DFI-ITOX G7B630-NR User Manual

G7B630-B/N/NRSystem BoardUser’s Manual935-G7B632-350GI03000740

Introduction110Damage FreeIntelligenceTemperatureHumidityPCB• Monitors CPU/system temperature and overheat alarm• Monitors Vcore/VCC3/VBAT/3VSB/12V/1.

1003BIOS SetupExit Without SavingWhen you do not want to save the changes you have made, high-light “Exit Without Saving” and press <Enter>.Typ

1013BIOS SetupUpdating the BIOSTo update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flashutility, AWDFLASH.EXE. Please contact technical support

1023BIOS Setup6. The following will appear.Do You Want to Save BIOS (Y/N)This question refers to the current existing BIOS in your system.We recommend

1034Supported SoftwareDrivers, Utilities and Software ApplicationsThe CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilitiesand software appli

1044Supported SoftwareIntel Chipset Software Installation UtilityThe Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updatingWindows® INF file

1054Supported Software3. Read the licenseagreement then click Yes.4. Go through the readmedocument for moreinstallation tips then clickNext.5. Click F

1064Supported SoftwareIntel Graphics DriversTo install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu.3. Go through the readmedocument fo

1074Supported Software4. Setup is currently installingthe driver.5. Click “Yes, I want torestart this computernow.” then click Finish.Restarting the

1084Supported SoftwareAudio DriversTo install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu.1. Setup is now ready toinstall the driver. ClickNext

1094Supported Software4. Select the appropriateoption then click Next.5. Follow the prompts onthe screen to completeinstallation.6. Click “Yes, I want

1Introduction11FeaturesThe Watchdog Timer function allows yourapplication to regularly “clear” the system atthe set time interval. If the system hangs

1104Supported SoftwareIntel LAN DriversTo install the driver, click “Intel LAN Drivers” on the main menu.1. The installation menu willappear. Click Vi

1114Supported Software4. Select the type of setupthen click Next.5. Click Install to beginthe installation.6. Click Finish to exit setup.

1124Supported Software2. Read the licenseagreement then click “Iaccept the terms in thelicense agreement”. ClickNext.1. The installation wizard willex

1134Supported Software4. Setup is currently installingthe driver.5. After completing installa-tion, click Finish to exitsetup.

1144Supported SoftwareHardware Monitor for WindowsThe system board comes with the Hardware Monitor for Windows utility.This utility is capable of moni

1154Supported Software4. Click Next to add theprogram icon to theProgram Folder.3. Click Next to install orclick Browse to selectanother folder.5. Har

1164Supported Software6. Click Yes if you want tocreate a HardwareDoctor shortcut at yourdesktop.7. Click “Yes, I want torestart my computernow” then

1174Supported SoftwareMicrosoft DirectX 9.0C DriverTo install, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver” on the main menu.1. Click “I accept the agree-men

1184Supported SoftwareUSB 2.0 DriversThe chipset does not support USB 2.0 drivers for Windows® 98 SEand Windows® ME.Windows® XPIf your Windows® XP CD

5RAID119The Intel ICH8DO chip allows configuring RAID on Serial ATAdrives. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10.RAID LevelsRAID 0 (Striped D

Introduction112S/PDIF is a standard audio file transfer format thattransfers digital audio signals to a device withouthaving to be converted first to

5120RAIDSettingsTo enable the RAID function, the following settings are required.1. Connect the Serial ATA drives.2. Configure Serial ATA in the Award

5RAID121Step 2: Configure Serial ATA in the Award BIOS1. Power-on the system then press <Del> to enter the main menuof the Award BIOS.2. Select

5122RAIDStep 3: Configure RAID in the Intel RAID BIOSWhen the system powers-up and all drives have been detected, theIntel BIOS status message screen

5RAID123Step 5: Install the Intel Matrix Storage ManagerThe Intel Matrix Storage Manager can be installed from within Windows. Itallows RAID volume ma

5124RAID5. Read the license agree-ment then click Yes.3. Setup is now ready toinstall the driver. ClickNext.4. Read the importantinstallation notes th

5RAID1256. Go through the readmedocument to view systemrequirements and instal-lation information thenclick Next.7. Follow the prompts onthe screen t

A126Enabling Hyper-Threading TechnologyEnabling Hyper-Threading TechnologyTo enable the functionality of the Hyper-Threading Technology, pleasefollow

AEnabling Hyper-Threading Technology127d. Now click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager. Theitems shown under Computer and Processors shouldres

A128Enabling Hyper-Threading Technologye. Lastly, press the <Ctrl> <Alt> and <Del> keyssimultaneously. The Windows Task Manager dial

BSystem Error Message129When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to cor-rect something, either a beep code will sound or a message wil

1Introduction13The system board supports USB 2.0 and USB 1.1ports. USB 1.1 supports 12Mb/second bandwidthwhile USB 2.0 supports 480Mb/second bandwidth

B130System Error MessageHard Disk(s) fail (80)HDD reset failed.Hard Disk(s) fail (40)HDD controller diagnostics failed.Hard Disk(s) fail (20)HDD initi

CTroubleshooting131Troubleshooting ChecklistThis chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problemsthat you may encounter with your personal

C132TroubleshootingThe picture seems to be constantly moving.1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s verticalsync.2. Move away

CTroubleshooting133Hard DriveHard disk failure.1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive hasbeen entered in the BIOS.2. If the syste

C134Troubleshooting3. Verify that the attached serial device works by attaching it to aserial port that is working and configured correctly. If the se

135DWatchdog Sample CodeAppendix D - Watchdog Sample Code;Software programming example:;--------------------------------------------------------------

136DWatchdog Sample CodeMOV DX,2EhMOV AL,73h ;Select CR73 (Watch Dog Timer Time-Out ValueRegister)OUT DX,ALMOV DX,2FhMOV AL,02h ;Set CR73 value =

Introduction114This function allows you to use a USB key-board or USB mouse to wake up a systemfrom the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state.Important:If y

152Hardware InstallationSystem Board LayoutChapter 2 - Hardware InstallationG7B630-B

162Hardware InstallationG7B630-N

172Hardware InstallationNote:The illustrations on the following pages are based on the G7B630-NR system board.G7B630-NR

182Hardware InstallationWarning:Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your system board, proces-sor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other componen

192Hardware InstallationThe system board supports the following memory interface.Single Channel (SC)Data will be accessed in chunks of 64 bits (8B) fr

CopyrightThis publication contains information that is protected by copyright.No part of it may be reproduced in any form or by any means orused to ma

202Hardware InstallationInstalling the DIM Module1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected toit has been powered down.2. Disconne

212Hardware Installation7. Seat the module vertically, pressing it down firmly until it is com-pletely seated in the socket.6. Grasping the module by

222Hardware InstallationCPUOverviewThe system board is equipped with a surface mount LGA 775socket. This socket is exclusively designed for installing

232Hardware Installation4. The CPU socket comes with a cover that is attached with a re-movable protective cap. The cap is used to protect the CPUsock

242Hardware Installation7. Now lift the cover.8. Position the CPU above the socket. The gold mark on the CPUmust align with pin 1 of the CPU socket.Im

252Hardware Installation9. Insert the CPU into the socket until it is seated in place. TheCPU will fit in only one orientation and can easily be inser

262Hardware InstallationInstalling the Fan and Heat SinkThe CPU must be kept cool by using a CPU fan with heat sink.Without sufficient air circulation

272Hardware Installation2. Place the heat sink on top of the CPU. The 4 studs around theheat sink which are used to secure the heat sink onto the sys-

282Hardware InstallationJumper SettingsClear CMOS DataIf you encounter the following,a) CMOS data becomes corrupted.b) You forgot the supervisor or us

292Hardware Installation4. After powering-on the system, press <Del> to enter the mainmenu of the BIOS.5. Select the Frequency/Voltage Control s

FCC and DOC Statement on Class BThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsfor a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

302Hardware InstallationPS/2 Power SelectJP1 is used to select the power of the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port.Selecting 5V_standby will allow you to use th

312Hardware InstallationJP2, JP3 and JP4 are used to select the power of the USB ports.Selecting 5V_standby will allow you to use the USB keyboard orU

322Hardware InstallationCOM 2 is an RS-232 port. If the serial device connected to thisport requires 5V/12V power from the system board, set JP6 pins

332Hardware InstallationPower-on SelectJP9 is used to select the method of powering on the system. If youwant the system to power-on whenever AC power

342Hardware InstallationRear Panel I/O PortsUSB 2-3COM 1VGALine-outLine-inPS/2 K/B USB 0-1PS/2MouseLAN 2ParallelMic-inLAN 1G7B630-N/NRUSB 2COM 1VGALin

352Hardware InstallationPS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard PortsThe system board is equipped with an onboard PS/2 mouse(Green) and PS/2 keyboard (Purple) po

362Hardware Installation• BIOS Setting:Configure the PS/2 wake up function in the Integrated Peripheralssubmenu (“Super IO Device” section) of the BIO

372Hardware InstallationParallel PortThe system board has a standard parallel port (Burgundy) at loca-tion CN7 for interfacing your PC to a parallel p

382Hardware InstallationSerial PortsThe system board is equipped with an onboard serial port (COM1) at location CN4. It is also equipped with a 9-pin

392Hardware InstallationVGA PortThe VGA port is used for connecting a VGA monitor. Connect themonitor’s 15-pin D-shell cable connector to the VGA port

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402Hardware InstallationRJ45 Fast-Ethernet PortThe dual LAN ports allow the G7B630-N/NR system board toconnect to a local area network by means of a n

412Hardware InstallationUniversal Serial Bus ConnectorsThe system board supports 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports. USB allows dataexchange between your computer a

422Hardware InstallationDriver InstallationYou may need to install the proper drivers in your operating systemto use the USB device. Refer to your ope

432Hardware InstallationAudioRear AudioThe system board is equipped with 3 audio jacks at location CN10.A jack is a one-hole connecting interface for

442Hardware InstallationDriver InstallationInstall the audio driver. Refer to chapter 4 for more information.

452Hardware InstallationI/O ConnectorsCD-in Internal Audio ConnectorThe CD-in connector (J15) is used to receive audio from a CD-ROM drive, TV tuner o

462Hardware InstallationS/PDIF-in/out ConnectorThe S/PDIF-in/out connector (J7) is used to connect an externalS/PDIF port. Your S/PDIF port may be mou

472Hardware InstallationThe system board is equipped with two IEEE 1394 connectors atlocations J2 (1394-0) and J5 (1394-1) for connecting external 139

482Hardware InstallationDigital I/O ConnectorThe Digital I/O connector (J6) provides powering-on function to anexternal device that is connected to th

492Hardware InstallationThe floppy disk drive connector supports a standard floppy diskdrive. To prevent improper floppy cable installation, the flopp

About this ManualAn electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view theuser’s manual in the CD, insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. Theau

502Hardware InstallationSerial ATA Connectors• G7B630-NR- 6 Serial ATA ports (SATA 0/1/2/3/4/5)- SATA speed up to 3Gb/s- RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RA

512Hardware InstallationIDE Disk Drive ConnectorThe 90o shrouded PCI IDE header will interface two Enhanced IDE(Integrated Drive Electronics) disk dri

522Hardware InstallationAdding a Second IDE Disk DriveWhen using two IDE drives, one must be set as the master and theother as the slave. Follow the i

532Hardware InstallationIrDA ConnectorConnect the cable connector from your IrDA module to J14 on thesystem board.Note:The sequence of the pin functio

542Hardware InstallationCooling Fan ConnectorsConnect the CPU fan’s cable connector to the CPU fan connector(J12) on the system board. The system fan

552Hardware InstallationChassis Open ConnectorThe system board supports the chassis intrusion detection function.Connect the chassis intrusion sensor

562Hardware InstallationPower ConnectorsUse a power supply that complies with the ATX12V Power SupplyDesign Guide Version 1.1. An ATX12V power supply

572Hardware InstallationStandby Power LEDThis LED will light when the system is in the standby mode.Important:If the Standby Power LED is lighted, you

582Hardware InstallationFront Panel ConnectorsHDD-LED - HDD LEDThis LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed.RESET SW - Reset SwitchThis s

592Hardware InstallationPCI Express x16Install PCI Express x16 graphics card, that comply to the PCI Ex-press specifications, into the PCI Express x16

Introduction16Static Electricity PrecautionsIt is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board,components or devices even before installin

602Hardware InstallationThe lithium ion battery powers the real-time clock and CMOSmemory. It is an auxiliary source of power when the main power issh

613BIOS SetupAward BIOS Setup UtilityThe Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a program that takes careof the basic level of communication between the

623BIOS SetupDateThe date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day displaysa day, from Sunday to Saturday. Month displays

633BIOS SetupIDE HDD Auto-DetectionDetects the parameters of the drive. The parameters will automati-cally be shown on the screen.IDE Channel 0 Master

643BIOS SetupCapacityDisplays the approximate capacity of the disk drive. Usually the sizeis slightly greater than the size of a formatted disk given

653BIOS SetupVideoThis field selects the type of video adapter used for the primarysystem monitor. Although secondary monitors are supported, you dono

663BIOS SetupExtended MemoryDisplays the amount of extended memory detected during boot-up.Total MemoryDisplays the total memory available in the syst

673BIOS SetupAdvanced BIOS FeaturesThe Advanced BIOS Features allows you to configure your systemfor basic operation. Some entries are defaults requir

683BIOS SetupCPU FeatureThis field is used to configure the CPU that is installed on the sys-tem board. Move the cursor to this field then press <E

693BIOS SetupLimit CPUID MaxValThe CPUID instruction of some newer CPUs will return a valuegreater than 3. Problems will occur only in certain operati

1Introduction7About the PackageThe system board package contains the following items. If any ofthese items are missing or damaged, please contact your

703BIOS SetupVirus WarningThis field protects the boot sector and partition table of your harddisk drive. When this field is enabled, the Award BIOS w

713BIOS SetupCPU L1 and L2 CacheThis field is used to speed up the memory access. Enable the exter-nal cache for better performance.CPU L3 CacheThis

723BIOS SetupGate A20 OptionThis entry allows you to select how gate A20 is handled. Gate A20is a device used to address memory above 1 Mbyte. Initial

733BIOS SetupAPIC ModeLeave this field in its default setting.MPS Version Control for OSThis field is used to select the MPS version used by the sy

743BIOS SetupAdvanced Chipset FeaturesThis section gives you functions to configure the system based onthe specific features of the chipset. The chips

753BIOS SetupSystem BIOS CacheableWhen this field is enabled, accesses to the system BIOS ROM ad-dressed at F0000H-FFFFFH are cached, provided that th

763BIOS SetupPEG/Onchip VGA ControlThis field is used to select the graphics controller that will serve asthe primary boot device.On-Chip Frame Buffe

773BIOS SetupIntegrated PeripheralsThe settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not beidentical to this one.OnChip IDE DeviceMo

783BIOS SetupIDE HDD Block ModeEnabled The IDE HDD uses the block mode. The system BIOSwill check the hard disk drive for the maximum blocksize the sy

793BIOS SetupIDE Primary Master UDMA and IDE Secondary Master UDMAThese fields allow you to set the Ultra DMA in use. When Auto isselected, the BIOS w

Introduction18• LGA 775 socket for:- Intel® CoreTM2 Quad, Intel® CoreTM2 Duo (Conroe family),Intel® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® 4 or Intel® Celeron, I

803BIOS SetupThe settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not beidentical to this one.Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup UtilityOnb

813BIOS SetupPower On FunctionThis field allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse topower-on the system.Button only Default setting. Uses the

823BIOS SetupKB Power On PasswordMove the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. Enter your pass-word. You can enter up to 5 characters. Type i

833BIOS SetupIR Transmission DelayIf this field is Enabled, transmission of data will be slower. This isrecommended when you encounter transmission p

843BIOS SetupPWRON After PWR-FailOff When power returns after an AC power failure, thesystem’s power is off. You must press the Power buttonto power-o

853BIOS SetupUSB Device SettingMove the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. The followingscreen will appear.The settings on the screen are f

863BIOS SetupUSB Keyboard FunctionDue to the limited space of the BIOS ROM, the support for legacyUSB keyboard (in DOS mode) is by default set to Disa

873BIOS SetupPower Management SetupThe Power Management Setup allows you to configure your systemto most effectively save energy.The settings on the s

883BIOS SetupRun VGABIOS if S3 ResumeWhen this field is set to Auto, the system will initialize the VGA BIOSwhen it wakes up from the S3 state. This c

893BIOS SetupSuspend ModeWhen the system enters the Suspend mode, the CPU and onboardperipherals will be shut off.HDD Power DownThis is selectable onl

1Introduction9IDEIEEE 1394(G7B630-N/NR)Rear I/OI/O ConnectorsBIOSEnergy EfficientDesign• JMicron JMB368 PCI Express to PATA host controller• Supports

903BIOS SetupPower On By RingWhen this field is set to Enabled, the system will power-on to respondto calls coming from a modem.USB KB Wake-Up From S3

913BIOS SetupPnP/PCI ConfigurationsThis section shows how to configure the PCI bus system. It coverssome very technical items and it is strongly recom

923BIOS SetupPCI/VGA Palette SnoopThis field determines whether the MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards canwork with PCI/VGA or not. The default value is Disabled

933BIOS SetupPC Health StatusThe settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not beidentical to this one.Current System Temp, Curr

943BIOS SetupFrequency/Voltage ControlThe settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not beidentical to this one.CPU Clock RatioT

953BIOS SetupLoad Fail-Safe DefaultsThe “Load Fail-Safe Defaults” option loads the troubleshooting de-fault values permanently stored in the ROM chips

963BIOS SetupLoad Optimized DefaultsThe “Load Optimized Defaults” option loads optimized settings fromthe BIOS ROM. Use the default values as standard

973BIOS SetupSet Supervisor PasswordIf you want to protect your system and setup from unauthorizedentry, set a supervisor’s password with the “System”

983BIOS SetupSet User PasswordIf you want another user to have access only to your system butnot to setup, set a user’s password with the “System” opt

993BIOS SetupSave & Exit SetupWhen all the changes have been made, highlight “Save & Exit Setup”and press <Enter>.Type “Y” and press <