Vig580s Motherboard Manual C O M P U T E R S 01-02-2005 . 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 58 58 59 61 63 64 66 68 69 71 72 72 73 74 77 79 83 Chapter 6: Suggestions Vig580s Motherboard Manual 84 4
Chapter 1: Motherboard Overview Introduction This manual describes the Viglen VIG580S 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 Vig580s Motherboard supports Intel® Core 2 Duo®, Pentium® 4 and Celeron® processors with up to 4MB 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 2 High Definition Audio Support: • • • Realtek® ALC882 8-channel CODEC S/PDIF out interface support Universal Audio Jack Sensing Technology support (UAJ®) LAN Support: • Intel® Pro1000 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® Core 2 Duo, Pentium® D, Pentium 4 processor in the 775land package. The Motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with 533, 800 and 1066MHz Front Side Bus (FSB).
flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 300MB/s data transfer rate. 8-Channel High Definition Audio Onboard is the Realtek® ALC882 7.1-channel audio CODEC. This CODEC is fullycompliant with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit audio). With the CODEC, 8-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer to home theatre decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio.
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 A B C D E F G H LAN I BB AA Z J Y Intel GMCH 945G X W V Intel ICH7 K L U Super I/O T S R Q P O N M Figure 2: Motherboard Layout & Components Table 1: Motherboard Connections A: Front Panel Audio Connector B: Realtek ALC882 audio codec C: Aux/CD internal audio connector D: PCI Conventional bus add-in card connectors E: Intel Pro1000 PCI Gigabit Ethernet Controller F: PCI Express x16 bus add-in card connector G: FAN Header H: Back panel connectors I: +12V power co
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 ALC882 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 – DIMM Channel A & B Sockets This allows up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM to be installed. Up to 1GB of RAM in each slot. L – Processor fan connector Allows for the processor fan to be connected. The fan header is PWM compliant. M – I/O controller Handles all the input/output signals to and from the Motherboard. N – FAN Header Controls System FAN depending on system load and temperature. O – Floppy drive connector This allows a floppy drive to be added to the Motherboard.
X – Intel® 82945G Graphics Memory / Controller Hub (GMCH) The Intel® 945G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH7 I/O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the Motherboard. The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities.
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 VIG580S Motherboard is capable of accepting Core 2 Duo and Pentium® D CPU’s. RAM can be upgraded to a maximum of 4GB using DDR2 400/533/667 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 Vig580s 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.
Motherboard Jumper Settings LAN Intel GMCH 945G 1 2 3 DEFAULT NORMAL 1 2 3 Intel ICH7 CLEAR CMOS Super I/O 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.
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.
Figure 10: CPU, Power and Chassis Fan Connector Note: Make sure that your Fan Power (FANPWR1) jumper setting is correct. 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.
ATX Power Connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1 & 4-pin ATX12V1) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Figure 12: ATX Power Connectors Note: • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot up.
Optical Drive Audio Connector This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive. Figure 13: Optical Drive Audio Connector Note: Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 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® Core 2 Duo/ Pentium D/ Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package CAUTION! Allow time for the processor and heat sink to cool before touching either of them. All Intel® Processors together with Level 2 cache chips are housed in a protective package. The design of the VIG580S computer makes it a simple job to replace or upgrade the processor.
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.
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 board has four DIMM sockets and support the following memory features: • 1.8 V DDR2 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 DDR2 SDRAM) and "SS" refers to single-sided memory modules (containing one row of DDR2 SDRAM). Memory Configurations The Intel 82945G GMCH supports two types of memory organisation: Dual channel (Interleaved) mode This mode offers the highest throughput for real world applications. Dual channel mode is enabled when the installed memory capacities of both DIMM channels are equal.
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 DDR2 SDRAM Memory Modules (DIMMs) Installing Memory You can install from 128MB to 4GB of memory in the Motherboard DIMM sockets. The board has four 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM DIMM sockets. The Motherboard supports the following memory features: • 240-pin 1.8volt only DIMMs with gold-plated contacts. • Non-ECC (64-bit). • 128MB, 256MB, 512MB and 1GB 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.
PCI Slots There are two 32-bit PCI slots on this Motherboard. The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 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.
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 Viglen’s Technical Support team for further assistance. Viglen Technical Support can be reached in the following ways: Telephone: Fax: Email: 01727 201 850 01727 201 858 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 VIG580S 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 exit 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.
Scroll Bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. 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.
Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Sub-menu While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press to display the IDE device information. 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).
Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multisector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
IDE Configuration Sub-menu The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press if you want to configure the item. Figure 44: IDE Configuration Sub-menu 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.
System Information Sub-menu This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Figure 45: System Information Sub-menu 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.
Figure 46: Advanced Menu JumperFree Configuration Sub-menu This feature is not supported by Viglen. USB Configuration Sub-menu The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. 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. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.
CPU Configuration Sub-menu The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 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.
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU’s capability to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control.
Chipset Sub-menu The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Figure 49: Advanced Chipset Settings Sub-menu Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items.
DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge Delay [15 Clocks] Configuration options: [1 Clocks] [2 Clocks] ~ [18 Clocks] DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks] Sets the DRAM Write Recover Time. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/PCI Express] Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device.
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.
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] EPP Version [1.9] Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version. This item appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to EPP. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows selection of the Parallel Port IRQ.
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.
Power Menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM) and Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Figure 52: Power Menu Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend.
APM Configuration Sub-menu Figure 53: APM Configuration Sub-menu Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.
Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
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. Select Disabled if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM).
VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Boot Menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu.
Boot Settings Configuration Sub-menu Figure 57: Boot Setting Configuration Sub-menu Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.
The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your password. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. Note: If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM.
To set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password.
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.
Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select Yes Y e s to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. 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.
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 speculative 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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