G5C100-B System Board User’s Manual 935-G5C104-300G A01610805
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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 • Intel® CoreTM Duo/Solo processor Intel® CoreTM2 Duo processor - 667MHz/533MHz system data bus • Intel® Celeron® M processor - 533MHz system data bus (on Ultra Low Voltage) • Processor socket: mPGA478M Chipset • Intel® chipset - Northbridge: Intel® 945GME Express chipset - Southbridge: Intel® 82801GBM ICH7M System Memory • Two 200-pin SODIMM sockets • Supports dual channel (128-bit wide) memory interface • Supports 400MHz, 533MHz a
Introduction IDE • Supports up to two IDE devices • Supports Ultra ATA 100/66/33 Rear Panel I/O Ports • 1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 mouse port • 1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 keyboard port • 1 DB-9 serial port • 1 DB-15 VGA port • 1 RJ45 LAN port • 4 USB 2.0/1.
1 Introduction Features 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. watchdog timer 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 gigabit lan The Marvell 88E8053 Gigabit LAN chip supports up to 1Gbps data transmission. The system board is equipped with an IrDA connector for wireless connectivity between your computer and peripheral devices. The IRDA (Infrared Data Association) specification supports data transfers of 115K baud at a distance of 1 meter. irda The system board supports USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. USB 1.1 supports 12Mb/second bandwidth while USB 2.
1 Introduction Important: The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA. 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. wake-on-USB 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.
Introduction 1 When power returns after an AC power failPower failure ure, you may choose to either power-on the recovery system manually or let the system power-on automatically.
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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 The system board is equipped with 2 SODIMM sockets. SODIMM 1 is a 90o socket located beneath SODIMM 2. SODIMM 2 SODIMM 1 The two DDR2 SODIMM sockets on the system board are divided into 2 channels: Channel A - SODIMM 1 Channel B - SODIMM 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.
Hardware Installation 2 Installing the Memory Module 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 SODIMM 2 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 SODIMM 2 5. Note how the module is keyed to the socket.
2 Hardware Installation 7. To install another SODIMM, locate the SODIMM 1 socket on the system board. 8. Insert the module into the socket at an approximately 30 degrees angle. Note that the socket and module are both keyed, which means the module can be plugged into the socket in only one way. 9. To seat the module into the socket, apply firm even pressure to each end of the module until it slips down into the socket.
Hardware Installation 2 CPU Overview The system board is equipped with a surface mount mPGA478 CPU socket. Installing the CPU 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 mPGA478 socket on the system board. X 4. Use a screwdriver to turn the screw to its unlock position.
2 Hardware Installation 5. Position the CPU above the socket. The gold triangular mark on the CPU must align with pin 1 of the CPU socket. Important: 1. Only Use Intel® CoreTM Duo/Solo processor or Intel® Celeron® M processor manufactured on 65nm technology. Intel Pentium M and Intel Celeron M processors manufactured on 0.13 micron and 90nm technology are not supported. Installing an incompatible processor will cause severe damage to both the processor and system board. 2.
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: • Use only certified fan and heat sink. • Your fan and heat sink package usually contains the fan and heat sink assembly, and an installation guide.
2 Hardware Installation 2. Place the heat sink on top of the CPU. The 4 screws around the heat sink must match the screw holes of the retention module base. Refer to the figure below for the correct position of the heat sink. This is important so that the fan / heat sink will provide adequate cooling to the components of the system board. Turn each Phillips head screw half way down first to initially stabilize the heat sink onto the system board, then finally tighten each screw.
Hardware Installation 2 Important: When you install the CPU fan and heat sink assembly, make sure the assembly is positioned in such a way that the direction of the airflow blows towards the Northbridge. This is to ensure optimum thermal condition and system performance.
2 Hardware Installation Jumper Settings Clear CMOS Data 1 2 3 1-2 On: Normal (default) 1 JP4 X 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 JP4 pins 2 and 3 to On.
Hardware Installation 2 PS/2 Power Select JP8 X 3 3 2 2 1 1 1-2 On: 5V (default) 2-3 On: 5V_standby JP8 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.
2 Hardware Installation USB Power Select 1 2 3 USB 1-4 (JP6) X 1-2 On: 5V (default) 1 USB 5-8 (JP5) 2 3 X 1-2 On: 5V (default) 1 2 3 2-3 On: 5V_standby 1 2 3 2-3 On: 5V_standby JP6 (for USB 1-4) and JP5 (for USB 5-8) 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.
Hardware Installation 2 LCD/Inverter Settings JP7 X JP7 is used to select the power supplied to the LCD panel and to configure the inverter. LCD/Inverter Settings - JP7 Panel 5V 3.3V 12V Power Inverter On Level Inverter On/Off Select 1-3 On 5V 2-4 On Active Low 8-10 On 3-5 On 12V 4-6 On Active High 10-12 On 7-9 On Important: Before powering-on the system, make sure JP7’s setting matches the LCD panel’s specification. Selecting the incorrect voltage will seriously damage the LCD panel.
2 Hardware Installation LCD Brightness Control (Voltage Level Adjust) J7 X1 3 1-2 On: Increases the voltage level 2-3 On: Decreases the voltage level Use J7 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.
Hardware Installation 2 COM 4 RS232/RS485/AUX Select JP11 X JP11 is used to set COM 4 to RS-232 or RS-485. If the serial device connected to this port requires 5V/12V power from the system board, set JP11 pins 1-3, 2-4, 9-11 and 10-12 to On. COM 4 RS232/RS485/AUX Select RS232 (default) RS485 Auxiliary power JP11 1-3, 2-4, 7-9, 8-10 On 3-5, 4-6, 7-9, 8-10 On 1-3, 2-4, 9-11 (12V), 10-12 (5V) On The table below list the pin assignment of JP11. 1 N. C. 2 N. C.
2 Hardware Installation Power-on Select 1 2 3 1-2 On: Power-on via AC power 1 JP9 X 2 3 2-3 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 1 and 2 to On. If you want to use the power button, set pins 2 and 3 to On.
Hardware Installation 2 Intel Core Duo/Solo, Core2 Duo CPU FSB Select 1 X 2 3 1 JP1 JP1 JP2 JP2 JP3 JP3 Auto Detect FSB 2 3 533MHz FSB Jumpers JP1, JP2 and JP3 are used to select the Front Side Bus of the CPU. Important: • If you are using a CPU whose frequency has been locked by the manufacturer, overclocking will have no effect. • Overclocking may result to the CPU’s or system’s instability and are not guaranteed to provide better system performance.
2 Hardware Installation Rear Panel I/O Ports PS/2 Mouse COM 4 LAN Mic-in USB 4 Line-in Line-out PS/2 K/B VGA USB 1-2 USB 3 The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following: • • • • • • • • • 32 PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port COM port VGA port LAN port 4 USB ports Mic-in jack Line-in jack Line-out jack
Hardware Installation 2 PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard Ports PS/2 Mouse W PS/2 Keyboard The system board is equipped with an onboard PS/2 mouse (Green) and PS/2 keyboard (Purple) ports - both at location CN8 of the system board. 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. . . . . . . . . Warning: Make sure to turn off your computer prior to connecting or disconnecting a mouse or keyboard.
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 Ports W COM 4 9 CTS DSR DTR RD 2 1 RI RTS GND W TD CD COM 3 The system board is equipped with an onboard serial port at location CN1 (COM 4). It is also equipped with a 9-pin connector at location J15 (COM 3). The serial por ts are RS-232 and/or RS-485 (COM 4 only) 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 Jumper Setting Use JP11 to set COM 4 to RS-232 or RS-485. Refer to “COM 4 RS232/RS485/AUX Select” in this chapter for more information. 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.
Hardware Installation 2 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 (Blue) at location CN1. 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 RJ45 Fast-Ethernet Port LAN W The onboard LAN port allows 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 (“Onboard Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. Driver Installation Install the LAN drivers. Refer to chapter 4 for more information.
Hardware Installation 2 Universal Serial Bus Connectors USB 2 USB 1 W USB 4 W VCC -Data +Data GND N. C. USB 3 10 9 W VCC -Data +Data GND Key 2 1 USB 7-8 USB 5-6 The system board supports 8 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. Four onboard USB 2.0/1.1 ports (Black) are at locations CN4 (USB 1-2) and CN3 (USB 3-4) of the system board.
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 driver. 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 Audio Mic-in Line-in Line-out W 10 9 AuD_L_Return Key AuD_R_Return AuD_Vcc GND AuD_L_Out N. C. AuD_R_Out W Mic Power Mic 21 Front audio Audio Jacks The system board is equipped with 3 audio jacks at location CN5. 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.
2 Hardware Installation Front Audio The front audio connector (J2) allows you to connect to the line-out and mic-in jacks that are at the front panel of your system. Using the line-out and mic-in jacks will disable the rear audio’s line-out and micin functions. Remove the jumper caps from pins 5-6 and pins 9-10 prior to connecting the front audio cable connector. Make sure pin 1 of the cable connector is aligned with pin 1 of the front audio connector.
Hardware Installation 2 I/O Connectors CD-in Internal Audio Connector Right audio channel Ground Ground Left audio channel 4 W 1 The CD-in connector (CDIN1) is used to receive audio from a CDROM drive, TV tuner or MPEG card.
2 Hardware Installation S/PDIF-out Connector N.C. GND SPDIF out Key +5V 5 W 1 The S/PDIF-out connector (SPDIF1) is used to connect an external S/PDIF-out port. Your S/PDIF-out port may be mounted on a cardedge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then connect the audio cable connector to the S/PDIF-out connector. Make sure pin 1 of the audio cable connector is aligned with pin 1 of the connector.
Hardware Installation 2 LVDS LCD Panel Connector LCD/Inverter Power Connector LCD AUX Power Connector 8 X 1 LCD/Inverter Power X 1 3 LCD AUX Power X LVDS LCD Panel 1 The system board allows you to connect a LCD Display Panel by means of the LVDS LCD panel connector (CN7) and the LCD/ Inverter power connector (CN6). These connectors transmit video signals and power from the system board to the LCD Display Panel. The LCD AUX power connector (J8) is used to connect auxiliary power to the LCD panel.
2 Hardware Installation 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 3 3 COM3-(N
Hardware Installation 2 Digital I/O Connector X 1 2 19 The Digital I/O connector provides powering-on function of an external device that is connected to this connector.
2 Hardware Installation Floppy Disk Drive Connector X 1 The system board is equipped with a 26-pin FPC type floppy disk drive connector. Only connect a 1.44MB slim-type floppy disk drive. Floppy drives other than the one mentioned above are optional. Refer to the next page for the pin function of this connector. Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive Cable Install one end of the floppy disk drive cable into the floppy disk connector (FDC1) on the system board and the other end connector to the floppy drive.
Hardware Installation 2 FPC Type FDD Connector Pins Function Pins Function 1 5V 2 INDEX# 3 5V 4 DR0# 5 5V 6 DSKCH# 7 N. C. 8 N. C. 9 N. C. 10 MTR0# 11 N. C.
2 Hardware Installation Serial ATA Connectors GND RXP RXN GND TXN TXP GND X 1 7 SATA 2 SATA 1 The system board is equipped with two Serial ATA connectors for connecting Serial ATA devices. Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to SATA 1 or SATA 2 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” field) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
Hardware Installation 2 IDE Disk Drive Connectors 40 39 X 2 1 The system board is equipped with a 40-pin IDE (IDE 1) connector for connecting 3.5” hard drives. To prevent improper IDE cable installation, the IDE 1 connector has a keying mechanism. The connector on the IDE cable can be inserted into IDE 1 only if pin 1 of the cable connector is aligned with pin 1 of IDE 1. The IDE connector supports 2 devices, a Master and a Slave. Use an IDE ribbon cable to connect the drives to the system board.
2 Hardware Installation Connecting the IDE Disk Drive Cable Install one end of the IDE cable into IDE 1 on the system board and the other connectors to the IDE devices. Note: Refer to your disk drive user’s manual for information about selecting proper drive switch settings. Adding a Second IDE Disk Drive When using two IDE drives, one must be set as the master and the other as the slave. Follow the instructions provided by the drive manufacturer for setting the jumpers and/or switches on the drives.
Hardware Installation 2 IrDA Connector 5 X IRTX Ground IRRX N. C. VCC 1 Connect your IrDA cable to the IR1 connector on the system board. Note: The sequence of the pin functions on some IrDA cable may be reversed from the pin function defined on the system board. Make sure to connect the cable to the IrDA connector according to their pin functions. BIOS Setting Configure IrDA in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Super IO Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
2 Hardware Installation Cooling Fan Connectors Power Sense X Ground 1 3 CPU fan Power Ground Sense X1 3 System fan Connect the CPU fan’s cable connector to the CPU fan connector (J11) on the system board. The system fan connector (J9) 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 Ground Chassis signal 2 X 1 The system board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chassis intrusion sensor cable from the chassis to J12. Whenever a chassis component has been removed, the sensor sends signal to J12 alerting you of a chassis intrusion event. To disable this function, place a jumper cap over J12. Hardware Monitor for Windows Install the “Hardware Monitor for Windows” utility.
2 Hardware Installation +5V +5V N. C. Ground Ground Ground PS-ON Ground -12V 3.3V Power Connector 20 11 1 +12V 5VSB PW-OK Ground +5V Ground +5V Ground 3.3V 3.3V X10 The 20-pin ATX main power connector must be inserted onto the P1 connector. The system board requires a minimum of 100 Watt power supply to operate. We recommend that you use a power supply that complies with the ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide Version 1.1. Important: The system board consumes a minimal amount of power.
Hardware Installation 2 DRAM Power LED and Standby Power LED DRAM Power LED Standby Power LED DRAM Power LED This LED will turn red when the system’s power is on or when it is in the Suspend state (Power On Suspend or Suspend to RAM). It will not light when the system is in the Soft-Off state. Standby Power LED This LED will turn red when the system is in the power-on, Soft-Off or Suspend (Power On Suspend or Suspend to RAM) state.
2 Hardware Installation Front Panel Connectors RESET SW HDD-LED 11 12 J21 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.
Hardware Installation 2 PCI Slot PCI Slot You can install a PCI expansion card or a customized riser card designed for 1, 2 or 3 PCI slots expansion (for low profile PCI card only) into the PCI slot.
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 the battery manufacturer’s instructions.
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, IDE Channel 0 Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master and IDE Channel 1 Slave 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 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. The default setting is EGA/VGA. EGA/VGA CGA 40 CGA 80 Mono Enhanced Graphics Adapter/Video Graphics Array. For EGA, VGA, SVGA and PGA monitor adapters. Color Graphics Adapter. Power up in 40-column mode. Color Graphics Adapter. Power up in 80-column mode. Monochrome adapter. Includes high resolution monochrome adapters.
3 BIOS Setup Extended Memory Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot-up. Total Memory Displays the total memory available in the system.
BIOS Setup 3 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. ↑↓→← : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Press Enter Press Enter Disabled Enabled Enabled CDROM Hard Disk LS120 Enabled Enabled On Fast Disabled 6 250 Setup Enabled 1.
3 BIOS Setup 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 . Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Feature Delay Prior to Thermal C1E Function Execute Disable Bit 16 Min Auto Enabled Item Help Menu Level XX ↑↓: Move PU/PD/+/-: Change Priority F10: Save ESC: Exit F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults The settings on the screen are for reference only.
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 1. Pri. Master : 2. Pri.Slave : 3. Sec.Master : 4. Sec.Slave : 5. USBHDD0 : 6. USBHDD1 : 7. USBHDD2 : 8.
3 BIOS Setup Many disk diagnostic programs which attempt to access the boot sector table will cause the warning message to appear. If you are running such a program, we recommend that you first disable this field. Also, disable this field if you are installing or running certain operating systems like Windows® 98/2000/ME/XP or the operating system may not install nor work. CPU L1 and L2 Cache This field is used to speed up the memory access. Enable the external cache for better performance.
BIOS Setup 3 Boot Up NumLock Status 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. Gate A20 Option This entry allows you to select how gate A20 is handled. Gate A20 is a device used to address memory above 1 Mbyte. Initially, gate A20 was handled via the keyboard controller.
3 BIOS Setup 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.
BIOS Setup 3 Advanced Chipset Features Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Timing Selectable CAS Latency Time DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay DRAM RAS# Precharge Precharge Delay System Memory Frequency SLP_S4# Assertion Width System BIOS Cacheable Video BIOS Cacheable Memory Hole At 15M-16M By SPD Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto 4 to 5 Sec.
3 BIOS Setup Manual ble condition for the system. The “CAS Latency Time” and “Precharge Delay” fields will show the default settings by SPD. If you want better performance for your system other than the one “by SPD”, select “Manual” then select the best option in the “CAS Latency Time” and “Precharge Delay” fields. CAS Latency Time This field is used to select the local memory clock periods.
BIOS Setup 3 Video BIOS Cacheable As with caching the system BIOS, enabling the Video BIOS cache will allow access to video BIOS addresssed at C0000H to C7FFFH to be cached, if the cache controller is also enabled. The larger the range of the Cache RAM, the faster the video performance. 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.
3 BIOS Setup Boot Display This field is used to select the type of display to use when the system boots. CRT LFP CRT+LFP Select this option if you want the system to boot the CRT display. Select this option if you want the system to boot the LCD flat panel display. Select this option if you want the system to boot both the CRT and LCD flat panel display. Panel Number This field is used to select the type of panel that you are using.
BIOS Setup 3 Integrated Peripherals Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals X X X Press Enter Press Enter Press Enter OnChip IDE Device Onboard Device Super IO Device ↑↓→← : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/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.
3 BIOS Setup 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.
BIOS Setup 3 On-Chip Serial ATA Disabled Auto Disables the onboard SATA. The system will detect the existing SATA and IDE drives then automatically set them to the available master/slave mode. Combined Mode This option allows you to combine both IDE and SATA drives; supporting maximum of 2 drives on each channel. Enhanced Mode This option allows you to use both IDE and SATA drives; allowing a maximum of 4 drives 1 IDE Master, 1 IDE Slave and 2 SATA.
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 USB Controller USB 2.
BIOS Setup 3 AC97 Audio Auto Disabled Select this option when using the onboard audio codec. Select this option when using a PCI sound card. Onboard LAN 1 Control Auto Disabled The system automatically detects the onboard LAN 1. Disables the onboard LAN 1.
3 BIOS Setup Super IO Device Move the cursor to this field and press . The following screen will appear.
BIOS Setup 3 Hot Key Power On This field is used to select a function key that you would like to use to power-on the system. Onboard FDC Controller Enabled Disabled Enables the onboard floppy disk controller. Disables the onboard floppy disk controller. PWRON After PWR-Fail Off On Former-Sts 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. When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will automatically power-on.
3 BIOS Setup Onboard Serial Port 1, Onboard Serial Port 3 and Onboard Serial Port 4 3F8, 2F8, 3E8, 2E8 Allows you to manually select an I/O address for the serial port. Disabled Disables the serial por t. Note: The touch screen is internally connected to COM 3. If the LCD Display Panel supports touch screen, leave the “Onboard Serial Port 3” field in its default setting because a default address has already been assigned to this port. Make sure COM 3 is not attached with a serial device.
BIOS Setup 3 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy.
3 BIOS Setup Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume When this field is set to Auto, the system will initialize the VGA BIOS when it wakes up from the S3 state. This can be configured only if the “ACPI Suspend Type” field is set to “S3(STR)”. Power Management This field allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving by changing the length of idle time that elapses before the “Suspend Mode” field is activated. Min Saving Max Saving User Define Minimum power saving time for Suspend mode = 1 hr.
BIOS Setup 3 Suspend Mode When the system enters the Suspend mode, the CPU and onboard peripherals will be shut off. HDD Power Down This is selectable only when the Power Management field is set to User Define. When the system enters the HDD Power Down mode according to the power saving time selected, the hard disk drive will be powered down while all other devices remain active. Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN This field allows you to select the method of powering off your system. Delay 4 Sec.
3 BIOS Setup Power On By Ring When this field is set to Enabled, the system will power-on to respond to calls coming from a modem. Refer to “Wake-On-Ring Connector” in chapter 2 for more information. USB KB Wake-Up From S3 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) state. This can be configured only if the “ACPI Suspend Type” field is set to “S3(STR)”.
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 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.
BIOS Setup 3 PC Health Status Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PC Health Status Current System Temp Current CPU Temperature System Fan CPU Fan Vcore +12V +5V +3.3V VBAT (V) 5VSB (V) ↑↓→← : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values 29oC 49oC 0 RPM 1004 RPM 1.26V 11.89V 4.88V 3.32V 3.00V 5.02V +/-/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.
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 Drivers for Windows Vista System 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, 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. 1. Setup is now ready to install the utility. Click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.
Supported Software 4 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. After completing installation, click Finish to exit setup.
4 Supported Software Intel Graphics Drivers To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 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 system requirements and installation tips then click Next.
Supported Software 4 4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to continue. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restar t this computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.
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. Click “Install this driver software anyway” to continue. Important: The warning message appeared because Windows Vista does not support AC’97. Vista only supports High Definition audio. In the event that AC’97 is currently used on the system board, click “Install this driver software anyway” to continue installing the audio driver.
Supported Software 4 3. Click “Yes, I want to restar t my computer now” then click Finish. Restar ting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.
4 Supported Software Intel Matrix Storage Manager Utility Intel Matrix Storage Manager is a utility that allows you to monitor the current status of the SATA drives. It enables enhanced performance and power management for the storage subsystem. Note: This utility is supported only when the SATA Mode field is set to AHCI. (The SATA Mode field is in the Integrated Peripherals -> OnChip IDE Device section of the Award BIOS.
Supported Software 4 3. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 4. Go through the readme document to view system requirements and installation information then click Next. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restar t my computer now” then click Finish. 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. 1. Setup is now ready to install the driver. Click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click “I accept the terms in the license agreement”. Click Next.
Supported Software 4 3. Click Install to begin installation. 4. After completing installation, click Finish to exit setup.
4 Supported Software Hardware Monitor for Windows The system board comes with the Hardware Monitor for Windows utility. This 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 4 3. Click Next to install or click Browse to select another folder. 4. Click Next to add the program icon to the Program Folder. 5. After completing installation, click Finish to exit setup.
4 Supported Software 6. Click Yes if you want to create a Hardware Doctor shortcut at your desktop. 7. Click “Yes, I want to restar t 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 shor tcut, an error message will appear. 2. To solve this problem, right-click the Hardware Doctor shor tcut. then select Properties. 3. Select the Compatibility tab, click “Run this program as an administrator” then click OK.
4 Supported Software 4. You can now access the utility.
Supported Software 4 Drivers for Windows XP System 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, please go directly to the root directory of the CD and double-click "Setup".
4 Supported Software Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver To install the driver, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver” on the main menu. 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.
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 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 restar t this computer now” then click Finish. Restar ting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.
Supported Software 4 Intel Graphics Drivers To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. To start installation, click Next. 2. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next. 3. Read the license agreement then click Yes.
4 Supported Software 4. Go through the readme document for system requirements and installation tips then click Next. 5. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to continue. 6. Click “Yes, I want to restar t my computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.
Supported Software 4 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 that appeared on the screen; clicking “next” each time you finish a step. 3. Click “Yes, I want to restar t my computer now” then click Finish. Restar ting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.
4 Supported Software Intel Matrix Storage Manager Utility Intel Matrix Storage Manager is a utility that allows you to monitor the current status of the SATA drives. It enables enhanced performance and power management for the storage subsystem. Note: This utility is supported only when the SATA Mode field is set to AHCI. (The SATA Mode field is in the Integrated Peripherals -> OnChip IDE Device section of the Award BIOS.
Supported Software 4 3. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 4. Go through the readme document to view system requirements and installation information then click Next. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restar t my computer now” then click Finish. 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. 1. Setup is now ready to install the driver. Click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click “I accept the terms in the license agreement”. Click Next.
Supported Software 4 3. Click Install to begin the installation. 4. After completing installation, click Finish to exit setup.
4 Supported Software Hardware Monitor for Windows The system board comes with the Hardware Monitor for Windows utility. This 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 4 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 restar t my computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the driver to take effect.
Supported Software 4 USB 2.0 Drivers Windows® XP If your Windows® XP CD already includes Service Pack 1, the USB 2.0 driver will automatically install when you install the operating system. If the CD does not include Service Pack 1, it is available for download at Microsoft’s Windows Update website. Windows® 2000 If your Windows® 2000 CD already includes Service Pack 4, the USB 2.0 driver will automatically install when you install the operating system.
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.
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. POST Beep There are two kinds of beep codes in the BIOS.
B System Error Message setting than indicated in Setup. Determine which setting is correct, either turn off the system and change the jumper or enter Setup and change the VIDEO selection. FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (80) Unable to reset floppy subsystem. FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (40) Floppy type mismatch. 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.
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. 1.
C Troubleshooting Keyboard Nothing happens when a key on the keyboard was pressed. 1. Make sure the keyboard is properly connected. 2. Make sure there are no objects resting on the keyboard and that no keys are pressed during the booting process. 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.
