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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 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 35 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 43 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 45 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 47 2-7 Power Management Setup 50 2-8 PC Health Status 52 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 54 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 54 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 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 35 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 43 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 45 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 47 2-7 Power Management Setup 50 2-8 PC Health Status 52 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 54 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 54 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password...
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...; 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 4 x PCI slots Storage Interface Chipset: - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0~SATA2_3) supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices Marvell 88SE9172 chip: - 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 USB Chipset: - Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB...
...; 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 4 x PCI slots Storage Interface Chipset: - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0~SATA2_3) supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices Marvell 88SE9172 chip: - 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 USB Chipset: - Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB...
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... After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 666 Turn on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Make sure the card is securely seated in your card. Hardware Installation - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your...
... After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 666 Turn on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Make sure the card is securely seated in your card. Hardware Installation - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your...
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... No Pin 15) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your...
... No Pin 15) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your...
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The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. To exit Boot Menu, press . To show the BIOS POST screen. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. The system will still be used for one time only. BIOS Setup - 32 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version PA65-UD3-B3 E15 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2...
The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. To exit Boot Menu, press . To show the BIOS POST screen. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. The system will still be used for one time only. BIOS Setup - 32 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version PA65-UD3-B3 E15 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2...
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... you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. You can also carry out this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you to restrict access to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable...
... you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. You can also carry out this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you to restrict access to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable...
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...technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to alter the clock ratio for CPU Turbo mode. All Enables all CPU cores...
...technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to alter the clock ratio for CPU Turbo mode. All Enables all CPU cores...
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... 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] CPU Vcore 1.220V [Auto] x 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 VRef. 0.750V [Auto] DRAM...
... 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] CPU Vcore 1.220V [Auto] x 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 VRef. 0.750V [Auto] DRAM...
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...BIOS Setup - 42 - >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. The default is Auto. The default is Auto. Ch-B Address VRef. Virtualization enhanced 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. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Ch-A Address VRef. The default is Auto. The default is present only when you install a CPU that supports...
...BIOS Setup - 42 - >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. The default is Auto. The default is Auto. Ch-B Address VRef. Virtualization enhanced 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. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Ch-A Address VRef. The default is Auto. The default is present only when you install a CPU that supports...
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... skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, 4 Master/Slave Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. The following fields display your SATA devices by using one of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to CHS. Cylinder Number of the currently installed hard drive. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd...
... skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, 4 Master/Slave Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. The following fields display your SATA devices by using one of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to CHS. Cylinder Number of the currently installed hard drive. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd...
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...-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 this menu when finished. Capability Limit CPUID Max. Use...
...-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 this menu when finished. Capability Limit CPUID Max. Use...
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HDD S.M.A.R.T. The adjustable range is from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. 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 issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is present only when you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum...
HDD S.M.A.R.T. The adjustable range is from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. 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 issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is present only when you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum...
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... F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to the on the back panel) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 48 - Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are not used in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... Cable Length Displays the approximate length...
... F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to the on the back panel) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 48 - Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are not used in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... Cable Length Displays the approximate length...
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... connectors) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip. (Default: Enabled) GSATA3 Ctrl Mode (Marvell 88SE9172 Chip, GSATA3_4 and GSATA3_5 connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers. Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default...
... connectors) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip. (Default: Enabled) GSATA3 Ctrl Mode (Marvell 88SE9172 Chip, GSATA3_4 and GSATA3_5 connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers. Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default...
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Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is enabled. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected or fails. Slope PWM Allows you to Manual. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan that is set for a 3-pin CPU fan. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50...
Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is enabled. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected or fails. Slope PWM Allows you to Manual. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan that is set for a 3-pin CPU fan. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50...
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... the new BIOS file (e.g. During the POST, press the key to your motherboard model. 2. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. PA65-UD3-B3 E15 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/21/2011-H61-7A89UG0SC-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Motherboards that matches your USB flash drive, or hard drive. What...
... the new BIOS file (e.g. During the POST, press the key to your motherboard model. 2. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. PA65-UD3-B3 E15 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/21/2011-H61-7A89UG0SC-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Motherboards that matches your USB flash drive, or hard drive. What...
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... BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST to a USB flash drive. Step 1: 1. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 1-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the BIOS file to access Q-Flash. 2. appears, press to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move Total size : 0 ESC:Reset Free size : 0 F10:Power Off 3. The monitor will display...
... BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST to a USB flash drive. Step 1: 1. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 1-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the BIOS file to access Q-Flash. 2. appears, press to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move Total size : 0 ESC:Reset Free size : 0 F10:Power Off 3. The monitor will display...
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... the motherboard driver disk to exit when finished. Method B: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your floppy disk. Press any key to a floppy disk. A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to the methods below. Appendix For AHCI mode, depending on whether you need to your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in the BootDrv folder. Select the controller driver...
... the motherboard driver disk to exit when finished. Method B: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your floppy disk. Press any key to a floppy disk. A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to the methods below. Appendix For AHCI mode, depending on whether you need to your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in the BootDrv folder. Select the controller driver...
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... 32bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver Marvell shared library for use with the Windows XP installation. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for 64bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 64bit Driver ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 3 Step 3: On the next screen, press to continue the driver installation. Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your system to boot from...
... 32bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver Marvell shared library for use with the Windows XP installation. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for 64bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 64bit Driver ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 3 Step 3: On the next screen, press to continue the driver installation. Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your system to boot from...
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... install the onboard HD audio driver successfully? (For Windows XP only) A: Step 1: First, make sure the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for hardware changes. 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...
... install the onboard HD audio driver successfully? (For Windows XP only) A: Step 1: First, make sure the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for hardware changes. 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...