EL109-N System Board User’s Manual 935-EL1091-000G A11330048
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FCC and DOC Statement on Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation.
1 Introduction Table of Contents Copyright. .......................................................................................... 2 Trademarks......................................................................................... 2 FCC and DOC Statement on Class B............................................... 3 About this Manual.............................................................................. 7 Warranty .................................................................................
Introduction 1 I/O Connectors............................................................................. 37 SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors..................................................... 37 Cooling Fan Connectors.............................................................. 38 Chassis Instrusion Connector .................................................... 39 Power Connectors..................................................................... 40 Standby Power LED...................................
1 Introduction Appendix A - Watchdog Sample Code............................................ 95 Appendix B - System Error Message............................................... 97 Appendix C - Troubleshooting.........................................................
Introduction 1 About this Manual An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD, insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will appear. Click “User’s Manual” on the main menu. Warranty 1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product, inability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and product specifications. 2.
1 Introduction Static Electricity Precautions It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer components without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in handling them to ensure against electrostatic build-up. 1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the system board in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it. 2.
Introduction 1 About the Package The system board package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance. One One One Two Two One One One One system board COM cable USB cable Serial ATA data cables Serial ATA power cables I/O shield user’s manual CD QR (Quick Reference) The system board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed above.
1 Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction Specifications Processor • LGA 775 socket for: - Intel® CoreTM2 Quad Q9400 - Intel® CoreTM2 Duo E8400/E7400/E6400/E4300 - Intel® Pentium® E6500/E5300/E2160 - Intel® Celeron® E3400/E1500/440 • Supports Intel Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EMT64T) • Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) • 800/1066/1333MHz FSB Chipset • Intel® chipset - Intel® G41 Express chipset - Intel® ICH7 I/O Controller Hub System Memory • One DDR3 DIMM socket • Supports single
Introduction I/O Connectors •2 •2 •1 •4 •1 •1 •1 •1 •2 BIOS • Award BIOS • 8Mbit SPI BIOS Energy Efficient Design • ACPI specification and OS Directed Power Management • Supports ACPI STR (Suspend to RAM) function • Wake-On-Events include: - Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse - Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse - Wake-On-LAN - Wake-On-Ring - RTC timer to power-on the system • System power management supported • Microsoft®/Intel® APM 1.2 compliant • Soft Power supported - ACPI v1.
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. DDR3 DDR3 delivers increased system bandwidth and improved performance. It offers peak data transfer rate of up to 21 Gb/s bandwidth.
Introduction 1 USB The system board supports USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. USB 1.1 supports 12Mb/ second bandwidth while USB 2.0 supports 480Mb/second bandwidth providing a marked improvement in device transfer speeds between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.
1 Introduction RTC Timer The RTC installed on the system board allows your system to automatically power-on on the set date and time. ACPI STR 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. ACPI when enabled in the Power Management Setup will allow you to use the Suspend to RAM function.
Hardware Installation 2 Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation System Board Layout 10 1 20 PS/2 power select (JP6) KB Mouse DDR 3 +12V power 1 DVI-I port (DVI-D signal only) VGA DVI-I 1 1 COM 3 LGA 775 COM 1 COM 2 COM 4 1 11 ATX power 1 Chassis intrusion 1 CPU fan 1 USB 0-3 power select (JP3) Intel ICH7 LAN 2 USB 3 USB 2 SATA 4 1 SATA 3 1 Intel G41 Battery LAN 1 USB 1 USB 0 SATA 2 1 Front audio USB 4-7 power select (JP2) SATA 1 USB 6-7 1 USB 4-5 Mic-in Line-in Line-out 1 System
2 Hardware Installation Important: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your system board, processor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other components. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis.
Hardware Installation 2 Installing the DIM Module 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 DIMM 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 5.
2 18 Hardware Installation 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.
Hardware Installation 2 CPU 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. 2. Make sure to keep the protective cap.
2 Hardware Installation 4. 5. 6. The CPU socket comes 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. Protective cap To remove the protective cap, lift the cap on the location pointed on the right photo. Lift this part up Unlock the socket by pushing the load lever down, moving it sideways until it is released from the retention tab; then lift it up.
Hardware Installation 8. 2 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.
2 Hardware Installation 10. Close the load plate. Load plate 11. Push the load lever down to lock the socket. The lever should hook onto the retention tab to indicate that the CPU is completely secured in the socket.
Hardware Installation 2 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: A boxed Intel® processor already includes the CPU fan and heat sink assembly. If your CPU was purchased separately, make sure to only use Intel®-certified fan and heat sink. 1.
2 Hardware Installation 4. Rotate each push-pin according to the direction of the arrow shown on top of the pin. Fan Push down two pushpins that are diagonally across the heat sink. Perform the same procedure for the other two push-pins. Push pin 5. 24 Heat sink 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 1 2 3 JP5 1-2 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 JP5 pins 2 and 3 to On.
2 Hardware Installation PS/2 Power Select JP6 1 1 2 3 1-2 On: 5V (default) 1 2 3 2-3 On: 5V_standby JP6 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 keyboard/mouse 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 1 USB 0-3 (JP3) USB 4-7 (JP2) 1 2 3 1 2 3 1-2 On: 5V (default) 2-3 On: 5V_standby 1 2 3 1 2 3 1-2 On: 5V (default) 2-3 On: 5V_standby These jumpers are used to select the power of the USB ports. Selecting 5V_ standby will allow you to use a USB device 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 Rear Panel I/O Ports PS/2 Mouse COM 1 VGA LAN 1 LAN 2 Mic-in Line-in Line-out PS/2 K/B COM 2 DVI-I USB 0-1 The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following: • • • • • • • • • • 28 PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port COM ports VGA port DVI-I port (DVI-D signal only) LAN ports 4 USB ports Mic-in jack Line-in jack Line-out jack USB 2-3
Hardware Installation 2 PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard Ports PS/2 Mouse 1 PS/2 KB These ports are used to connect a PS/2 mouse and a PS/2 keyboard. The PS/2 mouse port uses IRQ12. If a mouse is not connected to this port, the system will reserve IRQ12 for other expansion cards. Important: 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 COM (Serial) Ports COM 1 1 COM 2 COM 3 DCDRD TD DTRGND COM 4 9 1 2 3 4 5 RIRTS- CTSDSR- GND TD DTR- DSRRTSCTSRI- 6 7 8 9 DCD- RD 2 1 COM 3 / COM 4 COM 1 / COM 2 The serial ports are RS232 asynchronous communication ports with 16C550Acompatible UARTs that can be used with modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and other serial devices. Connecting an External Serial Port Your COM port may come mounted on a card-edge bracket.
Hardware Installation 2 VGA Port 1 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.
2 Hardware Installation DVI-I Port 1 DVI-I The DVI-I port is used to connect an LCD monitor. This port supports DVI-D signal only. Connect the display device’s cable connector to the DVI-I port. After you plug the cable connector into the port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place. BIOS Setting Configure the display device in the Advanced Chipset Features submenu of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
Hardware Installation 2 USB Ports 1 USB 1 USB 0 USB 3 USB 2 USB 4-5 USB 6-7 10 9 N. C. Key GND +Data -Data VCC GND +Data -Data VCC 2 1 USB allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals. The system board is equipped with four onboard USB 2.0/1.1 ports. The two 10-pin connectors allow you to connect 4 additional USB 2.0/1.1 ports. The additional USB ports may be mounted on a card-edge bracket.
2 Hardware Installation 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. To use this function: • Jumper Setting JP2 and/or JP3 must be set to “2-3 On: 5V_standby”. Refer to “USB Power Select” in this chapter for more information. • BIOS Setting “USB KB Wake-Up From S3” in the Power Management Setup submenu of the BIOS must be set to Enabled.
Hardware Installation 2 RJ45 LAN Ports 1 LAN 1 LAN 2 The 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 Integrated Peripherals submenu of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. Driver Installation Install the LAN drivers. Refer to chapter 4 for more information.
2 Hardware Installation Audio 1 Rear audio Mic-in GND Line-out 10 9 2 1 Rear Audio Mic2-L Mic2-R Line2-R Front_IO_Sense Line2-L Front audio Presence Signal Mic2-JD Key Line2-JD Line-in The system board is equipped with 3 audio jacks. A jack is a one-hole connecting interface for inserting a plug. • Mic-in Jack (Pink) This jack is used to connect an external microphone.
Hardware Installation 2 I/O Connectors SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors 1 SATA 4 SATA 2 SATA 1 7 1 GND RXP RXN GND TXN TXP GND SATA 3 The Serial ATA connectors are used to connect Serial ATA devices. Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to a SATA connector and the other end to your Serial ATA device. BIOS Setting Configure the Serial ATA drives in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“OnChip IDE Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
2 Hardware Installation Cooling Fan Connectors 1 Speed Control Sense Power Ground 4 1 CPU fan 1 3 Ground Power Sense System fan The fan connectors are used to connect cooling fans. The cooling fans will provide adequate airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the CPU and system board components. BIOS Setting The PC Health Status submenu of the BIOS will display the current speed of the cooling fans. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
Hardware Installation 2 Chassis Instrusion Connector 1 2 1 Ground Signal The board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chassis intrusion sensor cable from the chassis to this connector. When the system’s power is on and a chassis intrusion occurred, an alarm will sound. When the system’s power is off and a chassis intrusion occurred, the alarm will sound only when the system restarts. Hardware Monitor for Windows Install the “Hardware Monitor for Windows” utility.
2 Hardware Installation Power Connectors 10 20 1 +12V +5V 5VSB PW-OK +5V -5V GND GND +5V GND GND GND PS-ON +5 GND GND 3.3V -12V 3.3V 3.3V 1 11 ATX power +12V +12V 3 4 1 2 12V power Ground Ground 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 the 20-pin connector.
Hardware Installation 2 Standby Power LED 1 Standby Power LED This LED will light when the system’s standby power is on.
2 Hardware Installation Front Panel Connectors 1 HDD-LED RESET-SW 11 1 12 2 PWR-LED PWR-BTN HDD-LED - HDD LED This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed. RESET SW - Reset Switch This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the system. PWR-BTN - Power Switch This switch is used to power on or off the system. PWR-LED - Power/Standby LED When the system’s power is on, this LED will light.
Hardware Installation 2 Expansion Slot 1 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x1 Slot Install PCI Express cards such as network cards or other cards that comply to the PCI Express specifications into the PCI Express x1 slot.
2 Hardware Installation Battery 1 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 44 • 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” and press . A screen similar to the one below will appear.
BIOS Setup 3 IDE Channel 0 Master to IDE Channel 1 Slave To configure the IDE drives, move the cursor to a field then press . The following screen will appear. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE Channel 0 Master IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press Enter IDE Channel 0 Master Access Mode Auto Auto Capacity Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value To auto-detect the HDD’s size, head...
3 BIOS Setup 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. Sector This field displays the number sectors per track. Video This field selects the type of video adapter used for the primary system monitor. Although secondary monitors are supported, you do not have to select the type.
BIOS Setup 3 Base Memory Displays the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. The value of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard. Extended Memory Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot-up. Total Memory Displays the total memory available in the system.
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. Core Multi-Processing The options are Enabled and Disabled.
BIOS Setup 3 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 Item Help 1. Bootable Add-in Cards Menu Level Use <↑> or <↓> to select a device, then press <+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list.
3 BIOS Setup 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. The BIOS will boot the operating system according to the sequence of the drive selected. Set “Boot Other Device” to Enabled if you wish to boot from another device. Boot Up NumLock Status This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad.
BIOS Setup 3 Security Option This field determines when the system will prompt for the password - everytime the system boots or only when you enter the BIOS setup. Set the password in the Set Supervisor/User Password submenu. System The system will not boot and access to Setup will be denied unless the correct password is entered at the prompt. Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied unless the correct password is entered at the prompt.
3 BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features 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 Total GFX Memory Auto 32MB 128MB ↑↓→←: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Item Help Menu Level ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults The settings on the sc
BIOS Setup 3 PCI Express Root Port Func Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PCI Express Root Port Func Auto Auto Auto v1.0a PCI Express Port 1 PCI Express GIGA LAN1 PCI Express GIGA LAN2 PCI-E Compliancy Mode ↑↓→←: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Item Help Menu Level 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.
3 BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Device Onboard Device Super IO Device USB Device Setting Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM ↑↓→←: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Press Enter Press Enter Press Enter Press Enter Disabled Disabled +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Item Help Menu Level ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults The settings on the screen are for reference only
BIOS Setup 3 OnChip IDE Device Move the cursor to this field and press . The following screen will appear.
3 BIOS Setup On-Chip Primary/Secondary PCI IDE These fields are used to enable or disable the primary or secondary IDE controller. The default is Enabled. Select Disabled if you want to add a different hard drive controller. SATA Mode IDE This option configures the Serial ATA drives in IDE mode. On-Chip Serial ATA Disabled Disables the onboard SATA. Auto The system will detect the existing SATA and IDE drives then automatically set them to the available master/slave mode.
BIOS Setup 3 Onboard Device Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Device Azalia Audio Select Auto Item Help Menu Level ↑↓: Move PU/PD/+/-: Change Priority F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F7: Optimized Defaults The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one. Azalia Audio Select This field is used to enable or disable the onboard audio.
3 BIOS Setup Super IO Device Move the cursor to this field and press . The following screen will appear.
BIOS Setup 3 Onboard Serial Port 1/2/3/4 Auto The system will automatically select an I/O address for the onboard serial port 1 and serial port 2. 3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3 Allows you to manually select an I/O address for the onboard serial port 1 and serial port 2. Disabled Disables the onboard serial port 1 and/or serial port 2. 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.
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 USB 1.0 Controller USB 2.
BIOS Setup 3 USB Mouse Function Due to the limited space of the BIOS ROM, the support for legacy USB mouse (in DOS mode) is by default set to Disabled. With more BIOS ROM space available, it will be able to support more advanced features as well as provide compatibility to a wide variety of peripheral devices. If a PS/2 mouse is not available and you need to use a USB mouse to install Windows (installation is performed in DOS mode) or run any program under DOS, set this field to Enabled.
3 BIOS Setup Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy.
BIOS Setup 3 Root Port ASPM The options are Disabled, L0s, L1 and L1/L0s. DMI Port ASPM The options are Disabled and L0s. ACPI Suspend Type This field is used to select the type of Suspend mode. S1(POS) Enables the Power On Suspend function. S3(STR) Enables the Suspend to RAM function. Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN This field allows you to select the method of powering off your system. Delay 4 Sec.
3 BIOS Setup Resume By Alarm Enabled When Enabled, you can set the date and time you would like the Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC to power-on in the “Date (of Month) Alarm” and “Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm” fields. However, if the system is being accessed by incoming calls or the network (Resume On Ring/LAN) prior to the date and time set in these fields, the system will give priority to the incoming calls or network. Disabled Disables the automatic power-on function.
BIOS Setup 3 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.
3 BIOS Setup IRQ Resources Move the cursor to this field and press . Set each system interrupt to either PCI Device or Reserved.
BIOS Setup 3 PC Health Status Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PC Health Status Shutdown Temperature Current System Temp Current CPU Temperature System Fan Speed CPU Fan Speed CPU Voltage DDRIII 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 Case Open Detection ↑↓→←: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values 60oC/140oF 32oC/89oF 0oC/32oF 0 RPM 4927 RPM 1.24V 1.48V 3.36 12.26V 5.10V 3.00V 5.
3 BIOS Setup CPU Smart Fan Temperature This field is used to select the temperature at which the CPU fan runs at full speed. The temperature will vary within the range of the tolerance value selected in the field below. CPU Fan Tolerance Value This field is used to select the tolerance value of the CPU’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. The CPU fan will smartly adjust it’s speed in accordance to the temperature.
BIOS Setup 3 Frequency/Voltage Control Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio Unlock x CPU Clock Ratio ↑↓→←: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Disabled 8X +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Item Help Menu Level 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.
3 BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults The “Load Fail-Safe Defaults” option loads the troubleshooting default values permanently stored in the ROM chips. These settings are not optimal and turn off all high performance features. You should use these values only if you have hardware problems. Highlight this option in the main menu and press .
BIOS Setup 3 Load Optimized Defaults The “Load Optimized Defaults” option loads optimized settings from the BIOS ROM. Use the default values as standard values for your system. Highlight this option in the main menu and press .
3 BIOS Setup Set Supervisor Password If you want to protect your system and setup from unauthorized entry, set a supervisor’s password with the “System” option selected in the Advanced BIOS Features. If you want to protect access to setup only, but not your system, set a supervisor’s password with the “Setup” option selected in the Advanced BIOS Features. You will not be prompted for a password when you cold boot the system. Use the arrow keys to highlight “Set Supervisor Password” and press .
BIOS Setup 3 Set User Password If you want another user to have access only to your system but not to setup, set a user’s password with the “System” option selected in the Advanced BIOS Features. If you want a user to enter a password when trying to access setup, set a user’s password with the “Setup” option selected in the Advanced BIOS Features. Using user’s password to enter Setup allows a user to access only “Set User Password” that appears in the main menu screen.
3 BIOS Setup Save & Exit Setup When all the changes have been made, highlight “Save & Exit Setup” and press .
BIOS Setup 3 Exit Without Saving When you do not want to save the changes you have made, highlight “Exit Without Saving” and press .
3 BIOS Setup 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.
BIOS Setup 6. 3 The following will appear. Do You Want to Save BIOS (Y/N) This question refers to the current existing BIOS in your system. We recommend that you save the current BIOS and its flash utility; just in case you need to reinstall the BIOS. To save the current BIOS, press then enter the file name of the current BIOS. Otherwise, press . 7. The following will then appear. Press “Y” to Program or “N” to Exit 8. Press to flash the new BIOS.
4 Supported Software Chapter 4 - Supported Software Drivers, Utilities and Software Applications The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance of the system board. Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Mainboard Utility CD) will appear.
Supported Software 4 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Windows INF files so that the Intel chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system. To install the utility, click “Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to install the utility. Click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.
4 84 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.
Supported Software 4 Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver To install, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver” on the main menu. 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.
4 Supported Software Intel Graphics Drivers To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 86 1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 3. Go through the readme document for more installation tips then click Next.
Supported Software 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. 88 1. The installation wizard will extract the files needed to install HD audio. After all files have been extracted, click Next. 2. Setup is preparing to install the driver. 3. Setup is now ready to install the driver. Click Next.
Supported Software 4. Setup is configuring your new software installation. 5. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. 6. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish. 4 Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.
4 Supported Software LAN Drivers To install the driver, click “LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 90 1. The installation wizard will extract the files needed to install the driver. 2. You are now ready to install the driver. Click Install. 3. Setup is currently installing the driver.
Supported Software 4. 4 After completing installation, click Finish to exit setup.
4 Supported Software Hardware Monitor for Windows 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. Hardware Doctor is configuring the new software installation. 5. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete the installation then click Finish. 4 Restarting the system will allow the driver to take effect.
4 Supported Software Installation Notes 94 1. “Autorun” ONLY supports the Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems. If after inserting the CD, "Autorun" did not automatically start (which is, the Main Board Utility CD screen did not appear), please go directly to the root directory of the CD and double-click "Setup". 2. The drivers for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition are also included in the CD however “Autorun” is not supported for this operating system.
Watchdog Timer A 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) ;-------------------------------
A Watchdog Timer MOV MOV DX,4FH AL,02H OUT DX,AL ;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 96
System Error Message B 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.
B System Error Message 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. Make sure the keyboard is attached and no keys are being pressed during the boot.
Troubleshooting C 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.
C Troubleshooting The picture seems to be constantly moving. 1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s vertical sync. 2. Move away any objects, such as another monitor or fan, that may be creating a magnetic field around the display. 3. Make sure your video card’s output frequencies are supported by this monitor. The screen seems to be constantly wavering. 1. If the monitor is close to another monitor, the adjacent monitor may need to be turned off.
Troubleshooting C 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.
C Troubleshooting System Board 102 1. Make sure the add-in card is seated securely in the expansion slot. If the add-in card is loose, power off the system, re-install the card and power up the system. 2. Check the jumper settings to ensure that the jumpers are properly set. 3. Verify that all memory modules are seated securely into the memory sockets. 4. Make sure the memory modules are in the correct locations. 5.
