Gigabyte Ga945gcmxs2 User Guide

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BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure
required settings or to activate certain system features.
The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard.
When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS
SRAM.
When the power is turned on, press the  button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will
take you to the CMOS SETUP screen. You can enter...

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1. If you dont find the settings you want, press Ctrl+F1 to access advanced options.
2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in the BIOS Setup when somehow the system
    is not stable as usual.  This action makes the system reset to the default settings for
    stability.
3. The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from
    the exact settings for your motherboard.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award...

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„Standard CMOS Features
This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.
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„Advanced BIOS Features
This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features.
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„Integrated Peripherals
This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.
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„Power Management Setup
This setup page includes all the items of Green function features.
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„PnP/PCI Configuration
This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA...

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2-1 Standard CMOS Features
Date
The date format is , , , .
WeekThe week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display-only
MonthThe month, Jan. Through Dec.
Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
Year The year, from 2000 through 2099
Time
The times format in   . The time is calculated base on the 24-hour
military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:0:0.
IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave
IDE HDD Auto-DetectionPress Enter to select...

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EnglishAccess ModeUse this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The two options are:
Large/Auto(default:Auto)
CapacityCapacity of currently installed hard drive.
Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside drive casing. Enter the appropriate option
based on this information.
Cylinder Number of cylinders
HeadNumber of heads
PrecompWrite precomp
Landing Zone Landing zone
SectorNumber of sectors
Drive A
The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A that has...

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2-2 Advanced BIOS Features
Hard Disk Boot Priority
Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc.
Use <
> or  to select a device, then press to move it up, or  to move it down the list. Press
 to exit this menu.
First / Second / Third Boot Device
FloppySelect your boot device priority by Floppy.
LS120Select your boot device priority by LS120.
Hard DiskSelect your boot device priority by Hard Disk.
CDROMSelect your boot device priority by...

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EnglishHDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
This feature allows your hard disk to report read/write errors and to issue warnings when third-
party hardware monitor utility is installed.
EnabledEnable HDD S.M.A.R.T. capability.
DisabledDisable HDD S.M.A.R.T. capability. (Default value)
Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note)
EnabledLimit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when use older OS like NT4.
DisabledDisable CPUID Limit for windows XP. (Default value)
No-Execute Memory Protect (Note)
Enabled Enable No-Execute...

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2-3 Integrated Peripherals
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE
Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value)
Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.
On-Chip SATA Mode
Disabled Disable this function.
AutoBIOS will auto detect. (Default value)
Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use up to 4 HDDs on
the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA.
EnhancedSet On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to 6 HDDs
to use; 4...

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EnglishUSB 2.0 Controller
You can disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature.
Enabled Enable USB 2.0 controller. (Default value)
DisabledDisable USB 2.0 controller.
USB Keyboard Support
EnabledEnable USB keyboard support.
DisabledDisable USB keyboard support. (Default value)
USB Mouse Support
EnabledEnable USB mouse support.
DisabledDisable USB mouse support. (Default value)
Legacy USB storage detect
This option allows users to decide whether to detect USB...

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SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function)
This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN
cable.  This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short.
Refer to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable:
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SMART LAN
Item Help
Menu Level` Start detecting at Port.....
Pair1-2 Status = Open/...