IEI Technology Nova-lx User manual

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Revision
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Manual Conventions
WARNING!
Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result
in personal injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. Warnings are easy to recognize.
The word “warning” is written as “WARNING,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by
text. The text is the warning message. A warning message is shown below:
WARNING:
This is an example of a warning message. Failure to adhere to warning
messages may result in permanent damage to the NOVA-LX or
personal injury to the user. Please take warning messages seriously.
CAUTION!
Cautionary messages should also be heeded to help reduce the chance of losing data or
damaging the NOVA-LX. Cautions are easy to recognize. The word “caution” is written as
“CAUTION,” both capitalized and bold and is followed. The italicized text is the cautionary
message. A caution message is shown below:

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CAUTION:
This is an example of a caution message. Failure to adhere to cautions
messages may result in permanent damage to the NOVA-LX. Please
take caution messages seriously.
NOTE:
These messages inform the reader of essential but non-critical information. These
messages should be read carefully as any directions or instructions contained therein can
help avoid making mistakes. Notes are easy to recognize. The word “note” is written as
“NOTE,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by text. The text is the cautionary
message. A note message is shown below:
NOTE:
This is an example of a note message. Notes should always be read.
Notes contain critical information about the NOVA-LX. Please take note
messages seriously.

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Packing List
NOTE:
If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing,
please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or
vendor you purchased the NOVA-LX from or contact an IEI sales
representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please
send an email to [email protected].
The items listed below should all be included in the NOVA-LX package.
 1 x NOVA-LX single board computer
 1 x mini jumper pack
 1 x IDE flat cable
 1 x VGA cable
 1 x KB/MS Y cable
 1 x Audio cable
 1 x 4 RS-232 Adapter cable
 2 x USB cable
 2 x single RS-232 cable
 1 x Utility CD
 1 x QIG (Quick Installation Guide)
Images of the above items are shown in Chapter 3.

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Table of Contents
1INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................... 1
1.1 OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................. 2
1.1.1 NOVA-LX Features ............................................................................................ 2
1.2 NOVA-LX OVERVIEW............................................................................................... 3
1.2.1 NOVA-LX Overview Photo................................................................................. 3
1.2.2 NOVA-LX Peripheral Connectors and Jumpers................................................ 3
1.2.3 Technical Specifications..................................................................................... 5
2DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 7
2.1 DIMENSIONS .............................................................................................................. 8
2.1.1 Board Dimensions.............................................................................................. 8
2.1.2 External Interface Panel Dimensions................................................................ 9
2.2 DATA FLOW................................................................................................................ 9
2.3 AMD®GEODE™ LX 800 CPU SUPPORT .................................................................11
2.3.1 AMD
®
Geode™ LX 800 500MHz Overview.....................................................11
2.3.2 AMD Geode™ LX 800 Memory Support..........................................................11
2.3.3 AMD
®
Geode™ LX 800 500MHz Display Support......................................... 12
2.3.4 AMD Geode™ LX 800 500MHz Graphics processor...................................... 12
2.3.5 AMD Geode™ LX 800 500MHz Power Management..................................... 14
2.4 AMD GEODE™ CS5536 SYSTEM CHIPSET ............................................................. 14
2.4.1 GeodeLink™ Interface Unit............................................................................. 15
2.4.2 AMD Geode™ CS5536 ATA-6 Controller ....................................................... 15
2.4.3 AMD Geode™ CS5536 Audio Codec 97 (AC’97) Controller ......................... 16
2.4.4 AMD Geode™ CS5536 Flash Interface .......................................................... 19
2.4.5 AMD Geode™ CS5536 USB Controller.......................................................... 19
2.4.6 AMD Geode™ CS5536 Serial Communications............................................. 20
2.4.7 AMD Geode™ CS5536 Real Time Clock......................................................... 20
2.4.8 BIOS................................................................................................................. 21
2.5 LPC BUS COMPONENTS........................................................................................... 21
2.5.1 LPC Bus Overview........................................................................................... 21
2.5.2 BIOS................................................................................................................. 21

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2.5.3 Winbond W83627EHG Super I/O chipset........................................................ 22
2.5.3.1 Super I/O LPC Interface ........................................................................... 23
2.5.3.2 Super I/O Hardware Monitor Functions ................................................... 24
2.5.3.3 Super I/O Parallel Port .............................................................................. 24
2.5.3.4 Super I/O Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) Controller....................................... 24
2.5.3.5 Super I/O Keyboard and Mouse Controller .............................................. 25
2.5.3.6 Super I/O GPIO Ports ............................................................................... 25
2.5.3.7 Super I/O Fan Speed and Fan Control ...................................................... 26
2.5.4 Serial Port Chipset........................................................................................... 26
2.6 PCI BUS................................................................................................................... 26
2.6.1 PCI Bus Overview............................................................................................ 26
2.6.2 PCI Bus Components....................................................................................... 27
2.6.3 RealTek RTL8100C PCI Express Fast Ethernet Controller............................. 27
2.6.4 ITE IT8888F PCI-to-ISA Bridge...................................................................... 29
2.6.5 PC/104-Plus Interface ..................................................................................... 30
2.6.6 Mini PCI........................................................................................................... 31
2.7 ENVIRONMENTAL AND POWER SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 32
2.7.1 System Monitoring ........................................................................................... 32
2.7.2 Operating Temperature and Temperature Control........................................... 33
2.7.3 Power Consumption......................................................................................... 33
3UNPACKING.......................................................................................................... 34
3.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 35
3.2 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 35
3.2.1 Unpacking Precautions.................................................................................... 35
3.3 UNPACKING CHECKLIST........................................................................................... 36
3.3.1 Package Contents............................................................................................. 36
3.4 OPTIONAL ITEMS...................................................................................................... 37
4CONNECTOR PINOUTS...................................................................................... 39
4.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS .................................................................... 40
4.1.1 NOVA-LX Layout ............................................................................................. 40
4.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 40
4.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors............................................................... 42
4.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 42

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4.2.1 ATX +12V Power Connector........................................................................... 42
4.2.2 ATX Power Supply Enable Connector............................................................. 43
4.2.3 Audio CD In Connector (4-pin)....................................................................... 44
4.2.4 Audio Connector (10-pin)................................................................................ 45
4.2.5 Backlight Inverter Connector .......................................................................... 46
4.2.6 Fan Connector (+12V) (System Cooling Fans)............................................... 47
4.2.7 Floppy Disk Connector (34-pin)...................................................................... 48
4.2.8 Front Panel Connector (8-pin) ........................................................................ 50
4.2.9 GPIO Connector.............................................................................................. 51
4.2.10 IDE Connector(40-pin).................................................................................. 52
4.2.11 Keyboard/Mouse Connector........................................................................... 54
4.2.12 LVDS LCD Connector ................................................................................... 55
4.2.13 Parallel Port Connector ................................................................................ 56
4.2.14 PC/104 Power Input Connector..................................................................... 57
4.2.15 Serial Port Connectors (COM1, COM2)....................................................... 58
4.2.16 Serial Port Connector (COM3 and COM4)(RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485)..... 59
4.2.17 Serial Port Connector (COM 5, COM 6, COM 7 and COM 8)..................... 60
4.2.18 TFT LCD TTL Connector............................................................................... 62
4.2.19 USB Connectors (Internal)............................................................................ 64
4.2.20 VGA Connectors (Internal)............................................................................ 65
4.3 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS .................................................. 66
4.3.1 Keyboard/Mouse Connector ............................................................................ 66
4.3.2 LAN Connectors............................................................................................... 67
5INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 69
5.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 70
5.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................. 71
5.2.1 Installation Notices.......................................................................................... 71
5.2.2 Installation Checklist....................................................................................... 72
5.3 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 73
5.3.1 Unpacking Precautions.................................................................................... 73
5.4 CF CARD INSTALLATION.......................................................................................... 74
5.5 JUMPER SETTINGS.................................................................................................... 75
5.5.1 AT Power Select Jumper Settings..................................................................... 76
5.5.2 AT or ATX Power Select Jumper Settings........................................................ 77

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5.5.3 CF Card Setup ................................................................................................. 78
5.5.4 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 79
5.5.5 COM 1/2 Pin 9 Setting Jumper........................................................................ 80
5.5.6 COM 3/4 Function Select Jumper.................................................................... 81
5.5.7 LCD Clock Select Jumper................................................................................ 82
5.5.8 LCD Voltage Selection..................................................................................... 83
5.5.9 PCI-104 Serial IRQ Selector ........................................................................... 84
5.5.10 PCI-104 Voltage Setup................................................................................... 85
5.6 CHASSIS INSTALLATION ........................................................................................... 86
5.6.1 Airflow.............................................................................................................. 86
5.7 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS........................................................ 87
5.7.1 Peripheral Device Cables................................................................................ 87
5.7.2 ATA Flat Cable Connection ............................................................................. 88
5.7.3 Audio Kit Installation....................................................................................... 89
5.7.4 USB Cable (Dual Port without Bracket) ......................................................... 90
5.7.5 FDD Cable Connection ................................................................................... 91
5.7.6 Parallel Port Cable with Slot Bracket............................................................. 92
5.7.7 Dual RS-232 Cable with Slot Bracket.............................................................. 93
5.7.8 Single RS-232/422/485 Cable with Slot Bracket ............................................. 94
5.8 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION ................................................... 95
5.8.1 LAN Connection............................................................................................... 96
5.8.2 PS/2 Y-Cable Connection................................................................................. 96
6BIOS SCREENS...................................................................................................... 98
6.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 99
6.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 99
6.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 99
6.1.3 Getting Help................................................................................................... 100
6.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes............................................ 100
6.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar.............................................................................................. 100
6.2 MAIN ..................................................................................................................... 101
6.3 ADVANCED............................................................................................................. 102
6.3.1 CPU Configuration........................................................................................ 103
6.3.2 IDE Configuration......................................................................................... 104
6.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave ........................................................................... 106

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6.3.3 Floppy Configuration......................................................................................112
6.3.4 Super IO Configuration...................................................................................113
6.3.5 Hardware Health Configuration.....................................................................118
6.3.6 Smbios............................................................................................................ 120
6.3.7 Remote Access Configuration........................................................................ 121
6.3.8 USB Configuration......................................................................................... 125
6.3.9 IT8888 Configuration .................................................................................... 126
6.3.9.1 ISA Decode IO Spaces............................................................................ 127
6.3.9.2 ISA Decode Memory Spaces .................................................................. 130
6.3.10 Power........................................................................................................... 133
6.3.10.1 APM Configuration............................................................................... 134
6.4 PCI/PNP ................................................................................................................ 135
6.5 BOOT ..................................................................................................................... 137
6.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration........................................................................... 138
6.5.2 Boot Device Priority...................................................................................... 141
6.5.3 Removable Drives.......................................................................................... 142
6.6 SECURITY............................................................................................................... 143
6.7 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................. 145
6.7.1 Video Configuration....................................................................................... 146
6.8 EXIT....................................................................................................................... 150
7DRIVER INSTALLATION.................................................................................. 152
7.1 AVAILABLE SOFTWARE DRIVERS ............................................................................ 153
7.2 OPEN THE DEVICE MANAGER IN WINDOWS ........................................................... 153
7.3 VGA DRIVER INSTALLATION ................................................................................. 158
7.4 AUDIO DRIVER INSTALLATION ............................................................................... 165
7.5 LAN DRIVER ......................................................................................................... 172
ABIOS OPTIONS.................................................................................................... 175
BTERMINOLOGY................................................................................................. 179
CDIO INTERFACE................................................................................................. 184
C.1 DIO INTERFACE INTRODUCTION ........................................................................... 185
C.2 DIO CONNECTOR PINOUTS ................................................................................... 185
C.3 ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE SAMPLES........................................................................... 186
C.3.1 Enable the DIO Input Function..................................................................... 186

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C.3.2 Enable the DIO Output Function.................................................................. 186
DWATCHDOG TIMER .......................................................................................... 187
EADDRESS MAPPING.......................................................................................... 190
E.1 ADDRESS MAP ....................................................................................................... 191
E.2 1ST MB MEMORY ADDRESS MAP.......................................................................... 191
E.3 IRQ MAPPING TABLE ............................................................................................ 192
E.4 DMA CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS ............................................................................. 192
FCOMPATIBILITY................................................................................................ 193
F.1 COMPATIBLE OPERATING SYSTEMS ........................................................................ 194
GHAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE................................................... 195
G.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY..................................... 196
HINDEX.................................................................................................................... 199

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: NOVA-LX Motherboard..............................................................................2
Figure 1-2: NOVA-LX Overview [Front View]..............................................................3
Figure 2-1: NOVA-LX Dimensions (mm)......................................................................8
Figure 2-2: External Interface Panel Dimensions (mm).............................................9
Figure 2-3: Data Flow Block Diagram........................................................................10
Figure 2-4: Memory Modules .....................................................................................12
Figure 2-5: IDE Connector..........................................................................................15
Figure 2-6: AC’97 Codec and Audio Connector.......................................................17
Figure 2-7: CompactFlash Connector.......................................................................19
Figure 2-8: USB Connectors ......................................................................................20
Figure 2-9: BIOS Chipset............................................................................................22
Figure 2-10: Super I/O Chipset...................................................................................23
Figure 2-11: Ethernet Interface ..................................................................................28
Figure 2-12: PCI-to-ISA Bridge...................................................................................29
Figure 2-13: PC/104-Plus Components.....................................................................31
Figure 2-14: Mini PCI Slot...........................................................................................32
Figure 4-1: Connector and Jumper Locations .........................................................40
Figure 4-2: ATX Power Connector Location.............................................................43
Figure 4-3: ATX Power Supply Enable Connector Location...................................44
Figure 4-4: Audio CD In Connector Pinouts (4-pin).................................................45
Figure 4-5: Audio Connector Pinouts (10-pin)..........................................................46
Figure 4-6: Panel Backlight Connector Pinout Locations.......................................47
Figure 4-9: +12V Fan Connector Location................................................................48
Figure 4-10: 34-pin FDD Connector Location...........................................................49
Figure 4-11: Front Panel Connector Pinout Locations (8-pin)................................50
Figure 4-12: GPIO Connector Pinout Locations ......................................................51
Figure 4-13: Secondary IDE Device Connector Locations......................................53

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Figure 4-14: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Location.................................................54
Figure 4-15: LVDS LCD Connector Pinout Locations..............................................55
Figure 4-16: Parallel Port Connector Location.........................................................56
Figure 4-17: PC/104 Power Input Connector Pinouts..............................................57
Figure 4-18: RS-232 COM Connector Pinout Locations..........................................58
Figure 4-19: RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector Location ................................60
Figure 4-20: COM 2 to COM 4 Connector Pinout Locations...................................61
Figure 4-21: TFT LCD TTL Connector Pinout Locations.........................................63
Figure 4-22: USB Connector Pinout Locations........................................................64
Figure 4-23: VGA Connector Pinout Locations........................................................65
Figure 4-24: NOVA-LX External Interface Connectors ............................................66
Figure 4-25: PS/2 Pinout and Configuration.............................................................67
Figure 4-26: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector ....................................................................68
Figure 5-1: CF Card Installation.................................................................................75
Figure 5-2: AT Power Select Jumper Location.........................................................77
Figure 5-3: AT Power Select Jumper Location.........................................................78
Figure 5-4: CF Card Setup Jumper Location............................................................79
Figure 5-5: Clear CMOS Jumper................................................................................80
Figure 5-6: COM 1/2 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Location ...............................................81
Figure 5-7: COM 2 Function Select Jumper Location .............................................82
Figure 5-8: LCD Clock Select Jumper Location.......................................................83
Figure 5-9: LCD Voltage Selection Jumper Location...............................................84
Figure 5-10: PCI-104 Serial IRQ Selector Jumper Pinout Locations......................85
Figure 5-11: PCI-104 Voltage Setup Jumper Pinout Locations...............................86
Figure 5-12: IDE Cable Connection...........................................................................88
Figure 5-13: Audio Kit Cable Connection .................................................................89
Figure 5-14: Dual USB Cable Connection.................................................................90
Figure 5-15: FDD Cable Connection..........................................................................91
Figure 5-16: LPT Cable Connection ..........................................................................92
Figure 5-17: Connect the LPT Device........................................................................93
Figure 5-18: Dual RS-232 Cable Installation.............................................................94
Figure 5-19: Single RS-232 Cable Installation..........................................................95

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Figure 5-20: LAN Connection.....................................................................................96
Figure 5-21: PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector........................................................97
Figure 6-1: IT8888 Configuration............................................................................ 127
Figure 6-2: Decode IO Spaces................................................................................. 128
Figure 6-3: ISA Decode Memory Spacesk,l............................................................ 131
Figure 7-1: Access Windows Control Panel.......................................................... 154
Figure 7-2: Performance and Maintenance............................................................ 155
Figure 7-3: Access the System............................................................................... 155
Figure 7-4: System Properties ................................................................................ 156
Figure 7-5: Open Device Manager.......................................................................... 157
Figure 7-6: Device Manager .................................................................................... 158
Figure 7-7: Video Controller (Device Manager)..................................................... 159
Figure 7-8: Update Driver Selection ....................................................................... 159
Figure 7-9: Hardware Update Wizard...................................................................... 160
Figure 7-10: VGA Driver Installation Start.............................................................. 161
Figure 7-11: Wizard Search ..................................................................................... 162
Figure 7-12: Wizard Warning Screen...................................................................... 162
Figure 7-13: VGA Driver Installation....................................................................... 163
Figure 7-14: VGA Driver Installation Complete ..................................................... 164
Figure 7-15: Device Manager Update ..................................................................... 165
Figure 7-16: Audio Controller (Device Manager)................................................... 166
Figure 7-17: Update Audio Driver Selection.......................................................... 166
Figure 7-18: Hardware Update Wizard.................................................................... 167
Figure 7-19: Audio Driver Installation Start ........................................................... 168
Figure 7-20: Wizard Search..................................................................................... 169
Figure 7-21: Wizard Warning Screen...................................................................... 169
Figure 7-22: Audio Driver Installation .................................................................... 170
Figure 7-23: Audio Driver Installation Complete................................................... 171

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Figure 7-24: Device Manager Update ..................................................................... 172
Figure 7-25: Locate the Setup Program Icon......................................................... 172
Figure 7-26: Preparing Setup Screen..................................................................... 173
Figure 7-27: Install Wizard Welcome Screen......................................................... 174
Figure 7-28: Installing Screen................................................................................. 174

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Technical Specifications.............................................................................6
Table 2-1: Geode LX Graphics Features ...................................................................14
Table 2-2: Supported HDD Specifications ................................................................16
Table 2-3: Power Consumption..................................................................................33
Table 3-1: Package List Contents..............................................................................37
Table 3-2: Package List Contents..............................................................................38
Table 4-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors..............................................................42
Table 4-2: Rear Panel Connectors.............................................................................42
Table 4-3: ATX Power Connector Pinouts.................................................................43
Table 4-4: ATX Power Supply Enable Connector Pinouts.......................................44
Table 4-5: Audio CD In Connector Pinouts...............................................................45
Table 4-6: Audio Connector Pinouts (10-pin) ...........................................................46
Table 4-7: Panel Backlight Connector Pinouts.........................................................47
Table 4-10: +12V Fan Connector Pinouts..................................................................48
Table 4-11: 34-pin FDD Connector Pinouts...............................................................50
Table 4-12: Front Panel Connector Pinouts (8-pin)..................................................51
Table 4-13: GPIO Connector Pinouts.........................................................................52
Table 4-14: Secondary IDE Connector Pinouts........................................................54
Table 4-15: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Pinouts ....................................................55
Table 4-16: LVDS LCD Port Connector Pinouts........................................................56
Table 4-17: Parallel Port Connector Pinouts ............................................................57
Table 4-18: PC/104 Power Input Connector Pinouts................................................58
Table 4-19: RS-232 COM Connector Pinouts............................................................59
Table 4-20: RS-232/RS-485 Serial Port Connector Pinouts.....................................60
Table 4-21: COM 2 to COM 4 Connector Pinouts.....................................................62
Table 4-22: TFT LCD TTL Port Connector Pinouts...................................................64
Table 4-23: USB Port Connector Pinouts..................................................................65
Table 4-24: VGA Connector Pinouts..........................................................................66

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Table 4-25: Keyboard Connector Pinouts.................................................................67
Table 4-26: LAN Pinouts .............................................................................................68
Table 4-27: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector LEDs............................................................68
Table 5-1: Jumpers......................................................................................................76
Table 5-2: AT Power Select Jumper Settings............................................................76
Table 5-3: AT Power Select Jumper Settings............................................................77
Table 5-4: CF Card Setup Jumper Settings ..............................................................78
Table 5-5: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings...................................................................80
Table 5-6: COM 1/2 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Settings..................................................81
Table 5-7: COM 3/4 Function Select Jumper Settings.............................................82
Table 5-8: LCD Clock Select Jumper Settings..........................................................82
Table 5-9: LCD Voltage Selection Jumper Settings .................................................84
Table 5-10: PCI-104 Serial IRQ Selector Jumper Settings.......................................85
Table 5-11: PCI-104 Voltage Setup Jumper Settings................................................85
Table 5-12: IEI Provided Cables.................................................................................87
Table 6-1: BIOS Navigation Keys............................................................................ 100

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BIOS Menus
Menu 1: Main............................................................................................................. 101
Menu 2: Advanced.................................................................................................... 103
Menu 3: CPU Configuration..................................................................................... 104
Menu 4: IDE Configuration...................................................................................... 105
Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration ................................................ 107
BIOS Menu 6: Floppy Configuration .......................................................................112
Menu 7: Super IO Configuration..............................................................................113
Menu 8: Hardware Health Configuration.................................................................119
Menu 9: Smbios Configuration............................................................................... 120
Menu 10: Remote Access Configuration ............................................................... 121
Menu 11: USB Configuration................................................................................... 125
Menu 12: Power Configuration ............................................................................... 133
Menu 13: APM Configuration .................................................................................. 134
Menu 14: PCI/PnP Configuration............................................................................ 135
Menu 15: Boot........................................................................................................... 138
Menu 16: Boot Settings Configuration................................................................... 139
Menu 17: Boot Device Priority Settings................................................................. 141
Menu 18: Removable Drives ................................................................................... 143
Menu 19: Security..................................................................................................... 144
Menu 20: Chipset...................................................................................................... 146
Menu 21: Video Configuration ................................................................................ 147
Menu 22:Exit ............................................................................................................. 150

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