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    USER’S MANUAL GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Intel ® mini-ITX Motherboard Intel ® mini-ITX Motherboard Rev. 1001 * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment![...]

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    2 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Copyright © 2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., L TD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in the manual are legally registered to their respective companies. Notice The written content provided with this product is the property of Gigabyte. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or [...]

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    English 3 T able of Content T able of Content Item Checklist ........................................................................................ 5 Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................ 6 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation .......................................................[...]

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    4 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Security ...................................................................................................... 4 9 TPM State .................................................................................................. 5 1 Boot ..............................................................................[...]

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    5 Introduction  The GA-6KIEH-RH motherboard  Serial A T A cable x 2  I/O Shield Kit  The GA-6KIEL-RH motherboard  IDE (A T A100 ) cable x 1  CD for motherboard driver & utility  GA--6KIEH-RH Quick Reference Guide (for GA-6KIEH-RH motherboard)  GA--6KIEL-RL Quick Reference Guide (for GA-6KIEL-RH motherboard) Item Checklis[...]

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    6 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Chapter 1 Introduction 1 -1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Y our Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please follow the instructions below: 1 . Pl[...]

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    7 Introduction 1.2 Features Summary Form Factor y 170mm x 170mm Mini ITX form factor, 8 layers PCB. CPU y Supports single Intel ® Merom/Penryn/Celeron M550 series processor (GA-6KIEH-RH) y Socket P with 533/800MHz CPU y Supports single Intel ® Celeron M550 series processor (GA-6KIEL-RH) y Socket P with 533MHz Chipset y Intel ® GME965 MCH (GA-6KI[...]

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    8 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Rear Panel I/O y 1 x SPDIF Out (Coaxial) y 1 x YPbPr prot (HDTV out ) y 1 x HDMI prot** y 1 x VGA port y 1 x DVI-D port** y 4 x USB 2.0 ports y 2 x LAN RJ45 ports (GA-6KIEH-RH) y 1 x LAN RJ45 port (GA-6KIEL-RH) y 1 HD Audio jacks (Line-out / MIC-in / Line-in) can configure 5.1 channel output by utility **Note**[...]

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    9 Introduction 1.3 Motherboard Components (GA-6KIEH-RH) CPU Intel GME965 Intel 82573L GbE Intel ICH8M Silicon Image SiI1392 Intel 82566DC GbE COM1 COM2 F_AUDIO1 Mini PCI PCI 32/33MHz Mini PCI-E DDRII 1 DDRII 2 A TX Power F_Panel Battery Audio jack USB LAN USB LAN VGA DVI-D HDMI SPDIF YPbPr Relteak ALC883 SA T A1 SA T A2 SA T A3 SA T A5 SA T A4 CPU [...]

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    10 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard CPU Intel GLE960 Intel ICH8M Silicon Image SiI1392 Intel 82566DC GbE COM1 COM2 F_AUDIO1 Mini PCI PCI 32/33MHz Mini PCI-E DDRII 1 DDRII 2 A TX Power F_Panel Battery USB USB LAN VGA DVI-D HDMI SPDIF YPbPr Relteak ALC883 SA T A1 SA T A2 SA T A5 CPU Fan SYS Fan F_USB1 F_USB2 IDE1 1.4 Motherboard Components (GA-6KI[...]

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    11 Hardware Installation Process Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process 2-1: Installing Processor Step 1 The processor socket come with a screw to secure the processor. Insert the CPU into the socket by making sure the notch on the corner of the CPU corresponds with the notch on the inside of the socket. Step 2 Once the processor has slide into th[...]

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    12 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard 2-2: Installing Processor Colling Fan ! ! W ARNING! T o prevent the CPU overheat, please make sure you have apply the CPU cooler paste on the surface of installed CPU Step 1 Attach the heat sink n the procssor socket. Secure the cooing fan with screws. Step 2 Connect processor fan can cable to the processor fa[...]

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    13 Hardware Installation Process 2-3: Install Memory Modules The motherboard supports DDR2 memory module, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The memory module only can be inserted in one direction. Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure the compu[...]

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    14 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard T able 1. Supported DIMM Module T ype (GA-6KIEH-RH) T able 2. Supported DIMM Module T ype (GA-6KIEL-RH) Size Organization RAM Chips/DIMM 256MB 8MB x 8 x 4 bks 8 16MB x 16 x 4bks 16 512MB 16MB x 8 x 4bks 8 32MB x 16 x 4bks 16 1G B 32MB x 8 x 4bks 8 64MB x 16 x 4bks 16 Size Organization RAM Chips/DIMM 256MB 8MB [...]

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    15 Hardware Installation Process 2-4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply 2-4-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction (GA-6KIEH-RH)[...]

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    16 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard 2-4-2 : I/O Back Panel Introduction (GA-6KIEL-RH)[...]

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    17 Hardware Installation Process / / YPbPr Ports The "Y," "Pb" and "Pr" are sets of three inputs or outputs on better video equipment and TVs. Blue port represents Pb port, Red represnts Pr port, and Green represent Y port. Connect the YPbPr cable to these three ports. COAXIAL (SPDIF Out) The SPDIF coaxial output port [...]

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    18 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default. VGA Port Connect the monitor cable to this port. DVI-D Port The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specifictation. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port. LAN Port The LAN port provide[...]

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    19 Hardware Installation Process LAN LED Description LED1 (Green) LED2 (Green/Y ellow) Color Condition Description Green O N LAN Link / no Access Green BLINK LAN Access - O F F Idle - OF F 10Mbps connection - OF F Port identification with 10 Mbps connection Green O N 100Mbps connection Green BLINK Port identification with 100Mbps connection Y ellow[...]

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    20 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard 2-5: Connectors Introduction & Jumper Setting 1. A T X 1 12. F_AUDIO1 2. IDE1 (IDE cable connector) 13. BA T1 (Battery) 3. SA T A1 (SiI31 14 SA T A cable connector) 14. CPU_F AN1 4. SA T A2 (SiI31 14 SA T A cable connector) 15. SYS_F AN1 5**. SA TA3 (SiI3114 SA T A cable connector) 16. F_Panel (Front Panel[...]

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    21 Connector Introduction 1) A TX1 (Auxuliary power connector)  AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after A TX power cable and other related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard. Pin No. Definition 1 3.3V 2 3.3V 3 GND 4 VCC 5 GND 6 VCC 7 GND 8 Power Good 9 5V SB(stand by +5V) 10 +12V 11 3.3V 12 -12V 1 3 GND [...]

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    22 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard SA T A 3Gb/s can provide up to 300MB/s stransfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SA T A 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly . 3/ 4/ 5/ 6/ 7 ) SA T A 1~5 (Serial A T A cable connectors) Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2T X P 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 1 7 SA T A4** SA T A3**[...]

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    23 Connector Introduction Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. 10/ 1 1 ) F_USB1/2 (F[...]

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    24 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard 14/15 ) CPU_F AN1/SYS_FAN1 (CPU fan/System fan cable connectors) 1 Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 12V 3 Sense 4 Control The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin(CPU_F AN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Most coolers are designed with color-coded po[...]

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    25 Connector Introduction 16 ) F_Panel (2X10 Pins Front Panel connector) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch of your chassis front panel to the F_P ANEL connector according to the pin assignment above. 20 19 2 1 Pin No. Signal Name Description 1. H D + Hard Disk LED Signal anode (+) 2 . MSG+ Message LED Signal an[...]

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    26 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Y ou may clear the CMOS data to restore its default values by this jumper . Default value doesn’t include the “Shunter” to prevent from improper use this jumper. T o clear CMOS, temporarily short 2-3 pin. 17 ) CLR_CMOS1 (Clear CMOS Function) 1-2 Close: Clear CMOS 2-3 Close: Normal operation(Default setti[...]

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    Block Diagram 27 2-6: Block Diagram CPU Intel Merom NB Intel GME965 SB Intel ICH8-M S I/O ITE IT8718F CPU FAN SYS FAN Hardware Monitor Circuits P A T A HDD Connector CF Card Connector PATA SA T A 1 SA T A 2 SA T A 5 SA T A 3 SA T A 4 USB2.0 USB4,5 USB6,7 COM1 COM2 Silicon Image SA T A RAID SiI3114 PCI Bus T o SA TA 1,2,3,4 Mini Card Connector Mini [...]

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    28 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard < Ç > Move to previous item < È > Move to next item < Å > Move to the item in the left hand < Æ > Move to the item in the right hand <Esc> Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main M[...]

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    29 BIOS Setup z z z z z Main This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. z z z z z Adva nced This setup page includes all the items of Phoenix BIOS special enhanced features. (ex: Auto detect fan and temperature status, automatically configure hard disk parameters.) z z z z z TPM State This setup page provide TPM state confi[...]

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    30 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Syste m Ti me The time is calculated based on the 24-hour military time clock. Set the System Time (HH:MM:SS) System Time Set the System Date. Note that the “Day” automatically changed after you set the date. (Weekend: DD: MM: YY) (YY: 1099~2099) Main Once you enter Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Men[...]

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    31 BIOS Setup IDE Cha nnel 0 Ma ster/Slave/SA T A Port 1/2/3 The category identifies the types of Serial SA T A hard disk from drive 1 to 6 that has been installed in the computer. System will automatically detect HDD type. Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter [...]

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    32 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard installed Halt On The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up. No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you will be prompted. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for all other[...]

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    33 BIOS Setup Figure 2: Advanced Adva nced About This Section: Advanced With this section, allowing user to configure your system for advanced operation. User can set the CPU Features, GM965 Features, ICH8MD0 Features, Super I/O Features, Power Features and Hardware Monitor Features.[...]

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    34 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard System Information Figure 2-1: System Information System Information This category includes the information of BIOS V ersion, Product Name, BIOS Build Date, CPU T ype, CPU Speed, numberof processor installed, Memory DIMM1/ DIMM2, LAN1/LAN2 MAC Address, and GBIA Module V ersion.[...]

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    35 BIOS Setup CPU Feature Figure 2-2: CPU Feature Ma nufa cturer This item displays the information of original CPU manufacturer. CPU T ype This item displays the information of installed CPU type. CPU Speed This item displays the information of CPU speed. CPU L2 Cache Enabled Enable CPU L2 cache.(Defualt setting) Disabled DisableCPU L2 cache. Cach[...]

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    36 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Thermal Control Circuit Configure the thermal control circuit portion of thermal monitor features of the processor. Disabled Disable thermal control circuit function. TM1 Select TM1 as thermal control circuit function. TM2 Select TM2 as thermal control circuit function. TM1 and TM2 Select both TM1 and TM2 as t[...]

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    37 BIOS Setup GM965 Feature Figure 2-3: GM965 Feature IGD Boot T ype Select the Video Device that will be actived during POST. Options VBT Default, CRT, TV, EFP, CRT+EFP. IGD Device 2 Enable or disable the Internal Graphics Device by setting this item to desire value. Auto Enable internal Graphics Device. (Default setting) Disabled Disable internal[...]

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    38 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Pre-Allocated Memory Size Select the amount of Pre-Allocated Graphics Memory for use by the internal grapphics device. 8M Select 8M as Pre-Allocated Graphics Memory for use by the internal grapphics device.(Defualt setting) 1M Select 1M as Pre-Allocated Graphics Memory for use by the internal grapphics device.[...]

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    39 BIOS Setup ICH8MDO Feature Figure 2-4: ICH8MDO Feature ICH8M Sata Pata Control Sub-Menu Press [Enter] to configure advanced sub-menu for ICH8M Sata Pata Control options. ACHI Configuration Enabled Enable ACHI Configuration. Disabled Disable ACHI Configuration.(Defualt setting) Native Mode Operation This option allows user to set the native mode [...]

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    40 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard DFOROM (Robson) Support Set this item to enabled will reduce the time it takes for a system to power up, access programs, and write data to the hard drive . Enabled Enable DFOROM (Robson) Support. Disabled Disable DFOROM (Robson) Support. (Default setting) Please note that this option is functionable under Win[...]

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    41 BIOS Setup Enabled Enable onboard LAN1 PXE option ROM. (Default setting) Disabled Disable onboard LAN1 PXE option ROM. LAN2 Controller Enabled Enable onboard LAN2 controller function. (Default setting) Disabled Disable onboard LAN2 controller function. This item will show up only for GA-6KIEH-RH. LAN2 PXE OPROM Enabled Enable onboard LAN2 PXE op[...]

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    42 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Super I/O Feature Figure 2-5:Super I/O Feature Serial Port A This allows users to configure serial prot A by using this option. Enabled Enabl e the configuration (Default setting) Disabled Disable the configuration. Base I/O address 3F8/IRQ4 Set IO address to 3F8/IRQ4. (Default setting) 2F8/IRQ3 Set IO address[...]

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    43 BIOS Setup Serial Port B This allows users to configure serial prot B by using this option. Enabled Enabl e the configuration (Default setting) Disabled Disable the configuration. Base I/O address 3F8/IRQ4 Set IO address to 3F8/IRQ4. 2F8/IRQ3 Set IO address to 2F8/IRQ3. (Default setting) 3E8/IRQ4 Set IO address to 3E8/IRQ4. 2E8/IRQ3 Set IO addre[...]

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    44 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Disabled Console is connected via the modem. Continue C.R. after POST This option allows user to enable console redirection after O.S has loaded. On Enable console redirection after O.S has loaded. Off Disable this function. (Default setting)[...]

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    45 BIOS Setup Power Feature Figure 2-6: Power Feature Disa ble ACPI Six Set the ACPI power state for your system. None Disable this function. (Default setting) S1 Set ACPI suspend type to S1 (Power On Suspend). S3 Set ACPI suspend type to S3(Suspend T o RAM). Soft-Off by PWR Instant-Off Press power button then Power off instantly. Delay 4 Sec. Pres[...]

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    46 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Power On System power state when AC cord is re-plugged. W ake Up by PME Enabled Enable PME as wake up function. (Default setting) Disabled Disable this function. Re sume On T ime On Enable alarm function to POWER ON system. Of f Disable this function. (Default setting) Re sume Ti me Set the specific resume tim[...]

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    47 BIOS Setup Syste m T e mperature/CPU T emperatur e Detects and displays current system and CPU temperature automatically. CPU Fa n1/CASE Fa n 2 Detects and displays the current CPU/system fan speed status automatically CPU Vcore/P 1VB/3V Dual/P12V/P5V Detects and displays the current system's voltage status automatically. Figure 2-7: Hardwa[...]

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    48 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Quick Boot Mode Set this item to enable will allow to skip sertain tests suring booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system. Enabled Enable Quick Boot Mode. (Default setting) Disabled Disable Quick Boot Mode. Boot-ti me Diagnostic Screen When this item is enabled, system will shows Diagnosti[...]

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    49 BIOS Setup Security Figure 3: Security Set Supervisor Password Y ou can install and change this options for the setup menus. T ype the password up to 6 characters in lengh and press <Enter>. The password typed now will clear any previously entered password from the CMOS memory . Y ou will be asked to confirm the entered password. T ype the[...]

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    50 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard T ype the password up to 6 characters in lengh and press <Enter>. The password typed now will clear any previously entered password from the CMOS memory . Y ou will be asked to confirm the entered password. T ype the password again and press <Enter>. Y ou may also press <Esc> to abort the sel[...]

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    51 BIOS Setup TPM State Figure 4: TPM State Current TPM State Displays the current TPM State status. Cha nge TPM State No Change No configuration on TPM State. (Default setting) Enable & Activate Enable and activate TPM State. Deactivate & Disable Disable and deactivate TPM State. Clear Clear the TPM stored information on the TPM.[...]

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    52 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Boot Figure 5: Boot Boot Priority Order This field determines which type of device the system attempt to boot from after PhoenixBIOS Post completed. Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. If the first device is not a bootable device, the system will seek for next available device. Key used to [...]

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    53 BIOS Setup Exit Figure 6: Exit About This Section: Exit Once you have changed all of the set values in the BIOS setup menu, you should save your changes and exit BIOS setup program. Select “Exit” from the menu bar, to display the following sub-menu. Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Settup Default Discard Changes Save Changes[...]

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    54 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Exit Saving Cha nge s This option allows user to exit system setup with saving the changes. Press <Enter> on this item to ask for the following confirmation message: Pressing ‘Y’ to store all the present setting values tha user made in this time into CMOS. Therefore, whenyou boot up your computer nex[...]

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    55 BIOS Setup Exit Discarding Cha nge s This option allows user to exit system setup without changing any previous settings values in CMOS. The previous selection remain in effect. This will exit the Setup Utility and restart your compuetr when selecting this option.[...]

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    56 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard & & & & & Loa d Settup Default This option allows user to load default values for all setup items. When you press <Enter> on this item, you will get a confirmation dialog box with a message as below:[...]

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    57 BIOS Setup Discard Cha nges This option allows user to load previos values from CMOS for all setup item. When you press <Enter> on this item, you will get a confirmation dialog box with a message as below:[...]

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    58 GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Save Cha nge s This option allows user to save setup dat ato CMOS. When you press <Enter> on this item, you will get a confirmation dialog box with a message as below: Press [Y es] to save setup daya to CMOS.[...]