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Version 1.0A
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and
to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the
manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
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Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
AMD, Athlon, Sempron, and Duron are registered trademarks of AMD Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective
owners and are acknowledged.
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing
this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the systems manufacturer could void the users authority to operate the equipment.
Preface
ii
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Go to
page 1
Describes installation of
motherboard components.
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Go to
page 7
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Go to
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
Technology Support
NVIDIA
Hybrid SLI
page 47
page 57
Preface
Chapter 6
page 29
Chapter 5
page 67
iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Installing Hardware........................................................................10
Installing the Processor.....................................................10
Installing Memory Modules...............................................11
Expansion Slots..................................................................16
Connecting Optional Devices............................................18
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive...21
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive....................................22
Chapter 3
29
Using BIOS
29
About the Setup Utility................................................................ 29
The Standard Configuration..............................................29
Entering the Setup Utility...................................................29
Using BIOS......................................................................................30
Standard CMOS Setup......................................................31
Advanced Setup.................................................................33
Advanced Chipset Setup....................................................35
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Integrated Peripherals.......................................................36
Power Management Setup.................................................37
PCI/PNP Configuration.....................................................39
PC Health Status................................................................40
M.I.B (MB Intelligent BIOS)..............................................41
Load Default Settings.......................................................44
Supervisor Password........................................................44
User Password..................................................................45
Save & Exit Setup..............................................................45
Exit Without Saving............................................................45
Updating the BIOS.............................................................46
Chapter 4
47
Manual Installation........................................................................52
Utility Software Reference............................................................52
HDMI Audio setting SOP.............................................................53
Chapter 5
57
Chapter 6
67
Technology Support
NVIDIA
67
Hybrid SLI
Key Features...................................................................................67
Hybrid SLI Products......................................................................68
Hybrid Requirements and Constraints.......................................69
Installation and Use.......................................................................70
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the GF8200A motherboard. This motherboard is a high
performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket for AMD
PhenomTM processor (socket AM2+)/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core/AthlonTM 64/
SempronTM processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.
This motherboard is based on NVIDIA GeForce8200 (MCP78S) Premium media and
communications processor (MCP) for best desktop platform solution. GeForce8200
is a single-chip, highly integrated, high performance HyperTransport peripheral
controller, unmatched by any other single chip-device controller. The memory controller supports DDR2 memory DIMM frequencies of 1066*1 (AM2+)/800/667/533/
400. It supports four DDR2 sockets with maximum memory size of 32 GB*2. High
resolution graphics via one PCI Express x16 slot, two PCI Express x1 slots, 12 USB
2.0 ports (6 USB ports and 3 USB 2.0 headers support additional 6 USB ports) and
SATA support with RAID function.
There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and
keyboard connectors, one VGA port, one HDMI port, one eSATA port, six USB
ports, one LAN port and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6/8-ch (optional)
line-out. This motherboard is designed in an ATX form factor using a four-layer
printed circuit board and measures 305 mm x 220 mm.
* 1.
Due to the limitation of AMD CPU spec, please refer to Memory QVL
for more information.
2. Due to the DRAM maximum size (2 GB per dimm) at present, the
memory maximum size we have tested is 8 GB.
Feature
Processor
This motherboard uses a socket AM2+/AM2 that carries the following features:
Chipset
The NVIDIA GeForce8200 is a single-chip with proven reliability and performance.
HyperTransport 3.0 x16 up and down links to the AMD socket AM2+/
AM2 CPU
Integrated NVIDIA GeForce Series DirectX 10 Vertex Shader 4.0 graphics processor
NVIDIA MediaShieldTM RAID with support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1,
RAID 5, and JBOD
Memory
Audio (Optional)
The onboard Audio provides either of the following features:
Expansion Options
The
: motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
This motherboard supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 133/
100/66/33 Mb/s.
Integrated I/O
The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
BIOS Firmware
The motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system
features including the following:
Power management
Wake-up alarms
CPU parameters
CPU and memory timing
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock
speeds.
1. Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change
without prior notice.
2. Due to chipset limitation, we recommend that motherboard be operated in the ambiance between 0 and 50 C.
Motherboard Components
CO MPO NENTS
1. CPU Socket
2. CPU_FAN
3. DDR2_1~4
4. AT X_POWER
5. IDE
6. SPK
7. SYS_FAN
8. SAT A1~5
Serial AT A connectors
9. IR
Infrared header
Reset button
11. PWR_BOT
Power on button
12. CLR_CMOS
13. F_PANEL
14. NB_FAN
15. USBPWR_F
16. F_USB1~3
17. COM
18. FDD
19. CD_IN
20. F_AUDIO
21. SPDIFO
22. PCI1~3
23. PCIE1~2
24. PCIEX16
25. PWR_FAN
26. USBPWR_R
27. AT X12V
This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Safety Precautions
Setting Jumpers
Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with
more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper
caps are placed on the correct pins.
SHORT
OPEN
Jumper Settings
Jumper
Type
Description
Setting (default)
1-2: NORMAL
2-3: CLEAR
Before clearing the
1
CMOS, make sure to
CLR_CMOS
turn the system off.
Rear USB/PS2
USBPWR_R 3-pin Power Select
Jumper
1-2: VCC5
2-3: VCC5_DUAL
1
USBPWR_R
Front Panel
USBPWR_F 3-pin USB Power
Select Jumper
1-2: VCC5
2-3: VCC5_DUAL
1
USBPWR_F
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Installing Hardware
Installing the Processor
Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that
you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes
across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the motherboard
or its components.
On most motherboards, there are small surface-mount resistors near the
processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is carelessly
installed.
Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the clips.
Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can clearly
see the motherboard and processor socket.
11
3
4
5
6
To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you
use a high quality fan with 4800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heatsink
installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink supplied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.
DDR2
DDR2
DDR2
DDR2
DDR2
400
533
667
800
1066
Memory Bus
200
266
333
400
533
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
You must install at least one module in any of the four slots. Each module can be
installed with 8 GB of memory; total memory capacity is 32 GB*.
Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until
you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only
by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always
wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules.
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Installation Procedure
Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
1
2
3
4
5
DIMM 1
DIMM 2
DIMM 3
DIMM 4
1
2
3
4
AM2
Single Channel
AM2+ *
Unganged Mode
Dual Channel
Ganged Mode
Single Channel
Unganged Mode
Dual Channel
Ganged Mode
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Type
Size
Vendor
Module Name
DDR2 400
256 MB
512 MB
Hynix
HYMP532U646-E3 AA
Nanya
NT512T64U88A0F-5A
256 MB
Elixir
M2U25664TUH4A0F-37B
DDR2 533
Aeneon
AET660UD00-370A98Z
Infineon
HYS64T64400HU-3.7-A
1 GB
Infineon
HYS64T128920HU-3.7-A
256 MB
Infineon
HYS64T32400HU-3S-A
A-DATA
M2OAD5G3H3166I1C52
512 MB
512 MB
Apacer
78.91G92.9K5
APOGEE
AU51082-667P005
Cosair
VS512MB667D2
Kingston
KVR667D2N5/512
Micron
MT4HTF6464AY-667E1
Nanya
NT512T64U88A0BY-3C
PSC
AL6E8E63J-6E1
Ramxel
RML1520HC38D6F-667
Transcend K4T51083QC
ZCE6
M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52
Transcend
A-DATA
DDR2 667
1 GB
2 GB
Apacer
78.01G9O.9K5
APOGEE
AU1G082-667P005
Hynix
HYMP112U64CP8-Y5 AB
Kingston
KVR667D2N5/1G
Micron
MT8HTF12864AY-667E1
PSC
AL7E8E63B-6E1T
PSC
AL7E8E63J-6E1
PSC
AL7E8F73C-6E1
Qimonda
HYS64T128020HU-3S-B
Ramxel
RML1320HC38D7F-667
Samsung
M378T2863DZS-CE6 0743
Twinmos
8D23KK-TT
Aeneon
AET860UD00-30DC08S
Aeneon
AET860UD00-30DB08X
Apacer
78.A1G9O.9K4
Hynix
HYMP125U64AP8-Y5-AB-A
Kingston
KVR667D2N5/2G
Nanya
NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C
PSC
AL8E8F73C-6E1
Qimonda
HYS64T256020EU-3S-C2
Twinmos
8D-23MK-ED
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Type
Size
Vendor
Module Name
256 MB
Infineon
HYS64T32000HU-25F-B
A-DATA
M2OAD6G3H3160I1E53
Aeneon
AET660UD00-25DB98X
512 MB
DDR2 800
1 GB
2 GB
APOGEE
AU51082-800P505
Infineon
HYS64T64000HU-25F-B
Infinity
04751208CZ5U2D
Kingston
KHX6400D2ULK2/1G
Kingston
KVR800D2N5/512
Micron
MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4
Nanya
NT512T64U88B0BY-25C
PSC
AL6E8E63H-8E1
Aeneon
AET760UD00-25DC08X
Aeneon
AET860UD00-25DC08X
Apacer
78.01GA0.9K5
APOGEE
AU1G082-800P000
Infineon
HYS64T128020HU-25F-B
Infinity
04701G16CZ5U2G
Kingston
KHX6400D2ULK2/2G
Kingston
KHX6400D2LLK2/2G
Kingston
KHX6400D2LLK2/2GN
Kingston
KHX6400D2K2/2G
Kingston
KVR800D2N5/1G
Micron
MT8HTF12864AY-80EE1
UMAX
U2S12D30TP-8E
Nanya
NT1GT64U8HB0BY-25C
NCP
NCPT7AUDR-25M48
PSC
AL7E8E63H-8E1
PSC
AL7E8F73C-8E1
UMAX
53016042-7100B
Apacer
78.A1GA0.9K4
Kingston
KHX6400D2/2G
Micron
MT16HTF25664AY-800E1
PSC
AL8E8F73C-8E1
Qimonda
HYS64T256020EU-25F-C2
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Type
Size
Vendor
512 MB
Kingston
Apacer
Kingston
DDR2 1066
1 GB
2 GB
Module Nam e
Mem ory
Recom m end Volt
KVR1066D2N7/512 1.8V /
9905315-094.A00LF
78.0AG9S.9K4
KVR1066D2N7/1G 1.8V /
9905316-106.A01LF
1.8 V
1.9 V
1.8 V
Micron
MT8HTF12864AY-1GAE1
1.9 V
OCZ
OCZ2RPR10662GK
1.9 V ~ 2.3 V
Qimonda
HYS64T128020EU-19F-C
1.9 V
Apacer
78.AAGAL.9KF
1.9V
Micron
MT16HTF25664AY-1GAE1
1.9 V
Due to the Phenom CPU and memory module limitation, the DRAM
may need to adjust the voltage for supporting DDR2 1066. The
memory modules which can be used stably are listed in the above
QVL table for reference.
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Expansion Slots
Installing Add-on Cards
The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect
them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the
motherboards features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can
increase the motherboards capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that
are not part of the basic system.
PCIEX16 Slot
The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Express
graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Generation
2.0.
PCIE1~2 Slots The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express
Generation 1.1 as well.
PCI1~3 Slots
Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the card
carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to manually
configure the card before installation.
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Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:
1
2
3
For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network
adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin
using the add-on card.
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1
3
5
7
9
Signal Name
Signal Name
PORT 1L
Signal Name
Function
AUD_GND
PORT 1R
PRESENCE#
PORT 2R
SENSE1_RETURN
SENSE_SEND
8
10
SENSE2_RETURN
PORT 2L
Pin
KEY
1
2
3
4
Signal Name
Function
SPDIF
+5VA
5V analog Power
Key
No pin
GND
Ground
19
Signal Name
Function
1
2
3
4
5
6
Not Assigned
Key
+5V
GND
IR_TX
IR_RX
Not assigned
No pin
IR Power
Ground
IrDA serial output
IrDA serial input
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Signal Name
Function
USBPWR
USBPWR
USB_FP_P0-
USB_FP_P1-
USB_FP_P0+
USB_FP_P1+
GND
Ground
GND
Ground
Key
No pin
NC
Not connected
Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as
indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system
hang-up.
1
3
5
7
Signal Name
Ground
TXRXGround
Pin
2
4
6
-
Signal Name
TX+
Ground
RX+
-
20
1
2
3
4
Signal Name
Function
CD_L
CD In left channel
GND
Ground
GND
CD_R
Ground
CD In right channel
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Signal Name
DCDB
SINB
SOUTB
Function
Data Carrier Detect
Serial Input
UART B Serial Output
DTRB
GND
Ground
DSRB
RTSB
CTSB
RI
Key
Ring Indicator
No pin
21
IDE devices enclose jumpers or switches used to set the IDE device as MASTER or
SLAVE. Refer to the IDE device users manual. Installing two IDE devices on one
cable, ensure that one device is set to MASTER and the other device is set to SLAVE.
The documentation of your IDE device explains how to do this.
SATA cable
(optional)
(optional)
22
Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:
1
2
3
23
PS2 Mouse
PS2 Keyboard
VGA Port
HDMI Port
USB Ports
eSATA Port
LAN Port
Audio Ports
(optional)
D: Line-in
E: Front Out
F: Mic_in Rear
24
25
26
1
2
3
4
Signal Name
Function
System Ground
Power +12V
Sensor
CPU FAN control
GND
+12V
Sense
Control
Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of
1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V.
1
2
3
Signal Name
Function
System Ground
Power +12V
Sensor
GND
+12V
Sense
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Signal Name
+3.3V
+3.3V
Ground
+5V
Ground
+5V
Ground
PWRGD
+5VSB
+12V
+12V
+3.3V
Pin
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Signal Name
+3.3V
-12V
Ground
PS_ON
Ground
Ground
Ground
-5V
+5V
+5V
+5V
Ground
27
1
2
3
4
Signal Name
Ground
Ground
+12V
+12V
1
2
3
4
Signal Name
VCC
Key
GND
Signal
28
Pin
Signal
Function
Pin
Signal
Function
RST_SW_P
RSVD
Reserved
10 Key
No pin
Reset Switch
Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentarycontact switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and
runs POST.
Power Switch
Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momentary-contact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain contact for at
least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is
due to internal de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two
seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal.
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Chapter 3
Using BIOS
About the Setup Utility
The computer uses the latest American Megatrends Inc. BIOS with support for
Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM
setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS.
The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the systems
configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. The
parameters are stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this information
when the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system is
configured with the values you stored in CMOS.
The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:
The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs. Before
using the Setup Utility, ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options.
This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.
Using BIOS
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Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility.
CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.
fSupervisor Password
fUser Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Enter : Select
F1:General Help
Using BIOS
When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the
Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates
which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight
to other options. When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing
<Enter>.
Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to
execute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for information.
Some options (marked with a triangle f) lead to submenus that enable you to change
the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the
submenu.
In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted
by a triangle f .
The default BIOS setting for this motherboard applies for most conditions
with optimum performance. It is not suggested to change the default
values in the BIOS setup and the manufacture takes no responsibility to
any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings.
FUNCTION
ESC
mn < >
+/-/PU/PD
Enter
F9
F10
F1
Using BIOS
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For the purpose of better product maintenance, the manufacture reserves
the right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual. The BIOS
setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ
from the actual BIOS. Please visit the manufactures website for updated
manual.
Tue 04/29/2008
00:02:03
Not Detected
Not Detected
IDE BusMaster
Enabled
Drive A:
1.44 MB 31/2
mn < >
Help Item
User [Enter], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system Date.
Type
LBA/Large Mode
Block Mode
PIO Mode
DMA Mode
S.M.A.R.T
32Bit Data Transfer
mn < >
Help Item
Not Detected
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Enabled
Using BIOS
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Type (Auto)
Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. If the feature
is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data
during each transfer.
LBA/Large Mode (Auto)
Use this item to set the LAB/Large mode to enhance hard disk performance by
optimizing the area the hard disk is visited each time.
Block Mode (Auto)
If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing
more data during each transfer.
PIO Mode (Auto)
Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing
the hard disk timing.
DMA Mode (Auto)
DMA capability allows user to improve the transfer-speed and data-integrity for
compatible IDE devices.
S.M.A.R.T. (Auto)
The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system is a
diagnostics technology that monitors and predicts device performance. S.M.A.R.T.
software resides on both the disk drive and the host computer.
32Bit Data Transfer (Enabled)
Use this item to set the onboard SATA-IDE channel to be disabled, IDE, or RAID.
Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Setup page.
IDE BusMaster (Enabled)
This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode. We recommend you to leave
this item at the default value.
Drive A: (1.44 MB 31/2)
This item defines the characteristics of any diskette drive attached to the system.
You can connect one or two diskette drives.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
Using BIOS
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Advanced Setup
This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page
with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced Setup
HT Frequency Auto
AMD C&Q
Quick Power on Self Test
Boot Up Numlock Status
LOGO Display
APIC Mode
*1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device
3rd Boot Device
f Hard Disk Drives
f Removable Drives
Boot Other Device
mn < >
Auto
Enabled
Enabled
ON
Enabled
Enabled
Hard Drive
CD/DVD
1st FLOPPY DRIVE
Press Enter
Press Enter
Yes
Help Item
HT frequency selection
by CPU capability and
SouthBridge to CPU
frequency selection
Using BIOS
34
fHard Disk Drives (Press Enter)
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.
Hard Disk Drives
Help Item
mn < >
Hard Drive
* The default value will change according to the type of the HDD you installed.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Setup page.
f Removable Drives (Press Enter)
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.
Removable Drives
Help Item
Removable Drives
1st Drive
mn < >
Using BIOS
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mn < >
Disabled
Auto
Auto
Enabled
Disabled
Help Item
iGPU Frame Buffer Size
Auto Detect
Using BIOS
36
Integrated Peripherals
This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.
Integrated Peripherals
Onboard IDE Controller
OnChip S-ATA Controller
SATA Mode select
f AHCI Configuration
Enabled
Enabled
AHCI Mode
Press Enter
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
3F8/IRQ4
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
mn < >
Help Item
AHCI Settings
AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out
f
f
f
f
f
f
AHCI Port0
AHCI Port1
AHCI Port2
AHCI Port3
AHCI Port4
AHCI Port5
mn < >
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Hard Disk
Not Detected
Not Detected
Not Detected
Not Detected
Not Detected
Using BIOS
37
OnBoard AUDIO Function (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard Audio function.
OnBoard LAN Function (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard LAN function.
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the booting from the onboard LAN or a network
add-in card with a remote boot ROM installed.
Serial Port1 Address (3F8/IRQ4)
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COM1 serial port, and to assign a port
address.
OnBoard IR (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard infrared port, and to assign a port
address.
USB Controller (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the USB function.
Legacy USB Support (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
mn < >
S3
Instant Off
Power Off
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Help Item
Select the ACPI
state used for
System Suspend.
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Soft-off by PWR-BTTN (Instant off)
Under ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface) you can
create a software power down. In a software power down, the system can be resumed
by Wake Up Alarms. This item lets you install a software power down that is controlled by the power button on your system. If the item is set to Instant-Off, then the
power button causes a software power down. If the item is set to Delay 4 Sec, then
you have to hold the power button down for four seconds to cause a software power
down.
PWRON After PWR-Fail (Power Off)
This item enables your computer to power off, automatically restart or return to its
previous status after abnormal power lost.
Resume By RING (Disabled)
The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the
system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the Modem. You
must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.
Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan PME (Disabled)
The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the
system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the PCI Modem or
PCI LAN card. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature. Use
this item to do wake-up action if inserting the PCI card.
Resume By PS2 KB (S3) (Disabled)
This item enables or disables you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system
from S3 mode.
Resume By PS2 MS (S3) (Disabled)
This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from
S3 mode.
Resume By USB (S3) (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable/disable the USB device wakeup function from S3
mode.
Resume on RTC Alarm (Disabled)
The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the
system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the systems RTC (realtime
clock). Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wake-up alarm.
You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
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mn < >
Single
PCI
Help Item
Select Internal VGA or
External VGA CARD to
display
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PC Health Status
On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the
parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.
PC Health Status
Hardware Health Event Monitoring
f Smart Fan Function
ShutDown Temperature
Vcore
VDIMM
VNB
VHT
CPU FAN Speed
SYS FAN Speed
CPU Temperature
System Temperature
mn < >
Help Item
Press Enter
Disabled
: 1.224V
: 1.840V
: 1.064V
: 1.184V
: 1962 RPM
: 0 RPM
: 40C/82F
: 34C/93F
Disabled
Help Item
Options
Disabled
Enabled
mn < >
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ShutDown Temperature (Disabled)
Enable you to set the maximum temperature the system can reach before powering
down.
System Component Characteristics
These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events,
such as System & CPU temperature, CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & system fan
speed,...etc.
Vcore
VDIMM
VNB
VHT
CPU FAN Speed
SYS FAN Speed
CPU Temperature
SYS Temperature
Auto
Auto
Memory Voltage
NB Voltage
HT Voltage
1.90V
1.13V
1.20V
Options
Disabled
Enabled
mnlk : Move
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NB Clk
This item shows the frequency of Northbridge clock.
Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled)
When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots.
CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum (Enabled)
If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic
Interference) generated by CPU/LDT.
PCI Spread Spectrum (Enabled)
If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic
Interference) generated by PCI.
CPU Frequency, MHz (200 MHz)
This item indicates the current CPU frequency. Users can not make any change to
this item. Please noted that the frequency will be varied with different CPU.
DRAM Frequency (Auto)
This item enables users to adjust the DRAM frequency. The default setting is auto and
we recommend users leave the setting unchanged. Modify it at will may cause the
system to be unstable.
DRAM Timing Mode (Auto)
This item enables you to specify the DRAM timing mode to be configured automatically or manually.
Memory Voltage (1.90V)
This item allows users to adjust the DDR memory voltage.
NB Voltage (1.13V)
This item allows users to adjust the Northbridge voltage.
HT Voltage (1.20V)
This item allows users to adjust the HyperTransport voltage.
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CPU Voltage
Disabled
Configure CPU
frequency
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123
123
123
123
123
DRAM Frequency
DRAM Timing Mode
Help item
mnlk : Move
Disabled
Help Item
Tells BIOS whether to
use the setup options
below this to
configure the
P-States, or whether
to configure the
P-States automatically
mn < >
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Supervisor Password
This page helps you install or change a password.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.
Supervisor Password
Supervisor Password
mn < >
Help item
:Not Installed
Press Enter
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User Password
This page helps you install or change a password.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.
User Password
User Password
: Not Installed
Help item
Install or Change the
password.
mn < >
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If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Advanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents
BIOS from being overwritten.)
Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturers
Web site. Copy these files to the bootable device.
Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your computer. (You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the the boot
priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force
your computer to boot from the bootable device first.)
At the C:\ or A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and the file
name of the new BIOS and then press <Enter>. Example:
AMINF340.EXE040706.ROM
When the installation is complete, remove the bootable device from the
computer and restart your computer. If your motherboard has a Flash
BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from
being overwritten. The computer will restart automatically.
This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software
supplied with the motherboard.
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Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
About the Software CD-ROM
The support software CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains
all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products.
Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for
your motherboard version. More information on some programs is available in a
README file, located in the same directory as the software. Before installing any
software, always inspect the folder for files named README.TXT, INSTALL.TXT,
or something similar. These files may contain important information that is not
included in this manual.
1. Never try to install all software from folder that is not specified for use with
your motherboard.
2. The notice of Intel HD audio installation (optional): The Intel High Definition audio functionality unexpectedly quits working in Windows Server
2003 Service Pack 1 or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. Users need
to download and install the update packages from the Microsoft Download
Center before installing HD audio driver bundled in the Driver CD.
Please log on to http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;enus;901105#appliesto for more information.
If the opening screen does not appear; double-click the file setup.exe
in the root directory.
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Setup Tab
Setup
Application Tab
Lists the software utilities that are available on the CD.
Read Me Tab
Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the CD.
Running Setup
Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard:
1.
The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists
will be different according to the motherboard you are installing.
The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner.
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2.
3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended.
4.
Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears:
5.
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Go to Control Panel.
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2.
3.
4.
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5. Disable User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer item and
press OK, then press Restart Now. Then you can restart your computer and continue to install
drivers without running blocked programs.
Manual Installation
Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root
directory. This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your
motherboard.
Look for the chipset and motherboard model; then browse to the directory and path
to begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) that
automatically detects your operating system before installation. Other drivers have
the setup program located in the operating system subfolder.
If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program, browse to the
operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file (README.TXT or
README.DOC) for information on installing the driver or software for your operating system.
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3. Speaker --> Set Default --> OK
User Speaker Palyback function working
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Chapter 5
Setting Up NVIDIA RAID Configuration
There are two ways to setup NVIDIA RAID Configuration: One is to create a RAID
1 Array for backup or a RAID 0 Array for increased performance just by adding
additional disk array without changing the original OS (Non-Bootable RAID Array);
while the other is to configure the RAID Array disks when reinstalling the OS
(Bootable RAID Array).
Start your computer, then press Delete to enter the BIOS setup.
The BIOS CMOS Setup Utility window appears.
Figure 1.1
2
Use the arrow keys to select Integrated Peripherals (see Figure 1.1), then
press Enter.
The Integrated Peripherals window appears.
Figure 1.2
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From the Integrated Peripherals Window, globally set SATA Mode select to
RAID Mode (see Figure 1.2).
Press F10 to save the configuration and exit (F10 is the navigation key to
save the current configuration and exit setup in BIOS setting).
The PC reboots.
Start the nForce Setup program to open the NVIDIA Windows nForce
Drivers page.
Figure 1.3
You must install the NVIDIA IDE driver in order to enable NVIDIA RAID.
If you do not install the NVIDIA IDE driver, NVIDIA RAID will not be
enabled.
Click Next and then follow the instructions.After the installation is completed, be sure to reboot the PC.
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Start your computer, then press Delete to enter the BIOS setup.
The BIOS CMOS Setup Utility screen appears.
Figure 1.4
2
Use the arrow keys to select Integrated Peripherals (see Figure 1.4), then
press Enter.
The Integrated Peripherals screen (or a screen similar to it) appears.
Figure 1.5
3
From the Integrated Peripherals Window, globally set SATA Mode select to
RAID Mode (see Figure 1.5).
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Enter the RAID BIOS Setup by pressing F10 when prompted, and proceed
to set up the NVIDIA RAID BIOS as described in the next section.
Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press F10.
The RAID prompt appears as part of the system POST and boot process
prior to loading of the OS. You have a few seconds to press F10 before the
screen disappears (see Figure 1.6).
Figure 1.6
2
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Figure 1.7
MediaShield BIOS
By default, RAID Mode is set to Mirroring and Striping Block is set to Optimal.
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Figure 1.8 illustrates the Define a New Array screen after one disk have been
assigned as RAID 0 array disk.
Figure 1.8
Figure 1.9
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Figure 1.10
Use the arrow keys to select the array that you want to set up, then press B
to specify the array as bootable.
If you want to mark this disk as empty and wipe out all its contents, press C.
At the prompt, press Y to wipe out all the data, otherwise press N.
Press Enter again to go back to the previous screen and then press F10 to exit
the RAID setup.
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After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the Windows CD.
The Windows Setup program starts.
Press F6 and wait a few moments for the Windows Setup screen to
appear.
Figure 2.13
4
Insert the floppy that has the RAID driver, press S, then press Enter.
Figure 2.14
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Select NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required) and then press Enter.
Figure 2.15
5
Note:
Each time you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver
will have to be installed under Windows once for that hard drive. After
that, the driver will not have to be installed.
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Chapter 6
Key Features
Hybrid SLI increases graphics performance with GeForce Boost and provides intelligent power management with HybridPowerTM.
GeForce Boost
GeForce Boost turbocharges the performance of NVIDIA discrete GPUs when combined with NVIDIA motherboard GPUs. Plug any NVIDIA Hybrid SLI-enabled GPU
into any NVIDIA Hybrid SLI-enabled motherboard to enjoy additive performance and
more for your money.
Users always insert the external graphics card to boost the display
efficiency when using the motherboard with onboard VGA and leave
the onboard VGA unused. Hybrid SLI technology enables the inserted
graphics card to operate SLI together with the onboard VGA to avoid
only having efficiency of one graphics card.
HybridPower
HybridPowerTM unleashes graphics performance when needed and switches to quiet,
low-power quiet operation for everyday computing. Plug any NVIDIA Hybrid SLIenabled GPU into any NVIDIA Hybrid SLI-enabled motherboard for the ultimate
control. Dial up performance for demanding 3D games and applications; reduce noise
and power consumption for everyday computing tasks like browsing the Web, word
processing, or watching HD videos.
1. HybridPower will unleash adequately when the system needs high
graphics performance and reduce noise and power consumption automatically when the system switches to low-power quiet operation.
2. The HybridPower is supported when it connected to onboard display.
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Hybrid Power
Technology
GeForce Boost
Technology
GeForce 8300
GeForce 8200
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
GeForce 8100
nForce 730a
nForce 720a
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
GeForce Boost
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Reference Website
http://www.nvidia.com/object/hybrid_sli.html.
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You should have a Hybrid SLI Enabled Motherboard and Hybrid SLI Enabled Graphics Card.
Hybrid SLI requires at least 256 MB of frame buffer carve out for the
motherboard GPU. Hybrid SLI will not work if the frame buffer size is set
to be less than 256 MB.
Visit the ECS website (www.ecs.com.tw) for for more information of this
motherboard.
Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA Hybrid
SLI Technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website
(www.nvidia.com). Or visit this website (http://www.nvidia.com/object/
hybrid_sli.html) for more Hybrid SLI information.
Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the
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NVIDIA requires that customers update their current inventory and future
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3. Start your computer, then press Delete to enter the BIOS setup; use the arrow keys
to select Advanced Chipset Setup, then press Enter; set the item Hybrid SLI supprt
to Enabled.
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5. Enter Window Vista to install the latest driver which supports the NVIDIA Hybrid
SLI technology.
6. Restart your computer after installing the driver. You can see the green icon of
NVIDIA Hybrid SLI in the bottom right-hand corner while accessing the Windows
Vista again.
7. Click the green Hybrid SLI icon, then the choosing menu appears.
Select a graphics mode.
There are three SLI modes for you to select: Save Power, Boost Performance and
Additional Displays.
Whether the Save Power and Boost Performace can be used depends on
the graphics card being inserted.
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8. Click with your right mouse button on My Computer, then click the option Manage and choose the Device Manager, finally, click the Display Adapters. The
following screen appears.