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Preface

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Version 2.0

Disclaimer

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufac-

turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and

specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any

particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and

to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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 in a residential installa-

tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-

ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one

or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with

this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits govern-

ing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s

manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Summary of content (56 pages)

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Preface Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. Version 2.0 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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ii Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferencecausing Equipment Regulations.
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iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 Introduction......................................................................................1 Feature...............................................................................................2 Motherboard Components.............................................................4 Chapter 2 7 Installing the Motherboard 7 Safety Precautions...........................................................................
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iv Integrated Peripherals.......................................................34 Power Management Setup.................................................35 PCI/PnP Setup...................................................................37 PC Health Status...............................................................37 Frequency/Voltage Control................................................40 Load Default Settings........................................................41 Supervisor Password..............
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1 Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the G31T-M motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA775 socket Intel® Yorkfield/Wolfdale/Core™ 2 Quad (Q6600/Q6700 G0)/Pentium® Dual-Core/ Celeron® 4xx Series processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets. The motherboard incorporates the G31 Northbridge (NB) and ICH7 Southbridge (SB) chipsets.
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2 Feature Processor The motherboard uses an LGA775 type of Intel® Yorkfield/Wolfdale/Core™ 2 Quad (Q6600/Q6700 G0)/Pentium® Dual-Core/Celeron® 4xx Series that carries the following features: • Accommodates Intel® Yorkfield/Wolfdale/Core ™ 2 Quad (Q6600/ • • Q6700 G0)/Pentium® Dual-Core/Celeron® 4xx Series processors Supports a system bus (FSB) of 1333/1066/800 MHz Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU “Hyper-Threading” technology enables the operating system into thinking it’s hooked up to two proc
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3 Audio (optional) This motherboard may support either of the following Audio chipsets: • • • • • 7.1 + 2 Channel High Definition Audio Codec All DACs support 192K/96K/48K/44.1KHz DAC sample rate Software selectable 2.5V/3.75V VREFOUT Meets Microsoft WHQL/WLP 2.x audio requirements Direct Sound 3DTM compatible • • • 5.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec ADCs support 44.1k/48k/96k sample rate Meets Microsoft WLP 3.
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4 Motherboard Components Introducing the Motherboard
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5 Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS LGA775 socket for Intel Yorkfield/Wolfdale/Core? 2 ® 1. CPU Socket Quad (Q6600/Q6700 G0)/Pentium® Dual-Core/ 2. CPU_FAN 3. DIMM1~2 4. ATX1 5. SATA1~4 6. F_USB1~2 7. SPK1 8. USBPWR_F 9. F_PANEL1 10. IDE1 11. CLR_CMOS 12. FDD 13. SPDIFO1 14. CD_IN1 15. F_AUDIO1 16. PCI1~2 17. SPI_ROM 18. PCI-E1 19. PCIEX1 20. USBPWR_R 21. SYS_FAN 22. ATX12V1 23.
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6 Memo Introducing the Motherboard
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7 Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions • • • • • Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in Hold all circuit boards by the edges.
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8 Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard. Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard. Setting Jumpers Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins. The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper. When the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the jumper is SHORT.
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9 Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings Jumper Type Description Setting (default) 1-2: NORMAL 2-3: CLEAR CMOS Before clearing the CMOS, make sure to turn off the system. CLR_CMOS 3-pin Clear CMOS USBPWR_F 3-pin Front Panel USB Power Select Jumper 1-2: VCC 2-3: 5VSB Rear USB PS/2 Power Select Jumper 1-2: VCC 2-3: 5VSB USBPWR_R 3-pin 1 CLR_CMOS 1 USBPWR_F 1 USBPWR_R 1.
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10 Installing Hardware Installing the Processor Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surfacemount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components. On most motherboards, there are small surface-mount resistors near the processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is carelessly installed.
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11 CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components. A. Read and follow the instructions shown on the sticker on the CPU cap. B. Unload the cap · Use thumb & forefinger to hold the lifting tab of the cap. · Lift the cap up and remove the cap completely from the socket. C. Open the load plate · Use thumb & forefinger to hold the hook of the lever, pushing down and pulling aside unlock it. · Lift up the lever. · Use thumb to open the load plate.
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12 Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin DDR2 800/667. The total memory capacity is 4 GB. DDR2 SDRAM memory module table Memory module DDR2 667 DDR2 800 Memory Bus 333 MHz 400 MHz You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. Each module can be installed with 2 GB of memory; total memory capacity is 4 GB. Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the motherboard.
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13 Table A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List) The following DDR2 800/667 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.
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14 Expansion Slots Installing Add-on Cards The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.
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15 Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: 1 2 3 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use. Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw. 1.
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16 Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio header for Azalia This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and lineout ports for easier access.
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17 F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB headers The motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard.
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18 LPT1: Onboard parallel port header This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices.
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19 Installing a Hard Dish Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CDROM drive. About IDE Devices Your motherboard has one IDE channel interface. IDE1: IDE Connector This motherboard supports four high data transfer SATA ports with each runs up to 3.0 Gb/s. To get better system performance, we recommend users connect the CDROM to the IDE channel, and set up the hard drives on the SATA ports.
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20 Refer to the illustration below for proper installation: 1 2 3 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard. Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive. Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other end to the power supply. This motherboard does not support the “Hot-Plug” function.
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21 Connecting I/O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. PS2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Serial Port (COM1) Use the COM port to connect serial devices such as mice or fax/modems. COM1 is identified by the system as COM1/3. VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port. LAN Port Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network.
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22 Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN. Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN. Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL1. Connect the case speaker cable to SPK1. Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX1. Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V1.
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23 CPU_FAN: CPU Cooling FAN Power Connector Pin 1 2 3 4 Signal Name Function System Ground Power +12V Sensor PWM GND +12V Sense PWM Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V. SYS_FAN: System Cooling FAN Power Connector Pin Signal Name Function 1 GND System Ground 2 3 +12V Power +12V Sensor Sense ATX1: ATX 24-pin Power Connector Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Signal Name Pin 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 +3.3V +3.
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24 SPK1: Internal speaker Pin Signal Name VCC 1 2 3 4 Key NC Signal Front Panel Header The front panel header (F_PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or micro-ATX cases.
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25 Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters.
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26 Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility. CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
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27 Using BIOS When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options. When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing . Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that option.
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28 For the purpose of better product maintenance, we reserve the right to change the BIOS items presented in the manual. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only. Please visit our website for updated manual. Standard CMOS Setup This option displays basic information about your system. CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
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29 CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Master Device : Vendor: Size: LBA Mode: Block Mode: PIO Mode: Async DMA: Ultra DMA: S.M.A.R.T.: Help Item Hard Disk ST3160812AS 160.0GB Supported 16Sectors 4 Multiword DMA-2 Ultra DMA-6 Supported Type LBA/Large Mode Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode S.M.A.R.T 32Bit Data Transfer Select the type of device connected to the system.
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30 IDE BusMaster (Enabled) This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode. We recommend you to leave this item at the default value. Drive A (1..44 MB 31/2” ) This item defines the characteristics of any diskette drive attached to the system. You can connect one diskette drive. Press to return to the main menu setting page. Advanced Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.
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31 Quick Power on Self Test (Enabled) Enable this item to shorten the power on testing (POST) and have your system start up faster. You might like to enable this item after you are confident that your system hardware is operating smoothly. Boot Up Numlock Status (On) This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started. APIC Mode (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable the APCI (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) mode.
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32 Removable Drives (Press Enter) Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen: CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Removable Drives Removable Drives 1st Drive Help Item 1st FLOPPY DRIVE Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. : Move Enter : Select F1:General Help +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F9: Load Default Settings Press to return to the Advanced Setup page.
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33 Advanced Chipset Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
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34 Integrated Peripherals This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
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35 Parallel Port Mode (ECP) Use this item to select the parallel port mode. You can select Normal (Standard Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), or BPP (Bi-Directional Parallel Port). ECP Mode DMA Channel (DMA3) Use this item to assign the DMA Channel under ECP Mode function. Parallel Port IRQ (IRQ7) Use this item to assign IRQ to the parallel port. USB Functions (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the USB function.
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36 Soft-Off By PWR-BTTN (Delay 4 Sec) Under ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface) you can create a software power down. In a software power down, the system can be resumed by Wake Up Alarms. This item lets you install a software power down that is controlled by the power button on your system. If the item is set to Instant-Off, then the power button causes a software power down.
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37 PCI / PnP Setup This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and those utilizing the system plug and play capability. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. PCI / PnP Setup Init Display First Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA PCI Yes Help Item Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.
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38 Smart Fan Function Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen: CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Smart Fan Function SMART Fan Control Disabled Help Item Options Disabled Enabled : Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help F9: Load Default Settings SMART Fan Control (Disabled) This item allows you to enable/disable the control of the system fan speed by changing the fan voltage.
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39 CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Smart Fan Function SMART Fan Control SMART Fan start PWM value SMART Fan start Offset (-) CPU DeltaT Fan1 Slope PWM value/1 Unit Fan1 Full Speed Offset (-) SMART Fan2 Control Enabled 28 30 +3 5 10 Disabled Help Item Options Disabled Enabled : Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help F9: Load Default Settings Press to return to the PC Health Status page.
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40 Frequency/Voltage Control This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Frequency/Voltage Control Manufacturer : Intel Ratio Actual Value: 9 CPU Frequency: CPU Over-clocking Func.
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41 Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box that lets you install stability-oriented defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Select and then press to install the defaults. Select and then press to not install the defaults. Supervisor Password This page helps you install or change a password. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
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42 User Password This page helps you install or change a password. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. User Password User Password : Not Installed Help item : Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help F9: Load Default Settings User Password (Not Installed) This item indicates whether a user password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays.
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43 Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: 1 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow BIOS flashing. 2 If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Advanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being overwritten.
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44 Memo Using BIOS
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45 Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM The support software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your motherboard version. More information on some programs is available in a README file, located in the same directory as the software.
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46 Drivers Tab Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. Select from the menu which software you want to install. Browse CD The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk. Before installing the software from Windows Explorer, look for a file named README.TXT or something similar. This file may contain important information to help you install the software correctly.
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47 2. Click Next. The following screen appears: 3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended. 4. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installation.
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48 Windows Vista/7 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message after the system restart. You must select “Allow” to install the next driver. Continue this process to complete the drivers installation. Manual Installation Insert the disk in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory. This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your motherboard.
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49 Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems. Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips. a) System does not power up and the fans are not running. 1.Disassemble the PC to remove the VGA adaptor card, DDR memory, LAN, USB and other peripherals including keyboard and mouse.
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50 c) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up. 1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself. Ensure the CPU fan is working properly. 2. From the BIOS setting, try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed. Doing a Load Optimised Default will also disable the Smartfan. Start up problems after prolong use After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again.
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If fail, contact RMA CLR CMOS and restart. Yes Halt at POST screen？ Yes Check if monitor has display Yes Check if Power Supply Unit (PSU) is working Power Bu on is pressed but PC fails to start. CMOS setup error, - need to CLRCMOS. HDD problem.
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52 Memo Trouble Shooting