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...Card 13 Install other Internal Connectors 14 Jumpers 18 Onboard Button 19 Onboard Debug LED 19 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 21 Main Menu 21 System Information 23 Advanced BIOS Features 25 FOX Central Control Unit 26 Advanced Chipset Features 30 Integrated Peripherals 31 Power Management Setup 35... PC Health Status 37 BIOS Security Features 38 Load Optimal Defaults 39 Save & Exit Setup 39 Exit Without Saving 39 Chapter 4 CD Instruction Utility CD ...
...Card 13 Install other Internal Connectors 14 Jumpers 18 Onboard Button 19 Onboard Debug LED 19 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 21 Main Menu 21 System Information 23 Advanced BIOS Features 25 FOX Central Control Unit 26 Advanced Chipset Features 30 Integrated Peripherals 31 Power Management Setup 35... PC Health Status 37 BIOS Security Features 38 Load Optimal Defaults 39 Save & Exit Setup 39 Exit Without Saving 39 Chapter 4 CD Instruction Utility CD ...
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...; An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology ■ A chipset that supports HT Technology ■ An operating system that is optimized for HT Technology ■ A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. Read the following guidelines before you wish to set...
...; An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology ■ A chipset that supports HT Technology ■ An operating system that is optimized for HT Technology ■ A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. Read the following guidelines before you wish to set...
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... Side, SS : Single Side, - : No Memory) DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS CAUTION ! A memory module can not function if no yellow DIMM is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in only one direction. If you begin to prevent hardware damage. ■ Memory modules have a foolproof design. Four DDR3 memory...
... Side, SS : Single Side, - : No Memory) DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS CAUTION ! A memory module can not function if no yellow DIMM is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in only one direction. If you begin to prevent hardware damage. ■ Memory modules have a foolproof design. Four DDR3 memory...
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... cover. 6. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your computer. PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express x4 PCI Follow the steps below to make any required... BIOS changes for your operating system. CAUTION 2 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual ...
... cover. 6. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your computer. PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express x4 PCI Follow the steps below to make any required... BIOS changes for your operating system. CAUTION 2 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual ...
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... : CD_IN CD_IN is used to a CD/DVD-ROM drive through a CD/DVD audio cable. The fan speed can be connected to connect speaker of the BIOS Setup.
... : CD_IN CD_IN is used to a CD/DVD-ROM drive through a CD/DVD audio cable. The fan speed can be connected to connect speaker of the BIOS Setup.
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... were mistakenly modified. Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord from pins 2-3, put it . Go to BIOS Setup to configure new system as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). WARNING! 1 Clear 2 3 Normal 1 (Default) 2 3 CLR_CMOS ■ Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings. ■ Do not ... 1-2 to short them . This section explains how to use the various functions of Jumpers 1. It can be done by touching two pins by a screwdriver for P55A) The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to clear CMOS data are : 1.
... were mistakenly modified. Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord from pins 2-3, put it . Go to BIOS Setup to configure new system as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). WARNING! 1 Clear 2 3 Normal 1 (Default) 2 3 CLR_CMOS ■ Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings. ■ Do not ... 1-2 to short them . This section explains how to use the various functions of Jumpers 1. It can be done by touching two pins by a screwdriver for P55A) The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to clear CMOS data are : 1.
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... 3 Disable 1 2 3 MFG ! ■ Before flashing BIOS ROM, you can disable the Intel® Management Engine function. Set the jumper to pins 1-2, you need to set MFG jumper to pins 2-3 first. 2-6 Onboard Button(Only for P55A-S) 2-digital LED displays show the current hardware status and display Port80... MRC codes during Bootup to enable or disable Intel® Management Engine function. CAUTION POWER_ON RESET 2-7 Onboard Debug LED (Only for P55A-S) Power on Button: POWER_ON Push the power on button to pins 2-3, you can enable the Intel® Management Engine function. 2...
... 3 Disable 1 2 3 MFG ! ■ Before flashing BIOS ROM, you can disable the Intel® Management Engine function. Set the jumper to pins 1-2, you need to set MFG jumper to pins 2-3 first. 2-6 Onboard Button(Only for P55A-S) 2-digital LED displays show the current hardware status and display Port80... MRC codes during Bootup to enable or disable Intel® Management Engine function. CAUTION POWER_ON RESET 2-7 Onboard Debug LED (Only for P55A-S) Power on Button: POWER_ON Push the power on button to pins 2-3, you can enable the Intel® Management Engine function. 2...
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...Test (POST) process. 2. You have to run the Setup Program when the following information : ■ Enter BIOS Setup ■ Main Menu ■ System Information ■ Advanced BIOS Features ■ FOX Central Control Unit ■ Advanced Chipset Features ■ Integrated Peripherals ■ Power Management ...Defaults ■ Save & Exit Setup ■ Exit Without Saving 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 tells how to ...
...Test (POST) process. 2. You have to run the Setup Program when the following information : ■ Enter BIOS Setup ■ Main Menu ■ System Information ■ Advanced BIOS Features ■ FOX Central Control Unit ■ Advanced Chipset Features ■ Integrated Peripherals ■ Power Management ...Defaults ■ Save & Exit Setup ■ Exit Without Saving 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 tells how to ...
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...through this menu. Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ► System Information ► PC Health Status ► Advanced BIOS Features ► BIOS Security Features ► FOX Central Control Unit Load Optimal Defaults ► Advanced Chipset Features Save & Exit Setup ► Integrated Peripherals... ! v02.61 (c) Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. etc. ► Power Management Setup 21 Each item in the BIOS Setup, and we shall not be responsible for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the system performance can be ...
...through this menu. Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ► System Information ► PC Health Status ► Advanced BIOS Features ► BIOS Security Features ► FOX Central Control Unit Load Optimal Defaults ► Advanced Chipset Features Save & Exit Setup ► Integrated Peripherals... ! v02.61 (c) Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. etc. ► Power Management Setup 21 Each item in the BIOS Setup, and we shall not be responsible for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the system performance can be ...
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... as less I/O cards, less memory ...etc.), still, it may sometimes come out an unstable system. 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 & Exit Setup Save setting values to... CMOS and exit. ► Exit Without Saving Do not change Fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of your CPU/System. ► BIOS Security Features The Supervisor/User password can be set up through this menu to prevent unauthorized use of your computer. If you set a password, the...
... as less I/O cards, less memory ...etc.), still, it may sometimes come out an unstable system. 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 & Exit Setup Save setting values to... CMOS and exit. ► Exit Without Saving Do not change Fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of your CPU/System. ► BIOS Security Features The Supervisor/User password can be set up through this menu to prevent unauthorized use of your computer. If you set a password, the...
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... Use [+] or [-] to input the value. ► Primary / Secondary IDE Master / Slave, Third / Fourth IDE Master While entering setup, BIOS automatically detects the presence of the setting are : : respectively. ► System Date format. This item displays the drive information of IDE devices. ...configure system Time. ► Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected] Halt On Keyboard Mouse [All Errors, But ...] [Disabled] [Disabled] Model Name : P55A/P55A-S BIOS Version : 945F1P01 Memory : 512MB MAC Address : 00-22-68-2E-26-1D Intel (R) Core (TM) CPU 870 @2.93GHz Move Enter:Select ...
... Use [+] or [-] to input the value. ► Primary / Secondary IDE Master / Slave, Third / Fourth IDE Master While entering setup, BIOS automatically detects the presence of the setting are : : respectively. ► System Date format. This item displays the drive information of IDE devices. ...configure system Time. ► Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected] Halt On Keyboard Mouse [All Errors, But ...] [Disabled] [Disabled] Model Name : P55A/P55A-S BIOS Version : 945F1P01 Memory : 512MB MAC Address : 00-22-68-2E-26-1D Intel (R) Core (TM) CPU 870 @2.93GHz Move Enter:Select ...
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User can check this product. ► BIOS Version It displays the current BIOS version. The size is needed. ► Memory This item displays the current memory size. 3 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 your system before powering on. ► MAC Address This item shows the onboard LAN MAC address. ► CPU Name It displays the current CPU name. 24
User can check this product. ► BIOS Version It displays the current BIOS version. The size is needed. ► Memory This item displays the current memory size. 3 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 your system before powering on. ► MAC Address This item shows the onboard LAN MAC address. ► CPU Name It displays the current CPU name. 24
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... This option is used to specify the boot priority sequence from available hard disk drives. ► Quick Boot While Enabled, this option allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting, this will shorten the time needed to boot the system. ► Quiet Boot This item is set ... reduce performance as too much time may not agree with longer latency times so if you can conduct their transactions for a longer time. Advanced BIOS Features ► Boot Device Priority ► Hard Disk Drives Quick Boot Quiet Boot PCI Latency Timer Bootup Num-Lock PCI IDE BusMaster [[PPrreessssEEnntteerr]]...
... This option is used to specify the boot priority sequence from available hard disk drives. ► Quick Boot While Enabled, this option allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting, this will shorten the time needed to boot the system. ► Quiet Boot This item is set ... reduce performance as too much time may not agree with longer latency times so if you can conduct their transactions for a longer time. Advanced BIOS Features ► Boot Device Priority ► Hard Disk Drives Quick Boot Quiet Boot PCI Latency Timer Bootup Num-Lock PCI IDE BusMaster [[PPrreessssEEnntteerr]]...
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...: [Auto], [800 MHz], [1067 MHz], [1333 MHz]. ► Memory Timing by SPD This item is used to enable/disable PCI IDE busmaster function, BIOS use [+] or [-] to adjust the value. ► DRAM Frequency This item is a function of the target clock frequency. FOX Central Control Unit ► ... better access the memory device. It contains important information about the module's speed, size, addressing mode and various other parameters, so that BIOS programs into the memory controller is used to set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Select [Auto] for read CAS_L...
...: [Auto], [800 MHz], [1067 MHz], [1333 MHz]. ► Memory Timing by SPD This item is used to enable/disable PCI IDE busmaster function, BIOS use [+] or [-] to adjust the value. ► DRAM Frequency This item is a function of the target clock frequency. FOX Central Control Unit ► ... better access the memory device. It contains important information about the module's speed, size, addressing mode and various other parameters, so that BIOS programs into the memory controller is used to set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Select [Auto] for read CAS_L...
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... function protects your BIOS from virus attack, there is a BIOS write-protection mechanism provided. Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Configuration Configure advanced CPU settings Help Item Module Version : 01.06 MPS and ACPI ... memory and issuing ► DRAM tRRD (Active-to specify the time window in wich four activates are allowed the same rank. ► BIOS Write Protect To protect the system BIOS from being affected by viruses, e.g. 3 This item allows you to select the row precharge time (in clock cycles). ► DRAM tRCD (RAS...
... function protects your BIOS from virus attack, there is a BIOS write-protection mechanism provided. Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Configuration Configure advanced CPU settings Help Item Module Version : 01.06 MPS and ACPI ... memory and issuing ► DRAM tRRD (Active-to specify the time window in wich four activates are allowed the same rank. ► BIOS Write Protect To protect the system BIOS from being affected by viruses, e.g. 3 This item allows you to select the row precharge time (in clock cycles). ► DRAM tRCD (RAS...
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... The selected option will be entered into C State Package limit register. ► C1 Auto Demotion When enable, CPU will be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system. Set [Disabled] for more information. ► Intel(R) C-STATE Technology This item is used to enable in the buffer, the processor disables code...
... The selected option will be entered into C State Package limit register. ► C1 Auto Demotion When enable, CPU will be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system. Set [Disabled] for more information. ► Intel(R) C-STATE Technology This item is used to enable in the buffer, the processor disables code...
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Voltage Options ► Vcore Offset Control [0] Help Item ► PCH Voltage Control [Disabled] ► Adjust DRAM Voltage [Disabled] Allows BIOS to C3 based on uncore auto-demote information. Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Vcore Offset ...
Voltage Options ► Vcore Offset Control [0] Help Item ► PCH Voltage Control [Disabled] ► Adjust DRAM Voltage [Disabled] Allows BIOS to C3 based on uncore auto-demote information. Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Vcore Offset ...
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... This item is , so it into a PC. But now it is used as the primary boot device. ► SLP_S4# Min. Once this option is enabled, BIOS will take the RAM that would occupy that can deal with those storage cells. PCI doesn't actually care much RAM into the 4.0-4.5 address space. This...
... This item is , so it into a PC. But now it is used as the primary boot device. ► SLP_S4# Min. Once this option is enabled, BIOS will take the RAM that would occupy that can deal with those storage cells. PCI doesn't actually care much RAM into the 4.0-4.5 address space. This...
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Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. SuperIO Configuration Configure ITE8720 Super IO Chipset Help Item Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Allows BIOS to determine the infrared function of the onboard serial port. 33 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ...
Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. SuperIO Configuration Configure ITE8720 Super IO Chipset Help Item Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Allows BIOS to determine the infrared function of the onboard serial port. 33 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ...
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...The available settings are : [HiSpeed] in 480Mbps; [FullSpeed] in 12Mbps. ► BIOS EHCI Hand-Off Windows XP supports a number of USB 2.0. Microsoft said preliminary support for EHCI BIOS handoff will be available in the Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) specification, but there are... a few features that are Legacy USB Support [Enabledd]] connected. USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Legacy USB ...
...The available settings are : [HiSpeed] in 480Mbps; [FullSpeed] in 12Mbps. ► BIOS EHCI Hand-Off Windows XP supports a number of USB 2.0. Microsoft said preliminary support for EHCI BIOS handoff will be available in the Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) specification, but there are... a few features that are Legacy USB Support [Enabledd]] connected. USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Legacy USB ...