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- Page 1 MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL MS-6395 Micro-ATX Mainboard Version 5.0 G52-MA00451...
- Page 2 Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MS-6395 Tested to comply with FCC Standard For Home or Office Use...
- Page 3 Edition October 2001 Copyright Notice The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO- STAR INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we re- serve the right to make changes without notice.
- Page 4 Safety Instructions Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Mainboard Specification ............1-2 Mainboard Layout ..............1-4 Quick Components Guide ............1-5 Key Features ................1-6 MSI Special Features ..............1-7 PC Alert™ III ............... 1-7 T.O.P Tech™ III (Optional) ........... 1-9 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ............2-1 Central Processing Unit: CPU ........... 2-2 CPU Installation Procedures .......... - Page 6 Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........2-12 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ......... 2-13 Case Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 (Intel Spec Optional) ..2-14 Wake On LAN Connector: JWOL1 ........2-16 Wake On Ring Connector: JMDM1 ........2-16 IrDA Infrared Module Connectors: JIR1 & J13 (Intel Spec Optional) ..................
- Page 7 Getting Help ................3-3 The Main Menu ................. 3-4 Standard CMOS Features ............3-6 Advanced BIOS Features ............3-9 Advanced Chipset Features ............ 3-13 Integrated Peripherals ............. 3-17 Power Management Setup ............3-22 PnP/PCI Configurations ............3-26 PC Health Status ..............3-28 Frequency/Voltage Control ............
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Page 8: Chapter 1. Introduction
Introduction C h a p t e r 1 . Introduction Thank you for purchasing the MS-6395 (v5.X) Micro-ATX ® motherboard. The mainboard, based on Intel 810E & 82801BA (ICH2) ® chipsets, is a high-performance computer mainboard designed for Intel ®... -
Page 9: Mainboard Specification
Chapter 1 Mainboard Specification ® ● Supports Socket 370 for Intel Celeron™/Celeron™ (0.13 process)/ Pentium III (Tualatin) ● Supports 900MHz, 1.0GHz, 1.1GHz, 1.2GHz, 1.4GHz or higher Chipset ● ® Intel 810E (GMCH) chipset (421 BGA) - Integrated Graphics Controller - Intel DDM+ Architecture - SDRAM memory Independent of System Bus ®... - Page 10 Introduction On-Board Peripherals ● On-Board Peripherals include: - 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes - 2 serial ports (COMA + COMB pin header) - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode - 4 USB ports (2 Rear connectors + USB Front Pin Header) - 1 IrDA connector for SIR - 1 VGA port - 1 Audio/Game port...
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Page 11: Mainboard Layout
PCI Slot 3 USB2 JGLED1 JGS1 SFAN1 JAUDIO1 (optional) ISA Slot (optional) MS-6395 (V5.X) Micro ATX Mainboard Note: When the optional components J13, JFP2, USB3 and JAUDIO1 are integrated on the board, JIR1, JFP1, USB2, J10, PWRSW1 and JGLED1 will not exist. -
Page 12: Quick Components Guide
Introduction Quick Components Guide Component Function Reference DIMM1~2 Installing DIMM modules See p. 2-4~2-5 Socket 370 Installing CPU See p. 2-2~2-3 CFAN1 Connecting to CPU FAN See p. 2-20 SFAN1 Connecting to SYSTEM FAN See p. 2-20 PFAN1 Connecting to Power Supply FAN See p. -
Page 13: Key Features
Chapter 1 Key Features Micro ATX Form Factor ® ® CPU: Socket 370 for Intel Celeron™/Celeron™ (0.13 process)/Pentium III (Tualatin) Processors Memory: 2 SDRAM DIMMs Slot: 1 CNR slot, 3 PCI slots, 1 ISA slot (optional) I/O: 2 serial ports, 1 parallel port, 4 USB 1.1 ports, 1 floppy port, 1 IrDA connector, 1 Audio/Game port, 1 VGA port LAN Wake up Function Modem (Internal/External) Ring Wake up Function... -
Page 14: Msi Special Features
Introduction MSI Special Features The MSI special features are designed by MSI R&D which are only available in MSI mainboards. The mainboard is equipped with PC Alert™ III and optional T.O.P. Tech™ III. PC Alert™ III The PC Alert III is an utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The... - Page 15 Chapter 1 Features: Network Management - Monitoring & remote control Basic System Utilities - Scandisk & Defragment to maintain your HDD 3D Graphics Design - Enables a more friendly user interface Sofware Utilities - SoftCooler Optimized Cooling...
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Page 16: Tech™ Iii (Optional)
Introduction T.O.P Tech™ III (Optional) The T.O.P Tech is a extended sensing device that can 100% accu- rately detect the CPU’s temperature. You can find out the temperature on BIOS setup menu. The PC Alert also provides the information. CPU temperaure on Setup menu... -
Page 17: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the compo- nents and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly. -
Page 18: Central Processing Unit: Cpu
Chapter 2 Central Processing Unit: CPU ® The mainboard supports Intel Celeron™/Celeron™ (0.13 process) ® and Pentium III (Tualatin) processors. It uses a CPU socket called Socket 370 for easy CPU installation. Make sure the CPU has a Heat Sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. -
Page 19: Cpu Core Speed Derivation Procedure
Hardware Setup CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure CPU Clock 100MHz Core/Bus ratio then CPU core speed Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio 100MHz x 7 700MHz Overclocking This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please make sure your components are able to WARNING! tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. -
Page 20: Memory
Chapter 2 Memory The mainboard supports a maximum memory size of 512MB. It provides two 168-pin unbuffered SDRAM DIMM (Double In-Line Memory Module) sockets and supports 32MB to 512MB technology. DIMM Slots (DIMM 1~2) Introduction to SDRAM Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) is a type of dynamic RAM memory chip that has been widely used starting in the latter part of the 1990s. -
Page 21: Dimm Modules Combination
Hardware Setup DIMM Modules Combination At least one DIMM module should be installed on the motherboard. Memory modules can be installed on the slots in any order. The single-/ double-sided module each DIMM slot supports is listed below: Socket Memory Module Total Memory DIMM 1 32MB ~ 512MB... -
Page 22: Power Supply
Chapter 2 Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all compo- nents are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused. ATX 20-Pin Power Supply This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. -
Page 23: Back Panel
Hardware Setup Back Panel The Back Panel provides the following connectors: Parallel Midi/Joystick Mouse Keyboard COM A L-out L-in Mouse Connector ® The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 mouse mini DIN connector ® ® for attaching a PS/2 mouse. You can plug a PS/2 mouse directly into this connector. -
Page 24: Keyboard Connector
Chapter 2 Keyboard Connector ® The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 keyboard mini DIN connec- ® ® tor for attaching a PS/2 keyboard. You can plug a PS/2 keyboard directly into this connector. Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION Keyboard DATA Keyboard DATA No connection Ground Keyboard Clock... -
Page 25: Parallel Port Connector
Hardware Setup Parallel Port Connector The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector for LPT. A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION STROBE Strobe DATA0... -
Page 26: Serial Port Connectors: Com A & Com B
Chapter 2 Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B The mainboard has two 9-pin connectors for serial port COM A & COM B. COM B is a pin header, to which you can attach a COM Port bracket. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices to the serial ports. -
Page 27: Joystick/Midi Connectors
Hardware Setup Joystick/Midi Connectors You can connect a joystick or game pad to this connector. Audio Port Connectors Line Out is to connect speakers or headphones. Line In is a connector for external CD player, Tape player or other audio devices. Mic is used to connect to a microphone. -
Page 28: Connectors
Chapter 2 Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, modem, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System FAN. Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. FDD1 2-12... -
Page 29: Hard Disk Connectors: Ide1 & Ide2
Hardware Setup Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard uses an IDE controller on the ICH2 chipset that pro- vides PIO mode 0-4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 100 modes. It has two HDD connectors IDE1 (Primary) and IDE2 (Secondary). You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM or 120MB Floppy to IDE1 and IDE2. -
Page 30: Case Connectors: Jfp1 & Jfp2 (Intel Spec Optional)
Chapter 2 Case Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 (Intel Spec Optional) The case connector block JFP1 allows you to connect to the Power Switch, Reset Switch, Speaker, Power LED and HDD LED on the case. The other case connector block JFP2 is compliant to Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide and can connect to the the Power Switch, Reset Switch, Power LED and HDD LED on the case. - Page 31 Hardware Setup Power Switch Connect to a 2-pin push button switch. Reset Switch Reset switch is used to reboot the system rather than turning the power ON/ OFF. Avoid rebooting while the HDD is working. You can connect the Reset switch from the system case to this pin. Power LED The Power LED is lit while the system power is on.
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Page 32: Wake On Lan Connector: Jwol1
Chapter 2 Wake On LAN Connector: JWOL1 This connector allows you to connect to a LAN card with Wake On LAN function. You can wake up the computer via remote control through a local area network. 5VSB MP_WAKEUP JWOL1 Wake On Ring Connector: JMDM1 This connector allows you to connect to a modem card with Wake On Ring function. -
Page 33: Irda Infrared Module Connectors: Jir1 & J13 (Intel Spec Optional)
Hardware Setup IrDA Infrared Module Connectors: JIR1 & J13 (Intel Spec Optional) These connectors allow you to connect to IrDA Infrared modules. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. J13 is compliant to Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. This con- nector is OPTIONAL. -
Page 34: Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: J1
Chapter 2 Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: J1 This connector is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is opened, the switch will be short. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. - Page 35 Hardware Setup CD-In/Aux Line-In/Modem-In Connector: J6/J4/J7 J6 connector is for CD-ROM audio connector. J4 connector is for DVD add-on card with Line-in connector. J7 connector is for modem with internal audio connector. Mono_Out GND Phone_In Note: Mono_Out is connected to the Modem speaker-out connector. Phone_In is connected to the Modem Microphone-In connector.
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Page 36: Fan Power Connectors: Cfan1/Sfan1/Pfan1
Chapter 2 Fan Power Connectors: CFAN1/SFAN1/PFAN1 The PFAN1 (processor fan), SFAN1 (system fan) and PFAN1 (power supply fan) support system cooling fan with +12V. It supports three-pin head connector. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always take note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V, the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. -
Page 37: Usb Front Panel Connectors: Usb2 & Usb3 (Intel Spec Optional)
Hardware Setup USB Front Panel Connectors: USB2 & USB3 (Intel Spec Optional) The mainboard provides two Front USB (Universal Serial Bus) pin head- ers that allow you to connect optional USB ports for front panel. USB3 is compliant to Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. USB3 is OPTIONAL. -
Page 38: Front Panel Audio Connectors: J10 & Jaudio1 (Intel Spec Optional)
Chapter 2 Front Panel Audio Connectors: J10 & JAUDIO1 (Intel Spec Optional) You can connect optional audio connectors to Front Panel Audio Headers. JAUDIO1 is compliant to Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide and the connector is OPTIONAL. JAUDIO1 JAUDIO1 Pin Definition Description Description... - Page 39 Hardware Setup Note: To have the Line-out connector on the back panel work properly, you need to place the jumper on pin# 11~14 of the J10 connector or on pin#5~6 and 9~10 of the JAUDIO1 connector. Otherwise, this Line-out connector will not function and nothing can be heard through speakers or headphones attached to the connector.
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Page 40: Power Saving Led Connector: Jgled1
Chapter 2 Power Saving LED Connector: JGLED1 JGLED1 is connected to a power saving LED. There are three types of LED that you can use: 3-pin dual color or 2-pin single/dual color LED. If connected to a dual color LED, the LED light is green when system is turned on, and turns to orange color while entering the sleep state. -
Page 41: Power Switch Connector: Pwrsw1
Hardware Setup Power Switch Connector: PWRSW1 Attach a power switch to this connector. Pressing the switch will turn on/off the system. PWRSW 5VSB PWRSW1 2-25... -
Page 42: Jumpers
Chapter 2 Jumpers The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the computer’s function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through the use of jumpers. Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external battery to keep the data of system configuration. -
Page 43: Lan Enable/Disable Jumpers: Jlan1 & Jlan2 (Optional)
Hardware Setup BIOS Flash Jumper: JP1 This jumper is used to lock or unlock the boot block area on BIOS. When unlocked, the BIOS boot block area can be updated. When locked, the BIOS boot block area cannot be updated. BIOS Flash Locked BIOS Flash... -
Page 44: Onboard Audio Codec Jumper: Jp2
Chapter 2 Onboard Audio Codec Jumper: JP2 The jumper is used to enable or disable the onboard software audio codec. When enabling the onboard audio codec, the system will use the onboard codec as the PRIMARY audio adapter and the installed CNR card as the SECONDARY one. -
Page 45: Slots
Hardware Setup Slots The motherboard provides three 32-bit Master PCI slots, one CNR slot and one optional ISA slot. PCI Slots CNR Slot ISA Slot (Optional) PCI Slots The PCI slots allow you to insert the expansion cards to meet your needs. -
Page 46: Pci Interrupt Request Routing
Chapter 2 PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, abbreviation of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The “PCI” IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus INTA#- INTD# pins as follows: Order 1 Order 2 Order 3 Order 4 PCI Slot 1 INT A# INT B# INT C# INT D#... - Page 47 ® AWARD BIOS Setup C h a p t e r ® AWARD B I O S Setup ® AWARD BIOS Setup ® The mainboard uses AWARD BIOS ROM that provides a Setup util- ity for users to modify the basic system configuration. The information is stored in a battery-backed CMOS RAM so it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
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Page 48: Entering Setup
Chapter 3 Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter Setup. TO ENTER SETUP BEFORE BOOT, PRESS <CTRL-ALT-ESC> OR <DEL>... -
Page 49: Getting Help
® AWARD BIOS Setup Getting Help After entering the Setup utility, the first screen you see is the Main Menu. Main Menu The main menu displays the setup categories the BIOS supplies. You can use the up/down arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description for the selected setup category is displayed on the bottom of the screen. -
Page 50: The Main Menu
Chapter 3 The Main Menu ® Once you enter AWARD BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu displays twelve configurable functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter>... - Page 51 ® AWARD BIOS Setup PnP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI. PC Health Status This entry displays the current status of your PC. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal/stable per- formance of your PC.
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Page 52: Standard Cmos Features
Chapter 3 Standard CMOS Features The items inside Standard CMOS Features menu are divided into 13 categories. Each category includes none, one or more setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item you want to modify and use the <PgUp> or <PgDn>... - Page 53 ® AWARD BIOS Setup specification of hard disk drive will show up on the right hand according to your selection. Access Mode The settings are Auto, CHS, LBA and Large. Capacity The formatted size of the storage device. Cylinder Number of cylinders. Head Number of heads.
- Page 54 Chapter 3 All Errors The system stops when any error is detected. No Errors The system doesn’t stop for any detected error. All, But Keyboard The system doesn’t stop for a keyboard error. All, But Diskette The system doesn’t stop for a disk error. All, But Disk/Key The system doesn’t stop for either a disk or a keyboard error.
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Page 55: Advanced Bios Features
® AWARD BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features Anti-Virus Protection The item is to set the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If the function is enabled and any attempt to write data into this area is made, BIOS will display a warning message on the screen and beep. Settings: Disabled and Enabled. - Page 56 Chapter 3 Processor Number Feature ® This option is for Pentium III processor only. When set to Enabled, this will check the CPU Serial number. Disable this option if you don’t want the system to know the serial number. Quick Power On Self Test The option speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the computer.
- Page 57 ® AWARD BIOS Setup Disabled and Enabled. Boot Up NumLock Status This item is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to On will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to Off will allow end users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad.
- Page 58 Chapter 3 APIC Mode This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance to PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQs resources for the system.
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Page 59: Advanced Chipset Features
® AWARD BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. SDRAM CAS Latency Time The field controls the timing delay before SDRAM starts a read command after receiving it. Settings: Auto, 2 and 3. 2 increases system performance while 3 provides more stable system performance. - Page 60 Chapter 3 SDRAM RAS Precharge Time This item controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be allowed to precharge. If insufficient time is allowed for the RAS to accumu- late its charge before DRAM refresh, refresh may be incomplete and DRAM may fail to retain data.
- Page 61 ® AWARD BIOS Setup On-Chip Video This item allows you to enable or disable the on-chip video window size for VGA driver use. Video window is the amount of system memory that can be used by the on-chip VGA controller. Settings: Enabled and Disabled. Local Memory Frequency This item allows you to set the Onboard Display Cache frequency.
- Page 62 Chapter 3 RAS# Precharge Timing This item controls RAS# precharge (in local memory clocks) timing. Slow RAS# Precharge Time=3 Fast RAS# Precharge Time=2 3-16...
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Page 63: Integrated Peripherals
® AWARD BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary/Secondary PCI IDE The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Choose Enabled to activate each channel separately. IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO The four items allow you to set a PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. - Page 64 Chapter 3 your operating environment contains a DMA driver. If both your hard drive and software support Ultra DMA 33/66/100, select Auto to enable BIOS support. USB Controller The item enables or disables the USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports. Settings: Enabled and Disabled.
- Page 65 ® AWARD BIOS Setup Settings: Password, Hot KEY, Mouse Left, Mouse Right, BUTTON ONLY and Keyboard 98. KB Power ON Password If POWER ON Function is set to Password, then you can set a password in the field for the PS/2 keyboard to power on the system. Hot Key Power ON If POWER ON Function is set to Hot KEY, you can assign a hot key combina- tion in the field for the PS/2 keyboard to power on the system.
- Page 66 Chapter 3 UR2 Duplex Mode The field specifies a duplex value for the IR device connected to COM B. Full Duplex mode permits silmutaneous two-direction transmission. Half Duplex mode permits transmission in one direction only at a time. Settings: Half and Full.
- Page 67 ® AWARD BIOS Setup Settings: Disabled, 201 and 209. Midi Port Address The item disables the Midi port or sets its I/O port address. Settings: Disabled, 330, 300 and 290. Midi Port IRQ The item specifies an IRQ for the Midi port. 3-21...
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Page 68: Power Management Setup
Chapter 3 Power Management Setup IPCA Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 98SE/2000/ME, select Enabled. Settings: Enabled and Disabled. ACPI Suspend Type This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. - Page 69 ® AWARD BIOS Setup as main memory and wake-capable devices and all system context is saved to main memory. The informa- tion stored in memory will be used to restore the PC to the previous state when an “wake up” event occurs. Power Management This item is used to select the degree (or type) of power saving and is related to the modes: Suspend Mode and HDD Power Down.
- Page 70 Chapter 3 Suspend Mode After the selected period of system inactivity, all devices except the CPU shut off. Settings: Disabled, 1 Min, 2 Min, 4 Min, 8 Min, 12 Min, 20 Min, 30 Min, 40 Min and 1 Hour. HDD Power Down If HDD activity is not detected for the length of time specified in this field, the hard disk drive will be powered down while all other devices remain active.
- Page 71 ® AWARD BIOS Setup Resume by Alarm This is to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on a scheduled time/date. Settings: Enabled and Disabled. Date(of Month) Alarm The field specifies the date for Resume by Alarm. Settings: 0~31. Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm Specifies the time for Resume by Alarm.
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Page 72: Pnp/Pci Configurations
Chapter 3 PnP/PCI Configurations PNP OS Installed When set to YES, BIOS will only initialize the PnP cards used for booting (VGA, IDE, SCSI). The rest of the cards will be initialized by the PnP operat- ® ing system like Windows 98. - Page 73 ® AWARD BIOS Setup Manual. Press <Enter> and you will enter the sub-menu of the items. IRQ Resources list IRQ-3/4/5/7/9/10/11/12/14/15 and DMA Resources list DMA- 0/1/3/5/6/7 for users to set each IRQ/DMA a type depending on the type of device using the IRQ/DMA. Settings are: PCI/ISA PnP For Plug &...
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Page 74: Pc Health Status
Chapter 3 PC Health Status This section is to monitor the current hardware status including CPU temperature, CPU Fan speed, Vcore etc. This is available only if there is hardware monitoring mechanism onboard. CPU Warning Temperature This item is used to specify a thermal limit for CPU. If CPU temperature reaches the specified limit, the system will issue a warning and allows you to prevent the CPU overheat problem. - Page 75 ® AWARD BIOS Setup Shutdown Temperature The item allows the ACPI-aware system to automatically shutdown if the system temperature reaches a thermal level preset here. This can prevent the system components from being damaged due to overheating. Settings: Disabled, 80°C/176°F, 85°C/185°F and 90°C/194°F. 3-29...
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Page 76: Frequency/Voltage Control
Chapter 3 Frequency/Voltage Control Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk This item is used to auto detect the DIMM/PCI slots. When set to Enabled, the system will remove (turn off) clocks from empty DIMM/PCI slots to minimize the electromagnetic interference (EMI). Settings: Enabled and Disabled. - Page 77 ® AWARD BIOS Setup 68/34 MHz, 75/37 MHz, 100/33MHz, 112/37MHz, 117/39MHz, 124/41MHz, 129/43MHz, 133/44MHz, 138/46MHz, 140/46MHz, 133/33MHz, 140/ 35MHz, 150/50MHz and 150/37MHz. CPU Clock Ratio This item is used to specify the CPU ratio (clock multiplier) and provides a tool for users to overclock the processor. Settings: Auto and X 3.5 to X 8. 3-31...
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Page 78: Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults
Chapter 3 Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for the optimal performance of the mainboard. - Page 79 ® AWARD BIOS Setup When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears: Pressing Y loads the default factory settings for optimal system performance. 3-33...
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Page 80: Set Supervisor/User Password
Chapter 3 Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. - Page 81 ® AWARD BIOS Setup use of your computer. The setting to determine when the password prompt is required is the Security Option in the Advanced BIOS Features menu. If the Security Option is set to System, the password is required both at boot and at entry to Setup.
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Page 82: Save & Exit Setup
Chapter 3 Save & Exit Setup When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to save the changes and quit. A message as below will appear on the screen: Typing Y will allow you to quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup changes to RTC CMOS. -
Page 83: Exit Without Saving
® AWARD BIOS Setup Exit Without Saving When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to abandon the changes. A message as below will appear on the screen: Typing Y will allow you to quit the Setup Utility without saving any changes to RTC CMOS.