Intel GA-EQ45M-S2 2-6 Integrated Peripherals

- 47 - BIOS Setup

2-6 Integrated Peripherals

SATA RAID/AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10DO Southbridge)

Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ICH10DO Southbridge or

configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode.

Disabled Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to

PATA mode. (Default)

RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controllers.

AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller

Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to

enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and

hot plug.

SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel ICH10DO Southbridge)

Specifies the operating mode of the integrated SATA controllers.

Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Legacy IDE mode.

In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that cannot be shared

with other device. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating

systems that do not support Native mode. (Default)

Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Native IDE mode.

Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that support

Native mode.

USB Controller

Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled)

Disabled will turn off all of the USB functionalities below.

USB 2.0 Controller

Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled)

USB Keyboard Support

Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled)

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Integrated Peripherals

SATA RAID/AHCI Mode [Disabled]

SATA Port0-3 Native Mode [Disabled]

USB Controller [Enabled]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

USB Keyboard Support [Disabled]

USB Mouse Support [Disabled]

Legacy USB storage detect [Enabled]

Azalia Codec [Auto]

Onboard LAN Function [Enabled]

Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled]

OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]

Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8/IRQ3]

Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]

Parallel Port Mode [SPP]

: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Default F7: Optimized Defaults

Item Help

Menu Level

Contents

Main GA-EQ45M-S2 User's Manual Page Page Table of Contents Page Box Contents Optional Items - 7 - GA-EQ45M-S2 Motherboard Layout GA-EQ45M-S2 Block Diagram Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions 1-2 Product Specifications Page Page 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 1-3-1 Installing the CPU Page 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 1-4 Installing the Memory 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card PCI Express x4 Graphics Card Support List Page 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Parallel Port D-Sub Port DVI-D Port Page 1-7 Internal Connectors 1/2)ATX_12V_2X/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) 5) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) 6) IDE (IDE Connector) 7) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH10DO, Orange) 8) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) 9) BAT (Battery) 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) 12) CD_IN (CD In Connector, Black) 13) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header, Red) 14) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) 16/17) COMA/COMB (Serial Port Header, White) 15) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB Headers, Yellow) 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) 18) DEBUG PORT (Debug Card Header, Black) 20) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) 21) MFG (Jumper for Enabling Intel Management Engine) 22) PHASE LED 23) S0/S1/S3/S4/S5 LED (ACPI LEDs) Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2-1 Startup Screen 2-2 The Main Menu (Sample BIOS Version: F1h) BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Page 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio Fine CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency Page Page 2-4 Standard CMOS Features Date Time IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, 4, 6 Master/Slave Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Memory 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority First/Second/Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability CPU Multi-Threading Limit CPUID Max. to 3 Page 2-6 Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10DO Southbridge) SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel ICH10DO Southbridge) USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller Page 2-7 Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type ACPI LED Control Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring Resume by Alarm HPET Support HPET Mode Power On By Mouse 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations PCI1 IRQ Assignment PCI2 IRQ Assignment 2-9 PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR18V/+3.3V/+12V Current System/CPU Temperature Smart FAN Control Method 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password 2-13 Save & Exit Setup 2-14 Exit Without Saving 2-15 Security Chip Configuration LT/TXT Initialization Reset TPM Flag Security Chip Security Chip State Page Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers Page Page Page Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Before You Begin: System Requirements: Installation and Configuration B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 C. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Page 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility A. Before You Begin: 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities B. Updating the BIOS Page 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Before You Begin: B. Using @BIOS: C. After Updating the BIOS: 4-3 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced The Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced Interface A. Meter Mode Meter Mode - Button Information Table Total Mode - Button Information Table B. Total Mode C. Stealth Mode 4-4 Ultra TPM A. Before installing Ultra TPM, follow the steps below in sequence: B. Instructions for using Ultra TPM: 4-5 Q-Share Directions for using Q-Share Options Descriptions 4-6 Time Repair System Restore Preference Screen: Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: Before you begin 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10DO SATA Controllers B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup C. Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS Page Page Page 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System A. Installing Windows XP B. Installing Windows Vista Page Page Page 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio A. Configuring Speakers: B. Configuring Sound Effect: D. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only): C. Activating an AC'97 Front Panel Audio Module: 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out A. S/PDIF In: B. S/PDIF Out: 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording * Enabling Stereo Mix 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder A. Recording Sound: B. Playing the Recorded Sound: 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions Appendix- 95 - 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure Page 5-4 Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table Page Page Page Page Appendix- 103 - Contact Us GIGABYTE Global Service System