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- Page 1 ® Intel Q965 LGA775 Quad-core / Core 2 Exterme / Core2 ® ® ® ® / Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D ATX Main Board AX965Q User’s Manual Ver. 1.00...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ATX Main board Contents Safety Information ...4 Technical Support ...5 Conventions Used in This Guide ...5 Packing List ...6 Revision History ...7 Specifications Summary...8 Block Diagram...10 Production Introduction ...12 Before you Proceed Motherboard Overview...13 1.2.1 Placement Direction ... 13 1.2.2 Screw Holes ... - Page 3 Contents BIOS Setup ...54 BIOS Setup Program 2.1.1 Legend Box ... 55 2.1.2 List Box... 55 2.1.3 Sub-menu... 55 BIOS Menu Screen 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 ... 67 2.2.5 Power Management Setup...
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Page 4: Safety Information
ATX Main board Safety Information Electrical safety To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. -
Page 5: Technical Support
Technical Support 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. Conventions Used in This Guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. -
Page 6: Packing List
ATX Main board Packing List Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped: 1 x ATX Main board 1 x CD-ROM contains the followings: － User’s manual (this manual in PDF file) －... -
Page 7: Revision History
User’s Manual Revision History Revision Revision History Date V 1.0 First release for PCB 1.00 August 10, 2007 ATX Main board... -
Page 8: Specifications Summary
ATX Main board Specifications Summary Features System Intel µFC-LGA 775 socket Supports Quad-core / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo / Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D with 65nm process technology Front Side Bus (FSB) 1066/800/533 MHz... - Page 9 SATA, 1 x VGA port, 1 x LAN(RJ-45), 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports, 8-channel audio I/O (6 jacks), 1 x IEEE 1394a connector Display Intel 82Q965 GMCH integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 Chipset Display Memory Intel DVMT 4.0 supports 256 MB video memory...
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Page 10: Block Diagram
ATX Main board Block Diagram... - Page 11 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. User’s Manual Product Product introduction introduction ATX Main board...
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Page 12: Production Introduction
ATX Main board Production Introduction 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 metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on... -
Page 13: Motherboard Overview
1.2 Motherboard Overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Refer to the chassis documentation before installing the motherboard. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. -
Page 14: Motherboard Layout
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Page 15: Layout Content List
1.3.1 Layout Content List Slots Label DIMM_A1 240-pin DDR2 DIMM slot 1 DIMM_A2 240-pin DDR2 DIMM slot 2 DIMM_B1 240-pin DDR2 DIMM slot 3 DIMM_B2 240-pin DDR2 DIMM slot 4 PCI1,2,3,4,5 PCI slot 1,2,3,4,5 PCIEX4 PCI express X4 slot PCIEX16 PCI express x16 slot Jumpers Label... - Page 16 ATX Main board Internal Connector Label AAFP Front panel audio connector ATX12V ATX power connector EATXPWR ATX power connector Optical drive audio connector CPU_FAN CPU fan connector CHA_FAN (Reserved) CHA_FAN1 Chassis fan connector CHA_FAN2 Chassis fan connector CHA_FAN3 (Reserved) PWR_FAN Power fan connector COM1,2,3,4 Serial port connector 1,2,3,4...
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Page 17: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® LGA775 Quad-core / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo / Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D CPU processors. Make sure the AC power is off before you install the CPU. -
Page 18: Installing The Cpu
ATX Main board 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 19 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
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Page 20: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan
ATX Main board 1.4.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan The Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 and Celeron® D processor 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 21 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labelled CPU_FAN. 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.
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Page 22: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan
ATX Main board 1.4.3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 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 23 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 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.
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Page 24: System Memory
ATX Main board 1.5 System Memory 1.5.1 DIMM Sockets Location The motherboard comes with four 240-pin 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 25: 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. 32-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Ed. - Page 26 ATX Main board 1.5.2.1 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) － DDR2-800MHz Capability Size Vender 512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC 1024MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC 1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package 1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package 2048MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package 512MB Qimoda HYB18T256800AF25F 256MB Qimoda HYB18T512160BF-25F 512MB Qimoda HYB18T512800BF25F 1024MB Qimoda HYB18T512800BF25F...
- Page 27 1.5.2.2 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) － DDR2-667MHz Capability Size Vender 512MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E 1024MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E 512MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E 256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3 512MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U 1024MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U 256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3S 256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160AF-3S 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800AF3S 256MB Qimonda HYB18T256800AF3S(ECC) 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800AF3S(ECC)
- Page 28 ATX Main board Size Vender 512MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-3EG 1024MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-3EG 1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package 1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package 512MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E 1024MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E 512MB Apacer AM4B5708PJS7E 512MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E 1024MB Apacer 512MB Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX 1024MB Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX 512MB Transcend E5108AE-6E-E 1024MB...
- Page 29 1.5.2.3 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) － DDR2-553MHz Capability Size Vender 256MB KINGSTON E5116AF-5C-E 512MB KINGSTON HYB18T512800AF37 1024MB KINGSTON 5YDIID9GCT 256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160AF-3.7 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800AF37 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800AF37 256MB Qimonda HYB18T5121608BF-3.7 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF37 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF37 256MB Qimonda HYB18T256800AF37(ECC) 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800AF37(ECC)
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Page 30: Installing A Dimm
ATX Main board 1.5.3 Installing a 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 retaining clips outward Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on... -
Page 31: Removing A Dimm
1.5.4 Removing a DIMM Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. User’s Manual ATX Main board... -
Page 32: Expansion Slots
ATX Main board 1.6 Expansion Slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. -
Page 33: Standard Interrupt Assignments
1.6.3 Standard Interrupt Assignments Priority * There IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI device. 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 34: Pci Slots
ATX Main board 1.6.4 PCI Slots i945G-IGA has two PCI slots (i945G-IGA-IM has four slots). The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.6.5 PCI Express X16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express... -
Page 35: Jumpers
1.7 Jumpers 1.7.1 Clear RTC RAM (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 36: Keyboard Power (Kbpwr)
ATX Main board 1.7.2 Keyboard Power (KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). -
Page 37: Connectors
1.8 Connectors 1.8.1 Rear Panel Connectors Label KBMS PS/2 mouse connector Parallel port connector 1394_USB12 IEEE 1394a connector (Optional) LAN_USB34 LAN (RJ-45) connector Orange Blinking AUDIO Rear speaker out port (Black) Function The standard PS/2 mouse DIN connector is for a PS/2 mouse. This 25-pin parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities... - Page 38 ATX Main board Label AUDIO Center/Subwoofer port (Orange) AUDIO Line-In port (Light Blue). AUDIO Line-Out port (Lime) AUDIO Microphone port (Pink) AUDIO Side Speaker Out port (Gray) Port 2-channel Light Blue Line in Lime Line out Pink Mic In Orange Black Gray LAN_USB34...
- Page 39 Label 1394_USB12 USB 2.0 connector VGA port ESATA External SATA port KBMS PS/2 KB connector Function These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.
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Page 40: Internal Connectors
ATX Main board 1.8.2 Internal Connectors 1.8.2.1 Front Panel Audio Connector (AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC ‘97 (optional) audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. - Page 41 You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. CPU : Intel® Pentium® 4 3.6 GHz Memory : 512 MB DDR2 (x 4) Graphics card : PCI Express x16 Nvidia EN5900...
- Page 42 ATX Main board 1.8.2.3 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 1.8.2.4 CPU & Chassis Fan Connector (CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
- Page 44 ATX Main board 1.8.2.5 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN) 1.8.2.6 Serial Port Connector 1 (COM1) 1.8.2.7 Serial Port Connector 2 (COM2)
- Page 45 1.8.2.8 Serial Port Connector 3 (COM3) 1.8.2.9 Serial Port Connector 4 (COM4) 1.8.2.10 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.
- Page 46 ATX Main board 1.8.2.11 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 1.8.2.12 IEEE 1394a Connector (IE1394_2, Optional) 1.8.2.13 IrDA Connector (IR_CON1) Signal Description Signal IRRX Infrared Receiver Input IRTX Infrared Transmitter Output User’s Manual Signal Description ATX Main board...
- Page 48 ATX Main board 1.8.2.14 Primary EIDE 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 1.8.2.15 Serial ATA Connector (SATA1~6) 1.8.2.16 Digital Audio Connector (SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
- Page 50 ATX Main board 1.8.2.17 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 1.8.2.18 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 52 ATX Main board 1.8.2.19 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Connector (TPM_SLOT1) 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.
- Page 53 This chapter tells how to change the system set tings through the BIOS setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. User’s Manual BIOS setup BIOS setup ATX Main board...
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Page 54: Bios Setup
ATX Main board BIOS Setup 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
2.1.1 Legend Box The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus Key(s) General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu Return to the main menu from a sub-menu or prompts you to quit the setup program. -
Page 56: Bios Menu Screen
ATX Main board 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 highlighted, then press [Enter] to open the specific menu. -
Page 57: Standard Cmos Features
2.2.1 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. 2.2.1.3 IDE Channel 0/1/2/3 Master / Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection [Press Enter] to select this option for automatic device detection. - Page 58 ATX Main board 2.2.1.4 Driver A/B Specifies the capacity and physic al size of diskette drive A/B. Do not select [None] if you are using a floppy disk drive. Configuration options: [None] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] 2.2.1.5 Video This category detects the type of adapter used for the primary monitor that must match your video display card and monitor.
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Page 59: Advanced Bios Features
User’s Manual 2.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features The “Advanced BIOS Features” screen appears when choosing the “Advanced BIOS Features” item from the “Initial Setup Screen” menu. It allows the user to configure the i945G-IGA or i945G-IGA-IM according to his particular requirements. Below are some major items that are provided in the Advanced BIOS Features screen. - Page 60 ATX Main board 2.2.2.1 CPU Features Limit CPUID MaxVal Set Limit CPUID MaxVa1 to 3. This should be disabled for WinXP C1E Function CPU C1E function select Execute Disable Bit When disabled, forces the XD feature flag to always return 0 Virtualization Technology When enabled, a VMM can utilized the additional hardware capabilities provide by Vander pool Technology.
- Page 61 2.2.2.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority Set hard disk boot device priority. 2.2.2.3 Virus Warning Enables or disables the virus warning. Item Activates automatically when the system boots up causing a warning Enabled message to appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector or hard disk partition table.
- Page 62 ATX Main board 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 Floppy LS120 CDROM ZIP100 USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD Legacy LAN Disabled 2.2.2.7 Boot Other Device Use this to boot another device.
- Page 63 2.2.2.10 Boot Up NumLock Status Sets the boot up Num Lock status. The options are “On” and “Off”. Item Enable NumLock Disable NumLock 2.2.2.11 Gate A20 Option Item Normal A pin in the keyboard controller controls GateA20 Fast Lets chipset control GateA20 2.2.2.12 Typematic Rate Setting The typematic rate is the rate key strokes repeat as determined by the keyboard controller.
- Page 64 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.
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Page 65: Advanced Chipset Features
2.2.3 Advanced Chipset Features DRAM default timings have been carefully chosen and should ONLY be changed if data is being lost. Please first contact technical sup- port 2.2.3.1 System BIOS Cacheable Selecting “Enabled” allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h- FFFFFh, resulting in better system performance. - Page 66 ATX Main board 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.
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Page 67: Integrated Peripherals
User’s Manual 2.2.4 Integrated Peripherals 2.2.4.1 OnChip IDE Device ATX Main board... - Page 68 ATX Main board IDE HDD Block Model If your 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. On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO/UDMA Mode (Auto).
- Page 69 Onboard FDC Controller When enabled, this field allows you to connect your floppy disk drives to the onboard floppy disk drive connector instead of a separate controller card. If you want to use a different controller card to connect the floppy disk drives, set this field to Disabled. Onboard Serial Port 1 The settings are “3F8/IRQ4”, “2F8/IRQ3”, “3E8/IRQ4”, “2E8/IRQ3”, and “Disabled”...
- Page 70 ATX Main board 2.2.4.4 USB Device Setting USB 1.0 / 2.0 Controller The choices: Disabled, Enabled. USB Operation Mode 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.
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Page 71: Power Management Setup
User’s Manual 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. 2.2.5.1 ACPI Function The choices are “Enabled” and “Disabled”. 2.2.5.2 ACPI Suspend Type This item allows you to set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend) or S3/STR(Suspend To RAM). - Page 72 ATX Main board 2.2.5.4 Power Management There are three selections for Power Management, and each of them has fixed mode settings. Item Min. Power Saving Max. Power Saving User Defined 2.2.5.5 Video Off Method Use this to select the method to turn off the video. The choices are “Blank Screen”, “V/H SYNC+ Blank”, and “DPMS”.
- Page 73 User’s Manual 2.2.5.10 HDD Power Down Select “1-15 mins” to enable HDD Power Down mode between 1 to 15 mins. Select “Disabled” to disable HDD Power Down function. 2.2.5.11 Soft-off by PWR-BTTN If you choose “Instant-Off”, then pushing the ATX soft power switch but- ton once will switch the system to “system off”...
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Page 74: Pnp/Pci Configurations
ATX Main board 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 Rest 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 75 User’s Manual 2.2.6.4 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop This is set to “Disabled” by default. 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 options are [128 bytes], [256 bytes], [512 bytes], [1024 bytes], [2048 bytes], and [4096 bytes].
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Page 76: Frequency/Voltage Control
ATX Main board 2.2.7 Frequency/Voltage Control 2.2.7.1 CPU Clock Ratio Unlock The choices: Disabled, Enabled. 2.2.7.2 CPU Clock Ratio The choice: 7X 2.2.7.3 Auto Detect PCI Clk This allows you to enable or disable auto detect PCI clock. The choices are “Enabled” and “Disabled”. -
Page 77: Load Fail-Safe Defaults
User’s Manual 2.2.8 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. ATX Main board... -
Page 78: Load Optimized Defaults
ATX Main board 2.2.9 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. Press <Y>... -
Page 79: Set Supervisor/User Password
2.2.10 Set Supervisor/User Password You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of them. Supervisor Password: able to enter/change the options of setup menus. Follow these steps to change the password. Choose the “Set Supervisor/User Password” option from the “Initial Setup Screen” menu and press <Enter>. -
Page 80: Save And Exit Setup
ATX Main board 2.2.11 Save and Exit Setup If you select this and press <Enter>, the values entered in the setup utili- ties will be recorded in the 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. -
Page 81: Exit Without Saving
User’s Manual 2.2.12 Exit Without Saving Selecting this option and pressing <Enter> lets you exit the setup program without recording any new values or changing old ones. ATX Main board...