Gigabyte GA-8N775: Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup: Gigabyte GA-8N775
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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure
required settings or to activate certain system features.
The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard.
When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS
SRAM.
When the power is turned on, pushing the <Del> button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will
take you to the CMOS SETUP screen. You can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1".
When setting up BIOS for the first time, it is recommended that you save the current BIOS to a disk in the
event that BIOS needs to be reset to its original settings. If you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either
Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can be used.
Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system.
@BIOS is a Windows-based utility that does not require users to boot to DOS before upgrading BIOS but
directly download and update BIOS from the Internet.
CONTROL KEYS
< >< >< >< > Move to select item
<Enter> Select Item
<Esc> Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu
and Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu
<Page Up> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<Page Down> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu
<F2> Item Help
<F5> Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu
<F6> Load the fail-safe default CMOS value from BIOS default table
<F7> Load the Optimized Defaults
<F8> Q-Flash utility
<F9> System Information
<F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
Main Menu
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu
Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selec-
tions for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc>.
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution and avoid inadequate
operation that may result in system malfunction.
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<F12> : For Boot Menu
Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on cards) device.
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<DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, <F9>: Xpress Recovery2, <F12>For Boot Menu
<F12> For Boot Menu
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Use < > or < > to select a device, then press enter to accept . Press <ESC> to exit this menu.
Boot Menu
== Select a Boot First device ==
Floppy
LS120
Hard Disk
CDROM
ZIP
USB-FDD
USB-ZIP
USB-CDROM
USB-HDD
LAN
KL:Move Enter :Accept ESC:Exit
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E5)
Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen.
Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
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` Standard CMOS Features
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
` Advanced BIOS Features
Load Optimized Defaults
` Integrated Peripherals
Set Supervisor Password
` Power Management Setup
Set User Password
` PnP/PCI Configurations
Save & Exit Setup
` PC Health Status
Exit Without Saving
` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden.
Please Load Optimized Defaults in the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as usual.
This action makes the system reset to the default for stability.
The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the
exact settings for your motherboard.
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Standard CMOS Features
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This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.
Advanced BIOS Features
This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features.
Integrated Peripherals
This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.
Power Management Setup
This setup page includes all the items of Green function features.
PnP/PCI Configuration
This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources.
PC Health Status
This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
This setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe
configuration.
Load Optimized Defaults
Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best
performance configuration.
Set Supervisor Password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup.
Set User Password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system.
Save & Exit Setup
Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
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2-1 Standard CMOS Features
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Standard CMOS Features
Date (mm:dd:yy) Wed , Nov 23 2005
Item Help
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Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24
Menu Level`
` IDE Channel 0 Master [None]
Change the day, month,
` IDE Channel 0 Slave [None]
year
` IDE Channel 1 Master [None]
` IDE Channel 1 Slave [None]
<Week>
` IDE Channel 2 Master [None]
Sun. to Sat.
` IDE Channel 3 Master [None]
` IDE Channel 4 Master [None]
<Month>
Jan. to Dec.
Drive A [1.44M, 3.5"]
Drive B [None]
<Day>
Floppy 3 Mode Suport [Disabled]
1 to 31 (or maximum
allowed in the month)
Halt On [All, But Keyboard]
<Year>
Base Memory 640K
1999 to 2098
Extended Memory 511M
Total Memory 512M
KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
Date
The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.
Week The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is displayed only.
Month The month, Jan. through Dec.
Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
Year The year, from 1999 through 2098.
Time
The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military-
time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.
IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave ; IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave
IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection.
IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave ; IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave
IDE devices setup. You can use one of three methods:
• Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST. (Default value)
• None Select this if no IDE devices are used and the system will skip the automatic
detection step and allow for faster system start up.
• Manual User can manually input the correct settings.
Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The four options are:
CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto)
Capacity Capacity of currectly installed hard drive.
IDE Channel 2/3/4/5 Master
IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection.
Extended IDE Drive You can use one of the two methods:
• Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default)
• None Select this if no IDE devices are used and the system will skip the automatic
detection step and allow for faster system start up.
Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The two options are:
Large/Auto(default:Auto)
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Capacity Capacity of currently installed hard drive.
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Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside drive casing. Enter the appropriate option
based on this information.
Cylinder Number of cylinders
Head Number of heads
Precomp Write precomp
Landing Zone Landing zone
Sector Number of sectors
Drive A / Drive B
The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the
computer.
None No floppy drive installed
360K, 5.25" 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity.
1.2M, 5.25" 5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity
(3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled).
720K, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity
1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity.
2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.
Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area)
Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value)
Drive A Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive.
Drive B Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive.
Both Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives.
Halt on
The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.
No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you
will be prompted.
All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped.
All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for all other
errors. (Default value)
All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for all other errors.
All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it will stop for all
other errors.
Memory
The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.
Base Memory
The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the
system.
The value of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the
motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard.
Extended Memory
The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST.
This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map.
Total Memory
This item displays the memory size that used.
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2-2 Advanced BIOS Features
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Advanced BIOS Features
` Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter]
Item Help
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First Boot Device [Floppy]
Menu Level`
Second Boot Device [Hard Disk]
Third Boot Device [CDROM]
Select Hard Disk Boot
Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled]
Device Priority
Password Check [Setup]
#
CPU Hyper-Threading
[Enabled]
Limit CPUID Max. to 3 [Disabled]
(Note)
No-Execute Memory Protect
[Enabled]
(Note)
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)
[Enabled]
(Note)
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2)
[Enabled]
(Note)
CPU EIST Function
[Enabled]
Full Screen LOGO Show [Enabled]
Init Display First [PEG]
KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
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" # " System will detect automatically and show up when you install the Intel
Pentium
4
processor with HT Technology.
Hard Disk Boot Priority
Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc.
Use < > or < > to select a device, then press<+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list.
Press <ESC> to exit this menu.
First / Second / Third Boot Device
Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy.
LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120.
Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk.
CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM.
ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP.
USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD.
USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP.
USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM.
USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD.
LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN.
Disabled Disable this function.
Boot Up Floppy Seek
During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360K type is
40 tracks 720K, 1.2M and 1.44M are all 80 tracks.
Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine it is 40 or 80 tracks. Note that
BIOS can not tell from 720K, 1.2M or 1.44M drive type as they are all 80 tracks.
Disabled BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number. Note that
there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360K. (Default value)
(Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function.
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Password Check
Setup The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct password
is not entered at the prompt. (Default value)
System The system will not boot and will not access to Setup page if the correct
password is not entered at the prompt.
CPU Hyper-Threading
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This option appears only when the processor you install supports Intel
Hyper-Threading Technology.
Enabled Enable CPU Hyper Threading Feature. Please note that this feature is only working
for operating system with multi processors mode supported. (Default value)
Disabled Disable CPU Hyper Threading.
Limit CPUID Max. to 3
Enabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when use older OS like NT4.
Disabled Disable CPUID Limit for windows XP. (Default value)
(Note)
No-Execute Memory Protect
Enabled Enable No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value)
Disabled Disable No-Execute Memory Protect function.
(Note)
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)
Enabled Enable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. (Default value)
Disabled Disable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function.
(Note)
CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2)
Enabled Enable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. (Default value)
Disabled Disable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function.
(Note)
CPU EIST Function
Enabled Enable CPU EIST function. (Default value)
Disabled Disable EIST function.
Full Screen LOGO Show
Enabled Display full screen logo during POST. (Default value)
Disabled Do not display full screen logo.
Init Display First
This feature allows you to select the first initiation of the monitor display from which card when you
install a PCI card and a PCI Express VGA card on the motherboard.
PCI Slot Set Init Display First to PCI VGA card.
PEG Set Init Display First to PCI Express VGA card. (Default value)
(Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function.
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2-3 Integrated Peripherals
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Integrated Peripherals
` IDE/SATAII RAID Config [Press Enter]
Item Help
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On-Chip IDE Channel0 [Enabled]
Menu Level`
On-Chip IDE Channel1 [Enabled]
IDE1 Conductor Cable [Auto]
IDE2 Conductor Cable [Auto]
Serial-ATAII 1 [Enabled]
Serial-ATAII 2 [Enabled]
On-Chip USB [V1.1+V2.0]
USB Keyboard Support [Disabled]
USB Mouse Support [Disabled]
AC97 Audio [Auto]
Onboard LAN Function [Auto]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]
i-Lock [Enabled]
Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]
Parallel Port Mode [SPP]
Legacy USB storage detect [Enabled]
KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
IDE/SATAII RAID Config
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IDE/SATAII RAID Config
IDE/SATAII RAID function [Disabled]
Item Help
x IDE Primary Master RAID Disabled
Menu Level`
x IDE Primary Slave RAID Disabled
x IDE Secndry Master RAID Disabled
x IDE Secndry Slave RAID Disabled
x SATAII 1 Primary RAID Disabled
x SATAII 1 Secondary RAID Disabled
x SATAII 2 Primary RAID Disabled
x SATAII 2 Secondary RAID Disabled
KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
IDE/SATAII RAID function
Enabled Enable IDE/SATAII RAID function.
Disabled Disable IDE/SATAII RAID function. (Default value)
IDE Primary Master RAID
Enabled Enable 1st master channel IDE RAID function.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)
IDE Primary Slave RAID
Enabled Enable 1st slave channel IDE RAID function.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)
IDE Secndry Master RAID
Enabled Enable 2nd master channel IDE RAID function.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)
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IDE Secndry Slave RAID
Enabled Enable 2nd slave channel IDE RAID function.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)
SATAII 1 Primary RAID
Enabled Enable SATAII 1 1st SATA RAID function.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)
SATAII 1 Secondary RAID
Enabled Enable SATAII 1 2nd SATA RAID function.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)
SATAII 2 Primary RAID
Enabled Enable SATAII 2 1st SATA RAID function.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)
SATAII 2 Secondary RAID
Enabled Enable SATAII 2 2nd SATA RAID function.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)
On-Chip IDE Channel0
Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value)
Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.
On-Chip IDE Channel1
Enabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value)
Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port.
IDE1 Conductor Cable
Auto BIOS autodetects IDE1 conductor cable. (Default value)
ATA66/100/133 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA66/100/133 (Please make sure your IDE
device and cable are compatible with ATA66/100/133).
ATA33 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA33 (Please make sure your IDE device and
cable are compatible with ATA33).
IDE2 Conductor Cable
Auto BIOS autodetects IDE2 conductor cable. (Default value)
ATA66/100/133 Set IDE2 Conductor Cable to ATA66/100/133 (Please make sure your IDE
device and cable are compatible with ATA66/100/133).
ATA33 Set IDE2 Conductor Cable to ATA33 (Please make sure your IDE device and
cable are compatible with ATA33).
Serial-ATAII 1
Enabled Enable Serial ATA II 1 support. (Default value)
Disabled Disable Serial ATA II 1 support.
Serial-ATAII 2
Enabled Enable Serial ATA II 2 support. (Default value)
Disabled Disable Serial ATA II 2 support.
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On-Chip USB
V1.1+V2.0 Enable USB1.1 and USB2.0 controllers. (Default value)
V1.1 Enable only USB1.1 controller.
Disabled Disable onchip USB support.
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USB Keyboard Support
Enabled Enable USB keyboard support.
Disabled Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value)
USB Mouse Support
Enabled Enable USB mouse support.
Disabled Disable USB mouse support. (Default value)
AC97 Audio
Auto Autodetect onboard AC97 audio function. (Default value)
Disabled Disable this function.
Onboard LAN function
Auto Autodetect onboard LAN chip function. (Default value)
Disabled Disable this function.
Onboard LAN Boot ROM
This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip.
Enabled Enable this function.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)
Onboard Serial Port 1
Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address.
3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8. (Default value)
2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8.
3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8.
2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8.
Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1.
i-Lock
Enabled Enable the i-Lock function. (Default value)
Disabled Disable the i-Lock function.
Onboard Parallel port
Disabled Disable onboard LPT port.
378/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default value)
278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5.
3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7.
Parallel Port Mode
SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value)
EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.
ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.
ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode.
Legacy USB storage detect
Enabled Enable USB storage detect function. (Default value)
Disabled Disable this function.
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2-4 Power Management Setup
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Power Management Setup
ACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)]
Item Help
Soft-Off by Power button [Instant-Off]
Menu Level`
PME Event Wake Up [Enabled]
Modem Ring On [Enabled]
USB Resume from Suspend [Enabled]
Power-On by Alarm [Disabled]
x Day of Month Alarm Everyday
x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 : 0 : 0
Power On By Mouse [Disabled]
Power On By Keyboard [Disabled]
x KB Power ON Password Enter
AC BACK Function [Soft-Off]
KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
ACPI Suspend Type
S1(POS) Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend). (Default value)
S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM).
Soft-Off by Power button
Instant-Off Press power button then Power off instantly. (Default value)
Delay 4 Sec. Press power button 4 sec. to Power off. Enter suspend if button is pressed less
than 4 sec.
PME Event Wake Up
This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead.
Disabled Disable this function.
Enabled Enable PME as wake up event. (Default value)
Modem Ring On
An incoming call via modem can awake the system from any suspend state.
Disabled Disable this function.
Enabled Enable Modem Ring On function. (Default value)
USB Resume from Suspend
Disabled Disable this function.
Enabled Enable USB device wake up system from suspend mode. (Default value)
Power-On by Alarm
You can set "Power-On by Alarm" item to Enabled and key in date/time to power on system.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)
Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system.
If Power-On by Alarm is Enabled:
Day of Month Alarm : Everyday, 1~31
Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)
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Power On by Mouse
Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value)
Double Click Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on the system.
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Power On by Keyboard
Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value)
Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password.
Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to power
on the system.
KB Power ON Password
When "Power On by Keyboard" is set to Password, you can set the password here.
Enter Input password (from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to set the Keyboard
Power On password.
AC BACK Function
Soft-Off When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state.
(Default value)
Full-On When AC-power back to the system, the system always in "On" state.
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2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations
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PnP/PCI Configurations
PCI 1 IRQ Assignment [Auto]
Item Help
PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto]
Menu Level`
Device(s) using this
INT:
KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
PCI 1 IRQ Assignment
Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1. (Default value)
3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1.
PCI 2 IRQ Assignment
Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value)
3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2.
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2-6 PC Health Status
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PC Health Status
Reset Case Open Status [Disabled]
Item Help
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Case Opened Yes
Menu Level`
Vcore OK
DDR18V OK
+3.3V OK
+12V OK
VBAT OK
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Current CPU Temperature 36
C
Current CPU FAN Speed 1371 RPM
Current SYSTEM FAN Speed 0 RPM
CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled]
CPU FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]
SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]
CPU Smart FAN Control [Enabled]
CPU Smart FAN Mode [Auto]
KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
Reset Case Open Status
Disabled Don't reset case open status. (Default value)
Enabled Clear case open status at next boot.
Case Opened
If the case is closed, "Case Opened" will show "No".
If the case have been opened, "Case Opened" will show "Yes".
If you want to reset "Case Opened" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to "Enabled" and save
CMOS, your computer will restart.
Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR18V / +3.3V / +12V / VBAT
Detect system's voltage status automatically.
Current CPU Temperature
Detect CPU temperature automatically.
Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM)
Detect CPU/System fan speed status automatically.
CPU Warning Temperature
o
o
o
o
60
C / 140
F Monitor CPU temperature at 60
C / 140
F.
o
o
o
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70
C / 158
F Monitor CPU temperature at 70
C / 158
F.
o
o
o
o
80
C / 176
F Monitor CPU temperature at 80
C / 176
F.
o
o
o
o
90
C / 194
F Monitor CPU temperature at 90
C / 194
F.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)
CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning
Disabled Disable fan warning function. (Default value)
Enabled Enable fan warning function.
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CPU Smart FAN Control
Disabled Disable this function.
Enabled When this function is enabled, CPU fan will run at different speed depending on
CPU temperature. Users can adjust the fan speed with Easy Tune based on their
requirements. (Default value)
CPU Smart FAN Mode
This option is available only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled.
Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal CPU
Smart FAN control mode for it. (Default value)
Voltage Set to Voltage when you use a CPU fan with a 3-pin fan power cable.
PWM Set to PWM when you use a CPU fan with a 4-pin fan power cable.
Note: In fact, the Voltage option can be used for CPU fans with 3-pin or 4-pin power cables.
However, some 4-pin CPU fan power cables are not designed following Intel 4-Wire fans PWM control
specifications. With such CPU fans, selecting PWM will not effectively reduce the fan speed.
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2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
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MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
(Note)
C.A.M.
[High]
Item Help
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(Note)
CPU Clock Ratio
[16x]
Menu Level`
C.I.A.2 [Disabled]
FSB Turbo Mode [Disabled]
System Clock Mode [Optimal]
x New FSB Speed (QDR) Auto
Current FSB Speed (QDR) 800.0 MHZ
Target FSB Speed (QDR) 800.0 MHZ
x New MEM Speed (DDR) Auto
Current MEM Speed (DDR) 533.3 MHZ
Target MEM Speed (DDR)) 533.3 MHZ
PCIE Frequency (MHz) [100.0000]
LDT Frequency [4x]
SLI Broadcast Aperture [Disabled]
DIMM OverVoltage Control [Normal]
PCI-E OverVoltage Control [Normal]
FSB OverVoltage Control [Normal]
SATAII OverVoltage Control [Normal]
CPU Voltage Control [Normal]
Normal CPU Vcore 1.3875V
Robust Graphics Booster [Auto]
KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
Incorrect using these features may cause your system broken. For power end-user use only.
(Note)
C.A.M.
High Set clock ratio for frequency-locked CPU to High. (Default value)
Low Set clock ratio for frequency-locked CPU to Low.
(Note)
CPU Clock Ratio
This setup option will automatically assign by CPU detection.
The option will display "Locked" and read only if the CPU ratio is not changeable.
C.I.A.2
C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2) is designed to detect CPU loading during software program
executing, and automatically adjust CPU computing power to maximize system performance.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)
CruiseSet C.I.A.2 to Cruise. Automatically increase CPU frequency(5%,7%) by CPU loading.
Sports Set C.I.A.2 to Sports. Automatically increase CPU frequency(7%,9%) by CPU loading.
Racing Set C.I.A.2 to Racing. Automatically increase CPU frequency(9%,11%) by CPU loading.
Turbo Set C.I.A.2 to Turbo. Automatically increase CPU frequency(15,17%) by CPU loading.
Full Thrust Set C.I.A.2 to Full Thrust. Automatically increase CPU frequency(17%,19%) by CPU
loading.
Warning: Stability is highly dependent on system components.
FSB Turbo Mode
Disabled Disable FSB Turbo mode. (Default value)
Enabled Enable FSB Turbo mode.
(Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function.
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System Clock Mode
Optimal Set FSB and memory speed automatically. (Default value)
Linked Allows FSB and memory speed to be overclocked proportionally.
Expert Enter FSB and memory speed manually.
New FSB Speed (QDR)
This item becomes active when System Clock Mode is set to Linked or Expert. Type in a new
FSB speed or use the PLUS SIGN(+)/ MINUS SIGN(-) to set the FSB speed.
Current FSB Speed (QDR)
Displays the current CPU FSB speed.
Target FSB Speed (QDR)
This item depends on the value set in New FSB Speed (QDR).
New MEM Speed (DDR)
This item becomes active when System Clock Mode is set to Expert. Type in a new FSB speed
or use the PLUS SIGN(+)/ MINUS SIGN(-) to set the FSB speed.
Current MEM Speed (DDR)
Displays the current memory speed.
Target MEM Speed (DDR)
The value changes based on the value set in New FSB Speed (QDR) and New MEM Speed (DDR).
PCIE Frequency (MHz)
This option allows you to adjust the PCIE frequency.
LDT Frequency
This option allows you to adjust the LDT frequency.
SLI Broadcast Aperture
Auto Set SLI Broadcast Aperture to Auto.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)
DIMM OverVoltage Control
Normal Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to Normal. (Default value)
+0.1V ~ +0.7V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.1V ~ +0.7V.
PCI-E OverVoltage Control
Normal Set PCI-E OverVoltrage Control to Normal. (Default value)
+0.1V ~ +0.3V Set PCI-E OverVoltage Control to +0.1V ~ +0.3V.
FSB OverVoltage Control
Normal Set FSB OverVoltrage Control to Normal. (Default value)
+0.1V ~ +0.3V Set FSB OverVoltrage Control to +0.1V ~ +0.3V.
CPU Voltage Control
Supports adjustable CPU Vcore from 0.8375V to 1.6000V. (Default value: Normal)
Normal CPU Vcore
Displays your CPU's normal voltage.
Robust Graphics Booster
Select the options can enhance the VGA graphics card bandwidth to get higher performance.
Auto Set Robust Graphics Booster to Auto. (Default value)
Fast Set Robust Graphics Booster to Fast.
Turbo Set Robust Graphics Booster to Turbo.
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2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults
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` Standard CMOS Features
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
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` Advanced BIOS Features
Load Optimized Defaults
` Integrated Peripherals
Set Supervisor Password
` Power Management Setup
Set User Password
` PnP/PCI Configurations
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N
Save & Exit Setup
` PC Health Status
Exit Without Saving
` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system
performance.
2-9 Load Optimized Defaults
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software
` Standard CMOS Features
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
` Advanced BIOS Features
Load Optimized Defaults
` Integrated Peripherals
Set Supervisor Password
` Power Management Setup
Set User Password
` PnP/PCI Configurations
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N
Save & Exit Setup
` PC Health Status
Exit Without Saving
` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup
Load Optimized Defaults
Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically
detects.
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2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software
` Standard CMOS Features
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
` Advanced BIOS Features
Load Optimized Defaults
` Integrated Peripherals
Set Supervisor Password
` Power Management Setup
Set User Password
` PnP/PCI Configurations
Enter Password:
Save & Exit Setup
` PC Health Status
Exit Without Saving
` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup
Change/Set/Disable Password
When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in
creating a password.
Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the password.
Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter
a password.
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A message
"PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear to confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is disabled,
the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.
The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords:
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD and a USER PASSWORD. When disabled, anyone may access all BIOS Setup
program function. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS Setup program
and having full configuration fields, the User password is required to access only basic items.
If you select "System" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted for the
password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup Menu.
If you select "Setup" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when
you try to enter Setup.
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2-11 Save & Exit Setup
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software
` Standard CMOS Features
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
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` Advanced BIOS Features
Load Optimized Defaults
` Integrated Peripherals
Set Supervisor Password
` Power Management Setup
Set User Password
` PnP/PCI Configurations
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y
Save & Exit Setup
` PC Health Status
Exit Without Saving
` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup
Save Data to CMOS
Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS.
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.
2-12 Exit Without Saving
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software
` Standard CMOS Features
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
` Advanced BIOS Features
Load Optimized Defaults
` Integrated Peripherals
Set Supervisor Password
` Power Management Setup
Set User Password
` PnP/PCI Configurations
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N
Save & Exit Setup
` PC Health Status
Exit Without Saving
` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup
Abandon all Data
Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS.
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.
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