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1. Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Setup page gt Removable Drives Press Enter Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc Removable Drives Removable Drives Help Item 1st Drive 1st FLOPPY DRIVE Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices Move Enter Select 4 Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings Boot Other Device Yes When enabled the system searches all other possible locations for an operating system if it fails to find one in the devices specified under the First Second and Third boot devices Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page Using BIOS Advanced Chipset Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system Handle this page with caution Any changes can affect the operation of your computer CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc Advanced Chipset Setup DRAM Frequency Auto Help Item Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Enabled IGD GTT Graphics smemory size No VT mode 2MB Options IGD Graphics Mode Select Enabled 64MB DVMT Memory 256MB Auto Memory Remap Feature Enabled 667 MHz HPET Enabled 800 MHz Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit
2. Integrated Peripherals This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc Integrated Peripherals Onboard SATA Mode Enhanced Help Item Onboard LAN Function Enabled Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Onboard AUDIO Function Enabled SEGIS Serial Porti Address 3F8 amp IRQ4 Disabled Serial Port2 Address 2F8 IRQ3 Cannel OnBoard CIR Port Disabled Enteros w Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Mode Normal Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 USB Functions Enabled Legacy USB Support Enabled Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings Onboard SATA Mode Enhanced Use this item to select the mode of the Serial ATA OnBoard LAN Function Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the onboard LAN function OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the booting from the onboard LAN or a network add in card with a remote boot ROM installed OnBoard AUDIO Function Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the onboard Audio function Serial Port1 2 Address 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COM1 2 serial port and to assign a port address OnBoard CIR Port Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the OnBoard CIR Port Parallel Port Address 378 Use this item to enable or disable the onboard Parallel port and t
3. The support software DVD ROM CD ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products Below you can find a brief description of each software program and the location for your motherboard version More information on some pro grams is available in a README file located in the same directory as the software Before installing any software always inspect the folder for files named README TXT or something similar These files may contain important information that is not included in this manual 1 Never try to install all software from folder that is not specified for use with your motherboard 2 The notice of Intel HD audio installation optional The Intel High Defi nition audio functionality unexpectedly quits working in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack I or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Users need to download and install the update packages from the Microsoft Download Center before installing HD audio driver bundled in the Driver disk Please log on to http support microsoft com default aspx scid kb en us 901105 appliesto for more information Auto installing under Windows XP Vista 7 The Auto install DVD ROM CD ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software for your motherboard If the Auto install DVD ROM CD ROM does not work on your system you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS for
4. F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings DRAM Frequency Auto This item enables users to adjust the DRAM frequency The default setting is auto and we recommend users leave the setting unchanged Modify it at will may cause the system to be unstable Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Enabled When this item is set to enable the DDR timing is configured using SPD SPD Serial Presence Detect is located on the memory modules BIOS reads information coded in SPD during system boot up IGD GTT Graphics memory size No VT mode 2MB This item is used to select the amount of Main Memory that is pre allocated to support the Internal Graphics Translation Table when IGD Internal Graphics De vice 1s enabled IGD Graphics Mode Select Enabled 64MB This item is used to select the amount of Main Memory that is pre allocated to support the Internal Graphics device in VGA non linear and Native linear modes when Internal graphics is enabled DVMT Memory 256MB When set to Fixed Mode the graphics driver will reserve a fixed portion of the system memory as graphics memory according to system and graphics requirements Memory Remap Feature Enabled This item allows you to remap the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory if you have a 64 bit OS and 8 GB of RAM HPET Enabled This item enables or disables HPET High Precision Event Timer support Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page Using BIOS
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6. 3 Routinely clean the CPU cooler fan to remove dust and hair 4 In places of hot and humid weather you should turn on your computer once every other week to circulate the air and prevent damage from humidity 5 Add more memory to your computer if possible This not only speeds up the system but also reduces the loading of your hard drive to prolong its life span 6 If possible ensure the power cord has an earth ground pin directly from the wall outlet This will reduce voltage fluctuation that may damage sensitive devices JJ SOINDYTD 0 pasu 10443 dn1 s SONO 3UQJ S SOI Ajlpow Ja ye J1e 59J pue SOND 112 qe1sun JO 3185 0 18 WAISAS uu qo d AAH 3NSSI INAP jesaUdiad SOK VINY 1981uo2 18 J 1181591 pue SOND y19 YNY 198 U00 lt Aejdsip sey JoWUOW JI 9949 lwajqoid pueog p 1231 p JOU YDA ON sd q Yous g pue daaq 3u0 T J SOA ainyies AJOWawW JO payasul 118 591 pue 118 591 p Ajsadoid you Aow w WNIA sdaaq oue JI W89I9S 150d 18 EH 193905 JEM 0 19 uuo2 JO uU31IAS Sd uo VAN odie HED ON SOA SOA VINY 1981409 lt Wajqoud pueog J pa199UU09 SI pseog JO nSd YUM Wa qodd ee samod AZT Nd J PUNES G n AU sey JOJUOUW Jl 33UD ON ON SOA 193Y9 pue SOND Y19 SOA uo P3UIN SI YIMS NSd pue gun om S MSd HUN Aiddns Jamog 4 99 EN ddns 1 9949 ON passnid s p109 Jamod JY Hels 0 SJ 3d NG passaid s
7. 800 if Guuudl SATA1 lt lt sssi SATA2 E Cl SATA3 io SPDIF_OUT F_AUDIO CD_IN comi F USB4 F_ USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front oriented microphone and line out ports for easier access Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Cs porrn 4 PEN C7 sss s KEY SPDIF_OUT SPDIF out header This is an optional header that provides an S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector Pin Signal Name Function 2 SPDIF SPDIF digital output cs a Installing the Motherboard 17 18 CD_IN Analog Audio Input connector Pin Signal Name Function CD Inleft channel CD In right channel F_USB1 4 Front Panel USB headers The motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I O port array Additionally some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case If you have this kind of case use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front mounted ports to the motherboard Pin Signal Name Function 4 USB_FP PI USBPortiNegativeSignal ATA USB Port 1 Positive Signal Ground 8 GND Ground Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang up SATA1 6 Serial ATA connectors These connectors are used to support the new Serial A
8. Playback 2 Digital Output Device HDMI gt Set Default gt OK User HDMI Playback function working Digital Output Dever HDMI High Definition Audio Device witing Speakers HP DT togh Detinibun Audo CODE Narking RTC HP DF tigh Defiruton Audo CODE Norking SPOIF Out DI High Detintton Aude CODES Norking Using the Motherboard Software 3 Speaker gt Set Default gt OK User Speaker Palyback function working Sprehern no Di of Denton Aude COD 4 SPDIF Out gt Set Default gt OK User SPDIF Out Playback function working sens Payback Recording Sounds Select a playperk device below to modify ity settings Digital Output Device IHDND sigh Definition Audio Deve Working Speskers HP IDT High Detinition Working a IDT High Q efinitior M This concludes chapter 4 Usingthe Motherboard Software al 52 Memo Using the Motherboard Software Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips a System does not power up and the fans are not running 1 Disassemble the PC to remove the VGA adaptor card DDR memory LAN USB and other peripherals including keyboard and mouse Leave only the motherboard CP
9. compliant to the PCI Express Base Speci fication revision 2 0 PCIEX1 Slot The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 1 1 PCl1 2 Slots This motherboard is equipped with two standard PCI slots PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus stan dard for expansion cards which for the most part is a supplement of the older ISA bus standard The PCI slots on this board are PCI v2 3 compliant carefully If the card is not Plug and Play you may have to manually Before installing an add on card check the documentation for the card configure the card before installation Installingthe Motherboard 15 16 Follow these instructions to install an add on card 1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use 2 Install the edge connector of the add on card into the expansion slot Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot 3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw adapters you have to install drivers and software before you can For some add on cards for example graphics adapters and network begin using the add on card Installingthe Motherboard Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard s optional devices li 14 e 1 G66 pa ez 6 e b a f AE WTO DDR2
10. example Windows Explorer Refer to the Utility Folder Installation Notes later in this chapter The support software DVD ROM CD ROM disk loads automatically under Windows XP Vista 7 When you insert the DVD ROM CD ROM disk in the DVD ROM CD ROM drive the autorun feature will automatically bring up the install screen The screen has three buttons on it Setup Browse CD and Exit ig Mainboard Setup Utility l Eo SQ Drivers Sl Utilities TH Information ESS ELITEGROUP If the opening screen does not appear double click the file setup exe in the root directory Using the Motherboard Software 45 46 Drivers Tab Click the Setup button to run the software installation program Select from the menu which software you want to install The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk Before installing the software from Windows Explorer look for a file named README TXT or something similar This file may contain important information to help you install the software correctly Some software is installed in separate folders for different operating systems In installing the software execute a file named SETUP EXE by double clicking the file and then following the instructions on the screen The EXIT button closes the Auto Setup window Utilities Tab Lists the software utilities that are availab
11. monitoring this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages temperatures and fan speeds CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc PC Health Status System Hardware Monitor gt Smart Fan Function CPU Temperature System Temperature CPU FAN Speed SYS FAN Speed Help Item Press Enter 47 C 116 F 22 0 71 9F 3479 RPM N A N A 1 296V 1 824V PWR FAN Speed CPU Core VDIMM Disabled Disabled Warning Temperature Shutdown Temperature Value F10 Save ESC Exit F9 Load Default Settings 1 Move Enter Select F1 General Help Smart Fan Function Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc Smart Fan Function Enabled Help Item 50 50 3 4 PWM value C 69 C CPU SMART FAN Control SMART Fan start PWM value SMART Fan start PWM TEMP C DeltaT SMART Fan Slope PWM value CPU Fan Full Limit Temp C Options Disabled Enabled Value F10 Save ESC Exit F9 Load Default Settings Enter Select t Move F1 General Help CPU SMART FAN Control Enabled This item enables you to define the CPU temperature by smartly adjusting the CPU fan When it is set at certain temperature the CPU Fan PWM value will change accordingly SMART Fan start PWM value 50 This item is used to set the start P
12. return to the main menu setting page Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box to ask if you are sure to install optimized defaults or not You select OK and then lt Enter gt the Setup Utility loads all default values or select Cancel and then lt Enter gt the Setup Utility does not load default values Supervisor Password This page helps you install or change a password CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc Supervisor Password Supervisor Password Not Installed Help item Change Supervisor Password Press Enter Install or Change the password Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings Supervisor Password Not Installed This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set If the password has been installed Installed displays If not Not Installed displays Change Supervisor Password Press Enter You can select this option and press lt Enter gt to access the sub menu You can use the sub menu to change the supervisor password Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page Using BIOS User Password This page helps you install or change a password CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc User Password User Password Not Installed Help item Change User Password Press Enter Install or Change the password Move Ente
13. they can only be installed correctly 4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot 5 Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it seats correctly The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM 6 Install any remaining DIMM modules B mL Installingthe Motherboard Table A DDR2 memory module QVL Qualified Vendor List The following DDR2 800 667 memory modules and combination have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard Bang oe eee Infineon HYS64T325001HU 3 A HYB18T256 Ramaxel 5NB31 D9DCG TwinMOS 8D283JK TT_ Da Elpida E5IOBAJBG8EE 8E E cs Infineon resent rr 2 5 A HYB18T256 eee Micron _ po 6WD22D9GKX po 6WD22D9GKX aS Sh 13 14 Ll Type Size Vendor Module Name DDR2 800 Expansion Slots Installing Add on Cards The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard s features and capabilities With these efficient facilities you can in crease the motherboard s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system o a en el EX E k PCIE1 Slot PCIEX1 Slot PCl1 2 Slots PCIE1 Slot The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Express graphics card that is fully
14. LP MSG LED HD_LED_N HarddiskLED 4 FP PWR SLP MSGLED RST_SW_N Reset Switch PWR_SW_P Power Switch RST_SW_P Reset Switch 8 PWR_SW_N Power Switch Reserved MSG LED dual color or single color Nopi Hard Drive Activity LED Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that data is being read from or written to the hard drive For the LED to function properly an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface The LED will also show activity for devices connected to the SCSI hard drive activity LED connector Power Sleep Message waiting LED Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual color front panel mounted LED provides power on off sleep and message waiting indication Reset Switch Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary contact switch that is normally open When the switch is closed the board resets and runs POST Power Switch Supporting the power on off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momen tary contact switch that is normally open The switch should maintain contact for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off The time requirement is due to internal de bounce circuitry After receiving a power on off signal at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on off signal This concludes Chapter 2 The next chapter covers the BIOS Instal
15. Microsoft WHQL WLP 3 0 audio requirements Direct Sound 3D compatible 7 1 2 channel High Definition Audio Codec All DACs Support 192k 96k 48k 44 1kHz DAC sample rate Software selectable 2 5V 3 75V VREFOUT Meets Microsoft WHQL WLP 2 x audio requirements Direct Sound 3D compatible 5 1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec ADCs support 44 1k 48k 96kHz sample rate Meets Microsoft WLP 3 08 Vista premium and mobile PCs audio re quirements Direct Sound 3D compatible Onboard LAN optional This motherboard may support either of the following LAN chipsets Integrated Fast Ethernet Controller for PCI Express Applications Integrated 10 100 transceiver Wake on LAN and remote wake up support Integrated Gigabit Ethernet Controller for PCI Express Application Integrated 10 100 1000 transceiver Wake on LAN and remote wake up support Expansion Options The motherboard comes with the following expansion options One PCI Express x 16 slot for Graphic Interface One PCI Express x1 Slot Two 32 bit PCI v2 3 compliant slots Six 7 pin SATA connectors This motherboard supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 133 100 66 33 Mb s Integrated I O The motherboard has a full set of I O ports and connectors Two PS 2 ports for mouse and keyboard One DVI port One VGA port One Parallel port Four USB ports One LAN port Audio jacks for microphone line in and 6 8 channel optional line out Introducing
16. Preface Copyright This publication including all photographs illustrations and software is protected under international copyright laws with all rights reserved Neither this manual nor any of the material contained herein may be reproduced without written consent of the author Version 2 0 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice The manufac turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes Trademark Recognition Microsoft MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp MMX Pentium Pentium II Pentium III Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged Federal Communications Commission FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa tion This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency ene
17. R Use this item to define how your system suspends In the default S3 the suspend mode is a suspend to RAM i e the system shuts down with the exception of a refresh current to the system memory Soft Off By PWR BTTN Instant Off Under ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface you can create a software power down In a software power down the system can be resumed by Wake Up Alarms This item lets you install a software power down that is con trolled by the power button on your system If the item is set to Instant Off then the power button causes a software power down If the item is set to Delay 4 Sec then you have to hold the power button down for four seconds to cause a software power down PWRON After PWR Fail Power Off This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating status Using BIOS Resume by Ring Disabled An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator RI line Gin other words an incoming callon the modem awakens the system from a soft off state Resume by PCI PCI E Lan PME Disabled These items specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving modeswhen activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or compo nent isdetected Resume by USB S3 Disabled This item allows users to enable or disable the USB device Walk up from S3 mode Resume By PS2 KB S3 Disabled Use this item to allow keyboard activity to awaken the s
18. SB chipsets are based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance G45 NB ICH10 SB Memory Supports 36 bit host bus addressing allowing the CPU to access the entire 64 GB of the memory address space 2 GB s point to point Direct Media Interface DMI to ICH10 1 GB s each direction Supports 512 Mb 1 Gb and 2 Gb DDR2 and 512 Mb and 1 Gb DDR3 technologies for x8 and x16 devices One 16 lane x16 PCI Express port intended for support ing up to two external PCI Express graphics card in bifur cated mode filly compatible to the PCI Express Base Speci fication revision 2 0 An integrated graphics device IGD delivering cost com petitive 3D 2D and video capabilities Enhanced DMA Controller Timer Counter functions and In terrupt Controller Compliant with PCI Express Base Specification Revision 1 1 Compliant with PCI 2 3 specification Integrated SATA 3 0 Gb s Host Controller Integrated USB 2 0 Host Controller supporting up to twelve USB 2 0 ports Supports DDR2 800 667 DDR SDRAM with Dual channel architecture Accommodates four unbuffered DIMMs Up to 4 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 16 GB Introducingthe Motherboard Audio optional This motherboard may support either of the following Audio chipsets 7 1 2 channel High Definition Audio Codec All DACs Support 192k 96k 48k 44 1kHz DAC sample rate High quality analog differential CD input Meets
19. Speed Offset Move Enter Select F1 General Help Enabled Help Item 28 30 Options 3 5 Disabled 10 Enabled Value F10 Save ESC Exit F9 Load Default Settings Press lt Esc gt to return to the PC Health Status page pa BIOS A ed ks BIC YIN 2 40 System Component Characteristics These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events such as System amp CPU temperature CPU amp DIMM voltage CPU amp system fan speed etc CPU System Temperature CPU SYS FAN Speed CPU Core VDIMM Warning Temperature Disabled This item lets you select the temperature at which you want the system to send out a warning message to the PC speakers when the temperature goes beyond either limit You can select the temperatures you want Shutdown Temperature Disabled Enable you to set the maximum temperature the system can reach before powering down Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page Frequency Voltage Control This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have in stalled in your system CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc Frequency Voltage Control Help item Manufacturer Intel P Ratio Actual Value 8 CPU Frequency Setting 333MHz Options CPU Over c
20. TA devices for the highest date transfer rates 3 0 Gb s simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly It elimi nates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface But maintains register com patibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 3 T 4 G sme Cr ewm A Installing the Motherboard 19 COM1 Onboard serial port header Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a second serial port to your system Pin Signal Name Function Serial Input SOUTB UART B Serial Output UART B Data Terminal Ready aom Ground Data Set Ready RART B Request to Send 8 Clear to Send u Ring iets 10 Key No pin Installing the Motherboard 20 Installing a SATA Hard Drive About SATA Connectors Your motherboard features six SATA connectors supporting a total of six drives SATA refers to Serial ATA Advanced Technology Attachment is the standard inter face for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs These connectors are well designed and will only fit in one orientation Locate the SATA connectors on the motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives To install the Serial ATA SATA hard drives use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol This SATA cable comes with an SATA power cable You can connect either end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the co
21. U with CPU cooler and power supply connected Turn on again to see if the CPU and power supply fans are running 2 Make sure to remove any unused screws or other metal objects such as screwdrivers from the inside PC case This is to prevent damage from short circuit 3 Check the CPU FAN connector is connected to the motherboard 4 For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent A bent pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short circuit 5 Check the 12V power connector is connected to the motherboard 6 Check that the 12V power amp ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place b Power is on fans are running but there is no display 1 Make sure the monitor is turned on and the monitor cable is properly connected to the PC 2 Check the VGA adapter card if applicable is inserted properly 3 Listen for beep sounds If you are using internal PC speaker make sure it is connected a continuous 3 short beeps memory not detected b 1 long beep and 8 short beeps VGA not detected yd 54 c The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up 1 The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself Ensure the CPU fan is working properly 2 From the BIOS setting try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed Doing a Load Optimised Default w
22. WM value of the smart fan SMART Fan start PWM TEMP C 50 This item is used to set the start temperature f the smart fan D DeltaT_ 3 39 This item specifies the range that controls CPU temperature and keeps it from going so high or so low when smart fan works SMART Fan Slope PWM value 4 PWM _value C This item is used to set the Slope Select PWM of the smart fan CPU Fan Full Limit Temp C 69 C This item is used to set the limit temperature of the smart fan ECS supports the latest PECI host technology While using Wolfdale or Yorkfield CPU the original images of the BIOS item PC Health Status and Smart FAN Function will be replaced by PECI mode and negative number The max data from PECI is zero CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc PC Health Status System Hardware Monitor Smart Fan Function System Temperature CPU FAN Speed SYS FAN Speed PWR FAN Speed CPU Core VDIMM PECI Mode Offset to TCC Activation Temp 1 Move Enter Select F1 General Help Help Item Press Enter 22 C 71 F 3571 RPM N A N A 1 104V Value F10 Save ESC Exit F9 Load Default Settings CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc Smart Fan Function CPU SMART FAN Control SMART Fan start PWM value SMART Fan start PWM TEMP DeltaT SMART Fan Slope PWM value CPU Fan Full
23. able you to change the values for the option Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu In this manual default values are enclosed in parenthesis Submenu items are denoted by a triangle P The default BIOS setting for this motherboard applies for most conditions with optimum performance It is not suggested to change the default values in the BIOS setup and the manufacture takes no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings BIOS Navigation Keys The BIOS navigation keys are listed below FUNCTION Scrolls through the items on a menu Modifies the selected field s values Enter F9 Load a default optimized setting F10 Saves the current configuration and exits setup F1 Displays a screen that describes all key functions Using BIOS 29 30 For the purpose of better product maintenance the manufacture reserves the right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the actual BIOS Please visit the manufacture s website for updated manual Standard CMOS Setup This option displays basic information about your system CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc Standard CMOS Setup Date Wed 06 18 2008 Help Item Time Alarm hh mm ss 00 01 55 User Enter TAB gt SATAT Not Detected or SHIFT TAB to gt SATA2 Hard Disk select a fie
24. ailable from this page is Windows compliant They are provided only for the convenience of the customer The following software is fur nished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of the license de These software s are subject to change at anytime without prior no tice Please refer to the support disk for available software Usingthe Motherboard Software 49 HDMI Audio Setting SOP OS XP system 1 Control Panel gt Sound and Audio Device Properties a SACRE I ET ROME AIPA o fsa Fone 2 a Audio gt Sound playback gt Default device gt HD Auido Output b Audio gt Sound playback gt Default device gt HDMI Auido Output da Mama D cuina INS SANA 3 a User Playback Audio speaker function working b User Playback HDMI speaker function working hare Usa n 2 mud a hana an o chores Mirta D gt cool MEC Fae itu Usingthe Motherboard Software 50 OS Vista system Control Panel gt Soundback gt Sound gt Digital Output Device HDMI gt Set Default Coteyury x mj 2 SH Adnani AutoPiay Bachupend Bocher Color es Took Restore C e DimeEn Menegernent Tim ww ere F Pevtack aeosae Sounds A Y Font Game Setart PlayOadk Senda pelo to may ns imagi s WT Audio Controles Control E PP Mouse Network and Offline Files Sranng Ce 3 Phose and Pone Modern Option 1 Volume gt
25. anual Install ciar 48 Utility Software Reference usadas sisi 45 HDMI Audio Setting SOP vesical 49 Chapter 5 53 Trouble Shooting 53 Start up problems during assembly 53 Start up problems after prolong use 54 Maintenance and care UDS nio 54 Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart 55 Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the G45T M2 motherboard This motherboard is a high performance enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA775 socket Intel Yorkfield Wolfdale Core 2 Quad Core 2 Duo Pentium Dual Core E21XX series Celeron Dual Core Celeron 4xx processors for high end business or per sonal desktop markets The motherboard incorporates the G45 Northbridge NB and ICH10 Southbridge SB chipsets The Northbridge supports a Front Side Bus FSB frequency of 1333 1066 800 MHz using a scalable FSB Vcc_CPU The memory controller supports DDR2 memory DIMM frequencies of 800 667 It supports four DDR2 Sockets with up to maximum memory of 16 GB DDR2 Maximum memory bandwidth of 12 8 GB s in dual channel symmetric mode assuming DDR2 800 MHz High resolution graph ics via one PCI Express slot intended for Graphics Interface is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2 0 The ICH10 Southbridge supports tw
26. are prompted to make changes to the Setup Utility when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts when making changes to the Power Management configuration when changing the password or making other changes to the Security Setup Entering the Setup Utility When you power on the system BIOS enters the Power On Self Test POST routines POST is a sertes of built in diagnostics performed by the BIOS After the POST routines are completed the following message appears Press DEL to enter SETUP Using BIOS 27 28 Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc p gt Standard CMOS Setup Frequency Voltage Control p gt Advanced Setup Load Default Settings Advanced Chipset Setup Supervisor Password p Integrated Peripherals User Password p gt Power Management Setup Save amp Exit Setup p gt PCI PnP Setup Exit Without Saving p PC Health Status 1 lt Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2008 American Mega trends Inc Resetting the Default CMOS Values When powering on for the first time the POST screen may show a CMOS Settings Wrong message This standard message will appear following a clear CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer You simply need to Load Default Settings to reset the default CMOS values Note Changes t
27. ased on the processor design the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory Installing the Motherboard 11 CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components A Read and follow the instructions shown on the sticker on the CPU cap Unload the cap Use thumb amp forefinger to hold the lifting tab of the cap Lift the cap up and remove the cap completely from the socket Open the load plate Use thumb amp forefinger to hold the hook of the lever pushing down and pulling aside unlock it Lift up the lever Use thumb to open the load plate Be careful not to touch the contacts Install the CPU on the socket Orientate CPU package to the socket Make sure you match triangle marker to pin 1 location Close the load plate Slightly push down the load plate onto the tongue side and hook the lever CPU is locked completely Apply thermal grease on top of the CPU Fasten the cooling fan supporting base onto the CPU socket on the motherboard Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector Please refer to the CPU cooling fan user s manual for more detail installation procedure 1 To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation we suggest that you use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least CPU fan and heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan heat
28. er parallel communica tions devices Use the DVI port to connect the monitor Connect your monitor to the VGA port Connect an RJ 45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network Use the USB ports to connect USB devices Use the audio jacks to connect audio devices The D port is for stereo line in signal while the F port is for microphone in signal This motherboard supports 8 channel audio de vices that correspond to the A B C and E port respec tively In addition all of the 3 ports B C and E provide users with both right amp left channels individually Users please refer to the following note for specific port function definition A Center amp Woofer B Back Surround C Side Surround The above port definition can be changed to audio input or audio output by changing the driver utility setting Use the three audio ports to connect audio devices The first jack is for stereo line in signal The second jack is for stereo line out signal The third jack is for microphone Installing the Motherboard 23 Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case you can begin connecting the motherboard components Refer to the following Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER1 Connect the au
29. hanges can affect the operation of your computer CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc Advanced Setup Thermal Management Enabled Help Item TM Status TM1 TM2 Limit CPUID MaxVal Disabled Enhanced Halt C1E Enabled Intel XD Bit Enabled Intel EIST Enabled Intel Virtualization Technol Enabled Quick Power on Self Test Enabled Boot Up Numlock Status On APIC Mode Enabled 1st Boot Device Hard Disk Drive 2nd Boot Device CD DVD 3rd Boot Device 1st FLOPPY DRIVE gt Hard Disk Drives Press Enter Removable Drives Press Enter Boot Other Device Yes For the processor its CPUTD belows 0F41h TM2 only can be enable under below settings 1 Freq gt 3 6GHz FSB800 2 Freq gt 2 8G Hz FSB533 Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings Thermal Management TM Status Enabled TM1 TM2 These items display CPU s temperature and enable you to set a safe temperature to Prescott CPU Limit CPUID MaxVal Disabled This item can support Prescott CPUs for old OS Users please note that under NT 4 0 it must be set Enabled while under WinXP it must be set Disabled Enhanced Halt C1E Enabled This item enables or disables enhanced halt C1E Intel XD Bit Enabled This item allows users to enable or disable the Intel XD bit Intel EIST Enabled This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST Enhanced Intel SpeedS
30. ill also disable the Smartfan Start up problems after prolong use After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again This may be caused by breakdown of devices connected to the motherboard such as HDD CPU fan etc The following tips may help to revive the PC or identify the cause of failure 1 Clear the CMOS values using the CLR_CMOS jumper Refer to CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 for Checking Jumper Settings in this user manual When completed follow up with a Load Optimised Default in the BIOS setup 2 Check the CPU cooler fan for dust Long term accumulation of dust will reduce its effectiveness to cool the processor Clean the cooler or replace a new one if necessary 3 Check that the 12V power amp ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place 4 Remove the hard drive optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of these component may be at fault Maintenance and care tips Your computer like any electrical appliance requires proper care and maintenance Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong the life of the motherboard and keep it running as best as it can 1 Keep your computer in a well ventilated area Leave some space between the PC and the wall for sufficient airflow 2 Keep your computer in a cool dry place Avoid dusty areas direct sunlight and areas of high moisture content
31. ld gt SATA3 Not Detected gt SATA4 Not Detected Use or to gt SATAS Not Detected configure system Date gt SATA6 Not Detected IDE BusMaster Enabled Drive A 1 44 MB 31 tl Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings Date amp Time The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer If you are running a Windows OS these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility gt SATA 1 6 Your computer has one IDE channel which can be installed with one or two devices Master and Slave In addition this motherboard supports six SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed Use these items to configure each device on the IDE channel CMOS SETUP UTILITY Copyright C 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc SATA1 SATA1 Help Item Device Not Detected Select the type of device connected Type Auto to the system LBA Large Mode Auto Block Multi Sector Transfer Auto PIO Mode Auto DMA Mode Auto S M A R T Auto 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled tl Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings Using BIOS 31 Type Auto Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify If the feature is enabled it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data duri
32. le on the disk Information Tab Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the disk Running Setup Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard 1 Click Setup The installation program begins Aida hata Package esl tears Waryimn AOO OIII G45T M2 lntosetup Program Mainboard 1D Buba Help Package wettea p Version 200 0011 Mrica la Far jris erki ices am ni Austen ating Ms nai rd B ra Br ag pri coda Tocar Chi Hier do The following screens are examples only The screens and driver lists will be different according to the motherboard you are installing The motherboard identification is located in the upper left hand corner Usingthe Motherboard Software 2 Click Next The following screen appears Auto Setup Package software Version 2 00 0009 Select Features Choose the features Setup will install Description Release Date 2004 05 28 Intel R Chipset Software Installation Utility Version 6 0 0 1011 Space Required on C Space Available on C InstallShield 40785 K 29063888 K lt Back Cancel 3 Check the box next to the items you want to install The default options are recom mended 4 Click Next run the Installation Wizard An item installation screen appears Welcome to the InstallShield R Wizard for Intel R Chipset Software Installation Utility Welcome to the IntellA Chipset Software Insta
33. ling the Motherboard 26 Memo Installing the Motherboard Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest American Megatrends Inc BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS The BIOS Basic Input and Output System Setup Utility displays the system s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters The parameters are stored in battery backed up CMOS RAM that saves this information when the power is turned off When the system is turned back on the system is configured with the values you stored in CMOS The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure Hard drives diskette drives and peripherals Video display type and display options Password protection from unauthorized use Power Management features The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs Before using the Setup Utility ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options The Standard Configuration A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility However we recommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in the future This Setup Utility should be used when changing the system configuration when a configuration error is detected and you
34. ling the POCO aia 10 Installing Memory Modules 12 EXPANSION 15 Connecting Optional Devices 17 Installing a SATA Hard Drive 20 Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive 21 Connecting O Dec ansiado 22 Connecting Case Components 23 Froni Panel Hedden AAA qikaqassauwusqaaqaqqhasyawqaq 25 Chapter 3 21 Using BIOS 27 About TING setup UUl uuu uu qua qyaasha kusaspa 27 The Standard Con UFO isis dai 27 Entering the Setup UI aiii eri Resetting the Default CMOS Vlues 28 il IO e E PP A 29 Standard CMOS Setup 30 Advanced SCM wi uama A 32 Advanced CDS Drac 34 ili imesratedPenputrals id 35 Power Management Setup 36 PUOLPAP SOUP rerin I EEr nets os an aes 37 PECAR 38 Frequency Voltage Control 40 Load Defaufi SeWNInoy u ua icon 41 SUDEFVISOF POSSW OMG rica 4 ISSO debi 42 SAVER ENE Di 42 EXE 42 Updatingthe BIOS iaa 43 Chapter 4 45 Using the Motherboard Software 45 About the Software DVD ROM CD ROM A 45 Auto installing under Windows XP Vt Ista 7 45 Running SOU caia 46 M
35. ll requirements of the Canadian Interference causing Equipment Reeulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilieur du Canada Aboutthe Manual The manual consists of the following Chapter 1 Describes features of the Introducing the Motherboard motherboard Go to page 1 Chapter 2 Describes installation of motherboard components Installing the Motherboard Go to page 7 Chapter 3 Provides information on us ing the BIOS Setup Utility Using BIOS 9 P y Go to page 27 Chapter 4 Describes the motherboard software Go to page 45 Using the Motherboard Software Chapter 5 Provides basic trouble shooting tips Trouble Shooting m9 UP Go to page 53 Preface Preface 1 Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 o uu uu uuu uu A l A A 2 Motherboard Component s 5 Chapter 2 7 Installing the Motherboard 7 dl ly Pic coaij iolu uuu cincenca vine O Eo O caus sucerasaciedasinenscca 7 Choosing a Computer Case 7 Installing the Motherboard in a Case 7 Checking Jumper SettIngs 8 Yelne JWWD OYS u a aa tei tiirat streie ein EAEE EENE EA Checking Jumper Settings atari 9 Jumper AA 9 mstallaro Hardcore 10 instal
36. llation Utility This utility will enable Plug amp Play INF support for Intel R chipset components lt Back Cancel 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence Follow the onscreen instructions confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installation Usingthe Motherboard Software 47 48 Windows Vista 7 will appear below UAC User Account Control message des after the system restart You must select Allow to install the next driver Continue this process to complete the drivers installation Manual Installation Insert the disk in the DVD ROM CD ROM drive and locate the PATH DOC file in the root directory This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your motherboard Look for the chipset and motherboard model then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers Most drivers have a setup program SETUP EXE that automatically detects your operating system before installation Other drivers have the setup program located in the operating system subfolder If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program browse to the operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file README TXT or README DOC for information on installing the driver or software for your oper ating system Utility Software Reference All the utility software av
37. locking Func Disabled I Auto Detect DIMM PCI CIK Enabled Disabled Spread Spectrum Enabled Enabled Memory Voltage Normal Ratio Setting 0 670 tl Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings Manufacturer Intel This item displays the information of current manufacturer of the CPU installed in your computor Ratio Actual Value 8 This item shows the actual ratio of the CPU installed in your System CPU Frequency Setting 333MHz This item indicates the current CPU frequency Users can not make any chan e to this item Please noted that the frequency will be varied with different CPU Using BIOS 41 CPU Over clocking Func Disabled This item decides the CPU over clocking function frequencyinstalled in your sys tem If the over clocking fails please turn offthe system power And then hold the PageUp key similar to theClear CMOS function and turn on the power the BIOS willrecover the safe default Auto Detect DIMM PCI Clk Enabled When this item is enabled BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM PCTI slots Spread Spectrum Enabled If you enable spread spectrum it can significantly reduce the EMI Electro Magnetic Interference generated by the system Memory Voltage Normal This item allows users to adjust the DDR memory voltage Ratio Setting 0 670 Use this item to set the ratio of the CPU installed in your System Press lt Esc gt to
38. ng each transfer LBA Large Mode Auto Use this item to set the LAB Large mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the area the hard disk is visited each time Block Multi Sector Transfer Auto If the feature is enabled it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer PIO Mode Auto Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the hard disk timing DMA Mode Auto DMA capability allows user to improve the transfer speed and data integrity for compatible IDE devices S M A R T Auto The S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology system is a diagnostics technology that monitors and predicts device performance S M A R T software resides on both the disk drive and the host computer 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Use this item to set the onboard SATA IDE channel to be disabled IDE or RAID Press lt Esc gt to return to the Standard CMOS Setup page IDE BusMaster Enabled This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode We recommend you to leave this item at the default value Drive A 1 44 MB 3 This item defines the characteristics of any diskette drive attached to the system You can connect one diskette drive Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page Advanced Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system Handle this page with caution Any c
39. nnector on the motherboard f SATA cable optional SATA power cable optional Refer to the illustration below for proper installation 1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard 2 Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive 3 Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other end to the power supply Le This motherboard supports the Hot Plug function Installingthe Motherboard 21 Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive FDD1 Floppy Disk Connector Connect the single end of the floppy connector to the onboard floppy connector firstly and then connect the remaining plugs on the other end to the floppy drive correspondingly You must orient the cable connector so that the pin 1 color edge of the cable corresponds to the pin I of the I O port connector Installing the Motherboard 22 Connecting I O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I O ports PS2 keyboard PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard Parallel Port LPT1 Optional DVI Port VGA1 Port LAN Port USB Ports Audio Ports Optional E 0 Line in Line out E Microphone Y VGA1 port Parallel port LPT1 L ti A i aoe OMe z jo wal w e USB USB ports ports DVI port Use the upper PS 2 port to connect a PS 2 pointing device Use the lower PS 2 port to connect a PS 2 keyboard Use LPT to connect printers or oth
40. o PCI slots which are PCI 2 3 compliant In addition one PCI Express x1 slot is supported It implements an EHCI compliant interface that provides 480 Mb s bandwidth for 12 USB 2 0 ports 4 USB ports and 4 USB 2 0 headers support additional 8 USB ports The Southbridge integrates a Serial ATA host controller supporting six SATA ports with maximum transfer rate up to 3 0 Gb s each The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I O ports in the rear panel including PS 2 mouse and keyboard connectors one DVI port one VGA port four USB ports one LAN port and audio jacks for microphone line in and 6 8 channel optional line out Introducing the Motherboard Feature Processor The motherboard uses an LGA775 type of Intel Yorkfield Wolfdale Core 2 Quad Core 2 Duo Pentium Dual Core E21XX series Celeron Dual Core Celeron 4xx processors that carries the following features Accommodates Intel Yorkfield Wolfdale Core 2 Quad Core 2 Duo Pentium Dual Core E21 XX series Celeron Dual Core Celeron 4xx processors Supports a system bus FSB of 1333 1066 800 MHz Supports Hyper Threading technology CPU Hyper Threading technology enables the operating system into thinking it s hooked up to two processors allowing two threads to be run in parallel both on separate logical processors within the same physical processor Chipset The G45 Northbridge NB and ICH10 Southbridge
41. o a Q STI uk um Ki Do not over tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard NO Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard Setting Jumpers Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered When setting the jumpers ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins The illustrations show a 2 pin jumper When the jumper cap is placed on both pins the jumper is SHORT If you remove the jumper cap or place the jumper cap on just one pin the jumper is OPEN This illustration shows a 3 pin jumper Pins l and 2 are SHORT Installing the Motherboard Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers Pin 1 is labeled GOGO a o o gt e e o CLR_CMOS Jumper Settings 1 2 NORMAL f 2 3 CLEAR l a gt ee Beton clearing the CMOS make sure to turn off the system OPEN WRITE BIOS_WP 2 pin BIOS PROTECT UNPROTECT SHORT WRITE BIOS_WP PROTECT To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to Load Optimized Defaults and then Save amp Exit Setup Installing the Motherboard 10 Installing Hardware Installing the Processor W Caution When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT sc
42. o assign a port address Parallel Port Mode Normal Use this item to select the parallel port mode You can select Normal Standard Parallel Port ECP Extended Capabilities Port EPP Enhanced Parallel Port or BPP Bi Directional Parallel Port Using BIOS 30 36 Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 Use this item to assign IRQ to the parallel port USB Functions Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the USB function Legacy USB Support Enabled Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB device at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type S3 STR Help Item Soft off by PWR BTTN Instant Off PWRON After PWR Fail Power Off Select the ACPI Resume by Ring Disabled state used for Resume by PCI PCI E Lan PME Disabled System Suspend Resume by USB S3 Disabled Resume By PS2 KB S3 Disabled Resume By PS2 MS S3 Disabled Resume on RTC Alarm Disabled Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings ACPI Suspend Type S3 ST
43. o system hardware such as different CPU memories etc may also trigger this message USTU futo Detecting 4th Slave IDE Hard Disk 4th Slave ST3120827AS 3 42 Ultra DMA Mode S S M A R T Capable and Statu iis Settings Wrong eS ks Date Time Not Se I Press F1 to Run SETUP CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc p gt Standard CMOS Setup gt Frequenvy Voltage Control p gt Advanced Setup Load Default Settings p gt Advanced Chipset Setup p Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals rd p gt Power Management Set Load Default Settings etup p gt PCI PnP Setup saving p PC Health Status OKT Cancel Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2008 American Mega trends Inc Using BIOS When you start the Setup Utility the main menu appears The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available A highlight indicates which option is currently selected Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options When an option is highlighted execute the option by pressing lt Enter gt Some options lead to pop up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that option Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for infor mation Some options marked with a triangle gt lead to submenus that en
44. onents in the static proof bags they came in Hold all circuit boards by the edges Do not bend circuit boards Choosing a Computer Case There are many types of computer cases on the market The motherboard complies with the specifications for the Micro ATX system case First some features on the motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indica tors and switches on the system case Make sure that your case supports all the features required Secondly this motherboard supports one floppy diskette drive Make sure that your case has sufficient power and space for all drives that you intend to install Most cases have a choice of I O templates in the rear panel Make sure that the I O template in the case matches the I O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard This motherboard carries a Micro ATX form factor of 244 x 244 mm Choose a case that accommodates this form factor Installing the Motherboard in a Case Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in a case Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case which correspond the holes in the motherboard Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws Ensure that your case has an I O template that supports the I O ports and expansion slots on your motherboard Installing the Motherboard dl x r T it oe de
45. ows y 2 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper change the setting to allow BIOS flashing If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Ad vanced BIOS features disable it Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being overwritten Prepare a bootable device or create a bootable system disk Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer s Web site Copy these files to the bootable device Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your com puter You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page to force your computer to boot from the bootable device first At the Cil or AN prompt type the Flash Utility program name and the file name of the new BIOS and then press lt Enter gt Example AMINF340 EXE040706 ROM When the installation is complete remove the bootable device from the computer and restart your computer If your motherboard has a Flash BIOS jumper reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten The computer will restart automatically This concludes Chapter 3 Refer to the next chapter for information on the software supplied with the motherboard Using BIOS 43 44 Memo Using BIOS Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software DVD ROM CD ROM
46. r Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings User Password Not Installed This item indicates whether a user password has been set If the password has been installed Installed displays If not Not Installed displays Change User Password Press Enter You can select this option and press lt Enter gt to access the sub menu You can use the sub menu to change the user password Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page Save amp Exit Setup Highlight this item and press lt Enter gt to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility When the Save and Exit dialog box appears select OK to save and exit or select Cancel to return to the main menu Exit Without Saving Highlight this item and press lt Enter gt to discard any changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility When the Exit Without Saving dialog box appears select OK to discard changes and exit or select Cancel to return to the main menu If you have made settings that you do not want to save use the Exit Without Saving item and select OK to discard any changes you have made Using BIOS Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer s Web site New BIOS provides support for new peripherals improve ments in performance or fixes for known bugs Install new BIOS as foll
47. ratch the motherboard or any of the surface mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard you may cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components On most motherboards there are small surface mount resistors near the processor socket which may be damaged if the cooling fan is carelessly installed Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the clips Also install the cooling fan in a well lit work area so that you can clearly see the motherboard and processor socket Before installing the Processor This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus frequency for the processor You may be able to change the settings in the system Setup Utility We strongly recommend that you do not over clock processors or other components to run faster than their rated speed Warning 1 Over clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system and introduce errors into your system Over clocking can permanently dam age the motherboard by generating excess heat in components that are run beyond the rated limits 2 Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hard ware components This motherboard has an LGA775 socket When choosing a processor consider the performance requirements of the system Performance is b
48. rgy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful inter ference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system s manu facturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Preface Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Canadian Departmentof Communications This class B digital apparatus meets a
49. sink sup plied The form and size of fan heatsink may also vary 2 DO NOT remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a CPU 3 Return Material Authorization RMA requests will be accepted only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket Installingthe Motherboard 12 Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accomodates four memory modules It can support four 240 pin DDR2 800 667 The total memory capacity is 16 GB DDR2 SDRAM memory module table DDR2 667 333 MHz DDR2 800 400 MHz You must install at least one module in any of the four slots Each module can be installed with 4 GB of memory total memory capacity is 16 GB The four DDR2 memory sockets DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following gt gt Channel 0 DIMMI DIMM2 gt gt Channel 1 DIMM3 DIMM4 Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the motherboard Handle the modules only by their edges Do not touch the components or metal parts Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules Installation Procedure Refer to the following to install the memory modules 1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR2 SDRAM 2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down 3 Align the memory module with the slot The DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that
50. tep technology Intel Virtualization Technol Enabled Hardware Virtualization Technology enables processor feature for runningmultiple simultaneous Virtual Machines allowing specialized softwareapplications to run in full isolation of each other Quick Power on Self Test Enabled Enable this item to shorten the power on testing POST and have your system start up faster You might like to enable this item after you are confident that your system hardware is operating smoothly Boot Up Numlock Status On This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started 33 APIC Mode Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the APCI Advanced Programmable Inter rupt Controller mode APIC provides symmetric multi processing SMP for sys tems allowing support for up to 60 processors 1st 2nd 3rd Boot Device Hard Disk Drive CD DVD 1st FLOPPY DRIVE Use this item to determine the device order the computer used to look for an operating system to load at start up time The devices showed here will be different depending on the exact devices installed on your motherboard p Hard Disk Drives Press Enter Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc Hard Disk Drives Hard Disk Drives Help Item 1st Drive WDC WD1600JS 22NCB1 Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices
51. the Motherboard BIOS Firmware This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following Power management Wake up alarms CPU parameters CPU and memroy timing The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speed 1 Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change without prior notice 2 Due to chipset limitation we recommend that motherboard be oper ated in the ambiance between 0 and 50 C Introducing the Motherboard Motherboard Components LINO D zi ei BE a a ea j r i eel E OT PEBE on l Table of Motherboard Components COMPONENTS LGA775 socket for ine York field Wolfdale Cor 2 Quad 1 CPU Socket Core 2 Duo Pentium Dual Core E21XX series Celeron Dual Core I Celeron 4xx series CPUs Front Panel USB headers Analog audio input connector This concludes Chapter 1 The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard Introducing the Motherboard Memo Introducing the Motherboard Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid dam age from static electricity Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard Leave comp
52. xiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V1 SYS_FAN CPU_FAN La O1 Q IN E Ye 5 y k A ki a H ae rele r 3 T J ay i A e Hot oe F_PANEL Connecting 24 pin power cable The ATX 24 pin connector allows you to connect to ATX v2 x power supply With ATX v2 x power supply users please note that when installing 24 pin power cable the latches of power cable and the ATX_POWER1 match perfectly 24 pin power cable Connecting 4 pin power cable The ATX12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU When installing 4 pin power cable the latches of power cable and the ATX12V1 match per fectly 4 pin power cable Installing the Motherboard CPU_FANS SYS FAN FAN Power Connector Pin Signal Name Function 1 System Ground z Power 12V 3 Sen Sen 3 Sense se sor PWM Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan fy of 1 1A 2 2A 26 4W max at 12V ATX_POWER1 ATX 24 pin Power Connector Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 4 SON Ground 2 ATX12V1 ATX 12V Power Connector Pin Signal Name 4 ow O Installing the Motherboard 25 Front Panel Header The front panel header F_PANEL provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases Refer to the table below for information F_PANEL Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function HD LED P Hard disk LED 2 FP PWR S
53. ystem from power saving mode Resume By PS2 MS S3 Disabled This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from power saving mode Resume on RTC Alarm Disabled The system can be turned off with a software command If you enable this item the system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the system s RTC realtime clock Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wake up alarm You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page PCI PnP Setup This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and those utilizing the system plug and play capability CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc PCI PnP Setup Init Display First Help Item Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings Init Display First PCI Use this item to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot devices Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Yes If this item is enabled an IRQ will be assigned to the PCI VGA graphics system You set this value to No to free up an IRQ vices Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page Using BIOS 37 38 PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware

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