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... Card 12 Install other Internal Connectors 13 Jumpers 17 Install driver and utility 19 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 22 Main Menu 22 System Information 24 Advanced BIOS Features 26 Core Releaser 28 Fox Central Control Unit 29 Advanced Chipset Features 32 Integrated Peripherals ...35 Power Management Setup 39 PC Health Status 41 BIOS Security Features 42 Load Optimal Defaults 43 Save & Exit Setup 43 Exit Without Saving 43 Chapter 4 RAID Configuration RAID Introduction ...
... Card 12 Install other Internal Connectors 13 Jumpers 17 Install driver and utility 19 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 22 Main Menu 22 System Information 24 Advanced BIOS Features 26 Core Releaser 28 Fox Central Control Unit 29 Advanced Chipset Features 32 Integrated Peripherals ...35 Power Management Setup 39 PC Health Status 41 BIOS Security Features 42 Load Optimal Defaults 43 Save & Exit Setup 43 Exit Without Saving 43 Chapter 4 RAID Configuration RAID Introduction ...
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... sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Single Channel DS/SS DS/SS Single Channel - - DS/SS Dual Channel DS/SS - It is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in only one direction. Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to achieve optimum performance. DIMM4 - DS/SS Dual...
... sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Single Channel DS/SS DS/SS Single Channel - - DS/SS Dual Channel DS/SS - It is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in only one direction. Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to achieve optimum performance. DIMM4 - DS/SS Dual...
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... unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover. 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Align the card with your operating system. Turn on your expansion...
... unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover. 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Align the card with your operating system. Turn on your expansion...
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The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in "PC Health Status" section of the chassis. 1 GND POWER SENSE CONTROL CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN/ NB_FAN SPKJ 1 EMPTY 2 NC 3 SPKJ 4 SPEAKER 16 These fans can be automatically turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states. 2 Fan Connectors : CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN,NB_ FAN There are three main fan headers on this motherboard. Speaker Connector : SPEAKER The speaker connector is used to connect speaker of the BIOS Setup.
The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in "PC Health Status" section of the chassis. 1 GND POWER SENSE CONTROL CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN/ NB_FAN SPKJ 1 EMPTY 2 NC 3 SPKJ 4 SPEAKER 16 These fans can be automatically turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states. 2 Fan Connectors : CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN,NB_ FAN There are three main fan headers on this motherboard. Speaker Connector : SPEAKER The speaker connector is used to connect speaker of the BIOS Setup.
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...Pin 2 closed Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed . 4. Clear CMOS data is simply labeled as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). Plug in next chapter. 1 Clear 2 3 WARNING! Go to BIOS Setup to configure new system as described in the power cord to short them . Normal 1 2 (...basic hardware information (such as "1". 2. It can change the jumper settings on . 17 The steps to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. Return the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM...
...Pin 2 closed Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed . 4. Clear CMOS data is simply labeled as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). Plug in next chapter. 1 Clear 2 3 WARNING! Go to BIOS Setup to configure new system as described in the power cord to short them . Normal 1 2 (...basic hardware information (such as "1". 2. It can change the jumper settings on . 17 The steps to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. Return the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM...
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... using the connected USB devices. At the same time, a corresponding setting must not exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in BIOS as below: Set "CMOS Setup" -> "Power Management Setup" -> "USB Wake Up From S3" to wake up Jumper: USBPWR1 / USBPWR2/ USBPWR3 / USBPWR4...
... using the connected USB devices. At the same time, a corresponding setting must not exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in BIOS as below: Set "CMOS Setup" -> "Power Management Setup" -> "USB Wake Up From S3" to wake up Jumper: USBPWR1 / USBPWR2/ USBPWR3 / USBPWR4...
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...Optimal Defaults ■ Save & Exit Setup ■ 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. This chapter includes the following cases occur:... 1. You have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Please visit our website for reference only. We do not guarantee the content of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This chapter tells how to change the default CMOS ...
...Optimal Defaults ■ Save & Exit Setup ■ 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. This chapter includes the following cases occur:... 1. You have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Please visit our website for reference only. We do not guarantee the content of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This chapter tells how to change the default CMOS ...
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...]: the system will downloading default CPU core. Display System Information... Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is explained below: ► System Information It displays the basic system...2006, American Megatrends, Inc. ► System Information ► Power Management Setup ► Advanced BIOS Features ► PC Health Status ► Core Releaser ► BIOS Security Features ► Fox Central Control Unit Load Optimal Defaults ► Advanced Chipset Features Save &...
...]: the system will downloading default CPU core. Display System Information... Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is explained below: ► System Information It displays the basic system...2006, American Megatrends, Inc. ► System Information ► Power Management Setup ► Advanced BIOS Features ► PC Health Status ► Core Releaser ► BIOS Security Features ► Fox Central Control Unit Load Optimal Defaults ► Advanced Chipset Features Save &...
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... this menu to CMOS and exit. ► Discard Changes and Exit Don't save any modifications and exit. 23 You need clear CMOS or enter BIOS manual to set up through this menu. There are IDE devices, Super I/O devices such as overclocking) can be set up through this menu. ►...can not enter the Operating System, Please press and hold the Power Button until the PC powers off and restart your CPU/System. ► BIOS Security Features The Supervisor/User password can be upgraded to Setup. ► Load Optimal Defaults The optimal performance settings can be set up through ...
... this menu to CMOS and exit. ► Discard Changes and Exit Don't save any modifications and exit. 23 You need clear CMOS or enter BIOS manual to set up through this menu. There are IDE devices, Super I/O devices such as overclocking) can be set up through this menu. ►...can not enter the Operating System, Please press and hold the Power Button until the PC powers off and restart your CPU/System. ► BIOS Security Features The Supervisor/User password can be upgraded to Setup. ► Load Optimal Defaults The optimal performance settings can be set up through ...
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... configure system Date. [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Halt On Keyboard Mouse [All Errors But ...] [Disabled] [Disabled] Model Name BIOS ID BIOS Version Memory Size :A74GA :A22F1P02 :08.00.15 :1024MB Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults 3 ► Date... fields of the setting are : : respectively. ► IDE Master/Slave, SATA1#/SATA2#/SATA3#/SATA4#/SATA5#/SATA6# While entering setup, BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. ► Halt On This category determines whether or not the computer will not stop for ...
... configure system Date. [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Halt On Keyboard Mouse [All Errors But ...] [Disabled] [Disabled] Model Name BIOS ID BIOS Version Memory Size :A74GA :A22F1P02 :08.00.15 :1024MB Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults 3 ► Date... fields of the setting are : : respectively. ► IDE Master/Slave, SATA1#/SATA2#/SATA3#/SATA4#/SATA5#/SATA6# While entering setup, BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. ► Halt On This category determines whether or not the computer will not stop for ...
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...is needed . ► Memory Size This item displays the current memory size. User can check this information and discuss with the field service people if a BIOS upgrade is depending on how many memory modules were installed in your system before powering on. ► MAC Address This item shows the onboard LAN... MAC address. ► CPU Name It displays the current CPU name. 25 User can check this product. ► BIOS ID It displays the current BIOS ID. 3 ► Model Name Model name of this information and discuss with the field service people if...
...is needed . ► Memory Size This item displays the current memory size. User can check this information and discuss with the field service people if a BIOS upgrade is depending on how many memory modules were installed in your system before powering on. ► MAC Address This item shows the onboard LAN... MAC address. ► CPU Name It displays the current CPU name. 25 User can check this product. ► BIOS ID It displays the current BIOS ID. 3 ► Model Name Model name of this information and discuss with the field service people if...
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...bus. ► Quiet Boot This item is used to select the time out value for a secondary PCI bus without requiring a PCI bridge. Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility - The value is in second. 3 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ... to the disadvantage of the MPS that only supports MPS 1.1. ► PCI Latency Timer This item is only applicable to make use . Advanced BIOS Features IDE Detect Time Out [5] Help Item MPS Revision [1.1] PCI Latency Timer [64] Select the time out Quiet Boot [Enabled] value for ...
...bus. ► Quiet Boot This item is used to select the time out value for a secondary PCI bus without requiring a PCI bridge. Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility - The value is in second. 3 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ... to the disadvantage of the MPS that only supports MPS 1.1. ► PCI Latency Timer This item is only applicable to make use . Advanced BIOS Features IDE Detect Time Out [5] Help Item MPS Revision [1.1] PCI Latency Timer [64] Select the time out Quiet Boot [Enabled] value for ...
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3 [Disabled] : Displays the normal POST messages. [Enabled] : Displays logo instead of POST messages. ► 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. 27
3 [Disabled] : Displays the normal POST messages. [Enabled] : Displays logo instead of POST messages. ► 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. 27
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... [Press Enter] Enabled 3 Move Enter:Select +/-/: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. CIH. ► Auto Detect PCI Clock This option is used to its submenu. Smart...:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Smart Power LED Smart Power LED is a BIOS write-protection mechanism provided. Super BIOS Protect function protects your BIOS from virus attack, there is a feature built on your motherboard to indicate different states during 29 Copyright (C)...
... [Press Enter] Enabled 3 Move Enter:Select +/-/: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. CIH. ► Auto Detect PCI Clock This option is used to its submenu. Smart...:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Smart Power LED Smart Power LED is a BIOS write-protection mechanism provided. Super BIOS Protect function protects your BIOS from virus attack, there is a feature built on your motherboard to indicate different states during 29 Copyright (C)...
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... 128-bit DIMM. ■ Offers highest DDR3 bandwidth. ■ Requires both DCTs programmed identically. Burst lengths supported When both DCTs are enabled in unganged mode, BIOS must initialize the frequency of ganged (128-bit DRAM data width) and unganged (64bit DRAM data width) DRAM modes : Ganged channels (DDR3) : ■ DCT channels... Megatrends, Inc. Ganged refers to the use . 2. allocated to the IGP is disabled by default. which in concert to access memory. Enabling SurroundView in the BIOS enables the integrated graphics.
... 128-bit DIMM. ■ Offers highest DDR3 bandwidth. ■ Requires both DCTs programmed identically. Burst lengths supported When both DCTs are enabled in unganged mode, BIOS must initialize the frequency of ganged (128-bit DRAM data width) and unganged (64bit DRAM data width) DRAM modes : Ganged channels (DDR3) : ■ DCT channels... Megatrends, Inc. Ganged refers to the use . 2. allocated to the IGP is disabled by default. which in concert to access memory. Enabling SurroundView in the BIOS enables the integrated graphics.
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... : [Auto], [DCT 0], [DCT 1], [Both]. [DCT 1] and [Both] will appear only in order, you also can configure the timings manually. Settings are enabled in unganged mode, BIOS must initialize the frequency of each DCT in AM2+ or AM3 CPU. 34 3 DRAM Timing Configuration CMOS Setup Utility -
... : [Auto], [DCT 0], [DCT 1], [Both]. [DCT 1] and [Both] will appear only in order, you also can configure the timings manually. Settings are enabled in unganged mode, BIOS must initialize the frequency of each DCT in AM2+ or AM3 CPU. 34 3 DRAM Timing Configuration CMOS Setup Utility -
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..., Inc. SuperIO Configuration SuperIO Configuration Help Item Serial Port1 Address Serial Port1 Mode Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port IRQ [3F8/IRQ4] Allows BIOS to Select [Normal] Serial Port 1 Base adress. [378] [Normal] [IRQ7] Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ►...
..., Inc. SuperIO Configuration SuperIO Configuration Help Item Serial Port1 Address Serial Port1 Mode Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port IRQ [3F8/IRQ4] Allows BIOS to Select [Normal] Serial Port 1 Base adress. [378] [Normal] [IRQ7] Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ►...
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... wake latency sleeping state supported by RTC [S3 (STR)] Help Item [Enabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI [Disabled] state used for initial boot operations within the BIOS to distinguish whether or not the boot is going to the S4 state except that the hardware platform has powered off all devices. Control starts...
... wake latency sleeping state supported by RTC [S3 (STR)] Help Item [Enabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI [Disabled] state used for initial boot operations within the BIOS to distinguish whether or not the boot is going to the S4 state except that the hardware platform has powered off all devices. Control starts...
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... the password. Enter New Password : 42 3 speed. ► Slope PWM Value The slope controls the PWM value being stepped up or down versus temperature changes. BIOS Security Features Security Settings Help Item Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password [Press Enter] Enter or change supervisor password. Move...
... the password. Enter New Password : 42 3 speed. ► Slope PWM Value The slope controls the PWM value being stepped up or down versus temperature changes. BIOS Security Features Security Settings Help Item Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password [Press Enter] Enter or change supervisor password. Move...
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... and then press to improve the performances of system to load the Load Optimal Defaults? Save & Exit Setup When you select this default, BIOS have set cannot be supported by your modifications, select [Cancel] or to return to let you select this option and press , the following...hardware devices (for example, too many expansion cards were installed), the system might fail to work. Always load the Optimal defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. Select this motherboard. Select and press , it will pop out a dialogue box to the main menu. ...
... and then press to improve the performances of system to load the Load Optimal Defaults? Save & Exit Setup When you select this default, BIOS have set cannot be supported by your modifications, select [Cancel] or to return to let you select this option and press , the following...hardware devices (for example, too many expansion cards were installed), the system might fail to work. Always load the Optimal defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. Select this motherboard. Select and press , it will pop out a dialogue box to the main menu. ...