Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P user manual Chapter 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-M52S-S3P Motherboard Identifying Your Motherboard Revision CopyrightDisclaimer Documentation ClassificationsTable of Contents Drivers Installation Box Contents GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Installation Precautions Hardware InstallationUSB Product Specifications4 Mbit flash Installing the CPU Installing the CPU and CPU CoolerCPU Socket Locking Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installing the MemoryInstalling a Memory Installing an Expansion Card Back Panel Connectors Line In Jack Blue Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack OrangeRear Speaker Out Jack Black Side Speaker Out Jack GrayPwrled Clrcmos Battery Internal ConnectorsGND CPUFAN/SYSFAN Fan Headers FDD Floppy Disk Drive ConnectorSATAII0/1/2/3 Sata 3Gb/s Connectors IDE IDE ConnectorBattery Pwrled System Power LED HeaderFpanel Front Panel Header Faudio Front Panel Audio Header Cdin CD In ConnectorSpdifo S/PDIF Out Header Spdifi S/PDIF In HeaderCI Chassis Intrusion Header FUSB1/FUSB2/FUSB3 USB Headers, YellowClrcmos Clearing Cmos Jumper English Chapter Bios Setup Startup Screen Logo Screen DefaultPost Screen Bios Setup Program Function Keys Sample Bios Version FAcMain Menu „ PnP/PCI Configurations „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ Power Management SetupIDE Channel 2/3 Master/Slave 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 CheckFull Screen Logo Show Away ModeInit Display First Integrated Peripherals NV Sata Pri-Master RAID IDE DMA transfer accessIDE Prefetch Mode Onchip Sata Mode nVIDIA nForce 520 chipsetWhen No LAN Cable Is Attached Smart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic FunctionOnboard Serial Port Onboard LAN Boot ROMParallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMAModem Ring On PME Event Wake UpPower On By Keyboard Power-On by AlarmHpet Mode Note Power On By MousePnP/PCI Configurations Case Opened Reset Case Open StatusCurrent System/CPU Temperature System/CPU Warning TemperatureSystem Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN ModeRobust Graphics Booster CPU FrequencyPcie Clock CPU Clock RatioCPU Voltage Control DDR2 Voltage ControlNormal CPU Vcore Load Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupInstalling Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish Before You Begin Xpress Recovery2System Requirements Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive Installation and ConfigurationEnglish Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Accessing Xpress Recovery2Removing the Backup Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2Exiting Xpress Recovery2 Updating the Bios with the Q-Flash Utility Bios Update UtilitiesUpdating the Bios English Installing and Using @BIOS Updating the Bios with the @BIOS UtilityOptions and Instructions Update the Bios without Using the Internet Update Function EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information Table EasyTuneWindows Vista ReadyBoost Installing Sata hard drives in your computer Configuring Sata Hard DrivesConfiguring the Onboard Sata Controller To configure Sata hard drives, follow the steps belowConfiguring Sata controller mode in Bios Setup Configuring RAID set in RAID Bios YES BBS Making a Sata RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette Required for Ahci and RAID ModeInstalling Windows XP Installing the Sata RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating SystemSelect Nvidia nForce Storage Controller and press Enter Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Installing Windows Vista English Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configuring Audio Input and OutputConfiguring Speakers Configuring AC97 Audio Configuring Sound EffectInstalling the S/PDIF In Cable Installing the S/PDIF In Cable OptionalPdif Pdif Out Configuring S/PDIF outConneting a S/PDIF out Cable Configuring Microphone Recording English Recording the Sound Using the Sound RecorderPlaying the Sound Frequently Asked Questions TroubleshootingStart Troubleshooting ProcedureEND English English English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsPoland Ukraine Romania Serbia & Montenegro Gigabyte Global Service System