Installation of the CPU

Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU socket to the upright position. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket.
Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the edge of the CPU socket. Align the indented corner of the CPU with the triangle and gently insert the CPU into position. (Grasping the CPU firmly between your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it into the socket in a straight and downwards motion. Avoid twisting or bending motions that might cause damage to the CPU during installation.) 8I945PE-FS Motherboard - 6 -
Fig. 4 Once the CPU is properly inserted, please replace the load plate and push the metal lever back into its original position.
Installation of the Heatsink

Male Push Pin

The top of Female Push Pin

Female Push Pin

Fig.1 Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on the surface of the installed CPU.
Fig. 2 (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the heatsink, on the contrary, is to install.) Please note the direction of arrow sign on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. (This instruction is only for Intel boxed fan)
Fig. 3 Place the heatsink atop the CPU and make sure the push pins aim to the pin hole on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally.
Fig. 4 Please make sure the Male and Female push pin are joined closely. (for detailed installation instructions, please refer to the heatsink installation section of the user manual)
Fig. 5 Please check the back of motherboard after installing. If the push pin is inserted as the picture, the installation is complete.
Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the power connector of the heatsink to the CPU fan header located on the motherboard.
The heatsink may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heatsink paste.To prevent such an occurrence, it is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the heatsink.

Installation of Memory

Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction.
The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one direction. The memory capacity used can differ with each slot.

DDR II

Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down.
Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module.

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Dual Channel Memory Configuration
GA-8I945PE-FS supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double. GA-8I945PE-FS includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR II 1, DDR II 2 Channel B : DDR II 3, DDR II 4 If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to the limitation of Intel chipset specifications. 1. Dual Channel mode will not be enabled if only one DDR II memory module is installed. 2. To enable Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules (it is recommended to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed), you must install them into DIMM sockets of the same color. The following is a Dual Channel Memory configuration table: (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)
2 memory modules 4 memory modules DDR II 1 DS/SS X DS/SS DDR II 2 X DS/SS DS/SS DDR II 3 DS/SS X DS/SS DDR II 4 X DS/SS DS/SS
Installation of Expansion Cards
You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below: 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot. 5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Replace your computer's chassis cover. 7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Install related driver from the operating system. Installing a PCI Express x 16 expansion card:

Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the PCI Express x 16 slot when you try to install/Uninstall the VGA card. Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on the slot.Make sure your VGA card is locked by the small white-drawable bar. - 9 Hardware Installation
I/O Back Panel Introduction

COM A (Serial Port)

Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.
The SPDIF optical output port is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or com pressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder via an optical cable.

1394 Connector

Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, highbandwidth and hot plug. Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer.

LAN Port

The provided Internet connection is fast Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of 10/100Mbps.

USB port

Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker.etc. have a standard USB interface. Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors.

Rear Speaker Out

Connect the rear surround speakers to this connector.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector.

Side Speaker Out

Connect the side surround speakers to this connector.

Line In

Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack.
Line Out (Front Speaker Out)
Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers to this connector.

MIC In

Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack.

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Connectors Introduction

1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)

ATX_12V ATX (Power Connector) CPU_FAN SYS_FAN FDD IDE

9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14)

F_AUDIO AUX_IN F_USB1 / F_USB2 F_1394 BIOS_RE CLR_CMOS
7) SATA0 / SATA1 / SATA2 / SATA3 8) F_PANEL

15) BAT

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1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly. The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the ATX_12V power connector is not connected, the system will not start. Caution! Please use a power supply that is able to handle the system voltage requirements. It is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (300W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable system or a system that is unable to start.

Pin No. Pin No. 11 12

Definition GND GND +12V +12V Definition 3.3V 3.3V GND +5V GND +5V GND Power Good 5V SB(stand by +5V) +12V +12V(Only for 24pins ATX) 3.3V(Only for 24pins ATX) 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V(Only for 24pins ATX) GND(Only for 24pins ATX)

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3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector)
The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire (GND). Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to prevent system overheating and failure. Caution! Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent CPU overheating and failure.

Pin No. 1 2

Definition GND +12V Sense Speed Control (Only for CPU_FAN)

SYS_FAN

5) FDD (Floppy Connector)
The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position.

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6) IDE (IDE Connector)
An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device).
7) SATA0/SATA1/SATA2/SATA3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector)
SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly.

Pin No.

Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND

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8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper)
Please connect the power LED, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below.
Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED Power Switch

PWPW+ MSGMSG+

NC RES+ RESHDHD+

IDE Hard Disk Active LED

Reset Switch
HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power Switch) MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) NC
Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Open: Normal Operation Close: Reset Hardware System Open: Normal Operation Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC

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9) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector)
This connector is supported to connect HD(High Definition) Audio. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the audio panel cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional audio panel cable, please contact your local dealer.

HD Audio: Pin No. 9 10

AC'97 Audio: Definition MIC2_L GND MIC2_R -ACZ_DET Line2_R FSENSE1 FAUOIO_JD No Pin LINE2_L FSENSE2 Pin No. Definition MIC GND MIC Power N/A Line Out (R) N/A N/A No Pin N/A Line Out (L)
10) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector)
Connect other device (such as PCI TV Tuner audio out) to the connector.

Pin No. 3 4

Definition AUX-L GND GND AUX -R

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11) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector)
Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer.
Definition Power Power USB DXUSB DyUSB DX+ USB Dy+ GND GND No Pin NC
12) F_1394 (IEEE 1394 Connector)
Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug. Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer.

Pin No. 1

Definition TPA2+ TPA2GND GND TPB2+ TPB2Power Power No Pin GND

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13) BIOS_RE (BIOS Recovery)
If the BIOS file on the motherboard is damaged, set this jumper to Recovery mode. Insert the floppy disk containing the complete BIOS file and then restart the system. System will write the BIOS file to the BIOS ROM automatically at startup.

1-2: N ormal

14) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)
You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper.

2-3: BIOS Recovery

1-2: Clear CMOS

2-3 : Normal

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15) BAT(Battery)

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you want to erase CMOS. 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 10 minutes (Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to make them short for one minute). 3. Re-install the battery. 4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

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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.

CONTROL KEYS

< >< >< <Enter> <Esc> >< > Move to select item Select Item 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 Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu Item Help Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu Default Setting System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
<Page Up> <Page Down> <F1> <F2> <F5> <F7> <F9> <F10>

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 selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc>.

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The Main Menu (BIOS Ver. 10d)
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.

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

: Select Item

Standard CMOS Features
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.
Frequency / Voltage Control
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.
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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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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave IDE Channel 2 Master IDE Channel 2 Slave IDE Channel 3 Master IDE Channel 3 Slave Drive A Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory Fri, Sep 20:1:24 [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [All, But Keyboard] 640K 511M 512M Item Help Menu Level Change the day, month, year <Week> Sun. to Sat. <Month> Jan. to Dec. <Day> 1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in the month) <Year> 1999 to 2098 F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults
: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD: Value F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>. Week The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display 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

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 HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection. IDE Device Setup. You can use one of three 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. 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)
IDE Channel 2/3 Master, Slave
IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection. Extended IDE Drive SATA devices setup. You can use one of two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect SATA IDE devices during POST. (Default value) None Select this if no SATA 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) GA-8I945PE-FS Motherboard - 24 -
Capacity Capacity of currently installed hard disk. 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

The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A 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.

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.

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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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features [Press Enter] [Auto] [CDROM] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [Disabled] [On] [Setup] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level
Hard Disk Boot Priority BIOS Flash Protection First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Up Floppy Seek Boot Up NumLock Password Check # CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. to 3 No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Full Screen LOGO Show Intel OnScreen Branding

F10: Save

ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults
" # " 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.

BIOS Flash Protection

This field lets you determine the states that flash BIOS Auto BIOS enables flash write access automatically when updating BIOS data/ DMI/ESCD. (Default Value) Enabled During POST, DMI/ESCD would not be updated. But flash tools can update BIOS always.
First / Second / Third Boot Device
Floppy LS120 Hard Disk CDROM ZIP USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD LAN Disabled (Note) Select your Select your Select your Select your Select your Select your Select your Select your Select your Select your Disable this boot device priority by Floppy. boot device priority by LS120. boot device priority by Hard Disk. boot device priority by CDROM. boot device priority by ZIP. boot device priority by USB-FDD. boot device priority by USB-ZIP. boot device priority by USB-CDROM. boot device priority by USB-HDD. boot device priority by LAN. function.

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Boot Up Floppy Seek

During POST, BIOS will determine if the installed floppy disk drive is 40 or 80 tracks. 360K type is 40 tracks 720K, 1.2M and 1.44M 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) Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine if 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.

Boot Up Num-Lock

On Off Setup Keypad is number keys. (Default value) Keypad is arrow keys.

Password Check

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. If you want to cancel the setting of password, please just press ENTER to make [SETUP] empty.

CPU Hyper-Threading

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 only works for operating system with multiprocessors mode supported. (Default value) Disabled Disable CPU Hyper-Threading.

Limit CPUID Max. to 3

Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when use older OS like NT4. Disables CPUID Limit for windows XP. (Default value) Enables No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value) Disables No-Execute Memory Protect function. Enables CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. (Default value) Disables CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. Enable CPU EIST function. (Default value) Disable CPU EIST function. Display Full Screen LOGO during POST. (Default value) Don't dispaly Full Screen LOGO during POST.
No-Execute Memory Protect (Note)
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note)

CPU EIST Function (Note)

Full Screen LOGO Show

Intel OnScreen Branding

Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function. - 27 BIOS Setup
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Integrated Peripherals [Enabled] [Auto] Ch.0 Master/Slave Ch.2 Master/Slave Ch.3 Master/Slave [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Enter [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [Memory] +/-/PU/PD: Value F6: Fail-Save Default F10: Save Item Help Menu Level

On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip SATA Mode x PATA IDE Set to SATA Port 0/2 Set to SATA Port 1/3 Set to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password Onboard FDC Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 AC Back Function : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values

On-Chip Primary PCI IDE

Enabled Disabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. Disable this function. BIOS will auto detect. (Default value) Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use up to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA. Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to 6 HDDs to use; 4 SATA HDDs plus PATA HDDs. Set On-Chip SATA mode to Non-Combined, SATA will be simulated to PATA mode. Support a maximum of 4 SATA devices. PATA devices will be ignored. Set PATA IDE to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. Set PATA IDE to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. (Default value)

On-Chip SATA Mode

Disabled Auto Combined Enhanced Non-Combined

PATA IDE Set to

Ch.1 Master/Slave Ch.0 Master/Slave

SATA Port 0/2 Set to

This value will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to". If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this function will auto set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave.

SATA Port 1/3 Set to

This value will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to". If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave, this function will auto set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave.

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USB Controller
Enabled Disabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value) Disable USB Controller.

USB 2.0 Controller

Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. Enabled Enable USB 2.0 Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB 2.0 Controller.

USB Keyboard Support

Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enable USB Keyboard Support. (Default value) Disable USB Keyboard Support. Enable USB Mouse Support. (Default value) Disable USB Mouse Support. Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value) Disable Azalia audio function. Enable onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default value) Disable this function. Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disable this function.

USB Mouse Support

Azalia Codec
Auto Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled

Onboard H/W 1394

Onboard H/W LAN

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)

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PnP/PCI Configurations
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations [Auto] Press Enter Item Help Menu Level
Resources Controlled By x IRQ Resources
+/-/PU/PD: Value F6: Fail-Save Default

Resources Controlled By

Manual Auto PCI Device Reserved User can set the PnP resource (I/O Address, IRQ & DMA channels) used by legacy ISA DEVICE. BIOS automatically use these PnP rescuers. (Default value) This IRQ assigns for PCI device. (Default value) Reserved this IRQ for other device.
IRQ assigned ( 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 )

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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software PC Health Status Vcore VCC18 +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control 1.312V 1.792V 3.232V 11.287V 49oC 3515 RPM 0 RPM [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level
Current Voltage(V) Vcore / VCC18 / +3.3V / +12V
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

60oC / 140oF 70oC / 158oF 80oC / 176oF 90oC / 194oF Disabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor Disable CPU temperature at 60oC / 140oF. CPU temperature at 70oC / 158oF. CPU temperature at 80oC / 176oF. CPU temperature at 90oC / 194oF. this function. (Default value)
CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning
Fan warning function disable. (Default value) Fan warning function enable. Disable this function. When this function is enabled, CPU fan will run at different speed depending on CPU temperature.

CPU Smart FAN Control

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Frequency Control

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Frequency Control System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency (Mhz) [Auto] 533 Item Help Menu Level
Incorrect using these features may cause your system broken. For power end-user use only.

System Memory Multiplier