Motherboard Manual Ga-7zx-1 (Rev1.x) e
Motherboard Manual Ga-7zx-1 (Rev1.x) e
Motherboard Manual Ga-7zx-1 (Rev1.x) e
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this Eric Lu equipment does cause interference to radio or television equipment reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: G.B.T. INC. Address: 18305 Valley Blvd., Suite#A LA Puent, CA 91744 Phone/Fax No: (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 hereby declares that the product Product Name: Mother Board Model Number: GA-7ZX Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109(a), Class B Digital Device 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 and (2) this device must accept any inference received, including that may cause undesired operation. ERIC LU Representative Person's Name: Signature: Date: Jun. 30, 2000
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna -Move the equipment away from the receiver -Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions You are cautioned that any change or modifications to the equipment not expressly approve by the party responsible for compliance could void Your authority to operate such equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected 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 undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity
We, Manufacturer/Importer (full address) G.B.T. Technology Trding GMbH Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) Mother Board GA-7ZX is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive
EN 55011 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of industrial, scientific and medical (ISM high frequency equipment Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of broadcast receivers and associated equipment Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of household electrical appliances, portable tools and similar electrical apparatus Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of fluorescent lamps and luminaries Immunity from radio interference of broadcast receivers and associated equipment Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment Cabled distribution systems; Equipment for receiving and/or distribution from sound and television signals EN 61000-3-2* EN60555-2 Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appliances and similar electrical equipment Harmonics
EN55013
EN61000-3-3* EN60555-3
Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appliances and similar electrical equipment Voltage fluctuations
EN 55014
EN 50081-1
Generic emission standard Part 1: Residual, commercial and light industry Generic immunity standard Part 1: Residual, commercial and light industry Generic emission standard Part 2: Industrial environment
EN 50082-1
EN 55015
EN 55081-2
EN 55020
EN 55082-2
EN 55022
ENV 55104
EN 50091- 2
CE marking
(EC conformity marking) The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above mentioned product with the actual required safety standards in accordance with LVD 73/23 EEC
EN 60065
Safety requirements for mains operated electronic and related apparatus for household and similar general use Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
EN 60950
EN 60335
EN 50091-1
Manufacturer/Importer Signature
(Stamp)
Rex Lin
Rex Lin
Date :
Name
7ZX Series
AMD Athlon /Duron
TM TM
Socket A Motherboard
USER'S MANUAL
AMD AthlonTM/DuronTM Socket A Processor Motherboard REV. 1.01 Fourth Edition R-101-04-001110
Table Of Content
Revision History Item Checklist Summary of Features 7ZX Series Motherboard Layout Page Index for CPU Speed Setup / Connectors / Panel and Jumper Definition Performance List Block Diagram Suspend to RAM Installation Dual BIOS Introduction (Optional) Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduction (Optional) @ BIOSTM Introduction EasyTuneIIITM Introduction Memory Installation Page Index for BIOS Setup Appendix P.1 P.2 P.3 P.5 P.6 P.22 P.23 P.24 P.30 P.37 P.42 P.43 P.45 P.46 P.76
Revision History
Revision 1.0 2.0 1.01 1.01 1.01 1.01 Revision Note Initial release of the 7ZX Series motherboard users manual. Initial release of the 7ZX Series motherboard users manual. Initial release of the 7ZX Series motherboard users manual. Second release of the 7ZX Series motherboard users manual. Third release of the 7ZX Series motherboard users manual. Fourth release of the 7ZX Series motherboard users manual. Date Jun.2000 Jul.2000 Jul.2000 Aug.2000 Sep.2000 Nov.2000
The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
Item Checklist
Item Checklist
;The 7ZX Series motherboard ;Cable for IDE / floppy device ;Diskettes or CD (TUCD) for motherboard driver & utility ;7ZX Series users manual
Summary Of Features
Form Factor Motherboard CPU Chipset 30.5 cm x 22.8 cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. 7ZX series includes 7ZX, 7ZX-1 y AMD AthlonTM/DuronTM (K7) Socket A Processor y 256K/64K L2 cache on die y Supports 500MHz ~ 1GHz and faster Apollo KT133 ,consisting of: y VT8363 Memory/AGP/PCI Controller(PAC) y VT82C686A PCI Super-I/O Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC)
y y y ICS 9248-141 or ICW W230H y ICS 9248-141
Clock Generator
Memory
On-Board IDE
y y y y y y y y y y y
On-Board Peripherals
y y y y y y y y y
Hardware Monitor
3 168-pin DIMM sockets Supports PC-100 / PC-133 SDRAM and VCM SDRAM Supports up to 1.5GB DRAM Supports only 3.3V SDRAM DIMM VT82C686A 1 AGP slot supports 4X mode & AGP 2.0 compliant 5 PCI slots supports 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant 1 AMR (Audio Modem Riser) slot 1 ISA slot (Optional) Supports PIO mode 3, 4, UDMA33/ATA66 IDE & ATAPI CD-ROM 2 IDE bus master (UDMA 33/ ATA 66) IDE ports for up to 4 ATAPI devices 1 floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M bytes 1 parallel ports supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode 2 serial ports (COM A & COM B) 4 USB ports 1 IrDA connector for IR CPU/System fan revolution detect CPU/System temperature detect System voltage detect CPU overheat shutdown detect To be continued
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Summary of Features
y y y y y y y y y y y y y
PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface Creative CT5880 sound (Optional) AC97 CODEC Line In/Line Out/Mic In/AUX In/CD In/TEL/Game Port /Four Speaker & SPDIF (Optional) Licensed AMI BIOS, 2M bit flash ROM Support Dual BIOS (Optional) Support Wake-On-LAN (WOL) Support Internal / External Modem Ring On Support USB KB/MS Wake up from S3-S5 Includes 3 fan power connectors Poly fuse for keyboard over-current protection Support STR (Suspend-To-RAM) function Support @BIOS and EasyTuneIII
COM A
Socket A CPU
ATX POWER
JP6
LPT
JP8 LED1 FLOPPY SW1 PCI1 J13 JP3 J12 PCI4 JP10 J2 PCI5
MAIN BACK Up BIOS BIOS
COM B
J15
JP7
DIMM2
7ZX
AGP 1
Clock Generator
DIMM1
DIMM3
AD1881
PCI2
PCI3 J16
Creative CT5880
USB2 J4
ISA 1
BZ1
J11
JP11
JP9 JP18
JP16 AMR
JP17
Page Index for CPU Speed Setup/Connectors/Panel and Jumper Definition CPU Speed Setup Connectors Game & Audio Port COM A / COM B / LPT Port USB 1 Connector USB 2 Connector PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Connector J3 (CPU Fan) JP6 (Power Fan) J2 (System Fan) ATX Power Floppy Port IDE 1(Primary) / IDE 2(Secondary) Port J16 (TEL) J15 (AUX_IN) J18 (CD Audio Line In) J13 (Ring Power On) J12 (Wake On LAN) JP8 / LED1 (STR LED Connector & DIMM LED) J4 (IR) Panel and Jumper Definition J11 (2x11 Pins Jumper) JP16/JP17/JP18 (AMR Select)[Optional] JP4 (Rear USB Device Wake Up Selection) JP7 (STR Function Enabled) JP9 (Onboard Sound Function Selection)[Optional] JP11 (Front USB Device Wake Up Selection) JP10 (BIOS Write Protection)[Optional] JP3 (Clear CMOS Function)[Optional] BAT1 (Battery)
Page P.7 P.8 P.8 P.8 P.9 P.9 P.10 P.10 P.11 P.11 P.12 P.12 P.13 P.13 P.14 P.14 P.15 P.15 P.16 P.16 P.17 P.17 P.18 P.18 P.19 P.19 P.20 P.20 P.21 P.21
1 O X X O X X X X
2 O O O X X X X X
3 X X O O O X O X
4 O X X X O O X X
ICS
9248-141
zIf your clock generator (in Motherboard) is ICW W230H. You can follow the below reference. SW1: (ICW W230H)
O : ON, X : OFF
1 O 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0
2 O X 0 X X 0 X 0 X
3 X X 0 X X X 0 0 0
4 X X X 0 0 0 0 0 X
W230H
The FSB Speed of the VIA KT133 is 100MHz. 0AMD CPU Heat Sink Installation: Beware: Please check that the heat sink is in good contact with the CPU before you turn on your system. The poor contact will cause over heat, and might cause damage to your processor.
Connectors
Connectors
Game & Audio Port
Game Port
Line Out 1
MIC In Line In
Line Out 1: Line Out or SPDIF (The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder). In general, Line Out 1 is normally Line Out, when it output digital signal, it will be change to SPDIF Out automatically (see page 39 for more information). Line In: In general, Line In is normally Line In. When you select Four Speaker in Creative application (see page 37 for more information), Line In will be change to Line Out 2, then you can plug 2 pairs stereo speaker into Line Out 1 and Line In simultaneously.
COM A
COM B
USB 1 Connector
1 2 34
5 67 8
Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Definition USB V0 USB D0USB D0+ GND USB V1 USB D1USB D1+ GND
USB 2 Connector
Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition +5V GND USB D2NC USB D2+ USB D3+ NC USB D3GND +5V
2 1
10 9
Connectors
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11
Connectors
ATX Power
Pin No. Definition 3,5,7,13, GND 15-17 1,2,11 3.3V 4,6,19,20 VCC 10 +12V 12 -12V 18 -5V 8 Power Good 9 5V SB stand by+5V 14 PS-ON(Soft On/Off)
10 20
1 11
Floppy Port
Red Line
FDD1
12
IDE 1 IDE 2
J16 TEL: The connector is for Modem with internal voice connector
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Connectors
J15: AUX_IN
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15
Connectors
DIMM LED
J4: IR
1 Pin No. Definition 1 VCC (+5V) 2 NC 3 IR Data Input 4 GND 5 IR Data Output
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GN
HD
SPK 1
RE
GD 1
1 PPP+
1 PW
GN (Green Switch) GD (Green LED) HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPK (Speaker Connector) RE (Reset Switch) P+PP(Power LED) PW (Soft Power Connector)
Open: Normal Operation Close: Entering Green Mode Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode() Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode() Pin 1: VCC(+) Pin 2- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data() Open: Normal Operation Close: Reset Hardware System Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode() Pin 3: LED cathode() Open: Normal Operation Close: Power On/Off
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1 1 JP16 JP18
JP16 ON OFF ON
JP17
1 Pin No. Definition 1-2 Close Normal (Default) 2-3 Close USB Device Wake up
(If you want to use "USB Dev Wakeup From S3-S5" function, you have to set the BIOS setting "USB Dev Wakeup From S3-S5" enabled, and the jumper "JP4" enabled). *(Power on the computer and as soon as memory counting starts, press <Del>. You will enter BIOS Setup. Select the item "POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP", then select "USB Dev Wakeup From S3-S5: Enabled". Remember to save the setting by pressing "ESC" and choose the "SAVE & EXIT SETUP" option.)
USB1
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Pin No. Definition 1-2 close Onboard Sound Enable (Default) 2-3 close Onboard Sound Disable
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Pin No. Definition 1-2 close Normal (Default) Enabled Front USB Device 2-3 close Wake up
(If you want to use "USB Dev Wakeup From S3-S5" function, you have to set the BIOS setting "USB Dev Wakeup From S3-S5" enabled, and the jumper "JP11" enabled). *(Power on the computer and as soon as memory counting starts, press <Del>. You will enter BIOS Setup. Select the item "POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP", then select "USB Dev Wakeup From S3-S5: Enabled". Remember to save the setting by pressing "ESC" and choose the "SAVE & EXIT SETUP" option.)
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Pin No. Definition 1-2 close Normal (Default) 2-3 close Clear CMOS
BAT1: Battery
+
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Performance List
Performance List
The following performance data list is the testing results of some popular benchmark testing programs. These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for different testing data values gotten by users. (The different Hardware & Software configuration will result in different benchmark testing results.)
AMD ThunderbirdTM 950MHz, AMD DuronTM 700MHz (256x1) MB SDRAM (HYUNDAI HYM71V733201) 256 KB included in Thunderbird 64 KB included in Duron GA-GF2560 Onboard IDE (Quantum KA13600AT) Windows NT 4.0 SPK6a Display Driver at 1024 x 768 65536 colors 75Hz. TUCD 1.5 Beta3
TM
Processor Winbench99 CPU mark 99 FPU Winmark 99 Business Disk Winmark 99 Hi-End Disk Winmark 99 Business Graphics Winmark 99 Hi-End Graphics Winmark 99 Winstone99 Business Winstone 99 Hi-End Winstone 99
0 If you wish to maximize the performance of your system, please refer to the detail on P.55
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Block Diagram
Socket A
AGP 2X/4X
100MHz
VT8363
66MHz 100 / 133MHz 100 / 133MHz 66MHz 33MHz 33MHz
3.3V SDRAM
100 / 133MHz
5 PCI
ATA66 IDE Channels
VT82C 686A
Creative CT5880 IR Floppy PS/2 AC97 CODEC AMR
ISA
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Step 2: (If you want to use STR Function, please set jumper JP7 Closed.)
Step 3: Power on the computer and as soon as memory counting starts, press <Del>. You will enter BIOS Setup. Select the item POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP, then select ACPI Sleep Type : S3 / STR. Remember to save the settings by pressing "ESC" and choose the SAVE & EXIT SETUP option. Congratulation! You have completed the installation and now can use the STR function.
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2.
Define the system power on button to initiate STR sleep mode: A. Double click My Computer and then Control Panel
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D. Restart your computer to complete setup. Now when you want to enter STR sleep mode, just momentarily press the Power on button.
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A.5 Notices:
1. In order for STR to function properly, several hardware and software requirements must be satisfied: A. Your ATX power supply must comply with the ATX 2.01 specification (provide more than 720 mA 5V Stand-By current). Your SDRAM must be PC-100 compliant.
B. 2.
Jumper JP8 is provided to connect to the STR LED in your system chassis. [Your chassis may not provide this feature.] The STR LED will be illuminated when your system is in STR sleep mode.
DIMM LED
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a. Boot Screen
American Megatrends Release:06/12/2000 AMIBIOS (C) 1999 American Megatrends
xxx xxx Check System Health OK, AMD-Athlon(tm)-650MHz (100x6.5) Check NVRAM Wait Press F1 to enter Dual BIOS Utility. Press ESC to quit
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b. AMI Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility AMI Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility Boot From.. Main BIOS Main ROM Type SST 39SF020 Backup ROM Type SST 39SF020 Wide Range Protection Disable Boot From Main BIOS Auto Recovery Enable Halt On Error Disable Copy Main ROM Data to Backup Load Default Settings Save Settings to CMOS
PgDn/PgUp:Modify
:Move
ESC:Reset
F10:Power Off
c. Dual BIOS Item explanation: BIOS will auto detect: Boot From : Main BIOS Main ROM Type : SST 39SF020 Backup ROM Type : SST 39SF020 Wide Range Protection: Disable(Default), Enable Status 1: If any failure (ex. Update ESCD failure, checksum error or reset) occurs in the Main BIOS , just before the Operating System is loaded and after the power is on, and that the Wide Range Protection is set to Enable, the PC will boot from Backup BIOS automatically. Status 2: If the ROM BIOS on peripherals cards(ex. SCSI Cards, LAN Cards,..) emits signals to request restart of the system after the user make any alteration on it, the boot up BIOS will not be changed to the Backup BIOS.
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Boot From : Main BIOS (Default), Backup BIOS Status 1: The user can set to boot from main BIOS or Backup BIOS. Auto Recovery : Enabled(Default), Disabled When one of the Main BIOS or Backup BIOS occurs checksum failure, the working BIOS will automatically recover the BIOS of checksum failure. (In the Power Management Setup of the BIOS Setting, if ACPI Suspend Type is set to Suspend to RAM, the Auto Recovery will be set to Enable automatically.) (If you want to enter the BIOS setting, please press Del key when the boot screen appears.) Halt On Error : Disable(Default), Enable If the BIOS occurs a checksum error or the Main BIOS occurs a WIDE RANGE PROTECTION error and Halt On BIOS Defects set to Enable, the PC will show messages on the boot screen, and the system will pause and wait for the users instruction. If Auto Recovery: Disable, it will show <or the other key to continue.> If Auto Recovery: Enable, it will show <or the other key to Auto Recover.> Copy Main ROM Data to Backup Backup message: Are you sure to copy BIOS? [Enter] to continue or [Esc] to abort The means that the Main BIOS works normally and could automatically recover the Backup BIOS. Or the means that the Backup BIOS works normally and could automatically recover the Main BIOS. (This auto recovery utility is set by system automatically and cant be changed by user.)
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Whats DualBIOSTM?
On GIGABYTE motherboards with DualBIOS there are physically two BIOS chips. For simplicity well call one your Main BIOS and the other well call your Backup BIOS (your hot spare). If your Main BIOS fails, the Backup BIOS almost automatically takes over on your next system boot. Almost automatically and with virtually zero down time! Whether the problem is a failure in flashing your BIOS or a virus or a catastrophic failure of the Main BIOS chip, the result is the same - the Backup BIOS backs you up, almost automatically.
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II. Q: Why does anyone need a motherboard with DualBIOSTM technology? Answer:
In todays systems there are more and more BIOS failures. The most common reasons are virus attacks, BIOS upgrade failures, and/or deterioration of the BIOS (ROM) chip itself. 1. New computer viruses are being found that attack and destroy the system BIOS. They may corrupt your BIOS code, causing your PC to be unstable or even not boot normally. 2. BIOS data will be corrupted if a power loss/surge occurs, or if a user resets the system, or if the power button is pressed during the process of performing a system BIOS upgrade. 3. If a user mistakenly updates their mainboard with the incorrect BIOS file, then the system may not be able to boot correctly. This may cause the PC system hang in operation or during boot. 4. A flash ROM's life cycle is limited according to electronic characteristics. The modern PC utilizes the Plug and Play BIOS, and is updated regularly. If a user changes peripherals often, there is a slight chance of damage to the flash ROM. With Giga-Byte Technologys patented DualBIOSTM technology you can reduce the possibility of hangs during system boot up, and/or loss BIOS data due to above reasons. This new technology will eliminate valuable system down time and costly repair bills cause by BIOS failures.
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2. During or after a BIOS upgrade, if DualBIOSTM detects that the main BIOS is corrupt, the backup BIOS will take over the boot-up process automatically. Moreover, it will verify the main and backup BIOS checksums when booting-up. DualBIOSTM technology examines the checksum of the main and backup BIOS while the system is powered on to guarantee your BIOS operates properly. 3. Power Users will have the advantage of having two BIOS versions on their mainboard. The benefit is being able to select either version BIOS to suit the performance system needs. 4. Flexibility for high-end desktop PCs and workstation/servers. In the DualBIOSTM utility, the option can be set, "Halt On When BIOS Defects," to be enabled to halt your system with a warning message that the main BIOS has been corrupted. Most workstation/servers require constant operation to guarantee services have not been interrupted. In this situation, the "Halt On When BIOS Defects" message may be disabled to avoid system pauses during normal booting. Another advantage you gain from Giga-Bytes DualBIOSTM technology is the ability to upgrade from dual 2 Mbit BIOS to dual 4 Mbit BIOS in the future if extra BIOS storage is need.
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C.
The four speaker function will only support in application software that use Microsoft DirectX and Creative EAX. For example, the game titles, software DVD player and MP3 player. Those software support Microsoft DirectX, so they can support four speaker output.
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SPDIF Introduction A.
What is SPDIF? The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder.
B.
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c. Press Sound, video and game controllers item and then select the Creative Sound Blaster PCI128 item.
d. Press Settings item and then select the Output Mode item.
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@ BIOSTM Introduction
@ BIOS Introduction
Gigabyte announces @ BIOS Windows BIOS live update utility
Have you ever updated BIOS by yourself? Or like many other people, you just know what BIOS is, but always hesitate to update it? Because you think updating newest BIOS is unnecessary and actually you dont know how to update it. Maybe not like others, you are very experienced in BIOS updating and spend quite a lot of time to do it. But of course you dont like to do it too much. First, download different BIOS from website and then switch the operating system to DOS mode. Secondly, use different flash utility to update BIOS. The above process is not a interesting job. Besides, always be carefully to store the BIOS source code correctly in your disks as if you update the wrong BIOS, it will be a nightmare. Certainly, you wonder why motherboard vendors could not just do something right to save your time and effort and save you from the lousy BIOS updating work? Here it comes! Now Gigabyte announces @BIOS--the first Windows BIOS live update utility. This is a smart BIOS update software. It could help you to download the BIOS from internet and update it. Not like the other BIOS update software, its a Windows utility. With the help of @BIOS, BIOS updating is no more than a click. Besides, no matter which mainboard you are using, if its a Gigabytes product*, @BIOS help you to maintain the BIOS. This utility could detect your correct mainboard model and help you to choose the BIOS accordingly. It then downloads the BIOS from the nearest Gigabyte ftp site automatically. There are several different choices; you could use Internet Update to download and update your BIOS directly. Or you may want to keep a backup for your current BIOS, just choose Save Current BIOS to save it first. You make a wise choice to use Gigabyte, and @BIOS update your BIOS smartly. You are now worry free from updating wrong BIOS, and capable to maintain and manage your BIOS easily. Again, Gigabytes innovative product erects a milestone in mainboard industries.
For such a wonderful software, how much it costs? Impossible! Its free! Now, if you buy a Gigabytes motherboard, you could find this amazing software in the attached driver CD. But please remember, connected to internet at first, then you could have a internet BIOS update from your Gigabyte @BIOS.
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EasyTuneIIITM Introduction
Gigabyte announces EasyTuneIII Windows overdrive utility
Overdrive might be one of the most common issues in computer field. But have many users ever tried it? The answer is probably no. Because overdrive is thought to be very difficult and includes a lot of technical know-how, sometimes overdrive is even considered as special skills found only in some enthusiasts. But as to the experts in overdrive, whats the truth? They may spend quite a lot of time and money to study, try and use many different hardware and software tools to do overdrive. And even with these technologies, they still learn that its quite a risk because the safety and stability of an overdrive system is unknown. Now everything is different because of a Windows overdrive utility EasyTuneIII--announced by Gigabyte. This utility has totally changed the gaming rule of overdrive. This is the first overdrive utility suitable for both normal and power users. Users can choose either Easy Mode or Advanced Mode to run overdrive at their convenience. For users who choose Easy Mode, they just need to click Auto Optimize to have auto and immediate CPU overclocking. This software will then overdrive CPU speed automatically with the result being shown in the control panel. If someone prefers to overdrive by oneself, there is also another choice. Click Advanced Mode to enjoy sport drive class overclocking. In Advanced Mode, one can change the system bus speed in small increments to get ultimate system performance. And no matter which mainboard is used, if its a Gigabytes product*, EasyTuneIII helps to perform the best of system. Besides, different from other traditional over-clocking methods, EasyTuneIII doesnt require users to change neither BIOS nor hardware switch/ jumper setting; on the other hand, they can do overdrive at only one click. Therefore, this is a safer way for overdrive as nothing is changed on software or hardware. If user runs EasyTuneIII over systems limitation, the biggest lost is only to restart the computer again and the side effect is then well controlled. Moreover, if one well-performed system speed been tested in EasyTuneIII, user can Save this bus speed and Load it in next time. Obviously, Gigabyte EasyTuneIII has already turned the overdrive technology toward to a newer generation.
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EasyTuneIIITM Introduction
This wonderful software is now free bundled in Gigabyte motherboard attached driver CD. Users may make a test drive of EasyTuneIII to find out more amazing features by themselves. For further technical information, please link to: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Note: If your TUCD version is 1.6 or below, please visit our website and download the latest EasyTuneIIITM version.
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Memory Installation
The motherboard has 3 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM Slot .The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the two notch. Memory size can vary between sockets. Install memory in any combination table: DIMM DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 168-pin SDRAM DIMM Modules Supports 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 / 512 MB Supports 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 / 512 MB Supports 16 / 32 / 64 /128 / 256 / 512 MB X 1 pcs X 1 pcs X 1 pcs
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BIOS Setup
Page Index for BIOS Setup The Main Menu Standard CMOS Setup BIOS Features Setup Chipset Features Setup Power Management Setup PNP/ PCI Configuration Load BIOS Defaults Load Setup Defaults Integrated Peripherals Hardware Monitor Supervisor Password / User Password IDE HDD Auto Detection Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving
Page P.48 P.50 P.53 P.55 P.59 P.62 P.64 P.65 P.66 P.70 P.72 P.73 P.74 P.75
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BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
ENTERING SETUP
Power ON the computer and press <Del> immediately will allow you to enter Setup. If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the "RESET" bottom on the system case. You may also restart by simultaneously press <Ctrl> <Alt> <Del> keys.
CONTROL KEYS
<> <> <> <> <Esc> Move to previous item Move to next item Move to the item in the left hand Move to the item in the right hand Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu Reserved Reserved Reserved Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu Load the default CMOS value from BIOS default table, only for Option Page Setup Menu Load the Setup Defaults Reserved Reserved Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
<+/PgUp> <-/PgDn> <F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8> <F9> <F10>
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BIOS Setup
GETTING HELP
Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc>.
ESC : Quit (Shift) F2 : Change Color F5 : Old Values : Select Item F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10: Save & Exit Time, Date, Hard Disk Type,
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PnP/PCI Configurations
This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources.
Integrated Peripherals
This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.
Supervisor password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup.
User password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system.
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BIOS Setup
HEAD
PRECOMP
LANDZ SECTOR
MODE
Floppy Drive A: 1.44 MB 3 Floppy Drive B: Not Installed Boot Sector Virus Protection : Disabled Month: Jan Dec Day: 01 31 Year : 1990 2099
Date
The date format is <Week> <Month> <Day>, <Year>. Week Month Day Year The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display-only The month, Jan. Through Dec. The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) The year, from 1990 through 2099
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Time
The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.
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Disabled
Memory
The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.
Base Memory
The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. The value of the base memory is typically 512 K for systems with 512 K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640 K for systems with 640 K or more memory installed on the motherboard. The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map.
Extended Memory
Other Memory
This refers to the memory located in the 640 K to 1024 K address space. This is memory that can be used for different applications. DOS uses this area to load device drivers to keep as much base memory free for application programs. Most use for this area is Shadow RAM
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ESC : Quit : Select Item F1 : Help PU/PD+/-/ : Modify F5 :Old Values (Shift)F2:Color F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load SETUP Defaults
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Boot Up Num-Lock
On Off Keypad is number keys. (Default Value) Keypad is arrow keys.
Disabled
Password Check
Setup Always Set Password Check to Setup. (Default Value) Set Password Check to Always.
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12 mA 24 mA
ESC : Quit : Select Item F1 : Help PU/PD+/-/ : Modify F5 :Old Values (Shift)F2:Color F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load SETUP Defaults
Top Performance
If you wish to maximize the performance of your system, set Top Performance as Enabled. Disabled Enabled Top Performance Disabled. (Default Value) Top Performance Enabled.
DRAM Frequency
100MHz 133MHz Set DRAM Frequency to 100MHz. (Default Value) Set DRAM Frequency to 133MHz.
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AGP Mode
4X 1X 2X Set AGP Mode to 4X. (Default Value) Set AGP Mode to 1X. Set AGP Mode to 2X.
USB Controller
Enabled Disabled Enabled USB Controller. (Default Value) Disabled USB Controller.
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If DRAM Drive Strength is Manual, then you can adjust item below. MD Bus Strength
High Low Set MD Bus Strength High. (Default Value) Set MD Bus Strength Low.
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CAS# Drive
8 mA 12 mA Set CAS# Drive 8 mA. Set CAS# Drive 12 mA. (Default Value)
RAS# Drive
16 mA 24 mA Set RAS# Drive 16 mA. Set RAS# Drive 24 mA. (Default Value)
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RTC Alarm Date RTC Alarm Hour RTC Alarm Minute RTC Alarm Second
Every Day 00 00 00
Ignore
Instant-Off
ESC : Quit : Select Item F1 : Help PU/PD+/-/ : Modify F5 :Old Values (Shift)F2:Color F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load SETUP Defaults
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Display Activity
Ignore Monitor Ignore Display Activity. (Default Value) Monitor Display Activity.
IRQ 3~IRQ15
Ignore Monitor Ignore IRQ3 ~IRQ15. Monitor IRQ3~IRQ15.
If the Resume On RTC Alarm is Enabled. RTC Alarm Date : RTC Alarm Hour: RTC Alarm Minute : RTC Alarm Second :
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BIOS Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
AMIBIOS SETUP PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION ( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved PnP OS Installed No Reset Configuration Data No VGA Boot from AGP Disabled PCI AGP Palette Snoop PnP DMA Channel 0 DMA Channel 1 PnP DMA Channel 3 PnP PnP DMA Channel 5 PnP DMA Channel 6 PnP DMA Channel 7 IRQ 3 PCI/PnP IRQ 4 PCI/PnP IRQ 5 PCI/PnP IRQ 7 PCI/PnP IRQ 9 PCI/PnP IRQ 10 PCI/PnP ESC: Quit : Select Item IRQ 11 PCI/PnP F1 : Help PU/PD+/-/ : Modify IRQ 14 PCI/PnP F5 :Old Values (Shift)F2:Color IRQ 15 PCI/PnP F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load SETUP Defaults
PnP OS Installed
Yes No Enable PNP OS Installed function. Disable PNP OS Installed function. (Default Value)
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IRQ ( 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,14,15 )
ISA/ EISA PCI / PnP The resource is used by Legacy ISA device. The resource is used by PCI/ PnP device.
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BIOS Setup
ESC : Quit (Shift) F2 : Change Color F5 : Old Values : Select Item F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10: Save & Exit Load BIOS Default except Standard CMOS Setup
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Load SETUP Defaults (Y/N)? NDETECTION PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS SAVE & EXIT SETUP EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
ESC : Quit (Shift) F2 : Change Color F5 : Old Values : Select Item F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10: Save & Exit Load Setup Default except Standard CMOS Setup
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BIOS Setup
Integrated Peripherals
AMIBIOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS ( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved OnBoard Serial Port A Auto Auto OnBoard Serial Port B Normal Serial PortB Mode N/A Duplex Mode Auto OnBoard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode ECP Parallel Port DMA Auto Parallel Port IRQ Auto AC97 Audio Auto MC97 Modem Auto OnBoard Legacy Audio Sound Blaster SB I/O Base Address SB IRQ Select SB DMA Select MPU-401 MPU-401 I/O Address Game Port(200h-207h) Enabled Disabled 220h-22Fh 5 1 Disabled 330h-333h Enabled
ESC: Quit : Select Item F1 : Help PU/PD+/-/ : Modify F5 :Old Values (Shift)F2:Color F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load SETUP Defaults
Figure 9: Integrated Peripherals This items will be available when Serial PortB Mode is set to IrDA or ASK IR. These eight items will be shown when there are only AC97 CODEC sound.
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Duplex Mode
Half Duplex N/A Full Duplex IR Function Duplex Half. Disabled this function. (Default Value) IR Function Duplex Full.
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AC97 Audio
Auto Disabled Enabled On Board AC97 Audio. (Default Value) Disabled On Board AC97 Audio.
MC97 Modem
Auto Disabled Enabled On Board MC97 Modem. (Default Value) Disabled On Board MC97 Modem.
Sound Blaster
Enabled Disabled Enabled Sound Blaster. Disabled Sound Blaster. (Default Value)
SB IRQ Select
IRQ 5 / 7 / 9 / 10. (Default Value: 5 )
SB DMA Select
DMA 0 / 1 / 2/ 3. (Default Value: 1 )
MPU-401
Enabled Disabled Enabled MPU-401. Disabled MPU-401. (Default Value)
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Hardware Monitor
AMIBIOS SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR SETUP ( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved ACPI Shut Down Temp. CPU Temperature System Temperature CPU Fan Speed System Fan Speed Vcore Vdd Vcc3 +5.000V +12.000V Disabled 32C/89F 32C/89F 7123 RPM 0 RPM 1.76 V 3.33 V 3. 27 V 4.97 V 12.18 V
ESC: Quit : Select Item F1 : Help PU/PD+/-/ : Modify F5 :Old Values (Shift)F2:Color F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load Setup Defaults
CPU Temperature (C / F)
Detect CPU Temperature automatically.
System Temperature (C / F)
Detect System Temperature automatically.
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PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION Enter new supervisor password: LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS SAVE & EXIT SETUP EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
ESC : Quit (Shift) F2 : Change Color F5 : Old Values : Select Item F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10: Save & Exit Chang /Set /Disabled Password
Figure 11: Password Setting Type the password, up to six characters, and press <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a password. To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A message PASSWORD DISABLED will appear to confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely. The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords: a SUPERVISOR PASSWORD and a USER PASSWORD. When disabled, anyone may access all BIOS Setup program function. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS Setup program and having full configuration fields, the User password is required to access only basic items. If you select System at Password Check in BIOS Features Setup Menu, you will be prompted for the password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup Menu. If you select Setup at Password Check in BIOS Features Setup Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup.
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PRECOMP
LANDZ SECTOR
MODE
Figure 12: IDE HDD Auto Detection Type "Y" will accept the H.D.D. parameter reported by BIOS. Type "N" will keep the old H.D.D. parameter setup. If the hard disk cylinder number is over 1024, then the user can select LBA mode or LARGER mode for DOS partition larger than 528 MB.
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BIOS Setup
ESC : Quit (Shift) F2 : Change Color F5 : Old Values : Select Item F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10: Save & Exit Save Data to CMOS & Exit Setup
Figure 13: Save & Exit Setup Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.
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ESC : Quit (Shift) F2 : Change Color F5 : Old Values : Select Item F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10: Save & Exit Abandon all Datas & Exit Setup
Figure 14: Exit Without Saving Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.
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Appendix
Appendix
Appendix A: VIA KT133 Chipsets Driver Installation
Insert the support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver or double click the CD driver icon in My Computer to bring up the screen.
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3.Click Yes.
4.Click Next.
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2.Click OK.
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4.Click Next.
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8. Click Next.
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2.Click Next.
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Click 9.
Click Here.
Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet a. Click "Internet Update" icon b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon c. Select @BIOS sever ( "Gigabyte @BIOS sever 1 in Taiwan" and "Gigabyte @BIOS sever 2 in Taiwan" are available for now, the others will be completed soon) d. Select the exact model name on your motherboard e. System will automatically download and update the BIOS.
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II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet: a. Do not click "Internet Update" icon b. Click "Update New BIOS" c. Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file. d. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: 7ZX.F1). e. Complete update process following the instruction.
III. Save BIOS In the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in dialog box. It means to save the current BIOS version. IV. Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM: In the very beginning, there is "About this program" icon shown in dialog box. It can help you check out which kind of motherboard and which brand of Flash ROM are supported. Note: a. In method I, if it shows two or more motherboard's model names to be selected, please make sure your motherboard's model name again. Sellecting name will cause the system unbooted. b. In method II, be sure that motherboard's model name in BIOS unzip file are the same as your motherboard's. Otherwise, your system won't boot. c. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS server, please go onto Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II. d. Please note that any intercorruption during updating will cause system unbooted
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Or else you can select flash BIOS in DOS mode. 0 Please check your BIOS vendor (AMI or AWARD), your motherboard name and PCB version on the motherboard. 1. 2. 3. 4. Format a bootable system floppy diskette by the command format a:/s in command mode. Visit the Gigabyte website at http:// www.gigabyte.com.tw , Select the BIOS file you need and download it to your bootable floppy diskette. Insert the bootable diskette containing the BIOS file into the floppy diskette driver. Assuming that the floppy diskette driver is A, reboot the system by using the A: driver. At the A: > prompt, run the BIOS upgraded file by executing the Flash BIOS utility and the BIOS file with its appropriate extension. Example: (AMI tool) (Where 7zx.f1 is name of the BIOS file name) A:>flashxxx.exe 7zx.f1 Example: (Award tool) (Where 7zx.f1 is name of the BIOS file name) A:>Awdflash.exe 7zx.f1 5. Upon pressing the <Enter> key, a flash memory writer menu will appear on screen. Enter the new BIOS file name with its extension filename into the text box after file name to program. If you want to save the old BIOS file(perform as soon as system is operational, this is recommended), select Y to DO YOU WANT TO SAVE BIOS, then type the old BIOS filename and the extension after filename to save: This option allows you to copy the contents of the flash memory chip onto a diskette, giving you a backup copy of the original motherboard BIOS in case you need to re-install it. Select N to DO YOU WANT TO SAVE BIOS, if you dont want to save the old BIOS file. After the decision to save the old BIOS file or not is made, select Y to ARE YOU SURE TO PROGRAM when the next menu appear; wait until a message showing Power Off or Reset the system appears. Then turn off your system. Remove the diskette and restart your system. Hold down <Delete> key to enter BIOS setup. You must select Load Setup BIOS Default to activate the new BIOS, then you may set other item from the main menu.
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Appendix E: Acronyms
Acronyms ACPI POST LAN ECP APM DMA MHz ESCD CPU SMP USB OS ECC IDE SCI LBA EMC BIOS SMI IRQ NIC A.G.P. S.E.C.C. LED EPP CMOS I/O ESD OEM SRAM VID DMI MIDI IOAPIC DIMM DRAM PAC AMR Meaning Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Power-On Self Test Local Area Network Extended Capabilities Port Advanced Power Management Direct Memory Access Megahertz Extended System Configuration Data Central Processing Unit Symmetric Multi-Processing Universal Serial Bus Operating System Error Checking and Correcting Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced Special Circumstance Instructions Logical Block Addressing Electromagnetic Compatibility Basic Input / Output System System Management Interrupt Interrupt Request Network Interface Card Accelerated Graphics Port Single Edge Contact Cartridge Light Emitting Diode Enhanced Parallel Port Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Input / Output Electrostatic Discharge Original Equipment Manufacturer Static Random Access Memory Voltage ID Desktop Management Interface Musical Interface Digital Interface Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller Dual Inline Memory Module Dynamic Random Access Memory PCI A.G.P. Controller Audio Modem Riser To be continued
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Meaning Peripheral Component Interconnect Rambus in-line Memory Module Dual Retention Mechanism Industry Standard Architecture Memory Translator Hub Continuity RIMM
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