PCchips A11G Manuale utente

Preface

This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under

material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author.

Version 1.0

Disclaimer

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer

makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically

disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.

The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from

time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any

person of such revision or changes.

TrademarkRecognition

Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

AMD, Athlon, Sempron, and Duron are registered trademarks of AMD Corporation.

Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and

are acknowledged.

FederalCommunicationsCommission(FCC)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-

able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this

equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this

device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manufacturer

could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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DeclarationofConformity

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following

conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

CanadianDepartmentofCommunications

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-causing

Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le

matériel brouilieur du Canada.

AbouttheManual

The manual consists of the following:

Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard

Chapter 3

Using BIOS

Chapter 4

Using the Motherboard Software

Describes features of the motherboard.

Go to Hpage 1

Describes installation of motherboard

components.

Goto Hpage 7

Provides information on using the BIOS

Setup Utility.

Go to Hpage 27

Describes the motherboard software

Go to Hpage 47

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Preface i

Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard 1

Introduction................................................................................................1

Features.......................................................................................................2

Motherboard Components.......................................................................4

Chapter 2 77

Installing the Motherboard 7

Safety Precautions......................................................................................7

Choosing a Computer Case.......................................................................7

Installing the Motherboard in a Case......................................................7

Checking Jumper Settings.........................................................................8

Setting Jumpers..............................................................................8

Checking Jumper Settings..............................................................9

Jumper Settings..............................................................................9

Connecting Case Components...............................................................10

Front Panel Header.....................................................................12

Installing Hardware..................................................................................13

Installing the Processor...............................................................13

Installing Memory Modules.........................................................14

Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive........18

Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive...............................................20

Installing Add-on Cards ................. ............................................21

Connecting Optional Devices .....................................................23

Connecting I/O Devices..........................................................................25

Chapter 3 2727

2727

Using BIOS 27

About the Setup Utility............................................................................27

The Standard Configuration........................................................27

Entering the Setup Utility..............................................................27

Updating the BIOS.......................................................................29

Using BIOS................................................................................................29

Standard CMOS Features...........................................................30

Advanced BIOS Features............................................................32

Advanced Chipset Features.........................................................35

Integrated Peripherals.................................................................37

Power Management Setup...........................................................41

PNP/PCI Configurations.............................................................43

PC Health Status .........................................................................44

Load Fail-Safe Defaults...............................................................45

Load Optimized Defaults.............................................................46

Set Supervisor/User Password....................................................46

Save & Exit Setup.........................................................................46

Exit Without Saving......................................................................46

Chapter 4 4747

4747

Using the Motherboard Software 47

About the Software CD-ROM................................................................47

Auto-installing under Windows 2000/XP........................................47

Running Setup..............................................................................48

Manual Installation..................................................................................50

Utility Software Reference......................................................................50