Nvidia 754 User manual

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Manual Revision 1.0

August 30, 2005

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Post Port Frequently Asked Questions

Below is a list of some basic POST Codes, possible problems and solutions. For

more detailed information about POST Codes, refer to Appendix C in this manual.

POST CODE Problem Solution

FFh or CFh 1.BIOS chip inserted

incorrectly

2. Incorrect BIOS update

version

3. Mainboard problem

4. Add-on card inserted

incorrectly.

1. Reinsert the BIOS

chip

2. Download the correct

BIOS version update

from the manufacturer's

Web site.

3. Replace mainboard

4. Remove and replace the

add-on card

C1h - C5h 1. Memory module

inserted incorrectly

2. Memory compatibility

problem

3. Memory module

damaged

1. Reinsert memory

module

2. Replace memory

with correct type

3. Replace memory

module

2Dh 1. Error occured in VGA

BIOS

2. VGA card inserted

incorrectly

1. Replace VGA card

2. Reinsert the VGA

card

26h Overclock error Clear CMOS or press the insert

key to power on the system

07h - 12h 1. Init keyboard

controller error

2. RTC error

1. Ensure that the keyboard and

mouse are connected

correctly.

2. Replace the RTC battery.

Initial Keyboard

Table of Contents

Section 1 Introduction

Package Contents ...................................................... 1- 1

Mainboard Features ................................................... 1- 2

System Block Diagram ............................................... 1- 5

Section 2 Specification

Mainboard Specification ............................................ 2- 1

Section 3 Installation

Mainboard Layout ..................................................... 3- 1

Easy Installation Procedure ....................................... 3- 2

CPU Insertion ............................................................. 3- 2

Jumper Settings .......................................................... 3- 4

System Memory Configuration ................................ 3-5

VGA Card Installation ............................................... 3-6

Device Connectors .................................................... 3-8

Power-On/Off (Remote) .......................................... 3-13

Section 4 BIOS Setup

Main Menu ................................................................ 4- 1

Standard CMOS Setup ............................................... 4-2

Advanced BIOS Features .......................................... 4- 3

Advanced Chipset Features ...................................... 4- 6

Integrated Peripherals ............................................... 4-10

Power Management Setup ......................................... 4-14

PNP/PCI/PCI-E Configuration ................................. 4-15

PC Health Status........................................................ 4-17

Power BIOS Features ................................................. 4-20

Defaults Menu ........................................................... 4-22

Page

Supervisor/User Password Setting ........................... 4-23

Exit Selecting .............................................................. 4-24

Section 5 RAID Configuration

Introduction ............................................................... 5- 1

NVidia RAID Features ................................................. 5- 3

Enable RAID Function ............................................... 5- 4

Section 6 Driver Installation

Easy Driver Installation .............................................. 6- 1

Realtek Sound Manager Quick User guide ................ 6- 2

Appendix Appendix A

Update Your System BIOS ........................................ A-1

Appendix B

NVidia RAID BIOS Utility .......................................... B-1

Appendix C

POST Codes .............................................................. C-1

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Introduction

Page 1-1

Section 1

INTRODUCTION

1-1 Package Contents

Contents

A. Mainboard

B. User’s manual

C. Floppy drive cable

D. HDD drive cable

E. CD (drivers and utilities)

USER’S

MANUAL

F. I/O Shield

G. S-ATA data and power cable

H. SLI bridge

I. Extra USB2.0 port cable

Introduction

Page 1-2

1-2 Mainboard Features

Brief Introduction

AthlonTM 64 Processor

The AMD AthlonTM 64 processor family is designed to support performance

desktop. It provides a high performance HyperTransportTM link to I/O, as well

as a single 64-bit high-performance DDR memory controller.

For more information about all the new features AthlonTM Processor deliver, check out

the AMD website at http://www.amd.com

Chipset

The board is designed with NVIDIA nForce4 SLi/nForce4 4X chipset, featuring

performance and stability with the most innovative technology and features.

For more details about the NVIDIA nForce4 series, please visit the NVIDIA Web

site at http://www.nvidia.com.

NVIDIA SLI

NVIDIA SLiTM technology revolutionizes PC performance by combining

multiple PCI Express GPUs in a single and scalable system! Gamers and

hardcore enthusiasts know that dual GPUs mean increased, supercharged 3D

graphics and performance. Get unmatched PC security protection, reliable

NVIDIA nForce Storage, and more. NVIDIA nForce4 SLI MCPs set the

performance bar that other PCs can only dream of reaching

PCI-Express (PCI-E)

Next generation peripheral interface to succeed to current PCI bus for the next

decade. With smaller slot size and 250MB/sec (PCI-E*1) or 4GB/sec(PCI-E*16)

maximum transfer, PCI-Express overcomes PCI bus bottleneck.

Hardware Monitoring

Hardware monitoring enables you to monitor various aspects of the system opera-

tion and status. This includes CPU temperature, voltage and fan speed in RPMs.

GbE LAN

The new Gigabit Ethernet LAN allows data transmission at 1,000 megabits per

second (Mbps), which runs 10 times faster than conventional 10/100BASE-T

Ethernet LANs.

Introduction

Page 1-3

Serial ATA (Supported in the NVIDIA nForce 4 4X chipset)

Support Serial ATA, an evolutionary replacement for Parallel ATA IDE storage

interface. Increases the peak data transfer speed up to 150MB/sec and allows

future enhancements to the computing platform.

Serial ATA II (Supported in the NVIDIA nForce 4 SLI chipset)

S-ATA II is the second generation SATA interface with double the transferring

speed up to 300MB/sec. It supports NCQ to provide faster reading speed for

your storage devices. Hot-plug has also become its standard function to plug/

unplug whenever you want.

S-ATA RAID

RAID function available on chipset S-ATA/S-ATA II ports.

USB2.0

A popular USB standard for plugging in peripherals with up to 480Mbps transfer

speed while maintaining backward compatibility with older USB1.1 device.

6ch

Mainboard is equipped with 6 channel of audio to support Dolby Digital 5.1

audio for DVD-playback. The onboard audio jacks can be configured for normal

2 channel mode or 6 channel mode.

AMD Cool'n'QuietTM Technology

AMD's Cool'n'QuietTM Technology lowers CPU operating voltage when the

system is in idle mode. This helps to reduce heat dissipation and in effect lowers

the fan speed to noise from your PC.

NV Firewall

An unprecedented addition design for nForce product, provide high performance

& enhanced reliability of PC security solution to the users. The features would be

more advanced than many stand-alone firewalls can provide!

NVIDIA ActiveArmorTM (Supported in the NVIDIA nForce 4 SLI chipset)

Enhances networks security while delivers the highest system performance by

off-loading CPU-intensive packet filtering tasks in hardware, providing users

with a PC networking environment that is both fast and secure.

Introduction

Page 1-4

Special Features

&Magic Health

Reports your system hardware status for every boot-up to help detect faults

early. Monitor hardware status including CPU temperature, CPU/Memory/

Chipset voltage, fan RPM speed for chassis fan, CPU fan & Power supply fan.

&EZ-Boot

Simply press “ESC” to select your bootable device. No more hassle to search

the BIOS menu, change and re-start.

&PowerBIOS

Supporting a full range of overclocking setting via BIOS. Various adjustable

feature include FSB/Chipset/Memory voltage tweaking.

&QuickSPDIF

On board SPDIF-out connector for quick connection to multi-channel

speakers. Not only removes cable cluttering but also delivers loss-free digital

audio to let you enjoy DVD movies and games with crystal clear sound.

&Post Port

An onboard LED-display trouble-shooting device, facilitating user to detect

boot-up problems.

&EZ-Button

A handy power-on button located onboard to turn on/off the system easily,

especially while debugging or testing the system.

BIOS Features:

H/W Features:

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