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EL620-C System Board User’s Manual A17000050
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Copyright This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without the prior written permission from the copyright holders. This publication is provided for informational purposes only.
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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.
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1 Introduction Table of Contents Copyright �� 2 Trademarks �� 2 FCC and DOC Statement on Class B �� 3 About this Manual �� 6 Warranty ��
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Introduction 1 I/O Connectors............................................................................. 40 CD-in Internal Audio Connector.................................................. 40 S/PDIF Connector...................................................................... 41 Digital I/O Connector................................................................. 42 SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors..................................................... 43 IDE Connector.....................................
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1 Introduction 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 6 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.
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Introduction 1 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.
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1 Introduction 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 One One One One system board USB cable Serial ATA power cable Serial ATA data cables bracket mounted with a COM port I/O shield Drivers/Utilities Disk QR (Quick Reference) The system board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed above.
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Introduction 1 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 • Intel Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) • Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) • 1333/1066/800MHz FSB Chipset • Intel® chipset - Intel® G41 Express chipset - Intel® ICH7 I/O Controller Hub System Memory • Two 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets • Supports DDR3 800/1066MHz D
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1 10 Introduction ISA Interface • ITE IT8888G: PCI to ISA slot bridge - 3 ISA slots - Does not support ISA Master devices and ISA DMA devices Rear Panel I/O Ports • 1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 mouse port • 1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 keyboard port • 2 DB-9 serial ports - Supports RS232/422/485 - Pins 1 and 9 of RS232 functions as RS232 signal or power (selectable via jumper) • 1 DB-15 VGA port • 1 DVI-I port (DVI-D signal only) • 2 RJ45 LAN ports • 4 USB 2.0/1.
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Introduction 1 Features DDR3 DDR3 delivers increased system bandwidth and improved performance. It offers peak data transfer rate of up to 17 Gb/s bandwidth. The advantages of DDR3 are its higher bandwidth and its increase in performance at a lower power than DDR2. Graphics The Intel northbridge chip comes integrated with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 delivering 3D, 2D and video capabilities. With support for Microsoft DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.
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1 Introduction Wake-On-USB This function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. Important: If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function for 2 USB ports, the 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥1.5A. For 3 or more USB ports, the 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥2A. Wake-On-PS/2 This function allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to power-on the system.
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Hardware Installation 2 Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation System Board Layout PS/2 Power Select (JP1) +12V power Mouse KB 3 COM 3 Fintek F81217U 6 5 COM 2 COM 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 JP2 JP3 6 5 1 2 9 10 COM 4 Socket 775 JP6 2 1 Chrontel CH7307C VGA DVI-I 1 2 9 10 JP5 12 24 1 13 ATX power 6 5 6 5 1 Power-on Select(JP9) DVI-I port (DVI-D signal only) 1 USB 0-3 Power Select (JP4) LAN 1 USB 0-1 1 40 39 CPU fan Realtek RTL8111DL LAN 2 USB 2-3 Mic-in Line-in Line-out Intel G41 Real
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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.
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Hardware Installation 2 The system board supports the following memory interface. Single Channel (SC) Data will be accessed in chunks of 64 bits (8B) from the memory channels. Dual Channel (DC) Data will be accessed in chunks of 128 bits from the memory channels. Dual channel provides better system performance because it doubles the data transfer rate.
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2 Hardware Installation 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.
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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.
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2 Hardware Installation 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.
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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. 2 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.
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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.
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Hardware Installation 2 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.
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2 Hardware Installation 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.
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Hardware Installation 4. Rotate each push-pin according to the direction of the arrow shown on top of the pin. 2 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. Heat sink Connect the CPU fan’s cable connector to the CPU fan connector on the system board.
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2 Hardware Installation Jumper Settings Clear CMOS Data 3 2 1 3 2 1 1-2 On: Normal (default) 2-3 On: Clear CMOS Data REV.1 JP8 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. 24 1. Power-off the system and unplug the power cord. 2. Set JP8 pins 2 and 3 to On.
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Hardware Installation 2 PS/2 Power Select 1 2 3 JP1 2-3 On: +5V_standby REV.1 1-2 On: +5V (default) 1 2 3 JP1 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.
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2 Hardware Installation USB Power Select USB 0-3 (JP4) 3 3 2 1 2 1 1-2 On: +5V (default) REV.1 USB 4-7 (JP7) 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.
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Hardware Installation 2 COM 1 COM 2 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select JP2 6 5 2 1 COM 2 COM 1 JP6 5 2 1 REV.1 6 JP6 (for COM1) and JP2 (for COM2) are used to configure the COM ports to RS232, RS422 (Half Duplex) or RS485. JP2/JP6 6 5 6 5 6 5 4 3 4 3 4 3 2 1 2 1 2 1 1-2 On: RS232 (default) 3-4 On: RS422 Half Duplex 5-6 On: RS485 DCDRD TD DTRGND RXD+ RXDN.C. N.C. N.C. DATA+ DATAN.C. N.C. N.C. 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 7 8 9 6 7 8 9 DSRRTSCTSRI- N.C. N.C. N.C.
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2 Hardware Installation COM 1 COM 2 RS232/Power Select JP5 6 5 2 1 COM 2 COM 1 JP3 5 2 1 REV.1 6 JP5 (for COM1) and JP3 (for COM2) are used to configure the COM ports to RS232 or RS232 with power.
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Hardware Installation 2 Power-on Select JP9 1 1 2 3 2 3 2-3 On: Power-on via AC power REV.1 1-2 On: Power-on via power button (default) JP9 is used to select the method of powering on the system. If you want the system to power-on whenever AC power comes in, set JP9 pins 2 and 3 to On. If you want to use the power button, set pins 1 and 2 to On.
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2 Hardware Installation Rear Panel I/O Ports PS/2 Mouse COM 2 LAN 1 LAN 2 VGA Mic-in Line-in Line-out PS/2 K/B COM 1 DVI-I (DVI-D signal only) USB 0-1 The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following: • • • • • • • • • • 30 PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port 2 COM ports VGA port DVI-I port (DVI-D signal only) 2 LAN ports 4 USB ports Mic-in jack Line-in jack Line-out jack USB 2-3
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Hardware Installation 2 PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard Ports PS/2 Mouse REV.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.
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2 Hardware Installation COM (Serial) Ports COM 2 COM 3 COM 4 COM 1 COM 5 REV.1 COM 6 DCD- RTS- RI- 1 2 3 4 5 GND TD DCDRD TD DTRGND COM 7 COM 8 9 DSRRTSCTSRI- RD DTR- DSR- CTS- 6 7 8 9 1 2 COM 3 to COM 8 COM 1 and COM 2 COM 3 to COM 8 are fixed at RS232. COM 1’s and COM 2’s pin definition will vary according to JP6’s and JP2’s settings respectively. Refer to “COM 1 (JP6), COM 2 (JP2) RS232/RS422/RS485 Select” in this chapter for more information.
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Hardware Installation 2 Connecting External Serial Ports Your COM port may come mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then insert the serial port cable to a COM connector. Make sure the colored stripe on the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of the COM connector. BIOS Setting Configure the serial ports in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Super IO Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
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2 Hardware Installation VGA Port REV.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.
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Hardware Installation 2 DVI-I Port REV.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.
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2 Hardware Installation RJ45 LAN Ports LAN 1 REV.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 ports 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.
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Hardware Installation 2 USB Ports USB 1 USB 0 USB 3 Key GND +Data -Data VCC REV.1 USB 2 9 10 USB 6-7 USB 4-5 N. C. GND +Data -Data VCC 1 2 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 two 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.
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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 JP4 and/or JP7 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.
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Hardware Installation 2 Audio Rear audio Mic-in Line-in 1 2 GND Line2-JD Key Mic2-JD Presence Signal Front 9 audio 10 REV.1 GND Line2-R Mic2-R Mic2-L Line2-L Line-out Rear Audio 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.
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2 Hardware Installation I/O Connectors CD-in Internal Audio Connector 1 4 Right audio channel Left audio channel Ground REV.1 Ground The CD-in connector is used to receive audio from a CD-ROM drive, TV tuner or MPEG card.
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Hardware Installation 2 S/PDIF Connector SPDIF out Ground SPDIF in +5V 1 REV.1 5 Key The S/PDIF connector is used to connect an external S/PDIF port. Your S/PDIF port may be mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then connect the audio cable to the S/PDIF connector. Make sure pin 1 of the audio cable is aligned with pin 1 of the S/PDIF connector.
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2 Hardware Installation Digital I/O Connector 2 1 REV.1 19 The Digital I/O connector provides powering-on function to an external device that is connected to this connector.
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Hardware Installation 2 SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors 1 GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND 7 SATA 2 SATA 1 SATA 0 REV.1 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.
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2 Hardware Installation IDE Connector 40 39 1 REV.1 2 The IDE connector is used to connect hard drives. The connector on the IDE cable can be inserted into this connector only if pin 1 of the cable is aligned with pin 1 of this connector. The IDE connector supports 2 devices, a Master and a Slave. Use an IDE ribbon cable to connect the drives to the system board.
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Hardware Installation 2 Important: If you encountered problems while using an ATAPI CD-ROM drive that is set in Master mode, please set the CD-ROM drive to Slave mode. Some ATAPI CD-ROMs may not be recognized and cannot be used if incorrectly set in Master mode. BIOS Setting Configure the onboard IDE in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“OnChip IDE Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
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2 Hardware Installation Parallel Connector REV.1 2 1 25 The parallel port is for interfacing your PC to a parallel printer. It supports SPP, ECP and EPP. 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. EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) Allows bidirectional parallel port operation at maximum speed.
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Hardware Installation 2 Cooling Fan Connectors CPU fan 1 4 Speed Ground Control Power Sense 2nd fan 1 3 Ground Power Sense System fan 1 REV.1 3 Ground Power Sense 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.
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2 Hardware Installation Chassis Instrusion Connector 2 1 REV.1 Ground Chassis 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.
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Hardware Installation 2 Power Connectors 12 24 +12V +12V 3 4 1 2 GND +3.3VDC +12VDC +5VDC +12VDC +5VDC +5VSB +5VDC NC PWR_OK Ground Ground GND GND +5VDC GND GND GND PS_ON# +5VDC GND GND -12VDC +3.3VDC +3.3VDC +3.3VDC REV.1 1 13 Use a power supply that complies with the ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide Version 1.1. An ATX12V power supply unit has a standard 24-pin ATX main power connector that must be inserted into the 24-pin connector.
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2 Hardware Installation REV.1 Standby Power LED Standby Power LED This LED will light red when the system is in the standby mode. It indicates that there is power on the system board. Power-off the PC then unplug the power cord prior to installing any devices. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the motherboard and components.
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Hardware Installation 2 Front Panel Connectors PWR-BTN PWR-LED 12 1 11 REV.1 2 HDD-LED RESET-SW 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.
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2 Hardware Installation Expansion Slots PCI 1 PCI 2 PCI 3 PCI 4 PCI 5 ISA 1 REV.1 ISA 2 ISA 3 PCI Slots The PCI slots support expansion cards that comply with PCI specifications. ISA Slots The ISA slot is used to connect ISA-compatible expansion cards.
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Hardware Installation 2 Battery REV.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 • 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.
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3 BIOS Setup Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup Overview The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the CPU and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. The BIOS allows you to configure the system and save the configuration in a battery-backed CMOS so that the data retains even when the power is off.
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BIOS Setup 3 Legends Keys Function Right and Left arrows Moves the highlight left or right to select a menu. Up and Down arrows Moves the highlight up or down between submenus or fields. Exits to the BIOS Setup Utility. + (plus key) Scrolls forward through the values or options of the highlighted field. - (minus key) Scrolls backward through the values or options of the highlighted field. Tab Selects a field. Displays General Help. Discard Changes.
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3 BIOS Setup AMI BIOS Setup Utility Main The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Security System Overview AMIBIOS Version Build Date: ID :08.00.15.M047 :03/07/11 :AEGMF004 Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU Speed :3000MHz Count :1 Exit Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time. E8400 @ 3.
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BIOS Setup 3 Advanced The Advanced menu 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. Important: Setting incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Configure CPU.
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3 BIOS Setup CPU Configuration This section is used to configure the CPU. It will also display detected CPU information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version:3F.14 Manufacturer : Intel Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU Frequency : 3.
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BIOS Setup 3 PECI Enables or disables the PECI interface.
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3 BIOS Setup IDE Configuration This section is used to configure the IDE drives. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Options IDE Configuration [Enhanced] ATA/IDE Configuration [Before PATA] Configure SATA Channels Port0 SATA AHCI Speed: GEN 1 (1.5 Gb/sec) Port3 SATA AHCI Speed: GEN 1 (1.
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BIOS Setup 3 Primary IDE Master to Third IDE Slave When you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the BIOS will auto detect the existing IDE devices then displays the status of the detected devices. To configure an IDE drive, move the cursor to a field then press . BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Primary IDE Master Device Vendor LBA Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA :ATAPI CDROM :PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-216 :Supported :4 :MultiWord DMA-2 :Ultra DMA-4 Select the type of device connected to the system.
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3 BIOS Setup Type Selects the type of IDE drive connected to the system. LBA/Large Mode Auto If the device supports LBA mode, the LBA mode will automatically be enabled, that is, if the device was not previuosly formatted with the LBA mode disabled. Disabled Disables the LBA mode. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Auto Data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Disabled Data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. PIO Mode Selects the data transfer mode.
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BIOS Setup 3 S.M.A.R.T The system board supports SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) hard drives. SMART is a reliability prediction technology for ATA/ IDE and SCSI drives. The drive will provide sufficient notice to the system or user to backup data prior to the drive’s failure. The default is Disabled. If you are using hard drives that support S.M.A.R.T., set this field to Enabled. SMART is supported in ATA/33 or later hard drives. The options are Auto, Enabled and Disabled.
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3 BIOS Setup Super IO Configuration This section is used to configure the I/O functions supported by the onboard Super I/O chip. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced [378] [Normal] [IRQ7] [Off] [3F8] [4] [2F8] [3] [3E8] [4] [2E8] [3] [2F0] [4] [2E0] [3] [2D8] [4] [2D0] [3] Allows BIOS to Select Parallel Port Base Addresses.
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BIOS Setup 3 PWRON After PWR-Fail Off When power returns after an AC power failure, the system’s power is off. You must press the Power button to power-on the system. On When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will automatically power-on. Former-Sts When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will return to the state where you left off before power failure occurs. If the system’s power is off when AC power failure occurs, it will remain off when power returns.
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3 BIOS Setup Hardware Health Configuration This section is used to configure the hardware monitor function. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced [Disabled] :28oC/82oF :28oC/82oF :35oC/95oF SYSFAN Speed Current CPU FAN 2nd FAN Speed :N/A :2860 RPM :N/A Vcore +3.3 (V) +5 (V) +1.1 (V) +1.5 (V) +12 (V) VBAT (V) Smart Fan CPUFAN TargetTemp Value CPUFAN Tolerance Value CPUFAN Stop Value CPUFAN StopTime Value :1.240 V :3.408 V :5.120 V :1.120 V :1.512 V :12.376 V :3.
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BIOS Setup 3 CPUFAN StopTime Value Used to enter the stop-time value of the CPU fan. The options are from 0 to 255 (0.1 second per unit).
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3 BIOS Setup ACPI Configuration This section is used to configure ACPI. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced General ACPI configuration settings ACPI Settings    General ACPI Configuration Advanced ACPI Configuration Chipset ACPI Configuration ← ↑↓ Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. General ACPI Configuration Configures the general ACPI settings.
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BIOS Setup 3 Advanced ACPI Configuration Configures additional ACPI functions. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced ACPI Configuration ACPI Version Features [ACPI v1.0] Enable RSDP pointers to 64-bit Fixed System Description Tables. ← ↑↓ +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. ACPI Version Features Selects the ACPI version. The options are ACPI v1.0, ACPI v2.0 and ACPI v3.0.
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3 BIOS Setup USB Device WakeUp From S3/S4 This field, when enabled, allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system that is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) or S4 state. High Performance Event Timer Enables or disables the event timer.
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BIOS Setup 3 USB Configuration This section is used to configure USB devices. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Enables support for legacy USB. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 USB Devices Enabled : 1 Mouse Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode [Enabled] [HiSpeed] ← ↑↓ +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
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3 BIOS Setup PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu is used to configure PCI Plug and Play devices. Important: Setting incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Clear NVRAM during System Boot. Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
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BIOS Setup 3 Boot Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot PCIPnP Security Boot Settings  Boot Settings Configuration    Boot Device Priority Hard Disk Drives CD/DVD Drives Chipset Exit Configure Settings during System Boot. ← ↑↓ Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Settings Configuration This section is used to configure settings during system boot.
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3 BIOS Setup Full Screen Logo Display This field is applicable only if you want a particular logo to appear during system boot-up. Enabled Displays OEM logo instead of the POST messages. Disabled Displays normal POST messages. Bootup Num-Lock This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad. By default, the system boots up with NumLock on wherein the function of the numeric keypad is the number keys. When set to Off, the function of the numeric keypad is the arrow keys.
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BIOS Setup 3 Boot Device Priority This section is used to select the boot priority sequence of the devices. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device [CD/DVD: PM-PIONEER] [SATA: SS-Maxtor 6Y1] [Network: Realtek PX] [Network: Realtek PX] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu.
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3 BIOS Setup Hard Disk Drives This section is used to select the boot priority sequence of the hard drives. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Hard Disk Drives 1st Drive [SATA: SS-Maxtor 6Y1] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. ← ↑↓ +F1 F10 ESC v02.67 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 1st Drive Selects the boot sequence of the hard drives.
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BIOS Setup 3 CD/DVD Drives This section is used to select the boot priority sequence of the optical devices. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot CD/DVD Drives 1st Drive [CD/DVD: PS-PIONEER] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. ← ↑↓ +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 1st Drive Selects the boot sequence of the optical devices.
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3 BIOS Setup Security Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Security Advanced Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Chipset Exit Install or Change the password. Change Supervisor Password Change User Password ← ↑↓ Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Change Supervisor Password This field is used to set or change the supervisor password.
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BIOS Setup 3. Press to confirm the new password. 4. When the Password Installed dialog box appears, select OK. 3 To change the password, repeat the same steps above. To clear the password, select Change Supervisor Password then press . The Password Uninstalled dialog box will appear. If you forgot the password, you can clear the password by erasing the CMOS RTC (Real Time Clock) RAM using the Clear CMOS jumper. Refer to the Jumper Settings section in chapter 2 for more information.
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3 BIOS Setup Change User Password This field is used to set or change the user password. To set a new password: 1. Select the Change User Password field then press . 2. Type your password in the dialog box then press . You are limited to six letters/numbers. 3. Press to confirm the new password. 4. When the Password Installed dialog box appears, select OK. To change the password, repeat the same steps above.
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BIOS Setup 3 Chipset This section is used to configure the system based on the specific features of the chipset. Important: Setting incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Security Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.  North Bridge Configuration  South Bridge Configuration Chipset Exit Configure North Bridge features.
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3 BIOS Setup Memory Remap Feature Enabled Allows remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Disabled Does not allow remapping of memory. IGD Graphics Mode Select Selects the amount of system memory used by the internal graphics device. The options are Enabled (32MB, 64MB and 128MB) and Disabled. PAVP Mode Enables the PAVP mode used by the internal graphics device. Enables or disables the GMCH’s Protected Audio Video Path.
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BIOS Setup 3 Video Function Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chipset Video Function Configuration DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] ← ↑↓ +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
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3 BIOS Setup South Bridge Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chipset South Bridge Chipset Configuration USB Functions [8 USB Ports] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Audio Controller [Enabled] SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width [4 to 5 seconds] Options Disabled 2 USB Ports 4 USB Ports 6 USB Ports 8 USB Ports ← ↑↓ +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
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BIOS Setup 3 Exit Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. Exit Options Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes F10 key can be used for this operation. Load Optimal Defaults Load Failsafe Defaults ← ↑↓ Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
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3 BIOS Setup Discard Changes and Exit To exit the Setup utility without saving the changes, select this field then press . A dialog box will appear. Confirm by selecting OK. You can also press to exit without saving the changes. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Security Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Optimal Defaults Load Failsafe Defaults Chipset Exit Exit system setup without saving any changes.
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BIOS Setup 3 Load Optimal Defaults To load optimal default values from the BIOS ROM, select this field then press . A dialog box will appear. Confirm by selecting OK. You can also press to load optimal default values. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Security Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Optimal Defaults Load Failsafe Defaults Chipset Exit Load Optimal Default values for all the setup questions.
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3 BIOS Setup Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AFUDOS. EXE. Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the files. To execute the utility, type: A:> AFUDOS BIOS_File_Name /b /n /c /p then press . C:\>AFUDOS.EXE filename /P /B /N /C +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | AMI Firmware Update Utility Ver. 4.14 | Copyright (C) 2007 American Megatrends Inc.
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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”.
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4 Supported Software Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 (for Windows XP only) Note: Before installing Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, make sure you have updated your Windows XP operating system to Service Pack 3. To install the driver, click “Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5” on the main menu. 1. Read the license agreement carefully. Click “I have read and accept the terms of the License Agreement” then click Install. 2. 90 Setup is now installing the driver.
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Supported Software 3. 4 Click Exit.
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4 Supported Software Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver (for Windows XP only) To install the utility, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver” on the main menu. 92 1. Click “I accept the agreement” then click Next. 2. To start installation, click Next. 3. Click Finish. Reboot the system for DirectX to take effect.
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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.
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4 Supported Software 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. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.
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Supported Software 4 Intel Graphics Drivers (for Windows 7 / 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.
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4 96 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 currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next.
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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.
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4 Supported Software Intel Graphics Drivers (for Windows XP) To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 3. 98 Go through the readme document for more installation tips then click Next.
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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.
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4 Supported Software Audio Drivers To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to install the audio driver. Click Next. 2. Follow the remainder of the steps on the screen; clicking “Next” each time you finish a step. 3. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.
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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.
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4 Supported Software Hardware Monitor for Windows (for Windows 7 / 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.
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Supported Software 3. Click Install to begin the installation. 4. After completing installation, click Finish.
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4 Supported Software Using the Hardware Monitor for Windows Utility 104 1. On your desktop, click Start, select the Hardware Doctor icon and then click “Run as administrator”. 2. You can now access the utility.
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Supported Software 4 Hardware Monitor for Windows (for Windows XP) To install, click “Hardware Monitor for Windows” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to install the utility. Click Next. 2. Click Next to install or click Change to select another folder. 3. Click Install to begin the installation.
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4 Supported Software 4. 106 After completing installation, click Finish.
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Supported Software 4 Infineon TPM Driver and Tool (optional) To install the driver, click “Infineon TPM driver and tool (option)” on the main menu. 1. TPM requires installing the Microsoft Visual C++ package prior to installing the driver. Click Install. 2. The setup program is preparing to install the driver. 3. The setup program is ready to install the driver. Click Next.
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4 108 Supported Software 4. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click “Next”. 5. Enter the necessary information and then click Next. 6. Select a setup type and then click Next.
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Supported Software 7. Click Install. 8. The setup program is currently installing the driver. 9. Click Finish.
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4 Supported Software 10. Click Yes to restart the system. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.
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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.
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A Watchdog Timer Appendix A - Watchdog Timer Watchdog Timer The following parameters are references for setting the time interval of the Watchdog Timer function. The system will regularly be “cleared” according to the set time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will also reset according to the time interval so that your system will continue to operate.
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Watchdog Timer MOV OR OUT ;BIT1 DIS/EN WDTO# OUTPUT LOW PULSE TO KBRST#PIN(0=DIS, 1=ENABLE) AL,DX ;BIT3 COUNTER MODE SLEECT (0=SECOND MODE, 1=MINUTE MODE) AL,02H DX,AL MOV MOV OUT DX,SIO_CON_PORT AL,0F6H DX,AL ;WATCH DOG COUNTER MOV MOV OUT DX,SIO_DATA AL,0AH DX,AL ;SET COUNTER (EX 10 SEC) MOV MOV OUT DX,SIO_CON_PORT AL,0F7H DX,AL ;WATCH DOG COUNTER MOV MOV OUT DX,SIO_DATA AL,00H DX,AL ;Clear WDTO mov mov out DX,SIO_CON_PORT al, 0AAh dx, al IN A DX,SIO_DATA ;SUPERIO EXIT CONF
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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.
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System Error Message B 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Troubleshooting C System Board 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.