 CPU fan connector
1 system fan connector
1 front panel connector
1 front audio connector
1 CD In connector
1 S/PDIF In/Out connector
Expanstion Slots
Internal Connectors
1 COMB connector
3 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables
2 IEEE 1394a connectors for additional 2 ports by cable
1 power LED connector
1 Chassis Intrusion connector
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Rear Panel I/O
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1 PS/2 keyboard port
1 PS/2 mouse port
1 parallel port
1 COMA port
1 VGA port
4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 IEEE 1394a port
1 RJ-45 port
6 audio jacks (Line In / Line Out / MIC In/Surround Speaker Out (Rear
Speaker Out)/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out)
IT8716 chip
I/O Control
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Hardware Monitor
System voltage detection
CPU / System temperature detection
CPU / System fan speed detection
CPU / System warning temperature
CPU / System fan failure warning
Supports CPU / System Smart Fan function
1 4 Mbit flash ROM
Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
Supports @BIOS
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BIOS
Additional Features
Supports Download Center
Supports Q-Flash
(Note 3)
Supports EasyTune
Supports Xpress Install
Supports Xpress Recovery2
Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Micro ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 21.5cm
Bundle Software
Form Factor
(Note 1) Due to the limitation of Windows 32-bit operating system, when more than 4 GB of physical
memory is installed, the actual memory available for the operating system will be less than
4 GB; Windows 64-bit operating system doesn't have such limitation.
(Note 2) Whether the CPU Smart FAN Control function is supported will depend on the CPU you install.
(Note 3) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards.
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Hardware Installation
1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler
Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions:
1. Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
2. Please take note of the pin 1 marking (the small triangle) on the CPU. If you install the
CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please
change the insert direction of the CPU.
3. Please add an even layer of heat paste between the CPU and CPU cooler.
4. Please make sure the CPU cooler is installed on the CPU prior to system use,
otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur.
5. Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the processor specifications. It
is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifica-
tions since it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. If you wish to set
the frequency beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your hard-
ware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
1-3-1 Installation of the CPU
Check the CPU pins to see that none are bent. Move the socket lever to the unlocked position as shown
in Fig. 1 (90o to the plane of the motherboard) prior to inserting the CPU. The pin 1 location is designated
on the CPU by a small triangle that corresponds to a triangle marking on the socket as shown in
Fig. 2. Align the CPU to the socket and gently lower it into place. Do not force the CPU into the socket.
Fig.1
Socket Lever
Position lever at a 90 degree angle.
Fig.2
Pin 1 location on the socket and CPU.
Gently place the CPU into position making sure that the CPU pins fit
perfectly into their holes. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket,
place one finger down on the middle of the CPU and gently press the
metal lever back into its original position.
Pin One
Please use extra care when installing the CPU. The CPU will not fit if positioned incorrectly.
Rather than applying force, please change the positioning of the CPU.
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1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler
Fig.1
Before installing the CPU cooler, please first add an even layer of heat
paste on the surface of the CPU. Install all the CPU cooler components
(Please refer to the cooler manual for detailed installation instructions).
Fig.2
Please connect the CPU cooler power connector to the CPU_FAN
connector located on the motherboard so that the CPU cooler can
properly function to prevent CPU overheating.
The CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heat paste. To prevent
such an occurrence, it is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat paste be used for
heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the CPU cooler.
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Hardware Installation
1-4 Installation of Memory
Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions:
1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is
recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used.
2. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power
is switched off to prevent hardware damage.
3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be installed in
only one direction. If you are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction.
The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory
capacity and specifications. Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one direction.
The memory capacity used can differ with each slot.
Notch
DDRII
Fig.1
The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can
only fit in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically
into the DIMM socket. Then push it down.
Fig.2
Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to lock the
DIMM module.
Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the
DIMM module.
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Dual Channel Memory Configuration
The GA-M61P-S3 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the
Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will double.
Due to CPU limitation, if you wish to operate the Dual Channel Technology, follow the guidelines below:
1. Dual Channel mode will not be enabled if only one memory module is installed.
2. To enable Dual Channel mode with two memory modules (it is recommended to use memory
modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed), you must install them into DIMM sockets
of the same color.
3. To enable Dual Channel mode with four memory modules, it is recommended to use memory
modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed.
The following is a Dual Channel Memory configuration table:
(DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side, "--": Empty)
DIMM Socket
DDRII_1
DS/SS
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DDRII_2
DS/SS
--
DDRII_ 3
--
DDRII_4
--
2 memory modules
DS/SS
DS/SS
DS/SS
DS/SS
4 memory modules
DS/SS
DS/SS
If two memory modules are to be used to achieve Dual Channel mode, we recommend
installing them in DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 DIMM sockets.
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Hardware Installation
1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards
You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below:
1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the
computer.
2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer.
3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.
4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.
5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.
6. Replace your computer's chassis cover.
7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.
8. Install related driver from the operating system.
Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card:
Please align the VGA card to the onboard
PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly
down on the slot. Make sure your VGA
card is locked by the latch at the end of
the PCI Express x16 slot. When you try
uninstall the VGA card, please press the
latch as the picture to the left shows to
release the card.
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1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the
keyboard to the lower port (purple).
Parallel Port
The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices.
COMA
Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.
VGA Port
Monitor can be connected to VGA port.
IEEE 1394a Port
Serial interface standard set by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has
features like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug.
USB Port
Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such
as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. have a standard USB interface.
Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller,
please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please
contact your OS or device(s) vendors.
LAN Port
The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of 10/100/
1000 Mbps.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
The default Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack. Center/Subwoofer speakers can be connected to
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack.
Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out)
The default Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack. Rear surround speakers can be
connected to Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack.
Side Speaker Out
The default Side Speaker Out jack. Surround side speakers can be connected to Side Speaker Out
jack.
Line In
The default Line In jack. Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack.
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Hardware Installation
Line Out (Front Speaker Out)
The default Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. Stereo speakers, earphone or front surround
speakers can be connected to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack.
MIC In
The default MIC In jack. Microphone must be connected to MIC In jack.
In addition to the default speakers settings, the
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audio jacks can be reconfigured to
perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected
to the default Mic In jack ( ). Please refer to the 2-/4-/6-/8- channel audio setup steps for
detailed software configuration information.
1-7 Connectors Introduction
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1) ATX_12V
10) F_AUDIO
2) ATX (Power Connector)
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN
5) IDE
11) CD_IN
12) SPDIF_IO
13) F_USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3
14) F1_1394 / F2_1394
15) COMB
6) FDD
7) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3
8) PWR_LED
9) F_PANEL
16) CI
17) CLR_CMOS
18) BATTERY
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1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all
the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure
that all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its
proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly.
The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the ATX_12V power
connector is not connected, the system will not start.
Caution!
Please use a power supply that is able to handle the system voltage requirements. It is
recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (300W
or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can
lead to an unstable system or a system that is unable to start.
If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector
on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; otherwise, please do not remove it.
Pin No.
Definition
GND
1
2
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4
3
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4
2
GND
+12V
+12V
ATX_12V
Pin No.
Definition
3.3V
Pin No.
Definition
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24
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24
3.3V
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3.3V
-12V
3
GND
GND
4
+5V
PS_ON(soft On/Off)
5
GND
GND
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+5V
GND
7
GND
GND
8
Power Good
-5V
9
5V SB(stand by +5V)
+12V
+5V
10
11
12
+5V
+12V(Only for 24-pin ATX)
3.3V(Only for 24-pin ATX)
+5V (Only for 24-pin ATX)
GND(Only for 24-pin ATX)
13
1
ATX
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Hardware Installation
3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector)
The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for
CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design.
Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector
wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The black connector
wire is the ground wire (GND).
Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to prevent
CPU damage or system hanging caused by overheating.
CPU_FAN:
Pin No.
Definition
1
2
3
4
GND
1
+12V/SpeedControl
Sense
CPU_FAN
SpeedControl
SYS_FAN:
1
Pin No.
Definition
GND
SYS_FAN
1
2
3
+12V
Sense
5) IDE (IDE Connector)
An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to one
IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). If
you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master and the other
as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device).
Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the IDE connector.
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6) FDD (FDD Connector)
The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the
FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB and
2.88 MB. Before attaching the FDD cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the FDD
connector.
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7) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors)
SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300 MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the
SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly.
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SATAII3
SATAII1
SATAII2
SATAII0
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1
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7
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Pin No.
Definition
GND
TXP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
TXN
GND
RXN
RXP
GND
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Hardware Installation
8) PWR_LED
The PWR_LED connector is connected with the system power indicator to indicate whether the
system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode(S1).
Pin No.
Definition
MPD+
MPD-
1
1
2
3
MPD-
9) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper)
Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis
front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below.
Speaker Connector
Message LED/
Power
Switch
Power/
Sleep LED
2
1
20
19
Reset Switch
IDE Hard Disk Active LED
HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED)
(Blue)
Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
Pin 1: Power
SPEAK (Speaker Connector)
(Amber)
Pin 2- Pin 3: NC
Pin 4: Data(-)
RES (Reset Switch)
Open:Normal
(Green)
Close: Reset Hardware System
Open:Normal
PW (Power Switch)
(Red)
Close: Power On/Off
Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
NC
MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED)
(Yellow)
NC ( Purple)
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10) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector)
This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module. If you wish
to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to this connector. Check the pin
assignments carefully while you connect the front panel audio module. Incorrect connection
between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to work or even damage it.
For optional front panel audio module, please contact your chassis manufacturer.
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AC'97Audio:
HD Audio:
Pin No.
1
Definition
MIC2_L
Pin No.
Definition
MIC
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
GND
GND
MIC2_R
MIC Power
NC
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LINE2_R
FSENSE1
FAUDIO_JD
No Pin
Line Out (R)
NC
NC
No Pin
Line Out (L)
NC
LINE2_L
FSENSE2
By default, the audio driver is configured to support HD Audio. To connect an AC97 front panel
audio module to this connector, please refer to the instructions on Page 76 about the software
settings.
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Hardware Installation
11) CD_IN (CD In Connector)
Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.
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Pin No.
Definition
CD-L
1
2
3
4
GND
GND
CD-R
12) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Connector)
The S/PDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3
data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has
digital input function. Use S/PDIF IN feature only when your device has digital output function.
Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IO connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while
you connect the S/PDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the
device unable to work or even damage it. For optional S/PDIF cable, please contact your local
dealer.
Pin No.
Definition
Power
No Pin
SPDIF
SPDIFI
GND
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
5
2
6
GND
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13) F_USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3 (Front USB Connectors)
Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you
connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the
device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local
dealer.
Pin No.
Definition
Power (5V)
Power (5V)
USB DX-
USB Dy-
USB DX+
USB Dy+
GND
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
2
1
10
9
GND
No Pin
NC
14) F1_1394 / F2_1394 (IEEE 1394 Connector)
Serial interface standard set by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has
features like high speed, highbandwidth and hot plug. Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE 1394
connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE 1394 cable, incorrect
connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage
it. For optional IEEE 1394 cable, please contact your local dealer.
Pin No.
Definition
TPA+
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
TPA-
GND
10
9
2
GND
1
TPB+
TPB-
Power(12V)
Power(12V)
No Pin
GND
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Hardware Installation
15) COMB (COMB Connector)
Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Check the pin assignments while you connect
the COMB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable.
Pin No.
Definition
NDCDB-
NSINB
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
NSOUTB
NDTRB-
GND
9
1
2
NDSRB-
NRTSB-
NCTSB-
NRIB-
10
No Pin
16) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open)
This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You can check
the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup.
Pin No.
Definition
Signal
GND
1
1
2
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17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)
You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this header. To clear CMOS, temporarily
short the two pins. Default doesn't include the jumper to avoid improper use of this header.
Open:Normal
Short: Clear CMOS
18) BATTERY
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
If you want to erase CMOS...
1. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Gently take out the battery and put it aside for about one minute.
(Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive and
negative pins in the battery holder to makethem short for five
seconds.)
3. Re-install the battery.
4. Plug the power cord in and turn on the computer.
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Hardware Installation
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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure
required settings or to activate certain system features.
The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard.
When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS
SRAM.
When the power is turned on, pressing the <Del> button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will
take you to the CMOS SETUP screen. You can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1".
If you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can be used.
Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating
system.
@BIOS is a Windows-based utility that does not require users to boot to DOS before upgrading BIOS but
directly download and update BIOS from the Internet.
CONTROL KEYS
<
>< >< ><
>
Move to select item
<Enter>
<Esc>
Select Item
Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu
and Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu
Increase the numeric value or make changes
Decrease the numeric value or make changes
General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu
Item Help
<Page Up>
<Page Down>
<F1>
<F2>
<F5>
Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup
Menu
<F6>
<F7>
<F8>
<F9>
<F10>
Load the fail-safe default CMOS value from BIOS default table
Load the Optimized Defaults
Q-Flash utility
System Information
Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
Main Menu
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu
Press <F1> to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible
selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc>.
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution and avoid inadequate
operation that may result in system malfunction.
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BIOS Setup
<F12>: Boot Menu
Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on cards) device.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc.
M61P-S3 D8
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<DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, <F9>: Xpress Recovery2, <F12>: Boot Menu
11/23/2006-NV-MCP61-6A61KG04C-00
<F12>: Boot Menu
Use < > or < > to select a device, then press enter to accept . Press <ESC> to exit this menu.
Boot Menu
== Select a Boot First device ==
Floppy
LS120
Hard Disk
CDROM
ZIP
USB-FDD
USB-ZIP
USB-CDROM
USB-HDD
Legacy LAN
KL:Move Enter :Accept ESC:Exit
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : D8)
Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the
screen. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
PC Health Status
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Esc: Quit
KLJI: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
1. If you don’t find the settings you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to access advanced options.
2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in the BIOS Setup when somehow the system
is not stable as usual. This action makes the system reset to the default settings for stability.
3. The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from
the exact settings for your motherboard.
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Standard CMOS Features
This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.
Advanced BIOS Features
This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features.
Integrated Peripherals
This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.
Power Management Setup
This setup page includes all the items of Green function features.
PnP/PCI Configurations
This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources.
PC Health Status
This setup page is about system autodetect temperature, voltage, fan speed, etc.
MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)
This setup page is to control CPU clock and frequency ratio.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe
configuration.
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Load Optimized Defaults
Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in
best performance configuration.
Set Supervisor Password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just
to Setup.
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Set User Password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system.
Save & Exit Setup
Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
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BIOS Setup
2-1 Standard CMOS Features
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software
Standard CMOS Features
Date (mm:dd:yy)
Time (hh:mm:ss)
Mon, Oct
22:31:24
2
2006
Item Help
Menu Level`
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IDE Channel 0 Master
IDE Channel 0 Slave
IDE Channel 2 Master
IDE Channel 3 Master
IDE Channel 4 Master
IDE Channel 5 Master
[None]
[None]
[None]
[None]
[None]
[None]
Drive A
Floppy 3 Mode Support
[1.44M, 3.5"]
[Disabled]
Halt On
[All, But Keyboard]
Base Memory
Extended Memory
640K
447M
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F7: Optimized Defaults
F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values
Date
The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.
Week
Month
Day
The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display-only
The month, Jan. Through Dec.
The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
The year, from 1999 through 2098
Year
Time
The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated based on the 24-hour
military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.
IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave
IDE HDD Auto-Detection
Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection.
IDE Channel 0, Master/Slave IDE/SATA Device Setup. You can use one of three methods:
•
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Auto
Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default)
None Select this if no IDE/SATA devices are used and the system will skip the
automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up.
Manual User can manually input the correct settings
•
Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The four options are:
CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto)
IDE Channel 2, 3, 4, 5 Master
IDE Auto-Detection
Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection.
Extended IDE Drive. IDE/SATA Device Setup. You can use one of the two methods:
•
Auto
Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST. (default)
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•
None
Select this if no IDE/SATA devices are used and the system will skip the
automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up.
Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The two options are:
Large/Auto(default:Auto)
Access Mode
Capacity
Capacity of currently installed hard drive.
Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside drive casing. Enter the appropriate option
based on this information.
Cylinder
Head
Precomp
Landing Zone
Sector
Number of cylinders
Number of heads
Write precomp
Landing zone
Number of sectors
Drive A
The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A that has been installed in the computer.
None
No floppy drive installed.
360K, 5.25"
1.2M, 5.25"
5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity.
5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity.
(3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled).
720K, 3.5"
1.44M, 3.5"
2.88M, 3.5"
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity.
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.
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Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area)
Disabled
Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value)
Drive A
Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive.
Halt on
The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.
No Errors
The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you
will be prompted.
All Errors
Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped.
All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for all other
errors. (Default value)
All, But Diskette
The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for all other errors.
All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it will stop for all
other errors.
Memory
The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.
Base Memory
The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the
system.
The value of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the
motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard.
Extended Memory
The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST.
This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map.
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BIOS Setup
2-2 Advanced BIOS Features
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Advanced BIOS Features
AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control
Hard Disk Boot Priority
First Boot Device
Second Boot Device
Third Boot Device
Password Check
[Auto]
Item Help
Menu Level`
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[Press Enter]
[Floppy]
[Hard Disk]
[CDROM]
[Setup]
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
Away Mode
Init Display First
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[PEG]
Frame Buffer Size
Onboard GPU
[64M]
[Enable If No Ext PEG]
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F7: Optimized Defaults
AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control
Auto
AMD Cool&Quiet driver manages clock and VID to best serve the thermal,
performance and power requirements. (Default value)
Disable this function.
Disabled
Hard Disk Boot Priority
Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc.
Use < > or < > to select a device, then press<+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list.
Press <ESC> to exit this menu.
First / Second / Third Boot Device
Floppy
LS120
Hard Disk
CDROM
ZIP
Select your boot device priority by Floppy.
Select your boot device priority by LS120.
Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk.
Select your boot device priority by CDROM.
Select your boot device priority by ZIP.
USB-FDD
USB-ZIP
Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD.
Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP.
USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM.
USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD.
Legacy LAN Select your boot device priority by Legacy LAN.
Disabled
Disable this function.
Password Check
System
The system can not boot and can not access to Setup page will be denied if the
correct password is not entered at the prompt.
Setup
The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password
is not entered at the prompt. (Default value)
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HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
This feature allows your hard disk to report read/write errors and to issue warnings when third-
party hardware monitor utility is installed.
Enabled
Disabled
Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. capability.
Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T. capability. (Default value)
Away Mode
Disabled
Disable this function. (Default value)
Enabled
Enable Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system.
(Away Mode: Enables the system to silently perform unattended tasks
while in a low-power mode that appears off. )
Init Display First
This feature allows you to select the first initiation of the monitor display from which card when you
install a PCI card and a PCI Express VGA card on the motherboard.
PCI Slot
Set Init Display First to PCI VGA card.
Onboard VGA Set Init Display First to onboard VGA.
PEG
Set Init Display First to PCI Express VGA card. (Default value)
Frame Buffer Size
16M
Set on-chip frame buffer size to 16 MB.
32M
64M
128M
256M
Disabled
Set on-chip frame buffer size to 32 MB.
Set on-chip frame buffer size to 64 MB. (Default value)
Set on-chip frame buffer size to 128 MB.
Set on-chip frame buffer size to 256 MB.
Disable this function.
Onboard GPU
This item allows the user to decide when to activate the onboard VGA function.
Enable If No Ext PEG
Activate the onboard VGA first only when no PCI Express VGA card is installed. (Default value)
Always Enable
Always activate the onboard VGA first, whether or not a PCI Express card is installed. If you wish
to set up a dual view configuration, set this item to Always Enable.
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BIOS Setup
2-3 Integrated Peripherals
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Integrated Peripherals
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Serial-ATA RAID Config
On-Chip IDE Channel0
On-Chip MAC Lan
[Press Enter]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
Item Help
Menu Level`
NV Serial-ATA Controller
IDE Prefetch Mode
USB Memory Type
Onboard Audio Function
Onboard 1394
[All Enabled]
[Enabled]
[SHADOW]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Press Enter]
[Disabled]
[3F8/IRQ4]
[2F8/IRQ3]
[378/IRQ7]
[SPP]
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SMART LAN
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM
Onboard Serial Port 1
Onboard Serial Port 2
Onboard Parallel Port
Parallel Port Mode
x
ECP Mode Use DMA
On-Chip USB
3
[V1.1+V2.0]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
USB Keyboard Support
USB Mouse Support
Legacy USB storage detect
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F7: Optimized Defaults
F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values
Serial-ATA RAID Config
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Serial-ATA RAID Config
Item Help
Menu Level`
NV SATA RAID function
[Disabled]
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
x
x
x
x
NV SATA 1 Primary RAID
NV SATA 1 Secondary RAID
NV SATA 2 Primary RAID
NV SATA 2 Secondary RAID
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F7: Optimized Defaults
F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values
NV SATA RAID function
Enabled
Allows users to configure individual SATA channels as RAID or ATA mode.
Disabled
Disable the RAID function for all of the onboard SATA channels. (Default value)
NV SATA 1 Primary RAID
Enabled
Enable RAID function for the first channel of the first SATA 3Gb/s controller.
(Default value)
Disabled
Disable this function.
NV SATA 1 Secondary RAID
Enabled
Enable RAID function for the second channel of the first SATA 3Gb/s controller.
(Default value)
Disabled
Disable this function.
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NV SATA 2 Primary RAID
Enabled
Enable RAID function for the first channel of the second SATA 3Gb/s controller.
(Default value)
Disabled
Disable this function.
NV SATA 2 Secondary RAID
Enabled
Enable RAID function for the second channel of the second SATA 3Gb/s controller.
(Default value)
Disabled
Disable this function.
On-Chip IDE Channel0
Enabled
Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value)
Disabled
Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.
On-Chip MAC Lan
Auto
Auto-detect onboard LAN chip function. (Default value)
Disabled
Disable onboard LAN chip function.
NV Serial-ATA Controller
SATA-1
Enable the first onboard SATA 3Gb/s controller.
All Enabled
Disabled
Enable all of the onboard SATA 3Gb/s controllers. (Default value)
Disable the onboard SATA 3Gb/s controllers.
IDE Prefetch Mode
Enabled
Enable IDE data buffer to enhance HDD transfer speed. (Default value)
Disabled
Disable IDE data buffer for the system stability.
USB Memory Type
SHADOW
Set USB memory type to SHADOW. (Default value)
Base Memory(640K) Set USB memory type to base memory(640K).
Onboard Audio Function
Auto
Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value)
Disabled
Disable Azalia audio function.
Onboard 1394
Enabled
Enable onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default value)
Disable onboard IEEE 1394 function.
Disabled
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BIOS Setup
SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function)
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SMART LAN
Item Help
Start detecting at Port.....
Menu Level`
Pair1-2 Status
Pair3-6 Status
Pair4-5 Status
Pair7-8 Status
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=
=
=
Open
Open
Open
Open
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/
/
Length
Length
Length
Length
=
=
=
=
0.0m
0.0m
0.0m
0.0m
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F7: Optimized Defaults
This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN
cable. This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short.
Refer to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable:
When No LAN Cable Is Attached...
If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show
Open and the Length fields show 0.0m, as shown in the figure above.
When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally...
If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub,
the following message will appear:
Start detecting at Port.....
Link Detected --> 100Mbps
Cable Length= 30m
Link Detected
Cable Length
Displays transmission speed
Displays the approximate length of the attached LAN cable
Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at a speed of 10/100 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; it will operate
at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is
activated.
When a Cable Problem Occurs...
If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of wires, the Status field will show Short and the
length shown will be the approximate distance to the fault or short.
Example: Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m
Explanation: A fault or short might occur at about 1.6m on Pair 1-2.
Note: Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in a 10/100 Mbps environment, their Status fields will
show Open, and the length shown is the approximate length of the attachedLAN cable.
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OnBoard LAN Boot ROM
This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip.
Enabled
Disabled
Enable this function.
Disable this function. (Default value)
Onboard Serial Port 1
Auto
BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address.
3F8/IRQ4
2F8/IRQ3
3E8/IRQ4
2E8/IRQ3
Disabled
Enable onboard Serial Port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value)
Enable onboard Serial Port 1 and address is 2F8/IRQ3.
Enable onboard Serial Port 1 and address is 3E8/IRQ4.
Enable onboard Serial Port 1 and address is 2E8/IRQ3.
Disable onboard Serial Port 1.
Onboard Serial Port 2
Auto
BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address.
3F8/IRQ4
2F8/IRQ3
3E8/IRQ4
2E8/IRQ3
Disabled
Enable onboard Serial Port 2 and address is 3F8/IRQ4.
Enable onboard Serial Port 2 and address is 2F8/IRQ3. (Default value)
Enable onboard Serial Port 2 and address is 3E8/IRQ4.
Enable onboard Serial Port 2 and address is 2E8/IRQ3.
Disable onboard Serial port 2.
Onboard Parallel Port
Disabled
Disable onboard LPT port.
378/IRQ7
278/IRQ5
3BC/IRQ7
Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default value)
Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5.
Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7.
Parallel Port Mode
SPP
Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value)
EPP
ECP
ECP+EPP
Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.
Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.
Using Parallel port as ECP and EPP mode.
ECP Mode Use DMA
This option is available only when Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP or ECP+EPP.
3
1
Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value)
Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1.
On-Chip USB
V1.1+V2.0
V1.1
Enable the USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controllers. (Default value)
Enable only the USB 1.1 controller.
Disabled
Disable the onboard USB controller.
USB Keyboard Support
Enabled
Enable USB keyboard support.
Disabled
Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value)
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USB Mouse Support
Enabled
Enable USB mouse support.
Disabled
Disable USB mouse support. (Default value)
Legacy USB storage detect
This option allows users to decide whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash
drives and USB hard drives during POST.
Enabled
Disabled
BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value)
Disable this function.
2-4 Power Management Setup
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Power Management Setup
ACPI Suspend Type
Soft-Off by Power button
PME Event Wake Up
Modem Ring On
USB Resume from Suspend
Power-On by Alarm
Day of Month Alarm
Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm
Power On By Mouse
Power On By Keyboard
KB Power ON Password
AC Back Function
[S1(POS)]
[Instant-Off]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Everyday
0 : 0 : 0
Item Help
Menu Level`
x
x
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Enter
x
[Soft-Off]
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F7: Optimized Defaults
F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values
ACPI Suspend Type
S1(POS)
Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend). (Default value)
S3(STR)
Set ACPI suspend type to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM).
Soft-Off by Power button
Instant-Off
Press power button then Power off instantly. (Default value)
Delay 4 Sec. Press power button 4 sec. to Power off. Enter suspend if button is pressed
less than 4 sec.
PME Event Wake Up
This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead.
Disabled
Enabled
Disable this function.
Enable PME as wake up event. (Default value)
Modem Ring On
An incoming call via modem can awake the system from any suspend state.
Disabled
Enabled
Disable this function.
Enable Modem Ring On function. (Default value)
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USB Resume from Suspend
Disabled
Disable this function.
Enabled
Enable USB device wake up system from suspend mode. (Default value)
Power-On by Alarm
You can enable the "Power-On by Alarm" item and key in Date/Time to power on system.
Disabled
Enabled
Disable this function. (Default value)
Enable alarm function to POWER ON system.
If Power-On by Alarm is Enabled.
Day of Month Alarm :
Everyday, 1~31
Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)
Power On By Mouse
Disabled
Disable this function. (Default value)
Double-Click Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on the system.
Power On By Keyboard
Disabled
Disable this function. (Default value)
Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to power
on the system.
Any KEY
Press any keys on your keyboard to power on the system.
Password
Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password.
KB Power ON Password
When "Power On by Keyboard" is set to Password, you can set the password here.
Enter
Input password (from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to set the Keyboard
Power On password.
AC Back Function
Soft-Off
When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state.
(Default value)
Full-On
When AC-power back to the system, the system always in "On" state.
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2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations
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PnP/PCI Configurations
PCI 1 IRQ Assignment
PCI 2 IRQ Assignment
PCI 3 IRQ Assignment
PCI 4 IRQ Assignment
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
Item Help
Menu Level`
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F7: Optimized Defaults
F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values
PCI 1 IRQ Assignment
Auto
3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1. (Default value)
Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1.
PCI 2 IRQ Assignment
Auto
3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value)
Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2.
PCI 3 IRQ Assignment
Auto
3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value)
Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 3.
PCI 4 IRQ Assignment
Auto
3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 4. (Default value)
Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 4.
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2-6 PC Health Status
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PC Health Status
Reset Case Open Status
Case Opened
[Disabled]
Yes
Item Help
Menu Level
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Vcore
OK
DDR2 18V
OK
+3.3V
OK
+12V
OK
Current System Temperature
Current CPU Temperature
Current CPU FAN Speed
Current SYSTEM FAN Speed
System Warning Temperature
CPU Warning Temperature
CPU FAN Fail Warning
SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning
CPU Smart FAN Control
CPU Smart FAN Mode
System Smart FAN Control
32oC
45oC
3245 RPM
0 RPM
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F7: Optimized Defaults
F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values
Reset Case Open Status
Disabled
Don't reset case open status. (Default value)
Enabled
Clear case open status at next boot.
Case Opened
If the case is closed, Case Opened will show "No."
If the case is opened, Case Opened will show "Yes."
If you want to reset Case Opened value, enable Reset Case Open Status and save the change
to CMOS, and then your computer will restart.
Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR2 18V / +3.3V / +12V
Detect system's voltage status automatically.
Current System/CPU Temperature
Detect system/CPU temperature automatically.
Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM)
Detect CPU/system fan speed status automatically.
System/CPU Warning Temperature
60oC / 140oF
70oC / 158oF
80oC / 176oF
90oC / 194oF
Disabled
Monitor system/CPU temperature at 60oC / 140oF.
Monitor system/CPU temperature at 70oC / 158oF.
Monitor system/CPU temperature at 80oC / 176oF.
Monitor system/CPU temperature at 90oC / 194oF.
Disable this function. (Default value)
CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning
Disabled
Disable CPU/system fan fail warning function. (Default value)
Enabled
Enable CPU/system fan fail warning function.
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CPU Smart FAN Control(Note)
Disabled
Disable this function.
Enabled
When this function is enabled, CPU fan will run at different speed depending
on CPU temperature. Users can adjust the fan speed with Easy Tune
based on their requirements. (Default value)
CPU Smart FAN Mode
This option is available only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled.
Auto
BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal
CPU Smart FAN control mode for it. (Default value)
Voltage
PWM
Set to Voltage when you use a CPU fan with a 3-pin fan power cable.
Set to PWM when you use a CPU fan with a 4-pin fan power cable.
System Smart FAN Control
Disabled
Disable this function. (Default value)
Enabled
When this function is enabled, system fan will run at different speed depend-
ing on system temperature. Users can adjust the fan speed with Easy Tune
based on their requirements.
(Note) Whether the CPU Smart FAN Control function is supported will depend on the CPU you install.
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MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
CPU Frequency (MHz)
PCIE Clock (MHz)
[200]
[100]
Item Help
Menu Level`
CPU Clock Ratio
[Auto]
Robust Graphics Booster
VGA Core Clock
[Disabled]
+1%
x
CPU HT-Link Voltage
Chipset Voltage Control
DDR2 Voltage Control
CPU Voltage Control
Normal CPU Vcore
[Normal]
[Normal]
[Auto]
[Normal]
1.3500V
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F7: Optimized Defaults
Incorrectly using these features may result in system instability or corruption.
Doing a overclock or overvoltage on CPU, chipsets and memory modules may result in
damages or shortened life expectancy to these components.
Please be aware that the M.I.T. menu items are for power users only.
CPU Frequency(MHz)
200~500 MHz
Set CPU Frequency from 200 MHz to 500 MHz. (Default: 200)
Set PCIE clock from 100 MHz to 145 MHz.
PCIE Clock(MHz)
100~145 MHz
CPU Clock Ratio
The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU you install. (Default: Auto)
Robust Graphics Booster
The options can enhance the VGA graphics card bandwidth to get higher performance.
Disabled
Enabled
Disable this function. (Default value)
Enable the R.G.B. function.
VGA Core Clock
This option allows the user to alter the core clock for the graphics chip and is available only when
the Robust Graphics Booster option is set to Enabled.
Supports adjustable VGA core clock from +1%~+50%.
CPU HT-Link Voltage
Set the voltage settings for the HT-Link between CPU and Chipset.
Normal
Supply CPU HT-Link voltage as CPU HT-Link requires. (Default value)
Set CPU HT-Link voltage to +0.025V~+0.200V.
+0.025V~+0.200V
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Chipset Voltage Control
Set the voltage settings for Chipset.
Normal
Supply Chipset voltage as Chipset requires. (Default value)
Set Chipset voltage to +0.025V~+0.200V.
+0.025V~+0.200V
DDR2 Voltage Control
Please note that by overclocking your system through the increase of the DDR2 voltage, damage
to the memory may occur.
Supports adjustable DDR2 voltage from 1.850V to 2.400V. (Default value: Auto)
CPU Voltage Control
Please note that by overclocking your system through the increase of the CPU voltage, damage
to the CPU or decrease in the CPU life expectancy may occur.
Supports adjustable CPU voltage from 0.8000V to 1.5500V. (Default value: Normal)
Normal CPU Vcore
Displays your CPU's normal vcore voltage.
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2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI C
PC Health Status
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N
Exit Without Saving
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Esc: Quit
KLJI: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum
system performance.
2-9 Load Optimized Defaults
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Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI C
PC Health Status
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N
Exit Without Saving
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Esc: Quit
KLJI: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Load Optimized Defaults
Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automati-
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2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
PnP/PCI C
Enter Password:
PC Health Status
Exit Without Saving
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Esc: Quit
KLJI: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Change/Set/Disable Password
When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist
you in creating a password.
Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the
password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the
selection and not enter a password.
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A message
"PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear to confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is
disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.
The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords:
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD and a USER PASSWORD. When disabled, anyone may access all BIOS
Setup program function. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS
Setup program and having full configuration fields, the User password is required to access only basic
items.
If you select "System" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted
for the password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup Menu.
If you select "Setup" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only
when you try to enter Setup.
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2-11 Save & Exit Setup
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated
Power Ma
PnP/PCI Configurations
PC Health Status
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Esc: Quit
KLJI: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Save Data to CMOS
Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS.
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.
2-12 Exit Without Saving
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Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Ma
PnP/PCI C
PC Health Status
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N
Exit Without Saving
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Esc: Quit
KLJI: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Abandon all Data
Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS.
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.
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Chapter 3Drivers Installation
Pictures below are shown in Windows XP.
Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver
CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM
device icon in "My computer", and execute the Run.exe.
3-1 Install Chipset Drivers
After insert the driver CD, "Xpress Install" will scan automatically the system and then list all the drivers that
recommended to install. Please pick the item that you want and press "install" followed the item; or you can
press "Xpress Install" to install all items defaulted.
Some device drivers will restart your system automatically. After restarting
your system the "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers.
System will reboot automatically after install the drivers, afterward you can
install others application.
For USB2.0 driver support under Windows XP operating system, please
use Windows Service Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show
a question mark "?" in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under "Device
Manager". Please remove the question mark and restart the system (System
will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver).
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Drivers Installation
3-2 Software Applications
This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone
you want and press "install" to install them.
3-3 Driver CD Information
This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title.
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3-4 Hardware Information
This page lists all device you have for this motherboard.
3-5 Contact Us
Please see the last page for details.
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Chapter 4 Appendix
4-1 Unique Software Utilities
(Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.)
4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction
EasyTune 5 presents the most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement and
manageability utility. Featuring several powerful yet easy to use tools such as 1) Overclocking for enhancing
system performance, 2) C.I.A. and M.I.B. for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan
control for managing fan speed control of both CPU cooling fan and North-Bridge Chipset cooling fan, 4) PC
health for monitoring system status.(Note)
User Interface Overview
Button / Display
Overclocking
C.I.A./C.I.A.2 and M.I.B.
Smart-Fan
PC Health
GO
"Easy Mode" & "Advance Mode" Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode
Display screen
Function display LEDs
GIGABYTE Logo
Description
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Enters the Overclocking setting page
Enters the C.I.A./2 and M.I.B. setting page
Enters the Smart-Fan setting page
Enters the PC Health setting page
Confirmation and Execution button
Display panel of CPU frequency
Shows the current functions status
Log on to GIGABYTE website
TM
10. Help button
11. Exit or Minimize button
Display EasyTune 5 Help file
TM
Quit or Minimize EasyTune 5 software
(Note) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards.
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Appendix
4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction
Xpress Recovery2 is designed to provide quick backup and restora-
tion of hard disk data. Supporting Microsoft operating systems including
Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including
FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS, Xpress Recovery2 is able to back up data
on hard disks on PATA and SATA IDE controllers. After Xpress Recovery2 is executed from CD-ROM
for the first time, it will stay permanent in your hard disk. If you wish to run Xpress Recovery2 later, you
can simply press F9 during system bootup to enter Xpress Recovery2 without the CD-ROM.
System requirements:
1. Intel x86 platforms
2. At least 64M bytes of system memory
3. VESA-supported VGA cards
How to use the Xpress Recovery2
Initial access by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by pressing the F9 key:
Steps: After entering BIOS Setup, go to Advanced BIOS Feature and set to boot from CD-ROM. Save
the settings and exit the BIOS Setup. Insert the provided driver CD into your CD-ROM drive.
Upon system restart, the message which says "Boot from CD/DVD:" will appear in the bottom
left corner of the screen. Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2.
After the steps above are completed, subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 can be made
by simply pressing the <F9> key during system power-on.
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Boot from CD/DVD:
Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2.....
Boot from CD/DVD:
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc.
M61P-S3 D8
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<DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, <F9>: Xpress Recovery2, <F12>: Boot Menu
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<F9>: Xpress Recovery2
1. If you have already entered Xpress Recovery2 by booting from the CD-ROM, you can
enter Xpress Recovery2 by pressing the <F9> key in the future.
2. System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of the hard disk will affect
the data backup speed.
3. It is recommended that Xpress Recovery2 be immediately installed once you com-
plete installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software.
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The Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2
1. RESTORE:
Restore the backed-up data to your hard disk.
(This button will not appear if there is no backup
file.)
2. BACKUP:
Back up data from hard disk.
3. REMOVE:
Remove previously-created backup files
to release disk space.
(This button will not appear if there is no backup
file.)
4. REBOOT:
Exit the main screen and restart the system.
Limitations:
1. Not compatible to Xpress Recovery.
2. For the use of Xpress Recovery2, a primary partition must be reserved.
3. Xpress Recovery2 will store the backup file at the end of the hard disk, so free space available
on the hard disk for the backup file must be allocated in advance. (A minimum 4GB is recom-
mended but the actual space is dependent on the size of the data to be backed up)
4. Capable of backing up hard disks installed with Windows operating systems including DOS and
Windows XP/2000/NT/9x/Me.
5. USB hard disks are currently not supported.
6. Does not support RAID/AHCI (class code 0104/0106) hard disks.
7. Capable of backing up and restoring only the first physical hard disk.
Hard disks detection sequence is as follows:
a. PATA IDE primary channel
b. PATA IDE secondary channel
c. SATA IDE channel 1
d. SATA IDE channel 2
e. SATA IDE channel 3
f. SATA IDE channel 4
Precautions:
1. When using hard disks with more than 128G under Windows 2000, be sure to execute the
EnableBigLba.exe program from the driver CD before data backup.
2. It is normal that data backup takes longer time than data restoration.
3. Xpress Recovery2 is compliant with the GPL regulations.
4. On a few motherboards based on Nvidia chipsets, BIOS update is required for Xpress Recovery2
to correctly identify RAID and SATA IDE mode. Please contact your motherboard manufacturer.
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4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction
Method 1 : Q-Flash
TM
Q-FlashTM is a BIOS update tool that allows the user to update BIOS
without entering operating systems like MS-DOS or Windows.Em-
bedded in the BIOS, the Q-FlashTM tool frees you from the hassles of
going through complicated BIOS flashing process.
Before Use:
Follow the steps below before using Q-Flash to update BIOS:
1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your
motherboard model
2. Extract the downloaded BIOS files and save the new BIOS file (e.g. M61PMS2.F1) to your floppy
diskor hard disk. Q-Flash only supports:
a. FAT32/16/12 USB flash drives/hard drives
b. FAT32/16/12 IDE/SATA hard drives that are connected to the IDE/SATA controllers integrated
with the southbridge.
NOTE: Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported.
3. Restart the system and press the DELETE key to enter BIOS Setup. While in BIOS Setup, press the
F8 key to enter Q-Flash.
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution and avoid inadequate
operation that may result in system malfunction.
Updating the BIOS
Step 1:
a. In the Q-Flash menu, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to select Update BIOS from Drive and
press ENTER.
If you wish to back up the current BIOS file, use the Save BIOS to Drive function.
b. Select the floppy drive or hard drive where the BIOS file is saved, such as "Floppy A" and
press ENTER.
Q-Flash Utility v2.00
Flash Type/Size.................................SST 25VF040B
512K
Keep DMI Data Enable
Update BIOS from Drive
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0 file(s) found
EnFloppyA
<Drive>er Off
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HDD 0-0
Total size : 0
Free size : 0
F5 : Refresh
DEL : Delete
c. Select the BIOS file and press ENTER.
Make sure again the BIOS file matches your motherboard model.
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Step 2: The process of system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen.
When the message "Are you sure to update BIOS?" appears, press ENTER. The BIOS update
will begin and the current process will be displayed.
1. Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS.
2. Do not remove the floppy disk or hard drive/USB drive when the system is updating the BIOS.
Step 3: When the update process is complete, press any key to return to the Q-Flash main menu.
Q-Flash Utility v2.00
Flash Type/Size.................................SST 25VF040B
512K
Keep DMI Data Enable
!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!
Please press any key to continue
En
er Off
Step 4: Press ESC and then DELETE to exit Q-Flash and the system will restart. As the system reboots,
you will see the new BIOS version during POST.
Step 5: As the system reboots, press DELETE to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized De-
faults and press ENTER to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripherals devices
after BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults.
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Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI C
PC Health Status
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N
Exit Without Saving
Esc: Quit
ꢀꢁꢃꢄ: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Load Optimized Defaults
Press Y to load BIOS defaults
Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press Y to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup.
When the system restarts, the whole update process is complete.
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Method 2 : @BIOSTM Utility
If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the
new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to update their BIOS under
Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest
version of BIOS.
Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility
Fig 2. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS
Click Start/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS
Select @BIOS item than click Install
Fig 3. The @BIOS Utility
Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server
Click "Update New BIOS"
Click "3"
1. Methods and steps:
I. Update BIOS through Internet
a. Click "Internet Update" icon
b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon
c. Select @BIOSTM sever
d. Select the exact model name on your motherboard
e. System will automatically download and update the BIOS.
II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:
a. Do not click "Internet Update" icon
b. Click "Update New BIOS"
c. Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file.
d. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as:
M61PS3.F1).
e. Complete update process following the instruction.
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III. Save BIOS
In the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in dialog box. It means to save the
current BIOS version.
IV. Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM:
In the very beginning, there is "About this program" icon shown in dialog box. It can help you check out
which kind of motherboard and which brand of Flash ROM are supported.
2. Note:
I. In method I, if it shows two or more motherboard's model names to be selected, please make
sure your motherboard's model name again. Selecting wrong model name will cause the
system unbooted.
II. In method II, be sure that motherboard's model name in BIOS unzip file are the same as your
motherboard's. Otherwise, your system won't boot.
III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOSTM server, please go onto
Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II.
IV. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted.
V. Do not use @BIOS and C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) at the same time.
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4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)
To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below:
(1) Install SATA hard drive(s) in your system.
(2) Configure SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup.
(3) Configure RAID set in RAID BIOS. (Note )
(4) Make a floppy disk containing the SATA controller driver. (Note )
(5) Install the SATA controller driver during OS installation. (Note )
Before you begin
Please prepare:
(a) SATA hard drive(s). To ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use two hard
drives with identical model and capacity for RAID array. If you do not want to create RAID, you
may prepare only one hard drive.
(Note )
(b) An empty formatted floppy disk.
(c) Windows XP/2000 setup disk.
(d) Driver CD for your motherboard.
(Note )
(1) Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer
Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available
SATA port(s) on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the
hard drive.
(Note) Required for setting up RAID array.
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(2) Configuring SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup
Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup and set the first boot
device.
Step 1:
Turn on your computer and press Del to enter BIOS Setup during POST (Power-On Self Test). In BIOS
Setup, go to Integrated Periperals --> Serial-ATA RAID Config (Figure 1).
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software
Integrated Peripherals
ꢂ
Serial-ATA RAID Config
On-Chip IDE Channel0
On-Chip MAC Lan
[Press Enter]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
Item Help
Menu Levelꢂ
NV Serial-ATA Controller
IDE Prefetch Mode
USB Memory Type
Onboard Audio Function
Onboard 1394
[All Enabled]
[Enabled]
[SHADOW]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Press Enter]
[Disabled]
[3F8/IRQ4]
[2F8/IRQ3]
[378/IRQ7]
[SPP]
ꢂ
SMART LAN
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM
Onboard Serial Port 1
Onboard Serial Port 2
Onboard Parallel Port
Parallel Port Mode
x
ECP Mode Use DMA
On-Chip USB
3
[V1.1+V2.0]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
USB Keyboard Support
USB Mouse Support
Legacy USB storage detect
ꢀꢁꢃꢄ: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F7: Optimized Defaults
Figure 1
To set up a RAID array, ensure that NV SATA RAID function is enabled (Figure 2), otherwise leave
it disabled. Then enable the SATA channels with hard disks that you want to use for RAID (for example,
NV SATA 1Primary RAID controls the SATAII0 connector and NV SATA 1 Secondary RAID controls
the SATAII1 connector) (Figure 2).
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software
Serial-ATA RAID Config
Item Help
Menu Levelꢂ
NV SATA RAID function
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
NV SATA 1 Primary RAID
NV SATA 1 Secondary RAID
NV SATA 2 Primary RAID
NV SATA 2 Secondary RAID
ꢀꢁꢃꢄ: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F7: Optimized Defaults
F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values
Figure 2
The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may not show the exact settings for your
motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard
you have and the BIOS version.
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Step 2:
To boot from Windows installation CD-ROM, set First Boot Device under the Advanced BIOS
Features menu to CDROM (Figure 3).
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software
Advanced BIOS Features
AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control
Hard Disk Boot Priority
First Boot Device
Second Boot Device
Third Boot Device
Password Check
[Auto]
Item Help
Menu Levelꢂ
ꢂ
[Press Enter]
[CDROM]
[Hard Disk]
[CDROM]
[Setup]
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
Away Mode
Init Display First
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[PCI Slot]
Frame Buffer Size
Onboard GPU
[64M]
[Enable If No Ext PEG]
ꢀꢁꢃꢄ: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F7: Optimized Defaults
Figure 3
Step 3:
Save and exit BIOS Setup.
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(3) Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS
Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step if you do not want to create
RAID.
Step 1:
After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message
which says "Press F10 to enter RAID setup utility" (Figure 4). Hit the F10 key to enter the RAID BIOS
setup utility.
MediaShield ROM BIOS 6.87
Copyright (C) 2006 NVIDIA Corp.
Detecting array ...
Press F10 to enter RAID setup utility ...
Figure 4
Step 2:
The Define a New Array screen is the first option screen when you enter the NVIDIA RAID setup utility.
(Figure 5). You can press the TAB key to highlight through options.
Step 3:
In the RAID Mode field, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to select a RAID mode. The supported RAID
modes include Mirroring (default), Striping, Stripe Mirroring, Spanning and RAID 5. The following is an
example of RAID 0 array creation.
Step 4:
If RAID 0 (Striping) is selected, you can manually set the striping block size. In the Striping Block field,
use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to set the Striping Block size. The KB is the standard unit of Striping
Block size. We recommend you leaving it to the default setting--Optimal (64K). The size range is from
4K to 128K.
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RAID Mode: Striping
Free Disks
Striping Block: Optimal
Array Disks
Port
Disk Model
Capacity
Port
Disk Model
Capacity
1
2
ST3120026AS
ST3120026AS
111.79GB
111.79GB
[ꢃ] Add
[ꢄ] Del
[ESC] Quit
[F6] Back
[F7] Finish
[TAB] Navigate
[ꢀꢁ] Select
[ENTER] Popup
Figure 5
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Step 5:
Next, select the hard drives which you wish to be included in the disk array. The Free Disks section
displays the information about the currently installed SATA hard drives. Press the TAB key to move to
the Free Disks section. Select the target hard drives using the UP or DOWN ARROW key and use the
RIGHT ARROW key to add the hard drives to the Array Disks section (Figure 6).
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RAID Mode: Striping
Free Disks
Striping Block: Optimal
Array Disks
Port
Disk Model
Capacity
Port
Disk Model
Capacity
1
2
ST3120026AS
ST3120026AS
111.79GB
111.79GB
[ꢃ] Add
[ꢄ] Del
[ESC] Quit
[F6] Back
[F7] Finish
[TAB] Navigate
[ꢀꢁ] Select
[ENTER] Popup
Figure 6
Step 6:
Press F7 after selecting the target hard disks. A message which says "Clear disk data?" will appear
(Figure 7). If you are sure to clear the data in the selected hard drives, press Y. (If the hard drives
contain previously created RAID array, you need to press Y to clear the data from the hard drives.)
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RAID Mode: Striping
Free Disks
Striping Block: Optimal
s
Clear disk data ?
Disk Model
Capacity
Port
Disk Model
Capacity
T3120026AS
111.79GB
111.79GB
[Y] YES [N] NO
T3120026AS
[ꢄ] Del
[ESC] Quit
[F6] Back
[F7] Finish
[TAB] Navigate
[ꢀꢁ] Select
[ENTER] Popup
Figure 7
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After that, the Array List screen displaying the RAID array you created will appear (Figure 8).
(Note: BBS stands for BIOS Boot Specification. This indicates that the boot device is defined in the
BIOS.)
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Boot
BBS
Status
Vendor
Array Model Name
STRIPE 223.57G
Healthy
NVIDIA
[Ctrl-X] Exit
[ꢀꢁ] Select
[B] Set Boot
[N] New Array
[ENTER] Detail
Figure 8
To read more information about the RAID array, press ENTER to enter the Array Detail screen (Figure
9), where you should see detailed information about RAID mode, disk block size, disk model name,
and disk capacity, etc.
Array 1: NVIDIA STRIPE 233.57G
- Array Detail -
RAID Mode: Striping
Striping Width : 2
Striping Block: 64K
Port
Index
Disk Model
Capacity
1
2
0
1
ST3120026AS
ST3120026AS
111.79GB
111.79GB
[R] Rebuild
[D] Delete
[C] Clear Disk
[ENTER] Return
Figure 9
To delete the array, press D in the Array Detail screen. When the "Delete this array?" message appears,
press Y to confirm or N to cancel. Press ENTER to return to the Array List screen.
To exit the Nvidia RAID utility, press ESC in the main menu or Ctrl+X in the Array List screen.
Now, you can proceed to install the SATA controller driver and operating system.
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(4) Making a SATA Driver Disk
To install operating system onto RAID disks successfully, you need to install the SATA RAID driver
during OS installation. Without the driver, the hard disk may not be recognized during the Windows
setup process. Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID. First of all, copy the driver for the SATA
controller from the motherboard driver CD-ROM to a floppy disk. See the instructions below about how
to copy the driver in MS-DOS mode(Note). Prepare a startup disk that has CD-ROM support and a blank
formatted floppy disk.
Step 1: Insert the prepared startup disk and motherboard driver CD-ROM in your system. Boot from the
startup disk. Once at the A:\> prompt, change to the CD-ROM drive (example: D:\>). At the D:\>
prompt, type the following two commands. Press ENTER after each command (Figure 10):
cd bootdrv
menu
Figure 10
Figure 11
Step 2: When the controller menu (Figure 11) appears, remove the startup disk and insert the blank
formatted disk. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu.
For example, from the menu in Figure 11, press K to select (K) nVIDIA MCP61 Series Raid (XP) if
you wish to install Windows XP (32-bit). Your system will then automatically zip and transfer this driver
file to the floppy disk. Press 0 to exit when finished.
(Note) For users without a startup disk:
Use an alternative system and insert the GIGABYTE motherboard driver CD-ROM. From the CD-ROM
drive folder, double click the MENU.exe file in the BootDrv folder (Figure 12). A command prompt
window will open similar to that in Figure 11.
Figure 12
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(5) Installing SATA controller driver during OS installation
Now that you have prepared the SATA driver disk and configured BIOS settings, you are ready to install
Windows 2000/XP onto your SATA hard drive with the SATA driver. The following is an example of
Windows XP installation.
Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the Windows 2000/XP Setup disk and press F6 as soon as
you see the "Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" message (Figure 13). After
pressing F6, there will be a few moments of some files being loaded before you see the next screen.
Windows Setup
Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver.
Figure 13
Step 2:
When a screen similar to that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA driver and press
S (Figure 14).
Windows Setup
Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices
installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter.
Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices(s)
<none>
* To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special
disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for
which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device
manufacturer, press S.
* If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage
device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional
mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.
S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit
Figure 14
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Step 3:
If Setup correctly recognizes the driver in the floppy disk, a controller menu similar to Figure 15 below
will appear. Use the ARROW keys to select NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (Figure 15) and press
ENTER. Later, when a screen similar to Figure 16 appears, you must press S to select additional
driver. The screen will return to previous screen as shown in Figure 15. Select NVIDIA nForce
Storage Controller and press ENTER.
Windows Setup
You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows,
using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer.
Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC
to return to the previous screen.
NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required)
NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required)
ENTER=Select F3=Exit
Figure 15
Windows Setup
Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s):
NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required)
* To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special
disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for
which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device
manufacturer, press S.
* If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage
device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional
mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.
S=Specify Additional Device Enter=Continue F3=Exit
Figure 16
If a message appears saying one or some file(s) cannot be found, please check the floppy disk
or copy the correct SATA driver again from the motherboard driver CD.
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Step 4:
When the next screen (Figure 17) appears, press ENTER to continue the SATA driver installation from
the floppy disk.
Windows Setup
Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s):
NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required)
NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required)
* To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special
disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for
which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device
manufacturer, press S.
* If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage
device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional
mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.
S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit
Figure 17
After the SATA controller driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows 2000/XP
installation.
WindowsXP Professional Setup
Welcome to Setup.
This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R)
Windows (R) XP to run on your computer.
To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER.
To repair a Windows XP installation using
Recovery Console, press R.
To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.
Enter= Continue R=Repair
F3=Exit
Figure 18
(Note: Each time you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver will have to be installed
under Windows once for that hard drive. After that, the driver will not have to be installed.)
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4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function
Introduction
The default speaker settings for the 6 audio jacks are
as shown in the picture to the right. The jack
retasking capability supported by HD Audio allows
users to change the function for each audio jack by
Center/Subwoofer
Speaker Out
Line In
Line Out
(Front Speaker Out)
Rear Speaker Out
the audio software provided. For example, if
a
Side Speaker
Out
Mic In
rear speaker is plugged into the center/subwoofer
speaker out jack, you can change the center/
subwoofer speaker out jack to fucntion as a rear
speaker out jack via the audio software.Please
follow the steps to install the function. (Following
pictures are in Windows XP)
Note that if you wish to connect a microphone, you MUST connect it to the default Mic In jack
for the microphone to work correctly.
HD Audio
With multiple built-in high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that support audio output at up to
192 kHz/24-bit quality and multi-streaming applications, HD Audio is able to handle multiple audio
streams (in and out) simultaneously. Multi-channel audio experiences have become a reality so you
can, for instance, listen to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet,
and etc. all at the same time.
Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings:
We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acquire the best sound effect if the stereo
output is applied.
STEP 1 :
After installation of the audio driver, you should find
an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you
can also find the icon in Control Panel). Double-
click the icon to open the Audio Control Panel.
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STEP 2:
In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O
tab. In the upper left list, click 2CH Speaker.
STEP 3:
After a speaker or headphone is plugged into the
rear Line Out jack, a small window will pop up
and ask you what type of equipment is connected.
Choose Headphone or Line Out depending on
the device connected and click OK. The
2-channel audio setup is completed.
4 Channel Audio Setup
STEP 1 :
After installation of the audio driver, you should find
an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you
can also find the icon in Control Panel). Double-
click the icon to open the Audio Control Panel.
STEP 2:
In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O
tab. In the upper left list, click 4CH Speaker.
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STEP 3:
After plugging in 4-channel speakers to the rear
speaker jacks, a small window will pop up and
ask you what type of equipment is connected.
Choose a device depending on the type of speaker
connected (4-channel audio consists of Front
Speaker Out (Line Out) and Rear Speaker Out)
and then click OK. The 4-channel audio setup is
completed.
6 Channel Audio Setup
STEP 1 :
After installation of the audio driver, you should find
an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you
can also find the icon in Control Panel). Double-
click the icon to open the Audio Control Panel.
STEP 2:
In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O
tab. In the upper left list, click 6CH Speaker.
STEP 3:
After plugging in 6-channel speakers to the rear
speaker jacks, a small window will pop up and
ask you what type of equipment is connected.
Choose a device depending on the type of speaker
connected (6-channel audio consists of Front
Speaker Out (Line Out), Rear Speaker Out, and
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) then click OK.
The 6-channel audio setup is completed.
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8 Channel Audio Setup
STEP 1 :
After installation of the audio driver, you should find
an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you
can also find the icon in Control Panel). Double-
click the icon to open the Audio Control Panel.
STEP 2:
In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O
tab. In the upper left list, click 8CH Speaker.
STEP 3:
After plugging in 8-channel speakers to the rear
speaker jacks, a small window will pop up and
ask you what type of equipment is connected.
Choose a device depending on the type of speaker
connected (8-channel audio consists of Front
Speaker Out (Line Out), Rear Speaker Out, Cen-
ter/Subwoofer Speaker Out, and Side Speaker
Out) then click OK. The 8-channel audio setup is
completed.
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Sound Effect Configuration:
At the Sound Effect menu, users can adjust sound
option settings as desired.
AC'97 Audio Configuration:
To enable the front panel audio connector to sup-
port AC97 Audio mode, go to the Audio Control
Panel and click the Audio I/O tab. In the ANA-
LOG area, click the Tool icon and then select the
Disable front panel jack detection check box.
This action completes the AC'97 Audio configuration.
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4-2 Troubleshooting
Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific
Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why?
Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version. Please press Ctrl and F1 keys after
entering BIOS menu and you will be able to see these options.
Questions 2: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after computer shuts down?
Answer: In some boards, a small amount of electricity is kept on standby after computer shuts down and
that's why the light is still on.
Question 3: How do I clear CMOS?
Answer: If your board has a Clear CMOS jumper, please refer to the Clear CMOS steps in the manual. If your
board doesn't have such jumper, you can take off the on-board battery to leak voltage to clear CMOS.
Please refer to the steps below:
Steps:
1. Turn off power.
2. Disconnect the power cord from MB.
3. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 1 minute (Or you can use a metal object
to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to makethem short for 5
seconds).
4. Re-insert the battery to the battery holder.
5. Connect power cord to MB again and turn on power.
6. Press Del to enter BIOS and load Fail-Safe Defaults(or load Optimized Defaults).
7. Save changes and reboot the system.
Question 4: Why do I still get a weak sound after turning up the speaker to the maximum volume?
Answer: Please make sure the speaker you are using is equipped with an internal amplifier. If not, please
change another speaker with power/amplifier and try again later.
Question 5: Sometimes I hear different continuous beeps from computer after system boots up. What do
these beeps usually stand for?
Answer: The beep codes below may help you identify the possible computer problems. However, they are
only for reference purposes. The situations might differ from case to case.
ꢃ
AWARD BIOS Beep Codes
1 short: System boots successfully
2 short: CMOS setting error
1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error
1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error
1 long 3 short: Keyboard error
1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error
Continuous long beeps: DRAM error
Continuous short beeps: Power error
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