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  • Page 1 ® Intel Q965 LGA775 Quad-core / Core™ 2 Extreme / ® ® 4 ® Core™ 2 Duo / Pentium D / Pentium /Celeron Micro ATX Main Board Ver. 1.00...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ......................5 ......................6 ..................6 ! " # $ ........................7 .......................8 & ....................9 .........................12 " ( # ....................14 Before you Proceed ....................14 Motherboard Overview....................15 1.2.1 Placement Direction ........................15 1.2.2 Screw Holes ........................... 15 Motherboard Layout ....................16 1.3.1 Layout Content List ........................17 Central Processing Unit (CPU)................19...
  • Page 3 (SATA 5, 6 are optional for ICH8DO) ......49 1.8.14 Serial ATA RAID Connector (SATA_RAID1) ................50 1.8.15 Digital Audio Connector (SPDIF_OUT) ..................51 1.8.16 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Connector (TPM_SLOT) ............51 1.8.17 USB 2.0 Connector (USB56, 78, 910) ..................52 iQ965-IGM...
  • Page 4 ........................54 BIOS Setup Program ....................54 2.1.1 Legend Box ............................ 55 2.1.2 List Box............................55 2.1.3 Sub-menu ............................55 BIOS Menu Screen ....................56 2.2.1 Standard CMOS Features......................57 2.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features....................... 59 2.2.3 Advanced Chipset Features ......................65 2.2.4 Integrated Peripherals ........................

  • Page 5: Electrical Safety

    If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. iQ965-IGM...
  • Page 6 If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. Visit the Advansus website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.advansus.com.tw/Support/Support.asp...
  • Page 7 User’s manual (this manual in PDF file) Drivers 1 x 2-in-1 FD/ATA cable 1 x COM1 cable (9-pin, 260mm) 2 x SATA cable 1 x Startup Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, please contact your retailer. iQ965-IGM...
  • Page 8 & Revision Revision History Date V 1.0 First release for PCB 1.00 April 23, 2008...
  • Page 9 One PCI Express x16, one PCI Express x4, two PCI slots (PCI Rev. 2.2 Expansion Slots compliant) 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33, 5 x SATA, 1 x e-SATA, 1 x FDD, 1 x LPT, 1 x RS-232, 1x K/B, 1 x Mouse 10 x USB 2.0 iQ965-IGM...
  • Page 10 Display Chipset Intel® 82Q965 GMCH integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 Display Memory Intel® DVMT 4.0 supports 256 MB video memory Max. 3D Resolution 2048 x 1536 @ 32 bpp (75Hz) PCI-E X16 VGA interface VGA / LCD Interface HDMI...
  • Page 11 Power Type 0~60° C (32~140° F) Operating Temperature Operating Humidity 0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing Size (L x W) 9.6" x 9.6" (243.84 mm x 243.84 mm) Weight 0.88 lbs (0.4 Kg) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. iQ965-IGM...
  • Page 12 " ( #...
  • Page 13 User’s Manual This chapter describes the main board features and the new technologies it supports. iQ965-IGM...

  • Page 14: Before You Proceed

    1.1 Before you Proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a...

  • Page 15: Motherboard Overview

    Screw Holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis iQ965-IGM...

  • Page 16: Motherboard Layout

    1.3 Motherboard Layout...

  • Page 17: Layout Content List

    RJ-45 Ethernet connector 38,39 USB connector x 2 AUDIO Rear speaker out port, 8-Channel Audio I/O (6 jacks) 38,39 Center/Subwoofer port, Line-in port, Line-out port, Microphone port, Side speaker out port VGA port D-sub 15-pin, female ESATA External SATA port ESATA iQ965-IGM...
  • Page 18 Internal Connector Label Function Note Page AAFP1 Front Panel Audio Connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm ATX12V ATX Power Connector 2 x 2 header Optical Drive Audio Connector 4 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm COM1 Serial Port 2 Connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm...

  • Page 19: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap.. iQ965-IGM...

  • Page 20: Installing The Cpu

    1.4.1 Installing the CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.
  • Page 21 CPU! The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. After installation, make sure to plug-in the ATX power cable to the motherboard. iQ965-IGM...

  • Page 22: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    1.4.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan The Intel® LGA775 processors requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
  • Page 23 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components, and hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. iQ965-IGM...

  • Page 24: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    1.4.3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counter-clockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
  • Page 25 The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. ! iQ965-IGM...

  • Page 26: System Memory

    1.5 System Memory 1.5.1 DIMM Sockets Location The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM.

  • Page 27: Memory Configurations

    The total memory may has 8MB reduction under Single Channel mode, and 16MB reduction under Dual Channel mode because the address space is reserved for the Intel® vPro™ Technology and the Intel® Quiet System Technology. iQ965-IGM...
  • Page 28 1.5.2.1 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz Capability DIMM support Size Vender Chip. No Part No. 512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC KVR800D2N5/512 1024MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC KVR800D2N5/1G 1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package KHX6400D2LL/1G 1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN 2048MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package KHX6400D2K2/2G 512MB...
  • Page 29 HYMP564U72AP8-Y5 1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5(ECC) HYMP512U72AP8-Y5 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y4 HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y4(ECC) HYMP564U72AP8-Y4 256MB CORSAIR MIII00605 VS256MB667D2 512MB CORSAIR 64M8CFEG VS512MB667D2 1024MB CORSAIR 64M8CFEG VS1GB667D2 256MB ELPIDA E2508AB-6E-E EBE25UC8ABFA-6E-E 512MB ELPIDA E5108AE-6E-E EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E * SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided iQ965-IGM...
  • Page 30 DIMM support Size Vender Chip. No Part No. 512MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-3EG M2OAD5G3H3166I1C52 1024MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-3EG M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52 1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package BL12864AA663.16FD 1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package BL12864AL664.16FD 512MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E AU512E667C5KBGC 1024MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E AU01GE667C5KBGC 512MB Apacer AM4B5708PJS7E AU512E667C5KBGC 512MB...
  • Page 31 B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. C - Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual channel memory configuration. iQ965-IGM...

  • Page 32: Installing A Ddr2 Dimm

    1.5.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the...

  • Page 33: Expansion Slots

    When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. iQ965-IGM...

  • Page 34: Standard Interrupt Assignments

    1.6.3 Standard Interrupt Assignments Priority Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Redirect to IRQ#9 IRQ holder for PCI streering* Communications Port (COM1)* IRQ holder for PCI streering* Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT)* System CMOS/Rear Time IRQ holder for PCI streeing*...

  • Page 35: Pci Slots

    PCI Express x4 slot. 1.6.6 PCI Express X16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. iQ965-IGM...

  • Page 36: Jumpers

    1.7 Jumpers 1.7.1 Clear CMOS (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

  • Page 37: Keyboard Power (Kbpwr)

    2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. +5V (Default) +5VSB iQ965-IGM...

  • Page 38: Connectors

    1.8 Connectors 1.8.1 Rear Panel Connectors Label Function Description KBMS PS/2 mouse connector The standard PS/2 mouse DIN connector is for a PS/2 mouse. Parallel port connector This 25-pin parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port...
  • Page 39 Mic In Mic In Orange Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Black Rear speaker out Rear speaker out Rear speaker out Gray Side speaker out LAN_USB34 USB 2.0 connector These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. iQ965-IGM...
  • Page 40 Label Function Description 1394_USB12 USB 2.0 connector These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. VGA port This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. ESATA External SATA port This port connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive.

  • Page 41: Front Panel Audio Connector (Aapf)

    By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio]. If you want to connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. iQ965-IGM...

  • Page 42: Optical Drive Audio Connector (Cd)

    1.8.3 Optical Drive Audio Connector (CD) This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector.

  • Page 43: Cpu & Chassis Fan Connector (Cpu_Fan, Cha_Fan, Cha_Fan2)

    Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components, and hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. iQ965-IGM...

  • Page 44: Chassis Intrusion Connector (Chassis)

    1.8.6 Chassis Intrusion Connector (CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced.

  • Page 45: Atx Power Connector (Eatx12V, Eatxpwr)

    Memory : 512 MB DDR2 (x 4) Parallel ATA devices : IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device : SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drives : DVD-RW You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. iQ965-IGM...

  • Page 46: System Panel Connector (F_Panel)

    1.8.8 System Panel Connector (F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. System Power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

  • Page 47: Floppy Disk Drive Connector (Floppy)

    Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to Pin 1. 1.8.10 IEEE 1394A Port Connector (IE1394_2, Optional) The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately iQ965-IGM...

  • Page 48: Primary Ide Connector (Pri_Eide)

    1.8.11 Primary IDE Connector (PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device.

  • Page 49: Power Fan Connector (Pwr_Fan)

    User’s Manual 1.8.12 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN) 1.8.13 Serial SATA Connectors (SATA1~6) (SATA 5, 6 are optional for ICH8DO) SATA1 SATA2 SATA5 SATA6 (Optional for ICH8DO) (Optional for ICH8DO) SATA3 SATA4 iQ965-IGM...

  • Page 50: Serial Ata Raid Connector (Sata_Raid1)

    1.8.14 Serial ATA RAID Connector (SATA_RAID1) This connector is for a Serial ATA signal cable. This connector supports a Serial ATA hard disk drive, which you can combine with an external Serial ATA hard disk drive to configure for RAID via the onboard Serial ATA RAID controller.

  • Page 51: Digital Audio Connector (Spdif_Out)

    Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Connector (TPM_SLOT) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. iQ965-IGM...

  • Page 52: Usb 2.0 Connector (Usb56, 78, 910)

    1.8.17 USB 2.0 Connector (USB56, 78, 910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
  • Page 53 User’s Manual This chapter tells how to change the system set tings through the BIOS setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. iQ965-IGM...

  • Page 54: Bios Setup Program

    2.1 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility.

  • Page 55: Legend Box

    <F6> to load the fail-safe default values. While moving around through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu. This window displays the help text for the currently highlighted field. iQ965-IGM...

  • Page 56: Bios Menu Screen

    2.2 BIOS Menu Screen When you enter the BIOS, the following screen appears. The BIOS menu screen displays the items that allow you to make changes to the system configuration. To access the menu items, press the up/down/right/left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is...

  • Page 57: Standard Cmos Features

    The Standard CMOS Features screen gives you an overview of the basic system. 2.2.1.1 Date [Day, xx/ xx/xxxx] The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>. 2.2.1.2 Time [xx : xx : xx] The time format is <hour><minute><second>, based on the 24-hour clock. iQ965-IGM...
  • Page 58 2.2.1.3 IDE Channel 0/1/2/3/4/5 Master / Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection [Press Enter] to select this option for automatic device detection. IDE Device Setup [Auto]: Automatically detects IDE devices during POST [None]: Select this when no IDE device is used. The system will skip the auto-detection setup to make system start up faster.

  • Page 59: Advanced Bios Features

    MX965Q2 according to his particular requirements. Below are some major items that are provided in the Advanced BIOS Features screen. A quick booting function is provided for your convenience. Simply enable the Quick Booting item to save yourself valuable time. iQ965-IGM...
  • Page 60 2.2.2.1 CPU Features PPM Mode Configuration options: [Native Mode], [SMM Mode] Native Mode - For Fully support ACPI OS (WinXP, VISTA) SMM Mode - For Legacy OS (Win2K, Win9x) Limit CPUID MaxVal Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
  • Page 61 Enabling this feature speeds up memory access. Item Description Enabled Enable cache Disabled Disable cache 2.2.2.5 Quick Power On Self Test This allows the system to skip certain tests to speed up the boot-up procedure. Item Description Enabled Enable quick POST Disabled Normal POST iQ965-IGM...
  • Page 62 2.2.2.6 First / Second / Third Boot Device The BIOS tries to load the OS from the devices in the sequence set here. The options are: Item Description Floppy Floppy Device LS120 LS120 Device HDD-0 First Hard Disk Device...
  • Page 63 <Enter>, it will disable security. Once the security is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely. 2.2.2.14 APIC Mode This setting allows you to enable the APIC mode. The choices are “Disabled” or “Enabled.” iQ965-IGM...
  • Page 64 2.2.2.15 MPS Version Control for OS This option is only valid for multiprocessor motherboards as it specifies the version of the Multiprocessor Specification (MPS) that the motherboard will use. The MPS is a specification by which PC manufacturers design and build Intel architecture systems with two or more processors.

  • Page 65: Advanced Chipset Features

    Enabling this feature reserves 15 MB to 16 MB memory address space for ISA expansion cards that specifically require this setting. This makes memory from 15 MB and up unavailable to the system. Expansion cards can only access memory up to 16 MB. The default setting is “Disabled”. iQ965-IGM...
  • Page 66 2.2.3.3 PCI Express Root Port Function 2.2.3.4 PEG/Onchip VGA Control The selections are “Auto”, “Onchip VGA” or “PEG Port”. 2.2.3.5 On-Chip Frame Buffer Size The On-Chip Frame Buffer Size can be set to 1 MB or 8 MB. This memory is shared with the system memory.

  • Page 67: Integrated Peripherals

    User’s Manual 2.2.4 Integrated Peripherals iQ965-IGM...
  • Page 68 2.2.4.1 OnChip IDE Device IDE HDD Block Model If the IDE hard drive supports block mode select Enabled for automatic detection of the optimal number of block read/writes per sector the drive can support. IDE DMA Transfer Access Use this field to enable or disable IDE DMA transfer access.
  • Page 69 [IDE mode]: Supports SATA / e-SATA & 2 IDE devices. [RAID+IDE Mode]: Support SATA / e-SATA & 2 IDE HDD with RAID 0, 1, 0+1, JBOD function [AHCI+IDE Mode]: Support SATA / e-SATA hot plug function and 2 IDE devices iQ965-IGM...
  • Page 70 2.2.4.2 Onboard Device HD Audio CODEC This item allows you to set the HD Audio CODEC to Enabled/Disabled.
  • Page 71 If you are not going to use FDC or the system has no floppy drive, select [Disabled] in this field. Onboard Serial Port 1 Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first and second serial ports. The choice: [Disabled], [F8/IRQ4], [2F8/IRQ3], [3E8/IRQ4], [2E8/IRQ3], [AUTO] iQ965-IGM...
  • Page 72 Onboard Parallel Port This field sets the address of the on-board parallel port connector. You can select “378/IRQ7”, “278/IRQ5”, “3BC/IRQ7”, or “Disabled”. If you install an I/O card with a parallel port, make sure there is no conflict in the address assignments. The single board computer can support up to three parallel ports.
  • Page 73 Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Full/Low Speed] [HiSpeed] USB Keyboard Function The choices: Disabled, Enabled. USB Mouse Function The choices: Disabled, Enabled. USB Storage Function The choices: Disabled, Enabled. iQ965-IGM...

  • Page 74: Power Management Setup

    2.2.5 Power Management Setup The power management setup controls the single board computer' s “green” features to save power. The following screen shows the manufacturer’s defaults.
  • Page 75 This item allows you to set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend) or S3/STR(Suspend To RAM). 2.2.5.4 Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume Select “Auto” to run VGA BIOS if S3 resume automatically. The “Yes” enables running VGA BIOS if S3 resume. The “No” disables this function. iQ965-IGM...
  • Page 76 2.2.5.5 Power Management There are three selections for Power Management, and each of them has fixed mode settings. Item Description Min. Power Saving Minimum power management, HDD Power Down = 15 Min, Max. Power Saving Maximum power management, HDD Power Down =1 Min Allows you to set each mode individually.
  • Page 77 When “Enabled”, enter any key to wake up the system from S3 state. The choices are “Enabled” and “Disabled”. 2.2.5.16 Resume by Alarm When “Enabled”, set the date and time at which the RTC (real-time clock) alarm awakens the system from suspend mode. The choices are “Enabled” and “Disabled”. iQ965-IGM...

  • Page 78: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    2.2.6 PnP/PCI Configurations 2.2.6.1 Init Display First This item allows you to choose the first display interface to initiate while booting. The choice is “PCI Slot” or “Onboard”. 2.2.6.2 Reset Configuration Data The default is “Disabled”. Select Enabled to reset Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) if you have installed a new add-on card, and system configuration is in such a state that the OS cannot boot.
  • Page 79 2.2.6.5 INT Pin 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Assignment The choices: Auto, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11 2.2.6.6 Maximum Payload Size This allows you to set the maximum TLP payload size for PCI Express devices. The choices: 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048, 4096 bytes. iQ965-IGM...

  • Page 80: Pc Health Status

    2.2.7 PC Health Status 2.2.7.1 CPU FAN Profile Mode This shows you the CPU FAN profile model. 2.2.7.2 System Temperature This shows you the current temperature of system. 2.2.7.3 CPU Temperature This shows the current CPU temperature. 2.2.7.4 Chassis FAN This shows the Chassis FAN Speed (RPM).
  • Page 81 User’s Manual 2.2.7.7 Chassis2 FAN This shows the Chassis FAN Speed (RPM). 2.2.7.8 Vcore and Others Voltage This shows the voltage of VCORE, +5V, +12V, VCC(V), VBAT(V), and 3VSB(V). iQ965-IGM...

  • Page 82: Frequency/Voltage Control

    2.2.8 Frequency/Voltage Control 2.2.8.1 CPU Clock ratio Unlock The choices: Disabled, Enabled. 2.2.8.2 CPU Clock Ratio The choice: 7X 2.2.8.3 Spread Spectrum This setting allows you to reduce EMI by modulating the signals the CPU generates so that the spikes are reduced to flatter curves. This is achieved by varying the frequency slightly so that the signal does not use any particular frequency for more than a moment.

  • Page 83: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    User’s Manual 2.2.9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal/stable performance for your system to operate. Press <Y> to load the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. iQ965-IGM...

  • Page 84: Load Optimized Defaults

    2.2.10 Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal performance system operations. While Award has designed the custom BIOS to maximize performance, the factory has the right to change these defaults to meet their needs.

  • Page 85: Set Supervisor Password

    CMOS. The password must be no longer than eight (8) characters. Remember, to enable the password setting feature, you must first select either “Setup” or “System” from the “Advanced BIOS Features” menu. iQ965-IGM...

  • Page 86: Set User Password

    2.2.12 Set User Password You can set either user password. User Password: able to enter/change the options of setup menus. Follow these steps to change the password. Choose the “Set User Password” option from the “Initial Setup Screen” menu and press <Enter>.

  • Page 87: Save And Exit Setup

    CMOS memory of the chipset. The processor will check this every time you turn your system on and compare this to what it finds as it checks the system. This record is required for the sys- tem to operate. iQ965-IGM...

  • Page 88: Exit Without Saving

    2.2.14 Exit Without Saving Selecting this option and pressing <Enter> lets you exit the setup program without recording any new values or changing old ones.

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