AMD GA MA69VM S2 User Manual

GA-MA69VM-S2

AMD Athlon^TM64 FX / Athlon^TM64 X2 Dual-Core /

AMD Athlon^TM64 / Sempron^TMAM2 Processor Motherboard

User's Manual

Rev. 1002

12ME-MA69VMS2-1002R

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Table of Contents

ItemChecklist ................................................................................................................. 6

OptionalAccessories ...................................................................................................... 6

GA-MA69VM-S2 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. : D11)...................................................... 30

2-1 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 32

2-2 Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................................. 34

2-3 IntegratedPeripherals ..................................................................................... 36

2-4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 39

2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations................................................................................. 41

2-6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 42

2-7 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 44

2-8 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 44

2-9 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 45

2-10 Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................... 46

2-11 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 46

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 47

3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 47

3-2 SoftwareApplication ....................................................................................... 48

3-3 SoftwareInformation ....................................................................................... 48

3-4 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 49

3-5 Contact Us ..................................................................................................... 49

Chapter 4 Appendix ................................................................................................... 51

4-1 Unique Software Utilities ................................................................................ 51

4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction ..................................................................................... 51

4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction ......................................................................... 52

4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ........................................................................ 54

4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) ........................................................................ 58

4-1-5 Installation of TV Output Cable (Optional Device) ........................................... 69

4-1-6 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction ...................................... 73

4-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 78

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Item Checklist

IDE Cable x 1 & FDD Cable x 1

Serial ATAII Cable x 2

I/O Shield

* The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice.

Optional Accessories

2 Ports USB 2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-51/ 51R)

4 Ports USB 2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-21/ 21R)

COM Port Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-1CM001-31/31R)

S/PDIF In and Out Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1SPINO-11/11R)

TV Out Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-10S001-01R)(Please refer to the instructions on Page 69)

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GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard Layout

MS / KB

ATX_12V

Socket AM2

CPU_FAN

IT8716

GA-MA69VM-S2

BIOS

PCIE_4

AUDIO

AMD 690V

SATAII2

SATAII0

PCIE_16

RTL8110SC

AMD SB600

SYS_FAN

PCI1

SATAII3

SATAII1

PCI2

BATTERY

CLR_CMOS

F_PANEL

PWR_LED

CODEC

COMB

F_USB1

F_USB2 F_USB3

CD_IN

SPDIF_IO

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Block Diagram

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz)

AMD

Socket AM2

CPU

DDRII 800/667/533 MHz DIMM

Dual Channel Memory

Hyper Transport Bus

PCI Express x16

GFX CLK (100 MHz)

AMD 690V

x 4

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

VGA

1 PCI Express x4

RTL

8110SC

ATA-33/66/100/133

IDE Channels

LAN

RJ45

4 SATA 3Gb/s

PCI Bus

AMD SB600

Floppy

LPT Port

COM Ports

BIOS

LPC BUS

IT8716

CODEC

PS/2 KB/Mouse

10 USB

Ports

2PCI

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 from the motherboard.

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

CPU

Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core /

Athlon 64 / Sempron processor

2000 MHz

Front Side Bus

Chipset

Northbridge: AMD 690V

Southbridge: AMD SB600

LAN

Audio

Onboard Realtek 8110SC chip(10/100/1000 Mbit)

ALC888 CODEC

Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio

Supports High Definition Audio

Supports Line In ; Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; MIC ; Surround Speaker

Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; Side Speaker

Out connection

S/PDIF In/Out connection

CD In connection

AMD SB600

Storage

1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 1 FDD device

1 IDE connector with ATA-33/66/100/133 support, allowing connection

of 2 IDE devices

4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors, allowing connection of 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices

Supports RAID 0, RAID 1,and RAID 0+1for Serial ATA

O.S Support

Memory

Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista

4 DDRII DIMM memory slots (supports up to 16 GB memory)^{(Note 1)}

Supports dual channel DDRII 800/667/533 DIMMs

Supports 1.8V DDRII DIMMs

1 PCI Express x16 slot

1 PCI Express x4 slot

2 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

Expanstion Slots

Internal Connectors

1 S/PDIF In/Out connector

3 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables

1 Power LED connector

1 COMB connector

1 Chassis Intrusion connector

1 TV out connector

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Rear Panel I/O

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 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

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 Smart Fan function^{(Note 2)}

1 4 Mbit flash ROM

Use of licensed AWARD BIOS

PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b

Supports @BIOS

Supports Download Center

Supports Q-Flash

Supports EasyTune (only supports Hardware Monitor function)^{(Note 3)}

Supports Xpress Install

BIOS

Additional Features

Supports Xpress Recovery2

Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue

Norton Internet Security (OEM version)

Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm

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

hardware 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 (90^oto 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.

Socket Lever

Fig.1

Position lever at a 90 degree angle.

Fig.2

Pin 1 location on the socket and processor.

Gently place the CPU into position making sure that the CPU pins

fitperfectly into their holes. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket,

place one finger down on the middle of the CPU and gently press

themetal 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 heat sink manual for detailed installation instructions).

Fig.2

Please connect the CPU cooler power connector to the CPU_FAN con-

nector located on the motherboard so that the CPU cooler can properly

function to prevent CPU overheating.

Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between

the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler

may damage the CPU.

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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

DDR II

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-MA69VM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating

the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double.

Due to CPU limitation, if you wish to operate the Dual Channel Technology,

follow the guidelines below:

1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is installed.

2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that

memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same

colored DDR2 sockets for optimum performance.

The following is a Dual Channel Memory configuration table:

(DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side, "--": Empty)

DDRII 1

DS/SS

DDRII 2

DS/SS

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DDRII 3

DDRII 4

2 memory modules

4 memory modules

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 carefully pull out the small white-

drawable bar at the end of the PCI Ex-

press x16 slot when you try to install/

uninstall the VGA 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 small white-drawable bar.

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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 (Serial Port)

Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.

VGA Port

Monitor can be connected to VGA port.

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.

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.

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Hardware Installation

MIC In

The default MIC In jack. Microphone must be connected to MIC In jack.

In addition to the default speakers settings, the

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) FDD

11) F_USB1 / F_USB2/ F_USB3

12) POWER_LED

13) CI

14) CLR_CMOS

15) BATTERY

16) TV

6) IDE

7) SATAII0 /1 /2 /3

8) F_PANEL

9) CD_IN

17) SPDIF_IO

18) COMB

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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

+12V

ATX_12V

+12V

Pin No.

Definition

3.3V

Pin No.

Definition

3.3V

-12V

GND

+5V

PS_ON(soft On/Off)

GND

+5V

GND

Power Good

-5V

5V SB(stand by +5V)

+12V

+5V

+5V (Only for 24-pin ATX)

GND(Only for 24-pin ATX)

+12V(Only for 24-pin ATX)

3.3V(Only for 24-pin ATX)

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

GND

CPU_FAN

+12V / Speed Control

Sense

SpeedControl

SYS_FAN :

Pin No.

Definition

GND

SYS_FAN

+12V

Sense

5) 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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6) 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.

7) SATAII0 /1 /2 /3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by AMD SB600)

SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300 MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial

ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly.

SATAII 2

SATAII 0

Pin No.

Definition

GND

TXP

TXN

GND

RXN

SATAII 3

SATAII 1

RXP

GND

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Hardware Installation

8) 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

Reset Switch

IDE Hard Disk Active LED

HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED)

SPEAK (Speaker Connector)

Pin 1: LED anode(+)

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

Pin 1: Power

Pin 2- Pin 3: NC

Pin 4: Data(-)

RES (Reset Switch)

PW (Power Switch)

MSG(Message LED/Power/Sleep LED)

Open:Normal

Close: Reset Hardware System

Open:Normal

Close: Power On/Off

Pin 1: LED anode(+)

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

9) CD_IN (CD In Connector)

Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.

Pin No.

Definition

CD-L

GND

CD-R

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10) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel 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.

AC'97Audio:

HD Audio:

Pin No.

Definition

MIC

Pin No.

Definition

MIC2_L

GND

MIC Power

MIC2_R

-ACZ_DET

LINE2_R

FSENSE1

FAUDIO_JD

No Pin

Line Out (R)

No Pin

Line Out (L)

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 77 about the software

settings.

11) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3 (Front USB Connector)

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)

USB DX-

USB Dy-

USB DX+

USB Dy+

GND

No Pin

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Hardware Installation

12) POWER_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-

13) 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

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14) 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

15) 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

16) TV (TV Output Connector)

Use this connector to connect an optional TV Out cable to your computer for output of analog video

signals. To connect the TV Out cable, check the pin assignments carefully and install it correctly.

Incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even

damage it. For the optional TV Out cable, please contact your local dealer. Refer to page 69 for

instructions on installing the TV Out cable.

Pin No.

Definition

GND

COMP

GND

No Pin

GND

17) 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

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18) COMB (COMB Connector)

Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you

connect the COMB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the

device unable to work or even damage it. For optional COMB cable, please contact your local

dealer.

Pin No.

Definition

NDCDB-

NSINB

NSOUTB

NDTRB-

GND

NDSRB-

NRTSB-

NCTSB-

NRIB-

No Pin

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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

<F1>

<F2>

<F5>

Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup

<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

AMD RS690 BIOS for GA-MA69VM-S2 D11

<DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>:Xpress Recovery2 <F12>:Boot Menu <End>:Qflash

02/14/2007-RS690V-SB600-6A669G01C-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. : D11)

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.

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

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 Configuration

This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources.

PC Health Status

This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe

configuration.

„

Load Optimized Defaults

Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in

bestperformance configuration.

„

Set Supervisor Password

Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup.

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

Standard CMOS Features

Date (mm:dd:yy)

Time (hh:mm:ss)

Wed, Feb 14 2007

14:42:37

Item Help

Menu Level`

IDE Channel 0 Master

IDE Channel 0 Slave

IDE Channel 2 Master

IDE Channel 2 Slave

IDE Channel 3 Master

IDE Channel 3 Slave

[None]

Drive A

Floppy 3 Mode Support

[1.44M, 3.5"]

[Disabled]

Halt On

Base Memory

Extended Memory

[All Errors]

640K

511M

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 2000 through 2099

Year

Time

The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base 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 Device Setup. You can use one of three methods:

• Auto

Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST.(default)

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.

User can manually input the correct settings.

•

None

•

Manual

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 Master, Slave

IDE Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection.

Extended IDE Drive IDE/SATA devices setup. You can use one of two methods:

• Auto

Allows BIOS to automatically detect SATA IDE devices during POST. (Default

value)

•

None

Select this if no SATA IDE devices are used and the system will skip the

automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up.

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Access Mode

Capacity

Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The two options are:

Large/Auto(default: Auto)

Capacity of currently installed hard disk.

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; 360 K byte capacity.

5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2 M 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; 720 K byte capacity

3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44 M byte capacity. (Default value)

3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88 M byte capacity.

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.

(Default value)

All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for all other

errors.

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 512 K for systems with 512 K memory installed on the

motherboard, or 640 K for systems with 640 K 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

Advanced BIOS Features

AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control

Hard Disk Boot Priority

First Boot Device

Second Boot Device

Third Boot Device

[Auto]

Item Help

Menu Level`

[Press Enter]

[Floppy]

[Hard Disk]

[CDROM]

[Disabled]

[Setup]

Boot Up Floopy Seek

Password Check

HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability

Init Display First

Surroundview

Internal Graphics Mode

Frame Buffer Size

[Disabled]

[PCI Slot]

Disabled

[Auto]

Current UMA Size

64 MB

KLJI: Move

Enter: Select

+/-/PU/PD: Value

F6: Fail-Safe Defaults

F10: Save

ESC: Exit

F7: Optimized Defaults

F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values

AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control

Auto

AMD Cool'n'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.

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Boot Up Floppy Seek

During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360 K type is

40 tracks 720 K, 1.2 M and 1.44 M are all 80 tracks.

Enabled

Disabled

BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine it is 40 or 80 tracks. Note that

BIOS can not tell from 720K, 1.2M or 1.44M drive type as they are all 80 tracks.

BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number. Note that

there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360K. (Default

value)

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)

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)

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.

PEG

Set Init Display First to PCI Express VGA card.

PCI Slot

Set Init Display First to PCI VGA card. (Default value)

OnChip VGA Set Init Display First to onboard VGA.

Surroundview

This option is configurable only if an ATI graphics card is installed.

Disabled

Enabled

Disable the Dual-View capability. (Default value)

Enable the Dual-View capability.

Internal Graphics Mode

Auto

Enable output from the onboard GPU when no PCI Express card is installed.

When a PCI Express card is installed, automatically output from the PCI Ex-

press card and disable the onboard GPU.(Default)

Disabled

Disable the onboard GPU, whether or not a PCI Express card is installed.

Frame Buffer Size

Auto

Auto-detect frame buffer size.(Default value)

32MB

64MB

128MB

256MB

512MB

1024MB

Set frame buffer size to 32 MB.

Set frame buffer size to 64 MB.

Set frame buffer size to 128 MB.

Set frame buffer size to 256 MB.

Set frame buffer size to 512 MB.

Set frame buffer size to 1024 MB.

Current UMA Size

Detect UMA size automatically.

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BIOS Setup

2-3 Integrated Peripherals

Integrated Peripherals

Item Help

Menu Level`

IDE Configuration

OnChip SATA Controller

OnChip SATA Type

[Press Enter]

[Enabled]

[Native IDE]

[Auto]

Onboard Audio Function

Onboard LAN Function

Onboard LAN Boot ROM

OnChip USB Controller

USB EHCI Controller

USB Keyboard Support

USB Mouse Support

Legacy USB storage detect

Onboard Serial Port 1

Onboard Serial Port 2

Onboard Parallel Port

Parallel Port Mode

[Enabld]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[3F8/IRQ4]

[2F8/IRQ3]

[378/IRQ7]

[SPP]

ECP Mode Use DMA

KLJI: Move

Enter: Select

+/-/PU/PD: Value

F6: Fail-Safe Defaults

F10: Save

ESC: Exit

F7: Optimized Defaults

F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values

IDE Configuration

Item Help

OnChip IDE Channel0

[Enabled]

Menu Level`

KLJI: Move

Enter: Select

+/-/PU/PD: Value

F10: Save

ESC: Exit

F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values

F6: Fail-Safe Defaults

F7: Optimized Defaults

OnChip IDE Channel0

Enabled

Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value)

Disabled

Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.

OnChip SATA Controller

Enabled

Enable onboard SATA function. (Default value)

Disabled

Disable onboard SATA function.

OnChip SATA Type

Native IDE

Set the SATA channel to Native IDE mode.(Default value)

RAID

Set the SATA channel to RAID mode.

Legacy IDE Set the SATA channel to Legacy IDE mode.

SATAJAHCI Set the SATA channel to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI)

is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced

Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug.

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Onboard Audio Function

Auto

Auto-detect onboard audio function. (Default value)

Disabled

Disable this function.

Onboard LAN Function

Enabled

Enable onboard LAN chip function.(Default value)

Disabled

Disable onboard LAN chip function.

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)

OnChip USB Controller

Enable

Enable USB 1.1 function. (Default Value)

Disabled

Disable onchip USB 1.1 function.

USB EHCI Controller

Enable

Enable USB 2.0 function. (Default Value)

Disabled

Disable onchip USB 2.0 function.

USB Keyboard Support

Enabled

Enable USB keyboard support.

Disabled

Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value)

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.

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.

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BIOS Setup

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.

Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value)

Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1.

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2-4 Power Management Setup

Power Management Setup

ACPI Suspend Type

Soft-Off by Power button

Modem Ring Resume

PME Event Wake UP

Power On By Mouse

Power On By Keyboard

KB Power ON Password

AC BACK Function

[S1(POS)]

[Instant-off]

[Disabled]

Enter

[Soft-Off]

[Disabled]

Everyday

0 : 0 : 0

Item Help

Menu Level`

Power-On by Alarm

Date (of Month)

Resume Time (hh:mm:ss)

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 seconds to Power off. Enter suspend if button is pressed less

than 4 seconds.

Modem Ring Resume

An incoming call via modem can awake the system from any suspend state.

Disabled

Enabled

Disable Modem Ring on function. (Default value)

Enable Modem Ring on function.

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)

Power On By Mouse

Disabled

Disabled this function. (Default value)

Enabled

Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on the system.

Power On By Keyboard

Password

Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password.

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.

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BIOS Setup

KB Power ON Password

When "Power On by Keyboard" set at 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.

Power-On by Alarm

You can set "Power-On by Alarm" item to enabled 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)

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2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations

PnP/PCI Configurations

PCI 1 IRQ Assignment

PCI 2 IRQ Assignment

[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.

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BIOS Setup

2-6 PC Health Status

PC Health Status

Reset Case Open Status

Case Opened

[Disabled]

Item Help

Menu Level`

Vcore

DDR18V

+3.3V

+12V

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

39^oC

49^oC

3183 RPM

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[Auto]

RPM

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 / DDR18V / +3.3V / +12V

Detect system's voltage status automatically.

Current System/CPU Temperature

Detect system/CPU temperature automatically.

Current System/CPU FAN Speed (RPM)

Detect system/CPU fan speed status automatically.

System/CPU Warning Temperature

60^oC / 140^oF

70^oC / 158^oF

80^oC / 176^oF

90^oC / 194^oF

Disabled

Monitor system/CPU temperature at 60^oC / 140^oF.

Monitor system/CPU temperature at 70^oC / 158^oF.

Monitor system/CPU temperature at 80^oC / 176^oF.

Monitor system/CPU temperature at 90^oC / 194^oF.

Disable this function. (Default value)

CPU/SYSEM FAN Fail Warning

Disabled

Fan Fail warning function disable. (Default value)

Enabled

Fan Fail warning function enable.

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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.

(Note) Whether the CPU Smart FAN Control function is supported will depend on the CPU you install.

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2-7 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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

Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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.

2-8 Load Optimized Defaults

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

Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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-

cally detects.

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2-9 Set Supervisor/User Password

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 Configurations

Enter Password:

Save & Exit Setup

PC Health Status

Exit Without Saving

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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BIOS Setup

2-10 Save & Exit Setup

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

Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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.

2-11 Exit Without Saving

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

Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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 Setup.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. The "Xpress Install" uses the"Click and Go" technology to install the drivers

automatically. Just select the drivers you want then click the "GO" button. The "Xpress Install" will execute

the installation for you automatically.

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 Application

This page displays all the tools that GIGABYTE developed and some free software. You can click an

item to install it.

3-3 Software 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

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. and M.I.B.

Smart-Fan

PC Health

Description

Enters the Overclocking setting page

Enters the C.I.A. and M.I.B. setting page

Enters the Smart-Fan setting page

Enters the PC Health setting page

Confirmation and Execution button

"Easy Mode" & "Advance Mode" Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode

Display screen

Function display LEDs

GIGABYTE Logo

Display panel of CPU frequency

Shows the current functions status

Log on to GIGABYTE website

10. Help button

11. Exit or Minimize button

Display EasyTune 5 Help file

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.

Boot from CD/DVD:

Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2.....

Boot from CD/DVD:

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally

AMD RS690 BIOS for GA-MA69VM-S2 D11

<DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>:Xpress Recovery2 <F12>:Boot Menu <End>:Qflash

02/14/2007-RS690V-SB600-6A669G01C-00

<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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Appendix

4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction

Method 1 : Q-Flash

Q-Flash^TMis 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-Flash^TMtool 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 file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. ma69vms2.F1) to your floppy disk, USB flash

drive, or hard disk. Note: The USB flash drive or hard disk must use FAT32/16/12 file system.

3. Restart the system. During POST, press the End key to enter Q-Flash. Note: You can access

Q-Flash by either pressing the End key during POST or the F8 key in BIOS Setup. However, if the

BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an

independent IDE/SATA controller, use the End key during POST to access Q-Flash.

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally

AMD RS690 BIOS for GA-MA69VM-S2 D11

<DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>:Xpress Recovery2 <F12>:Boot Menu <End>:Qflash

02/14/2007-RS690V-SB600-6A669G01C-00

<End> : Qflash

Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS

flashing 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 v2.02

Flash Type/Size.................................Winbond 25X40

512K

Keep DMI Data Enable

Update BIOS from Drive

Save BIOS to Drive

0 file(s) found

EnteFrl:oRppuyn A

HDD 0-0

KL:Move

ESC:Reset <DriFv1e0>:Power Off

<Drive>

Total size : 0

F5 : Refresh

Free size : 0

DEL : Delete

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c. Select the BIOS file and press ENTER.

Make sure again the BIOS file matches your motherboard model.

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 v2.02

Flash Type/Size.................................Winbond 25X40

512K

Keep DMI Data Enable

Update BIOS from Drive

!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!

Save BIOS to Drive

Please press any key to continue

KL:Move ESC:Reset

Enter : Run

F10:Power Off

Step 4: Press ESC and then ENTER 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.

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

Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? Y

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

Esc: Quit

KLJI: 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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Appendix

Method 2 : @BIOS^TMUtility

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/ @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 @BIOS^TMsever.

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:

ma69vms2.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 @BIOS^TMserver, please go onto Gigabyte's

website 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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Appendix

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.

(5) Install the SATA controller driver during OS installation.

Before you begin

Please prepare:

(a) At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use two

hard drives with identical model and capacity). If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare

only one hard drive.

(b) An empty formatted floppy disk.

(d) Driver CD for your motherboard.

(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) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller.

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(2) Configuring SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup

You have to make sure whether the SATA controller is configured correctly in system BIOS Setup and

set BIOS boot sequence for the SATA hard drive(s)/RAID array.

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. Ensure that OnChip SATA Controller is enabled. If you wish to

create RAID array, set OnChip SATA Type to RAID. (Figure 1).

Item Help

Integrated Peripherals

Menu Level`

Item Help

IDE Configuration

[Press Enter]

[Enabled]

[RAID]

Menu Level`

OnChip SATA Controller

OnChip SATA Type

Onboard Audio Function

Onboard LAN Function

Onboard LAN Boot ROM

OnChip USB Controller

USB EHCI Controller

USB Keyboard Support

USB Mouse Support

[Auto]

[Enabld]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[3F8/IRQ4]

[2F8/IRQ3]

[378/IRQ7]

[SPP]

Legacy USB storage detect

Onboard Serial Port 1

Onboard Serial Port 2

Onboard Parallel Port

Parallel Port Mode

KLJI: Move

Enter: Select

+/-/PU/PD: Value

F10: Save

ESC: Exit

F1: General Help

ECP Mode Use DMA

F5: Previous Values

F6: Fail-Safe Defaults

F7: Optimized Defaults

KLJI: 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

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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Appendix

Step 2:

To boot from Windows installation CD-ROM, set First Boot Device under the Advanced BIOS

Features menu to CDROM (Figure 2).

Advanced BIOS Features

AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control

Hard Disk Boot Priority

First Boot Device

Second Boot Device

Third Boot Device

Boot Up Floopy Seek

Boot Up Num-Lock

Password Check

[Auto]

Item Help

Menu Level`

[Press Enter]

[CDROM]

[Hard Disk]

[CDROM]

[Disabled]

[On]

Item Help

Menu Level`

Select Hard Disk Boot

Device Priority

[Setup]

HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability

Init Display First

Surroundview

Internal Graphics Mode

Frame Buffer Size

[Disabled]

[PCI Slot]

Disabled

[Auto]

Current UMA Size

64 MB

KLJI: Move

Enter: Select

+/-/PU/PD: Value

F10: Save

ESC: Exit

F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values

F6: Fail-Safe Defaults

F7: Optimized Defaults

Figure 2

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 and proceed to Section 4 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 <Ctrl-F> to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility" (Figure 3). Hit the <Ctrl>+<F> key to enter the

ATI RAID BIOS setup utility.

RAID BIOS Version 2.5.1540.32

No Array is defined..............................

Press <Ctrl-F> to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility

Figure 3

Step 2:

Main Menu

This is the first option screen when you enter the ATI BIOS RAID Setup utility. (Figure 4).

To view the disk drives assigned to arrays, press <1> to enter the View Drive Assignments window.

To create an array, press <2> to enter the Define LD window.

To delete an array, press <3> to enter the Delete LD window.

To view controller settings, press <4> to enter the Controller Configuration.

[

Main Menu]

]

View Drive Assignments...........................[ 1 ]

Define LD..................................................[ 2 ]

Delete LD.................................................. [ 3 ]

Controller Configuration............................ [ 4 ]

[

Keys Available]

Press 1..4 to Select Option

[ESC] Exit

Figure 4

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Appendix

Create Arrays Manually

To create a new array, press <2> to enter the Define LD window (Figure 5). The Define LD selection

from the Main Menu allows users to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements and

RAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays attached to the AMD SB600 controller.

[

Define LD Menu ]

]

LD No

RAID Mode

Total Drv

Capacity (MB)

Status

LD 1

LD 2

LD 3

LD 4

LD 5

LD 6

LD 7

LD 8

----

-----

----

[

Keys Available]

]

[K] Up

[L] Down

[ESC] Exit

[Enter] Select

Figure 5

Use arrow keys [KL] to move to a logical disk set and press ENTER to enter the Define LD Menu

(Figure 6).

[

Define LD Menu ]

]

LD No

RAID Mode

RAID 0

Total Drv

LD 1

Stripe Block:

64 KB

Fast Init:

OFF

Gigabyte Boundary:

Cache Mode: WriteThru

[

Drives Assignments]

]

Channel:ID

Drive Model

Capacity (MB)

80026

Assignment

1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0

2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0

80026

[

Keys Available]

]

[K] Up

[L] Down

[ESC] Exit

[Space] Change Option

[Ctrl-Y] Save

Figure 6

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In the following procedure, we'll create RAID 0 as an example.

1. Under the RAID Mode section, press the Spacebar to select RAID 0.

2. Set the Stripe Block size. 64K is the default.

3. Under the Drives Assignments section, press UP or DOWN ARROW keys to highlight a drive.

4. Press the Spacebar to change the Assignment option to Y. This action adds the drive to the disk

array. The Total Drv section will show the number of disks assigned.

5. Press <Ctrl>+<Y> keys to save the information. The window below will appear.

Press Ctrl-Y to Modify Array Capacity or press any

other key to use maximum capacity.

Figure 7

6. Press <Ctrl>+<Y> to set the capacity of the RAID array or press other keys to set the array to its

maximum capacity.

7. After the creation is complete, the screen will return to Define LD Menu where you will see the

newly-created array.

8. Press <Esc> to return to Main Menu and press <Esc> again if you want to exit the RAID BIOS

utility.

View Drive Assignments

The View Drives Assignments option in the Main Menu displays whether drives attached to the ATI

SB600 controller are assigned to a disk array or are unassigned. Under the Assignment column, drives

are labeled with their assigned disk array or shown as Free if unassigned.

[

View Drives Assignments ]

Channel:ID

Drive Model

Capacity (MB)

Assignment

1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0

Extent

1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0

80026

79959

80026

79959

LD 1-1

LD 1-2

Extent

[

Keys Available]

]

[K] Up

[L] Down

[ESC] Exit

Figure 8

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Appendix

Delete an Array

The Delete Array menu option allows for deletion of disk array assignments.

Deleting an existing disk array could result in loss of data. Record all array

information including the array type, the disk members, and stripe block size in

case you wish to undo a deletion.

1. To delete an array, in Delete LD Menu, highlight the array you wish to delete and press the <Del>

key or the <Alt>+<Del> keys.

2. The View LD Definition Menu will appear (as Figure 9) showing which drives are assigned

to this array. Press <Ctrl>+<Y> if you are sure to delete the array or other keys to abort.

3. When the array is deleted, the screen will return to Delete LD Menu. Press <Esc>to return to

Main Menu.

[

View LD Definition Menu]

LD No

RAID Mode

RAID 0

Total Drv

Capacity (MB)

Status

Functional

158000

Stripe Block: 64KB

Cache Mode: WriteThru

[

Drives Assignments]

]

Channel:ID

Drive Model

Capacity (MB)

80026

1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0

2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0

80026

Are you sure you want to delete this array?

Press Ctrl-Y to Delete, or others to abort...

Figure 9

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(4) Making a SATA Driver Disk

To install operating system onto a serial ATA hard disk successfully, you need to install the SATA

controller driver during OS installation. Without the driver, the hard disk may not be recognized during

the Windows setup process. 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

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 4 to select (4) SB600 SATA. Your system will then

automatically zip and transfer this driver file to the floppy disk. Press 0 to exit when finished.

Figure 10

Figure 11

(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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Appendix

(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 third 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 ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform

(Figure 15) and press ENTER. Later, when a screen similar to Figure 16 appears, press ENTER to

continue the SATA driver installation from the floppy disk.

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.

ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform

ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform

ENTER=Select F3=Exit

Figure 15

Windows Setup

Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s):

ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform

* 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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Appendix

Step 4:

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 17

(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 Installation of TV Out Cable (Optional Device)

A TV output connector is available on the motherboard (refer to page 26). Via the use of the TV Out

cable, you can connect a TV to your computer for output of analog video signals.

Hardware Installation

•

Turn off your system and the power switch on the power supply before installing or

removing the TV Out cable to prevent damage to the TV Out cable.

Insert the TV Out cable securely into the corresponding connector when installing.

TV Out Cable

S-Video Out

AV Out

Connects to the TV

output connector

Follow the steps below to install theTV Out Cable:

Step 1:

Step 2:

Secure the TV Out

cable to the chassis

back panel with a

screw.

Connect TV Out

cable connector to

the motherboard TV

output connector.

Step 3:

Connect the S-Video or AV cable from your video system to the S-Video

(Note)

Out or AV Out jack on the bracket to output the analog video signals

S-Video Out

Projector

NTSC / PAL TV

AV Out

(Note): The S-Video Out and AV Out cannot be used at the same time.

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Enabling the TV Out Function

Method 1: Throuth the BIOS Setup program

Step 1: In BIOS Setup, press <Ctrl>+<F1> to access advanced options.

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

ESC: Quit

KLJI: Select Item

F8: Q-Flash

F10: Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

Step 2: Press <Enter> on the Advanced Chipset Features item to enter the submenu. Then

In IGX Configuration press <Enter>.

Advanced Chipset Features

DRAM Configuration

LDT & PCI Bus Control

PCIE Configuration

IGX Configuration

[Press Enter]

Item Help

Menu Level`

SB600 Spread Spectrum

CPU Clock Ratio

[Disabled]

[Auto]

CPU Frequency (MHz)

[Auto]

KLJI: Move

Enter: Select

+/-/PU/PD: Value

F6: Fail-Safe Defaults

F10: Save

ESC: Exit

F7: Optimized Defaults

F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values

Step 3: Set Video Display Devices under the IGX Configuration submenu to TV Only.

IGX Configuration

IGX Clock Mode

[Sync]

Item Help

Async IGX Clock

Async IGX Clock Source

IGX Clock Gating

IGX Multi Function

Video Display Devices

TV Standard

133MHz

Menu Level`

CPU CLK

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[TV Only]

[NTSC]

KLJI: Move

Enter: Select

+/-/PU/PD: Value

F10: Save

ESC: Exit

F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values

F6: Fail-Safe Defaults

F7: Optimized Defaults

Step 4:Save and exit BIOS Setup.

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Method 2:Through Software Settings

Step 1:

Install the ATI Catalyst Control Center utility.

Select ATi Catalyst Control Center item than click

Step 2:

After the installation, you will find an ATI Catalyst

Control Center icon

on the taskbar's status

area. Right-click the icon to select Catalyst

Control Center. Or you can right-click on the

desktop to select ATI CATALYST(R) Control

Center.

Step 3:

The Basic View is the default view when Catalyst

Control Center is launched for the first time. This

interface provides access to the basic settings and

advanced features of your ATI graphics products.

You can switch between Basic View andAdvanced

View at any time. Please select Basic [Easy Setup

Wizards and Quick Settings], then click Next.

Step 4:

Choose Setup my display configuration from

the central list and click Go. The EasySetup Wiz-

ard will assist you in step-by-step configurations.

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Step 5:

Select Standard TV, then click Go.

Step 6:

Depending on your requirements, select the type

of content that you will be viewing on your TV.

Then click Next.

Step 7:

Accept or change the desktop area display

resolution, then click Finish to apply your settings

and return to the Easy Setup / Quick Settings page.

The recommended settings for desktop viewing

have been preselected.

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4-1-6 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

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-chan-

nel 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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Appendix

4-2 Troubleshooting

Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific

motherboard model, please log on to www.gigabyte.com.tw

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