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G52-M7037X3
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Manual Rev: 1.2
Release Date: July 2004
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to
comply with the emission limits.
Micro-Star International
MS-7037
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
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Copyright Notice
The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR
INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no
guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under
continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
Trademarks
All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
V1.0 First release of PCB 1.0 March 2004
with Intel 865G/865GV/865PE/848P & Intel ICH5
V1.1 Special version for Trigem April 2004
V1.2 Revise connector’s content July 2004
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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. Alternatively,
please try the following help resources for further guidance.
h Visit the MSI homepage & FAQ site for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver
updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw & http://www.msi.
com.tw/program/service/faq/faq/esc_faq_list.php
h Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw
Safety Instructions
1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equip-
ment from overheating. Do not cover the openings.
6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V be-
fore connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
7. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
8. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical
shock.
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service
personnel:
h The power cord or plug is damaged.
h Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
h The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
h The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to
User’s Manual.
h The equipment has dropped and damaged.
h The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
12. Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned, storage
temperature above 60 0 C (140 0 F), it may damage the equipment.
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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................................ ii
Copyright Notice ........................................................................................................... iii
Revision History ............................................................................................................ iii
Technical Support ........................................................................................................ iv
Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started ................................................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specifications ........................................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ....................................................................................................... 1-4
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ................................................................................. 2-1
Quick Components Guide ........................................................................................... 2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU ............................................................................... 2-3
Example of CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ..................................... 2-3
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix ..................................................... 2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 ............................................... 2-4
Installing the CPU Fan ................................................................................... 2-5
Memory ................................................................................................................. 2-6
Introduction to DDR SDRAM ......................................................................... 2-6
DDR Population Rules .................................................................................... 2-7
Installing DDR Modules .................................................................................. 2-7
Power Supply ...................................................................................................... 2-8
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 ........................................................... 2-8
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 .............................................................. 2-8
Back Panel ............................................................................................................ 2-9
Mouse Connector ......................................................................................... 2-9
Keyboard Connector .................................................................................... 2-9
RJ-45 LAN Jack: 10/100 LAN (8100C) /
Giga-bit LAN (8110S/SB) (Optional) ......................................... 2-10
IEEE1394 Port (Optional) ............................................................................. 2-11
VGA Connector (Optional, for 865G/GV) .................................................. 2-11
Audio Port Connectors ............................................................................... 2-11
USB Connectors .......................................................................................... 2-12
Serial Port Connector: COM 1 & COM2 (Optional) .................................... 2-12
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ..................................................................... 2-13
Connectors ........................................................................................................ 2-14
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........................................................... 2-14
Fan Power Connectors: CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN .......................................... 2-14
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ........................................................... 2-15
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 ................................................ 2-15
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CD-In Connector: JCD1 ............................................................................... 2-16
SPDIF-Out Connector: JSP1 ....................................................................... 2-16
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 / JUSB2 .................................................... 2-16
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 ....................................................... 2-17
Serial ATA Connectors controlled by ICH5: SATA1, SATA2 ..................... 2-18
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ........................................................ 2-19
Joystick/Game Connector: JGP1 (Optional) .............................................. 2-19
IEEE 1394 Connector: J1394_1/J1394_2 (Optional) ................................. 2-20
Jumpers ............................................................................................................. 2-21
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 ....................................................................... 2-21
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot ...................................................... 2-22
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots ........................................ 2-22
PCI Interrupt Request Routing .................................................................... 2-22
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup ........................................................................................... 3-1
Entering Setup ..................................................................................................... 3-2
Control Keys .................................................................................................. 3-2
Getting Help ................................................................................................... 3-2
The Main Menu ..................................................................................................... 3-3
Standard CMOS Features ................................................................................... 3-5
Advanced BIOS Features ................................................................................... 3-7
Advanced Chipset Features ............................................................................. 3-11
Integrated Peripherals ....................................................................................... 3-14
Power Management Setup ................................................................................ 3-19
PNP/PCI Configurations ..................................................................................... 3-22
PC Health Status ................................................................................................ 3-24
Frequency/Voltage Control ............................................................................... 3-26
Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults ................................................. 3-27
Set Supervisor/User Password ....................................................................... 3-28
Appendix A: Using 2-, 4- & 6-Channel Audio Function ................................. A-1
Installing the Audio Driver .................................................................................. A-2
Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP ............................................... A-2
Software Configuration ..................................................................................... A-4
Sound Effect ....................................................................................................... A-4
Equalizer .................................................................................................... A-6
Speaker Configuration .............................................................................. A-7
Speaker Test .............................................................................................. A-8
HRTF Demo ................................................................................................ A-9
General .................................................................................................... A-10
Using 2-, 4- & 6- Channel Audio Function ..................................................... A-11
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Getting Started
Getting Started
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Mainboard Specifications
CPU
h Supports Socket 478 for Intel ® Pentium 4 (Socket 478) processor
h Supports 533MHz or 800MHz FSB
h Supports 3.4GHz or higher speed P4 processor (Require multi-directional CPU
heatsink)
(For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/
products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php)
Chipsets
h Intel® 865G/865GV/865PE/848P chipset
- Supports AGP 8x/4x (for 865G/865PE)
- Integrated graphic controller (865G/865GV only)
- Supports DDR266/333/400 SDRAM.
- Supports 400/533/800MHz Intel NetBurst micro-architecture bus.
h Intel® ICH5 chipset (421 mBGA)
- AC’97 2.3 interface
- 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
- 2 channel Ultra ATA/100 Bus Master IDE controller
- SMBus 2.0 support
- 2 serial ATA Host Controllers
Main Memory
h Supports two 64-bit wide DDR data channels (848P supports a 64-bit wide DDR
data channel)
h Supports dual-channel function (865G/865PE/865GV only)
h Supports 128Mb, 256Mb or 512Mb DDR technologies
h Supports 2 DDR 333/400 memory modules
(For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/
program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php to refer the memory module
part in the test report.)
Slots
h One AGP supports 8x/4x (865G/865PE/865GV only)
h Three PCI 2.2 32-bit Master PCI Bus slots.
On-Board ATA
h An IDE controller on the ICH5 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with PIO, Bus
Master and Ultra DMA66/100 operation modes.
h Can connect up to four IDE devices.
h Supports Serial ATA Host Controllers*2.
On-Board Peripherals
h On-Board Peripherals include:
- 1 floppy port supports 1 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88 Mbytes.
- 1 serial port (COM1), 1 VGA port (Optional, for 865G / 865GV only)
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Getting Started
Audio
h AC97 link controller integrated in ICH5
h 6 channels software audio codec Realtek ALC655
- Compliant with AC97 v2.2 spec.
- Meet PC2001 audio performance requirement
BIOS
h The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the peripheral
devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
h The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which
records your mainboard specifications.
Dimension
h M-ATX Form Factor: 24.5 cm (L) x 24.5 cm (W)
Mounting
h 8 mounting holes
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Mainboard Layout
CPU_FAN
T: mou se COM2
B: keyboard (Optional)
83627THF
Winbond
JCI1
SYS_FAN
FDD1
BIOS
Power Supply
ATX
IDE 1
IDE 2
Intel
865PE/G/GV
JPW1
T: Line-In
M: Line-Out
B:Mic
AGP Slot
DIMM 1
DIMM 2
BATT
+
PCI Slot 1
RTL
8100C/8110S/
8110SB SATA2 SATA1
PCI Slot 2
JBAT1
ICH5
CD_IN1
PCI Slot 3
JFP2
Codec JFP1
J1394_1(Optional) J1394_2(Optional) JUSB1 JUSB2
JSP1 JAUD1
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Getting Started
COM2 (Optional)
CPU_FAN
T: mouse J1
B: keyboard
W83627THF
Winbond
SYS_FAN
FDD1
BIOS
Power Supply
ATX
IDE 2 IDE 1
JPW1
Intel
848P
T: Line-In
M: Line-Out JLAN_LED1
B:Mic
AGP Slot
DIMM2
DIMM1
BATT
+
PCI Slot 1
Realtek
8100C/8110S/
8110SB
SATA1
PCI Slot 2 SATA2
CD_IN1 ICH5
JBAT1
JFP1
JSP1 JAUD1 J1394_1 (Optional) J1394_2 (Optional) JUSB1 JUSB2
JFP2
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Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup
This chapter tells you how to install 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 peripheral devices, such
as the mouse, keyboard, etc.
While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and
follow the installation procedures.
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SYS_FAN1, p.2-14
CPU_FAN1, p.2-14
JPW1, p.2-8
DDR DIMMs, p.2-6
CPU, p.2-3
COM2, p.2-12
(optional)
JCI1, p.2-15
ATX1, p.2-8
FDD1, p.2-14
Back Panel
I/O, p.2-9 IDE1
IDE2, p.2-15
JCD1, p.2-16
JFP1, p.2-17
JAUD1, p.2-19
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Hardware Setup
Memory
DDR 266 DDR 333 DDR 400
FSB
400 MHz OK N/A N/A
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X
your mainboard.
Dot / Cut edge
Incorrect CPU placement
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Hardware Setup
3. Mount the fan on top of the heatsink. 4. Press the two levers down to fasten
Press down the fan until its four clips the fan. Each lever can be pressed
get wedged in the holes of the re- down in only ONE direction.
tention mechanism.
levers
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Memory
The mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (Double In-
Line Memory Module) modules and supports the memory size up to 1GB. You can
install DDR400/DDR333/DDR266 modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~2).
For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.
com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.
DIMM1 DIMM2
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Hardware Setup
Volt Notch
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Power Supply
The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before
inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are
installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused.
11 1
4 2
3 1
JPW1
20 10
ATX1
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Hardware Setup
Back Panel
MIC
MIC
Mouse Connector
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse mini DIN connector for at-
taching a PS/2 ® mouse. You can plug a PS/2® mouse directly into this connector.
Keyboard Connector
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 ® keyboard mini DIN connector for
attaching a PS/2® keyboard. You can plug a PS/2® keyboard directly into this connector.
Pin Definition
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8 1
RJ-45 LAN Jack
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Hardware Setup
Line In
MIC
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USB Connectors
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 device directly into the connector.
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Hardware Setup
13 1
25 14
Pin Definition
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 STROBE Strobe
2 DATA0 Data0
3 DATA1 Data1
4 DATA2 Data2
5 DATA3 Data3
6 DATA4 Data4
7 DATA5 Data5
8 DATA6 Data6
9 DATA7 Data7
10 ACK# Acknowledge
11 BUSY Busy
12 PE Paper End
13 SELECT Select
14 AUTO FEED# Automatic Feed
15 ERR# Error
16 INIT# Initialize Printer
17 SLIN# Select In
18 GND Ground
19 GND Ground
20 GND Ground
21 GND Ground
22 GND Ground
23 GND Ground
24 GND Ground
25 GND Ground
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Connectors
The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, modem,
LAN, USB Ports and CPU/System/Power Supply FAN.
FDD1
SENSOR SENSOR
+12V +12V
GND GND
SYS_FAN CPU_FAN
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Hardware Setup
IDE2 IDE1
GND 2
CINTRU 1
JCI1
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SPDIF
L
GND VCC
GND
R
JCD1 JSP1
Connected to JSP1
9 1 1 VCC 2 VCC
10 2
3 USB0- 4 USB1-
JUSB1 / JUSB2
(USB 2.0/standard spec) 5 USB0+ 6 USB1+
7 GND 8 GND
9 Key 10 USBOC
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Hardware Setup
Power
LED 10 9
Power Reset
7 1 Switch
8 Switch
2 Power
HDD
LED
LED
Speaker 2 1
JFP2 JFP1
1 GND 2 SPK-
3 SLED 4 BUZ+
5 PLED 6 BUZ-
7 NC 8 SPK+
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Hardware Setup
9 1
10 2
JAUD1
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Pin Definition
1 TPA+ 2 TPA-
9 1
10 2 3 Ground 4 Ground
Foolproof
design
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Hardware Setup
Jumpers
The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the computer’s
function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through
the use of jumpers.
JBAT1
1 1
3 3
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Slots
The motherboard provides one AGP slot and three 32-bit PCI bus slots.
AGP Slot
PCI Slots
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BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup
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Entering Setup
Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test)
process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to
enter Setup.
Press DEL to enter SETUP
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter
Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You
may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete>
keys.
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> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu
<+/PU> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-/PD> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu
Getting Help
After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.
Main Menu
The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You
can use the control keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the
highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Sub-Menu
If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown
in the right view) appears to the left of certain
fields that means a sub-menu containing additional
options can be launched from this field. You can
use control keys ( ↑↓ ) to highlight the field and
press <Enter> to call up the sub-menu. Then you can use the control keys to enter
values and move from field to field within a sub-menu. If you want to return to the
main menu, just press <Esc >.
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BIOS Setup
Once you enter Phoenix-Award® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will
appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from twelve setup func-
tions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press
<Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
PNP/PCI Configurations
This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.
PC Health Status
This entry shows your PC health status.
Frequency/Voltage Control
Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control.
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BIOS Setup
Date
This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date).
The format is <day><month> <date> <year>.
day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by
BIOS. Read-only.
month The month from Jan. through Dec.
date The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric
function keys.
year The year can be adjusted by users.
Time
This allows you to set the system time that you want (usually the current time). The
time format is <hour> <minute> <second>.
Drive A:
This item allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed. Available 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.].
Video
The setting controls the type of video adapter used for the primary monitor of the
system. Available options are [EGA/VGA], [CGA 40], [CGA 80] and [Mono].
Halt On
The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at boot.
Available options are:
[All Errors] The system stops when any error is detected.
[No Errors] The system doesn’t stop for any detected error.
[All, But Keyboard] The system doesn’t stop for a keyboard error.
[All, But Diskette] The system doesn’t stop for a disk error.
[All, But Disk/Key] The system doesn’t stop for either a disk or a key-
board error.
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BIOS Setup
Hyper-Threading Technology
The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction rates and
reduces end-user response times. The technology treats the two cores inside the
processor as two logical processors that can execute instructions simultaneously.
In this way, the system performance is highly improved. If you disable the function,
the processor will use only one core to execute the instructions. Settings: [Disabled]
and [Enabled].
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Quick Boot
Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will
skip some check items. Available options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Swap Floppy
Setting to [Enabled] will swap floppy drives A: and B:.
Floppy Seek
Setting to [Enabled] will make BIOS seek floppy drive A: before booting the system.
Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
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BIOS Setup
Security Option
This specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Settings are
described below:
Option Description
[Setup] The password prompt appears only when end users try to run
Setup.
[System] A password prompt appears every time when the computer is
powered on or when end users try to run Setup.
APIC Function
This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt
Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in
APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the system.
Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
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BIOS Setup
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On-Chip VGA
This setting determines whether the system RAM can be allocated to on-chip video
controller for video purposes. When setting to Enabled, up to 128MB system RAM
will be allocated to on-chip video controller. Setting: [Enabled] and [Disabled].
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BIOS Setup
Boot Display
Use the field to select the type of device you want to use as the display(s) of the
system. Setting options: [Auto], [CRT], [TV], [EFP], [CRT+EFP], [CRT+TV]. The option
[EFP] refers to the LCD display.
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Integrated Peripherals
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BIOS Setup
mode, the system automatically determines the best mode for each device. The
settings are: [Auto], [Mode 0], [Mode 1], [Mode 2], [Mode 3], [Mode 4].
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA
Ultra DMA/33 implementation is possible only if your IDE hard drive supports it
and the operating environment includes a DMA driver (Windows 95 OSR2 or a
third-party IDE bus master driver). If your hard drive and your system software
both support Ultra DMA/33, Ultra DMA/66 and Ultra DMA/100 select [Auto] to
enable BIOS support. The settings are: [Auto], [Disabled].
Onboard Device
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
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USB Controller
Select [Enabled] if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller
and you have USB peripherals.
AC97 Audio
[Auto] allows the mainboard to detect whether an audio device is used. If an
audio device is detected, the onboard AC’97 (Audio Codec’97) controller will
be enabled; if not, it is disabled. Disable the controller if you want to use other
controller cards to connect an audio device. The settings are: [Auto], [Disabled].
OnBoard 1394
This item allows you to enable/disable the onboard IEEE1394 controller. The
settings are: [Enabled], [Disabled].
SuperIO Device
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
POWER ON Function
This controls how the PS/2 mouse or keyboard can power on the system.
Settings: [Password], [Hot KEY], [Mouse Left], [Mouse Left], [Mouse Right],
[Any KEY], [BUTTON ONLY], [Keyboard 98].
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BIOS Setup
KB Power ON Function
If POWER ON Function is set to [Password], then you can set a password in the
field for the PS/2 keyboard to power on the system.
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BIOS Setup
Sleep 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,
you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through
the setting of this field. Options are:
[S1 (POS)] The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state, no
system context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware main-
tains all system context.
[S3 (STR)] The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the in
formation of system configuration and open applications/files
is saved to main memory that remains powered while most
other hardware components turn off to save energy. The
information stored in memory will be used to restore the sys-
tem when a “wake up” event occurs.
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Power Management
This item is used to select the degree (or type) of power saving and is related to the
HDD Power Down item. There are three options for power management:
[Min Saving] Minimum Power Management. Suspend Mode=1 Hour
[Max Saving] Maximum Power Management. Suspend Mode=1 Min
[User Define] Allows end users to configure each mode separately.
Suspend Type
This item allows you to select he suspend type for system power management.
Settings: [Stop Grant], [PwrOn Suspend].
Suspend Mode
If system activity is not detected for the length of time specified in this field, all
devices except CPU will be shut off. Settings: [Disabled], [1 Min], [2 Min], [4 Min], [8
Min], [12 Min], [20 Min], [30 Min], [40 Min], [1 Hour].
CPU THRM-Throttling
The item allows you to specify the CPU speed (at percentage) to which it will slow
down when the CPU reaches the predetermined overheat temperature. Settings:
[75.0%], [50.0%], [25.0%].
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BIOS Setup
Resume by Alarm
This function is for setting time for your computer to boot up. The settings are:
[Enabled], [Disabled].
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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 communi-
cating with its special components. This section covers some very technical items
and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes
to the default settings.
PNP OS Installed
When set to [Yes], BIOS will only initialize the PnP cards used for booting (VGA, IDE,
SCSI). The rest of the cards will be initialized by the PnP operating system like
Windows 98. When set to [No], BIOS will initialize all the PnP cards. So, select [Yes]
if your operating system is Plug & Play aware.
Resource Controlled By
The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capacity to automatically configure all of the
boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. However, this capability means abso-
lutely nothing unless you are using a Plug and Play operating system such as Win-
dows® 95/98. If you set this field to [Manual], choose specific resources by going into
each of the sub menu that follows this field (a sub menu is preceded by a “>”). The
settings are: [Auto (ESCD)], [Manual].
IRQ Resources
The items are adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is set to [Manual].
Press <Enter> and you will enter the sub-menu of the items. IRQ Resources list IRQ
3/4/5/7/9/10/11/12/14/15 for users to set each IRQ a type depending on the type of
device using the IRQ. Settings are:
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[PCI Device] For Plug & Play compatible devices designed for PCI bus
architecture.
[Reserved] The IRQ will be reserved for further request.
The setting must be set to [Enabled] if any ISA bus adapter in the system requires
VGA palette snooping.
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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 mechanism onboard.
Warning_Beep
The item controls whether the system beeps when any warning such as system
overheating problem or chassis intrusion event occurs. The settings are: [Enabled],
[Disabled].
Shutdown Temperature
If the CPU temperature reaches the limit preset in this setting, the system will shut-
down automatically.
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Frequency/Voltage Control
Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control.
Spread Spectrum
When the motherboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the
pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spectrum function
reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses
are reduced to flatter curves. If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at
[Disabled] for optimal system stability and performance. But if you are plagued by EMI,
activate the Spread Spectrum for EMI reduction. Remember to disable Spread
Spectrum if you are overclocking because even a slight jitter can introduce a tempo-
rary boost in clock speed which may just cause your overclocked processor to lock
up. Options: [Disabled], [Enabled].
CPU Clock
This item specifies the clock frequency of CPU host bus (FSB), AGP (3V66) and PCI
bus. It provides a method for end users to overclock the processor. Setting options:
Give a DEC value by entering a number between maximum [233] MHz to minimum
[100] MHz.
AGP/PCI Clock
AGP/PCI clock is adjustable in the field, allowing you to increase the performance of
your AGP display card when overclocking, but the stability may be affected.
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Pressing ‘Enter’ loads the default BIOS values that enable the best system
performance but may lead to a stability issue.
When you select Load BIOS Setup Defaults, a message as below appears:
Pressing ‘Enter’ loads the default values that are factory settings for stable
system performance.
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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.
You will be prompted to confirm the password. Retype the password and press
<Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a password.
To clear a set password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter
the password. A message will show up confirming the password will be disabled.
Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup
without entering any password.
When a password has been set, you will be prompted to enter it every time
you try to enter Setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part
of your system configuration.
Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also have Award BIOS to
request a password each time the system is booted. This would prevent unautho-
rized use of your computer. The setting to determine when the password prompt is
required is the Security Option of the ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES menu. If the
Security Option is set to System, the password is required both at boot and at entry
to Setup. If set to Setup, password prompt only occurs when you try to enter Setup.
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1. Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. The setup screen will
automatically appear.
2. Click Realtek AC97 Audio Drivers.
Click here
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Click here
Select this
option
Click here
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Software Configuration
After installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 4-/6-channel audio
feature now. Click the audio icon from the window tray at the lower-right corner
of the screen to activate the AC97 Audio Configuration.
Sound Effect
Here you can select a sound effect you like from the Environment list.
You may also edit the properties for an environment as you wish by clicking
the Edit button, then just scroll the bar in the bottom for each property to adjust.
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Here it provides the Karaoke function which 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.
Just check the Voice Cancellation box and then click OK to activate the
Karaoke function.
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Equalizer
Here you regulate each equalizer for current playing digital sound sources.
You may choose the provided sound effects, and the equalizer will adjust
automatically. If you like, you may also load an equalizer setting or make an new
equalizer setting to save as an new one by using the buttons Load and Save. Or you
may click Reset to use the default value.
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Speaker Configuration
In this tab, you can easily configure your multi-channel audio function and
speakers.
1. Select Synchronize the phonejack switch with the settings.
2. Select a desired multi-channel operation from No. of Speakers.
Headphone
2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output
4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output
6-Channel Mode for 5.1-Speaker Output
3. Click OK to close this window.
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Speaker Test
You can use this tab to test each connected speaker to ensure if 4- or 6-
channel audio operation works 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.
Center
Front Right
Front Left
Rear Right
Rear Left
Subwoofer
Select the speaker by clicking it to test its functionality. The one you select will
light up and make testing sound.
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HRTF Demo
In this tab you may adjust your HRTF (Head Related Transfer Functions) 3D
positional audio before playing 3D audio applications like gaming. You may also select
different environment to choose the most suitable environment you like.
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General
In this tab it provides some information about the AC97 Audio Configuration
utility, including Audio Driver Version, DirectX Version, Audio Controller & AC97 Codec.
You may also select the language of this utility by choosing from the Language list.
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Back Panel
1
4
3
1 Line In
2 Line Out (Front channels)
3 MIC
4 SPDIF Coaxial jack
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Refer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each jack on
the back panel when 4-Channel Mode is selected.
Back Panel
1
4
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Back Panel
4 2
3
* Both Line In and MIC
function are converted to Line
Out function when 6-Channel
Mode for 6-Speaker Output is
selected.
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