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FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at his own expense. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.

CE Mark
The device is in accordance with 89/336 ECC-ENC Directive.

Ver: EG100
 KM7025
nVIDIA® nForce 7025
Supports Socket AM2
AMD Athlon 64 FX/ AthlonTM 64 x2 Dual-Core/
® TM

AthlonTM 64/ SempronTM Processor

User Manual

Dimensions (ATX Form-Factor):

210 mm x 244 mm ( W x L )

Operating System:
®
Windows Vista/ XP/ 2000
Things You Should Know
The images and pictures in this manual are for reference only and may vary from the
product you received depending on specific hardware models, third party
components and software versions.
This mainboard contains very delicate IC chips. Always use a grounded wrist strap
when working with the system.
Do not touch any IC chip, lead, connector or other components.
Always unplug the AC power when you install or remove any device on the mainboard
or when confuguring pins and switches.

Packing List
KM7025 mainboard
IDE Cable
I/O Bracket
Serial ATA Cable
Mainboard Setup Driver & User Manual CD
Mainboard Quick Installation Guide

Symbols

Attention- Important Information

Follow the procedures below…

Troubleshooting Tips

Refer to other sections in this manual…

 Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED ..................................................................1

INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 1
SPECIFICATION ....................................................................................................... 2
CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................... 5
Layout of KM7025 .......................................................................................... 5
HARDWARE INSTALLATION ................................................................................... 6
CPU Processor Installation.............................................................................. 6
Memory Installation: DIMM1/2/3/4................................................................ 7
Back Panel Configuration................................................................................ 9
Connectors..................................................................................................... 11
Front Panel Headers: JW_FP, PWRLED, SPEAK ........................................ 11
Headers & Jumpers........................................................................................ 13
Audio Configuration...................................................................................... 15
Slots ............................................................................................................... 15
Power Supply Attachments............................................................................ 16
CHAPTER 2. BIOS SETUP............................................................................ 17
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 17
KEY FUNCTION ..................................................................................................... 17
MAIN MENU ......................................................................................................... 18
CHAPTER 3: SOFTWARE SETUP ............................................................... 20
SOFTWARE LIST ................................................................................................... 20
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ................................................................................... 20
CHAPTER 4: TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................ 24
APPENDIX I: 8/6/4/2 CHANNEL AUDIO EFFECT SETUP......................................... 27
APPENDIX II: RAID SETUP................................................................................... 28
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Chapter 1. Getting Started

Introduction

®
Congratulations on choosing the KM7025 Mainboard. It is based on the nVIDIA nForce 7025
TM TM TM
chipset. The mainboard supports the AMD Athlon 64 FX/ Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core/ Athlon
TM
64/ Sempron Processor with FSB (Front Side Bus) frequencies of 1000 MHz (2000 MT/s).

The KM7025 provides four DIMM (Dual In-Line Memory Modules) sockets and which with Dual
Channel Technology supported. The sockets allow you to install 240-pin, non-ECC &
unbuffered DDR II 800/ DDR II 667/ DDR II 533 SDRAM, and support a total memory capacity
of 8 GB.

This mainboard provides one PCI-E x16 slot for use with a graphics card. In addition, two
standard PCI slots for use with standard PCI expansion cards are also allowed.

The KM7025 provides one floppy disk drive connector that can be used with 360KB/ 720KB/
1.2MB/ 1.44MB/ 2.88MB drive. It also has one IDE connector for hard drives supporting two
Ultra ATA 133/100/66/33 IDE devices. In addition, the onboard Serial ATA II comes with four
SATA II connectors, which the interface can provide up to 3 Gb/s transmit speed and also
support RAID 0/ 1/ 5/ 0+1/ JBOD mode <See Appendix II>.

The onboard High Definition Audio CODEC (ALC883) supports 8/6/4/2 channel audio play
<See Appendix I>.

The KM7025 also comes with an onboard 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN. There is one LAN
port on the back panel of your case that you can directly plug into an internet cable.

In addition, there are maximal ten USB2.0/ 1.1 ports which can be set up on this mainboard.

All the information (including hardware installation and software installation) in this manual are
for reference only. The contents in this manual may be updated without notice. The company
will not assume any responsibility for any errors or mistakes within.

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Specification
CPU:
Supports Socket AM2
Supports AMD AthlonTM 64 FX/ AthlonTM 64 x2 Dual-Core/ AthlonTM 64/ SempronTM
Processor
TM
Supports Hyper-Transport Link Technology
Supports 1000 MHz (2000MT/s) FSB (Front Side Bus) Frequencies

Chipset:
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Chipset – nVIDIA nForce 7025
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I/O Controller – Fintek F71882FG
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High Definition Aduio Codec – Realtek ALC883
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Gbit LAN Controller – Realtek RTL8111B 10/100/1000 LAN

Memory:
Four DIMM sockets with Dual Channel Technology supported
Supports a total memory capacity of 8 GB
Supports to use the 240-pin, non-ECC & unbuffered DDR II 800/ 667/ 533 SDRAM

Slots:
One PCI-Express x16 slot supports up to x16 mode with 4 GB/s one-way bandwidth
for one graphics card.
Two PCI slots with 133 MB/s one-way bandwidth per channel for expansion cards

FDD Connector:
One floppy disk drive connector supporting up to two FDDs
Supports 360KB/ 720KB/ 1.2MB/ 1.44MB/ 2.88MB

Onboard IDE Connector:

One IDE connector that support up to two IDE devices
Supports Ultra ATA 133/ 100/ 66/ 33
Supports high capacity hard disk drives

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Serial ATA II Connector:

Four SATA II connectors that support up to four SATA II HDDs
Supports SATA 2.0 specification which provides 3 Gb/s transmit rate
Supports RAID 0/ 1/ 5/ 0+1/ JBOD mode

I/O facility Connectors:

Supports one PS/2 mouse port and one PS/2 keyboard port
Supports one VGA (=D-sub) port
Supports one DVI port
Supports one parallel port（PARALLEL）header and one serial port（COM1）header
with external devices connected

Universal Serial Bus:

Four onboard USB 2.0/ 1.1 ports
Three front USB headers come with this mainboard supporting six additional USB
ports to be set
Supports a maximum of ten USB 2.0/ 1.1 ports for compliant devices

Onboard HD Audio CODEC (ALC883):

High performance CODEC with high S/N ratio (>90 db)
Supports 8/6/4/2 channel playback capability
Supports jack sensing and re-tasking function
Built-in Dolby Digital Live Technology

Onboard LAN Chip:

Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN

BIOS:
Phoenix-Award™ BIOS
Supports APM 1.2
Supports ACPI 2.0 power management

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Green Function:
Supports Phoenix-Award™ BIOS power management function
Supports system-wake-from-power-saving-mode by keyboard or mouse touching

Shadow RAM:
Integrated memory controller provides shadow RAM functionality and supports ROM
BIOS

Flash Memory:
Supports flash memory functionality
Supports ESCD functionality

Hardware Monitor Function:

Monitors CPU & System Fan Speed
Monitors CPU & System Temperature
Monitors CPU Voltage

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Configuration
Layout of KM7025

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Hardware Installation
This section will assist you in quickly installing your system hardware. Wear a wrist ground strap
before handling components. Electrostatic discharge may damage your system components.

CPU Processor Installation

TM TM TM
This mainboard supports AMD Athlon 64 FX/ Athlon 64 x2 Dual-Core/ Athlon 64/
TM
Sempron processor and uses a Socket AM2. Before building your system, we suggest you
visit the AMD website and review the processor installation procedures. http://www.amd.com
CPU Socket AM2 Configuration Steps:
1. Locate the CPU socket on your mainboard and nudge the locking lever away from the
socket. Then lift the lever to a 90-degree angle.
2. On the socket, locate the corner which has the “diagonally cut-corner” on the rectangular
shaped pattern of pinholes (see diagram below-left). Match that corner with the “gold
triangle” on the CPU (see diagram below-right) and lower the CPU onto the socket. The
bottom of the CPU should be flush with the face of the socket.

3. Lower the lever until it snaps back into position. This will lock down the CPU.

4. Smear thermal grease on top of the CPU. Lower the CPU fan onto the CPU and use the
clasps on the fan to attach it to the socket. Finally, extend the power cable from the fan and
insert it onto the “CPUFAN” adapter.

Attention
DO NOT touch the CPU pins in case they are damaged. Also, make sure
that you have completed all installation steps before powered on the
system. Finally, double-check that the cooling fan is properly installed and
the CPU fan power cord is securely attached, in case your CPU and other
sensitive components are damaged because of high temperatures.

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FAN Headers: CPUFAN, SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2

There are three fan headers available for cooling fans. The cooling fans play an important role
in maintaining ambient temperatures in your system. The CPUFAN header is attached with a
CPU cooling fan. The SYSFAN1 and SYSFAN2 headers are attached with other cooling fans.

SYSFAN1/ SYSFAN2
CPUFAN

Attention
You can avoid damaging your CPU due to high temperatures with
proper cooling equipment. It is recommended that attach a cooling fan
on top of your CPU. Use the CPUFAN header to attach the fan cord.
On most fan power cord, the black wire of the fan cable is the “ground”
and should be attached to pin-1 of the header.

Memory Installation: DIMM1/2/3/4

The KM7025 provides four DIMM (Dual In-Line Memory Modules) sockets with Dual Channel
Technology supported. The sockets allow you to install 240-pin, non-ECC & unbuffered DDR II
800/ DDR II 667/ DDR II 533 SDRAM, and support to install a total memory capacity of 8 GB.

Attention
It is recommended that to install memories which are identical
specifications (same timing specifications and same DDR II speed) to
achieve the best effects. It may cause the failure of power-on or lower
memory speed if installing different type, SPD (series presence detects)
memories.

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How to Enable Dual-Channel functionality:

1. This mainboard provides Dual-Channel functionality for the four DIMM sockets. Enabling
Dual-Channel will significantly increase your data access rate than the before. DIMM1
and DIMM2 share one channel, and DIMM3 and DIMM4 share another channel.
2. To enable Dual-Channel, you need to install memories in different channels of DIMM
sockets. According to the definition by Intel, once one channel of the memory capacity is
the same with the other channel, the Dual-Channel will be enabled then.

3. For example, if you install one 256 MB memory in DIMM1 and another in DIMM2 (256MB
x 2 = 512MB), you must install a total of 512 MB memory in DIMM3 or DIMM4, so that the
Dual-Channel can be enabled.

4. If you only need to install one memory, it is recommended to install it in DIMM1 or

DIMM3.

Memory Installation Steps:

1. Pull the white plastic tabs at both ends of the slot away from the slot.

2. Match the notch on the RAM module with the corresponding pattern in the DIMM slot.
This will ensure that the module will be inserted with the proper orientation.

3. Lower the RAM module into the DIMM Slot and press firmly using both thumbs until the
module snaps into place.

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4. Repeat steps 1, 2 & 3 for the remaining RAM modules.

＊ The pictures above are for reference only. Your actual

installation may vary slightly from the pictures.

Back Panel Configuration

PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard Ports: KB/MS

This mainboard provides a standard PS/2 mouse port and a PS/2 keyboard port. The pin
assignments are described below.

DVI & VGA (D-SUB) Connectors: DVI, VGA

The mainboard provides one DVI connector and one VGA connector (= D-Sub connector) on
the case back panel.

DVI connector delivers the digital signals, and is able to connect with LCD display, plasma
display, or other display device which with the DVI interface compatible.
VGA connector (= D-Sub connector) delivers the analogy signals, and is able to connect with
traditional CRT display, flat display, or other display device which with the D-Sub interface
compatible.

USB Ports/LAN Port: USB1, USBLAN2

There are four onboard USB 2.0/ 1.1 ports on the back panel. These USB ports are used to
attach with USB devices, such as keyboard, mice and other USB supported devices. There is
also one 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN port available for you to attach an Internet cable.

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Audio Ports: SOUND

This mainboard provides six HD Audio ports for 8/6/4/2 channel playback capability. With jack
sensing, auto detecting and adjusting, the device will make it easier to Plug and Play for you.

Line-In (blue)
This port is for audio input and connects to external audio devices such as CD player, tape
player or other audio devices when the 8/6/4/2 channel audio effects driver is enabled.

Line-Out (green)
This port is an output audio port used for connecting to speakers or a headset. A dual channel
audio system is to provide basic audio functionality. When the 8/6/4/2 channel audio system is
enabled, this port will output audio for the front speakers.

Mic-In (pink)
This port is for connecting to a microphone. When the 8/6/4/2 channel audio system is enabled,
this port will be the input of your microphone.

Rear Surround-out（orange）
This port is only functional for the output of the surround sound rear speakers when the 8/6/4/2
channel audio driver is installed and enabled.

Center/ Subwoofer-out（black）
This port connects with the center/ subwoofer speakers. It will be functional when the 8/6
channel audio system is driven for center/ subwoofer output.

Side Surround-out（gray）
This port will be effective for the output of side surround speakers when the 8 channel audio
system is set.

This mainboard supports multi-channel audio system which allows you to

transform your 2 speaker audio system into 8/ 6/ 4 speaker audio system.
See Appendix I for more information.

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Connectors
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD
The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector (FDD) that supports 360KB/
720KB/ 1.2MB/ 1.44MB/ 2.88 MB floppy disk drives using a FDD ribbon cable.

Hard Disk Drive Connectors: IDE

The mainboard provides one IDE connector that support Ultra ATA 133/ 100/ 66/ 33 IDE
devices. You can attach a maximum of two IDE devices, such as hard disk drive (HDD),
CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, etc. using IDE ribbon cables.

In general, two IDE devices can be attached onto one IDE connector. If you attach two IDE
HDDs, you must configure one drive as the master and the other one as the slave.

SATA II Connector: SATA 1/2/3/4

The four SATA II connectors support up to 3 Gbps data transfer rates,
and one SATA connector only can attach one SATA HDD of each
time using SATA cables.

This mainboard supports RAID 0/ 1/ 5/ 0+1/ JBOD mode; refer

Appendix II for more information.

Front Panel Headers: JW_FP, PWRLED, SPEAK

JW_FP
Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function
1 VCC5 (+) Hard Drive LED 2 VCC5 (+) 2-pin Power LED
3 HDDLE (-) (HDLED) 4 PWRLED (-) (PWR LED)
5 GND 6 PWRBTN Power-on Button
Reset Switch (PWRBTN)
7 RSTSW 8 GND
(RESET)
9 N/A 10 Key

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Hard Drive LED Header: HDLED

If your case front panel has a hard drive LED cable, attach it to this header. The LED will flicker
when there is hard disk drive activity.

Reset Switch Header: RESET

This header can be attached to a momentary SPST switch (reset button) cable on your case
front panel. The switch is normally left open. When the switch closed, it will cause the
mainboard to reset and run the POST (Power-On Self Test).

Power-on Switch Header: PWRBTN

This header can be attached to a power switch cable on your case front panel. You can turn
your system on or off by pressing the button attached to this power switch cable.

2-pin Power LED Header: PWR LED

The mainboard provides a 2-pin power LED header. If there is a 2-pin power LED cord on your
case front panel, you can attach it to the 2-pin power LED header. Then the power LED will
illuminate while the system is powered on.

3-pin Power LED Header: PWRLED

The mainboard also provides a 3-pin power LED header. If there is a 3-pin power LED cord on
your case front panel, you can attach it to this 3-pin header instead of attach to the 2-pin one on
the SW/LED header.

Pin Assignment Pin Assignment

1 PWR_LED (+) 2 Key
PWRLED
3 PWR_LED (-)

Speaker Header: SPEAK

A speaker cable on your case front panel can be attached to this header. When you reboot the
computer, this speaker will issue a short audible (beep). If there are problems during the Power
On Self-Test, the system will issue an irregular pattern of audible beeps through this speaker.

Pin Assignment Pin Assignment

1 SPK 2 N/A
SPEAK
3 Ground 4 VCC5

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Headers & Jumpers

Serial Interface Header: COM1
This mainboard provides one COM1 header for you to connect an
external serial connector on the back panel of your case. Attaching the
serial connector by a cable (Optional) onto this header, then you can
use the serial connector to attach with a mic, modem or other peripheral
device.

Printer Interface Header: PARALLEL (Optional)

This mainboard provides a PARALLEL header for you connecting an additional printer
connector on your case back panel. Attach the cable of printer connector (Optional) onto this
header, and then you can use the printer connector connecting with a printer.

Front USB Header: USB2/ USB3/ USB4

This mainboard provides four onboard USB 1.1/2.0 ports on the back panel of your case that
attach to USB devices. There are three additional USB headers that can be connected by
cables to six more USB ports on your case front panel giving you a possible ten USB ports.

Pin Assignment Pin Assignment

1 VCC 2 VCC
3 -DATA 4 -DATA
USB2/3/4 5 +DATA 6 +DATA
7 GND 8 GND
9 Key 10 N/A

Attention
If you are using a USB 2.0 device with Windows 2000/XP, you will
®
need to install the USB 2.0 driver from the Microsoft website. If you
®
are using Service pack 1 (or later) for Windows XP, and using
®
Service pack4 (or later) for Windows 2000, you will not have to install
the driver.

USB Power On function Header: JP3

USB devices attached to the back panel USB ports can awaken the system from sleep mode.
In order to enable this functionality, you must adjust the jumper caps on JP3 header for +5V or
+5VSB mode depending on which USB port that the USB device is attached to.

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JP3 Assignment Assignment

+5V USB Power On Disable (Default)

Pin 1-2 Closed

+5VSB USB Power On Enabled

Pin 2-3 Closed

Note: Close stands for putting a jumper cap onto two header pins.

Keyboard/Mouse & USB Power On function Header: JP1

PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse attached to the back panel can awaken the system from sleep
mode. In order to enable this functionality, you must adjust the jumper caps on JP1 header as
the table below.

JP1 Assignment

KB/MS & USB Power ON Disable (Default)

1
Pin 1-2 Closed

KB/MS & USB Power ON Enabled

1
Pin 2-3 Closed
Note: Close stands for putting a jumper cap onto two header pins.

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT

The “Clear CMOS” function is used when you are unable boot your system and need to reset
the BIOS settings (CMOS settings) back to the manufacturer’s original settings. This is also a
way to reset the system password if you have forgotten it.

JBAT Assignment

Pin 1-2 Closed Normal (Default)

Pin 2-3 Closed Clear CMOS Data

Note: Close stands for putting a jumper cap onto two header pins.

The following steps explain how to reset your CMOS

configurations when you forgot a system password.

1. Turn off your system and disconnect the AC power cable.

2. Set JBAT header to OFF (2-3 Closed).
3. Wait several seconds.

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4. Set JBAT header to ON (1-2 closed).

5. Connect the AC power cable and turn on your system.
6. Reset your new password.

Audio Configuration
CD-ROM Audio-In Connector: CDIN
The CD-IN connector is used to attach an audio cable to audio devices such as CD-ROMs,
DVD-ROMs etc.

Front Audio Connector: AUDIO

If the front panel of your case has audio ports, you can connect them to the Front Audio Header
of this mainboard directly.

AUDIO
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 AUD_MIC 2 AUD_GND
3 AUD_MIC_BIAS 4 AUD_VCC
5 AUD_FPOUT_R 6 AUD_RET_R
7 HP_ON 8 N/A
9 AUD_FPOUT_l 10 AUD_RET_L

Slots
PCI-Express x16 Slot: PE1
This mainboard is able to install a graphics card, which the PCI-Express x16 interface,
supporting one-way bandwidth up to 4 GB/s, is compatible to this PE1 slot.

PCI Slots: PCI1/ PCI2

PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, a standard bus for installing expansion
cards such as network card, SCSI card, etc. to these PCI slots.

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Power Supply Attachments

ATX Power Connector: ATXPWR, ATX12V
This mainboard provides two ATX power connectors, a 24-pin ATXPWR connector and an
8-pin ATX12V connector. You must use a power supply that has both of these connectors and
both connectors must be attached before the system is powered on. These power connectors
support several power management functions such as the instant power-on function. The
connector pins are described below.

Pin Assignment Pin Assignment

1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 14 -12V
3 Ground 15 Ground
4 +5V 16 PS_ON
5 Ground 17 Ground
6 +5V 18 Ground
7 Ground 19 Ground
8 PW_ON 20 -5V
9 +5V standby voltage 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V 23 +5V
ATXPWR
12 +3.3V 24 Ground
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 Ground 5 +12V
2 Ground 6 +12V
3 Ground 7 +12V
ATX12V 4 Ground 8 +12V

Attention
In general, power cords are designed and should be attached with a
specific direction. The black wire of the power cord is Ground and
should be attached onto the header location of Ground.

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Chapter 2. BIOS Setup

Introduction
This section describes PHOENIX-AWARD™ BIOS Setup program which resides in the BIOS
firmware. The Setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. The
configuration information is then saved to CMOS RAM where the data is sustained by battery
after power-down.
The BIOS provides critical low-level support for standard devices such as disk drives, serial
ports and parallel ports. As well, the BIOS control the first stage of the boot process, loading
and executing the operating system.
TM
The PHOENIX-AWARD BIOS installed in your computer system’s ROM is a custom version
of an industry standard BIOS. This means that it supports the BIOS of AMD based processors.
TM
This version of the PHOENIX-AWARD BIOS includes additional features such as virus and
password protection as well as special configurations for fine-tuning the system chipset. The
defaults for the BIOS values contained in this document may vary slightly with the version
installed in your system.

Key Function
In general, you can use the arrow keys to highlight options, press <Enter> to select, use the
<PgUp> and <PgDn> keys to change entries, press <F1> for help and press <Esc> to quit. The
following table provides more detail about how to navigate within the BIOS Setup program.

Keystroke Function
Up arrow Move to previous option
Down arrow Move to next option
Left arrow Move to the option on the left (menu bar)
Right arrow Move to the option on the right (menu bar)
Esc Main Menu: Quit without saving changes
Submenus: Exit Current page to the next higher level menu
Move Enter Move to the option you desire
PgUp key Increase the numeric value or enter changes
PgDn key Decrease the numeric value or enter changes
+ Key Increase the numeric value or enter changes
- Key Decrease the numeric value or enter changes
Esc key Main Menu – Quit and do not save changes into CMOS
Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu – Exit
Current page and return to Main Menu
F1 key General help on Setup navigation keys
F5 key Load previous values from CMOS
F6 key Load the defaults from BIOS default table

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Main Menu

Standard CMOS Features

Include all the adjustable items in standard compatible BIOS.

Advanced BIOS Features

Include all the adjustable items of Award special enhanced features.

Advanced Chipset Features

Include all the adjustable items of chipset special features.

Integrated Peripherals
Include all onboard peripherals.

Power Management Setup

Include all the adjustable items of Green function features.

Miscellaneous Control
It is for you to specify settings for Miscellaneous Control, such as the CPU clock and frequency
ratio.

Attention
Before going to update BIOS, please change the item,【Miscellaneous Control】
→ 【Flash Write Protect】, from【Enabled】to【Disabled】. When the BIOS
update is done, please adjust the item from【Disabled】to【Enabled】.

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1. When the onboard Main BIOS is failed, the system will be able to
auto-reboot through the built-in Backup BIOS.
2. You should download the latest BIOS file with the AWDFLASH.exe
executable for this mainboard in Albatron website. Extract all the files
onto a boot floppy disk. And then execute BIOS update process to
repair the onboard Main BIOS.
3. Do notice that you should reset the CMOS configurations (refer to Page
14) before rebooting the system. When you reboot the system, press
[Delete] key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Seletct “Load Optimized
Defaults“ and save the changes before exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Now
the onboard Main BIOS recovery procedure is completed.

PC Health Status
It is for monitoring the system status such as temperature, voltage, and fan speeds.

Thermal Throttling Options

Set the function to low down the CPU temperature being at high workload to protect processor
from damage or accidental shutdown when CPU temperature is over the value.

Power User Overclock Settings

It allows you to change the CPU Host/ DRAM clock for overclock demand.

Password Settings
Set change or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and/or BIOS setup.

Load Optimized Defaults

It can load the preset system parameter values to set the system in its best performance
configurations.

Load Standard Defaults

It can load the preset system parameter values to set the system in its stable performance
configurations.

Save & Exit Setup

Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.

Exit Without Saving

Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.

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Chapter 3: Software Setup

Software List
Category Platform
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NVIDIA Chipset Driver Windows Vista/ XP/ 2000
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Realtek LAN Driver Windows Vista/ XP/ 2000
®
Realtek Audio Driver Windows Vista/ XP/ 2000

Attention: You don’t need to install the driver for USB 2.0
®
version if you are using Windows XP with Service Pack
®
2 (or more advanced), or Windows 2000 with Service
Pack 4 (or more advanced).

Software Installation
Place the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive and the Installation Utility will auto-run. You can
also launch the Driver CD Installation Utility manually by executing the Intel.exe program
located on the Driver CD. (For more details, please refer to the Readme.txt files that in each
folder of the Driver.)

◎ The pictures shown below are for your reference only. The version of the software you
received and shown on the screen may vary depending on models.

1. When you insert the driver CD into the CD-ROM, you’ll see the screen as the picture below.
There are several driver buttons displayed in the “Driver Menu” screen, and you can click
on the drivers to install.

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For Windows Vista Driver

For Windows XP (64bit) Driver

Attention
®
Before you install the Realtek Audio Driver on Windows XP
®
(64bit) operating system, please go to the Microsoft website to
install the update for enabling HD Audio.

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For Windows XP (32bit) Driver

For Windows 2000 Driver

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NVIDIA Chipset Driver – provides all the drivers needed for the chipset.

Realtek LAN Driver – It provides the driver of Realtek Network.

Realtek Audio Driver – provides the driver for being able to input/output audio.

2. Click on the “User Manual” button, you can choose the manual to read.

Attention
Before you read manuals, you must install the driver of
Adobe Acrobat Reader 6 to browse PDF files.

3. If you click the “Browse CD” button, you can browse all the files in the Driver CD.

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Chapter 4: Troubleshooting
Problem 1:
No power to the system. Power light does not illuminate. Fan inside power supply does not turn
on. Indicator lights on keyboard are not lit.
Causes:
1. Power cable is unplugged.
2. Defective power cable.
3. Power supply failure.
4. Faulty wall outlet; circuit breaker or fuse blown.
Solutions:
1. Make sure power cable is securely plugged in.
2. Replace cable.
3.Contact technical support.
4.Use different socket, repair outlet, reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.

Problem 2:
System inoperative. Keyboard lights are on, power indicator lights are lit, hard drive is active but
system seems “hung”
Causes: Memory DIMM is partially dislodged from the slot on the mainboard.
Solutions:
1. Power Down
2. Using even pressure on both ends of the DIMM, press down firmly until the module snaps
into place.

Problem 3:
System does not boot from the hard disk drive but can be booted from the CD-ROM drive.
Causes:
1. Connector between hard drive and system board unplugged.
2. Damaged hard disk or disk controller.
3. Hard disk directory or FAT is corrupted.
Solutions:
1. Check the cable running from the disk to the disk controller board. Make sure both ends are
securely attached. Check the drive type in the standard CMOS setup.
2. Contact technical support.
3. Backing up the hard drive is extremely important. Make sure your periodically perform
backups to avoid untimely disk crashes.

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Problem 4:
System only boots from the CD-ROM. The hard disk can be read and applications can be used
but booting from the hard disk is impossible.
Causes: Hard Disk boot sector has been corrupted.
Solutions: Back up data and applications files. Reformat the hard drive. Re-install applications
and data using backup disks.

Problem 5:
Error message reading “SECTOR NOT FOUND” displays and the system does not allow certain
data to be accessed.
Causes: There are many reasons for this such as virus intrusion or disk failure.
Solutions: Back up any salvageable data. Then performs low level format, partition, and then a
high level format the hard drive. Re-install all saved data when completed.

Problem 6:
Screen message says “Invalid Configuration” or “CMOS Failure.”
Causes: Incorrect information entered into the BIOS setup program.
Solutions: Review system’s equipment. Reconfigure the system.

Problem 7:
The Screen is blank.
Causes: No power to monitor.
Solutions: Check the power connectors to the monitor and to the system.

Problem 8:
Blank screen.
Causes:
1. Memory problem.
2. Computer virus.
Solutions:
1. Reboot computer. Reinstall memory. Make sure that all memory modules are securely
installed.
2. Use anti-virus programs to detect and clean viruses.

Problem 9:
Screen goes blank periodically.
Causes: Screen saver is enabled.
Solutions: Disable screen saver.

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Problem 10:
Keyboard failure.
Causes: Keyboard is disconnected.
Solutions: Reconnect keyboard. Replace keyboard if you continue to experience problems.

Problem 11:
No color on screen.
Causes:
1. Faulty Monitor.
2. CMOS incorrectly set up.
Solutions:
1. If possible, connect monitor to another system. If no color appears, replace monitor.
2. Call technical support.

Problem 12:
The screen displays “C: drive failure.”
Causes: Hard drive cable not connected properly.
Solutions: Check hard drive cable.

Problem 13:
Cannot boot the system after installing a second hard drive.
Causes:
1. Master/slave jumpers not set correctly.
2. Hard drives are not compatible / different manufacturers.
Solutions:
1. Set master/slave jumpers correctly.
2.Run SETUP program and select the correct drive types. Call drive manufacturers for possible
compatibility problems with other drives.

Problem 14:
Missing operating system on hard drive.
Causes: CMOS setup has been changed.
Solutions: Run setup and select the correct drive type.

Problem 15:
Certain keys do not function.
Causes: Keys jammed or defective.
Solutions: Replace keyboard.

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Appendix I: 8/6/4/2 Channel Audio Effect

Setup
Channels Setup
1. After into the system, click the audio icon from the Windows screen.
2. Click “Audio I/O” button, you can see the screen like the picture below.
3. You can choose 2, 4, 6 or 8 channels by your speakers.
4. You can click the “Auto test” button to test your audio devices.

To take advantage of 8 Channel Audio Effects, you must

use audio software that supports this functionality. You
must also make sure your software is specifically
configured for 8 Channel Audio Effect support.

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Appendix II: RAID Setup

Introduction to RAID
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) technology is a sophisticated disk management
system that manages multiple disk drives. It enhances I/O performance and provides
redundancy in order to prevent the loss of data in case of individual disk failure. The RAID
facility on this board provides RAID 0 and RAID 1.

Disk Striping (RAID 0)

Striping is a performance-oriented, non-redundant disk storage technology. With RAID striping,
multiple disks are used to form a larger virtual disk. Data is then striped or mapped across all
the physical disks. In this way, multiple I/O operations can be executed in parallel, enhancing
performance. Striping does not provide fault tolerance. The minimum number of hard drives for
RAID 0 is 2.

Disk Mirroring (RAID 1)

With Disk Mirroring there are redundant disks that mirror the primary disks. Data that is written
to the primary disks are also written to the redundant disks. This redundancy provides fault
tolerant protection from a single disk failure. If a read/write failure occurs on one drive, the
system can still read and write data using the other drive. The minimum number of drives for a
RAID 1 configuration is 2. You are required to use an even number of drives.

Disk Striped Mirroring (RAID 0+1)

This mode combines both the performance benefits of RAID 0 with the fault tolerance of RAID 1.
The minimum number of drives for RAID 0+1 configuration is 4 drives. This configuration also
requires an even number of drives.
Note: All mirrored configurations or striped/mirrored configurations should use drives of the
same size.

RAID SPAN (RAID JBOD)

RAID SPAN allows JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks) configurations which simply uses multiple
disks to form a larger virtual disk without any other specialized disk management functionality.
RAID SPAN is not considered a standard RAID implementation.

Disk Rotating Parity Array (RAID 5)

RAID 5 is one of the most popular implementations of RAID. It utilizes the configurations of Byte
Stripping and Block Stripping, and writes the data to multiple disks. The minimum number of
drives for a RAID 5 configuration is 3. It possesses the stripe error correction information;
therefore, once a read/write failure occurs on one drive, the system can still read and
write data using the other drive. As result, the performance of RAID 5 can substantially
decrease in a write-heavy environment.

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