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Vig440J Motherboard Manual C O M P U T E R S N E T W O R K S S O L U T I O N S Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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Viglen’s Environment laboratory To gain a 'CE' mark, the Viglen computer range has had to undergo many difficult tests to ensure it is Electromagnetically Compatible. These are carried out in the in-house 'Environment lab' at Viglen Headquarters.
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Corporation. Pentium and Pentium Pro are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. AMI BIOS is a registered trademark of American Megatrends. All other trademarks are acknowledged. JAC-UP, Genie, Contender, Dossier, Vig, Viglen, and Envy are trademarks of Viglen Limited. Copyright and Patents This manual and all accompanying software and documentation are copyrighted and all rights reserved.
Contents Chapter 1: Motherboard Overview Overview Mainboard Vig440J Motherboard Features Supported Processors Special Features Chipset Overview System Board Components Back Panel Connectors System Memory Chapter 2: System Board Options Overview of Jumper Settings Motherboard Jumper Settings Motherboard Connectors Upgrading the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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Option ROM Configuration Security Settings Power Settings Event Logs Boot Configuration Save & Exit Chapter 5: BIOS Recovery How to Recover the AMIBIOS Image Flash Memory Recovery Update Recovery Update Procedure Chapter 6: Glossary Notes Chapter 7: Suggestions Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
Motherboard is the most important part of your computer. It contains all of the CPU, memory and graphics circuitry that make the computer work. The Vig440J is built upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel® C600 chipset platform. The Vig440J Motherboard provides the performance required for dual processor-based CAD workstations or graphic-intensive systems.
SAS Upgrade ROM required for SAS support (optional) HD Audio Support: HD Conexant CX20642 Audio Controller supports High Definition 5.1 Audio with Line-in, Line-out and Microphone LAN Support: 1x Intel 82579LM Gigabit Ethernet with 10/100/1000 MBit/s Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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System resource alert via Super Doctor III Rear Panel Port Support: 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port Microphone Front Line-In Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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Intel iAMT Manageability 8.1 Power Requirements: ATX power supply with SSI power connectors (24-pin, 4-pin) These connectors need to meet the SSI EPS 12V specification Dimensions: ATX 12.00” (L) x 10.00” (W) (304.80mm x 254.20mm) Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
Previous State. PC Health Monitoring: This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the Vig440J. All have an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC health monitoring via Super Doctor II or III. An onboard voltage monitor will scan these onboard voltages continuously: Vcore1, Vcore2, 1.5V, 5VDD, 5VSB, 12V, -12V, 3.3Vcc, 3.3VSB,...
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Standby or Off state. Note that external modem ring-on can only be used with an ATX 2.01 (or above) compliant power supply. The Vig440J can accommodate 24-pin ATX power supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate.
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The Super I/O provides functions that comply with ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which includes support of legacy and ACPI power management through an SMI or SCI function pin. It also features auto power management to reduce power consumption. Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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Block Diagram of the Intel C602 Chipset Platform Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see the previous Motherboard features pages for details on the features. Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel C602 chipset platform, the Vig440J Motherboard provides the performance required for high performance CAD workstations or graphic-intensive systems. The C602 chipset consists of the E5- 1600/E5-2600 (LGA 1356) processor, the C602 (North Bridge), and the SCH5636 Super I/O South Bridge.
Simply change the I/O shield to match the Motherboard. The I/O shield provides external access to PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors as well as six USB ports, one LAN Port and the audio connectors. Figure 2: I/O shield Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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5.1 sound playback with 2 channels of independent stereo output through the front panel stereo out for front L&R, rear L&R, center and subwoofer speakers. Use the Advanced software included in the CD-ROM with your Motherboard to enable this function. Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
Channel B Module 2 Channel A Module 2 Channel B Module 2 Channel B Module 2 Channel C Module 2 Channel C Module 2 Channel D Module 2 To reach maximum performance, plugging the module in the following sequence: Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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2. Due to memory allocation to system devices, the amount of memory that remains available for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM is used. The reduction in memory availability is disproportional. (See the following Table.) Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
Make sure you are earthed and free of static charge before you open the computer case. If you are unsure about upgrading your computer, return it to Viglen so a qualified engineer can perform the upgrade. STEPS TO TAKE TO PREVENT STATIC DISCHARGE:...
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We recommend that you return your computer to the service department for upgrading. Any work carried out is fully guaranteed. Upgrades should only be carried out by persons who are familiar with handling IC’s, as incorrect installation will invalidate the guarantee. Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
Overview of Jumper Settings The Vig440J Motherboard contains the latest technology to offer an almost jumper less configuration. All Xeon CPU’s are automatically detected and the Speed is automatically set from the information provided by the CPU. CAUTION!! 1. Never remove jumpers using large pliers as this can damage the pins. The best way to remove a jumper is to use a small pair of tweezers or fine needle- nosed pliers.
AC power cord from the system before clearing CMOS. Note: For an ATX power supply, you must completely shut down the system, remove the AC power cord and then short the Clear CMOS pads. Figure 5: CMOS Clear Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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To perform ME Recovery you are required to bridge two contact pads with a metal device such as a small screwdriver (see page 21 Clear CMOS). Always remove the AC power cord from the system before performing ME Recovery. Figure 7: ME Recovery Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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Front panel audio cable connects to this header to Front panel enable the use of front panel audio (Mic and audio Headphones). Table 7: Front panel Audio Connector Signal name Signal name MIC_IN Ground MIC_BIAS RIGHT_OUT RIGHT_IN Ground LEFT_OUT LEFT_IN Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
Motherboard to provide adequate power to the CPU. A- 24-pin ATX power connector B- 8-pin processor power connector C- 8-pin processor power connector Figure 9: Power Connectors CAUTION!! Do not forget to connect the 24+8+8-pin power plugs; otherwise, the system will not boot up. Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. A- Serial ATA connectors Figure 10: Serial ATA connectors Universal Serial Bus (USB) There are two USB 2.0 headers and one USB 3.0 header on the Motherboard. Figure 11: Universal Serial Bus (USB) header Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
CAUTION!! Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the Motherboard components. These are not jumpers!! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!! Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
2. Make sure you install the Motherboard into the chassis before you install the CPU heatsink and fan. The design of the Vig440J computer makes it a simple job to replace or upgrade the processor. To do so please refer to the follow instructions below:...
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1. Remove the side lid from the system CPU heatsink (Top View) CPU heatsink (Bottom View) Figure 13: Xeon Active CPU heatsink 2. Unplug the heatsink fan connector from the Motherboard CPU fan header. Figure 14: Heatsink Connector Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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Installing the CPU: 1. Press and release Socket Clip 1 to release the second socket clip. Then repeat for Socket Clip 2 to release the load plate. Socket Clip 1 Socket Clip 2 Figure 16: Release Socket Load Plate Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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2. Gently lift the load plate to access the CPU socket. Figure 17: Lift Load Plate 3. Hold the CPU at the north and south edges. Figure 18: Holding the CPU Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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(Do not rub the CPU against the surface of the socket or its pins to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket.). When complete, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed. Figure 20: Inserting the CPU Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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6. Once the CPU is securely seated on the socket, lower the CPU load plate to the socket. Use your finger to gently push Socket Clip 2 down into the clip lock. When complete lower Socket Clip 1 to complete the installation of the CPU. Figure 21: Secure CPU Load Plate Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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3. Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e. the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug (Do not fully tighten the screws to avoid possible damage to the CPU.) Figure 22: Heatsink diagonal screw locations 4. Finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws. Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM Note: Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when releasing the clips to prevent it from pinging out of the socket. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket Figure 24: Removing DIMM Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
There are two 32-bit PCI slots on this Motherboard. The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Figure 25: Installing a PCI card Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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PCI Express x16 Slot This Motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Figure 26: Install a PCI Express x16 card Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
CAUTION!! Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Viglen. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions. The battery is listed as board component ‘Z’ on page 14, Figure 1 To replace the battery, carry out the following: 1.
Please remember that if you cannot solve the problem by yourself then you should contact Viglen’s Technical Support team for further assistance. Viglen Technical Support can be reached in the following ways: Telephone: 01727 201 850 Fax: 01727 201 858 Email: techsupport@viglen.co.uk...
Errors that prevent the boot process from continuing (fatal errors), are communicated by a series of audible beeps. If this type of error occurs, refer to the error codes and messages listed at the end of this chapter. 6. Confirm that the operating system has loaded. Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
2. The battery on your Motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies ~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one. 3. If the above steps do not fix the Setup Configuration problem, contact technical support Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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4. Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping a single module between all memory slots and check the results. 5. Make sure that all memory modules are fully seated in their slots. 6. Make sure to follow the instructions on Page 17 for DIMM population. Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
Make sure the power and signal cables for the drive are properly does not go on when installed. drive is in use or is Check that the drive is properly configured and enabled in Setup. tested by POST Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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System halts before This indicates a fatal system error that requires immediate service completing POST attention. Note the screen display and write down any beep code emitted. Provide this information to your dealer service department / Technical Support. Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter your own values. If the error persists, check the system battery or contact your dealer. System timer error The timer test failed. Requires repair of system board. Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. Software NMI Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt). Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Server BIOS2 test error: Fail-Safe Timer takes too long. Device Address Conflict Address conflict for specified device. Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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There was not enough room in the IPL table to display all installed I2O block-storage devices. Operating system not found Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or drive C: Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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Displays the address nnnn of the upper limit of Upper Memory Blocks, indicating released segments of the BIOS which can be reclaimed by a virtual memory manager. Video BIOS shadowed Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM. Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible beeps. The numbers on the fatal error list correspond to the number of beeps for the corresponding error. BIOS Error Beep Codes Table 17: BIOS Error Beep Codes Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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Restore CPU control word during warm boot Reset PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller 1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory Auto size 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board (optional) Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Enable USB devices 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt “Press <ESC> to enter SETUP” Disable CPU cache Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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Initialize floppy controller Determine number of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fix up Multi Processor table Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error flags Console redirection init. Unhook INT 10h if console redirection enabled Force check (optional) Extended ROM checksum (optional) Reclaim console redirection vector Unknown interrupt Check Intel Branding string Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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5 (bits 12 and 5 set) have failed in the lower 16 bits. The BIOS also sends the bitmap to the port-80 LED display. It first displays the checkpoint code, followed by a delay, the high-order byte, another delay, and then the loworder byte of the error. It repeats this sequence continuously. Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
Chapter 4: System BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the Vig440J. The Phoenix ROM BIOS is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk- based program. What is the BIOS? The BIOS is the Basic Input Output System used in all IBM®...
The system BIOS can be updated using one of the following methods: o Flash BIOS update under Windows o Flash BIOS update with a USB stick All necessary BIOS files can be obtained from the Viglen FTP site at: http://download.viglen.co.uk/files/ Flash BIOS update under Windows 1.
BIOS. Board: Shows information about the current system board. Ident Number: Shows the identification number of the system. UUID: Shows the 16-byte long Universal Unique ID, also known as the Globally Unique Identifier (GUID). Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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Shows the current access level in BIOS Setup. If the system is not protected by a password, or an administrator password has been allocated, the access level is Administrator. If administrator and user passwords are allocated, the access level depends on the password entered. Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
1. PCI ROM Priority – Specifies Which PCI Option ROMs are started if multiple option ROMs are available: 1. Legacy ROM – Legacy Option ROMs are started 2. EFI Compatible ROM – EFI compatible Option ROMs are started Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
Specifies whether the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) hardware is available. If the TPM is disabled, the system behaves like any other system without the TPM hardware 1. Disabled – Trusted Platform Module is not available 2. Enabled – Trusted Platform Module is available Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
L1 Data Cache: Shows the memory size of the L1 Data Cache. o L1 Code Cache: Shows the memory size of the L1 instruction cache. o L2 Cache: Shows the memory size of the L2 cache. o L3 Cache: Shows the memory size of the L3 cache. Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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The Execute Disable bit (XD bit) is also called the NX bit (No Execute). 1. Enabled – Allows the operating system to switch on the Execute Disable function 2. Disabled – Prevents the operating system from switching on the Execute Disable function Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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Performance increases can be expected if code is used sequentially and in contiguous storage. 1. Enabled – Enables the DCU Streamer Prefetch function of the CPU 2. Disabled – Disabled the DCU Streamer Prefetch function of the CPU Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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The processor voltage is adapted to the particular system requirements which are needed at any one time. A reduction in the clock frequency causes the system to require less energy. 1. Disabled – Enhanced SpeedStep functionality is disabled 2. Enabled – Enhanced speedStep functionality is enabled Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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1. Disabled – CPU C3 is not passed to the OSPM 2. ACPI C-2 – CPU C3 is passed to the ACPI-C2 status to the OSPM 3. ACPI C-3 – CPU C3 is passed to the ACPI-C3 status to the OSPM Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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CPU during high power demands on the CPU. 1. Disabled – depending on the system demands, the processor will be operated at the maximum processor frequency 2. Enabled – the processor will always be operated at the maximum processor frequency Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
Specifies in which mode the SATA ports will be operated. 1. Disabled – the SATA port is disabled 2. IDE – the SATA port is operated in IDE Mode 3. AHCI – the SATA port is operated in AHCI Mode Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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Hot Plug Specifies whether hot plug support of the port is enabled. 1. Disabled – the hot plug support of the port is disabled 2. Enabled – the hot plug support of the port is enabled Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
Technology (VT) and VT-d are enabled in the CPU submenu. o Intel TXT Support must be disabled before the BIOS update of the system is started. 1. Disabled – TXT is disabled 2. Enabled – TXT is enabled Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
Configures the use of the USB ports. Disabled USB ports are neither available during the POST or under the operating system. 1. Enable all ports – All USB ports are enabled 2. Disable all ports – All USB ports are disabled Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
If the system is fully configured with all available expansions/upgrades, then silent mode is not recommended. 1. Enhanced – The fan speed will be increased automatically so that the maximum CPU performance is achieved. Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
2. Enabled – The High Precision Event Timer is enabled LAN 1 Specifies whether the LAN 1 controller is available 1. Disabled – The LAN 1 controller is not available 2. Enabled – The LAN 1 controller is available Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
1. Disabled – the serial port is not available 2. Enabled – the serial port is available Device Settings Shows the base I/O address and the interrupt which is used to access the particular serial port Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
Console Redirection Settings (for COM0 and COM1) Specifies the data exchange process of the host and remote system via the COM0 and COM1 ports (iAMT/SOL (Serial overLAN)) o Both systems require identical or compatible settings o Terminal Type Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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Disabled – recorder mode is not available Enabled – recorder mode is available o Resolution 100x31 Indicates whether enhanced terminal resolution is available Disabled – enhanced terminal resolution is not available Enabled – enhanced terminal resolution is available Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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Software Xon/Xoff – the interface transfer control is undertaken by the software o Data Bits Shows the number of data bits used to communicate with the host o Parity Specifies the use of parity bits for communication with the host Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
Specifies whether Option ROMs for expansion cards which are plugged into this slot should be started 1. Disabled – Do not start any Option ROMs for expansion cards in this slot 2. Enabled – Start Option ROMs for expansion cards in this slot Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
Enter a character string to define the password. With the user password, you can prevent unauthorised access to your system o In order to be able to assign a user password, an administrator password must already have been assigned Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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Supplies the system BIOS with write protection 1. Disabled – The system BIOS cannot be written. A flash BIOS update is not possible 2. Enabled – The system BIOS can be written. A flash BIOS update is possible Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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Determines whether an authorised Smartcard is needed for access to the system 1. Always Required – An authorised Smartcard is needed to access the system 2. Ignore on WOL – If the Wakeup On LAN function is enabled, the Smartcard Security function is bypassed Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
3. Previous State – The system switches on briefly, performs a status check, and then returns the mode it was in before the power failure occurred (ON or OFF). 4. Disabled – The system does not switch on Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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The time at which the system should be switched on can be specified here 1. Disabled – Wake Up Timer is not enabled 2. Enabled – Wake Up Timer is enabled. The system is switched on at the time specified. Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
2. Yes, Next Reset – The SMBIOS event Log is deleted once during the next system boot up. Afterwards, this option is automatically reset to No 3. Yes, Every Reset – The SMBIOS event log is deleted every time the system is booted Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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Convert OEM Codes Enabling or disabling the conversion of EFI status codes to standard SMBIOS types (not all may be translated). View SMBIOS Event Log Opens the submenu to show all SMBIOS event log entries present Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
Quiet Boot The boot logo is shown on the screen instead of the POST boot up information 1. Enabled – The boot logo is displayed 2. Disabled – The POST boot up information is shown on the screen Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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Specifies whether booting via a removable data storage device such as a USB stick is supported 1. Disabled – Booting via a removable data storage device is disabled 2. Enabled – Booting via a removable data storage device is enabled Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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– key o To remove the selected device from the boot sequence, press the Enter key and select Disabled. If one or more devices have been disabled, the last entry in the boot sequence is set to Disabled Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
BIOS Setup is terminated and POST continues. Save Changes and Reset To save the current entries in the menus and exit BIOS Setup, select Save Changes and Reset and Yes. The system reboots and the new settings take effect Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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Save Changes and Exit and Yes Boot Override Use the cursor keys to select the drive from which the operating system should be booted. Press the Enter key to start the boot process from the selected drive Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Viglen be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update.
A piece of software which is used by application software to control some special features. Each graphics board and printer requires its own driver. D-Type A common type of connector used for connecting printers, serial ports, game port, and many other types of interface. Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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The mode the graphics card uses to refresh a monitor screen. When the graphics is in interlace mode, the frequency of the display update is lower than in non-interlace mode. This causes a slight flicker, so generally non-interlaced mode is better if the monitor supports it. Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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("lanes" of data that range from 1 to 32), and scale to the limits of copper. PCI Express will unify I/O architecture for desktop, mobile, server, communications platforms, workstations and embedded devices while also coexisting with PCI and USB connection types Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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Super VGA Additional screen modes and capabilities provided over and above the standard VGA defined by IBM. Video Graphics Array - the graphics standard defined by IBM and provided on IBM's PS/2 machines. Vig440J Motherboard Manual...
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