MSI
645 Ultra
MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL
MS-6547 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard
Version 1.1
G52-MA00514
i
Edition
Dec. 2001
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Revision History
Revision
Revision History
Date
V1.1
First release
Dec. 2001
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Safety Instructions
1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V
before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
7. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not
place anything over the power cord.
8. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electri-
cal shock.
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a
service personnel:
ꢀ The power cord or plug is damaged
ꢀ Liquid has penetrated into the equipment
ꢀ The equipment has been exposed to moisture
ꢀ The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according
to User’s Manual.
ꢀ The equipment has dropped and damaged
ꢀ If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage
12. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT
UNCONDITIONED, STORAGETEMPERATUREABOVE600C(1400F), IT
MAYDAMAGETHE EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specification ...................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4
Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 1-5
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ....................................................................... 2-1
Central Processing Unit: CPU .............................................................. 2-2
CPU Installation Procedures ......................................................... 2-2
Installing the CPU Fan .................................................................. 2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ......................................... 2-4
Memory ................................................................................................ 2-5
Introduction to DDR SDRAM ....................................................... 2-5
DDR Module Combination ............................................................ 2-6
Installing DDR Modules ............................................................... 2-6
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-7
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1 ............................................ 2-7
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ................................................ 2-7
Back Panel ............................................................................................ 2-8
Mouse Connector: JKBMS1 ......................................................... 2-8
Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1 ..................................................... 2-9
USB Connectors ............................................................................ 2-9
Serial Port Connector: COMA& COM B .................................... 2-10
Joystick/Midi Connectors ........................................................... 2-10
Audio Port Connectors ............................................................... 2-10
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ...................................................... 2-11
Connectors ......................................................................................... 2-12
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1........................................... 2-12
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ........................................... 2-13
CD-In Connector: JCD1 ............................................................... 2-14
Aux Line-In Connector: JAUX1 .................................................. 2-14
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Modem-In Connector: JMD1....................................................... 2-14
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFA/SYSFA ...................................... 2-15
Wake On Ring Connector: JMDM1 ............................................. 2-16
IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR2 ............................................. 2-16
Front Panel Connector: JFP1 or JFP2........................................... 2-17
Front PanelAudio Connector: JP20 ............................................. 2-18
Front USB Connector: JUSB1 or JUSB3 ...................................... 2-19
Jumpers .............................................................................................. 2-20
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 ........................................................ 2-20
Slots ................................................................................................... 2-21
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot ......................................... 2-21
PCI Slots ...................................................................................... 2-21
CNR (Communication Network Riser) ......................................... 2-21
PCI Interrupt Request Routing .................................................... 2-22
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup.............................................................................. 3-1
Entering Setup...................................................................................... 3-2
Control Keys ................................................................................. 3-2
Getting Help .................................................................................. 3-3
The Main Menu ................................................................................... 3-4
Standard CMOS Features .................................................................... 3-6
Advanced BIOS Features .................................................................... 3-8
Advanced Chipset Features............................................................... 3-12
Integrated Peripherals ........................................................................ 3-14
Power Management Setup ................................................................. 3-19
PNP/PCI Configurations..................................................................... 3-23
PC Health Status ................................................................................ 3-25
Frequency/Voltage Control ................................................................ 3-26
Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults ..................................................... 3-28
Set Supervisor/User Password ........................................................... 3-29
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Glossary ....................................................................................................G-1
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Getting Started
Chapter 1. Getting Started 1
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the 645 Ultra (MS-6547 v1.X)ATX mainboard.
The 645 Ultra is a superior computer mainboard based on SiS645 & SiS961
chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel®
Pentium® 4 processors in the 478 pin package, the 645 Ultra delivers a high
performance and professional desktop platform solution.
TOPICS
Mainboard Specification
Mainboard Layout
1-2
1-4
1-5
1-6
Quick Components Guide
MSI Special Features
1-1
Chapter 1
Mainboard Specification
CPU
- Supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processors in the 478 pin package.
- Supports 1.5GHz, 1.6GHz, 1.7GHz, 1.8GHz, 1.9GHz, 2GHz and up.
Chipset
- SiS®645 OpenArchitecture DDR333 Chipset
- Supports DIMMs of DDR333/DDR266/DDR200 SDRAM up to 3GB
maxi mum memory.
- Supports 400MHz system bus with 2X address and 4X data rate.
- Supports AGP 4X/2X interface with fast write transaction.
ꢀ- SiS®961 MuTIOL® Media I/O Chipset
- Bi-directional 16-bit data bus with 533MB bandwidth.
- 2-channel UltraATA100/66/33 Bus Master IDE controller.
- Dual USB controllers (expanded capabilities for 6 ports).
- Supports AC’97 V2.2 audio codec and modem codec.
-ACPI 1.0b andAPM 1.2 compliant.
- LPC 1.0 interface.
- PCI 2.2 interface.
MainMemory
- Supports six memory banks using three184-pin DDR DIMM.
- Supports up to 3GB DDR333/DDR266/DDR200 SDRAM.
- Supports 2.5v DDR SDRAM.
Slots
- OneAGP(Accelerated Graphics Port) 4x slot.
- Five PCI 2.2 32-bit PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface).
- One CNR (Communication Network Riser) slot.
On-BoardIDE
-An IDE controller on the SiS961 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with
PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA100/66/33 operation modes.
- Can connect up to four IDE devices.
On-Board Peripherals
- On-Board Peripherals include:
- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and
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Getting Started
2.88Mbytes.
- 2 serial ports (COMA+ COM B).
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode.
- 4 USB ports (Rear * 2/ Front * 2).
- 1 IrDA connector for SIR.
- 1 audio/game port.
Audio
- S/W RealtekALC201AAC'97 Codec.
BIOS
- The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the
peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
- The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) func-
tion which records your mainboard specifications.
Dimension
-ATX Form Factor: 30.5cm(L) x 22.0cm(W).
Mounting
- 6 mounting holes.
Others
- Modem (Internal/External) Ring Wake Up Function.
- Suspend to RAM/Disk.
- Support PC2001.
1-3
Chapter 1
Mainboard Layout
Top : mouse
Bottom: keyboard
JPW1
USB
ports
CPUFA
Top :
Parallel Port
Bottom:
COM A
COM B
Top :
Game port
SiS
645
Bottom:
Line-Out
Line-In
Mic
JAUX1
AGP Slot
JCD1
Codec
PCI Slot 1
SiS
961
JMD1
PCI Slot 2
IDE 1
IDE 2
PCI Slot 3
PCI Slot 4
PCI Slot 5
BIOS
JFP1
(optional)
FDD 1
BATT
+
JFP2
SYSFA
JLED1 (optional)
JMDM1
CNR
JP20
JBAT1
JIR2
645 Ultra (MS-6547 v1.X) ATX Mainboard
1-4
Getting Started
Quick Components Guide
Component
JWR1/JPW1
JKBMS1
Function
Reference
See p. 2-7
ATX power connectors
Mouse/keyboard connector
Connecting to USB devices
Serial port connector
See p. 2-8
USB Connectors
COM A & COM B
LPT1
See p. 2-9
See p. 2-10
See p. 2-11
See p. 2-12
See p. 2-13
See p. 2-14
See p. 2-15
See p. 2-16
See p. 2-16
See p. 2-17
See p. 2-18
See p. 2-19
Parallel port connector
Floppy disk drive connector
Hard disk connectors
FDD1
IDE1~ IDE2
JCD1/JAUX1/JMD1
CPUFA/SYSFA
JMDM1
CD/AUX/Modem-in connectors
Fan power connectors
Wake on ring connector
IrDA infrared module connector
Front panel connectors
Front panel audio connector
USB front connector
JIR2
JFP1/JFP2
JP20
JUSB1/JUSB3
JBAT1
Clear CMOS jumper
See p. 2-20
See p. 2-21
See p. 2-21
See p. 2-21
AGP Slot
PCI Slots
CNR Slot
Connecting to AGP cards
Connecting to expansion cards
Connecting to expansion cards
1-5
Hardware Setup
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup
2
This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup
procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components
and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in
the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly.
Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static
electricity may damage the components.
TOPICS
Central Processing Unit: CPU
Memory Installation
Power Supply
Back Panel
2-2
2-5
2-7
2-8
Connectors
2-12
2-20
2-21
Jumpers
Slots
2-1
Chapter 2
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478 pin
package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called PGA478 for easy CPU
installation. When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat
sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not
find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install
them before turning on the computer.
Open Lever
CPU Installation Procedures
1. Pull the lever sideways away
Sliding
from the socket. Then, raise
the lever up to a 90-degree
angle.
Plate
Dot / Cut edge
2. Look for the dot/cut edge. The
dot/cut edge should point to-
wards the lever pivot. The
CPU will only fit in the correct
orientation.
Close
Lever
3. Hold the CPU down firmly, and
then close the lever to
complete the installation.
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system,
always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to
protect the CPU from overheating.
WARNING!
2-2
Hardware Setup
Installing the CPU Fan
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher
performance, thermal management becomes increasingly important. To dissi-
pate heat, you need to attach the CPU cooling fan and heatsink on top of the
CPU. Follow the instructions below to install the Heatsink/Fan:
1. Locate the CPU and its retention
2. Position the heatsink onto the reten-
mechanism on the motherboard.
tion mechanism.
retention mechanism
3. Mount the fan on top of the heatsink.
Press down the fan until its four clips
get wedged in the holes of the reten-
tion mechanism.
4. Press the two levers down to fasten
the fan. Each lever can be pressed
down in only ONE direction.
levers
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Chapter 2
5. Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan
to the 3-pin fan power connector on the board.
fan power cable
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
If
CPU Clock
Core/Bus ratio
=
=
=
=
=
100MHz
14
Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
100MHzx14
1.4GHz
then CPU core speed
Overclocking
This motherboard is designed to support overclocking.
However, please make sure your components are able to
tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking.
Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not
recommended. We do not guarantee the damages or risks
caused by inadequate operation or beyond product
specifications.
WARNING!
2-4
Hardware Setup
Memory
The mainboard provides 3 slots for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM with 6
memory banks. You can install PC1600/PC2100 DDR SDRAM modules on the
DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~3). To operate properly, at least one DIMM module
must be installed.
DDR DIMM Slots
(DDR 1~3)
Introduction to DDR SDRAM
DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM,
but doubles the rate by transferring data twice per cycle. It uses 2.5 volts as
opposed to 3.3 volts used in SDR SDRAM, and requires 184-pin DIMM mod-
ules rather than 168-pin DIMM modules used by SDR SDRAM. Two types of
DDRareavailableatthetimeofwriting:PC1600&PC2100. PC1600DDRSDRAM
running at 100MHz will produce about 1.6GB/s memory bandwidth. PC2100
running at 133MHz will produce 2.1GB/s memory bandwidth. High memory
bandwidth makes DDR an ideal solution for high performance PC, worksta-
tions and servers.
2-5
Chapter 2
DDR Module Combination
You can install either single sided or double sided 184-pin DDR DIMM
modules into DDR DIMM slots to meet your needs. Different from the SDR
DIMM, the DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The
number of pins on either side of the breaks are different. The module will only
fit in the right orientation.
You can install memory modules in any combination as follows:
S lo t
M e m o r y M o d u le
T o ta l M e m o r y
S lo t 1
6 4 M B , 1 2 8 M B ,
6 4 M B ~ 1 G B
(B a n k 0 & B a n k 1 )
S lo t 2
2 5 6 M B , 5 1 2 M B , 1 G B
6 4 M B , 1 2 8 M B ,
6 4 M B ~ 1 G B
6 4 M B ~ 1 G B
6 4 M B ~ 3 G B
(B a n k 2 & B a n k 3 )
S lo t 3
2 5 6 M B , 5 1 2 M B , 1 G B
6 4 M B , 1 2 8 M B ,
(B a n k 4 & B a n k 5 )
2 5 6 M B , 5 1 2 M B , 1 G B
M a x im u m S y s te m M e m o r y S u p p o r te d
Installing DDR Modules
1. The DDR DIMM module has only one notch on the center.
Front View
Rear View
2. Insert the DDR module vertically into the DDR DIMM slot. Make sure the
notch is on the right orientation.
Volt
3. The plastic clips at sides of the DIMM slot will automatically close.
2-6
Hardware Setup
Power Supply
The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Be-
fore inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all compo-
nents are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused.
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1
This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To
connect to the ATX power supply, make sure the plugs of the power supply is
inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down
the power supply firmly into the connector. The power connector supports
instant power on function which means that system will boot up immediately
when the power supply connector is inserted on the board.
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1
This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.
JPW1
JWR1
3
1
4
2
10
20
11
1
JWR1 Pin Definition
PIN
SIGNAL
PIN
SIGNAL
JPW1 Pin Definition
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
3.3V
3.3V
GND
5V
11
3.3V
-12V
GND
PS_ON
GND
GND
GND
-5V
PIN
SIGNAL
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
1
2
3
4
GND
GND
12V
GND
5V
12V
GND
PW_OK
5V_SB
12V
5V
5V
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Chapter 2
Back Panel
The Back Panel provides the following connectors:
Parallel
Midi/Joystick
Mouse
Keyboard USB
COM A
COM B
L-out L-in MIC
Mouse Connector: JKBMS1
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse mini DIN connector for
attaching a PS/2® mouse. You can plug a PS/2® mouse directly into this
connector. The connector location and pin assignments are as follows:
Pin Definition
PIN
SIGNAL
DESCRIPTION
6
5
1
2
3
4
5
6
Mouse DATA
NC
Mouse DATA
No connection
Ground
3
4
GND
VCC
+5V
1
2
Mouse Clock
NC
Mouse clock
No connection
PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female)
2-8
Hardware Setup
Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® keyboard mini DIN connector
for attaching a PS/2® keyboard. You can plug a PS/2® keyboard directly into
this connector.
Pin Definition
PIN
SIGNAL
DESCRIPTION
6
5
1
2
3
4
5
6
Keyboard DATA
Keyboard DATA
No connection
Ground
3
4
NC
GND
1
VCC
+5V
2
Keyboard Clock
NC
Keyboard clock
No connection
PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female)
USB Connectors
The mainboard provides a UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface)
Universal Serial Bus root for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse
or other USB-compatible devices. You can plug the USB device directly into
the connector.
USB Port Description
PIN
SIGNAL
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
VCC
+5V
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
-Data 0
+Data0
GND
Negative Data Channel 0
Positive Data Channel 0
Ground
VCC
+5V
-Data 1
+Data 1
GND
Negative Data Channel 1
Positive Data Channel 1
Ground
USB Ports
2-9
Chapter 2
Serial Port Connector: COMA& COM B
The mainboard offers two 9-pin male DIN connectors for serial port COM
A and COM B. The ports are 16550A high speed communication ports that
send/receive 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial
devices directly to them.
Pin Definition
1
2
3
4
5
PIN
SIGNAL
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
DCD
SIN
Data Carry Detect
Serial In or Receive Data
Serial Out or Transmit Data
DataTerminal Ready)
Ground
Data Set Ready
Request To Send
Clear To Send
SOUT
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
RI
6 7 8 9
9-Pin Male DIN Connectors
Ring Indicate
Joystick/Midi Connectors
You can connect a joystick or game pad to this connector.
Audio Port Connectors
Line Out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line In is used for
external CD player, Tape player, or other audio devices. Mic is a connector for
microphones.
1/8” StereoAudio Connectors
Line Out Line In
MIC
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Hardware Setup
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1
The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector for LPT. A
parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port
(EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.
13
1
14
25
Pin Definition
PIN
SIGNAL
DESCRIPTION
1
STROBE
DATA0
DATA1
DATA2
DATA3
DATA4
DATA5
DATA6
DATA7
ACK#
Strobe
2
Data0
3
Data1
4
Data2
5
Data3
6
Data4
7
Data5
8
Data6
9
Data7
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Acknowledge
Busy
BUSY
PE
Paper End
Select
SELECT
AUTO FEED#
ERR#
INIT#
Automatic Feed
Error
Initialize Printer
Select In
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
SLIN#
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
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Chapter 2
Connectors
The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case,
modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System FAN.
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1
The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that
supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types.
FDD 1
2-12
Hardware Setup
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2
The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100
controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA/33/66/100
function. You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MB Floppy
(reserved for future BIOS) and other devices. These connectors support the
provided IDE hard disk cable.
IDE 1
IDE 2
IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector)
The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1. IDE1 can
connect a Master and a Slave drive. You must configure second hard
drive to Slave mode by setting the jumper accordingly.
IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector)
IDE2 can also connect a Master and a Slave drive.
TIP:
If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the
second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. Refer to the
hard disk documentation supplied by hard disk vendors for jumper
setting instructions.
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Chapter 2
CD-In Connector: JCD1
The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector.
Aux Line-In Connector: JAUX1
The connector is for DVD add-on card with Line-in connector.
Modem-In Connector: JMD1
The connector is for modem with internal audio connector.
JAUX1
JCD1
R
GND
L
R
GND
L
JMD1
GND
Phone_In
Mono_Out
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Hardware Setup
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFA/SYSFA
The CPUFA (processor fan) and SYSFA (system fan) support system
cooling fan with +12V. It supports three-pin head connector. When connecting
the wire to the connectors, always take note that the red wire is the positive
and should be connected to the +12V, the black wire is Ground and should be
connected to GND. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset
on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take
advantage of the CPU fan control.
SENSOR
+12V
GND
CPUFA
SENSOR
+12V
GND
SYSFA
Note:
1. Always consult the vendor for proper CPU cooling fan.
2. CPU Fan supports the fan control. You can install the PC Alert
utility that will automatically control the CPU Fan speed accord-
ing to the actual CPU temperature.
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Chapter 2
Wake On Ring Connector: JMDM1
This connector allows you to connect to a modem card with Wake On
Ring function. The connector will power up the system when a signal is re-
ceived through the modem card.
MDM_WAKEUP
5VSB
NC
NC
1
JMDM1
IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR2
This connector allows you to connect to IrDA Infrared modules. You
must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. The
JIR2 is compliant to Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
5
6
1
2
JIR2
JIR2 Pin Definition
Pin
Signal
1
2
3
4
5
6
NC
NC
VCC
GND
IRTX
IRRX
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Hardware Setup
Front Panel Connector: JFP1 or JFP2
The mainboard provides one front panel connector for electrical connec-
tion to the front panel switches and LEDs. Users can choose either the JFP1 or
the JFP2 depending on their needs.The difference between JFP1 & JFP2 is that
JFP2 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
Reset
Switch
Power
Switch
Speaker
11
10
Power
LED
8
1
Buzzer
(short
pin)
HDD LED
+
JFP1
9
1
10
2
JFP2
(Intel spec)
JFP2 Pin Definition
PIN
SIGNAL
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
HD_LED_P
FP PWR/SLP
HD_LED_N
FP PWR/SLP
RST_SW_N
PWR_SW_P
RST_SW_P
PWR_SW_N
RSVD_DNU
Hard disk LED pull-up
MSG LED pull-up
Hard disk active LED
MSG LED pull-up
Reset Switch low reference pull-down to GND
Power Switch high reference pull-up
Reset Switch high reference pull-up
Power Switch low reference pull-down to GND
Reserved. Do not use.
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Chapter 2
Front PanelAudio Connector: JP20
The JP20 front panel audio connector allows you to connect to the front
panel audio and is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design
Guide.
2
1
10
9
JP20
Pin Definition
PIN
SIGNAL
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
AUD_MIC
Front panel microphone input signal
Ground used by analog audio circuits
Microphone power
AUD_GND
AUD_MIC_BIAS
AUD_VCC
Filtered +5V used by analog audio circuits
Right channel audio signal to front panel
Right channel audio signal return from front panel
AUD_FPOUT_R
AUD_RET_R
HP_ON
Reserved for future use to control headphone amplifier
No pin
KEY
AUD_FPOUT_L
AUD_RET_L
Left channel audio signal to front panel
Left channel audio signal return from front panel
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Front USB Connector: JUSB1 or JUSB3
The mainboard provides one front Universal Serial Bus connector for
users to connect to USB devices. Users can choose either the JUSB1 or the
JUSB3 depending on their needs. The JUSB3 is compliant with Intel® Front
Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
JUSB1
(MSI spec)
2
1
10
9
JUSB3
(Intel spec)
1
2
9
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JUSB1 Pin Definition
JUSB3 Pin Definition
Pin
1
Description
VCC
Pin
2
Description
GND
Pin
1
Description
VCC
Pin
2
Description
VCC
3
DATA2-
DATA2+
GND
4
GND
3
DATA2-
DATA2+
GND
4
DATA3-
DATA3+
GND
5
6
DATA3+
DATA3-
VCC
5
6
7
8
7
8
9
GND
10
9
NC
10
OC0
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Jumpers
The motherboard provides one jumper for you to set the computer’s
function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function
through the use of the jumper.
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1
There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external
battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the
system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. That battery has
long life time for at least 5 years. If you want to clear the system configuration,
use the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to clear data. Follow the instructions
below to clear the data:
1
JBAT1
1
1
3
3
Clear CMOS
Keep CMOS
You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the
system is off. Then return to 1-2 pin position. Avoid
clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will
damage the mainboard.
WARNING!
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Slots
The motherboard provides five 32-bit Master PCI bus slots, one AGP
slot and one CNR slot.
AGP Slot
PCI Slots
CNR Slot
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot
The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is an
interface specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics.
It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the graphics controller to directly
access main memory and provides three levels of throughputs: 1x (266Mbps),
2x (533Mbps) and 4x (1.07Gbps).
PCI Slots
Five PCI slots allow you to insert the expansion cards to meet your
needs. When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug
the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion
card to make any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion
card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration.
CNR (Communication Network Riser)
The CNR slot allows you to insert the CNR expansion cards. CNR is a
specially designed network, audio, or modem riser card for ATX family
motherboards. Its main processing is done through software and controlled by
the motherboard’s chipset.
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PCI Interrupt Request Routing
The IRQ, abbreviation of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q,
are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the
microprocessor. The PCI IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus INT
A# ~ INT D# pins as follows:
Order 1
INTA#
INT B#
INT C#
INT D#
INT B#
Order 2
INT B#
INTC#
INT D#
INTA#
INTC#
Order 3
INTC#
INTD#
INTA#
INT B#
INTD#
Order 4
INTD#
INTA#
INT B#
INTC#
INTA#
PCI Slot 1
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 3
PCI Slot 4
PCI Slot 5
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Chapter 3. BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup
3
This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you
to configure the system for optimum use.
You may need to run the Setup program when:
An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and
requests you to run SETUP.
You want to change the default settings for customized features.
TOPICS
Entering Setup
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The Main Menu
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced Chipset Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PNP/PCI Configurations
PC Health Status
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Frequency/Voltage Control
Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor/User Password
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Entering Setup
Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test)
process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to
enter Setup.
Press DEL to enter SETUP
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter
Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET
button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>,
<Alt>, and <Delete> keys.
Control Keys
Move to the previous item
<I>
<K>
Move to the next item
<
>
Move to the item in the left hand
H
Move to the item in the right hand
Select the item
<J>
<Enter>
<Esc>
<+/PU>
<-/PD>
<F1>
Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu
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
<F5>
Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page
Setup Menu
<F6>
<F7>
<F10>
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Save all the CMOS changes and exit
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Getting Help
After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.
MainMenu
The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use
the control keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the high-
lighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Sub-Menu
If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown in the right view) appears to the
left of certain fields that means a sub-menu
containing additional options can be
launched from this field. You can use con-
trol keys ( ↑↓ ) to highlight the field and
press <Enter> to call up the sub-menu. Then
you can use the control keys to enter values
and move from field to field within a sub-menu. If you want to return to the
main menu, just press <Esc >.
General Help <F1>
The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this
screen from any menu by simply pressing <F1>. The Help screen lists the
appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item.
Press <Esc> to exit the Help screen.
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The Main Menu
Once you enterAward® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1)
will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from twelve
setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items
and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
Standard CMOS Features
Use this Menu for basic system configurations.
Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to set the Advanced Features available on your system.
Advanced Chipset Features
Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your
system’s performance.
Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
Power Management Setup
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.
PnP/PCI Configurations
This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.
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PC Health Status
This entry shows your PC health status.
Frequency/Voltage Control
Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for minimal but stable system
performance.
Load Optimized Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for
optimal system operations.
Set Supervisor/User Password
Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords.
Save & Exit Setup
Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
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Standard CMOS Features
The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu are divided into 10 categories.
Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow
keys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select
the value you want in each item.
Date
The date format is <day><month> <date> <year>.
day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only.
month The month from Jan. through Dec.
date The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys.
year The year, depends on the year of the BIOS
Time
The time format is <hour> <minute> <second>.
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave
Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select Manual, None,Auto 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 your
hard disk drive type is not matched or listed, you can use Manual to define
your own drive type manually.
If you select Manual, related information is asked to be entered to the follow-
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ing items. Enter the information directly from the keyboard. This information
should be provided in the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the
system manufacturer.
If the controller of HDD interface is SCSI, the selection shall be “None”.
If the controller of HDD interface is CD-ROM, the selection shall be “None”.
Access Mode
Capacity
Cylinder
Head
The settings are CHS, LBA, Large,Auto.
The formatted size of the storage device.
Number of cylinders.
Number of heads.
Precomp
Write precompensation.
Landing Zone Cylinder location of the landing zone.
Sector Number of sectors.
DriveA/B
This item allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed. Available
options are None, 360K, 5.25 in., 1.2M, 5.25 in., 720K, 3.5 in., 1.44M, 3.5 in.,
2.88M, 3.5 in.
Floppy 3 Mode Support
Supported by the BIOS, the selected diskette drive can read 720-KB, 1.2-MB,
and 1.44-MB diskettes. Setting options: Disabled, Drive A, Drive B, Both.
Video
The setting controls the type of video adapter used for the primary monitor of
the system. Available options are EGA/VGA , CGA 40, CGA 80 and Mono.
Halt On
The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at
boot. Available options are:
All Errors
No Errors
The system stops when any error is detected.
The system doesn’t stop for any detected error.
All, But Keyboard The system doesn’t stop for a keyboard error.
All, But Diskette The system doesn’t stop for a disk error.
All, But Disk/Key The system doesn’t stop for either a disk or a
keyboard error.
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Advanced BIOS Features
Anti-Virus Protection
The item is to set the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector
protection. If the function is enabled and any attempt to write data into this
area is made, BIOS will display a warning message on screen and beep. Settings:
Disabled and Enabled.
CPU L1 & L2 Cache
The item allows you to turn on or off CPU’s internal (L1) and external (L2)cache.
Settings: Enabled and Disabled.
CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking
This setting allows you to enable or disable the ECC (Error-Correcting Code)
feature for error detection and correction when data passes through L2 cache
memory. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled.
Quick Power On Self Test
The option speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the
computer. When setting the item to Enabled, BIOS will shorten or skip some
check items during POST. Settings: Enabled and Disabled.
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First/Second/Third Boot Device
The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts
to load the disk operating system. The settings are:
Floppy
LS120
HDD-0
SCSI
The system will boot from floppy drive.
The system will boot from LS-120 drive.
The system will boot from the first HDD.
The system will boot from the SCSI.
CDROM
HDD-1
HDD-2
HDD-3
ZIP
The system will boot from the CD-ROM.
The system will boot from the second HDD.
The system will boot from the third HDD.
The system will boot from the fourth HDD.
The system will boot fromATAPI ZIP drive.
The system will boot from the Network drive.
Disable this sequence.
LAN
Disabled
Boot Other Device
Setting the option to Enabled allows the system to try to boot from other
device if the system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device.
Swap Floppy Drive
Setting to Enabled will swap floppy drives A: and B:.
Boot Up Floppy Seek
Setting to Enabled will make BIOS seek floppy drive A: before booting the
system. Settings: Disabled and Enabled.
Boot Up NumLock Status
This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on.
Setting to On will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on.
Setting to Off will allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad.
Setting options: On, Off.
GateA20 Option
This item is to set the GateA20 status.A20 refers to the first 64KB of extended
memory. When the default value Fast is selected, the GateA20 is controlled by
Port92 or chipset specific method resulting in faster system performance. When
Normal is selected, A20 is controlled by a keyboard controller or chipset
hardware.
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Typematic Rate Setting
This item is used to enable or disable the typematic rate setting including
Typematic Rate & Typematic Delay.
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
After Typematic Rate Setting is enabled, this item allows you to set the rate
(characters/second) at which the keys are accelerated. Settings: 6, 8, 10, 12,
15, 20, 24 and 30.
Typematic Delay (Msec)
This item allows you to select the delay between when the key was first pressed
and when the acceleration begins. Settings: 250, 500, 750 and 1000.
Security Option
This specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Set-
tings are described below:
Option
Description
Setup
The password prompt appears only when end users try to
run Setup.
System
A password prompt appears every time when the com-
puter is powered on or when end users try to run Setup.
MPS Version Control For OS
This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification)
version to be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS
version supported by your operating system. To find out which version to use,
consult the vendor of your operating system. Settings: 1.4 and 1.1.
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB
This allows you to run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM greater than
64MB. Setting options: Non-OS2, OS2.
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HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Re-
porting Technology) capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that
monitors your disk status to predict hard disk failure. This gives you an oppor-
tunity to move data from a hard disk that is going to fail to a safe place before
the hard disk becomes offline. Settings: Enabled and Disabled.
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Advanced Chipset Features
The Advanced Chipset Features Setup option is used to change the values of
the chipset registers. These registers control most of the system options in the
computer.
Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.
Advanced DRAM Control 1
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
System Performance
The DRAM timing is controlled by the DRAM Timing Registers. The
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Timings programmed into this register are dependent on the system design.
Slower rates may be required in certain system designs to support loose
layouts or slower memory. Setting options: Safe Mode, Normal Mode,
Fast Mode, Turbo Mode, Ultra Mode.
CAS Latency Setting
When synchronous DRAM is installed, the number of clock cycles of
CAS latency depends on the DRAM timing. The settings are: 2T, 2.5T, 3T.
Memory HoleAt 15M-16M
You can reserve this area of system memory for ISA adapter ROM. When this
area is reserved, it cannot be cached. The user information of peripherals that
need to use this area of system memory usually discusses their memory
requirements. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled.
AGPAperture Size
This setting controls just how much system RAM can be allocated to AGP for
video purposes. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range
dedicated to graphics memory address space. Host cycles that hit the aperture
range are forwarded to theAGP without any translation. The option allows the
selection of an aperture size of 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, and
256 MB.
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Integrated Peripherals
SiS OnChip IDE Device
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
Internal PCI/IDE
This setting enables or disables the internal primary and secondary PCI &
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IDE controllers. Setting options: Disabled, Primary, Secondary, Both.
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO
The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO
mode (0-4) for each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface
supports. Modes 0 through 4 provide successively increased performance.
In Auto mode, the system automatically determines the best mode for
each device. The settings are: Auto, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3,
Mode 4.
Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UltraDMA
Ultra DMA/33 implementation is possible only if your IDE hard drive
supports it and the operating environment includes a DMA driver
(Windows 95 OSR2 or a third-party IDE bus master driver). If your hard
drive and your system software both support Ultra DMA/33, Ultra DMA/
66 and Ultra DMA/100 selectAuto to enable BIOS support. The settings
are: Auto, Disabled.
IDE Burst Mode
This allows your hard disk controller to use the fast block mode to trans-
fer data to and from the hard disk drive. Block mode is also called block
transfer, multiple commands or multiple sector read/write. Enabled ena-
bles IDE controller to use block mode; Disabled allows the controller to
use standard mode. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled.
SiS OnChip PCI Device
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
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SiS-7012AC97Audio
This setting enables or disables the SiS-7012AC97 audio. Setting options:
Disabled, Auto.
SiS-7013 S/W Modem
This setting enables or disables the SiS-7013 S/W modem. Setting options:
Disabled, Auto.
USB Controller
Select Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller
and you have USB peripherals. The settings are: Enabled, Disabled.
USB Keyboard Support
Set to Enabled if your need to use a USB keyboard in the operating system
that does not support or have any USB driver installed, such as DOS and SCO
Unix.
Onboard LAN Function (Optional)
Select Enabled to activate the onboard LAN controller. Setting options:
Enabled, Disabled.
IDE HDD Block Mode
Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple sector
read/write. If your IDE hard drive supports block mode (most new drives do),
select Enabled for automatic detection of the optimal number of block read/
writes per sector the drive can support. The settings are: Enabled, Disabled.
Onboard FDC Controller
Select Enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDD) installed on
the system board and you wish to use it. If you install add-on FDC or the
system has no floppy drive, select Disabled in this field. The settings are:
Enabled and Disabled.
Onboard Serial Port 1/Port 2
Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first and second serial
ports. The settings are: 3F8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, Disabled,
Auto.
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UART Mode Select
This setting allows you to specify the operation mode for serial port 2. Setting
options: IrDA, ASKIR, Normal.
Normal
IrDA
ASKIR
RS-232C Serial Port
IrDA-compliant Serial Infrared Port
Amplitude Shift Keyed Infrared Port
RxD, TxDActive
This setting controls the receiving and transmitting speed of the IR peripheral
in use. Setting options: Hi/Hi, Hi/Lo, Lo/Hi, Lo/Lo.
IR Transmission Delay
This setting determines whether the IR transmission rate will be delayed while
converting to receiving mode. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled.
UR2DuplexMode
This setting controls the operating mode of IR transmission/reception. Setting
options: Full, Half. Under Full Duplex mode, synchronous, bi-directional trans-
mission/reception is allowed. Under Half Duplex mode, only asynchronous, bi-
directional transmission/reception is allowed.
Use IR Pins
Please consult your IR peripheral documentation to select the correct setting
of the TxD and RxD signals. Setting options: RxD2/TxD2, IR-Rx2Tx2.
Onboard Parallel Port
There is a built-in parallel port on the on-board Super I/O chipset that provides
Standard, ECP, and EPP features. It has the following options:
Disabled
3BC/IRQ7 Line Printer port 0
278/IRQ5
378/IRQ7
Line Printer port 2
Line Printer port 1
Parallel Port Mode
SPP : Standard Parallel Port
EPP : Enhanced Parallel Port
ECP : Extended Capability Port
ECP + EPP: Extended Capability Port + Enhanced Parallel Port
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SPP/EPP/ECP/ECP+EPP
To operate the onboard parallel port as Standard Parallel Port only,
choose “SPP.” To operate the onboard parallel port in the EPP mode
simultaneously, choose “EPP.” By choosing “ECP”, the onboard paral-
lel port will operate in ECPmode only. Choosing “ECP+ EPP” will allow
the onboard parallel port to support both the ECP and EPP modes si-
multaneously.
EPP Mode Select
The onboard parallel port is EPP Spec. compliant, so after the user chooses the
onboard parallel port with the EPP function, the following message will be
displayed on the screen: “EPP Mode Select.” At this time either EPP 1.7 spec
or EPP 1.9 spec can be chosen.
ECPModeUseDMA
The ECP mode has to use the DMA channel, so choose the onboard parallel
port with the ECPfeature. After selecting it, the following message will appear:
“ECP Mode Use DMA.” At this time, the user can choose between DMA
channel 3 or 1.
Game PortAddress/Midi PortAddress
This setting assigns certain addresses for the game port and midi port.
Midi Port IRQ
This setting assigns an IRQ for the midi port.
Init Display First
This item specifies which VGAcard is your primary graphics adapter. Settings:
PCI Slot and AGP.
AGPAuto Calibration
This setting disables/enables the AGP auto calibration. Setting options:
Disabled, Enabled.
IDE/USB1/USB0/Audio Access Interface
These settings control the access interface for specified hardware peripherals.
Setting options: (Auto), Embedded Bus, PCI Bus.
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Power Management Setup
The Power Management Setup allows you to configure you system to most
effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own
style of computer use.
IPCA Function
This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Man-
agement Interface) Function. If your operating system isACPI-aware, such as
Windows® 98SE/2000/ME, select Enabled. Settings: Enabled and Disabled.
ACPI Suspend Type
This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. Options are:
S1 (POS)
S3 (STR)
The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state, no
system context (CPU or chipset) is lost and hardware
maintains all system context.
The S3 sleep mode is a power-down state in which power
is supplied only to essential components such as main
memory and wake-capable devices and all system con-
text is saved to main memory. The information stored in
memory will be used to restore the PC to the previous
state when an “wake up” event occurs.
S1 & S3
Both S1 & S3 modes will be adopted.
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Video Off Option
This setting is used to control the mode in which the monitor will shut down.
Setting options:
Always On
Always turn on.
Suspend -> Off During suspend mode, the monitor will shut down.
Susp, Stby->Off During suspend or standby mode, the monitor will shut
down.
All Modes ->Off The monitor is turned off during doze, standby, or sus-
pend mode.
Video Off Method
This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.
V/H SYNC+Blank
This selection will cause the system to turn off
the vertical and horizontal synchronization ports
and write blanks to the video buffer.
Blank Screen
DPMS Supported
This option only writes blanks to the video buffer.
Initial display power management signaling.
ModemUseIRQ
This setting names the interrupt request (IRQ) line assigned to the modem (if
any) on your system.Activity of the selected IRQ always awakens the system.
Setting options: 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, AUTO.
Hot Key FunctionAs
This setting specifies the function of the preset hot key. Setting options:
Disable, Power Off, Suspend.
HDD OffAfter
When enabled and after the set time of system inactivity, the hard disk drive
will be powered down while all other devices remain active. The settings are:
Disable, 1~15 Min.
Power Button Override
Pressing the power button for more than 4 seconds forces the system to enter
the Soft-Off state. The settings are: Delay 4 Sec, Instant Off.
Power/Sleep LED
This item configures how the system uses power LED on the case to indicate
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the sleep state. Available options are:
Single LED The power LED blinks to indicate the sleep state without
changing its color.
Dual LED
The power LED changes its color to indicate the sleep
state.
AfterAC Power Lost
This setting specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or
interrupts occurs. Available settings are:
Power Off
Power On
Last State
Leaves the computer in the power off state.
Reboots the computer.
Restores the system to the status before power failure or
interrupt occurs.
PMWake Up Events
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
IRQ [3-7,9-15],NMI/IRQ 8 Break Suspend
This setting enables/disables the monitoring of the specified IRQ line. If
set to Enabled, the activity of the specified IRQ line will prevent the
system from entering power saving modes or awaken it from power sav-
ing modes. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled.
Note: IRQ (Interrupt Request) lines are system resources allocated
to I/O devices. When an I/O device needs to gain attention of the
operating system, it signals this by causing an IRQ to occur. After
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receiving the signal, when the operating system is ready, the system
will interrupt itself and perform the service required by the I/O device.
RING PowerUp Control, PCI PME PowerUp Control, USB PortWake
Up Control, Hot Key Power Up Control, PS2 Mouse Power Up Control
These fields specify whether the system will be awakened from power
saving modes when activity or input signal of the specified hardware
peripheral or component is detected.
Note: To use the function of “RING Power Up Control”, you need to
install a modem supporting power on function.
KB Power On Password
This setting allows you to enter the password to authorize the keyboard
to power on the system.
PowerUpbyAlarm
This function is for setting date and time for your computer to boot up.
During Disabled, you cannot use this function. During Enabled, choose
the Month, Day, and TimeAlarm:
MonthAlarm You can choose which month the system will boot up.
Day of MonthAlarm You can choose which day of the preset month
the system will boot up. Set to 0, to boot every
day.
Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm You can choose what hour, minute and
second the system will boot up.
Note: If you have change the setting, you must let the system boot up
until it goes to the operating system, before this function will work.
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PNP/PCI Configurations
This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Peripheral
Component Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at
speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its
own special components. This section covers some very technical items and it
is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes
to the default settings.
Reset Configuration Data
Normally, you leave this field Disabled. Select Enabled to reset Extended Sys-
tem Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup if you have installed a
new add-on and the system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict
that the operating system can not boot. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled.
Resource Controlled By
TheAward Plug and Play BIOS has the capacity to automatically configure all
of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. However, this capability
means absolutely nothing unless you are using a Plug and Play operating
system such as Windows® 95/98. If you set this field to “manual” choose
specific resources by going into each of the sub menu that follows this field (a
sub menu is preceded by a “ꢀ”). The settings are: Auto (ESCD), Manual.
IRQ Resources
The items are adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is set to Manual.
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Press <Enter> and you will enter the sub-menu of the items. IRQ Resources list
IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/12/14/15 for users to set each IRQ a type depending on the
type of device using the IRQ. Settings are:
PCI Device
For Plug & Play compatible devices designed for PCI
bus architecture.
Reserved
The IRQ will be reserved for further request.
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
When set to Enabled, multiple VGA devices operating on different buses can
handle data from the CPU on each set of palette registers on every video
device. Bit 5 of the command register in the PCI device configuration space is
the VGA Palette Snoop bit (0 is disabled). For example, if there are two VGA
devices in the computer (one PCI and one ISA) and the:
VGA Palette Snoop
Bit Setting
Action
Disabled
Enabled
Data read or written by the CPU is only directed to the PCI
VGA device’s palette registers.
Data read or written by the CPU is directed to both the PCI
VGA device’s palette registers and the ISA VGA device’s
palette registers, permitting the palette registers of both VGA
devices to be identical.
The setting must be set to Enabled if any ISA bus adapter in the system
requires VGA palette snooping.
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BIOS Setup
PC Health Status
This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, warning for overall system
status.
CPU WarningTemperature
If the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit preset in this setting, the warn-
ing mechanism will be activated. This helps you to prevent the CPU overheat
problem.
Current System/CPUTemperature, CPU/System Fan, Vcore, 3.3V, +5V, +12V,
-12V, -5V, VBAT(V), 5VSB(V)
These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware de-
vices/components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.
Chassis Intrusion Detect
Set this option to enable, reset, or disable the chassis intrusion detector. Dur-
ing Enabled, any intrusion on the system chassis will be recorded. The next
time you turn on the system, it will show a warning message. To be able to clear
those warnings, choose Reset. After clearing the message it will go back to
Enabled.
Shutdown Temperature
This option is for setting the shutdown temperature level for the processor.
When the processor reaches the temperature you set, the system will be shut
down.
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Frequency/Voltage Control
This section describes how to set the Chassis Intrusion feature, CPU FSB
frequency, monitor the current hardware status including CPU/system
temperatures, CPU/System Fan speeds, Vcore etc. Monitor function is avail-
able only if there is hardware monitoring mechanism onboard.
CPU Clock Ratio
This setting controls the multiplier that is used to determine the internal clock
speed of the processor relative to the external or motherboard clock speed.
Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk
This option allows you to enable/disable the feature of auto detecting the
clock frequency of the installed DIMM/PCI bus. The settings are: Enabled,
Disabled.
Spread Spectrum
When the motherboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes)
of the pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spec-
trum function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the
spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves. If you do not have any EMI
problem, leave the setting at Disabled for optimal system stability and
performance. But if you are plagued by EMI, setting to Enabled for EMI
reduction. Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking be-
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cause even a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clockspeed which
may just cause your overclocked processor to lock up.
CPU Host/SDRAM/PCI Clock
This setting controls the clock speed of the CPU Host (FSB)/SDRAM memory
bus/PCI bus on the motherboard.
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Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults
The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS
settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults
are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for opti-
mal performance of the mainboard. The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default val-
ues set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance.
When you select Load Fail-Safe Defaults, a message as below appears:
Pressing Y loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal system
performance.
When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears:
Pressing Y loads the default factory settings for optimal system performance.
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Set Supervisor/User Password
When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen:
Type the password, up to six characters in length, and press <Enter>. The
password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS
memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. Retype the password
and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not
enter a password.
To clear a set password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the
password. A message will show up confirming the password will be disabled.
Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup
without entering any password.
When a password has been set, you will be prompted to enter it every time you
try to enter Setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any
part of your system configuration.
Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also have AMIBIOS to
request a password each time the system is booted. This would prevent unau-
thorized use of your computer. The setting to determine when the password
prompt is required is the Security Option of the Advanced BIOS Features
menu. If the Security Option is set to System, the password is required both at
boot and at entry to Setup. If set to Setup, password prompt only occurs when
you try to enter Setup.
About Supervisor Password & User Password:
Supervisor password: Can enter and change the settings of
the setup menu.
User password:
Can only enter but do not have the right
to change the settings of the setup menu.
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Glossary
Glossary
Glossary
ACPI (Advanced Configuration & Power Interface)
This power management specification enables the OS (operating system) to control the amount
of power given to each device attached to the computer. Windows 98/98SE, Windows 2000
and Windows ME can fully supportACPI to allow users managing the system power flexibly.
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port)
A new, high-speed graphics interface that based on PCI construction and designed especially
for the throughput demands of 3-D graphics. AGP provides a direct channel (32-bit wide bus)
between the display controller and main memory for high graphics quality and performance.
ATX
A modern shape and layout of mainboard that supersedes the widely-used Baby AT form
factor. It improves many placement of components and makes a more efficient design.
BIOS (basic input/output system)
On PCs, an essential software that contains all the control code of input/output interface (such
as keyboard, disk drives, etc.). It executes hardware test on booting the system, starts the OS,
and provides an interface between the OS and the components . The BIOS is stored in a ROM
chip.
Buffer
A region of memory reserved as a temporary storage area. In most cases, the OS or applica-
tions will create buffer areas to save the necessary data, and the applications can find the data
in the areas first to increase the processing speed.
Bus
A set of hardware lines within the computer system, through which the data is transferred
among different components. In a PC, the term bus usually refers to a local bus that connects
the internal components to the CPU and main memory.
Cache
A special memory subsystem that is used to speed up the data traffer. It stores the contents
of frequently accessed RAM locations and the addresses where these data items are stored.
Chipset
A collection of integrated chips designed to perform one or more related functions. For
example, a modem chipset contains all the primary circuits for transmitting and receiving data;
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a PC chipset provides the electronic interfaces between all subsystems.
CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)
CMOS is a widely used type of semiconductor, which features high speed and low power
consumption. PCs usually contain a small amount of battery-powered CMOS memory to
retain the date, time, and system setup parameters.
COM
In MS-DOS system, the name of a serial communications port. DOS supports four serial
ports. For example, if a modem is connected to one serial port and a serial mouse to another,
they are identified as COM1 and COM2.
DIMM (dual in-line memory module)
A small circuit board that holds memory chips. A SIMM (single in-line memory module) has
a 32-bit path to the memory chips whereas a DIMM has 64-bit path.
DMA (direct memory access)
A transfer mode between the main memory and the peripheral devices that without passing
through the CPU. Using the DMA controller, data is transferred much faster.
DRAM (Dynamic RAM)
A most common type of computer memory. It usually uses one transistor and a capacitor to
represent a bit. As the development of technology, the memory type and specification used in
computer becomes variety, such as SDRAM, DDR SDRAM, and RDRAM. For further
instruction, please see the table below:
Dynamic RAM (DRAM) Memory Technologies
Peak
Bandwidth
Type
First Used Clock Rate Bus* Width
Volts
FPM (60,70ns)
1990
1994
1996
1998
1999
25MHz
40MHz
64 bits
64 bits
64 bits
64 bits
64 bits
16 bits
64 bits
64 bits
200 MBps
320 MBps
528 MBps
800 MBps
1.1 GBps
1.6 GBps
1.6 GBps
2.1 GBps
5v
EDO (50,60,70ns)
SDRAM (66MHz)
SDRAM (100MHz)
SDRAM (133MHz)
5v
66MHz
3.3v
3.3v
3.3v
2.5v
3.3v
3.3v
100MHz
133MHz
400MHz
100MHz
133MHz
RDRAM (Direct Rambus) 1999
DDR SDRAM (100MHz)
DDR SDRAM (133MHz)
2000
2000
* Memory channel width (64 bits started with 75MHz Pentium)
Source: Computer Desktop Encyclopedia
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ECC Memory (error correcting code memory)
A type of memory that contains special circuitry for testing the accuracy of data and correcting
the errors on the fly.
IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)
A type of disk-drive interface widely used to connect hard disks, CD-ROMs and tape drives
to a PC, in which the controller electronics is integrated into the drive itself, eliminating the
need for a separate adapter card. The IDE interface is known as the ATA (AT Attachment)
specification.
IEEE 1394
A new, high speed external bus standard, also known as FireWire or iLink, which supports
data transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps for connecting up to 63 external devices.
IrDA (Infrared Data Association)
A group of device vendors, including computer, component and telecommunications, who
have developed a standard for transmitting data via infrared light waves. This enables you to
transfer data from one device to another without any cables.
LAN (local area network)
A computer netwoek that covers a relatively smaller area, such as in a building or an enterprise.
It is made up of servers, workstations, shared resources, a network operating system and a
communications link. These individual PCs and devices on a LAN are known as “nodes”, and
are connected by cables to access data and devices anywhere on the LAN, so that many users
can share expensive devices and data.
LED (light emitting diode)
A semiconductor device that converts electrical energy into light. Since it lights up (usually
red) when electricity is passed through it, it is usually used for the activity lights on computer’s
component, such as disk drivers.
LPT (line printer terminal)
Logical device name for a line printer; a name reserved by the MS-DOS for up to three parallel
printer ports: LPT1, LPT2, and LPT3. It is frequently used by the OS to identify a printer.
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect)
A local bus standard developed by Intel that first appeared on PCs in late 1993. PCI provides
“plug and play” capability and allows IRQs to be shared. The PCI controller can exchange data
with the system's CPU either 32 bits or 64 bits at a time.
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PnP (Plug and Play)
A set of specifications that allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with peripherals.
The user can "plug" in a peripheral device and "play" it without configuring the system
manually. To implement this useful feature, both the BIOS that supports PnP and a PnP
expansion card are required.
POST (Power On Self Test)
During booting up your system, the BIOS executes a series of diagnostic tests, include check-
ing the RAM, the keyboard, the disk drives, etc., to see if they are properly connected and
operating.
PS/2 Port
A type of port developed by IBM for connecting a mouse or keyboard to a PC. The PS/2 port
supports a mini DIN plug containing just 6 pins. Most modern PCs equipped with PS/2 ports
so that the special port can be used by another device, such as a modem.
USB (universal serial bus)
A hardware interface for low-speed peripherals such as the keyboard, mouse, joystick, etc.
USB provides a maximum bandwidth of 12 Mbit/sec (Mbps) for connecting up to 127 periph-
eral devices to PC. USB features hot swap capability and multiple data streams, allows
external devices to be plugged in and unplugged without turning the system off.
Virus
A program or a piece of code that infects computer files by inserting in those files copies of
itself. The virus code is buried within an existing program, and is activated when that program
is executed. All the viruses are man-made, and often have damaging side effects.
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