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Preface
Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected
under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor
any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
the author.
Version 1.0B
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufac-
turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and
to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the
manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective
owners and are acknowledged.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
· Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
· Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits govern-
ing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Preface
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Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
· This device may not cause harmful interference, and
· This device must accept any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation
Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur
le matériel brouilieur du Canada.
About the Manual
The manual consists of the following:
Chapter 1 Describes features of the
Introducing the Motherboard motherboard.
Go to page 1
Chapter 2 Describes installation of motherboard
components.
Installing the Motherboard
Go to page 7
Chapter 3 Provides information on using the
BIOS Setup Utility.
Using BIOS
Go to page 25
Chapter 4 Describes the motherboard software.
Using the Motherboard Software Go to page 45
Chapter 5 Describes the eJIFFY setting up
Setting Up eJIFFY Go to page 49
Chapter 6 Provides basic trouble shooting tips
Trouble Shooting Go to page 59
Preface
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface i
Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction......................................................................................1
Feature...............................................................................................2
Specification......................................................................................5
Motherboard Components.............................................................6
Chapter 2 7
Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions............................................................................7
Choosing a Computer Case.............................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case............................................7
Checking Jumper Settings...............................................................8
Setting Jumpers...................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings...................................................9
Jumper Settings...................................................................9
Installing Hardware........................................................................10
Installing the Processor.....................................................10
Installing Memory Modules...............................................12
Expansion Slots.................................................................13
Connecting Optional Devices............................................15
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive..17
Connecting I/O Devices................................................................19
Connecting Case Components.....................................................20
Front Panel Header...........................................................23
Chapter 3 25
Using BIOS 25
About the Setup Utility................................................................ 25
The Standard Configuration..............................................25
Entering the Setup Utility....................................................25
Resetting the Default CMOS Values...................................26
Using BIOS......................................................................................27
Standard CMOS Setup.......................................................28
Advanced Setup..................................................................30
Advanced Chipset Setup.....................................................32
Integrated Peripherals........................................................33
Power Management Setup..................................................34
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PCI/PnP Setup...................................................................36
PC Health Status................................................................36
Frequency/Voltage Control.................................................41
Load Default Settings.........................................................42
Supervisor Password.........................................................42
User Password...................................................................43
Save & Exit Setup................................................................43
Exit Without Saving.............................................................43
Updating the BIOS...............................................................44
Chapter 4
45
Using the Motherboard Software 45
About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM..................................45
Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista/7...............................45
Running Setup....................................................................46
Manual Installation........................................................................48
Utility Software Reference............................................................48
Chapter 5 49
Setting Up eJIFFY 49
Introduction..........................................................................................49
Installation and BIOS Setup.................................................................50
Entering eJIFFY.............................................................................................53
Features Icons...........................................................................................54
Usage FAQ.................................................................................................55
Chapter 6 59
Trouble Shooting 59
Start up problems during assembly.......................................................59
Start up problems after prolong use.................................................60
Maintenance and care tips..................................................................60
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...................................................61
1
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the G41T-M7 motherboard. This motherboard is a high
performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA775 socket
Intel Core 2 Quad/Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo/Pentium® Dual-Core/Celeron® Dual-Core/
Celeron® 400 series processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.
The motherboard incorporates the Intel® G41 Northbridge (NB) and Intel ® ICH7
Southbridge (SB) chipsets. The Northbridge supports a Front Side Bus (FSB) fre-
quency of 1333/1066 MHz using a scalable FSB Vcc_CPU. The memory controller
supports DDR3 memory DIMM frequencies of 1066/800. It supports two DDR3
sockets with up to maximum memory of 8 GB. DDR3 Maximum memory bandwidth
of 12.8 GB/s in dual-channel symmetric mode assuming DDR3 1066/800 MHz. High
resolution graphics via one PCI Express slot, intended for Graphics Interface, is fully
compliant to the PCI Express Gen 1.
The ICH7 Southbridge supports one PCI slot which is PCI v2.3 compliant. In addi-
tion, one PCI Express x1 slot is supported, fully compliant to the PCI Express Base
Specification revision 1.0. It implements an EHCI compliant interface that provides
480 Mb/s bandwidth for eight USB 2.0 ports (four USB ports and two USB 2.0 headers
support additional four USB ports). One onboard IDE connector supports two IDE
devices in Ultra ATA100/66/33 mode. The Southbridge integrates a Serial ATA host
controller, supporting two 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 VGA port, four USB ports, one
LAN port, and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out.
Introducing the Motherboard
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Feature
Processor
The motherboard uses an LGA775 type of Intel Core 2 Quad/Intel® CoreTM 2
Duo/Pentium® Dual-Core/Celeron® Dual-Core/Celeron® 400 series processors
that carries the following features:
· Intel Core 2 Quad/Intel® Core TM 2 Duo/Pentium ® Dual-Core/Celeron ®
Dual-Core/Celeron® 400 series processors
· Supports a system bus (FSB) of 1333/1066/800 MHz
· LGA775 socket for latest Intel® 45nm Multi-Core processors
Chipset
The Intel® G41 Northbridge (NB) and Intel® ICH7 Southbridge (SB) chipsets are
based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and
performance.
G41 (NB) · Supports 36-bit host bus addressing, allowing the CPU to
access the entire 64 GB of the memory address space
· 2 GB/s point-to-point Direct Media Interface (DMI) to
ICH7 (1 GB/s each direction)
· Supports 2-GB, 1-Gb, 512 Mb DDR3 DRAM technolo-
gies for x8 and x16 devices
· One, 16-lane (x16) PCI Express port intended for exter-
nal device attach, fully compatible to the PCI Express
Gen 1
· An integrated graphics device (IGD) delivering cost com-
petitive 3D, 2D and video capabilities
· Microsoft DX10 and 128MB share memory are sup-
ported
ICH7 (SB) · Enhanced DMA Controller, interrupt controller, and timer
functions
· Compliant with PCI Express Base Specification, Revi-
sion 1.0a
· Compliant with PCI v2.3 specification
· Integrated SATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controller
· Integrated USB 2.0 Host Controller supporting up to
eight USB 2.0 ports
· Integrated IDE controller supports Ultra ATA 100/66/
33
Memory
· Supports DDR3 1333/1066 DDR3 SDRAM* with Dual-channel architec-
ture.
· Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs.
· 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 8 GB.
*Due to the chipset spec, G41T-M7 runs at DDR3 1066/800 MHz memory
speed
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Onboard LAN (optional)
· Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1
· Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
· Wake-On-LAN (WOL) and remote wake-up support
· Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1
· Integrated 10/100 transceiver
· Wake-On-LAN (WOL) and remote wake-up support
Audio (optional)
This motherboard may support either of the following Audio chipsets:
· 5.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec
· Exceeds Microsoft Windows Logo Program (WLP) Requirements
· ADCs support 44.1K/48K/88.2K/96K/192KHz sample rate
· Power Support: Digital: 3.3V; Analog: 5.0V
Expansion Options
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
· One PCI Express x16 slots for Graphic Interface
· One PCI Express x1 slot
· One 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slot
· One IDE connector that supports two IDE devices
· Two 7-pin SATA connectors
Integrated I/O
The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
· Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard
· One VGA port
· Four USB ports
· One LAN port
· Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out
Introducing the Motherboard
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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 oper-
ated in the ambiance between 0 and 50° C.
Introducing the Motherboard
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Specifications
CPU · LGA775 socket for Intel Core 2 Quad*/Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo/
Pentium® Dual-Core/Celeron® Dual-Core/Celeron® 400 se-
ries processors
Chipset · Intel G41 & ICH7 Express Chipset
North Bridge: Intel G41 South Bridge: ICH7
Memory · Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture
· 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 8 GB
· Supports DDR3 1066/800 DDR3 SDRAM*
*(Due to the chipset spec, G41T-M7 runs at DDR3 1066/
800 MHz memory speed)
Expansion · 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
Slots · 1 x PCI Express x1 slot
· 1 x PCI slot
Storage · Supported by Intel ICH7 Express Chipset
· 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s device
· 1 x Ultra DMA100/66 devices
Audio · VIA VT1705 6-Ch High Definition audio CODEC
Giga LAN · RealTek 8103 10/100 Fast Ethernet NIC (Gigabit LAN op-
tional)
Rear Panel I/O · 1 x PS/2 keyboard & PS/2 mouse connector
· 1 x VGA port
· 4 x USB ports
· 1 x RJ45 LAN connector
· 1 x Audio port (Line in, microphone in, line out)
Internal I/O · 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector
Connectors & · 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector
Headers · 1 x IDE connector · 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
· 2 x USB 2.0 headers · 1 x SPDIF out header
· 1 x CLR_CMOS header · 1 x Serial port header (COM)
· 1 x Speaker header · 1 x Chassis intrusion header
· 1 x Front panel audio header
· 1 x Front panel switch/LED header
· 1 x Parallel port header(LPT)
System BIOS · AMI BIOS with 8Mb SPI ROM
· Supports Plug and Play, STR(S3)/STD(S4), Hardware moni-
tor, Multi Boot, DMI
· Supports ACPI revision 1.0 specification
Form Factor · Micro ATX Size, 225mm x 170mm
Introducing the Motherboard
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Motherboard Components
Table of Motherboard Components
LABEL COMPONENTS
1. CPU SocketLGA775 socket for Intel Core 2 Quad/Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo/
Pentium® Dual-Core/Celeron® Dual-Core/Celeron® 400 series
processors
2. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector
3. DDR3_1~2 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots
4. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
5. IDE Primary IDE channel
6. SPK Speaker header
7. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
8. SATA1~2 Serial ATA connectors
9. F_USB1~2 Front panel USB headers
10. USBPWR_F Front panel USB power select jumper
11. LPT Onboard parallel port header
12. SPDIFO SPDIF out header
13. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header
14. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header
15. PCI 32-bit add-on card slot
16. COM Onboard serial port header
17. PCIE PCI Express x 1 slot
18. PCIEX16 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot
19. USBPWR_R Rear Panel USB/PS2 Power Select jumper
20. ATX12V 4-pin +12V power connector
This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.
Introducing the Motherboard
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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Safety Precautions
· Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard
· Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid dam-
age from static electricity
· Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely
grounded object before working on the motherboard
· Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in
· Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards
Choosing a Computer Case
There are many types of computer cases on the market. The motherboard complies
with the specifications for the Micro ATX system case. First, some features on the
motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indica-
tors and switches on the system case. Make sure that your case supports all the
features required. Secondly, this motherboard supports two enhanced IDE drives.
Make sure that your case has sufficient power and space for all drives that you intend
to install.
Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O
template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the
motherboard.
This motherboard carries a Micro ATX form factor of 225 x 170 mm. Choose a case
that accommodates this form factor.
Installing the Motherboard in a Case
Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in
a case.
Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond
the holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets
and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.
Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion
slots on your motherboard.
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Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.
Checking Jumper Settings
This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.
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 re-
move the jumper cap, or place the jumper
cap on just one pin, the jumper is OPEN.
SHORT OPEN
This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper.
Pins 1 and 2 are SHORT.
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Checking Jumper Settings
The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is
labeled.
Jumper Settings
Jumper Type Description Setting (default)
1-2: NORMAL
2-3: CLEAR
CLR_CMOS 3-pin CLEAR CMOS Before clearing the 1
CMOS, make sure to
turn the system off. CLR_CMOS
1
Rear USB/PS2 1-2: VCC
USBPWR_R 3-pin Power Select
2-3: 5VSB
Jumper
USBPWR_R
Front Panel 1-2: VCC
USBPWR_F 3-pin USB Power 2-3: 5VSB 1
Select Jumper
USBPWR_F
1. To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend
users to enter the main BIOS setting page to "Load Default Settings"
and then "Save & Exit Setup".
2. Make sure the power supply provides enough 5VSB voltage before se-
lecting the 5VSB function.
3. It is required that users place the USBPWR_F1~2 & USBPWR_R1 cap
onto 2-3 pin rather than 1-2 pin as default if you want to wake up the
computer by USB/PS2 KB/Mouse.
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Installing Hardware
Installing the Processor
Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure
that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-
mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling
fan scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage
to the motherboard or its components.
On most motherboards, there are small surface-mount resistors near
the processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is
carelessly installed.
Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the
clips. Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you
can clearly see the motherboard and processor socket.
Before installing the Processor
This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus
frequency for the processor. You may be able to change the settings in the system
Setup Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not over-clock processors or
other components to run faster than their rated speed.
Warning:
1. Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the
system and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can per-
manently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in com-
ponents that are run beyond the rated limits.
2. Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from
the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or
other hardware components.
This motherboard has an LGA775 socket. When choosing a processor, consider the
performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor
design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity
of internal cache memory and external cache memory.
Fail-Safe Procedures for Over-clocking
When end-users encounter failure after attempting over-clocking, please take the
following steps to recover from it.
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Press and hold the "Page Up Key (PgUp)" of the keyboard, and then boot the PC
up.
3. Two seconds after the PC boots up, release the "Page Up Key (PgUp)".
4. The BIOS returns to the default setting by itself.
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CPU Installation Procedure
The following illustration shows CPU installation components.
A. Read and follow the instructions shown
on the sticker on the CPU cap.
B. Unload the cap
· Use thumb & forefinger to hold the
lifting tab of the cap.
· Lift the cap up and remove the cap
completely from the socket.
C. Open the load plate
· Use thumb & forefinger to hold the
hook of the lever, pushing down and
pulling aside unlock it.
· Lift up the lever.
· Use thumb to open the load plate. Be
careful not to touch the contacts.
D. Install the CPU on the socket
· Orientate CPU package to the socket.
Make sure you match triangle marker
to pin 1 location.
E. Close the load plate
· Slightly push down the load plate onto
the tongue side, and hook the lever.
· CPU is locked completely.
F. Apply thermal grease on top of the CPU.
G. Fasten the cooling fan supporting base
onto the CPU socket on the motherboard.
H. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the
CPU fan connector. Please refer to the
CPU cooling fan user's manual for more
detail installation procedure.
1. To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest
that you use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least. CPU fan and
heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/
heatsink supplied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.
2. DO NOT remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a
CPU.
3. Return Material Authorization (RMA) requests will be accepted
only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
Installing the Motherboard
12
Installing Memory Modules
This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It runs at dual-channel
DDR3 1066/800MHz memory speed. The total memory capacity is 8 GB.
DDR3 SDRAM memory module table
Memory module Memory Bus
DDR3 800 400 MHz
DDR3 1066 533 MHz
You must install at least one module in any of the two slots.
Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until
you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules
only by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts.
Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules.
Installation Procedure
Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR3 SDRAM .
2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
3 Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with
notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be
installed correctly.
4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the
notches in the DIMM slot.
5 Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it
seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to
the edges of the DIMM.
6 Install any remaining DIMM modules.
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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
motherboard's features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can in-
crease the motherboard's capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are
not part of the basic system.
PCIEX16 Slot The PCI Express slot is used to install an external PCI Express
graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Gen 1.
PCIE Slot The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base
Specification revision 1.0.
PCI Slot This motherboard is equipped with one standard PCI slot. PCI stands
for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus standard for
expansion cards, which for the most part, is a supplement of the
older ISA bus standard. The PCI slot on this board is PCI v2.3
compliant.
Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the card
carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to manually
configure the card before installation.
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Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:
1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the
slot you are going to use.
2 Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot.
Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.
3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.
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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Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard's optional
devices:
SATA1~2: Serial ATA connectors
These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest data
transfer rates (3.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It elimi-
nates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register com-
patibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 Ground 2 TX+
3 TX- 4 Ground
5 RX- 6 RX+
7 Ground - -
F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio header for Azalia
This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-
out ports for easier access.
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 PORT 1L 2 AUD_GND
3 PORT 1R 4 PRESENCE#
5 PORT 2R 6 SENSE1_RETURN
7 SENSE_SEND 8 KEY
9 PORT 2L 10 SENSE2_RETURN
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F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB headers
The motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array.
Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you
have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted
ports to the motherboard.
Pin Signal Name Function
1 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power
2 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power
3 USB_FP_P0- USB Port 0 Negative Signal
4 USB_FP_P1- USB Port 1 Negative Signal
5 USB_FP_P0+ USB Port 0 Positive Signal
6 USB_FP_P1+ USB Port 1 Positive Signal
7 GND Ground
8 GND Ground
9 Key No pin
10 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.
SPDIFO: SPDIF out header
This is an optional header that provides an S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface)
output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.
Pin Signal Name Function
1 SPDIF SPDIF digital output
2 +5VA 5V analog Power
3 Key No pin
4 GND Ground
COM: Onboard serial port header
Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a second serial port to
your system.
Pin Signal Name Function
1 DCDB Data Carrier Detect
2 SINB Serial Input
3 SOUTB UART B Serial Output
4 DTRB UART B Data Terminal Ready
5 GND Ground
6 DSRB Data Set Ready
7 RTSB RART B Request to Send
8 CTSB Clear to Send
9 RI Ring Indicator
10 Key No pin
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LPT: Onboard parallel port header
This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices.
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 STROBE 14 AFD
2 PD0 15 ERROR
3 PD1 16 INIT
4 PD2 17 SLCTIN
5 PD3 18 Ground
6 PD4 19 Ground
7 PD5 20 Ground
8 PD6 21 Ground
9 PD7 22 Ground
10 ACK 23 Ground
11 BUSK 24 Ground
12 PE 25 Ground
13 SLCT 26 Key
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive
This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD-
ROM drive.
About IDE Devices
Your motherboard has one IDE channel interface.
IDE: IDE Connector
This motherboard supports two high data transfer SATA ports with each runs up to
3.0 Gb/s. To get better system performance, we recommend users connect the CD-
ROM to the IDE channel, and set up the hard drives on the SATA ports.
IDE devices enclose jumpers or switches used to set the IDE device as MASTER or
SLAVE. Refer to the IDE device user's 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.
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About SATA Connectors
Your motherboard features two SATA connectors supporting a total of two drives.
SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard inter-
face for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs. These connectors
are well designed and will only fit in one orientation. Locate the SATA connectors on
the motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives.
Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives
To install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports the
Serial ATA protocol. This SATA cable comes with an SATA power cable. You can
connect either end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the
motherboard.
SATA cable (optional) SATA power cable (optional)
Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:
1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard.
2 Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive.
3 Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the
other end to the power supply.
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Connecting I/O Devices
The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:
PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device.
PS2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port.
LAN Port Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your
computer to the Network.
USB Ports Use the USB ports to connect USB devices.
Audio Ports Use the three audio ports to connect audio devices. The
first jack is for stereo line-in signal. The second jack is for
stereo line-out signal. The third jack is for microphone.
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Connecting Case Components
After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the
motherboard components. Refer to the following:
1 Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN.
2 Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER.
3 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL.
4 Connect the case speaker cable to SPK.
5 Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.
Connecting 24-pin power cable
The ATX_POWER 24-pin connector allows you to connect to ATX v2.x
power supply.
With ATX v2.x power supply, users please
note that when installing 24-pin power
cable, the latches of power cable and the
ATX_POWER match perfectly.
24-pin power cable
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Connecting 4-pin power cable
The ATX12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.
When installing 4-pin power cable, the
latches of power cable and the ATX12V
match perfectly.
4-pin power cable
CPU_FAN: CPU Cooling FAN Power Connector
Pin Signal Name Function
1 GND System Ground
2 +12V Power +12V
3 Sense Sensor
4 PWM PWM
Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan
of 1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V.
ATX_POWER: ATX 24-pin Power Connector
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 14 -12V
3 Ground 15 Ground
4 +5V 16 PS_ON
5 Ground 17 Ground
6 +5V 18 Ground
7 Ground 19 Ground
8 PWRGD 20 -5V
9 +5VSB 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V 23 +5V
12 +3.3V 24 Ground
SPK: Internal speaker
Pin Signal Name
1 VCC
2 Key
3 NC
4 Signal
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ATX12V: ATX 12V Power Connector
Pin Signal Name
1 Ground
2 Ground
3 +12V
4 +12V
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Front Panel Header
The front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LED
headers commonly found on ATX or micro-ATX cases. Refer to the table below for
information:
Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function
1 HD_LED_P Hard disk LED (+) 2 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (+)
3 HD_LED_N Hard disk LED (-) 4 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (-)
5 RST_SW_N Reset Switch (-) 6 PWR_SW_P Power Switch (+)
7 RST_SW_P Reset Switch (+) 8 PWR_SW_N Power Switch (-)
9 RSVD Reserved 10 Key No pin
* MSG LED (dual color or single color)
Hard Drive Activity LED
Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication
that data is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED to function
properly, an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface. The LED
will also show activity for devices connected to the SCSI (hard drive activity LED)
connector.
Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED
Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual-color, front panel mounted LED provides
power on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.
Reset Switch
Supporting the reset function requires connecting pins 5 and 7 to a momentary-
contact 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 momen-
tary-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.
This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.
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Memo
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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 system's
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:
· Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals
· Video display type and display options
· Password protection from unauthorized use
· Power Management features
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.
The Standard Configuration
A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility. However, we
recommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in the
future.
This Setup Utility should be used:
· when changing the system configuration
· when a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make
changes to the Setup Utility
· when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts
· when making changes to the Power Management configuration
· when changing the password or making other changes to the Security
Setup
Entering the Setup Utility
When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST)
routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the
POST routines are completed, the following message appears:
Press DEL to enter SETUP
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Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Standard CMOS Setup Frequency/Voltage Control
Advanced Setup Load Default Settings
Advanced Chipset Setup Supervisor Password
Integrated Peripherals User Password
Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup
PCI/PnP Setup Exit Without Saving
PC Health Status
: Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F1:General Help F9: Load Default Settings
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Resetting the Default CMOS Values
When powering on for the first time, the POST screen may show a
"CMOS Settings Wrong" message. This standard message will appear
following a clear CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer. You
simply need to Load Default Settings to reset the default CMOS
values.
Note: Changes to system hardware such as different CPU, memories,
etc. may also trigger this message.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
Standard CMOS Setup Frequency/Voltage Control
Advanced Setup Load Default Settings
Advanced Chipset Setup Supervisor Password
Integrated Peripherals User Password
Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup
Load Default Settings?
PCI/PnP Setup Exit Without Saving
PC Health Status [OK] [Cancel]
: Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F1:General Help F9: Load Default Settings
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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
.
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 infor-
mation.
Some options (marked with a triangle ) 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 .
The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions
with optimum performance. We do not suggest users change the default
values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage caused
by changing the BIOS settings.
BIOS Navigation Keys
The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:
KEY FUNCTION
ESC Exits the current menu
Scrolls through the items on a menu
+/-/ Modifies the selected field's values
Enter Select
F9 Loads an optimized setting for better performance
F10 Saves the current configuration and exits setup
F1 Displays a screen that describes all key functions
For the purpose of better product maintenance, we reserve the right to
change the BIOS items presented in the manual. The BIOS setup screens
shown in this chapter are for reference only. Please visit our website for
updated manual.
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Standard CMOS Setup
This option displays basic information about your system.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
Standard CMOS Setup
Help Item
Date Thu 11/17/2009
Time 07 :27 :34 Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
Primary IDE Master Not Detected select a field.
Primary IDE Slave Not Detected
SATA1 Hard Disk
Use [+] or [-] to
SATA2 Not Detected configure system Date.
IDE BusMaster Enabled
: Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F1: General Help F9: Load Default Settings
Date & Time
The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are
running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make
changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.
Primary IDE Master/Slave; SATA1~2
Your computer has one IDE channel and each channel can be installed with one or two
devices (Master and Slave). In addition, this motherboard supports two SATA chan-
nels and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to
configure each device on the SATA channel.
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Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Master Help Item
Device : ATAPI CDROM Select the type
Vendor : DVD-ROM DDU1632 of device connected
LBA Mode : Supported to the system.
PIO Mode : 4
Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2
Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-2
Type Auto
PIO Mode Auto
DMA Mode Auto
: Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F1: General Help F9: Load Default Settings
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Type (Auto)
Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. 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.
Press 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.
Press to return to the main menu setting page.
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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.
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Advanced Setup
Thermal Management Enabled Help Item
TM Status TM1/TM2
Limit CPUID MaxVal Disabled For the processor its
Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enabled CPUID belows 0F41h.
Intel XD Bit Disabled TM2 only can be enable
Intel EIST Enabled under below setting.
Quick Power on Self Test Enabled 1.Freq.>=3.6GHz FSB800
Boot Up Numlock Status On 2.Freq.>=2.8GHz FSB533
APIC Mode Enabled
1st Boot Device Hard Disk Drive
2nd Boot Device CD/DVD
3rd Boot Device Removable Dev.
Hard Disk Drives Press Enter
CD/DVD Drivers Press Enter
Boot Other Device Yes
ECS eJIFFY Function Disabled
: Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F1: General Help F9: Load Default Settings
Thermal Management (Enabled)
This item displays CPU's temperature and enables you to set a safe temperature to
CPU.
TM Status (TM1/TM2)
This item shows TM function status if CPU can support TM function.
Limit CPUID MaxVal (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the Max CPU ID value limit.
Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Enabled)
This item enables or disables enhanced halt (C1E).
Intel XD Bit (Disabled)
This item allows users to enable or disable the Intel XD bit.
Intel EIST (Enabled)
This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
technology).
Quick Power on Self Test (Enabled)
Enable this item to shorten the power on testing (POST) and have your system start
up faster. You might like to enable this item after you are confident that your system
hardware is operating smoothly.
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Boot Up Numlock Status (On)
This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is
started.
APIC Mode (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Inter-
rupt Controller) mode. APIC provides symmetric multi-processing (SMP) for sys-
tems, allowing support for up to 60 processors.
1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device (Hard Disk 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.
Hard Disk Drives (Press Enter)
Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen:
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Hard Disk Drives
Hard Disk Drives Help Item
1st Drive ST3160023AS Specifies the boot
sequence from the
available devices.
: Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F1: General Help F9: Load Default Settings
CD/DVD Drivers (Press Enter)
Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen:
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CD/DVD Drivers Drives
CD/DVD Drivers Help Item
1st Drive TSSTcorpDVD-ROM TS- Specifies the boot
sequence from the
available devices.
: Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F1: General Help F9: Load Default Settings
Press to return to the Advanced Setup page.
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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.
ECS eJIFFY Function (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the ECS eJIFFY Function. eJIFFY is ECS unique
software program for the quick access to the internet without entering O.S. Please
refer to Chapter 5 to know more about eJIFFY.
Press to return to the main menu setting page.
Advanced Chipset 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.
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Advanced Chipset Setup
DRAM Frequency Auto Help Item
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Enabled
Options
Share Memory Size 64MB
DVMT Memory 256MB
Memory Remap Feature Enabled Auto
HPET Enabled 800 MHz
1066 MHz
: Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit
F1: General Help F9: Load Default Settings
DRAM Frequency (Auto)
This item enables users to adjust the DRAM frequency. The default setting is auto and
we recommend users leave the setting unchanged. Modify it at will may cause the
system to be unstable.
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD (Enabled)
When this item is set to enable, the DDR timing is configured using SPD. SPD (Serial