Gigabyte GA-73PVM-S2H 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-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Identifying Your Motherboard Revision CopyrightDisclaimer Documentation ClassificationsTable of Contents Regulatory Statements Box Contents GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Installation Precautions Hardware InstallationCPU Product Specifications4 Mbit flash Page Installing the CPU Installing the CPU and CPU CoolerCPU Socket Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Installing a Memory Installing the MemoryInstalling an Expansion Card PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Support List Gigabyte GV-RX30HM128D DVI-D Port Back Panel ConnectorsPS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Sub PortESATA 3Gb/s Port Optical S/PDIF Out ConnectorUSB Port Ieee 1394a PortPlayback of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs Dual Display ConfigurationsMic In Jack Pink IDE Coma SATAII0/1/2 LPT Pwrled Battery Clrcmos Fpanel Internal ConnectorsGND CPUFAN/SYSFAN Fan Headers FDD Floppy Disk Drive ConnectorSATAII0/1/2 Sata 3Gb/s Connectors IDE IDE ConnectorBattery Pwrled System Power LED HeaderFpanel Front Panel Header Faudio Front Panel Audio Header Cdin CD In ConnectorFUSB1/FUSB2/FUSB3 USB Headers, Yellow Spdifio S/PDIF In/Out HeaderComa Serial Port Header 15 F11394 Ieee 1394a Header, GrayCI Chassis Intrusion Header LPT Parallel Port HeaderClrcmos Clearing Cmos Jumper GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Bios Setup Startup Screen Following screen may appear when the computer bootsMain Menu Sample Bios Version F4aBios Setup Program Function Keys „ 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 CheckCPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 Note Limit Cpuid Max. to 3 NoteNo-Execute Memory Protect Note CPU Enhanced Halt C1E NoteNV Serial-ATA Controller IDE Prefetch ModeSATA-II RAID Config On-Chip IDE Channel0SATA-II Pri-Slave RAID Onchip Sata ModeOnboard LAN Boot ROM SATA-II Pri-Master RAIDWhen No LAN Cable Is Attached Smart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic FunctionOnboard 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 Case Opened Reset Case Open StatusCurrent System/CPU Temperature CPU Warning TemperatureSystem Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN ModeCPU Smart FAN Control MB Intelligent TweakerM.I.T FSB & Memory ConfigFSB-Memory Ratio Parameters/ Setting/ Current ValueFSB-Memory Clock Mode Current CPU Freq, MHzLoad 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 InformationGA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard System Requirements Xpress Recovery2Before You Begin Installing 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 Updating the Bios with the Q-Flash Utility Bios Update UtilitiesUpdating the Bios Page Options and Instructions Updating the Bios with the @BIOS UtilityInstalling and Using @BIOS 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 belowRAID Configuring Sata controller mode in Bios SetupAppendix Configuring RAID set in RAID BiosYES 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 \Chipset\IDE\Vista\MCP7364\IDE\WinVista64\sataraid Installing Windows Vista NotePage Configuring Speakers Configuring Audio Input and OutputConfiguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Muting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only Configuring Sound EffectActivating an AC97 Front Panel Audio Module Pdif out Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable OptionalInstalling the S/PDIF In and Out Cable PdifConfiguring S/PDIF 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-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Appendix GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard B.T. INC USA Mexico Contact UsGigabyte Global Service System