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... CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 33 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 45 2-7 Power Management Setup 48 2-8 PC Health Status 50 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 52 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 52 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password...
... CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 33 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 45 2-7 Power Management Setup 48 2-8 PC Health Status 50 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 52 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 52 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password...
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...at x16 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 3 x PCI slots Chipset: - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0~SATA2_3) supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices Marvell 88SE9172 chip: j - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3_4, GSATA3_5) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1 Chipset: - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Etron EJ168 chip: - Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel j Only for GA-PA65-D3-B3. Hardware Installation - 10 -
...at x16 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 3 x PCI slots Chipset: - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0~SATA2_3) supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices Marvell 88SE9172 chip: j - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3_4, GSATA3_5) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1 Chipset: - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Etron EJ168 chip: - Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel j Only for GA-PA65-D3-B3. Hardware Installation - 10 -
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..., go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. Definition 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 9 1 10 2 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC When the system is in S4/S5 mode, only the USB ports routed to the F_USB1 header can provide two USB ports via an UG T optional USB bracket. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on...
..., go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. Definition 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 9 1 10 2 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC When the system is in S4/S5 mode, only the USB ports routed to the F_USB1 header can provide two USB ports via an UG T optional USB bracket. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on...
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Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to enable all CPU cores. (Default) 1 Enables only one CPU core. 2 Enables only two CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in order to set the CPU Turbo ratios for CPU Turbo mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will...
Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to enable all CPU cores. (Default) 1 Enables only one CPU core. 2 Enables only two CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in order to set the CPU Turbo ratios for CPU Turbo mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will...
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...) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B Misc Timing Control IO Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Dynamic Vcore(DVID) +0.000V [Auto] QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.050V [Auto] System Agent Voltage 0.920V [Auto] >>> MCH/ICH PCH Core 1.050V [Auto] CPU PLL 1.800V [Auto] >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage 1.500V [Auto] DRAM...
...) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B Misc Timing Control IO Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Dynamic Vcore(DVID) +0.000V [Auto] QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.050V [Auto] System Agent Voltage 0.920V [Auto] >>> MCH/ICH PCH Core 1.050V [Auto] CPU PLL 1.800V [Auto] >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage 1.500V [Auto] DRAM...
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... to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. DRAM VRef. DRAM Termination The default is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Ch-A Address VRef. The default is Auto. Ch-B Data VRef. BIOS Setup - 40 - The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note...
... to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. DRAM VRef. DRAM Termination The default is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Ch-A Address VRef. The default is Auto. Ch-B Data VRef. BIOS Setup - 40 - The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note...
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..., Legacy LAN, Disabled. Capability Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display First [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [0] [Enabled] [PCI] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of Smart 6™. (Default: Disabled) CD/DVD Boot Option Set...
..., Legacy LAN, Disabled. Capability Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display First [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [0] [Enabled] [PCI] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of Smart 6™. (Default: Disabled) CD/DVD Boot Option Set...
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... system boots up. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PCIE x16 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the hard drive and to limit CPUID maximum value. to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to report read/write errors of the monitor display...
... system boots up. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PCIE x16 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the hard drive and to limit CPUID maximum value. to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to report read/write errors of the monitor display...
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.... Press any key to a floppy disk. B. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the motherboard driver disk to exit when finished. or 64-bit version, copy the files in the AHCI\Win32 or AHCI\win64 folder. Appendix First, copy the driver from the menu and press . Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the OS installation. Refer to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows setup process.
.... Press any key to a floppy disk. B. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the motherboard driver disk to exit when finished. or 64-bit version, copy the files in the AHCI\Win32 or AHCI\win64 folder. Appendix First, copy the driver from the menu and press . Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the OS installation. Refer to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows setup process.
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... can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Appendix - 86 - Step 2: For the Marvell 88SE9172: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Both of Windows XP (Figure 3). Then select Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver and press . Windows Setup You have chosen to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." After the driver installation, you need to continue the driver installation. Refer to the...
... can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Appendix - 86 - Step 2: For the Marvell 88SE9172: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Both of Windows XP (Figure 3). Then select Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver and press . Windows Setup You have chosen to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." After the driver installation, you need to continue the driver installation. Refer to the...
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.... A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error Appendix - 96 - For more FAQs for your board doesn't have a CMOS_SW button, press this button to clear the CMOS values (before doing...
.... A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error Appendix - 96 - For more FAQs for your board doesn't have a CMOS_SW button, press this button to clear the CMOS values (before doing...
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... CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 33 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 45 2-7 Power Management Setup 48 2-8 PC Health Status 50 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 52 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 52 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password...
... CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 33 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 45 2-7 Power Management Setup 48 2-8 PC Health Status 50 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 52 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 52 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password...
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...running at x16 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 3 x PCI slots Chipset: - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0~SATA2_3) 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) j - Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) k Etron EJ168 chip: j - Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel j Only for GA-P61-DS3-B3. Hardware Installation - 10 - k Only for GA-P61-USB3-B3.
...running at x16 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 3 x PCI slots Chipset: - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0~SATA2_3) 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) j - Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) k Etron EJ168 chip: j - Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel j Only for GA-P61-DS3-B3. Hardware Installation - 10 - k Only for GA-P61-USB3-B3.
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... to decrease power consumption. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. All Enables all CPU cores. CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in order to reduce the current. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Turbo Power Limit...
... to decrease power consumption. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. All Enables all CPU cores. CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in order to reduce the current. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Turbo Power Limit...
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... under light and heavy CPU load. BIOS Setup Round Trip Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. System Agent Voltage The default is Auto. >>> MCH/ICH PCH Core The default is Auto. QPI/Vtt Voltage The default is Auto. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B Misc Timing Control IO Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control...
... under light and heavy CPU load. BIOS Setup Round Trip Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. System Agent Voltage The default is Auto. >>> MCH/ICH PCH Core The default is Auto. QPI/Vtt Voltage The default is Auto. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B Misc Timing Control IO Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control...
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... by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. DRAM VRef. The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit...
... by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. DRAM VRef. The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit...
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... supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to set this feature. This feature allows your hard drive. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PCIE x16 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the system boots up. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the hard drive and to initialize the hard drive as the first display. (Note) This item is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. HDD...
... supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to set this feature. This feature allows your hard drive. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PCIE x16 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the system boots up. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the hard drive and to initialize the hard drive as the first display. (Note) This item is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. HDD...
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...mode. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA AHCI Mode SATA Port0-1 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB3.0 Controller j Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [IDE] [Enabled...
...mode. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA AHCI Mode SATA Port0-1 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB3.0 Controller j Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [IDE] [Enabled...
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... Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. BIOS Setup Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard USB3.0 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB Controller) j Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. j Only for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for GA-P61-USB3-B3. - 47 - Options are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8...
... Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. BIOS Setup Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard USB3.0 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB Controller) j Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. j Only for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for GA-P61-USB3-B3. - 47 - Options are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8...
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... options. If not, try a speaker with an internal amplifier. Step 2: Check if Audio Device on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error...
... options. If not, try a speaker with an internal amplifier. Step 2: Check if Audio Device on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error...