BL100 Series System Board User’s Manual 935-BL1001-100G A05140034
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Table of Contents About this Manual................................................................................ Warranty................................................................................................. Static Electricity Precaution................................................................ Safety Measures..................................................................................... About the Package..............................................................................
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 • LGA 775 socket for: - Intel® CoreTM2 Quad / Intel® CoreTM2 Duo - Intel® Wolfdale 45nm processors • Supports Intel Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EMT64T) • Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) • 1333*/1066/800MHz FSB *Available on CPUs that support 1333MHz FSB Note: We recommend using screw with metal pad type of CPU heat sink and fan.
Introduction Rear Panel I/O Ports • • • • • • • I/O Connectors • 1 connector for 2 additional external USB 2.0/1.
1 Introduction Features watchdog timer 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. DDR2 is a higher performance DDR technology whose data transfer rate delivers bandwidth of 4.3 GB per second and beyond. That is twice the speed of the conventional DDR without increasing its power consumption.
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: The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA. This feature allows the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC.
1 Introduction rtc timer The RTC installed on the system board allows your system to automatically power-on on the set date and time. 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® 2000/XP supports the ACPI function.
Hardware Installation 2 Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation System Board Layout 1 20 10 PS/2 power select (JP5) CPU fan 1 PS/2 Mouse PS/2 KB DDR2 1 +12V power Socket 775 COM 1 COM 2 2 1 Parallel COM 3 VGA 11 1 ATX power USB 0-3 power select (JP7) 25 1 Chassis open 1 SPI Flash BIOS Clear CMOS (JP3) 1 COM 4 2 1 9 1 Intel LAN 2 USB 2 USB 3 40 39 ICH9 Battery Mic-in Line-in Line-out SATA 4 1 1 1 2 USB 6-7 SATA 1 1 LCD/Inverter power Intel Q35 LVDS LCD panel SATA 5 S
2 Hardware Installation 1 20 10 PS/2 power select (JP5) CPU fan 1 PS/2 Mouse PS/2 KB DDR2 1 +12V power Socket 775 COM 1 COM 2 2 1 Parallel COM 3 VGA 11 1 ATX power USB 0-3 power select (JP7) 25 1 Chassis open 1 SPI Flash BIOS Clear CMOS (JP3) 1 COM 4 2 1 9 Intel Intel LAN 2 USB 2 USB 3 Q35 ICH9 Battery Mic-in Line-in Line-out SATA 4 Standby Power LED LAN 1 USB 0 USB 1 SATA 5 1 SATA 0 1 1 SATA 1 1 1 2 1 USB 6-7 power select (JP6) USB 6-7 System fan Front audio 2
Hardware Installation 1 20 10 PS/2 power select (JP5) CPU fan 1 PS/2 Mouse PS/2 KB 2 DDR2 1 +12V power Socket 775 COM 1 COM 2 2 1 Parallel COM 3 VGA 11 1 ATX power USB 0-3 power select (JP7) 25 1 Chassis open 1 Clear CMOS (JP3) 1 USB 0 USB 1 COM 4 2 1 9 1 Intel LAN USB 2 USB 3 40 39 ICH9 Battery Mic-in Line-in Line-out SATA 4 1 1 1 2 USB 6-7 SATA 1 1 LCD/Inverter power Intel Q35 LVDS LCD panel SATA 5 SATA 0 8 1 1 1 Standby Power LED SPI Flash BIOS Panel p
2 Hardware Installation 1 20 10 PS/2 power select (JP5) CPU fan 1 PS/2 Mouse PS/2 KB DDR2 1 +12V power Socket 775 COM 1 COM 2 2 1 Parallel COM 3 VGA 11 1 ATX power USB 0-3 power select (JP7) 25 1 Chassis open 1 Clear CMOS (JP3) 1 USB 0 USB 1 COM 4 2 1 9 Intel Intel LAN USB 2 USB 3 Q35 ICH9 Battery Mic-in Line-in Line-out SATA 4 Standby Power LED SPI Flash BIOS SATA 5 1 SATA 0 1 1 SATA 1 1 1 2 1 USB 6-7 power select (JP6) USB 6-7 System fan Front audio 2 1 10 9
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . 2 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.
2 Hardware Installation Installing the DIMM Note: The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual board. These illustrations are for reference only. 1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down. 2. Disconnect all power cords and cables. 3. Locate the DDR2 socket on the system board. 4. Push the “ejector tabs” which are at the ends of the socket to the side. Ejector tab Ejector tab DDR2 socket 5.
Hardware Installation 2 6. Grasping the module by its edges, position the module above the socket with the “notch” in the module aligned with the “key” on the socket. The keying mechanism ensures the module can be plugged into the socket in only one way. 7. Seat the module vertically, pressing it down firmly until it is completely seated in the socket. 8. The ejector tabs at the ends of the socket will automatically snap into the locked position to hold the module in place.
2 Hardware Installation 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 Intel 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.
Hardware Installation 4. The CPU socket comes Cover 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. 5. Lift the protective cap from the location pointed below to detach the cap from the cover. 2 Protective cap Lever Lift this part up 6.
2 Hardware Installation 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. Pin 1 of the socket Gold mark 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.
Hardware Installation 10. Once the CPU is in place, move the cover down. 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. 2 Cover Lever 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. Install the CPU heat sink and fan. 3. Connect the CPU fan’s cable connector to the CPU fan connector on the system board.
Hardware Installation 2 Jumper Settings Clear CMOS Data 1 JP3 X1-2 2 3 On: Normal (default) 1 2 3 2-3 On: Clear CMOS Data If you encounter the following, a) CMOS data becomes corrupted. b) You forgot the supervisor or user password. you can reconfigure the system with the default values stored in the ROM BIOS. To load the default values stored in the ROM BIOS, please follow the steps below. 1. Power-off the system and unplug the power cord. 2. Set JP3 pins 2 and 3 to On.
2 Hardware Installation PS/2 Power Select JP5 3 X 2 3 2 1 1 1-2 On: 5V (default) 2-3 On: 5V_standby JP5 is used to select the power of the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port. Selecting 5V_standby will allow you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to wake up the system. BIOS Setting Configure the PS/2 wake up function in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Super IO Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
Hardware Installation 2 USB Power Select USB 0-3 (JP7) 3 X 2 3 2 1 1 1-2 On: 5V (default) USB 6-7 (JP6) X 1 2 3 1-2 On: 5V (default) 2-3 On: 5V_standby 1 2 3 2-3 On: 5V_standby JP6 and JP7 are used to select the power of the USB ports. Selecting 5V_standby 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.
2 Hardware Installation Panel Power Select 1 JP13 X 1-2 2 3 On: 3.3V (default) 1 2 3 2-3 On: 5V JP13 is used to select the power supplied to the LCD panel. Important: Before powering-on the system, make sure JP13’s setting matches the LCD panel’s specification. Selecting the incorrect voltage will seriously damage the LCD panel.
Hardware Installation 2 LCD Brightness Control - Voltage Level Adjust (BL100-N and BL100-P only) 1-2 On: Increases the voltage level 2-3 On: Decreases the voltage level J25 X 1 3 Use J25 to connect to the LCD Brightness Control button of the LCD Display Panel. It is used to adjust the brightness of the LCD Display Panel. Increasing or decreasing the voltage to control the LCD panel’s brightness varies among Inverters.
2 Hardware Installation Rear Panel I/O Ports PS/2 Mouse COM 1 COM 3 LAN 1 LAN 2 Mic-in Line-in Line-out PS/2 K/B COM 2 VGA USB 0-1 USB 2-3 BL100-N and BL100-NE PS/2 Mouse COM 1 LAN COM 3 Mic-in USB 1 Line-in Line-out PS/2 K/B COM 2 VGA USB 0 USB 2-3 BL100-P and BL100-PE 30
Hardware Installation 2 PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard Ports PS/2 Mouse W PS/2 Keyboard These ports are used to connect a PS/2 mouse and a PS/2 keyboard. The PS/2 mouse por t 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. Failure to do so may damage the system board.
2 Hardware Installation • BIOS Setting: Configure the PS/2 wake up function in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Super IO Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. Important: The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.
Hardware Installation 2 Serial (COM) Ports COM 1 W COM 3 W RD DTRDSRCTS- COM 2 W 2 COM 4 1 DCDTD GND RTSRI- 9 The system board is equipped with three onboard serial ports (COM 1, COM 2 and COM 3). It is also equipped with a 9-pin connector (COM 4) for connecting an additional serial port. 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.
2 Hardware Installation VGA Port W VGA The VGA port is used for connecting a VGA monitor. Connect the monitor’s 15-pin D-shell cable connector to the VGA port. After you plug the monitor’s cable connector into the VGA port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place. BIOS Setting Configure the onboard VGA in the Advanced Chipset Features submenu of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. Driver Installation Install the graphics driver.
Hardware Installation 2 Universal Serial Bus Connectors USB 1 USB 0 W USB 3 W VCC -Data +Data GND N. C. USB 2 USB 6-7 10 9 W VCC -Data +Data GND Key 2 1 The system board supports 6 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. The USB 6-7 connector allows you to connect 2 additional USB 2.0/ 1.1 ports. The USB ports may be mounted on a card-edge bracket.
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 drivers. Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse The Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state.
Hardware Installation 2 RJ45 Fast-Ethernet Port LAN 1 BL100-N and BL100-NE only W LAN 2 W The onboard RJ45 LAN ports allow the system board to connect to a local area network by means of a network hub. BIOS Setting Configure the onboard LAN in the Advanced Chipset Features submenu 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 Mic-in Line-in W GND Presense-signal Mic-jack-sense Key Line-out-jack-sense Line-out 1 0 Front audio 9W Mic-L Mic-R Line-out-R Front-sense Line-out-L 2 1 Rear Panel Audio The system board is equipped with 3 audio jacks. A jack is a onehole connecting interface for inserting a plug. • Mic-in (Pink) In a 2-channel or 4-channel mode, this jack is used to connect an external microphone. In a 6-channel mode, this jack functions as Center/Subwoofer.
Hardware Installation 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel Line-in Rear R/L Rear R/L Lime Line-out Front R/L Front R/L Pink Mic-in Mic-in Center/Subwoofer Light Blue 2 Front Audio The front audio connector allows you to connect to the line-out and mic-in jacks that are at the front panel of your system. BIOS Setting Configure the onboard audio in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Onboard Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
2 Hardware Installation I/O Connectors Serial ATA Connectors SATA 5 SATA 4 1 7 GND RXP RXN GND TXN TXP GND SATA 0 SATA 1 Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to a Serial ATA connector and the other end to your Serial ATA device.
Hardware Installation 2 Parallel Port 1 2 W 25 The connector is used to connect a standard parallel port 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.
2 Hardware Installation LVDS LCD Panel Connector and LCD/Inverter Power Connector (BL100-N and BL100-P only) 8 1 W LCD/Inverter Power X 1 LVDS LCD Panel The system board allows you to connect a LCD Display Panel by means of the LVDS LCD panel connector and the LCD/Inverter power connector. These connectors transmit video signals and power from the system board to the LCD Display Panel. Refer to the next page for the pin functions of these connectors.
Hardware Installation 2 LVDS LCD Panel Connector Pins Function Pins Function 1 GND 2 GND 3 LVDS_Out3+ 4 LVDS_Out7+ 5 LVDS_Out3- 6 LVDS_Out7- 7 GND 8 GND 9 LVDS_Out2+ 10 LVDS_Out6+ 11 LVDS_Out2- 12 LVDS_Out6- 13 GND 14 GND 15 LVDS_Out1+ 16 LVDS_Out5+ 17 LVDS_Out1- 18 LVDS_Out5- 19 GND 20 GND 21 LVDS_Out0+ 22 LVDS_Out4+ 23 LVDS_Out0- 24 LVDS_Out4- 25 GND 26 GND 27 LVDS_CLK1+ 28 LVDS_CLK2+ 29 LVDS_CLK1- 30 LVDS_CLK2- 31 GND 32 GND 33 LVDS_D
2 Hardware Installation Cooling Fan Connectors Sense X Power Ground Speed Control 1 4 CPU fan 3 1 Sense Ground Power X System fan Connect the CPU fan’s cable connector to the CPU fan connector on the system board. The system fan connector is used to connect an additional cooling fan. The cooling fans will provide adequate airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the CPU and system board components.
Hardware Installation 2 Chassis Open Connector 2 Ground Chassis signal X 1 The system board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chassis intrusion sensor cable from the chassis to the chassis open connector. Whenever a chassis component has been removed, the sensor sends signal to the connector alerting you of a chassis intrusion event. Hardware Monitor for Windows Install the “Hardware Monitor for Windows” utility.
2 Hardware Installation Power Connectors Use a power supply that complies with the ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide Version 1.1. An ATX12V power supply unit has a standard 20-pin ATX main power connector that must be inserted into this connector. 10 20 +12V 5VSB X PW-OK Ground +5V Ground +5V Ground 3.3V 3.3V +5V +5V -5V Ground Ground Ground PS-ON Ground -12V 3.3V 1 11 Your power supply unit may come with a 4-pin +12V power connector.
Hardware Installation 2 The system board requires a minimum of 300 Watt power supply to operate. Your system configuration (CPU power, amount of memory, add-in cards, peripherals, etc.) may exceed the minimum power requirement. To ensure that adequate power is provided, we strongly recommend that you use a minimum of 400 Watt (or greater) power supply. Important: Insufficient power supplied to the system may result in instability or the add-in boards and peripherals not functioning properly.
2 Hardware Installation Standby Power LED Standby Power LED This LED will light when the system’s standby power is on.
Hardware Installation 2 Front Panel Connectors RESET SW HDD-LED 11 12 1 2 PWR-LED PWR-BTN X 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 Battery Battery 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 batteries according to local ordinance.
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” then press . A screen similar to the one below will appear.
BIOS Setup 3 IDE Channel 0 Master to IDE Channel 3 Master To configure the IDE drives, move the cursor to a field then press . The following screen will appear.
3 BIOS Setup 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. Head This field displays the number of read/write heads. Precomp This field displays the number of cylinders at which to change the write timing. Landing Zone This field displays the number of cylinders specified as the landing zone for the read/write heads.
BIOS Setup 3 Halt On This field determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected during power up. The default setting is All Errors. No Errors The system boot will not stop for any errors detected. All Errors The system boot will stop whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for all other errors. All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for all other errors.
3 BIOS Setup 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.
BIOS Setup 3 CPU Feature This field is used to configure the CPU that is installed on the system board. Move the cursor to this field then press .
3 BIOS Setup Virtualization Technology When this field is set to Enabled, the VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. 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. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Hard Disk Boot Priority 1.
BIOS Setup 3 CPU L3 Cache This field is used to enable or disable the CPU’s L3 cache. Quick Power On Self Test This field speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the system. When Enabled, the BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST. First Boot Device, Second Boot Device, Third Boot Device and Boot Other Device Select the drive to boot first, second and third in the “First Boot Device” “Second Boot Device” and “Third Boot Device” fields respectively.
3 BIOS Setup row keys. You can then select the typematic rate and typematic delay in the “Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)” and “Typematic Delay (Msec)” fields below. Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) This field allows you to select the rate at which the keys are accelerated. Typematic Delay (Msec) This field allows you to select the delay between when the key was first depressed and when the acceleration begins.
BIOS Setup 3 Advanced Chipset Features Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features X System BIOS Cacheable Memory Hole At 15M-16M PCI Express Root Port Func Enabled Disabled Press Enter ** VGA Setting ** PEG/Onchip VGA Control On-Chip Frame Buffer Size DVMT Mode DVMT/FIXED Memory Size Auto 8MB DVMT 128MB ↑↓→← : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Item Help Menu Level XX ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults T
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 DVMT Mode The options are Fixed and DVMT. DVMT/Fixed Memory Size This field is used to select the graphics memory size used by DVMT/ Fixed mode.
3 BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals X X X X Press Press Press Press OnChip IDE Device Onboard Device Super IO Device USB Device Setting ↑↓→← : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Enter Enter Enter Enter +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Item Help Menu Level X ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults 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 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. Disabled The IDE HDD uses the standard mode. IDE DMA Transfer Access This field is used to enable or disable the DMA transfer function of an IDE hard drive. IDE Primary Master/Slave UDMA and IDE Secondary Master/ Slave UDMA These fields allow you to set the Ultra DMA in use.
3 BIOS Setup Onboard Device Move the cursor to this field and press . The following screen will appear. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Device Enabled Disabled High Definition Audio Onboard LAN Boot ROM ↑↓→← : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Item Help Menu Level XX ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.
BIOS Setup 3 Super IO Device Move the cursor to this field and press . The following screen will appear.
3 BIOS Setup Onboard Serial Port 1 to Onboard Serial Port 4 Auto The system will automatically select an I/O address for the onboard serial port. 3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3 Allows you to manually select an I/O address for the onboard serial port. Disabled Disables the onboard serial port. Onboard Parallel Port 378/IRQ7, 3BC/IRQ7, 278/IRQ5 Selects the I/O address and IRQ for the onboard parallel port. Disabled Disables the onboard parallel port.
BIOS Setup 3 Watchdog Timer Select This field is used to select the time interval of the Watchdog timer. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so that your system will continue to operate. 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.
3 BIOS Setup USB Device Setting Move the cursor to this field and press . The following screen will appear. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility USB Device Setting Enabled Enabled Disabled Enabled USB 1.0 Controller USB 2.
BIOS Setup 3 USB Storage Function This field is used to enable or disable the support for legacy USB mass storage.
3 BIOS Setup Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy.
BIOS Setup 3 Video Off Method This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked. V/H SYNC + Blank This will cause the system to turn off the vertical and horizontal synchronization ports and write blanks to the video buffer. Blank Screen This only writes blanks to the video buffer. DPMS Support Initializes display power management signaling. Select this if your video board supports it.
3 BIOS Setup Wake-Up By PCI Card Enabled Disabled 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. The system will not wake up despite access to the PCI card.
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 shows how to configure 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.
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(ESCD) The system will automatically detect the settings for you. Manual Choose the specific IRQ resources in the “IRQ Resources” field. IRQ Resources Move the cursor to this field and press . Set each system interrupt to either PCI Device or Reserved.
3 BIOS Setup PC Health Status Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PC Health Status Case Open Detection Current System Temp Current CPU Temperature System Fan Speed CPU Fan Speed CPU Voltage DDRII Voltage +3.3V +12V +5V VBAT (V) 5VSB (V) SYS Smart Fan Temperature SYSTEM Fan Tolerance Value CPU Smart Fan Temperature CPU Fan Tolerance Value ↑↓→← : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Disabled 43oC/189oF 0oC/32oF 0 RPM 1155 RPM 1.24V 1.80V 3.31V 12.09V 4.96V 2.97V 4.
BIOS Setup 3 SYS Smart Fan Temperature This field is used to select the temperature at which the system fan runs at full speed. The temperature will vary within the range of the tolerance value selected in the field below. System Fan Tolerance Value This field is used to select the tolerance value of the system’s temperature. The options are 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. If you selected 3, it allows the temperature to run 3 degrees higher or lower.
3 BIOS Setup Frequency/Voltage Control Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Frequency/Voltage Control Spread Spectrum Disabled Item Help Menu Level ↑↓→← : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults X ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one. Spread Spectrum Leave this field in its default setting.
BIOS Setup 3 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 .
3 BIOS Setup 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 .
BIOS Setup 3 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 .
3 BIOS Setup 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.
BIOS Setup 3 Save & Exit Setup When all the changes have been made, highlight “Save & Exit Setup” and press .
3 BIOS Setup Exit Without Saving When you do not want to save the changes you have made, highlight “Exit Without Saving” and press .
BIOS Setup 3 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AWDFLASH.EXE. Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the files. 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.
3 BIOS Setup 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.
Supported Software 4 Chapter 4 - Supported Software 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 (Mainboard Utility CD) will appear. If after inserting the CD, “Autorun” did not automatically start (which is, the Mainboard Utility CD screen did not appear), please go directly to the root directory of the CD and double-click “Setup”.
4 Supported Software 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. 90 1. Setup is ready to install the utility. Click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.
Supported Software 3. Go through the readme document for more installation tips then click Next. 4. After all setup operations are done, click Next. 5. Click Finish to exit setup.
4 Supported Software Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver (for Windows XP) To install, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver” on the main menu. 92 1. Click “I accept the agreement” then click Next. 2. You are now ready to install DirectX. Click Next. 3. Click Finish. Reboot the system for DirectX to take effect.
Supported Software 4 Intel Graphics Drivers (for Windows 7 / Windows Vista) To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next. By default, the “Automatically run WinSAT and enable the Windows Aero desktop theme” is enabled. With this enabled, after installing the graphics driver and the system rebooted, the screen will turn blank for 1 to 2 minutes (while WinSAT is running) before the Windows Vista desktop appears.
4 94 Supported Software 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 3. Go through the readme document for system requirements and installation tips then click Next. 4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to continue.
Supported Software 5. 4 Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.
4 Supported Software Intel Graphics Drivers (for Windows XP) To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 96 1. Setup is ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.
Supported Software 3. Go through the readme document for more installation tips then click Next. 4. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now.” then click Finish. 4 Restarting the system will allow the new software installlation to take effect.
4 Supported Software Audio Drivers To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 2. 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 LAN Drivers To install the driver, click “LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 2. Click Install to begin the installation. 3. After completing installation, click Finish.
4 Supported Software Hardware Monitor for Windows (for Windows 7 / Windows Vista) The Hardware Monitor for Windows 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 3. Click Next to add the program icon to the Program Folder. 4. After completing installation, click Finish to exit setup. 5. Click Yes if you want to create a Hardware Doctor shortcut at your desktop.
4 Supported Software 6. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the utility to take effect.
Supported Software 4 Using the Hardware Monitor for Windows Utility 1. When you try to run the utility, which is usually done by double-clicking the Hardware Doctor shortcut, an error message will appear. 2. To solve this problem, rightclick the Hardware Doctor shortcut. then select Properties. 3. Select the Compatibility tab, click “Run this program as an administrator” then click OK.
4 Supported Software 4. 104 You can now access the utility.
Supported Software 4 Hardware Monitor for Windows (for Windows XP) The Hardware Monitor for Windows 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.
4 106 Supported Software 3. Click Install to begin the installation. 4. After completing installation, click Finish.
Supported Software 4 Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3 To install the reader, click “Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3” on the main menu. 1. Click Next to install or click Change Destination Folder to select another folder. 2. Click Install to begin installation. 3. Click Finish to exit installation.
A Watchdog Sample Code Appendix A - Watchdog Sample Code ;Software programming example: ;---------------------------------------------------------------;(1) Enter Superio Configuration mode ;---------------------------------------------------------------MOV DX,4EH MOV AL,87H OUT DX,AL OUT DX,AL ;-------------------------------------------------------------------------------;(2) Configuration Logical Device 8, register CRF5/CRF6/CRF7 ; (WDT count mode / count value / control mode) ;------------------------
Watchdog Sample Code MOV MOV DX,4FH AL,02H OUT DX,AL MOV MOV OUT DX,4EH AL,F7H DX,AL MOV MOV DX,4FH AL,02H OUT DX,AL A ;Set CRF6 value=02 => Watch Dog Timer=2 (unit:Min) ;Select CRF7 ;Set CRF7[Bit:7,6]=11, WDT reset by mouse/keyboard interrupt ;------------------------------------------;(3) Exit extended function mode ;------------------------------------------MOV DX,4EH MOV AL,AAH OUT DX,AL 109
B System Error Message Appendix B - 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.
System Error Message B 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. Hard Disk(s) fail (08) Sector Verify failed. Keyboard is locked out - Unlock the key The BIOS detects that the keyboard is locked. Keyboard controller is pulled low. Keyboard error or no keyboard present Cannot initialize the keyboard.
C Troubleshooting Appendix C - 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.
Troubleshooting C 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.
C Troubleshooting 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.
Troubleshooting C 3. Verify that the attached serial device works by attaching it to a serial port that is working and configured correctly. If the serial device does not work, either the cable or the serial device has a problem. If the serial device works, the problem may be due to the onboard I/O or the address setting. 4. Make sure the COM settings and I/O address are configured correctly. Keyboard Nothing happens when a key on the keyboard was pressed. 1. Make sure the keyboard is properly connected.
D NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide Appendix D - NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide nLite nLite is an application program that allows you to customize your XP installation disc by integrating the RAID/AHCI drivers into the disc. By using nLite, the F6 function key usually required during installation is no longer needed. Note: The installation steps below are based on nLite version 1.4.9. Installation procedures may slightly vary if you’re using another version of the program. 1.
NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 4. Insert the XP installation disc into an optical drive. 5. Launch nLite. The Welcome screen will appear. Click Next. 6. Click Next to temporarily save the Windows installation files to the designated default folder. D If you want to save them in another folder, click Browse, select the folder and then click Next.
D 118 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 7. Click Next. 8. In the Task Selection dialog box, click Drivers and Bootable ISO. Click Next.
NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide D 9. Click Insert and then select Multiple driver folder to select the drivers you will integrate. Click Next. 10. Select only the drivers appropriate for the Windows version that you are using and then click OK. Integrating 64-bit drivers into 32-bit Windows or vice versa will cause file load errors and failed installation.
D NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 11. If you are uncertain of the southbridge chip used on your motherboard, select all RAID/AHCI controllers and then click OK. 12. Click Next.
NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide D 13. The program is currently integrating the drivers and applying changes to the installation. 14. When the program is finished applying the changes, click Next.
D NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 15. To create an image, select the Create Image mode under the General section and then click Next. 16. Or you can choose to burn it directly to a disc by selecting the Direct Burn mode under the General section.
NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide D 17. You have finished customizing the Windows XP installation disc. Click Finish. Enter the BIOS utility to configure the SATA controller to RAID/AHCI. You can now install Windows XP.
D NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide AHCI The installation steps below will guide you in configuring your SATA drive to AHCI mode. 1. Enter the BIOS utility and configure the SATA controller to IDE mode. 2. Install Windows XP but do not press F6. 3. Download relevant RAID/AHCI driver files supported by the motherboard chipset from Intel’s website. Transfer the downloaded driver files to C:\AHCI. 4.
NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 5. In the Hardware Update Wizard dialog box, select “No, not this time” then click Next. 6. Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)” and then click Next. 7. Select “Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install” and then click Next.
D NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 8. Click “Have Disk”. 9. Select C:\AHCI\iaAHCI.inf and then click Open. 10. Select the appropriate AHCI Controller of your hardware device and then click Next.
NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide D 11. A warning message appeared because the selected SATA controller did not match your hardware device. Ignore the warning and click Yes to proceed. 12. Click Finish. 13. The system’s settings have been changed. Windows XP requires that you restart the computer. Click Yes. 14. Enter the BIOS utility and modify the SATA controller from IDE to AHCI. By doing so, Windows will work normally with the SATA controller that is in AHCI mode.
