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A780L3L BIOS Manual
8
SuperIO Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced
vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc.
Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
General Help
Save and Exit
Exit
+-
F1
F10
ESC
Allows BIOS to Enable
or Disable Floppy
Controller
Configure ITE8721 Super IO Chipset
Onboard Floppy Controller [Enabled]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Parallel Port Address [378]
Parallel Port Mode [Normal]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
Keyboard PowerOn [Disabled]
Mouse PowerOn [Disabled]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
Onboard Floppy Controller
Select enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on the
system board and you wish to use it. If you installed another FDC or the system uses
no floppy drive, select disabled in this field.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
Serial Port1 Address
Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first and second serial ports.
Options: 3F8/IRQ4 (Default) / 2F8/IRQ3 / 3E8/IRQ4 / 2E8/IRQ3 / Auto / Disabled
Parallel Port Address
This item allows you to determine access onboard parallel port controller with which
I/O Address.
Options: 378 (Default) / 278 / 3BC / Disab led
Parallel Port Mode
This item allows you to determine how the parallel port should function.
Options: Normal (Default) Using Parallel port as Standard Printer Port.
EPP Using Parallel Port as Enhanced Parallel Port.
ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.
ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode.

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Biostar A780L3L Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorMicro ATX
Socket TypeAM3
ChipsetAMD 760G
Memory Slots2 x DIMM
Maximum Memory8GB
Storage Interface4 x SATA 3Gb/s
AudioRealtek ALC662 6-Channel HD Audio
Expansion Slots1 x PCIe x16, 1 x PCIe x1, 1 x PCI
Video OutputsVGA
USB Ports4 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.0

Summary

BIOS Setup Features

Introduction

Describes the purpose of the BIOS Setup program and its role.

Plug and Play Support

States support for the Plug and Play Version 1.0A specification.

EPA Green PC Support

Confirms support for EPA Green PC specification version 1.03.

APM Support

Details support for Advanced Power Management (APM) features.

ACPI Support

Explains support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI).

PCI Bus Support

Mentions support for the Intel PCI local bus specification version 2.3.

DRAM Support

States support for DDR2 SDRAM.

Supported CPUs

Indicates support for AMD CPUs.

Using Setup

Guides users on how to enter and navigate the BIOS setup utility.

Setup Notices

Provides important warnings and notes regarding BIOS settings.

1 Main Menu Configuration

System Overview

Displays fundamental system information like BIOS version and date.

AMI BIOS Information

Shows the BIOS version and build date.

System Memory

Indicates the system memory size, excluding VGA shared memory.

System Time

Allows setting the system's internal clock.

System Date

Enables setting the system's internal date.

Floppy Drive Configuration

Selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in the system.

IDE Configuration

Manages detection and settings for IDE/SATA devices.

IDE/SATA Device Settings

Configures primary IDE master/slave and SATA devices.

Drive Type Selection

Specifies the type of IDE/SATA drive connected to the system.

LBA/Large Mode

Enables or disables the Large Block Addressing (LBA) mode.

Block Transfer Mode

Controls multi-sector transfer for improved data throughput.

PIO Mode Selection

Allows selection of the Programmed Input/Output (PIO) mode.

DMA Mode Selection

Configures the Direct Memory Access (DMA) mode for drives.

S.M.A.R.T. Technology

Enables or disables Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology.

32-Bit Data Transfer

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer for enhanced performance.

Hard Disk Write Protection

Applies write protection to devices accessed via BIOS.

IDE Detect Timeout

Sets the timeout value for detecting IDE/SATA devices.

2 Advanced Menu Settings

CPU Configuration

Displays detected CPU information and allows tuning.

Secure Virtual Machine Mode

Controls virtualization technology for system resource separation.

PowerNow Technology

Enables or disables the PowerNow power saving technology.

ACPI SRAT Table

Controls ACPI SRAT table availability for OS memory management.

Probe Filter Settings

Configures the initialization mode for Probe Filter.

Core Performance Boost

Enables CPU transition to pop-down p-state for performance.

C1E Support

Enables C1E 'Enhanced Halt State' for power saving.

SuperIO Configuration

Configures the ITE8721 Super IO Chipset settings.

Onboard Floppy Controller

Enables or disables the onboard floppy disk controller.

Serial Port 1 Address

Sets the address and interrupt for the first serial port.

Parallel Port Address

Determines the I/O address for the onboard parallel port controller.

Parallel Port Mode

Selects the operational mode for the parallel port.

ECP Mode DMA Channel

Selects the DMA channel for the parallel port ECP mode.

Parallel Port IRQ

Selects the Interrupt Request (IRQ) for the onboard parallel port.

Keyboard Power On

Controls the keyboard power-on function.

Mouse Power On

Controls the mouse power-on function.

Restore on AC Power Loss

Sets system behavior after a power failure or interrupt.

Smart Fan Configuration

Manages CPU and System fan speed based on temperature.

CPU Smart Fan Control

Allows control over the CPU Smart Fan function.

Smart Fan Calibration

Auto-tests and detects CPU/System fan functions.

Fan Control Mode

Provides various operation modes for the system fan.

Fan Turn Off Temperature

Sets the temperature threshold for turning the fan off.

Fan Turn On Temperature

Sets the temperature threshold for the fan to start operating.

Fan Start Value

Defines the temperature value for Smart Fan mode activation.

Fan Sensitivity Control

Adjusts fan speed based on temperature changes.

Hardware Health Configuration

Monitors system temperature, fan speed, and voltages.

H/W Health Function

Enables the Hardware Health Monitoring device.

Shutdown Temperature

Sets the CPU shutdown temperature threshold.

Power Configuration

Manages system power states and ACPI settings.

ACPI Settings

Configures various ACPI related settings for system operation.

Suspend Mode Selection

Allows selection of the system suspend type under ACPI.

ACPI Version Features

Selects the version of the ACPI specification to use.

ACPI APIC Support

Enables or disables the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller.

AMI OEMB Table

Controls adding a pointer to an OEMB table in the RSDT.

Headless Mode

Enables server-specific headless operation without peripherals.

RTC Resume Function

Configures the Real-Time Clock (RTC) alarm to wake the system.

RTC Alarm Date

Specifies the date for the RTC alarm wake-up.

RTC Alarm Time

Sets the time for the RTC alarm wake-up.

USB Wakeup from S3/S4

Enables or disables USB resume functionality from S3/S4 states.

Power On by PCIE/Onboard LAN

Controls the Wake On LAN (WOL) function.

Wake Up by PCI

Enables or disables PCI devices generating wake events.

Resume On Ring

Controls the wake on ring function for network devices.

USB Configuration

Manages USB controller and device settings.

Legacy USB Support

Provides legacy support for USB devices in older OS.

USB 2.0 Controller Mode

Selects the operational mode for the USB 2.0 controller.

BIOS EHCI Hand-Off

Enables OS support without EHCI hand-off feature.

USB Mass Storage Configuration

Configures settings for USB mass storage devices.

USB Mass Storage Reset Delay

Sets the reset delay for USB mass storage devices.

USB Emulation Type

Selects the emulation type for USB mass storage devices.

3 PCIPnP Menu Configuration

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

Configures advanced settings for the PCI bus and Plug and Play.

Clear NVRAM

Allows clearing of NVRAM (CMOS) data during boot.

Plug and Play OS Support

Initializes PnP cards for boot sequence or OS.

PCI Latency Timer

Controls how long a PCI device holds the PCI bus.

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA

Assigns an Interrupt Request (IRQ) to the PCI VGA card.

Palette Snooping

Allows graphic controllers to 'snoop' on the VGA palette.

PCI IDE BusMaster

Toggles the onboard IDE controller's DMA transfer capability.

PCI Resource Allocation

Displays available IRQs and DMA channels for PCI devices.

System Interrupt Assignments

Assigns interrupt types for IRQ lines 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15.

DMA Channel Assignments

Assigns types to DMA channels 0/1/3/5/6/7.

Reserved Memory Size

Reserves memory size for specific PCI devices.

PCI Express Configuration

Configures settings for PCI Express devices.

Active State Power Management

Sets ASPM for PCI Express devices before OS boot.

4 Boot Menu Options

Boot Device Priority

Specifies the sequence of boot devices.

Hard Disk Drive Priority

Sets the boot priority for installed hard disk drives.

Removable Drive Priority

Sets the boot priority for removable drives.

CD/DVD Drive Priority

Sets the boot priority for CD/DVD drives.

Quick Boot

Enables an abridged version of the Power On Self-Test (POST).

Full Screen LOGO Show

Enables or disables the display of a full screen LOGO.

AddOn ROM Display Mode

Sets the display mode for option ROMs.

Bootup Num-Lock State

Selects the NumLock state after system startup.

Interrupt 19 Capture

Allows option ROMs to trap interrupt 19.

Ignore Memory Error Messages

POST will ignore memory error messages when enabled.

Smart Multi-Core Setting

Configures multi-core processor behavior.

Boot Success Beep

Provides an audible beep upon successful boot.

5 Chipset Menu Features

Advanced Chipset Settings

General advanced settings for the system chipset.

SouthBridge Configuration

Configures specific features of the SouthBridge chipset.

SB Azalia Audio Configuration

Settings for the SouthBridge Azalia HD audio device.

EC Configuration

Manages Embedded Controller (EC) settings.

HD Audio Azalia Device

Controls the HD audio device functionality.

Azalia Clock Gating

Enables or disables clock gating for the Azalia audio device.

SureBoot Feature

Controls the SureBoot technology for disaster recovery.

SureBoot Timeout

Sets the timeout duration for the SureBoot function.

OHCI HC Configuration

Manages the OHCI Host Controller (USB 1.1).

EHCI HC Configuration

Manages the EHCI Host Controller (USB 2.0).

OnChip SATA Channel

Enables or disables the on-chip Serial ATA channel.

OnChip SATA Type

Selects the operation mode for the on-chip Serial ATA.

Power Saving Features

Enables or disables power saving features.

NorthBridge Configuration

Configures specific features of the NorthBridge chipset.

Internal Graphics Configuration

Settings for the integrated graphics controller.

Internal Graphics Mode

Selects the memory mode for internal graphics device.

UMA Frame Buffer Size

Chooses the UMA frame buffer size for internal graphics.

Surround View Function

Controls the Surround View Function for graphics.

FB-DIMM Location

Sets the FB-DIMM location for memory configuration.

PCI Express Configuration

Manages PCI Express slot features and power.

GPP Slots Power Limit

Sets the power limit for Graphics Port (GPP) slots.

PCI Express Port #02 Features

Configures features for PCI Express Port #02.

Gen2 High Speed Mode

Controls the Gen2 High Speed Mode for PCI Express.

Link ASPM Control

Manages Active State Power Management for PCIe links.

Link Width Configuration

Sets the link width for PCI Express connections.

Slot Power Limit

Sets the power limit for PCI Express slots.

NB-SB Port Features

Configures NorthBridge-SouthBridge port features.

NB-SB Link ASPM

Controls ASPM for the NorthBridge-SouthBridge link.

NP NB-SB VC1 Traffic Support

Enables or disables VC1 traffic support for NB-SB.

NB-SB Link Width

Sets the link width for NorthBridge-SouthBridge connections.

Primary Video Controller

Selects the video controller to be in charge.

NB Power Management

Controls NorthBridge power management features.

OnBoard Peripherals

Manages settings for onboard peripherals.

MAC ID Information

Displays the MAC ID of the network interface.

Realtek PCIE NIC Control

Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller.

Realtek Option ROM Control

Enables or disables the Onboard LAN Boot ROM.

6 Performance Menu Tuning

Performance Settings

General section for adjusting voltage and clock speeds.

CPU Tuning

Allows adjustment of CPU overclocking parameters.

Clock Control

Manages system clock frequencies.

DRAM Timing Configuration

Adjusts timings for DRAM memory modules.

Memory Configuration

Settings related to memory operation and features.

CPU/HT Reference Clock

Selects the reference clock for CPU and HyperTransport.

Custom P-States

Allows selection of processor P-States for power management.

Core FID (Frequency ID)

Selects the Ratio/Frequency for the AM3 CPU.

Core VID (Voltage ID)

Adjusts the voltage supplied to the CPU core.

Core DID (Divider)

Sets the core divider for CPU frequency scaling.

NB VID (Voltage ID)

Adjusts the voltage for the NorthBridge chip.

NB FID (Frequency ID)

Selects the frequency for the NorthBridge chip.

NB DID (Divider)

Sets the divider for the NorthBridge frequency.

HT Link Speed

Sets the speed for the HyperTransport link.

HT Link Width

Sets the width for the HyperTransport link.

Advanced Clock Calibration

Enhances stability for advanced CPU overclocking.

Core Leveling

Activates the Core Leveling function for CPU tuning.

ATIG/SB Reference Clock

Selects the reference clock for ATIG/SB.

GFX Engine Clock Override

Controls the internal GFX engine clock override function.

GFX Engine Clock

Sets the internal graphics engine clock frequency.

CAS Latency (CL)

Sets the CAS Latency timing for DRAM.

2T Command Timing

Enables or disables the 2T command timing for DRAM.

TRCD Timing

Sets the TRCD timing for DRAM.

TRP Timing

Sets the TRP timing for DRAM.

tRTP Timing

Sets the tRTP timing for DRAM.

TRAS Timing

Sets the tRAS timing for DRAM.

TRC Timing

Sets the TRC timing for DRAM.

tWR Timing

Sets the tWR timing for DRAM.

TRRD Timing

Sets the TRRD timing for DRAM.

tWTR Timing

Sets the tWTR timing for DRAM.

tRFC Timing

Sets various tRFC timings for DRAM.

Bank Interleaving

Improves memory performance by simultaneous access.

Channel Interleaving

Controls the DDR2 dual-channel function.

Enable Clock to All DIMMs

Reduces EMI and power by turning off unoccupied DIMM slots.

MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID

Enables or disables the MemClk Tristate function in C3 Mode.

Memory Hole Remapping

Remaps overlapped PCI memory above total physical memory.

DCT Unganged Mode

Controls DRAM controller dual-channel operation mode.

Power Down Enable

Controls the DRAM power down function.

Page Smashing Control

Manages the Page Smashing Mechanism.

ECC Configuration

Settings for Error Correcting Code (ECC) memory.

ECC Mode Selection

Selects the DRAM Error Correcting Code (ECC) Mode.

DRAM ECC Enabled

Enables or disables the DRAM ECC functionality.

DRAM Scrub Redirect

Redirects the DRAM scrub operation.

4-bit ECC Mode

Enables or disables the 4-bit ECC mode.

BG Scrub Settings

Configures BG Scrub for DRAM, Cache, and L2/L3.

7 Exit Menu Options

Exit Options

Options for saving, discarding, or loading BIOS settings.

Save Changes and Exit

Saves all configuration changes to CMOS and exits setup.

Discard Changes and Exit

Abandons changes and exits setup.

Discard Changes

Restores previously saved values, abandoning current changes.

Load Optimal Defaults

Reloads factory optimized default BIOS settings.

Security Settings

Manages supervisor and user passwords.

Change Supervisor Password

Sets or changes the supervisor password.

Change User Password

Sets or changes the user password.

Boot Sector Virus Protection

Warns against writing to the IDE Hard Disk boot sector.

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