G7V600-B System Board User’s Manual 935-G7V601-000G A90300603
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FCC and DOC Statement on Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation.
1 Introduction Table of Contents About this Manual................................................................................ Warranty..................................................................................................... Static Electricity Precaution................................................................ Safety Measures..................................................................................... About the Package.........................................................
Introduction 1 About this Manual An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD, insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will appear. Click “User’s Manual” on the main menu. Warranty 1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product, inability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and product specifications. 2.
1 Introduction Static Electricity Precautions It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer components without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in handling them to ensure against electrostatic build-up. 1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the system board in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it. 2.
Introduction 1 About the Package The system board package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.
1 Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction Specifications 8 Processor Intel® Pentium® 4 Prescott processor - Hyper-Threading Technology - 800MHz/533MHz system data bus Processor socket: Socket 775 Chipset Intel® chipset - Intel® 915GV Express chipset - Intel® 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6) System Memory Four 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM sockets Supports dual channel (128-bit wide) memory interface Unbuffered PC3200 (DDR400) or PC2700 (DDR333) DDR SDRAM DIMM Suppor ts maximum of 4GB system memor y up to 5
Introduction Graphics Graphics memory - Shares 1MB/8MB of the system memory in DOS mode - Uses Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) in Windows mode Graphics controller - Core frequency of 333MHz - 400MHz integrated 24-bit RAMDAC - Analog display up to 2048x1536 @ 85Hz refresh - High quality 3D setup and render engine - Discrete, Triangles, Strips and fans - Hardware Pixel Shader 2.
1 10 Introduction Rear Panel I/O Ports 1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 mouse port 1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 keyboard port 1 DB-25 parallel port 1 DB-9 serial port 1 DB-15 VGA port 1 RJ45 LAN por t 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports Mic-in, line-in and line-out I/O Connectors 2 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 5 Expansion Slots 7 PCI slots 1 PCI Express x1 slot Compatibility PCI 2.2 and AC ’97 compliant PCB 4 layers, ATX form factor 30.48cm (12") x 24.4cm (9.6") connectors for 4 additional external USB 2.0/1.
Introduction 1 Features The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the system at the set time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so that your system will continue to operate. watchdog timer hyper-threading The system board supports Intel processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. Enatechnology bling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system requires ALL of the following platforms.
1 Introduction S/PDIF is a standard audio file transfer format that transfers digital audio signals to a device without having to be converted first to an analog format. This prevents the quality of the audio signal from degrading whenever it is converted to analog. S/PDIF is usually found on digital audio equipment such as a DAT machine or audio processing device.
Introduction 1 This feature allows the system that is in the Suspend mode or Soft Power Off mode to wake-up/power-on to respond to calls coming from an external modem or respond to calls from a modem PCI card that uses the PCI PME (Power Management Event) signal to remotely wake up the PC. wake-on-ring Important: If you are using a modem add-in card, the 5VSB power source of your power supply must support a minimum of ≥720mA.
1 Introduction The system board is designed to meet the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) specification. ACPI has energy saving features that enables PCs to implement Power Management and Plug-and-Play with operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management. Currently, only Windows® 98/2000/ME/XP supports the ACPI function. ACPI when enabled in the Power Management Setup will allow you to use the Suspend to RAM function.
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2 Hardware Installation . . . . . . Warning: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your system board, processor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other components. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis.
Hardware Installation 2 The four DDR DIMM sockets on the system board are divided into 2 channels: Channel A - DDR 1 and DDR 2 Channel B - DDR 3 and DDR 4 The system board supports the following memory interface. Single Channel (SC) Data will be accessed in chunks of 64 bits (8B) from the memory channels. Dual Channel (DC) Data will be accessed in chunks of 128 bits from the memory channels. Dual channel provides better system performance because it doubles the data transfer rate.
2 Hardware Installation Installing the DIMM A DIMM simply snaps into a DIMM socket on the system board. Pin 1 of the DIMM must correspond with Pin 1 of the socket. Notch Key Tab Tab Pin 1 1. Pull the “tabs” which are at the ends of the socket to the side. 2. Position the DIMM above the socket with the “notch” in the module aligned with the “key” on the socket. 3. Seat the module vertically into the socket. Make sure it is completely seated. The tabs will hold the DIMM in place.
Hardware Installation 2 CPU Overview The system board is equipped with a surface mount LGA 775 socket. This socket is exclusively designed for installing a LGA 775 packaged Prescott CPU. Important: 1. Before you proceed, make sure (1) the LGA775 socket comes with a protective cap, (2) the cap is not damaged and (3) the socket’s contact pins are not bent. If the cap is missing or the cap and/or contact pins are damaged, contact your dealer immediately immediately.. 2. Make sure to keep the protective cap.
2 Hardware Installation Important: The CPU socket must not come in contact with anything other than the CPU. Avoid unnecessary exposure. Remove the protective cap only when you are about to install the CPU. 4. The CPU socket comes with a cover that is attached with a removable protective cap. The cap is used to protect the CPU socket against dust and harmful particles. Remove the protective cap only when you are about to install the CPU. Cover Protective cap Lever 5.
Hardware Installation 2 7. Now lift the cover. Cover 8. Position the CPU above the socket. The gold mark on the CPU must align with pin 1 of the CPU socket. Important: Handle the CPU by its edges and avoid touching the pins.
2 Hardware Installation 9. Insert the CPU into the socket until it is seated in place. The CPU will fit in only one orientation and can easily be inserted without exerting any force. Important: Do not force the CPU into the socket. Forcing the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and damage the CPU. 10. Once the CPU is in place, move the cover down.
Hardware Installation 2 11. Push the lever down to lock the socket. The lever should hook onto the side tab to indicate that the CPU is completely secured in the socket. Installing the Fan and Heat Sink The CPU must be kept cool by using a CPU fan with heat sink. Without sufficient air circulation across the CPU and heat sink, the CPU will overheat damaging both the CPU and system board. Note: • Use only certified fan and heat sink.
2 Hardware Installation 2. Place the heat sink on top of the CPU. The 4 studs around the heat sink which are used to secure the heat sink onto the system board must match the 4 mounting holes around the socket. Position each stud so that the groove faces the heat sink then push it down firmly until it clicks into place. Note: You will not be able to secure the fan and heat sink assembly in place if the groove is not facing the heat sink.
Hardware Installation 2 Jumper Settings Clear CMOS Data 3 2 1 1-2 On: Normal (default) 3 JP4 2 1 2-3 On: X Clear CMOS Data If you encounter the following, a) CMOS data becomes corrupted. b) You forgot the supervisor or user password. c) You are unable to boot-up the computer system because the processor’s ratio was incorrectly set in the BIOS. you can reconfigure the system with the default values stored in the ROM BIOS.
2 Hardware Installation 4. After powering-on the system, press to enter the main menu of the BIOS. 5. Select the Frequency/Voltage Control submenu and press . 6. Set the processor’s ratio to its default setting or an appropriate ratio Refer to the Frequency/Voltage Control section in chapter 3 for more information. 7. Press to return to the main menu of the BIOS setup utility. Select “Save & Exit Setup” and press . 8. Type and press .
Hardware Installation 2 PS/2 Power Select JP1 X 1 2 3 1-2 On: 5V (default) 1 2 3 2-3 On: 5VSB JP1 is used to select the power of the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port. Selecting 5VSB will allow you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to wake up the system. BIOS Setting Configure the PS/2 keyboard/mouse wake up function in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Super IO Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
2 Hardware Installation USB Power Select USB 1-4 (JP2) 3 3 2 2 1 1 X 1-2 On: 5V (default) 3 USB 5-8 (JP3) 2 1 1-2 On: 5V X (default) 2-3 On: 5VSB 3 2 1 2-3 On: 5VSB JP2 and JP3 are used to select the power of the USB ports. Selecting 5VSB will allow you to use the USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up the system. BIOS Setting “USB KB Wake-Up From S3” in the Power Management Setup submenu of the BIOS must be set to Enabled. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
Hardware Installation 2 Power-on Select JP7 X 1 1 2 2 3 1-2 On: Power-on via AC power 3 2-3 On: Power-on via power button (default) JP7 is used to select the method of powering on the system. If you want the system to power-on whenever AC power comes in, set JP7 pins 1 and 2 to On. If you want to use the power button, set pins 2 and 3 to On. Important: If you want the system to automatically power-on when power returns after an AC power failure, you must: 1. Set JP7 pins 1 and 2 to On. 2.
2 Hardware Installation 1st AC Power-on 3 2 1 1-2 On: Auto power-on only on 1st AC in 3 2 1 JP5 X 2-3 On: Power-on via power button (default) JP5 is used to select the method of powering on the system. Set JP5 to 1-2 On if you want the system to automatically power-on only the first time AC power comes in. If you want to use the power button, set JP5 to 2-3 On.
Hardware Installation 2 Power Good Sequence Select JP6 X 3 3 2 2 1 1 1-2 On: Fixed at 250 ms 2-3 On: By Power JP6 is used to select the power good sequence.
2 Hardware Installation Rear Panel I/O Ports PS/2 Mouse LAN Parallel Mic-in Line-in Line-out PS/2 KB COM 1 VGA USB 1-2 USB 3-4 The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following: • • • • • • • • • • 32 PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Parallel port COM port VGA port USB ports LAN port Mic-in jack Line-in jack Line-out jack
Hardware Installation 2 PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard Ports PS/2 Mouse W PS/2 Keyboard The system board is equipped with an onboard PS/2 mouse (Green) and PS/2 keyboard (Purple) ports - both at location CN1 of the system board. The PS/2 mouse port uses IRQ12. If a mouse is not connected to this port, the system will reserve IRQ12 for other expansion cards. . . . . . . . . Warning: Make sure to turn off your computer prior to connecting or disconnecting a mouse or keyboard.
2 Hardware Installation Parallel Port Parallel W The system board has a standard parallel port (Burgundy) at location CN7 for interfacing your PC to a parallel printer. It supports SPP, ECP and EPP. Setting Function SPP (Standard Parallel Port) Allows normal speed operation but in one direction only. ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) Allows parallel port to operate in bidirectional mode and at a speed faster than the SPP’s data transfer rate.
Hardware Installation 2 Serial Port W COM 1 9 CTS DSR DTR RD RI RTS GND TD CD W 2 1 COM 2 The system board is equipped with an onboard serial port at location CN4 (COM 1). It is also equipped with a 9-pin connector at location J6 (COM 2). These serial ports are RS-232 asynchronous communication ports with 16C550A-compatible UARTs that can be used with modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and other serial devices. Your COM port may come mounted on a card-edge bracket.
2 Hardware Installation VGA Port W VGA The system board can only be used with an analog video monitor. Connect the monitor’s 15-pin D-shell cable connector to the VGA port (Blue) at location CN2. If your monitor supports analog video but does not have a 15-pin D-shell connector, see your monitor dealer for the adapter or optional cable. After you plug the monitor cable into the VGA port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place.
Hardware Installation 2 USB Ports USB 2 USB 4 W USB 1 W VCC -Data +Data GND N. C. USB 3 10 9 VCC -Data +Data GND Key 2 1 W USB 5-6 USB 7-8 The system board supports 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports. USB allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals. Four onboard USB 2.0/1.1 ports (Black) are at locations CN6 (USB 1-2) and CN5 (USB 3-4) of the system board. J10 (USB 5-6) and J11 (USB 7-8) allow you to connect 4 additional USB 2.
2 Hardware Installation Driver Installation You may need to install the proper drivers in your operating system to use the USB device. Refer to your operating system’s manual or documentation for more information. Refer to chapter 4 for more information about installing the USB 2.0 driver. Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse The Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use a USB device to wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state.
Hardware Installation 2 RJ45 LAN Port LAN W The RJ45 LAN port is at location CN5 of the system board. LAN allows the system board to connect to a local area network by means of a network hub. BIOS Setting Configure the onboard LAN in the in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Onboard Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. Driver Installation Install the LAN driver. Refer to chapter 4 for more information.
2 Hardware Installation Audio (Rear Audio and Front Audio) Rear Audio Mic-in Line-in W GND AuD_Vcc AuD_R_Return Key AuD_L_Return Line-out 10 9W Mic N. C. AuD_R_Out N. C. AuD_L_Out Front audio 2 1 Rear Panel Audio (CN3) • Mic-in (Pink) In a 2-channel mode, this jack is used to connect an external microphone. In a 4-channel or 6-channel mode, this jack functions as rear right/left speaker out.
Hardware Installation 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel Line-in Line-in Center/Subwoofer Lime Line-out Front R/L Front R/L Pink Mic-in Rear R/L Rear R/L Light Blue 2 Front Audio The front audio connector (J1) allows you to connect to the line-out and mic-in jacks that are at the front panel of your system. Using this connector will disable the rear audio’s line-out and mic-in functions. Remove the jumper caps from pins 5-6 and pins 9-10 of J1 prior to connecting the front audio cable connector.
2 Hardware Installation I/O Connectors CD-in Connector Ground Ground Left audio Right audio channel channel 1 4W The CD-in connector (J2) is used to receive audio from a CD-ROM drive, TV tuner or MPEG card.
Hardware Installation 2 Speaker-out Connector Audio GND Audio GND Audio Audio Rout Lout 1 4W The speaker-out connector (J3) is used to connect external speakers.
2 Hardware Installation S/PDIF Connector SPDIF out Key GND +5V SPDIF in 1 5 W The S/PDIF connector (SPDIF1) is used to connect external S/PDIF ports. Your S/PDIF por ts may come mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then insert the audio cable connector to SPDIF1. Make sure pin 1 of the audio cable connector is aligned with pin 1 of SPDIF1.
Hardware Installation 2 Floppy Disk Drive Connector X The floppy disk drive connector supports up to two standard floppy disk drives. To prevent improper floppy cable installation, the shrouded floppy disk header has a keying mechanism. The 34-pin connector on the floppy cable can be placed into the header only if pin 1 of the connector is aligned with pin 1 of the header.
2 Hardware Installation Serial ATA Connectors 7 SATA 1 X1 7 SATA 2 GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND 1 7 1 SATA 3 7 1 SATA 4 GND RXP RXN GND TXN TXP GND X The system board is equipped with four Serial ATA connectors for connecting Serial ATA devices. Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to SATA 1 (J19), SATA 2 (J18), SATA 3 (J16) or SATA 4 (J17) and the other end to your Serial ATA device.
Hardware Installation 2 IDE Disk Drive Connectors X The 90oC shrouded PCI IDE header will interface two Enhanced IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) disk drives. To prevent improper IDE cable installation, the shrouded PCI IDE header has a keying mechanism. The 40-pin connector on the IDE cable can be placed into the header only if pin 1 of the connector is aligned with pin 1 of the header. The IDE connector supports 2 devices, a Master and a Slave.
2 Hardware Installation Note: Refer to your disk drive user’s manual for information about selecting proper drive switch settings. Adding a Second IDE Disk Drive When using two IDE drives, one must be set as the master and the other as the slave. Follow the instructions provided by the drive manufacturer for setting the jumpers and/or switches on the drives. The system board suppor ts Enhanced IDE or ATA-2, ATA/33, ATA/66 or ATA/100 hard drives.
Hardware Installation 2 IrDA Connector IRRX N. C. Ground VCC IRTX 1 5 W Connect your IrDA cable to connector J5 on the system board. Note: The sequence of the pin functions on some IrDA cable may be reversed from the pin function defined on the system board. Make sure to connect the cable to the IrDA connector according to their pin functions.
2 Hardware Installation Cooling Fan Connectors Sense Power Speed W Control Ground X CPU fan X Power Ground Sense 1 1 System fan 4 1 Sense Power Ground 3 Ground Power Sense 1 3 W Fan 1 3 Fan 2 Power Ground Sense X1 3 Fan 3 Connect the CPU fan’s cable connector to the CPU fan connector (J12) on the system board. The system fan J13), fan 1 (J23), fan 2 (J8) and fan 3 (J15) connectors are used to connect additional cooling fans.
Hardware Installation 2 Power Connectors 12 24 Ground +5VDC +5VDC +5VDC NC Ground Ground Ground PS_ON# Ground -12VDC +3.3VDC +3.3VDC +12VDC +12VDC +5VSB XPWR_OK Ground +5VDC Ground +5VDC Ground +3.3VDC +3.3VDC 1 13 +12V Ground X 4 3 2 1 Ground +12V We recommend that you use a power supply that complies with the ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide Version 1.1.
2 Hardware Installation Power LED, DRAM Power LED and PCI Standby Power LED Power LED DRAM Power LED PCI Standby Power LED Power LED This LED will light when the system’s power is on. DRAM Power LED This LED will turn red when the system’s power is on or when it is in the Suspend state (Power On Suspend or Suspend to RAM). It will not light when the system is in the Soft-Off state.
Hardware Installation 2 Front Panel Connectors RESET SW HDD-LED 11 12 J20 X 1 2 PWR-LED PWR-BTN HDD-LED - HDD LED This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed. RESET SW - Reset Switch This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the system. PWR-BTN - Power Switch This switch is used to power on or off the system. PWR-LED - Power/Standby LED When the system’s power is on, this LED will light.
2 Hardware Installation Digital I/O Connector 2 1 19 W The Digital I/O connector (J24) provides powering-on function of an external device that is connected to this connector.
Hardware Installation 2 PCI Express Slot PCI Express x1 Install PCI Express x1 cards such as network cards or other cards that comply to the PCI Express specifications into the PCI Express x1 slot.
2 Hardware Installation Battery Batter y The lithium ion battery powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. It is an auxiliary source of power when the main power is shut off. Safety Measures • Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufacturer. • Dispose of used batter ies according to the batter y manufacturer’s instructions.
BIOS Setup 3 Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup Award BIOS Setup Utility The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the processor and peripherals. In addition, the BIOS also contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. This chapter explains the Setup Utility for the Award BIOS. After you power up the system, the BIOS message appears on the screen and the memory count begins.
3 BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Features Use the arrow keys to highlight “Standard CMOS Features” and press . A screen similar to the one below will appear. The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one. Date The date format is , , , . Day displays a day, from Sunday to Saturday. Month displays the month, from January to December. Date displays the date, from 1 to 31. Year displays the year, from 1990 to 2098.
BIOS Setup 3 IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave and IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave Move the cursor to the “IDE Channel 0 Master”, “IDE Channel 0 Slave”, “IDE Channel 1 Master” or “IDE Channel 1 Slave” field, then press . The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one. IDE HDD Auto Detection Detects the parameters of the drive. The parameters will automatically be shown on the screen.
3 BIOS Setup Access Mode For hard drives larger than 528MB, you would typically select the LBA type. Certain operating systems require that you select CHS or Large. Please check your operating system’s manual or Help desk on which one to select. Capacity Displays the approximate capacity of the disk drive. Usually the size is slightly greater than the size of a formatted disk given by a disk checking program. Cylinder This field displays the number of cylinders.
BIOS Setup 3 Video This field selects the type of video adapter used for the primary system monitor. Although secondary monitors are supported, you do not have to select the type. The default setting is EGA/VGA. EGA/VGA CGA 40 CGA 80 Mono Enhanced Graphics Adapter/Video Graphics Array. For EGA, VGA, SVGA and PGA monitor adapters. Color Graphics Adapter. Power up in 40-column mode. Color Graphics Adapter. Power up in 80-column mode. Monochrome adapter. Includes high resolution monochrome adapters.
3 BIOS Setup Extended Memory Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot-up. Total Memory Displays the total memory available in the system.
BIOS Setup 3 Advanced BIOS Features The Advanced BIOS Features allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are defaults required by the system board, while others, if enabled, will improve the performance of your system or let you set some features according to your preference. The screen above list all the fields available in the Advanced BIOS Features submenu, for ease of reference in this manual. In the actual CMOS setup, you have to use the scroll bar to view the fields.
3 BIOS Setup CPU Feature Move the cursor to this field and press . The following screen will appear. The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one. Delay Prior To Thermal This field is used to select the time that would force the CPU to a 50% duty cycle when it exceeds its maximum operating temperature therefore protecting the CPU and the system board from overheating to ensure a safe computing environment..
BIOS Setup 3 TM2 Bus Ratio This field is used to select the frequency (bus ratio) of the throttled performance state that will be initiated when the on-die sensor turns from cool to hot. TM2 Bus VID This field is used to select the voltage of the throttled performance state that will be initiated when the on-die sensor turns from cool to hot. Limit CPUID MaxVal The CPUID instruction of some newer CPUs will return a value greater than 3.
3 BIOS Setup Hard Disk Boot Priority This field is used to select the boot sequence of the hard drives. Move the cursor to this field then press . Use the Up or Down arrow keys to select a device then press <+> to move it up or <-> to move it down the list. The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one. Virus Warning This field protects the boot sector and partition table of your hard disk drive.
BIOS Setup 3 CPU L3 Cache This field is used to enable or disable the CPU’s L3 cache. Hyper-Threading Technology (for Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with Hyper-Threading Technology only) This field is used to enable the functionality of the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with Hyper-Threading Technology and will appear only when using this processor. Quick Power On Self Test This field speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) whenever the system is powered on.
3 BIOS Setup Boot Up NumLock Status This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad. By default, the system boots up with NumLock on wherein the function of the numeric keypad is the number keys. When set to Off, the function of the numeric keypad is the arrow keys. Gate A20 Option This entry allows you to select how gate A20 is handled. Gate A20 is a device used to address memory above 1 Mbyte. Initially, gate A20 was handled via the keyboard controller.
BIOS Setup 3 Security Option This field determines when the system will prompt for the password - everytime the system boots or only when you enter the BIOS setup. Set the password in the Set Supervisor/User Password submenu. System The system will not boot and access to Setup will be denied unless the correct password is entered at the prompt. Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied unless the correct password is entered at the prompt.
3 BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one. This section gives you functions to configure the system based on the specific features of the chipset. The chipset manages bus speeds and access to system memory resources. These items should not be altered unless necessary. The default settings have been chosen because they provide the best operating conditions for your system.
BIOS Setup 3 select the best option in the “CAS Latency Time” to “System Memory Frequency” fields. CAS Latency Time This field is used to select the latency between the DRAM read command and the time that the data was received. DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay This field is used to select the latency between the DRAM active command and the read/write command. DRAM RAS# Precharge This field is used to select the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DRAM.
3 BIOS Setup Memory Hole At 15M-16M In order to improve system performance, certain space in memory can be reserved for ISA cards. This memory must be mapped into the memory space below 16MB. When enabled, the CPU assumes the 1516MB memory range is allocated to the hidden ISA address range instead of the actual system DRAM. When disabled, the CPU assumes the 15-16MB address range actually contains DRAM memory.
BIOS Setup 3 PEG/Onchip VGA Control This field is used to select the graphics controller that will serve as the primary boot device. The options are Auto, Onchip VGA and PEG Port. PEG Force X1 The options are Enabled and Disabled. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size This field is used to select the onboard VGA’s frame buffer size that is shared from the system memory. DVMT Mode This field shows the current DVMT mode.
3 BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one. OnChip IDE Device Move the cursor to this field and press . The following screen will appear. The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.
BIOS Setup 3 IDE HDD Block Mode Enabled Disabled The IDE HDD uses the block mode. The system BIOS will check the hard disk drive for the maximum block size the system can transfer. The block size will depend on the type of hard disk drive. The IDE HDD uses the standard mode. IDE DMA Transfer Access This field, when Enabled, will enhance the IDE DMA transfer of an IDE hard disk drive.
3 BIOS Setup IDE Primary Master/Slave UDMA and IDE Secondary Master/ Slave UDMA These fields allow you to set the Ultra DMA in use. When Auto is selected, the BIOS will select the best available option after checking your hard drive or CD-ROM. Auto Disabled The BIOS will automatically detect the settings for you. The BIOS will not detect these categories. On-Chip Serial ATA Setting On-Chip Serial ATA Disabled Auto Disables the onboard SATA.
BIOS Setup Secondary 3 IDE 1 serves as Secondary Master and Secondary Slave channel. SATA 1 and SATA 3 serve as Primary Master and Primary Slave channel. SATA 2 and SATA 4 are disabled. SATA Port If the “PATA IDE Mode” field is set to Primary, this field will show “P1, P3 is Secondary”; meaning SATA 2 and SATA 4 are Secondary. If the “PATA IDE Mode” field is set to Secondary, this field will show “P0, P2 is Primary”; meaning SATA 1 and SATA 3 are Primary.
3 BIOS Setup USB Keyboard Support By default, this field is Disabled. However, if you are using a USB keyboard under DOS, make sure to enable this function. AC97 Audio Auto Select this option when using the onboard audio CODEC. Disabled Select this option when using a PCI sound card. Onboard LAN Control This field is used to enable or disable the onboard LAN.
BIOS Setup 3 Super IO Device Move the cursor to this field and press . The following screen will appear. The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one. Power On Function This field allows you to use the keyboard or PS/2 mouse to poweron the system. Button only Default setting. Uses the power button to power on the system.
3 BIOS Setup KB Power On Password Move the cursor to this field and press . Enter your password. You can enter up to 5 characters. Type in exactly the same password to confirm, then press . The power button will not function once a keyboard password has been set in this field. You must type the correct password to poweron the system. If you forgot the password, power-off the system and remove the battery. Wait for a few seconds and install it back before powering-on the system.
BIOS Setup 3 IR Transmission Delay If this field is Enabled, transmission of data will be slower. This is recommended when you encounter transmission problem with your device. The options are: Enabled and Disabled. UR2 Duplex Mode Half Full Data is completely transmitted before receiving data. Transmits and receives data simultaneously. Use IR Pins The options are IR-Rx2Tx2 and RxD2TxD2. Onboard Parallel Port 378/IRQ7, 3BC/IRQ7, 278/IRQ5 Selects the I/O address and IRQ for the onboard parallel port.
3 BIOS Setup PWRON After PWR-Fail Off When power returns after an AC power failure, the system’s power is off. You must press the Power button to power-on the system. On When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will automatically power-on. Former-Sts When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will return to the state where you left off before power failure occurs. If the system’s power is off when AC power failure occurs, it will remain off when power returns.
BIOS Setup 3 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy. The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one. ACPI Function This function should be enabled only in operating systems that support ACPI. Currently, only Windows® 2000/ME/XP supports this function.
3 BIOS Setup Power Management This field allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving by changing the length of idle time that elapses before the Suspend mode and HDD Power Down fields are activated. Min Saving Max Saving User Define Minimum power saving time for the Suspend Mode (1 hour) and HDD Power Down (15 min.) Maximum power saving time for the. Suspend Mode and HDD Power Down = 1 min. Allows you to set the power saving time in the “Suspend Mode” and “HDD Power Down” fields.
BIOS Setup 3 Suspend Mode This is selectable only when the Power Management field is set to User Define. When the system enters the Suspend mode according to the power saving time selected, the CPU and onboard peripherals will be shut off. HDD Power Down This is selectable only when the Power Management field is set to User Define. When the system enters the HDD Power Down mode according to the power saving time selected, the hard disk drive will be powered down while all other devices remain active.
3 BIOS Setup Wake-Up By PCI Card Enabled This field should be set to Enabled only if your PCI card such as LAN card or modem card uses the PCI PME (Power Management Event) signal to remotely wake up the system. Access to the LAN card or PCI card will cause the system to wake up. Refer to the card’s documentation for more information. Disabled The system will not wake up despite access to the PCI card. Power On By Ring Set this field to Enabled to use the modem ring-on function.
BIOS Setup 3 Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm This is used to set the time you would like the system to power-on. If you want the system to power-on everyday as set in the “Date (of Month) Alarm” field, the time set in this field must be later than the time of the RTC set in the Standard CMOS Features submenu.
3 BIOS Setup PnP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. It covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings. The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one. Init Display First This field is used to select whether to initialize the onboard VGA, PCI Express or PCI first when the system boots.
BIOS Setup 3 Resources Controlled By The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capability to automatically configure all of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. Auto Manual The system will automatically detect the settings for you. Choose the specific IRQ in the “IRQ Resources” field respectively. IRQ Resources Move the cursor to this field and press . This field is used to set each system interrupt to either Reserved or PCI Device. The settings on the screen are for reference only.
3 BIOS Setup PC Health Status The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one. Current CPU Fan Speed to V3.3V These fields will show the fan speed, temperature and output voltage of the monitored devices or components. Fan1 Speed Control Segment This field is used to select the CPU temperature that will allow the CPU fan to rotate at full speed. The system will automatically adjust the CPU fan’s speed according to the temperature.
BIOS Setup 3 Frequency/Voltage Control The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one. CPU Clock Ratio This field is used to select the CPU’s frequency ratio. Important: The frequency ratio of some processors may have been locked by the manufacturer. If you are using this kind of processor, setting a frequency ratio for the processor will have no effect. The system will instead use its factory default ratio.
3 BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults The “Load Fail-Safe Defaults” option loads the troubleshooting default values permanently stored in the ROM chips. These settings are not optimal and turn off all high performance features. You should use these values only if you have hardware problems. Highlight this option in the main menu and press . If you want to proceed, type and press . The default settings will be loaded.
BIOS Setup 3 Load Optimized Defaults The “Load Optimized Defaults” option loads optimized settings from the BIOS ROM. Use the default values as standard values for your system. Highlight this option in the main menu and press . Type and press to load the Setup default values.
3 BIOS Setup Set Supervisor Password If you want to protect your system and setup from unauthorized entry, set a supervisor’s password with the “System” option selected in the Advanced BIOS Features. If you want to protect access to setup only, but not your system, set a supervisor’s password with the “Setup” option selected in the Advanced BIOS Features. You will not be prompted for a password when you cold boot the system. Use the arrow keys to highlight “Set Supervisor Password” and press .
BIOS Setup 3 Set User Password If you want another user to have access only to your system but not to setup, set a user’s password with the “System” option selected in the Advanced BIOS Features. If you want a user to enter a password when trying to access setup, set a user’s password with the “Setup” option selected in the Advanced BIOS Features. Using user’s password to enter Setup allows a user to access only “Set User Password” that appears in the main menu screen.
3 BIOS Setup Save & Exit Setup When all the changes have been made, highlight “Save & Exit Setup” and press . Type “Y” and press . The modifications you have made will be written into the CMOS memory, and the system will reboot. You will once again see the initial diagnostics on the screen. If you wish to make additional changes to the setup, press simultaneously or after memory testing is done.
BIOS Setup 3 Exit Without Saving When you do not want to save the changes you have made, highlight “Exit Without Saving” and press . Type “Y” and press . The system will reboot and you will once again see the initial diagnostics on the screen. If you wish to make any changes to the setup, press simultaneously or after memory testing is done.
3 BIOS Setup Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AWDFLASH.EXE. You can download them from DFI’s web site or contact technical support or your sales representative. 1. Save the new BIOS file along with the flash utility AWDFLASH.EXE to a floppy disk. 2. Reboot the system and enter the Award BIOS Setup Utility to set the first boot drive to “Floppy”. 3. Save the setting and reboot the system. 4.
BIOS Setup 3 6. The following will appear. Do You Want to Save BIOS (Y/N) This question refers to the current existing BIOS in your system. We recommend that you save the current BIOS and its flash utility; just in case you need to reinstall the BIOS. To save the current BIOS, press then enter the file name of the current BIOS. Otherwise, press . 7. The following will then appear. Press “Y” to Program or “N” to Exit 8. Press to flash the new BIOS.
4 Supported Software Chapter 4 - Supported Software Drivers, Utilities and Software Applications The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance of the system board. Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will appear.
Supported Software 4 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Windows® INF files so that the Intel chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system. To install the utility, click “Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility” on the main menu. 1. The installation wizard will extract the files needed to install the utility. After all files have been extracted, click Next. 2. Setup is now ready to install the utility.
4 Supported Software 3. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 4. Go through the readme document to view system requirements and installation information then click Next. 5. Setup will now install the files for the utility.
Supported Software 4 6. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. 7. Click “Yes, I want to restar t my computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the utility to take effect.
4 Supported Software Audio Drivers To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu. 1. The installation wizard will extract the files needed to install AC97 audio. 2. Setup is now ready to install AC97 audio. Click Next. Setup will install the files for the driver. 3. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.
Supported Software 4 Intel Graphics Drivers To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to install the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator driver. Click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. 4. Click “Yes, I want to restar t my computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the driver to take effect.
4 Supported Software LAN Drivers To install the driver, click “LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 1. The Mar vell Minipor t Driver Setup is now preparing the installation wizard. 2. Setup is now ready to install the driver. Click Next. 3. Click Install to begin installation.
Supported Software 4 4. The driver is currently being installed. 5. Click Finish. 6. Reboot the system for the driver to take effect.
4 Supported Software MyGuard H/W Monitor The MyGuard H/W Monitor utility is capable of monitoring the system’s temperature, fan speed, voltage, etc. and allows you to manually set a range (Highest and Lowest Limit) to the items being monitored. If the settings/values are over or under the set range, a warning message will pop-up. The utility can also be configured so that a beeping alarm will sound whenever an error occurs.
Supported Software 4 5. Click Finish to exit the wizard.
4 Supported Software Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver To install, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver” on the main menu. 1. Read the license agreement then click “I accept the agreement”. Click Next. 2. You are now ready to install DirectX 9.0C. Click Next.
Supported Software 4 3. Click Finish. Reboot the system for DirectX to take effect.
4 Supported Software Intel USB 2.0 Drivers The Intel chipset does not support USB 2.0 drivers for Windows® 98 SE and Windows® ME. Windows® XP If your Windows® XP CD already includes Service Pack 1, the USB 2.0 driver will automatically install when you install the operating system. If the CD does not include Service Pack 1, it is available for download at Microsoft’s Windows Update website. Windows® 2000 If your Windows® 2000 CD already includes Service Pack 4, the USB 2.
Enabling Hyper-Threading Technology A Appendix A - Enabling Hyper-Threading Technology Enabling Hyper-Threading Technology To enable the functionality of the Hyper-Threading Technology, please follow the requirements and steps below. Basically, the following presumes that you have already installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with Hyper-Threading Technology. 1. The system requires a minimum of 300 Watt ATX 12V power supply. 2.
A Enabling Hyper-Threading Technology c. Click the General tab. The processor shown under Computer should resemble the one shown below. d. Now click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager. The items shown under Computer and Processors should resemble the ones shown below.
Enabling Hyper-Threading Technology A e. Lastly, press the and keys simultaneously. The Windows Task Manager dialog box will appear. Click the Performance tab. The diagram under CPU Usage History should resemble the one shown below.
B Watchdog Timer Appendix B - Watchdog Timer Watchdog Timer The following parameters are references for setting the time interval of the Watchdog Timer function. The system will regularly be “cleared” according to the set time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will also reset according to the time interval so that your system will continue to operate.
System Error Message C Appendix C - System Error Message When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something, either a beep code will sound or a message will be displayed in a box in the middle of the screen and the message, PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC or DEL TO ENTER SETUP, will be shown in the information box at the bottom. Enter Setup to correct the error. POST Beep There are two kinds of beep codes in the BIOS.
C System Error Message setting than indicated in Setup. Determine which setting is correct, either turn off the system and change the jumper or enter Setup and change the VIDEO selection. FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (80) Unable to reset floppy subsystem. FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (40) Floppy type mismatch. Hard Disk(s) fail (80) HDD reset failed. Hard Disk(s) fail (40) HDD controller diagnostics failed. Hard Disk(s) fail (20) HDD initialization error. Hard Disk(s) fail (10) Unable to recalibrate fixed disk.
Troubleshooting D Appendix D - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checklist This chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter with your personal computer. To efficiently troubleshoot your system, treat each problem individually. This is to ensure an accurate diagnosis of the problem in case a problem has multiple causes. Some of the most common things to check when you encounter problems while using your system are listed below. 1.
D Troubleshooting The picture seems to be constantly moving. 1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s vertical sync. 2. Move away any objects, such as another monitor or fan, that may be creating a magnetic field around the display. 3. Make sure your video card’s output frequencies are supported by this monitor. The screen seems to be constantly wavering. 1. If the monitor is close to another monitor, the adjacent monitor may need to be turned off.
Troubleshooting D Hard Drive Hard disk failure. 1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive has been entered in the BIOS. 2. If the system is configured with two hard drives, make sure the bootable (first) hard drive is configured as Master and the second hard drive is configured as Slave. The master hard drive must have an active/bootable partition. Excessively long formatting period. 1.
D Troubleshooting Serial Port The serial device (modem, printer) doesn’t output anything or is outputting garbled characters. 1. Make sure that the serial device’s power is turned on and that the device is on-line. 2. Verify that the device is plugged into the correct serial port on the rear of the computer. 3. Verify that the attached serial device works by attaching it to a serial port that is working and configured correctly.
