Gigabyte GA-MA790GP-UD3H: Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the

motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system

startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup

program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system

features. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power

to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS.

To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned

on. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl> + <F1> in the main menu

of the BIOS Setup program.

To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility.

• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the

operating system.

• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the

Internet and updates the BIOS.

For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities."

• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the

current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS,

do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.

• BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for the

beep codes description.

• It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent

system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result

in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board

to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introduc-

tions of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)

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2-1 Startup Screen

The following screens may appear when the computer boots.

A. The LOGO Screen (Default)

Function Keys

B. The POST Screen

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Motherboard Model

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BIOS Version

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<DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash

Function Keys

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Function Keys:

<TAB>: POST SCREEN

Press the <Tab> key to show the BIOS POST screen. To show the BIOS POST screen at system

startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on page 47.

<DEL>: BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH

Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup.

<F9>: XPRESS RECOVERY2

If you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up hard drive data using the motherboard

driver disk, the <F9> key can be used for subsequent access to XpressRecovery2 during the

POST. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2."

<F12>: BOOT MENU

Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use

the up arrow key < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press <Enter>

to accept. To exit Boot Menu, press <Esc>. The system will directly boot from the device

configured in Boot Menu.

Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. After system restart, the device boot

order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. You can access Boot Menu again to change the first

boot device setting as needed.

<End>: Q-FLASH

Press the <End> key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first.

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2-2 The Main Menu

Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use

arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu.

(Sample BIOS Version: D4c)

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Load Fail-Safe Defaults

 Standard CMOS Features

Load Optimized Defaults

 Advanced BIOS Features

Set Supervisor Password

 Integrated Peripherals

Set User Password

 Power Management Setup

Save & Exit Setup

 PnP/PCI Configurations

Exit Without Saving

 PC Health Status

ESC: Quit : Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

Change CPU's Clock & Voltage

BIOS Setup Program Function Keys

< >< >< >< > Move the selection bar to select an item

<Enter> Execute command or enter the submenu

<Esc> Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program

Submenus: Exit current submenu

<Page Up> Increase the numeric value or make changes

<Page Down> Decrease the numeric value or make changes

<F1> Show descriptions of the function keys

<F2> Move cursor to the Item Help block on the right (submenus only)

<F5> Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus

<F6> Load the Fail-Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus

<F7> Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus

<F8> Access the Q-Flash utility

<F9> Display system information

<F10> Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program

<F11> Save CMOS to BIOS

<F12> Load CMOS from BIOS

Main Menu Help

The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu.

Submenu Help

While in a submenu, press <F1> to display a help screen (General Help) of function keys available for

the menu. Press <Esc> to exit the help screen. Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the right

side of the submenu.

• If you do not find the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press <Ctrl>+<F1>

to access more advanced options.

• When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set

your system to its defaults.

• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by

BIOS version.

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 The Functions of the <F11> and <F12> keys (For the Main Menu Only)

 F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS

This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. You can create up to 8

profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile

name, use the SPACE key) and then press <Enter> to complete.

 F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS

If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this

function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring

the BIOS settings. First select the profile you wish to load, then press <Enter> to complete.

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 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc.

 Standard CMOS Features

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Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types,

and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc.

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 Advanced BIOS Features

Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and

the primary display adapter.

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 Integrated Peripherals

Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and

integrated LAN, etc.

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 Power Management Setup

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Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions.

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 PnP/PCI Configurations

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Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources.

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 PC Health Status

Use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage

and fan speed, etc.

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 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations.

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 Load Optimized Defaults

Optimized defaults are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations.

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 Set Supervisor Password

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Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup.

A supervisor password allows you to make changes in BIOS Setup.

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 Set User Password

Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup.

A user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes.

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 Save & Exit Setup

Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup.

(Pressing <F10> can also carry out this task.)

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 Exit Without Saving

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Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. Pressing <Y> to the confirmation

message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing <Esc> can also carry out this task.)

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MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

 Advanced Clock Calibratioin [Press Enter]

Item Help

HT Link Frequency [Auto]

Menu Level

CPU Clock Ratio [Auto]

(Note)

CPU North Bridge Freq.

[Auto]

CPU Host Clock Control [Auto]

x CPU Frequency (MHz) 200

PCIE Clock (MHz) [Auto]

VGA Core Clock control [Disabled]

x VGA Core Clock (Mhz) 700

Set Memory Clock [Auto]

x Memory Clock x3.33 677Mhz

(Note)

DCTs Mode

[Unganged]

 DRAM Configuration [Press Enter]

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System Voltage Optimized

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System Voltage Control [Manual]

SouthBridge Volt Control [Normal]

SidePort Mem Volt Control [Normal]

NorthBridge Volt Control [Normal]

DDR2 Voltage Control [Normal]

: 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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CPU NB VID Control

[Normal]

Item Help

CPU Voltage Control [Normal]

Menu Level

Normal CPU Vcore 1.3500V

: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

• Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is

dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage

may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these

components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the

default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately alter

ing the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values

and reset the board to default values.)

• When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in red, it is recommended that you set

the System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings.

(Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature.

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Advanced Clock Calibratioin

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Advanced Clock Calibratioin

EC Firmware Selection [Normal]

Item Help

Advanced Clock Calibratioin [Disabled]

Menu Level

x Value (All Cores) -2%

x Value (Core 0) -2%

x Value (Core 1) -2%

x Value (Core 2) -2%

x Value (Core 3) -2%

: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

EC Firmware Selection

Allows you to select the EC firmware version when Advanced Clock Calibration is enabled.

After the selection, select Save & Exit Setup in the BIOS Main Menu and then press Y. A message

which says "BIOS Is Updating EC Firmware!!! Don't Turn Off Or Reset System" will appear.

Wait for a few seconds and the system will automatically restart for the settings to take effect.

Normal Uses the standard AMD EC firmware version. (Default)

Hybrid Uses the specific AMD EC firmware version.

Advanced Clock Calibration

Allows you to determine whether to enable Advanced Clock Calibration when using an AMD Black

Edition CPU.

Disabled Disables this function. (Default)

Auto Lets the BIOS to configure the settings to defaults.

All Cores Configures Advanced Clock Calibration for all CPU cores.

Per Core Individually configures Advanced Clock Calibration for each CPU core.

Value (All Cores)

This option is configurable only when Advanced Clock Calibration is set to All Cores.

Options are: -12%~+12%.

Value (Core 0), Value (Core 1), Value (Core 2), Value (Core 3)

This option is configurable only when Advanced Clock Calibration is set to Per Core.

Options are: -12%~+12%.

HT Link Frequency

Allows you to manually set the frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset.

Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link frequency. (Default)

200 MHz~1 GHz Sets HT Link Frequency to 200 MHz~1 GHz.

(Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature.

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CPU Clock Ratio

Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the

CPU being used.

(Note)

CPU North Bridge Freq.

Allows you to alter the memory controller frequency for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is

dependent on the CPU being used.

CPU Host Clock Control

Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Auto (default) allows BIOS to automatically

adjust the CPU host frequency. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (Mhz) item below to be

configurable. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to

allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values.

CPU Frequency (MHz)

Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency.

Important It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU

specifications.

PCIE Clock (MHz)

Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to

200 MHz. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto)

VGA Core Clock control

Enables or disables the control of VGA Core clock.

VGA Core Clock (Mhz)

Allows you to manually set the VGA Core clock. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to 2000 MHz.

This item is configurable only if the VGA Core Clock control option is enabled. (Default: 700)

Set Memory Clock

Determines whether to manually set the memory clock. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the

memory clock as required. Manual allows all clock control items below to be configurable.

(Default: Auto)

Memory Clock

This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is set to Manual.

When you use an AM2 CPU:

DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 400.

DDR 533 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 533.

DDR 667 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 667.

DDR 800 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 800.

When you use an AM3/AM2+ CPU:

X2.00 Sets Memory Clock to X2.00.

X2.66 Sets Memory Clock to X2.66.

X3.33 Sets Memory Clock to X3.33.

X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to X4.00.

X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33.

(Note)

DCTs Mode

Allows you to set memory control mode.

Ganged Sets memory control mode to single dual-channel.

Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel.

(Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature.

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Backup BIOS Image to HDD

Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to the hard drive. If the system BIOS is corrupted,

it will be recovered from this image file. (Default: Enabled)

Init Display First

Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card,

PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard VGA.

PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display.(Default)

OnChipVGA Sets the onboard VGA as the first display.

PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot as the first display.

PEG1 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX8_1 slot as the first display.

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2-6 Integrated Peripherals

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Integrated Peripherals

OnChip IDE Channel [Enabled]

Item Help

OnChip SATA Controller [Enabled]

Menu Level

OnChip SATA Type [Native IDE]

x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type IDE

Onboard Audio Function [Enabled]

Onboard 1394 Function [Enabled]

Onboard LAN Function [Enabled]

 SMART LAN [Press Enter]

Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

OnChip USB Controller [Enabled]

USB EHCI Controller [Enabled]

USB Keyboard Support [Enabled]

USB Mouse Support [Disabled]

Legacy USB storage detect [Enabled]

Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]

: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

OnChip IDE Channel

Enables or disables the integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled)

OnChip SATA Controller

Enables or disables the integrated SATA controller. (Default: Enabled)

OnChip SATA Type (SATA2_0~SATA2_3 connectors)

Configures the operating mode of the integrated SATA controller.

Native IDE Allows the SATA controller to operate in Native IDE mode. (Default)

Set this option to Native IDE if you wish to install operating systems that

support Native mode, e.g. Windows XP.

RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller.

AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller

Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to

enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing

and hot plug.

OnChip SATA Port4/5 Mode (SATA2_4/SATA2_5 connectors)

Configures the operating mode of the integrated SATA2_4/SATA2_5 connectors.

IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to

PATA mode. (Default)

As SATA Type The mode depends on the OnChip SATA Type settings.

Onboard Audio Function

Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled)

If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item

to Disabled.

Onboard 1394 Function

Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled)

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Onboard LAN Function

Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled)

If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item

to Disabled.

SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function)

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SMART LAN

Start detecting at Port.....

Item Help

Part1-2 Status = Open / Length = 0m

Menu Level

Part3-6 Status = Open / Length = 0m

Part4-5 Status = Open / Length = 0m

Part7-8 Status = Open / Length = 0m

: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN

cable. This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short.

Refer to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable:

When No LAN Cable Is Attached...

If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show

Open and the Length fields show 0m, as shown in the figure above.

When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally...

If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub,

the following message will appear:

Start detecting at Port.....

Link Detected --> 100Mbps

Cable Length= 30m

Link Detected Displays transmission speed

Cable Length Displays the approximate length of the attached LAN cable.

Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at a speed of 10/100 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; it will operate

at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is

activated.

When a Cable Problem Occurs...

If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of wires, the Status field will show Short and

thenlength shown will be the approximate distance to the fault or short.

Example: Part1-2 Status = Short / Length = 2m

Explanation: A fault or short might occur at about 2m on Part 1-2.

Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are not used in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will

show Open, and the length shown is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable.

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Onboard LAN Boot ROM

Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip.

(Default: Disabled)

OnChip USB Controller

Enables or disables the integrated USB 1.1 controller. (Default: Enabled)

USB EHCI Controller

Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled)

USB Keyboard Support

Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled)

USB Mouse Support

Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled)

Legacy USB storage detect

Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard

drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled)

Onboard Serial Port 1

Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding

interrupt. Options are: Auto, 2F8/IRQ3, 3F8/IRQ4(default), 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled.

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2-7 Power Management Setup

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Power Management Setup

ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)]

Item Help

Soft-Off by Power button [Instant-off]

Menu Level

USB Wake Up from S3 [Enabled]

Modem Ring Resume [Disabled]

PME Event Wake Up [Enabled]

(Note)

HPET Support

[Enabled]

Power On By Mouse [Disabled]

Power On By Keyboard [Disabled]

x KB Power ON Password Enter

AC Back Function [Soft-Off]

Power-On by Alarm [Disabled]

x Date (of Month) Everyday

x Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) 0 : 0 : 0

: 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

Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend.

S1(POS) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state.

In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in a low power

mode. The system can be resumed at any time.

S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state

(default). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off and consumes less

power than in the S1 state. When signaled by a wake-up device or event,

the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off.

Soft-Off by Power button

Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button.

Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the

power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter

suspend mode.

Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly.

(Default)

USB Wake Up from S3

Allows the system to be awakened from ACPI S3 sleep state by a wake-up signal from the

installed USB device. (Default: Enabled)

Modem Ring Resume

Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem

that supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled)

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(Note) Supported on Windows

Vista

operating system only.

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PME Event Wake Up

Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a PCI or

PCIe device. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on

the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled)

(Note)

HPET Support

®

®

Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows

Vista

operating system.

(Default: Enabled)

Power On By Mouse

Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event.

Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Disabled Disables this function. (Default)

Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system.

Power On By Keyboard

Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event.

Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Disabled Disables this function. (Default)

Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system.

Any KEY Press any key on the keyboard to turn on the system.

Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system.

KB Power ON Password

Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is set to Password. Press <Enter> on this item

and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press <Enter> to accept. To turn on the

system, enter the password and press <Enter>.

Note: To cancel the password, press <Enter> on this item. When prompted for the password, press

<Enter> again without entering the password to clear the password settings.

AC Back Function

Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.

Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default)

Full-On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power.

Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC

power.

Power-On by Alarm

Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled)

If enabled, set the date and time as following:

Date (of Month): Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a

month.

Resume Time (hh: mm: ss): Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically.

Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal

of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective.

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®

(Note) Supported on Windows

Vista

operating system only.

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2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations

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PnP/PCI Configurations

PCI1 IRQ Assignment [Auto]

Item Help

PCI2 IRQ Assignment [Auto]

Menu Level

: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

PCI1 IRQ Assignment

Auto BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default)

3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot.

PCI2 IRQ Assignment

Auto BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the second PCI slot. (Default)

3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the second PCI slot.

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2-9 PC Health Status

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PC Health Status

Reset Case Open Status [Disabled]

Item Help

Case Opened No

Menu Level

Vcore 1.376V

DDR2 1.8V 1.872V

+3.3V 3.328V

+12V 12.112V

o

Current System Temperature 30

C

o

Current CPU Temperature 47

C

Current CPU FAN Speed 3375 RPM

Current SYSTEM FAN1 Speed 0 RPM

Current SYSTEM FAN2 Speed 0 RPM

Current NB FAN Speed 0 RPM

Current POWER FAN Speed 0 RPM

CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled]

CPU FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]

SYSTEM FAN1 Fail Warning [Disabled]

SYSTEM FAN2 Fail Warning [Disabled]

NB FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]

: 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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PC Health Status

POWER FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]

Item Help

CPU Smart FAN Control [Enabled]

Menu Level

CPU Smart FAN Mode [Auto]

System Smart FAN Control [Enabled]

: 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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Reset Case Open Status

Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled clears the record of

previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will show "No" at next boot. (Default:

Disabled)

Case Opened

Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard

CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will

show "No". To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled,

save the settings to CMOS, and then restart your system.

Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR2 1.8V/+3.3V/+12V

Displays the current system voltages.

Current System/CPU Temperature

Displays current system/CPU temperature.

Current CPU/SYSTEM/NB/POWER FAN Speed (RPM)

Displays current CPU/system/NB/power fan speed.

CPU Warning Temperature

Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold,

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BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60

C/140

F, 70

C/158

F, 80

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176

F, 90

C/194

F.

CPU/SYSTEM/NB/POWER FAN Fail Warning

Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/NB/power fan is not connected or

fails. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled)

CPU Smart FAN Control

Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at

different speed according to the CPU temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune

based on system requirements. If disabled, CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled)

CPU Smart FAN Mode

Specifies how to control CPU fan speed. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN

Control is set to Enabled.

Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the

optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default)

Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan.

PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan.

System Smart FAN Control

Enables or disables the system fan speed control function. Enabled allows the system fan to run

at different speed according to the system temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune

based on system requirements. If disabled, system fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled)

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2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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Load Fail-Safe Defaults

 Standard CMOS Features

Load Optimized Defaults

 Advanced BIOS Features

Set Supervisor Password

 Integrated Peripherals

Set User Password

 Power Management Setup

Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N

Save & Exit Setup

 PnP/PCI Configurations

Exit Without Saving

 PC Health Status

ESC: Quit : Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest BIOS default settings.

In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most

stable BIOS settings for the motherboard.

2-11 Load Optimized Defaults

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Load Fail-Safe Defaults

 Standard CMOS Features

Load Optimized Defaults

 Advanced BIOS Features

Set Supervisor Password

 Integrated Peripherals

Set User Password

 Power Management Setup

Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N

Save & Exit Setup

 PnP/PCI Configurations

Exit Without Saving

 PC Health Status

ESC: Quit : Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

Load Optimized Defaults

Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The

BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults

after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.

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