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... RESET and POWER Button 31 Post Port Debug LED and LED Status Indicators 32 Post Port Debug LED 32 LED Status Indicators 32 Configuring the BIOS 33 Enter BIOS Setup 34 Main Menu...34 Standard CMOS Features Menu 37 Date and Time...38 SATA Channel...38 Halt On ...41 Memory ...41 Advanced...
... RESET and POWER Button 31 Post Port Debug LED and LED Status Indicators 32 Post Port Debug LED 32 LED Status Indicators 32 Configuring the BIOS 33 Enter BIOS Setup 34 Main Menu...34 Standard CMOS Features Menu 37 Date and Time...38 SATA Channel...38 Halt On ...41 Memory ...41 Advanced...
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Figure 2. Figure 6. Figure 10. Figure 12. Figure 14. EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard Layout 14 Chassis Backpanel Connectors 15 PWR1 Motherboard Connector 22 BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu 35 Standard CMOS Features Menu 37 Advanced BIOS Features Menu 42 Integrated Peripherals Menu 45 Power Management Setup Menu 49 PnP/PCI Configuration Menu 52...
Figure 2. Figure 6. Figure 10. Figure 12. Figure 14. EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard Layout 14 Chassis Backpanel Connectors 15 PWR1 Motherboard Connector 22 BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu 35 Standard CMOS Features Menu 37 Advanced BIOS Features Menu 42 Integrated Peripherals Menu 45 Power Management Setup Menu 49 PnP/PCI Configuration Menu 52...
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Configuring the BIOS This section discusses how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. This section includes the following information: Enter BIOS Setup Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control 33 Descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Configuring the BIOS This section discusses how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. This section includes the following information: Enter BIOS Setup Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control 33 Descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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... for information only, data in yellow is changeable, data in blue is non-changeable, and data in the option you to the Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility. To go back to maintain optimal system performance. Press the Del key when the following procedure to verify/change the default...keys to scroll through the options or press Enter to enter Setup. Main Menu The main menu allows you choose. Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is for selection. 34 Power on the BIOS screens all data in white is the communication bridge between hardware and software. Press F1 to continue, DEL to display...
... for information only, data in yellow is changeable, data in blue is non-changeable, and data in the option you to the Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility. To go back to maintain optimal system performance. Press the Del key when the following procedure to verify/change the default...keys to scroll through the options or press Enter to enter Setup. Main Menu The main menu allows you choose. Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is for selection. 34 Power on the BIOS screens all data in white is the communication bridge between hardware and software. Press F1 to continue, DEL to display...
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... Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Esc : Quit F10 : Save & Exit Setup : Select Item Time, Date, Hard Disk Type.., Figure 4. BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to set up the basic system configuration. Advanced... BIOS Features Use this menu to set up the advanced system features and boot sequence. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to set up onboard peripherals ...
... Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Esc : Quit F10 : Save & Exit Setup : Select Item Time, Date, Hard Disk Type.., Figure 4. BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to set up the basic system configuration. Advanced... BIOS Features Use this menu to set up the advanced system features and boot sequence. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to set up onboard peripherals ...
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The following items on the CMOS Setup Utility main menu are commands rather than submenus: Load Defaults Load defaults system settings. Set Supervisor Password/Set User Password Use this command to set, change, and disable the password used to access the BIOS menu. Save & Exit Setup Use this command to save settings to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Use this menu to abandon all setting changes and exit setup. 36 Frequency/Voltage Control Use this command to optimize system performance and configure clocks, voltages, memory timings, and more.
The following items on the CMOS Setup Utility main menu are commands rather than submenus: Load Defaults Load defaults system settings. Set Supervisor Password/Set User Password Use this command to set, change, and disable the password used to access the BIOS menu. Save & Exit Setup Use this command to save settings to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Use this menu to abandon all setting changes and exit setup. 36 Frequency/Voltage Control Use this command to optimize system performance and configure clocks, voltages, memory timings, and more.
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Configuring the BIOS Standard CMOS Features Menu The Standard CMOS Features menu is highlighted for information only, data in yellow is changeable, data in blue is non-changeable, ...
Configuring the BIOS Standard CMOS Features Menu The Standard CMOS Features menu is highlighted for information only, data in yellow is changeable, data in blue is non-changeable, ...
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IDE Auto-Detect Extended IDE Drive Access Mode Capacity Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector [Press Enter] [None} Auto 0 MB 0 0 0 0 0 Configuring the BIOS 39
IDE Auto-Detect Extended IDE Drive Access Mode Capacity Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector [Press Enter] [None} Auto 0 MB 0 0 0 0 0 Configuring the BIOS 39
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You can manually enter the values or you can press Enter to display sub-menu or enter number manually Cylinder The BIOS supports the following HDD Access Modes: CHS Min= 0 Max=65535 Key in the system. Auto Recommended mode. IDE HDD Auto-Detect [Press Enter] IDE Channel 0 ...
You can manually enter the values or you can press Enter to display sub-menu or enter number manually Cylinder The BIOS supports the following HDD Access Modes: CHS Min= 0 Max=65535 Key in the system. Auto Recommended mode. IDE HDD Auto-Detect [Press Enter] IDE Channel 0 ...
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...Power-On Self Test). Use the arrow keys to display sub-menu All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a nonfatal error, the system stops and prompts you choose. Configuring the BIOS Halt On Halt On determines whether or not the computer stops if an error is present during power on. ...Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the options or press Enter to the Standard CMOS Features menu. Base Memory 640K Base Memory BIOS POST determines the Extended Memory Total Memory 1047552K 1048576K amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the option you . No Errors ...
...Power-On Self Test). Use the arrow keys to display sub-menu All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a nonfatal error, the system stops and prompts you choose. Configuring the BIOS Halt On Halt On determines whether or not the computer stops if an error is present during power on. ...Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the options or press Enter to the Standard CMOS Features menu. Base Memory 640K Base Memory BIOS POST determines the Extended Memory Total Memory 1047552K 1048576K amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the option you . No Errors ...
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...sub-menu. The options that have associated sub-menus are designated by a `, which precedes the option. Phoenix ± AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority ` CD-ROM Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Other Device Boot Up NumLock ...Boot Device Priority :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F7: Defaults Figure 6. Advanced BIOS Features Menu 42 Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the options or press Enter to the previous menu, press Esc...
...sub-menu. The options that have associated sub-menus are designated by a `, which precedes the option. Phoenix ± AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority ` CD-ROM Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Other Device Boot Up NumLock ...Boot Device Priority :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F7: Defaults Figure 6. Advanced BIOS Features Menu 42 Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the options or press Enter to the previous menu, press Esc...
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... booted at power on. Ch0 M. : BENQ DVD DC DW1810 First/Second/Third Boot Device Use this option to the previous menu, press Esc. 1. Configuring the BIOS Note: That all data in white is for information only, data in yellow is changeable, data in blue is non-changeable, and data in the...
... booted at power on. Ch0 M. : BENQ DVD DC DW1810 First/Second/Third Boot Device Use this option to the previous menu, press Esc. 1. Configuring the BIOS Note: That all data in white is for information only, data in yellow is changeable, data in blue is non-changeable, and data in the...
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Phoenix ± AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals ` Onboard PATA/SATA Device ` Onboard Device ` USB Device Setting [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Main Level ` :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F7: Defaults Figure 7. Integrated Peripherals Menu 45 Configuring the BIOS Integrated Peripherals Menu Select Integrated Peripherals from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the Integrated Peripherals menu.
Phoenix ± AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals ` Onboard PATA/SATA Device ` Onboard Device ` USB Device Setting [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Main Level ` :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F7: Defaults Figure 7. Integrated Peripherals Menu 45 Configuring the BIOS Integrated Peripherals Menu Select Integrated Peripherals from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the Integrated Peripherals menu.
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... to enable the USB 1.0 controller. USB 2.0 Controller Use this function is enabled the onboard Post Port LED will display the CPU temperature. Configuring the BIOS Realtek GigaLan Use this function to set the PCI-e x1 Slot function. The options are Auto, Enabled and Disabled. Realtek Lan PXE Boot...
... to enable the USB 1.0 controller. USB 2.0 Controller Use this function is enabled the onboard Post Port LED will display the CPU temperature. Configuring the BIOS Realtek GigaLan Use this function to set the PCI-e x1 Slot function. The options are Auto, Enabled and Disabled. Realtek Lan PXE Boot...
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.... Resume by Alarm This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you determines whether or not to enable the system to run the VGA BIOS when resuming from Soft-off state. The Options are [S1&S3], [S1(POS)], and [S3(STR)]. USB KB Wake-Up From S3 This function on...
.... Resume by Alarm This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you determines whether or not to enable the system to run the VGA BIOS when resuming from Soft-off state. The Options are [S1&S3], [S1(POS)], and [S3(STR)]. USB KB Wake-Up From S3 This function on...
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... system stays off after PWR-Fail This function enables your computer to automatically restart or return to define the power-on the system. Configuring the BIOS on after a power failure 51 POWER ON Function This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you can manually put in the day of...
... system stays off after PWR-Fail This function enables your computer to automatically restart or return to define the power-on the system. Configuring the BIOS on after a power failure 51 POWER ON Function This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you can manually put in the day of...
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... booting. With this field for input. Resources Controlled By This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to define if the BIOS can assign the resources, IRQ Resources is [Disabled]. Select [Auto(ESCD)] if you exit Setup. The default setting is enabled for input... By [Manual)] IRQ Resources [Press Enter] IRQ Resources To enable this field enabled, press Enter to see options. 53 Configuring the BIOS Reset Configuration This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to enable or disable the resetting of Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD...
... booting. With this field for input. Resources Controlled By This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to define if the BIOS can assign the resources, IRQ Resources is [Disabled]. Select [Auto(ESCD)] if you exit Setup. The default setting is enabled for input... By [Manual)] IRQ Resources [Press Enter] IRQ Resources To enable this field enabled, press Enter to see options. 53 Configuring the BIOS Reset Configuration This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to enable or disable the resetting of Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD...
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... function is set the minimum RAS# active time. The options are 0 through 18. tRCD Setting This function is set the CAS latency. Configuring the BIOS Rank Interleave Setting This function is set the Row Precharge time. The options are 0 through 15. tRP Setting This function is set the...
... function is set the minimum RAS# active time. The options are 0 through 18. tRCD Setting This function is set the CAS latency. Configuring the BIOS Rank Interleave Setting This function is set the Row Precharge time. The options are 0 through 15. tRP Setting This function is set the...
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...] to automatically set the voltage level for the QPI PLL Voltage. DIMM Voltage This function defines the voltage level for the DRAM. Configuring the BIOS CPU PLL VCore Use the Page Up and Page Down to scroll through the voltages or select [Auto] to automatically set the voltage level...
...] to automatically set the voltage level for the QPI PLL Voltage. DIMM Voltage This function defines the voltage level for the DRAM. Configuring the BIOS CPU PLL VCore Use the Page Up and Page Down to scroll through the voltages or select [Auto] to automatically set the voltage level...
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... and Disabled. Active Processor Cores This function active number of cores to enable in each processor package. The options are All, 1 and 2. Configuring the BIOS Virtualization Technology When this function is allows you to select the QPI Frequency. The options are Enabled and Disabled. QPI Frequency Selection This...
... and Disabled. Active Processor Cores This function active number of cores to enable in each processor package. The options are All, 1 and 2. Configuring the BIOS Virtualization Technology When this function is allows you to select the QPI Frequency. The options are Enabled and Disabled. QPI Frequency Selection This...