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  • Page 1 Hetis 865GV-E User’ s Guide G52-B6279X1...
  • Page 2 VOIR LA NOTICE D’ INSTALLATION AV ANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International Hetis 865GV-E This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 3: Macrovision Statement

    ® Macrovision Statement This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing users only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.

  • Page 4: Revision History

    Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. ® ® Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. ® PS/2 and OS /2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. ® Windows 95/98/2000/NT/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1. Getting Started............1-1 1.1 System Specifications..........1-2 1.2 System Configuration..........1-4 Front Panel...............1-4 Rear Panel...............1-5 Chassis Design............1-6 1.3 Thermal Solution............1-7 Chapter 2. Introducing Mainboard..........2-1 2.1 Mainboard Layout............2-2 2.2 CPU................2-3 2.3 Memory..............2-3 Memory Speed /CPU FSB Support Matrix....2-3 DDR Population Rules..........2-4 DDR Module Combination........2-4 Installing DDR Modules..........2-5 2.4 Power Supply.............2-6...
  • Page 6 IEEE1394 Port: J1394-1..........2-14 VGA Port..............2-14 Serial Port..............2-15 2.7 Connectors..............2-16 IDE Connector: IDE1..........2-16 Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1/SATA2.......2-16 Front Panel Connector: JFP1........2-17 CD-in Connector: JCD1..........2-17 Fan Power Connectors..........2-18 On-Board S-Video Out Connector: JTV1.....2-18 Internal Speaker Connector: CON1......2-18 Front USB Connector: J3...........2-19 2.8 Jumpers..............2-20 Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1........2-20 2.9 Slots................2-21 PCI Interrupt Request Routing........2-21...
  • Page 7 Control Keys.............4-3 Getting Help.............4-3 Main Menu...............4-3 Default Settings............4-3 4.2 The Main Menu............4-4 4.3 Standard CMOS Features..........4-6 4.4 Advanced BIOS Features..........4-8 4.5 Advanced Chipset Features.........4-12 4.6 Power Management Features........4-14 4.7 PNP/PCI Configurations..........4-18 4.8 Integrated Peripherals..........4-21 4.9 PC Health Status............4-26 4.10 Frequency/Voltage Control........4-27 4.11 Set Supervisor/User Password........4-29 4.12 Load Optimal/Fail Safe Defaults.......4-30 Chapter 5.

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence pro tects the equipment from overheating.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    Getting Started Congratulations for purchasing Hetis 865GV-E (MS-6279) barebone. Hetis barebone is your best Slim PC choice. Based on the “all-in-one” design idea, Hetis provides USB ports and optional TV-out jack, DVI jack and 1394 ports. With the fantastic appear- ance and small form factor, it can easily be set anywhere.

  • Page 10: System Specifications

    † MS-7065 v1.0, 320mm (L) x 195mm (W), 6 mounting holes, 4-layer proprietary form factor † Supports Socket 478 for Intel ® Pentium™ 4/Northwood FSB800 processor up to 3.0 GHz and Prescott up to 3.4GHz (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Chipset † Intel ® 865GV chipset...
  • Page 11 Getting Started † Rear I/O - PS/2 keyboard/Mouse x 1 - Serial Ports x 2 - Parallel Port x 1 - VGA Port x 1 - DVI connector for LCD monitor x 1 (optional) - TV-Out Connector x 1 (optional) - S-Video Connector x 1 (optional) - Audio Ports (Line-In x 1, Line-Out x 1, Mic-In x 1) - USB2.0 Ports x 2...

  • Page 12: System Configuration

    Chapter 1 1.2 System Configuration Front View 1. Power Switch 6. 4-pin IEEE 1394 Port (optional) 2. Power LED 7. 4 x USB 2.0 Ports 3. HDD LED 8. Mic-in (pink), Line-out (green) 4. Optical Drive (optional) 9. SPDIF-out 5. Card Reader (optional)

  • Page 13: Rear View

    Getting Started Rear View 1. Mic-in 10. Power Jack 2. Line-in 11. S-Video out (optional) 3. Line-out 12. Serial Ports 4. AV-out (optional) 13. Parallel Port 5. DVI Port (optional) 14. PCI Slots 6. VGA Port 15. RJ-45 LAN Jack 7.

  • Page 14: Chassis Design

    Chapter 1 Chassis Design † Dimension: 309mm (H) x 85mm (W) x 325mm (D) † Minimized screw structure † Detachable bay housing † Multiple ventilation holes 1. CPU Fan Ventilation Hole 5. System Ventilation Holes 2. CPU Fan Ventilation Hole 6.

  • Page 15: Thermal Solution

    Getting Started 1.3 Thermal Solution To prevent the system from overheating, we have adopted a specially designed CPU cooler and multiple ventilation holes for better cooling effects. The specially designed CPU cooler supports Intel Northwood FSB 800 CPU up to 3.0GHz and Prescott up to 3.4GHz and above. The following figures illustrate how the system fan effectively exhausts hot air through multiple ventilation holes.

  • Page 16: Front Panel

    Chapter 1 Power Supply Ventilation Hole System Fan Ventilation Hole Po we r Supply Fan CPU Fan Ventilation Ventilation Hole Hole front panel...
  • Page 17 Getting Started System Air Flow Direction Power Supply System Fan Po we r Supply CPU Cooler front panel After the installation is completed, please keep other objects away from the ventilation hole at least 2.5cm and above. Do not block the ventila- tion hole.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2. Introducing Mainboard

    Introducing Mainboard This chapter tells you basics of the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jumpers on the mainboard. Also, it provides the instructions on connecting the peripheal devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the compo- nents and follow the installation procedures.

  • Page 19: Mainboard Layout

    Chapter 2 2.1 Mainboard Layout Intel 865GV chipset RTL8110S MS-7065 (V1.X) Mainboard...

  • Page 20: Cpu

    The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket 478 for easy CPU installation. When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php) Note: 1.

  • Page 21: Ddr Population Rules

    Chapter 2 DDR Population Rules Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. Each DIMM slot supports up to a maximum size of 1GB. Users can install either single- or double-sided modules to meet their own needs. Please note that each DIMM can work respectively for single-channel DDR, but there are some rules while using dual-channel DDR (Please refer to the suggested DDR population table later).

  • Page 22: Installing Ddr Modules

    Introducing Mainboard Installing DDR Modules 1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module will only fit in the right orientation. 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in. notch Volt 3.

  • Page 23: Power Supply

    Chapter 2 2.4 Power Supply ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To connect to the ATX power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector.

  • Page 24: Front Panel

    Introducing Mainboard 2.5 Front Panel Audio Ports Mini IEEE 1394 Port: Optical SPDIF-Out J1394-2 USB Ports SPDIF-Out Jack The connector allows you to connect to Sony & Philips Digital Inter- face (SPDIF), developed jointly by the Sony and Philips corporations . A standard audio file transfer format, SPDIF allows the transfer of digital audio signals from one device to another without having to be converted first to an analog format.

  • Page 25: Usb Ports

    Chapter 2 USB Ports The mainboard provides a UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus root for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse or other USB-compatible devices. You can plug the USB devices directly into these connectors. The mainboard supports USB 1.1 & 2.0 devices. USB Port Description SIGNAL DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 26: Rear Panel

    Introducing Mainboard 2.6 Rear Panel The Rear Panel provides the following connectors: Parallel Port LAN Jack Mouse J1394-1 Keyboard DVI Port Line-out USB Ports Line-in MIC -in VGA Port Mouse/Keyboard Connectors ® The mainboard provides two standard PS/2 mini DIN connectors for ®...

  • Page 27: Audio Ports

    Chapter 2 Audio Ports Line Out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line In is used for external CD player, Tape player, or other audio devices. MIC is a connector for stereo microphones. 1/8” Stereo Audio Connectors Line Out Line In The mainboard supports 4- or 6- channel audio function.

  • Page 28: Rj45 Lan Jack

    Introducing Mainboard RJ-45 LAN Jack The mainboard provides one standard RJ-45 jack for connection to Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to the LAN jack. This Giga-bit LAN enables data to be transferred at 1000, 100 or 10Mbps. Giga-bit LAN Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 29: Parallel Port

    Chapter 2 Parallel Port The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as 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 Data0...

  • Page 30: Dvi Connector: Dvi1 (Optional)

    Introducing Mainboard DVI Connector: DVI1 (Digital Output Only, optional) The mainboard provides a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) connector which allows you to connect an LCD monitor. The DVI connector provides a high- speed digital interconnection between the computer and its display device. C1 C2 DVI-I Connector Signal Assignment...

  • Page 31: Ieee1394 Port: J1394-1

    Chapter 2 IEEE 1394 Port: J1394-1 The bigger 6-pin IEEE 1394 Port on the back panel is designed for you to connect IEEE 1394 devices without external power. That means the mainboard can provide the power for the devices connected to this port. Software Support ®...

  • Page 32: Serial Port

    Introducing Mainboard Serial Port The mainboard offers two 9-pin male DIN connectors as serial ports. The ports are 16550A high speed communication ports that send/receive 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the connector.

  • Page 33: Connectors

    Chapter 2 2.7 Connectors IDE Connector: IDE1 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA/33/66/100 function. The connector on the mainboard allows you to connect to the IDE devices: HDD &...

  • Page 34: Front Panel Connector: Jfp1

    Introducing Mainboard Front Panel Connector: JFP1 The mainboard provides one front panel connector for you to connect ® to the front panel switches and LEDs. JFP1 is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. Power Power Switch JFP1 Reset Switch JFP1 Pin Definition...

  • Page 35: Fan Power Connectors

    Chapter 2 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1/SYS_FAN1 The CPUFAN1 (CPU fan) and SYS_FAN1 (system fan) support system cooling fans with +12V that is controlled by PWM. When connecting the wire to the three-pin head connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V (that is controlled by PWM), the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND.

  • Page 36: Front Usb Connector: J3

    Introducing Mainboard Front USB Connector: J3 The mainboard provides one standard USB 2.0 pin header J3 to connect to a card reader. USB 2.0 technology increases data transfer rate up to a maximum throughput of 480Mbps, which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1. J3 Pin Definition SIGNAL SIGNAL...

  • Page 37: Jumpers

    Chapter 2 2.8 Jumper The motherboard provides one jumper for you to set the computer’s function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through the use of the jumper. Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external battery to keep the system configuration data.

  • Page 38: Slots

    Introducing Mainboard 2.9 Slot The mainboard provides one 32-bit Master PCI bus slot. The PCI slot allows you to insert PCI Riser Card. The PCI Riser Card is included in the barebone. The Riser Card allows you to insert two expansion cards.

  • Page 39: Chapter 3: System Assembly

    System Assembly System Assembly This chapter provides you with the installation procedures of Hetis barebone. It is useful for you to read the information of mainboard setup before assembling the whole system.

  • Page 40: Overview

    Chapter 3 3.1 overview The built-in MS-7065 mainboard is designed for Hetis barebone only. Except MS-7065 mainboard, the built-in components of the barebone include power supply and PCI riser card. In this chapter we’ll show you how to install CPU, FDD, HDD, CD-ROM and CPU Cooler. Installation Tools Gloves Screw Driver...
  • Page 41 System Assembly Checking the Items Before assembling your system, please check the items listed below for basic system operation. You may install a card reader to enhance your system perofrmance. Footstand CPU Cooler Optical Drive IDE or SATA HDD Card Reader (optional)

  • Page 42: Installation Procedures

    Chapter 3 3.2 Installation Procedures 1. Removing Cover, Front Bezel, Drives Cage and HDD tray Unscrew the chassis cover. Remove the chassis cover. Use a screw driver to unscrew the drives cage. Press the locking tabs simultaneously to release the front bezel from the chassis.
  • Page 43 System Assembly Remove the front bezel. Press the lock brackets inwards and then pull the drives cage forwards to remove it from the chassis. Remember to unplug the power cord while removing the drives cage. The drives cage has been removed.
  • Page 44 Chapter 3 Push the tray lever to release the tray. Pull the lever in the direction indicated to take out the tray. Pull the HDD tray forwards to remove from the chassis. The HDD tray has been removed.

  • Page 45: Installing Memory Modules

    System Assembly 2. Installing Memory Modules Locate the DIMM slots. Insert the DIMM vertically into the slot. Note: The DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. It will only fit in the right direction. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.

  • Page 46: Installing Cpu

    Chapter 3 3. Installing CPU Locate the CPU socket. Pull the lever away from the socket and raise it up to 90-degree angle. Put the CPU onto the socket. Note: Make sure the pins are completely embedded into the socket. The CPU can only fit in the correct direction.

  • Page 47: Releasing Coolor Clips

    System Assembly 4. Releasing Cooler Clips Before installing the CPU cooler, check to see if the four metal clips of the CPU cooler are closed. If the metal clip is closed, push the black tab to open the clip. Remember to do so on four clips.

  • Page 48: Installing Cpu Cooler

    Chapter 3 5. Installing CPU Cooler Place the CPU cooler onto the CPU socket. Please note that the metal clips must not be placed inside the CPU cooler rack. Instead, they should be placed outside the rack. Close the lever to secure the CPU cooler. 3-10...
  • Page 49 System Assembly Connect the power cord of the CPU cooler. 3-11...

  • Page 50: Installing Hdd

    Chapter 3 6. Installing HDD Insert the IDE HDD module into the tray. Note: The system supports both IDE and SATA interfaced HDD. Use 4 screws to secure the IDE HDD module. Connect the HDD cable and power cord. 3-12...
  • Page 51 System Assembly Insert the HDD tray into the chassis and close the lever to lock the HDD tray in place. Using SATA HDD Here shows how the cables should be connected to the SATA HDD. Connect the SATA cable, HDD power cord and HDD cable.

  • Page 52: Installing Optical Drive And Card Reader

    Chapter 3 7. Installing Optical Drive and Card Reader Insert the optical drive into the drives cage. Screw the optical drive to Position I. Use 4 screws to secure the optical drive. 3-14...
  • Page 53 System Assembly Slide the drives cage back into the chassis. Screw the drives cage to the chassis. Connect the optical drive cable and power cord. Connect the system power cord. 3-15...
  • Page 54 Chapter 3 Take out the shield marked if an optical drive is installed. Take out both shields if an optical drive and a card reader are installed. Unscrew the cover shield. Take out the cover shield. Replace the front bezel. 3-16...
  • Page 55 System Assembly Press with force to secure the front bezel to the chassis. 3-17...
  • Page 56 Chapter 3 Note: Card reader is an optional device. If you do not intend to install a card reader, please skip the following procedures. Insert the card reader from the rear into the drives cage. Screw the card reader to the drives cage following the indicated order.
  • Page 57 System Assembly Connect the power cord of the card reader. Unscrew the cover shield and then take it out. Slide the drives cage back into the chassis. Screw the drives cage to the chassis and replace the front bezel. 3-19...

  • Page 58: Replacing Chassis Cover

    Chapter 3 8. Replacing Chassis Cover Replace the chassis cover. Remember to fasten the screws on the rear panel. Put the barebone on the footstand. 3-20...

  • Page 59: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    Chapter 3. BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup pro- gram and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. You may need to run the Setup program when: An error message appears on the screen during the system m booting up, and requests you to run SETUP.

  • Page 60: Entering Setup

    Chapter 4 4.1 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. DEL:Setup F11:Boot Menu F12:Network boot TAB:Logo 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 61: Control Keys

    BIOS Setup Control Keys < Move to the previous item < Move to the next item < Move to the item in the left hand < Move to the item in the right hand <Enter> Select the item <Esc> Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu <+/PU>...

  • Page 62: The Main Menu

    Chapter 4 4.2 The Main Menu Once you enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu displays twelve configurable functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter>...
  • Page 63 BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. PC Health Status This entry shows your PC health status. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control. Set Supervisor Password Use this menu to set Supervisor Password. Set User Password Use this menu to set User Password.

  • Page 64: Standard Cmos Features

    Chapter 4 4.3 Standard CMOS Features The items inside STANDARD CMOS SETUP menu are divided into 10 categories. Each category includes none, one or more setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item you want to modify and use the <PgUp> or <PgDn>...
  • Page 65 BIOS Setup Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select the hard disk drive type. The specification of hard disk drive will show up on the right hand according to your selection. Type Select how to define the HDD parameters Cylinders Enter cylinder number Heads...

  • Page 66: Advanced Bios Features

    Chapter 4 4.4 Advanced BIOS Features Quick Boot Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot fast since it will skip some check items. Available options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Boot Device Select Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu screen. Boot Device Priority: 1st/2nd/3rd The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the operating system.
  • Page 67 BIOS Setup Try Other Boot Devices Setting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to boot from other devices if the system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device. Available settings for “ 1st/2nd/3rd” boot device vary de- pending on the bootable devices you have installed.
  • Page 68 Chapter 4 Boot To OS/2 ® This allows you to run the OS/2 operating system with DRAM larger than ® 64MB. When you choose No, you cannot run the OS/2 operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB. But it is possible if you choose Yes. Hyper Threading Function This field is used to enable or disable the Hyper Threading function.
  • Page 69 BIOS Setup System BIOS Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh, resulting in better system performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled. C000, 32k Shadow This item specifies how the contents of the adapter ROM named in the item are handled.

  • Page 70: Advanced Chipset Features

    Chapter 4 4.5 Advanced Chipset Features NOTE: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. DRAM Timing Setting... Press <Enter> and to enter the sub-menu screen. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module.
  • Page 71 BIOS Setup CAS# Latency This controls the timing delay (in clock cycles) before SDRAM starts a read command after receiving it. Settings: [2], [2.5] (clocks). [2] (clocks) increases the system performance the most while [2.5] (clocks) provides the most stable performance. RAS# Precharge This item controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be allowed to precharge.

  • Page 72: Power Management Features

    Chapter 4 4.6 Power Management Features ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE, Windows ME and Windows 2000/XP, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through the setting of this field.
  • Page 73 BIOS Setup Re-Call VGA BIOS at S3 Resuming Selecting [Enabled] allows BIOS to call VGA BIOS to initialize the VGA card when system wakes up (resumes) from S3 sleep state. The system resume time is shortened when you disable the function, but system will need an AGP driver to initialize the VGA card.
  • Page 74 Chapter 4 FDC/LPT/COM Ports, Primary/Secondary Master/Slave IDE These items specify if the BIOS will monitor the activity of the specified hardware peripherals or components. If set to [Monitor[, any activity detected on the specified hardware peripherals or components will wake up the system or prevent the system from entering the power saving modes.
  • Page 75 BIOS Setup Resume On RTC Alarm This is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on a scheduled time/date from the power off (S5) state. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled]. RTC Alarm Date/Hour/Minute/Second If Resume On RTC Alarm is set to [Enabled], the system will automatically resume (boot up) on a specific date/hour/minute/second specified in these fields.

  • Page 76: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Chapter 4 4.7 PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. PCI, or Peripheral Component 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 77 BIOS Setup Init. Graphics Adapter Priority This setting specifies which VGA card is your primary graphics adapter. Setting options are: [ Internal VGA] The system initializes the onboard VGA device. [PCI/Int-VGA] The system initializes the installed PCI VGAcard first. If a PCI VGA card is not available, it will initialize the onboard VGA device.
  • Page 78 Chapter 4 Set DMAs to PnP or ISA Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: DMA Channel 0/1/3/5/6/7 These items specify the bus that the system DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel is used. The settings determine if BIOS should remove a DMA from the available DMAs passed to devices that are configurable by the system BIOS.

  • Page 79: Integrated Peripherals

    BIOS Setup 4.8 Integrated Peripherals USB Controller This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB controllers. USB Device Legacy Support Set to [Enabled] if your need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix.
  • Page 80 Chapter 4 On-Chip ATA(s) Operate Mode This setting allows you to determine how the RAID controller on the south bridge is going to switch to SATA controller. [Legacy Mode] means you may use the traditional 14 and 15 IRQs, while [Native Mode] means you may use all the available IRQs.
  • Page 81 BIOS Setup P-ATA Keep Enabled This item is available for you to enable/disable the onboard P-ATA. Setting options: [Yes], [No]. P-ATA Channel Selection This item is available for you to select the parallel ATA channel. Setting options: [Primary], [Secondary], [Both]. Combined Mode Option This item is available for you to select the combined mode of the ATA controllers.
  • Page 82 Chapter 4 Onboard Serial Port A/B These items specify the base I/O port addresses of the onboard Serial Port A/B. Selecting [Auto] allows BIOS to automatically determine the correct base I/O port address. Settings: [Auto], [3F8/COM1], [2F8/COM2], [3E8/COM3], [2E8/COM4] and [Disabled]. Serial Port B Mode This setting allows you to specify the operation mode for Serial Port B.
  • Page 83 BIOS Setup Parallel Port IRQ When Onboard Parallel Port is set to [Auto], the item shows [Auto] indicating that BIOS determines the IRQ for the parallel port automatically. Parallel Port DMA Channel This feature needs to be configured only when Parallel Port Mode is set to the [ECP] mode.

  • Page 84: Pc Health Status

    Chapter 4 4.9 PC Health Status This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc. Monitor function is available only if there is hardware monitoring mecha- nism onboard. Chassis Intrusion The field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened.

  • Page 85: Frequency/Voltage Control

    BIOS Setup 4.10 Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control. CPU Ratio Selection This setting controls the multiplier that is used to determine the internal clock speed of the processor relative to the external or motherboard clock speed. DRAM Frequency Use this field to configure the clock frequency of the installed DRAM.
  • Page 86 Chapter 4 reduction. Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking because even a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clockspeed which may just cause your overclocked processor to lock up. CPU FSB Clock (MHz) This item shows the CPU FSB(Front Side Bus) information. It doesn’t allow you to make any setting.

  • Page 87: Set Supervisor/User Password

    BIOS Setup 4.11 Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to six characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory.

  • Page 88: Load Optimal/Fail Safe Defaults

    Chapter 4 4.12 Set Optimal/Fail Safe Defaults The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to Optimal defaults or Fail Safe defaults. The Optimal Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer for the best system perform- ance but probably will cause a stability issue.

  • Page 89: Chapter 5. Using 4- Or 6-Channel Audio Function

    Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function The motherboard is equipped with Realtek ALC655 chip, which provides support for 6-channel audio output, including 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Center and 1 Subwoofer channel. ALC655 allows the board to attach 4 or 6 speakers for better surround sound effect.

  • Page 90: Installing The Audio Drivers

    Chapter 5 5.1 Installing the Audio Drivers You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC655 chip to function properly before you can get access to 4-/6-channel audio operations. Follow the proce- dures described below to install the drivers for different operating systems. Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP ®...
  • Page 91 Using Audio Function 3. Click Next to start installing files into the system. 4. Click Finish to restart the system. Select this option...

  • Page 92: Using Audio Function

    Chapter 5 5.2 Using Audio Function After installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 4-/6-channel audio feature now. To enable 4- or 6-channel audio operation, first connect 4 or 6 speakers to the appropriate audio connectors, and then select 4- or 6- channel audio setting in the software utility.
  • Page 93 Using Audio Function...
  • Page 94 Chapter 5 Connecting the Speakers When you have set the Multi-Channel Audio Function mode properly in the software utility, connect your speakers to the correct phone jacks in accordance with the setting in software utility. n 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output Refer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each phone jack on the back panel when 2-Channel Mode is selected.
  • Page 95 Using Audio Function n 6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output Refer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each jack on the back panel when 6-Channel Mode is selected. Back Panel Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) 2 * Line Out (Rear channels) 3 * Line Out (Front channels) * Both Line In and MIC function are converted to Line Out function...

  • Page 96: Testing The Connected Speakers

    Chapter 5 5.3 Testing the Connected Speakers To ensure that 4- or 6-channel audio operation works properly, you may need to test each connected speaker to make sure every speaker work properly. If any speaker fails to make sound, then check whether the cable is inserted firmly to the connector or replace the bad speakers with good ones.
  • Page 97 Using Audio Function 4. The tested speaker will show in bright color. 5. While you are testing the speakers in 6-Channel Mode, if the sound coming from the center speaker and subwoofer is swapped, you should select Swap Center/Subwoofer Output to readjust these two channels. tested speaker Select this function...

  • Page 98: Playing Karaok

    Chapter 5 5.4 Playing KaraOK The KaraOK function will automatically remove human voice (lyrics) and leave melody for you to sing the song. Note that this function applies only for 2-channel audio operation. Playing KaraOK 1. Click the audio icon from the window tray at the lower-right corner of the screen.

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