Gygabyte GA-A55M-DS2 Manual
Gygabyte GA-A55M-DS2 Manual
Gygabyte GA-A55M-DS2 Manual
User's Manual
Rev. 1001 12ME-A55MDS2-1001R
Motherboard GA-A55M-DS2
Motherboard
GA-A55M-DS2
Copyright
2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners.
Disclaimer
Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to assist in the use of this product, carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com
Table of Contents
GA-A55M-DS2 Motherboard Layout. ...............................................................................5 GA-A55M-DS2 Motherboard Block Diagram...................................................................6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation......................................................................................7
1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6 1-7 1-8 Installation Precautions.................................................................................... 7 Product Specifications. .................................................................................... 8 Installing the APU........................................................................................... 10 Installing the Memory......................................................................................11 Installing an Expansion Card...........................................................................11 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration............................................ 12 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 13 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 14
BAT
GA-A55M-DS2
iTE IT8728
SATA2_1 CLR_CMOS
SYS_FAN SPDIF_O
Box Contents
GA-A55M-DS2 motherboard Two SATA cables I/O Shield Motherboard driver disk User's Manual
* The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
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DDR3_1
AMD APU
iTE IT8728
CODEC MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) -6S/PDIF Out
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Chipset Memory
Onboard Graphics
Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) APU: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (All integrated graphics ports do not support Hot plug. If you want to change to another graphics port when the computer is on, be sure to turn off the computer first.) Realtek/VIA HD audio codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
Audio
Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek/Atheros GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (All PCI Express slots conform to the PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x PCI slot Multi-Graphics Support for AMD Dual Graphics technology Technology * Only A series APUs support AMD Dual Graphics. Storage Interface Chipset: - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD USB Chipset: - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) Internal 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
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Internal Connectors
1 x APU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) System voltage detection APU/System temperature detection APU/System fan speed detection APU overheating warning APU/System fan fail warning APU/System fan speed control
* Whether the APU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the APU/system cooler you install.
BIOS
Unique Features
2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune Support for Smart Recovery Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for 3TB+ Unlock Support for Q-Share
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Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.5cm x 17.4cm
*G IGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.
FM1 Socket
APU
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Due to APU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed. 222 When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance.
DDR3_2 DDR3_1
A. System Requirements
- AMD A series processor - Windows 7 operating system - An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver - An AMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics card that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for more details, please visit AMD's official website) and correct driver
(Note)
Make sure the drivers for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external graphics card are properly installed. - 12 -
Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard. The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port.
The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port.
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: State Orange Green Off Description 1 Gbps data rate 100 Mbps data rate 10 Mbps data rate Activity LED: State Blinking Off Description Data transmission or receiving is occurring No data transmission or receiving is occurring
LAN Port
The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. (Note 1) All integrated graphics ports do not support Hot plug. If you want to change to another graphics port when the computer is on, be sure to turn off the computer first. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 13 -
2 12 5 8 7 4 10 9 6 11
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)
Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 14 -
1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the APU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.
ATX_12V: 2 4 ATX_12V 1 3
Pin No. 1 2 3 4
ATX: 12 24
1 ATX
13
Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Definition Pin No. 3.3V 13 3.3V 14 GND 15 +5V 16 GND 17 +5V 18 GND 19 Power Good 20 5VSB (stand by +5V) 21 +12V 22 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 23 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 24
Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON (soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
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1 CPU_FAN
1 SYS_FAN
Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your APU and system from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the APU or the system may hang. These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.
SATA2_1 1 1
SATA2_0
Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA cable to your SATA hard drive.
A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. If more than two hard drives are to be used, the total number of hard drives must be an even number. A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives. - 16 -
SPEAK+
F_AUDIO(H)
F_PANEL(NH)
SPEAK20 19
F_PANEL (H61M-D2)
DB_PORT
MSG/PWR (Message/Power/Sleep LED): Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED System Status LED BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) is on when the system is operating. The LED is off when the system is in S0 On S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). S3/S4/S5 Off
1 1
PW (Power Switch): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your ACPI_CPT system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for (GA-IVB) Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) more information). PWM Switch (X58A-OC) SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by isDIP suing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) HD (Hard Drive Activity LED) Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data. RES (Reset Switch): CLR_CMOS CI Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer DIS_ME if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header): Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. XDP_CPU
DIP
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
M_SATA
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. - 17 -
DIP
1 1
1 2 3
DIP
XDP_PCH (GA-IVB)
9 10
1 2
The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.
Pin No. 1 2
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9 10
1 2
Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.
9 10
1 2
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Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations).
You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 111 Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 222 Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 333 Replace the battery. 444 Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.
Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model. Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery (the positive side should face up). Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. - 20 -
Function Keys
Function Keys
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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS
: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage
If you do not find the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press <Ctrl>+<F1> to access more advanced options. When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version.
The Functions of the <F11> and <F12> keys (For the Main Menu Only)
F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. You can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use the SPACE key) and then press <Enter> to complete. F12: Load CMOS from BIOS If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First select the profile you wish to load, then press <Enter> to complete.
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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) [Press Enter] [Auto] 2400Mhz [Enabled] [Auto] 2400Mhz [Auto] 100 [Disabled] [Auto] x6.66 1333Mhz [Press Enter] [Auto] Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto 1.3875V Item Help Menu Level
Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in red, it is recommended that you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings.
IGX Configuration
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software IGX Configuration UMA Frame Buffer Size VGA Core Clock control x VGA Core Clock(MHz) [Auto] [Auto] 600 Item Help Menu Level
Frame buffer size is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. MS-DOS, for example, will use only this memory for display. Options are: Auto (default), 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB. Allows you to determine whether to manually set the VGA Core clock. (Default: Auto)
Allows you to manually set the VGA Core clock. The adjustable range is from 300 MHz to 2000 MHz. This item is configurable only if the VGA Core Clock control option is set to Manual. This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 23 -
(Note)
Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. Allows you to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Enabled) Allows you alter the ratio for the CPB. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Auto) Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency.. This option is configurable only when CPU Host Clock Control is set to Manual. Important It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Enables or disables PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Disabled)
Determines whether to manually set the memory clock. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock as required. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is set to Manual. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33. X6.66 Sets Memory Clock to X6.66. X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to X8.00. X9.33 Sets Memory Clock to X9.33.
(Note)
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DRAM Configuration
x x x x x x x x x x x x x
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software DRAM Configuration [Auto] Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto [Enabled] SPD -- 9T 9T 9T 24T 5T 110ns -- 10T 5T 33T 4T -- Auto -9T 9T 9T 24T 5T 110ns -6T 4T 20T 4T -Item Help Menu Level
DDR3 Timing Items 1T/2T Command Timing CAS# latency RAS to CAS R/W Delay Row Precharge Time Minimum RAS Active Time TwTr Command Delay Trfc0 for DIMM2 Trfc1 for DIMM1 Write Recovery Time Precharge Time Row Cycle Time RAS to RAS Delay Four Bank Activate Windows Bank Interleaving
Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. Options are: Auto (default), 1T, 2T. Options are: Auto (default), 5T~14T. Options are: Auto (default), 5T~14T. Options are: Auto (default), 5T~14T. Options are: Auto (default), 15T~36T. Options are: Auto (default), 4T~8T. Options are: Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. Options are: Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. Options are: Auto (default), 5T~8T, 10T, 12T, 14T, 16T. Options are: Auto (default), 4T~8T. Options are: Auto (default), 20T~54T. Options are: Auto (default), 4T~8T. Options are: Auto (default), 16T~40T. - 25 -
Minimum RAS Active Time TwTr Command Delay Trfc0 for DIMM2 Trfc1 for DIMM2
Bank Interleaving
Enables or disables memory bank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different banks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled)
Determines whether to manually set the system voltages. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Allows you to set memory voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~+0.3V The adjustable range is from +0.1V to +0.3V. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to the memory or reduce the useful life of the memory. Allows you to set the Chipset voltage. Normal Supplies the Chipset voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~+0.2V The adjustable range is from +0.1V to +0.2V. Allows you to set the APU PCIe PLL voltage. Normal Supplies the APU PCIe PLL voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~+0.2V The adjustable range is from +0.1V to +0.2V. Note: Increasing APU voltage may result in damage to your APU or reduce the useful life of the APU. Allows you to set the CPU NorthBridge VID voltage. Normal Supplies the CPU NB VID voltage as required. (Default) -0.600V ~ +0.300V The adjustable range is from -0.600V to +0.300V. Allows you to set the CPU voltage. Normal Supplies the CPU voltage as required. (Default) -0.600V ~ +0.400V The adjustable range is from -0.600V to +0.400V. Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU.
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Date (mm:dd:yy)
Time (hh:mm:ss)
IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press <Enter> to autodetect the parameters of the SATA device on this channel. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your SATA devices by using one of the two methods below: Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) None If no SATA devices are used, set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large.
Halt On
Memory
Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST. Options are: "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard". (Default) These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST.
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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Press Enter] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-HDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [PEG] Item Help Menu Level
The settings in this submenu are synchronous to those under the same items on the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. The C6 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. (Default: Disabled) Virtualization allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this function.
Virtualization
C-state Pmin
Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C1 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key <+> (or <PageUp>) or the minus key <-> (or <PageDown>) to move it up or down on the list. Press <Esc> to exit this menu when finished. Set this item to EFI if you want to install the operating system to a hard drive larger than 2.2 TB. Make sure the operating system to be installed supports booting from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the hard drive you install. (Default: Auto) Specifies the boot order from the available devices. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press <Enter> to accept. Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USBCDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. - 28 -
Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program.
Password Check
Away Mode
Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your hard drive. This feature allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) Enables or disables Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. Away Mode allows the system to silently perform unattended tasks while in a low-power mode that appears off. (Default: Disabled) Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics. Onboard Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card on the PCI slot as the first display. PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default)
Configures the operating mode of the SATA2_0~SATA2_3 connectors. Native IDE Allows the SATA controller to operate in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that support Native mode. - 29 -
RAID AHCI
Enables RAID for the SATA controller. Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug.
Port0 as ESP/Port1 as ESP/Port2 as ESP/Port3 as ESP This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to AHCI. Enabled will speed up the hot plug detection of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled)
Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled)
This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short.
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USB Controllers
Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the USB functionalities below. Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled)
Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled.
Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode. Allows the system to be awakened from ACPI S3 sleep state by a wake-up signal from the installed USB device. (Default: Enabled) Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled)
(Note)
Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows 7/Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system.
Power On By Mouse
Power On By Keyboard
KB Power ON Password
Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system. Any KEY Press any key on the keyboard to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system.
AC Back Function
Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is set to Password. Press <Enter> on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press <Enter> to accept. To turn on the system, enter the password and press <Enter>. Note: To cancel the password, press <Enter> on this item. When prompted for the password, press <Enter> again without entering the password to clear the password settings. Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.
Power-On by Alarm
ErP Support
Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Resume Time (hh: mm: ss): Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically. Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following four functions will become unavailable: PME event wake up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN.
(Note)
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software PC Health Status [Disabled] No 1.364V 1.536V 11.950V 3.048V 38oC 36oC 1962 RPM 0 RPM [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level
Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR15V +12V Vcc3 Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control System Smart FAN Control
Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system. Displays the current system voltages.
Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU/system fan is not connected or fails. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at different speed according to the CPU temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If disabled, the CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) Enables or disables the system fan speed control function. Enabled allows the system fan to run at different speed according to the system temperature. If disabled, system fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled)
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Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest BIOS default settings. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard.
Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.
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Press <Enter> on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press <Enter>. You will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords: Supervisor Password When a system password is set and the Password Check item in Advanced BIOS Features is set to Setup, you must enter the supervisor password for entering BIOS Setup and making BIOS changes. When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. User Password When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup to continue system boot. In BIOS Setup, you must enter the supervisor password if you wish to make changes to BIOS settings. The user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes. To clear the password, press <Enter> on the password item and when requested for the password, press <Enter> again. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled.
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Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
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Chapter 4 Appendix
4-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)
Before you begin
Please prepare: At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive. Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. Motherboard driver disk. A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation)
Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup. For the BIOS Setup menus, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals." Steps: 1. Turn on your computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Make sure OnChip SATA Controller is enabled. To enable RAID for the SATA2_0/1/2/3 connectors, set OnChip SATA Type to RAID. To enable RAID for the SATA2_4/SATA2_5 connectors, set OnChip SATA Type to RAID and set OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type to As SATA Type. 2. Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version.
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5. Press <Ctrl>+<Y> keys to save the information. The message in Figure 1 will appear. Press <Ctrl>+<Y> to input the array name. If you do not input the array name, the default array name will be used.
Please press Ctrl-Y key to input the LD Name or press any key to exit. If you do not input any LD name, the default LD name will be used.
Figure 1 6. When the next message appears, press <Ctrl>+<Y> to clear the MBR or press other keys to ignore this option.
Fast Initialization Option has been selected It will erase the MBR data of the disk. <Press Ctrl-Y Key if you are sure to erase it> <Press any other key to ignore this option>
Figure 2 7. Then, the message in Figure 8 will appear. Press <Ctrl>+<Y> to set the capacity of the RAID array or press other keys to set the array to its maximum capacity.
Press Ctrl-Y to Modify Array Capacity or press any other key to use maximum capacity...
Figure 3 8. After the creation is complete, the screen will return to LD View Menu where you will see the newlycreated array. 9. Press <Esc> to return to Main Menu and press <Esc> again if you want to exit the RAID BIOS utility.
In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as most major worldwide safety requirements. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your "end of life" product.
GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. Moreover, we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals.
GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components. Under the Directive, used equipment must be marked, collected separately, and disposed of properly.
The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling. When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you, "take it back" to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort. Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly. With your help, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of "end of life" products, and generally improve our quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly.
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