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MSC EAX-965Q User Manual

Intel q965 lga775 quad-core / core 2 exterme / core2 duo / pentium d / pentium 4 / celeron d atx mainboard
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  • Page 1 ® Intel Q965 LGA775 Quad-core / Core 2 Exterme / Core2 ® ® ® ® / Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D ATX Main Board EAX-965Q User’s Manual Ver. 1.00...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    EAX-965Q 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 ....................12 Motherboard Overview....................13 1.2.1 Placement Direction ........................13 1.2.2 Screw Holes ........................... 13 Motherboard Layout ....................14...
  • Page 3 Power Management Setup......................71 2.2.6 PnP/PCI Configurations ......................... 74 2.2.7 Frequency/Voltage Control......................76 2.2.8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults........................77 2.2.9 Load Optimized Defaults ........................ 78 2.2.10 Set Supervisor/User Password ....................79 2.2.11 Save and Exit Setup ........................80 2.2.12 Exit Without Saving........................81 EAX-965Q...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    EAX-965Q 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

    CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. EAX-965Q...

  • Page 6: Packing List

    EAX-965Q 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) － Drivers 2 x SATA data cable 1 x FDD cable (34-pin, pitch 2.54mm)

  • 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 EAX-965Q...

  • Page 8: Specifications Summary

    EAX-965Q Specifications Summary Supports Intel LGA775 Quad-core / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo / Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D CPU Intel 82Q965 Chipset 4 x DIMMs up to 8GB Dual Channel DDR2 800/667/533 SDRAM Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000...
  • Page 9 0 ~ 60° C (32 ~ 140° F) Operating Humidity 0% ~ 90% relative humidity, non-condensing Size (L x W) 12" x 9.6" (304.8 mm x 243.84 mm) 0.88 lbs (0.4 Kg) Weight * Specifications are subject to change without notice. EAX-965Q...

  • Page 10: Block Diagram

    EAX-965Q Block Diagram...
  • Page 11 User’s Manual This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Product Product introduction introduction EAX-965Q...

  • Page 12: Production Introduction

    EAX-965Q 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...

  • Page 13: Motherboard Overview

    Screw Holes Place eleven (11) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis EAX-965Q...

  • Page 14: Motherboard Layout

    EAX-965Q 1.3 Motherboard Layout...

  • Page 15: Layout Content List

    RJ-45 Ethernet connector x 2 37,38 USB connector x 2 AUDIO Rear speaker out port, 8-Channel Audio I/O (6 jacks) 37,38 Center/Subwoofer port, Line-in port, Line-out port, Microphone port, Side speaker out port VGA port D-sub 15-pin, female ESATA External SATA port ESATA EAX-965Q...
  • Page 16 EAX-965Q Internal Connector Label Function Note Page AAFP Front panel audio connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm ATX12V ATX power connector 2 x 2 header EATXPWR ATX power connector 12 x 2 header Optical drive audio connector 4 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm...

  • Page 17: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. EAX-965Q...

  • Page 18: Installing The Cpu

    EAX-965Q 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. EAX-965Q...

  • Page 20: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    EAX-965Q 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 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. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. EAX-965Q...

  • Page 22: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    EAX-965Q 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 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. EAX-965Q...

  • Page 24: System Memory

    EAX-965Q 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. EAX-965Q...
  • Page 26 EAX-965Q 1.5.2.1 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) － － － － DDR2-800MHz Capability DIMM support Size Vender Chip. No Part No. 512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC KVR800D2N5/512 1024MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC KVR800D2N5/1G 1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package KHX6400D2LL/1G 1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN 2048MB KINGSTON...
  • Page 27 HYMP564U72AP8-Y5 1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5(ECC) HYMP512U72AP8-Y5 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y4 HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y4(ECC) HYMP564U72AP8-Y4 256MB CORSAIR MIII00605 VS256MB667D2 512MB CORSAIR 64M8CFEG VS512MB667D2 1024MB CORSAIR 64M8CFEG VS1GB667D2 256MB ELPIDA E2508AB-6E-E EBE25UC8ABFA-6E-E 512MB ELPIDA E5108AE-6E-E EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E * SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided EAX-965Q...
  • Page 28 EAX-965Q DIMM support Size Vender Chip. No Part No. 512MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-3EG M2OAD5G3H3166I1C52 1024MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-3EG M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52 1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package BL12864AA663.16FD 1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package BL12864AL664.16FD 512MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E AU512E667C5KBGC 1024MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E AU01GE667C5KBGC 512MB Apacer AM4B5708PJS7E AU512E667C5KBGC 512MB...
  • Page 29 B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. C - Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual‑channel memory configuration. EAX-965Q...

  • Page 30: Installing A Dimm

    EAX-965Q 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...

  • Page 31: 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. EAX-965Q...

  • Page 32: Expansion Slots

    EAX-965Q 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. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 33: Standard Interrupt Assignments

    IRQ holder for PCI streeing* IRQ holder for PCI streeing* IRQ holder for PCI streeing* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * There IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI device. EAX-965Q...

  • Page 34: Pci Slots

    EAX-965Q 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.

  • Page 35: Jumpers

    Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Normal (Default) Clear RTC EAX-965Q...

  • Page 36: Keyboard Power (Kbpwr)

    EAX-965Q 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). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.

  • Page 37: Connectors

    Status Description Status Description No link 10Mbps connection Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection Blinking Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection AUDIO Rear speaker out port This port connects the rear speakers in a (Black) 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. EAX-965Q...
  • Page 38 EAX-965Q Label Function Description AUDIO Center/Subwoofer port The port connects the center/subwoofer (Orange) speakers in a 6-channel or 8-channel audio configuration. AUDIO Line-In port (Light Blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. AUDIO Line-Out port (Lime) This port connects a headphone or a speaker.
  • Page 39 BIOS to [RAID]. DO NOT insert a different connector to this port. DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID 0 or JBOD is configured. KBMS PS/2 KB connector This port is for a PS/2 keyboard EAX-965Q...

  • Page 40: Internal Connectors

    EAX-965Q 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 Parallel ATA devices : IDE hard disk drive (x 2) Serial ATA device : SATA hard disk drive Optical drives : CD-ROM (x 2) You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. EAX-965Q...
  • Page 42 EAX-965Q 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 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. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. EAX-965Q...
  • Page 44 EAX-965Q 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 1.8.2.10 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. EAX-965Q...
  • Page 46 EAX-965Q 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 User’s Manual 1.8.2.12 IEEE 1394a Connector (IE1394_2, Optional) 1.8.2.13 IrDA Connector (IR_CON1) Signal Description Signal Signal Description IRRX Infrared Receiver Input IRTX Infrared Transmitter Output EAX-965Q...
  • Page 48 EAX-965Q 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 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. EAX-965Q...
  • Page 50 EAX-965Q 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 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB56 USB78 USB910 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately. EAX-965Q...
  • Page 52 EAX-965Q 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 User’s Manual This chapter tells how to change the system set tings through the BIOS setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 BIOS setup BIOS setup EAX-965Q...

  • Page 54: Bios Setup

    EAX-965Q 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

    <F6> to load the fail-safe default values. While moving around through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu. This window displays the help text for the currently highlighted field. EAX-965Q...

  • Page 56: Bios Menu Screen

    EAX-965Q 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...

  • Page 57: Standard Cmos Features

    [Manual]: User can manually input the correct settings. Access Mode: The options are CHS/LBA/Large/Auto Capacity: Capacity of currently installed hard disk Cylinder: Number of cylinders Head: Number of heads Precomp: Write precomp Landing Zone: Landing zone Sector: Number of sectors EAX-965Q...
  • Page 58 EAX-965Q 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...

  • Page 59: Advanced Bios Features

    Below are some major items that are provided in the Advanced BIOS Features screen. A quick booting function is provided for your convenience. Simply enable the Quick Booting item to save yourself valuable time. EAX-965Q...
  • Page 60 EAX-965Q 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 Enabling this feature speeds up memory access. Item Description Enabled Enable cache Disabled Disable cache 2.2.2.5 Quick Power On Self Test This allows the system to skip certain tests to speed up the boot-up procedure. Item Description Enabled Enable quick POST Disabled Normal POST EAX-965Q...
  • Page 62 EAX-965Q 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 Description Floppy Floppy Device LS120 LS120 Device Hard Disk Device CDROM CDROM Device...
  • Page 63 To disable security, select PASSWORD SETTING at Main Menu and then you will be asked to enter password. Do not type anything and just press <Enter>, it will disable security. Once the security is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely. EAX-965Q...
  • Page 64 EAX-965Q 2.2.2.16 APIC Mode This setting allows you to enable the APIC mode. The choices are “Disabled” or “Enabled.” 2.2.2.17 MPS Version Control for OS This option is only valid for multiprocessor motherboards as it specifies the version of the Multiprocessor Specification (MPS) that the motherboard will use.

  • Page 65: Advanced Chipset Features

    Enabling this feature reserves 15 MB to 16 MB memory address space for ISA expansion cards that specifically require this setting. This makes memory from 15 MB and up unavailable to the system. Expansion cards can only access memory up to 16 MB. The default setting is “Disabled”. EAX-965Q...
  • Page 66 EAX-965Q 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.

  • Page 67: Integrated Peripherals

    User’s Manual 2.2.4 Integrated Peripherals 2.2.4.1 OnChip IDE Device EAX-965Q...
  • Page 68 EAX-965Q 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.
  • Page 69 In ECP Mode, you can select DMA channel 1 or DMA channel 3. Leave this field on the default setting. 2.2.4.3 Watch Dog Timer Select This option will determine watch dog timer. The choices: Disabled, 10, 20, 30, 40 Sec. 1, 2, 4 Min. EAX-965Q...
  • Page 70 EAX-965Q 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.

  • Page 71: Power Management Setup

    This item allows you to set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend) or S3/STR(Suspend To RAM). 2.2.5.3 Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume Select “Auto” to run VGA BIOS if S3 resume automatically. The “Yes” enables running VGA BIOS if S3 resume. The “No” disables this function. EAX-965Q...
  • Page 72 EAX-965Q 2.2.5.4 Power Management There are three selections for Power Management, and each of them has fixed mode settings. Item Description Min. Power Saving Minimum power management, HDD Power Down = 15 Min, Max. Power Saving Maximum power management, HDD Power Down =1 Min Allows you to set each mode individually.
  • Page 73 When “Enabled”, enter any key to wake up the system from S3 state. The choices are “Enabled” and “Disabled”. 2.2.5.15 Resume by Alarm When “Enabled”, set the date and time at which the RTC (real-time clock) alarm awakens the system from suspend mode. The choices are “Enabled” and “Disabled”. EAX-965Q...

  • Page 74: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    EAX-965Q 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 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]. EAX-965Q...

  • Page 76: Frequency/Voltage Control

    EAX-965Q 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. EAX-965Q...

  • Page 78: Load Optimized Defaults

    EAX-965Q 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.

  • Page 79: Set Supervisor/User Password

    CMOS. The password must be no longer than eight (8) characters. Remember, to enable the password setting feature, you must first select either “Setup” or “System” from the “Advanced BIOS Features” menu. EAX-965Q...

  • Page 80: Save And Exit Setup

    EAX-965Q 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. This record is...

  • 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. EAX-965Q...

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