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Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
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Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective
owners and are acknowledged.
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the systems
manufacturer could void the users authority to operate the equipment.
Preface
ii
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Go to
page 1
Describes installation of
motherboard components.
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Go to
page 7
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Go to
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
Preface
page 25
page 43
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Installing Hardware........................................................................10
Installing Memory Modules...............................................10
Expansion Slots..................................................................14
Connecting Optional Devices............................................16
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive...18
Chapter 3
25
Using BIOS
25
About the Setup Utility................................................................ 25
The Standard Configuration..............................................25
Entering the Setup Utility...................................................25
Using BIOS......................................................................................27
Standard CMOS Setup......................................................28
Advanced Setup.................................................................30
Advanced Chipset Setup....................................................32
Integrated Peripherals.......................................................33
Power Management Setup.................................................34
PCI/PnP Setup...................................................................35
PC Health Status...............................................................36
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Frequency/Voltage Control.................................................38
Load Default Settings.........................................................39
Supervisor Password.........................................................39
User Password...................................................................40
Save & Exit Setup...............................................................40
Exit Without Saving.............................................................40
Updating the BIOS..............................................................41
Chapter 4
43
Manual Installation........................................................................48
Utility Software Reference............................................................48
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing 945GCD-M motherboard of great performance and with
enhanced function. This motherboard has onboard Intel Dual Core Atom TM CPU
with a Micro-ATX form factor of 225 x 170 mm.
The motherboard incorporates the Intel 945GC Northbridge (NB) and ICH7
Southbridge (SB) chipsets. The Northbridge supports a Front Side Bus (FSB) frequency of 533 MHz using a scalable FSB Vcc_CPU. The memory controller supports
DDR2 memory DIMM frequencies of 533. It supports two DDR2 socket with up to
maximum memory of 4 GB. One PCI Express x16 slot, intended for Graphics
Interface, is fully compliant to the PCI Express Gen1 (version 1.0a).
The ICH7 Southbridge supports one PCI slot which is PCI v2.3 compliant. In addition, one PCI Express x1 is supported. It implements an EHCI compliant interface
that provides 480 Mb/s bandwidth for 8 USB 2.0 ports (4 USB ports and 2 USB 2.0
headers support additional 4 USB ports). The Southbridge integrates a Serial ATA
host controller, supporting three SATA ports with maximum transfer rate up to 3.0
Gb/s each.
The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel,
including PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors, one LPT port, one serial port, one
VGA port, four USB ports, one LAN port and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and
line-out.
Feature
Processor
This motherboard uses onboard Intel Dual Core Atom TM CPU that carries the
following features:
Onboard Intel Dual Core AtomTM , 1.60GHz CPU speed with 1MB cache
Supports a system bus (FSB) of 533 MHz
Supports Hyper-Threading technology CPU
Chipset
The 945GC Northbridge (NB) and ICH7 Southbridge (SB) chipsets are based on an
innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance.
945GC (NB)
ICH7 (SB)
Memory
Audio
The onboard Audio provides the following features:
Onboard LAN
The onboard LAN controller provides either of the following features:
Compliant with IEEE 802.3u for 10/100 Mbps ethernet, IEEE 802.3ab
for 1000 Mbps ethernet
PCI Express base 1.1 compliant
Supports Wake-On-LAN (WOL) and AMD magic packet TM power
management
IEEE 802.3ab auto-negotiation support
IEEE 802.3x compliant flow control support
Expansion Options
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
Integrated I/O
The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
BIOS Firmware
This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system
features including the following:
Power management
Wake-up alarms
CPU parameters
CPU and memory timing
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock
speeds.
1. Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change
without prior notice.
2. Due to chipset limitation, we recommend that motherboard be operated in the ambiance between 0 and 50 C.
3. To achieve better performance and air flow, we suggest that you use
a system fan on this motherboard.
Motherboard Components
LABEL
1. CPU_FAN
2. DDR2_1~2
3. ATX
4. IDE
5. F_USB1~2
6. USBPWR_F
7. SATA1~3
8. F_PANEL
9. CLR_CMOS
10. SPDIFO
11. CD_IN
12. F_AUDIO
13. SPK
14. PCI
15. PCIE
16. PCIE x16
17. USBPWR_R
18. CASE_OPEN
19. ATX12V
COMPONENTS
CPU cooling fan connector
240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots
Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
Primary IDE connector
Front panel USB headers
Front panel USB power select jumper
Serial ATA connectors
Front panel switch/LED header
Clear CMOS jumper
SPDIF out header
Analog audio input connector
Front panel audio header
Internal speaker header
32-bit add-on card slots
PCI Express x1 slot
PCI Express x16 graphics card slot
Rear USB/PS2 power select jumper
Chassis detect header
4-pin +12V power connector
This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.
Memo
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Safety Precautions
Setting Jumpers
Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with
more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper
caps are placed on the correct pins.
The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper. When
the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the
jumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumper
cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin,
the jumper is OPEN.
SHORT
OPEN
Jumper Settings
Jumper
Type
Description
Setting (default)
1-2: NORMAL
2-3: CLEAR
Before clearing the
1
CMOS, make sure to
turn the system off. CLR_CMOS
Rear USB/PS2
USBPWR_F 3-pin Power Select
Jumper
1-2: VCC5
2-3: VCC5_DUAL
1
USBPWR_F
1
Front Panel
USBPWR_R 3-pin USB Power
Select Jumper
1-2: VCC5
2-3: VCC5_DUAL
USBPWR_R
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Installing Hardware
Installing Memory Modules
This motherboard accommodates two memory module. It can support two 240-pin
DDR2 533. The total memory capacity is 4 GB.
Memory Bus
DDR2 533
266 MHz
Installation Procedure
Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
1
2
3
4
5
11
Type
DDR2 533
Size
Vendor
Module Name
512 MB
Samsung
PC2-4200U-4444-10-B1
1 GB
512 MB
A-data
Kingmax
Apacer
Micron
PSC
Ramxel
Samsung
Sync MAX
Transcend
Apacer
1 GB
DDR2 667
Corsair
Hexon
Kingston
Micron
PSC
2 GB
4 GB
Samsung
Aeneon
Apacer
Hexon
Hynix
Kingston
LeadMax
PSC
Qimonda
Aeneon
Vitesta
KLBD48F-A8KE4
78.91G92.9K5
MT4HTF6464AY-667E1
AL6E8E63J-6E1
RML1520M38D6F-667
PC2-5300U-555-12-D3
04400WB01 R050008A
JetRam J12Q3AB-6
AU01GE667C5KBGC
AM4B5708GQJS7E0631F
78.01G9O.9K5
VS1GB667D2
HYNT7AUDR-30M48
KVR667D2N5
MT8HTF12864AY-667E1
AL7E8E63B-6E1T
AL7E8F63J-6E1
AL7E8F73C-6E1
GOLD BAR M378T2863DZS 0742
AET860UD00-30DB08X
78.A1G9O.9K4
HYNT8AUDR-30M88
HYMP125U64AP8-Y5 AB-A 0623
KVR667D2N5/2G
PC2-5300U
AL8E8F73C-6E1
HYS64T256020EU-3S-C2
AET960UD00-30D
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Type
Size
Vendor
Kingston
512 MB
Micron
Module Name
KVR800D2N5/512 1.8V
9905315-019.A02LF
MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4
Qimonda
HYS72T64000HU-2.5-B
A-DATA
M2GVD6G3I41P0U1E5E
Aeneon
AET760UD00-30DB97X
AET760UD00-25DC08X
AU01GE800C5KBGC
Apacer
78.01GAO.9K5
APOGEE
AU1G082-800P000
78.01GA0.9L5
DDR2 800
1 GB
Geil
Geil Millenary
Hexon
ELPT7AUDR-25M48
Hynix
HYMP112U64CP8-S6 AB
Infinity
04701G16CZ5U2G
04701G16CY5U2A
KingMax
KLDD48F-B8KU5 NGES
Kingston
Nanya
NT1GT64U88D0BY-AD
Ramaxel
RML1320EH38D7F-800
Samsung
Silicon
Power
Transcend
507301-1571
Unifosa
GU341G0ALEPR6B2C6CE
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Type
Size
Vendor
Module Name
A-DATA
Aeneon
AET860UD00-25DC08X
Apacer
2 GB
CM2X2048-6400C5
Geil
Hexon
ELPT8AUDR-25M88
Hynix
HYMP125U64CP8-S6 AB
KingMax
Micron
Nanya
PSC
Qimonda
Samsung
DDR2 1600
1 GB
78.A1GC0.9L4
CORSAIR
Kingston
DDR2 800
78.A1GAO.9K4
KVR800D2N5/2G
KVR800D2N6/2G-SP
KLDE88F-B8KU5 NHES
MT16HTF25664AY-800E1
MT16HTF25664AY-800E1
NT2GT64U8HD0BY-AD
AL8E8F73C-8E1
AL8E8G73F-8E1
HYS64T256020EU-25F-C2
M378T5663QZ3-CF7
M378T5663EH3-CF7
SiliconPower
SP002GBLRU800S01
Unifosa
GU342G0ALEPR692C6CE
OCZ
OCZ2RPR 10662GK
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Expansion Slots
Installing Add-on Cards
The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect
them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the
motherboards features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboards capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are
not part of the basic system.
PCIE Slot
PCIEX16 Slot
PCI Slot
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Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:
1
2
3
1. For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network
adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin
using the add-on card.
2. The onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit SCSI cards.
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1
3
5
7
9
Signal Name
PORT 1L
PORT 1R
PORT 2R
SENSE_SEND
PORT 2L
Pin
Signal Name
2
4
6
8
10
AUD_GND
PRESENCE#
SENSE1_RETURN
KEY
SENSE2_RETURN
1
3
5
7
Signal Name
Ground
TXRXGround
Pin
2
4
6
-
Signal Name
TX+
Ground
RX+
-
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Signal Name
Function
USBPWR
USBPWR
USB_FP_P0-
USB_FP_P1-
USB_FP_P0+
USB_FP_P1+
GND
GND
Ground
Ground
Key
No pin
USB_FP_OC0
Overcurrent signal
Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as
indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system
hang-up.
1
2
3
4
Signal Name
SPDIF
Function
SPDIF digital output
+5VA
5V analog Power
Key
No pin
GND
Ground
1
3
5
7
9
Signal Name
Signal Name
PORT 1L
PORT 1R
PORT 2R
SENSE_SEND
PORT 2L
Pin
2
4
6
8
10
Signal Name
Function
AUD_GND
PRESENCE#
SENSE1_RETURN
KEY
SENSE2_RETURN
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IDE devices enclose jumpers or switches used to set the IDE device as MASTER or
SLAVE. Refer to the IDE device users manual. Installing two IDE devices on one
cable, ensure that one device is set to MASTER and the other device is set to SLAVE.
The documentation of your IDE device explains how to do this.
SATA cable
(optional)
(optional)
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Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:
1
2
3
20
PS2 Mouse
PS2 Keyboard
Serial Port
(COM)
VGA Port
USB Ports
LAN Port
Audio Ports
21
22
1
2
3
4
Signal Name
GND
+12V
Sense
Control
Function
System Ground
Power +12V
Sensor
CPU FAN control
1.Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan
of 1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V.
2.Users please note that this connector can be used as CASE_FAN for
quiet operation.
Signal Name
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
+3.3V
10
11
12
+12V
Pin
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
+3.3V
Ground
+5V
Ground
+5V
Ground
PWRGD
+5VSB
22
23
24
+12V
+3.3V
Signal Name
+3.3V
-12V
Ground
PS_ON
Ground
Ground
Ground
-5V
+5V
+5V
+5V
Ground
1
2
3
4
Signal Name
Ground
Ground
+12V
+12V
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Signal Name
1
2
3
4
VCC
Key
NC
Signal
24
Pin
Signal
Function
Pin
Signal
Function
RST_SW_P
Reset Switch(+)
RSVD
Reserved
10 Key
No pin
Reset Switch
Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentarycontact switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and
runs POST.
Power Switch
Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momentary-contact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain contact for at
least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is
due to internal de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two
seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal.
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Chapter 3
Using BIOS
About the Setup Utility
The computer uses the latest American Megatrends Inc. BIOS with support for
Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM
setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS.
The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the systems
configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. The
parameters are stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this information
when the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system is
configured with the values you stored in CMOS.
The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:
The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs. Before
using the Setup Utility, ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options.
This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.
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Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility.
CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
f Frequency/Voltage Control
Load Default Settings
fSupervisor Password
fUser Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
mnlk : Move
ESC: Exit
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Using BIOS
When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the
Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates
which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight
to other options. When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing
<Enter>.
Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to
execute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for information.
Some options (marked with a triangle f) lead to submenus that enable you to change
the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the
submenu.
In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted
by a triangle f .
The default BIOS setting for this motherboard applies for most conditions
with optimum performance. It is not suggested to change the default
values in the BIOS setup and the manufacture takes no responsibility to
any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings.
mnlk
FUNCTION
Exits the current menu
Scrolls through the items on a menu
+/Enter
F9
F10
F1
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For the purpose of better product maintenance, the manufacture reserves
the right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual. The BIOS
setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ
from the actual BIOS. Please visit the manufactures website for updated
manual.
Mon 01/01/2007
00:00:48
Not Detected
Not Detected
Not Detected
Not Detected
Not Detected
IDE BusMaster
Help Item
User [Enter], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system Date.
Enabled
mnlk: Move
Help Item
Not Detected
LBA/Large Mode
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer
PIO Mode
DMA Mode
S.M.A.R.T.
32Bit Data Transfer
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Disabled
mnlk: Move
Disabled: Disables
LBA Mode
Auto: Enables LBA
Mode if the device
supports it and the
device is not already
formatted with LBA
Mode disabled.
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LBA/Large Mode (Auto)
Use this item to set the LAB/Large mode to enhance hard disk performance by
optimizing the area the hard disk is visited each time.
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer (Auto)
If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing
more data during each transfer.
PIO Mode (Auto)
Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing
the hard disk timing.
DMA Mode (Auto)
DMA capability allows user to improve the transfer-speed and data-integrity for
compatible IDE devices.
S.M.A.R.T. (Auto)
The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system is a
diagnostics technology that monitors and predicts device performance. S.M.A.R.T.
software resides on both the disk drive and the host computer.
32Bit Data Transfer (Disabled)
Use this item to enable the 32Bit Data Transfer.
Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Setup page.
IDE BusMaster (Enabled)
This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode. We recommend you to leave
this item at the default value.
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Advanced Setup
This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page
with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced Setup
Thermal Management
TM Status
Limit CPUID MaxVal
Intel XD Bit
Hyper-Threading Technology
Quick Power on Self Test
Boot Up Numlock Status
APIC Mode
1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device
3rd Boot Device
Boot Other Device
Enabled
TM1
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
On
Enabled
Hard Drive
CD/DVD
Removable Dev.
Yes
Help Item
For the processor its
CPUTD belows 0F41h.
mnlk: Move
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1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device (Hard Drive/CD/DVD/Removable Dev.)
Use this item to determine the device order the computer used to look for an
operating system to load at start-up time. The devices showed here will be different
depending on the exact devices installed on your motherboard.
Boot Other Device (Yes)
When enabled, the system searches all other possible locations for an operating
system if it fails to find one in the devices specified under the First, Second and Third
boot devices.
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Auto
Enabled
DVMT Mode
128MB
Enabled
Help Item
Options
Auto
400 MHz
533 MHz
mnlk: Move
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Integrated Peripherals
This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
Integrated Peripherals
Onboard IDE Controller
Onboard SATA Mode
Onboard AUDIO Function
Onboard LAN Function
Onboard LAN Boot ROM
Serial Port1 Address
Parallel Port Address
Parallel Port Mode
Parallel Port IRQ
USB Functions
Legacy USB Support
Both
Enhanced
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
3F8/IRQ4
378
Normal
IRQ7
Enabled
Enabled
Help Item
DISABLED: disables the
integrated IDE
Controller.
ENABLED: enables both
Controllers.
mnlk: Move
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USB Functions (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the USB function.
Legacy USB Support (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to Auto
allows the system to detect the presence of USB device at startup. If detected, the
USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB
support is disabled.
S3 (STR)
Power Off
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Help Item
Select the ACPI
state used for
System Suspend.
mnlk: Move
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PCIE
Help Item
Select which graphics
controller to use as
the primary boot
device.
mnlk: Move
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PC Health Status
On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the
parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
PC Health Status
Help Item
: 655 RPM
CPU Temperature
CPU VCore
VDIMM
: 24C/75 F
: 1.248 V
: 1.936 V
Disabled
No
mnlk: Move
Help Item
050
035
025
020
100
070
050
030
010
mnlk: Move
Highest Temperature
Setting.
Min=0 C
Max=127 C
Please input Dec
number :
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Fan Speed
CPU Temperature
CPU Vcore
VDIMM
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
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Frequency/Voltage Control
This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The
clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have
installed in your system.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
Frequency/Voltage Control
Help Item
Manufacturer: Intel
Ratio Actual Value: 12
CPU Over-clocking Func.:
Auto Detect DIMM/PCI CIK
Spread Spectrum
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
Options
Disabled
Enabled
mnlk: Move
Manufacturer (Intel)
This item displays the information of current manufacturer of the CPU installed in
your computor.
Ratio Actual Value (12)
This item shows the actual ratio of the CPU installed in your System.
CPU Over-clocking Func. (Disabled)
This item decides the CPU over-clocking function/frequencyinstalled in your system. If the over-clocking fails, please turn offthe system power. And then, hold the
PageUp key (similar to theClear CMOS function) and turn on the power, the BIOS
willrecover the safe default.
Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled)
When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots.
Spread Spectrum (Enabled)
If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic
Interference) generated by the system.
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Supervisor Password
This page helps you install or change a password.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
Supervisor Password
Supervisor Password
Help Item
: Disabled
Press Enter
mnlk: Move
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User Password
This page helps you install or change a password.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
User Password
User Password
Help Item
: Not Installed
Press Enter
mnlk: Move
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4
5
This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software
supplied with the motherboard.
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Memo
Using BIOS
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Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
About the Software CD-ROM
The support software CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains
all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products.
Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for
your motherboard version. More information on some programs is available in a
README file, located in the same directory as the software. Before installing any
software, always inspect the folder for files named README.TXT, INSTALL.TXT,
or something similar. These files may contain important information that is not
included in this manual.
1. Never try to install all software from folder that is not specified for use with
your motherboard.
2. The notice of Intel HD audio installation (optional): The Intel High Definition audio functionality unexpectedly quits working in Windows Server
2003 Service Pack 1 or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. Users need
to download and install the update packages from the Microsoft Download
Center before installing HD audio driver bundled in the Driver CD.
Please log on to http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;enus;901105#appliesto for more information.
If the opening screen does not appear; double-click the file setup.exe in
the root directory.
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Setup Tab
Setup
Browse CD The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the
support CD.
Before installing the software from Windows Explorer, look for a file
named README.TXT, INSTALL.TXT or something similar. This
file may contain important information to help you install the software correctly.
Some software is installed in separate folders for different operating
systems, such as Windows Vista. Always go to the correct folder for
the kind of OS you are using.
In install the software, execute a file named SETUP.EXE or
INSTALL.EXE by double-clicking the file and then following the
instructions on the screen.
Exit
Application Tab
Lists the software utilities that are available on the CD.
Read Me Tab
Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the CD.
Running Setup
Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard:
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The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will be
different according to the motherboard you are installing.
The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner.
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Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended.
4.
Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears:
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Go to Control Panel.
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5. Disable User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer item and
press OK, then press Restart Now. Then you can restart your computer and continue to install
drivers without running blocked programs.
Manual Installation
Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root
directory. This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your
motherboard.
Look for the chipset and motherboard model; then browse to the directory and path
to begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) that
automatically detects your operating system before installation. Other drivers have
the setup program located in the operating system subfolder.
If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program, browse to the
operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file (README.TXT or
README.DOC) for information on installing the driver or software for your operating system.