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EIST Function

This item appears only for certain processors with the EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) Function. When set to [Enabled], EIST will dynamically switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to optimize the power and performance balance of the processor and system based on demand.

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Hard Disk Boot Priority:

This item selects the hard disks booting priority. By pressing <Enter> key, you can enter its submenu where the hard disks detected can be selected for the booting sequence to boot up system.

This item functions only when there is the option of [Hard Disk] in any one of the First/Second/Third Boot Device items.

First Boot Device / Second Boot Device / Third Boot Device / Boot Other Device:

Select the drive to boot first, second and third in the [First Boot Device], [Second Boot Device], and [Third Boot Device] items respectively. The BIOS will boot the operating system according to the sequence of the drive selected. Set [Boot Other Device] to [Enabled] if you wish to boot from another device other than these three items.

Swap Floppy Drive:

When set to [Enabled], and the system is booting from the floppy drive, the system will boot from drive B instead of the regular drive A. There must be two floppy drives connected in the system to use this function.

Boot Up Floppy Seek:

When set to [Enabled], the BIOS will check whether the floppy disk drive is installed or not.

Boot Up NumLock Status:

This item determines the default state of the numeric keypad at system booting up.

[On]: The numeric keypad functions as number keys.

[Off]: The numeric keypad functions as arrow keys.

Security Option:

This item determines when the system will prompt for password - every time the system boots or only when enters the BIOS setup.

[Setup]: The password is required only when accessing the BIOS Setup.

[System]: The password is required each time the computer boots up.

NOTE: Don’t forget your password. If you forget the password, you will have to open the computer case and clear all information in the CMOS before you can start up the system. But by doing this, you will have to reset all previously set options.

MPS Version Ctrl For OS:

This item specifies which version of MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) this motherboard will use. Leave this item to its default setting.

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Contents AW8 Series Copyright and Warranty Notice Table of Contents Exit Without Saving Appendix a Features & Specifications IntroductionBack Panel I/O Layout Diagram Chapter Hardware Setup Install The MotherboardInstall CPU, Heatsink and Fan Assembly User’s Manual Install System Memory Method Channel a Channel BDIMM1 Connectors, Headers and Switches ATX Power Input ConnectorsFAN Power Connectors Pin 1-2 shorted default Normal operation Cmos Memory Clearing HeaderWake-up Header USB-PWR110Chapter Back Panel Audio Connection SlotPdif Connection RST Pin 5 Front Panel Switches & Indicators HeadersHled Pin 1 Spkr Pin 13, 15, 17Additional IEEE1394 Port Headers Additional USB Port Headers Guru Clock Connection Header Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors Post Code Display Serial ATA Connectors PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 SlotsBack Panel Connectors AW8 Bios Setup Press DEL to Enter SetupBrand Name ΜGuru UtilityOC Guru FrequencyEstimated New CPU Clock External ClockMultiplier Factor Strap CPU AsPower Cycle Statistics Abit EQ Beep Control# Temperature Monitoring # Voltage Monitoring All VoltagesHigh/Low Limit # Fan Speed Monitoring CPU/NB/SYS/AUX/OTES FAN SpeedLow Limit # FanEQ Control AUX/OTES FanEQ Control Standard Cmos Features Date mmddyyTime hhmmss # Back to Standard Cmos Features Setup Menu Advanced Bios Features # CPU Feature # Back to Advanced Bios Features Setup Menu Advanced Chipset Features # Back to Advanced Chipset Features Setup Menu # PCI Express Root Port Func# On-Chip IDE Device On-Chip Sata ModeIntegrated Peripherals IDE Bus MasterOn-Chip Sata Sata Port Speed SettingsPata IDE Mode Mode# On-Chip PCI Device # Super-IO DevicePower Management Setup # Onboard PCI DeviceDate of Month Alarm Power Button FunctionWakeUp by Alarm Time hhmmss AlarmHot Key Power on Power On FunctionKB Power on Password Restore On AC Power LossPnP/PCI Configurations Set Password Load Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Optimized Defaults Save & Exit SetupNow., and click Finish to complete setup Appendix a Install Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Driver Click Next Click Finish to complete setup Appendix C. Install Audio Driver Appendix C Appendix D. Install BCM LAN Driver Appendix D Appendix E. Install Sil3132 Sata Driver AW8-MAX Click OKAppendix E Appendix F. Install USB 2.0 Driver Appendix F Appendix G. Install Abit µGuru Utility Appendix G Appendix H. Post Code Definition Award Post Code DefinitionsDescription Screen logo Auto E8POST.ASM startsInvoke all ISA adapter ROMs Hex Description Power On Sequence Power Off SequenceAC2005 Post Code Definition AW8 Series Appendix I. Troubleshooting Need Assistance? Example Main instructions ∋ Technical Support Form Contact Person # Fax Number Mail AddressAppendix J. How to Get Technical Support Product to you firstAppendix J North America Abit Computer U.S.A. Corporation South America Thank You Abit Computer Corporation
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