GA-M51GM-S2G
AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-M51GMS2G-1002R
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Table of Contents
ItemChecklist ................................................................................................................. 6
OptionalAccessories ...................................................................................................... 6
GA-M51GM-S2G Motherboard Layout .......................................................................... 7
Block Diagram................................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .................................................................................... 9
1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation .................................................................... 9
1-2 Feature Summary .......................................................................................... 10
1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler ....................................................... 12
1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ......................................................................................... 12
1-3-2 Installation of the CPU cooler ............................................................................. 13
1-4 Installation of Memory .................................................................................... 14
1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards ...................................................................... 16
1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 17
1-7 ConnectorsIntroduction .................................................................................. 18
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................ 29
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F2) ....................................................... 30
2-1 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 32
2-2 Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................................. 35
2-3 IntegratedPeripherals ..................................................................................... 37
2-4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 41
2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations................................................................................. 43
2-6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 44
2-7 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 46
2-8 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 46
2-9 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 47
2-10 Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................... 48
2-11 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 48
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 49
3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 49
3-2 SoftwareApplications ..................................................................................... 50
3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 50
3-4 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 51
3-5 Contact Us ..................................................................................................... 51
Chapter 4 Appendix ................................................................................................... 53
4-1 Unique Software Utilities ................................................................................ 53
4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction ..................................................................................... 53
4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction ......................................................................... 54
4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ........................................................................ 56
4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) ........................................................................ 65
4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction ...................................... 79
4-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 83
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Item Checklist
IDE Cable x 1 & FDD Cable x 1
Serial ATAII Cable x 2
I/O Shield
* The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice.
Optional Accessories
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2 Ports USB2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-51/ 51R)
4 Ports USB2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-21/ 21R)
COM Port Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-1CM001-31/31R)
SPDIF In and Out Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1SPINO-11/11R)
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GA-M51GM-S2G Motherboard Layout
GA-M51GM-S2G
MS / KB
ATX_12V
CPU_FAN
Socket AM2
IT8716
CI
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
nVIDIA®
BIOS
PCIE_1
PCIE_16
GeForce 6100
Marvell
88E1116
BATTERY
CLR_CMOS
SATAII2_3
nVIDIA®
nForce 430
PCI1
CD_IN
TSB43AB23
PCI2
F2_1394
COMB
F_USB1
F_USB2
SPDIF_IO
SATAIIO_1
F_PANEL
CODEC
F1_1394
SYS_FAN
PWR_LED
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Block Diagram
PCI-ECLK
(100MHz)
CPUCLK+/-(200MHz)
AMD
Socket AM2
CPU
DDRII 800/667/533/400MHz DIMM
Dual Channel Memory
VGA
Hyper Transport Bus
PCI Express x 16
nVIDIA®
GeForce 6100
x 1
PCI-ECLK
(100MHz)
1 PCI Express x 1
ATA33/66/100/133
IDE Channels
Marvell
88E1116
4 SATA 3Gb/s
LAN
RJ45
BIOS
nVIDIA®
nForce 430
PCI Bus
Floppy
LPC BUS
LPT Port
TSB43AB23
IT8716
COM Ports
PS/2
KB/Mouse
CODEC
8 USB
Ports
2PCI
PCICLK
(33MHz)
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Chapter 1Hardware Installation
1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation
Preparing Your Computer
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can
become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please
follow the instructions below:
1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord.
2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
3. It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components
(CPU, RAM).
4. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have these items on top of an antistatic
pad or within a electrostatic shielding container.
5. Please verify that the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply
connector from the motherboard.
Installation Notices
1. Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. These stickers
are required for warranty validation.
2. Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the
information in the provided manual.
3. Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected.
4. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in contact with
the motherboard circuit or its components.
5. Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard
or within the computer casing.
6. Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
7. Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
8. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product, please consult a certified computer technician.
Instances of Non-Warranty
1. Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause.
2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual.
3. Damage due to improper installation.
4. Damage due to use of uncertified components.
5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters.
6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product.
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1-2 Feature Summary
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CPU
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Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core /
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Athlon 64 / Sempron processor
Front Side Bus
Chipset
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2000MH/z
Northbridge: nVIDIA® GeForce 6100
Southbridge: nVIDIA® nForce 430
Onboard Marvell 88E1116 PHY(10/100/1000Mbit)
ALC883 CODEC
LAN
Audio
Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio
Supports High Definition Audio
Supports Line In ; Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; MIC ; Surround Speaker
Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; Side Speaker
Out connection
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SPDIF In/Out connection
CD In connection
Onboard TI TSB43AB23 chip
3 IEEE1394a ports
nVIDIA® nForce 430
IEEE 1394
Storage
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1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 1 FDD device
2 IDE connectors (IDE1, IDE2) with UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133
support, allowing connection of 4 IDE devices
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4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0_1,SATAII2_3), allowing connection
of 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices
Supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping + mirroring
(RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 for Serial ATA
O.S Support
Memory
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Microsoft Windows 2000/XP
4 DDRII DIMM memory slots (supports up to 16GB memory)(Note 1)
Supports dual channel DDRII 800/667/533/400 DIMMs
Supports 1.8V DDRII DIMMs
1 PCI Express x 16 slot
1 PCI Express x 1 slot
2 PCI slots
1 24-pin ATX power connector
1 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 floppy connector
2 IDE connectors
4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors
1 CPU fan connector
1 system fan connector
1 front panel connector
1 front audio connector
1 CD In connector
2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables
2 IEEE1394a connectors for additional 2 port by cable
Expanstion Slots
Internal Connectors
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1 SPDIF In/Out connector
1 Power LED connector
1 COMB connector
1 PS/2 keyboard port
1 PS/2 mouse port
1 parallel port
1 COMA port
1 VGA port
4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 IEEE1394 port
1 RJ-45 port
6 audio jacks (Line In / Line Out / MIC In/Surround Speaker Out (Rear
Speaker Out)/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out)
IT8716 chip
Rear Panel I/O
I/O Control
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Hardware Monitor
System voltage detection
CPU / System temperature detection
CPU / System fan speed detection
CPU warning temperature
CPU / System fan failure warning
Supports CPU / System Smart Fan function(Note 2)
1 4Mbit flash ROM
Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
Supports @BIOS
Supports Download Center
Supports Q-Flash
Supports EasyTune (only supports Hardware Monitor function)(Note 3)
Supports Xpress Install
Supports Xpress Recovery2
Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm
BIOS
Additional Features
Bundle Software
Form Factor
(Note 1) Due to the limitation of Windows 32-bit operating system, when more than 4GB of physical
memory is installed, the actual memory available for the operating system will be less than
4GB; Windows 64-bit operating system doesn't have such limitation.
(Note 2) Whether the CPU Smart FAN Control function is supported will depend on the CPU you install.
(Note 3) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards.
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1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler
Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions:
1. Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
2. Please take note of the pin 1 marking (the small triangle) on the CPU. If you install the
CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please
change the insert direction of the CPU.
3. Please add an even layer of heat paste between the CPU and CPU cooler.
4. Please make sure the CPU cooler is installed on the CPU prior to system use,
otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur.
5. Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the processor specifications. It
is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifica
tions since it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. If you wish to set
the frequency beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your
hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
1-3-1 Installation of the CPU
Check the CPU pins to see that none are bent. Move the socket lever to the unlocked position as shown
in Fig. 1 (90o to the plane of the motherboard) prior to inserting the CPU. The pin 1 location is designated
on the CPU by a small triangle that corresponds to a triangle marking on the socket as shown in
Fig. 2. Align the CPU to the socket and gently lower it into place. Do not force the CPU into the socket.
Fig.1
Position lever at a 90 degree angle.
Socket Lever
Fig.2
Pin 1 location on the socket and processor.
Gently place the CPU into position making sure that the CPU pins
fitperfectly into their holes. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket,
place one finger down on the middle of the CPU and gently press
themetal lever back into its original position.
Pin One
Please use extra care when installing the CPU. The CPU will not fit if positioned incorrectly.
Rather than applying force, please change the positioning of the CPU.
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1-3-2 Installation of the CPU cooler
Fig.1
Before installing the CPU cooler, please first add an even layer of heat
paste on the surface of the CPU. Install all the CPU cooler
components (Please refer to the heat sink manual for detailed installation
instructions).
Fig.2
Please connect the CPU cooler power connector to the CPU_FAN con-
nector located on the motherboard so that the CPU cooler can properly
function to prevent CPU overheating.
The CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heat paste. To prevent
such an occurrence, it is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat paste be used for
heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the CPU cooler.
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1-4 Installation of Memory
Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions:
1 . Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is
recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used.
2 . Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer
power is switched off to prevent hardware damage.
3 . Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be
installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the module, please switch the
direction.
The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory
capacity and specifications. Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one
direction. The memory capacity used can differ with each slot.
Notch
DDR II
Fig.1
The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory
module can only fit in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory
module vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down.
Fig.2
Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to
lock the DIMM module.
Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove
the DIMM module.
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Dual Channel Memory Configuration
The GA-M51GM-S2G supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operat-
ing the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add
double.
Due to CPU limitation, if you wish to operate the Dual Channel Technology, follow the guidelines below:
1. Dual Channel mode will not be enabled if only one memory module is installed.
2. To enable Dual Channel mode with two memory modules (it is recommended to use memory
modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed), you must install them into DIMM sockets
of the same color.
3. To enable Dual Channel mode with four memory modules, it is recommended to use memory
modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed.
The following is a Dual Channel Memory configuration table:
(DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side, "--": Empty)
DDR II 1
DS/SS
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DDR II 2
DS/SS
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DDR II 3
--
DDR II 4
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2 memory modules
4 memory modules
DS/SS
DS/SS
DS/SS
DS/SS
DS/SS
DS/SS
If two memory modules are to be used to achieve Dual Channel mode, we recommend
installing them in DDRII 1 and DDRII 2 DIMM sockets.
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1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards
You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below:
1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the
computer.
2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer.
3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.
4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.
5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.
6. Replace your computer's chassis cover.
7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.
8. Install related driver from the operating system.
Installing a PCI Express x 16 expansion card:
Please carefully pull out the small white-
drawable bar at the end of the PCI Express
x 16 slot when you try to install/uninstall the
VGA card. Please align the VGA card to the
onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press
firmly down on the slot. Make sure your VGA
card is locked by the small white-drawable
bar.
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1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the
keyboard to the lower port (purple).
Parallel Port
The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices.
COM A (Serial Port)
Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.
VGA Port
Monitor can be connected to VGA port.
1394 Connector
Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features
like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug.
USB port
Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such
as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. have a standard USB interface.
Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller,
please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please
contact your OS or device(s) vendors.
LAN Port
The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of
10/100/1000Mbps.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
The default Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack. Center/Subwoofer speakers can be connected to
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack.
Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out)
The default Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack. Rear surround speakers can be
connected to Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack.
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Side Speaker Out
The default Side Speaker Out jack. Surround side speakers can be connected to Side Speaker Out
jack.
Line In
The default Line In jack. Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack.
Line Out (Front Speaker Out)
The default Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. Stereo speakers, earphone or front surround
speakers can be connected to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack.
MIC In
The default MIC In jack. Microphone must be connected to MIC In jack.
In addition to the default speakers settings, the
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audio jacks can be reconfigured to
perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected
to the default Mic In jack ( ). Please refer to the 2-/4-/6-/8- channel audio setup steps for
detailed software configuration information.
1-7 Connectors Introduction
1
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13
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15
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18
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16 11 12
1) ATX_12V
10) F_AUDIO
2) ATX (Power Connector)
3) CPU_FAN
11) F_USB1 / F_USB2
12) POWER_LED
13) CI
4) SYS_FAN
5) FDD
14) CLR_CMOS
15) BATTERY
6) IDE1 / IDE2
7) SATAII0_1 / SATAII2_3
8) F_PANEL
16) F1_1394 / F2_1394
17) SPDIF_IO
9) CD_IN
18) COMB
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1/2) ATX_12V / ATX (Power Connector)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the
components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all
components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper location on
the motherboard and connect tightly.
The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the ATX_12V power
connector is not connected, the system will not start.
Caution!
Please use a power supply that is able to handle the system voltage requirements. It is
recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (300W or
greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an
unstable system or a system that is unable to start.
If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector
on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; Otherwise, please do not remove it.
Pin No.
Definition
GND
1
3
1
2
3
4
2
4
GND
+12V
+12V
Pin No.
Definition
1
3.3V
13
1
2
3.3V
3
GND
4
+5V
5
GND
6
+5V
7
GND
8
Power Good
9
5V SB(stand by +5V)
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24
+12V
+12V
3.3V(Only for 24pins ATX)
24
12
3.3V
-12V
GND
PS_ON(soft On/Off)
GND
GND
GND
-5V
+5V
+5V
+5V
GND
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3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector)
The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for
CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design.
Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector
wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The black connector
wire is the ground wire (GND).
Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to prevent
CPU damage or system hanging caused by overheating.
Pin No.
Definition
GND
1
2
3
4
1
CPU_FAN
+12V
Sense
SpeedControl
(Only for CPU_FAN)
1
SYS_FAN
5) FDD (FDD Connector)
The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to
the FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and
2.88MB. Before attaching the FDD cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the FDD
connector.
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6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE Connector)
An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to
one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical
drive). If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master
and the other as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE
device). Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the IDE connector.
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2
1
IDE2
IDE1
7) SATAII0_1 / SATAII2_3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by nForce 430)
SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial
ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly.
SATAII2_3
1
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Pin No.
Definition
GND
TXP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
SATAII 3
SATAII 2
TXN
7
1
7
GND
RXN
1
RXP
GND
SATAII 1
SATAII 0
7
1
SATAII0_1
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8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper)
Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front
panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below.
Speaker Connector
Message LED/
Power
Switch
Power/
Sleep LED
2
1
20
19
Reset Switch
IDE Hard Disk Active LED
HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED)
SPEAK (Speaker Connector)
Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
Pin 1: Power
Pin 2- Pin 3: NC
Pin 4: Data(-)
RES (Reset Switch)
PW (Power Switch)
MSG(Message LED/Power/Sleep LED)
NC
Open:Normal
Close: Reset Hardware System
Open:Normal
Close: Power On/Off
Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
NC
9) CD_IN (CD In Connector)
Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.
1
Pin No.
Definition
CD-L
1
2
3
4
GND
GND
CD-R
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10) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector)
This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module. If you wish
to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to this connector. Check the pin
assignments carefully while you connect the front panel audio module. Incorrect connection
between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to work or even damage it.
For optional front panel audio module, please contact your chassis manufacturer.
AC'97Audio:
HD Audio:
10
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Pin No.
Definition
MIC
Pin No.
Definition
MIC2_L
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
2
1
GND
GND
MIC Power
NC
MIC2_R
-ACZ_DET
LINE2_R
FSENSE1
FAUDIO_JD
No Pin
Line Out (R)
NC
NC
No Pin
Line Out (L)
NC
LINE2_L
FSENSE2
By default, the audio driver is configured to support HD Audio. To connect an AC97 front panel
audio module to this connector, please refer to the instructions on Page 79 about the software
settings.
11) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector)
Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you
connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the
device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer.
Pin No.
Definition
Power (5V)
Power (5V)
USB DX-
USB Dy-
USB DX+
USB Dy+
GND
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
2
1
10
9
GND
No Pin
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12) POWER_LED
The PWR_LED connector is connected with the system power indicator to indicate whether the
system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode.
Pin No.
Definition
MPD+
MPD-
1
2
3
1
MPD-
13) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open)
This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You can check
the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup.
Pin No.
Definition
Signal
GND
1
1
2
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14) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)
You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this header. To clear CMOS, temporarily
short the two pins. Default doesn't include the jumper to avoid improper use of this header.
Open:Normal
Short: Clear CMOS
15) BATTERY
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
If you want to erase CMOS...
1. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Gently take out the battery and put it aside for about one
minute. (Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive
and negative pins in the battery holder to makethem short for
five seconds.)
3. Re-install the battery.
4. Plug the power cord in and turn on the computer.
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16) F1_1394 / F2_1394 (IEEE 1394 Connector)
Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features
like high speed, highbandwidth and hot plug. Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector.
Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection
between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For
optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer.
Pin No.
Definition
TPA+
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
TPA-
10
9
2
GND
1
GND
TPB+
TPB-
Power(12V)
Power(12V)
No Pin
GND
17) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In/Out)
The 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 input function. Use SPDIF IN feature only when your device has digital output function.
Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IO connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while
you connect the SPDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the
device unable to work or even damage it. For optional SPDIF cable, please contact your local
dealer.
Pin No.
Definition
Power
No Pin
SPDIF
SPDIFI
GND
5
6
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
GND
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18) COMB (COMB Connector)
Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you
connect the COMB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the
device unable to work or even damage it. For optional COMB cable, please contact your local
dealer.
Pin No.
Definition
NDCDB-
NSINB
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
2
1
10
9
NSOUTB
NDTRB-
GND
NDSRB-
NRTSB-
NCTSB-
NRIB-
No Pin
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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure
required settings or to activate certain system features.
The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard.
When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS
SRAM.
When the power is turned on, pressing the <Del> button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will
take you to the CMOS SETUP screen. You can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1".
If you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can be used.
Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating
system.
@BIOS is a Windows-based utility that does not require users to boot to DOS before upgrading BIOS but
directly download and update BIOS from the Internet.
CONTROL KEYS
<
> < > < > < > Move to select item
<Enter>
<Esc>
Select Item
Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu
and Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu
Increase the numeric value or make changes
Decrease the numeric value or make changes
General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu
Item Help
<Page Up>
<Page Down>
<F1>
<F2>
<F5>
<F7>
Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu
Load the Optimized Defaults
<F8>
Q-Flash utility
<F9>
System Information
<F10>
Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
Main Menu
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu
Press <F1> to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible
selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc>.
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution and avoid inadequate
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<F12> : For Boot Menu
Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on cards) device.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2005, Award Software, Inc.
GA-M51GM-S2G E17
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<DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, <F9>: XpressRecovery2, <F12>For Boot Menu
04/03/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0GC-00
<F12> For Boot Menu
Use < > or < > to select a device, then press enter to accept . Press <ESC> to exit this menu.
Boot Menu
== Select a Boot First device ==
Floppy
LS120
Hard Disk
CDROM
ZIP
USB-FDD
USB-ZIP
USB-CDROM
USB-HDD
Legacy LAN
KL:Move Enter :Accept ESC:Exit
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F2)
Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen.
Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
PC Health Status
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit
KLJI: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the
exact settings for your motherboard.
If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option
hidden.Please Load Optimized Defaults in the BIOS when somehow the system works not
stable as usual. This action makes the system reset to the default for stability.
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Standard CMOS Features
This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.
Advanced BIOS Features
This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features.
Integrated Peripherals
This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.
Power Management Setup
This setup page includes all the items of Green function features.
PnP/PCI Configuration
This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources.
PC Health Status
This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe
configuration.
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Load Optimized Defaults
Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in
bestperformance configuration.
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Set Supervisor Password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup.
Set User Password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system.
Save & Exit Setup
Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
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2-1 Standard CMOS Features
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Standard CMOS Features
Date (mm:dd:yy)
Time (hh:mm:ss)
Tue, Mar 15 2005
14:42:37
Item Help
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IDE Channel 0 Master
IDE Channel 0 Slave
IDE Channel 1 Master
IDE Channel 1 Slave
IDE Channel 2 Master
IDE Channel 3 Master
IDE Channel 4 Master
IDE Channel 5 Master
[None]
[None]
[None]
[None]
[None]
[None]
[None]
[None]
Change the day, month,
year
<Week>
Sun. to Sat.
<Month>
Jan. to Dec.
Drive A
Floppy 3 Mode Support
[1.44M, 3.5"]
[Disabled]
<Day>
1 to 31 (or maximum
allowed in the month)
Halt On
[All, But Keyboard]
Base Memory
Extended Memory
Total Memory
640K
511M
512M
<Year>
1999 to 2098
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values
F7: Optimized Defaults
Date
The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.
Week
Month
Day
The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display only
The month, Jan. Through Dec.
The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
The year, from 1999 through 2098
Year
Time
The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military-
time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.
IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master, Slave
IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection.
IDE Device Setup. You can use one of three methods:
Auto
None
Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default)
Select this if no IDE devices are used and the system will skip the automatic
detection step and allow for faster system start up.
Manual
User can manually input the correct settings
Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The four options are:
CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto)
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IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection.
Extended IDE Drive SATA devices setup. You can use one of two methods:
Auto
Allows BIOS to automatically detect SATA IDE devices during POST.
(Default value)
None
Select this if no SATA IDE devices are used and the system will skip the
automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up.
Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The two options are:
Large/Auto(default:Auto)
Capacity
Capacity of currently installed hard disk.
Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside drive casing. Enter the appropriate option
based on this information.
Cylinder
Head
Precomp
Landing Zone
Sector
Number of cylinders
Number of heads
Write precomp
Landing zone
Number of sectors
Drive A
The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the
computer.
None
No floppy drive installed
360K, 5.25"
1.2M, 5.25"
5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity.
5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity
(3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled).
720K, 3.5"
1.44M, 3.5"
2.88M, 3.5"
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity. (Default value)
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.
Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area)
Disabled
Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value)
Drive A
Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive.
Halt on
The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.
No Errors
The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you
will be prompted.
All Errors
Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped.
All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for all other
errors. (Default value)
All, But Diskette
The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for all other errors.
All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it will stop for all
other errors.
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Memory
The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.
Base Memory
The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the
system.
The value of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the
motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard.
Extended Memory
The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST.
This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map.
Total Memory
This item displays the memory size that used.
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2-2 Advanced BIOS Features
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Advanced BIOS Features
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Hard Disk Boot Priority
First Boot Device
[Press Enter]
[Floppy]
Item Help
Menu Level`
Second Boot Device
Third Boot Device
Boot Up Floopy Seek
Password Check
[Hard Disk]
[CDROM]
[Disabled]
[Setup]
Select Hard Disk Boot
Device Priority
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
Init Display First
[Disabled]]
[PEG]
Frame Buffer Size
Onboard GPU
[64M]
[Enable If No Ext PEG]
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values
F7: Optimized Defaults
Hard Disk Boot Priority
Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc.
Use < > or < > to select a device, then press<+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list.
Press <ESC> to exit this menu.
First / Second / Third Boot Device
Floppy
LS120
Hard Disk
CDROM
ZIP
Select your boot device priority by Floppy.
Select your boot device priority by LS120.
Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk.
Select your boot device priority by CDROM.
Select your boot device priority by ZIP.
USB-FDD
USB-ZIP
Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD.
Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP.
USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM.
USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD.
Legacy LAN Select your boot device priority by Legacy LAN.
Disabled Disable this function.
Boot Up Floppy Seek
During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360K type is 40
tracks 720K, 1.2M and 1.44M are all 80 tracks.
Enabled
Disabled
BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine it is 40 or 80 tracks. Note that BIOS
can not tell from 720K, 1.2M or 1.44M drive type as they are all 80 tracks.
BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number. Note that
there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360K. (Default value)
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Password Check
System
The system can not boot and can not access to Setup page will be
denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.
The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct
password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value)
Setup
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
This feature allows your hard disk to report read/write errors and to issue warnings when third-
party hardware monitor utility is installed.
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled HDD S.M.A.R.T. capability.
Disabled HDD S.M.A.R.T. capability.(Default value)
Init Display First
This feature allows you to select the first initiation of the monitor display from which card when you
install a PCI card and a PCI Express VGA card on the motherboard.
PCI Slot
Onboard VGA
PEG
Set Init Display First to PCI VGA card.
Set Init Display First to onboard VGA.
Set Init Display First to PCI Express VGA card.(Default value)
Frame Buffer Size
16MB
32MB
64MB
128MB
Set On-chip frame buffer size to 16MB.
Set On-chip frame buffer size to 32MB.
Set On-chip frame buffer size to 64MB.(Default value)
Set On-chip frame buffer size to 128MB.
Disable this function.
Disabled
Onboard GPU
Enable If No Ext PEG Output from the onboard GPU when no PCI Express VGA card is
installed. (Default value)
Always Enable
Always output from the onboard GPU.
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Integrated Peripherals
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IDE Configuration
USB Configuration
[Press Enter]
[Press Enter]
[Press Enter]
[Auto]
Item Help
Menu Level`
SATA-II Configuration
Onboard Audio Function
Onboard LAN Function
Onboard LAN Boot ROM
SMART LAN
Onboard 1394 Function
Onboard Serial Port 1
Onboard Serial Port 2
Onboard Parallel Port
Parallel Port Mode
[Auto]
[Disabled]
[Press Enter]
[Enabled]
[3F8/IRQ4]
[2F8/IRQ3]
[378/IRQ7]
[SPP]
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KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values
F7: Optimized Defaults
IDE Configuration
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IDE Configuration
Item Help
Menu Level`
On-Chip IDE Channel0
On-Chip IDE Channel1
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F7: Optimized Defaults
USB Configuration
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USB Configuration
Item Help
Menu Level`
On-Chip USB
USB Keyboard Support
USB Mouse Support
[V1.1+V2.0]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F7: Optimized Defaults
SATA-II Configuration
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SATA-II Configuration
Item Help
Menu Level`
SATA-II RAID function
SATA-II 1 Controller
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
x
x
SATA-II 1 Primary RAID
SATA-II 1 Secondary RAID
SATA-II 2 Controller
SATA-II 2 Primary RAID
SATA-II 2 Secondary RAID
Disabled
Disabled
[Enabled]
Disabled
Disabled
x
x
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F7: Optimized Defaults
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On-Chip IDE Channel0
Enabled
Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value)
Disabled
Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.
On-Chip IDE Channel1
Enabled
Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value)
Disabled
Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port.
On-Chip USB
V1.1+V2.0
V1.1
Enable USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controllers. (Default Value)
Enable only USB 1.1 controller
Disabled
Disable onchip USB support.
USB Keyboard Support
Enabled
Enable USB keyboard support.
Disabled
Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value)
USB Mouse Support
Enabled
Enable USB mouse support.
Disabled
Disable USB mouse support. (Default value)
SATA-II RAID function
Enabled
Enable SATAII RAID function.
Disabled
Disable SATAII RAID function. (Default value)
Serial-ATA-II 1 Controller
Enabled
Enable Serial-ATAII 1 controller support. (Default Value)
Disabled
Disable Serial-ATAII 1 controller support.
SATA-II 1 Primary RAID
Enabled
Enable SATAII 1 1st SATA RAID function.
Disabled
Disable this function. (Default value)
SATA-II 1 Secondary RAID
Enabled
Enable SATAII 1 2nd SATA RAID function.
Disabled
Disable this function. (Default value)
Serial-ATA-II 2 Controller
Enabled
Enable Serial-ATAII 2 controller support. (Default Value)
Disabled
Disable Serial-ATAII 2 controller support.
SATA-II 2 Primary RAID
Enabled
Enable SATAII 2 1st SATA RAID function.
Disabled
Disable this function. (Default value)
SATA-II 2 Secondary RAID
Enabled
Disabled
Enable SATAII 2 2nd SATA RAID function.
Disable this function. (Default value)
Onboard Audio Function
Auto
Disabled
Auto-detect onboard audio function. (Default value)
Disable this function.
Onboard LAN Function
Auto
Disabled
Auto-detect onboard LAN chip function.(Default value)
Disable onboard LAN chip function.
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Onboard LAN Boot ROM
This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip.
Enabled
Disabled
Enable this function.
Disable this function. (Default value)
SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function)
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SMART LAN
Item Help
Start detecting at Port.....
Menu Level`
Pair1-2 Status
Pair3-6 Status
Pair4-5 Status
Pair7-8 Status
=
=
=
=
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
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/
/
/
Length
Length
Length
Length
=
=
=
=
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F7: Optimized Defaults
This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN
cable. This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short.
Refer to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable:
When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally...
1. If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub, the Status fields
of Pair 1-2, Pair 3-6, Pair 4-5, and Pair 7-8 will show Normal and the Length fields will show
N/A,as shown in the figure above.
2. If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a 10/100 Mbps hub, the Status
fields of Pair 1-2 and Pair 3-6 will show Normal and the Length fields will show N/A.
However, because Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in a 10/100 Mbps environment, their
Status fields will show Short or Open, and the length shown is the approximate length of the
attached LAN cable.
When a Cable Problem Occurs...
If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of wires, the Status field will show Short or Open
and the length shown will be the approximate distance to the fault or short.
For example, if it shows Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m,
it means that a fault or short might occur at about 1.6m on Pair 1-2.
When No LAN Cable Is Attached...
If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show
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Onboard 1394 Function
Enabled
Enable onboard IEEE1394 function.(Default value)
Disabled
Disable onboard IEEE1394 function.
Onboard Serial Port 1
Auto
BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address.
3F8/IRQ4
2F8/IRQ3
3E8/IRQ4
2E8/IRQ3
Disabled
Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value)
Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8/IRQ3.
Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8/IRQ4.
Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8/IRQ3.
Disable onboard Serial port 1.
Onboard Serial Port 2
Auto
BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address.
3F8/IRQ4
2F8/IRQ3
3E8/IRQ4
2E8/IRQ3
Disabled
Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8/IRQ4.
Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8/IRQ3.(Default value)
Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8/IRQ4.
Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8/IRQ3.
Disable onboard Serial port 2.
Onboard Parallel Port
Disabled
Disable onboard LPT port.
378/IRQ7
278/IRQ5
3BC/IRQ7
Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default value)
Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5.
Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7.
Parallel Port Mode
SPP
Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value)
EPP
ECP
ECP+EPP
Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.
Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.
Using Parallel port as ECP and EPP mode.
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Power Management Setup
ACPI Suspend Type
[S1(POS)]
[Instant-off]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Everyday
0 : 0 : 0
Item Help
Menu Level`
Soft-Off by Power button
PME Event Wake Up
Modem Ring On
USB Resume from Suspend
Power-On by Alarm
Day of Month Alarm
Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm
Power On By Mouse
Power On By Keyboard
KB Power ON Function
AC BACK Function
x
x
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Enter
x
[Soft-Off]
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values
F7: Optimized Defaults
ACPI Suspend Type
S1(POS)
Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend). (Default value)
S3(STR)
Set ACPI suspend type to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM).
Soft-Off by Power button
Instant-off
Press power button then Power off instantly. (Default value)
Delay 4 Sec
Press power button 4 seconds to Power off. Enter suspend if button is pressed less
than 4 seconds.
PME Event Wake Up
This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead.
Disabled
Enabled
Disable this function.
Enable PME as wake up event. (Default value)
Modem Ring On
An incoming call via modem can awake the system from any suspend state.
Disabled
Enabled
Disable Modem Ring on function.
Enable Modem Ring on function.(Default value)
USB Resume from Suspend
Disabled
Disable this function.
Enabled
Enable USB device wake up system from suspend type.(Default value)
Power-On by Alarm
You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Date/Time to power on system.
Disabled
Enabled
Disable this function. (Default value)
Enable alarm function to POWER ON system.
If Power-On by Alarm is Enabled.
Day of Month Alarm :
Everyday, 1~31
Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm :
(0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)
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Power On By Mouse
Disabled
Disabled this function. (Default value)
Enabled
Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on the system.
Power On By Keyboard
Password
Any KEY
Disabled
Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password.
Press any key to power on the system.
Disable this function. (Default value)
Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to power
on the system.
KB Power ON Password
When "Power On by Keyboard" set at Password, you can set the password here.
Enter
Input password (from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to set the Keyboard
Power On password.
AC BACK Function
Soft-Off
When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state.
(Default value)
Full-On
When AC-power back to the system, the system always in "On" state.
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2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations
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PnP/PCI Configurations
PCI 1 IRQ Assignment
PCI 2 IRQ Assignment
[Auto]
[Auto]
Item Help
Menu Level`
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values
F7: Optimized Defaults
PCI 1 IRQ Assignment
Auto
3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1. (Default value)
Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1.
PCI 2 IRQ Assignment
Auto
3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value)
Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2.
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2-6 PC Health Status
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PC Health Status
Reset Case Open Status
Case Opened
[Disabled]
NO
Item Help
Menu Level`
Vcore
OK
DDR18V
OK
+3.3V
OK
+12V
OK
Current System Temperature
Current CPU Temperature
Current CPU FAN Speed
Current System FAN Speed
CPU Warning Temperature
CPU FAN Fail Warning
SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning
CPU Smart FAN Control
CPU Smart FAN Mode
System Smart FAN Control
39oC
49oC
3183 RPM
0
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
RPM
[Disabled]
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values
F7: Optimized Defaults
Reset Case Open Status
Disabled
Don't reset case open status. (Default value)
Enabled
Clear case open status at next boot.
Case Opened
If the case is closed, Case Opened will show "No."
If the case is opened, Case Opened will show "Yes."
If you want to reset Case Opened value, enable Reset Case Open Status and save the change
to CMOS, and then your computer will restart.
Current Voltage(V) VCORE / DDR18V / +3.3V / +12V
Detect system's voltage status automatically.
Current System/CPU Temperature
Detect system/CPU temperature automatically.
Current System/CPU FAN Speed (RPM)
Detect system/CPU fan speed status automatically.
CPU Warning Temperature
60oC / 140oF
70oC / 158oF
80oC / 176oF
90oC / 194oF
Disabled
Monitor CPU temperature at 60oC / 140oF.
Monitor CPU temperature at 70oC / 158oF.
Monitor CPU temperature at 80oC / 176oF.
Monitor CPU temperature at 90oC / 194oF.
Disable this function. (Default value)
CPU/SYSEM FAN Fail Warning
Disabled
Fan warning function disable. (Default value)
Enabled
Fan warning function enable.
CPU Smart FAN Control (Note)
Disabled
Disable this function.
Enabled
When this function is enabled, CPU fan will run at different speed depending
on CPU temperature. Users can adjust the fan speed with Easy Tune
based on their requirements. (Default value)
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CPU Smart FAN Mode
This option is available only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled.
Auto
BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal CPU
Smart FAN control mode for it. (Default Value)
Voltage
PWM
Set to Voltage when you use a CPU fan with a 3-pin fan power cable.
Set to PWM when you use a CPU fan with a 4-pin fan power cable.
System Smart FAN Control
Disabled
Disable this function. (Default value)
Enabled
When this function is enabled, system fan will run at different speed depend-
ing on system temperature. Users can adjust the fan speed with Easy Tune
based on their requirements.
(Note) Whether the CPU Smart FAN Control function is supported will depend on the CPU you install.
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2-7 Load Fail-Safe Defaults
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI C
PC Health Status
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N
Exit Without Saving
Esc: Quit
KLJI: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum
system performance.
2-8 Load Optimized Defaults
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI C
PC Health Status
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N
Exit Without Saving
Esc: Quit
KLJI: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Load Optimized Defaults
Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automati-
cally detects.
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2-9 Set Supervisor/User Password
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
PnP/PCI C
Enter Password:
PC Health Status
Exit Without Saving
Esc: Quit
KLJI: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Change/Set/Disable Password
When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in
creating a password.
Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the password.
Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter
a password.
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A message
"PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear to confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is disabled,
the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.
The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords:
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD and a USER PASSWORD. When disabled, anyone may access all BIOS Setup
program function. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS Setup program
and having full configuration fields, the User password is required to access only basic items.
If you select "System" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted for the
password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup Menu.
If you select "Setup" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when
you try to enter Setup.
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2-10 Save & Exit Setup
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated
Power Ma
PnP/PCI Configurations
PC Health Status
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Esc: Quit
KLJI: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash
F10: Save & Exit Setup
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.
2-11 Exit Without Saving
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Ma
PnP/PCI C
PC Health Status
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N
Exit Without Saving
Esc: Quit
KLJI: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Abandon all Data
Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS.
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.
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Chapter 3Drivers Installation
Pictures below are shown in Windows XP.
Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver
CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM
device icon in "My computer", and execute the Run.exe.
3-1 Install Chipset Drivers
After insert the driver CD, "Xpress Install" will scan automatically the system and then list all the drivers that
recommended to install. Please pick the item that you want and press "install" followed the item; or you can
press "Xpress Install" to install all items defaulted.
Some device drivers will restart your system automatically. After restarting
your system the "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers.
System will reboot automatically after install the drivers, afterward you can
install others application.
For USB2.0 driver support under Windows XP operating system, please
use Windows Service Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show
a question mark "?" in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under "Device
Manager". Please remove the question mark and restart the system (System
will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver).
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3-2 Software Applications
This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone
you want and press "install" to install them.
3-3 Driver CD Information
This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title.
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3-4 Hardware Information
This page lists all device you have for this motherboard.
3-5 Contact Us
Please see the last page for details.
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Chapter 4 Appendix
4-1 Unique Software Utilities
4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction
EasyTune 5 presents the most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement and
manageability utility. Featuring several powerful yet easy to use tools such as 1) Overclocking for
enhancing system performance, 2) C.I.A. and M.I.B. for special enhancement for CPU and Memory,
3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of both CPU cooling fan and North-Bridge Chipset
cooling fan, 4) PC health for monitoring system status.(Note)
User Interface Overview
Button / Display
Overclocking
C.I.A./C.I.A.2 and M.I.B.
Smart-Fan
PC Health
GO
"Easy Mode" & "Advance Mode" Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode
Display screen
Function display LEDs
GIGABYTE Logo
Description
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Enters the Overclocking setting page
Enters the C.I.A./2 and M.I.B. setting page
Enters the Smart-Fan setting page
Enters the PC Health setting page
Confirmation and Execution button
Display panel of CPU frequency
Shows the current functions status
Log on to GIGABYTE website
TM
10. Help button
11. Exit or Minimize button
Display EasyTune 5 Help file
TM
Quit or Minimize EasyTune 5 software
(Note) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards.
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4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction
Xpress Recovery2 is designed to provide quick backup and restora-
tion of hard disk data. Supporting Microsoft operating systems including
Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including
FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS, Xpress Recovery2 is able to back up data
on hard disks on PATA and SATA IDE controllers. After Xpress Recovery2 is executed from CD-ROM
for the first time, it will stay permanent in your hard disk. If you wish to run Xpress Recovery2 later, you
can simply press F9 during system bootup to enter Xpress Recovery2 without the CD-ROM.
System requirements:
1. Intel x86 platforms
2. At least 64M bytes of system memory
3. VESA-supported VGA cards
How to use the Xpress Recovery2
Initial access by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by pressing the F9 key:
Steps: After entering BIOS Setup, go to Advanced BIOS Feature and set to boot from CD-ROM. Save
the settings and exit the BIOS Setup. Insert the provided driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. Upon
system restart, the message which says "Boot from CD/DVD:" will appear in the bottom left corner
of the screen. Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2.
After the steps above are completed, subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 can be made
by simply pressing the <F9> key during system power-on.
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.
Boot from CD/DVD:
Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2.....
Boot from CD/DVD:
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2004, Award Software, Inc.
Intel 945 BIOS for 8I945GME E7
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<DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, <F9>: Xpress Recovery2, <F12>For Boot Menu
11/07/2005-I945-6A79HG0GC-00
<F9> Xpress Recovery2
1. If you have already entered Xpress Recovery2 by booting from the CD-ROM, you can
enter Xpress Recovery2 by pressing the <F9> key in the future.
2. System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of the hard disk will affect
the data backup speed.
3. It is recommended that Xpress Recovery2 be immediately installed once you com-
plete installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software.
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The Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2
1. RESTORE:
Restore the backed-up data to your hard disk.
(This button will not appear if there is no backup
file.)
2. BACKUP:
Back up data from hard disk.
3. REMOVE:
Remove previously-created backup files
to release disk space.
(This button will not appear if there is no backup
file.)
4. REBOOT:
Exit the main screen and restart the system.
Limitations:
1. Not compatible to Xpress Recovery.
2. For the use of Xpress Recovery2, a primary partition must be reserved.
3. Xpress Recovery2 will store the backup file at the end of the hard disk, so free space available
on the hard disk for the backup file must be allocated in advance. (A minimum 4GB is recom-
mended but the actual space is dependent on the size of the data to be backed up)
4. Capable of backing up hard disks installed with Windows operating systems including DOS and
Windows XP/2000/NT/9x/Me.
5. USB hard disks are currently not supported.
6. Does not support RAID/AHCI (class code 0104/0106) hard disks.
7. Capable of backing up and restoring only the first physical hard disk.
Hard disks detection sequence is as follows:
a. PATA IDE primary channel
b. PATA IDE secondary channel
c. SATA IDE channel 1
d. SATA IDE channel 2
e. SATA IDE channel 3
f. SATA IDE channel 4
Precautions:
1. When using hard disks with more than 128G under Windows 2000, be sure to execute the
EnableBigLba.exe program from the driver CD before data backup.
2. It is normal that data backup takes longer time than data restoration.
3. Xpress Recovery2 is compliant with the GPL regulations.
4. On a few motherboards based on Nvidia chipsets, BIOS update is required for Xpress Recovery2
to correctly identify RAID and SATA IDE mode. Please contact your motherboard manufacturer.
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4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction
Method 1 : Q-FlashTM Utility
Q-FlashTM is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. With this utility,
users only have to stay in the BIOS menu when they want to update
BIOS. Q-FlashTM allows users to flash BIOS without any utility in DOS or
Windows. Using Q-FlashTM indicating no more fooling around with any complicated instructions and
operating system since it is in the BIOS menu.
Please note that because updating BIOS has potential risk, please do it with caution!! We are
sorry that Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd is not responsible for damages of system because of
incorrect manipulation of updating BIOS to avoid any claims from end-users.
Before You Begin:
Before you start updating BIOS with the Q-FlashTM utility, please follow the steps below first.
1. Download the latest BIOS for your motherboard from Gigabyte's website.
2. Extract the BIOS file downloaded and save the BIOS file (the one with model name.Fxx. For example,
8KNXPU.Fba) to a floppy disk.
3. Reboot your PC and press Del to enter BIOS menu.
The BIOS upgrading guides below are separated into two parts.
If your motherboard has dual-BIOS, please refer to Part One.
If your motherboard has single-BIOS, please refer to Part Two.
Part One:
Updating BIOS with Q-FlashTM Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards.
Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the motherboards
supporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the same
screen. This section only deals with how to use Q-Flash utility.
In the following sections, we take GA-8KNXP Ultra as the example to guide you how to flash BIOS
from an older version to the latest version. For example, from Fa3 to Fba.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc.
Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fa3
The BIOS file is Fa3
Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250
Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12)
<CPUID : 0F27 Patch ID : 0027>
Memory Testing : 131072K OK
before updating
Memory Frequency 266 MHz in Single Channel
Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08
Primary Slave : None
Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101
Secondary Slave : None
Press DEL to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery
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Entering the Q-FlashTM utility:
Step1: To use Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu.
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Select Language
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
PC Health Status
Save & Exit Setup
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit
F3: Change Language
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
Step 2: Press F8 button on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility.
Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual BIOS utility screen
The Q-Flash / Dual BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.
Dual BIOS Utility
Dual BIOS utility bar
Boot From.........................................
Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size.............................SST 49LF003A
Backup ROM Type/Size.........................SST 49LF003A
512K
512K
Task menu for
Dual BIOS
utility
Wide Range Protection Disable
Boot From Main Bios
Auto Recovery Enable
Halt On Error Disable
Copy Main ROM Data to Backup
Load Default Settings
Save Settings to CMOS
Q-FlashTM utility title
bar
Q-Flash Utility
Load Main BIOS from Floppy
Load Backup BIOS from Floppy
Save Main BIOS to Floppy
Save Backup BIOS to Floppy
Task menu for
Q-FlashTM utility
Enter : Run
ꢁꢂ:Move
ESC:Reset
F10:Power Off
Action bar
Task menu for Dual BIOS utility:
Contains the names of eight tasks and two item showing information about the BIOS ROM type. Blocking a
task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task.
Task menu for Q-Flash utility:
Contains the names of four tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execu-
tion of the task.
Action bar:
Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash/Dual BIOS utility. Pressing the buttons
mentioned on your keyboards to perform these actions.
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Using the Q-FlashTM utility:
This section tells you how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash utility. As described in the "Before you begin"
section above, you must prepare a floppy disk having the BIOS file for your motherboard and insert it to your
computer. If you have already put the floppy disk into your system and have entered the Q-Flash utility,
please follow the steps below to flash BIOS.
Steps:
1. Press arrow buttons on your keyboard to move the light bar to "Load Main BIOS from Floppy" item in
the Q-Flash menu and press Enter button.
Later, you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy disk.
If you want to save the current BIOS for backup purpose, you can begin Step 1 with "Save Main
BIOS to Floppy" item.
2. Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter.
In this example, we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file,
8KNXPU.Fba, is listed.
Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard.
Dual BIOS Utility
Boot From.........................................
Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size.............................SST 49LF003A
Backup ROM Type/Size.........................SST 49LF003A
512K
512K
Wide Range Protection Disable
1 file(s) found
Boos
8KNXPU.Fba
512K
BIOS file in the floppy
disk.
Total size : 1.39M
Free size : 911.50K
DEL : Delete
F5 : Refresh
Save Settings to CMOS
Q-Flash Utility
Load Main BIOS from Floppy
Load Backup BIOS from Floppy
Save Main BIOS to Floppy
Save Backup BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run
ꢁꢂ:Move
ESC:Reset
F10:Power Off
After pressing Enter, you'll then see the progress of reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk.
Dual BIOS Utility
Boot From.........................................
Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size.............................SST 49LF003A
Backup ROM Type/Size.........................SST 49LF003A
512K
512K
Wide Range Protection Disable
Reading BIOS file from floppy ...
Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System
Do not turn off power or
reset your system at this
stage!!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.....................
Save Settings to CMOS
Q-Flash Utility
Load Main BIOS from Floppy
Load Backup BIOS from Floppy
Save Main BIOS to Floppy
Save Backup BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run
ꢁꢂ:Move
ESC:Reset
F10:Power Off
After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?"
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3. Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS.
Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be displayed.
Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS.
4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed.
Dual BIOS Utility
Boot From.........................................
Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size.............................SST 49LF003A
Backup ROM Type/Size.........................SST 49LF003A
512K
512K
Wide Range Protection Disable
You can repeat Step 1 to
4 to flash the backup
BIOS, too.
!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!
Please press any key to continue
Save Settings to CMOS
Q-Flash Utility
Load Main BIOS from Floppy
Load Backup BIOS from Floppy
Save Main BIOS to Floppy
Save Backup BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run
ꢁꢂ:Move
ESC:Reset
F10:Power Off
5. Press Esc and then Y button to exit the Q-Flash utility. The computer will restart automatically after
you exit Q-Flash.
Dual BIOS Utility
Boot From.........................................
Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size.............................SST 49LF003A
Backup ROM Type/Size.........................SST 49LF003A
512K
512K
Wide Range Protection Disable
Are you sure to RESET ?
[Enter] to continure or [Esc] to abort...
Save Settings to CMOS
Q-Flash Utility
Load Main BIOS from Floppy
Load Backup BIOS from Floppy
Save Main BIOS to Floppy
Save Backup BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run
ꢁꢂ:Move
ESC:Reset
F10:Power Off
After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc.
Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fba
The BIOS file
Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250
Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12)
<CPUID : 0F27 Patch ID : 0027>
becomes Fba after
Memory Testing : 131072K OK
updating.
Memory Frequency 266 MHz in Single Channel
Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08
Primary Slave : None
Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101
Secondary Slave : None
Press DEL to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery
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6. Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots. When you are in BIOS menu, move to
Load Optimized Defaults item and press Enter to load BIOS Optimized 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.
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Con
PC Health Status
Select Language
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? Y
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
ESC: Quit
F3: Change Language
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
Press Y on your keyboard to load defaults.
7. Select Save & Exit Setup item to save the settings to CMOS and exit the BIOS menu.
System will reboot after you exit the BIOS menu. The procedure is completed.
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Select Language
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Power Manag
PnP/PCI Coni
PC Health Status
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y
t
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
ESC: Quit
F3: Change Language
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
Press Y on your keyboard to save and exit.
Part Two:
Updating BIOS with Q-FlashTM Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards.
This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q-FlashTM utility.
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Top Performance
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
PC Health Status
Save & Exit Setup
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit
F3: Change Language
F8: Q-Flash
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
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Exploring the Q-FlashTM utility screen
The Q-FlashBIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.
Q-FlashTM utility bar
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A
256K
Keep DMI Data Enable
Task menu for
Q-FlashTM utility
Update BIOS from Floppy
Save BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run
ꢁꢂ:Move
ESC:Reset
F10:Power Off
Action bar
Task menu for Q-Flash utility:
Contains the names of three tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable
execution of the task.
Action bar:
Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash utility. Pressing the buttons mentioned on
your keyboards to perform these actions.
Using the Q-FlashTM utility:
This section tells you how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash utility. As described in the "Before you begin"
section above, you must prepare a floppy disk having the BIOS file for your motherboard and insert it to your
computer. If you have already put the floppy disk into your system and have entered the Q-Flash utility,
please follow the steps below to flash BIOS.
Steps:
1. Press arrow buttons on your keyboard to move the light bar to "Update BIOS from Floppy" item in the
Q-Flash menu and press Enter button.
Later, you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy disk.
If you want to save the current BIOS for backup purpose, you can begin Step 1 with "Save BIOS
to Floppy" item.
2. Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter.
In this example, we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file,
8GE800.F4, is listed.
Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A
256K
1 file(s) found
8GE800.F4
256K
BIOS file in the floppy
disk.
Total size : 1.39M
En
Free size : 1.14M
DEL : Delete
er Off
F5 : Refresh
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A
256K
Do not turn off power or
reset your system at
this stage!!
Reading BIOS file from floppy ...
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.....................
EnDon'tTurn Off Power or Reset System
er Off
After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?"
Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS.
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3. Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS.
Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be shown at the same time.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A
256K
Updating BIOS Now
Do not turn off power or
reset your system
at this stage!!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.........................
En
er Off
Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System
4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A
256K
!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!
Please press any key to continue
En
er Off
5. Press Esc and then Y button to exit the Q-Flash utility. The computer will restart automatically after
you exit Q-Flash.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A
256K
Are you sure to RESET ?
[Enter] to continure or [Esc] to abort...
En
er Off
After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc.
Intel 845GE AGPSet BIOS for 8GE800 F4
The BIOS file
Check System Health OK
Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.7GHz (100x17.0)
<CPUID : 0F0A Patch ID : 0009>
Memory Testing : 122880K OK + 8192K Shared Memory
becomes F4 after
updating
Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08
Primary Slave : None
Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101
Secondary Slave : None
Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash
03/18/2003-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00
6. Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots and "Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults". See how
to Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults, please kindly refer to Step 6 to 7 in Part One.
Congratulation!! You have updated BIOS successfully!!
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Method 2 : @BIOSTM Utility
If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the
new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to update their BIOS under
Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest
version of BIOS.
Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility
Fig 2. Installation complete and run @BIOS
Click Start/ All Programs/ Gigabyte/ @BIOS
Fig 3. The @BIOS utility
Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server
Click "ꢀ"
Click "Update New BIOS"
1. Methods and steps:
I. Update BIOS through Internet:
a. Click "Internet Update" icon.
b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon.
c. Select @BIOSTM sever.
d. Select the exact model name on your motherboard.
e. System will automatically download and update the BIOS.
II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:
a. Do not click "Internet Update" icon.
b. Click "Update New BIOS".
c. Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file.
d. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as:
M51GMS2G.F1).
e. Complete update process following the instruction.
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III. Save BIOS:
In the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in dialog box. It means to save the
current BIOS version.
IV. Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM:
In the very beginning, there is "About this program" icon shown in dialog box. It can help you check out
which kind of motherboard and which brand of Flash ROM are supported.
2. Note:
I. In method I, if it shows two or more motherboard's model names to be selected, please make sure
your motherboard's model name again. Selecting wrong model name will cause the system
unbooted.
II. In method II, be sure that motherboard's model name in BIOS unzip file are the same as your
motherboard's. Otherwise, your system won't boot.
III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOSTM server, please go onto Gigabyte's
website for downloading and updating it according to method II.
IV. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted.
V. Do not use @BIOS and C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) at the same time.
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4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)
To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below:
(1) Install SATA hard drive(s) in your system.
(2) Configure SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup.
(3)* Configure RAID set in RAID BIOS.
(4) Make a floppy disk containing the SATA controller driver.
(5) Install the SATA controller driver during OS installation.
Before you begin
Please prepare:
(a) At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use two
hard drives with identical model and capacity). If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare
only one hard drive.
(b) An empty formatted floppy disk.
(c) Windows XP/2000 setup disk.
(d) Driver CD for your motherboard.
(1)
Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer
Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available
SATA port(s) on the motherboard. If there are more than one SATA controller on your motherboard, you
may refer to the motherboard user's manual to identify the SATA controller for the connector. Then
connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive.
(2)
Configuring SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup
You have to make sure whether the SATA controller is configured correctly in system BIOS Setup and
set BIOS boot sequence for the SATA hard drive(s)/RAID array.
Step 1:
Turn on your computer and press Del to enter BIOS Setup during POST (Power-On Self Test). In the
example in Figure 1, make sure that SATA-II 1 Controller or SATA-II 2 Controller under the
Integrated Peripherals menu is enabled (Serial-ATAII1 controls the SATAII0/1 connectors and Se-
rial-ATAII2 controls the SATAII2/3 connectors). If you wish to create RAID array, press ENTER on the
SATA-II Configuration item to enter the submenu .
"*" Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller.
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Integrated Peripherals
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IDE Configuration
USB Configuration
SATA-II Configuration
[Press Enter]
[Press Enter]
[Press Enter]
Item Help
Menu Levelꢀ
Onboard Audio Function
Onboard LAN Function
Onboard LAN Boot ROM
Onboard 1394 Function
Onboard Serial Port 1
Onboard Serial Port 2
Onboard Parallel Port
Parallel Port Mode
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[3F8/IRQ4]
[2F8/IRQ3]
[378/IRQ7]
[SPP]
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values
F7: Optimized Defaults
Figure 1
In the SATA-II Configuration submenu, enable SATA-II RAID function. Then enable the SATA ports
with hard disks that you want to use for RAID. In the example in Figure 2, enable SATA-II 1 Primary/
Secondary RAID or SATA-II 2 Primary/Secondary RAID). (For example, if you wish to create RAID
with hard disks on the SATAII0 and SATAII1 connectors, set SATAII 1 Primary/Secondary RAID to
Enabled).
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SATA-II Configuration
Item Help
Menu Levelꢀ
SATA-II RAID function
SATA-II 1 Controller
SATA-II 1 Primary RAID
SATA-II 1 Secondary RAID
SATA-II 2 Controller
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Disabled
Disabled
[Enabled]
Disabled
Disabled
x
x
x
x
SATA-II 2 Primary RAID
SATA-II 2 Secondary RAID
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F7: Optimized Defaults
Figure 2
The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may not show the exact settings for your
motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard
you have and the BIOS version.
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Step 2:
If you do not create RAID, select Hard Disk Boot Priority under the Advanced BIOS Features
menu. In the Hard Disk Boot Priority submenu, select the model of the SATA hard drive onto which
you wish to install Microsoft Windows 2000/XP. You should see a screen similar to Figure 3 below.
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Hard Disk Boot Priority
1. CH2 M
2. CH3 M
:
:
ST3120026AS
ST3120026AS
Item Help
Menu Level ꢀꢀ
3. Bootable Add-in Cards
Use <ꢁ> or <ꢂ> to
select a device, then
press <+> to move it
up, or <-> to move it
down the list. Press
<ESC> to exit this
menu.
ꢁꢂ: Move
PU/PD/+/-: Change Priority
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
Figure 3
After configuring the SATA controller mode in system BIOS, if you wish to create RAID, save the settings
and exit. Then go to RAID BIOS (refer to page 69) to configure the RAID array. After finished, re-enter
the system BIOS Setup to set hard disk boot priority before OS installation. Select Hard Disk Boot
Priority under the Advanced BIOS Features menu. In the Hard Disk Boot Priority submenu, select
the RAID array onto which you wish to install Microsoft Windows 2000/XP (Figure 4).
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Hard Disk Boot Priority
1. SCSI -0
NVIDIA MIRROR 111.7
Item Help
2. Bootable Add-in Cards
Menu Level ꢀꢀ
Use <ꢁ> or <ꢂ> to
select a device, then
press <+> to move it
up, or <-> to move it
down the list. Press
<ESC> to exit this
menu.
ꢁꢂ: Move
PU/PD/+/-: Change Priority
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
Figure 4
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Step 3:
To boot from Windows installation CD-ROM, set First Boot Device under the Advanced BIOS
Features menu to CD-ROM (Figure 5).
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Advanced BIOS Features
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Hard Disk Boot Priority
First Boot Device
Second Boot Device
Third Boot Device
Password Check
[Press Enter]
[CDROM]
[Hard Disk]
[CDROM]
[Setup]
Item Help
Menu Levelꢀ
Select Hard Disk Boot
Device Priority
#
CPU Hyper-Threading
Limit CPUID Max. to 3
No-Execute Memory Protect
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2)
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
(µù)
CPU EIST Function
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F3: Language
F5: Previous Values
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F7: Optimized Defaults
Figure 5
Step 4:
Save and exit BIOS Setup.
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Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS
Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed to Section 4 if
you do not want to create RAID.
Step 1:
After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message
which says "Press F10 to enter RAID setup utility" (Figure 6). Hit the F10 key to enter the RAID BIOS
setup utility.
MediaShield IDE ROM BIOS 6.21
Copyright (C) 2005 NVIDIA Corp.
Detecting array ...
Press F10 to enter RAID setup utility ...
Figure 6
Step 2:
The Define a New Array screen is the first option screen when you enter the NVIDIA RAID setup utility.
(Figure 7). You can press the TAB key to highlight through options.
Step 3:
In the RAID Mode field, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to select a RAID mode. The supported RAID
modes include Mirroring (default), Striping, Stripe Mirroring, Spanning and Raid 5. The following is an
example of RAID 0 array creation.
Step 4:
If RAID 0 (Striping) is selected, you can manually set the striping block size. In the Striping Block field,
use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to set the Striping Block size. The KB is the standard unit of Striping
Block size. We recommend you leaving it to the default setting--Optimal (64K). The size range is from
4K to 128K.
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RAID Mode: Mirroring
Free Disks
Striping Block: Optimal
Array Disks
Loc
Disk Model
Capacity
Loc
Disk Model
Capacity
2.0.M ST3120026AS
2.1.M ST3120026AS
111.79GB
111.79GB
[ꢃ] Add
[ꢄ] Del
[ESC] Quit
[F6] Back
[F7] Finish
[TAB] Navigate
[ꢁꢂ] Select
[ENTER] Popup
Figure 7
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Step 5:
Next, select the hard drives which you wish to be included in the disk array. The Free Disks section
displays the information about the currently installed SATA hard drives. Press the TAB key to move to
the Free Disks section. Select the target hard drives using the UP or DOWN ARROW key and use the
RIGHT ARROW key to add the hard drives to the Array Disks section (Figure 8).
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RAID Mode: Striping
Free Disks
Striping Block: Optimal
Array Disks
Loc
Disk Model
Capacity
Loc
Disk Model
Capacity
2.0.M ST3120026AS
2.1.M ST3120026AS
[ꢃ] Add
[ꢄ] Del
[ESC] Quit
[F6] Back
[F7] Finish
[TAB] Navigate
[ꢁꢂ] Select
[ENTER] Popup
Figure 8
Step 6:
Press F7 after selecting the target hard disks. A message which says "Clear disk data?" will appear
(Figure 9). If you are sure to clear the data in the selected hard drives, press Y. (If the hard drives
contain previously created RAID array, you need to press Y to clear the data from the hard drives.)
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RAID Mode: Striping
Free Disks
Striping Block: Optimal
s
Clear disk data ?
Disk Model
Capacity
Loc
Disk Model
Capacity
T3120026AS
[Y] YES [N] NO
T3120026AS
[ꢄ] Del
[ESC] Quit
[F6] Back
[F7] Finish
[TAB] Navigate
[ꢁꢂ] Select
[ENTER] Popup
Figure 9
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After that, the Array List screen displaying the RAID array you created will appear (Figure 10).
If you want to set the disk array as boot device, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to select the array
and press B. The Boot section will show Yes.
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Boot
No
Id
2
Status
Vendor
Array Model Name
STRIPE 223.57G
Healthy
NVIDIA
[Ctrl-X] Exit
[ꢁꢂ] Select
[B] Set Boot
[N] New Array
[ENTER] Detail
Figure 10
To read more information about the RAID array, press ENTER to enter the Array Detail screen (Figure
11), where you should see detailed information about RAID mode, disk block size, disk model name,
and disk capacity, etc.
Array 2 : NVIDIA STRIPE 223.57.G
- Array Detail -
RAID Mode: Striping
Striping Width : 1
Striping Block: 64K
Adapt
Channel
M/S
Index
Disk Model
Capacity
1
1
0
1
Master
Master
0
1
ST3120026AS
ST3120026AS
111.79GB
111.79GB
[R] Rebuild
[D] Delete
[C] Clear Disk
[ENTER] Return
Figure 11
To delete the array, press D in the Array Detail screen. When the "Delete this array?" message appears,
press Y to confirm or N to cancel. Press ENTER to return to the Array List screen.
To exit the Nvidia RAID utility, press ESC in the main menu or Ctrl+X in the Array List screen.
Now, you can proceed to install the SATA controller driver and operating system.
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Making a SATA controller driver disk
To install operating system onto a serial ATA hard disk successfully, you need to install the SATA
controller driver during OS installation. Without the driver, the hard disk may not be recognized during
the Windows setup process. First of all, copy the driver for the SATA controller from the motherboard
driver CD-ROM to a floppy disk. See the instructions below about how to copy the driver in MS-DOS
mode(Note1). Prepare a startup disk that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk.
Step 1: Insert the prepared startup disk and motherboard driver CD-ROM in your system. Boot from the
startup disk. Once at the A:\> prompt, change to the CD-ROM drive (example: D:\>). At the D:\>
prompt, type the following two commands. Press ENTER after each command (Figure 12):
cd bootdrv
menu
Step 2: When the controller menu (Figure 13) appears, remove the startup disk and insert the blank
formatted disk. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu.
For example, from the menu in Figure 13, press I to select (I) nVIDIA C51 Series Raid (XP) if you
wish to install Windows XP. Your system will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to the
floppy disk. Press 0 to exit when finished.
Figure 12
Figure 13
(Note 1) For users without a startup disk:
Use an alternative system and insert the GIGABYTE motherboard driver CD-ROM. From the
CD-ROM drive folder, double click the MENU.exe file in the BootDrv folder (Figure 14). A
command prompt window will open similar to that in Figure 13.
Figure 14
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Installing SATA controller dr7iver during OS installation
Now that you have prepared the SATA driver disk and configured BIOS settings, you are ready to install
Windows 2000/XP onto your SATA hard drive with the driver. The following is an example of Windows
XP installation.
Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the Windows 2000/XP Setup disk and press F6 as soon as
you see the "Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" message (Figure 15). After
pressing F6, there will be a few moments of some files being loaded before you see the next screen.
Windows Setup
Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver.
Figure 15
Step 2:
When a screen similar to that below appears (Figure 16), insert the floppy disk containing the SATA
driver and press S.
Windows Setup
Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices
installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter.
Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices(s)
<none>
* To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special
disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for
which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device
manufacturer, press S.
* If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage
device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional
mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.
S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit
Figure 16
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Step 3:
If Setup correctly recognizes the driver in the floppy disk, a controller menu similar to Figure 17 below
will appear. Use the ARROW keys to select NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER* (Figure 17) and press
ENTER. Later, when a screen similar to Figure 18 appears, you must press S to select additional
driver. The screen will return to previous screen as shown in Figure 17. Select NVIDIA NForce
Storage Controller and press ENTER.
Windows Setup
You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows,
using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer.
Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC
to return to the previous screen.
NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required)
NVIDIA NForce Storage Controller (required)
ENTER=Select F3=Exit
Figure 17
Windows Setup
Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s):
NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required)
* To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special
disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for
which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device
manufacturer, press S.
* If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage
device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional
mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.
S=Specify Additional Device Enter=Continue F3=Exit
Figure 18
If a message appears saying one or some file(s) cannot be found, please check the floppy disk
or copy the correct SATA driver again from the motherboard driver CD.
"*" If you want to create RAID, select both NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER and then NVIDIA
NForce Storage Controller.
If you do not create RAID, select NVIDIA NForce Storage Controller only.
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Step 4:
When the next screen (Figure 19) appears, press ENTER to continue the SATA driver installation from
the floppy disk.
Windows Setup
Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s):
NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required)
NVIDIA NForce Storage Controller (required)
* To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special
disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for
which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device
manufacturer, press S.
* If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage
device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional
mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.
S=Specify Additional Device Enter=Continue F3=Exit
Figure 19
After the SATA controller driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows 2000/XP
installation.
WindowsXP Professional Setup
Welcome to Setup.
This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R)
Windows (R) XP to run on your computer.
To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER.
To repair a Windows XP installation using
Recovery Console, press R.
To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.
Enter= Continue
R=Repair
F3=Exit
Figure 20
(Note: Each time you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver will have to be installed
under Windows once for that hard drive. After that, the driver will not have to be installed.)
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Configuring a bootable RAID array with Microsoft Windows 2000
Problem: Users cannot install Windows 2000 with Service Pack 2 (or previous versions) to a bootable
RAID volume.
There are two solutions to resolve this issue.
Solutions 1:
Use the NVRAID tool (nForce Driver Version 5.xx) to convert the boot volume to a RAID array. Here
are the detailed step-by-step instructions:
Step 1:
Install Windows 2000 onto a selected hard drive. Download and install Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
from Microsoft's website.
Step 2:
After system restarts, press Del to enter system BIOS Setup during POST (Power-On Self Test). Under
the Integrated Peripherals menu (Figure 21) assure the SATA port connecting the SATA hard disk (the
one containing the Windows 2000) is Enabled (Figure 21/22). Save settings and exit the BIOS setup.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software
Integrated Peripherals
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
IDE Configuration
USB Configuration
[Press Enter]
[Press Enter]
[Press Enter]
[Auto]
Item Help
Menu Levelꢀ
SATA-II Configuration
Onboard Audio Function
Onboard LAN Function
Onboard LAN Boot ROM
Onboard 1394 Function
Onboard Serial Port 1
Onboard Serial Port 2
Onboard Parallel Port
Parallel Port Mode
[Auto]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[3F8/IRQ4]
[2F8/IRQ3]
[378/IRQ7]
[SPP]
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values
F7: Optimized Defaults
Figure 21
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SATA-II Configuration
Item Help
Menu Levelꢀ
SATA-II RAID function
SATA-II 1 Controller
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
x
x
SATA-II 1 Primary RAID
SATA-II 1 Secondary RAID
SATA-II 2 Controller
SATA-II 2 Primary RAID
SATA-II 2 Secondary RAID
Disabled
Disabled
[Enabled]
Disabled
Disabled
x
x
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F7: Optimized Defaults
Figure 22
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Step 3:
After system restarts, press F10 to enter the NVIDIA RAID setup utility. Select Striping in the RAID Mode
filed (Figure 23). Move to the Free Disks section with the TAB key. Select the desired disk and use the
RIGHT ARROW key to add it to Array Disks menu.
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RAID Mode: Striping
Free Disks
Striping Block: Optimal
Array Disks
Loc
Disk Model Name
Loc
Disk Model Name
2.0.M ST3120026AS
2.1.M ST3120026AS
[ꢃ] Add
[ꢄ] Del
[ESC] Quit
[F6] Back
[F7] Finish
[TAB] Navigate
[ꢁꢂ] Select
[ENTER] Popup
Figure 23
Step 4:
After all the settings, press F7 to complete the configuration. When prompted to Clear Disk Data (Figure
24), press N. Then press CTRL+X to exit the NVIDIA RAID BIOS. Restart the computer to boot into
Windows 2000.
MediaShield RAID Utility Feb 8 2005
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RAID Mode: Striping
Free Disks
Striping Block: Optimal
Clear disk data ?
Loc
Disk Model Name
isk Model Name
[Y] YES [N] NO
T3120026AS
T3120026AS
[ꢄ] Del
[ESC] Quit
[F6] Back
[F7] Finish
[TAB] Navigate
[ꢁꢂ] Select
[ENTER] Popup
Figure 24
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Step 5:
Install the NVIDIA nForce430 Driver Package while in Windows 2000 and reboot the system. Go to
START>Programs>Nvidia Corporation and select NVRAID manager. You should see the single
disk RAID array (in striping mode) that was created from the boot disk. Select the single boot disk RAID
Array by clicking on it. Select Convert Array under the System Tasks and select Next following the
instructions. Select the desired type of RAID array you want to convert and then select Next. You are
prompted to select the desired Free Disk(s) to add to the bootable RAID array. Press Finish then
NVRAID will start converting the single disk RAID array into a multi-disk RAID array in a bootable
format.
Note: Conversion may take 1~2 hours depending on disk size.
Solutions 2:
Users must create a combination installation CD that includes Windows 2000 and Service Pack 3 or
Service Pack 4 fixes integrated in. To create the combination installation CD, refer to the following
website:
Note: If users choose not to install Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 or 4, RAID is still supported on
Windows 2000. However, users will not be able to create a bootable RAID volume.
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4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction
This motherboard provides 6 audio connector. You are able to use
2-/4-/6-/8-channnels audio feature by audio software selection.
Center/Subwoofer
The default speaker settings for the 6 audio jacks are
Speaker Out
Line In
as shown in the picture to the right. The jack
retasking capability supported by HD Audio allows
users to change the function for each audio jack by
Line Out
Rear Speaker Out
(Front Speaker Out)
Mic In
the audio software provided. For example, if
a
Side Speaker
Out
rear speaker is plugged into the center/subwoofer
speaker out jack, you can change the center/
subwoofer speaker out jack to fucntion as a rear
speaker out jack via the audio software.
Please follow the steps to install the function. (Following pictures are in Windows XP)
Note that if you wish to connect a microphone, you MUST connect it to the default Mic In jack
for the microphone to work correctly.
HD Audio
With multiple built-in high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that support audio output at up to
192 kHz/24-bit quality and multi-streaming applications, HD Audio is able to handle multiple audio
streams (in and out) simultaneously. Multi-channel audio experiences have become a reality so you
can, for instance, listen to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet,
and etc. all at the same time.
Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings:
We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acquire the best sound effect if the stereo
output is applied.
STEP 1 :
After installation of the audio driver, you should find
an Audio Manager
icon in your system tray
(you can also find the icon in Control Panel).
Double-click the icon to open the Audio Control
Panel.
STEP 2:
In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O
tab. In the upper left list, click 2CH Speaker.
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STEP 3:
After a speaker or headphone is plugged into the
rear Line Out jack, a small window will pop up and
ask you what type of equipment is connected.
Choose Headphone or Line Out depending on
the device connected and click OK. The 2-chan-
nel audio setup is completed.
4 Channel Audio Setup
STEP 1 :
After installation of the audio driver, you should find
an Audio Manager
icon in your system tray
(you can also find the icon in Control Panel).
Double-click the icon to open the Audio Control
Panel.
STEP 2:
In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O
tab. In the upper left list, click 4CH Speaker.
STEP 3:
After plugging in 4-channel speakers to the rear
speaker jacks, a small window will pop up and
ask you what type of equipment is connected.
Choose a device depending on the type of speaker
connected (4-channel audio consists of Front
Speaker Out (Line Out) and Rear Speaker Out and
then click OK. The 4-channel audio setup is
completed.
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6 Channel Audio Setup
STEP 1 :
After installation of the audio driver, you should find
an Audio Manager
icon in your system tray
(you can also find the icon in Control Panel).
Double-click the icon to open the Audio Control
Panel.
STEP 2:
In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O
tab. In the upper left list, click 6CH Speaker.
STEP 3:
After plugging in 6-channel speakers to the rear
speaker jacks, a small window will pop up and
ask you what type of equipment is connected.
Choose a device depending on the type of speaker
connected (6-channel audio consists of Front
Speaker Out (Line Out), Rear Speaker Out, and
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) then click OK.
The 6-channel audio setup is completed.
8 Channel Audio Setup
STEP 1 :
After installation of the audio driver, you should find
an Audio Manager
icon in your system tray
(you can also find the icon in Control Panel).
Double-click the icon to open the Audio Control
Panel.
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