AMD 7NIF2 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................. 1
1-1 Product Specifications .....................................................................................1
1-2 Package Contents.............................................................................................2
1-3 7NIF2 Motherboard Diagram..........................................................................3
1-4 7NIF2 Motherboard Layout............................................................................. 4
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup.......................................................5
2-1 Installing a CPU Processor for Socket A......................................................... 5
2-2 Setting Your CPU’s Performance: ................................................................... 6
2-3 Main Memory Configuration........................................................................... 8
2-4 Connector and Jumper Reference Chart..........................................................9
2-5 Connector and Jumper Settings .....................................................................10
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Program ............................................ 24
3-1 Standard CMOS Features ..............................................................................25
3-2 Advanced BIOS Features ..............................................................................26
3-3 Advanced Chipset Features ........................................................................... 29
3-4 Integrated Peripherals ....................................................................................32
3-5 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 35
3-6 PNP/PCI Configurations................................................................................38
3-7 PC Health Status ............................................................................................ 39
3-8 Frequency/Voltage Control ............................................................................ 40
3-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults................................................................................. 41
3-10 Load Optimized Defaults.............................................................................41
3-11 Supervisor Password & User Password Setting ................................................... 41
3-12 Save and Exit Setup .....................................................................................42
3-13 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................42
Chapter 4 DRIVER Setup.......................................................43
4-1 Nvidia Driver Package Setup ........................................................................ 43
4-2 VIDEO Application .......................................................................................45
4-3 Audio driver...................................................................................................47
4-4 USB 2.0 Driver Setup ....................................................................................50
Chapter 5 How to update your BIOS? ..................................51

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Product Specifications
Processor
- Supports AMD Socket A Duron / Athlon / Athlon XP processors
- System Clock supports 200 / 266 / 333 MHz Front Side Bus
Chipset
- nVIDIA nForce2 IGP + nForce2 MCP
Main Memory
- Supports three 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets up to 3GB
- Supports PC1600/DDR200, PC2100/DDR266, PC2700/DDR333 and
PC3200/DDR400 Dual-Channel DDR modules
To support Dual-Channel DDR400 please use an additional VGA card to
prevent the onboard VGA to share the system memory.
Expansion Slots
- One Universal - AGP slot for either 4X / 8X AGP
- Three 32 - bit PCI slots (v 2.2 compliant)
On-board Video Subsystem
- Integrated nVIDIA NV17-class (GeForce4 MX) GPU
- Embedded TV encoder supports NTSC/PAL TV
- 256-bit 3D/2D graphics accelerator
- Full frame rate video playback of HDTV and DVD content
- Shared system memory up to 128MB
4-Channel Audio Subsystem via AC-Link
- With external high quality CMedia9738 4-Channels AC’97 Codec
- Complete software driver supports for Windows® OS
Ultra DMA 66/100/133 PCI IDE Controller
- Supports two IDE ports up to 4 ATAPI devices
- Supports PIO Mode 4 up to 16.6MBps, Multi Mode 4 up to 66MBps, Multi Word
Mode 5 up to 100MBps and Multi Word Mode 6 up to 133MBps with bus
mastering
- Bus Mastering software drivers for all common multi-task operating systems
USB 2.0/1.0 Host Controller
- One EHCI USB 2.0 controller and 2 OHCI USB 1.1 controllers
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- Supports total six USB 2.0 Ports (USB 1.1 compatible)
- Supports USB 2.0 high-speed device @480 Mb/s transfer rates
On board Super I/O Controller
- ITE 8712 LPC I/O with system monitors hardware
- Two UARTs support serial ports and IR function (up to 115.2Kbps) for HPSIR and
ASKIR
- One SPP/ECP/EPP parallel port
- One floppy disk drive connector supports up to 2.88MB
- Integrates smart card reader function and interface, to be qualified for meeting
PC/SC standard
Fast Ethernet/Home Networking Controller with MII Interface
- Supports 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet with external PHY.
Embedded System Monitoring
- 8 external voltage inputs
- 1 temperature sensor for CPU
- 1 Fan speed for CPU monitoring
Boot-Block Flash ROM
- Award system BIOS support PnP, APM, DMI, ACPI, & Multi-device booting
features
1-2 Package Contents
This product comes with the following components:
1. Motherboard x 1
2. I / O Panel x 1
3. 40-Pin UDMA-100 IDE Cable x 1
Blue to motherboard, Gray to Master and Black to Slave.
4. 34-Pin floppy Disk Drive Cable x 1
5. Manual x 1
6.DriverCD x1
Includes:
- VGA Drivers
- Audio drives and utility
- LAN Drivers
- USB 2.0 Drivers
- nVidia® Chipset Software installation utility.

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1-3 7NIF2 Motherboard Diagram
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1-4 7NIF2 Motherboard Layout

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Chapter 2 Hardware Setup
If your motherboard has already been installed in your computer you may still need
to refer to this chapter if you plan to upgrade your system’s hardware.
This motherboard is electrostatic sensitive. Do not touch without
wearing proper safety gadget and make sure to disconnect the power
cable from the power source before performing any work on your
motherboard. Not doing so may result in electrical shock!
2-1 Installing a CPU Processor for Socket A
The Socket A, designed for AMD® Athlon/Duron/XP processors, has been
incorporated as a standard motherboard specification. To insert your CPU into
Socket A please do the following:
1. Locate a cut edge on the top surface of the CPU close to one if it’s corners. The
same corner will also be cut off, leaving a noticeable notch in the CPU’s corner.
These markings indicate Pin 1 of the CPU.
2. Pull up the lever of Socket 462 so that it is perpendicular with the surface of the
motherboard. Gently insert the CPU with Pin 1 at the same corner of Socket 462
that contains the end of the lever. Allow the weight of the CPU to push itself into
place. Do not apply extra pressure as doing so may result in damaging your CPU.
Snap the lever back into place.
Installing an AMD® approved heat sink with cooling fan is necessary for
proper heat dissipation from your CPU. Failing to install these items may
result in overheating and possible burnout of your CPU.
In order to boot up with a newly installed CPU, AC Power must be
switched off before installation.
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2-2 Setting Your CPU’s Performance:
Frequency Configuration:
If you install a CPU on this motherboard, you must set the [Front Side Bus
Frequency] JP25 according to your processor (See Section 2.4).
CPU Speed = Multiplier x FSB Frequency
AMD (K7) Duron CPU
Model CPU Speed FSB
Frequency Multiplier Vcore L2
Cache
Micron
process
600 600 MHz 100 6.0 1.6V 64KB 0.18
650 650 MHz 100 6.5 1.6V 64KB 0.18
700 700 MHz 100 7.0 1.6V 64KB 0.18
750 750 MHz 100 7.5 1.6V 64KB 0.18
800 800 MHz 100 8.0 1.6V 64KB 0.18
850 850 MHz 100 8.5 1.6V 64KB 0.18
900 900 MHz 100 9.0 1.6V 64KB 0.18
950 950 MHz 100 9.5 1.6V 64KB 0.18
1.0G 1.0 GHz 100 10.0 1.6V 64KB 0.18
1.1G 1.1 GHz 100 11.0 1.6V 64KB 0.18
1.2G 1.2 GHz 100 12.0 1.6V 64KB 0.18
1.3G 1.3 GHz 100 13.0 1.6V 64KB 0.18
You do not need to make voltage settings because this board will automatically
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AMD Athlon CPU (K7/Thunderbird)
Model CPU Speed FSB
Frequency Multiplier Vcore L2
Cache
Micron
process
700 700MHz 100 7.0 1.70V 256KB 0.18
750 750MHz 100 7.5 1.70V 256KB 0.18
800 800MHz 100 8.0 1.70V 256KB 0.18
850 850MHz 100 8.5 1.70V 256KB 0.18
900 900MHz 100 9.0 1.75V 256KB 0.18
950 950MHz 100 9.5 1.75V 256KB 0.18
1000 1000MHz 100 10.0 1.75V 256KB 0.18
1100 1100MHz 100 11.0 1.75V 256KB 0.18
1200 1200MHz 100 12.0 1.75V 256KB 0.18
1300 1300MHz 100 13.0 1.75V 256KB 0.18
1400 1400MHz 100 14.0 1.75V 256KB 0.18
1000 1000MHz 133 7.5 1.75V 256KB 0.18
1113 1113MHz 133 8.5 1.75V 256KB 0.18
1200 1200MHz 133 9.0 1.75V 256KB 0.18
1333 1333MHz 133 10.0 1.75V 256KB 0.18
1400 1400MHz 133 10.5 1.75V 256KB 0.18
AMD Athlon XP CPU (Palomino/Thoroughbred)
Model CPU Speed FSB
Frequency Multiplier Vcore L2
Cache
Micron
process
1500+ 1333MHz 133 10.0 1.7V 256KB 0.18
1600+ 1400MHz 133 10.5 1.7V 256KB 0.18
1700+ 1466MHz 133 11.0 1.7/1.6V 256KB 0.18/0.13
1800+ 1533MHz 133 11.5 1.7/1.6V 256KB 0.18/0.13
1900+ 1600MHz 133 12.0 1.7/1.6V 256KB 0.18/0.13
2000+ 1666MHz 133 12.5 1.7/1.6V 256KB 0.18/0.13
2100+ 1733MHz 133 13.0 1.7/1.6V 256KB 0.18/0.13
2200+ 1800MHz 133 13.5 1.65V 256KB 0.13
2400+ 2000MHz 133 15.0 1.65V 256KB 0.13
2600+ 2133MHz 133 16.0 1.65V 256KB 0.13
2600+ 2075MHz 166 12.5 1.65V 256KB 0.13
2700+ 2166MHz 166 13.0 1.65V 256KB 0.13
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2-3 Main Memory Configuration
This motherboard provides 3 184pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory
Modules (DIMM) slots. Which supports PC 1600/DDR200, PC2100/DDR266,
PC2700/DDR333 and PC3200/DDR400 DDR SDRAM modules up to 3GB.
To support Dual-Channel DDR400 please use an additional VGA card to
prevent the onboard VGA to share the system memory.
Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. Memory modules can be installed on
the slots in any order. You can install either single- or double-sided modules to meet
your own needs. The DDR SDRAM memory system consists three banks and each
bank can support up to 1GB memory size. If you only use one bank it does not
matter which one you use and if you use two or more banks, it does not matter
which bank you install first.
DIMM Module Combination
Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. You can install either single- or
double-sided modules in any order to meet your own needs. Memory modules can
be installed in any combination as follows:
Location 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1.0 GB
DDR 1 X X X X X
DDR 2 X X X X X
DDR 3 X X X X X
To install your DDR Modules please follow the following steps:
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. The DDR
Modules has only one notch at the center of module. The DDR module will only
fit in the right position.
2. Insert the DDR Module vertically into the DIMM slot, with the correct alignment.
Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted
into the socket.
3. The plastic clip on each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close to hold the
DDR Modules in place.
For maximized Dual-channel (128-bit) result, you must install one of your two
memory modules on DDR3.

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2-4 Connector and Jumper Reference Chart
Jump Connector Function Page
PW 1 u-ATX Power Supply Connector 10
FD1 Floppy Connector 11
IDE 1/2 IDE Hard-Disk Connector 12
FAN 1/3 CPU/ Case FAN Connector (12V) 12
FAN 4 North Bridge Cooling Fan Power Connector (12V) 13
JP1 CMOS Clear Jumper 13
JP5 Keyboard Power on Function Jumper 14
JP6 Disable/Enable USB 0/1 Device Power ON Jumper 14
JP6A /B Disable/Enable USB 2/3,4/5 Device Power ON Jumper 15
JP23 Green LED Mode Jumper 15
JP25 Setup CPU FSB. Freq. Jumper 16
CN1A Front Panel (Power / Rest / SPK…etc.) Connector 16
CN2 /2A CD-ROM Audio-in Connector 17
CN3 Auxiliary Audio-in Connector 18
CN4C SPDIF KIT Connector 18
CN5 Wake on LAN Connector 19
CN5A Wake on Modem Connector 19
CN7 Smart Card Reader Connector 20
CN9 Chassis Open Alarm Connector 20
CN17 Blue LED Connector (5V) 21
CN23 /23A USB Connector for USB 2/3 and 4/5 21
CN24 Front Audio Connector 22
COM1 Serial port / COM Headers 22
COM2 Serial port / COM Headers 23
IR2 IR & CIR Connector 23
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2-5 Connector and Jumper Settings
Connectors are used to link the system board with other parts of the system,
including the power supply, the keyboard, and the various controllers on the front
panel of the system case.
The power supply connector is the last connection to be made while
installing a motherboard. Before connecting the power supply, please make
sure it is not connected to the power source.
All cables are security-proof
PW 1 (u-ATX Power Supply Connector):
The power cord leading from the system's power supply to the external power
source must be the very last part connected when assembling a system. The u-ATX
power supply provides a single 20-pin connector interface, which incorporates
standard +/-5V, +/-12V, optional 3.3V and Soft-power signals. The soft-power
signal, a 5V trickle supply is continuously supplied when AC power is available.
When the system is in the Soft-Off mode, this trickle supply maintains the system in
its minimum power state.
Software Power-Off Control
This motherboard can be powered down using Windows® 9x Software Power-Off
function. To power down your computer, click the START button on the Windows®
9x task bar. Select “Shut down the computer” and the system turns off. The message
“It is now safe to turn off your computer” will not be shown when using this
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Power-On By Modem:
While in Soft-Off state, if an external modem ring-up signal occurs, the system
wakes up and can be remotely accessed. You may enable this function in BIOS's
Power Management Setup menu. (See section 3).
Blinking LED in Suspend Mode:
While in Suspend mode, the LED light on the front panel of your computer will
flash. Suspend mode is entered by pressing the Override Power Button, pushing the
Green button on your ATX case, or enabling the Power Management and Suspend
Mode options in BIOS's Power Management menu. (See section 3).
Poly-fuse Over Current Protection:
The poly-fuse protects the system from dangerous voltages that the system might be
exposed to via the keyboard or USB connector. In case of such exposure, the
poly-fuse will immediately be disconnected from the circuit, just like a normal fuse.
After being disconnected for a certain period of time, the poly-fuse will return to its
normal state. Then the keyboard or USB connector can function properly again.
Unlike conventional fuses, the poly-fuse does not have to be replaced, relieving the
user wasted time and inconvenience.
FD1 (Floppy Connector)
This motherboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports
360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. This connector is used to
connect 34 pins of Floppy drive cable.
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IDE 1/2 (IDE Hard-Disk Connector)
This connector is used for connecting 40 pins of ATAPI devices.
IDE 1 only connects two IDE devices. (Primary Master/Slave)
IDE 2 only connects two IDE devices. (Secondary Master/Slave)
FAN1 / FAN3 (CPU/Case Cooling Fan Connectors [12V]):
The board's management extension hardware is able to detect the CPU fan speed in
rpm (revolutions per minute). The wiring and plug may vary depending on the
manufacturer. On standard fans, the red is positive (+12V), the black is ground, and
the yellow wire is the rotation signal.

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FAN 4 (North Bridge Cooling Fan Power)
This connector is for the north bridge-cooling fan. The wiring and plug may vary
depending on the manufacturer. On standard fans, the red wire is positive (+12V),
the black wire is ground.
JP1 (CMOS Clear Jumper):
There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external battery to
keep the data and system configuration. To clear the contents of the CMOS, please
follow the steps below.
1. Disconnect the system power supply from the power source.
2. Set the jumper cap at location [2-3] for <5 seconds>, and then set it back to the
default position.
3. Connect the system's power and then start the system.
4. Enter BIOS's CMOS Setup Utility and choose Load Setup Defaults. Type [Y] and
then press [Enter] to continue.
5. Set the system configuration in the Standard CMOS Setup menu.
Pin Definition
1-2 Normal (default)
2-3 Clear CMOS Data
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JP5 (Keyboard Power On Function Jumper):
This board can be turned on by the PS / 2 keyboard (hot key). To use this function,
select a hot key of your choice at the Power On Function option under Wake Up
Events in the BIOS's Power Management setup screen. You must also set this
jumper's cap to pins 2-3 to use this function.
JP6 (Enable/Disable USB 0/1 Device Power ON Jumper)
A USB keyboard hot key or a USB mouse click can turn on this motherboard. To
use this function, select [Enable] at the USB Resume from S3 under Wake Up
Events in the BIOS's Power Management setup screen. You must also set this
jumper's cap to pins [2-3] to use this function.
Pin Definition
1-2 Disable (default)
2-3 Enable
Pin Definition
1-2 Disable (default)
2-3 Enable

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JP6A/B (Enable/Disable USB 2/3, 4/5 Device Power ON Jumper)
A USB keyboard hot key or a USB mouse click can turn on this motherboard. To
use this function, select [Enable] at the USB Resume from S3 under Wake Up
Events in the BIOS's Power Management setup screen. You must also set this
jumper's cap to pins [2-3] to use this function.
JP23 (Green LED Mode Jumper):
This motherboard provides a Green LED flash Jumper. This cap is to setup Green
LED flash mode. The default value is [1-2], which is manufacture defined. For user
defend or OEM please set the jumper cap at [2-3].
Pin Definition
1-2 Disable (default)
2-3 Enable
Pin Definition
1-2 CHAINTECH (default)
2-3 OEM
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JP25 (Setup CPU FSB. Freq. Jumper)
This cap setups up the CPU Ext. Clock Frequency.
1-2: The default value is 133/166 MHz (The will allow the CPU’s Ext. Frequency
and memory frequency to be adjusted through the BIOS.).
2-3: Set 100 MHz at CPU Ext. frequency. (The will allow the Memory frequency to
be adjusted through the BIOS.).
CN1A (Front Panel Connector):
1. PWR-SW (Over-ride Power Button Connector):
The power button on the ATX chassis can be used as a normal power switch as
well as a device to activate Advanced Power Management Suspend mode. This
mode is used for saving electricity when the computer is not in use for long periods
of time. The Soft-OFF by PBTN function in BIOS's Power Management Setup
menu must be set to [Delay 4 Sec.] to activate this function.
When the Soft-OFF by PBTN function is enabled, pushing the power button
rapidly will switch the system to Suspend mode. Any occurrence of external
activities such as pressing a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse will bring
Pin Definition
1-2 133/166 MHz (default)
2-3 100 MHz

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the system back to Full-On. Pushing the button while in Full-On mode for more
than [4 seconds] will switch the system completely off. See Over-ride Power
Button Operation diagram.
2. P-LED (Power LED Connector):
The power indicator LED shows the system's power status. It is important to pay
attention to the correct cables and pin orientation. (i.e., not to reverse the order of
these two connectors.)
3. G-BTN/G-LED (Green Button Switch/LED Connector):
Some ATX cases provide a Green button switch, which is used to put the system in
Suspend mode. In Suspend mode, the power supply to the system is reduced to a
trickle, the CPU clock is stopped, and the CPU core is in its minimum power state.
The system is woken up whenever the keyboard or mouse is touched. The system
resumes in different ways as defined by Power Management Setup screen in BIOS.
4. RESET (System Reset Switch Connector):
This connector should be connected to the reset switch on the front panel of the
system case. The reset switch allows you to restart the system without turning the
power off.
5. SPEAKER (Speaker Connector):
This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker.
6. HD-LED (IDE Activity LED Connector):
The IDE activity LED lights up whenever the system reads/writes to the IDE
devices.
CN2/2A (CD-ROM Audio-in Connector):
Use the audio cable enclosed with your CD-ROM disk drive to connect the
CD-ROM drive onto your motherboard. This will enable your CD-ROM's audio
function.
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CN3 (Auxiliary Audio-in Connector):
These connectors are for CD-Rom devices audio. It is for Auxiliary Audio-in Device,
which will input the sounds sources into the motherboard.
CN4C (SPIDIF KIT Connector)
This connector must be connected to a SPDIF bracket. This will allow you to use
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CN5 [WOL (Wake-on-LAN) Connector]:
Enable the Wake Up On LAN selection in BIOS's Power Management Setup Menu
to use this function. The capability to remotely manage PCs on a network is a
significant factor in reducing administrative and ownership costs. Magic Packet
technology is designed to give WOL capability to LAN controller. This header is
used to connect an add-in NIC (Network Interface Card) that gives WOL capability
to the motherboard.
CN5A [WOM (Wake-on-Modem) Connector]:
The Wake Up On Modem selection in BIOS's Power Management Setup Menu must
be enabled to use this function. This header is used to connect an add-in modem card,
which gives WOM capability to the motherboard.
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CN7 (Smart Card Reader Connector):
This connector must be connected to a Smart card reader, which allows you to
transfer data through Smart Cards and Smart Card user interface software.
CN9 (Chassis Open Alarm Connector):
This connector is for a chassis open alarm; it provides a buzzer sound when an
attempt to open the chassis occurs.

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CN17 (Blue LED Connector):
These features work entirely the same as the power indicator LED, both shows the
system’s power status. The only difference is that this one is blue while the other is
red LED.
CN23/23A (USB Connector for USB 2/3 and 4/5)
If you want to use a USB Keyboard, you must enable the USB keyboard support
function in BIOS's Integrated Peripherals menu (See Section 3). This board contains
a USB Host controller and includes a root hub connector for optional USB Adaptor
(USB 2/3 and 4/5).
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CN24 (Front Audio Connector):
This connector give you the option of a front panel audio jack cable ext. to be plug
into a special custom designed system case. Simply remove the two jumper caps at
pin [5-6] and [9-10] then plug it into the (optional) cable ext. connector. Pin [5-6]
and [9-10] are shorted (default) to enable the back panel audio function.
COM 1 (Serial port / COM Headers)
This is an addition 9-pin connector is for a serial port ribbon cable. This will allow
you to enable an additional COM Port.

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COM 2 (Serial port / COM Headers)
This is an addition 9-pin connector is for a serial port ribbon cable. This will allow
you to enable an additional COM Port.
IR2 (IR & CIR Connector):
Select a UART Mode in BIOS's Integrated Peripherals menu the UART port to
support IR function. (See section 3Super I/O Device of Integrated Peripherals)
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Program
Phoenix-Award BIOS ROM has a built-in setup program that allows users to modify
the basic system configuration. This information is stored in CMOS RAM so that it
can retain the setup information, even when the power is turned off.
To enter the Phoenix-Award BIOS setup program press the [Delete key] when you
Power on or reboot the computer system. The primary screen as shown in Figure
3-1 is a list of the menus and functions available in the setup program. Select the
desired item by your arrow keys and press enter to make the changes. Operating
commands are located at the bottom of this and all other BIOS screens. When a field
is highlighted, on-line help information is displayed on the right side of the screen.
Figure 3-1 Setup Program Initial Screen

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3-1 Standard CMOS Features
The Standard CMOS Features allows users to configure system components such as
hard disk drive, floppy disk drive and video display as well as date, time and boot-up
error signaling. This configuration menu should be changed when installing a
motherboard for the first time, changing hardware in your system such as the HDD,
FDD, video display, or when the CMOS data has been lost or contaminated. Choose
the Standard CMOS Features option from the CMOS Setup Utility menu (Figure 3-1)
to display the following screen.
Figure 3-2 Standard CMOS Feature Screen
Date/Time:
Set the date and time of the system. Do not skip this function as all of your timed
events such as power management, saving files, etc are based on this timer.
IDE (Primary/Secondary; Master/Slave):
This category identifies up to four IDE hard disk drives that have been installed in the
computer. This section does not show information on other IDE devices such as
CD-ROM drives or other hard drive type such as SCSI drives.
Drive A/B:
Select different Floppy device Model. Available options are [None], [360K, 5-1/4 in],
[1.2M, 5-1/4 in], [720k, 3-1/2 in], [1.44M, 3-1/2 in], and [2.88M, 3-1/2 in].
Video:
Select the type of video adapter present in your system. You can ignore this setting if
you are using a VGA monitor; VGA BIOS will automatically configure this setting.
Halt On:
When the system is powered on, BIOS performs a series of diagnostic tests called
POST (Power On Self Test). This function stops the computer if BIOS detects a
hardware error. You can tell BIOS to halt on all errors, no errors, or not to halt on
specific errors.
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3-2 Advanced BIOS Features
By choosing the Advanced BIOS Features option from the CMOS Setup Utility menu
(Figure 3-1), the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the
manufacturer's default values for the motherboard.
Figure 3-3 Advanced BIOS Feature Screen
Virus Warning:
When you set as enabled, you receive a warning message if a program (specifically, a
virus) attempts to write to the boot sector or the partition table of the hard disk drive.
Many disk diagnostic programs that access the boot sector table can trigger the
virus-warning message. If you plan to run such a program, we recommend that
you first disable the virus warning.
CPU Internal/External Cache:
Cache memory is much faster than conventional DRAM system memory. These fields
allow you to enable or disable the CPUs Level 1 built-in cache and Level 2 external
cache. Both settings are left enabled to significantly increase the performance of your
computer.
Quick Power On Self Test (POST):
Enable this function to reduce the amount of time required to run the POST (Power
On Self Test). BIOS will save time by skipping some items during POST. It is
recommended that you disable this setting. Discovering a problem during boot up is
better than loosing data during your work.
First/Second/Third/Boot Other Device:
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completes. BIOS will search these drives for an operating system.
Swap Floppy Drive
Enabling this function will swap the floppy drive assignment so that drive A will
function as drive B, and drive B will function as drive A. Note that the boot sequence
assignment mentioned directly above does not include booting from floppy drive B.
This function is useful if floppy drives B and A are of a different format and you want
to boot from floppy drive B.
Boot up Floppy Seek:
This is a set up check for floppy power-on after starting the computer system.
Boot Up NumLock Status:
This function defines the keyboard's number pad as number keys or arrow keys. If it is
set at [on] the number keys will be activated, if it is set at [off] the arrow keys will be
activated.
Gate A20 Option
Enabling Gate A20 will allow access pathway to HMA (High Memory Area). Please
leave the default setting at [Fast] for better system performance. Available options are
[Fast] and [Normal].
Keyboard Interface：
1. Typematic Rate Setting
When enabled, you can set the following two-typematic control items. When
disabled, the keyboard controller determines keystrokes arbitrarily in your system.
2. Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
The typematic rate sets the rate at which characters on the screen repeat when a key
is pressed and held down.
3. Typematic Delay (Msec)
The typematic delay sets how long after you press a key that a character begins
repeating.
Security Option:
The Supervisor and/or User Password functions shown in Figure 3-1 must be set to
take advantage of this function. See Section 3.11 for password setting information.
When the Security Option is set to System, a password must be entered to boot the
system or enter the BIOS setup program. When the Security Option is set to Setup, a
password is required to enter the BIOS setup program.
APIC Mode
This item can enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt
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Controller). Due to compliance to PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in
APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQs resources for the
system. Available options are [Enabled] and [Disabled].
MPS Version Control For OS:
This item allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version
to be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version that supports
your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your
operating system. Available options are [1.4] and [1.1].
OS Select For DRAM >64MB:
If your system's DRAM is larger than 64MB and you are running OS/2, select OS/2 as
the item value. Otherwise, set the item value to Non-OS/2 for all other operating
Show POST CODE
Enabling or Disabling this function will allow the POST CODE to display or not.
Small Logo (EPA) Slow:
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3-3 Advanced Chipset Features
By choosing the [Advanced Chipset Features] option from the CMOS Setup Utility
menu (Figure 3-1), the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the
manufacturer's default values for the motherboard.
Figure 3-4 Advance Chipset Features Screen
All of the above settings have been determined by the motherboard
manufacturer and should not be changed unless you are absolutely sure of
what you are doing. Explanation of the DRAM timing and chipset features
setup is lengthy, highly technical and beyond the scope of this manual. Below
are some abbreviated descriptions of the functions in this setup menu.
System Performance.
This option allows you to configure and determine your systems performance
according to your needs. Available options are: [Optimal], [Aggressive], [Tur bo] and
[Expert], there details are as follows:
Optimal: Select this option will let the system automatically detect its performance.
Aggressive: Select this option for better system performance. It increases a bit of the
system performance.
Turbo : Select this option for a faster system performance. It will increase the system
performance, but it might result in an unstable system.
Expert: Select this option only if you are a professional user. This will allow you to
manually adjust the system performance according to your needs.
FSB Frequency
This feature allows the configuration of systems FSB frequency speed. Available
options include 100 MHz (200 MHz) to 200 MHZ (400 MHz).
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CPU Interface
This option allows you to determine how your CPU interface performs. Available
options are: [Optimal] and [Aggressive] there details are as follows:
Optimal: Select this option will let the system automatically detect its performance.
Aggressive: Select this option for a better system performance. It increases a bit of
the system performance.
Memory Frequency
This option will allow you to adjust the Memory Frequency. Available options are [By
SPD] or [By Sync], there details are as follow:
By SPD: It automatically detects the memory frequency.
By Sync: This will cause the memory to detect the CPU’s Ext. frequency and
function synchronically.
Memory Timing
This function allows you to adjust the DRAM timing. Available options are:
[Optimal], [Aggressive], [Tur bo ] and [Expert], there details are as follows:
Optimal: Select this option will let the memory timing to automatically detect its
performance.
Aggressive: Select this option for better memory timing. It increases a bit of the
system performance.
Turbo : Select this option for faster memory timing. It will increase the memory
timing, but it might result in an unstable system.
Expert: Select this option only if you are a professional user. This will allow you to
manually adjust the memory timing according to your needs.
Overclocking:
This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please make
sure your components are able to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing
overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not
recommended. We do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by
inadequate operation or beyond product specifications.
Frame Buffer Size
This function determines the amount of system memory that is allocated to the on
board VGA. Options range from 8MB to 128MB.
AGP Aperture Size (MB)
This function determines the amount of system memory that is given to the AGP card.
Options range from 32MB to 512MB. This is a dynamic memory allotment in that the
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which is not in use, will be available for the system. For example, if 16MB is allotted
to the AGP card and the card only needs 8MB, the remaining 8MB will be available
for system use.
AGP Frequency
This function determines the amount of AGP frequency that is given to the AGP card.
Options range from 50 MHz to 100 MHz. (default [Auto (66MHz)])
AGP 8X Support
Enable this setting to utilize the 8X mode (twice as fast as 4X) offered by advanced
AGP cards. Your VGA card must support 8X mode in order to take advantage of the
faster speed.
AGP Fast Write Capability
Selecting [Enabled] to allow Fast Write Protocol for 8x/4x AGP to function.
Not all AGP cards support fast write.
System BIOS Cacheable
Enabling this function allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh,
resulting in better system performance. However, if any program writes to this
memory area, a system error may result. Caching the system BIOS results in better
performance than shadowing the system BIOS.
Video RAM Cacheable
Enabling this function will allows caching of the video RAM, resulting in better
system performance. However, if any programs write to this memory area, a system
error may occur.
TV Mode Support
This option is for the available TV-Out setup, you can select the TV-out mode
according to your needs. Available options include: [NTSC-M], [NTSC-J], [PAL-M],
[PAL-BDGHI], [PAL-N] and [PAL-NC].
Flash BIOS Protection
The motherboard manufacturer developed BIOS protection technology that protects
the System BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer
viruses. When enabled, the BIOS data cannot be changed when attempting to update
BIOS with the FLASH utility. When disabled, the BIOS data can be updated by using
the FLASH utility.
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3-4 Integrated Peripherals
This section provides information on setting peripheral devices. By choosing the
Integrated Peripherals option from the CMOS Setup Utility menu (Figure 3-1), the
screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer's default
values for the motherboard.
Figure 3-5 Integrated Peripherals Screen
IDE Function Setup
Press [Enter] to enter the sub-menu, which contains the following items for advanced
control:
1. On-Chip Primary IDE Channel 0/1:
You can set this to disable the On Chip IDE controller if you are going to add an
extra higher performance IDE board.
2. IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO:
The four IDE PIO (programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4)
for each IDE device that the internal PCI IDE interface supports. Modes 0 through 4
provide successively increased performance. In Auto mode, the system automatically
determines the best mode for each device.
3. IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA:
Ultra DMA implementation is possible only if your IDE device supports it and your
operating environment contains a DMA driver. If both your hard drive and software
support Ultra DMA, select [Auto] to enable BIOS support.
4. IDE Prefetch Mode:
The onboard IDE drive interfaces supports prefetching, for faster drive accesses. Set
to [Disabled] if this primary or secondary.

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5. IDE HDD Block Mode:
Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple sector
read/write. If your IDE hard drive supports block mode, select Enabled to
auto-detect the optimal number of block read/writes per sector the drive can support.
Onboard Device:
This section provides information for setting onboard device. By choosing the
Integrated Peripherals option from the CMOS Setup Utility menu (Figure 3-5) the
following options will appear. Press [Enter] to enter the sub-menu, which contains
the following items for advanced control:
1. AC 97 Audio:
This feature allows you to disable the on-board AC97 audio function.
2. AC 97 Modem:
This item allows you to disable the chipset’s feature to support MC97 Modem.
3. MAC LAN (nVIDIA)
This feature allows you to enable the OnChip LAN function.
Super IO Device:
This section provides information on setting Super I/O device. By choosing the
Integrated Peripherals option from the CMOS Setup Utility menu (Figure 3-5), the
following options will appear. Press [Enter] to enter the sub-menu, which contains
the following items for advanced control:
1. Onboard FDC Controller:
Select Enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on the
system board and you wish to use it. If you install an add-in FDC or the system has
no floppy drive, select Disabled in this field.
2. Onboard Serial Port 1/2:
Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first and second serial ports.
Available options are [3F8/IRQ4], [2E8/IRQ3], [3E8/IRQ4], [2F8/IRQ3],
[Disabled], and [Auto].
3. UART Mode Select:
This function allows you to select an operating mode for the second serial port.
Available options are [Normal], [IRDA], [ASKIR] and [SCR].
4. UR2 Duplex Mode:
This allows you to adjust the way of Infer Red transmitting. Available options are
[Half] which will only receive/send then it will send/receive and [Full] which will
receive and send at the same time.
5. Onboard Parallel Port:
Select a logical LPT port address and corresponding interrupt for the physical
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parallel port.
6. Parallel Port Mode:
Select an operating mode for the onboard parallel (printer) port. Select SPP unless
you are certain your hardware and software support one of the other available
modes.
7. ECP Mode Use DMA:
This item automatically specifies a DMA channel 1 or 3for the parallel port when it
is set to [EPP] or [ECP+EPP] mode.
8. Game Port Address:
This item disables or assigns the address of the Game port. Available options are
[Disable], [201] and [209].
9. Midi Port Address:
This item disables or assigns the address of the Midi port. Available options are
[Disable], [300] and [330].
10. Midi Port IRQ:
This item specifies an IRQ for the Midi port. Available options are [5] and [10].
Init Display First:
This function allows users to choose between [Onboard/AGP] or [PCI slot] to
initialize display.
OnChip USB:
Enable the on-board Universal Serial Bus (USB V1.1 or V2.0) controller if you want
to connect a USB device to your system. Note that if this setting is disabled, you can
still temporarily use a USB keyboard during boot up so that you can enter BIOS and
enable this setting. If you pass the boot up stage without enabling this function, your
PS/2 keyboard will no longer work.
USB Keyboard Support:
Select Enabled if your system has a USB keyboard installed on the system board. If
your system has no USB keyboard, select Disabled in this field.

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3-5 Power Management Setup
This section provides information on the Green PC power management functions. By
choosing the Power Management Setup option from the CMOS Setup Utility menu
(Figure 3-1), the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the
manufacturer's default values for the motherboard.
Figure 3-6 Power Management Setup
ACPI Suspend Type:
This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. Available options are:
1. S1 (POS) - The S1 state is low power state. In this state, no system context (CPU or
Chipset) is lost and the hardware maintains all system contexts.
2. S3 (STR) - The S3 state is a lower power state, where the information of system
configuration and opened applications / files are saved to main memory. The
remaining power of other hardware components are turn off to save energy.
3. S1&S3 – The S1&S3 state will allow the BIOS to auto detect the motherboard’s
power saving mode between S1 and S3.
The information stored in memory will be used to restore the system when a [wake
up] event occurs
Power Management:
Power management allows the computer to save electricity when it is not in use by
entering increasingly deep power saving modes.
Video Off Method:
This function serves as both a screen saver and power saver for monitors. See the next
function, Video Off After, for setting the video timer.
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1. Blank Screen - BIOS will only blank the monitor's screen. The electricity saved in
this mode is negligible and this function is only used as a screen saver to prevent
screen damage while the screen is on but not in use.
2. V/H SYNC+Blank - The system turns off the vertical and horizontal
synchronization ports, writes blanks to the VGA buffer and the monitor's electron
gun turns off. This function requires a monitor with Green features in order to take
advantage of the power saving function. If you enable this function and do not have
a Green monitor, the result will be the same as if you had selected Blank. This
function serves as both a screen saver and a power saver.
3. DPMS Support - Select this option if your video card supports the Display Power
Management Signaling (DPMS) standard (i.e., you have a monitor that supports
Green features). Use software supplied by your video subsystem to set video power
management options.
HDD Power Down:
Shuts down any IDE hard disk drives in the system after a period of inactivity as set in
this user configurable field. This feature does not affect SCSI hard drives.
HDD Down In Suspend
In Suspend any IDE hard disk drives in the system after a period of inactivity as set in
this user configurable field. This feature does not affect SCSI hard drives.
Soft-Off by PBTN
When set to Delay 4 Sec., this function allows the power button to put the system in
Suspend, a power saving mode. When set to Instant-Off the Soft-Off by PWR-BTN
function is disabled and the computer turns completely off when the power button is
pressed.
PwROn After PwR-Fail
This allows you to set whether you want your system to reboot after the power has
been interrupted. [Off] leaves your system off and [On] reboots your system.
[Former-Sts] sets your system back to the state it is before the power interruption.
Available options include [Disabled], [Enabled], [Former-Sts].
Wake up Events
1. Power On by PME/OnBoard LAN:
When enabled, the nVidia LAN, which is on Board, will be able to receive a signal
and wake up the system from soft off and suspend mode. You should connect the
LAN to the RJ45 port and turn on the resume event in suspend mode.
2. Power On by Ring:
When enabled, a Modem (PCI Card or Ext. Modem) will be able to receive a