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... 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 Memory 2-6 Power Supply 2-8 Back Panel 2-9 Connectors 2-11 Jumpers 2-19 Switch 2-20 Slots 2-21 LED Status Indicators 2-25 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup 3-2 The Main Menu 3-4 Standard CMOS Features 3-6 Advanced BIOS Features 3-9 Integrated Peripherals 3-12 Power Management Setup 3-14 H/W Monitor 3-17 Green Power 3-18...
... 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 Memory 2-6 Power Supply 2-8 Back Panel 2-9 Connectors 2-11 Jumpers 2-19 Switch 2-20 Slots 2-21 LED Status Indicators 2-25 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup 3-2 The Main Menu 3-4 Standard CMOS Features 3-6 Advanced BIOS Features 3-9 Integrated Peripherals 3-12 Power Management Setup 3-14 H/W Monitor 3-17 Green Power 3-18...
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... is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. 1.C2.IGNTroRuUnd 2-12 Each connector can connect to the chassis intrusion switch cable.
... is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. 1.C2.IGNTroRuUnd 2-12 Each connector can connect to the chassis intrusion switch cable.
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PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to the PCI bus pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. MS-7612 Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. Meanwhile, read the documentation ...
PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to the PCI bus pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. MS-7612 Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. Meanwhile, read the documentation ...
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to run the Setup program when: ■ An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to change the default settings for optimum use. You may need to run SETUP. ■ You want to configure the system for customized features. 2-3-1
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to run the Setup program when: ■ An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to change the default settings for optimum use. You may need to run SETUP. ■ You want to configure the system for customized features. 2-3-1
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.... • Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in the format: A7612NMS V1.0 072509 where: 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX. 2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number. 6th digit refers to the chipset as I = Intel, N = NVIDIA, ...computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. Important • The items under each BIOS category described in this BIOS was released. 3-2 It is the BIOS version. Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup,...
.... • Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in the format: A7612NMS V1.0 072509 where: 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX. 2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number. 6th digit refers to the chipset as I = Intel, N = NVIDIA, ...computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. Important • The items under each BIOS category described in this BIOS was released. 3-2 It is the BIOS version. Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup,...
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... options for the highlighted item. You can use the control keys to enter values and move from any menu by simply pressing . General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can be launched from this screen from field to field within a sub-menu. If you can use the...
... options for the highlighted item. You can use the control keys to enter values and move from any menu by simply pressing . General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can be launched from this screen from field to field within a sub-menu. If you can use the...
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...; Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. ▶ Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of the BIOS special enhanced features. ▶ Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. ▶ ... Monitor This entry shows your PC health status. ▶ Green Power Use this menu to specify the power phase. ▶ BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to set the password for BIOS. ▶ Cell Menu Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. 3-4
...; Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. ▶ Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of the BIOS special enhanced features. ▶ Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. ▶ ... Monitor This entry shows your PC health status. ▶ Green Power Use this menu to specify the power phase. ▶ BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to set the password for BIOS. ▶ Cell Menu Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. 3-4
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... storage drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). ▶ Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance. ▶ Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal ...
... storage drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). ▶ Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance. ▶ Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal ...
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▍ BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu include some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and ... each item. ▶ Date (MM:DD:YY) This allows you to set the system time that you to set the system to Sat, determined by BIOS. The time format is . [day] Day of the week, from Sun to the date that you want (usually the current date). only. [month] The month...
▍ BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu include some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and ... each item. ▶ Date (MM:DD:YY) This allows you to set the system time that you to set the system to Sat, determined by BIOS. The time format is . [day] Day of the week, from Sun to the date that you want (usually the current date). only. [month] The month...
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▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Hold on The setting determines whether the system will halt on for 15 seconds and then automatically resume its operation. [All Error] The system stops when any error is detected at boot. This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8 When the system stops for the errors preset, it will stop if an error is detected. [No Error] The system does not stop for any detected error. ▶ System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears.
▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Hold on The setting determines whether the system will halt on for 15 seconds and then automatically resume its operation. [All Error] The system stops when any error is detected at boot. This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8 When the system stops for the errors preset, it will stop if an error is detected. [No Error] The system does not stop for any detected error. ▶ System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears.
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...system to boot within 10 seconds since it is when you will allow users to disable this Flash BIOS Protection function. The only time when you need to use the arrow keys on the full screen at... it will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on . After updating the BIOS, you should enable this system to show the company logo on the boot-up screen. Setting to ...skip some check items. ▶ Boot Up Num-Lock LED This setting is to update the BIOS. To successfully update the BIOS, you want to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on . Setting to...
...system to boot within 10 seconds since it is when you will allow users to disable this Flash BIOS Protection function. The only time when you need to use the arrow keys on the full screen at... it will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on . After updating the BIOS, you should enable this system to show the company logo on the boot-up screen. Setting to ...skip some check items. ▶ Boot Up Num-Lock LED This setting is to update the BIOS. To successfully update the BIOS, you want to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on . Setting to...
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... (C1E). ▶ Chipset Feature Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ SVM Support This item is your operating system. ▍ BIOS Setup ▶ IOAPIC Function This field is able to run in APIC mode. Due to compliance with the means to get to it , and will...
... (C1E). ▶ Chipset Feature Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ SVM Support This item is your operating system. ▍ BIOS Setup ▶ IOAPIC Function This field is able to run in APIC mode. Due to compliance with the means to get to it , and will...
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... to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ 1st Boot Device This item allows you to set the first boot device where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. ▶ Boot From Other Device Setting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to boot from...
... to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: ▶ 1st Boot Device This item allows you to set the first boot device where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. ▶ Boot From Other Device Setting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to boot from...
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▍ BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals ▶ USB Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB 1.1/ 2.0 controller. ▶ USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if ...
▍ BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals ▶ USB Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB 1.1/ 2.0 controller. ▶ USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if ...
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Select [Enabled] to activate the IDE interface. ▶ PCI IDE BusMaster This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used PCI busmastering for reading/ writing to IDE drives. ▶ On-Chip SATA Controller This item allows users to enable or disable the SATA ...
Select [Enabled] to activate the IDE interface. ▶ PCI IDE BusMaster This item allows you to enable/ disable BIOS to used PCI busmastering for reading/ writing to IDE drives. ▶ On-Chip SATA Controller This item allows users to enable or disable the SATA ...
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...2000/ XP, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in memory will be used to save energy. Settings are available only when the BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ▶ ACPI Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. The ...to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to restore the system when a "wake up" event occurs. 3-14 ▍ BIOS Setup Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in this section are : [S1] The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. tem's ...
...2000/ XP, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in memory will be used to save energy. Settings are available only when the BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ▶ ACPI Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. The ...to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to restore the system when a "wake up" event occurs. 3-14 ▍ BIOS Setup Power Management Setup Important S3-related functions described in this section are : [S1] The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. tem's ...
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... before power failure or interrupt occurred. ▶ Wake Up Event Setup Press and the following sub-menu appears. ▶ Wake up Event By Setting to [BIOS] activates the following fields, and use the following fields to set the wake up the system from S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state. ▶ Resume...
... before power failure or interrupt occurred. ▶ Wake Up Event Setup Press and the following sub-menu appears. ▶ Wake up Event By Setting to [BIOS] activates the following fields, and use the following fields to set the wake up the system from S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state. ▶ Resume...
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Available settings for each item are: [Date] 01 ~ 31, Every Day [Time (HH:MM:SS)] 00 ~ 23 : 00 ~ 59 : 00 ~ 59 3-16 ▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Resume By Onboard LAN This fields specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes when activity or input signal of ...
Available settings for each item are: [Date] 01 ~ 31, Every Day [Time (HH:MM:SS)] 00 ~ 23 : 00 ~ 59 : 00 ~ 59 3-16 ▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Resume By Onboard LAN This fields specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes when activity or input signal of ...
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▍ BIOS Setup Green Power ▶ CPU Phase Control When set to [Auto], the hardware will auto adjust the CPU power phase according to the loading of CPU to reach the best power saving function. ▶ LED Power Control This item is used to turn on (Auto)/ turn off (Disabled) the power phase LEDs of the mainboard. 3-18
▍ BIOS Setup Green Power ▶ CPU Phase Control When set to [Auto], the hardware will auto adjust the CPU power phase according to the loading of CPU to reach the best power saving function. ▶ LED Power Control This item is used to turn on (Auto)/ turn off (Disabled) the power phase LEDs of the mainboard. 3-18