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CopyrightThis publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protectedunder international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, norany of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent ofthe author.

Version 1.0

DisclaimerThe information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufac-turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof andspecifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for anyparticular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication andto make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of themanufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, ifnot installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning theequipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by oneor 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 withthis equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits govern-ing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’smanufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Trademark RecognitionWindows® VISTA/7 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respectiveowners and are acknowledged.

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Canadian Department of CommunicationsThis 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 surle matériel brouilieur du Canada.

Declaration of ConformityThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and• This device must accept any interference received, including interfer-

ence that may cause undesired operation

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Safety Instructions

Your system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for informa-tion technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that youread the following safety instructions.

Setting up your system• Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you oper-

ate your system.• Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as a

radiator.• Set up the system on a stable surface.• Openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or cover these

openings. Make sure you leave plenty of space around the system forventilation. Never insert objects of any kind into the ventilation open-ings.

• Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between0°C and 40°C.

• If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total ampere rating ofthe devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its am-pere rating.

Care during use• Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.• Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system.• When the system is turned OFF, a small amount of electrical current still

flows. Always unplug all power, modem, and network cables from thepower outlets before cleaning the system.

• If you encounter the following technical problems with the product,unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technician oryour retailer.• The power cord or plug is damaged.• Liquid has been spilled into the system.• The system does not function properly even if you follow the

operating instructions.• The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.• The system performance changes

The warranty does not apply to products that have been disas sembled byusers

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Safety cautions and warnings

Optical Drive Satety Information

CAUTION:

Invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam or viewdirectly with optical instructions.

WARNING:

Makeing adjustments or performing procedures other than those speci-fied in the user’s manual may result in hazardous laser exposuer. Donot attempt to disassemble the optical drive. For your safety, have theoptical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider.

Optical drive sold with this system contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.

Product disposal notice

INPORTANT:

This symbol if the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product(electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in munici-pal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)

CAUTION:

Danger of explosoin if battery is incorrectly replace only with the sameor equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of usedbatteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Product disposal notice

1. Do not place this product underneath heavy loads or in an unstableposition.

2. Do not use or expose this product around magnetic fields as mag-netic interference may affect the performance of the product.

3. Do not expose this product to high levels of direct sunlight, high-humidity or wet conditions.

4. Do not block the air vents to this product or impede the airflow inany way.

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Chapter 1 1Introducing the PC 1

Introduction......................................................................................1Specification......................................................................................2Front and Rear I/O............................................................................3Packing Contents..............................................................................5

Chapter 2 7 7 7 7 7

System Quick Installing...................................................................7System Components Reinstallation.............................................10

Installation of Hard Disk Drive........................................10Installation of Memory.......................................................13Installation of the stand......................................................14

Chapter 3 15Using BIOS 15

About the Setup Utility................................................................ 15The Standard Configuration..............................................15Entering the Setup Utility...................................................15

Using BIOS......................................................................................16Standard CMOS Setup......................................................17Advanced Setup.................................................................19Advanced Chipset Setup....................................................20Integrated Peripherals.......................................................21Power Management Setup.................................................22

Installing the PC 7

PC Health Status................................................................23Frequency/Voltage Control................................................24Load Default Settings.........................................................25Supervisor Password.........................................................25User Password...................................................................26Save & Exit Setup...............................................................26Exit Without Saving............................................................26

Chapter 4 27 27 27 27 27Using the Software 27

About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM................................27Auto-installing under Windows Vista/ 7.....................................27

Running Setup....................................................................28Manual Installation........................................................................30Utility Software Reference............................................................30

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Chapter 1Introducing the PC

Introducting

Thank you for choosing 3L SFF Nettop MD120 of great performance and withstylish and flexible design.

With Intel® AtomTM 330 (Duo-Core CPU) processors inside and a dimension of 270mm(H)* 200mm (D)* 60mm (W), 3L SFF NetTop provides the features of low powerconsumption (working with a 65Watt power adaptor), low noise (<28db) and spacesaving. The chipset is NVIDIA MCP7A, supporting up to 4 GB of system memorywith DDR2 memory SODIMM, 3.5” SATA II HDD, Slim DVD Super-multi Tray type/Tray-load Slim type ODD, and Build in NVIDIA GeForce 9300 Graphics.

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Specification

• Support Slim DVD Super-multi Tray type

• 65W power adaptor

WARING:

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, Includ-ing adjusting the setting in the BIOS, or using the third-party overclockingtools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even case damageto the components and devices of your system. It should be done at yourown risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage casesdby overclocking.

Chipset

CPU Support

Graphics

Storage

ODD

Power

Dimensions (mm)

FSB

Memory

Front Panel

Rear Panel

OS Support

• 533 MHz

• Nvidia ION

• Intel® Atom 330 Duo-Core 1.6GHz

• Built-in Nvidia® ION Graphics• Support Full HD playback & DirectX 10

• Supported 1 x 3.5” SATA II HDD

• 4 x USB• 1 x Dub, 1 x DVI, 1 x HDMI• 1 LAN RJ45• 6 Channel Audio, 3 Jacks

• 270mm * 200mm * 60mm

• SO-DIMM up to 4GB

• 2 x USB2.0• 1 x Headphone output• 1 x MIC-IN• Multi-card reader slot x 1

• Hardware Compatible with Windows Vista and Win-dows 7

Expansion • 2 x Mini PCIE (for Wi-Fi card and TV Tuner module)

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Front and Rear I/O

1. Power Button Press the prower button to turn the system on and off.

2. Slim Type ODD Supports Slim DVD Super-multi Tray type.

3. LED1~3 indicators The LED1can be used to indicate system power sta-tus. The LED2 can be used to indicate HDD status.The LED3 can be used to indicate LAN status.

4. Card Reader Supports SD Card/ MMC Card/ MS Card. You can eas-ily read phone or other files on the momery card.Your digital cameras, DVs, MP3 players or other digi-tal devices are highly compatible.

5. USB Connectors The USB connectors is for attaching USB devices,such as mouse, keyboard, printer, scanner and otherUSB-compatible device.

6. Mic In Jack Connecting Microphone.

7. Headphone Jack Connecting Headphone.

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11. USB Connectors Connecting USB Devices (USB2.0 Ports)

12. LAN Connecting the Network.

13. Six channel HD Audio

Microphone Jack/ Headphone Jack/ Line In Jack.

14. DC-IN Jack It is used for power adapter

8. HDMI Connector (Optional)

Connecting HDMI Device.

9. D-SUB Connector Connecting VGA Monitor.

10. DVI Connector The DVI connector allows you to connect a LCDmonior. It provice s a high-speed digital interconnec-tion between the computer and its display device.

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Packing Contents

NOTE:

Please contact us immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing.

Driver DVD Manual

Stand Power

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Memo

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Chapter 2Installing the PCSystem Quick Installation

1. Connecting HDMI Device. (Optional)

2. Connecting VGA Monitor. (D-SUB Connector)

3. The USB connectors is for attaching USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard,printer, scanner and other USB-compatible device.

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5. Connecting the Microphone. (Microphone Jack)

4. Connecting the Network. (LAN Connector)

6. Connecting Speakers or Headphones. (Headphone Jack)

7. Connecting External Audio Device. (Line In Jack)

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7. Connecting Power. (DC-in jacks)

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Installation of Hard Disk Drive

1. Align the screw driver into the screw hole.

2. Use a flat head screw driver to align onthe opening.

3. Push the screw driver to release the panel.

4. Raise the panel away from the system.

System Components Reinstallation

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5. Have the system lie flat on the table.

Warning: For safety reason, please ensure that the power cord isdisconnected before opening the case.

6. The HDD compartment is shown onthe illustration.

7. Use a screw driver to remove the srewsattach to the HDD.

8. Push the HDD away from its com-partment.

9. Raise the HDD away from its com-partment.

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12. Align the screw hold on both theHDD and holder. Screw it tightly until itis lock.

13. Align the compartment door intothe front of the HDD.

14. Screw back the two screw on bothsides of the HDD.

15. Align abck the HDD into its com-partment slot.

10. Locate the two srews and the HDDholder.

11. Insert the holder into the HDD.

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16. Push to secure the HDD into thecompartment.

17. Lock the HDD into its compart-ment with the two screws.

Installation of Memory

1. The slot for the RAM module

2. Carefully align the RAM into its slotand press down firmly.

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Installation of the Stand

1. Locate the stand from the package.

2. Carefully align the stand to the holeon the computer

3. Use a screw to lock up the stand intothe computer.

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About the Setup Utility

The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support forWindows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROMsetup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS.

The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’sconfiguration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. Theparameters are stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this informationwhen the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system isconfigured with the values you stored in CMOS.

The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:

• Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals

• Video display type and display options

• Password protection from unauthorized use

• Power Management features

The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs. Beforeusing the Setup Utility, ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options.

This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.

The Standard ConfigurationA standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility. However, werecommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in thefuture.

This Setup Utility should be used:

• when changing the system configuration

• when a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to makechanges to the Setup Utility

• when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts

• when making changes to the Power Management configuration

• when changing the password or making other changes to the SecuritySetup

Entering the Setup UtilityWhen you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST)routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After thePOST routines are completed, the following message appears:

Press DEL to enter SETUP

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Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility.CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.

v02.67 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.

: Move F10: Save ESC: Exit+/-/: ValueEnter : Select

F9: Load Default Settings F1:General Help

Standard CMOS Setup

Advanced Setup

Advanced Chipset Setup

Integrated Peripherals

Power Management Setup

PCI/PnP Setup

PC Health Status

Frequency/Voltage Control

Load Default Settings

Supervisor Password

User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

Using BIOS

When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of theSetup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicateswhich option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlightto other options. When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing<Enter>.

Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish toexecute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for infor-mation.

Some options (marked with a triangle ) lead to submenus that enable you to changethe values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in thesubmenu.

In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denotedby a triangle .

The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditionswith optimum performance. We do not suggest users change the defaultvalues in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage causedby changing the BIOS settings.

BIOS Navigation KeysThe BIOS navigation keys are listed below:

KEY FUNCTION

Scrolls through the items on a menu

+/-/PU/PD Modifies the selected field’s values

F10 Saves the current configuration and exits setup

F1 Displays a screen that describes all key functions

F9 Loads an optimized setting for better performance

ESC Exits the current menu

Enter Select

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For the purpose of better product maintenance, we reserve the right tochange the BIOS items presented in the manual. The BIOS setup screensshown in this chapter are for reference only. Please visit our website forupdated manual.

Standard CMOS SetupThis option displays basic information about your system.

Help Item

CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.

Use [ENTER], [TAB]or [SHIFT-TAB] toselect a field.

Use [+] or [-] toconfigure system Date.

Standard CMOS Setup

Date & Time

The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you arerunning a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you makechanges to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.

Date Thu 08/11/2009 Time 14 :13 :26

SATA1 Not DetectedSATA2 Not Detected

: Move F10: Save ESC: ExitEnter : Select +/-/: ValueF9: Load Default SettingsF1: General Help

SATA1~2This motherboard supports two SATA channels and each channel allows one SATAdevice to be installed.

CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.SATA1

Help Item

Select the typeof the device connectedto the system.

SATA1

Device : Not Detected

Type AutoLBA/Large Mode AutoBlock (Multi-Sector Transfer) AutoPIO Mode AutoDMA Mode AutoS.M.A.R.T. Auto32Bit Data Transfer Enabled

: Move F10: Save ESC: Exit+/-/: ValueEnter : Select

F9: Optimized Defaults F1:General Help

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Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Setup page.

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) (Auto)

If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writingmore data during each transfer.

PIO Mode (Auto)

Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizingthe hard disk timing.

DMA Mode (Auto)

DMA capability allows users to improve the transfer-speed and data-integrity forcompatible IDE devices.

S.M.A.R.T. (Auto)

The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system is adiagnostics technology that monitors and predicts device performance. S.M.A.R.T.software resides on both the disk drive and the host computer.

32Bit Data Transfer (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable 32Bit Data Transfer.

LBA/Large Mode (Auto)

Use this item to set the LBA/Large mode to enhance hard disk performance byoptimizing the area the hard disk is visited each time.

Type (Auto)

Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. If the featureis enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more dataduring each transfer.

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Advanced SetupThis page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this pagewith caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.

CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Setup

Help Item

Disabled for WindowsXP

Limit CPUID MaxVal DisabledIntel XD Bit DisabledIntel (R) HT Technology EnabledQuick Power on Self Test EnabledBoot Up Numlock Status OnAPIC Mode Enabled1st Boot Device Hard Drive2nd Boot Device CD/DVD3rd Boot Device Removable Dev.Boot Other Device Yes


Limit CPUID MaxVal (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Max CPU ID value limit. When supportsPrescott and LGA775 CPUs, enables this to prevent the system from “rebooting”when trying to install Windows NT 4.0.

Intel XD Bit (Disabled)

This item allows users to enable or disable the Intel XD bit.

Intel (R) HT Technology (Enabled)

This item enables or disables Intel HT Technology support.

Quick Power on Self Test (Enabled)

Enable this item to shorten the power on testing (POST) and have your system startup faster. You might like to enable this item after you are confident that your systemhardware is operating smoothly.

1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device (Hard Drive/CD/DVD/Removable Dev.)

Use this item to determine the device order the computer used to look for anoperating system to load at start-up time. The devices showed here will be differentdepending on the exact devices installed on your motherboard.

APIC Mode (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Inter-rupt Controller) mode. APIC provides symmetric multi-processing (SMP) for sys-tems, allowing support for up to 60 processors.

Boot Up Numlock Status (On)

This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system isstarted.

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Advanced Chipset SetupThis page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this pagewith caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.

CAS Latency Time (By SPD)When synchronous DRAM is unstalled, the number of clock cycles of CAS latencydepends on the DRAM timing. Do not reset this field from the default value specifiedby the system designed.

CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Setup

DRAM Frequency 800 MHzCAS Latency Time By SPDShare Memory Auto Detection AutoShare Memory Size 256MBMemory Remap Feature EnabledHPET EnabledHDMI Audio Enabled

Help Item

By SPD3T4T5T

DRAM Frequency (800 MHz)This item enables users to adjust the DRAM frequency. The default setting is auto andwe recommend users leave the setting unchanged. Modify it at will may cause thesystem to be unstable.

Share Memory Size (256MB)

This item lets you allocate a portion of the main memory for the onboard VGAdisplay application.

Share Memory Auto Detection (Auto)

Disable this item to set the Share Memory Size . And if the item is set to Auto, ShareMemory Size can be controlled according to the dram size. When the dram size is lessthan 512 MB, Share Memory Size should be set to 64 MB. While between 512 MBand 1 GB, it should be set to 128 MB. When more than 1 GB, it should be set to 256MB.

Options

Memory Remap Feature (Enabled)

This item allows you to remap the overlapped PCI memory above the total physicalmemory if you have a 64 bit OS and 8 GB of RAM.


Boot Other Device (Yes)

When enabled, the system searches all other possible locations for an operatingsystem if it fails to find one in the devices specified under the First, Second and Thirdboot devices.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

HPET (Enabled)This item enables or disables HPET (High Precision Event Timer) support.

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HDMI Audio (Enabled)This item is used to enable or disable the onboard audio chip.

Integrated PeripheralsThis page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system.

CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Integrated Peripherals

SATA Configuration IDEOnboard Audio Function EnabledOnboard LAN Function EnabledOnboard LAN Boot ROM DisabledUSB Functions EnabledLegacy USB Support Enabled

IDE

Help Item

SATA Configuration (IDE)Use this item to show the Serial ATA Configuration options: Disabled, Compatible,Enhanced.

Onboard Audio Function (Enabled)Use this item to enable or disable the onboard audio device.

Onboard LAN Function (Enabled)Use this item to enable or disable the onboard LAN function.

Onboard LAN Boot ROM (Disabled)Use this item to enable or disable the booting from the onboard LAN or a networkadd-in card with a remote boot ROM installed.

Options


USB Functions (Enabled)Use this item to enable or disable the USB function.

Legacy USB Support (Enabled)Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices.


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Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan PME (Disabled)These items specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving modeswhen activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or component isdetected.

Resume By USB (S3) (Disabled)This item allows you to enable/disable the USB device wakeup function from S3/S4mode.

Resume on RTC Alarm (Disabled)The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, thesystem can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the system’s RTC (realtimeclock). Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wake-up alarm.You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

Power Management SetupThis page sets up some parameters for system power management operation.

Select the ACPIstate used forSystem Suspend.

CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Power Management Setup

ACPI Suspend Type (S3)Use this item to define how your system suspends. In the default, S3, the suspendmode is a suspend to RAM, i.e, the system shuts down with the exception of a refreshcurrent to the system memory.

Help Item


ACPI Suspend Type S3Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan PME DisabledResume By USB (S3) DisabledResume on RTC Alarm DisabledEUP Support Enabled

EUP Support (Enabled)When enabled, system can not resume by some devices (PCI/PCIE/PME/Ring/RTC,etc) at S5 state. You can use this item to save power.

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PC Health StatusOn motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor theparameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.

Help Item

CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. PC Health Status

-=- System Hardware Monitor-=- Smart Fan Function Press EnterShutdown Temperature DisabledCPU Temperature : 27°C/80°FSystem Temperature : 35°C/95°FSystem Fan Speed : 6329 RPM


Smart Fan Function (Press Enter)

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

SYS SMART Fan Control (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable/disable the control of the SYS fan speed by changingthe fan voltage.

CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Smart Fan Function

Help Item

DisabledEnabled

Options


-=- System Hardware Monitor-=-SYS SMART Fan Control EnabledSMART Fan Mode NormalHigh Limit Temperature (° C) 63Low Limit Temperature (° C) 43Higi Limit PWM 200LOW Limit PWM 58

Press <Esc> to return to the PC Health Status page.

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System Component CharacteristicsThese items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events,such as System & CPU temperature, CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & system fanspeed,...etc.

• CPU Temperature • System Temperature • System Fan Speed

Frequency/Voltage ControlThis page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. Theclock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have in-stalled in your system.

CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Frequency/Voltage Control

Help ItemManufacturer: IntelRatio Actual Value: 12CPU Frequency Setting : 533MHz

CPU Spread Spectrum DisabledPCIE Spread Spectrum DisabledSATA Spread Spectrum DisabledPCI Spread Spectrum Disabled

Options

DisabledEnabled

Manufacturer: Intel

This item displays the information of current manufacturer of the CPU installed inyour computer.

Ratio Actual Value: 12

This item shows the actual ratio of the CPU installed in your system.

Shutdown Temperature (Disabled)Enable you to set the maximum temperature the system can reach before poweringdown.


CPU Frequency Setting (533MHz)This item is used to set the CPU Frequency.


CPU Spread Spectrum (Disabled)If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Mag-netic Interference) generated by the system.

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SATA Spread Spectrum (Disabled)

This item, when enabled, can significantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Inter-ference) generated by the SATA.

PCIE Spread Spectrum (Disabled)This item, when enabled, can significantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Inter-ference) generated by the PCIE.


Supervisor Password (Not Installed)This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password hasbeen installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays.


Supervisor PasswordThis page helps you install or change a password.

CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Supervisor Password

Install or Change thepassword.

Help ItemSupervisor Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password Press Enter

Load Default SettingsThis option opens a dialog box that lets you install stability-oriented defaults forall appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Select <OK> and then press <Enter> toinstall the defaults. Select <Cancel> and then press <Enter> to not install thedefaults.

Change Supervisor Password (Press Enter)You can select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. You can use thesub menu to change the supervisor password.


PCI Spread Spectrum (Disabled)

This item, when enabled, can significantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Inter-ference) generated by the PCI.

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Save & Exit SetupHighlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in theSetup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears,select [OK] to save and exit, or select [Cancel] to return to the main menu.

Exit Without SavingHighlight this item and press <Enter> to discard any changes that you have made inthe Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Exit Without Saving dialogbox appears, select [OK] to discard changes and exit, or select [Cancel] to return tothe main menu.


If you have made settings that you do not want to save, use the “ExitWithout Saving” item and select [OK] to discard any changes you havemade.

User PasswordThis page helps you install or change a password.

Help Item

CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. User Password

User Password : Not Installed

User Password (Not Installed)This item indicates whether a user password has been set. If the password has beeninstalled, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays.


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Chapter 4

Using the Software

Auto-installing under Windows Vista/7

The support software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM disc loads automatically under WindowsVista/7. When you insert the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM disc in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROMdrive, the autorun feature will automatically bring up the install screen. The screenhas three buttons on it, Setup, Browse CD and Exit.

If the opening screen does not appear; double-click the file “setup.exe”in the root directory.

If the Auto-install DVD-ROM/CD-ROM does not work on your system,you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS (forexample, Windows Explorer). Refer to the Utility Folder Installation Noteslater in this chapter.

About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROMThe support software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM that is included in the motherboardpackage contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run thebundled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program,and the location for your motherboard version. More information on some pro-grams is available in a README file, located in the same directory as the software.Before installing any software, always inspect the folder for files named README.TXTor something similar. These files may contain important information that is notincluded in this manual.

Never try to install all software from folder that is not specified for use withyour motherboard.

The notice of Intel HD audio installation (optional): The Intel High Defi-nition audio functionality unexpectedly quits working in Windows Server2003 Service Pack 1 or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. Users needto download and install the update packages from the Microsoft DownloadCenter “before” installing HD audio driver bundled in the Driver CD.Please log on to http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;901105#appliesto for more information.

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2.

The Auto-install DVD-ROM/CD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the driversand software for your motherboard.

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Setup Tab

Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program.Select from the menu which software you want to install.

Browse CD The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that al-lows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of thesupport disk.

Before installing the software from Windows Explorer, look for a filenamed README.TXT or something similar. This file may containimportant information to help you install the software correctly.

Some software is installed in separate folders for different operatingsystems, such as Windows Vista. Always go to the correct folder forthe kind of OS you are using.

In install the software, execute a file named SETUP.EXE orINSTALL.EXE by double-clicking the file and then following theinstructions on the screen.

Exit The Exit button closes the Auto Setup window.

Application Tab

Lists the software utilities that are available on the disk.

Read Me Tab

Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the disk.

Running Setup

Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard:

1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:

The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will bedifferent according to the motherboard you are installing.

The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner.

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2. Click Next. The following screen appears:

3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recom-mended.

4. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears:

5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items.

1. Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Followthe onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computerto restart a few times to complete the installation.

2. During the Windows Vista Driver Auto Setup Procedure, users shoulduse one of the following two methods to install the driver after thesystem restart.

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Manual Installation

Insert the disk in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file inthe root directory. This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers foryour motherboard.

Look for the chipset and motherboard model; then browse to the directory and pathto begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) thatautomatically detects your operating system before installation. Other drivers havethe setup program located in the operating system subfolder.

If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program, browse to theoperating system subfolder and locate the readme text file (README.TXT orREADME.DOC) for information on installing the driver or software for your oper-ating system.

Utility Software Reference

All the utility software available from this page is Windows compliant. They areprovided only for the convenience of the customer. The following software is fur-nished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms ofthe license.

These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice.Please refer to the support disk for available software.

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