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... Motherboard Connecting IDE Hard Disk Drives 16 Connecting Serial ATA Cables 18 Connecting Internal Headers 19 Front Panel Header 19 IEEE 1394a...20 USB Headers 21 Audio ...22 Fan Connections 23 COM1 ...24 FDD Connector 25 Expansion Slots 25 PCI Slots ...26 PCI Express x1 Slot 26 PCI Express x16 Slots 26 Jumper Settings...27 Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS 27 Configuring the BIOS 28 Enter BIOS Setup 29 Main Menu ...29 Standard CMOS Features Menu 32 Date and Time...34 IDE Channel and SATA Channel 34 Drive A...37 Halt On ...37 Memory ...38 Advanced BIOS Features 39 Removable Device...
... Motherboard Connecting IDE Hard Disk Drives 16 Connecting Serial ATA Cables 18 Connecting Internal Headers 19 Front Panel Header 19 IEEE 1394a...20 USB Headers 21 Audio ...22 Fan Connections 23 COM1 ...24 FDD Connector 25 Expansion Slots 25 PCI Slots ...26 PCI Express x1 Slot 26 PCI Express x16 Slots 26 Jumper Settings...27 Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS 27 Configuring the BIOS 28 Enter BIOS Setup 29 Main Menu ...29 Standard CMOS Features Menu 32 Date and Time...34 IDE Channel and SATA Channel 34 Drive A...37 Halt On ...37 Memory ...38 Advanced BIOS Features 39 Removable Device...
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... SLI Motherboard HD Audio...62 IDE HDD Block Mode 62 Onboard FDC Controller 63 Onboard Serial Port 1 63 Power Management Setup Menu 63 ACPI Function ...64 ACPI Suspend Type 64 Soft-Off by PBNT 65 WOL(PME#) From Soft-Off 65 Power On by Alarm 65 POWER ON Function 65 PnP/PCI Configuration Menu 67 Init Display First 68 Reset Configuration Data 68 Resources Controlled By 68 IRQ Resources 69 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop 69 Maximum Payload Size 69 System Monitor Menu...
... SLI Motherboard HD Audio...62 IDE HDD Block Mode 62 Onboard FDC Controller 63 Onboard Serial Port 1 63 Power Management Setup Menu 63 ACPI Function ...64 ACPI Suspend Type 64 Soft-Off by PBNT 65 WOL(PME#) From Soft-Off 65 Power On by Alarm 65 POWER ON Function 65 PnP/PCI Configuration Menu 67 Init Display First 68 Reset Configuration Data 68 Resources Controlled By 68 IRQ Resources 69 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop 69 Maximum Payload Size 69 System Monitor Menu...
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... mother board to be secured to the chassis and help to prevent short circuits. This will include: Power Connections ¾ 24-pin ATX power (PWR1) ¾ 8-pin ATX 12V power (PWR2) Internal Headers ¾ Front panel ¾ IEEE 1394a ¾ USB Headers ¾ Audio EVGA Corporation January 11, 2008 | DU-03751-001_v01 13 Carefully place the motherboard onto the studs/spacers located inside the chassis. 2. Connecting Cables and Setting Switches This section takes you remove...
... mother board to be secured to the chassis and help to prevent short circuits. This will include: Power Connections ¾ 24-pin ATX power (PWR1) ¾ 8-pin ATX 12V power (PWR2) Internal Headers ¾ Front panel ¾ IEEE 1394a ¾ USB Headers ¾ Audio EVGA Corporation January 11, 2008 | DU-03751-001_v01 13 Carefully place the motherboard onto the studs/spacers located inside the chassis. 2. Connecting Cables and Setting Switches This section takes you remove...
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... PCI-E power connectors configured in the following configurations (see Figure 3): ¾ Four 6-pin (3x2) and two 8-pin (4x2) PCI-E power connectors or ¾ Six 6-pin (3x2) PCI-E power connectors 8-pin (4x2) PCT-E Connector EVGA Corporation 14 January 11, 2008 | DU-03751-001_v01 6-pin (3x2) PCI-E connector nForce 790i Ultra SLI Motherboard ¾ Speaker ¾ COM FDD IDE Serial ATA II Chassis Fans Rear panel USB 2.0 Adapter Expansion slots CMOS jumper settings See Figure 1 on page 6 to locate...
... PCI-E power connectors configured in the following configurations (see Figure 3): ¾ Four 6-pin (3x2) and two 8-pin (4x2) PCI-E power connectors or ¾ Six 6-pin (3x2) PCI-E power connectors 8-pin (4x2) PCT-E Connector EVGA Corporation 14 January 11, 2008 | DU-03751-001_v01 6-pin (3x2) PCI-E connector nForce 790i Ultra SLI Motherboard ¾ Speaker ¾ COM FDD IDE Serial ATA II Chassis Fans Rear panel USB 2.0 Adapter Expansion slots CMOS jumper settings See Figure 1 on page 6 to locate...
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.../Third Boot Device Use this option to toggle between Enable and Disable. First Boot Device Removable Hard Disk CDROM Network Disabled :Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort EVGA Corporation January 11, 2008 | DU-03751-001_v01 41 Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to set the priority sequence of the devices booted at power on. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the options or press Enter to display the sub-menu. Use the...
.../Third Boot Device Use this option to toggle between Enable and Disable. First Boot Device Removable Hard Disk CDROM Network Disabled :Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort EVGA Corporation January 11, 2008 | DU-03751-001_v01 41 Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to set the priority sequence of the devices booted at power on. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the options or press Enter to display the sub-menu. Use the...
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... to enable or disable the display of the full-screen logo when the system boots. Select Setup to require a password to gain access to scroll through the options. APIC Mode Use this option, you disable this function to the operating system. If you also disable the MPS Version Control for OS option. MPS Version Control For OS Use this function to select the Multi-Processor Specification (MPS) version that BIOS passes to enable or disable the...
... to enable or disable the display of the full-screen logo when the system boots. Select Setup to require a password to gain access to scroll through the options. APIC Mode Use this option, you disable this function to the operating system. If you also disable the MPS Version Control for OS option. MPS Version Control For OS Use this function to select the Multi-Processor Specification (MPS) version that BIOS passes to enable or disable the...
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... SLI Motherboard Advanced Chipset Features Select Advanced Chipset Features from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the functions of the Advanced Chipset Functions menu. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features ` System Clocks ` FSB & Memory Config ` CPU Configuration ` System Voltages NVMEM memory test Load timing/voltage set Save timing/voltage set System BIOS Cacheable HPET Function [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Disable] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enable] Item Help Main Level ` Voltage control...
... SLI Motherboard Advanced Chipset Features Select Advanced Chipset Features from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the functions of the Advanced Chipset Functions menu. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features ` System Clocks ` FSB & Memory Config ` CPU Configuration ` System Voltages NVMEM memory test Load timing/voltage set Save timing/voltage set System BIOS Cacheable HPET Function [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Disable] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enable] Item Help Main Level ` Voltage control...
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... keys to the FSB & Memory screen. CPU Multiplier This value changes the CPU Frequency value depending on the value you choose. nForce 790i Ultra SLI Motherboard Frequency Settings CPU Freq, MHz This value is disabled and cannot be changed by the user). FSB Reference Clock. Note that as you go to scroll through the frequency options for the reference clock between the SPP chip and the MCP chip. EVGA...
... keys to the FSB & Memory screen. CPU Multiplier This value changes the CPU Frequency value depending on the value you choose. nForce 790i Ultra SLI Motherboard Frequency Settings CPU Freq, MHz This value is disabled and cannot be changed by the user). FSB Reference Clock. Note that as you go to scroll through the frequency options for the reference clock between the SPP chip and the MCP chip. EVGA...
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....6 Main Level `` "CPUOC MAX" realizes the complete optimized memory settings when SLI-Ready memory is installed ` Memory Timing Setting [Press Enter] Optimized memory settings by allowing X% CPU overclocking CPU overclocking may require manual overvolting of the CPU to set SLI-Ready memory, FSB memory, and memory timing. FSB & Memory Config Menu SLI-Ready Memory Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to display the FSB & Memory Config menu. nForce 790i Ultra SLI Motherboard FSB & Memory Config Select FSB & Memory Config from the Advanced Chipset Features menu and press Enter...
....6 Main Level `` "CPUOC MAX" realizes the complete optimized memory settings when SLI-Ready memory is installed ` Memory Timing Setting [Press Enter] Optimized memory settings by allowing X% CPU overclocking CPU overclocking may require manual overvolting of the CPU to set SLI-Ready memory, FSB memory, and memory timing. FSB & Memory Config Menu SLI-Ready Memory Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to display the FSB & Memory Config menu. nForce 790i Ultra SLI Motherboard FSB & Memory Config Select FSB & Memory Config from the Advanced Chipset Features menu and press Enter...
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...CMOS Setup Utility CPU Configuration Limit CPUID MaxVal x Intel SpeedStep CPU Thermal Control C1E Enhanced Halt State Execute Disable Bit Virtualization Technology [Disabled] Disabled [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] CPU Core 0 CPU Core 1 x CPU Core 2 x CPU Core 3 Enabled [Enabled] Disabled Disabled Item Help Main Level `` Set linit CPUID MaxVal to display the CPU Configuration menu. Options are Auto, 7.8uS, and 3.9uS). Configuring the BIOS tREF: This is the DRAM refresh rate (options are : EVGA Corporation January 11, 2008 | DU-03751-001_v01 53 CPU Configuration Menu...
...CMOS Setup Utility CPU Configuration Limit CPUID MaxVal x Intel SpeedStep CPU Thermal Control C1E Enhanced Halt State Execute Disable Bit Virtualization Technology [Disabled] Disabled [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] CPU Core 0 CPU Core 1 x CPU Core 2 x CPU Core 3 Enabled [Enabled] Disabled Disabled Item Help Main Level `` Set linit CPUID MaxVal to display the CPU Configuration menu. Options are Auto, 7.8uS, and 3.9uS). Configuring the BIOS tREF: This is the DRAM refresh rate (options are : EVGA Corporation January 11, 2008 | DU-03751-001_v01 53 CPU Configuration Menu...
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... CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals ` IDE Function Setup ` RAID Config ` USB Config ` MAC Config IEEE1394 controller HD Audio IDE HDD Block Mode Onboard FDC Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [3FB/IRQ4] Item Help Main Level ` :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F7:Defaults Figure 13. Integrated Peripherals Menu EVGA Corporation January 11, 2008 | DU-03751-001_v01 59 Phoenix - Configuring the BIOS Integrated Peripherals Menu...
... CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals ` IDE Function Setup ` RAID Config ` USB Config ` MAC Config IEEE1394 controller HD Audio IDE HDD Block Mode Onboard FDC Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [3FB/IRQ4] Item Help Main Level ` :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F7:Defaults Figure 13. Integrated Peripherals Menu EVGA Corporation January 11, 2008 | DU-03751-001_v01 59 Phoenix - Configuring the BIOS Integrated Peripherals Menu...
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...UDMA IDE DMA transfer access Serial-ATA Controller IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [All Enabled] [Enabled] OnChip IDE Channel0 Use this function to display the IDE Function Setup menu. When disabled, the Primary Master/Slave functions are [SATA0], [SATA-0+1], [Enable All], and [Disabled]. IDE Prefetch Mode Use this function to enable specific SATA controllers, enable all controllers, or disable all controllers. EVGA Corporation 60 January 11, 2008 | DU-03751-001_v01 The options available are changed . Select from Auto, or Mode...
...UDMA IDE DMA transfer access Serial-ATA Controller IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [All Enabled] [Enabled] OnChip IDE Channel0 Use this function to display the IDE Function Setup menu. When disabled, the Primary Master/Slave functions are [SATA0], [SATA-0+1], [Enable All], and [Disabled]. IDE Prefetch Mode Use this function to enable specific SATA controllers, enable all controllers, or disable all controllers. EVGA Corporation 60 January 11, 2008 | DU-03751-001_v01 The options available are changed . Select from Auto, or Mode...
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... Peripherals menu allows your drive does not support block mode. nForce 790i Ultra SLI Motherboard USB Keyboard/Mouse Support Use these functions to set the MAC0 and/or MAC1 LANs to Auto or disable their functions. IDE HDD Block Mode Using this function on the Integrated Peripherals menu allows you to enable or disable the onboard High Definition audio. MAC0 LAN MAC1 LAN [Enabled] [Disabled] MACx LAN Use these function to support block mode. Select [Disabled] if your IDE hard drive needs to enable or disable...
... Peripherals menu allows your drive does not support block mode. nForce 790i Ultra SLI Motherboard USB Keyboard/Mouse Support Use these functions to set the MAC0 and/or MAC1 LANs to Auto or disable their functions. IDE HDD Block Mode Using this function on the Integrated Peripherals menu allows you to enable or disable the onboard High Definition audio. MAC0 LAN MAC1 LAN [Enabled] [Disabled] MACx LAN Use these function to support block mode. Select [Disabled] if your IDE hard drive needs to enable or disable...
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Power Management Setup Menu Select Power Management Setup from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the Power Management Setup menu. Phoenix - Options are [3F8/IRQ4], [2E8/IRQ3], [3E8/IRQ4], [Auto], and [Disabled]. AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup EVGA Corporation January 11, 2008 | DU-03751-001_v01 63 Onboard Serial Port 1 This function on the Integrated Peripherals menu allows you to select the onboard serial port 1 function. Configuring the BIOS Onboard FDC Controller This function on the Integrated Peripherals menu allows you...
Power Management Setup Menu Select Power Management Setup from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the Power Management Setup menu. Phoenix - Options are [3F8/IRQ4], [2E8/IRQ3], [3E8/IRQ4], [Auto], and [Disabled]. AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup EVGA Corporation January 11, 2008 | DU-03751-001_v01 63 Onboard Serial Port 1 This function on the Integrated Peripherals menu allows you to select the onboard serial port 1 function. Configuring the BIOS Onboard FDC Controller This function on the Integrated Peripherals menu allows you...
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... the BIOS PnP/PCI Configuration Menu Select PnP/PCI Configuration from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the PnP/PCI Configuration menu. AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PnP/PCI Configuration Init Display First [PCI Slot] Reset Configuration Data [Disabled] Resources Controlled By x IRQ Resources [Auto(ESCD)] Press Enter ** PCI Express relative items ** Maximum Payload Size [4096] Item Help Main Level ` :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F7:Defaults Figure 15. PnP/PCI Configuration Menu EVGA...
... the BIOS PnP/PCI Configuration Menu Select PnP/PCI Configuration from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the PnP/PCI Configuration menu. AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PnP/PCI Configuration Init Display First [PCI Slot] Reset Configuration Data [Disabled] Resources Controlled By x IRQ Resources [Auto(ESCD)] Press Enter ** PCI Express relative items ** Maximum Payload Size [4096] Item Help Main Level ` :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F7:Defaults Figure 15. PnP/PCI Configuration Menu EVGA...
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The default setting is enabled for input. Resources Controlled By [Auto(ESCD)] x IRQ Resources Press Enter Resources Controlled By [Manual)] IRQ Resources [Press Enter] EVGA Corporation 68 January 11, 2008 | DU-03751-001_v01 Set this to [Enabled] if you have installed a new add-on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to define if the BIOS can automatically configure all the boot and plug-and-play compatible devices or if you can assign...
The default setting is enabled for input. Resources Controlled By [Auto(ESCD)] x IRQ Resources Press Enter Resources Controlled By [Manual)] IRQ Resources [Press Enter] EVGA Corporation 68 January 11, 2008 | DU-03751-001_v01 Set this to [Enabled] if you have installed a new add-on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to define if the BIOS can automatically configure all the boot and plug-and-play compatible devices or if you can assign...
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... nForce 790i Ultra SLI Motherboard System Monitor Menu Select System Monitor from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the System Monitor menu. System Monitor Menu All of the values shown in Blue are dynamic and change as the speed and voltages of the various components change with system usage. AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility System Monitor ` Dynamic Fan Control CPU [Press Enter] 47ºC/ 117ºF Item Help CPU Core CPU FSB Memory +3.3V +3.3V Dual +12V +5V +Vbat...
... nForce 790i Ultra SLI Motherboard System Monitor Menu Select System Monitor from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the System Monitor menu. System Monitor Menu All of the values shown in Blue are dynamic and change as the speed and voltages of the various components change with system usage. AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility System Monitor ` Dynamic Fan Control CPU [Press Enter] 47ºC/ 117ºF Item Help CPU Core CPU FSB Memory +3.3V +3.3V Dual +12V +5V +Vbat...
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... Advanced BIOS Features menu, 34 Advanced Chipset Features, 38 CMOS Setup Utility menu, 27 CPU Configuration, 46 FSB & Memory Config, 42 Integrated Peripherals, 52 Main Menu, 26 Memory Timing Setting, 44 PnP/PCI Configuration, 59 Power Management Setup, 56 Standard CMOS Features, 29 System Clocks, 39 System Monitor menu, 62 System Voltages, 48 BIOS, backup and update, 79 BIOS, configuring, 25 block mode, IDE HDD, 55 boot device priority, 36 C1E Enhanced Halt State, 47 CAS Latency, 74 Chassis Backpanel Connectors, 6 CHS, 31 Clock Drive Strength, 74 CMOS RAM jumper...
... Advanced BIOS Features menu, 34 Advanced Chipset Features, 38 CMOS Setup Utility menu, 27 CPU Configuration, 46 FSB & Memory Config, 42 Integrated Peripherals, 52 Main Menu, 26 Memory Timing Setting, 44 PnP/PCI Configuration, 59 Power Management Setup, 56 Standard CMOS Features, 29 System Clocks, 39 System Monitor menu, 62 System Voltages, 48 BIOS, backup and update, 79 BIOS, configuring, 25 block mode, IDE HDD, 55 boot device priority, 36 C1E Enhanced Halt State, 47 CAS Latency, 74 Chassis Backpanel Connectors, 6 CHS, 31 Clock Drive Strength, 74 CMOS RAM jumper...
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... and update system BIOS, 79 change system BIOS settings, 76 configure CPU in BIOS, 46 configure RAID in BIOS, 54 configure USB in BIOS, 54 connect IDE drives, 14 connect power to motherboard, 13 create custom profiles, 78 install CPU, 8 install DIMMs, 9 set CMOS jumper, 24 set CPU parameters, 70 set date and time, 30 set disk priority, 35 set fan speeds in BIOS, 62 set fan speeds with BIOS, 64 set GPU parameters, 75 set IDE functions in BIOS, 53 set memory parameters, 72 set motherboard parameters, 71 set network boot priority, 35 set power management functions in BIOS, 56 set system voltages...
... and update system BIOS, 79 change system BIOS settings, 76 configure CPU in BIOS, 46 configure RAID in BIOS, 54 configure USB in BIOS, 54 connect IDE drives, 14 connect power to motherboard, 13 create custom profiles, 78 install CPU, 8 install DIMMs, 9 set CMOS jumper, 24 set CPU parameters, 70 set date and time, 30 set disk priority, 35 set fan speeds in BIOS, 62 set fan speeds with BIOS, 64 set GPU parameters, 75 set IDE functions in BIOS, 53 set memory parameters, 72 set motherboard parameters, 71 set network boot priority, 35 set power management functions in BIOS, 56 set system voltages...
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... Monitor and Performance Server software utilities, 67 NVMM POST Codes, 92 onboard serial port 1 function, 56 OnChip IDE Channel0, 53 OnChip USB, 54 Palette Snoop function, 61 paring the motherboard, 8 PCI Express x1 slot, 23 PCI Express x16 slots, 23 EVGA Corporation 114 January 11, 2008 | DU-03751-001_v01 PCI slots, 23 PCIe Spread Spectrum, 41 PCIe x16, 40 Performance Group, 68 PnP/PCI Configuration menu, 59 POST Codes Award, 85 NVMM, 92 power button cable, 16 Power Management Setup menu, 56 power supply requirement, ix Power...
... Monitor and Performance Server software utilities, 67 NVMM POST Codes, 92 onboard serial port 1 function, 56 OnChip IDE Channel0, 53 OnChip USB, 54 Palette Snoop function, 61 paring the motherboard, 8 PCI Express x1 slot, 23 PCI Express x16 slots, 23 EVGA Corporation 114 January 11, 2008 | DU-03751-001_v01 PCI slots, 23 PCIe Spread Spectrum, 41 PCIe x16, 40 Performance Group, 68 PnP/PCI Configuration menu, 59 POST Codes Award, 85 NVMM, 92 power button cable, 16 Power Management Setup menu, 56 power supply requirement, ix Power...