Biostar NF325-A9 Owner's Manual
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1. 5 1 3 Layout and 6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 7 2 1 Installing Central Processing Unit CPU 7 2 2 FAN Headets eer e E eei erbe peg uns 8 2 3 Installing System 9 2 4 Connectors and Slots sss 10 Chapter 3 Headers amp Jumpers Setup 12 3 1 How to Setup 12 3 2 Detail 880 12 Chapter 4 Useful Help ccce 20 4 1 Award BIOS Beep 20 4 2 Extra Infomation esse 20 4 3 Troubleshooting 22 Chapter 5 23 5 1 Introduction e dte s 23 5 2 System 23 5 3 Installation LEE RD ERN 24 5 4 WarpSpeeder includes 1 tray icon and 5 panels 25 NF325 A9 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES A Hardware CPU Supports Socket 939 I Supports AMD Athlon 64 FX Athlon 64 processor Supports AMD Sempron processor AMD 64 architecture enables simultaneous 32 and 64 bit computing Supports HyperT ransport Technology up to 1000 2 Full duplex Support2. 28 NF325 A9 C Auto overclock button User can dick this button and WarpSpeeder M will set the best and stable performance and frequency automatically WarpSpeeder utility will execute a series of testing until system fail Then system will do fail safe reboot by using Watchdog function After reboot the WarpSpeeder utility will restore to the hardware default setting orload the verified best and stable frequency according to the Recovery Dialog s setting d Verify button User can dick this button and WarpSpeeder M will proceed a testing for current frequency If the testing is ok then the current frequency wil be saved into system registry If the testing fail system will do a fail safe rebooting After reboot the WarpSpeeder utility will restore to the hardware default setting orload the verified best and stable frequency according to the Recovery Dialog s setting Note Because the testing programs invoked in Auto overclock and Verify include DirectDraw Direct3D and DirectShow tests the DirectX 8 1 or newer runtime library is required And please make surey our display card s color depth is High color 16 bit or True color 24 32 bit that is required f or Direct3D rendering 5 Hardware Monitor Panel Clickthe Hardware Monitor button in Main Panel the button will be highlighted and the Hardware Monitor panel will slide out to left as the following figure In this panel you can get the real
3. Rate Chars Sec Sets the rate at which a keystroke is repeated when you hold the key down The Choices 6 default 8 10 12 15 20 24 30 Typematic Dela sec Sets the delay time after the key is held down before it begins to repeat the keystroke The Choices 250 default 500 750 1000 Security Option This option will enable only individuals with passwords to bring the system online and or to use the CMOS Setup Utility System password is required for the system to boot and is also required to access the Setup Utility Setup default password is required to access the Setup Utility only This will only applyif passwords are set from the Setup main menu APIC MODE Selecting Enabled enables APIC device mode reporting from the BIOS to the operating system The Choices Enabled default Disabled MPS Version Control For OS The BIOS supports version 1 1 and 1 4 of the Intel multiprocessor specification Select version supported by the operation system running on this computer The Choices 1 4 default 1 1 11 NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP OS Select For DRAM gt 64MB A choice other than Non OS2 is only used for OS2 systems with memory exceeding 64MB The Choices Non OS2 default OS2 Small Logo EPA Show This item allows you to enable disable display the small EPA logo The Choices Enabled default Disabled Summary Screen Show This item allows you to enable disable the summary screen Su
4. CPU fan speed is fulfilling with the CPU speed After confirmed please follow steps below to relief the CPU protection function 1 Remove the power cord from power supply for seconds 2 Waitfor seconds 3 Plugin the power cord and boot up the system Or you can 1 Clearthe 5 data See Close CMOS Header 51 section 2 Waitfor seconds 3 Poweron the system again 21 NF325 A9 4 3 TROUBLES HOOTING Probable No power to the system at all Make sure power cable is Power light don t illuminate f an securely plugged in inside power supply does not turn 2 Replace cable on Contact technical support Indicator light on key board does not turn on System inoperativ e Keyboard lights Using even pressure on both ends of on power indicator lights are lit the DIMM press down firmly until the hard drive is spinning module snaps into place System does nat boat from hard disk Check cable running from disk to driv e can be bootedf rom optical drive disk controller board Make sure both ends are securely plugged in check the driv e type in the standard CMOS setup Backing up the hard drive is extremely important All hard disks are capable of breaking down at any time System only boots from optical drive Back up data and applications Hard disk can be read and applications files be used but boating from hard disk 2 Ref ormat the hard driv
5. NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP DRAM Configuration Figure 4 1 DRAM Configuration 10 MU etup Utility DRAM Configuration Timing Bottom S W me m Menu Level gt gt of 32 bit 31 24 10 00 mory hole Remapping Disabled mory hole Remapping Disabled apping mode Continuous t1 Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F7 Optimized Defaults lt Timing Mode DDR Timing Setting by SPD or ITEM The Choices Auto default Manual lt Memclock index value MHz Places an artifical memory clock limit on the system Memory is prevented from running faster than this frequency The Choices 100 default 166 133 200 lt Latency Tcl This field specify the cas latency i e cas to read data valid The Choices CL 2 0 default CL 3 0 CL 2 5 lt to CAS Delay Tred This field specifies the RAS to CAS Delay to read write command to the same bank Typically 20 Nsec The Choices Auto default 2 BUS CLOCKS 3 BUS CLOCKS 4 BUS CLOCKS 5 BUS CLOCKS 6 BUS CLOCKS 7 BUS CLOCKS active time Tras This field specifies the minimum RAS active time Typically 45 60 Nsec The Choices Auto default 6 BUS CLOCKS 13 BUS CLOCKS 14 BUS CLOCKS 15 BUS CLOCKS 15 NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP lt Row precharge Time Trp This field specifies the Row precharge Time Prechar
6. DPMS Support Disabled Instant 0ff Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Menu Level Fif Save ESC Exit Fi General Help F7 Optimized Defaults This item displays the status of the Advanced Configuration and Power Management ACPI The Choices Enabled default Disabled ACPI Suspend Type The item allows you to select the suspend type under the ACPI operating system The Choices 51 POS default S3 STR 1 53 Power on Suspend Suspend to RAM POS STR 25 NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP Power Management This category allows you to select the type or degree of power saving and is directly related to the following modes 1 HDD Power Down 2 Doze Mode 3 Suspend Mode There are four options of Power Management three of which have fixed mode settings Min Saving Minimum power management Doze Mode 1 hr Standby Mode 1 hr Suspend Mode 1 hr HDD Power Down 15 min Max Saving Maximum power management only available for sl CPU s Doze Mode 1 min Standby Mode 1 min Suspend Mode 1 min HDD Power Down 1 min User Defined default Allows you to set each mode individually When not disabled each of the ranges are from 1 mm to 1 hr except for HDD Power Down which ranges from 1 min to 15 min and disable Video Off Method This option determines the manner in which the monitor is goes blank SYNC 4 Blank This selection will cause the system to turn
7. Me Wndows 2000 Windows XP DirectX DirectX 8 1 or above The Windows XP operating system indudes DirectX 8 1 If you use Windows XP you do not need to install DirectX 8 1 23 NF325 A9 5 3 INSTALLATION 1 Execute the setup execution file and then the following dialog will pop up Please dick Next button and followthe default procedure to install Vb ramen fhe raa aes Pee LEITET ERI wes podras 2 When you see the following dialog in setup procedure it means setup is completed If the Launch the WarpSpeeder Tray Utility checkbox is checked the Tray Icon utility WarpSpeeder M utility will be automatically and immediately launched after you dick Finish button Vrat ada owl E bee Fa breached ri compe Lern tg ie Usage The following figures are just only for reference the screen printed in this user manual will change according to your motherboard on hand 24 NF325 A9 54 WARPSPEEDER M INCLUDES 1 TRAY ICON AND 5 PANELS 1 Tray Icon Whenever the Tray Icon utility is launched it will display a little tray icon on the right side of Windows Taskbar v 1133 aM This utility is responsible for conveniently invoking WarpSpeeder Utility You can use the mouse by clicking the left button in order to invoke WarpSpeeder directly from the lit
8. e is impossible Re install applications and data using backup disks Cannot boot system after installing Set master slave jumpers second hard drive correctly Run SETUP program and select correct drive types Call the drive manuf acturers f or compatibility with other drives NF325 A9 CHAPTER 5 WARPSPEEDER 5 1 INTRODUCTION WarpSpeeder a new powerful control utility features three user friendly functions including Overclock Manager Overvoltage Manager and Hardware Monitor With the Overdock Manager users can easily adjust the frequency they prefer or they can get the best CPU performance with just one click The Overvoltage Manager on the other hand helps to powerup CPU core voltage and Memory voltage The cool Hardware Monitor smarty indicates the temperatures voltage and CPU fan speed as well asthe chipset information Also in the About panel you can get detail descriptions about BIOS model and chipsets In addition the frequency status of CPU memory and PCI along with the CPU speed are synchronically shown on our main panel Moreover to protect users computer systems if the setting is not appropriate when testing and results in system fail or hang WarpSpeeder technology assures the system stability by automatically rebooting the computer and then restart to a speed that is either the original system speed or a suitable one 3 2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT OS Support Wndows 98 SE Windows
9. off the vertical and horizontal synchronization ports and write blanks to the video buffer Blank Screen This option only writes blanks to the video buffer DPMS Support default Initial display power management signaling 26 NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP HDD Power Down When enabled the hard disk drive will power down and after a set time of system inactivity other devices remain active The Choices Disabled default 1Min 2Min 3Min 4Min 5Min 6Min 7Min 8Min 9Min 10Min 11Min 12Min 13Min 14Min 15Min Soft Off by PBTN Pressing the power button for more than 4 seconds forces the system to enter the Soft Off state when the system has hung The Choices Instant Off default Delay 4 Sec WOL PMEZ From Soft O ff The Choices Disabled default Enabled WOR RI From Soft Off The Choices Disabled default Enabled USB Resume from S3 The Choices Disabled default Enabled Power On by Alarm When you select Enabled an alarm returns the system to Full ON state The Choices Disabled default Enabled Date of Month Alarm You can choose which month the system will boot up This field is only configurable when RTC Resume is set to Enabled Time hh mm ss Alarm You can choose the hour minute and second the system will boot up This field is only configurable when Resume is set to Enabled 27 NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP 7 PnP PCI Conf
10. options Figure5 2 Onboard Device Awardb LU Onboard Device etup Utility OnChip USB USB RB Storeage Support USB Mouse Support 8097 Audio 9 Modem MAC Lan n IDIAD Onboard Lan Boot ROM Reltek Giga LAN 01 1 02 0 Enabled Disabled Serial ATA 2C Internal PHY Enabled ftuto futo fluto Disabled Enabled Menu Level b Reltek tl Move VIA FIRE WIRE Disabled Enabled Giga LAN Boot ROM Fi0 Save ESC Exit Fi General Help F7 Optimized Defaults PU PD 2 Value F5 Previous Values lt OnChip USB This option should be enabled if your system has a USB installed on the system board You will need to disable this feature if you add a higher performance controller The Choices V1 1 2 0 default Disabled USB KB Stroreage Support This item allows you to support the USB KB Stroreage The Choices Enabled default Disabled lt USB Mouse Support Enables support for USB attached mouse The Choices Disabled default Enabled lt Serial ATA 2 Internal PH Y Enables support for Serial ATA The Choices Enabled default Disabled lt 97 Audio This option allows you to control the onboard AC97 audio The Choices Auto default Disabled 20 NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP MC97 Modem This option allows you to control the onboard MC97 modem The Choices Auto default Disabled lt MAC LAN nVIDIA This option allows you
11. setting and the CMOS data please carefully f ollow the procedures to avoid damaging the motherboard 122 33 o Pin 1 2 Clo se Normal O perati on default Pin 2 3 Clo se Clear CMOS data X Clear CMOS Procedures Remove AC power line Set the jumper to Pin 2 3 dose Waitfor five seconds Set the jumper to Pin 1 2 dose Power on the AC 6 Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data JCDIN1 CD ROM Audio in Connector This connector allows user to connectthe audio sourcef rom the variety dev ices like CD ROM DVD ROM PCI sound card PCI TV turner card etc OVE ir NL Pin Assignment 1 Left channel input 1 2 Ground 3 Ground 4 4 Right channel input 18 NF325 A9 JPANEL1 Front Panel Header This 24 pin connector includes Power on Reset HDD LED Power LED Sleep button speaker and IrDA Connection It allows user to connect the PC cases front panel switchfunctions Function 2 Steep control seco buton NA speake NA Power LED ADDED 10 PowerLED Power LED LED Ground button rw L 45V 22 Ground Connector 19 NF325 A9 CHAPTER 4 USEFUL HELP 4 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE BeepSoud Meaning long beep followed by two short Video card not found ideo card beeps memory bad High low siren sound CPU overheated System will
12. shut down automatically ne Short beep when system boot up No error found during POST ong beeps every other second No DRAM detected or install 4 2 EXTRA INFORMATION A BIOS Update After you fail to update BIOS or BIOS is invaded by virus the Boot Block function will help to restore BIOS If the following message is shown after boot up the system it means the BIOS contents are corrupted In this Case please follow the procedure below to restore the BIOS 1 2 ES Make a bootable floppy disk Download the Flash Utility AWDFLASH exe from the Biostar website www biostar com tw Confirm motherboard model and download the respectively BIOS from Biostar website Copy AWDFLASH exe and respectively BIOS into floppy disk Insert the bootable diskinto floppy drive and press Enter System will boo up to DOS prompt Type Awdflash xxxx bf sn py r in DOS prompt System will update BIOS automatically and restart The BIOS has been recovered and will work properly NF325 A9 B CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on system for seconds that means the CPU protection function has been activated When the CPU is over heated the motherboard will shutdown automatically to avoid a damage of the CPU and the system may not power on again In this case please double check 1 The CPU cooler surface is placed evenly with the CPU surface 2 CPUfanisrotated normally 3
13. supports digital audio in function optional I 1 S PIF Out connector supports digital audio out function 1 front audio out header supports front panel audio out function 1 chassi s open header supports case opened warning function NF325 A9 1 Floppy connector supports 2 FDD with 360K 720K 1 2 1 44M and 2 88Mbytes 2 IDE connectors support 4 hard disk devices I 2 Serial ATA connedors support 2 SATA devices 2 USB headers support 4 USB 2 0 ports at front panel Back Panel I O Connectors 4 USB 2 0 ports 1RJ 45 LAN jack 1 Parallel port 1 Serial port COMS is optional 1 PS 2 Mouse port 1 PS 2 Keyboard port 1 1394 Firewire port optional 1 vertical audio port including 1 line in connector 1 line out connector and 1 MIC in connector op Bi Pardlel 2 LALA ard USBx2 optional ne In Line Out B BIOS amp Software BIOS Award legal BIOS Supports 1 2 Supports ACPI Supports USB Function Software Supports Warpspeeder 9th Touch WINFLASHER and FLASHER M M N NF325 A9 PACKAGE CHECKLIST FDD Cable X 1 HDD Cable X 1 User s Manual X 1 Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 Rear I O Panel for AT X Case X 1 USB 2 0 Cable X1 optional S PDIF Cable X 1 optional Serial ATA Cable X 1 optional Serial ATA Power Switch Cable X 1 optional NF325 A9 1 3 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS ANE grapes cv JS
14. CI Device IRQ 10 assigned to PCI Device IRQ 11 assigned to PCI Device IRQ 12 assigned to PCI Device IRQ 14 assigned to PCI Device IRQ 15 assigned to PCI Device PCI Palette Snoop Choose Disabled or Enabled Some graphic controllers which are not VGA compatible take the output from a VGA controller and map it to their display as a way to provide boot information and compatibility However the color information coming from the VGA controller is drawn from the palette table inside the VGA controller to generate the proper colors and the graphic controller needs to know what is in the palette of the VGA controller To do this the non VGA graphic controller watches for the Write access to the VGA palette and registers the snoop data In PCI based systems where the VGA controller is on the PCI bus and a non VGA graphic controller is on an ISA bus the Write Access to the palette will not show up on the ISA bus if the PCI VGA controller responds to the Write In this case the PCI VGA controller should not respond to the Write it should only snoop the data and permit the access to be forwarded to ISA bus non VGA ISA graphic controller can then snoop the data on the ISA bus Unless you have the above situation you should disable this option Disabled default Disables the function Enabled Enables the function 29 NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP 8 PC Health Status W Figure 8 PC Health Status Phoenix fwardBIO
15. Disabled Enabled lt Swap Floppy Drive For systems with two floppy drives this option allows you to swap logical drive assignments The Choices Disabled default Enabled lt Boot Up Floppy Seek Enabling this option will test the floppy drives to determine if they have 40 or 80 tracks Disabling this option reduces the time it takes to boot up The Choices Enabled default Disabled 13 NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP 4 Advanced Chipset Features This submenu allows you to configure the specific features of the chipset installed on your System This chipset manage bus speeds and access to system memory resources such as DRAM It also coordinates communications with the PCI bus The default settings that came with your system have been optimized and therefore should not be changed unless you are suspicious that the settings have been changed incorrectly W Figure 4 Advanced Chipset Setup Hwardb 10 All etup Chipset Features gt DRAM Configuration Press Enter OverClock in MHz 200 OverClock MHz 66 Aperture Size CMB DRAM timing and 2 0 Speed Auto control Fast Write Auto Sideband Address Auto Clock Spread Spectrum Enabled HT Frequency Menu Level gt 4x Special 1 0 for PCI Card Disabled System BIOS Cacheable Disabled ti Move Enter Select PU PD Value 10 5 5 F1 General Help FS5 Previous Values F7 Optimized Defaults 14
16. ESCD will update only when the new configuration varies from the last one If the Enabled option is chosen the system is forced to update ESCDs and then is automatically set to the Disabled mode The above settings will be shown on the screen only if Manual is chosen for the resources controlled by function Legacy is the term which signifies that a resource is assigned to the ISA Bus and provides non PnP ISA add on cards PCI ISA PnP signifies that a resource is assigned to the PCI Bus or provides for ISA PnP add on cards and peripherals The Choices Disabled default Enabled 28 NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP Resources Controlled B By Choosing Auto ESCD default the system BIOS will detect the system resources and automatically assign the relative IRQ and DMA channel for each peripheral Choosing the user will need to assign IRQ amp DMA for add on cards Be sure that there are no IRQ DMA and I O port conflicts IRQ Resources This submenu will allow you to assign each system interrupt a type depending on the type of device using the interrupt When you press the Press Enter tag you will be directed to a submenu that will allow you to configure the system interrupts This is only configurable when Resources Controlled By is set to IRQ 3 assigned to PCI Device IRQ 4 assigned to PCI Device IRQ 5 assigned to PCI Device IRQ 7 assigned to PCI Device IRQ 9 assigned to P
17. GP card will take advantage of AGP technology for improved video efficiency and performance especially with 3D graphics 1 NF325 A9 CHAPTER 3 HEADERS amp JUM PERS SETUP 3 1 HOW TO SETUP JUMPERS The illustration shows how to set up jumpers When the jumper cap is placed on pins the jumperis close if not that means the jumperis open Pin opened Pin dosed Pin1 2 dosed 3 2 DETAIL SETTINGS JUSB KBMSVI Power Source Header for PS 2 Keyboard PS 2 Mouse and USB ports Pin 1 2 Close 5V for PS 2 key board PS 2 mouse and USB ports at J1394 USB1 and JUSBLAN1 Pin 2 3 Close PS 2 key board PS 2 mouse and USB ports at J1394_USB1 and USBLAN1 are powered by 5V standby voltage Pin 1 2 close ooo 3 1 Pin 2 3 close Note In order to support this function Power on system via key board mouse and USB dev ice JUSB KBMSV1 jumper cap should be placed on Pin 2 3 NF325 A9 JUSBV3 Power Source Headers for USB Ports H 1 pin1 2 Close 5 for USB ports at front panel JUSB1 JU SB2 El 5 3 Pin2 3 close USB ports at front panel JUSB1 JUSB 2 are powered by 5V standby voltage Note In order to support this function Power On system via USB device JUSBV3 jumper cap should be placed on Pin 2 3 individually JUSB1 JUSB2 Front USB Headers This motherboard provides 2 USB 2 0 headers which allows user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel and also can b
18. IF_IN 3 Ground 8 NF325 A9 JAUDIOI Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the front audio out put cable with the PC front panel It will disable the output on back panel audio connectors Pin Assignment 1 Mic in center amp bass 2 Ground 3 Reserved 4 Audio power 5 Right line out Speaker out Right 6 Right line out Speaker out Right 7 Reserved 8 Key 9 Left line out Speaker out Left 10 Left line out Speaker out Left 11 Right line in Rear speaker Right 12 Right line in Rear speaker Right 13 Left line in Rear speaker Left 14 Left line in Rear speaker Left JCI1 Chassis Open Header This connector allows system to monitor PC case open status If the signal has been triggered it will record to the CMOS and showthe message on next boot up Pin Assignment 1 Case open signal 2 Ground 16 NF325 A9 J1394A1 optional Header for 1394 Firewire Port at Front Panel 2 5 Assignment Ground Ground 12V 12V Key Ground KR A J1394V1 optional Power Source for 1394 Firewire Port This header allows user to connect the digital image dev ice like DV D8 or V8 etc 1 3 8 Close 3 3V for 1394 chipset Default 1 3 io Pin 2 3 close 3 3V SB for 1394 chips et 17 NF325 A9 JCMOS1 Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on pin2 3 it allows user to restore the BIOS safe
19. NF325 A9 FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules T hese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation The vendor makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents here and specially disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any purpose Further the vendor reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes to the contents here without obligation to notify any party beforehand Duplication of this publication in part orin whole is not allowed without first obtaining the vendor approval in writing The content of this users manual is subject to be changed without notice and we will not be responsible for any mistakes found in this users manual All the brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies Table of Contents Chapter 1 220 eiii eximii crx iaa koa onus Esa 1 1 1 Motherboard 1 1 2 Package
20. P Slot The Choices PCI Slot default AGP IDE DMA Transfer Access The Choices Enabled default Disabled IDE HDD Block Mode Block mode is also called block transfer multiple commands or multiple sector read write If your IDE hard drive supports block mode most new drives do select Enabled for automatic detection of the optimal number of block mode most new drives do select Enabled for automatic detection of the optimal number of block read write per sector where the drive can support The Choices Enabled default Disabled Power on Function This option allows you to choose the different function to power on the computer The Choices Hot Key default Password Mouse Move Mouse Click Any Key Button Only Keyboard 98 8 Power ON Password Press Enter to configure the K8 Power ON Password The Choices PCI Slot default AGP 24 NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP 6 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup Menu allows you to configure your system to utilize energy conservation and power up power down features E Figure 6 Power Management Setup ACPI function ACPI Suspend Type Power Management Video Off Method HDD Power Down Soft Off by PBTH WOLCPHE From Soft 0ff WORCRI From Soft Off USB Resume from 3 Power On by Alarm ti Move Enter Select ACPI Function PU PD Value F5 Previous Values etup Utility gement Setup Enabled S1CP0S5 User Define
21. PDIF if JCDIN1 optional JSPDIF_O EJ DA EJ Note represents the 1 pin NF325 A9 CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2 1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT CPU Step 2 Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90 degree angle Step 3 Look for white triangle on socket and the gold triangle on CPU should point forwards this white triangle The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation Rut NF325 A9 Step 4 Hold the CPU down firmly and then dose the lever toward dired B to complete the installation Step 5 Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it Connect the CPU FAN power cable to the JCFAN1 This completes the installation 22 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling fans built in the computer The fan cable and connector may be different according to the fan manufacturer Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to pin JCFANI CPU Fan Header JSFANI System Fan Header JCFAN1 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 4 12V 3 FAN RPM rate sense JSFAN1 The JCFAN1 and JSFAN1 support pin head connectors When connecting with wires onto connectors please note thatthe red wire is the positive and should be connected to pin 2 and the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND NF325 A9 2 3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY 1 Unlocka DIMM slot by pressing the r
22. S CMOS Setup Utility PC Health Status Shutdown Temperature Disabled CPU FAN Control by Always ON Menu Level 2 Show H W Monitor in POST Enabled Chassis Open Warnning Disabled tl Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save 5 1 Help F5 Previous Values F7 Optimized Defaults Shutdown Temperature This item allows you to set up the CPU shutdown Temperature This item only effective under Windows 98 ACPI mode The Choices Disabled default 60 C 140 F 65 149 F 70 C 158 F CPU 3 3 5 0 12V 5V SBy Voltage Battery Detect the system s voltage and battery status automatically Current CPU Temperature Show you the current CPU temperature Current CPU FAN Speed This field displays the current CPU FAN speed Current SYS FAN Speed This field displays the current speed of the SYSTEM fan 30 NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP Show H W Monitor in POST If you computer contain a monitoring system it will show PC health status during POST stage The item offers several delay time to select you want The Choices Enabled default Disabled Chassis Open Warning This item allows you to enable or disable Chassis Open Warning beep The Choices Disabled default Enabled 31 NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP 9 Voltage Control Figure 9 Voltage Control Phoenix AwardBIOS CHOS Setup Utility Voltage Control Voltage Default Volt
23. TUP AGP Fast Write When Enabled writes to the AGP Accelerated Graphics Port are executed with one wait states The Choices Auto default Disabled AGP Sideband Address This item allows you to select Sideband Address The Choices Auto default Disabled Clock Spread Address Spectrum Ths iteim allows you to enabled or disabled Clock Spread Address Spectrum The Choices Enabled default Disabled HT Frequency This item allows you to select the HT Frequency The Choices 4x default Special I O for PCI Card This item allows you to enabled or disabled Special I O for PCI Car The Choices Disabled default Enabled Base I O Address This item allows you to select the Base I O Address The Choices 0000 default I O Length This item allows you to select the I O Length The Choices 1 byte default System BIOS Cacheable Selecting the Enabled option allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h FFFFFh which can improve system performance However any programs writing to this area of memory will cause conflicts and result in system errors The Choices Disabled default Enabled 17 NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP 5 Integrated Peripherals W Figure 5 Integrated Peripherals Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals IDE Function Setup Onboard Device SuperIO Device Onchip IDE 10 Primary Master PIO Primary Slave PIO Primary Ma
24. age Default Menu Level gt Voltage Default Voltage Default ti Move Enter Select PU PD Value 10 5 ESC Exit F1 General Help FS5 Previous Values F Optimized Defaults CPU Voltage This item allows you to select CPU Voltage Control The Choices Default default 1 7 3 4 5 1 DDR Voltage This item allows you to select DDR Voltage Control The Choices Default default 2 75V 2 85V 2 90V AGP Voltage This item allows you to select AGP Voltage Control The Choices Default default If unfortunately the system s frequency that you are selected is not functioning there are two methods of booting up the system Method 1 Clear the CMOS data by setting the JCMOS1 2 3 closed as ON status All the CMOS data will be loaded as defaults setting Method 2 Press the Insert key and Power button simultaneously after that keep on pressing the Insert key until the power on screen showed This action will boot up the system according to FSB of the processor
25. board IDE interface supports Modes 0 to 4 will increase performance progressively In Auto mode the system automatically determines the best mode for each device The Choices Auto default Mode0 Model Mode2 Mode3 and 4 Primary Secondary Master Slave UDMA Ultra DMA 100 functionality can be implemented if it is supported by the IDE hard drives in your system As well your operating environment requires a DMA driver Windows 95 OSR2 or a third party IDE bus master driver If your hard drive and your system software both support Ultra DMA 100 select Auto to enable BIOS support The Choices Auto default Disabled On chip IDE Channel 0 1 The motherboard chipset contains a PCI IDE interface with support for two IDE channels Select Enabled to activate the first and or second IDE interface Select Disabled to deactivate an interface if you are going to install a primary and or secondary add in IDE interface The Choices Enabled default Disabled 23 NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP IDE Prefetch Mode The onboard IDE drive interfaces supports IDE prefetching for faster drive access If the interface does not support prefetching If you install a primary and or secondary add in IDE interface set this option to Disabled The Choices Enabled default Disabled Init Display First With systems that have multiple video cards this option determines whether the primary display uses a PCI Slot or an AG
26. e connected with internal USB dev ices like USB card reader Pin Assignment 1 5V fused 2 5V fused 3 USB 4 USB 5 USB USB 9 2 10 7 Ground 8 Ground 1 9 9 10 NC NF325 A9 JATXPWRI ATX Power Connector This connector allows user to connect 20 pin power connector on the ATX power supply Pin Assignment 1 3 3V 2 3 3V 3 Ground 4 5V 5 Ground 7 6 5V a z 7 Ground GO 8 PW_OK w H 9 Standby Voltage 45V I CH 10 12V 11 3 3V 919 12 12V 13 Ground 14 PS ON 15 Ground 16 Ground 17 Ground 18 5V 19 5V 20 5V JATXPWR2 ATX Power Connector By connecting this connector it will provide 12V to CPU power circuit 1 4 Pin Assignment 1 412 lt 2 12v 2 3 3 Ground 4 Ground 14 NF325 A9 JSATAI JSATA2 Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has PCI to SATA Controller with 2 channels SATA interface it satisfies the SATA 1 0 spec and with transfer rate of 1 5Gb s 2 5 Assignment Ground JSATA2 JSATA1 TX 7 1 4 D x o 2 a Ground JSPDIF Digital Audio out Connector This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header Pin Assignment 1 5v 2 SPDIF_OUT 1 3 Ground 3 JSPDIF INI optional Digital Audio in Connector This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF input header Pin Assignment 5v 1 2 SPD
27. e total memory available in the system NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP 3 Advanced BIOS Features W Figure 3 Advanced BIOS Setup JTTISUEENE etup Utility Advanced BIOS Features gt Hard Disk Boot Priority Press Enter Virus Warning Disabled Quick Power On Self Test Enabled Menu Level gt Boot Up NumLock Status 0n Gate A20 Option Select Hard Disk Boot Fast Typematic Rate Setting Disabled Device Priority Security Option Setup APIC Mode Enabled MPS Version Control For OS 1 4 05 Select For DRAM gt 64MB 052 Small LogoCEPA Show Enabled Summary Screen Show Disabled gt Cache Setup Press Enter gt Boot Seq amp Floppy Setup Press Enter tlee Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help 5 Previous Values F Optimized Defaults NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP Hard Disk Boot Priorit These BIOS attempt to load the operating system from the device in the sequence selected in these items Figure 3 1 Hard Disk Boot Priority Phoenix fwardBIOS CHOS Setup Utility Hard Disk Boot Priority Pri Master Item Help Pri Slave Sec Master Menu Level gt gt Sec Slave USBHDDO Use or lt i gt to USBHDD1 select a device then USBHDD2 press lt gt to move it Bootable Add in Cards up or lt gt to move it down the list Press lt ESC gt to exit this menu m DL a her ie tet
28. ections This table shows the selections that you can make on the Main Menu Item Options Description Date mm dd yy Set the system date Note that the Day automatically changes when you set the date Time hh mm ss Set the system internal clock IDE Primary Master Options are in its sub Press Enter to enter the menu sub menu of detailed options IDE Primary Slave Options are in its sub Press Enter to enter the menu sub menu of detailed options IDE Secondary Master Options are in its sub Press Enter to enter the menu sub menu of detailed options IDE Secondary Slave Options are in its sub Press Enter to enter the menu sub menu of detailed options 360K 5 25 in Select the type of floppy Drive A 1 2M 525 in disk drive installed in your system 720K 3 5 in Drive B 1 44M 3 5 in 2 88M 3 5 in None Video EGA VGA Select the default video CGA 40 device CGA 80 MONO NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP Item Options Description Halt On All Errors Select the situation in which No Errors you want the BIOS to stop Base Memory All but Keyboard All but Diskette All but Disk Key N A the POST process and notify you Displays the amount of conventional memory detected during boot up Extended Memory N A Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot up Total Memory N A Displays th
29. ee tL Move PU PD Change Priority ISI PETITS ESC Exit F5 Previous Values F Fail Safe Defaults F7 O0ptimized Defaults The Choices Pri Master Pri Slave Sec Master Sec Slave USBHDDO USB USB HDD2 and Bootable Add in Cards Virus Warning This option allows you to choose the VIRUS Warning feature that is used to protect the IDE Hard Disk boot sector If this function is enabled and an attempt is made to write to the boot sector BIOS will display a warning message on the screen and sound an alarm beep Disabled default Virus protection is disabled Enabled Virus protection is activated Quick Power On Self Test Enabling this option will cause an abridged version of the Power On Self Test POST to execute after you power up the computer Disabled Normal POST Enabled default Enable quick POST Boot Up NumLock Status Selects the NumLock State after power on On default Numpad is number keys Off Numpad is arrow keys 10 NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP Gate A20 Option Select if chipset or keyboard controller should control Gate A20 Normal A pin in the keyboard controller controls Gate A20 Fast default Lets chipset control Gate A20 Typematic Rate Setting When a key is held down the keystroke will repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard controller When enabled the typematic rate and typematic delay can be configured The Choices Disabled default Enabled
30. et and the User Password 15 set the User will only be able to view configurations but will not be able to change them Save amp Exit Setup Save all configuration changes to CMOS memory and exit setup Confirmation message will be displayed before proceeding SAVE to CHOS and EXIT Y N V Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes made during the current session and exit setup Confirmation message will be displayed before proceeding Quit Without Saving Upgrade BIOS This submenu allows you to upgrade bios BIOS UPDATE UTILITY Y N NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP 2 Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into 10 categories Each category includes no one or more than one setup items Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the lt PgUp gt lt PgDn gt keys to select the value you want in each item W Figure 2 Standard CMOS Setup Phoenix Hwardb 0 Utility Standard CHOS Features Time Chh mm ss Menu Level gt IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave Change the day month IDE Channel 1 Master year and century IDE Channel 1 Slave Drive A 1 44M 3 5 in Drive B Hone Video EGA UGA Halt On All But Keyboard ti e Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit Fi1 General Help FS Previous Values F7 Optimized Defaults NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP Main Menu Sel
31. etaining dips outward Align a DIMM on the slot such thatthe notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot AA uu 2 Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until tne retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated NF325 A9 2 4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS FDD1 Floppy Disk Connector The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connectorthat supports 360K 720K 1 2M 1 44M and 2 88M floppy disk types This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables IDE1 IDE2 Hard Disk Connector The motherboard has a 32 bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that provides PIO Mode 0 4 Bus Master and Ultra 33 66 1007 33 functionality It has two HDD connectors IDE1 primary and IDE2 secondary The IDE connectors can connect a master and a slave drive so you can connect up to fourhard disk drives The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1 10 NF325 A9 PCI1 PCI5 Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is equipped with 5 standard PCI slots PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconned and itis a bus standard for expansion cards These PCI slots are designated as 32 bits PC 2 5 AGP1 Accelerated Graphics Port Slot Your monitor will attach directly to that video card This motherboard supports video cards for PCI slots butitis also equipped with an Accelerated Graphics Port AGP An A
32. etup Introduction This manual discussed Award M Setup program built into the ROM BIOS The Setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration This special information 15 then stored in battery backed RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off The Award BIOS installed in your computer system s ROM Read Only Memory is a custom version of an industry standard BIOS This means that it supports Nvidia CK8 processor input output system The BIOS provides critical low level support for standard devices such as disk drives and serial and parallel ports Adding important has customized the Award BIOS but nonstandard features such as virus and password protection as well as special support for detailed fine tuning of the chipset controlling the entire system The rest of this manual is intended to guide you through the process of configuring your system using Setup Plug and Play Support These AWARD BIOS supports the Plug and Play Version 1 0A specification ESCD Extended System Configuration Data write is supported EPA Green PC Support This AWARD BIOS supports Version 1 03 of the EPA Green PC specification APM Support These AWARD BIOS supports Version 1 1 amp 1 2 of the Advanced Power Management APM specification Power management features are implemented via the System Management Interrupt SMI Sleep and Suspend power management modes are supported Power to the hard disk dri
33. ge to Active or Auto Refresh of the same bank Typically 20 24 Nsec The Choices Auto default 2 BUS CLOCKS 3 BUS CLOCKS 4 BUS CLOCKS 5 BUS CLOCKS 6 BUS CLOCKS lt Bottom of 32 bit 31 24 IO The Choices 00 default V S W memory hole Remapping This item allows you to enabled or disabled S W memory hole Remapping The Choices Disabled default Enabled lt H W memory hole Remapping This item allows you to enabled or disabled H W memory hole Remapping The Choices Disabled default Enabled MTRR mapping mode This field specifies the MTRR mapping mode The Choices Continuous default CPU OverClock in MHz This item allows you to select CPU OverClock in MHz The Choices 200 default 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 AGP OverClock in MHz This item allows you to select AGP OverClock in MHz The Choices 66 default 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 AGP Aperture Size Select the size of the Accelerated Graphics Port AGP aperture The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated for graphics memory address space Host cycles that hit the aperture range are forwarded to the AGP without any translation The Choices 256M 128M default 64M 32M 16M 8M 4M AGP 3 0 Speed This item allows you to select AGP 3 0 Speed The Choices Auto default AGP 2 0 Speed This item allows you to select AGP 3 0 Speed The Choices Auto default 1x 1x2x 1x2x4x 16 NF325 A9 BIOS SE
34. ial ports The Choices 3F8 IRQA default Disabled Auto 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Onboard Serial Port 2 Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first and second serial ports The Choices Disabled default Auto 2F8 IRQ3 3F8 IRQ4 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 lt UART Mode Select This item allows you to determine which Infrared IR function of onboard I O chip The Choices Normal default ASKIR IrDA SCR 22 NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP lt UR2 Duplex Mode Select the value required by the IR device connected to the IR port Full duplex mode permits simultaneous two direction transmission Half duplex mode permits transmission in one direction only at a time The Choices Half default Full Onboard Parallel Port This item allows you to determine access onboard parallel port controller with which I O Address The Choices 378 IRQ7 default 278 IRQS5 3BC IRQ7 Disabled lt Parallel Port Mode The default value is SPP The Choices SPP default Using Parallel Port as Standard Printer Port EPP Using Parallel Port as Enhanced Parallel Port ECP Using Parallel Port as Extended Capabilities Port Using Parallel Port as amp EPP mode lt ECP Mode Use DMA Select ECP port type 1 or 3 The Choices 3 default 1 Primary Secondary Master Slave PIO The IDE PIO Programmed Input Output fields let you set a PIO mode 0 4 for each of the IDE devices that the on
35. igurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system PCI or Personal Computer Interconnect is a system which allows devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed of the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings W Figure 7 PnP PCI Configurations Phoenix AwardBIOS CHOS Setup Utility PnP PCI Configurations Reset Configuration Data Disabled Resources Controlled By utot ESCD Henu Level gt Default is Disabled PCI UGA Palette Snoop Disabled Select Enabled to reset Extended System Configuration Data ESCD when you exit Setup if you have installed a new add on and the system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the 05 cannot boot ti Move Enter Select PU PD Yalue F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F7 Optimized Defaults Reset Configuration Data The system BIOS supports the PnP feature which requires the system to record which resources are assigned and protects resources from conflict Every peripheral device has a node which is called ESCD This node records which resources are assigned to it The system needs to record and update ESCD to the memory locations These locations are reserved in the system BIOS If the Disabled default option is chosen the system s
36. mmary screen means system configuration and PCI device listing The Choices Disabled default Enabled Cache Setup Figure3 2 Cache Setup Phoenix fAwardBIOS CHOS Setup Utility Cache Setup CPU Internal Cache Enabled External Cache Enabled Menu Level 25 tl Move Enter Select PU PD Value i em ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values ptimized Defaults lt Internal Cache This item allows you to enable disable CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking The Choices Enabled default Disabled 5 External Cache This option you to enable or disable Level 2 secondary cache on the CPU which may improve performance The Choices Enabled default Enable cache Disabled Disable cache 12 NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP B oot Seq amp Flo Setu Figure3 3 Boot Seq amp Floppy Second 145 Hove etup Utility Boot Seq amp Floppy Setup Boot Device Hard Disk Third Boot Device LS120 Menu Level gt gt Boot Other Device Enabled Select Your Boot Swap Floppy Drive Disabled Device Priority Boot Up Floppy Seek Enabled Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC zExit F1 General Help FS Previous Values F7 Optimized Defaults First Second Third Boot Other Device These BIOS attempt to load the operating system from the device in the sequence selected in these items The Choices Floppy LS120 HDD 0 SCSI CDROM HDD 1 HDD 2 HDD 3 ZIP 100 LAN HPT370
37. nd not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu Exit Current page and return to Main Menu F1 key General help on Setup navigation keys F5 key Load previous values from CMOS F7 key Load the optimized defaults F10 key Save all the CMOS changes and exit NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP 1 Main Menu Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility the Main Menu will appear on the screen The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup functions Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press Enter to accept and enter sub menu 6 WARNING The information about BIOS defaults on manual Figure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 is just for reference please refer to the BIOS installed on board for update information W Figure 1 Main Menu Standard CHOS Features gt Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Save amp Exit Setup PoP PCI Configurations Exit Without Saving PC Health Status Upgrade BIOS Esc Quit F9 Menu in BIOS uu 1 Select Item F10 Save amp Exit Setup Time Date Hard Disk Type Standard CMOS Features This submenu contains industry standard configurable options Advanced BIOS Features This submenu allows you to configure enhanced features of the BIOS Advanced Chipset Features This submenu allows you to c
38. onfigure special chipset features NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP Integrated Peripherals This submenu allows you to configure certain IDE hard drive options and Programmed Input Output features Power Management Setup This submenu allows you to configure the power management features PnP PCI Configurations This submenu allows you to configure certain Plug and Play and PCI options PC Health Status This submenu allows you to monitor the hardware of your system Voltage Control This submenu allows you to change CPU Vcore Voltage and CPU PCI clock However this function is strongly recommended not to use Not properly change the voltage and clock may cause CPU or M B damage Load Optimized Defaults This selection allows you to reload the BIOS when the system is having problems particularly with the boot sequence These configurations are factory settings optimized for this system A confirmation message will be displayed before defaults are set Load Optimized Defaults V N Set Supervisor Password Setting the supervisor password will prohibit everyone except the supervisor from making changes using the CMOS Setup Utility You will be prompted with to enter a password Enter Password NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP Set User Password If the Supervisor Password is not set then the User Password will function in the same way as the Supervisor Password If the Supervisor Password is s
39. s AMD Cool n QuietTechnology Chipset NVIDIA nForce3 250 HyperTransport link to the AMD Athlon 64 CPU SupportsAGP 3 0 8x interface Supports USB 2 0 8 ports Compliant with PCI Version 2 3 specification Compliant with AC 97 Version 2 3 spedfication Fast ATA 133 IDE controllers Dimensions I Form Factor 22 7cm W x 29 3 L O perating System Supporting Supports Windows 2000 and Windows Super I O I Chip ITE IT8712F I Low Pin Count Interface Provides the most commonly used legacy Super functionality Environment Control initiatives H W Monitor ITE s Smart Guardian function NF325 A9 On Board IDE I Supports 4 IDE disk drives Supports PIO mode 0 4 Block Mode and Ultra DMA 33 66 100 133 bus master mode Slots Five 32 bit PCI bus master slots One 8x slot System Memory Supports Dual Channel DDR 333 400 I Supports 8 banksin total Supports 256 Mb 512 Mb 1G Mb DDR technologies for x8 and x16 non ECC DDR devices Certified DDR400 List Please checkthe website http www biostar com tw products mainboard board php3 25 9 I Maximum memory size is 4GB DIMM Socket DDR Module Total Memory Location Size MB DIMM1 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 1 DIMM2 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 1 Max is 4 DIMM3 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 1 DIMM4 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 1 DDR Installation Notice Please follow the table below to install DDR memor
40. ster UDMA Primary Slave UDMA Onchip IDE 11 Secondary Master Secondary Slave PIO Secondary Master UDMA Secondary Slave UDMA IDE Prefetch Mode Init Display First IDE DMA transfer access IDE HDD Block Mode POWER ON Function KB Power ON Password Press Enter Press Enter Press Enter Enabled Auto Auto Auto Auto Enabled Auto Auto Auto Auto Enabled PCI Slot Enabled Enabled Hot KEY Enter Item Help Menu Level 11 Enter Select PU PD Value F5 Previous Values ESC EXit Fil General Help 7 Optimized Defaults 18 NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP IDE Function Setu If you highlight the literal Press Enter next to the IDE Function Setup label and then press the enter key it will take you submenu with the following options Figure5 1 IDE Function Setup IDE Function Setu Menu Level gt gt BIO etup Utility ti sMove Enter Select PU PD Yalue F10 Save 5 F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F7 Optimized Defaults lt IDEChannel 0 1 Master Slave RAID The Choices Disabled default Enabled SATA Primary Secondary RAID The Choices Disabled default Enabled 19 NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP Onboard Device If you highlight the literal Press Enter next to the Onboard Device label and then press the enter key it will take you a submenu with the following
41. this panel you can dedde to increase CPU core voltage and Memory voltage or not The default setting is No If you wantto get the best performance of overclocking we recommend you click the option Yes TE 100 4 12 0 27 NF325 A9 Overclock Panel Clickthe Overclock button in Main Panel the button will be highlighted and the Overclock Panel will slide out to left as the following figure A A Facen Disi j m 1497 m Beton 4 i Reset 3H Hz Buton 1M Hz Bonon iO nem Overdock Panel contains the these features 3MHz button 1 MHz button 1MHz button and 3M Hz button provide user the ability to do real time overdock adjustment Warning Manually overclock is potentially dangerous especially when the overclocking percentage is over 110 We strongly recommend you verify speed you overclock by click the Verify button Or you can just click Auto ov erclock button and let WarpSpeeder M automatically gets the best resultfory ou Recovery Dialog button Pop up the following dialog Let user select a restoring way if system need to do a fail safe reboot nacer akon ial decida whal kind of you do alter sien ibat 7 Dpi bo andes D elut CPLI Clock Value
42. time status information of your system The information will be refreshed every 1 second E 0 umm NF325 A9 6 About Panel Click the about button in Main Panel the button will be highlighted and the About Panel will slide out to up as the following figure In this panel you can get model name and detail infomation in hints of all the chipset that are related to overclocking You can also get the mainboard s BIOS model and the Version number of WarpSpeeder utility NF325 A9 Note Because the overclock overvoltage and hardware monitor features are controlled by several separate chipset WarpSpeeder divide these features to separate panels If one chipsetis not on board the correlative button in Main panel will be disabled but will not interfere other panels functions This property can make WampSpeeder M utility more robust 3l NF325 A9 BIOS Setup DIOS SetUp eei pesante I Main Menu eb e E Re T S 3 2 Stand rd C MOS Features peche eR 6 3 Advanced BIOS 2 002242 002000 ener 9 4 Advanced Chipset 14 5 Peripherals eee p mere 18 6 Power Management Setup 25 7 PnP PCI Configurations 28 8 PC Health Status 30 9 Voltage ControL e ee re M 32 NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP BIOS S
43. tle tray icon or you can right click the little tray icon to pop up a popup menu as following figure The Launch Utility item in the popup menu has the same function as mouse left click on tray icon and Exit item will dose Tray Icon utility if selected Lanoch Utility fer NF325 A9 2 Main Panel If you click the tray icon WarpSpeeder utility will be invoked Please referto the following figure the utility s first window you will see is Main Panel Main Panel contains features as follows Display the CPU Speed CPU external clock Memory dock AGP clock and PCI dock information b ContainsAbout Voltage Overclock and Hardware Monitor Buttons for invoking respective panels With a user friendly Status Animation it can represent 3 overclock percentage stages Man walking overdock percentage from 10096 110 96 Panther running overclock percentage from 11096 120 Car overclock percentage from 120 above e 1497 3 66 5 ES 333 N 0 MHz PCICLOCK MHz 1327 598221004 MENORYCLOCK Hardware Monitor Buttan Over clock percentage 100 45 m Overclock Bullion Voltage Button V 1146 AM NF325 A9 3 Voltage Panel Clickthe Voltage button in Main Panel the button will be highlighted and the Voltage Panel will slide out to up asthe following figure In
44. to change the state ofthe onboard MAC LAN The Choices Auto default Disabled Onboard LAN Boot ROM This item allows you to enable or disable Onboard LAN Boot ROM The Choices Disabled default Enabled lt Reltek Giga LAN The Choices Enabled default Disabled lt Giga LAN Boot ROM This item allows you to enable or disable Reltek Giga LAN Boot ROM The Choices Disabled default Enabled lt VIA FIRE WIRE The Choices Enabled default Disabled 21 NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP Super IO Device Press Enter to configure the Super I O Device Figure5 3 Super IO Device Phoenix AwardBIOS CHOS Setup Utility Super IO Device Onboard FDC Controller Enabled Onboard Serial Port 1 3F87 IRQ4 Onboard Serial Port 2 Disabled Henu Level gt gt UART Mode Select Normal UR2 Duplex Mode Ha Onboard Parallel Port 3728 1807 Parallel Port Mode SPP ECP Mode Use DMA 3 1f 143 Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F7 Optimized Defaults lt Onboard FDC Controller Select Enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller FDC installed on the system board and you wish to use it If install and FDC or the system has no floppy drive select Disabled in this field The Choices Enabled default Disabled Onboard Serial Port 1 Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first and second ser
45. ves and video monitors can be managed by this AWARD BIOS ACPI Support Award ACPI BIOS support Version 1 0 of Advanced Configuration and Power interface specification ACPI It provides ASL code for power management and device configuration capabilities as defined in the ACPI specification developed by Microsoft Intel and Toshiba NF325 A9 BIOS SETUP PCI Bus Support This AWARD BIOS also supports Version 2 1 of the Intel PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect local bus specification DRAM Support DDR SDRAM Double Data Rate Synchronous DRAM are supported Supported CPUs This AWARD BIOS supports the AMD CPU Using Setup In general you use the arrow keys to highlight items press Enter to select use the lt PgUp gt and lt PgDn gt keys to change entries press for help and press lt Esc gt to quit The following table provides more detail about how to navigate in the Setup program by using the keyboard Keystroke Function Up arrow Move to previous item Down arrow Move to next item Left arrow Move to the item on the left menu bar Right arrow Move to the item on the right menu bar Move Enter Move to the item you desired PgUp key Increase the numeric value or make changes PgDnkey Decrease the numeric value or make changes Key Increase the numeric value or make changes Key Decrease the numeric value or make changes Esc key Main Menu Quit a
46. y module or the system may not boot up or may not function properly I SS represents Single Side DDR memory module I DS represents Double Side DDR memory module Star sign represents leave the DIMM socket empty URN SS DS SS DS SS DS 55 05 ome 505 905 Dms 5905 5505 5509 15905 eel 15525 5526 NF325 A9 On Board 97 Sound Codec Chip ALC655 I Compliant with AC 97 version 2 3 specification I Supports 6 channels Serial ATA Supports 2 serial SATA ports I Compliant with SATA 1 0 specification Data transfer rates up to 1 5Gb s 10 100 LAN PHY RTL8201BL I Supports 10 Mb s and 100 Mb s auto negotiation Half Full duplex capability Gigabit LAN optional NVIDIA Gigabit MAC VITESSE Gigabit PHY VSC8201 Supports 10 Mb s 100 Mb s and 1 Gb s auto negotiation Half Full duplex capability Supports personal Firewall setup Supports ACPI power management Supports NVIDIA StreamT hru technology Isochronous controller paired wth HyperTransport results in fastest networking perfomance IEEE 1394 Chip optional Chip VIAVT6307 Supports 2 ports with transfer up to 400Mb s Internal On board I O Connectors and Headers 1 front panel header supports front panel facilities 1 CD in connector supports 1 CD ROM audio in device 1 IEEE1394A header supports 1 1394 Firewire port optional 1 S PIF In connector
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