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GeForce6100PM - M2 (2 - 0A)
GeForce6100PM - M2 (2 - 0A)
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Version 2.0A
Disclaimer
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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.
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Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
nVIDIA is a registered trademark of nVIDIA 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
page 49
Preface
page 27
Chapter 5
page 55
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Installing Hardware........................................................................13
Installing the Processor.....................................................13
Installing Memory Modules...............................................15
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive...18
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive....................................19
Installing Add-on Cards....................................................20
Connecting Optional Devices............................................22
Chapter 3
27
Using BIOS
27
About the Setup Utility................................................................ 27
The Standard Configuration..............................................27
Entering the Setup Utility...................................................27
Updating the BIOS............................................................29
Using BIOS......................................................................................29
Standard CMOS Feature...................................................30
Advanced BIOS Feature....................................................32
Advanced Chipset Feature.................................................36
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Integrated Peripherals.......................................................39
Power Management Setup.................................................43
PNP/PCI Configurations...................................................44
PC Health Status................................................................45
Load Fail-Safe Defaults....................................................46
Load Optimized Defaults...................................................46
Set Supervisor/User Password..........................................47
Save & Exit Setup...............................................................47
Exit Without Saving............................................................47
Chapter 4
49
Manual Installation........................................................................54
Utility Software Reference............................................................54
Chapter 5
55
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the GeForce6100PM-M2 motherboard. This motherboard
is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket for AMD
PhenomTM processor (socket AM2+)/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core/AthlonTM 64/
SempronTM processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.
This motherboard is based on NVIDIA CP61 Premium media and communications
processor (MCP) for best desktop platform solution. MCP61P is a single-chip,
highly integrated, high performance HyperTransport peripheral controller, unmatched
by any other single chip-device controller. The memory controller supports DDR2
memory DIMM frequencies of 800/667/533/400. It supports two DDR2 sockets
with maximum memory size of 16 GB. High resolution graphics via one PCI Express
x16 slot, one PCI Express x1 slot, 10 USB 2.0 ports (4 USB ports and 3 USB 2.0
headers support additional 6 USB ports) and SATA support with RAID function.
There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and
keyboard connectors, COM1, LPT, VGA1, four USB ports, one LAN port and audio
jacks for microphone, line-in and 6/8-channel (optional) line-out. This motherboard
is designed in a Micro ATX form factor using a four-layer printed circuit board and
measures 244 mm x 214 mm.
Due to the DRAM maximum size is 4 GB at present, the memory maximum
size we have tested is 8 GB.
Feature
Processor
This motherboard uses a socket AM2+/AM2 that carries the following features:
Chipset
The NVIDIA MCP61P is a single-chip with proven reliability and performance.
Memory
Audio (optional)
The onboard Audio provides the following features:
Onboard LAN
The onboard LAN provides the following features:
Expansion Options
: motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
The
This motherboard supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 133/
100/66/33 Mb/s.
Integrated I/O
The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
BIOS Firmware
The motherboard uses Phoenix-Award Workstation BIOS that enables users to
configure many system features including the following:
Power management
Wake-up alarms
CPU parameters
Motherboard Components
C O MPO NENTS
1. CPU Socket
2. DIMM1~2
3. FDD
4. PWR1
5. IDE1
6. SPK1
Speaker header
7. SAT A1~4
Serial AT A connectors
8. IR1*
Infrared header
9. CLR_CMOS
10. PANEL1
11. USBPWR_F
12. F_USB1~3
13. SYS_FAN
14. SPDIFO1
15. CD_IN
16. F_AUDIO
17. PCI1~2
18. PCIEX1
19. PCIEX16
20. USBPWR_R
21. PWR2
22. CPU_FAN
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.
SHORT
OPEN
Jumper Settings
Jumper
Type
Description
Setting (default)
1-2: NORMAL
1
2-3: CLEAR
Before clearing the
CMOS, make sure to
turn the system off. CLR_CMOS
Rear USB/PS2
USBPWR_R 3-pin Power Select
Jumper
1-2: VCC5
2-3: VCC5_DUAL
1
USBPWR_R
Front Panel
USBPWR_F 3-pin USB Power
Select Jumper
1-2: VCC5
2-3: VCC5_DUAL
1
USBPWR_F
10
11
1
2
3
4
Signal Name
Function
System Ground
Power +12V
Sensor
CPU FAN control
GND
+12V
Sense
Control
Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of
1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V.
1
2
3
Signal Name
Function
System Ground
Power +12V
Sensor
GND
+12V
Sense
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Signal Name
Pin
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
+3.3V
+3.3V
Ground
+5V
Ground
+5V
Ground
PWRGD
+5VSB
22
23
24
+12V
+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
12
Signal Name
1
2
3
4
VCC
Key
GND
Signal
Pin
Signal
Function
Pin
Signal
Function
RST_SW_P
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.
13
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.
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.
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3
4
5
6
To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you
use a high quality fan with 4800 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.
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Memory Bus
DDR2 400
200 MHz
DDR2 533
266 MHz
DDR2 667
333 MHz
DDR2 800
400 MHz
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
2
3
4
5
16
DIMM1
DIMM2
Timing
Mode
Any
1T
Any
Any
2T
Any
1T
SRx16
SRx16
SRx16
SRx8
DDR2-533
2T
SRx8
SRx16
DDR2-533
SRx8
SRx8
2T
DDR2-533
DRx8
DRx8
2T
DRx8
SRx16
DDR2-533
2T
SRx16
DRx8
DRx8
SRx8
DDR2-533
2T
SRx8
DRx8
DDR2-667
Any
1T
SRx16
SRx16
SRx16
SRx8
DDR2-667
2T
SRx8
SRx16
DDR2-667
SRx8
SRx8
2T
DDR2-667
DRx8
DRx8
2T
DRx8
SRx16
DDR2-667
2T
SRx16
DRx8
DRx8
SRx8
DDR2-667
2T
SRx8
DRx8
DDR2-800
Any
2T
DDR2-800
Any
Any
2T
1. SRx16=Single Rank x16 DIMM
SRx8=Single Rank x8 DIMM
DRx16=Dual Rank x16 DIMM
DRx8=Dual Rank x8 DIMM
002F_2F2Fh
002F_2F2Fh
002F_2F2Fh
Output Driver
Compensation
Control Register
X011_1222h
X011_1322h
X011_1222h
002F_2F2Fh
X011_1322h
0000_2F2Fh
0034_2F2Fh
X011_1322h
X011_1322h
0038_2F2Fh
X011_1322h
0037_2F2Fh
X011_1322h
0020_2020h
X011_1222h
0020_2020h
X011_1322h
0030_2020h
002B_2020h
X011_1322h
X011_1322h
002C_2020h
X011_1322h
002A_2020h
X011_1322h
0020_2520h
0020_2520h
X011_3222h
X011_3222h
Address Timing
Control Register
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Size
Vendor
Module Name
256 MB
Samsung
Samsung
TwinMos
512 MB
Corsair
Eipida
E2508AA-D F-E
Kingmax
H ynix HY5PS121621
Kingston
Nanya
NT5T U32M16AG-37B
256 MB
Ramaxel
DDR2 533
512 MB
5PB42 D9DCD
Elpida D5116AF-5C -E
Aeneon
Aeneon AET93F370 SS
Aeneon
Corsair
Eipida
04180WB01
Hynix
HY5PS12821
Infineon
Kingston
Hynix HY5PS12821
Hynix HYB18T 512800AF37
5PB32 D9DCN
Ramaxel
Elpida E5108AG-5C-E
PC2-4200U-444 LF 6AD11 D9GCT
Samsung
Twinmos
1 GB
256 MB
DDR2 667
512 MB
1 GB
512 MB
DDR2 800
1 GB
K4T51083QC
K4T51083QF-ZCD5
Elpida E5108AB-5C -E
Apacer
Eipida E5108AB-5C -E
Geil
A016E2864T2AG8AKT5H120001
Infineon
Kingmax
KKEA88E4AAKG-37
UMAX
U2S12D30TP-5C
Infineon
H YS64T325001HU-3-A HYB18T256
Ramxel
5NB31 D9DCG
A-DATA
AD29608A88-3EG
Corsair
GEIL
GL2L64M088BA18W
Ramxel
5LB31 D9DCL
Samsung
K4T51083QC
PC35300U-25331-Z K4T 56083QF-Z CE6
Sync MAX
04400WB01 R050008A
Transcend
JetRam J12Q3AB-6
Twinmos
TMM6208G8M30B
Samsung
K4T51083QC
UMAX
U2S12030TP-6E TBF614-L93G
Infineon
Infinity
04751208CZ5U2D
Apacer
Apacer AM4B5708BPJS8E0634E
Infinity
04701G16CZ 5U 2G
UMAX
U2S12D30TP-8E
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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)
19
Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:
1
2
3
20
PCIEX16 Slot The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Express
graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 1.1.
PCIEX1 Slot
The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base
Specification revision 1.1 as well.
PCI1~2 Slots This motherboard is equipped with two standard PCI slots. 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 slots on this board are 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
2
3
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.
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1
3
5
7
9
Signal Name
Signal Name
PORT 1L
Signal Name
Function
AUD_GND
PORT 1R
PRESENCE#
PORT 2R
SENSE1_RETURN
SENSE_SEND
8
10
SENSE2_RETURN
PORT 2L
Pin
KEY
1
3
5
7
Signal Name
Ground
TXRXGround
Pin
2
4
6
-
Signal Name
TX+
Ground
RX+
-
23
Signal Name
Function
1
2
3
4
5
6
Not Assigned
Key
+5V
GND
IR_TX
IR_RX
Not assigned
No pin
IR Power
Ground
IrDA serial output
IrDA serial input
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
Ground
GND
Ground
Key
No pin
NC
Not connected
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
Function
SPDIF
+5VA
5V analog Power
Key
No pin
GND
Ground
24
1
2
3
4
Signal Name
Function
CD_L
CD In left channel
GND
Ground
GND
CD_R
Ground
CD In right channel
25
PS2 Mouse
PS2 Keyboard
Parallel Port
(LPT)
Serial Port
(COM1)
VGA1 Port
USB
Ports
.
LAN Port
Audio Ports
Use the three audio jacks to connect audio devices. The first
jack is for stereo line-in signal. The second jack is for stero
line-out signal. The third jack is for microphone.
(optional)
D: Line-in
E: Front Out
F: Mic_in Rear
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Memo
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Chapter 3
Using BIOS
About the Setup Utility
The computer uses the latest Phoenix-Award Workstation 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:
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Press DEL to enter SETUP
Pressing the delete key accesses the BIOS Setup Utility:
Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility:
Standard CMOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
PC Health Status
Esc: Quit
F10: Save & Exit Setup
: Select Item
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
FUNCTION
Move
Enter
+/-/PU/PD
ESC
F1
Select
Value
Exit
General Help
F5
Previous Values
F7
Optimized Defaults
F6
Fail-Safe Defaults
F10
Save
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3
4
5
6
7
8
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 ) 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 .
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[ None]
[ None]
[ None]
[ None]
Drive A
Video
Halt On Setting
[EGA/VGA]
[All, But Keyboard]
Base Memory
Extended Memory
Total Memory
Item Help
Menu Level
Change the day, month,
year and century
640K
1047552K
1048676K
[Press Enter]
[Auto]
[Auto]
Menu Level
Capacity
80 GB
To auto-detect the
HDDs size, head... on
this channel
Cylinder
Head
Precomp
Landing Zone
Sector
38309
16
0
38308
255
Item Help
Using BIOS
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IDE HDD Auto-Detection
Press <Enter> while this item is highlighted to prompt the Setup Utility to automatically detect and configure an IDE device on the IDE channel.
If you are setting up a new hard disk drive that supports LBA mode, more
than one line will appear in the parameter box. Choose the line that lists
LBA for an LBA drive.
IDE Channel 0/2/3 Master & IDE Channel 0 Slave
Leave this item at Auto to enable the system to automatically detect and configure
IDE devices on the channel. If it fails to find a device, change the value to Manual
and then manually configure the drive by entering the characteristics of the drive in
the items described below.
Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, ensure that you have
the configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of your
hard drive. Incorrect settings can result in your system not recognizing
the installed hard disk.
Access Mode (Auto)
This item defines ways that can be used to access IDE hard disks such as LBA (Large
Block Addressing). Leave this value at Auto and the system will automatically decide
the fastest way to access the hard disk drive.
Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Features page.
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[Press Enter]
[Press Enter]
[Press Enter]
[Press Enter]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Removable]
[Hard Disk]
[CDROM]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[On]
[Fast]
[Disabled]
6
250
[Setup]
123
123
[Enabled] 123
Item Help
Menu Level
[Enabled]
[Auto]
Item Help
Menu Level
Virtualization (Enabled)
Hardware Virtualization Technology enables processor feature for running
multiple simultaneous Virtual Machines allowing specialized software applications to run in full isolation of each other.
AMD K8 Cool & Quiet Control (Auto)
This item helps the system to lower the frequency when CPU idles. When the
frequency decreases, the temperature will drop automatically as well.
Press <Esc> to return to Advanced BIOS Features page.
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1. Floppy Disks
Menu Level
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.
1. Ch2 M
Item Help
: WDC WD1600JS-22MHB0
Menu Level
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.
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Network Boot Prioritiy (Press Enter)
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Network Boot Priority
Item Help
Menu Level
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.
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Gate A20 Option (Fast)
This item defines how the sytem handles legacy software that was written for an
earlier generation of processors. Leave this item at the default value.
Typematic Rate Setting (Disabled)
If this item is enabled, you can use the following two items to set the typematic rate
and the typematic delay settings for your keyboard.
Typematic Delay (Msec): Use this item to define how many milliseconds must elapse before a held-down key begins generating repeat
characters.
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[Auto]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[200.0]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Press Enter]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[100Mhz]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Item Help
Menu Level
Using BIOS
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DRAM Configuration
n (Press Enter)
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
DRAM Configuration
Timing Mode
[Auto]
x Memclock index value or Limi DDR2 400
DQS Training Control
[Skip DQS]
DCTs Mode
[Ganged]
CKE base power down mode [Disabled]
CKE based powerdown
[Per channel]
Memclock tri-stating
[Disabled]
Auto Optimize Bottom IO
[Enabled]
x Bottom of [31:24] IO space E0
Bottom of UMA DRAM [31:24][FC]
Item Help
Menu Level
Auto, no user limit
MaxMemClk, limit by
Memory Clock value
Using BIOS
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PCIE Spread Spectrum (Disabled)
This item, when enabled, can significantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) generated by the PCIE.
SATA Spread Spectrum (Disabled)
This item, when enabled, can significantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) generated by the SATA.
HT Spread Spectrum (Disabled)
This item, when enabled, can significantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) generated by the HT.
PCIE Clock (100Mhz)
This item is used to set the frequency of PCIE clock.
SSE/SSE2 Instructions (Enabled)
This item enables or disables SSE/SSE2 instructions.
System BIOS Cacheable (Disabled)
This item enables users to enable or disable the system BIOS cache.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
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Integrated Peripherals
These options display items that define the operation of peripheral components
on the systems input/output ports.
Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Integrated Peripherals
IDE Function Setup
RAID Config
Onboard Device
Super IO Device
[Press Enter]
[Press Enter]
[Press Enter]
[Press Enter]
Item Help
Menu Level
[Enabled]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[All Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
Item Help
Menu Level
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Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA (Auto)
Each IDE channel supports a master device and a slave device. This motherboard
supports UltraDMA technology, which provides faster access to IDE devices.
If you install a device that supports UltraDMA, change the appropriate item on this
list to Auto. You may have to install the UltraDMA driver supplied with this
motherboard in order to use an UltraDMA device.
IDE DMA transfer access (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable the transfer access of the IDE DMA then burst onto
the PCI bus and nonburstable transactions do not.
Serial-ATA Controller (All Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the onboard SATA controller.
IDE Prefetch Mode (Enabled)
The onboard IDE drive interface supports IDE prefetching, for faster drive access.
If you install a primary and secondary add-in IDE interface, set this field to Disabled
if the interface does not support prefetching.
IDE HDD Block Mode (Enabled)
Enables this field if your IDE hard drive supports block mode. Block mode enables
BIOS to automatically detect the optimal number of block read and writes per sector
that the drive can support and improves the speed of access to IDE devices.
Press <Esc> to return to the Integrated Peripherals page.
x
x
x
x
RAID Enable
SATA 1 Primary
SATA 1 Secondary
SATA 2 Primary
SATA 2 Secondary
RAID
RAID
RAID
RAID
[Disabled]
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Item Help
Menu Level
Using BIOS
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[Enabled]
[SHADOW]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Item Help
Menu Level
Using BIOS
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[Enabled]
[3F8/IRQ4]
[378/IRQ7]
[SPP]
3
Item Help
Menu Level
ECP Mode Use DMA (3): When the onboard parallel port is set to ECP
mode, the parallel port can use DMA3/1.
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[S3]
[Instant-Off]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
0
0 : 0 : 0
[Off]
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Resume by WOM/RING (Disabled)
An input signal on the serial Ring indicator (RI) line (in other words, and incoming
call on the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state.
Resume By USB (S3) (Disabled)
This item allows users to enable or disable the USB device Walk-up from S3 mode.
Resume By PS2 MS/KB(S3) (Disabled)
These items enable or disable you to allow mouse or keyboard activity to awaken
the system from power saving mode.
Power-On by Alarm (Disabled)
This item allows users to enable or disable the alarm to wake up the system. If set
to Enabled, users can specify the specific day of month and the exact time to power
up the system.
Date of Month Alarm: Use this item to define the date of month when
using the RTC alarm to resume the system.
Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm: Use this item to define the time when using
the RTC alarm to resume the system.
PNP/PCI Configurations
These options configure how PnP (Plug and Play) and PCI expansion cards operate
in your system. Both the the ISA and PCI buses on the motherboard use system
IRQs (Interrup ReQuests) and DMAs (Direct Memory Access). You must set up the
IRQ and DMA assignments correctly through the PnP/PCI Configurations Setup
utility for the motherboard to work properly. Selecting PnP/PCI Configurations
on the main program screen displays this menu:
Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
PnP/PCI Configurations
Item Help
Init Display First
[PCI Slot]
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Init Display First (PCI Slot)
This item allows you to choose the primary display card.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
PC Health Status
On motherboards that support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor
the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.
Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
PC Health Status
Smart Fan Function
Shutdown Temperature
CPU Tcontrol
System Temperature
CPU Fan Speed
CPU Vcore
VDIMM
+5V
[Press Enter]
[Disabled]
40C
29C
5532 RPM
1.31V
1.87V
5.08V
Item Help
Menu Level
X
X
X
X
[Disabled]
0
0
0
0
Item Help
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CPU Smart Fan Function (Disabled)
These items enable you to define the CPU/System temperatur by smartly adjusting
the CPU/System fan. When it is set at certain temperature, the CPU/SYS Fan
PWM value will change accordingly.
Press <Esc> to return to the PC Health Status page.
Shutdown Temperature (Disabled)
Enables you to set the maximum temperature the system can reach before powering
down.
System Component Characteristics
These fields provide you with information about the systems current operating
status. You cannot make changes to these fields.
CPU Tcontrol
System Temperature
CPU Vcore
VDIMM
+5V
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
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Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. The password
typed now will clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory. You
will be asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>.
You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection.
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password.
A message will confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is disabled,
the system will boot and you can enter BIOS Setup freely.
PASSWORD DISABLED
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Memo
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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
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:
1.
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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2.
3.
Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recom
mended.
4.
Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears:
5.
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Go to Control Panel.
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2.
3.
4.
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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.
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Chapter 5
Setting Up NVIDIA RAID Configuration
Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array
RAID arrays can be created/deleted using both MediaShield RAID BIOS and the
MediaShield RAID Manager from Windows. This section only covers basic BIOS
setup required for non-bootable array. See the section "Setting Up a Bootable RAID
Array for instructions on configuring the RAID array in BIOS. See sections on using
the MediaShield RAID Manager for details on configuring non-bootable RAID from
Windows.
Start your computer, then press Delete to enter the BIOS setup.
The BIOS CMOS Setup Utility window appears.
Figure 2.1
2
Use the arrow keys to select Integrated Peripherals (see Figure 2.1), then
press Enter.
The Integrated Peripherals window appears.
Figure 2.2
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Use the arrow keys to select the RAID Config (see Figure 2.2), then press
Enter.
The RAID Config window appears.
Figure 2.3
4
From the RAID Config window, globally enable RAID, then enable the
SATA ports with disks that you want to use for RAID.
If RAID is enabled globally but not enabled on the individual SATA port,
disks on that port can only be used for non-RAID applications.
In the example in Figure 2.3, three SATA ports are enabled, so the nonbootable RAID array can include up to 3 SATA disks. If there is a disk
Connected to "SATA 2 Secondary", it can not be used for RAID.
Start the nForce Setup program to open the NVIDIA Windows nForce
Drivers page.
Figure 2.4
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You must install the NVIDIA IDE driver in order to enable NVIDIA RAID.
If you do not install the NVIDIA IDE driver, NVIDIA RAID will not be
enabled.
Click Next and then follow the instructions.After the installation is completed, be sure to reboot the PC.
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Start your computer, then press Delete to enter the BIOS setup.
The BIOS CMOS Setup Utility screen appears.
Figure 2.5
2
Use the arrow keys to select Integrated Peripherals (see Figure 2.5), then
press Enter.
The Integrated Peripherals screen (or a screen similar to it) appears.
Figure 2.6
Use the arrow keys to select the RAID Config (see Figure 2.6).
Press Enter.
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Figure 2.7
5
From the RAID Config window, globally enable RAID, then enable the SATA
ports with disks that you want to use for RAID.
If RAID is enabled globally but not enabled on the individual SATA port,
disks on that port can only be used for non-RAID applications.
In the example in Figure 2.7, three SATA ports are enabled, so the nonbootable RAID array can include up to 3 SATA disks. If there is a disk
Connected to "SATA 2 Secondary", it can not be used for RAID.
Enter the RAID BIOS Setup by pressing F10 when prompted, and proceed
to set up the NVIDIA RAID BIOS as described in the next section.
Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press F10.
The RAID prompt appears as part of the system POST and boot process
prior to loading of the OS. You have a few seconds to press F10 before the
screen disappears.
Press F10.
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Figure 2.8
By default, RAID Mode is set to Mirroring and Striping Block is set to Optimal.
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Figure 2.9 illustrates the Define a New Array screen after two disks have been
assigned as RAID1 array disks.
Figure 2.9
Figure 2.10
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Figure 2.11
Use the arrow keys to select the array that you want to set up, then press B
to specify the array as bootable.
Figure 2.12
The Array Detail screen shows various information about the array that you
selected, such as Striping Block used, RAID Mode, Striping Width, Disk
Model Name, and disk capacity.
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If you want to mark this disk as empty and wipe out all its contents, press C.
At the prompt, press Y to wipe out all the data, otherwise press N.
Press Enter again to go back to the previous screen and then press F10 to exit
the RAID setup.
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After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the Windows CD.
The Windows Setup program starts.
Press F6 and wait a few moments for the Windows Setup screen to
appear.
Figure 2.13
Insert the floppy that has the RAID driver, press S, then press Enter.
Figure 2.14
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b
c
Select NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required) and then press Enter.
Press S again at the Specify Devices screen, then press Enter.
Figure 2.15
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Note:
Each time you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver
will have to be installed under Windows once for that hard drive. After
that, the driver will not have to be installed.