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GA-73UM-S2H

LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/

Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

12ME-73UMS2H-1001R

Oct. 5, 2007

Mo t herb oa rd

GA-73UM-S2H

Motherboard

GA-73UM-S2H

Oct. 5, 2007

The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners.

The logo is exclusively licensed to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. by GIGA-BYTE

TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

GIGABYTE UNITED INC. is designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu-

sive global distributor of GIGABYTE branded motherboards.

Disclaimer

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Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior

notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any

form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.

Documentation Classifications

In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:

For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.

For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information

on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website.

For product-related information, check on our website at:

http://www.gigabyte.com.tw

Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means

the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard

BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.

Example:

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Table of Contents

Box Contents ................................................................................................................. 6

Optional Items................................................................................................................. 6

GA-73UM-S2H Motherboard Layout ............................................................................. 7

Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 8

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .................................................................................... 9

1-1 Installation Precautions ..................................................................................... 9

1-2 Product Specifications .................................................................................... 10

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler .............................................................. 13

1-3-1 Installing the CPU ................................................................................................ 13

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ................................................................................... 15

1-4 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 16

1-4-1 Installing a Memory ............................................................................................. 16

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 17

1-6 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 18

1-7 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 21

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ................................................................................................. 33

2-1 Startup Screen ................................................................................................ 34

2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 35

2-3 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 37

2-4 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 39

2-5 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 41

2-6 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 45

2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................. 47

2-8 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 48

2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 50

2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 52

2-11 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 52

2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 53

2-13 Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................... 54

2-14 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 54

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 55

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 55

3-2 Software Applications ..................................................................................... 56

3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 56

3-4 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 57

3-5 Contact Us ..................................................................................................... 57

Chapter 4 Unique Features ......................................................................................... 59

4-1 Xpress Recovery2 ......................................................................................... 59

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 64

4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...................................................... 64

4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 67

4-3 EasyTune 5.................................................................................................... 69

4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost........................................................................... 70

Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 71

5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) .................................................................... 71

5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller ......................................................... 71

5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette ..................................................... 76

5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ...................... 77

5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output ................................................................. 82

5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ............................................................ 82

5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable (Optional) ............................................ 84

5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................... 86

5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder ................................................................................. 88

5-3 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 89

5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 89

5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 90

Regulatory Statements ................................................................................................. 92

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•The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.

The box contents are subject to change without notice.

•The motherboard image is for reference only.

Box Contents

GA-73UM-S2H motherboard

Motherboard driver disk

Motherboard driver disk (for Windows Vista)

User's Manual

Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide

One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable

Two SATA 3Gb/s cables

I/O Shield

Optional Items

2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R)

2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-01R)

2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R)

S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-11R)

COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R)

LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R)

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GA-73UM-S2H Motherboard Layout

KB_MS

LGA775

ATX

GA-73UM-S2H

USB

LAN

CD_IN

F_AUDIO

AUDIO

BIOS

PCIE_16

IT 8 718

IDE

DDRII1

F1_1394

TSB43AB23

PCIE_1

PCI1 BATTERY

CODEC

ATX_12V

ESATA

1394

USB

HDMI

CLR_CMOS

RTL

8211B

CPU_FAN

SATAII0

OPTICAL

PCI2

SYS_FAN

LPT

DVI

VGA

nVIDIA®

Ge F or c e 715 0/

nForce 630i

DDRII2

SATAII2

SATAII1

F_PANEL

COMA

SPDIF_IO

F_USB3 F_USB1 F_USB2

PWR_LED

FDD

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Block Diagram

(Note) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported.

LGA775

Processor

4 SATA 3Gb/s

LPC BUS

10 USB Ports

Line-Out

MIC

CODEC

Line-In

SPDIF In

SPDIF Out

Side Speaker Out

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Surround Speaker Out

2 PCI

PCI Bus

2 IEEE 1394a

TSB43AB23

LPT Port

BIOS

Floppy

COM Port

PS/2 KB/Mouse

IT8718

Host

Interface

DDR2 800/667/533 MHz

1 PCI Express x1

PCI Express Bus

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

x 1

CPU CLK+/-

(333/266/200 MHz)

nVIDIA®

GeF orce 7150/

nForce 630i

ATA-133/100/66/33

IDE Channel

LAN

RJ45

RTL

8211B

D-Sub

HDMI (Note)

DVI

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

PCI Express x16

Hardware Installation- 9 -

1-1 Installation Precautions

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become

damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's

manual and follow these procedures:

•Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or

warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

•Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before

installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

•When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard,

make sure they are connected tightly and securely.

•When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic

components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,

keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.

•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an

electrostatic shielding container.

•Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply

has been turned off.

•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to

the local voltage standard.

•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware

components are connected.

•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the

motherboard circuit or its components.

•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or

within the computer casing.

•Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface

•Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.

•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system

components as well as physical harm to the user.

•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the

product, please consult a certified computer technician.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

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1-2 Product Specifications

CPU Support for an Intel® CoreT M 2 Extreme processor/

Intel® CoreT M 2 Quad processor/Intel® CoreT M 2 Duo processor/

Intel® Pentium® processor Extreme Edition/Intel® Pentium® D processor/

Intel® Pentium® 4 processor Extreme Edition/Intel® Pentium® 4 processor/

Intel® Celeron ® processor in the LGA 775 package

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)

L2 cache varies with CPU

Front Side Bus 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB

Chipset nVIDIA® GeForce 7150/nForce 630i

Memory 2 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 GB of system memory

Support for DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)

Onboard Graphics Integrated in the nVIDIA® GeForce 7150/nForce 630i chipset

Audio Realtek ALC889A codec

High Definition Audio

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

Support for S/PDIF In/Out

Support for CD In

LAN RTL 8211B chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express p10-x16 slot

1 x PCI Express p10-x1 slot

2 x PCI slots

Storage Interface nVIDIA® GeForce 7150/nForce 630i chipset:

- 3 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2) supporting up

to 3 SATA 3Gb/s devices

- 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port on the back panel supporting up to 1 SATA

3Gb/s device

- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 0+1

- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices

iTE IT8718 chip:

- 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive

IEEE 1394a T.I. TSB43AB23 chip

Up to 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket

connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header)

USB Integrated in the nVIDIA® GeForce 7150/nForce 630i chipset

Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets

connected to the internal USB headers)

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Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

1 x floppy disk drive connector

1 x IDE connector

3 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors

1 x CPU fan header

1 x system fan header

1 x front panel header

1 x front panel audio header

1 x CD In connector

1 x S/PDIF In/Out header

1 x IEEE 1394a header

3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers

1 x parallel port header

1 x serial port header

1 x chassis intrusion header

1 x power LED header

Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port

Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port

1 x D-Sub port

1 x DVI-D port (Note 1)

1 x HDMI port

1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector

1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port

1 x IEEE 1394a port

4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

1 x RJ-45 port

6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side

Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)

I/O Controller iTE IT8718 chip

Hardware Monitor System voltage detection

CPU/System temperature detection

CPU/System fan speed detection

CPU overheating warning

CPU/System fan fail warning

CPU/System fan speed control

BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash

Use of licensed AWARD BIOS

PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b

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Unique Features Support for @BIOS

Support for Download Center

Support for Q-Flash

Support for EasyTune (Note 2)

Support for Xpress Install

Support for Xpress Recovery2

Support for Virtual Dual BIOS

Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version)

Operating System Support for Microsoft®

Windows ® Vista/XP

Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 22.0cm

(Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.

(Note 2) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model.

Hardware Installation- 13 -

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:

•Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)

•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before

installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.

•Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you

may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)

•Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.

•Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and

damage of the CPU may occur.

•Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recom-

mended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it

does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the fre-

quency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware

specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

1-3-1 Installing the CPU

A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.

NotchNotch

Alignment Key

LGA 775 CPU

LGA775 CPU Socket

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket

Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

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B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.

Step 2:

Remove the protective socket cover.

Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power

cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.

Step 1:

Completely raise the CPU socket lever.

Step 4:

Hold the CPU with your thumb and index

fingers. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle)

with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or

you may align the CPU notches with the socket

alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU

into position.

Step 3:

Lift the metal load plate on the CPU socket.

Step 5:

Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace

the load plate and push the CPU socket lever

back into its locked position.

CPU Socket Lever

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1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler

Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure

uses Intel® boxed cooler as the example cooler.)

Step 1:

Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease

on the surface of the installed CPU.

Step 3:

Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the

four push pins through the pin holes on the

motherboard. Push down on the push pins

diagonally.

Step 4:

You should hear a "click" when pushing down each

push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins

are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler instal-

lation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.)

Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between

the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may

damage the CPU.

Step 5:

After the installation, check the back of the

motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the

picture above, the installation is complete.

Step 6:

Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU

cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on

the motherboard.

Male

Push Pin

Female

Push Pin

The Top

of Female

Push Pin

Direction of

the Arrow Sign

on the Male

Push Pin

Step 2:

Before installing the cooler, note the direction

of the arrow sign on the male push pin.

(Turning the push pin along the direction of

arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary,

is to install.)

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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:

•Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that

came with your expansion card.

•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before

installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.

1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.

2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.

3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.

4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).

6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for

your expansion card(s).

7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.

Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card:

•Installing a Graphics Card:

Gently insert the graphics card into the PCI Ex-

press x16 slot. Make sure the graphics card is

locked by the latch at the end of the PCI Ex-

press x16 slot.

•Removing the Card:

Press the white latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to release the

card and then pull the card straight up from the slot.

PCI Express p17-x1 Slot

PCI Slot

PCI Express x16 Slot

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1-6 Back Panel Connectors

• After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback is the HDMI

device. (The item name may differ by operating system. Refer the figures below for details.)

• Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM

formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use of an external decoder for decoding.)

In Windows XP, select Start>Control Panel>Sounds

and Audio Devices Properties>Audio, set the Default

device for sound playback to NVIDIA HDMI Audio Wave.

In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>

Sound, select NVIDIA HDMI Audio Device and then

click Set Default.

PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port

Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2

keyboard.

D-Sub Port

The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub

connection to this port.

DVI-D Port

The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specifictation. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to

this port.

HDMI Port

The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to

transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is HDCP compliant. Connect the HDMI audio/

video device to this port. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of 1920x1080p

but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used.

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Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange)

Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black)

Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray)

Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration.

Line In Jack (Blue)

The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.

Line Out Jack (Green)

The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can

be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Optical S/PDIF Out Connector

This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical

audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in

connector.

USB Port

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as an

USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.

IEEE 1394a Port

The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth

and hotplug capabilities. Use this port for an IEEE 1394a device.

eSATA 3Gb/s Port

The eSATA 3Gb/s port conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s

standard. Use the port to connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier.

RJ-45 LAN Port

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following

describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.

•When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable

from your device and then remove it from the motherboard.

•When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side

to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.

Activity LED

Connection/

Speed LED

LAN Port

Activity LED:

State Description

Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring

Connection/Speed LED:

State Description

Orange 1 Gpbs data rate

Green 100 Mpbs data rate

Off 10 Mpbs data rate

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A. Dual Display Configurations:

This motherboard provides three ports for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. The table below

shows the supported dual display configurations.

Dual

Display

Combination Supported or Not

DVI-D + D-Sub Yes

DVI-D + HDMI No

HDMI + D-Sub Yes

In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to

perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be

connected to the default Mic in jack ( ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/

7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

Mic In Jack (Pink)

The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.

B. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs:

In order to get better playback quality, when playing the HD DVD or Blu-ray discs, refer to the

recommended system requirements (or better) below.

•CPU: Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo E6550 processor (2.33 GHz or faster). To support 1080p resolution,

be sure to use an Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo E6550 processor or faster; to support 720p resolution,

be sure to use an Intel® Pentium® E2160 processor or faster.

•Memory: 1 GB of DDR2 memory

•BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup,"

"Advanced BIOS Features," for more information)

•Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 7.3 (Note: Hardware Acceleration is not supported)

File Format Suitable Resolution

Windows XP Windows Vista

Non-protected contents 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p

HD-DVD 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p

Blu-ray 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p

Hardware Installation- 21 -

1-7 Internal Connectors

Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:

•First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.

•Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the

power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.

•After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable

has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.

15 16

5 4

108

1) ATX_12V

2) ATX

3) CPU_FAN

4) SYS_FAN

5) F DD

6) IDE

7) SATAII0/1/2

8) PWR_LED

9) BATTERY

10) F_PANEL

11) F_AUDIO

12) CD_IN

13) SPDIF_IO

14) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3

15) F1_1394

16) COMA

17) LPT

18) C I

19) CLR_CMOS

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1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)

With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the

components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the

power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses

a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.

The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not

connected, the computer will not start.

•To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand

high power consumption be used (400W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not

provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.

•The main power connector is compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power

connectors. When using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the

main power connector on the motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cable into pins

under the protective cover when using a 2x10 power supply.

131

ATX_12V:

ATX

ATX:

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2 GND

3 +12V

4 +12V

Pin No. Definition

13 3.3V

14 -12V

15 GND

16 PS_ON(soft On/Off)

17 GND

18 GND

19 GND

20 -5V

21 +5V

22 +5V

23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

Pin No. Definition

1 3.3V

2 3.3V

3 GND

4 +5V

5 GND

6 +5V

7 GND

8 Power Good

9 5V SB(stand by +5V)

10 +12V

11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

ATX_12V

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•Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from

overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.

•These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the

headers.

3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers)

The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin system fan header

(SYS_FAN). Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion

design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation. Most fans are

designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a

positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire. The

motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed

control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed

inside the chassis.

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2 +12V / Speed Control

3 Sense

4 Speed Control

5) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector)

This connector is used to connect a floppy disk drive. The types of floppy disk drives supported

are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be

sure to locate pin 1 of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. The pin 1 of the cable is

typically designated by a stripe of different color.

SYS_FAN

CPU_FAN

CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN:

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6) IDE (IDE Connector)

The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before

attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. If you wish to connect two IDE

devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the IDE devices (for

example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE

devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.)

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7) SATAII0/1/2 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors)

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s

standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The GeForce 7150/nForce 630i

controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 0+1. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA

Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

5 RXN

6 RXP

7 GND

•A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. If more than two hard

drives are to be used, the total number of hard drives must be an even number.

•A RAID 5 configuration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of hard drives

does not have to be an even number.)

•A RAID 0+1 configuration requires at least four hard drives and the total number of hard drives

must be an even number. For this motherboard, you should use the 3 onboard SATA 3Gb/s

connectors and the eSATA 3Gb/s port on the back panel together to connect four hard drives.

Please connect the L-shaped end

of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your

SATA hard drive.

1 7

SATAII0

SATAII2

SATAII1

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8) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header)

This header can be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to indicate system power

status. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is

in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

Pin No. Definition

1 MPD+

2 MPD-

3 MPD-

System Status LED

S0 On

S1 Blinking

S3/S4/S5 Off

9) BATTERY

The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time

information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery

voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.

•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.

•Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced

with an incorrect model.

•Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by

yourself or uncertain about the battery model.

•When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative

side (-) of the battery (the positive side should face up).

•Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.

You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:

1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute.

(Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and

negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.)

3. Replace the battery.

4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.

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10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)

Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front

panel to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins

before connecting the cables.

HD-

HD+

RES+

RES-

SPEAK-

MSG-MSG+

PW- PW+

Message/Power/

Sleep LED

Speaker

Connector

SPEAK+

Power

Switch

IDE Hard Disk

Active LED

Reset

Switch

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of

power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When

connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assign-

ments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.

•PW (Power Switch):

Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off

your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management

Setup," for more information).

•SPEAK (Speaker):

Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status

by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system

startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the

problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes.

•HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED)

Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard

drive is reading or writing data.

•RES (Reset Switch):

Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the

computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.

•NC:

No connection

System Status LED

S0 On

S1 Blinking

S3/S4/S5 Off

•MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED):

Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The

LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when

the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in

S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

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11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)

The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may

connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of

the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection

between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work

or even damage it.

For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:

Pin No. Definition

1 MIC2_L

2 GND

3 MIC2_R

4 -ACZ_DET

5 LINE2_R

6 FSENSE1

7 FAUDIO_JD

8 No Pin

9 LINE2_L

10 FSENSE2

For HD Front Panel Audio:

•The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an

AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functioninality

via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

•When using an AC'97 front panel audio module, you can use either the front or the back

panel audio connectors, but not both at the same time.

•Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each

wire instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio

module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.

Pin No. Definition

1 MIC

2 GND

3 MIC Power

4 NC

5 Line Out (R)

6 NC

7 NC

8 No Pin

9 Line Out (L)

10 NC

12) CD_IN (CD In Connector)

You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to the header.

Pin No. Definition

1 CD-L

2 GND

3 GND

4 CD-R

910

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13) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Header)

This header supports digital S/PDIF in/out. Via an optional S/PDIF in and out cable, this header can

connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out and an audio system that supports digital

audio in. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in and out cable, please contact the local dealer.

Pin No. Definition

1 Power

2 No Pin

3 SPDIF

4 SPDIFI

5 GND

6 GND

5 6

14) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB Headers, Yellow)

The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports

via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local

dealer.

Pin No. Definition

1 Power (5V)

2 Power (5V)

3 USB DX-

4 USB DY-

5 USB DX+

6 USB DY+

7 GND

8 GND

9 No Pin

10 NC

•Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header.

•Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the

power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.

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15) F1_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header, Gray)

The header conforms to IEEE 1394a specification. Each IEEE 1394a header can provide one IEEE

1394a port via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket,

please contact the local dealer.

Pin No. Definition

1 TPA+

2 TPA-

3 GND

4 GND

5 TPB+

6 TPB-

7 Power (12V)

8 Power (12V)

9 No Pin

10 GND

•Do not plug the USB bracket cable into the IEEE 1394a header.

•Prior to installing the IEEE 1394a bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug

the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the IEEE 1394a bracket.

•To connect an IEEE 1394a device, attach one end of the device cable to your computer

and then attach the other end of the cable to the IEEE 1394a device. Ensure that the cable

is securely connected.

16) COMA (Serial Port Header)

The COMA header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the

optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.

Pin No. Definition

1 NDCDA-

2 NSINA

3 NSOUTA

4 NDTRA-

5 GND

6 NDSRA-

7 NRTSA-

8 NCTSA-

9 NRIA-

10 No Pin

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17) LPT (Parallel Port Header)

The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable. For purchasing the

optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer.

Pin No. Definition

1 STB-

2 AFD-

3 PD0

4 ERR-

5 PD1

6 INIT-

7 PD2

8 SLIN-

9 PD3

10 GND

11 PD4

12 GND

13 PD5

Pin No. Definition

14 GND

15 PD6

16 GND

17 PD7

18 GND

19 ACK-

20 GND

21 BUSY

22 GND

23 PE

24 No Pin

25 SLCT

26 GND

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18) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header)

This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been

removed. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.

Pin No. Definition

1 Signal

2 GND

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Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS Values

19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper)

Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and

reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the

two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two

pins for a few seconds.

•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before

clearing the CMOS values.

•After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to remove

the jumper cap from the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard.

•After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized

Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for

BIOS configurations).

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2-1 Startup Screen

The following screen may appear when the computer boots.

Function Keys:

<DEL> : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash

Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup.

<F9> : Xpress Recovery2

If you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up hard drive data using the motherboard

driver disk, the <F9> key can be used for subsequent access to XpressRecovery2 during the

POST. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2."

<F12> : Boot Menu

Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use

the up arrow key < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press <Enter>

to accept. To exit Boot Menu, press <Esc>. The system will directly boot from the device

configured in Boot Menu.

Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. After system restart, the device boot

order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. You can access Boot Menu again to change the first

boot device setting as needed.

<End> : Q-Flash

Press the <End> key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first.

Motherboard Model

BIOS Version

Function Keys

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GA-73UM-S2H F1a

<DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash

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2-2 The Main Menu

Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use

arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu.

(Sample BIOS Version: F1a)

Main Menu Help

The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu.

Submenu Help

While in a submenu, press <F1> to display a help screen (General Help) of function keys available for

the menu. Press <Esc> to exit the help screen. Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the right

side of the submenu.

BIOS Setup Program Function Keys

< >< >< >< > Move the selection bar to select an item

<Enter> Execute command or enter the submenu

<Esc> Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program

Submenus: Exit current submenu

<Page Up> Increase the numeric value or make changes

<Page Down> Decrease the numeric value or make changes

<F1> Show descriptions of the function keys

<F2> Move cursor to the Item Help block on the right (submenus only)

<F5> Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus

<F6> Load the Fail-Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus

<F7> Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus

<F8> Access the Q-Flash utility

<F9> Display system information

<F10> Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program

•If you do not find the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press <Ctrl>+<F1>

to access more advanced options.

•When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set

your system to its defaults.

•The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by

BIOS version.

`Standard CMOS Features

`Advanced BIOS Features

`Integrated Peripherals

`Power Management Setup

`PnP/PCI Configurations

`PC Health Status

`MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

Esc: Quit KLJI: Select Item

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

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2-3 Standard CMOS Features

Date

Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date and year. Select the

desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date.

Time

Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up arrow

or down arrow key to set the time.

IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave

IDE HDD Auto-Detection

Press <Enter> to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel.

IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave

Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below:

• Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default)

• None If no IDE/SATA devices are used, set this item to None so the system will

skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup.

• Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the

hard drive access mode is set to CHS.

Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), CHS, LBA,

Large.

IDE Channel 2/3 Master/Slave

IDE Auto-Detection

Press <Enter> to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel.

Extended IDE Drive

Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below:

• Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default)

• None If no IDE/SATA devices are used, set this item to None so the system will

skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup.

Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), Large.

Standard CMOS Features

Date (mm:dd:yy) Fri, Jun 22 2007

Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24

`IDE Channel 0 Master [None]

`IDE Channel 0 Slave [None]

`IDE Channel 2 Master [None]

`IDE Channel 2 Slave [None]

`IDE Channel 3 Master [None]

`IDE Channel 3 Slave [None]

Drive A [1.44M, 3.5"]

Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]

Halt On [All, But Keyboard]

Base Memory 640K

Extended Memory 510M

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Default F7: Optimized Defaults

Item Help

Menu Level`

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The following fields display your hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters

manually, refer to the information on the hard drive.

Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive.

Cylinder Number of cylinders.

Head Number of heads.

Precomp Write precompensation cylinder.

Landing Zone Landing zone.

Sector Number of sectors.

Drive A

Allows you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your system. If you do not install a

floppy disk drive, set this item to None. Options are: None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5",

1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5".

Floppy 3 Mode Support

Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a

Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A.

Halt on

Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST.

No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error.

All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop.

All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other

errors. (Default)

All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop for all

other errors.

All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but

it will stop for all other errors.

Memory

These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST.

Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for

the MS-DOS operating system.

Extended Memory The amount of extended memory.

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2-4 Advanced BIOS Features

Hard Disk Boot Priority

Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Use the up

or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key <+> (or <PageUp>) or the minus

key <-> (or <PageDown>) to move it up or down on the list. Press <Esc> to exit this menu when

finished.

First/Second/Third Boot Device

Specifies the boot order from the available devices. Use the up or down arrow key to select a

device and press <Enter> to accept. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP,

USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled.

Password Check

Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter

BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User

Password item in the BIOS Main Menu.

Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default)

System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup

program.

HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability

Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your

hard drive. This feature allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to

issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled)

CPU Multi-Threading (Note)

Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores and multi-threading function when using

an Intel® CPU that supports multi-core technology. This feature only works for operating systems

that support multi-processor mode.

Enabled Enables all CPU cores and multi-threading capability. (Default)

Disabled Enables only one CPU core.

(Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information

about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.

Advanced BIOS Features

`Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter]

First Boot Device [Floppy]

Second Boot Device [Hard Disk]

Third Boot Device [CDROM]

Password Check [Setup]

HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability [Disabled]

CPU Multi-Threading (Note) [Enabled]

Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) [Disabled]

No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) [Enabled]

CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)

(Note) [Enabled]

CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2)

(Note) [Enabled]

CPU EIST Function (Note) [Enabled]

Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled]

Onboard GPU [Enable If No Ext GPU]

Frame Buffer Size [128 MB]

Init Display First [PCI Slot]

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Item Help

Menu Level`

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Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note)

Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to Disabled for

Windows XP operating system; set this item to Enabled for legacy operating system such as

Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled)

No-Execute Memory Protect (Note)

Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. This function may enhance protection for

the computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working

with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled)

CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note)

Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in

system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during

system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled)

CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note)

Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection

function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is

overheated. (Default: Enabled)

CPU EIST Function (Note)

Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Depending on CPU loading,

Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency

to decrease average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled)

Virtualization Technology (Note)

Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization

Technology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent

partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems.

(Default: Enabled)

Onboard GPU

Enables or disables the onboard VGA function.

Enable If No Ext GPU

Activates the onboard VGA only if no PCI Express VGA card is installed. (Default)

Always Enable

Always activates the onboard VGA, whether or not a PCI Express card is installed. If you wish to

set up a dual view configuration, set this item to Always Enable.

Frame Buffer Size

Frame buffer size is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics

controller. MS-DOS, for example, will use only this memory for display. Options are: 16M, 32M,

64M, 128M (default), 256M, Disabled.

Init Display First

Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card,

PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard VGA.

PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default)

Onboard VGA Sets the onboard VGA as the first display.

PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as the first display.

(Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information

about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.

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2-5 Integrated Peripherals

SATA-II RAID Config

Item Help

Menu Level``

Onchip SATA Mode [IDE]

x SATA-II Pri-Master RAID Enabled

x SATA-II Pri-Slave RAID Enabled

x SATA-II Sec-Master RAID Enabled

x SATA-II Sec-Slave RAID Enabled

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

On-Chip IDE Channel0

Enables or disables the first integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled)

IDE Prefetch Mode

Enables or disbales prefetch mode for the integrated IDE controller. Enabled activates the IDE

prefetch buffer to enhance hard drive performance. (Default: Enabled)

NV Serial-ATA Controller

Enables or disables the integrated SATA controller. (Default: All Enabled)

Integrated Peripherals

On-Chip IDE Channel0 [Enabled]

IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled]

NV Serial-ATA Controller [All Enabled]

`SATA-II RAID Config [Press Enter]

On-Chip MAC Lan [Auto]

Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Onboard Audio Function [Auto]

On-Chip USB [V1.1+V2.0]

USB Memory Type [SHADOW]

USB Keyboard Support [Disabled]

USB Mouse Support [Disabled]

Onboard 1394 [Enabled]

`SMART LAN [Press Enter]

Legacy USB storage detect [Enabled]

Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]

Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]

Parallel Port Mode [SPP]

x ECP Mode Use DMA 3

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Item Help

Menu Level`

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SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function)

SMART LAN

Item Help

Menu Level``

Start detecting at Port.....

Pair1-2 Status = Open / Length = 0.0m

Pair3-6 Status = Open / Length = 0.0m

Pair4-5 Status = Open / Length = 0.0m

Pair7-8 Status = Open / Length = 0.0m

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN

cable. This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short.

Refer to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable:

When No LAN Cable Is Attached...

If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show

Open and the Length fields show 0.0m, as shown in the figure above.

When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally...

If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub,

the following message will appear:

Link Detected Displays transmission speed

Cable Length Displays the approximate length of the attached LAN cable.

Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at a speed of 10/100Mbps in MS-DOS mode; it will operate

at a normal speed of 10/100/1000Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated.

When a Cable Problem Occurs...

If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of wires, the Status field will show Short and

thenlength shown will be the approximate distance to the fault or short.

Example: Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m

Explanation: A fault or short might occur at about 1.6m on Pair 1-2.

Note: Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will

show Open, and the length shown is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable.

Start detecting at Port.....

Link Detected --> 100Mbps

Cable Length= 30 m

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Legacy USB storage detect

Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard

drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled)

Onboard Serial Port 1

Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding

interrupt. Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled.

Onboard Parallel Port

Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I/O address and

corresponding interrupt. Options are: 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled.

Parallel Port Mode

Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are: SPP (Standard Parallel

Port)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP.

ECP Mode Use DMA

Selects DMA channel for the LPT port in ECP mode. This item is configurable only if Parallel Port

Mode is set to ECP or ECP+EPP mode. Options are: 3 (default), 1.

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2-6 Power Management Setup

ACPI Suspend Type

Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend.

S1(POS) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state

(default). In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in a

low power mode. The system can be resumed at any time.

S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state. In

S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off and consumes less power than

in the S1 state. When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system

resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off.

Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN

Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button.

Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly.

(Default)

Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the

power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter

suspend mode.

PME Event Wake Up

Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a PCI or

PCIe device. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on

the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled)

Modem Ring On

Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem

that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled)

USB Resume from Suspend

Allows the system to be awakened from ACPI S3 sleep state by a wake-up signal from the

installed USB device. (Default: Disabled )

(Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only.

Power Management Setup

ACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)]

Soft-Off by Power button [Instant-Off]

PME Event Wake Up [Enabled]

Modem Ring On [Enabled]

USB Resume from Suspend [Disabled]

Power-On by Alarm [Disabled]

x Day of Month Alarm Everyday

x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 : 0 : 0

HPET Support ( )Note [Enabled]

Power On By Mouse [Disabled]

Power On By Keyboard [Disabled]

x KB Power ON Password Enter

AC Back Function [Soft-Off]

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Item Help

Menu Level`

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Power-On by Alarm

Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled)

If enabled, set the date and time as following:

Day of Month Alarm : Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day

in a month.

Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically.

Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal

of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective.

HPET Support (Note)

Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows® Vista® operating system.

(Default: Enabled)

Power On By Mouse

Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event.

Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Disabled Disables this function. (Default)

Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system.

Power On By Keyboard

Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event.

Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Disabled Disables this function. (Default)

Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system.

Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system.

Any Key Press any key on the keyboard to turn on the system.

KB Power ON Password

Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is set to Password. Press <Enter> on this item

and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press <Enter> to accept. To turn on the

system, enter the password and press <Enter>.

Note: To cancel the password, press <Enter> on this item. When prompted for the password, press

<Enter> again without entering the password to clear the password settings.

AC Back Function

Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.

Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default)

Full-On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power.

(Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only.

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2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations

PCI 1 IRQ Assignment

Auto BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default)

3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot.

PCI 2 IRQ Assignment

Auto BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the second PCI slot. (Default)

3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the second PCI slot.

PnP/PCI Configurations

PCI 1 IRQ Assignment [Auto]

PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto]

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Item Help

Menu Level`

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CPU Smart FAN Control

Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at

different speed according to the CPU temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune

based on system requirements. If disabled, CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled)

CPU Smart FAN Mode

Specifies how to control CPU fan speed. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN

Control is set to Enabled.

Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan

control mode. (Default)

Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan.

PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan.

System Smart FAN Control

Enables or disables the system fan speed control function. Enabled allows the system fan to run

at different speed according to the system temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune

based on system requirements. If disabled, system fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled)

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2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

`FSB & Memory Config [Press Enter]

Robust Graphics Booster [Auto]

CPU Clock Ratio

(Note) [16X]

Normal CPU Vcore 1.3875V

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Item Help

Menu Level`

Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory

and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we

recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unex-

pected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this

occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.)

FSB & Memory Config

Item Help

Menu Level`

Parameters Setting Current Value

Current CPU Freq, MHz 3333.3 3333.3

FSB-Memory Clock Mode [Auto]

x FSB-Memory Ratio Auto

x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Auto 133.3

Actual CPU Clock (Mhz) 133.3

x Memory Frequency (Mhz) Auto 533.3

Actual Memory Clock (Mhz) 533.3

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

(Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature.

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Parameters/ Setting/ Current Value

Displays the following CPU and memory speed. Setting shows the value you manually adjust;

Current Value shows the current operating frequency.

Current CPU Freq, MHz

Displays the CPU speeds.

FSB-Memory Clock Mode

Auto BIOS will automatically set the FSB-Memory clock mode. (Default)

Linked Allows you to set FSB speed manually; the memory speed changes propor-

tionally along with the FSB speed.

Unlinked Allows you to set FSB speed and memory speed individually.

FSB-Memory Ratio

This item is configurable only if the FSB-Memory Clock Mode option is set to Linked.

Auto BIOS will automatically set the FSB-Memory ratio. (Default)

1:1 Sets FSB-Memory ratio to 1:1.

5:4 Sets FSB-Memory ratio to 5:4.

3:2 Sets FSB-Memory ratio to 3:2.

Sync Mode Sets FSB-Memory ratio synchronously.

CPU Host Frequency (Mhz)

Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. This item is configurable only if the FSB-

Memory Clock Mode option is set to Linked or Unlinked. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz

to 650 MHz.

For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 200 MHz.

For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 266 MHz.

For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 333 MHz.

Important It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU

specifications.

Actual CPU Clock (Mhz)

The value depends on the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) setting.

Memory Frequency (Mhz)

This item is configurable only if the FSB-Memory Clock Mode option is set to Unlinked. The first

frequency value is adjustable and the second is the current operating frequency of your memory.

The adjustable range is from 400 MHz to 1400 MHz.

Actual Memory Clock (Mhz)

The value depends on the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and Memory Frequency (Mhz) settings.

Robust Graphics Booster

Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and

memory. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set the R.G.B. mode based on system

configurations. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo.

CPU Clock Ratio (Note)

Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU.

The item is present only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is installed.

Normal CPU Vcore

Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU.

(Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature.

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2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password

`Standard CMOS Features

`Advanced BIOS Features

`Integrated Peripherals

`Power Management Setup

`PnP/PCI C

`PC Health Status

`MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Esc: Quit KLJI: Select Item

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

Change/Set/Disable Password

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Exit Without Saving

Enter Password:

Press <Enter> on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press <Enter>. You

will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>.

The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords:

Supervisor Password

When a system password is set and the Password Check item in Advanced BIOS Features is

set to Setup, you must enter the supervisor password for entering BIOS Setup and making BIOS

changes.

When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or

user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup.

User Password

When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or

user password) at system startup to continue system boot. In BIOS Setup, you must enter the

supervisor password if you wish to make changes to BIOS settings. The user password only

allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes.

To clear the password, press <Enter> on the password item and when requested for the password,

press <Enter> again. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear, indicating the password has

been cancelled.

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2-13 Save & Exit Setup

2-14 Exit Without Saving

Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the

BIOS Setup program. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.

Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the

changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.

`Standard CMOS Features

`Advanced BIOS Features

`Integrated Peripherals

`Power M

`PnP/PCI

`PC Health Status

`MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Esc: Quit KLJI: Select Item

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

Save Data to CMOS

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Exit Without Saving

Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y

`Standard CMOS Features

`Advanced BIOS Features

`Integrated Peripherals

`Power Ma

`PnP/PCI C

`PC Health Status

`MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Esc: Quit KLJI: Select Item

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

Abandon all Data

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Exit Without Saving

Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers

•Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions

use Windows XP as the example operating system.)

•After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optional

drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in

the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to

My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.)

After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan the system and then list all the

drivers that are recommended to install. Please select the item that you wish to install and press the

Install button following the item. Or you can press Xpress Install to install all the driver items.

•Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. the Found New Hardware Wizard)

displayed when "Xpress Install" is installing the drivers. Failure to do so may affect the

driver installation.

•Some device drivers will restart your system automatically during the driver installation.

After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers.

•After the drivers are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to restart your system. You

can install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk.

•After "Xpress Install" installs all the drivers and after system restarts, if a popup dialog box

still appears asking for installation of the RAID controller driver, please insert the motherboard

driver disk and select to install the driver automatically in the dialog box.

•For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the

Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still

exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in Device Manager, please remove the

question mark (by right-clicking your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system.

(The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.)

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3-2 Software Applications

This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You

may press the Install button following an item to install it.

3-3 Driver CD Information

This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk.

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3-4 Hardware Information

This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard.

3-5 Contact Us

Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch

offices on the last page of this manual.

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4-1 Xpress Recovery2

"*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in the following sequence: The first PATA

IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA

connector and so forth. For example, when hard drives are attached to the first IDE and the first

SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. When hard

drives are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first SATA

connector is the first physical drive.

Chapter 4 Unique Features

Xpress Recovery2 is an utility that allows you to quickly compress

and back up your system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting

NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can back

up data on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it.

Before You Begin:

•Xpress Recovery2 will check the first physical hard drive* for the operating system. Xpress

Recovery2 can only back up/restore the first physical hard drive that has the operating system

installed.

•As Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file at the end of the hard drive, make sure to leave

enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size require-

ments vary, depending on the amount of data).

•It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are

installed.

•The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at which the data is backed

up/restored.

•It takes longer to back up a hard drive than to restore it.

System Requirements:

•Intel® x86 platform

•At least 64 MB of system memory

•VESA compatible graphics card

•Windows® 2000 with SP3 or later; Windows® XP with SP1 or later

•Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities. For example, a backup file

created with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2.

•USB hard drives are not supported.

•Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported.

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Installation and Configuration

(The following procedure uses Windows XP as the example operating system.)

A. Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive

1. Set CD-ROM drive as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup

program. Save the changes and exit.

2. When partitioning your hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for Xpress

Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending on the

amount of data) (Figure 2).

Figure 1

Figure 3

3. Select a file system (for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of the operating system (Figure 3).

Figure 2

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4. After the operating system is installed, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and

select Manage (Figure 4). Go to Computer Management to check disk allocation. Xpress

Recovery2 will save the backup file to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top)(Figure 5).

Please note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the

backup file.

Figure 5

Figure 4

5. If your hard drive is not properly partitioned before you install the operating system, you may

create new partitions using free space on your hard drive (Figure 6, 7). However, if Disk

Management shows the hard drive only contains the System partition without any unallocated

space, you will not be able to create new partitions or use Xpress Recovery2. If this occurs,

reinstall the operating system and re-partition your hard drive.

Figure 7

In the New Partition Wizard, you MUST select Primary

partition. This will reserve unallocated space for Xpress

Recovery2 to use.

Figure 6

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2. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will

stay permanent in your hard drive. If you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press

<F9> during the POST (Figure 9).

Figure 8

Figure 9

B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2

1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. When you

see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2

(Figure 8), press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2.

Boot from CD/DVD:

Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2.....

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally

GA-73UM-S2H F1a

<DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash

0 8 / 1 7 / 2 0 0 7- N F 7 3 - 6 A 6 1N G0 1 C - 0 0

C. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2

1. Select BACKUP to start backing up your hard drive data (Figure 10).

2. Xpress Recovery2 will then begin to search the first physical hard drive as the target drive and

detect whether this hard drive contains the Windows operating system. When the Windows

operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will begin the backup process (Figure 11).

Figure 10 Figure 11

Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a

new partition to store the backup image file.

3. When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation.

Figure 12

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D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2

Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The

RESTORE option will not be present if no backup is created before (Figure 13, 14).

Figure 13 Figure 14

E. Removing the Backup

1. If you wish to remove the backup file, select REMOVE (Figure 15).

2. After the backup file is removed, no backup image file will be present in Disk Management and

hard drive space will be freed up (Figure 16).

Figure 15 Figure 16

F. Exiting Xpress Recovery2

Select REBOOT to exit Xpress Recovery2.

Figure 17

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4-2 BIOS Update Utilities

GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. GIGABYTE

Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS-

DOS mode.

What is Q-FlashTM?

With Q-Flash you can update the system BIOS without having to enter

operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Embedded in the BIOS, the

Q-Flash tool frees you from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process.

What is @BIOSTM?

@BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows

environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the nearest

@BIOS server site and update the BIOS.

Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS

flashing may result in system malfunction.

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally

GA-73UM-S2H F1a

<DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash

0 8 / 1 7 / 2 0 0 7- N F 7 3 - 6 A 6 1N G0 1 C - 0 0

4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility

A. Before You Begin:

1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your

motherboard model.

2. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. 73ums2h.f1) to your floppy disk, USB flash drive,

or hard drive. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.

3. Restart the system. During the POST, press the <End> key to enter Q-Flash. Note: You can

access Q-Flash by either pressing the <End> key during the POST or pressing the <F8> key in

BIOS Setup. However, if the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard

drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to

access Q-Flash.

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B. Updating the BIOS

When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The follow procedure

assumes that you save the BIOS file to a floppy disk.

Step 1:

1. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. In the main menu of

Q-Flash, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press <Enter>.

•The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file.

•Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system.

•If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive

attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to

access Q-Flash.

2. Select Floppy A and press <Enter>.

Q-Flash Utility v2.05

Flash Type/Size.................................MXIC 25L4005 512K

Keep DMI Data Enable

Update BIOS from Drive

En er Off

0 file(s) found

Floppy A <Drive>

HDD 0-0 <Drive>

Total size : 0 Free size : 0

3. Select the BIOS update file and press <Enter>.

Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model.

Step 2:

The process of the system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen. When

the message "Are you sure to update BIOS?" appears, press <Enter> to begin the BIOS update. The

monitor will display the update process.

•Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS.

•Do not remove the floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive when the system is

updating the BIOS.

Step 3:

When the update process is complete, press any key to return to the main menu.

Q-Flash Utility v2.05

Flash Type/Size.................................MXIC 25L4005 512K

Keep DMI Data Enable

E er Off

!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!

Please press any key to continue

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Step 6:

Select Save & Exit Setup and then press <Y> to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The

procedure is complete after the system restarts.

Press <Y> to load BIOS defaults

Step 4:

Press <Esc> and then <Enter> to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. As the system boots, you should

see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen.

Step 5:

During the POST, press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press

<Enter> to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripherals devices after a BIOS update, so we

recommend that you reload BIOS defaults.

`Standard CMOS Features

`Advanced BIOS Features

`Integrated Peripherals

`Power Management Setup

`PnP/PCI C

`PC Health

`MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

KLJI: Select Item

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

Load Optimized Defaults

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? Y

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B. Installing and Using @BIOS:

Use the motherboard driver disk included with the motherboard to install @BIOS.

4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility

A. Before You Begin:

1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps

prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update.

2. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt the

Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Failure to do so

may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start.

3. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS.

4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an

inadequate BIOS flashing.

• •Installing the @BIOS utility. Accessing the @BIOS utility.

Select @BIOS and click Install.

Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>

@BIOS

C. Options and Instructions:

1. Save the Current BIOS File

In the main dialog box of @BIOS, Save Current BIOS allows you to save the current BIOS file.

2. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function

Step 1:

Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check

box and click Update New BIOS.

Step 2:

Select the @BIOS server site closest to your

location and click OK.

Select this option Click Update New BIOS

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Step 3:

First make sure the model name on the screen is correct, then

click OK. Upon completion, restart your system.

•If more than one model is present when doing Step 3 above, recomfirm your motherboard

model. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system.

•If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site,

please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the

instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below.

Step 4:

As the system reboots, press <Delete> to enter the BIOS Setup program. Select Load Optimized

Defaults and press <Enter> to load BIOS defaults.

Step 1:

Click Update New BIOS.

Step 2:

In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in

the Files of type list. Select the location where

you save the BIOS update file (e.g. 73ums2h.

f1) obtained from the Internet or through other

source.

3. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function

Click Update New BIOS

Step 3:

Press OK to begin the BIOS update process. Upon completion, restart

your system.

Step 4:

As the system boots, press <Delete> to enter the BIOS Setup program. Select Load Optimized

Defaults and press <Enter> to load BIOS defaults.

Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS

with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system.

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4-3 EasyTune 5

EasyTuneTM 5, an easy-to-use and convenient system overclocking and management tool, lets you do

overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup

program. EasyTune 5 provides the following functions (Note 1): overclocking/overvoltage, C.I.A./

M.I.B. (Note 2), smart fan control, and hardware monitoring and warning. (For instructions on using

EasyTune5, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Utility page on our

website.)

The EasyTune 5 Interface

Button Information Table

(Note 1) Available functions in EasyTune 5 may differ by motherboard model.

(Note 2) C.I.A. and M.I.B. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance

of these components.

Button/Display Description

1. OVERCLOCKING Enters the Overclocking setting page

2. C.I.A./M.I.B. Enters the C.I.A. and M.I.B. setting page

3. SMART FAN Enters the Smart-Fan setting page

4. PC HEALTH Enters the PC Health setting page

5. GO Confirmation and Execution button

6. EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode

7. Display Field Displays panel of CPU frequency

8. Function LEDs Shows the information of the current function

9. GIGABYTE Logo Visits GIGABYTE website

10. Help Displays EasyTune 5 help screen

11. Exit or Minimize Quits or minimizes EasyTune 5

Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and

reduce the useful life of these components. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure

that you fully know how to use each function of EasyTune 5, or system instability or other

unexpected results may occur.

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4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost

Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use flash memory on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive

to boost your computer's performance. You may enable ReadyBoost and allocate part of your USB

flash drive's memory to speed up your computer.

Follow the steps below to enable the ReadyBoost function:

Step 1:

Go to Computer. Right-click on the USB flash drive icon and choose

Properties.

Step 2:

In the ReadyBoost tab, select Use this device. Under Space to

reserve for system speed, set the amount of memory space to use

for ReadyBoost using the slider or spin box. Click Apply and then OK

to turn on ReadyBoost.

•The USB flash drive must have at least 256 MB of space.

•The recommended amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to three

times the amount of RAM installed in your computer.

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Chapter 5 Appendix

(Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller.

(Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to AHCI or RAID mode.

5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below:

A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer.

B. Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup.

C. Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS. (Note 1)

D. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2)

E. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2)

Before you begin

Please prepare:

•At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use

two hard drives with identical model and capacity). If you do not want to create RAID, you may

prepare only one hard drive.

•An empty formatted floppy disk.

•Windows Vista/XP setup disk.

•Motherboard driver disk.

5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller

A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer

Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to an

available SATA port on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your power supply

to the hard drive.

Produktspecifikationer

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Bredd:	425 mm
Djup:	388 mm
Höjd:	330 mm
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Ethernet LAN:	Ja
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Skriv ut direkt:	Ja
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Skanningshastighet-(färg):	16 duim/min
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