Vig566s Motherboard Manual C O M P U T E R S . N E T W O R K S .
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Contents Chapter 1: Motherboard Overview 5 Feature Summary Motherboard Special Features Additional BIOS Features Onboard LED Support System Board Components Back Panel Connectors 6 8 9 10 11 15 Chapter 2: System Board Options 18 Overview of Jumper Settings Motherboard Jumper Settings Motherboard Connectors Central Processing Unit (CPU) System Memory Expansion Slots (PCI & PCI-Express) Replacing the Clock/CMOS RAM Battery Chapter 3: Solving Problems Resetting the System Troubleshooting Procedures Prob
System Information Sub-menu BIOS Advanced Menu USB Configuration Sub-menu CPU Configuration Sub-menu Chipset Sub-menu Onboard Devices Configuration Sub-menu PCI PnP Sub-menu BIOS Power Menu APM Configuration Sub-menu Hardware Monitoring Sub-menu BIOS Boot Menu Boot Device Priority Sub-menu Boot Settings Configuration Sub-menu Security Sub-menu BIOS Exit Menu Chapter 5: Glossary Notes 59 60 60 61 63 65 66 68 69 71 72 73 73 74 77 79 83 Chapter 7: Suggestions Vig566s Motherboard Manual 84 4
Chapter 1: Motherboard Overview Introduction This manual describes the Viglen VIG566S motherboard inside your computer. The motherboard is the most important part of your computer. It contains all of the CPU, memory and graphics circuitry that make the computer work.
Feature Summary The Vig566s motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 and Celeron® processors with up to 1MB of second-level cache integrated in a LGA775 Socket package operating at speeds up to 3.8GHz. The motherboard features: Form factor: ? Micro ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.
o 4 x Serial ATA High Definition Audio Support: ? ? Realtek® ALC861 8-channel CODEC S/PDIF out interface support LAN Support: ? Intel® Pro1000VE PCI Gigabit Ethernet LAN controller USB Support: ? Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports BIOS Features: ? 4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 Rear Panel Port Support: ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ -45) port 8-channel audio ports 4 x USB 2.
Power Requirements: ? ? ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Motherboard Special Features Latest Processor Technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package. The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with 533 and 800 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB).
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH6. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. 8-Channel High Definition Audio Onboard is the Realtek® ALC861 7.1-channel audio CODEC. This CODEC is fullycompliant with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit audio).
This feature allows you to personalise and add style to your system with customisable boot logos. Onboard LED Support The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
System Board Components Figure 2: Motherboard Layout & Components Table 1: Motherboard Connections A: Front Panel Audio Connector B: Realtek ALC861 audio codec C: Aux/CD internal audio connector D: PCI Conventional bus add-in card connectors E: Intel Pro1000VE PCI Gigabit Ethernet Controller F: PCI Express x16 bus add-in card connector G: Back panel connectors H: +12V power connector (ATX12V) I: LGA775 processor socket (Socket T) J: Rear chassis fan connector K: Processor fan connector L: DIMM Channel A &
Overview of System Board Components A – Front Panel Audio Connector This connector allows for the use of front facing audio in a desktop chassis. The connector allows the signal to be passed through from the rear connector to the front connector. B – Realtek ALC861 audio codec Decodes different audio formats. C – Aux/CD internal audio connector Allows the audio from the CD-ROM to be run though the internal audio via an analogue cable.
K – Processor fan connector Allows for the processor fan to be connected. The fan header is PWM compliant. L – DIMM Channel A & B Sockets This allows up to 4GB of DDR RAM to be installed. Up to 1GB of RAM in each slot. M – I/O controller Handles all the input/output signals to and from the motherboard. N – Floppy drive connector This allows a floppy drive to be added to the motherboard. The port is slotted to ensure correct installation.
V – Front panel USB connectors This allows an additional 2 USB ports to be added with the use of a cable. W – Battery The battery keeps the CMOS memory when the system isn’t turned on. X – ITE 8211 controller (not fitted) This is an optional feature which is not offered by Viglen. Z – Intel® 82915G Graphics Memory / Controller Hub (GMCH) The Intel® 915G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH6 I/O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard.
Back Panel Connectors The motherboard external IO connectors are attached to a metallic I/O shield. This shield serves several purposes: ? It protects the sensitive motherboard from any external EMC interference. ? It stops the computer from interfering with other electrical devices. ? It allows the motherboard to be easily upgraded in the future without having to resort to buying a whole new case. Simply change the I/O shield to match the motherboard.
(4) Rear Speaker Out Port (Gray) This port connects to the rear speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel or 8 -channel audio configuration (5) Side Speaker Out Port (Black) This port connects to the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. (6) Line in Port (Light Blue) This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player or other audio sources. (7) Line Out Port (Lime) This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
(13) Serial Port This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. (14) PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
Chapter 2: System Board Options The VIG566S motherboard is capable of accepting Pentium® 4 CPU’s. RAM can be upgraded to a maximum of 4GB using DDR333/400 SDRAM DIMMs Non ECC Unbuffered memory. WARNING! Unplug the system before carrying out the procedures described in this chapter. Failure to disconnect power before you open the system can result in personal injury or equipment damage. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present in this product.
CAUTION! The Viglen Vig566s motherboard and associated components are sensitive electronic devices. A small static shock from your body can cause expensive damage to your equipment. Make sure you are earthed and free of static charge before you open the computer case. If you are unsure about upgrading your computer, return it to Viglen so a qualified engineer can perform the upgrade. STEPS TO TAKE TO PREVENT STATIC DISCHARGE: 1.
Overview of Jumper Settings The VIG566S motherboard contains the latest technology to offer an almost jumper less configuration. All Pentium® 4 CPUs are automatically detected and the Speed is automatically set from the information provided by the CPU. CAUTION! Never remove jumpers using large pliers as this can damage the pins. The best way to remove a jumper is to use a small pair of tweezers or fine needle-nosed pliers. Never remove a jumper when the computer is switch on. computer off first.
Motherboard Jumper Settings Figure 4: Motherboard Jumper Settings Table 3: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings (CLRTC1) Function Jumper Configuration Default 1-2 The BIOS uses current configuration information and passwords for booting. Clear CMOS 2-3 Turn off the system and unplug the power cord. Move the jumper from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds. Then move the jumper back to pins 1-2. Note: Except when clearing the rtc ram, never remove the jumper on CLRTC1 default position.
Table 5: Front Panel Audio Jumper Settings Function Jumper Configuration Normal 5–6 The audio line signals are routed back to the line connector. and 9- 10 Table 5a: Front panel Audio Connector Pin Signal name Pin 1 Audio Mic 2 3 Audio Mic Bias 4 5 Speaker Out 6 Right Channel 7 9 X Speaker Out Left Channel 8 10 Signal name Ground VCC Speaker Out Right Channel Return Key Speaker Out Left Channel Return USB Power Jumpers USBPW56 & USBPW78 jumpers are set by default to +5V.
Motherboard Connectors There are connectors on the motherboard for FAN, IDE, Power supply, CD audio, Floppy, IDE, S-ATA & Front Panel Connectors. The location and/or details of these connections are shown below.
Front Panel Connectors The following are all connectors situated along the front edge of the motherboard. They are often connected to buttons and LED’s situated on the front panel. Figure 6: Front panel connectors Hard Disk L.E.D. Connector This goes to the Hard Disk L.E.D. on the front panel, which lights up when the IDE Hard Disk is in use. Reset switch connector When these pins are shorted, it will cause the computer to perform a cold reboot. Power L.E.D. This attaches to the power L.E.
Figure 7: Floppy Drive Connector PCI IDE Connector (40-1 pin PRI_PCIIDE1) This connector is for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cables. The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices (optical drive and hard disk drive). Note: ? Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. ? Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 5 (ATA100/66) IDE devices.
S-ATA Connectors (7-pin S-ATA1, S-ATA2, S-ATA3, S-ATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. Figure 9: S-ATA Connectors Note: ? You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ? When using the connectors in standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector. Refer to the table below for the recommended hard disk drive connections.
CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1 & 3-pin CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CAUTION! Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
USB Connectors (10-1 pin USB5/6 & USB7/8) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of these connectors, and then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Figure 11: USB Connectors ATX Power Connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1 & 4-pin ATX12V1) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs.
Note: ? Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot up. ? To power the motherboard, it is recommended that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum 350 W power rating. This PSU type has a 24-pin and 4-pin ATX power plugs. ? If you intend to use a PSU with a 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15A on +12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 350 W.
Front Panel Audio Connector (10-1 pin AAFP1) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC’97 audio standard.
Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package CAUTION! Allow time for the processor and heat sink to cool before touching either of them. The Pentium® 4 processor together with Level 2 cache chips are housed in a protective package. The design of the VIG566S computer makes it a simple job to replace or upgrade the processor. To do so please refer to the follow instructions below: 1.
Note: Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (a), then move it to the left (b) until it is released from the retention tab. Figure 16: Pressing the Load Lever CAUTION! To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. List the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135° angle. Figure 17: Lift the Load Lever 4.
5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch. Figure19: Positioning the CPU 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. Figure 20: Closing the Load Plate CAUTION! The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. ? Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 2 is recommended. ? Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. ? For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit: www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard: 1. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2.
2. Push each of the pins downward to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Figure 22: Securing the Heatsink 3. Rotate the push-pins clockwise to unlock the heatsink. Figure 23: Rotating the Push-Pins 4. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labelled CPU_FAN. Figure 24: CPU Fan Header Note: Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
System Memory The boards have four DIMM sockets and support the following memory features: ? 2.5 V DDR SDRAM DIMMs with gold-plated contacts ? Unbuffered, single-sided or double-sided DIMMs with the following restriction: o Double-sided DIMMS with x16 organisation are not supported. ? 4 GB maximum total system memory total amount of addressable memory.
Note: ? In the second column, "DS" refers to double-sided memory modules (containing two rows of DDR SDRAM) and "SS" refers to single-sided memory modules (containing one row of DDR SDRAM). ? It is possible to install four 2048 MB (2 GB) modules for a total of 8 GB of system memory, however, only 4 GB of address space is available.
Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration Figure 26 shows a dual channel configuration using two DIMMs. In this example, the DIMM0 (blue) sockets of both channels are populated with identical DIMMs. Figure 26: Dual Channel Mode Configuration with Two DIMMs Figure 27 shows a dual channel configuration using four DIMMs. In this example, the combined capacity of the two DIMMs in Channel A equal the combined capacity of the two DIMMs in Channel B.
Installing & Removing DDR SDRAM Memory Modules (DIMMs) Installing Memory You can install from 128MB to 4GB of memory in the motherboard DIMM sockets. The board has four 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM sockets. The motherboard supports the following memory features: ? 184-pin 2.5volt only DIMMs with gold-plated contacts. ? Non-ECC (64-bit). ? 28MB, 256MB, 512MB and 1GB (in the future) modules. When adding memory, follow these guidelines: a. The BIOS detects the size and type of installed memory.
Removing Memory 1. To remove a DIMM, follow these steps: 2. Observe the precautions in “Upgrading and ESD precautions”. 3. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. 4. Remove the computer cover. 5. Gently spread the retaining clips at each end of the socket. The DIMM pops out of the socket. Hold the DIMM by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in an antistatic package. 6.
Figure 30: Installing a PCI card PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Figure 31 shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. Figure 31: Install a PCI Express x16 card PCI Express x1 Slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Figure 32 shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot.
Replacing the Clock/CMOS RAM Battery A lithium battery is installed in a socket on the system board. The battery has an estimated life expectancy of seven years. When the battery starts to weaken, it loses voltage; when the voltage drops below a certain level, the system settings stored in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time) may be wrong. If the battery fails, you will need to replace it with a CR2032 battery or an equivalent.
Chapter 3: Solving Problems The first part of this chapter helps you identify and solve problems that might occur when the system is in use. The second part lists error code messages that might be displayed. Please remember that if you cannot solve the problem by yourself then you should contact your suppliers Technical Support for further assistance. Viglen Technical Support can be reached in the following ways: Telephone: 020 8758 7000 Fax: 020 8758 7080 Email: techsupport@viglen.co.
Troubleshooting Procedures This section provides a step-by-step troubleshooting procedure to identify a problem and locate its source. CAUTION! 1. Turn off the system and any peripheral devices before you disconnect any peripheral cables from the system. Otherwise, you can permanently damage the system or the peripheral devices. 2. Make sure the system is plugged into a properly grounded power outlet. 3. Make sure your keyboard and video display are correctly connected to the system.
Problems Operating Add-in Boards Problems related to add-in boards are usually related to improper board installation or interrupt and address conflicts. Go through the checklist below to see if you can correct the problem. If the problem persists after you have checked and corrected all of these items, contact the board vendor's customer service representative. Did you install the add-in board according to the manufacturer’s instructions? Check the documentation that came with the board.
Problems & Suggestions Table 9: Problems and Suggestions What happens What to do Application software problems Try resetting the system. Make sure all cables are installed correctly. Verify that the system board jumpers are set properly. Verify that your system hardware configuration is set correctly. In Setup, check the values against the system settings you recorded previously. If an error is evident (wrong type of drive specified, for example), make the change in Setup and reboot the system.
Table 9: Problems and Suggestions (Continued) What happens What to do Hard drive light does not go on when drive is in use or is tested by POST Make sure the power and signal cables for the drive are properly installed. Make sure the front panel connector is securely attached to the system board headers. Check that the drive is properly configured and enabled in Setup. Check the drive manufacturer's manual for proper configuration for remote hard disk drive activity.
Chapter 4: System BIOS What is the BIOS? The BIOS (Basic Input Output System) is an important piece of software which is stored in a ROM (Read Only Memory) chip inside the computer. It consists of the basic instructions for controlling the disk drives, hard disk, keyboard and serial/parallel ports. The BIOS also keeps a list of the specifications of the computer in battery-backed RAM (also known as the CMOS RAM) and provides a special Setup program to change this information.
Managing and Updating your BIOS The following utility allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ? ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk) Note: Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. Creating a Bootable Floppy Disk 1.
the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Note: ? Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 600 KB free space to save the file. ? The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.
1. Visit the Viglen FTP site (ftp://ftp.viglen.co.uk/files) and download the latest BIOS file for the VIG566S motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Note: Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3.
BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described above. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
BIOS Menu Screen Figure 39: BIOS Screen Layout Menu Bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main: For changing the basic system configuration Advanced: For changing the advanced system settings Power: For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot: For changing the system boot configuration Exit: For selecting the e xit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired
Menu Items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Figure 40: Main Menu Items Sub-menu Items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . Configuration Fields These fields show the values for the menu items.
Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on the screen. Figure 41: Pop-up Windows and Scroll Bar General Help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.
Main Menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Figure 42: Main Menu System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] Allows you to set the system time. System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 inch] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled], [360K, 5.25 in.], [1.2M, 5.25 in.], [720K, 3.5 in.], [1.44M, 3.5 in.], [2.88M, 3.5 in.
Figure 43: Primary, Third and Forth IDE Master/Slave Sub-menu The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type.
PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32-Bit Data Transfer [Disable] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the operating system (OS) that you installed. Set to Enhanced Mode if you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA Mode] The default setting SATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. We recommend that you do not change the default setting for better OS compatibility.
AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. CAUTION! Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced Menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
Figure 47: USB Configuration Sub-menu Note: The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto -detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. USB Function [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at start-up.
Figure 48: CPU Configuration Sub-menu Ratio CMOS Setting [8] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the values. VID CMOS Setting [62] Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to run. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the values. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables microcode updation.
CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Enables or disables the processor Hyper-Threading technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chipset Sub-menu The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu.
DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks] Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks] Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read/write command.
Onboard Devices Configuration Sub-menu Figure 50: Advanced Chipset Settings Sub-menu Azalia Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the Azalia controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the LAN Boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled.
Serial Port 1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.
Figure 51: PCI PnP Sub-menu Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCA Latency Timer [64] Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register.
PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI slot number holding a PCI IDE card that requires you to set the slot number. Configuration options: [Auto] [PCI Slot1] [PCI Slot2] [PCI Slot3] [PCI Slot4] [PCI Slot5] [PCI Slot6] IRQ-xx Assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices.
Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS post on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC).
Power On By Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode.
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Monitoring Sub-menu Figure 54: Hardware Monitoring Sub-menu CPU Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] / MB Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures.
CPU Fan Ratio [Auto] Allows you to select the appropriate CPU fan speed ratio for the system. The default [Auto] automatically selects the fan speed ratio when operating a low CPU temperature. Select a higher ratio if you installed additional devices and the system requires more ventilation. This item appears only when the CPU Q-Fan Control item is Enabled.
Boot Device Priority Sub-menu Figure 56: Boot Device Priority Sub-menu 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1s t Floppy Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system.
Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [ Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs.
Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted.
No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility. View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field. Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a User Password: 1.
Exit Menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Figure 60: Exit Menu Note: Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit. Exit and Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM.
Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes Y e s to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.
Chapter 5: Glossary Advanced Dynamic Execution Part of the Pentium® 4 processor's Intel® NetBurst® micro-architecture. Improved branch prediction algorithm accelerates the flow of work to the processor and helps overcome the deeper pipeline. Very deep, out-of-order speculati ve execution allows the processor to view 126 instructions in flight and handle up to 48 loads and 24 stores in the pipeline.
DRAM Dynamic Ram used for main system memory, providing a moderately fast but cheap storage solution. Enhanced Floating Point and Multimedia Unit Part of the Pentium® 4 processor's Intel® NetBurst® micro-architecture. An expanded 128-bit floating point register and an additional register for data movement improves performance on floating-point and multimedia applications. Execution Trace Cache (Level 1 Execution Trace Cache) Part of the Pentium® 4 processor's Intel® NetBurst® micro-architecture.
Internet Streaming SIMD Extensions Consists of 70 instructions and includes single instruction, multiple data for floatingpoint, additional SIMD-integer and cache ability control instructions. Benefits include higher resolution image viewing and manipulation, high quality audio, MPEG2 video, and simultaneous MPEG2 encoding and decoding, reduced CPU utilisation for speech recognition, and higher accuracy and faster response times L.E.D.
RAM Random Access Memory - the memory used by the computer for running programs and storing data. ROM Read Only Memory - a memory chip which doesn't lose its data when the system is switched off. It is used to store the System BIOS and VGA BIOS instructions. It is slower than RAM. Rapid Execution Engine Part of the Pentium® 4 processor's Intel® NetBurst® micro-architecture.
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