GA-5LXWL-RH

Pentium® 4/D Processor Motherboard

USER’S MANUAL

Pentium® 4/D Processor Motherboard

Rev. 1001
12ME-5LXWLRH-1001R

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Table of Content
English

Item Checklist ......................................................................................... 3

WARNING! ............................................................................................... 3
Chapter 1Introduction ............................................................................. 4
1.1 Features Summary ................................................................................ 4
1.2 GA-5LXWL-RH Motherboard Components .......................................... 6
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ............................................... 8
2-1: Installing Processor and CPU Haet Sink ............................................. 8
2-1-1:Installing CPU .......................................................................................................... 8
2-1-2: Installing Heat Sink ................................................................................................. 9
2-2: Install Memory Modules ..................................................................... 10
2-3: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply ................ 12
2-3-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction ................................................................................ 12
2-4: Connectors Introduction & Jumper Setting........................................ 15
2-5: Block Diagram ................................................................................... 26
Chapter 5 BIOS Setup .......................................................................... 27
Main ........................................................................................................... 29
Advanced ................................................................................................... 32
Advanced BIOS Feature ................................................................................................. 33
Integrated Peripherals ...................................................................................................... 36
Power Management Setup ............................................................................................. 40
PnP/PCI Configuration ..................................................................................................... 42
Security ...................................................................................................... 43
PC Health ................................................................................................... 45
Info ............................................................................................................. 46
Exit ............................................................................................................. 47

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Item Checklist
The GA-5LXWL-RH motherboard Serial ATA cable x 4
IDE (ATA100 ) cable x 1 / Floppy cable x 1 I/O Shield Kit
CD for motherboard driver & utility SATA Power cable x 4
GA-5LXWL-RH user’s manual

WARNING!
Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To
protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you
work on your computer.
1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have
one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as
the power supply case.
3. Hold components by the edges and try not touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or
other components.
4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the
components whenever the components are separated from the system.
5. Ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off before you plug in or remove the ATX
power connector on the motherboard.

Installing the motherboard to the chassis…

If the motherboard has mounting holes, but they don’t line up with the holes on the base and there are
no slots to attach the spacers, do not become alarmed you can still attach the spacers to the mounting
holes. Just cut the bottom portion of the spacers (the spacer may be a little hard to cut off, so be careful
of your hands). In this way you can still attach the motherboard to the base without worrying about short
circuits. Sometimes you may need to use the plastic springs to isolate the screw from the motherboard
PCB surface, because the circuit wire may be near by the hole. Be careful, don’t let the screw contact
any printed circuit write or parts on the PCB that are near the fixing hole, otherwise it may damage the
board or cause board malfunctioning.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
English

1.1 Features Summary

Form Factor y 12” x 9.6” ATX form factor, 4 layers PCB.
CPU y Supports single Intel® Pentium® 4/Pentium® D processor
y Intel Pentium® Dual Core in LGA 775 socket
y Supports 800/1066MHz FSB
y L2 cache on-die per processor from 4M
Chipset y Intel® 975X Chipset
y Intel® ICH7R
Memory y 4 x DDRII DIMM sockets
y Supports up to 8GB 533/667 memory
y Dual Channel memory bus
y ECC Unbuffered DDRII 533/667
y Supports 512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB memory
I/O Control y ITE IT8718F Super I/O
Expansion Slots y Supports 2 PCI slots 32-Bit/33MHz (5V)
y Supports 1 PCI-Express x8 slot
y Supports 1 PCI-Express x4 slot (in x8 slot)
SATA RAID Controller y Built in Intel® ICH7R with Software RAID 0,1,10, 5
y Supports 4 SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors
On-Board Graphic y Build in Intel® 975X Chipset
On-Board Sound y Relteak® ALC888
y Support Jack-Sensing
y Line Out / 2 front speaker
y Line In / 2 rear speaker(by s/w switch)
y Mic In / center& subwoofer(by s/w switch)
y SPDIF Out /SPDIF In
y CD_In
y Surround Back speaker (by optional Surround-Kit)
y Compliant with Vista Premium
On-BoardIEEE 1934 y TI TSB43AB23

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On-Board Peripherals y 1 x ATA 133 connector

y 1 x Floppy connector
y 2 x PS/2 connectors
y 1 x Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode
y 1 x Serial port (COM)
y 2 x IEEE 1394 connectors
y 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 x Rear, 4 x Front by cable)
y 7 x Audio ports (4 x Line-out/ 1 x Line-in/ 1 x MIC/ 1 by cable)
y 2 x LAN RJ45
y 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors
Hardware Monitor y Enhanced features Voltage detection (+3.3V/+5V/+12V/Vbat/Vcore)
y Temperature auto detection (CPU/VRM/chassis)
y CPU shutdown when overheat
y System Voltage Detect
On-Board LAN y Broadcom® BCM5787 GbE controller
y Supports WOL, PXE
BIOS y Phoenix BIOS on 8Mb flash ROM
Special Features y Ehanced feature with GSMT Lite Utility
Additional Features y PS/2 Mouse wake up from S1 under Windows Operating System
y External Modem wake up
y Supports S1, S4, S5 under Windows Operating System
y Wake on LAN (WOL)
y Wake on Ring (WOR)
y AC Recovery
y Supports Console Redirection
y Supports 4-pin Fan controller

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1.2 GA-5LXWL-RH Motherboard Components

English

1. CPU 26. PSU Fan Connector

2. Intel 975X 27. Case Open
3. Intel ICH7R 28. DIMM1
4. BIOS Flash 29. DIMM2
5. TI TSB43AB23 30. DIMM3
6. ITE IT8718F-S 31. DIMM4
7. Broadcom CM5787 32. PCI-E x 16 Slot
8. Relteak ALC888 33. PCI1 Slot(32bit/33MHz)
9. IDE Connector 34. PCI2 Slot(32bit/33MHz)
10. Floppy Connector 35. PCI3 Slot(32bit/33MHz)
11. SATA1 Connector 36. PCI-E x8 Slot
12. SATA2 Connector 37. PCI-E x4 Slot
13. SATA3 Connector 38. Audio Port
14. SATA4 Connector 39. Audio Port
15. Front Panel Connector 40. IEE 1394/USB ports
16. Front USB1 Connector 41. COM Port
17. Front USB2 Connector 42. Parallel Port
18. Front 1394 Connector 43. SPDIF out ( )
19. Front Audio Connector 44. SPDIF out ( )
20. SPDIF In Connector 45. PS/2 Connectors
21. CD IN Connector 46. Auxiliary Power (ATX1)
22. CPU Fan Connector 47. Auxiliary Power (ATX 12V)
23. Rear Fan Connector 48. Battery
24. Front Fan Connector
25. System Fan Connector

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

English

2-1: Installing Processor and CPU Haet Sink

Before installing the processor and cooling fan, adhere to the following
cautions:
1. The processor will overheat without the heatsink and/or fan, resulting in permanent
irreparable damage.
2. Never force the processor into the socket.
3. Apply thermal grease on the processor before placing cooling fan.
4. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.
5. If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it may damage
the CPU. Please change the insert orientation.

2-1-1: Installing CPU

Step 1 Raise the metal locking lever on the socket.
Step 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket.
Step 3 Lift the metal cover.
Step 4 Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. The CPU only fits in one orientation.
Step 5 Once the CPU is properly placed, please replace the metal cover and push the metal
lever back into locked position.

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2-1-2: Installing Heat Sink

Male Push Pin

The top of Female Push Pin

Female Push Pin

Step. 2
Step 1. ( to remove the heat sink, turning the push pin
Please apply heat sink paste on the surface of along the direction of arrow; and reverse the
the installed CPU. previous step to install the heat sink.)
Please note the direction of arrow sign on the
male push pin doesn't face inwards before
installation. (This instruction is only for Intel
boxed fan)

Step. 3 Step. 4
Place the heat sink on top the CPU and make Please make sure the Male and Female push
sure the push pins align to the pin hole on the pin are brought together. (for detailed installation
motherboard.Push down the push pins instructions, please refer to the heat sink
diagonally. installation section of the user manual)

Step. 5 Step 6.
Please check the back side of teh motherboard. Attach the power connector of the heat sink to
Make sure the push pin is seated firmly as the the CPU fan header located on the motherboard.
picture shown. Heat sink installation is completed.
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2-2: Install Memory Modules

English

Before installing the processor and heatsink, adhere to the following warning:
When DIMM LED is ON, do not install/remove DIMM from socket.

GA-5LXWL-RH has 4 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sokcets. It supports Dual Channels
Technology. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size during system boot. For detail
DIMM installation, please refer to the following instructions.

Channel B (Red)

Channel A
(Yellow)

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Table 1. Supported DIMM Module Type

Size Organization RAM Chips/DIMM

256MB 8MB x 8 x 4 bks 8
16MB x 4 x 4bks 16
512MB 16MB x 8 x 4bks 8
32MB x 4 x 4bks 16
1GB 32MB x 8 x 4bks 8
64MB x 4 x 4bks 16

Installation Steps:
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outwards.
2. Aling a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM exactly match the notch in the
socket.
3. Firmly insert the DIMMinto the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place.
4. When installing the memory into the DIMM socket, we recommend to populate the memory
as a pair. One in Channel A module and one in Channel B module for best performance.
Please populate DIMM starting from Channel A (Yellow slot).
Note that each logical DIMM must be made of two identical DIMMs having the same
device size on each and the same DIMM size.
5. Reverse the installation steps if you want to remove the DIMM module.

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2-3: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power

English

supply
2-3-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction

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PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard
to the lower port (purple).
Parallel Port
The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices.
COAXIAL (SPDIF Out)
The SPDIF coaxial output port is capable for providing digital audio to external speakers or
compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder via a coaxial cable.
OPTICAL (SPDIF Out)
The SPDIF optical output port is capable for providing digital audio to external speakers or com-
pressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder via an optical cable.
Serial Port
Modem can be connected to Serial port.
IEEE1394 Port
Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has
features with high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug
LAN Port
The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of 10/100/
1000Mbps.
USB Port
Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s)
such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. have a standard USB interface.
Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller,
please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver updated. For more information please
contact your OS or device(s) vendors.

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Line In
English

The default Line In jack. Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack.
Line Out (Front Speaker Out)
The default Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. Stereo speakers, earphone or front surround
speakers can be connected to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack.
MIC In
The default MIC In jack. Microphone must be connected to MIC In jack.
Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out)
The default Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack. Rear surround speakers can be
connected to Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
The default Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack. Center/Subwoofer speakers can be connected
to Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack.
Side Speaker Out
The default Side Speaker Out jack. Surround side speakers can be connected to Side Speaker
Out jack.

LAN LED Description

LED2 (Green/Yellow) LED1 (Green)

Name Color Condition Description

LED1 Green ON LAN Link / no Access
Green BLINK LAN Access
- OFF Idle
LED2 - OFF 10Mbps connection
Green BLINK Port identification with 10 Mbps connection
Green ON 100Mbps connection
Green BLINK Port identification with 100Mbps connection
Yellow ON 1Gbps connection
Yellow BLINK Port identification with 1Gbps connection

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2-4: Connectors Introduction & Jumper Setting
16 2 1

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19

20
3
4

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23
5

15 6
7 8
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14 18
24
13 11

12 9 10

1. ATX1 13. F_Audio (Front Audio Connector)

2. ATX2 14. SPDIF (SPDIF In Connector)
3. IDE1 (IDE Connector) 15. CD_IN (CD In Connector)
4. FDD (Floppy Connector) 16. CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector)
5. S_ATA1 (SATA Connector) 17. REAR_FAN
6. S_ATA2 (SATA Connector) 18. FRONT_FAN
7. S_ATA3 (SATA Connector) 19. PSU_FAN
8. S_ATA4 (SATA Connector) 20. SYS_FAN
9. F_Panel (Front Panel Connector) 21. BAT1 (Battery)
10. F_USB1 (Front USB Connector) 22. JP3
11. F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) 23. JP4
12. F_1394 (Front 1394 Connector) 24. JP5
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1) ATX1 (Auxukiary Power Connector)
English

AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and
other related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard.
PIN No. Definition
1 +3.3V
2 +3.3V
3 GND
4 +5V
5 GND
6 +5V
7 GND
8 POK
9 5VSB
10 +12V
11 +12V
12 +3.3V
13 +3.3V
14 -12V
15 GND
16 PSON
17 GND
18 GND
19 GND
1 12 20 -5V
13 24 21 +5V
22 +5V
23 +5V
24 GND
2 ) ATX2 (Auxukiary +12V Power Connector)

1 3

2 4
Pin No. Definition
1 GND
2 GND
3 +12V
4 +12V

This connector (ATX +12V) is used only for

CPU Core Voltage.
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3 ) IDE1 (IDE Connector)
Please connect first harddisk to IDE1. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with
the Pin1.
40 39

2 1

4 ) FDD (Floppy Connector)

Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 720K,1.2M,1.44M and
2.88Mbytes floppy disk types. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the
Pin1.

34 33

2 1

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5/ 6/ 7/ 8 ) S_ATA 1~4 (Serial ATA Connectors)
English

You can connect the Serial ATA device to this connector, it provides you high speed transfer rates
(3.0Gb/s).

1 7

Pin No. Definition

1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
S_ATA1 7 GND

S_ATA2
S_ATA4

S_ATA3

9/ 10 ) F_USB1/2 (Front USB Connectors)

Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while
you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make
the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your
local dealer.
Pin No. Definition
1 Power
2 Power
3 USB Dx-
2 10
4 USB Dy-
1 9
5 USB Dx+
6 USB Dy+
7 GND
8 GND
9 No Pin
10 NC

F_USB1

F_USB2

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11 ) F_Panel (2X10 Pins Front Panel connector)
Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch of your chassis
front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment above.

2 24

1 23

Pin No Signal Name Description

1 HD+ Hard Disk LED anode (+)
2 MSG+ MESSAGE signal anode (+)
3 HD- Hard Disk LED cathode(-)
4 MSG- MESSAGE signal cathode(-)
5 RES- Front Panel Reset Switch cathode(-)
6 PW+ Soft power connector anode (+)
7 RES+ Front Panel Reset Switch anode (+)
8 PW- Soft power connector cathode(-)
9 NC No connect
10 Pin Removed NC
11 Pin Removed NC
12 Pin Removed NC
13 GD+ Green LED anode (+)
14 SPK+ Speaker connector anode (+)
15 GD- Green LED cathode(-)
16 SPK+ Speaker connector cathode(-)
17 GN+ Green Switch anode (+)
18 SPK- Speaker connector anode (+)
19 GN- Green Switch cathode(-)
20 SPK- Speaker connector cathode(-)

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12 ) F_1394 (IEEE 1394 connector)
English

2 10
1 9

Pin No. Definition

1 FTPA1+
2 FTPA1-
3 GND
4 GND
5 FTPB1+
6 FTPB1-
7 BUSVCC0
8 BUSVCC0
9 No Pin
10 NC

13) F_AUDIO (Front AUDIO Connector)

If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the
front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin
assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. To find out if the chassis
you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.

2 10
1 9

Pin No. Definition

1 MIC
2 GND
3 REF
4 POWER
5 FrontAudio(R)
6 RearAudio(R)
7 Reserved
8 No Pin
9 FrontAudio (L)
10 RearAudio(L)

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14 ) SPDIF (SPDIF In Connector)
Use this device only when your hardware system has digital output function.

Pin No. Definition

1 VCC
2 SPDIF IN
3 GND

15 ) CD_IN (CD IN,Blank)

Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.

Pin No. Definition

1 CD-L
2 GND
3 GND
4 CD_R

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16 ) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector)
English

Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running
under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating.The CPU fan connector supports Max. current
up to 1A .

Pin No. Definition

1
1 GND
2 12V
3 Sense
4 Control

17/18 ) REAR_FAN/FRONT_FAN (Rear and Front Fan Connectors)

This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system
temperature. These connectors are for system use only.
REAR_FAN

Pin No. Definition

1 GND
2 +12V
3 Sense

FRONT_FAN

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19 ) PSU_FAN (Power Fan Connector)
This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system
temperature.

Pin No. Definition

1 GND
2 +12V
3 Sense

20 ) SYS_FAN (System Fan Connector)

This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system
temperature. These connectors are for system use only.

Pin No. Definition

1 GND
2 +12V
3 Sense

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21 ) BAT1 (Battery)
English

CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
If you want to erase CMOS...
1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2.Remove the battery, wait for 30 second.
3.Re-install the battery.
4.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
22 ) JP3 (BIOS Recovery Function)

1
1-2 Close: Normal (Default setting)

1
2-3 Close: Enable BIOS Recovery
function

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23 ) JP4 (Skip Password Function)

1
1-2 Close: Normal (Default setting)

1 2-3 Close: Skip Supervisor Password in

BIOS setup menu

24 ) CLR_CMOS1 (Clear CMOS Function)

You may clear the CMOS data to restore its default values by this jumper.
Default value doesn’t include the “Shunter” to prevent from improper use this jumper. To
clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin.

1
1-2 Close: Normal (Default setting)

1
2-3 Close: Clear CMOS

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2-5: Block Diagram

CLOCK GENERATOR
CK410 ICS 954101DF INTEL LGA775
VRD 11.1
Pentium 4/Pentium D
Presler / Cedar Mill Core
FSB 1066/800/533

PCI-E Graphic Card

PCIE x8 CHANNEL A
PCIE x16 Slot DDRII533/667 Un-Buffered ECC
MCH
DIMM x 2
GlENWOOD
Intel 975X
CHANNEL B
DDRII533/667 Un-Buffered ECC
DMI_PN_0~3
Control Bus
DMI DIMM x 2

PCIE x4
PCIE x8 Slot
PCI
SATA x 4
Rear Panel
IEEE1394a
1394 1394 Rear Panel
TSB43AB23 USB ICH7R PCIE x1 Broadcom
& RJ45
USBx2 BCM5787/GbE
&
USB
USBx2
PCIE x1
Front Panel1394 PCI-E x 1 Slot
USB IDE
FWH TPM
USB x 2
LPC BUS
PCI 32/33MHz Slot
ITE 8718F USB x 2 Audio Audio
PCI 32/33MHz Slot
ALC888 Phone
PCI 32/33MHz Slot IDE Connector Jack

Front Audio Port

CD_IN
KB
&
COM1 MS Floppy Connector Printer Port

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Chapter 5 BIOS Setup

BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the
basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it
retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
ENTERINGSETUP
Power ON the computer and press <F2> immediately will allow you to enter Setup.

CONTROLKEYS
<Ç> Move to previous item
<È> Move to next item
<Å> Move to the item in the left hand
<Æ> Move to the item in the right hand
<Esc> Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and
Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu
<+/PgUp> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-/PgDn> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu
<F2> Reserved
<F3> Reserved
<F4> Reserved
<F5> Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu
<F6> Reserved
<F7> Load the Optimized Defaults
<F8> Reserved
<F9> Reserved
<F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu

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GETTINGHELP
Main Menu
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu
Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible
selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc>.

z Main
This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.
z Advanced
This setup page includes all the items of AWARD special enhanced features.
(ex: onboard device enable/disable, power management)
z Security
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup,
or just to Setup.
z PC Health
This setup page displays the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan speed.
z Info
Display BIOS veriosn, CPU Type and Speed, and total memory populated.
z Exit
Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup or abandon all CMOS value changes
and exit setup.

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Main
Once you enter Award BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen. Use
arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(c) 1984-2006 Award Software

Main Advanced Seccurity PC Health Info Exit
Date (mm:dd:yy) Wed. Oct. 26 2006 Item Help
Time (hh:mm:ss) 23:1:52
IDE Channel 0 Master [None]
 IDE Channel 0 Slave [None]
IDE Channel 2 Master [None]
IDE Channel 2 Slave [None]
IDE Channel 3 Master [None]
IDE Channel 3 Slave [None]
Drive A [1.44M, 3.5 1/2 ]
KLJI : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults

Figure 1: Main

& Date
The date format is <date> <month>, <day>, <year>.
Date The date, Monday to Sunday.
Month The month, Jan. Through Dec.
Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
Year The year, from 1999 through 2098

& Time
The times format is set in <hour>, <minute> and <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-
hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.

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& IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave / Channel 1 Master, Slave
The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the
computer. There are two types: auto type, and manual type. Manual type is user-definable; Auto
type that will automatically detect HDD type.
Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work
properly if you enter improper information for this category.
If you select User Type, related information will be asked to enter to the following items. Enter the
information directly from the keyboard and press <Enter>. Such information should be provided in the
documentation form your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.

& IDE HDDAuto Detection

Press [Enter] to auto-detect the HDD’s size, head, etc on this channel.

& Access Mode

This option allows user to set hard drive parameters.
Option: CHS, LBA, Large, Auto (Default Value)

Capacity Displays the capacity of HDD

Cylinder Number of cylinders
Heads Number of heads
Precmp Write precomp
Landind Zone Landing zone
Sectors Number of sectors

If a hard disk has not been installed, select NONE and press <Enter>.

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& Drive A
The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A that has been installed in the computer.
None No floppy drive installed
360K, 5 in.
1/4
5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity.
1.2M, 51/4 in. 5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity
(3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled).
720K, 3 in.
1/2
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity
1.44M, 3 1/2
in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity.
2.88M, 3 1/2 in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.

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Advanced
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Main Advanced Seccurity PC Health Info Exit
Advanced BIOS Feature Item Help
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configuration

KLJI : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults

Figure 2: Advanced

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Advanced BIOS Feature
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Advanced
Advanced BIOS Feature Item Help
Hard Disk Boot Priority
Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled]
First Boot Device [Floppy]
Second Boot Device [Hard Disk]
Third Boot Device [CD-ROM]
Boot Menu [Enabled]
Boot Up Flppy Seek [Enabled]
Boot Num-Lock [On]
Init Display First [PEG]
Limit CPUID Max to 3 [Disabled]
XD Memory Protect [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function [Disbaled]
Virtualizational Technology [Disabled]

KLJI : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults

Figure 2-1: Advanced BIOS Features

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&Quick Power On Self Test
This category speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the computer. If it is set
to Enable, BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST.
Enabled Enables quick POST.(Default setting)
Disabled Normal POST.

& First / Second/ Third Boot Device

Select the first/second/t\hird boot device
Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy.
LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120.
Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk.
CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM.
ZIP100 Select your boot device priority by ZIP100.
USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD.
USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP.
USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM.
LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN.
Disabled Select your boot device priority by Disabled.

& Boot Menu

Select the specified boot device priority.
Enabled Enable the specified boot device.
Disabled Disable the specified boot device.

&Boot Up Floppy Seek

During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360K type is
40 tracks 720K, 1.2M and 1.44M are all 80 tracks.
Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine it is 40 or 80 tracks. Note
that BIOS can not tell from 720K, 1.2M or 1.44M drive type as they are all
80 tracks. (Default setting)
Disabled BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number. Note
that there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360K.

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& Boot Up Num-Lock
On Enable the Boot Up Num-Lock. (Default setting)
Off Disable this function.

&Init Display First

This feature allows you to select the first initation of the monitor display from which card, when
you install an AGP VGA card and a PCI VGA card on board.
PEG Set Init Display First to PCI Express Slot. (Default setting)
PCI Slot Set Init Display First to PCI Slot.

&Limit CPU ID Max to 3

Enabled Set Limit CPU ID Max value to be 3.
Disabled Disables this function. (Default setting)

&XD Memory Protect

When this item set to disabled, system will forces the XD feature flag to always run 0.
Enabled Enable XD Memory Protect. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable this function.

&CPU EIST Function

Enabled EIST function Driver manages clock and VID to be serve the thermal,
performance and power requirement.
Disabled Disables this function. (Default setting)

&Virtualization Technology
Intel(R) Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and
applications in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as
multiple “virtual” systems. With processor and I/O enhancements to Intel’s various platforms,
Intel Virtualization Technology can improve the performance and robustness of today’s software-
only virtual machine solutions.

Enabled Enable Intel Virtualization Technology.

Disabled Disable this function. (Default setting)
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Integrated Peripherals
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Advanced
Integrated Peripherals Item Help
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE [Enabled]
SATA RAID/ACHI Mode [Disabled]
On-Chip SATA Mode [Enhmanced]
x PATA IDE Set to Ch.0 Master/Slave
SATA Port 0/2 Set to Ch.2 Master/Slave
SATA Port 1/3 Set to Ch.3 Master/Slave
USB Controller [Enabled/All]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
USB Keyboard Support [Disabled]
USB Mouse Support [Disabled]
Azalia Codec [Auto]
Onboard H/W 1394 [Enabled]
Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]
Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]
Parallel Port Mode [ECP]
ECP Mode Use DMA [3]
KLJI : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults

Figure 2-2: Integrated Peripherals

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&OnChip Promary PCI IDE
Enabled Enable the function of On-chip primary PCI IDE. (Defualt setting)
Disabled Disable this function.

&OnChip SATA RAID/ACHI Mode

Disabled Disable both RAID and ACHI function. (Default setting)
ACHI Enable SATA as ACHI function.
RAID Enable SATA as RAID function.

&OnChip SATA Mode

Auto Auto arrange by BIOS.
Combined PATA and SATA are combined. Max. of 2 IDE drives in each
channel.
Enhanced Enable both SATA and PATA. Max. of 6 IDE drives are supported.
(Default setting)
Non-Combined SATA is operating in legacy mode.
Disabled Disable this function.

&USB Controller
Enabled/All Enable all USB controllers. (Default setting)
Rear Only Enable rear USB controller only.
Disabled Disable all USB controller.

&USB 2.0 Controller

This item provide the function for user to enable/disable EHCI controller only. THis BIOS
itself may / may not have high speed USB support built-in, the support will be
automatically turn on when high speed device were attached.
Enabled Enable USB 2.0 Controller function. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable USB 2.0 Controller function.

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&USB Keyboard Support
Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support.
Disabled Disable USB Keyboard Support. (Default setting)

&USB Mouse Support

Enabled Enable USB Mouse Support.
Disabled Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default setting)

&Azalia Codec
Auto Auto detect audio function.(Default value)
Disabled Disable this function.

&Onboard H/W 1394

Enabled Enable onboard H/W LAN. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable this function.

&Onboard Serial Port 1

3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and set IO address to 3F8.
2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and set IO address to 2F8.
3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and set IO address to 3E8. (Default setting)
2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and set IO address to 2E8.
Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1.

&Onboard Parallel Port

378/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and set address to 378/IRQ7. (Default setting)
278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and set address to 278/IRQ5.
3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and set address to 3BC/IRQ7.
Disabled Disable onboard LPT port.

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&Parallel Port Mode
SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default setting)
EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.
ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.
ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode.

&ECP Mode Use DMA

This option is only available if the setting for the Parallel Port Mode option is ECP. This option
sets the DMA channel used by parallel port.
The options: 1,3. Default setting is 3.

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Power Management Setup

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Advanced
Power Management Item Help
ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)
AC Back Function [Memory]
Resume By Alarm [Disabled]
x Date (of Month) Alarm 0
x Time (hh: mm: ss) 0:0:0

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults

Figure 2-3: Power Management Setup

& ACPI Suspend Type

S1(POS) Set suspend type to Power On Suspend under ACPI OS.
S3 (STR) Set suspend type to RAM under ACPI OS. (Default setting)

& AC Back Function

Soft-Off When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state.
Full-On When AC-power back to the system, the system always in "On" state.
Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the Last state
before AC-power off. (Default setting)

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& Resume by Alarm

You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Data/time to power on system.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default setting)
Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system.
If RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is Enabled.
Date ( of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31
Time ( hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)

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PnP/PCI Configuration
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Advanced
PnP/PCI Configuration Item Help
IRQ Resources
PCI Latency Time (Clk) [64]

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults

Figure 2-4: PnP/PCI Configuration

& IRQ Resources Assignment

3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI device.

& PCI Latency Time (Clk)

Options 32, 64, 128. Default setting is 64.

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Security
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Main Advanced Seccurity PC Health Info Exit
Set Supervisor Password Item Help
x Set User Password
Password Check [Setup]
Halt On [All Errors]
Chassis Opening Warning [Disabled]
x Hard Disk Security

KLJI : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults

Figure 3: Security

When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to
assist you in creating a password.
Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the
entered password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to
abort the selection and not enter a password.
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A
message “PASSWORD DISABLED” will appear to confirm the password being disabled. Once the
password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.
The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords:
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD and a USER PASSWORD. When disabled, anyone may access all
BIOS Setup program function. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the
BIOS Setup program and having full configuration fields, the User password is required to access
only basic items.
If you select “System” at “Password Check” in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be
prompted for the password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup
Menu.
If you select “Setup” at “Password Check” in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be
prompted only when you try to enter Setup.

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& Password Check
Select whether the password is required every time when the system boots or only when user
enter the setup.

& Halt On
The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.
NO Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected
and you will be prompted.
All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be
stopped. (Default setting)
All, But Keyboar The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for
all other errors.
All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for all
other errors.
All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it will
stop for all other errors.

& Chassis Opening Warning

Set this option to Enabled to active warning beep sound when the system chassis is opened.
Enabled Enable chassis opening warning.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default setting)

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PC Health
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Main Advanced Seccurity PC Health Info Exit
Temperature Item Help
Voltage
FAN

KLJI : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults

Figure 4: PC Health

& Temperature
Display the current CPU temperature, motherboard front and rear temperature.

& Voltage: VCORE/ +5V/ +3.3V/ +12V/ VBAT

Detect system's voltage status automatically.

& FAN (RPM)

Display the current CPU, Front, Rear, System and Power FAN speed.

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Info
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Main Advanced Seccurity PC Health Info Exit
BIOS Version F1 Item Help
BIOS Date 10/3/2006
Processor Type Genuine Intel(R)
Processor Speed 1.87GHz/1068MHz
L1 Cache 64KB
L2 Cache 2048KB

Total Memory
DIMM1 Not Installed
DIMM2 256MB/533MHz
DIMM3 Not Installed
DIMM4 Not Installed
Onboard LAN Mac Adress 00:00:00:00:00:00
Configuration ID 00000000
KLJI : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults

Figure 5: Defaults

&Info
This category includes the information of processor type, speed,L1/L2 Cache, total memory
installed, onboard LAN MAC Address, and Configuration.

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Exit
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Main Advanced Seccurity PC Health Info Exit
Save & Exit Setup Item Help
Save & Turn Off
Exit Without Saving
Load Setup Defaults
KLJI : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults

Figure 6: Exit

&Save & Exit Setup

Type “Y” will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS.
Type “N” will return to Setup Utility.

&Save & Turn Off

Type “Y” will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS and turn of
power automatically.
Type “N” will return to Setup Utility.

&Exit Without Saving

Type “Y” will abandon all data and quit without saving.
Type “N” will return to Setup Utility.

&Load Setup Defaults

Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the
system automatically detects.

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