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Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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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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.
Troubleshooting Procedures Problems Operating Add-in Boards Problems & Suggestions Error and Information Messages BIOS Post Codes Chapter 4: System BIOS Introduction Updating the BIOS Main BIOS Setup Advanced System Configuration Erase Disk PCI Subsystem Settings Trusted Computing Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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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 Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
Chapter 1: Motherboard Overview Introduction This manual describes the Viglen Vig451J Motherboard inside your computer. The Motherboard is the most important part of your computer. It contains all of the CPU, memory and graphics circuitry that make the computer work.
Storage Devices: 10 serial ATA ports Communication: Internal connector: x2 USB 3.0, x4 USB 2.0, x1 USB 2.0 standard connector (for memory stick) External port (I/O Shield) x4 USB 2.0 / x2 USB 3.0, rear Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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1 x Socket for USB stick 1 x Front Panel Audio 1 x TPM Jumper 1 x 12V Supply (CPU/Slots) Power Management: ACPI (Save to RAM / Disk) support Environmental Protection: Socketed battery (recyclable) Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
Super Doctor II in Linux. Super Doctor is used to notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can also configure Super Doctor to provide you with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond a pre-defined range. Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX power supply Specification 2.02 or above. It must also be SSI compliant. (For more information, please refer to the web site at http://www.ssiforum.org/). Additionally, in Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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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. Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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The above picture is purely representative. Due to engineering updates and new board revisions, certain components may change and or be repositioned. The picture above may or may not look exactly is like the board you received. The following page includes details on the vital components of this motherboard. Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
Two full-width Intel QuickPath interconnect links, up to 8GT/s of data transfer rate in each direction Virtualization Technology, Integrated Management Engine supported Point-to-point cache coherent interconnect, Fast/narrow unidirectional links, and Concurrent bi-directional traffic Error detection via CRC and Error correction via Link level retry Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
Table 1: Back Panel Connectors Item Description Item Description PS/2* Mouse Port (Green) Line In PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) Audio Out Back Panel USB 2.0 Port 0/1 & 3/4 Mic In Back Panel USB 3.0 Port 5/6 Gigabit LAN RJ45 1 Vig451J 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: Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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If the system is upgraded and an additional memory module is added to a channel with an existing module, it might be necessary to swap modules so that the nodule with the higher number of ranks is populated on the outside (further away from the CPU) of that memory channel. Vig451J 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. Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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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. Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. On two pin jumpers, “Closed” means the jumper is on and “Open” means the Note: jumper is off the pins. Figure 6: Explanation of jumpers Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
Clear CMOS pads. Clear ME To Clear ME you are required to bridge two Pins with a metal device such as a small screwdriver. Always remove the AC power cord from the system before clearing ME. Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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Table 4: Front panel Audio Connector Signal name Signal name HAD Port 1 Left Analog GND HAD Port 1 Right FP Presence Detect HAD Port 2 Left Jack Sense Port 1 Jack Sense common HAD Port 2 Right Jack Sense Port 1 Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
LED1 - Power Button (only S5, does not work in Power Button (Only S5, does not work in low low power S5) power S5) Speaker + Password Skip GND (0, 1K) GND (0, 1K) Speaker - Recover BIOS Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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Motherboard to provide adequate power to the CPU. A- 24-pin ATX power connector B- 8-pin processor power connector Figure 11: Power Connectors Caution!! Do not forget to connect the 24+8-pin power plugs; otherwise, the system will not boot up Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) USB 2.0 port (external) Signal VCC AUX (safe mode) Data negative Data positive Figure 13: USB2.0 Connectors (External) USB 2.0 port (internal) – Internal/Front Signal Signal VCC AUX (safe mode) VCC AUX Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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USB3.0 Port 1 TX Pos USB3.0 Port 2 Data Neg USB3.0 Port 2 Data Pos USB3.0 Port 1 Data Neg Over Current USB3.0 Port 1 Data Pos Intrusoin connector (internal) Signal Open Intrusion switch present Figure 16: Chassis Intrusion Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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This 4-pin fan connector suppors tachometer monitoring. There are four 4-pin fan connectors on Vig450J. Use these connectors to connect chassis and processor cooling fans to your motherboard. Cooling fans can keep the system stable and reliable for its product’s life. Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
2. Make sure you install the Motherboard into the chassis before you install the CPU heatsink and fan. The design of the Vig450J computer makes it a simple job to replace or upgrade the processor. To do so please refer to the follow instructions below: Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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1. Remove the side lid from the system CPU heatsink (Top View) CPU heatsink (Bottom View) Haswell-EP –Air Heatsink TS13A Figure 13: 2. Unplug the heatsink fan connector from the Motherboard CPU fan header. Figure 14: Heatsink Connector Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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5. Once the heatsink is loosened, remove the heatsink from the CPU socket. 6. Clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink to get rid of the old thermal grease. Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease on the surface before you re-install the CPU and the heatsink. Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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Place the processor in the socket with extreme care, as the spring contacts of the socket are very delicate and must be bent. Remove the heat sink Press down the lever (1) and unhook it (2). Fold up the frame Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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(a). Remove the old processor (3) form the socket Fold down the frame (1). Press the lever downward (2) until it is hooked in again. Remove the protective cap (3) and keep it. Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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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.) Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
1. Push the clips on the right and left of the memory slot outward (1). 2. Pull the memory module out of the memory slot (2). When installing memory, a module may require a considerable amount of force to seat properly, although this is very rare. To avoid bending and Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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You must unplug the power connector to the motherboard before performing system hardware changes, to avoid damaging the board or expansion device. Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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 Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
The lithium battery holder exists in different designs that function in the same way. 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.
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. Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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. Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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. Vig451J 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. Vig451J 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. Vig451J 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. Vig451J 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. Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard). 0x02 AP initialization before microcode loading 0x03 North Bridge initialization before microcode loading 0x04 South Bridge initialization before microcode loading 0x05 OEM initialization before microcode loading 0x06 Microcode loading 0x07 initialization after microcode loading Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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Post-Memory South Bridge initialization is started 0x3C Post-Memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific) 0x3D Post-Memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific) 0x3E Post-Memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific) 0x3F-0x4E OEM post memory initialization codes Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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Memory not Installed Memory was installed twice (InstallPeiMemory routine in PEI Core called twice) Recovery started DXEIPL was not found DXE Core Firmware Volume was not found Recovery failed S3 Resume failed Reset PPI is not available Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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Console input devices connect 0x99 Super IO Initialization 0x9A USB initialization is started 0x9B USB Reset 0x9C USB Detect 0x9D USB Enable 0x9E – 0x9F Reserved for future AMI codes 0xA0 IDE initialization is started 0xA1 IDE Reset Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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DXE Beep Codes # of Beeps Description Invalid password Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input Devices are found Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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Load alternate registers with initial POST values 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 Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Initialize MultiBoot 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 Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse 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 Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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Try to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) 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) Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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0002” means address line 1 (bit one set) has failed. “2E 1020" means data bits 12 and 5 (bits 12 and 5 set) have failed in the lower 16 bits. The BIOS also sends the bitmap to Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
Power On Self Test (POST). How to Access the Boot Menu To access the Boot Menu you will need to repeatedly press the F12 button when the machine is first turned on and is performing its Power On Self-Test (POST). Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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). Vig451J 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. Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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. Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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. Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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. Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
The SMBIOS event log must first be deleted before new entries can be added 2. Erase Immediately – When the SMBIOS event log is full, it will be erased immediately. All existing entries will be deleted! Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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. Vig451J 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. Vig451J 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 Vig451J 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. Vig451J Motherboard Manual...
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