J&W Intel P43 Series User manual

Motherboard
User’s Manual
Socket LGA775 Processor Mainboard
Intel P43 Series
Rev: 2.0, Jan, 2010
Website: http://www.jwele.com

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction .............................................................................................
3
1.1 Package Checklist .................................................................................................
3
1.2 Specications .......................................................................................................
4
1.3 Mainboard Layout .................................................................................................5
1.4 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices ........................................................................6
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ......................................................................................7
2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis ................................................................................7
2.2 Installing Mainboard .............................................................................................7
2.3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler ..................................................................8
2.3.1 Installation of the CPU ....................................................................................8
2.3.2 Installation of the CPU Cooler
.......................................................................9
2.4 Installation of Memory Modules ............................................................................9
2.5 Connecting Peripheral Devices .............................................................................
10
2.5.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors ............................................................
10
2.5.2 Serial ATA Connectors ...................................................................................
10
2.5.3 PCI and PCI Express slots ..............................................................................
10
Chapter 3 Jumpers & Headers Setup ......................................................................
11
3.1 Checking Jumper Settings ....................................................................................
11
3.2 CMOS Memory Clearing Header ............................................................................
11
3.3 Keyboard Power Function ....................................................................................
11
3.4 FAN Power Connectors ........................................................................................
12
3.5 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers ...........................................................
12
3.6 Additional USB Port Headers ..............................................................................
13
3.7 Front Panel Audio ...............................................................................................
13
3.8 S/PDIF Output Connection Header (Optional) .......................................................
14
3.9 ATX Power Input Connectors ...............................................................................
14
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Utility ..................................................................................
15
4.1 About BIOS Setup ................................................................................................
15
4.2 To Run BIOS Setup .............................................................................................
15
4.3 About CMOS .......................................................................................................
15
4.4 The POST (Power On Self Test) ............................................................................
15
4.5 BIOS Setup — CMOS Setup Utility .......................................................................
16
4.5.1 CMOS Setup Utility ........................................................................................
16
4.5.2 Control Keys .................................................................................................
17
4.5.3 Main menu ...................................................................................................
17
4.5.4 Advanced setting ..........................................................................................
20
4.5.5 Boot setting ..................................................................................................
25
4.5.6 Security setting .............................................................................................
27
4.5.7 Power setting ................................................................................................
28
4.5.8 JUSTw00t! setting .........................................................................................
30
4.5.9 Exit Options ..................................................................................................
32
Chapter 5 Driver Installation ..................................................................................
35

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Package Checklist
Thank you for choosing our product.
Please check the following packing and accessories, if there is any broken or part missing,
please contact with your franchiser.
• FDD Cable X 1(optional)
• Rear I/O Panel X 1
• User Manual X 1
• Driver/Utility CD X 1
• Serial ATA Power Cable X 1
• Serial ATA Signal Cable X 1
The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice.

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CPU
- LGA775 for Intel®Core™ 2 Quad, Core™ 2 Duo, Pentium®Dual-Core,
Celeron®(Conroe-L) Series (45nm Ready)
- Supports 1333MHz/1066MHz/800MHz FSB
Chipset - Intel®P43+Intel®ICH10
Main Memory
- Supports 2 x 1.5V DDR3
- Supports for DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules
- Supports up to 8GB DDR3
BIOS
- AMI BIOS, Supports Plug&Play
- Supports Advanced Power Management ACPI,STR (optional)
- CPU temperature, Fan speed, System Voltage monitoring
Rear Panel I/O
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse port
- 1 x S/PDIF OUT port
- 1 x COM port
- 6 x USB 2.0 ports
- 1 x RJ45 LAN port
- 6 x Audio ports (Line In / Line Out / MIC In / Rear Speaker Out /
Center-Subwoofer Speaker Out / Side Speaker Out)
Internal I/O
Connectors
- 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
- 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 1 x Floppy disk drive connector
- 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5,
and RAID 10)
- 1 x CPU fan header
- 1 x System fan headers
- 1 x Front panel header
- 1 x Front panel audio header
- 1 x S/PDIF Out header
- 1 x S/PDIF In header
- 1 x LPT header
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers for additional 4 USB 2.0 ports (by cables)
Sound - Onboard 6/8-channel HD Audio Codec (Optional)
- Front Panel Jumper, provides stereo MIC port on front panel
Onboard LAN - Onboard 10/100/1000Mbps compatible LAN (Optional)
Expansion Slots
- 1 x PCI-E x16 slot.
- 2 x PCI-E x1 slots
- 2 x PCI slots
Form Factor - ATX form factor:185 mm x 294 mm
1.2 Specications

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1.3 Mainboard Layout
(This picture is only for reference)
JKB
P S2
USB1
USB2
LP T
DIMM1
DIMM2
AUDIO
SP DIF OU T_

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1.4 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices
The rear I/O part of these mainboard provides the following I/O ports:
(This picture is only for reference)
• PS/2 Mouse: Connects to a PS/2 mouse.
• PS/2 Keyboard: Connects to a PS/2 keyboard.
• SPDIF IN: This connector provides an S/PDIF-IN connection through optical ber to digital
multimedia devices
• COM: Connect to external modem.mouse or other devices that support this communication
portocol.
• USB: The USB ports are used to connect USB 2.0/1.1 devices such as scanner, speakers,
keyboard, mouse, hub, digital camera, joystick, etc.
• LAN: The LAN port allows the motherboard to connect to a local area network by means of
a network hub.
• AUDIO(Rear Panel Audio):
Cen./Sub. (Center / Subwoofer): Connects to the center and subwoofer channel in the 7.1
channel audio system.
R.L./R.R. (Rear Left / Rear Right): Connects to the rear left and rear right channel in the 7.1
channel audio system.
S.L./S.R. (Surround Left / Surround Right): Connects to the surround left and surround right
channel in the 7.1 channel audio system.
Line-in (Light Blue): This jack is used to connect to the line out from any external audio
sources such as MP3 player, CD player, AM/FM radio tuner, etc.
ine-out (Front Left/Right Jack, Lime): This jack is used to connect to the front left and
right channel speakers of the audio system.
Mic-in (Pink): This jack is used to connect an external microphone.
USB1 USB2
PS 2 Mouse/
SPDIF OUT_
AUDIO
COM

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Chapter 2 Hardware Setup
2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis
• Choose a chassis big enough to install this mainboard.
• As some features for this mainboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the
mainboard to indicators and switches or buttons on the chassis, make sure your chassis
supports all the features required.
• If there is possibility of adopting some more hard drives, make sure your chassis has
sufcient power and space for them.
• Most chassis have alternatives for I/O shield located at the rear panel. Make sure the I/O
shield of the chassis matches the I/O port conguration of this mainboard. You can nd
an I/O shield specically designed for this mainboard in its package.
2.2 Installing Mainboard
Most computer chassis have a base with many mounting holes to allow the mainboard to
be securely attached, and at the same time, prevent the system from short circuits. There
are two ways to attach the mainboard to the
chassis base: (1) with studs, or (2) with spacers.
Basically, the best way to attach the board is with
studs. Only if you are unable to do this should you
attach the board with spacers. Line up the holes on
the board with the mounting holes on the chassis.
If the holes line up and there are screw holes, you
can attach the board with studs. If the holes line
up and there are only slots, you can only attach with
spacers. Take the tip of the spacers and insert them
into the slots. After doing this to all the slots, you can slide the board into position aligned
with slots. After the board has been positioned, check to make sure everything is OK before
putting the chassis back on.
To install this mainboard:
1. Locate all the screw holes on the mainboard and the chassis base.
2. Place all the studs or spacers needed on the chassis base and have them tightened.
3. Face the mainboard’s I/O ports toward the chassis’s rear panel.
4. Line up all the mainboard’s screw holes with those studs or spacers on the chassis.
5. Install the mainboard with screws and have them tightened.
The mainboard and its component layouts illustrated in this chapter were
based mainly on model “P43 Series”, unless specically stated.
Always power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before adding or removing
any peripheral or component. Failing to do so may cause severe damage to your
mainboard and/or peripherals. Plug in the AC power cord only after you have carefully
checked everything.
To prevent shorting the PCB circuit, please REMOVE the metal studs or spacers if they are
already fastened on the chassis base and are without mounting-holes on the mainboard to
align with.

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2.3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler
Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions:
1. Please make sure that the mainboard supports the CPU.
2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong
direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the insert direction
of the CPU.
3. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between the CPU and CPU cooler.
4. Please make sure the CPU cooler is installed on the CPU prior to system use, otherwise
overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur.
5. Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the processor specications. It is not
recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications since
it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequen-
cy beyond the proper specications, please do so according to your hardware
specications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
2.3.1 Installation of the CPU
1. Open the socket lever by
pushing the lever down and
away from the socket (see
Figure 1, 1 and 2).
2. Lift the load plate. Do not
touch the socket contacts
(see Figure 2, 3 and 4)
3 . R e m o v e t h e p l a s t i c
protective socket cover
from the load plate (see
Figure 3, 5). Do not discard
the protective socket cover.
Always replace the socket
cover if the processor is
removed from the socket.
4. Remove the processor
f r o m t h e p r o t e c t i v e
processor cover. Hold the
processor only at the edges,
being careful not to touch
the bottom of the processor
(see Figure 4). Do not
d i s c a r d t h e p r o t e c t i v e
processor cover. Always
replace the processor
back to the package if the
processor is removed from
the socket.
5. Hold the processor with
y o u r t h u m b a n d i n d e x
ngers oriented as shown in
Figure 5. Make sure ngers
align to the socket cutouts
(see Figure 5, 6). Align
notches (see Figure 5, 7)
with the socket see (Figure
5, 8). Lower the processor
straight down without tilting
or sliding the processor in
the socket.
6. Pressing down on the
load plate (Figure 6, 9)
c l o s e a n d e n g a g e t h e
socket lever (Figure 6, 10).

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2.3.2 Installation of the CPU Cooler
For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU Cooler.
2.4 Installation of Memory Modules
This mainboard provides two 1.5v DDR3 DIMM slots, which supports dual channel memory
technology. To activate the dual channel conguration, you need to install two identical (same
brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules into these DIMM slots. Otherwise the
memory will only operate at single channel mode.
For dual channel DDR3 installation:
Populate two DDR3 DIMM modules of the same type and size into slots [DIMM1] + [DIMM2].
To install system memory:
1. Power off the computer and unplug the
AC power cord before installing or
removing memory modules.
2. Locate the DIMM slot on the board.
3. Hold two edges of the DIMM module
carefully, keep away from touching its
connectors.
4. Align the notch key on the module with
the rib on the slot.
5. Firmly press the module into the slots until the ejector tabs at both sides of the slot
automatically snap into the mounting notch. Do not force the DIMM module in with extra
force as the DIMM module only ts in one direction.
6. To remove the DIMM modules, push the two ejector tabs on the slot outward
simultaneously, and then pull out the DIMM module.
Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional
boards. Before starting these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static
electricity by touching a grounded metal object briey.

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2.5 Connecting Peripheral Devices
2.5.1 Floppy Disk Drive Connectors
2.5.2 Serial ATA Connectors
Each SATA connector serves as one single channel to connect one SATA device by SATA
cable.
2.5.3 PCI and PCI Express slots
Install PCI Express X16 graphics card into slot “PCIE1”.
Install PCI Express X1 card into slot “PCIE2” or "PCIE3".
Install PCI card into slots “PCI1” or “PCI2” .
The red line on the ribbon cable must be aligned with pin-1 on
both the FDD port and the oppy connector.
JKB
P S2
USB 1
USB 2
LPT
DIMM1
DIMM2
AUD IO
SPDI F OUT_
JKB
P S2
USB 1
USB 2
LPT
DIMM1
DIMM2
AUD IO
SPD IF OUT_
The FDD connector connects up to two floppy
drives with a 34-wire, 2-connector floppy cable.
Connect the single end at the longer length of
ribbon cable to the FDD on the board, the two
connectors on the other end to the floppy disk
drives connector. Generally you need only one
oppy disk drive in your system.

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Chapter 3 Jumpers & Headers Setup
3.1 Checking Jumper Settings
• For a 2-pin jumper, plug the jumper cap on both
pins will make it CLOSE (SHORT). Remove the
jumper cap, or plug it on either pin (reserved for
future use) will leave it at OPEN position.
• For 3-pin jumper, pin 1~2 or pin 2~3 can be
shorted by plugging the jumper cap in.
How to identify the PIN1 jumpers?
Please check the mainboard carefully, the PIN1
is marked by "1" or white thick line.
3.2 CMOS Memory Clearing Header
The time to clear the CMOS memory occurs when (a)
the CMOS data becomes corrupted, (b) you forgot
the supervisor or user password preset in the BIOS
menu, (c) you are unable to boot-up the system
because the CPU ratio/clock was incorrectly set in the
BIOS menu, or (d) whenever there is modication on
the CPU or memory modules.
This header uses a jumper cap to clear the CMOS
memory and have it recongured to the default
values stored in BIOS.
• Pins 1 and 2 shorted
(Default): Normal
operation.
• Pins 2 and 3 shorted:
Clear CMOS memory.
To clear the CMOS memory and load in the default values:
1. Power off the system.
2. Set pin 2 and pin 3 shorted by the jumper cap. Wait for a few seconds. Set the jumper
cap back to its default settings --- pin 1 and pin 2 shorted.
3. Power on the system.
4. For incorrect CPU ratio/clock settings in the BIOS, press <Del> key to enter the BIOS
setup menu right after powering on system.
5. Set the CPU operating speed back to its default or an appropriate value.
6. Save and exit the BIOS setup menu.
3.3 Keyboard Power Function
Pin 1-2 short: Support power on by keyboard.
Pin 2-3 short: Disabled power on by keyboard. JKB:
Disabled
Enable
JKB
P S2
USB 1
USB 2
LPT
DIMM1
DIMM2
AUD IO
SPD IF OUT_

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3.4 FAN Power Connectors
These connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system.
CFAN : CPU Fan Power Connector
SFAN1: System Fan Power Connector
JKB
P S2
USB 1
USB 2
LPT
DIMM1
DIMM2
AUD IO
SPDI F OUT_
These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place
jumper caps on these connectors.
JKB
P S2
USB 1
USB 2
LPT
DIMM1
DIMM2
AUD IO
SPDI F OUT_
Speaker
+-
+-
PWR LED_PWR ON_
HD LED_RST
HD_LED (Red): Hard Driver LED connector
This connector connects to the case-mounted HD LED cable, and the LED will light when the
hard drive(s) is/are being accessed.
RST (Blue): Reset Switch
This connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch which allows you to reboot without
having to power-off the system and thus prolonging the life of the power supply or system.
PWR_ON (Black): Power Switch
Depending on the setting in the BIOS setup, this switch serves two functions which will allow
you to power-on/off the system or to enter the suspend mode.
PWR_LED (Green): Power/Standby LED
When the system's power is on, this LED will light. When the system is in the S1 (POS - Power
on Suspend) or S3 (STR - Suspend to RAM, optional) state, it will blink every second.
SPEAKER (Yellow or Black): Speaker Connector
This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker.
3.5 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers

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JKB
P S2
USB 1
USB 2
LPT
DIMM1
DIMM2
AUD IO
SPDI F OUT_
Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment
1 VCC 2 VCC
3 Data 0- 4 Data 0-
5 Data 0+ 6 Data 0+
7 Ground 8 Ground
9 No Pin 10 NC
3.6 Additional USB Port Headers
3.7 Front Panel Audio
The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Each USB header can provide two USB ports
via an optional USB bracket.
JKB
P S2
USB 1
USB 2
LPT
DIMM1
DIMM2
AUD IO
SPDI F OUT_
Pin No. Header HD Audio Denition AC97 Audio Denition
1 PORT1L Microphone_Left Microphone
2 AGND Ground Ground
3 PORT1R Microphone_Right MIC Power
4 PRESENCE# -ACZ_DET N/A
5 PORT2R Line2_Right Line out (R)
6 SENSE1_RETURN AuD_R_Return N/A
7 SENSE_SEND FAUDIO_JD N/A
8 No Pin N/A N/A
9 PORT2L Line2_Left Line Out(L)
10 SENSE2_RETURN AuD_L_Return N/A

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JKB
P S2
USB 1
USB 2
LPT
DIMM1
DIMM2
AUD IO
SPDI F OUT_
JKB
P S2
USB 1
USB 2
LPT
DIMM1
DIMM2
AUD IO
SPDI F OUT_
3.8 S/PDIF Output Connection Header (Optional)
S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) is a standard audio transfer le format. It is usually
found on digital audio equipment such as a DAT (Digital Audio Tape) machine or audio
processing device. It allows the transfer of audio from one le to another without the
conversion to and from an analog format, which could degrade the signal quality.
3.9 ATX Power Input Connectors
ATXPWR (ATX Power) connector
We recommend to use our motherboard with a power supply that complies with the ATX12V
Power Supply Design Guide Version 1.1. Every ATX12V power supply unit has a standard
24-pin ATX main power connector that must be plugged into this connector. If you would like
to use an old power supply with only a 20-pin ATX main power connector, then please plug
the 20-pin ATX main power connector along with pin 1 and pin 13.
PWR12V (+12V Power) connector
Your power supply unit may come with a 4-pin or 8-pin +12V power connector. The +12V
power enables the delivery of more +12VDC current to the CPU's Voltage Regulator Module
(VRM). If available, please use the 8-pin power; otherwise please connect the 4-pin power
to this connector.
OUT
VCC GND
IN NC
1
2
2: Reference for 8 pin PWR12V.1: Reference for 4 pin PWR12V.
12
3
4
GND
+12V
+12V
GND

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Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Utility
BIOS stands for Basic Input and Output System. It was once called ROM BIOS when it was
stored in a Read-Only Memory (ROM) chip. Now manufacturers would like to store BIOS in
EEPROM which means Electrically Erasable Programmable Memory. BIOS used in this series
of mainboard is stored in EEPROM, and is the first program to run when you turn on your
computer.
BIOS performs the following functions:
1. Initializing and testing hardware in your computer (a process called "POST", for Power On
Self Test).
2. Loading and running your operating system.
3. Helping your operating system and application programs manage your PC hardware by
means of a set of routines called BIOS Run-Time Service.
4.1 About BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup is an interactive BIOS program that you need to run when:
1. Changing the hardware of your system. (For example: installing a new Hard Disk etc.)
2. Modifying the behavior of your computer. (For example: changing the system time or date,
or turning special features on or off etc.)
3. Enhancing your computer's behavior. (For example: speeding up performance by turning
on shadowing or cache)
4.2 To Run BIOS Setup
First access BIOS setup menu by pressing <F1> key after “POST” is complete (before OS is
loaded). After the rst BIOS be setupped(or loaded default values) and save, the <DEL> key
will be pressed if you will enter BIOS setup menu.
4.3 About CMOS
CMOS is the memory maintained by a battery. CMOS is used to store the BIOS settings you
have selected in BIOS Setup. CMOS also maintains the internal clock. Every time you turn
on your computer, the BIOS Looks into CMOS for the settings you have selected and
congures your computer accordingly. If the battery runs out of power, the CMOS data will
be lost and POST will issue a “CMOS invalid” or “CMOS checksum invalid” message. If this
happens, you have to replace the battery and check and congure the BIOS Setup for the
new start.
4.4 The POST (Power On Self Test)
POST is an acronym for Power On Self Test. This program will test all things the BIOS does
before the operating system is started. Each of POST routines is assigned a POST code, a
unique number which is sent to I/O port 080h before the routine is executed.

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4.5 BIOS Setup — CMOS Setup Utility
4.5.1 CMOS Setup Utility
After powering up the system, the BIOS message appears on the screen,when the rst time
or when CMOS setting wrong, there is following message appears on the screen , but if
the rst BIOS be setuped(or loaded default values) and save, the <DEL> key will be
pressed if you will enter BIOS setup menu.
If this message disappears before you respond, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl> +
<Alt>+ <Del> keys, or by pressing the reset button on computer chassis. Only when these
two methods should be fail that you restart the system by powering it off and then back on.
After pressing <F1> or <Del> key, the main menu appears.
Press F1 to Run SETUP
• In order to increase system stability and performance, our engineering staff is
constantly improving the BIOS menu. The BIOS setup screens and descriptions
illustrated in this manual are for your reference only, and may not completely
match with what you see on your screen.
• Do not change the BIOS parameters unless you fully understand its function.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced Boot Security Power JUSTw00t! Exit
←
Select Screen
↑↓
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
►
System Information
System Time
System Date
Floppy A
Language
[00:50:32]
[Thu 16/04/2009]
[1.44 MB 3
1/2
"]
[English]
►
SATA Port 1
►
SATA Port 2
►
SATA Port 3
►
SATA Port 4
►
AHCI Device
: [ST380215AS]
: [Not Detected]
: [Not Detected]
: [Not Detected]
v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main For changing the basic system conguration.
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings.
Boot For changing the system boot conguration.
Security For changing the system security setttings.
Power For changing the advanced power management(APM) conguration.
JUSTw00t! For changing the overclocking settings.
Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings.

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4.5.2 Control Keys
Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the
possible selections for the highlighted item.
Please check the following table for the function description of each control key.
Control Key(s) Function Description
←
/
→
Move cursor left or right to select Screens
↑ / ↓
Move cursor up or down to select items
+/ -/PU/PD To Change option for the selected items
<Enter> To bring up the selected screen
<ESC>
Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status
Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - Exit
current page and return to Main Menu
<F1> General help
<F2/F3> Change Colors
<F5> Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for
Option Page Setup Menu
<F7> Discard Changes
<F8> Load Failsafe Defaults
<F9> Load Optimal Defaults
<F10> Save conguration changes and exit setup
4.5.3 Main menu
►
System Information
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications.The BIOS automatically
detects the items in this menu.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced Boot Security Power JUSTw00t! Exit
←
Select Screen
↑↓
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
►
System Information
System Time
System Date
Floppy A
Language
[00:50:32]
[Thu 16/04/2009]
[1.44 MB 3
1/2
"]
[English]
►
SATA Port 1
►
SATA Port 2
►
SATA Port 3
►
SATA Port 4
►
AHCI Device
: [ST380215AS]
: [Not Detected]
: [Not Detected]
: [Not Detected]
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main
System Overview
←
Select Screen
↑↓
Select Item
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
AMIBIOS
Version :08.00.15
Build Date:07/01/08
BIOS ID :P450A004
Processor
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Extreme CPU X9770 @ 3.20GHz
Speed :2413MHz
Count :4
System Memory
Size :512MB
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• AMIBIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
• Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.
• System Memory
Displays the auto-detected system memory.
・Press <Esc> key to return to "Main" menu.
• System time
This item sets the time you specify(usually the current time)in the format of [Hour],[Minute]and
[Second].
• System date
This item sets the date you specify(usually the current date0in the format of [Month],[Date],
and [Year].
• Floppy A
Allows you to selects the type of oppy disk drive installed in your system. If you do not
install a oppy disk drive, set this item to None. Options are: None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25",
720K/3.5",1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5".
• Language
Allows you to selects the current default language used by the BIOS.
►
SATA Port 1 ,2,3,4;
This item sets the status of auto detection of SATA devices while enterting setup, and
BIOS will auto detects the presence of SATA devices. Press "Enter" Key to enter the
submenu.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main
Primary IDE Master Select the type
of device connected
to the system.
←
Select Screen
↑↓
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Device :Hard Disk
Vendor :ST380215AS
Size :80.0GB
LBA Mode :Supported
Block Mode:16Sectors
PIO Mode :4
Async DMA :MultiWord DMA-2
Ultra DMA :Ultra DMA-6
S.M.A.R.T.:Supported
LBA/Large Mode
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)
PIO Mode
DMA Mode
S.M.A.R.T
32Bit Data Transfer
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main
AHCI Settings While entering setup,
BIOS auto detects the
presence of IDE
devices. This displays
the status of auto
detection of IDE
devices.
←
Select Screen
↑↓
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
AHCI BIOS Support [Enabled]
AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35]
►
AHCI Port0 [Not Detected]
►
AHCI Port1 [Not Detected]
►
AHCI Port2 [Not Detected]
►
AHCI Port3 [Not Detected]
►
AHCI Port4 [Not Detected]
►
AHCI Port5 [Not Detected]
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main
AHCI Port0 Select the type
of device connected
to the system.
←
Select Screen
↑↓
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Device :Not Detected
SATA Port0
S.M.A.R.T.
[Auto]
[Enabled]
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• LBA/Large Mode
Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device
supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled.
• Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)
Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto] , the data transfer from
and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer
frature. When set to [Disabled] , the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at
a time.
• PIO Mode
Allows you to select the data transfer mode.
• DMA Mode
Selects the DMA mode.
• S.M.A.R.T
Set the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
• 32Bit Data Transfer
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
・Press <Esc> key to return to "Main" menu.
►
AHCI Device
This menu is the secton for AHCI conguration.
• AHCI BIOS Support
Enables for supporting.
• AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out
Selects the boot time out value for AHCI CD/DVD devices.
►
AHCI Port0~5
Displays the status of auto-detection of SATA devices.