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GA-8ILFT Series
P4 Titan-DDR Motherboard
USER’ SMANUAL
Pentium®4 Processor Motherboard
Rev. 1001
12ME-8ILFT-1001
Power Management Setup ................................................................................ 35
PnP/PCI Configurations...................................................................................... 37
PC Health Status.................................................................................................. 38
Frequency/Voltage Control ................................................................................ 40
Load Fail-Safe Defaults...................................................................................... 42
Load Optimized Defaults.................................................................................... 43
SetSupervisor/User Password .......................................................................... 44
Save &Exit Setup ................................................................................................. 45
ExitWithout Saving ............................................................................................. 46
Chapter 4 Technical Reference........................................................ 47
Block Diagram ..................................................................................................... 47
Q-Flash Introduction ........................................................................................... 48
@ BIOS Introduction ........................................................................................... 50
Easy Tune 4TM Introduction ............................................................................... 51
Chapter 5 Appendix ....................................................................... 52
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Table ofContent
Item Checklist
þ The GA-8ILFTmotherboard
þ
I/O Shield
þ IDE cable x 1/ Floppy cable x 1
þ CD for motherboard driver & utility (IUCD)
þ GA-8ILFT user’ s manual
WARNING!
Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To
protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you
work on your computer.
1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have
one, touch bothof your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metalobject, such as
the power supply case.
3. Hold components by the edges and try not touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or
other components.
4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the
components whenever the components are separatedfrom the system.
5. Ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off before you plug in or remove the ATX
power connector on the motherboard.
Installing the motherboard to the chassis…
Ifthe motherboard has mounting holes, but they don’ t line up with the holes on the base and thereare
no slotsto attach the spacers, do not become alarmed you can still attach the spacers to the mounting
holes. Just cut the bottom portion of the spacers (the spacer may be a little hard to cut off, so be careful
of your hands). In this way you can still attach the motherboard to the base without worrying about short
circuits. Sometimes you may need to use the plastic springs to isolate the screw from the motherboard
PCB surface, because the circuitwire may benear by thehole. Be careful, don’ t let the screw contact
any printed circuit write or parts on the PCB that are near the fixing hole, otherwise it may damage the
board or cause board malfunctioning.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Features Summary
Form Factor
Motherboard
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20.3cm x 2.9cm Flex ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB.
GA-8ILFT Series Motherboard:
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GA-8ILFT and GA-8ILFT-C
CPU
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Socket 478 for Intel® Micro FC-PGA2 Pentium® 4 processor
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Support Intel® Pentium® 4 (Northwood, 0.13 m) processor
Intel Pentium®4 400MHz FSB
2nd cache depends on CPU
Chipset
Chipset 82845GL HOST/AGP/Controller
ICH4 I/O Controller Hub
Memory
2 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets
Supports PC1600 DDR or PC2100 DDR SDRAM
Supports up to 2GB DRAM (Max)
Supports only 2.5V DDR SDRAM
ITE8712
I/O Control
Slots
3 PCI slot supports 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant
An IDE controller on the Intel ICH4 PCI chipset
provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with PIO, Bus Master (Ultra
DMA33/ATA66/ATA100) operation modes.
Can connect up to four IDE devices
1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M
and 2.88M bytes.
On-Board IDE
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On-Board Peripherals
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1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode
1 Serial ports (COMA), 1 VGA port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 (2x Rear, 2Front by cable)
1 Front Audio connector
1 Serial IRQ connector
On-Board VGA
On-Board Sound
Built in Intel 845GL Chipset
AC97 CODEC (RealTek ALC201A)
1 Buzzer
Line In/Line Out/Mic In/CD In/AUX In/Game Port/SPDIF
to be continued......
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Introduction
On-Board LAN*
Hardware Monitor
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Builit in RTL8100BL Chipset
1 RJ45 port
CPU/System Fan Revolution detect
CPU/System Fan Control
CPU Overheat Warning
System Voltage Detect
PS/2 Connector
BIOS
PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interace
Licensed AWARD BIOS, 2M bit FWH
External Modem wake up
Additional Features
PS/2 Keyboard password power on
PS/2 Mouse power on
AC Recovery
USB KB/Mouse wake up from S3
Poly fuse for keyboard,USB,game port over-current protection
Supports @BIOS
Supports EasyTune4
Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with your processor’ s specifications.
We don’ t recommend you to set the system bus frequency over the CPU’ s specification
because these specific bus frequencies are not the standard specifications for CPU,
chipset and most of the peripherals. Whether your system can run under these specific
bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU,
Chipsets,SDRAM,Cards….etc.
* For GA-8ILFT Only.
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GA-8ILFT Series Motherboard Layout
KB_MS
ATX_12V
SOCKET478
Intel 845GL
SPDIF
ITE8712
GA-8ILFT
BAT1
RTL8100BL*
CI
S_IRG
PCI1
Buzzer
ICH4
PCI2
F_USB1
AUX_IN
BIOS
AC97
PCI3
* For GA-8ILFT Only.
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Introduction
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process
To set up your computer,you must complete the following steps:
Step 1- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Step 2- Install memory modules
Step 3- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply
Step 4- Setup BIOS software
Step 5- Install supporting software tools
Step1
Step4
Step 2
Step 4
Step 4
Step3
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Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Step 1-1 : CPU Installation
Pin1 indicator
Pin1 indicator
CPU Top View
CPU Bottom View
Socket Actuation Lever
Pin1 indicator
2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look
for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU
upper corner. Then insert the CPU
into thesocket.
1. Pull up the CPU socket lever
and up to 90-degree angle.
3. Press down the CPU socket
lever and finish CPU installation.
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Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.
If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause
improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.
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Hardware Installation Process
Step 1-2 : CPU Heat Sink Installation
2. Hook the other end of the
cooler bracket to the CPU
socket.
1. Hook one end of the cooler
bracket to the CPU socket first.
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Please use Intel approved cooling fan.
We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat
conduction between your CPU and heatsink.
(The CPU cooling fan might stick to the CPU due to the hardening of the
thermal paste. During this condition if you try to remove the cooling fan, you
might pull the processor out of the CPU socket alone with the cooling fan, and
might damagethe processor. To avoidthis from happening, we suggest you to
either use thermal tape instead of thermal paste, or remove the coolingfan with
extreme caution.)
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Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector,
this completes the installation.
Please refer to CPU heat sink user’ s manual for more detail installation
procedure.
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Step 2: Install memory modules
The motherboard has 2 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically
detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM Slot
.The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary between
sockets.
Total Memory Sizes With Unbuffered DDR DIMM
Devices used on DIMM
64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks)
1 DIMM x 64 / x 72 2 DIMMs x 64 / x 72
128 MBytes
256 MBytes
64 MBytes
512 MBytes
128 MBytes
1 GBytes
64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks) 32 MBytes
128 Mbit(4Mx8x4 banks) 256 MBytes
128 Mbit(2Mx16x4 banks) 64 MBytes
256 Mbit(8Mx8x4 banks) 512 MBytes
256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks) 128 MBytes
512 Mbit(16Mx8x4 banks) 1 GBytes
512 Mbit(8Mx16x4 banks) 256 MBytes
256 MBytes
2 GBytes
512 MBytes
Notes: Double-sidedx16 DDR memory devices are not support by Intel 845 chipset.
DDR
1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the
DIMMmemory module can only fit in one direction.
2. Insert the DIMM memory module verticallyinto the
DIMM slot. Then push it down.
3. Close the plastic clip at both edges oftheDIMM slots
to lock the DIMM module.
Reverse the installation steps when you wish to
remove the DIMM module.
MWhen STR/DIMM LED is ON, you do not install / remove DDR from socket.
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Hardware Installation Process
DDR Introduction
Established on the existing SDRAM industry infrastructure,DDR (Double Data Rate)memory is a
high performance and cost-effective solution that allows easy adoption for memory vendors,OEMs and
system integrators.
DDR memory is a sensible evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing
SDRAM infrastructure, yet makes awesome advances in solving the system performance bottleneck by
doubling the memory bandwidth. DDR SDRAM will offer a superior solution and migration path from
existing SDRAM designs due to its availability, pricing and overall market support. PC2100 DDR
memory (DDR266) doubles the datarate through reading and writing at both the rising and fallingedge of
the clock, achieving data bandwidth 2X greater than PC133 when running with the same DRAM clock
frequency. With peak bandwidth of 2.1GB per second, DDR memory enables system OEMs to build
high performance and low latency DRAM subsystemsthat are suitable for servers, workstations, high-
end PC's and value desktop SMA systems. With a core voltage of only 2.5 Volts compared to
conventional SDRAM's 3.3 volts, DDR memory is a compelling solution for small form factor desktops
and notebook applications.
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Step 3: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power
supply
Step3-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction
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PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
PS/2 Mouse Connector
(6 pin Female)
ØThis connector supports standard PS/2
keyboard and PS/2 mouse.
PS/2 Keyboard Connector
(6 pin Female)
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Parallel Port and Serial Ports (COM1/COM2)
Parallel Port
(25 pin Female)
ØThis connector supports 2 standard COM ports
and 1 Parallel port. Device like printer can be
connected to Parallel port ; mouse and modem
etc can be connected to Serial ports.
COMA
VGA
Serial Port
(9 pin Male)
VGA Port
(15 pin Female)
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Hardware Installation Process
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Game /MIDI Ports
ØThis connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other
relate audio devices.
Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female)
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Audio Connectors
ØAfter install onboard audio driver, you may connect
speaker to Line Out jack, micro phone to MIC In jack.
Device like CD-ROM , walkman etc can be connected
to Line-In jack.
Line Out
MIC In
Line In
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USB/LAN* Connector
ØBefore 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 (Win 95 with USB
supplement, Win98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Win
NT with SP 6) supports USB controller. If your OS does not
support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for pos-
sible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please
contact your OS or device(s) vendors.
LAN*
Connector
USB 0
USB 1
* For GA-8ILFT Only.
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Step 3-2 : Connectors Introduction
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B
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A) ATX_12V
B) CPU_FAN
C) ATX
J) BIOS_WP
K) F_USB1
L) BATTERY
M) AUX_IN
N) CD_IN
D) FDD
E) IDE1/IDE2
F) SYS_FAN
G) CI
O) S_IRQ
P) SPDIF
H) CLR_CMOS
I) F_PANEL
Q) F_AUDIO
* For GA-8ILFT Only.
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Hardware Installation Process
ØThis connector (ATX +12V) suppliesthe CPU
operation voltage (Vcore).
A) ATX_12V ( +12V Power Connector)
If this " ATX+ 12V connector" is not connected,
system cannot boot.
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4
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+12V
GND
+12V
GND
1
ØPlease note, a proper installation of the CPU
cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from
running under abnormal condition or damaged
by overheating.The CPU fan connector
supports Max. current up to 600 mA.
B) CPU_FAN (CPU FAN Connector)
1
F) SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector)
Sense
+12V/Control
GND
1
ØThis 2 pin connector allows your system to
enable or disable the system alarm if the sys
tem case begin remove.
G) CI (CASE OPEN)
GND
Signal
1
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D) FDD (Floppy Connector)
1
E) IDE1/ IDE2 (IDE1/IDE2 Connector)
ØImportant Notice:
Please connect first harddisk to IDE1
and connect CDROM to IDE2.
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K) F_USB1 (Front USB Connector)
ØBe careful with thepolarity of the front
panel USB connector. Check the pin
assignment while you connect the front
panel USB cable. Please contact your
nearest dealer for optional front panel
USB cable.
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N) CD_IN (CD IN)
1
CD-L
GND
CD-R
CD_IN
Q)F_AUDIO (F_AUDIO Connector)
ØIf you want to use Front Audio connector, you
must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper.
In orderto utilize the front audio header, your chas-
sis must have front audio connector. Also please
make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the
same as the pin assigment on the MB header. To
find out if the chassis you are buying support front
audio connector, please contact your dealer.
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MIC
REF
GND
POWER
Rear Audio (R)
Front Audio (R)
Reserved
Front Audio (L)
Rear Audio (L)
ØThe SPDIF 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 output function.
P) SPDIF (SPDIF)
1
VCC
SPDIF OUT
GND
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C) ATX_POWER (ATX Power)
ØAC power cord should only be connected to
your power supply unit after ATX power cable
and other related devices are firmly
1
3.3V
3.3V
3.3V
-12V
connected to the mainboard.
GND
GND
VCC
GND
PS-ON(SoftOn/Off)
GND
GND
GND
-5V
VCC
GND
Power Good
5V SB (Stand by +5V)
+12V
VCC
VCC
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J) BIOS_WP (BIOS Write Protection)
ØPlease note, To flash/upgrade BIOS on this MB
BIOS_WP must be set to 2-3 close. We
recommend BIOS_WP to be set to "1-2 close",
whenever user does not needto flash/upgrade
the BIOS.
2-3 close: Normal
1
1-2 close: Write Protection
1
O) S_IRQ (For special design, for example: PCMCIA add on card)
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Hardware Installation Process
M) AUX_IN ( AUX In Connector)
1
H) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)
ØYou may clear the CMOS data to its default
values by this jumper.
2-3 close: Normal
1
1-2 close: Clear CMOS
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L) BATTERY(Battery)
CAUTION
vDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
vReplace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer.
vDispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’ sinstructions.
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I) F_PANEL (2x7 pins connector)
RST-
PW+
PW-
RST+
SPK+ 1
PD+
PD_G-
PD_Y-
SPK-
HD-
1
HD+
HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED)
SPK (Speaker Connector)
Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
Pin 1: VCC(+)
Pin 2- Pin 3: NC
Pin 4: Data(-)
RST (Reset Switch)
Open: Normal Operation
Close: Reset Hardware System
Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
Pin 3: LED cathode(-)
Open: Normal Operation
Close: Power On/Off
PD+/PD_G-/PD_Y-(Power LED)
PW (Soft Power Connector)
ØPlease connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis
front panel to the F_PANEL connectoraccording to the pin assignment above.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the
basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it
retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
ENTERING SETUP
Powering ON the computer and pressing<Del> immediately will allow you to enterSetup. If you require
more advanced BIOS settings, please go to “ Advanced BIOS” setting menu.To enter Advanced BIOS
setting menu, press “ Ctrl+F1” key on the BIOS screen.
CONTROL KEYS
<á>
<â>
<ß>
<à>
<Esc>
Move to previous item
Move to next item
Move tothe item in theleft hand
Move to the item in the right hand
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
<+/PgUp> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-/PgDn> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1>
<F2>
<F3>
<F4>
<F5>
<F6>
<F7>
<F8>
<F9>
<F10>
General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu
Load the file-safe default CMOS value from BIOS default table
Load the Optimized Defaults
Q-Flashfunction
Reserved
Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
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GETTING HELP
MainMenu
The on-line description of thehighlighted 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>.
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F1)
Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen.
The MainMenu allows you to select from eight setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrowkeys to
select among the items andpress <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software
}Standard CMOS Features
}Advanced BIOS Features
}Integrated Peripherals
}Power Management Setup
}PnP/PCI Configurations
}PC Health Status
Top Performance
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
}Frequency/Voltage Control
ESC:Quit
Exit Without Saving
higf:Select Item
F10:Save & Exit Setup
F8: Q-Flash
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
Figure 1: Main Menu
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Standard CMOS Features
This setuppage includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.
AdvancedBIOS Features
This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features.
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BIOSSetup
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IntegratedPeripherals
This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.
PowerManagementSetup
This setup page includes all the items of Green function features.
PnP/PCI Configurations
This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI &PnP ISA resources.
PC Health Status
This setup page is theSystem auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.
Frequency/VoltageControl
This setuppage is control CPU’ s clock and frequency ratio.
TopPerformance
If you wish to maximize the performance of your system, set "Top Performance" as "Enabled".
Select Language
This setuppage is select multi language.
LoadFail-Safe Defaults
Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would
be in safe configuration.
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LoadOptimized Defaults
Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would
be in best performance configuration.
Set Supervisor password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup,
or just to Setup.
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Set User password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system.
Save & Exit Setup
Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.
ExitWithout Saving
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
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Standard CMOS Features
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software
Standard CMOS Features
Mon, Feb 21 2000
22:31:24
Date (mm:dd:yy)
Time (hh:mm:ss)
ItemHelp
Menu Level u
Change the day, month,
}IDE Primary Master
None
None
year
}IDE Primary Slave
}IDE Secondary Master
None
None
<Week>
}IDE Secondary Slave
Sun. to Sat.
Drive A
1.44M, 3.5 in.
None
<Month>
Drive B
Jan. to Dec.
Floppy 3 Mode Support
Disabled
<Day>
Halt On
All, But Keyboard
1 to 31 (or maximum
allowed in the month)
Base Memory
Extended Memory
Total Memory
640K
130048K
131072K
<Year>
1999 to 2098
higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-SafeDefaults F7:OptimizedDefaults
Figure 2: Standard CMOS Features
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Date
The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.
8Week
8Month
8Day
The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display only
The month, Jan. Through Dec.
The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
The year, from 1999 through 2098
8Year
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BIOSSetup
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Time
The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. Thetime iscalculated base on the 24-hour military-
time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.
C
IDEPrimaryMaster,Slave / IDE Secondary Master, Slave
Thecategory identifies the typesof hard disk fromdrive Cto Fthat has been installedin thecomputer.
There are two types: auto type, and manual type. Manual type is user-definable; Auto type which will
automatically detect HDD type.
Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work
properly if you enter improper information for this category.
If you select User Type, related information will be asked to enter to the following items. Enter the
information directly from the keyboard and press <Enter>. Such information should be provided in the
documentation form your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.
8CYLS.
Number of cylinders
Number of heads
Writeprecomp
8HEADS
8PRECOMP
8LANDZONE
Landing zone
8SECTORSNumber of sectors
If a hard disk has not been installed select NONE and press <Enter>.
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Drive A / Drive B
The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the
computer.
8None
No floppy drive installed
8360K, 5.25 in.
5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity.
5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity
(3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled).
81.2M, 5.25 in.
8720K, 3.5 in.
81.44M, 3.5 in.
82.88M, 3.5 in.
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity.
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.
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C
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Floppy 3ModeSupport (for Japan Area)
8Disabled
8Drive A
8Drive B
8Both
Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value)
Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive.
Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive.
Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives.
Halton
The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detectedduring power up.
8NO Errors
The system boot will not stop for any error thatmay be detected
and you will be prompted.
8All Errors
Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped.
8All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error;it will stop for
all other errors. (Default value)
8All, But Diskette
The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for all
other errors.
8All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it will
stop for allother errors.
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Memory
The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.
BaseMemory
The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory
installed inthe 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.
ExtendedMemory
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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BIOSSetup
Advanced BIOS Features
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software
Advanced BIOS Features
First Boot Device
Floppy
HDD-0
ItemHelp
Second Boot Device
Menu Level u
Third Boot Device
CDROM
Disabled
Boot Up Floppy Seek
Init Display First
Onboard/AGP
Graphics Aperture Size
Graphics Share Memory
128MB
8MB
higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
Figure 3: Advanced BIOS Features
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First / Second / Third Boot Device
8Floppy
8LS120
8HDD-0~3
8SCSI
Select your boot device priority by Floppy.
Select your boot device priority by LS120.
Select your boot device priority by HDD-0~3.
Select your boot device priority by SCSI.
Select your boot device priority by CDROM.
Select your boot device priority by ZIP.
Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD.
Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP.
8CDROM
8ZIP
8USB-FDD
8USB-ZIP
8USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM.
8USB-HDD
8LAN
Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD.
Select your boot device priority by LAN.
Select your boot device priority by Disabled.
8Disabled
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During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is40 or 80 tracks. 360 K type is
40 tracks 720 K, 1.2 M and 1.44 M are all 80 tracks.
8Enabled
BIOS searches for floppy disk drive todetermine it is 40 or 80 tracks. Note
that BIOS can not tell from 720 K, 1.2 M or 1.44 M drive type as they are
all 80tracks.
8Disabled
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 360 K.
(Default value)
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8Onboard/AGP
Set Init Display First to onboard/AGP. (Default value)
Set Init Display First toPCI.
8PCI
Graphics Aperture Size
8128MB
Set Graphics Aperture Size to 128MB. (Default value)
Disable this function.
8Disabled
GraphicsShare Memory
88MB
Set Graphics Share Memory to 8MB. (Default value)
Set Graphics Share Memory to 1MB.
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Integrated Peripherals
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software
Integrated Peripherals
Enabled
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE
On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE
IDE1 Conductor Cable
ItemHelp
Enabled
Auto
Menu Level u
If a hard disk
controller card is
IDE2 Conductor Cable
Auto
USB Controller
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
Auto
used, set at Disable
USB Keyboard Support
USB Mouse Support
AC97 Audio
[Enabled]
Enable onboard IDE
Onboard LAN
Enabled
Disabled
3F8/IRQ4
2F8/IRQ3
Normal
Half
Onboard LAN Boot ROM
Onboard Serial Port 1
Onboard Serial Port 2
UART Mode Select
x UR2 Duplex Mode
Onboard Parallel Port
Parallel Port Mode
x ECP Mode Use DMA
Game Port Address
Midi Port Address
Midi Port IRQ
PORT
[Disabled]
Disable onboard IDE
PORT
378/IRQ7
SPP
3
201
330
10
higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values
F6:Fail-SafeDefaults
F7:OptimizedDefaults
Figure 4: Integrated Peripherals
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On-Chip Primary PCIIDE
8Enabled
Enable onboard 1st channelIDE port. (Default value)
Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.
8Disabled
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On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE
8Enabled
Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value)
Disable onboard 2nd channelIDE port.
8Disabled
IDE1Conductor Cable
8Auto
Will beautomatically detected by BIOS. (Default Value)
8ATA66/100
Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA66/100 (Please make sure your IDE device
and cable is compatible with ATA66/100).
8ATA33
Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA33 (Please make sure your IDE device and
cable is compatible with ATA33).
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8Auto
Will beautomatically detected by BIOS. (Default Value)
8ATA66/100
Set IDE2 Conductor Cable to ATA66/100 (Please make sure your IDE device
and cable is compatible with ATA66/100).
8ATA33
Set IDE2 Conductor Cable to ATA33 (Please make sure your IDE device and
cable is compatible with ATA33).
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USB Controller
8Enabled
Enable USB Controller. (Default value)
Disable USB Controller.
8Disabled
USBKeyboardSupport
8Enabled
Enable USB Keyboard Support.
Disable USB Keyboard Support. (Default value)
8Disabled
USB Mouse Support
8Enabled
Enable USB Mouse Support.
Disable USBMouse Support. (Default value)
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AC97 Audio
8Auto
Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default Value)
Disable this function.
8Disabled
OnboardLAN
8Enabled
Enabled Onboard LAN function. (Default value)
Disabled onboard LAN function.
8Disabled
Onboard LANBootROM
8Enabled
Enabled Onboard LAN Boot ROM function.
Disabledonboard LAN Boot ROM function.(Default value)
8Disabled
Onboard Serial Port 1
8Auto
BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address.
83F8/IRQ4
82F8/IRQ3
83E8/IRQ4
82E8/IRQ3
8Disabled
Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8. (Default value)
Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8.
Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8.
Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8.
Disable onboard Serial port 1.
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Onboard Serial Port 2
8Auto
BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address.
83F8/IRQ4
82F8/IRQ3
83E8/IRQ4
82E8/IRQ3
8Disabled
Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8.
Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8. (Default value)
Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8.
Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8.
Disable onboard Serial port 2.
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(This item allows you to determine which Infra Red(IR) function of Onboard I/O chip)
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8IrDA
Set onboard I/O chip UART to ASKIR Mode.
Set onboard I/O chip UART toIrDA Mode.
8Normal
Set onboard I/O chip UART to Normal Mode. (Default Value)
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UR2DuplexMode
8Half
IR Function Duplex Half. (Default Value)
IR FunctionDuplex Full.
8Full
OnboardParallel port
8378/IRQ7
8278/IRQ5
8Disabled
83BC/IRQ7
Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default Value)
Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5.
Disable onboard LPT port.
Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7.
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8SPP
Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default Value)
8EPP
Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.
Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.
Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode.
8ECP
8ECP+EPP
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ECPMode UseDMA
83
Set ECPMode Use DMA to 3. (Default Value)
Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1.
81
GamePort Address
8201
Set GamePort Addressto 201. (Default Value)
8209
Set Game Port Address to 209.
Disable this function.
8Disabled
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Midi Port Address
8300
Set Midi Port Address to 300.
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8330
Set Midi Port Address to 330.(Default Value)
Disable this function.
8Disabled
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85
Set Midi Port IRQto 5.
810
Set Midi Port IRQ to 10. (Default Value)
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Power Management Setup
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software
Power Management Setup
S1(POS)
ACPI Suspend Type
Soft-Off by PWR_BTTN
PME Event Wake Up
ModemRingOn/WakeOnLan
Resume by Alarm
ItemHelp
Menu Level u
[S1]
Instant-Off
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Set suspend type to
Power On Suspend under
ACPI OS
x Date (ofMonth) Alarm
x Time (hh:nn:ss)
Everyday
0
0
0
Power On By Mouse
Power On By Keyboard
x KB Power ON Password
AC Back Function
Disabled
Disabled
Enter
[S3]
Set suspend type to
Suspend to RAM under
ACPI OS
Soft-Off
higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values
F6:Fail-SafeDefaults
F7:OptimizedDefaults
Figure 5: Power Management Setup
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ACPI Suspend Type
8S1(POS)
Set ACPIsuspend typeto S1. (Default Value)
Set ACPI suspend type to S3.
8S3(STR)
Soft-off by PWR_BTTN
8Instant-off
Press power button then Power off instantly. (Default value)
8Delay 4 Sec. Press power button 4 sec to Power off. Enter suspend if button is pressed less
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PME EventWakeUp
8Disabled
Disable this function.
Enable PMEEvent Wake up. (Default Value)
8Enabled
ModemRingOn/WakeOnLAN
8Disabled
Disable Modem Ring on/wake on Lan function.
Enable Modem Ring on/wake on Lan. (Default Value)
8Enabled
Resume by Alarm
You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Data/time to power on system.
8Disabled
Disable this function. (Default Value)
8Enabled
Enable alarm function to POWERON system.
If RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is Enabled.
Date (of Month) Alarm :
Everyday, 1~31
Time ( hh: mm: ss) Alarm :
(0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)
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Power On By Mouse
8Disabled
Disabled this function. (Defaultvalue)
Double click on PS/2 mouse left button.
8Mouse Click
PowerOnBy Keyboard
8Password
8Disabled
Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password.
Disabled this function. (Defaultvalue)
8Keyboard 98
If your keyboard have “ POWER Key” button, you can press the key to
power on your system.
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8Enter
Input password (from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to set the Key
board Power On Password.
AC Back Function
8Memory
8Soft-Off
8Full-On
System power on depends on the status before AC lost.
Always in Off state when AC back. (Default value)
Always power on the system when AC back.
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PnP/PCI Configurations
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software
PnP/PCI Configurations
PCI 1 IRQAssignment
PCI 2 IRQAssignment
PCI 3 IRQAssignment
Auto
Auto
Auto
ItemHelp
Menu Level u
higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values
F6:Fail-SafeDefaults
F7:OptimizedDefaults
Figure 6: PnP/PCI Configurations
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8Auto
Auto assign IRQ to PCI. (Default value)
83,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15
Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1/PCI 5.
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PCI 2 IRQ Assignment
8Auto
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value)
Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2.
83,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15
PCI 3 IRQ Assignment
8Auto
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value)
Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 3.
83,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15
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PC Health Status
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software
PC Health Status
Reset Case Open Status
Case Opened
Disabled
No
ItemHelp
Menu Level u
VCORE
1.730V
+1.5V
1.502V
+3.3V
3.360V
+5V
5.053V
+12V
11.840V
35°C/95° F
6490 RPM
0 RPM
Current CPU Temperature
Current CPU FAN Speed
Current SYSTEM FAN Speed
CPU Warning Temperature
CPU FAN Fail Warning
SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
Figure7: PC Health Status
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Reset Case Open Status
CaseOpened
If the case is closed, "Case Opened" will show "No".
If the case have been opened, "Case Opened" will show "Yes".
If you want to reset "Case Opened" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to
"Enabled" and save CMOS, your computer will restart.
Disabled : Don’ t reset case open status.;Enabled : Clear case open status at next boot.
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Current Voltage (V) VCORE / 1.5V /+3.3V / +5V / +12V
8Detect system’ svoltage status automatically.
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Current CPUTemperature
8Detect CPU Temp. automatically.
Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM)
8Detect CPU/SYSTEM Fan speed status automatically.
CPUWarning Temperature
860°C / 140° F
870°C / 158° F
880°C / 176° F
890°C / 194° F
8Disabled
Monitor CPU Temp. at 60° C/ 140° F.
Monitor CPU Temp. at 70° C/ 158° F.
Monitor CPU Temp. at 80° C/ 176° F.
Monitor CPU Temp. at 90° C/ 194° F.
Disable this function.(Default value)
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CPU FAN Fail Warning
8Disabled
Fan Warning Function Disable. (Default value)
Fan Warning Function Enable.
8Enabled
SYSTEM FANFail Warning
8Disabled
Fan Warning Function Disable. (Default value)
Fan Warning Function Enable.
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Frequency/Voltage Control
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software
Frequency/Voltage Control
CPU Clock Ratio
15X
ItemHelp
CPU Host Clock Control
x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz)
x PCI/AGP Divider
Disabled
100
Menu Level u
Disabled
Auto
Host/DRAM Clockratio
Memory Frequency (Mhz)
PCI/AGP Frequency (Mhz)
266
33/66
higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values
F6:Fail-SafeDefaults
F7:OptimizedDefaults
Figure 7: Frequency/Voltage Control
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CPU Clock Ratio
Set CPU Ratio if CPU Ratio is unlocked.
810X~24X
It’ s depends on CPUClock Ratio.
CPU Host Clock Control
Note: If system hangs up before enter CMOS setup utility, wait for 20 sec for timesout reboot . When
time outoccur, system will reset and run at CPU default Host clock at next boot.
8Disable
DisableCPU Host Clock Control.(Default value)
Enable CPU Host Clock Control.
8Enable
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8100MHz ~ 355MHz
Set CPU Host Clock from 100MHz to 355MHz.
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PCI/AGPDivider
8You can choose Disabled,PLL/40,PLL/32,PLL/24,PLL/20/PLL/16 mode to adjust PCI/AGP
frequency.
Host/DRAM ClockRatio
(Warning: wrong frequency may make system can’ t boot, clear CMOS to overcome wrong fre
quency issue)
82.0
Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.0.
82.66
8Auto
Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.66.
Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value)
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8The values depend on CPU Host Frequency(Mhz) .
PCI/AGP Frequency(Mhz)
8Setup PCI/AGP frequency by adjusting CPU Host Frequency orPCI/AGP Divider item.
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Load Fail-Safe Defaults
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software
}Standard CMOS Features
}Advanced Chipset Features
}Integrated Peripherals
Top Performance
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Save & Exit Setup
}Power Man
Load Fail-Safe Defaults? (Y/N)?Y
}PnP/PCI Co
}PC Health Status
}Frequency/Voltage Control
ESC:Quit
Exit Without Saving
higf:Select Item
F10:Save & Exit Setup
F8: Q-Flash
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Figure 10: Load Fail-Safe Defaults
TopPerformance
If you wish to maximize the performance of your system, set "Top Performance" as "Enabled".
8Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value)
8Enabled Enable Top Performance function.
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Load Optimized Defaults
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software
}Standard CMOS Features
}Advanced BIOS Features
}Integrated Peripherals
Top Performance
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Save & Exit Setup
}Power Ma
Load Optimized Defaults? (Y/N)?Y
}PnP/PCI C
}PC Health Status
}Frequency/Voltage Control
ESC:Quit
Exit Without Saving
higf:Select Item
F10:Save & Exit Setup
F8: Q-Flash
Load Optimized Defaults
Figure 11: Load Optimized Defaults
LoadOptimized Defaults
Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Featureswhich the
system automatically detects.
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Set Supervisor/User Password
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software
}Standard CMOS Features
}Advanced BIOS Features
}Integrated Peripherals
Top Performance
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Save & Exit Setup
}Power Man
Enter Password:
}PnP/PCI C
}PC Health Status
}Frequency/Voltage Control
ESC:Quit
Exit Without Saving
higf:Select Item
F10:Save & Exit Setup
F8: Q-Flash
Change/Set/Disable Password
Figure 12: Password Setting
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 beingdisabled. 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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Save & Exit Setup
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software
}Standard CMOS Features
}Advanced BIOS Features
}Integrated Peripherals
Top Performance
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
}Power Management Setup
}PnP/PCI C
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y
}PC Health
}Frequency/Voltage Control
ESC:Quit
Exit Without Saving
higf:Select Item
F10:Save & Exit Setup
F8: Q-Flash
Save Data to CMOS
Figure 13: Save & Exit Setup
Type “ Y” will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS.
Type “ N” will return to Setup Utility.
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Exit Without Saving
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software
}Standard CMOS Features
}Advanced BIOS Features
}Integrated Peripherals
Top Performance
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
}Power Management Setup
}PnP/PCI Co
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N
}PC Health S
}Frequency/Voltage Control
ESC:Quit
Exit Without Saving
higf:Select Item
F10:Save & Exit Setup
F8: Q-Flash
Abandon all Data
Figure 14: Exit Without Saving
Type “ Y” will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS.
Type “ N” will return to Setup Utility.
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Chapter 4 Technical Reference
CPUCLK± (100/133MHz)
Pentium 4
Block Diagram
CPU
System Bus 400MHz
200/266 MHz
DDRRAM
AGPCLK
(66MHz)
Intel
HCLK± (100/133MHz)
82845GL
GMCHCLK(66MHz)
66 MHz
33 MHz
14.318 MHz
3 PCI
48 MHz
FWH
Intel
Game Port
Floppy
ICH4
LPC BUS
ITE8712
LPT Port
RTL8100BL*
PS/2
24 MHz
33 MHz
KB/Mouse
RJ45*
COM
Ports
AC97
PCICLK
(33MHz)
CODEC
HCLK± (100/133MHz)
CPUCLK± (100/133MHz)
AGPCLK (66MHz)
MCHCLK(66MHz)
PCICLK(33MHz)
USBCLK (48MHz)
14.318 MHz
CLK
GEN
33 MHz
ICH3V66(66MHz)
* For GA-8ILFT Only.
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Technical Reference
Q-Flash Introduction
A. What is Q-Flash Utility?
Q-Flash utility is a pre-O.S. BIOS flash utility enables users to update itsBIOS within BIOS
mode, no more fooling around any OS.
B. How to use Q-Flash?
a. After power on the computer, pressing <Del>immediately during POST (Power On Self Test) it
will allow you to enter AWARD BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press <F8> to enter Q-Flash utility.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software
}Standard CMOS Features
}Advanced BIOS Features
}Integrated Peripherals
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
}Power
Enter Q-Flash Utility (Y/N)? Y
}PnP/PC
}Frequency/Voltage Control
Top Performance
ESC:Quit
Exit Without Saving
higf:Select Item
F8: Q-Flash
F10:Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
b. Q-Flash Utility
Q-Flash Utility V3.05
SST 39SF020 / 256K
Yes
Flash Type/Size :
Keep DMI Data :
Load BIOS from Floppy
Save BIOS to Floppy
Space Bar:Change Value
ESC: Reset
Enter: Run
h/i: Select Item
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Load BIOS From Floppy
!In the A:drive, insert the "BIOS" diskette, then Press Enter to Run.
1 File(s) found
XXXX.XX
256K
Total Size: 1.39M
F5: Refresh
Free Size: 1.14M
ESC: Return Main
DEL: Delete
Where XXXX.XX is name of the BIOS file.
!Press Enter to Run.
Are you sure to update BIOS?
[Enter] tocontiune Or [ESC] ot abort...
!Press Enter to Run.
!! COPY BIOS Completed -Pass !!
Please press any key to continue
Congratulation! You have completed the flashed and nowcan restart system.
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@ BIOS Introduction
Gigabyte announces @ BIOS
Windows BIOS live update utility
Have you ever updated BIOS by yourself? Or like
many other people, you just know what BIOS is,
but always hesitate to update it? Because you think
updating newest BIOS is unnecessary and actually
you don’ t know how to update it.
Maybe not like others, you are very experienced in BIOS updating and spend quite a lot of time
to doit. But of course you don’ t like to do it too much. First,download different BIOS from website and
then switch the operating system to DOS mode. Secondly, use different flash utility to update BIOS.
The above process is not a interesting job. Besides, always be carefullyto store the BIOS source
code correctly in your disks as if you update the wrong BIOS, it will be a nightmare.
Certainly, you wonder why motherboard vendors could not just do something right to save your
time and effort and save you from the lousy BIOS updating work? Here it comes! Now Gigabyte
announces @BIOS—the first Windows BIOS live update utility. This is a smart BIOS update
software. It could help you to download the BIOS from internetand update it. Not like the other BIOS
update software, it’ s a Windows utility. With the help of “ @BIOS’ , BIOS updating is no more than a
click.
Besides, no matter which mainboard you are using, if it’ s a Gigabyte’ s product*, @BIOS help
you to maintainthe BIOS. This utility could detect your correct mainboard model and help you to
choose the BIOS accordingly. It then downloads the BIOSfrom the nearest Gigabyte ftp site
automatically. There are several different choices; you could use “ Internet Update” to download and
update your BIOS directly. Or you may want to keep a backup for your current BIOS, just choose
“ Save Current BIOS” to save it first. You make a wise choice to use Gigabyte, and @BIOS update
your BIOS smartly. You are now worry free from updating wrong BIOS, and capable to maintain and
manage your BIOS easily. Again, Gigabyte’ s innovative product erectsa milestone in mainboard
industries.
For such a wonderful software, how much it costs? Impossible! It’ s free! Now, if you buy a
Gigabyte’ s motherboard, you could find this amazing software in the attached driver CD.But please
remember, connected to internet at first, then you could have a internet BIOS updatefrom your
Gigabyte @BIOS.
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Easy TuneTM 4 Introduction
Gigabyte announces EasyTuneTM
4
Windows based Overclocking utility
EasyTune 4 carries on the heritage so as to pave the way for future generations.
Overclock" might be one of the most common issues
in computer field. But have many usersever tried it?
The answer is probably "no". Because "Overclock"
is thought to be very difficult and includes a lot of
technical know-how, sometimes "Overclock" is even
considered as special skills found only in some
enthusiasts. But as to the experts in "Overclock",
what's the truth? They may spend quite a lot of time
and money to study, try and use many different hard-
ware or BIOS tools to do "Overclock". And even with these technologies, they still learn that it's quite a
risk because thesafety and stability of an "Overclock" system is unknown. Now everything is different
because of a Windows based overclocking utility "EasyTune 4" --announced by Gigabyte. This win-
dows based utility has totally changed the gaming rule of "Overclock". This is the first windows based
overclocking utility is suitable for both normal and power users. Users can choose either "Easy Mode"
or "Advanced Mode" for overclocking at their convenience. For users who choose "Easy Mode", they
just need to click "Auto Optimize" to have autoed and immediate CPU overclocking. This software will
then overdrive CPU speed automatically withthe result being shown in the control panel. If users prefer
"Overclock" by them, there is also another choice. Click "Advanced Mode" to enjoy "sport drive" class
Overclocking user interface. "Advanced Mode", allows users to change the system bus / AGP /
Memory working frequency in small increments to get ultimate system performance. It operates in
coordination with Gigabyte motherboards. Besides, it is different from other traditional over-clocking
methods, EasyTune 4 doesn't require users to change neitherBIOS norhardware switch/ jumper setting;
on the other hand, they can do "Overclock"at easy step . Therefore, this is a safer way for "Overclock"
as nothing is changed on software or hardware. If user runs EasyTune 4 over system's limitation, the
biggest lost is only torestart thecomputer again and the side effect is then well controlled.Moreover, ifone
well-performed system speed has been tested in EasyTune 4, user can "Save" this setting and "Load"
it in next time. Obviously, Gigabyte EasyTune 4 has already turned the "Overclock" technology toward
to a newer generation. This wonderful software is now free bundled in Gigabyte motherboard attached in
driver CD. Users may make a test drive of "EasyTune 4" to find out more amazing features by
themselves.
*Some Gigabyte products are not fully supported by EasyTune 4. Please find the products supported list
in the web site.
*Any "Overclocking action" is at user's risk, Gigabyte Technology will not be responsible for any
damage or instability to your processor, motherboard, or any other components.
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Chapter 5 Appendix
Picture below are shown in Windows XP (IUCD driver version 2.0)
Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, 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.
A. Installing Intel 845GL Chipset Driver
Please install this driver asthe first
priority. this item installs the chipset
driver utility that enableds Plug-n-Plag
INF support for Intel chipset
component.
B. Installing Sound Driver
Click this item to install sound driver.
C. Installing LAN Driver
Click this item to install LAN driver.
Appendix A: Intel 845GL Chipset Driver Installation
Follow the setup that showing on the scween to install the Utility.
Inorder to install the driver successfully, please refer to the following installation procedures.
1
2
3
4
* For GA-8ILFT Only.
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A-1. Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility
Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, 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.
1.Click "Intel Chipset Software
InstallationUtility" item.
(1)
2.Click "Next".
(2)
3.Click "Yes".
4.Click "Next".
(4)
(3)
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5.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
(6)
(5)
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A-2. Intel Application Accelerator
Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, 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.
1.Click "Intel Application Accelerator" item.
(2)
(1)
3.Click "Yes".
2.Click "Next".
(4)
(3)
4.Click "Next".
5.Click "Next".
(5)
(6)
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6.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
(7)
(8)
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A-3. Intel 845G Chipset VGA Graphics Driver
Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, 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.
1.Click "Intel 845G Chipset VGA
Graphics Driver" item.
(1)
2.Click "Next".
(2)
3.Click "Yes".
(3)
(4)
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4.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
(5)
A-4. USB Patch Driver
Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, 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.
1.Click "USB Patch Driver" item.
(1)
2.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
(2)
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Appendix B: RealTekAC’ 97 Audio Driver
Revision History
Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, 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.
Revision History
2.Click "Next".
1.Click "RealTek AC’ 97 Audio Driver"
item.
(2)
(1)
3.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
(4)
(3)
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Appendix C: RealTek 8139/8130/8100 Network Driver *
Ø For your reference, you can use the following steps to complete the RealTek
8139/8130/8100 Network Driver Installation.
1.Click "RealTek Network Driver"
item.
(2)
(1)
2.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
(4)
(3)
* For GA-8ILFT Only.
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Appendix D: EasyTune 4 Utilities Installation
Revision History
Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, 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.
Press "Tools" icon.
2.Click "Easy Tune 4".
1.Click "Gigabyte Utilities".
(2)
(1)
3.Click "Next".
4.Click "Next".
(3)
(4)
5.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
(5)
(6)
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Appendix E: BIOS Flash Procedure
BIOS update procedure:
Method 1:
If your OS is Win9X, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOSTM Program to flash BIOS.
2.Click "@BIOS Writer Utility
Press "Tools" icon.
v.1.08q".
1.Click "Gigabyte Utilities".
(1)
(2)
Click here.
Click "P".
(3)
Methods and steps:
I. Update BIOS through Internet
a. Click "Internet Update" icon
b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon
c. Select @BIOSTM sever ("Gigabyte @BIOSTM sever 1 in Taiwan" and "Gigabyte
@BIOSTM sever 2 in Taiwan" are available for now, the others will be completedsoon)
d. Select the exact model name on your motherboard
e. System will automatically download and update the BIOS.
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II. Update BIOSNOT 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:
8ILFT.F1).
e. Complete update process following the instruction.
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.
Note:
a. 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.
b. 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.
c. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOSTM server, please go onto
Gigabyte's web sitefor downloading and updating it according to method II.
d. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted
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Method 2:
We use GA-7VTX motherboard and Flash841 BIOS flash utility as example.
Please flash the BIOS according to the following procedures if you arenow under the DOS mode.
Flash BIOS Procedure:
STEP 1:
(1) Please make sure your system has installed the extraction utility such as winzip or pkunzip.
Firstly you have to install the extraction utility such as winzip or pkunzip for unzip the files. Both of
com
STEP 2: Make a DOS boot diskette. (See example: Windows 98 O.S.)
Beware: Windows ME/2000 are not allowed to make a DOS boot diskette.
(1) With an available floppy disk in the floppy drive. Please leave the diskette "UN-write protected"
type. Double click the "My Computer" icon from Desktop, then click "3.5 diskette (A)" and right
click to select "Format (M)"
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(2) Select the "Quick (erase)" for Format Type, and pick both "Display summary when finished" and
"Copy systemfiles", after that press"Start". That will format the floppy and transfer the needed
system files to it.
Beware: This procedure will erase all the prior data on that floppy, so please proceed accordingly.
(3) After the floppy has been formatted completely, please press "Close".
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STEP 3: Download BIOS and BIOS utility program.
(2) From Support zone, click the "Motherboards BIOS & Drivers".
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(3) We use GA-7VTX motherboard as example. Please select GA-7VTX by Model or Chipset
optional menu to obtain BIOS flash files.
(4) Select an appropriate BIOS version (For example: F4), and click to download the file. It will pop
up a file download screen, then select the "Open this file from its current location" and press "OK".
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(5) At this time the screen shows the following picture, please click "Extract" button to unzip the files.
(6) Please extract the download files into the clean bootable floppy disk A mentioned inSTEP 2, and
press "Extract".
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STEP 4: Make sure the system will boot from the floppy disk.
(1) Insert the floppy disk (contains bootable program and unzip file) into the floppy drive A. Then,
restart the system. The system will boot from the floppy disk. Please press <DEL>key to enter
BIOS setup main menu when system is boot up.
(2) Once you enter the BIOS setup utility, the main menu will appear on the screen. Use the arrows
to highlight the item "BIOS FEATURES SETUP".
AMIBIOSSIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24b
(C) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION
LOAD BIOSDEFAULTS
INTEGRATEDPERIPHERALS
HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
IDEHDDAUTO DETECTION
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
EXITWITHOUT SAVING
ESC: Quit
hifg : Select Item
(Shift)F2 :Change Color
F5: Old Values
F6: Load BIOS Defaults
F7: Load Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit
Time, Date , Hard Disk Type…
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(3) Press "Enter" to enter "BIOS FEATURES SETUP" menu. Use the arrows to highlight the item
"1st Boot Device", and then use the "Page Up" or "Page Down" keys to select "Floppy".
AMIBIOS SETUP- BIOS FEATURES SETUP
( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
1st Boot Device
: Floppy
2nd Boot Device
: IDE-0
3rd Boot Device
: CDROM
: Disabled
: On
S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks
BootUp Num-Lock
Floppy Drive Seek
Password Check
ESC: Quit
F1 : Help
hifg: Select Item
: Disabled
: Setup
PU/PD/+/- : Modify
F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2: Color
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load Setup Defaults
(4) Press "ESC" to go back to previous screen. Use the arrows to highlight the item "SAVE & EXIT
SETUP" then press "Enter". System will ask "SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?" Press "Y"
and "Enter" keys to confirm. Now the system will reboot automatically, the new BIOS setting
will be taken effect next boot-up.
AMIBIOSSIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24b
(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
INTEGRATEDPERIPHERALS
HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y
PNP / PCI CONFI
LOAD BIOSDEFAULTS
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
EXITWITHOUT SAVING
ESC: Quit
hifg : Select Item
(Shift)F2 :Change Color
F5: Old Values
F6: Load BIOS Defaults
F7: Load Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit
Save Data to CMOS & Exit SETUP
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STEP 5: BIOS flashing.
(1) After the system boot from floppy disk, type "A:\> dir/w" and press "Enter" to check the entire
files in floppy A. Then type the "BIOS flash utility" and "BIOS file" after A:\>. In this case you
have to type "A:\> Flash841 7VTX.F4" and then press "Enter".
Starting Windows 98…
Microsoft(R) Windows98
© Copyright Microsoft Corp 1981-1999
A:\> dir/w
Volume in drive A has no label
Volume Serial Number is 16EB-353D
Directory of A:\
COMMAND.COM 7VTX.F4 FLASH841.EXE
3 file(s)
0 dir(s)
838,954 bytes
324,608 bytes free
A:\> Flash841 7VTX.F4
(2) Now screen appears the following Flash Utility main menu. Press "Enter", the highlighted item
will locate on the modelname of the right-upper screen. Right after that, press "Enter"to start
BIOS Flash Utility.
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(3) It will pop up a screen and asks "Are you sure to flash the BIOS?" Press [Enter] to continue the
procedure, or press [ESC] to quit.
Beware: Please do not turn off the system while you are upgrading BIOS. It will render your
BIOS corrupted and system totally inoperative.
Are you sure to flash the BIOS?
[Enter] tocontinue Or [Esc]to cancel?
(4) The BIOS flash completed. Please press [ESC] to exit Flash Utility.
EXIT?
[Enter] tocontinue Or [Esc]to cancel?
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STEP 6: LoadBIOS defaults.
Normally the system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly
recommend reloading the BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded. This important step
resets everything after the flash.
(1) Take out the floppy diskette from floppy drive, and then restart the system. The boot up screen will
indicate your motherboard model and current BIOS version.
(2) Don't forget topress <DEL> key to enter BIOS setup again when system is boot up. Use the
arrows to highlight the item "LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS" then press "Enter". System will ask
"Load Setup Defaults (Y/N)?" Press "Y" and "Enter" keys to confirm.
AMIBIOSSIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24b
(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
INTEGRATEDPERIPHERALS
HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
Load Setup Defaults? (Y/N)?N
PNP / PCI CONFIG
LOAD BIOSDEFAULTS
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
EXITWITHOUT SAVING
ESC: Quit
hifg : Select Item
(Shift)F2 :Change Color
F5: Old Values
F6: Load BIOS Defaults
F7: Load Setup Defaults
LoadSetup Defaults
F10:Save & Exit
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(3) Use the arrows to highlight the item "SAVE & EXIT SETUP" and press "Enter". System will
ask "SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?" Press "Y" and "Enter" keys to confirm. Now the
system will reboot automatically, the new BIOS setting will be taken effect next boot-up.
AMIBIOSSIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24b
(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
INTEGRATEDPERIPHERALS
HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y
PNP / PCI CONFI
LOAD BIOSDEFAULTS
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
EXITWITHOUT SAVING
ESC: Quit
hifg : Select Item
(Shift)F2 :Change Color
F5: Old Values
F6: Load BIOS Defaults
F7: Load Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit
Save Data to CMOS & Exit SETUP
(4) Congratulate you have accomplished the BIOS flash procedure.
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Appendix E: Acronyms
Acronyms
ACPI
APM
AGP
Meaning
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
Advanced Power Management
AcceleratedGraphics Port
Audio Modem Riser
AMR
ACR
BIOS
CPU
CMOS
CRIMM
CNR
DMA
DMI
Advanced Communications Riser
Basic Input /Output System
Central Processing Unit
Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
Continuity RIMM
Communication and Networking Riser
Direct Memory Access
Desktop Management Interface
Dual Inline Memory Module
Dual Retention Mechanism
Dynamic Random Access Memory
Double Data Rate
DIMM
DRM
DRAM
DDR
ECP
Extended Capabilities Port
Extended System Configuration Data
Error Checking and Correcting
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Enhanced Parallel Port
ESCD
ECC
EMC
EPP
ESD
Electrostatic Discharge
FDD
Floppy Disk Device
FSB
Front Side Bus
HDD
IDE
Hard Disk Device
Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced
InterruptRequest
IRQ
I/O
Input /Output
IOAPIC
ISA
Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller
Industry Standard Architecture
Local Area Network
LAN
to be continued......
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Acronyms
LBA
Meaning
Logical Block Addressing
Light Emitting Diode
LED
MHz
MIDI
MTH
MPT
NIC
Megahertz
Musical Interface DigitalInterface
Memory Translator Hub
Memory Protocol Translator
Network Interface Card
Operating System
OS
OEM
PAC
POST
PCI
Original Equipment Manufacturer
PCI A.G.P. Controller
Power-On Self Test
Peripheral Component Interconnect
Rambus in-line Memory Module
Special Circumstance Instructions
Single Edge Contact Cartridge
Static Random Access Memory
Symmetric Multi-Processing
System Management Interrupt
Universal Serial Bus
RIMM
SCI
SECC
SRAM
SMP
SMI
USB
VID
Voltage ID
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Technical Support/RMA Sheet
Customer/Country:
Company:
E-mail Add. :
Phone No.:
Contact Person:
Model name/Lot Number:
BIOS version:
PCB revision:
Driver/Utility:
O.S./A.S.:
Model name
Hardware
Configuration
CPU
Mfs.
Size:
Memory
Brand
Video Card
Audio Card
HDD
CD-ROM /
DVD-ROM
Modem
Network
AMR / CNR
Keyboard
Mouse
Power supply
Other Device
Problem Description:
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