Intel GA-N650SLI-DS4L user manual Bios Setup

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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS.

To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl> + <F1> in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program.

To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility.

•Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system.

•@BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS.

For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities."

•Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the

current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.

•BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for the beep codes description.

•It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introduc- tions of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)

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Contents GA-N650SLI-DS4L Motherboard Identifying Your Motherboard Revision CopyrightDisclaimer Documentation ClassificationsTable of Contents Regulatory Statements Box Contents PCIE162 GA-N650SLI-DS4L Block Diagram Installation Precautions Hardware InstallationCPU Product SpecificationsPage Š 1 x 4 Mbit flash Installing the CPU Installing the CPU and CPU CoolerCPU Socket Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installing the MemoryInstalling a Memory Installing an Expansion Card Before You Begin Setup of an SLI Scalable Link Interface ConfigurationConnecting Two Graphics Cards Setting the SLI Configuration JumpersConfiguring the Graphics Card Driver Back Panel Connectors Line In Jack Blue Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack OrangeRear Speaker Out Jack Black Side Speaker Out Jack GraySATAII0/1/2/3 Internal ConnectorsGND Nbfan North Bridge Fan Header 5 CPUFAN/SYSFAN/PWRFAN Fan HeadersIDE1 IDE Connector FDD Floppy Disk Drive ConnectorTXP BAT Battery Pwrled System Power LED HeaderFpanel Front Panel Header Faudio Front Panel Audio Header Cdin CD In ConnectorSpdifin S/PDIF In Header Spdifo S/PDIF Out Header18 CI1 Chassis Intrusion Header FUSB1/FUSB2 USB Headers, YellowClrcmos Clearing Cmos Jumper Bios Setup Post Screen Logo Screen DefaultStartup Screen Main Menu Help Sample Bios Version D1Bios Setup Program Function Keys Main Menu„ PnP/PCI Configurations „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ Power Management SetupIDE Channel 2/3/4/5 Master DateTime IDE Channel 0 Master/SlaveMemory Floppy 3 Mode SupportDrive a Halt onHDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst/Second/Third Boot Device Password CheckCPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 Note Limit Cpuid Max. to 3 NoteNo-Execute Memory Protect Note CPU Enhanced Halt C1E NoteSATA-II 2 Primary RAID SATA-II RAID functionSATA-II 1 Primary RAID SATA-II 1 Secondary RAIDSATA-II 2 Secondary RAID IDE DMA transfer accessOnboard LAN Boot ROM IDE Prefetch ModeWhen a Cable Problem Occurs Smart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic FunctionWhen No LAN Cable Is Attached When LAN Cable Is Functioning NormallyOnboard Serial Port Parallel Port ModeECP Mode Use DMA Legacy USB storage detectUSB Resume from Suspend PME Event Wake UpModem Ring On KB Power on Password Power-On by AlarmPower On By Mouse Power On By KeyboardPCI 2 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI 1 IRQ Assignment CPU Warning Temperature Reset Case Open StatusCurrent System/CPU Temperature Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed RPMSystem Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN ModeCPU Smart FAN Control MB Intelligent TweakerM.I.T System Clock SettingActual CPU Clock Mhz FSB-Memory Clock ModeFSB-Memory Ratio CPU Host Frequency MhzSouth Bridge Voltage DDR2 Voltage ControlNB/HT-Link Voltage FSB VoltageLoad Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsUser Password Supervisor PasswordExit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupGA-N650SLI-DS4L Motherboard Installing Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationGA-N650SLI-DS4L Motherboard System Requirements Xpress Recovery2Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive Installation and ConfigurationPage Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Accessing Xpress Recovery2Exiting Xpress Recovery2 Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2Removing the Backup What is @BIOSTM? Bios Update UtilitiesUpdating the Bios with the Q-Flash Utility What is Q-FlashTM?Updating the Bios Page Update the Bios Using the Internet Update Function Updating the Bios with the @BIOS UtilityInstalling and Using @BIOS Save the Current Bios FileClick Update New Bios Update the Bios without Using the Internet Update FunctionEasyTune 5 Interface Button Information Table EasyTuneProperties Windows Vista ReadyBoostInstalling Sata hard drives in your computer Configuring Sata Hard DrivesConfiguring the Onboard Sata Controller To configure Sata hard drives, follow the steps belowStep Save changes and exit Bios Setup Configuring Sata controller mode in Bios SetupAppendix Configuring RAID set in RAID BiosYES Nvidia Making a Sata RAID Driver Diskette Cd bootdrv MenuInstalling the Sata RAID Driver and Operating System ENTER=Select F3=Exit Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit High Definition Audio HD Audio Configuring Audio Input and OutputConfiguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configuring SpeakersSound Effect tab Configuring Sound EffectConfiguring AC97 Audio Pdif Installing the S/PDIF In Cable OptionalInstalling the S/PDIF In Cable Conneting a S/PDIF out Cable Configuring S/PDIF outPdif Out Configuring Microphone Recording Appendix Playing the Sound Using the Sound RecorderRecording the Sound Frequently Asked Questions TroubleshootingStart Troubleshooting ProcedureEND Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment Weee Symbol StatementRegulatory Notices China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table GA-N650SLI-DS4L Motherboard Appendix GA-N650SLI-DS4L Motherboard Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsPoland Ukraine Romania Serbia & Montenegro Gigabyte Global Service System