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							3-8MS-7100 ATX MainboardAdvanced BIOS Features
Quick Boot
Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will
skip some check items.  Available options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Boot To OS/2
This allows you to run the OS/2®
 operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB.
When you choose [No], you cannot run  the OS/2®
 operating system with DRAM
larger than 64MB.  But it is possible if you choose [Yes].
IOAPIC  Function
This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt
Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in
APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the system.
Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
MPS Table Version
This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to
be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by
your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your
operating system. Settings: [1.4], [1.1].
Full Screen LOGO Display
This item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen. Settings are:
[Enabled]Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot.
[Disabled]Shows the POST messages at boot. 
						

							3-9 BIOS Setup1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device
The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load
the disk operating system.
Boot Other Device
Setting the option to [Enabled] allows the system to try to boot from other device if the
system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device.
Hard Disk Boot Priority
Press  to enter the sub-menu. Then you may use the arrow keys ( ­¯ ) to
select the desired device, then press ,  or ,  key to
move it up/down in this hard disk boot priority list. Boot Sequence
Press  to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: 
						

							3-10MS-7100 ATX MainboardAdvanced Chipset Features
SLI Broadcast Aperture
Setting options: [Auto], [Disabled]. 
						

							3-11 BIOS SetupIntegrated Peripherals
USB Controller
This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB controller.  Setting options:
[Disabled], [Enabled].
USB KB/Storage Support
Select [Enabled] if you need to use a USB-interfaced keyboard or storage device in
the operating system. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
nVidia MAC LAN
This setting controls the nVidia LAN controller. Setting options:  [Auto], [Disabled].
nVidia MAC LAN ROM
This setting is used to enable/disable the nVidia MAC LAN  ROM. Setting options:
[Enabled], [Disabled].
OnBoard IEEE1394 Controller
This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller.  Setting
options: [Disabled], [Enabled].
Marvell GigaBit LAN
This setting controls the Marvell GigaBit LAN controller. Setting options:  [Enabled],
[Disabled].
Marvell GigaBit LAN ROM
This setting is used to enable/disable the Marvell GigaBit LAN  ROM. Setting options:
[Enabled], [Disabled].
OnBoard CREATIVE AUDIO
This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard Creative audio. Setting options:
[Enabled], [Disabled]. 
						

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OnBoard Sil3132 RAID
This setting controls the onboard Sil3132 RAID chip. Setting options: [Enabled],
[Disabled].
OnBoard Sil3132 Mode
This setting allows you to select the Onboard Sil3132 mode. Setting options: [SATA],
[RAID].
I/O Device Configuration
Press  to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
Onboard FDC Controller
Select [Enabled] if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDD) installed on
the system board and you wish to use it. If you install add-on FDC or the system
has no floppy drive, select [Disabled] in this field. The settings are: [Enabled],
[Disabled].
COM Port 1
Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first serial port. The
settings are: [3F8/IRQ4], [2E8/IRQ3], [3E8/IRQ4], [2F8/IRQ3], [Disabled], [Auto].
IR Function Select
This setting allows you to specify the operation mode for serial port 2. Setting
options: [IrDA], [ASKIR], [Disable].
[Disable]RS-232C Serial Port
[IrDA]IrDA-compliant Serial Infrared Port
[ASKIR]Amplitude Shift Keyed Infrared Port
RxD, TxD Active
This setting controls the receiving and transmitting speed of the IR peripheral in
use. Setting options: [Hi,Hi], [Hi,Lo], [Lo,Hi], [Lo,Lo].
IR Transmission Delay
This setting determines whether the IR transmission rate will be delayed while
converting to receiving mode. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. 
						

							3-13 BIOS SetupUR2 Duplex Mode
This setting controls the operating mode of IR transmission/reception. Setting
options: [Full], [Half]. Under [Full] Duplex mode, synchronous, bi-directional trans-
mission/reception is allowed. Under [Half] Duplex mode, only asynchronous, bi-
directional transmission/reception is allowed.
Use IR Pins
Please consult your IR peripheral documentation to select the correct setting of
the TxD and RxD signals. Setting options: [RxD2/TxD2], [IR-Rx2Tx2].
Parallel Port
There is a built-in parallel port on the on-board Super I/O chipset that provides
Standard, ECP, and EPP features.  It has the following options:
[Disabled]
[3BC/IRQ7]Line Printer port 0
[278/IRQ5]Line Printer port 2
[378/IRQ7]Line Printer port 1
Parallel Port Mode
         SPP  : Standard Parallel Port
         EPP  : Enhanced Parallel Port
         ECP :  Extended Capability Port
          ECP + EPP: Extended Capability Port + Enhanced Parallel Port
         Normal
EPP Mode Select
The onboard parallel port is EPP Spec. compliant, so after the user chooses the
onboard parallel port with the EPP function, the following message will be
displayed on the screen: “EPP Mode Select.” At this time either [EPP 1.7] spec or
[EPP 1.9] spec can be chosen.
ECP Mode Use DMA
The ECP mode has to use the DMA channel, so choose the onboard parallel port
with the ECP feature.  After selecting it, the following message will appear:
“ECP Mode Use DMA.” At this time, the user can choose between DMA channel
[3] or [1].
IDE Devices Configuration
Press  to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: 
						

							3-14MS-7100 ATX Mainboard
OnChip IDE Channel 0
The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for
two IDE channels. Choose [Enabled] to activate each channel separately.
Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
OnChip IDE Channel 1
The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for
two IDE channels. Choose [Enabled] to activate each channel separately.
Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
IDE DMA Transfer Access
This item is used to enable or disable the DMA transfer function of the IDE Hard
Drive. The settings are: [Enabled], [Disabled].
SATA1/SATA2 & SATA3/SATA4
This item is used to enable or disable onchip SATA controller. The settings are:
[Enabled], [Disabled].
nVidiaRAID Config
Press  to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
RAID Enabled
This item is used to enable/disable the onchip RAID function. When you set to
enable and the following fields will be selectabled. Setting options: [Enabled],
[Disabled].
IDE Primary/ Secondary Master/Slave RAID
This feature allows users to enable or disable the RAID function for each IDE
hard disk drive. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
SATA1/ SATA2/ SATA3/ SATA4 RAID
This feature allows users to enable or disable the RAID function for each
onchip SATA hard disk drive. The settings are: [Enabled], [Disabled]. 
						

							3-15 BIOS SetupPower Management Setup
ACPI Standby State
This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating
system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and
Windows XP, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1(POS) or S3(STR)
fashion through the setting of this field. Options are:
[S1 (POS)]The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state, no
system context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware main-
tains all system context.
[S3 (STR)]The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the in
formation of system configuration and open applications/files
is saved to main memory that remains powered while most
other hardware components turn off to save energy. The
information stored in memory will be used to restore the sys-
tem when a “wake up” event occurs.
Video Off Method
This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.
[V/H SYNC+Blank]This selection will cause the system to turn off the
vertical and horizontal synchronization ports and write
blanks to the video buffer.
[Blank Screen]This option only writes blanks to the video buffer.
[DPMS Support]Initial display power management signalling.MSI Reminds You...
S3-related functions described in this section are available only when
your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. 
						

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Power Button Function
This feature sets the function of the power button. Settings are:
[Power Off]The power button functions as normal power off button.
[Suspend]When you press the power button, the computer enters the
suspend/sleep mode, but if the button is pressed for more
than four seconds, the computer is turned off.
Restore On AC Power Loss
This item specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt
occurs. Available settings are:
[Off]Always leaves the computer in the power off state.
[On]Always leaves the computer in the power on state.
[Last State]Restores the system to the status before power failure
or interrupt occurred.
Wake-Up Event Activity
Press  and the following sub-menu appears.
Resume S3 by PS2/Keyboard, Resume S3 by PS2/Mouse
These fields allow the activity of the PS2 (keyboard and mouse) to wake up the
system from S3 sleep state. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Resume By PCI Device PME#
When set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the
power saving modes through any event on PME (Power Management Event).
Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Resume By RTC Alarm
The field is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on a
scheduled time/date. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Date
The field specifies the date for Resume By RTC Alarm. Settings: [0]~[31].
HH:MM:SS
The field specifies the time for Resume By RTC Alarm. Format is 
. 
						

							3-17 BIOS SetupPNP/PCI Configurations
This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play)
feature.  PCI, or Peripheral Component Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O
devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communi-
cating with its special components.  This section covers some very technical items
and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes
to the default settings.
Primary Graphic’s Adapter
This item specifies which graphic card is your primary graphics adapter. Settings:
[First PCIE], [PCI Slot].
Resource Controlled By
The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capacity to automatically configure all of the
boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. However, this capability means abso-
lutely nothing unless you are using a Plug and Play operating system such as Win-
dows®
 95/98. If you set this field to [Manual], choose specific resources by going into
each of the sub menu that follows this field (a sub menu is preceded by a “}”). The
settings are: [Auto (ESCD)], [Manual].
IRQ Resources
The items are adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is set to [Manual].
Press  and you will enter the sub-menu of the items. IRQ Resources list IRQ
3/4/5/7/9/10/11/12/14/15 for users to set each IRQ a type depending on the type of
device using the IRQ. Settings are:
[PCI Device]For Plug & Play compatible devices designed for PCI bus
architecture.
[Reserved]The IRQ will be reserved for further request.