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MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL
MS-6377 ATX Mainboard
Version 1.0
G52-MA00282
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  • Page 1 MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL MS-6377 ATX Mainboard Version 1.0 G52-MA00282...
  • 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-6377 Tested to comply with FCC Standard For Home or Office Use...
  • Page 3 Edition August 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 reserve the right to make changes without notice.
  • Page 4 Safety Instructions 1. Always read the safety instructions carefully. 2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. 3. Keep this equipment away from humidity. 4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. 5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Mainboard Specification ............1-2 Key Features ................1-5 Mainboard Layout ..............1-6 Quick Components Guide ............1-7 MSI Special Features ..............1-8 PC Alert™ III ............... 1-8 D-LED™ ................1-10 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ............2-1 Central Processing Unit: CPU ........... 2-2 CPU Installation Procedures ..........
  • Page 6 Case Connector: JFP1 ............2-15 Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: J4 ......2-17 Wake On Ring Connector: JMDM1 ........2-17 LAN LEDs Connector: J3 ..........2-18 Front USB Connector: JUSB1 ........... 2-18 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1/CPUFAN2/SFAN1 ..2-19 Ultra160 SCSI Connectors: SCSI 1/2 ........ 2-20 Jumpers ..................
  • Page 7 System Health Monitoring Hardware ......... 3-20 Remote Access Configuration ........... 3-22 The Chipset Menu ..............3-24 The PCIPnP Menu ..............3-26 The Power Menu ..............3-29 The Boot Menu ............... 3-32 The Security Menu ..............3-34 The Exit Menu ................. 3-36 Glossary ....................

  • Page 8: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1. Introduction The MS-6377 ATX mainboard is a high-performance computer mainboard based on RCC/ServerWorks chipset. The MS-6377 is designed ® ® for dual Intel Pentium III (FC-PGA) processor for cost-effective entry- level and mid-range server markets. The mainboard consists of the North Bridge “CNB30 LE” and ServerWorks Open South Bridge™...

  • Page 9: Mainboard Specification

    Chapter 1 Mainboard Specification ® Support Dual or Single Socket370 for Intel Coppermine processors Support up to 1GHz at 133MHz FSB Chipset ServerWorks CNB 30LE chipset - Extensive Data Buffering between all interfaces for high throughput and concurrence - Support 100/133MHz FSB ServerWorks OSB4 chipset - PCI to ISA bridge - Client Management support...
  • Page 10 Introduction 2.88Mbytes - 1 serial port (COM1) - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode - 4 USB ports (Rear * 2 / Front * 2) - 1 VGA port - 2 LAN RJ45 Jacks - 2 SCSI connectors - 1 COM2 pin header Network ®...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 VBAT, Vcc status monitor CPU/chassis temperature monitoring Support for system management software FAN speed monitoring Other Features ACPI/APM power management One chassis intrusion connector Control of power-on mode for recovery from AC power loss...

  • Page 12: Key Features

    Introduction Key Features ATX Form Factor ® CPU: Socket 370 for Single/Dual Intel Pentium III Memory: 4 PC100/PC133 SDRAMs Slot: Three 32-bit, 33MHz Primary PCI slots & Two 64-bit, 33/66MHz Secondary PCI slots I/O: 1 serial port (COM1) & 1 COM2 pin header, 1 VGA port, 1 parallel port, 4 USB ports, 1 floppy port, 2 SCSI connectors, 2 LAN jacks LAN Wake up Function PC Alert™...

  • Page 13: Mainboard Layout

    82550 JLANC1 64-bit PCI Slot 1 JLANC2 64-bit PCI Slot 2 JMDM1 JSCSI1 PCI Slot 1 ServerWorks PCI Slot 2 Adaptec OSB 4 Super IO 7899W PCI Slot 3 JBAT1 COM2 Rage XL BATT BIOS SCSI 1 MS-6377 ATX Mainboard...

  • Page 14: Quick Components Guide

    Introduction Quick Components Guide Component Function Reference DIMM1~4 Installing SDRAM modules See p. 2-5~2-6 Socket 370 Installing CPU(s) See p. 2-2~2-3 CPUFAN1/2 Connecting to CPU FANs See p. 2-19 SFAN1 Connecting to SYSTEM FAN See p. 2-19 ATX Power Supply Installing power supply See p.

  • Page 15: Msi Special Features

    Chapter 1 MSI Special Features PC Alert™ III The PC Alert III is an utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The utility is just like your PC doctor that can detect the following PC hardware status during real time operation: * monitor CPU &...
  • Page 16 Introduction 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...

  • Page 17: D-Led

    Chapter 1 D-LED™ The D-LED™ uses graphic signal display to help users understand their system. Four LEDs embedded in the mainboard provide up to 16 combinations of signals to debug the system. The 4 LEDs can debug all problems that fail the system, such as VGA, RAM or other failures. This special feature is very useful for the overclocking users.
  • Page 18 Introduction Processor Initialization - This will show information regarding the processor (like brand name, system bus, etc…) Testing RTC (Real Time Clock) Initializing Video Interface - This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. Then, detect and initialize the video adapter. BIOS Sign On - This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc….
  • Page 19 Hardware Setup C h a p t e r 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 20: Central Processing Unit: Cpu

    Chapter 2 Central Processing Unit: CPU ® The mainboard supports Single/Dual Intel Coppermine processor (s). The mainboard uses two CPU sockets called Socket 370 for easy CPU installation. You can install SINGLE or DUAL CPUs on the board to meet your own needs.

  • Page 21: Cpu Installation Procedures

    Hardware Setup CPU Installation Procedures Open Lever 1. Pull the lever sideways away Sliding from the socket. Then, raise Plate the lever up to a 90-degree angle. 2. Look for the gold arrow. Gold Arrow The gold arrow should point towards the end of lever.

  • Page 22: Cpu Core Speed Derivation Procedure

    Chapter 2 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 23: Memory

    Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides four 25° sockets for 168-pin, 3.3V SDRAM DIMM with 8 memory banks. To operate properly, at least one DIMM module must be installed. SDRAM DIMM Slots (DIMM 1~4) 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 24: Dimm Modules Combination

    Chapter 2 DIMM Modules Combination You can install memory modules in any order and in any combination as listed below: DIMM Socket Memory Module Total Memory Socket 1 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 32MB ~ 1GB (Bank 0 & Bank 1) 256MB, 512MB, 1GB Socket 2 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 32MB ~ 1GB...

  • Page 25: Power Supply

    Hardware Setup 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 26: Back Panel

    Chapter 2 Back Panel The Back Panel provides the following connectors: Mouse Parallel Keyboard COM A 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 27: Keyboard Connector

    Hardware Setup 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 28: Parallel Port Connector

    Chapter 2 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 29: Serial Port Connector: Com1 & Com2

    Hardware Setup Serial Port Connector: COM1 & COM2 The mainboard has one 9-pin male DIN connector serial port COM1 and one 9-pin COM2 pin header. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices to the connectors. 1 2 3 4 5 Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 30: Lan Jacks (Rj-45)

    Chapter 2 LAN Jacks (RJ-45) The mainboard provides two standard RJ-45 jacks for connection to Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to the LAN jack. Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION Receive Differential Pair Receive Differential Pair Ground Ground LAN RJ-45 Jacks Ground...

  • Page 31: Connectors

    Hardware Setup Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, modem, LAN, USB Ports, 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 2-13...

  • Page 32: Hard Disk Connectors: Ide1 & Ide2

    Chapter 2 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard uses an IDE controller on the ServerWorks OSB4 chipset that provides PIO mode 0-4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33 modes. It has two HDD connectors IDE1 (Primary) and IDE2 (Secondary). You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MB Floppy or DOM (Disk on Module) to IDE1 and IDE2.

  • Page 33: Case Connector: Jfp1

    Hardware Setup Case Connector: JFP1 The case connector block JFP1 allows you to connect to the Power Switch, Reset Swtich, Speaker, Power LED, and HDD LED on the case. JFP1 HDD LED Buzzer (short pin) Power Speaker Power Switch Reset Switch Power Switch Connect to a 2-pin push button switch.
  • Page 34 Chapter 2 power LED changes its color to indicate different system states: GREEN color indicates full-on mode. ORANGE color indicates suspend/sleep mode. 3-pin dual color power LED: Connected to pin 2, 3 & 4. The 3-pin power LED changes its color to indicate different system states: GREEN color indicates full-on mode.

  • Page 35: Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: J4

    Hardware Setup Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: J4 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 36: Lan Leds Connector: J3

    Chapter 2 LAN LEDs Connector: J3 The connector is used to connect to a backplane with LAN LEDs for showing the activity of LAN (Local Area Network). JFP1 Signal 3VSB 1ACTLED 3VSB 2ACTLED Front USB Connector: JUSB1 The mainboard provides one Front USB (Universal Serial Bus) pin header that allows you to connect optional USB ports for front panel.

  • Page 37: Fan Power Connectors: Cpufan1/Cpufan2/Sfan1

    Hardware Setup Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1/CPUFAN2/SFAN1 The CPUFAN1/CPUFAN2 (processor fans) and SFAN1 (system 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 38: Ultra160 Scsi Connectors: Scsi 1/2

    Chapter 2 Ultra160 SCSI Connectors: SCSI 1/2 SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) is a hardware interface that allows for connection of up to 15 peripheral devices. The mainboard provides onboard dual SCSI channels (SCSI 1 & SCSI 2) for you to connect SCSI de- vices such as SCSI hard disks.

  • Page 39: Jumpers

    Hardware Setup 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 40: Lan Enable/Disable Jumpers: Jlanc1 & Jlanc2

    Chapter 2 LAN Enable/Disable Jumpers: JLANC1 & JLANC2 The JLANC1/JLANC2 jumpers are used to enable or disable the onboard LAN1 & LAN2 controllers. (Please note JLANC1 controls the JLAN1, and JLANC2 controls the JLAN2.) JLANC1 JLANC2 Enable Onboard LAN1/LAN2 Disable Onboard LAN1/LAN2 2-22...

  • Page 41: Scsi Enable/Disable Jumper: Jscsi1

    Hardware Setup SCSI Enable/Disable Jumper: JSCSI1 The JSCSI1 jumper is used to enable or disable the onboard SCSI controller. It controls both SCSI 1 and SCSI 2 connectors. Enable Onboard SCSI JSCSI1 Disable Onboard SCSI VGA Enable/Disable Jumper: J2 The J2 jumper is used to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Enable Onboard VGA Disable Onboard VGA 2-23...

  • Page 42: Spread Spectrum Jumper: Jsprd1

    Chapter 2 Spread Spectrum Jumper: JSPRD1 The JSPRD1 jumper is used to set the spread spectrum feature. The spread spectrum function is able to minimize emission interference to other devices, especially radio equipment. JSPRD1 Enable the Spread Spectrum function Disable the Spread Spectrum function 2-24...

  • Page 43: Dip Switches

    Hardware Setup DIP Switches The DIP switch, like a jumper, is also able to set the computer’s function. This section describes the function of DIP switches that the mainboard provides. Setting CPU Core/Bus Ratio: SW2 (Reserved) This DIP switch is reserved for setting the CPU core/bus ratio (clock multiplier).

  • Page 44: Slots

    Chapter 2 Slots The motherboard provides three 32-bit Master PCI Bus slots and two 64-bit Master PCI Bus slots. PCI 64-bit Slots PCI 32-bit Slots PCI Slots Five PCI slots allow you to insert the expansion cards to meet your needs.

  • Page 45: Pci Interrupt Request Routing

    Hardware Setup 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/S.B./LAN/VGA/SCSI” IRQ pins are typically con- nected to the PCI bus INTA#-INTD# pins as follows: INT A# INT B# INT C# INT D# 32-bit PCI Slot 1 32-bit PCI Slot 2...
  • Page 46 ® BIOS Setup ® Chapter 3. AMI BIOS Setup ® BIOS Setup ® The mainboard uses AMI BIOS ROM that provides a Setup utility 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.

  • Page 47: 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. Press DEL to run SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button.

  • Page 48: Getting Help

    ® BIOS Setup Getting Help After entering the Setup utility, the first screen you see is the Main Menu. The on-line description for the selected item is displayed on right side of the screen. Sub-Menu & Prompt If you find a right pointer symbol appears to the left of certain items (as shown in the right view), Primary IDE Master that means a prompt or a sub-menu containing...

  • Page 49: The Setup Categories

    Chapter 3 The Setup Categories Once you enter AMI BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. On the Main Menu screen, you will see basic CMOS settings including system time & date, and the setup categories the BIOS supplies. Use Arrow keys to move among the items and menus, and make changes to the settings.
  • Page 50 ® BIOS Setup PCIPnP Menu This menu allows you to configure the PnP (Plug & Play) devices in your system and assign the system resources like IRQs & DMAs. Power Menu Use this menu to specify your settings for power management. Boot Menu Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices.

  • Page 51: The Main Menu

    Chapter 3 The Main Menu The items inside the Main menu are for basic system information and configuration. Each item includes none, one or more setup items. Use the Up/Down arrow keys or <Tab> to highlight the item or field you want to modify and use the <+>...
  • Page 52 ® BIOS Setup System Date This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date). The format is <day><month> <date> <year>. Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. month The month go from 01 through 12.

  • Page 53: The Advanced Menu

    Chapter 3 The Advanced Menu Items in the menu are divided into 7 sub-menus. Each sub-menu provides more settings. To enter the sub-menu, highligh the sub-menu you want to configure and press <Enter>. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security...

  • Page 54: Superio Configuration

    ® BIOS Setup SuperIO Configuration The sub-menu is used to configure serial and parallel ports. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit Configure Nat317 Serial Port(s) and Parallel Port Serial Port1 Address [3F8] Serial Port1 Irq Serial Port2 Address [2F8] Serial Port2 Irq...
  • Page 55 Chapter 3 Parallel Port IRQ The item specifies the IRQ for the onboard parallel port. Settings are 7 and Parallel Port Mode This item selects the operation mode for the onboard parallel port: Normal, Bi-Directional, EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), or ECP (Extended Capability Port).

  • Page 56: Ide Configuration

    ® BIOS Setup IDE Configuration The sub-menu configures the attached IDE devices. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit DISABLED: disables the IDE Configuration integrated IDE Controller. OnBoard PCI IDE Controller [Enabled] ENABLED: enables both Primary IDE Master [Hard Disk] IDE Controllers.
  • Page 57 Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit Primary IDE Master Device Hard Disk Vendor ST330620A Size 30.0GB L B A M o d e Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode A s y n c D M A : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA Ultra DMA-2...
  • Page 58 ® BIOS Setup Block Mode This allows your hard disk controller to use the fast block mode to transfer data to and from the hard disk drive. Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands or multiple sector read/write. Auto allows BIOS to automatically detect the optimal number of block read/write per section that the attached IDE device supports;...
  • Page 59 Chapter 3 and so on. Settings are Auto, Floppy, and Hard Disk. Hard Disk Write Protect The item enables or disables the write protection function for IDE hard disk drive(s). Setting options are Disabled and Enabled. ATA(PI) Detect Time Out (Sec) The item specifies the period of time in seconds allowing BIOS to detect the ATA(PI) device before it continues to the next stage of bootup.

  • Page 60: Floppy Configuration

    ® BIOS Setup Floppy Configuration The sub-menu is used to configure the installed floppy disk drive. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit Floppy Configuration Select the floppy drive type. Floppy A [1.44 MB 3½ ” Floppy B [Disabled] Diskette Write Protect...

  • Page 61: Boot Settings Configuration

    Chapter 3 Boot Settings Configuration The sub-menu is used to configure the power-on state when the system boots up. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit Boot Settings Configuration Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while Quick Boot [Enabled] booting.
  • Page 62 ® BIOS Setup 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. Setting options are On and Off. BootUp CPU Speed This item specifies the CPU speed during bootup.
  • Page 63 Chapter 3 to boot without waiting for you to press any keys. Disabled if you want the system to operate as a server without a keyboard. Settings are Enabled and Disabled. Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display This item enables the system to display the DEL message (“Press DEL to run Setup”) during the POST (Power On Self Test).

  • Page 64: Event Log Configuration

    ® BIOS Setup Event Log Configuration The sub-menu is used to configure the event logging function. The log is created when bootup errors occur and help you troubleshoot the configura- tion problems. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit...

  • Page 65: System Health Monitoring Hardware

    Chapter 3 System Health Monitoring Hardware The sub-menu is used to configure system hardware monitoring features and display the current status of the system, such as system temperature and all fans’ speeds, etc.. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security...
  • Page 66 ® BIOS Setup System/CPU1/CPU2 Fan Fail Alarm The items are used to indicate whether the system and CPU fans work when the system is turned on. If any of them fail to work properly, the alarm sound will be activated. You can disable each fan’s fail alarm function separately.

  • Page 67: Remote Access Configuration

    Chapter 3 Remote Access Configuration The sub-menu handles Console Redirection, which operates in host systems that do not have a monitor and keyboard attached. To operate the system’s console redirection, you need a terminal supporting ANSI terminal protocol and a RS-232 null modem cable connected between the host system and terminal(s).
  • Page 68 ® BIOS Setup Serial Port Mode The field configures the following options for Console Redirection: - Transfer rate (bps): 115200, 57600, 19200 or 9600 - Data bits: 8 - Parity: n (n stands for “None”) - Stop bits: 1 To enter the AMIBIOS setup utility from the terminal: To enter the AMIBIOS setup utility from the terminal, you should use the <F4>...

  • Page 69: The Chipset Menu

    Chapter 3 The Chipset Menu Items in the menu manage the chipset registers and can optimize the system performance. Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit C000, 16k Shadow...
  • Page 70 ® BIOS Setup Memory Scrubbing You can use this item to let the chipset scrub the error bit(s) on the memory modules if any error is found during data transfer. Settings are Disabled and Enabled. Memory Timing Control Sets whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EPROM on the DRAM module.

  • Page 71: The Pcipnp Menu

    Chapter 3 The PCIPnP Menu This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. PCI, or Personal Computer Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components.
  • Page 72 ® BIOS Setup Plug & Play O/S 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, 2000 or ME.
  • Page 73 Chapter 3 USB Function The item is used to enable or disable the USB ports. Settings are Enabled and Disabled. Legacy USB Support Set to Enabled if your need to use an USB device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix.

  • Page 74: The Power Menu

    ® BIOS Setup The Power Menu The Power menu is used to set the power management options for saving more system power. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit ACPI Aware O/S [Yes] Power Management [Enabled] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Sleep Button Enable...
  • Page 75 Chapter 3 After perssing the button, the non-ACPI system will require four seconds before it shuts down. Suspend When you press the power button, the computer enters the suspend/sleep mode, but if the button is pressed for more than four seconds, the computer is turned off.
  • Page 76 ® BIOS Setup -- In Windows XP Power LED Blinking Green LED In Windows XP, the Power LED always blinks to indicate the suspend/sleep mode. Green PC Monitor Power State Use the item to determine the manner in which the Green PC compatible monitor conserves power.

  • Page 77: The Boot Menu

    Chapter 3 The Boot Menu The Boot menu is used to set the boot sequence of boot devices. To go to each item’s sub-menu screen, highlight the item and press <Enter>. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit Boot Device Priority...
  • Page 78 ® BIOS Setup Removable Devices The sub-menu assigns the boot priority of all removable devices installed in the system. If more than one removable devices are installed in the system, you will see more than one item appear on the screen, such as 2nd Remov- able Dev, 3rd Removable Dev etc.

  • Page 79: The Security Menu

    Chapter 3 The Security Menu The menu handles the supervisor and user password. To trigger each item’s prompt message, highlight the item and press <Enter>. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit Install or Change the Supervisor Password : Not Installed password.
  • Page 80 ® BIOS Setup To clear a set password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the password. A message will show up confirming the password will be disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup without entering any password.

  • Page 81: The Exit Menu

    Chapter 3 The Exit Menu The items in the menu are divided into two categories. One is used to load default or previous values into the BIOS setup utility, and the other is used to quit the BIOS setup utility. To trigger each item’s prompt message, highlight the item and press <Enter>.
  • Page 82 ® BIOS Setup Exit Discarding Changes 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: Discard changes and exit setup now? [OK] [Cancel] Selecting OK will allow you to quit the Setup Utility without saving any changes to RTC CMOS.
  • Page 83 Chapter 3 Discard Changes The option allows users to restore all of the BIOS settings to previous values. When you select the function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Discard Changes? [OK] [Cancel] Selecting OK loads the previous BIOS values into the Setup utility. 3-38...

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