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... of Contents GA-E240N Motherboard Layout 5 GA-E240N Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the Memory 10 1-4 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-5 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-6 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 23 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 26 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 27 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 28 2-7 Power Management Setup 30 2-8 PC Health Status 32 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 33 2-10...
... of Contents GA-E240N Motherboard Layout 5 GA-E240N Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the Memory 10 1-4 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-5 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-6 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 23 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 26 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 27 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 28 2-7 Power Management Setup 30 2-8 PC Health Status 32 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 33 2-10...
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...; Chipset: - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices Chipset: - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x power LED header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper - 8 -
...; Chipset: - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices Chipset: - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x power LED header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper - 8 -
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... System System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for the software listed in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
... System System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for the software listed in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
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...a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. The parallel port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set Intel(R) Display Audio to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. Serial Port Use the serial port to the default playback device. - 11 - USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The screenshot below is from Windows 7.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback...
...a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. The parallel port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set Intel(R) Display Audio to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. Serial Port Use the serial port to the default playback device. - 11 - USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The screenshot below is from Windows 7.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback...
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... damage to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 3-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 5) SATA2 0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to connect it is the ground wire). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Definition 1 1 GND...
... damage to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 3-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 5) SATA2 0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to connect it is the ground wire). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Definition 1 1 GND...
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... (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 20 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS...
... (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 20 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS...
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... key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-E240N E1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/29/2012-Zacate-Hudson-7A66EG05C-00 - 21 - When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may result in system's failure to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering...
... key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-E240N E1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/29/2012-Zacate-Hudson-7A66EG05C-00 - 21 - When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may result in system's failure to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering...
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... settings may result in system's failure to 2000 MHz. Options are: Auto (default), 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB. && VGA Core Clock control Allows you to determine whether to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && IGX Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software IGX Configuration UMA Frame Buffer Size VGA Core Clock control x VGA Core Clock(MHz) [Auto] [Auto] 500 Item Help Menu Level Move Enter...
... settings may result in system's failure to 2000 MHz. Options are: Auto (default), 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB. && VGA Core Clock control Allows you to determine whether to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && IGX Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software IGX Configuration UMA Frame Buffer Size VGA Core Clock control x VGA Core Clock(MHz) [Auto] [Auto] 500 Item Help Menu Level Move Enter...
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... is configurable only when CPU Host Clock Control is from 100 MHz to manually set to Manual. && Set Memory Clock Determines whether to 120 MHz. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is set the memory clock. Auto -8T 8T 8T 20T 4T 110ns -8T 4T 27T 4T -- Options are 1500MHz. (Default: Normal) && CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Options are : X5.33, X6.66. && DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software DRAM Configuration...
... is configurable only when CPU Host Clock Control is from 100 MHz to manually set to Manual. && Set Memory Clock Determines whether to 120 MHz. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is set the memory clock. Auto -8T 8T 8T 20T 4T 110ns -8T 4T 27T 4T -- Options are 1500MHz. (Default: Normal) && CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Options are : X5.33, X6.66. && DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software DRAM Configuration...
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... Time Options are: Auto (default), 20T~54T. && RAS to manually set memory voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.100V ~ +0.300V The adjustable range is from +0.100V to be configurable. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to the memory or reduce the useful life of the memory. && Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control Determines...
... Time Options are: Auto (default), 20T~54T. && RAS to manually set memory voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.100V ~ +0.300V The adjustable range is from +0.100V to be configurable. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to the memory or reduce the useful life of the memory. && Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control Determines...
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...: •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• None If no SATA devices are used, set this channel. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your hard drive specifications. Options are: "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard". (Default) && Memory These fields are read-only and are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. The following fields display your STA devices by the BIOS POST. - 26 - 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm...
...: •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• None If no SATA devices are used, set this channel. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your hard drive specifications. Options are: "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard". (Default) && Memory These fields are read-only and are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. The following fields display your STA devices by the BIOS POST. - 26 - 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm...
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.... (Default: Disabled) && AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Capability Away Mode Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display First [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Press Enter] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-HDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [PCI...
.... (Default: Disabled) && AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Capability Away Mode Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display First [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Press Enter] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-HDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [PCI...
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...card or the onboard graphics. PCI Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCI Slot as the first display. (Default) Onboard Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port as ESP Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM `` SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use...
...card or the onboard graphics. PCI Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCI Slot as the first display. (Default) Onboard Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port as ESP Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM `` SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use...
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... the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) && SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is set to operate in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in Native IDE mode. && OnChip SATA Controller Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && OnChip SATA Type Configures the operating mode of...
... the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) && SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is set to operate in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in Native IDE mode. && OnChip SATA Controller Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && OnChip SATA Type Configures the operating mode of...
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...Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are : SPP (Standard Parallel Port) (Default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. && ECP Mode Use DMA Selects DMA channel...
...Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are : SPP (Standard Parallel Port) (Default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. && ECP Mode Use DMA Selects DMA channel...
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... installed USB device. (Default: Enabled) && Modem Ring Resume Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up to 5 characters and then press to turn off the computer in the S1 state. If the power button is set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system. Any KEY Press any key on the keyboard to turn on the system. Keyboard...
... installed USB device. (Default: Enabled) && Modem Ring Resume Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up to 5 characters and then press to turn off the computer in the S1 state. If the power button is set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system. Any KEY Press any key on the keyboard to turn on the system. Keyboard...
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... return of the AC power. && Power-On by keyboard, and wake on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to power on LAN. 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software PC Health Status Hardware Thermal Control Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR15V +12V VCC3 Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed System Smart FAN Control [Enabled] [Disabled] No 1.392V 1.488V 12...
... return of the AC power. && Power-On by keyboard, and wake on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to power on LAN. 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software PC Health Status Hardware Thermal Control Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR15V +12V VCC3 Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed System Smart FAN Control [Enabled] [Disabled] No 1.392V 1.488V 12...
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... speed. && System Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the system fan speed control function. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software `` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) `` Standard CMOS Features `` Advanced BIOS Features `` Integrated Peripherals `` Power Management Setup `` PnP/PCI Configurations `` PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User...
... speed. && System Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the system fan speed control function. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software `` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) `` Standard CMOS Features `` Advanced BIOS Features `` Integrated Peripherals `` Power Management Setup `` PnP/PCI Configurations `` PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User...
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... & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software `` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) `` Standard CMOS Features `` Advanced BIOS Features `` Integrated Peripherals `` Power Management Setup `` PnP/PCI Configurations Enter Password: `` PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable Password F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and type the password with up...
... & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software `` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) `` Standard CMOS Features `` Advanced BIOS Features `` Integrated Peripherals `` Power Management Setup `` PnP/PCI Configurations Enter Password: `` PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable Password F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and type the password with up...
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... to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will install all Data F11: Save CMOS to install. - 35 - 2-13 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software `` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) `` Standard CMOS Features `` Advanced BIOS Features `` Integrated Peripherals `` Power Management Setup `` PnP/PCI Configurations `` PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Quit Without Saving (Y/N)S?
... to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will install all Data F11: Save CMOS to install. - 35 - 2-13 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software `` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) `` Standard CMOS Features `` Advanced BIOS Features `` Integrated Peripherals `` Power Management Setup `` PnP/PCI Configurations `` PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Quit Without Saving (Y/N)S?