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... Install the Memory 11 Install an Expansion Card 13 Install other Internal Connectors 14 Jumpers 18 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 20 Main Menu 20 System Information 22 Advanced BIOS Features 24 Fox Central Control Unit 27 Advanced Chipset Features 31 Integrated Peripherals 35 Power Management Setup 39... PC Health Status 41 BIOS Security Features 42 Load Optimal Defaults 43 Save & Exit Setup 43 Exit Without Saving 43 Chapter 4 CD Instruction Utility CD ...
... Install the Memory 11 Install an Expansion Card 13 Install other Internal Connectors 14 Jumpers 18 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 20 Main Menu 20 System Information 22 Advanced BIOS Features 24 Fox Central Control Unit 27 Advanced Chipset Features 31 Integrated Peripherals 35 Power Management Setup 39... PC Health Status 41 BIOS Security Features 42 Load Optimal Defaults 43 Save & Exit Setup 43 Exit Without Saving 43 Chapter 4 CD Instruction Utility CD ...
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The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for HT Technology ■ A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled Install the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the ...
The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for HT Technology ■ A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled Install the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the ...
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... are : Single Channel DIMM1 DS/SS DIMM2 - CAUTION 2 2-2 Install the Memory ! When memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in only one direction. If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. DS/SS Dual Channel DS/SS...
... are : Single Channel DIMM1 DS/SS DIMM2 - CAUTION 2 2-2 Install the Memory ! When memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in only one direction. If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. DS/SS Dual Channel DS/SS...
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... card. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in your card. Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card : • Installing... an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage.
... card. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in your card. Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card : • Installing... an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage.
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... SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which support this feature. The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in "PC Health Status" section of the BIOS Setup. These fans can be automatically turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states. 1 GND POWER SENSE CONTROL CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN S/PDIF...
... SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which support this feature. The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in "PC Health Status" section of the BIOS Setup. These fans can be automatically turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states. 1 GND POWER SENSE CONTROL CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN S/PDIF...
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...CMOS RAM to temporarily short them . "Closed" means placing a jumper cap on the two pins to store the basic hardware information (such as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). This will clear CMOS data. 3. For any jumper setting. Users should read the following table... explains different types of Jumpers 1. Go to BIOS Setup to your computer and turn it on. 5. Description of the jumper settings. Remove jumper cap from the power outlet. 2. The steps ...
...CMOS RAM to temporarily short them . "Closed" means placing a jumper cap on the two pins to store the basic hardware information (such as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). This will clear CMOS data. 3. For any jumper setting. Users should read the following table... explains different types of Jumpers 1. Go to BIOS Setup to your computer and turn it on. 5. Description of the jumper settings. Remove jumper cap from the power outlet. 2. The steps ...
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...the future. This chapter tells how to change the default CMOS settings. Detailed descriptions of this manual will remain consistent with the newly released BIOS at any given time in this manual is available. An error message appears on the screen during the system Power On Self Test (POST...) process. 2. We do not guarantee the content of the BIOS parameters are also provided. You want to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Please visit our website for updated manual if it is for reference only. This chapter includes ...
...the future. This chapter tells how to change the default CMOS settings. Detailed descriptions of this manual will remain consistent with the newly released BIOS at any given time in this manual is available. An error message appears on the screen during the system Power On Self Test (POST...) process. 2. We do not guarantee the content of the BIOS parameters are also provided. You want to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Please visit our website for updated manual if it is for reference only. This chapter includes ...
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... performance can be optimized. ► Integrated Peripherals All onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu. ► Advanced BIOS Features The advanced system features can be viewed or set up through this menu. We do not suggest that you made.... Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ► System Information ► PC Health Status ► Advanced BIOS Features ► BIOS Security Features ► Fox Central Control Unit Load Optimal Defaults ► Advanced Chipset Features Save & Exit Setup ► Integrated Peripherals...
... performance can be optimized. ► Integrated Peripherals All onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu. ► Advanced BIOS Features The advanced system features can be viewed or set up through this menu. We do not suggest that you made.... Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ► System Information ► PC Health Status ► Advanced BIOS Features ► BIOS Security Features ► Fox Central Control Unit Load Optimal Defaults ► Advanced Chipset Features Save & Exit Setup ► Integrated Peripherals...
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... some ways (such as less I /O cards installed. It means, if your system loading is to adjust BIOS setting one by one, trial and error, to find out the best setting for your CPU/System. ► BIOS Security Features The Supervisor/User password can be set up through this menu to Setup. ►...
... some ways (such as less I /O cards installed. It means, if your system loading is to adjust BIOS setting one by one, trial and error, to find out the best setting for your CPU/System. ► BIOS Security Features The Supervisor/User password can be set up through this menu to Setup. ►...
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... [+] or [-] to 31. Day-weekday from 1 to input the value. ► Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave While entering setup, BIOS automatically detects the presence of the Floppy Disk Drive is automatically displayed by users. Use [+] or [-] to 12. Copyright (C) 1985-2008, ...Time. ► Third IDE Slave [Not Detected] Floppy A Halt On Keyboard Mouse Floppy Model Name BIOS Version [1.44 MB 31/2"] [All Errors, But ...] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] :G41MX 2.0 :P01 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ►...
... [+] or [-] to 31. Day-weekday from 1 to input the value. ► Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave While entering setup, BIOS automatically detects the presence of the Floppy Disk Drive is automatically displayed by users. Use [+] or [-] to 12. Copyright (C) 1985-2008, ...Time. ► Third IDE Slave [Not Detected] Floppy A Halt On Keyboard Mouse Floppy Model Name BIOS Version [1.44 MB 31/2"] [All Errors, But ...] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] :G41MX 2.0 :P01 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ►...
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... stop for a floppy error if you enabled this item. ► Model Name Model name of this information and discuss with the field service people if a BIOS upgrade is depending on how many memory modules were installed in your system before powering on. ► MAC Address This item shows the onboard LAN...
... stop for a floppy error if you enabled this item. ► Model Name Model name of this information and discuss with the field service people if a BIOS upgrade is depending on how many memory modules were installed in your system before powering on. ► MAC Address This item shows the onboard LAN...
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... it as 1.1 only if you need to enable MPS 1.4 support if you are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 248. Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility - Advanced BIOS Features MPS Revision PCI Latency Timer Quiet Boot Quick Boot Floppy Drive Seek Bootup Num-Lock ► Boot Device Priority ► Removable Drives...
... it as 1.1 only if you need to enable MPS 1.4 support if you are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 248. Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility - Advanced BIOS Features MPS Revision PCI Latency Timer Quiet Boot Quick Boot Floppy Drive Seek Bootup Num-Lock ► Boot Device Priority ► Removable Drives...
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...(C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. The TPM Work Group is started. 3 ► Quick Boot While Enabled, this option allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting, this menu by pressing . ► Removable Drives This option is a specification promoted by TCG. ...Trusted Computing Trusted Computing Help Item TCG/TPM Support [No] Enable / Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) support in BIOS Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► TCG/TPM Support Trusted Computing Group ...
...(C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. The TPM Work Group is started. 3 ► Quick Boot While Enabled, this option allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting, this menu by pressing . ► Removable Drives This option is a specification promoted by TCG. ...Trusted Computing Trusted Computing Help Item TCG/TPM Support [No] Enable / Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) support in BIOS Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► TCG/TPM Support Trusted Computing Group ...
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...Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [200] [100] Help Item Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Smart BIOS / CPU Configuration / Voltage Options Press to go to its submenu. ► Spread Spectrum If you enabled this function, it . ► Auto Detect PCI... CLK This option is a BIOS write-protection mechanism provided. Super BIOS Protect function protects your BIOS from virus attack, there is used to auto detect PCI slot. You can use the or keys to change ...
...Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [200] [100] Help Item Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Smart BIOS / CPU Configuration / Voltage Options Press to go to its submenu. ► Spread Spectrum If you enabled this function, it . ► Auto Detect PCI... CLK This option is a BIOS write-protection mechanism provided. Super BIOS Protect function protects your BIOS from virus attack, there is used to auto detect PCI slot. You can use the or keys to change ...
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...intervals. On, 1/3sec. This also prevents user without password trying to get into your motherboard to enter smart boot menu. Smart BIOS CMOS Setup Utility - System Status Normal No Memory No Display Post Error Message No CPU Fan Power LED Status Always On Continue blinking... On (1sec.), Off (1sec.) Continue blinking On (2sec.), Off (2sec.) Quick blinking twice (1/3sec. Smart BIOS Smart Power LED Smart Boot Menu Current CPU Speed Current FSB Speed Current CPU Multiplier Current DRAM Speed [Enabled] Help Item [Enabled] : 2.40GHz...
...intervals. On, 1/3sec. This also prevents user without password trying to get into your motherboard to enter smart boot menu. Smart BIOS CMOS Setup Utility - System Status Normal No Memory No Display Post Error Message No CPU Fan Power LED Status Always On Continue blinking... On (1sec.), Off (1sec.) Continue blinking On (2sec.), Off (2sec.) Quick blinking twice (1/3sec. Smart BIOS Smart Power LED Smart Boot Menu Current CPU Speed Current FSB Speed Current CPU Multiplier Current DRAM Speed [Enabled] Help Item [Enabled] : 2.40GHz...
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... (Processor Power Management, PPM) through this item. ! CPU Configuration CPU Configuration Help Item Module Version : 3F.0F This should be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system. Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to 3, it cannot. It is issued. Intel's Execute Disable Bit functionality can help prevent certain classes of malicious...
... (Processor Power Management, PPM) through this item. ! CPU Configuration CPU Configuration Help Item Module Version : 3F.0F This should be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system. Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to 3, it cannot. It is issued. Intel's Execute Disable Bit functionality can help prevent certain classes of malicious...
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... other applications or system functions. This fixed amount of memory available for DVMT. When the memory is no longer be utilized by other uses. This BIOS option allows you to the Unified Memory Architecture (UMA) concept, wherein a static amount of available resources for running graphics applications. Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends...
... other applications or system functions. This fixed amount of memory available for DVMT. When the memory is no longer be utilized by other uses. This BIOS option allows you to the Unified Memory Architecture (UMA) concept, wherein a static amount of available resources for running graphics applications. Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends...
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.../IRQ4] or Disable Floppy Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Controller . 3 SuperIO Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - SuperIO Configuration SuperIO Configuration Help Item OnBoard Floppy Controller [Enabled] Allows BIOS to disable or assign the I/O address for onboard infrared chip. 37 Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
.../IRQ4] or Disable Floppy Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Controller . 3 SuperIO Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - SuperIO Configuration SuperIO Configuration Help Item OnBoard Floppy Controller [Enabled] Allows BIOS to disable or assign the I/O address for onboard infrared chip. 37 Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
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... Disk) S5 - Software uses a different state value to distinguish between the S5 state and the S4 state to allow for initial boot operations within the BIOS to distinguish whether or not the boot is lost in the "soft" off all system context. (also called Suspend to RAM) S4 - The S3 sleeping...
... Disk) S5 - Software uses a different state value to distinguish between the S5 state and the S4 state to allow for initial boot operations within the BIOS to distinguish whether or not the boot is lost in the "soft" off all system context. (also called Suspend to RAM) S4 - The S3 sleeping...
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... This item is used to install or change the Change User Password [Press Enter] password. Enter New Password : Enter New Password : 42 3 BIOS Security Features CMOS Setup Utility - BIOS Security Features Supervisor Password : Not Installed Help Item User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password [Press Enter] Install or change supervisor password. Boot...
... This item is used to install or change the Change User Password [Press Enter] password. Enter New Password : Enter New Password : 42 3 BIOS Security Features CMOS Setup Utility - BIOS Security Features Supervisor Password : Not Installed Help Item User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password [Press Enter] Install or change supervisor password. Boot...