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... ...2-11 Connectors ...2-13 Button ...2-22 Slots ...2-23 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup ...3-2 The Main Menu ...3-4 Standard CMOS Features 3-6 Advanced BIOS Features 3-8 Integrated Peripherals 3-11 Power Management Setup 3-13 PNP/PCI Configurations 3-16 H/W Monitor ...3-18 Cell Menu ...3-19 Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults 3-23 BIOS Setting Password 3-24 Appendix A Creative Sound Blaster A-1 Hardware Setup A-2 Installing...
... ...2-11 Connectors ...2-13 Button ...2-22 Slots ...2-23 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup ...3-2 The Main Menu ...3-4 Standard CMOS Features 3-6 Advanced BIOS Features 3-8 Integrated Peripherals 3-11 Power Management Setup 3-13 PNP/PCI Configurations 3-16 H/W Monitor ...3-18 Cell Menu ...3-19 Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults 3-23 BIOS Setting Password 3-24 Appendix A Creative Sound Blaster A-1 Hardware Setup A-2 Installing...
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... Testing base memory from 240K to the screen. 3 4 controller. 1 Processor Initialization 2 This will show information regarding 1 2 BootAttempt This will set low stack and boot via 3 4 the processor (like brand name, sys- 3 4 INT 19h. Initializing Video Interface 2 This will start showing... Keyboard Controller. 1 2 Initializing Hard Drive Controller This will initialize IDE drive and 3 4 3 4 controller. 1 2 Testing VGA BIOS 1 2 Initializing Floppy Drive Controller This will start detecting CPU clock, 4 checking type ofvideo onboard. It allows users to identify system ...
... Testing base memory from 240K to the screen. 3 4 controller. 1 Processor Initialization 2 This will show information regarding 1 2 BootAttempt This will set low stack and boot via 3 4 the processor (like brand name, sys- 3 4 INT 19h. Initializing Video Interface 2 This will start showing... Keyboard Controller. 1 2 Initializing Hard Drive Controller This will initialize IDE drive and 3 4 3 4 controller. 1 2 Testing VGA BIOS 1 2 Initializing Floppy Drive Controller This will start detecting CPU clock, 4 checking type ofvideo onboard. It allows users to identify system ...
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... Express x 16 supports up to 4.0 GB/s transfer rate. The PCI Express x 8 supports up to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. 2-23 Hardware Setup Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion...
... Express x 16 supports up to 4.0 GB/s transfer rate. The PCI Express x 8 supports up to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. 2-23 Hardware Setup Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion...
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run the Setup program when: ² An error message appears on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to change the default settings for optimum use. You may need to run SETUP. ² You want to configure the system for customized features. 3-1
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run the Setup program when: ² An error message appears on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to change the default settings for optimum use. You may need to run SETUP. ² You want to configure the system for customized features. 3-1
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...Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for integrated peripherals. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to specify your system supports PnP/PCI. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to specify your settings for stable system performance. 3-4 PNP/PCI ...Configurations This entry appears if your settings for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Integrated Peripherals ...
...Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for integrated peripherals. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to specify your system supports PnP/PCI. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to specify your settings for stable system performance. 3-4 PNP/PCI ...Configurations This entry appears if your settings for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Integrated Peripherals ...
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BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for BIOS. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-5 Save & Exit Setup Save changes to load the default values set the password for optimal performance of the mainboard. BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to CMOS and exit setup.
BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for BIOS. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. 3-5 Save & Exit Setup Save changes to load the default values set the password for optimal performance of the mainboard. BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to CMOS and exit setup.
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...enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. year The year can be adjusted by users. Time (HH:MM :SS) This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date). date The date from Jan. month The month from 1 to 31 can be... keyed by BIOS. through Dec. Read-only. Device/ Vender/ Size It will showing the device information that you want (usually the current time). The time format is ....
...enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. year The year can be adjusted by users. Time (HH:MM :SS) This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date). date The date from Jan. month The month from 1 to 31 can be... keyed by BIOS. through Dec. Read-only. Device/ Vender/ Size It will showing the device information that you want (usually the current time). The time format is ....
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... DM A M ode Select DMA Mode. This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of floppy drives installed. System Information Press to enable or disable the LBA Mode. Setting to a safe place before the hard disk becomes offline. S.M.A.R.T. Important IDE Primary M... utility that monitors your system (read only). 3-7 Floppy Drive A This item allows you to predict hard disk failure. This allows you to set the type of your disk status to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology) capability for the hard disks. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T....
... DM A M ode Select DMA Mode. This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of floppy drives installed. System Information Press to enable or disable the LBA Mode. Setting to a safe place before the hard disk becomes offline. S.M.A.R.T. Important IDE Primary M... utility that monitors your system (read only). 3-7 Floppy Drive A This item allows you to predict hard disk failure. This allows you to set the type of your disk status to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology) capability for the hard disks. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T....
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...at boot. The only time when you should enable this Flash BIOS Protection function. After updating the BIOS, you need to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on . To successfully update the BIOS, you want to boot within 10 seconds since it against viruses....at boot. [Disabled] Shows the POST messages at all times. MS-7320 Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features Boot Sector Protection This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses. Settings are: [Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the Num Lock key when the...
...at boot. The only time when you should enable this Flash BIOS Protection function. After updating the BIOS, you need to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on . To successfully update the BIOS, you want to boot within 10 seconds since it against viruses....at boot. [Disabled] Shows the POST messages at all times. MS-7320 Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features Boot Sector Protection This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses. Settings are: [Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the Num Lock key when the...
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... you with a supporting operating system. You can to enable it, and will expand available IRQ resources for the operating system. BIOS Setup IOAPIC Function This field is used for the system. Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to 3 The Max CPUID Value Limit is designed to limit the listed speed of the processor to...
... you with a supporting operating system. You can to enable it, and will expand available IRQ resources for the operating system. BIOS Setup IOAPIC Function This field is used for the system. Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to 3 The Max CPUID Value Limit is designed to limit the listed speed of the processor to...
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if the system fails to south beidge. MS-7320 Mainboard C55(NB) to NVIDIA(SB) Frequency This item is used to specify the frequency from north bridge to boot from other device. Boot From Other Device Setting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to load the disk operating system. Boot Sequence Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd Boot Device The items allow you to set the first/ second/ third boot device where BIOS attempts to boot from the 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd boot device. 3-10
if the system fails to south beidge. MS-7320 Mainboard C55(NB) to NVIDIA(SB) Frequency This item is used to specify the frequency from north bridge to boot from other device. Boot From Other Device Setting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to load the disk operating system. Boot Sequence Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd Boot Device The items allow you to set the first/ second/ third boot device where BIOS attempts to boot from the 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd boot device. 3-10
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... ROM This item is used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the external controller. 3-11 HD Audio Controller This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard audio controller. Onbaord E-SATA Option ROM This item is used to decide whether to invoke ...disable the onboard USB controller. Onboard LAN Controller This item is used to enable/disable the onboard IEEE1394 controller. Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup USB Controller This setting allows you need to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system. Onboard IEEE1394 Controller This item allows you to enable...
... ROM This item is used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the external controller. 3-11 HD Audio Controller This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard audio controller. Onbaord E-SATA Option ROM This item is used to decide whether to invoke ...disable the onboard USB controller. Onboard LAN Controller This item is used to enable/disable the onboard IEEE1394 controller. Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup USB Controller This setting allows you need to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system. Onboard IEEE1394 Controller This item allows you to enable...
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... that remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to enter the Standby mode in S1(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through the setting of this field. ACPI Function This item is to restore the system when a "wake up" event occurs. 3-13 ACPI Standby State This... item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. Set- If your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. The information stored in memory will be used to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function....
... that remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to enter the Standby mode in S1(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through the setting of this field. ACPI Function This item is to restore the system when a "wake up" event occurs. 3-13 ACPI Standby State This... item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. Set- If your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. The information stored in memory will be used to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function....
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BIOS Setup Resume by RTC Alarm The field is used to be awakened from the power saving modes through any event on a scheduled time/date. 3-15 Resume by Onbaord LAN W hen set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on LAN device.
BIOS Setup Resume by RTC Alarm The field is used to be awakened from the power saving modes through any event on a scheduled time/date. 3-15 Resume by Onbaord LAN W hen set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on LAN device.
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...operating system, it . Onboard I /O devices. Important IRQ (Interrupt Request) lines are configured as [Available]. The available IRQ pool is used by the system BIOS. If all IRQs are set to [Reserved], and IRQ 14/15 are configurable by onboard I/O are system resources allocated to occur. All IRQs used... . BIOS Setup IRQ Resource Setup Press to the onboard PCI IDE, IRQ 9 will interrupt itself and perform the service required by reading the ESCD ...
...operating system, it . Onboard I /O devices. Important IRQ (Interrupt Request) lines are configured as [Available]. The available IRQ pool is used by the system BIOS. If all IRQs are set to [Reserved], and IRQ 14/15 are configurable by onboard I/O are system resources allocated to occur. All IRQs used... . BIOS Setup IRQ Resource Setup Press to the onboard PCI IDE, IRQ 9 will interrupt itself and perform the service required by reading the ESCD ...
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...Control D.O.T. (Dynamic Overclocking Technology) is running programs, and to adjust the best CPU frequency automatically. Settings are familiar with the chipset. Cell Menu BIOS Setup Important Change these settings only if you are : [Disabled] Disable Dynamic Overclocking. [Private] 1st level of overclocking, ... the frequency by 10%. [Commander] 6th level of overclocking, increasing the frequency by 15%. 3-19 W hen the motherboard detects CPU is the automatic overclocking function, included in the low load balance, it will be boosted up CPU automatically ...
...Control D.O.T. (Dynamic Overclocking Technology) is running programs, and to adjust the best CPU frequency automatically. Settings are familiar with the chipset. Cell Menu BIOS Setup Important Change these settings only if you are : [Disabled] Disable Dynamic Overclocking. [Private] 1st level of overclocking, ... the frequency by 10%. [Commander] 6th level of overclocking, increasing the frequency by 15%. 3-19 W hen the motherboard detects CPU is the automatic overclocking function, included in the low load balance, it will be boosted up CPU automatically ...
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... be incomplete and DRAM may fail to [Manual], the field is adjustable. This delay 3-21 BIOS Setup Memory Timings Selects whether DRAM timing is adjustable. Setting to [Auto By SPD] enables DRAM timings and the following related items manually. This item controls the number of a valid write operation, before DRAM refresh, ...
... be incomplete and DRAM may fail to [Manual], the field is adjustable. This delay 3-21 BIOS Setup Memory Timings Selects whether DRAM timing is adjustable. Setting to [Auto By SPD] enables DRAM timings and the following related items manually. This item controls the number of a valid write operation, before DRAM refresh, ...
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... W hen you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears: Selecting Ok and pressing Enter loads the default factory settings for optimal performance of the BIOS settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. W hen you select Load Fail-Safe Defaults, a message as below appears:... Selecting Ok and pressing Enter loads the BIOS default values for stable system performance. BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized ...
... W hen you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears: Selecting Ok and pressing Enter loads the default factory settings for optimal performance of the BIOS settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. W hen you select Load Fail-Safe Defaults, a message as below appears:... Selecting Ok and pressing Enter loads the BIOS default values for stable system performance. BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized ...
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A message will be disabled. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any previously set password from CMOS memory. W hen a password has been set password, just press when you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up confirming...replace any part of your system configuration. 3-24 To clear a set , you will be prompted to enter it every time you can enter Setup without entering any password. Retype the password and press . MS-7320 Mainboard BIOS Setting Password W hen you are prompted to enter the password. You will...
A message will be disabled. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any previously set password from CMOS memory. W hen a password has been set password, just press when you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up confirming...replace any part of your system configuration. 3-24 To clear a set , you will be prompted to enter it every time you can enter Setup without entering any password. Retype the password and press . MS-7320 Mainboard BIOS Setting Password W hen you are prompted to enter the password. You will...
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...Specify the RAID level, either Mirroring (RAID 1), Striping (RAID 0), Striping and Mirroring (RAID 0+1), RAID 5 or JBOD and create the desired RAID array. 3. Setting Up the NVRAID BIOS Be sure to make part of the system POST and boot process prior to press F10. The RAID prompt appears as part of the...are to Optimal. Boot from the W indows CD, use the floppy disk that press F10 to set to be RAID enabled in BIOS before configuring the NVRAID BIOS. Then enter the RAID BIOS Setup by pressing F10 when prompted, and follow the procedures described below to save the configuration and exit...
...Specify the RAID level, either Mirroring (RAID 1), Striping (RAID 0), Striping and Mirroring (RAID 0+1), RAID 5 or JBOD and create the desired RAID array. 3. Setting Up the NVRAID BIOS Be sure to make part of the system POST and boot process prior to press F10. The RAID prompt appears as part of the...are to Optimal. Boot from the W indows CD, use the floppy disk that press F10 to set to be RAID enabled in BIOS before configuring the NVRAID BIOS. Then enter the RAID BIOS Setup by pressing F10 when prompted, and follow the procedures described below to save the configuration and exit...