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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 2.0A

Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer 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 manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.

Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged.

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 installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference 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 governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the systems manufacturer could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

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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. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilieur du Canada.

About the Manual

The manual consists of the following:

Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard

Describes features of the motherboard. Go to page 1

Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard

Describes installation of motherboard components. Go to page 7

Chapter 3 Using BIOS

Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility. Go to page 25

Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software

Describes the motherboard software Go to page 39

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface Chapter 1 i 1

Introducing the Motherboard 1 Introduction......................................................................................1 Feature...............................................................................................2 Motherboard Components.............................................................5

Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard 7 Safety Precautions...........................................................................7 Choosing a Computer Case............................................................7 Installing the Motherboard in a Case...........................................7 Checking Jumper Settings..............................................................8
Setting Jumpers........................................................................8 Checking Jumper Settings........................................................9 Jumper Settings........................................................................9

Installing Hardware.......................................................................10
Installing the Processor..........................................................10 Installing Memory Modules...................................................12 Expansion Slots......................................................................14 Connecting Optional Devices................................................16 Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive..19 Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive.........................................20

Connecting I/O Devices...............................................................21 Connecting Case Components....................................................22

Front Panel Header................................................................24

Chapter 3

25

Using BIOS 25 About the Setup Utility................................................................ 25

The Standard Configuration..................................................25 Entering the Setup Utility........................................................25

Using BIOS.....................................................................................26
Standard CMOS Setup...........................................................27 Advanced Setup......................................................................28 Advanced Chipset Setup........................................................30

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Integrated Peripherals............................................................31 Power Management Setup......................................................32 PCI/PnP Setup........................................................................33 PC Health Status.....................................................................34 Frequency/Voltage Control.....................................................35 Load Optimal Defaults...........................................................36 Supervisor Password.............................................................36 User Password.......................................................................37 Save & Exit Setup....................................................................37 Exit Without Saving.................................................................37 Updating the BIOS..................................................................38

Chapter 4

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Using the Motherboard Software 39 About the Software CD-ROM......................................................39 Auto-installing under Windows 2000/XP...................................39
Running Setup.........................................................................40

Manual Installation........................................................................42 Utility Software Reference.............................................................42

Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction

Thank you for choosing the 945GCT-M motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA775 socket Intel Core TM 2 Duo/Pentium D/Celeron D/Conroe L processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets. The motherboard incorporates the 945GC Northbridge (NB) and ICH7 Southbridge (SB) chipsets. The Northbridge supports a Front Side Bus (FSB) frequency of *1066/ 800/533 MHz using a scalable FSB Vcc_CPU. The memory controller supports DDR2 memory DIMM frequencies of 667/533/400. It supports two DDR2 Sockets with up to maximum memory of 2 GB DDR2 Maximum memory bandwidth of 8.5 Gb/s in dual-channel interleaved mode assuming DDR2 667 MHz. High resolution graphics via one PCI Express slot, intended for Graphics Interface, is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 1.0a. * Under ECS validation, 945GCT-M v2.0 is capable to support FSB 1066 MHz. The ICH7 Southbridge supports two PCI slots which are PCI 2.3 compliant. It implements an EHCI compliant interface that provides 480 Mb/s bandwidth for eight USB 2.0 ports. One onboard IDE connector supports 2 IDE devices in Ultra ATA 100/66/33 mode. The Southbridge integrates a Serial ATA host controller, supporting four SATA ports with maximum transfer rate up to 3.0 Gb/s each. The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors, COM1, one VGA port, four USB ports, one LAN port and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out.

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Feature Processor
The motherboard uses an LGA775 type of Intel Core TM 2 Duo/Pentium D/ Celeron D/Conroe L that carries the following features: Accommodates Intel CoreTM 2 Duo/Pentium D/Celeron D/Conroe L processors Supports a system bus (FSB) of *1066/800/533 MHz Supports Hyper-Threading technology CPU

* Under ECS validation, 945GCT-M v2.0 is capable to support FSB 1066 MHz. Hyper-Threading technology enables the operating system into thinking its hooked up to two processors, allowing two threads to be run in parallel, both on separate logical processors within the same physical processor.

Chipset
The 945GC Northbridge (NB) and ICH7 Southbridge (SB) chipsets are based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance. 945GC (NB) Supports 32-bit host bus addressing, allowing the CPU to access the entire 2 GB of the memory address space. 2 GB/s point-to-point Direct Media Interface (DMI) to ICH7 (1 GB/s)each direction. Supports 256-Mb, 512-Mb and 1-Gb DDR2 technologies for x8 and x16 devices Supports high quality 3D setup, Render Engine and high-quality texture engine Enhanced DMA Controller, interrupt controller, and timer functions Compliant with PCI Express Base Specification, Revision 1.0a Compliant with PCI 2.3 specification Integrated SATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controller Integrated USB 2.0 Host Controller supporting up to eight USB 2.0 ports Integrated IDE controller supports Ultra ATA 100/66/ 33

ICH7 (SB)

Memory
Supports DDR2 667/533/400 DDR SDRAM with Dual-channel architecture Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs Up to 1 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 2 GB

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Audio
5.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec All DACs support 192K/96K/48K/44.1KHz sample rate Software selectable 2.5V/3.75V VREFOUT Meets Microsoft WHQL/WLP 2.x audio requirements Direct Sound 3DTM compatible

Onboard LAN (Optional)

The onboard LAN controller provides the following features: Integrated Gigabit Ethernet Controller for PCI ExpressTM Applications Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver Wake-On-LAN and remote wake-up support Integrated Fast Ethernet Controller for PCI ExpressTM Applications Integrated 10/100 transceiver Wake-On-LAN and remote wake-up support

Expansion Options
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options: One PCI Express x 16 Slot for Graphic Interface One PCI Express x1 Slot Two 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slots One 40-pin IDE connector that support two IDE devices One floppy disk drive interface Four 7-pin SATA connectors The motherboard supports UDMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 100/66/33 Mb/s.

Integrated I/O
The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors: Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard One serial port One VGA port Four USB ports One LAN port Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out

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BIOS Firmware
This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following: Power management Wake-up alarms CPU parameters CPU and memory timing

The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds. 1. Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change without prior notice. 2. Due to chipset limitation, we recommend that motherboard be operated in the ambiance between 0 and 50 C.

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Motherboard Components

Table of Motherboard Components

LABEL 1. CPU Socket 2. CPU_FAN 3. DIMM1~2 4. FDD 5. ATX1 6. IDE1 7. SATA1~4 8. F_PANEL1 9. CLR_CMOS 10. F_USB1~2 11. USBPWR_F 12. SPDIFO1 13. F_AUDIO1 14. CD_IN1 15. PCI1~2 16. PCIEX1 17. PCIEX16 18. USBPWR_R 19. ATX12V1 20. SYS_FAN 21. LPT1 COMPONENTS LGA775 Socket for Intel Core 2 Duo/Pentium D /Celeron D/Conroe L CPUs CPU cooling fan connector 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots Floppy Disk Drive connector Standard 24-Pin ATX Power connector Primary IDE connector Serial ATA connectors Front panel switch/LED header Clear CMOS jumper Front Panel USB headers Front Panel USB Power Select Jumper SPDIF out header Front Panel Audio header Analog audio input connector 32-bit add-on card slots PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slot for graphics interface Rear Panel USB PS/2 Power Select Jumper 4-pin +12V power connector System Fan connector Parallel port header

This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.

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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. Do not bend circuit boards

Choosing a Computer Case

There are many types of computer cases on the market. The motherboard complies with the specifications for the Micro ATX system case. First, some features on the motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches on the system case. Make sure that your case supports all the features required. Secondly, this motherboard supports one floppy diskette drive and two enhanced IDE drives. Make sure that your case has sufficient power and space for all drives that you intend to install. Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard. This motherboard carries a Micro ATX form factor of 244 x 210 mm. Choose a case that accommodates this form factor.

Installing the Motherboard in a Case

Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in a case. Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond the holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws. Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion slots on your motherboard.

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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. If you remove the jumper cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin, the jumper is OPEN. This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins 1 and 2 are SHORT.

SHORT

OPEN

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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 CLR_CMOS 3-pin Clear CMOS 2-3: CLEAR CMOS Before clearing the CMOS, make sure to turn off the system. 1-2: VCC 2-3: 5VSB

1 CLR_CMOS

USBPWR_F 3-pin

Front Panel USBPower Select Jumper Rear USB PS/2 Power Select Jumper

1 USBPWR_F 1

USBPWR_R 3-pin

1-2: VCC 2-3: 5VSB

USBPWR_R

1. To avoid the system unstability after clearing CMOS, we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to Load Optimal Defaults and then Save Changes and Exit. 2. Make sure the power supply provides enough 5VSB voltage before selecting the 5VSB function. 3. It is required that users place the USBPWR_F & USBPWR_R cap onto 2-3 pin rather than 1-2 pin as default if you want to wake up the computer by USB/PS2 KB/Mouse.

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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 surface-mount 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. Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the clips. Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can clearly see the motherboard and processor socket.

Before installing the Processor

This motherboard has an LGA775 socket. When choosing a processor, consider the performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory. This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus frequency for the processor. You may be able to change the settings in the system Setup Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not over-clock processors or other components to run faster than their rated speed. Warning: 1. Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can permanently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in components that are run beyond the rated limits. 2. Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

Fail-Safe Procedures for Over-clocking

When end-users encounter failure after attempting over-clocking, please take the following steps to recover from it. 1. Shut down the computer. 2. Press and hold the Page Up Key (PgUp) of the keyboard, and then boot the PC up. 3. Two seconds after the PC boots up, release the Page Up Key (PgUp). 4. The BIOS returns to the default setting by itself.

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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. Be careful not to touch the contacts. D. Install the CPU on the socket Orientate CPU package to the socket. Make sure you match triangle marker to pin 1 location. E. Close the load plate Slightly push down the load plate onto the tongue side, and hook the lever. CPU is locked completely. F. Apply thermal grease on top of the CPU. G. Fasten the cooling fan supporting base onto the CPU socket on the motherboard. H. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector. Please refer to the CPU cooling fan users manual for more detail installation procedure.

1. To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink sup plied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary. 2. DO NOT remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a CPU. 3. Return Material Authorization (RMA) requests will be accepted only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.

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Installing Memory Modules

This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin DDR2 667/533/400. The total memory capacity is 2 GB.

DDR2 SDRAM memory module table

Memory module Memory Bus

DDR2 400 DDR2 533 DDR2 667

200 MHz 266 MHz 333 MHz

You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. Each module can be installed with 256 MB to 1 GB of memory; total memory capacity is 2 GB. Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules.

Installation Procedure
Refer to the following to install the memory modules. 1 2 3 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR2 SDRAM . Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down. Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be installed correctly. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot. Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM. Install any remaining DIMM modules.

4 5

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Table A: DDR2(memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List)

The following DDR2 667/533/400 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.

Type

Size
512MB

Vendor
Hynix Nanya Nanya

Module Name
HYMP532U646-E3-AA NT256T64UH4A0F-5A NT512T64U88A0F-5A M2OHY2F3G3110A1B0Z M2U25664TUH4A0F-37B HYS64T32400HU-3.7-A KVR533D2N4/256 RML 1040M28D5F-533 M378T3253FGO-CD5 AET660UD00-370A98U AET660UD00-370A98X AET660UD00-370A98Z HYS64T64400HU-3.7-A KVR533D2N4/512 MEABR321LA01AA M378T6553BGO-CD5 ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E HYS64T128920HU-3.7-A KVR533D2N4/1G MEABR421LA0106 UMAX U2S12D30TP-5C HYS64T32400HU-3S-A M2OAD5G3H3163J1C52 M2OAD5G3H3166I1C52 AU512E667C5KBGC VS512MB667D2 HYS64T64400HU-3S-A KVR667D2N5/512 KVR800D2N5/512 KLCC28F-A8MF5 MT9HTF6472AY-667B3 NT512T64U88A0BY-3C RML1520HC38D6F-667 K4T51083QC ZCE6 8G25JK-ED 8D23JK-TT M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52 Elpida E5108AE-6E-E HYS64T128920HU-3S-A KVR800D2N5/1G PSD21G6672 RML1320HC38D7F-667 MEABR421LA0107 MEAD-403LA1001-05B1 KVR667D2N5/2G NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C SM212NH08EAF

DDR2 400 256 MB

A-DATA Elixir Infineon 256 MB Kingston Ramaxel Samsung Aeneon Aeneon Aeneon 512 MB Infineon Kingston PQI DDR2 533 Samsung Apacer 1 GB Infineon Kingston PQI UMAX 256MB Infineon A-DATA A-DATA Apacer Cosair Infineon Kingston Kingston KingMax Micron Nanya Ramaxel Transcend Twinmos Twinmos A-DATA Apacer Infineon Kingston Patriot Ramaxel PQI PQI Kingston Nanya Sharetronic

512MB DDR2 667

1 GB

2GB

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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 motherboards features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboards capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.

PCIEX16 Slot PCIEX1 Slot PCI 1~2 Slots

The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 1.0a. The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 1.0a as well. This motherboard is equipped with two standard PCI slots. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus standard for expansion cards, which for the most part, is a supplement of the older ISA bus standard. The PCI slots on this board are PCI v2.3 compliant. Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the card carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to manually configure the card before installation.

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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. For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the add-on card. 2. The onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit SCSI cards.

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Connecting Optional Devices

Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboards 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.
Pin Signal Name AUD_MIC AUD_GND MIC_BIAS AUD_VCC AUD_F_R AUD_RET_R REVD Key AUD_F_L AUD_RET_L Function Pin Front Panel Microphone input signal Ground used by Analog Audio Circuits Microphone Power Filtered +5V used by Analog Audio Circuits Right Channel audio signal to Front Panel RightChannelAudiosignaltoReturnfromFrontPanel Reserved No Pin Left Channel Audio signal to Front Panel Left Channel Audio signal to Return from Front Panel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Signal Name

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SATA1~4: Serial ATA connectors

These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest data transfer rates (3.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.
Pin Signal Name Ground TXRXGround Pin Signal Name TX+ Ground RX+ -

1 3 5 7

2 4 6 -

CD_IN1: Analog Audio Input connector

Pin Signal Name CD_L GND GND CD_R Function CD In right channel Ground Ground CD In left channel

1 2 3 4

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.
Pin Signal Name USBPWR USBPWR USB_FP_P0USB_FP_P1USB_FP_P0+ USB_FP_P1+ GND GND Key USB_FP_OC0 Function Front Panel USB Power Front Panel USB Power USB Port 0 Negative Signal USB Port 1 Negative Signal USB Port 0 Positive Signal USB Port 1 Positive Signal Ground Ground No pin Overcurrent signal

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hangup.

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LPT1: Onboard parallel port header

This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices.
Pin Signal Name STROBE PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK BUSK PE SLCT Pin Signal Name ALF ERROR INIT SLCTIN Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Key

SPDIFO1: SPDIF out header

This is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.
Pin Signal Name

1 2 3 4

SPDIFOUT +5V Key GND

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Installing a Hard Disk 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. An IDE ribbon cable supporting two IDE devices is bundled with the motherboard. You must orient the cable connector so that the pin1 (color) edge of the cable corresponds to the pin 1 of the I/O port connector.

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 dives on the SATA ports.

IDE devices enclose jumpers or switches used to set the IDE device as MASTER or SLAVE. Refer to the IDE device users manual. Installing two IDE devices on one cable, ensure that one device is set to MASTER and the other device is set to SLAVE. The documentation of your IDE device explains how to do this.

About SATA Connectors

Your motherboard features four SATA connectors supporting a total of four drives. SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard interface for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs. These connectors are well designed and will only fit in one orientation. Locate the SATA connectors on the motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives.

Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives

To install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol. This SATA cable comes with an SATA power cable. You can connect either end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the motherboard.

SATA cable

(optional)

SATA power cable

(optional)

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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.

Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive

FDD: Floppy Disk Connector
Connect the single end of the of the floppy connector to the onboard floppy connector firstly, and then connect the remaining plugs on the other end to the floppy drives correspondingly. You must orient the cable connector so that the pin 1 (color) edge of the cable corresponds to the pin 1 of the I/O port connector.

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Connecting I/O Devices

The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:

PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard Serial Port (COM1) VGA Port LAN Port

Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Use the COM port to connect serial devices such as mice or fax/modems. Connect your monitor to the VGA port. Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network. Use the USB ports to connect USB devices. Use the three audio ports to connect audio devices. The first jack is for stereo line-in signal. The second jack is for stereo line-out signal. The third jack is for microphone.

USB Ports Audio Ports

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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 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 standard power supply connector to ATX1. Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V1.

Connecting 24-pin power cable

The ATX 24-pin connector allows you to connect to ATX v2.x power supply. With ATX v2.x power supply, users please note that when installing 24-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX1 match perfectly. 24-pin power cable

Connecting 4-pin power cable

The ATX12V1 power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

When installing 4-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX12V1 match perfectly. 4-pin power cable

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CPU_FAN: FAN Power Connector

Pin Signal Name GND +12V Function

1 2 3 4

Sense PWM

System Ground Power +12V Sensor CPU FAN control

Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V.

SYS_FAN: FAN Power Connector

Pin Signal Name GND +12V Function

1 2 3

Sense

System Ground Power +12V Sensor

ATX1: ATX 24-pin Power Connector

Pin Signal Name +3.3V +3.3V Ground +5V Ground +5V Ground PWRGD +5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V Pin Signal Name +3.3V -12V Ground PS_ON Ground Ground Ground -5V +5V +5V +5V Ground

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

ATX12V1: ATX 12V Power Connector

Pin Signal Name Ground Ground +12V +12V

1 2 3 4

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Front Panel Header

The front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information:

Pin 1 3 5 7 9

Signal

Function

Pin 2 4 6 8

Signal FP PWR/SLP FP PWR/SLP PWR_SW_P PWR_SW_N

Function *MSG LED(+) *MSG LED(-) Power Switch(+) Power Switch(-) No pin

HD_LED_P Hard disk LED(+) HD_LED_N Hard disk LED(- ) RST_SW_N Reset Switch(-) RST_SW_P RSVD Reset Switch(+) Reserved

10 Key

* MSG LED (dual color or single color)

Hard Drive Activity LED

Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that data is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED to function properly, an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface. The LED will also show activity for devices connected to the SCSI (hard drive activity LED) connector.

Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED

Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual-color, front panel mounted LED provides power on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.

Reset Switch
Supporting the reset function requires connecting pins 5 and 7 to a momentarycontact switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and runs POST.

Power Switch
Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momentary-contact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain contact for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is due to internal de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal. This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.

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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 systems configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. The parameters are stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this information when the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system is configured with the values you stored in CMOS. The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure: Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals Video display type and display options Password protection from unauthorized use Power Management features

The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs. Before using the Setup Utility, ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options. This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.

The Standard Configuration

A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility. However, we recommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in the future. This Setup Utility should be used: when changing the system configuration when a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make changes to the Setup Utility when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts when making changes to the Power Management configuration when changing the password or making other changes to the Security Setup

Entering the Setup Utility

When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message appears: Press DEL to enter SETUP

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Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility.
CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Standard CMOS Setup Advanced Setup Advanced Chipset Setup Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PCI/PnP Setup PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control Load Default Settings Supervisor Password User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

: Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save and Exit F1:General Help F9: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Mega trends, Inc.

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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 <Enter>. Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for information. Some options (marked with a triangle ) lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu. In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by a triangle . The default BIOS setting for this motherboard applies for most conditions with optimum performance. It is not suggested to change the default values in the BIOS setup and the manufacture takes no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings.

BIOS Navigation Keys

The BIOS navigation keys are listed below: KEY
ESC +/-/PU/PD Enter F9 F10 F1

FUNCTION
Exits the current menu Scrolls through the items on a menu Modifies the selected fields values Select Loads an optimized setting for better performance Saves the current configuration and exits setup Displays a screen that describes all key functions

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For the purpose of better product maintenance, the manufacture reserves the right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the actual BIOS. Please visit the manufactures 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. Standard CMOS Setup System Date System Time Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE Slave PCI IDE BusMaster Floppy A Mon 01/01/2007 00 : 12 : 59 Not Detected Not Detected Not Detected Not Detected Not Detected Not Detected Enabled Not Deteced Help Item User [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system Date.

: Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save and Exit F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit

System Date & System Time The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility. IDE Devices Your computer has one IDE channel which can be installed with one or two devices (Master and Slave). In addition, this motherboard supports four SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the IDE channel.
CMOS Setup Utility- Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Master Device : Not Detected Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Enabled Select the type of device connected to the system. Help Item

Type LBA/Large Mode Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode S.M.A.R.T 32Bit Data Transfer

: Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save and Exit F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit

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Type (Auto) Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer LBA/Large Mode (Auto) Use this item to set the LAB/Large mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the area the hard disk is visited each time. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) (Auto) If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer. PIO Mode (Auto) Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the hard disk timing. DMA Mode (Auto) DMA capability allows user to improve the transfer-speed and data-integrity for compatible IDE devices. S.M.A.R.T. (Auto) The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system is a diagnostics technology that monitors and predicts device performance. S.M.A.R.T. software resides on both the disk drive and the host computer. 32Bit Data Transfer (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable 32Bit Data Transfer. Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Setup 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.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Setup CPU TM function Max CPUID Value Limit Execute Disable Bit Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech. Enhanced Halt (C1E) Quick Power on Self Test Boot up Numlock Status APIC Mode Boot Other Device Hige Performance Event Timer Enabled Disabled Disabled Automatic Enabled Enabled On Enabled Enabled Enabled Help Item For the processor its CPUID belows 0F41h. TM2 only can be enabled under below setting. 1.Freq.>=3.6GHz FSB800 2. Freq. >= 2.86GHz FSB533

: Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save and Exit F1:General Help F9: Optimized DefaultsESC: Exit

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CPU TM function (Enabled) For some specific brands of CPU, you can use this item to control the CPU frequency and voltage according to its temperature. Max CPUID Value Limit (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable the Max CPU ID value limit. When supports Prescott and LGA775 CPUs, enables this to prevent the system from rebooting when trying to install Windows NT 4.0. Execute Disable Bit (Disabled) This item is a security feature that helps you protect your CPU and operating system against malicious software executing code. This item is available when CPU supports the feature. Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech. (Disabled) This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST (Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology) function. This item shows only if the CPU supports EIST. Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Enabled) This item enables or disables enhanced halt. 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 APIC Mode (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable the APCI (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) mode. APIC provides symmetric multi-processing (SMP) for systems, allowing support for up to 60 processors. Boot Other Device (Enabled) When enabled, the system searches all other possible locations for an operating system if it fails to find one in the devices specified under the First, Second and Third boot devices. High Performance Event Timer (Enabled) This item enables or disables HPET (High Performance Event Timer) support. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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Advanced Chipset Setup

This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Setup Configure DRAM Timing DVMT Mode Select DVMT/Fixed Memory Share Memory Size By SPD DVMT Mode Maximum DVMT Enabled, 8MB Help Item Options Manual By SPD

: Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save and Exit F1:General Help F9: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit

Configure DRAM Timing (By SPD) When this item is set to enable, the DDR timing is configured using SPD. SPD (Serial Presence Detect) is located on the memory modules, BIOS reads information coded in SPD during system boot up. DVMT Mode Select (DVMT Mode) This item allows you to select the DVMT operating mode. DVMT/Fixed Memory (Maximum DVMT) When set to Fixed Mode, the graphics driver will reserve a fixed portion of the system memory as graphics memory. When set to DVMT Mode, the graphics chip will dynamically allocate system memory as graphics memory, according to system and graphics requirements.. Share Memory Size (Enabled, 8MB) This item lets you allocate a portion of the main memory for the onboard VGA display application. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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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. Integrated Peripherals Onboard IDE Controller Onboard SATA Controller USB Functions Legacy USB Support Audio Controller Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled 3F8&IRQ4 378 ECP DMA3 IRQ7 Help Item Disable / Enable the integrated IDE Controller

: Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save and Exit F1:General Help F9: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit

Onboard IDE Controller (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the onboard IDE interface. Onboard SATA Controller (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the onboard SATA controller. USB Functions (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the USB function. Legacy USB Support (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB device at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Audio Controller (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the onboard audio controller. OnBoard LAN Function (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the onboard LAN function. OnBoard LAN Boot ROM (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable the booting from the onboard LAN or a network add-in card with a remote boot ROM installed. Serial Port1 Address (3F8&IRQ4) Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COM1/2 serial port, and to assign a port address. Parallel Port Address (378) Use this item to enable or disable the onboard Parallel port, and to assign a port address. 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).

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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. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

Power Management Setup

This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Power Management Setup

ACPI Suspend Type Soft-off by PWR-BTTN PWRON After PWR-Fail Wake-Up by PME Power On by Ring USB KB Wakeup From S3 PS2 Keyboard Wakeup PS2 Mouse Wakeup Resume on RTC Alarm

S3 (STR) Delay 4 Sec Power Off Enabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled

Help Item Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.

: Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save and Exit F1:General Help F9: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit

ACPI Suspend Type (S3(STR)) Use this item to define how your system suspends. In the default, S3, the suspend mode is a suspend to RAM, i.e, the system shuts down with the exception of a refresh current to the system memory. 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. If the item is set to Delay 4 Sec, then you have to hold the power button down for four seconds to cause a software power down. PWRON After PWR-Fail (Power Off) This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating status. Wake-Up by PME (Enabled) The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the PCI Modem or PCI LAN card. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature. Use this item to do wake-up action if inserting the PCI card. Power On by Ring (Disabled) The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the Modem. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

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USB KB Wakeup From S3 (Disabled) This item allows you to enable/disable the USB device wakeup function from S3/S4 mode. PS2 Keyboard Wakeup (Disabled) This item enable or disable you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system from power saving mode. PS2 Mouse Wakeup (Disabled) This item enable or disable you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from power saving mode. Resume on RTC Alarm (Disabled) The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the systems RTC (realtime clock). Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wake-up alarm. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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 Card Yes Help Item Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.

: Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save and Exit F1:General Help F9: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit

Init Display First (PCI Card) Use this item to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot devices. Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA (Yes) If this item is enabled, an IRQ will be assigned to the PCI VGA graphics system. You set this value to No to free up an IRQ. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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PC Health Status
On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. PC Health Status Help Item Press Enter Disabled 31C/87F 3325 RPM 1.264 V 1.824 V

Hardware Health Event Monitoring Smart Fan Function Shutdown Temperature CPU Temperature CPU Fan Speed CPU VCore VDIMM

: Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save and Exit F1:General Help F9: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit

Smart Fan Function Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Smart Fan Function Item Help Enabled 070 Fan configuration 020 2 PWM value/C mode setting

SMART Fan Control SMART Fan start PWM value SMART Fan start TEMP. (C) SMART Fan Slop PWM value

: Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save and Exit F1:General Help F9: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit

SMART Fan Control (Disabled) This item allows you to enable/disable the control of the system fan speed by changing the fan voltage. SMART Fan start PWM value (070) This item is used to set the start PWM value of the smart fan. SMART Fan start PWM TEMP. (C) (020) This item is used to set the start temperature of the smart fan. SMART Fan Slope PWM value (2 PWM value/C) This item is used to set the Slope Select PWM of the smart fan. Press <Esc> to return to the PC Health Status page.

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Shutdown Temperature (Disabled) Enable you to set the maximum temperature the system can reach before powering down. System Component Characteristics These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events, such as System & CPU temperature, CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & system fan speed,...etc. CPU Temperature CPU Fan Speed CPU VCore VDIMM

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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 Help item 133MHz Auto Disabled Options Auto 400 MHz 533 MHz 667 MHz

Manufacturer : Intel Ratio Actual Value: 20 CPU Frequency Setting DRAM Frequncy Spread Spectrum

: Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save and Exit F1:General Help F9: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit

Manufacturer (Intel) This item displays the information of current manufacturer of the CPU installed in your computer. Ratio Actual Value (20) These items show the locked ratio status and the actual ratio of the CPU installed in your system. CPU Frequency Setting (133 MHz) This item allows you to set CPU frequency. DRAM Frequency (Auto) This item shows the frequency of the DRAM in your computer.

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Spread Spectrum (Disabled) If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) generated by the system. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

Load Optimal Defaults

This option opens a dialog box that lets you install optimized defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Press <Y> and then <Enter> to install the defaults. Press <N> and then <Enter> to not install the defaults. The optimized defaults place demands on the system that may be greater than the performance level of the components, such as the CPU and the memory. You can cause fatal errors or instability if you install the optimized defaults when your hardware does not support them. If you only want to install setup defaults for a specific option, select and display that option, and then press <F7>.

Supervisor Password
This page helps you install or change a password.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Supervisor Password Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Help I tem Press Enter Install or Change the password.

: Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save and Exit F1:General Help F9: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit

Supervisor Password (Not Installed) This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays. Change Supervisor Password (Press Enter) You can select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. You can use the sub menu to change the supervisor password. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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User Password
This page helps you install or change a password.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. User Password Security Settings User Password : Not Installed Help item

: Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save and Exit F1:General Help F9: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit

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. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

Save & Exit Setup

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, select [OK] to save and exit, or select [Cancel] to return to the main menu.

Exit Without Saving

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to discard any changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Exit Without Saving dialog box appears, select [OK] to discard changes and exit, or select [Cancel] to return to the main menu. If you have made settings that you do not want to save, use the Discard Changes and Exit item and select [OK] to discard any changes you have made.

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Updating the BIOS

You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturers Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: 1 2 3 Create a bootable system disk. (Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk.) Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturers Web site. Copy these files to the bootable device. Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your computer. (You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force your computer to boot from the bootable device first.) At the C:\ or A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and the file name of the new bios and then press <Enter>. Example: AMINF340.EXE 040706.ROM When the installation is complete, remove the bootable device from the computer and restart your computer. If your motherboard has a Flash BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten. The computer will restart automatically.

This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software supplied with the motherboard.

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Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software CD-ROM

The support software 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. Before installing any software, always inspect the folder for files named README.TXT, INSTALL.TXT, or something similar. These files may contain important information that is not included in this manual. 1. Never try to install all software from folder that is not specified for use with your motherboard. 2. The notice of Intel HD Audio Installation (optional): The Intel High Definition audio functionality unexpectedly quits working in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. Users need to download and install the update packages from the Microsoft Download Center before installing HD audio driver bundled in the driver CD. Please log on to http://support.microsoft.com/ default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;901105#appliesto for more information.

Auto-installing under Windows 2000/XP

The Auto-install CD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software for your motherboard. If the Auto-install CD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows Explorer). Refer to the Utility Folder Installation Notes later in this chapter. The support software CD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows 2000/XP. When you insert the CD-ROM disc in the CD-ROM drive, the autorun feature will automatically bring up the install screen. The screen has three buttons on it, Setup, Browse CD and Exit.

If the opening screen does not appear; double-click the file setup.exe in the root directory.

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Setup 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 CD. Before installing the software from Windows Explorer, look for a file named README.TXT, INSTALL.TXT or something similar. This file may contain important information to help you install the software correctly. Some software is installed in separate folders for different operating systems, such as Windows 2000/XP. Always go to the correct folder for the kind of OS you are using. In install the software, execute a file named SETUP.EXE or INSTALL.EXE by double-clicking the file and then following the instructions on the screen. Exit The EXIT button closes the Auto Setup window.

Application Tab Lists the software utilities that are available on the CD. Read Me Tab Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the CD.

Running Setup
Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard:
1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:

The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will be different according to the motherboard you are installing. The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner.

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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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Manual Installation
Insert the CD in the 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. Look for the chipset and motherboard model; then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) that automatically detects your operating system before installation. Other drivers have the setup program located in the operating system subfolder. If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program, browse to the operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file (README.TXT or README.DOC) for information on installing the driver or software for your operating system.

Utility Software Reference

All the utility software available from this page is Windows compliant. They are provided only for the convenience of the customer. The following software is furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of the license. These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice. Please refer to the support CD for available software. This concludes Chapter 4.

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