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G41D3C BIOS Manual
11
Hardware Health Configuration
This item sho ws the sys tem temperature, fan speed, and voltage information.
Advanced
Hardware Health Configuration
H/W Health Function [Enabled]
Shutdown Temperature Function[Disabled]
CPU Temperature
SYSTEM Temperature
CPU Fan
System1 Fan
CPU Vcore
DDR Voltage
Chip Voltage
FSB Voltage
SB Voltage
5BSV
+12.0V
+5.00V
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc.
Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
General Help
Save and Exit
Exit
+-
F1
F10
ESC
Enables Hardware
Health Monitoring
Device.
H/W Health Function
If with a monitoring system, the system will show PC health status during POST
stage.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
Shutdown Temperature Function
This item allows you to set up the CPU shutdown Temperature. This item is only
effective under Windows 98 ACPI mode.
Options: Disabled (Default) / 60/140 / 65/149 / 70/158 / 75/167
/ 80/176 / 85/185 / 90/194

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Biostar G41D3C Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorMicro ATX
ChipsetIntel G41
SocketLGA 775
Memory TypeDDR3
Memory Slots2
Maximum Memory8 GB
Integrated GraphicsIntel GMA X4500
Storage Interface4 x SATA 3Gb/s
Video Outputs1 x VGA
AudioRealtek ALC662 6-Channel HD Audio
IDE Ports1 x IDE
USB Ports8 x USB 2.0
LANRealtek RTL8111E
Expansion Slots1 x PCIe x16, 1 x PCIe x1, 2 x PCI

Summary

BIOS Setup Introduction

Introduction to BIOS Setup

Describes the AMI BIOS Setup program, its purpose, and basic system control.

Plug and Play Support

Confirms AMI BIOS support for the Plug and Play Version 1.0A specification.

EPA Green PC Support

States AMI BIOS support for the EPA Green PC specification version 1.03.

APM Support Features

Details AMI BIOS support for Advanced Power Management (APM) specification versions 1.1 & 1.2.

ACPI Support Features

Explains AMI ACPI BIOS support for version 1.0/2.0, providing ASL code for power management.

BIOS Setup General Information

PCI Bus Support Details

Confirms AMI BIOS support for Intel PCI local bus specification version 2.3.

DRAM Support Information

States support for DDR3 SDRAM (Double Data Rate III Synchronous DRAM).

Supported CPU Information

Indicates that the AMI BIOS supports Intel CPUs.

How to Use BIOS Setup

Explains how to enter the BIOS setup utility using the DEL key and navigate with keys.

1 Main Menu

AMI BIOS Information Display

Shows system information including BIOS version, built date, etc.

System Memory Status Display

Shows system memory size, VGA shard memory will be excluded.

System Time Configuration

Set the system internal clock.

System Date Configuration

Set the system date. Note that the 'Day' automatically changes when you set the date.

SATA/IDE Configuration

ATA/IDE Configuration

Controls the onboard IDE controller, with options for Enhanced, Compatible, or Disabled.

Configure SATA Channels

Sets the SATA channel configuration sequence, with options like Before PATA or Behind PATA.

Legacy IDE Channels

Appears when ATA/IDE is Compatible; allows selection of SATA/PATA channels.

SATA Device Settings

Device Type and Mode

Sets device type, LBA/Large Mode, PIO/DMA Mode, S.M.A.R.T, and 32-bit transfer.

Drive Protection and Detection

Hard Disk Write Protection

Disables or enables device write protection, effective when accessed through BIOS.

IDE Detect Time Out Setting

Selects the time out value for detecting IDE/SATA devices.

2 Advanced Menu

CPU Configuration Settings

Allows configuration of advanced CPU settings like C1E, Prefetcher, and Virtualization Tech.

SuperIO Chipset Configuration

Configures Super IO chipset settings, including parallel port and power-on options.

Hardware Health Monitoring

Monitors system temperature, fan speed, and voltage information.

Smart Fan Control Settings

Controls CPU and System fan speed based on temperature using smart fan features.

Power Management Configuration

Manages ACPI settings, including version features, APIC support, and resume events.

USB Controller Configuration

Configures USB controller modes, legacy support, and mass storage device settings.

CPU Advanced Features

C1E Support Function

Enables/disables Enhanced Halt State for power saving and heat reduction.

Hardware Prefetcher Options

Enables/disables hardware prefetcher for improved memory read latency.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

Enables/disables adjacent cache line prefetch for reduced cache latency.

Max CPUID Value Limit

Sets the maximum CPUID input value the OS can query.

Intel Virtualization Technology

Enables/disables virtualization for separating system resources.

Execute-Disable Bit Protection

Enables/disables Execute Disabled Bit for protection against buffer overflow attacks.

SuperIO Configuration Details

Parallel Port Address and Mode

Sets parallel port address and function mode (Normal, EPP, ECP).

ECP Mode DMA Channel Selection

Selects the DMA channel for parallel port ECP mode.

Parallel Port and Power Settings

Parallel Port IRQ Settings

Selects the IRQ for the onboard parallel port.

Keyboard Power On Options

Controls the keyboard power on function, including specific key or stroke key options.

Mouse Power On Function

Controls the mouse power on function.

Restore on AC Power Loss

Specifies system behavior after power failure (Power Off, Power ON, Last State).

Hardware Health Configuration

H/W Health Function Enable

Enables/disables the display of PC health status during POST.

Shutdown Temperature Function

Sets the CPU shutdown temperature, effective under Windows 98 ACPI mode.

Smart Fan Configuration

CPU Smart Fan Control

Allows enabling/disabling the CPU Smart Fan function.

Smart Fan Calibration

Auto tests and detects CPU/System fan functions and speeds.

Fan Control Modes

Provides operation modes for the fan: Quiet, Performance, or Manual.

Fan Temperature Thresholds

Sets Fan Ctrl OFF and Fan Ctrl On temperature thresholds (°C).

Fan Control and Power Settings

Fan Control Start Value

Sets the temperature value for CPU/System fan to start under Smart Fan Function mode.

Fan Control Sensitivity

Adjusts the speed of CPU/System fan by increasing the value.

ACPI Version Features

Allows selection of the ACPI version (v1.0, v2.0, v3.0).

APIC Support Configuration

Enables/disables the motherboard's APIC for multiprocessor support and IRQ handling.

ACPI and USB Settings

AMI OEMB Table Setting

Allows ACPI BIOS to add a pointer to an OEMB table in the Root System Description Table.

Headless Server Mode

Enables/disables headless server operation, which runs without keyboard, monitor, or mouse.

Energy Lake Feature Control

Allows control of the energy lake feature.

APIC ACPI SCI IRQ Assignment

Enables/disables the APIC ACPI SCI IRQ.

High Performance Event Timer

Enables/disables the HPET for high-performance timing.

HPET Memory Address Setting

Sets the memory address for the HPET.

RTC and USB Configuration

Resume on RTC Alarm

Sets the date and time for the RTC alarm to awaken the system from Suspend mode.

RTC Alarm Date and Time

Allows selection of the system boot-up date and time.

USB Controller Configuration

Shows USB controller and device information, including legacy support and modes.

USB Device Settings

USB 2.0 Controller Mode

Selects the operation mode of the USB 2.0 controller (HiSpeed, FullSpeed).

BIOS EHCI Hand-Off

Enables/disables support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature.

USB Mass Storage Configuration

Configures USB mass storage device reset delay and emulation type.

3 PCIPnP Menu

Clear NVRAM Function

Allows clearing the NVRAM (CMOS) data by selecting 'Yes'.

Plug & Play OS Initialization

Determines if the OS or BIOS initializes PnP cards for the boot sequence.

PCI Configuration Options

PCI Latency Timer Setting

Controls how long a PCI device holds the PCI bus before another takes over.

IRQ Assignment for PCI VGA

Allows BIOS to choose an IRQ to assign for the PCI VGA card.

Palette Snooping Feature

Enables/disables palette snooping for graphic controllers needing VGA compatibility.

PCI IDE BusMaster Enable

Toggles the built-in driver for onboard IDE controller DMA transfers.

IRQ Assignment Options

Assigns system interrupt types to devices, with 'Available' for automatic assignment.

DMA Channel Assignment

Assigns DMA channels to devices, with 'Available' for automatic assignment.

Reserved Memory Size for PCI

Reserves memory size for specific PCI devices.

4 Boot Menu

Boot Device Priority Settings

Specifies the boot device priority sequence from available devices.

Hard Disk Drive Order

Arranges or allows changing the hard disk boot sequence.

Removable Drive Order

Arranges or allows changing the removable drive boot sequence.

CD/DVD Drive Order

Arranges or allows changing the CD/DVD drive boot sequence.

Boot Settings Configuration

Quick Boot Function

Enables an abridged version of POST to speed up booting.

Full Screen LOGO Display

Enables/disables the Full Screen LOGO Show function.

AddOn ROM Display Mode

Sets the display mode for option ROM.

Bootup NumLock State

Selects the NumLock state after the system is switched on.

Interrupt 19 Capture

Allows option ROMs to trap interrupt 19 for boot disk function.

Boot Success Beep

Enables/disables a beep to notify the user of boot success.

5 Chipset Menu

Advanced Chipset Settings

Configures specific chipset features, bus speeds, and memory resources.

North Bridge Configuration

Configures North Bridge features, including memory remapping and graphics adapter.

South Bridge Configuration

Configures South Bridge features, including USB, Audio, and LAN controls.

North Bridge Configuration Details

Memory Remap Feature

Enables/disables remapping of overlapped PCI memory above total physical memory.

Initiate Graphic Adapter

Enables/disables the VGA controller.

Internal Graphics Mode Select

Selects the internal graphics mode and fixed frame buffer size.

PAVP Mode Setting

Configures GMCH Protected Audio Video Path (PAVP) support.

Video and PEG Port Settings

PEG Port Enable/Disable

Toggles the enabling or disabling of the PCI Express port.

Video Function Configuration

Configures DVMT Mode Select and DVMT/FIXED Memory Size.

DVMT Mode Selection

Selects the DVMT mode (DVMT Mode or Fixed Mode).

DVMT Memory Size Allocation

Sets the amount of memory allocated for Dynamic Video Memory Technology.

South Bridge Configuration Details

USB Function Port Count

Determines the number of functional USB ports (8, 6, 4, 2, or Disabled).

USB 2.0 Controller Enable/Disable

Enables/disables the EHCI controller for high-speed USB support.

Audio Controller Selection

Allows selection of the Audio support (Azalia or All Disabled).

Onboard LAN Control

Enables or disables the Onboard LAN functionality.

LAN and SMBUS Settings

Onboard LAN Boot ROM

Selects the Onboard LAN Boot ROM option.

MAC ID Information Display

Shows the LAN MAC ID.

SMBUS Controller Enable/Disable

Enables/disables the SMBus controller.

SLP_S4# Assertion Width

Sets the assertion width for SLP_S4# signal.

6 Performance Menu

Intel SpeedStep Technology

Enables SpeedStep technology for dynamic CPU clock speed adjustment and power saving.

CPU Ratio and Frequency Settings

Sets the CPU ratio frequency and the CPU frequency.

PCIE Clock Control

Allows selection of PCIE clock control (Auto or Manual).

DRAM Frequency Settings

Controls the Memory Clock, with options for DDR3 800MHz or 1066MHz.

DRAM Timing Configuration

Enables/disables DRAM timing configuration by SPD.

DRAM Timing Parameters

DRAM tCL Setting

Sets the CAS Latency (tCL) for DRAM timing.

DRAM tRAS Setting

Sets the Row Active Time (tRAS) for DRAM timing.

DRAM tRP Setting

Sets the Row Precharge Time (tRP) for DRAM timing.

DRAM tRCD Setting

Sets the Row Column Delay (tRCD) for DRAM timing.

DRAM tWR Setting

Sets the Write Recovery Time (tWR) for DRAM timing.

DRAM tRFC Setting

Sets the Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC) for DRAM timing.

Advanced DRAM Timing

DRAM tWTR Setting

Sets the Write to Read Delay (tWTR) for DRAM timing.

DRAM tRRD Setting

Sets the Row to Row Delay (tRRD) for DRAM timing.

DRAM tRTP Setting

Sets the Read to Precharge Delay (tRTP) for DRAM timing.

7 Exit Menu

Save Changes and Exit

Saves all configuration changes to CMOS RAM and exits the setup utility.

Discard Changes and Exit

Abandons all changes made during the current session and exits the setup utility.

Discard Changes Only

Abandons all changes and restores previously saved values.

Load Optimal Defaults

Reloads BIOS with factory settings optimized for the system.

Security Settings

Change Supervisor Password

Sets a supervisor password to restrict access to setup utility changes.

User Access Level Configuration

Allows the supervisor to set the user access level (Full, No Access, View Only, Limited).

Change User Password

Sets or modifies the user password for BIOS access.

Clear User Password

Clears the user password from the BIOS settings.

Password and Boot Sector Protection

Password Check Timing

Sets the timing for checking passwords (Setup or Always).

Boot Sector Virus Protection

Enables/disables virus warning for the IDE Hard Disk boot sector.

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