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... 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Before You Start 1 1.2 Package Checklist 1 1.3 Motherboard Features 2 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors 3 1.5 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 5 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 5 2.2 FAN Headers 7 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 14 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 14 3.2 Detail Settings 14 Chapter 4: RAID Functions 19 4.1 Operation System 19 4.2 Raid...
... 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Before You Start 1 1.2 Package Checklist 1 1.3 Motherboard Features 2 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors 3 1.5 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 5 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 5 2.2 FAN Headers 7 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 14 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 14 3.2 Detail Settings 14 Chapter 4: RAID Functions 19 4.1 Operation System 19 4.2 Raid...
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...Supports DDR3 800 / 1066 / 1333 Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not supported Graphics GeForce 6150 SE/nForce 430 (MCP6P3) GeForce 7025/nForce 630a (N68S3) Max Shared Video Memory is 512MB (under OS) IDE Integrated IDE Controller Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode...Transport 2.0 (Maximum Watt: 95W) Support HyperTransport 2.0 FSB Supports up to 2.0 GT/s Bandwidth Chipset GeForce 6150 SE/nForce 430 (MCP6P3) GeForce 7025/nForce 630a (N68S3) ITE 8718F Environment Control initiatives, Provides the most commonly used legacy H/W Monitor Super I/O Super I/O functionality.
...Supports DDR3 800 / 1066 / 1333 Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not supported Graphics GeForce 6150 SE/nForce 430 (MCP6P3) GeForce 7025/nForce 630a (N68S3) Max Shared Video Memory is 512MB (under OS) IDE Integrated IDE Controller Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode...Transport 2.0 (Maximum Watt: 95W) Support HyperTransport 2.0 FSB Supports up to 2.0 GT/s Bandwidth Chipset GeForce 6150 SE/nForce 430 (MCP6P3) GeForce 7025/nForce 630a (N68S3) ITE 8718F Environment Control initiatives, Provides the most commonly used legacy H/W Monitor Super I/O Super I/O functionality.
Setup Manual
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D D R3 _A 1 D D R3 _B 1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Memory Modules 1. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8 Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
D D R3 _A 1 D D R3 _B 1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Memory Modules 1. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8 Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
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Dual Channel Memory installation Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function: Install memory module of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 9 Dual Channel Status DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 Disabled O X Disabled X O Enabled O O (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the same density in pairs, shown in the table. MCP6P3/N68S3 B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR3 Module DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB Total Memory Size Max is 8GB. C.
Dual Channel Memory installation Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function: Install memory module of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 9 Dual Channel Status DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 Disabled O X Disabled X O Enabled O O (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the same density in pairs, shown in the table. MCP6P3/N68S3 B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR3 Module DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB Total Memory Size Max is 8GB. C.
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... to complete the update. 24 BIOScreen Utility This utility allows you to customize your boot logo easily. Update Bios:Write the picture to BIOS Memory to the optical drive. Follow the on the respective software title. 3. Please follow the following instructions to complete the installation. Select Software Installation, and then...
... to complete the update. 24 BIOScreen Utility This utility allows you to customize your boot logo easily. Update Bios:Write the picture to BIOS Memory to the optical drive. Follow the on the respective software title. 3. Please follow the following instructions to complete the installation. Select Software Installation, and then...
Setup Manual
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...Insert the cards back into the system one of the add-in flash device) POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 Memory refresh timer error 3 Base memory read error 7 No Flash EPROM detected 10 Flash Erase error 11 Flash Program error 12 "AMIBOOT.ROM" file size error 13... match image present in cards is an integrated part of the system board, the board may be faulty. 25 This will reveal the malfunctioning card. MCP6P3/N68S3 5.3 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2 "...
...Insert the cards back into the system one of the add-in flash device) POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 Memory refresh timer error 3 Base memory read error 7 No Flash EPROM detected 10 Flash Erase error 11 Flash Program error 12 "AMIBOOT.ROM" file size error 13... match image present in cards is an integrated part of the system board, the board may be faulty. 25 This will reveal the malfunctioning card. MCP6P3/N68S3 5.3 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2 "...
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If the Supervisor Password is set and the User Password is not set , the "User" will only be able to CMOS (memory) and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all configuration changes to view configurations but will not be displayed before proceeding. Save & Exit Setup Save all ...
If the Supervisor Password is set and the User Password is not set , the "User" will only be able to CMOS (memory) and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all configuration changes to view configurations but will not be displayed before proceeding. Save & Exit Setup Save all ...
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... in your system. MCP6PB M2+/N68S BIOS Setup Item Drive A Video Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory Options 360K, 5.25 in 1.2M, 5.25 in 720K, 3.5 in 1.44M, 3.5 in 2.88M, 3.5 in None EGA/ VG A CGA 40 CGA 80 MONO All Errors No Errors ... default video device. Select the situation in which you want the BIOS to stop the POST process and notify you. Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot up .
... in your system. MCP6PB M2+/N68S BIOS Setup Item Drive A Video Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory Options 360K, 5.25 in 1.2M, 5.25 in 720K, 3.5 in 1.44M, 3.5 in 2.88M, 3.5 in None EGA/ VG A CGA 40 CGA 80 MONO All Errors No Errors ... default video device. Select the situation in which you want the BIOS to stop the POST process and notify you. Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot up .
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MCP6PB M2+/N68S BIOS Setup CPU Internal Cache Depending on the CPU, which may be able to setup boot sequence & Floppy. 10 Enabled (default) Enable cache. External Cache This option enables or disables "Level 2" secondary cache on the CPU/chipset in use, you to increase memory access time with this option. Boot Seq & Floppy Setup This item allows you may improve performance. Disab led Disable cache. Disab led Disable cache. Enabled (default) Enable cache.
MCP6PB M2+/N68S BIOS Setup CPU Internal Cache Depending on the CPU, which may be able to setup boot sequence & Floppy. 10 Enabled (default) Enable cache. External Cache This option enables or disables "Level 2" secondary cache on the CPU/chipset in use, you to increase memory access time with this option. Boot Seq & Floppy Setup This item allows you may improve performance. Disab led Disable cache. Disab led Disable cache. Enabled (default) Enable cache.
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... Setup Security Option This option will only apply if passwords are set from the BIOS to the operating system. This will enable only individuals with memory exceeding 64MB. Enabled (default) "Small Logo" shows when system boots up. The Choices: Non-OS2 (default), OS2. Select version supported by the operation system running...
... Setup Security Option This option will only apply if passwords are set from the BIOS to the operating system. This will enable only individuals with memory exceeding 64MB. Enabled (default) "Small Logo" shows when system boots up. The Choices: Non-OS2 (default), OS2. Select version supported by the operation system running...
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... bus. The default settings that the settings have been changed incorrectly. Figure 4: Advanced Chipset Setup Frame Buffer Size This item allows you to system memory resources, such as DRAM. GPU Bank Flip The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled. The Choices: 128MB (default), 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 256MB, Disabled. The Choices: Disabled (default...
... bus. The default settings that the settings have been changed incorrectly. Figure 4: Advanced Chipset Setup Frame Buffer Size This item allows you to system memory resources, such as DRAM. GPU Bank Flip The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled. The Choices: 128MB (default), 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 256MB, Disabled. The Choices: Disabled (default...
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MCP6PB M2+/N68S BIOS Setup System BIOS Cacheable Selecting the "Enabled" option allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh, which is able to this memory block will cause conflicts and result in system errors. The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled. 17 However, any programs that attempts to write to improve the system performance.
MCP6PB M2+/N68S BIOS Setup System BIOS Cacheable Selecting the "Enabled" option allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh, which is able to this memory block will cause conflicts and result in system errors. The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled. 17 However, any programs that attempts to write to improve the system performance.
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... PCI Device IRQ-10 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-11 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-14 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-15 assigned to the memory locations. Every peripheral device has a node, which resources are reserved in the system BIOS. This node records which is chosen for each system interrupt a type...
... PCI Device IRQ-10 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-11 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-14 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-15 assigned to the memory locations. Every peripheral device has a node, which resources are reserved in the system BIOS. This node records which is chosen for each system interrupt a type...
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...), 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x. The Choices: 1.950V (default), 2.000V, 2.050V, 2.100V, 2.150V, 2.200V, 2.250V, 2.300V NPT Fid control This function allows you to select memory Voltage. MCP6PB M2+/N68S BIOS Setup Memory Voltage This item allows you to select the K8NB HT Speed.
...), 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x. The Choices: 1.950V (default), 2.000V, 2.050V, 2.100V, 2.150V, 2.200V, 2.250V, 2.300V NPT Fid control This function allows you to select memory Voltage. MCP6PB M2+/N68S BIOS Setup Memory Voltage This item allows you to select the K8NB HT Speed.
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Memory Clock value or Limit The Choices: DDR 400 (default), DDR 533, DDR 667, DDR 800. The Choices: Unganged (default), Ganged. CKE base power down mode ...
Memory Clock value or Limit The Choices: DDR 400 (default), DDR 533, DDR 667, DDR 800. The Choices: Unganged (default), Ganged. CKE base power down mode ...
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... Item The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled. Write Recovery Time The Choices: 6 bus clocks (default), 3 bus clocks, 4 bus clocks, 5 bus clocks. MCP6PB M2+/N68S BIOS Setup Memory Hole Remapping The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled. Trfc0 for DIMM1 The Choices: 75ns (default) , 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns. RAS to CAS R/W Delay The...
... Item The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled. Write Recovery Time The Choices: 6 bus clocks (default), 3 bus clocks, 4 bus clocks, 5 bus clocks. MCP6PB M2+/N68S BIOS Setup Memory Hole Remapping The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled. Trfc0 for DIMM1 The Choices: 75ns (default) , 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns. RAS to CAS R/W Delay The...