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... Install the Memory 10 Install an Expansion Card 12 Install other Internal Connectors 13 Jumpers 17 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 19 Main Menu 19 System Information 21 Advanced BIOS Features 23 Fox Central Control Unit 25 Advanced Chipset Features 31 Integrated Peripherals 35 Power Management Setup 40 ...PC Health Status 42 BIOS Security Features 44 Load Optimal Defaults 44 Save Changes and Exit 44 Discard Changes and Exit 44 Chapter 4 CD Instruction ...
... Install the Memory 10 Install an Expansion Card 12 Install other Internal Connectors 13 Jumpers 17 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 19 Main Menu 19 System Information 21 Advanced BIOS Features 23 Fox Central Control Unit 25 Advanced Chipset Features 31 Integrated Peripherals 35 Power Management Setup 40 ...PC Health Status 42 BIOS Security Features 44 Load Optimal Defaults 44 Save Changes and Exit 44 Discard Changes and Exit 44 Chapter 4 CD Instruction ...
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... DMI 69 Browser Configuration Utility 70 Chapter 5 RAID Configuration RAID Configuration Introduction 73 Option ROM Utility 75 Create a RAID Driver Diskette 77 RAID Enable in BIOS 79 Select a RAID Array for Use 79 Install a New Windows XP 95 Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array 99 Technical Support : Support Website : http://www...
... DMI 69 Browser Configuration Utility 70 Chapter 5 RAID Configuration RAID Configuration Introduction 73 Option ROM Utility 75 Create a RAID Driver Diskette 77 RAID Enable in BIOS 79 Select a RAID Array for Use 79 Install a New Windows XP 95 Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array 99 Technical Support : Support Website : http://www...
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... you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. Single Channel DS/SS - DS/SS Single Channel - Single Channel - Dual Channel - - It is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in only one direction. DS/SS - DS/SS Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (DS : Dual Side, SS...
... you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. Single Channel DS/SS - DS/SS Single Channel - Single Channel - Dual Channel - - It is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in only one direction. DS/SS - DS/SS Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (DS : Dual Side, SS...
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2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to correctly install your operating system. Turn ...
2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to correctly install your operating system. Turn ...
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... COM1 connector in "PC Health Status" section of the chassis. User must purchase another end with 10-pin female connector to connect speaker of the BIOS Setup. If you are three main fan headers on the right.
... COM1 connector in "PC Health Status" section of the chassis. User must purchase another end with 10-pin female connector to connect speaker of the BIOS Setup. If you are three main fan headers on the right.
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... Discharge) problem. Description of this motherboard by the bold silkscreen next to it onto pins 1-2 to short them. Go to BIOS Setup to configure new system as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). Normal 1 2 (Default) 3 CLR_CMOS1 ■ Disconnect the power cable before...the jumper settings. ■ Do not clear the CMOS while the system is the fast way to go back to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. This section explains how to use the various functions of Jumpers 1. Jumper 1 Diagram 1 1 Definition 1-2 2-3 ...
... Discharge) problem. Description of this motherboard by the bold silkscreen next to it onto pins 1-2 to short them. Go to BIOS Setup to configure new system as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). Normal 1 2 (Default) 3 CLR_CMOS1 ■ Disconnect the power cable before...the jumper settings. ■ Do not clear the CMOS while the system is the fast way to go back to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. This section explains how to use the various functions of Jumpers 1. Jumper 1 Diagram 1 1 Definition 1-2 2-3 ...
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... screen during the system Power On Self Test (POST) process. 2. You want to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. We do not guarantee the content of the BIOS parameters are also provided. You have to run the Setup Program when the following information : ■ Enter...Optimal Defaults ■ Save Changes and Exit ■ Discard Changes and Exit Since BIOS could be updated some other times, the BIOS information described in this manual will remain consistent with the newly released BIOS at any given time in the future. Detailed descriptions of this manual is for ...
... screen during the system Power On Self Test (POST) process. 2. You want to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. We do not guarantee the content of the BIOS parameters are also provided. You have to run the Setup Program when the following information : ■ Enter...Optimal Defaults ■ Save Changes and Exit ■ Discard Changes and Exit Since BIOS could be updated some other times, the BIOS information described in this manual will remain consistent with the newly released BIOS at any given time in the future. Detailed descriptions of this manual is for ...
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...can be viewed or set up through this menu. They all can be set up through this menu. ► Advanced BIOS Features The advanced system features can press key to maintain optimal system performance. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. ...► System Information ► PC Health Status ► Advanced BIOS Features ► BIOS Security Features ► Fox Central Control Unit Load Optimal Defaults ► Advanced Chipset Features ► Integrated Peripherals Save Changes...
...can be viewed or set up through this menu. They all can be set up through this menu. ► Advanced BIOS Features The advanced system features can press key to maintain optimal system performance. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. ...► System Information ► PC Health Status ► Advanced BIOS Features ► BIOS Security Features ► Fox Central Control Unit Load Optimal Defaults ► Advanced Chipset Features ► Integrated Peripherals Save Changes...
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...; PC Health Status This setup enables you to read/change anything and exit the setup. 20 It means, if your system loading is to adjust BIOS setting one by one, trial and error, to find out the best setting for your current system. ► Save Changes and Exit Save setting ...values to prevent unauthorized use of your CPU/System. ► BIOS Security Features The Supervisor/User password can be set a password, the system will ask you have more memory or I /O cards, less memory ...etc.), still, it...
...; PC Health Status This setup enables you to read/change anything and exit the setup. 20 It means, if your system loading is to adjust BIOS setting one by one, trial and error, to find out the best setting for your current system. ► Save Changes and Exit Save setting ...values to prevent unauthorized use of your CPU/System. ► BIOS Security Features The Supervisor/User password can be set a password, the system will ask you have more memory or I /O cards, less memory ...etc.), still, it...
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...SHIFT-TAB] to [Not Detected] select a field. [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to set up by BIOS (Read Only). Year-year, set to [Native IDE], while entering setup, BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA3_SATA4. Use [+] or [-] to input the value. ► Time (hh:mm:ss) This ... to configure the desired time. Use the arrow up . 21 Halt On Keyboard Mouse [All Errors, But ...] [Disabled] [Disabled] Model Name :A88GM BIOS ID :9C3F1D11 BIOS Version :08.00.15 Memory Size :512MB MAC Address :00-01-6C-69-19-8C CPU Name : AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 255 Processor...
...SHIFT-TAB] to [Not Detected] select a field. [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to set up by BIOS (Read Only). Year-year, set to [Native IDE], while entering setup, BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA3_SATA4. Use [+] or [-] to input the value. ► Time (hh:mm:ss) This ... to configure the desired time. Use the arrow up . 21 Halt On Keyboard Mouse [All Errors, But ...] [Disabled] [Disabled] Model Name :A88GM BIOS ID :9C3F1D11 BIOS Version :08.00.15 Memory Size :512MB MAC Address :00-01-6C-69-19-8C CPU Name : AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 255 Processor...
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... stop for a mouse error if you enabled this item. ► Model Name Model name of this information and discuss with the field service people if a BIOS upgrade is depending on how many memory modules were installed in system halt. The halt condition can result in your system before powering on. ►... the current CPU name. 22 The size is needed. ► Memory Size This item displays the current memory size. User can check this product. ► BIOS ID / BIOS Version It displays the current...
... stop for a mouse error if you enabled this item. ► Model Name Model name of this information and discuss with the field service people if a BIOS upgrade is depending on how many memory modules were installed in system halt. The halt condition can result in your system before powering on. ►... the current CPU name. 22 The size is needed. ► Memory Size This item displays the current memory size. User can check this product. ► BIOS ID / BIOS Version It displays the current...
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... larger the value, the longer the PCI device can retain control of 64 cycles is in the future. Normally, a default value of the bus. Advanced BIOS Features MPS Revision PCI Latency Timer Quiet Boot Quick Boot Bootup Num-Lock [1.4] Help Item [64] [Enabled] Select MPS Revision [Enabled] [On] 3 Move Enter:Select... wait longer before another takes over. You also need to enable MPS 1.4 support if you are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 248. Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility -
... larger the value, the longer the PCI device can retain control of 64 cycles is in the future. Normally, a default value of the bus. Advanced BIOS Features MPS Revision PCI Latency Timer Quiet Boot Quick Boot Bootup Num-Lock [1.4] Help Item [64] [Enabled] Select MPS Revision [Enabled] [On] 3 Move Enter:Select... wait longer before another takes over. You also need to enable MPS 1.4 support if you are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 248. Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility -
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The available settings are: On (default) and Off. 24 3 ► Quick Boot While Enabled, this option allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting, this will shorten the time needed to boot the system. ► Bootup Num-Lock This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started.
The available settings are: On (default) and Off. 24 3 ► Quick Boot While Enabled, this option allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting, this will shorten the time needed to boot the system. ► Bootup Num-Lock This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started.
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... Stepping / Voltage Options / CPU Configuration Press to go to auto detect PCI slot. Fox Central Control Unit Super BIOS Protect Auto Detect PCI Clock ► Smart BIOS ► Fox Intelligent Stepping ► Voltage Options ► CPU Configuration [Disabled] Help Item [Disabled] [Press ... +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Super BIOS Protect To protect the system BIOS from being affected by viruses, e.g. Super BIOS Protect function protects your BIOS from virus attack, there is used to the submenu. 25 Copyright (C) 1985-2006...
... Stepping / Voltage Options / CPU Configuration Press to go to auto detect PCI slot. Fox Central Control Unit Super BIOS Protect Auto Detect PCI Clock ► Smart BIOS ► Fox Intelligent Stepping ► Voltage Options ► CPU Configuration [Disabled] Help Item [Disabled] [Press ... +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Super BIOS Protect To protect the system BIOS from being affected by viruses, e.g. Super BIOS Protect function protects your BIOS from virus attack, there is used to the submenu. 25 Copyright (C) 1985-2006...
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...Setup or Skip Reboot & Fan OK ► Smart Boot Menu When PC starts, it displays POST state by different long-short blinking intervals. Smart BIOS Smart Power LED Smart Boot Menu [Enabled] [Enabled] Help Item Options Disabled Enabled Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help... F9:Optimized Defaults ► Smart Power LED Smart Power LED is selected, then pressing [Esc] has no function. 3 Smart BIOS CMOS Setup Utility - The LED is located at the front panel, and it will ask you to press [Del] key to enter setup or ...
...Setup or Skip Reboot & Fan OK ► Smart Boot Menu When PC starts, it displays POST state by different long-short blinking intervals. Smart BIOS Smart Power LED Smart Boot Menu [Enabled] [Enabled] Help Item Options Disabled Enabled Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help... F9:Optimized Defaults ► Smart Power LED Smart Power LED is selected, then pressing [Esc] has no function. 3 Smart BIOS CMOS Setup Utility - The LED is located at the front panel, and it will ask you to press [Del] key to enter setup or ...
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...]. [Disabled]- The CAS Latency is the number of clock cycles that elapse from the time the request for the integrated graphics controller from within the BIOS. 31 Disables the integrated graphics controller. [UMA]-In UMA mode, the only memory to allocate memory for data is sent to the actual memory location...
...]. [Disabled]- The CAS Latency is the number of clock cycles that elapse from the time the request for the integrated graphics controller from within the BIOS. 31 Disables the integrated graphics controller. [UMA]-In UMA mode, the only memory to allocate memory for data is sent to the actual memory location...
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... most efficient use . 2. Setting values are: [GFX0-IGFX-PCI], [PCI-GFX0-IGFX], [IGFX-GFX0-PCI]. (GFX0-PCI Express x16 graphics card; Enabling SurroundView in the BIOS enables the integrated UMA graphics controller, which in turn makes available up to the Unified Memory Architecture (UMA) concept, wherein a static amount of available resources...
... most efficient use . 2. Setting values are: [GFX0-IGFX-PCI], [PCI-GFX0-IGFX], [IGFX-GFX0-PCI]. (GFX0-PCI Express x16 graphics card; Enabling SurroundView in the BIOS enables the integrated UMA graphics controller, which in turn makes available up to the Unified Memory Architecture (UMA) concept, wherein a static amount of available resources...
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... width) DRAM modes : Ganged channels (DDR2) : ■ DCT channels A and B can be ganged as two completely independent 64-bit channels (both DIMMs in unganged mode, BIOS must initialize the frequency of unganged DRAM mode 64-bit width Auto= Ganged mode Always=Unganged mode Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit...
... width) DRAM modes : Ganged channels (DDR2) : ■ DCT channels A and B can be ganged as two completely independent 64-bit channels (both DIMMs in unganged mode, BIOS must initialize the frequency of unganged DRAM mode 64-bit width Auto= Ganged mode Always=Unganged mode Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit...
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... controller) are : [Auto], [DCT 0], [DCT 1], [Both]. 34 3 DRAM Timing Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Settings are enabled in unganged mode, BIOS must initialize the frequency of each DCT in order, you also can configure the timings manually.
... controller) are : [Auto], [DCT 0], [DCT 1], [Both]. 34 3 DRAM Timing Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Settings are enabled in unganged mode, BIOS must initialize the frequency of each DCT in order, you also can configure the timings manually.
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USB Keyboard Legacy Support [Enabled] USB Mouse Legacy Support [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [High Speed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Legacy USB Support This.... USB Devices Enabled : Auto option disables None legacy support if no USB devices are : [High Speed] in 480Mbps; [Full Speed] in 12Mbps. ►BIOS EHCI Hand-Off This is a workround for USB Mouse. ► USB 2.0 Controller Mode This item is used to enable Legacy Support for OSes without EHCI...
USB Keyboard Legacy Support [Enabled] USB Mouse Legacy Support [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [High Speed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Legacy USB Support This.... USB Devices Enabled : Auto option disables None legacy support if no USB devices are : [High Speed] in 480Mbps; [Full Speed] in 12Mbps. ►BIOS EHCI Hand-Off This is a workround for USB Mouse. ► USB 2.0 Controller Mode This item is used to enable Legacy Support for OSes without EHCI...