Download BIOS SETUP This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup

BIOS SETUP
This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the
system for optimum use.
You may need to run the Setup program when:
Ф An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to
run SETUP.
Ф You want to change the
default settings for customized features.
Entering Setup
Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the
message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter Setup.
Press DEL to enter SETUP
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system
by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may also restart the system by
simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys.
1. The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous
update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different
from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only.
2. Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is the BIOS
version. It is usually in the format:
W7255VMS V1.0 031505 where:
1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX.
2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number.
6th digit refers to the chipset as I = Intel, N = nVidia, and V = VIA.
7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers.
V1.0 refers to the BIOS version.
031505 refers to the date this BIOS was released.
Control Keys
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<Esc>
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<F6>
<F7>
<F10>
Move to the previous item
Move to the next item
Move to the item in the left hand
Move to the item in the right hand
Select the item
Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu
Increase the numeric value or make changes
Decrease the numeric value or make changes
Load Optimized Defaults
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Save all the CMOS changes and exit
Getting Help
After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.
Main Menu
The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the arrow keys ( ti
) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the
bottom of the screen.
Sub-Menu
If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown in the right view) appears to the left of
certain fields that means a sub-menu can be
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field and press <Enter> to call up the sub-menu. Then you can use the control keys to enter values
and move from field to field within a sub-menu. If you want to return to the main menu, just press
the <Esc >.
General Help <F1>
The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this screen from any
menu by simply pressing <F1>. The Help screen lists the appropriate keys to use and the possible
selections for the highlighted item. Press <Esc> to exit the Help screen.
Щ The Main Menu
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► Standard CMOS Features
Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc.
► Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to setup the items of AWARD® special enhanced features.
► Advanced Chipset Setup
Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system's
performance.
► Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
► Power Management Features
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.
► PCI/PNP Resource Management
This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.
► H/W Monitor
This entry shows your PC health status.
► Cell Menu
Use this menu to specify your settings for CPU/AGP frequency/voltage control and overclocking.
► Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer.
► Load Optimized Defaults
Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal
performance of the mainboard.
► BIOS Setting Password
Use this menu to set the password for BIOS.
► Save & Exit Setup
Save changes to CMOS and exit setup.
► Exit Without Saving
Abandon all changes and exit setup.
Щ Standard CMOS Features
The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes some basic setup items. Use the arrow
keys to highlight the item and then use the <+> or <-> keys to select the value you want in each
item.
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Features
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configure system Date.
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► Date (MM:DD:YY)
This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date). The format is
<day> <month> <date> <year>.
day
Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read only.
month The month from Jan. through Dec.
date The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys. year The year can
be adjusted by users.
► Time (hh:mm:ss)
This allows you to set the system time that you want (usually the current time). The time format is
<hour> <minute> <second>.
► IDE Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth Master/Slave
Press <+> or <-> to select the hard disk drive type. The specification of hard disk drive will show
up on the right hand according to your selection. Press <Enter> for the sub-menu of each item:
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Master
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► Type
This item allows you to select how to define the HHD parameters.
► 32Bit Data Transfer
Enable 32bit to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate.
► Floppy A
This item allows you to set the type of the floppy drives installed.
► Halt On
The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at boot. Available options are:
[No Errors]
The system doesn't stop for any detected error.
[All, But Keyboard]
The system doesn't stop for a keyboard error.
**System Information**
CPU Type and memory status of your system (read only).
Щ Advanced BIOS Features
► Quick Boot
Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will skip some
check items.
CPU Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
CPU Configuration
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Harduare Prefetcher:
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Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enable]
**CPU Information**
Manufacturer/Frequency/FSB Speed/Cache Li/Cache L2/Ratio Value These items show the CPU
related information of your system (read only).
► Ratio CMOS Setting
This setting controls the multiplier that is used to determine the internal clock speed of the
processor relative to the external or motherboard clock speed. It is available only when the
processor supports this function.
► CPU TM function
The item allows you to specify the CPU speed (at percentage) to which it will slow 3 ^down
when the CPU reaches the predetermined overheat temperature.
► Execute Disable Bit
Execute-Disable Bit capability is a robust hardware feature, detectable using the CPUID instruction,
that protects against malicious software executing code on IA-32 systems.
► C1E Support
This item allows you to enable/disable the CiE power management feature which can also drop
clock speed and voltage on the processor.
► Hardware Prefetcher
This item allows you to to enable/disable the hardware prefetcher, or in other words - hardware
prefetch mechanism.
► Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
This item allows you to enable/disable the adjacent cache line prefetch mode. When disabled, only
one 64 byte line from the 128 byte sector is prefetched (which contains the requested data). When
enabled - both lines are prefetched no matter whether they have or have not the requested data.
► Full Screen LOGO Display
This item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen. Settings are: [Enabled]
Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot. [Disabled]
Shows the POST
messages at boot.
► ACPI APIC support
This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Due to
compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode
will expand available IRQ resources for the system.
► Boot Up Num-Lock LED
This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to [On] will turn on
the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to [Off] will allow users to use the arrow keys
on the numeric keypad.
► MPS Configuration
This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used for the
operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. To find out
which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system.
► 1st Boot Device
The original IBM PCs loaded the DOS operating system from drive A (floppy disk), so IBM PCcompatible systems are designed to search for an operating system first on drive A, and then on drive C
(hard disk). However, modern computers usually load the operating system from the hard drive, and
may even load it from a CD-ROM drive.
Щ Advanced Chipset Setup
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Aduanced Chipset Setup
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Primary Graphics Adapter
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[PCI * PCIE * AGP]
DRAM Frequency
[Auto]
DRAM Timing
[Auto]
U-Link mode selection
U-Link BH Supported
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[Auto]
[Enable]
[Disabled]
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Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.
► VGA Frame Buffer Size
The field specifies the size of system memory allocated for video memory.
► Primary Graphics Adapter
This setting specifies which graphic card is your primary graphics adapter.
► DRAM Frequency
Use this field to configure the clock frequency of the installed DRAM.
► DRAM Timing
The value in this field depends on performance parameters of the installed memory chips (DRAM).
Do not change the value from the factory setting unless you install new memory that has a different
performance rating than the original DRAMs.
► V-Link mode selection
This item lets you choose the speed mode between the North Bridge & South Bridge.
► V-Link 8X Supported
This item enables or disables the 8X VLink Data Rate.
► V-Link Date 2X Support
This item enables or disables the VLink Data 2X.
Integrated Peripherals
► USB Functions
This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB host controller.
► USB 2.0 Ports Enable
Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 2.0 device in the operating system that does not
support or have any USB 2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix.
► Legacy USB Support
Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that does not
support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. Set to [Disabled]
only if you want to use any USB device other than the USB mouse.
► USB Keyboard Legacy Support
Select Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller and you have a
USB keyboard.
► USB Mouse Legacy Support
Select [Enabled] if you need to use a USB-interfaced mouse in the operating system.
► USB Storage Device Support
Select [Enabled] if you need to use a USB-interfaced keyboard or storage device in the operating
system.
IDE Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu:
► PCI IDE BusMaster
This item allows you to enable/ disable the PCI IDE busmaster.
► OnBoard PCI IDE Controller
The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for two IDE
channels. Change setting to activate each channel separately or both.
SATA Devices Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu:
► Serial ATA IDE Controller
This feature allows users to enable or disable the RAID function for each SATA hard disk
drive.
► Serial ATA BIOS Execute
This allows you to enable or disable onchip Serial ATA controller.
► LAN Controller
This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard LAN controller.
► Onboard LAN Option ROM
The item enables or disables the initialization of the onboard LAN Boot ROMs during bootup.
Selecting [Disabled] will speed up the boot process.
► Audio Controller
This item allows you to enable/ disable the audio controller. Disable the function if you want to use
other controller cards to connect an audio device.
► OnBoard 1394
This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller.
I/O Devices Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu:
► Floppy Disk Controller
This is used to enable or disable the onboard Floppy controller.
► Serial Port1/2 Address
These items specify the base I/O port addresses of the onboard Serial Port 1/2 . Selecting
[Auto] allows BIOS to automatically determine the correct base I/O port address.
► Parallel Port Address
There is a built-in parallel port on the on-board Super I/O chipset that provides Standard, ECP,
and EPP features.
► Parallel Port Mode
[SPP]
Standard Parallel Port
[EPP]
Enhanced Parallel Port
[ECP]
Extended Capability Port
[ECP + EPP] Extended Capability Port + Enhanced Parallel Port
To operate the onboard parallel port as Standard Parallel Port only, choose [SPP]. To operate the
onboard parallel port in the EPP mode simultaneously, choose [EPP]. By choosing [ECP], the onboard
parallel port will operate in ECP mode only. Choosing [ECP + EPP] will allow the onboard parallel port to
support both the ECP and EPP modes simultaneously.
► Parallel Port IRQ
This item allows you to set parallel port IRQ.
Power Management Features
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Management Features
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► ACPI Function
This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface)
Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 98SE/ 2000/ME/XP, select
[Enabled]. Settings: [Enabled] and [Disabled].
This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating system supports
ACPI, such as Windows 98SE, Windows ME and Windows 2000, you can choose to enter the
Standby mode in S1 (POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting of this field. Options are:
[S1(POS)]The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state, no system context is lost
(CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all system context.
[S3(STR)]The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the information of system
configuration and open applications/files is saved to main memory that
remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to save
energy. The information stored in memory will be used to restore the
system when a "wake up" event occurs.
► Suspend Time Out
If system activity is not detected for the length of time specified in this field, all devices except CPU
will be shut off.
► Power Button Mode
This feature allows users to configure the Power Button function. Settings are:
[Power Off] The power button functions as a normal power-on/-off button. [Suspend]
When you press the power button, the computer enters the suspend/sleep mode, but if
the button is pressed for more than four seconds, the computer is turned off.
► Restore on AC/Power Loss
This setting specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs.
Available settings are:
[Power Off] Leaves the computer in the power off state.
[Power On] Leaves the computer in the power on state.
[Last State] Restores the system to the previous status before power failure or interrupt
occurred.
Wakeup Event Setup
Press <Enter> to enter sub-menu.
► Resume On KBC
The item specifies how the system will be awakened from power saving mode when input
signal of the keyboard is detected.
► Wake-Up Key
This setting only works Resume On KBC is set to [Enabled]. This setting specifies how the
system will be awakened from power saving mode when input signal of the keyboard is
detected.
► Resume On PS/2 Mouse
The setting determines whether the system will be awakened from what power saving modes
when input signal of the PS/2 mouse is detected.
► Resume On Lan
The item specifies how the system will be awakened from power saving mode when input
signal of the Lan is detected.
► Resume On RTC Alarm
This is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on a scheduled time/date
from the S3, S4, and S5 state.
► USB Device Wakeup function
This setting allows USB device wake up the system from S3 state.
► PCI Express Wakeup
The item specifies how the system will be awakened from power saving mode when input
signal of the PCI Express is detected
PNP/PCI Resource Management
This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. PCI, or
Peripheral Component Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds
nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. This
section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced
users should make any changes to the default settings.
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► Clear NVRAM
The NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Access Memory) is where the BIOS stores resource
information for both PNP and non-PNP devices in a bit string format. When the item is set to [Yes],
the system will reset NVRAM right after the system is booted up and then set the setting of the
item back to [No] automatically.
► PCI Latency Timer
This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. When
set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve
the effective PCI bandwidth. For better PCI performance, you should set the item to higher values.
► PCI Slot1~2 IRQ Preference
These items specify the IRQ line for each PCI slot.
► IRQ Resources Setup
The items are adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is set to Manual. Press <Enter> and you
will enter the sub-menu of the items. IRQ Resources list IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/12/14/15 for users to set
each IRQ a type depending on the type of device using the IRQ. Settings are:
Available
Reserved
For Plug & Play compatible devices designed for PCI bus
architecture.
The IRQ will be reserved for further request.
► DMA Resources Setup
Press <Enter> and you will enter the sub-menu of the items.DMA Resources 0/1/3/5/ 6/7 for setting
determine if BIOS should remove a DMA from the available DMAs passed to devices that are
configurable by the system BIOS. The available DMA pool is determined by reading the NVRAM. If
more DMAs must be removed from the pool, the end user can reserve the DMA.
Щ H/W Monitor
This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc. Monitor function is
available only if there is hardware monitoring mechanism onboard.
► CPU Shutdown Temperature
If the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit preset in this setting, the system will be shut down
automatically. This helps you to prevent the CPU overheating problem. This item is available only
when your OS supports this function, such as Windows
ME/XP.
► Chassis Intrusion
The field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a
warning message if the chassis is once opened. To clear the warning message, set the field to
[Reset]. The setting of the field will automatically return to [Enabled] later.
► System/CPU Temperature, CPU/SYSFAN Speed, Vcore, 5VIN, 12VIN, 3.3V,
3VBS, VBAT
These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/ components such
as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans' speeds.
Щ Cell Menu
The items here includes some important settings of CPU and PCI functions.
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Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.
► Adjust DDR Voltage (V)
Adjusting the DDR voltage can increase the DDR speed. Any changes made to this setting may
cause a stability issue, so changing the DDR voltage for long-term purpose is NOT
recommended.
► Adjust NB Voltage (V)
NorthBridge voltage is adjustable in the field, allowing you to increase the performance of your
NorthBridge when overclocking, but stability may be affected.
- Important
The settings shown in different color in CPU Voltage, DDR Voltage and NB
Voltage help to verify if your setting is proper for your system.
Gray: Default setting.
White: Safe setting.
Yellow:High performance setting.
Red: Not recommended setting and the system may be unstable.
Changing CPU Voltage, DDR Voltage and NB Voltage may result in the instability of the
system; therefore, it is NOT recommended to change the default setting for long-term usage.
► Spread Spectrum
When the motherboard's clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The
Spread Spectrum function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves. If
you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at [Disabled] for optimal system stability and performance. But if you are plagued by EMI,
select the desired range for EMI reduction. Remember to disable Spread Spectrum function if you are overclocking, because even a slight jitter
can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed which may just cause your overclocked processor to lock
up.
► Adjust CPU FSB Frequency
This item allows you to select the CPU Front Side Bus clock frequency (in MHz) and overclock the processor by adjusting the FSB clock to a
higher frequency.
► Adjust PCI Express Frequency
This item allows you to select the PCI Express frequency (in MHz).
► Adjust PCI Frequency
This item allows you to select the PCI frequency (in MHz). In default this value will change automatically in accordance with the setting of Adjust
CPU FSB Frequency. However, you may adjust the desired fixed PCI frequency you like by using the <+> & <-> key.
► Auto Disable PCI Clock
This item is used to auto disable the PCI slots. When set to [Enabled], the system will remove (turn off) clocks from empty PCI slots to minimize
the electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Load Optimized Defaults
The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults
are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default
values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance.
When you select Load Fail-Safe Defaults, a message as below appears:
Load Fail -Safe Defaults (Y/№? N
Pressing Y loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal system performance.
When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears:
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Pressing Y loads the default factory settings for optimal system performance.
Щ BIOS Setting Password
When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen:
Enter Password:
Type the password, up to 6 characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS
memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. Retype the password and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and
not enter a password.
To clear a set password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the password. A message will show up confirming the password will be
disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup without entering any password.
When a password has been set, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to enter Setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from
changing any part of your system configuration.