User manual ABIT IS-10

[. . . ] IS-10 / IS-11 / IS-12 Socket 478 System Board User's Manual 4200-0383-02 Rev. 1. 00 Copyright and Warranty Notice The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on part of the vendor, who assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with respect to the quality, accuracy or fitness for any particular part of this document. In no event shall the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages arising from any defect or error in this manual or product. [. . . ] COM1: Connects to external modem, mouse or other devices that support this communication protocol. (Rear Left / Rear Right): Connects to the rear left and rear right channel in the 5. 1 channel audio system. (Center / Subwoofer): Connects to the center and subwoofer channel in the 5. 1 channel audio system. S/PDIF Out: This connector provides an S/PDIF out connection through optical fiber to digital multimedia devices. Mic In: Connects to the plug from external microphone. Line In: Connects to the line out from external audio sources. (Front Left / Front Right): Connects to the front left and front right channel in the 5. 1-channel or regular 2-channel audio system. USB1/USB2: Connects to USB devices such as scanner, digital speakers, monitor, mouse, keyboard, hub, digital camera, joystick etc. · · IS-10 / IS-11 / IS-12 BIOS Setup 3-1 Chapter 3. BIOS Setup This motherboard provides a programmable EEPROM that you can update the BIOS utility. The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a program that deals with the basic level of communication between processor and peripherals. Use the BIOS Setup program only when installing motherboard, reconfiguring system, or prompted to "Run Setup". This chapter explains the Setup Utility of BIOS utility. After powering up the system, the BIOS message appears on the screen, the memory count begins, and then the following message appears on the screen: Press DEL to run setup If this message disappears before you respond, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> keys, or by pressing the Reset button on computer chassis. Only when it failed by these two methods can you restart the system by powering it off and then back on. After pressing <Del> key, the main menu screen appears. NOTE: In order to increase system stability and performance, our engineering staffs are constantly improving the BIOS menu. The BIOS setup screens and descriptions illustrated in this manual are for your reference only, may not completely match what you see on your screen. User's Manual 3-2 Chapter 3 3. 1. Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) This item sets the date you specify (usually the current date) in the format of [Month], [Date], and [Year]. Time (hh:mm:ss) This item sets the time you specify (usually the current time) in the format of [Hour], [Minute], and [Second]. IS-10 / IS-11 / IS-12 BIOS Setup IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: 3-3 IDE HDD Auto-Detection This item allows you to detect the parameters of IDE drives by pressing the <Enter> key. The parameters will automatically be shown on the screen. IDE Primary Master When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check what kind of IDE drive you are using. If you want to define your own drive by yourself, set it to [Manual] and make sure you fully understand the meaning of the parameters. Refer to the manual provided by the device manufacturer to get the settings right. Access Mode This item selects the mode to access your IDE devices. [. . . ] Please understand that we are selling through distribution channels and don't have the resources to serve every end-user. However, we will try to do our best to help every customer. Please also remember that for many of our technical support team English is a second language, you will have a better chance of getting a helpful answer if your question can be understood in the first place. Be sure to use very, simple, concise language that clearly states the problem, avoid rambling or flowery language and always list your system components. [. . . ]