Standard Cmos Features, Date, Time | Intel 8S648-RZ-C instruction

Standard CMOS Features

			CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C)		1984-2004 Award Software
				Standard CMOS Features
	Date	(mm:dd:yy)		Fri, Jan 9 2004					Item Help
	Time (hh:mm:ss)			22:31:24			Menu Level}
							Change		the day, month,
}	IDE Primary Master			[None]			year
}	IDE Primary Slave			[None]
}	IDE Secondary		Master	[None]			<Week>
}	IDE Secondary		Slave	[None]			Sun. to		Sat.
	Drive	A		[1.44M,	3.5"]		<Month>
	Drive	B		[None]			Jan. to		Dec.
	Floppy 3 Mode		Suport	[Disabled]
							<Day>
	Holt	On		[All, But Keyboard]			1 to 31 (or maximum
							allowed		in the month)
	Base	Memory		640K
	Extended Memory			127M			<Year>
	Total	Memory		128M			1999	to	2098

higf: Move			Enter: Select	+/-/PU/PD: Value	F10: Save	ESC: Exit		F1: General Help
	F5: Previous Values			F6: Fail-Save Default		F7: Optimized			Defaults

Date

The date form at is <week>, <m onth>, <day>, <year>.

Week	The week, from Sun to Sat, determ ined by the BIOS and is display only
Month	The month, Jan . Through Dec.
Day	The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
Year	The year, from 1999 through 2098

Time

The tim es format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The tim e is calculated base on the 24 -hour military-tim e clock. For example, 1 p.m . is 13:00:00.

IDE Primary Master, Slave / IDE Secondary Master, Slave

The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the computer. There are two types: auto type, and manual type. Manual type is user- definable; Auto type which will automatically detect HDD type.

Note that the specifications of your drive m ust m atch with the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category.

If you select User Type, related information will be asked to enter to the following items. Enter the information directly from the keyboard and press <Enter>. Such information should be provided in the documenta- tion form your hard disk vendor or the system m anufacturer.

Cylinder	Number of cylinders
Head	Number of heads
Precomp	Write precomp
Landing Zone	Landing zone
Sector	Number of sectors

If a hard disk has not been installed, select NONE and press <Enter>.

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8S648-RZ-C, 8S648-RZ specifications

The Intel 8S648-RZ and 8S648-RZ-C are advanced motherboards designed to cater to the needs of both enthusiasts and professionals seeking remarkable performance in their computing systems. Built to support the LGA 775 socket, these motherboards are compatible with a range of Intel processors, including the Pentium 4, Pentium D, and the Core 2 Duo series. This compatibility allows users to leverage the latest advancements in CPU architecture, ensuring smooth multitasking and high-performance capabilities.

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In summary, the Intel 8S648-RZ and 8S648-RZ-C motherboards deliver an impressive combination of performance, flexibility, and advanced technology. With their support for modern processors, substantial memory capacities, and a robust range of connectivity options, these motherboards remain a solid choice for users looking to build a reliable and powerful system.