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Page 1: ...1 0 in English for 945P7AA series motherboard P N 91 181 945 A1 0E Symbol description Note refers to important information that can help you to use motherboard better Attention indicates that it may damage hardware or cause data loss and tells you how to avoid such problems Warning means that a potential risk of property damage or physical injury exists More information If you want more informatio...

Page 2: ...haracteristics of information technology equipment EN 61000 3 2 A14 2000 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 3 Limits Section 2 Limits for harmonic current emissions equipment input current 16A per phase EN 61000 3 3 A1 2001 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 3 Limits Section 2 Limits of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current 16A EN 5...

Page 3: ...cturer HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD Address 66 CHUNG SHAN RD TU CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TAIPEI HSIEN TAIWAN R O C Supplementary Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause u...

Page 4: ...OSFeatures Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features IntegratedPeripherals Power Management Setup PnP PCIConfigurations PCHealthStatus Load Fail Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor User Password 54 Save Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Table of Contents Chapter Chapter Chapter ...

Page 5: ...all drivers 58 Directions for Bundled Software SuperStep 61 SuperUpdate 64 SuperLogo 68 Special BIOS Functions SuperBoot 71 SuperBIOS Protect 72 SuperRecovery 73 SuperSpeed 82 Appendix Using 8 channelAudio optional 83 Table of Contents Chapter Chapter Chapter ...

Page 6: ...ilure to switch off the DC power supply may result in serious damage to your system or memory module Warning We cannot guarantee that your system will operate normally while over clocked Normal operation depends on the over clock capacity of your device Warning Attention Since BIOS programs are upgraded from time to time the BIOS description in this manual is just for reference We do not guarantee...

Page 7: ...ith onboard 1Gb LAN 6 with 6 Channel audio 8 with 8 Channel audio E with 1394 function S with SATA function R with RAID function You can find PPID label on the motherboard It indicates the functions that the motherboard has For example On the blue mark of the PPID label it means the motherboard supports 6 channel audio 6 1394 port E onboard 10Mb 100Mb LAN L SATA function S ...

Page 8: ...d offers superior performance reliability and quality at a reasonable price This motherboard adopts the advanced Intel 945P ICH7 ICH7R chipset providing users a computer platform with a high integration compatibility performance price ratio This chapter includes the following information Main Features Motherboard Layout 1 1 ...

Page 9: ...bandwidth up to 5 3GB s DDR2 667 for Single Channel mode and 10 7 GB s DDR2 667 in Dual Channel Interleaved mode Supports 256 Mb 512 Mb and 1 Gb DDR2 technologies for x8 and x16 devices Supports up to 4GB memory capacity Supports non ECC DIMMs only USB 2 0 Ports Supports hot plug Eight USB 2 0 ports four rear panel ports two onboard USB connectors providing four extra ports Supports wake up from S...

Page 10: ... at most Onboard Audio 6 optional AC 97 2 3 Specification Compliant Supports SPDIF output Onboard Line in jack Microphone jack Line out jack Supports 6 channel audio setting via software Onboard Audio 8 optional Supports 8 channel audio Supports SPDIF output Supports Intel High Definition Audio Supports high quality differential CD input PCI Express x16 Support Supports 4 GB sec 8 GB sec concurren...

Page 11: ...Express x1 slots One PCI Express x16 graphics slot Advanced Features PCI 2 3 specification compliant Supports Windows 2000 XP soft off Supports Wake on LAN function optional Supports PC Health function capable of monitoring system voltage CPU system temperature and fan speed ...

Page 12: ...5 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Motherboard Layout Note The above motherboard layout is provided for reference only please refer to the physical motherboard ATA 133 100 66 33 ATA 100 66 33 ...

Page 13: ...d pin headers and the mounting of jumpers Caution should be exercised during the installation of these modules Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully This chapter includes the following information CPU Memory Power supply Rear Panel Connectors Other Connectors Expansion Slots Jumpers Chapter 2 2 ...

Page 14: ...ect such as an attached power supply before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity 2 Unplug the power cord before opening your chassis or touching any component 3 Hold components by their edges to avoid touching any exposed integrated circuits ICs 4 Whenever you uninstall a component place it on a grounded anti static pad or into the anti static bag that it came in ...

Page 15: ...w is the CPU socket illustration Follow these procedures to install a CPU Load lever Load stiffener Load plate Protective cover 1 Use thumb and forefinger to hold the hook of the load lever and pull the lever down and away from socket to unlock it Lift the load lever 2 Push down the rear tab with your forefinger to bring the front end of the load plate up slightly Open the load plate with thumb Be...

Page 16: ...vides the orientation directed function Lower the CPU straight down without tilting or sliding the CPU in the socket 4 After installing the CPU remove the protective cover from load plate The protective cover is used to protect the contacts of the socket Do not discard the protective cover Always replace the socket cover if the CPU is removed from the socket Alignment Key Socket Cutouts Pin 1 posi...

Page 17: ...es will severely damage the CPU and system Therefore you should install CPU cooling fan and make sure that the cooling fan works normally at all times in order to prevent overheating and damaging to the CPU Please refer to your CPU fan user guide to install it properly ...

Page 18: ...0 533 3 2G Prescott D0 800 3 4G Prescott D0 800 3 8G Prescott E0 800 3 73G Prescott 1066 3 6G Prescott E0 800 2 8G Prescott D0 800 2 66 Prescott E0 533 3 6G Prescott 3 800 3 0G Prescott 3 800 3 4G Prescott 3 800 3 2G Prescott 3 800 2 8G Prescott 4 800 3 0G Prescott 4 800 3 2G Prescott 4 800 Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Vendor...

Page 19: ... sure that all DIMMs in one system are of the same type To ensure normal operation you must install at least one memory bank Memory Qualified Vendor List The following table list is the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard Qualified DDR2 Memory Vendor List Vendor Type Size APACER 1G DDR2 533 APACER 512M DDR2 533 CORSAIR 256M DDR2 533 CORSAIR 256M DDR2 67...

Page 20: ...clips outward 2 Align the memory module to the DIMM slot and insert the module vertically into the DIMM slot 3 The plastic clips at both sides of the DIMM slot will lock automatically Warning 128 Pins 112 Pins Be sure to unplug the AC power supply before adding or removing expansion cards or other system peripherals especially the memory devices otherwise your motherboard or the system memory migh...

Page 21: ...r supply connector Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure it is secure For detailed location please refer to Item 19 on the motherboard layout in Chapter 1 4 pin ATX_12V power connector 12V GND 12V 3 1 4 2 GND 4 pin ATX_12V Power Connector PWR2 The ATX power supply...

Page 22: ... Parallel Port Printer Port 4 9 10 Rear LFE CEN Microphone Line in Line out Side PS 2 Mouse Connector This green 6 pin connector is for a PS 2 mouse PS 2 Keyboard Connector This purple 6 pin connector is for a PS 2 keyboard Serial Port COM1 This 9 pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices Parallel Port Printer Port This 25 pin port connects a parallel printer a scanner or other...

Page 23: ...eadphone the Line in jack connects to an external CD player tape player or other audio device The Microphone jack is used to connect to the microphone When using a 6 channel sound source connect the front speaker to the green audio output connect the surround sound speaker to the blue audio output connect the center speaker subwoofer to the red Microphone output Line in Line out Microphone Rear LE...

Page 24: ... respectively This motherboard includes one Ultra DMA 100 66 33 IDE connector PIDE and two Ultra DMA 133 100 66 33 IDE connectors SIDE1 SIDE2 These connec tors support the provided Ultra DMA IDE ribbon cables We suggest you con nect the cable s blue connector to the IDE connector then connect the black connector to the master device and connect the grey connector to the slave device The two Ultra ...

Page 25: ...the Reset switch on the front panel of the case the system will restart when the switch is pressed Power LED Connector PWRLED Attach the connector to the power LED on the front panel of the case The Power LED indicates the system s status When the system is in S0 status the LED is on When the system is in S1 status the LED is blink When the system is in S3 S4 S5 status the LED is off Power Switch ...

Page 26: ...or detailed location respectively CD_IN AUX_IN are Sony standard CD audio connectors they can be connected to a CD ROM drive through a CD audio cable CD_IN CD_L GND CD_R AUX_IN optional AUX_R GND AUX_L CPU_FAN POWER GND 1 CONTROL SENSE SYS_FAN1 SENSE POWER GND 1 CONTROL USB Connectors F_USB1 F_USB2 Refer to Item 8 on motherboard layout in Chapter 1 for detailed location Besides four USB ports on t...

Page 27: ...ed with the appropriate interface or rear panel of the chassis S ATA Connectors SATA_1 SATA_2 SATA_3 SATA_4 Refer to Item 11 on motherboard layout in Chapter 1 for detailed location SATA _1 SATA _2 SATA _3 SATA _4 The S ATA connector is used to connect the S ATA de vice to the motherboard These connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for primary internal storage devices The current Serial AT...

Page 28: ... supports re tasking function Their priority is the same F_AUDIO PORT2_L SENSE_SEND PORT1_L PORT1_R AUD_GND PRESENCEJ PORT2_R SENSE1_RETURN Empty SENSE2_RETURN 1 The TPM Trusted Platform Module provides the ability to the PC to run applications more secure and to make transactions and communication more trustworthy To utilize this function you should purchase addtional devices and install the driv...

Page 29: ...hine Connect one side of a switching cable to the header then attach the serial COM device to the other side of the cable The connector connects to the chassis security switch on the case The system can detect the chassis intru sion through the status of this connector If the connec tor has been closed once the system will send a message To utilize this function set Case Open Warn ing to Enabled i...

Page 30: ...rs and software and Operating Systems High Bandwidth per Pin Low overhead Low latency PCI Express supports a raw bit rate of 2 5 Gb s on the data pins This results in a real bandwidth per pair of 250 MB s A point to point connection allows each device to have a dedicated connec tion without sharing bandwidth Ability to comprehend different data structure Low power consumption and power management ...

Page 31: ...alified PCI Express x16 Graphics Cards Vendor List The following table lists the PCI Express x16 graphics cards that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard Memory VGA Chip PCI E VGA Card ASD II 6600 Geforce 6600 128MB ASD II 6200 EVGA Geforce 6200 128MB ASUS RADEON X300 128MB ASUS EN6600GT TD128M A Geforce 6600GT 128MB ASUS EAX600XT A1814TD RADEON X600 XT 128MB ASUS EAX600Pro...

Page 32: ...ting jumper settings Jumper Diagram Definition Description 1 2 Set pin1 and pin2 closed 2 3 Set pin2 and pin3 closed Closed Set the pin closed Open Set the pin opened 1 1 1 1 1 This motherboard uses the CMOS RAM to store all the set parameters The CMOS can be cleared by removing the CMOS jumper How to clear CMOS 1 Turn off the AC power supply and connect pins 1 and 2 together using the jumper cap ...

Page 33: ...nable TBL_EN The system cannot boot if the BIOS failed to be flashed in conventional flash BIOS process But you will have no such worry when using the BIOS TBL function which is used to protect BIOS Top Boot Block By using this function the system still can boot even if the BIOS fails to flash To utilize this function you can short pin 2 and 3 with the jumper cap ...

Page 34: ...creen during the system POST process 2 You want to change the default CMOS settings This chapter includes the following information Enter BIOS Setup Main Menu Standard CMOS Features BIOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP PCI Configurations PC Health Status Load Fail Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor User P...

Page 35: ...how POST screen DEL to enter SETUP Main Menu The main menu allows you to select from the list of setup functions and two exit choices Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press Enter to accept or go to the sub menu The items in the main menu are explained below Standard CMOS Features The basic system configuration can be set up through this menu BIOS Features The special features can b...

Page 36: ...PnP PCI Configurations The system s PnP PCI settings and parameters can be modified through this menu PC Health Status This will display the current status of your PC Load Fail Safe Defaults The fail safe default BIOS settings can be loaded through this menu Load Optimized Defaults The optimal performance settings can be loaded through this menu however the stable default values may be affected Se...

Page 37: ...rs Time This option allows you to set up the desired time usually as the current time with hour minute second format IDE Channel 0 1 2 Master Slave These categories identify the HDD types of 1 IDE channel installed in the com puter system There are three choices provided for the Enhanced IDE BIOS None Auto and Manual None means no HDD is installed or set Auto means the system can auto detect the h...

Page 38: ...ers CGA 40 Color Graphic Adapter powering up in 40 column mode CGA 80 Color Graphic Adapter powering up in 80 column mode MONO Monochrome adapter including high resolution monochrome adapters Halt On This category determines whether or not the computer will stop if an error is detected during powering up All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a nonfatal error the system will stop and you will be pro...

Page 39: ...ned by POST Power On Self Test of the BIOS Base Memory The BIOS POST will determine the amount of base or conventional memory installed in the system Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST Total Memory Total memory of the system ...

Page 40: ...SuperBIOS Protect function protects your PC from viruses e g CIH The available setting values are Disabled and Enabled SuperRecovery SuperRecovery Hotkey Default LSHIFT F12 SuperRecovery provides the users with an excellent data protection and HDD recovery function There are 12 optional hotkeys and the default hotkey is LSHIFT F12 SuperSpeed SuperSpeed Press Enter to set the items of SuperSpeed Se...

Page 41: ...t Disabled If you enable spread spectrum it can significantly reduce the EMI Electro Magnetic Interference generated by the system Overclock Default Default This option is used to configure the overclocking and performance setting The available setting value are Default Manual Optimal Reference 1 Default indicates non overclocking 2 If Manual is selected the following options will be activated and...

Page 42: ... Voltage Default Default This option is used to set memory voltage System Core Voltage Default Default This option is used to set system core voltage 3 If it is set as Optimal Reference Super Level will be enabled and shown Super Level Default L1 This option is used to set the overclock level Frequency setting varies with the level The higher the level goes up the higher frequency increases ...

Page 43: ...is option is used to set the delay time before the CPU enters auto thermal mode The setting values are 4 Min 8 Min 16 Min 32 Min Thermal Management Default Thermal Monitor 1 This option is used to manage Prescott CPU thermal Limit CPUID MaxVal Default Disabled The option is used to set limit CPUID MaxVal The available setting values are Disabled and Enabled CPU Feature Menu ...

Page 44: ...he Default Enabled optional This option is used to turn on or off the CPU L3 cache The available setting values are Disabled and Enabled Hyper Threading Technology Default Enabled This option is used to turn on or off the Hyper Threading function of the CPU The available setting values are Disabled and Enabled Note This function will not be displayed until a CPU that supports Hyper Threading has b...

Page 45: ...e and the typematic delay settings for your keyboard The available setting values are Disabled and Enabled Typematic Rate Chars Sec Default 6 Use this item to define how many characters per second a held down key generated Typematic Delay Msec Default 250 Use this item to define how many milliseconds must elapse before a held down key begins generating repeated characters Security Option Default S...

Page 46: ...AS and RAS strobe signals The available setting values are 5 4 3 2 and Auto DRAM RAS Precharge Default depend on memory This item allows you to select the DRAM RAS precharge time The available setting values are 5 4 3 2 and Auto Precharge delay tRAS Default depend on memory This item allows you to set the precharge delay time The available setting values are Auto 4 15 System BIOS Cacheable Default...

Page 47: ...ermine whether the 15M 16M address field of memory is reserved for the ISA expansion card The available setting values are Enabled and Disbled PCI Express Root Port Func Press Enter to enter the following screen PCI Express Port 1 2 Default Auto This option is used to enable or disable PCI Express port 1 2 The available setting values are Auto Enabled Disabled PCI E Compliancy Mode Default v1 0a T...

Page 48: ...IDE HDD block mode is allowed The available setting values are Disabled and Enabled IDE DMA transfer access Default Enabled This option is used to set the IDE transfer access with it set to Enabled the IDE Transfer Access uses the DMA mode with it set to Disabled the IDE Transfer Access uses the PIO mode On Chip Primary Secondary PCI IDE Default Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the Prima...

Page 49: ...s option is used to set the Serial ATA Mode The available setting values are IDE RAID AHCI On Chip Serial ATA Default Enhanced Mode This option is used to set the On chip Serial ATA function When it is set to Disabled the function will be disabled when it is set to Combined Mode four HDDs at most will be supported with it set to Enhanced Mode six HDDs at most will be supported for those under Wind...

Page 50: ...ed and Enabled USB Mouse Support Default Disabled This option is used to set whether the USB mouse controller is enabled in a legacy operating system such as DOS The available setting values are Disabled and Enabled Azalia AC97 Audio Select Default Auto This option is used to set whether onboard Azalia AC97 Audio is enabled The available setting values are Disabled and Auto PCI LAN Controller Defa...

Page 51: ...nfrared module installed on the board UR2 Duplex Mode Default Half This option is available when UART 2 mode is set to either ASKIR or IrDA This item enables you to determine the infrared function of the onboard infrared chip Onboad Parallel Port Default 378 IRQ7 This item allows you to determine onboard parallel port controller I O address and interrupt request IRQ Setting values include Disabled...

Page 52: ...S1 POS mode the power will not shut off and the power supply status will remain as it is In S1 mode the computer can be resumed at any time When you select S3 STR mode the power will be cut off after a delay period The status of the computer before it enters STR will be saved in memory and the computer can quickly return to previous status when the STR function wakes When you select S1 S3 mode the...

Page 53: ... core system go to low power mode keeps power supply MODEM Use IRQ Default 3 This option is used to set the IRQ in which the modem can use The system will automatically wake up when the modem receives an incoming call Suspend Mode Default Disabled This option is used to set the idle time before the system enters into sleep status The setting values are Disabled and 1 Min 1 hour HDD Power Down Defa...

Page 54: ...Primary IDE 0 1 Secondary IDE 0 1 Default Disabled When these items are enabled the system will restart the power saving timeout counters when any activity is detected on any of the drives or devices on the primary or secondary IDE channels The setting values are Disabled and Enabled FDD COM LPT Port Default Disabled When this item is enabled the system will restart the power saving timeout counte...

Page 55: ...o RAM mode The setting values are Disabled and Enabled Resume by Alarm Default Disabled This option is used to set the timing of the start up function In order to use this function the start up password function must be cancelled Also the PC power source must not be turned off The setting values are Disabled and Enabled Date of Month Alarm When the Resume by Alarm set as Enabled this option will b...

Page 56: ...d Hot KEY Any Key Keyboard 98 KB Power On Password Default Enter When the Power On By Keyboard is set as Password use this item to set the keyboard password that powers on the system Hot Key Power On Default Ctrl F1 When the Power On By Keyboard is set as Hot KEY use this item to set the hot key combination that awakes the system The available setting values are Ctrl F1 F12 ...

Page 57: ...port PnP you will need to select Manual and manually adjust interruption resources in the event of hardware conflicts However since this motherboard has no ISA slot this option does not apply IRQ Resources Only when the Resoureces Controlled By is set as Manual can this option be modified Press the Enter key then manually set IRQ resources PCI VGA Palette Snoop Default Disabled If you use a nonsta...

Page 58: ...ter Warning Temperature Default Disabled This option is used to set the warning temperature for the system When the temperature of CPU is higher than setting value the motherboard will send off warning information CPU Vcore Vddr 3 3 V 12 V 5 0V optional The current voltages will be automatically detected by the system Voltage Battery optional This option is used to show the voltage of battery PC H...

Page 59: ...ted by the system System Temperature The current system temperature will be automatically detected by the system CPU Fan Speed The current speed of the CPU fan will be automatically detected by the system System Fan Speed The current speed of the system fan will be automatically detected by the system ...

Page 60: ...erformance parameters for the system to improve the performance of your system components However if the optimized performance parameters are not supported by your hardware devices it will likely cause system reliability and stability issues If you only want to load the optimized default for a specific option select the desired option and press the F7 key Set Supervisor User Password The access ri...

Page 61: ...ou do not want to set a password just press Enter when prompted to enter a password and in the screen the following message will appear If no password is keyed in any user can enter the system and view modify the CMOS settings PASSWORDDISABLED Press any key to continue Under the menu Advanced BIOS Features Setup if you select System from the Security Option you will be prompted to enter a password...

Page 62: ... came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features This chapter includes the following information Utility CD content Start to install drivers 4 4 Chapter ...

Page 63: ...d to restart your computer after the driv ers are all installed A Chipset Software B IMSM Driver optional C ITE RAID Driver optional D DirectX 9 0c E Audio Driver F LAN 1000M Driver optional G LAN 100M Driver optional H USB2 0 Driver 2 Accessories Use this option to install additional software programs A SuperUtility B Adobe Reader C Norton Internet Security D Word Perfect Office 12 3 Browse CD Cl...

Page 64: ...ick to enter the install driver screen You can select the driver that you want to install and begin the setup steps Note 1 Install the latest patch first if your OS is Windows XP or Win dows 2000 2 Follow the CD screen order to install your motherboard drivers Follow the screen order to install the drivers ...

Page 65: ... Driver CD Introduction 59 Install Accessories From the main menu screen select Accessories shown as below then follow the screen sequence to install the accessry software Click to install the accessory software ...

Page 66: ...60 Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction This chapter will introduce how to use attached software This chapter includes the following information SuperStep SuperUpdate SuperLogo Chapter ...

Page 67: ...system runs irregularly 3 Adjusts the CPU frequency to speed up your system and achieve better system performance 4 Simple and easy to operate with a user friendly graphics interface Using SuperStep Link to FOXCONN Website Go to Fan page System Fan1 speed System Fan2 speed Exit Program Minimize Window SuperStep Help Adjust System Fan2 warning criteria CPU Fan speed Adjust CPU Fan warning criteria ...

Page 68: ...ent voltage readings Adjust voltages warning criteria upper limit Adjust voltages warning criteria Lower limit Go to Temperature page Adjust CPU tem perature warning criteria Adjust system temperature warning criteria Apply the adjustments Reset the warn ing criteria to default settings Current CPU Temperature Current system Temperature ...

Page 69: ...tically provide warning mes sages Apply the changes Reset to the default settings Go to Clock page Current PCI Express clock Current PCI clock Current CPU Clock Reset to the default settings Current CPU Ratio Adjust the CPU External Frequency Apply the adjustments Adjust the monitoring Interval ...

Page 70: ...ash parts flash write method is independent of flash type 3 Simple and easy to operate with a user friendly graphics interface Using SuperUpdate Perform the BIOS update from local image Browse BIOS bin file from local HDD Exit Program Minimize Window SuperUpdate Help Backup system BIOS to an image file About SuperUpdate Link to Foxconn Website Show the latest BIOS version Current BIOS Information ...

Page 71: ...ns for Bundled Software Backup BIOS to local image 1 Click Backup and name your BIOS binary file to backup current BIOS 1 Click Load to load the BIOS file 2 Click OK to finish the backup process Update BIOS from local image ...

Page 72: ...66 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 3 Click Yes to backup the current BIOS then the following picture will appear 2 Click Update the following message will appear 4 Click OK then click Update ...

Page 73: ...67 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 5 Now is updating 6 Click Restart ...

Page 74: ...4Mb size flash parts flash write method is independent with flash type 3 Simple and easy to operate with a user friendly graphics interface 4 Supports BMP and JPEG graphic format files The best color is 16 or 256 colors The best resolution is 136 x 84 for top right logo and 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 for full screen logo Using SuperLogo SuperLogo Help About SuperLogo Go to ROM Info page Display the Fl...

Page 75: ...the Wizard to complete the logo update Full screen mode Top Right mode Boot without logo Go to Update BIOS page Browse a BIN file for updating BIOS BIOS image file location Go to Backup page Backup Logo Follow the Wizard to complete the backup function Backup whole BIOS image ...

Page 76: ...ial functions of BIOS and how to use them in detail It can further exert the max potential of motherboard to bring you super value enjoyment This chapter introduces the following special functions of BIOS SuperBoot SuperBIOS Protect SuperRecovery SuperSpeed Chapter 6 6 ...

Page 77: ...PC can bootup without any unnecessary SuperBoot is quite easy to use choose the right option in CMOS setup refer to BIOS features SuperBoot saves the information when the PC boots up the first time and restores the parameters for the system thus letting the PC boot freely and rapidly Notes 1 If the previous boot was not completed then the BIOS will perform a normal POST even if SuperBoot is enable...

Page 78: ... such as the CIH virus are so dangerous that they may overwrite the BIOS If the BIOS has been damaged the system will be unable to boot We provide the following solution which protects the system BIOS from being attacked by such viruses The way to implement this function Set SuperBIOS Protect as Enabled the BIOS will be protected ...

Page 79: ...r example if you haven t divided a hidden partition items like Release Hidden Partition Back up and Recov ery will be displayed in gray and can t be selected And when you select an item the related information will appear on the bottom of the screen Disclaimer Please study this software program s specification carefully before using it The vendor should not be liable for any damage arising out of ...

Page 80: ...on and press Enter to confirm it Attention 1 Make sure that you have selected a HDD before entering the main menu 2 Make sure that the HDD you selected is ATA5 or higher For HDDs lower than ATA5 there will be a No Support message in the HDD list menu listing beside the name of it 3 Only one HDD can be operated at a time Note If you have assigned a password to the selected HDD you will be prompted ...

Page 81: ... be continued Once the division is done any future variation to the HDD will never affect the hidden partition such as virus causing turbulence windows system breaking down or data loss SuperRecovery can recover all the data backed up in hidden partition letting you easily get your computer on track again 2 Divide Hidden Partition A Enter a percentage of the HDD total capacity or an actual size in...

Page 82: ...ased partition is still unavailable for you after the system is restarted It s necessary for you to enable it by using FDISK PQMAGIC or some other tools Attention 1 All the HDD data will be cleared by the partitioning process so it is better to do the division on an empty HDD 2 At the same time the overall HDD capacity will decrease in order to make space for the hidden partition which will be com...

Page 83: ...e CMOS data B The backing up or recovery of CMOS data should be done on a motherboard of the same type Backup Select BACKUP to enter the Backup interface where you can find the following three sub function items BACKUP CMOS SETUP BACKUP PARTITION TABLE and BACKUP HARDDISK DATA Switch the highlight bar by pressing the arrow keys to make a selection and then press Enter to confirm your choice ...

Page 84: ...rogress bar showing 3 Backup Hard disk Data A If there are active partitions system partition you can choose to backup an active partition or the whole disk But only one can be taken between the two choices Old data will be replaced by the newly backed up data ...

Page 85: ...ow keys to make a selection and press Enter to confirm your selection C A report with all the critical data on this operation will be displayed after the backup is completed Original Size The data size loaded in selected partition Valid Size The size of valid data Elapsed Time How long the procession cost Compressed Size The size of data after compression Compressed Rate Compressed Size Valid Size...

Page 86: ...BIOS Functions 2 Recover Partition Table This function is used to recover all partition tables including extended partitions 1 Recover CMOS Setup This function is used to restore the latest backup of CMOS settings you made ...

Page 87: ...d first Press Enter if password is null B Enter the new password Then enter the same again to confirm it C Press Enter for null password D The password will be saved in the hidden partition 4 Back to Main This item is used to exit the Recovery interface 3 Recover Hard disk Data This item is used to restore the backed up data from the hidden partition ...

Page 88: ...em 3 Switch on power to the system and press the Del key to enter BIOS Setup 4 Enter the BIOS Features menu to set the CPU clock 5 Save and exit BIOS Setup your system will now boot successfully BIOS provides you with a set of basic values for your processor selection in stead of the jumper settings The processor speed can be manually set from the BIOS Features menu screen Warning Be sure your sel...

Page 89: ...tion there are the standard front center LFE bass speakers but also two surround speakers are placed at the sides of a listener and two speakers directly behind the listener Some formats also support a 6 channel audio configuration wherein there is only one speaker behind the listener However since audio connections always come in stereo pairs most PC hardware will automatically support the 8 chan...

Page 90: ...Appendix 84 STEP 2 You need to install the driver for the audio chip before you can use the 8 channel audio function Click here Blue Green Red Black Orange Grey ...

Page 91: ...an icon on the taskbar s status area Double click the icon you will see the following picture STEP 4 Click Speaker Configuration The following picture will appear STEP 5 Make sure you select 8CH Speaker from the above picture Now you can enjoy the 8 channel audio function ...

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