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NV400-64 / NV400-L64
ITEM CHECKUP ....................................................................7
Chapter 1 Specification ............................................. 8
1-1 NV400-64 / NV400-L64 Layout ..............................................9
1-2 Mainboard Specifications .................................................... 10
1-2.1 CPU Socket ................................................................................... 10
1-2.2 System Chipsets ........................................................................... 10
1-2.3 Memory ......................................................................................... 10
1-2.4 BIOS ............................................................................................... 10
1-2.5 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Interface ........................... 11
1-2.6 Advanced System Power Management .................................... 11
1-2.7 Multi-I/O Functions .................................................................... 11
1-2.8 Expansion Slots ............................................................................ 11
1-2.9 AC'97 Audio Codec on board .................................................... 12
1-2.10 Hardware Monitor on board ................................................... 12
1-2.11 LAN on board (NV400-L64 only) ........................................... 12
1-2.12 Form Factor ................................................................................ 12
1-3 Mainboard Specification Table ........................................... 13
1-4 Chipset System Block Diagram ........................................... 14
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ..................................... 16
2-1 CPU Identification and Installation ................................... 17
2-1.1 CPU Identification Legends ....................................................... 17
2-1.2 CPU Installation with Socket 462 ............................................. 18
2-2 Memory Installation ............................................................. 19
2-2.1 To Install DDR SDRAM Module .............................................. 19
2-2.2 To Remove a DIMM .................................................................... 19
2-3 AGP Slot Installation ............................................................ 20
2-4 IDE Connector Installation ................................................. 21
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
NV400-64 / NV400-L64 Contents ITEM CHECKUP ..............7 Chapter 1 Specification ..........8 1-1 NV400-64 / NV400-L64 Layout ..........9 1-2 Mainboard Specifications ............ 10 1-2.1 CPU Socket ................... 10 1-2.2 System Chipsets ................10 1-2.3 Memory ..................10 1-2.4 BIOS ....................10 1-2.5 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Interface ...... - Page 2 Contents 2-5 Floppy Drive Connector Installation ......... 22 2-6 ATX Power Supply Installation .......... 23 2-7 Jumper Settings ..............24 2-7.1 How to tackle the Jumpers: ............25 2-7.2 Jp4: CPU Clock Select ..............25 2-7.3 J6: nVIDIA Clear CMOS ............26 2-7.4 Jp2: Anti-burn Shield (ABSII) ..........
- Page 3 NV400-64 / NV400-L64 4-2 To Run BIOS Setup ............... 48 4-3 About CMOS ................48 4-4 The POST ( Power On Self Test ) ........48 4-5 To Upgrade BIOS ..............49 4-5.1 Before Upgrading BIOS ............. 49 4-5.2 Upgrade Process ................49 4-6 BIOS SETUP --- CMOS Setup Utility ........
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Page 4: Item Checkup
Contents ITEM CHECKUP • Mainboard • User Manual (Mainboard) • Multi-lingual Quick Installation Guide • Support CD • Bundled Bonus Pack CD • Bundled Bonus Pack Manual • Cables : ATA66/100/133 IDE Cable FDD Cable USB Cable (Optional) -
Page 5: Chapter 1 Specification
NV400-64 / NV400-L64 Chapter 1 Specification Introduction This series features an integration of the powerful AMD processors Athlon/Athlon XP/Duron and the North Bridge nVIDIA nFORCE2 400 plus South Bridge nFORCE2 MCP, with which the whole system per- formance supports 400/333/266/200MHz system bus. -
Page 6: Nv400-64 / Nv400-L64 Layout
Chapter 1 Specification 1-1 NV400-64 / NV400-L64 Layout RJ45 (NV400-L64 Only) Mouse (on top) Fan1 PS/2 Keyboard +12V Power (underside) RJ45 (on top) USB1 USB0 (underside) (middle) Fan2 AGP 4X/8X CDIN1 PCI1 PCI2 ALC650 AC'97 nVIDIA Codec PCI3 nFORCE2 LPC I/O... -
Page 7: Mainboard Specifications
NV400-64 / NV400-L64 1-2 Mainboard Specifications 1-2.1 CPU Socket CPU Socket 462 (Socket A) on board, supporting AMD Athlon, Athlon XP and Duron processors and implementing 400/333/266/200MHz sys- tem bus 1-2.2 System Chipsets • North Bridge nVIDIA nFORCE2 400 for managing and supporting 400/333/266/200MHz system Bus, AGP 8X/4X interface and DDR 400/333/266MHz Memory Interface. -
Page 8: 1-2.5 Accelerated Graphics Port (Agp) Interface
Chapter 1 Specification 1-2.5 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Interface AGP Controller embedded on board, supporting: • 1.5V(8X/4X) power mode only, 1 AGP Slot supported • 8X 66MHz AD and SBA signaling; AGP pipelined split-transaction long burst transfers up to 2GB/sec. •... -
Page 9: 1-2.9 Ac'97 Audio Codec On Board
• Hardware Monitor supported by LPC I/O W83627HF, providing moni- toring functions on hardware voltage, temperatures and fan speeds. • Utility Software Soltek Hardware Monitor for displaying monitor sta- tus is enclosed in Support CD for user’s installation. 1-2.11 LAN on board (NV400-L64 only) -
Page 10: Mainboard Specification Table
Chapter 1 Specification 1-3 Mainboard Specification Table NV400-64 / NV400-L64 Specifications and Features Socket 462 for AMD Athlon, Athlon XP, Duron CPU nFORCE2 400, supporting 400/333/266/200 MHz North Bridge nFORCE2 MCP South Bridge Award BIOS BIOS DDR 400/333/266 SDRAM, up to 2GB in 2 DDR... -
Page 11: Chipset System Block Diagram
NV400-64 / NV400-L64 1-4 Chipset System Block Diagram Socket 462 for AMD CPUs System Bus 400/333/266/200MHz DDR memory North Bridge Interface System AGP 8X/4X AGP Slot Memory nVIDIA DDR 400/ nFORCE2 333/266 SDRAM HyperTransport 5 PCI Slots South PCI Bus... -
Page 12: Chapter 2 Hardware Setup
NV400-64 / NV400-L64 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup To Get Things Ready for Hardware Setup ! 1. We recommend to install your CPU before any other components. For detailed installation instructions of processor, you can also refer to the pamphlet enclosed in your CPU package. -
Page 13: Cpu Identification And Installation
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-1 CPU Identification and Installation 2-1.1 CPU Identification Legends XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX 0.13 um CPU 0.18um CPU AMD Athlon(Duron) AX 1900 D U T 3 C (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Family / Architecture: A, AX, AXDA=AMD Athlon Processor D, DHD, DHM, DHL=AMD Duron Processor... -
Page 14: 2-1.2 Cpu Installation With Socket 462
NV400-64 / NV400-L64 2-1.2 CPU Installation with Socket 462 This mainboard is built with CPU Socket 462 supporting the AMD CPUs Athlon, Athlon XP and Duron: • Follow the steps described in this section to install CPU into the on- board Socket 462. -
Page 15: Memory Installation
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-2 Memory Installation How to tackle the memory Modules: • Make sure to unplug your power supply before adding or removing memory module. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your mainboard and the memory module. •... -
Page 16: Agp Slot Installation
NV400-64 / NV400-L64 2-3 AGP Slot Installation The AGP slot on board supports 1.5V AGP 8X/4X card only. A Rib is specifically added to the 8X/4X slot so as to match the AGP 8X/4X card. To insert a 3.3V AGP 2X card into the AGP 4X slot will damage the system chip and burn the 1.5V circuitry. -
Page 17: Ide Connector Installation
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-4 IDE Connector Installation To install IDE Connector, you may connect the blue connector of IDE cable to the primary (IDE1) or secondary (IDE2) connector on board, and then connect the gray connector to your slave device and the black connector to your master device. -
Page 18: Floppy Drive Connector Installation
NV400-64 / NV400-L64 2-5 Floppy Drive Connector Installation To install FDC, you should connect the end of FDC cable with single connector to the board, and connect the other end with two connectors to the floppy drives. Mouse (on top) -
Page 19: Atx Power Supply Installation
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-6 ATX Power Supply Installation +12V Power Connector Mouse (on top) Fan1 PS/2 Keyboard +12V Power (underside) +12V +12V +12V RJ45 (on top) PWR OK USB1 USB0 (underside) (middle) Fan2 AGP 4X/8X CDIN1 PCI1 PS ON# PCI2 ALC650 AC'97... -
Page 20: Jumper Settings
NV400-64 / NV400-L64 2-7 Jumper Settings The following diagrams show the locations and settings of jumper blocks on the mainboard. Jp2: Anti-burn Shield (ABSII) Jp1: (Overheated CPU Shutdown) KB/Mouse Power On / Wake Up (only for Athlon XP/ Duron Morgan) -
Page 21: 2-7.1 How To Tackle The Jumpers
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-7.1 How to tackle the Jumpers: A 2-pin Jumper A 3-pin Jumper If a pin-header (of 2 or more pins) is designed in such a way that its pins can be closed or linked together to The conductor inside the cap set up a specific function, this header links two header-pins together. -
Page 22: 2-7.3 J6: Nvidia Clear Cmos
NV400-64 / NV400-L64 nVIDIA Boot-Failure-Reboot Procedures: Whenever nVIDIA system fails to boot (including overclock and non- overclock cases), it requires a more guaranteed Reboot Procedure to restart system. (1) To reboot nVIDIA system, users should first power off the system. -
Page 23: 2-7.4 Jp2: Anti-Burn Shield (Absii)
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-7.4 Jp2: Anti-burn Shield (ABSII) Jp2: Anti-burn Shield (ABSII) (Overheated CPU Shutdown) (only for Athlon XP/ Duron Morgan) 1-2 closed (default) To enable overheated CPU C) shutdown function 2-3 closed To disable overheated CPU shutdown function Jp2 is designed to enable the overheat safeguard for some CPUs which are incorporated with a protective thermal diode. -
Page 24: 2-7.5 Jp1: Kb/Mouse Power On/Wake Up
NV400-64 / NV400-L64 2-7.5 Jp1: KB/Mouse Power On/Wake Up Jp1 is designed on board as a jumper to enable/disable the PS/2 key- board/mouse Power On/Wake Up from system off or suspend mode. Yet users should still enter BIOS setup to choose the Wake Up/ Power On mode. -
Page 25: Other Connectors Configuration
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-8 Other Connectors Configuration This section lists out all connectors configurations for users’ reference. 2-8.1 Onboard FAN Connectors Void Sensor +12V Mouse +12V (on top) PS/2 Keyboard Fan1 +12V Power (underside) Sensor Conn. No Sensor FAN1, Sensor Fan Connector (Yellow) RJ45 (on top) -
Page 26: 2-8.2 Usb Ports And Usb Pin-Headers
NV400-64 / NV400-L64 2-8.2 USB Ports and USB Pin-headers This series provides two USB ports USB0 and USB1 on board sup- porting various USB devices. In addition, two USB pin-headers are added on board to provide expansion of four more optional USB ports by using two additional USB Cables. -
Page 27: 2-8.3 Chassis Panel Connectors
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-8.3 Chassis Panel Connectors A : PS/2 Mouse H : Line Out / B : LPT1 Port Front Speaker OUT C : Game/MIDI : Line In / D : Lan Port RJ45 (Top) Rear Speaker Out (NV400-L64 Only) J : Microphone Input / E : PS/2 Keyboard... -
Page 28: 2-8.5 Cd-Rom Audio Connectors
NV400-64 / NV400-L64 2-8.5 CD-ROM Audio Connectors CDIN1 is an audio connector connecting CD-ROM audio to mainboard. Mouse (on top) CD-ROM Audio Connector PS/2 Keyboard Fan1 +12V Power (underside) CDIN1 Pin Signal Pin 1 Left Channel RJ45 (on top) Pin 2... -
Page 29: 2-8.7 Wake On Lan Connector
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-8.7 Wake On LAN Connector: 1. This connector connects to a PCI LAN card with a Ring signal output. The connector powers up the system when it receives a wake-up packet or signal through the LAN card. 2. -
Page 30: 2-8.9 Complex Pin-Header (Front Panel Connectors)
NV400-64 / NV400-L64 2-8.9 Complex Pin-header (Front Panel Connectors) This complex Pin-header consists of the following connectors for vari- ous front panel supports. When you have fixed the mainboard to the case, join the connectors of this Complex Pin-header to the case Front Panel. - Page 31 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup (1) Power Switch Connector: Connection: Connected to a momentary button or switch. Function: Manually switching the system between “On” and “Soft Off”. Pressing the momentary button for more than 4 seconds will also turn the system off. (2) IR Connector (Infrared Connector): Connection: Connected to Connector IR on board.
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Page 32: Chapter 3 Software Setup
NV400-64 / NV400-L64 Chapter 3 Software Setup Drivers, Utilities and Software Installation • Support CD: This series of mainboards will be shipped with a Support CD which contains those necessary driver files, Application Softwares and some helpful utilities. It is a user-friendly, auto-run CD which will open itself up in a CD-ROM automatically. -
Page 33: To Open Up The Support Cd
Chapter 3 Software Setup 3-1 To Open up the Support CD 1. Please put the Support CD enclosed in your mainboard package into the CD-ROM drive. In a few seconds, the Main Menu will automatic- ally appear, displaying the contents to be installed for this series: 2. -
Page 34: To Install "Nvidia Nforce2 All-In-1 Driver
NV400-64 / NV400-L64 3-2 To Install “nVIDIA nForce2 All-in-1 Driver” 1. Before opening the Support CD, please update Windows 2000 or Windows XP with the latest Service Pack. Otherwise, the installation of USB2.0 driver will not take effect. 2. Following the procedures of opening the Support CD, click to “... - Page 35 Chapter 3 Software Setup 7.The nVIDIA InstallShield Wizard will get on installing LAN Driver. 8. After all the setup processes are finished, please restart your computer by clicking on “Finish” so as to take the Utility into effect. cáåáëÜ...
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Page 36: To Install Ac'97 Audio Driver
NV400-64 / NV400-L64 3-3 To Install AC’97 Audio Driver Avance AC97 Audio Codec on board, AC’97 2.2 compatible, supporting 6/ 2-channel audio code for PC multimedia systems. Avance AC’97 Audio Codec Driver is provided in Support CD for user’s installation. -
Page 37: To Verify 6-Channel Audio Configuration
Chapter 3 Software Setup 3-4 To Verify 6-channel Audio Configuration After installation of AC’97 6-channel Codec, you must configure the 5.1 Speaker connection to enable the 6-channel audio. 1. Connect your on-board Audio Connector to your 6-channel speakers as depicted in the figure below: Pale Green Connector Pale Pink Connector to to Front Speaker... - Page 38 NV400-64 / NV400-L64 3. The AC’97 Audio Configuration” screen will pop out. Clikc the “Speaker Configuration” bar with your mouse. 4. Instantly, the “Speaker Configuration” screen will pop out. Pick the items “6-channel mode for 5.1 speakers output” and “ Synchronize the phonejack switch with the speakers settings”...
- Page 39 Chapter 3 Software Setup 5. At finishing the Speakers Configuration, you can also click the “Speaker Test” bar on the screen to test the 6-channel performance. The figure below is the “Speaker Test” screen with testing instructions enclosed on it. Follow the instructions to perform the Speakers Test.
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Page 40: To Install Hardware Monitor Utility
NV400-64 / NV400-L64 3-5 To Install Hardware Monitor Utility 3-5.1 Installation Hardware Monitor is built on this mainboard. Its installation is pro- gramed to a fully automated mode on Windows 9X/Me/NT4/2000/ XP. Users can follow the model installation below for its installation on various Windows System. -
Page 41: 3-5.2 Verification
A f t e r r e s t a r t i n g y o u r computer, click “Start” and choose the following path: \ Soltek HM \ Soltek HM to open the main window of the Soltek Hardware Doctor. -
Page 42: To Install Usb 2.0 Driver For Windows 2000 Or Xp
NV400-64 / NV400-L64 3-6 To Install USB 2.0 Driver for Windows 2000 or XP USB V2.0 with its 480Mb/s transfer rate supports operating system Windows 2000 and Windows XP via the Windows 2000 and Windows XP Service Pack. Users should install the latest Service Pack for Win- dows 2K or Windows XP. -
Page 43: Chapter 4 Bios Setup
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Chapter 4 BIOS Setup THE BIOS BIOS stands for Basic Input and Output System. It was once called ROM BIOS when it was stored in a Read-Only Memory(ROM) chip Now manufacturers would like to store BIOS in EEPROM which means Electrically Erasable Programmable Memory. -
Page 44: About Bios Setup
NV400-64 / NV400-L64 4-1 About BIOS Setup BIOS setup is an interactive BIOS program that you need to run when: 1. Changing the hardware of your system. (For example: installing a new Hard Disk etc.) 2. Modifying the behavior of your computer. (For example: changing the system time or date, or turning special features on or off etc.) -
Page 45: To Upgrade Bios
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4-5 To Upgrade BIOS • System BIOS is incorporated into a Flash memory component. Flash BIOS allows user to upgrade BIOS without the need to replace an EPROM component. • The Upgrade Utility can be loaded on a floppy diskette to execute saving, verifying, and updating the system BIOS. - Page 46 NV400-64 / NV400-L64 Step 4. Type awdflash *.bin /sn/py/cc and then press <Enter> to run BIOS upgrade program. (*.bin depends on your mainboard model and version code. Instead of typing “*”, you should type specific file name for your specific mainboard).
- Page 47 Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Award Flash Memory Writer Initial Screen Award Flash Memory Writer Progress Screen...
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Page 48: Bios Setup
NV400-64 / NV400-L64 4-6 BIOS SETUP --- CMOS Setup Utility Warning and Tips: If changing CMOS Configuration causes difficulty in rebooting system, you can take the following measures: 1. At pressing the power button to reboot, press the “Insert” key at the same time. -
Page 49: 4-6.2 Standard Cmos Setup
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4-6.2 Standard CMOS Setup Standard CMOS Setup records some basic system hardware configuration and sets the system clock and error handling. You only need to modify the configuration values of this option if you want to change your system hardware configuration or when the data stored in the CMOS memory gets lost or damaged. - Page 50 NV400-64 / NV400-L64 Date (mm:dd:yy) The BIOS determines the day of the week from the other date information. This field is for information only. Press the left or right arrow key to move to the desired field (date, month, year). Press the PgUp or PgDn key to increment the setting, or type the desired value into the field.
- Page 51 Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Drive A / Drive B Select this field to the type(s) of floppy disk drive(s) installed in your system. The choices are: 360KB, 5.25 in. 1.2MB, 5.25 in. 720KB, 3.5 in. 1.44MB, 3.5 in. 2.88MB, 3.5 in. None Video Select the type of primary video subsystem in your computer.
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Page 52: 4-6.3 Advanced Bios Features
NV400-64 / NV400-L64 4-6.3 Advanced BIOS Features Advanced BIOS Features improves your system performance or sets up system features according to your preference. Run the Advanced BIOS Features as follows: 1. Choose “Advanced BIOS Features” from the Main Menu and a screen... - Page 53 Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 2. Use one of the arrow keys to move between options and modify the selected options by using PgUp / PgDn / + / - keys. An explanation of the <F> keys follows: <F1>: “Help” gives options available for each item. <F5>: Get the previous values.
- Page 54 NV400-64 / NV400-L64 Quick Power On Self Select Enabled to reduce the amount of time required to Test run the power-on self-test (POST). A quick POST skips certain steps. We recommend that you normally enable quick POST. First/Second/Third/ The BIOS attempts to load the operating system from Other Boot Device the devices in the sequence selected in these items.
- Page 55 Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Typematic Rate (Chars When the typematic rate setting is enabled, you can / Sec) select a typematic rate (the rate at which character repeats when you hold down a key) of 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, or 30 characters per second. Typematic Delay Choices: 250;...
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Page 56: 4-6.4 Advanced Chipset Features
NV400-64 / NV400-L64 4-6.4 Advanced Chipset Features Advanced Chipset Features is used to modify the values of chipset buffers. These buffers control the system options. Run the Advanced Chipset Features as follows: 1. Choose “Advanced Chipset Features” from the Main Menu and a... - Page 57 Chapter 4 BIOS Setup System Performance Allows you to set different system performance modes. Choices: Optimal(default); Aggressive; Turbo; Ex- pert FSB Frequency Allows you to set the FSB Frequency. The Choices: 100MHz(default); 133MHz; 166MHz CPU Interface This value will change in accordance of the setting of “System Performance”.
- Page 58 NV400-64 / NV400-L64 AGP Aperture Size Series of options are available: 32, 64, 128, 256 or 512 MB. Memory mapped and graphics data struc- tures can reside in a Graphics Aperture. This area is like a linear buffer. BIOS will automatically report the starting address of this buffer to the O.S.
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Page 59: 4-6.5 Integrated Peripherals
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4-6.5 Integrated Peripherals Integrated Peripherals option allows you to get some information inside your system when it is working. Run the Integrated Peripherals as follows: 1. Choose “Integrated peripherals” from the Main Menu and a list of options will appear: Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals... - Page 60 NV400-64 / NV400-L64 2. Use one of the arrow keys to move between options and modify the selected options by using PgUp / PgDn / + / - keys. An explanation of the <F> keys follows: <F1>: “Help” gives options available for each item.
- Page 61 Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Init Display First Initialize the AGP video display before initializing any other display device on the system. Thus the AGP display becomes the primary display. OnChip USB Allows you to select the USB transfer rate mode. Usually USB2.0 is up to 480Mb/s, while USB1.1 is up to 12Mb/s.
- Page 62 NV400-64 / NV400-L64 KB Power On Pass- If Keyboard Power-on function is set at “Password”, word this item shows up to allow you to type a password for the power-On function. Choices: N/A; Password Hot Key Power ON Allows you to set the hot key to boot up the system.
- Page 63 Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Use IR Pins When UART Mode is selected in IrDA or ASKIR mode, this item allows you to select the IR Pins signal selection. The choices: IR-Rx2Tx2; RxD2, TxD2 Onboard Parallel Port This item allows you to determine onboard parallel port controller I/O address setting.
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Page 64: 4-6.6 Power Management Setup
NV400-64 / NV400-L64 4-6.6 Power Management Setup Power Management Setup allows you to set the system’s power saving functions. Run the Power Management Setup as follows: 1. Choose “Power Management Setup” from the Main Menu and a list of options will appear:... - Page 65 Chapter 4 BIOS Setup ACPI Function Select Enabled(default) only if your computer’s op- erating system supports the Advanced Configura- tion and Power Interface (ACPI) specification. Currently, Windows NT 5.0 ( Windows 2000 )sup- ports ACPI. ACPI Suspend Type This item allows you to select the ACPI Suspend type.
- Page 66 NV400-64 / NV400-L64 HDD Down In Suspend Allows you to enable / disable(default) to power down HDD when suspend. Soft-Off by PBTN When Enabled, turning the system off by pressing the on/off button places the system in a very low- power-usage state.
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Page 67: 4-6.7 Pnp / Pci Configuration
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4-6.7 PnP / PCI Configuration PnP/PCI Configuration allows you to modify the system’s power saving functions. Run the PnP/PCI Configuration as follows: 1. Choose “PnP/PCI Configuration” from the Main Menu and a screen with a list of options will appear: Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PnP PCI Configurations Item Help... - Page 68 NV400-64 / NV400-L64 Reset Configuration Normally, you leave this Disabled(default). Select Data Enabled to reset Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD), when you exit Setup if you have in- stalled a new add-on and the system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the operat- ing system cannot boot.
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Page 69: 4-6.8 Smartdoc Anti-Burn Shield
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4-6.8 SmartDoc Anti-Burn Shield This section helps you to get more information about your system in- cluding CPU temperature, FAN speed and voltage. It is recommended that you contact your mainboard supplier to get proper values about the setting of the CPU temperature. - Page 70 NV400-64 / NV400-L64 Shutdown By ABS II This item will appear if AMD XP or Duron Morgan (for AMD XP/Duron CPU is running on board. ABS II (Anti-burn Shield Morgan) II) allows user to set up the safeguard temperature for the CPU designed with a protective thermal di- ode inside the CPU itself.
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Page 71: 4-6.9 Cpu Ratio/Voltage Control
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4-6.9 CPU Ratio/Voltage Control Run the “CPU Ratio/Voltage Control” as following: 1. Choose “CPU Ratio/Voltage Control” from the Main Menu and a screen with a list of options will appear: Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Ratio/Voltage Control Item Help CPU Ratio... - Page 72 NV400-64 / NV400-L64 CPU Ratio If CPU onboard is one with an adjustable or un- locked CPU ratio, this item allows you user to ad- just the CPU Ratio. If your CPU is one with the CPU Ratio locked, this item will be invalid.
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Page 73: 4-6.10 Load Optimized Defaults
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4-6.10 Load Optimized Defaults When you press <Enter> on this item, you will get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: “ Load Optimized Defaults (Y / N) ? N ” Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Ratio/Voltage Control Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults... -
Page 74: 4-6.11 Set Supervisor / User Password
NV400-64 / NV400-L64 4-6.11 SET SUPERVISOR / USER PASSWORD These two options allow you to set your system passwords. Normally, the supervisor has a higher priority to change the CMOS setup option than the users. The way to set up the passwords for both Supervisor and Users are as follows: 1. -
Page 75: 4-6.12 Save & Exit Setup
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4-6.12 SAVE & EXIT SETUP SAVE & EXIT SETUP allows you to save all modifications you have specified into the CMOS memory. Highlight this option on the Main Menu and the following message appears: “SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N) ? Y “...
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