Gigabyte Ga945gcms2l User Guide

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Chapter 2BIOS 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...

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2-1 Startup Screen
The following screen may appear when the computer boots.
Motherboard Model
 BIOS Version
Function Keys
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc.
Intel I945 BIOS for 945GCM-S2L E10
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: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash  : XpressRecovery2  : Boot Menu  : Qflash
08/01/2007-I945-6A89HG0IC-00
Function Keys:
 : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash
Press the  key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup....

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2-2 The Main Menu
Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use
arrow keys to move among the items and press  to accept or enter a sub-menu.
(Sample BIOS Version: GA-945GCM-S2L E10)
Main Menu Help
The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu.
Submenu Help
While in a submenu, press  to display a help screen (General Help) of function keys available for
the menu. Press  to exit...

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„Standard CMOS Features
Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types,
and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc.
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„Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and
the primary display adapter.
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„Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and...

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2-3 Standard CMOS Features
Date
Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date and year. Select the
desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date.
Time
Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up arrow
or down arrow key to set the time.
IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave
IDE HDD Auto-Detection
Press  to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel.
IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave...

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manually, refer to the information on the hard drive.
CapacityApproximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive.
Cylinder Number of cylinders.
HeadNumber of heads.
PrecompWrite precompensation cylinder.
Landing ZoneLanding zone.
SectorNumber of sectors.
Drive A
Allows you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your system. If you do not install a...

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2-4 Advanced BIOS Features
Hard Disk Boot Priority
Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives.  Use the up
or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key  (or ) or the minus
key  (or ) to move it up or down on the list. Press  to exit this menu when
finished.
First/Second/Third Boot Device
Specifies the boot order from the available devices. Use the up or down arrow key to select a
device and press  to accept. Options are:...

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Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to Disabled for
Windows XP operating system; set this item to Enabled for legacy operating system such as
Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled)
No-Execute Memory Protect (Note)
Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. This function may enhance protection for
the computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working...

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2-5 Integrated Peripherals
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software
Integrated Peripherals
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE [Enabled]
On-Chip SATA Mode[Auto]
x PATA IDE Set to Ch.0 Master/Slave
SATA Port 0/2 Set to Ch.2 Master/Slave
SATA Port 1/3 Set to Ch.3 Master/Slave
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 H/W LAN [Enabled]
`SMART LAN1[Press...

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SATA Port 1/3 Set to
This value is dependent on the On-Chip SATA Mode and PATA IDE Set to settings.
       When PATA IDE Set to is configured to Ch. 0 Master/Slave, this option will be automatically set
to Ch. 1 Master/Slave.
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...