Setup Manual
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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...
Setup Manual
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...Supports Hyper 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. ... 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...
...Supports Hyper 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. ... 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...
Setup Manual
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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. D D R3 _A 1 D D R3 _B 1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A.
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MCP6P3/N68S3 B. 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 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. 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. 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 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. 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.
Setup Manual
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... Software 1. BIOScreen Utility This utility allows you to customize your boot logo so as the boot logo. 2. Update Bios:Write the picture to BIOS Memory to complete the installation.
... Software 1. BIOScreen Utility This utility allows you to customize your boot logo so as the boot logo. 2. Update Bios:Write the picture to BIOS Memory to complete the installation.
Setup Manual
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Consult your system manufacturer's technical support. 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 "AMIBOOT.ROM" file not ... size error 13 BIOS ROM image mismatch (file layout does not match image present in flash device) POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 Memory refresh timer error 3 Base memory read/write test error 6 Keyboard controller BAT command failed 7 General exception error (processor exception interrupt error) 8 Display...
Consult your system manufacturer's technical support. 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 "AMIBOOT.ROM" file not ... size error 13 BIOS ROM image mismatch (file layout does not match image present in flash device) POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 Memory refresh timer error 3 Base memory read/write test error 6 Keyboard controller BAT command failed 7 General exception error (processor exception interrupt error) 8 Display...
Bios Setup
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Exit Without Saving Abandon all configuration changes to upgrade bios. 6 Upgrade BIOS This submenu allows you to CMOS (memory) and exit setup. MCP6PB M2+/N68S BIOS Setup Set User Password If the Supervisor Password is set , then the User Password will be displayed before ...
Exit Without Saving Abandon all configuration changes to upgrade bios. 6 Upgrade BIOS This submenu allows you to CMOS (memory) and exit setup. MCP6PB M2+/N68S BIOS Setup Set User Password If the Supervisor Password is set , then the User Password will be displayed before ...
Bios Setup
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... in which you want the BIOS to stop the POST process and notify you. Displays the amount of conventional memory detected during boot up . Displays the amount of floppy disk drive installed in your system. Select the situation in the system. 8 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...
... in which you want the BIOS to stop the POST process and notify you. Displays the amount of conventional memory detected during boot up . Displays the amount of floppy disk drive installed in your system. Select the situation in the system. 8 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...
Bios Setup
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Enabled (default) Enable cache. Enabled (default) Enable cache. Boot Seq & Floppy Setup This item allows you may improve performance. Disab led Disable 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. Disab led Disable 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. Enabled (default) Enable cache. Boot Seq & Floppy Setup This item allows you may improve performance. Disab led Disable 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. Disab led Disable cache. MCP6PB M2+/N68S BIOS Setup CPU Internal Cache Depending on the CPU, which may be able to setup boot sequence & Floppy. 10
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... and/or to access the Setup Utility only. Select version supported by the operation system running on this computer. This will enable only individuals with memory exceeding 64MB. Small Logo(EPA) Show This item allows you to select whether the "Small Logo" shows. MCP6PB M2+/N68S BIOS Setup Security Option This...
... and/or to access the Setup Utility only. Select version supported by the operation system running on this computer. This will enable only individuals with memory exceeding 64MB. Small Logo(EPA) Show This item allows you to select whether the "Small Logo" shows. MCP6PB M2+/N68S BIOS Setup Security Option This...
Bios Setup
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... Flip The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled. The Choices: 128MB (default), 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 256MB, Disabled. PCIE / SATA Spread Spectrum This item allows you to system memory resources, such as DRAM. The Choices: Disabled (default), Triangular Down. 15 MCP6PB M2+/N68S BIOS Setup 4 Advanced Chipset Features This submenu allows you to configure...
... Flip The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled. The Choices: 128MB (default), 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 256MB, Disabled. PCIE / SATA Spread Spectrum This item allows you to system memory resources, such as DRAM. The Choices: Disabled (default), Triangular Down. 15 MCP6PB M2+/N68S BIOS Setup 4 Advanced Chipset Features This submenu allows you to configure...
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However, any programs that attempts to write to improve the system performance. The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled. 17 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.
However, any programs that attempts to write to improve the system performance. The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled. 17 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.
Bios Setup
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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. This node records which resources are no IRQ/DMA and I/O port conflicts. If the Disabled (default) option is automatically set to " Manual". If the...
... 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. This node records which resources are no IRQ/DMA and I/O port conflicts. If the Disabled (default) option is automatically set to " Manual". If the...
Bios Setup
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MCP6PB M2+/N68S BIOS Setup Memory Voltage This item allows you to select the K8NB HT width. The Choices: 200.0 (default), 201.0~450.0. The Choices: Auto (default), 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, ... (default), ↓8↑8, ↓16↑16. 36 PCIE Clock The Choices: 100MHz (default), 101MHz ~ 150MHz K8NB HT Speed This item allows you to select memory Voltage. 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 the CPU Frequency. The...
MCP6PB M2+/N68S BIOS Setup Memory Voltage This item allows you to select the K8NB HT width. The Choices: 200.0 (default), 201.0~450.0. The Choices: Auto (default), 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, ... (default), ↓8↑8, ↓16↑16. 36 PCIE Clock The Choices: 100MHz (default), 101MHz ~ 150MHz K8NB HT Speed This item allows you to select memory Voltage. 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 the CPU Frequency. The...
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... can still make it run in dual-channel operation. DCTs Mode This item controls the DRAM controller ganged (128bit*1) / unganged (64bit*2) dual-channel operation mode. Memory Clock value or Limit The Choices: DDR 400 (default), DDR 533, DDR 667, DDR 800. CKE base powerdown The Choices: Per Channel (default), Per CS...
... can still make it run in dual-channel operation. DCTs Mode This item controls the DRAM controller ganged (128bit*1) / unganged (64bit*2) dual-channel operation mode. Memory Clock value or Limit The Choices: DDR 400 (default), DDR 533, DDR 667, DDR 800. CKE base powerdown The Choices: Per Channel (default), Per CS...
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... (default) , 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns. Row Cycle Time The Choices: 26 bus clocks (default), 11-25 bus clocks. MCP6PB M2+/N68S BIOS Setup Memory Hole Remapping The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled. RAS to CAS R/W Delay The Choices: 6 clocks (default), 3 clocks, 4 clocks, 5 clocks. Bottom of UMA DRAM [31:24] The...
... (default) , 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns. Row Cycle Time The Choices: 26 bus clocks (default), 11-25 bus clocks. MCP6PB M2+/N68S BIOS Setup Memory Hole Remapping The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled. RAS to CAS R/W Delay The Choices: 6 clocks (default), 3 clocks, 4 clocks, 5 clocks. Bottom of UMA DRAM [31:24] The...