M11E SystemM11E System
User’s Guide
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incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the
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Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
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IMPORTANT SAFETYIMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future
reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Do not use this product near water.
4. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
5. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are
provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product
and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is
provided.
6. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on
the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available,
consult your dealer or local power company.
7. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug
having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a
grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the
grounding-type plug.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this
product where persons will walk on the cord.
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9. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the
total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension
cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also,
make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall
outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet
slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts
that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
11. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or
other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed
b. If liquid has been spilled into the product
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water
d. If the product does not operate normally when the operating
instructions are followed, adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions, since improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to normal condition
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance,
indicating a need for service
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13. Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we
recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion. Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman.
14. Warning! Battery may explode if not handled properly. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Keep away from
children and dispose of used batteries promptly.
15. Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your
keyboard/manual accessories box) for this unit. It should be a
detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SVT/SJT, rated 6A
125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length
is 15 feet (4.6 meters).
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CD-ROM Safety WarningCD-ROM Safety Warning
DANGER
INVISIBLE RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
VORSICHT
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN GEÖFFNET.
NICHT IN DEN STRAHL SEHEN.
ATTENTION
RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE. EN CAS
D’OUVERTURE. EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS.
VARO
AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE
LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
VARNING!
OSYNLING LASERSTRÄLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD.
BETRAKTA EJ STRÄLEN.
VARNING
OSYNLING LASERSTRÄLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD.
STIRRA EJ IN I STRÄLEN.
ADVARSEL
LASERSTRÄLING VED ÄBNING. SE IKKE IND I STRÄLEN.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
LASER KLASSE 1
LOUKAN 1 LASERLAITE
PRODUIT LASER
CATEGORIE 1
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Caution on Lithium BatteriesCaution on Lithium Batteries
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering.
Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type.
Léver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.
ADVARSEL
Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri.
Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende
type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten.
Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner.
VARNING
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.
Anvãnd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som
rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren.
Kassera anvãnt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.
VAROITUS
Päristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu.
Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin.
Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
VORSICHT!
Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz
nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen
Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.
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FCC Class B Radio FrequencyFCC Class B Radio Frequency
Interference StatementInterference Statement
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
help.
Notice 1:
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Notice 2:
Shielded interface cables, if any, must be used in order to comply with
the emission limits.
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About this ManualAbout this Manual
Purpose
This user’s guide aims to give you the information you need to operate
the system properly and tells you how to install internal components.
Manual Structure
This user’s guide consists of two chapters.
Chapter 1 System Board
This chapter describes the system board and all its major
components. It contains the system board layout, jumper
settings, cache and memory configurations, and information on
other internal devices.
Chapter 2 Setup Utility
This chapter gives information about the system BIOS and tells
how to configure the system by changing the settings of the
BIOS parameters.
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
Text entered by user Represents text input by the user.
, , , etc. Represent the actual keys that you
have to press on the keyboard.
NOTE
Gives bits and pieces of additional
information related to the current
topic.
CAUTION
Gives precautionary measures to
avoid possible hardware or software
problems.
IMPORTANT
Reminds you to take specific
actions relevant to the
accomplishment of procedures.
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Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Chapter 1 System Board
1.1 Features............................................................................1-1
1.2 Major Components.............................................................1-3
1.2.1 System Board Layout..........................................1-4
1.3 Jumpers and Connectors ....................................................1-6
1.3.1 Jumper and Connector Locations..........................1-6
1.3.2 Jumper Settings..................................................1-8
1.3.3 Connector Functions............................................1-8
1.4 ESD Precautions ............................................................. 1-10
1.5 Installing the Pentium II processor ..................................... 1-11
1.5.1 Attaching the Processor Fan Sink....................... 1-11
1.5.2 Installing a Pentium II Processor ......................... 1-15
1.5.3 Removing a Pentium II Processor........................ 1-18
1.6 Memory Upgrade.............................................................. 1-20
1.6.1 Memory Configurations ...................................... 1-20
1.6.2 Installing a DIMM............................................... 1-21
1.6.3 Removing a DIMM ............................................. 1-22
1.6.4 Reconfiguring the System .................................. 1-23
1.7 Installing Expansion Cards ................................................ 1-24
1.7.1 Installing PCI Cards........................................... 1-24
1.7.2 Installing ISA Cards........................................... 1-25
1.7.3 Installing an AGP Card....................................... 1-26
1.8 Error Messages ............................................................... 1-28
1.8.1 Software Error Messages................................... 1-28
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1.8.2 System Error Messages .....................................1-28
1.8.3 Correcting Error Conditions................................. 1-31
Chapter 2 BIOS Utility
2.1 Entering Setup ...................................................................2-2
2.2 System Information .............................................................2-4
2.2.1 Processor ...........................................................2-5
2.2.2 Processor Speed.................................................2-5
2.2.3 Internal Cache Size ..............................................2-5
2.2.4 External Cache ....................................................2-6
2.2.5 Floppy Drive A.....................................................2-6
2.2.6 Floppy Drive B.....................................................2-6
2.2.7 IDE Primary Channel Master .................................2-6
2.2.8 IDE Primary Channel Slave...................................2-6
2.2.9 IDE Secondary Channel Master.............................2-6
2.2.10 IDE Secondary Channel Slave.............................2-7
2.2.11 Total Memory.....................................................2-7
2.2.12 Serial Port 1 ......................................................2-7
2.2.13 Serial Port 2 ......................................................2-7
2.2.14 Parallel Port.......................................................2-7
2.2.15 PS/2 Mouse ......................................................2-8
2.3 Product Information .............................................................2-9
2.3.1 Product Name .....................................................2-9
2.3.2 System S/N ........................................................2-9
2.3.3 Main Board ID......................................................2-9
2.3.4 Main Board S/N................................................. 2-10
2.3.5 System BIOS Version........................................ 2-10
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2.3.6 DMI BIOS Version............................................. 2-10
2.4 Disk Drives...................................................................... 2-11
2.4.1 Floppy Drives.................................................... 2-11
2.4.2 LS-120 Drive Compatible As............................... 2-12
2.4.3 IDE Drives......................................................... 2-12
2.5 Onboard Peripherals ......................................................... 2-17
2.5.1 Serial Ports 1 and 2 ........................................... 2-17
2.5.2 Parallel Port ...................................................... 2-18
2.5.3 Onboard Device Settings .................................... 2-19
2.6 Power Management.......................................................... 2-22
2.6.1 Power Management Mode .................................. 2-22
2.6.2 Power Switch < 4 sec. ....................................... 2-23
2.6.3 System Wake-up Event ..................................... 2-23
2.7 Boot Options ................................................................... 2-24
2.7.1 Boot Sequence ................................................. 2-24
2.7.2 First Hard Disk Drive .......................................... 2-25
2.7.3 Fast Boot ......................................................... 2-25
2.7.4 Silent Boot........................................................ 2-25
2.7.5 Num Lock After Boot ......................................... 2-26
2.7.6 Memory Test..................................................... 2-26
2.7.7 Configuration Table............................................ 2-26
2.7.8 Boot from LANDesk Service Agent ...................... 2-26
2.8 Date and Time ................................................................. 2-27
2.8.1 Date ................................................................. 2-27
2.8.2 Time................................................................. 2-28
2.9 Advanced Options............................................................ 2-29
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2.9.1 Memory/Cache Options ......................................2-29
2.9.2 PnP/PCI Options ............................................... 2-31
2.9.3 CPU Frequency................................................. 2-34
2.10 System Security .............................................................2-36
2.10.1 Setup Password............................................... 2-36
2.10.2 Power-on Password.......................................... 2-40
2.10.3 Disk Drive Control............................................. 2-41
2.11 Load Default Settings...................................................... 2-42
2.12 Abort Settings Change .................................................... 2-42
2.13 Exit Setup ......................................................................2-43
List of Figures
1-1 System Board Layout with Network Connector......................1-4
1-2 System Board Layout without Network Connector..................1-5
1-3 Jumper and Connector Locations with a Network
Connector....................................................................1-6
1-4 Jumper and Connector Locations without a Network
Connector....................................................................1-7
1-5 Matching the Fan Sink Clips with the Holes on the
Processor.................................................................. 1-11
1-6 Removing tape protector from Fan SInk............................... 1-12
1-7 Inserting the Clip Ends into the Processor Holes ................. 1-12
1-8 Locking a Wide Clip End................................................... 1-13
1-9 Locking a Narrow Clip End................................................. 1-13
1-10 Locking the metal bracket................................................ 1-14
1-11 Installing the Pentium II Retention Mechanism ...................1-15
1-12 Installing the Pentium II Retention Mechanism ...................1-16
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1-13 Installing a Pentium II Processor ...................................... 1-17
1-14 Securing the Pentium II Processor................................... 1-18
1-15 Unlocking the Module Latches ......................................... 1-18
1-16 Removing the Pentium II Processor .................................. 1-19
1-17 Installing a DIMM............................................................ 1-21
1-18 Removing a DIMM .......................................................... 1-22
1-19 Installing a PCI Card....................................................... 1-24
1-20 Installing an ISA Card ..................................................... 1-26
1-21 Installing an AGP Card.................................................... 1-27
List of Tables
1-1 Jumper Settings .................................................................1-8
1-2 Connector Functions ..........................................................1-8
1-3 Memory Configurations..................................................... 1-20
1-4 System Error Messages................................................... 1-28
2-1 Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings................................ 2-19
2-2 Drive Control Settings....................................................... 2-41
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Chapter
1
System Board
1.1 Features
This high-performance system board supports the Intel Pentium II CPU
running at 233 up to 350 and 400 MHz. Integrated with the Intel 440BX
system controller, which consists of the PCI/AGP controller and the
PCI/ISA IDE accelerator (PIIX4), the M11E combines the new
generation of Pentium II power with unmatched graphics performance.
The PCI/AGP controller host bus interface supports a Pentium II
processor with 66 or 100 MHz bus frequency. It also provides a 72-bit
DRAM that supports synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) DIMMs. The
PCI/AGP controller introduces a new technology, which is the
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) interface. Supporting up to 133 MHz
data transfer speed, the AGP interface boosts graphics performance.
The PIIX4 is a multifunction PCI device controller implementing system
functions including PCI IDE, universal serial bus (USB) host/hub, and
enhanced power management. It also supports Ultra DMA/33
synchronous DMA-compatible devices.
The system board utilizes both the ISA and the PCI local bus
architecture. Two ISA, five PCI bus slots (including one PCI/ISA shared
slot), and one AGP slot reside on the board to allow installation of either
master or slave devices.
Three memory banks composed of 168-pin dual inline memory module
(DIMM) sockets support a maximum system memory of 384 MB using
128-MB DIMMs. The sockets only supports SDRAM-type DIMM.
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It also supports the USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector, and other
standard features such as two UART NS16C550 serial ports, one
enhanced parallel port with an Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)/Extended
Capabilities Port (ECP) feature, a diskette drive interface, and two
embedded hard disk interfaces. The board also includes a built-in
10/100 Mb/s Intel 82558 LAN chip that supports Wake-On-LAN (WOL)
(only for models with LAN feature).
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1.2 Major Components
The system board has the following major components:
• Exclusive slot for Intel Pentium II processor
• Three DIMM sockets that accept 16-, 32-, 64- and 128-MB DIMMs
• Two ISA, four PCI (five PCI for boards without LAN), and one AGP
expansion slots (including one PCI/ISA shared slot)
• 256-KB Flash ROM for system BIOS
• 10/100 Mb/s Intel 82558 LAN chip that supports Wake-On-LAN
(WOL) (manufacturing option)
• Enhanced IDE hard disk and diskette drive interface
• PS2 power connector
• System controller chipset
• External ports:
• USB connector
• RJ-45 jack (manufacturing option)
• Parallel port
• PS/2-compatible keyboard port
• PS/2-compatible mouse port
• Serial port 1 and 2
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1.2.1 System Board Layout
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1 PS/2 mouse port
2 PS/2 keyboard port
3 USB connectors
4 Serial port 2
5 Parallel port
6 Serial port 1
7 RJ-45 connector
8 Intel 82C558 Ethernet controller
9 BIOS
10 ISA slots
11 PCI slots
12 AGP slot
13 Battery
14 Intel 82371EB
15 IDE1 connector
16 IDE2 connector
17 FDD connector
18 Intel 440BX
19 DIMM sockets
20 Voltage regulators
21 CPU slot
22 Power connector
Figure 1-1 System Board Layout with Network Connector
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18
19
20
16
15
14
13
1
2
3
5
4
6
12
11
10
7
9
8
1 PS/2 mouse port
2 PS/2 keyboard port
3 USB connectors
4 Serial port 2
5 Parallel port
6 Serial port 1
7 BIOS
8 ISA slots
9 PCI slots
10 AGP slot
11 Battery
12 Intel 82371EB
13 IDE1 connector
14 IDE2 connector
15 FDD connector
16 Intel 440BX
17 DIMM sockets
18 Voltage regulators
19 CPU slot
20 Power connector
Figure 1-2 System Board Layout without Network Connector
System Board 1-5
1.3 Jumpers and Connectors
1.3.1 Jumper and Connector Locations
Figure 1-3 and 1-4 shows the jumper locations on the system board.
Figure 1-3 Jumper and Connector Locations with a Network
Connector
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The blackened pin of a jumper or connector
represents pin 1.
Figure 1-4 Jumper and Connector Locations without a Network
Connector
The blackened pin of a jumper or connector
represents pin 1.
System Board 1-7
1.3.2 Jumper Settings
Table 1-1 Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Function
Password Security
JP3 1-2
2-3*
BIOS
JP4 1-2*
2-3
Check password
Bypass password
Acer
OEM
1.3.3 Connector Functions
Table 1-2 lists the different connectors on the system board and their
respective functions.
Table 1-2 Connector Functions
Connector Function
CN1 Suspend 5V
CN2 CPU thermal sensor connector
CN3 CPU fan connector
CN4 LAN Jack (RJ45) (optional)
CN5 Power connector
CN6 Floppy disk connector
CN7 USB connectors
CN8 COM1 (lower right), COM2 (lower left), and
Parallel port (above)
CN9 Upper: PS/2 mouse connector
Lower: PS/2 keyboard connector
CN10 Enhanced IDE 2 connector
CN11 Enhanced IDE 1 connector
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Table 1-2 Connector Functions
Connector Function
CN12 Hard disk LED connector
CN13 SCSI disk LED connector (for M11E Combo
Card)
CN15 Wake up On LAN connector
CN16 Power switch
CN19 Housing fan connector
CN20 Audio line-in connector (reserved* )
CN21 Modem Ring-In wake up connector
CN22 Turbo LED connector
JP1 Power LED connector
JP2 System reset connector
JP5 Housing intrusion switch connector
*
Reserved items are items that are supported by the system board but not available
in the current version.
System Board 1-9
1.4 ESD Precautions
Always observe the following ESD (electrostatic discharge) precautions
before installing any system component:
1. Do not remove any system component from its packaging unless
you are ready to install it.
2. Wear a wrist grounding strap before handling electronic
components. Wrist grounding straps are available at most
electronic component stores.
DO NOT attempt the procedures in the
following sections unless you are confident of
your capability to perform them. Otherwise,
ask a service technician for assistance.
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1.5 Installing the Pentium II processor
The following section will briefly explain and illustrate how to install the
Pentium II processor.
You have to attached the fan sink before
installing the Pentium II processor into the
system board.
1.5.1 Attaching the Processor Fan Sink
There are currently two kinds of fan sink. Both of them can be easily
attach to the Pentium II processor module. The new fan sink includes a
new metal retention bracket to hold the Pentium II processor module
more securely.
The Pentium II processor module comes with holes on one side to hold
the clips of the fan sink. The upper set of holes (near the latches) on
the processor are wider and should match the wider ends of the clips on
the fan sink. The lower set of holes are smaller and should match the
narrow ends of the fan sink clips.
Wide Clip Ends
Metal
Retention
bracket
Wide Holes
Narrow Holes
Figure 1-5 Matching the Fan Sink Clips with the Holes on the
Processor
System Board 1-11
Follow these steps when installing the fan sink and fan into the Pentium
II processor module:
1. Remove the thermal tape protector at the back of the fan sink.
Figure 1-6 Removing tape protector from Fan SInk
2. Insert the wide clip ends into the wide holes on the processor and
the narrow clip ends into the narrow holes.
Figure 1-7 Inserting the Clip Ends into the Processor Holes
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3a. Use a screwdriver to press and lock in the wide end of a clip first.
Then without lifting the screwdriver, point it downward to press and
lock the narrow end of the clip.
Figure 1-8 Locking a Wide Clip End
Figure 1-9 Locking a Narrow Clip End
System Board 1-13
3b. Using your fingers, push down the metal bracket until it clicks into
the CPU cartridge and then push the metal bracket’s handle to
lock the metal bracket into place.
Figure 1-10 Locking the metal bracket
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1.5.2 Installing a Pentium II Processor
Follow these steps to install the Pentium II processor to the socket on
the CPU board.
1a. Place the retention mechanism over the processor socket on the
CPU board. Secure it with the screws that came with the
package.
Figure 1-11 Installing the Pentium II Retention Mechanism
1b. Place the retention mechanism over the processor socket on the
CPU board. Secure it with the plastic pegs that came with the
package as shown below.
System Board 1-15
Figure 1-12 Installing the Pentium II Retention Mechanism
2. With the processor module golden fingers pointing downward, align
the processor to the posts of the retention mechanism then lower it
down. See Figure 1-8.
The golden fingers of the Pentium II module
are slotted such that it only fits in one
direction. Make sure that the module groove
matches the one on the processor socket.
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3. Press down the processor module until the golden fingers
completely fit into the socket.
Figure 1-13 Installing a Pentium II Processor
System Board 1-17
4. Press the latches on the sides to lock the processor module into
place.
Figure 1-14 Securing the Pentium II Processor
1.5.3 Removing a Pentium II Processor
Follow these steps to remove the Pentium II CPU module from the slot.
1. Unlock the latches that secure the processor module.
Figure 1-15 Unlocking the Module Latches
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2. Firmly hold the processor module and pull it out of the socket.
Figure 1-16 Removing the Pentium II Processor
System Board 1-19
1.6 Memory Upgrade
The three 168-pin sockets onboard supports SDRAM-type DIMMs only.
You may install 16-MB, 32-MB, 64-MB, or 128-MB DIMMs for a
maximum 384-MB system memory.
The SDRAM DIMMs should work under 3.3 volts; 5-volt memory devices
are not supported. Memory modules with a timing setting of 66 MHz
are defined under unbuffered DIMM specifications, while 100 MHz
modules are defined under Intel PC-100 SDRAM specifications.
Do not use both 66 MHz (unbuffered) and 100
MHz (registered) SDRAM together. This might
cause your system to malfunction.
Each of the sockets represents one independent bank. This allows you
to install DIMMs with different capacities to form a configuration.
1.6.1 Memory Configurations
Table 1-3 lists some system memory configurations. You may combine
DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations.
Table 1-3 Memory Configurations
Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Total Memory
16 MB 16 MB
16 MB 16 MB 32 MB
16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 48 MB
32 MB 32 MB
32 MB 32 MB 64 MB
32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 96 MB
64 MB 64 MB
64 MB 64 MB 128 MB
64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 192 MB
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Table 1-3 Memory Configurations
Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Total Memory
128 MB 128 MB
128 MB 128 MB 256 MB
128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 384 MB
1.6.2 Installing a DIMM
To install a DIMM, align it with the socket and press it down until the
holding clips secure the DIMM in place.
The DIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper
installation. If you slip in a DIMM but it does
not completely fit, you may have inserted it the
wrong way. Reverse the orientation of the
DIMM.
Figure 1-17 Installing a DIMM
System Board 1-21
1.6.3 Removing a DIMM
To remove a DIMM, press the holding clips on both sides of the socket
outward to release the DIMM.
Place your forefingers on the top of the DIMM
before you press the holding clips to gently
disengage the DIMM from the socket.
Figure 1-18 Removing a DIMM
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1.6.4 Reconfiguring the System
Reconfigure the system after installing or removing DIMMs.
Follow these steps to reconfigure the system:
1. Reboot the system. A memory error message appears, indicating
that the total memory does not match the value stored in CMOS.
2. Press + + .
3. Press twice to exit Setup and reboot the system. The system
boots with the new memory configuration.
System Board 1-23
1.7 Installing Expansion Cards
1.7.1 Installing PCI Cards
To install PCI cards:
1. Locate the PCI slots on the system board.
2. Remove the bracket on the housing opposite an empty PCI slot.
3. Insert a PCI card into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly
seated.
4. Secure the card to the housing with a screw.
When you turn on the system, BIOS automatically detects and assigns
resources to the PCI devices.
Figure 1-19 Installing a PCI Card
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1.7.2 Installing ISA Cards
Both PnP and non-PnP ISA cards require specific IRQs. When
installing ISA cards, make sure that the IRQs required by these cards
are not previously assigned to PCI devices to avoid resource conflicts.
Follow these steps when installing ISA cards:
1. Remove all PnP cards installed in the system, if any.
2. Install non-PnP ISA cards.
3. Turn on the system.
4. Use Windows 95 or ICU to manually assign the appropriate IRQs
to the cards. This ensures that BIOS will not use the resources
assigned to the non-PnP ISA cards.
BIOS detects and configures only PnP cards.
5. Turn off the system.
6. Locate the expansion slots and install the PnP ISA and PCI cards.
7. Turn on the system. This time PnP BIOS automatically configures
the PnP ISA and PCI cards with the available resources.
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Figure 1-20 Installing an ISA Card
1.7.3 Installing an AGP Card
When installing an AGP card, make sure that the IRQ required by this
card is not already assigned to a PCI or ISA device to avoid resource
conflicts.
Follow these steps when installing an AGP card:
1. Locate the AGP slot on the mainboard.
2. Insert an AGP card into the slot. Make sure that the card is
properly seated.
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Figure 1-21 Installing an AGP Card
When you turn on the system, BIOS automatically detects and
assigns resources to the AGP device.
BIOS detects and configures only PnP cards.
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1.8 Error Messages
Do not continue using the computer if you receive an error message of
any type. Note the message and take corrective action. This section
describes the types of error messages and lists their corresponding
corrective measures.
There are two general types of error messages:
• Software
• System
1.8.1 Software Error Messages
Software error messages are returned by your operating system or
application. These messages typically occur after you boot the
operating system or when you run your application. If you receive this
type of message, consult your application or operating system manual
for help.
1.8.2 System Error Messages
A system error message indicates a problem with the computer itself.
A message of this type normally appears during the power-on self-test,
before the operating system prompt appears. Table 1-4 lists the
system error messages.
Table 1-4 System Error Messages
Message Action
CMOS Battery Error Replace the battery or contact
your dealer.
CMOS Checksum Error Run Setup.
CPU BIOS Update Code
Mismatch
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Contact your dealer.
Table 1-4 System Error Messages
Message Action
Diskette Drive Controller Error
or Not Installed
Diskette Drive Error Check the CMOS settings in
Diskette Drive A Type
Mismatch
Diskette Drive B Type
Mismatch
Equipment Configuration
Error
Hard Disk Controller Error Run Setup.
Hard Disk 0 Error Check all cable connections.
Hard Disk 1 Error Check all cable connections.
Hard Disk 0 Extended Type
Error
Hard Disk 1 Extended Type
Error
I/O Parity Error Contact your dealer.
Keyboard Error or No
Keyboard Connected
Keyboard Interface Error Replace the keyboard or contact
Check and connect the control
cable to the diskette controller.
Setup and the diskette drive
cable connections.
Run Setup and select the proper
drive type.
Run Setup and select the proper
drive type.
Modify DRAM configuration to
agree with one of the options in
Table 1-3.
Replace hard disk.
Replace hard disk.
Run Setup.
Run Setup.
Check and connect the keyboard
to the system unit.
your dealer.
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Table 1-4 System Error Messages
Message Action
Memory Error at:
MMMM:SSSS:OOO (W:XXXX,
R:YYYY)
where:
M: MB, S: Segment,
O: Offset,
X/Y: write/read pattern
Memory Size Mismatch
CPU Clock Mismatch
Onboard Serial Port 1 Conflict Run Setup and disable the port.
Onboard Serial Port 2 Conflict Run Setup and disable the port.
Onboard Parallel Port Conflict Run Setup and disable the port.
Pointing Device Error Check and connect pointing
Pointing Device Interface
Error
Press F1 key to continue or
Ctrl-Alt-Esc for Setup
Real Time Clock Error Run Setup and set the time and
Press Esc to turn off NMI, any
key to reboot
Check DIMMs on the system
board. Contact your dealer.
Check the memory size based
on the system specifications.
Check the internal cable
connections. If you are sure that
connections and values are
correct, ignore the message. If
the message reappears, ask for
technical assistance.
device.
Replace the pointing device or
contact your dealer.
Press or
+ + to enter
Setup.
date.
Press to disregard the NMI
error.
Press any other key to reboot the
system.
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1.8.3 Correcting Error Conditions
As a general rule, if an error message says "Press F1 to continue," it is
caused by a configuration problem, which can be easily corrected. An
equipment malfunction is more likely to cause a fatal error, i.e., an error
that causes complete system failure.
Here are some corrective measures for error conditions:
1. Run Setup. You must know the correct configuration values for
your system before you enter Setup, which is why you should write
them down when the system is correctly configured. An incorrect
configuration is a major cause of power-on error messages,
especially for a new system.
2. Remove the system cover, following the directions in the housing
installation manual. Check that the jumpers on the system board
and any expansion boards are set correctly.
3. If you cannot access a new disk, it may be because your disk is
not properly formatted. Format the disk first using the FDISK and
FORMAT commands.
4. Check that all connectors and boards are secure.
If you go through these steps and still receive an error message, the
cause may be an equipment malfunction.
If you are sure that your configuration values are correct and your
battery is in good condition, the problem may lie in a damaged or
defective chip.
In either case, contact an authorized service center for assistance.
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Chapter
2
Setup Utility
Most systems are already configured by the manufacturer or the dealer.
There is no need to run Setup when starting the computer unless you
get a Run Setup message.
The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backed
nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. This memory area is not part
of the system RAM.
If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages,
the battery may be bad. In this case, the
system cannot retain configuration values in
CMOS. Ask a qualified technician for
assistance.
Before you run Setup, make sure that you have saved all open files.
The system reboots immediately after you exit Setup.
Setup Utility 2-1
2.1 Entering Setup
To enter Setup, simultaneously press the key combination
+ + .
You must press + +
while the
system is booting. This key combination does
not work during any other time.
The Setup Utility Main Menu appears:
Setup Utility
• System Information
• Product Information
• Disk Drives
• Onboard Peripherals
• Power Management
• Boot Options
• Date and Time
• System Security
• Load Default Settings
• Abort Settings Change
The system supports two BIOS Utility levels: Basic and Advanced.
The above screen is the BIOS Utility Basic Level screen. This allows
you to view and change only the basic configuration of your system.
If you are an advanced user, you may want to check the detailed
configuration of your system. Detailed system configurations are
contained in the Advanced Level. To view the Advanced Level, press
. The screen shows the BIOS Utility Advanced Level main menu.
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Setup Utility
• System Information
• Product Information
• Disk Drives
• Onboard Peripherals
• Power Management
• Boot Options
• Date and Time
• System Security
• Advanced Options*
• Load Default Settings
• Abort Settings Change
The asterisk (*) mark indicates that the
parameter appears only when you are in the
Advanced Level.
The parameters on the screens show default
values. These values may not be the same as
those in your system.
The grayed items on the screens have fixed
settings and are not user-configurable.
Use the arrow keys , , , and to move around the Setup
Utility screen.
Use to move to the next page or to return to the previous
page if the setup screen has more than one page available.
Press to return to the Main menu.
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2.2 System Information
The following screen appears if you select System Information from the
Main menu:
System Information
Processor ........................ Pentium II
Processor Speed .................. 300 MHz
Internal Cache Size .............. 32 KB, Enabled
External Cache Size .............. 512 KB, Enabled
Floppy Drive A ................... 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch
Floppy Drive B ................... None
IDE Primary Channel Master ....... Hard Disk, xxx MB
IDE Primary Channel Slave ........ None
IDE Secondary Channel Master ..... None
IDE Secondary Channel Slave ..... None
Total Memory ..................... xxx MB
1st Bank ....................... SDRAM, xxx MB
2nd Bank ....................... None
3rd Bank ...................... None
The System Information menu shows the current basic configuration of
your system.
The next screen shows page 2 of the System Information menu.
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System Information
Serial Port 1 .................. 3F8h, IRQ 4
Serial Port 2 .................. 2F8h, IRQ 3
Parallel Port .................. 378h, IRQ 7
PS/2 Mouse ..................... Installed
The sections below explain the parameters.
2.2.1 Processor
The Processor parameter specifies the type of processor currently
installed in your system. The system supports Intel Pentium II
processors.
2.2.2 Processor Speed
The Processor Speed parameter specifies the speed of the processor
currently installed in your system. The system can support Pentium II
processors running at 233, 266, 300, 333, 350, and 400 MHz and
Celeron processors running at 266 MHz.
2.2.3 Internal Cache Size
This parameter specifies the first-level or the internal memory (i.e., the
memory integrated into the CPU) size, and whether it is enabled or
disabled.
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2.2.4 External Cache
This parameter specifies the second-level cache memory size currently
supported by the system. The available cache sizes are 256 KB or
512 KB (depending on the CPU installed). For information on how to
configure the system memory, see section 2.9.1
2.2.5 Floppy Drive A
This parameter specifies the system’s current diskette drive A settings.
For information on how to configure the floppy drives, see section 2.4.1.
2.2.6 Floppy Drive B
This parameter specifies the system’s current diskette drive B settings.
For information on how to configure the floppy drives, see section 2.4.1.
2.2.7 IDE Primary Channel Master
This parameter specifies the current configuration of the IDE device
connected to the master port of the primary IDE channel. For
information on how to configure the IDE drives, see section 2.4.3.
2.2.8 IDE Primary Channel Slave
This parameter specifies the current configuration of the IDE device
connected to the slave port of the primary IDE channel. For information
on how to configure the IDE drives, see section 2.4.3.
2.2.9 IDE Secondary Channel Master
This parameter specifies the current configuration of the IDE device
connected to the master port of the secondary IDE channel. For
information on how to configure the IDE drives, see section 2.4.3.
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2.2.10 IDE Secondary Channel Slave
This parameter specifies the current configuration of the IDE device
connected to the slave port of the secondary IDE channel. For
information on how to configure the IDE drives, see section 2.4.3.
2.2.11 Total Memory
This parameter specifies the total amount of onboard memory. The
memory size is automatically detected by BIOS during the POST. If
you install additional memory, the system automatically adjusts this
parameter to display the new memory size.
1st Bank/2nd Bank/3rd Bank
The 1st Bank, 2nd Bank, and 3rd Bank parameters indicate the type
and size of DRAM installed in DIMM sockets 1, 2, and 3 respectively.
The None setting indicates that there is no DRAM installed. For the
location of the DIMM sockets, refer to Figure 1-1.
2.2.12 Serial Port 1
This parameter shows the serial port 1 address and IRQ setting.
2.2.13 Serial Port 2
This parameter shows the serial port 2 address and IRQ setting.
2.2.14 Parallel Port
This parameter shows the parallel port address and IRQ setting.
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2.2.15 PS/2 Mouse
The BIOS utility automatically detects if there is a pointing device
connected to your system. If there is, this parameter displays the
Installed setting. Otherwise, this is set to None.
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2.3 Product Information
The Product Information contains the general data about the system,
such as the product name, serial number, BIOS version, etc. This
information is necessary for troubleshooting (may be required when
asking for technical support).
The following figure shows how the Product Information screen appears:
Product Information
Product Name........................ xxxxxxxxx
System S/N.......................... xxxxxxxxx
Main Board ID....................... xxxxxxxxx
Main Board S/N ..................... xxxxxxxxx
System BIOS Version................. v3.1
DMI BIOS Version.................... 2.00.1
2.3.1 Product Name
This parameter specifies the official name of the system.
2.3.2 System S/N
This parameter specifies the system’s serial number.
2.3.3 Main Board ID
This parameter specifies the system board’s identification number.
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2.3.4 Main Board S/N
This parameter specifies the system board’s serial number.
2.3.5 System BIOS Version
This parameter specifies the version of the BIOS utility.
2.3.6 DMI BIOS Version
This parameter specifies the version of the DMI (Desktop Management
Interface) BIOS version. DMI enables software to collect information
about a computer environment.
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2.4 Disk Drives
Select Disk Drives to input configuration values for disk drives.
The following screen shows the Disk Drives menu:
Disk Drives
Diskette Drive A ................... [xx-MB, xx-inch]
Diskette Drive B ................... [ None ]
LS-120 Drive as .................... [ Normal ]
• IDE Primary Channel Master
• IDE Primary Channel Slave
• IDE Secondary Channel Master
• IDE Secondary Channel Slave
2.4.1 Floppy Drives
To enter the configuration value for the first floppy drive (drive A),
highlight the Floppy Drive A parameter. Press or key to view the
options and select the appropriate value.
Possible settings for the Floppy Drive parameters are:
• [ None ]
• [360 KB, 5.25-inch]
• [1.2 MB, 5.25-inch]
• [720 KB, 3.5-inch]
• [1.44 MB, 3.5-inch]
• [2.88 MB, 3.5-inch]
Follow the same procedure to configure floppy drive B. Choose None if
you do not have a second floppy drive.
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2.4.2 LS-120 Drive Compatible As
This parameter allows you not only to enable the LS-120 device
installed in your system, but also to specify the function of the device.
The setting affects how BIOS will detect the device.
Possible settings are:
• Normal In this setting, BIOS does not support the LS-120
drive. The drive needs the LS-120 device driver to operate.
• Drive A BIOS recognizes the LS-120 drive as drive A. If a
standard diskette drive A exists, BIOS automatically identifies it as
drive B. If a standard diskette drive B exists, it automatically
becomes inaccessible.
If two LS-120 drives exist, BIOS recognizes them as drive A and
drive B, respectively.
• Drive B BIOS recognizes the LS-120 drive as drive B. If a
standard diskette drive B exists, it becomes inaccessible.
• Hard Disk BIOS recognizes the LS-120 drive as a hard disk.
In this setting, format the LS-120 drive as any other hard disk and
assign it a drive letter C, D, E, and so on. See the documentation
that came with the LS-120 drive for more information.
2.4.3 IDE Drives
To configure the IDE drives connected to your system, select the
parameter that represents the channel and port where the desired hard
disk to configure is connected. The options are:
IDE Primary Channel Master
This parameter lets you configure the hard disk drive connected to the
master port of IDE channel 1.
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IDE Primary Channel Slave
This parameter lets you configure the hard disk drive connected to the
slave port of IDE channel 1.
IDE Secondary Channel Master
This parameter lets you configure the hard disk drive connected to the
master port of IDE channel 2.
IDE Secondary Channel Slave
This parameter lets you configure the hard disk drive connected to the
slave port of IDE channel 2.
The following screen appears if you select any of the IDE Drive
parameters:
IDE Primary/Secondary
Channel Master/Slave
Type ........................ [ Auto ]
Cylinder .................. [ XXXX ]
Head ...................... [ XXXX ]
Sector .................... [ XXXX ]
Size ...................... [ XXXX ] MB
Hard Disk Size > 504MB ...... [ Auto ]
*Hard Disk Block Mode ........ [ Auto ]
*Advanced PIO Mode ........... [ Auto ]
*Hard Disk 32-bit Access ..... [Enabled ]
*DMA Transfer Mode ........... [Auto]
*CD-ROM Drive DMA Mode ....... [Disabled]
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The above parameters marked with ‘*’ will only
appear if you access the advanced configuration
level in the Main Menu. Please refer to section 2.1
for more information.
TYPE
This parameter lets you specify the type of hard disk installed in your
system. If you want BIOS to automatically configure your hard disk,
select Auto. If you know your hard disk type, you can enter the
setting manually.
Setting this parameter also sets the Cylinder, Head, Sector, and Size
parameters.
CYLINDERS
This parameter specifies the number of cylinders of your hard disk, and
is automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting.
HEADS
This parameter specifies the number of heads of your hard disk, and is
automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting.
SECTORS
This parameter specifies the number of sectors of your hard disk, and is
automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting.
SIZE
This parameter specifies the size of your hard disk, in MB.
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Enhanced IDE Features
HARD DISK SIZE > 504 MB
When set to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed
hard disk supports the function. If supported, it allows you to use a
hard disk with a capacity of more than 504 MB. This is made possible
through the Logical Block Address (LBA) mode translation. However,
this enhanced IDE feature works only under DOS, Windows 3.x,
Windows 95, and Windows NT 3.5 and above. Other operating systems
require this parameter to be set to Disabled.
HARD DISK BLOCK MODE
This function enhances disk performance depending on the hard disk in
use. If you set this parameter to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically
detects if the installed hard disk drive supports the Block Mode function.
If supported, it allows data transfer in blocks (multiple sectors) at a rate
of 256 bytes per cycle. To disregard the feature, change the setting to
Disabled.
ADVANCED PIO MODE
When set to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed
hard disk supports the function. If supported, it allows for faster data
recovery and read/write timing that reduces hard disk activity time. This
results in better hard disk performance. To disregard the feature,
change the setting to Disabled.
HARD DISK 32-BIT ACCESS
Enabling this parameter improves system performance by allowing the
use of the 32-bit hard disk access. This enhanced IDE feature works
only under DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, and Novell NetWare. If
your software or hard disk does not support this function, set this
parameter to Disabled .
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DMA TRANSFER MODE
The Ultra DMA and Multi-DMA modes enhance hard disk performance
by increasing the transfer rate. However, besides enabling these
features in the BIOS Setup, both the Ultra DMA and Multi-DMA modes
require the DMA driver to be loaded. By setting this parameter to Auto,
BIOS automatically sets the appropriate DMA mode for your hard disk.
CD-ROM DRIVE DMA MODE
Set this parameter to Enabled to enable the DMA mode for the CDROM drive. This improves the system performance since it allows
direct memory access to the CD-ROM. To deactivate the function, set
the parameter to Disabled .
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2.5 Onboard Peripherals
The Onboard Peripheral Configuration allows you to configure the
onboard communication ports and the onboard devices. Selecting this
option displays the following screen:
Onboard Peripherals
Serial Port 1.................... [Enabled ]
Base Address.................. [3F8h]
IRQ........................... [4]
Serial Port 2.................... [Enabled ]
Base Address.................. [2F8h]
IRQ........................... [3]
Parallel Port.................... [Enabled ]
Base Address.................. [378h]
IRQ........................... [7]
Operation Mode................ [Standard]
ECP DMA Channel............. [-]
• Onboard Device Settings
2.5.1 Serial Ports 1 and 2
These parameters allow you to enable or disable serial ports 1 and 2.
Base Address
This function lets you set a logical base address for serial ports 1 and 2.
The options are:
• 3F8h • 2F8h • 3E8h • 2E8h
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IRQ
This function lets you assign an interrupt for serial ports 1 and 2. The
options for serial ports 1 are IRQ 4 and 11. The options for serial port 2
are IRQ 3 and 10.
The Base Address and IRQ parameters for
each port are configurable only if the port is
enabled.
2.5.2 Parallel Port
This parameter allows you to enable or disable the parallel port.
Base Address
This function lets you set a logical base address for the parallel port.
The options are:
• 3BCh • 378h • 278h
IRQ
This function lets you assign an interrupt for the parallel port. The
options are IRQ 5 and 7.
The Base Address and IRQ parameters are
configurable only if Parallel Port is enabled.
If you install an add-on card that has a parallel
port whose address conflicts with the onboard
parallel port, a warning appears on the screen.
Check the parallel port address of the add-on
card and change the address to one that does
not conflict.
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Operation Mode
This item allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port.
Table 2-1 lists the different operation modes.
Table 2-1 Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings
Setting Function
Standard Parallel Port
(SPP)
Standard and
Bidirectional
Enhanced Parallel Port
(EPP)
Extended Capabilities
Port (ECP)
Allows normal speed one-way operation
Allows normal speed operation in a twoway mode
Allows bidirectional parallel port
operation at maximum speed
Allows parallel port to operate in
bidirectional mode and at a speed
higher than the maximum data transfer
rate
ECP DMA CHANNEL
This item becomes active only if you select Extended
Capabilities Port (ECP) as the operation mode. It allows you to
assign DMA channel 1 or DMA channel 3 for the ECP parallel port
function (as required in Windows 95).
2.5.3 Onboard Device Settings
The Onboard Device Settings menu allows you to configure the onboard
communication ports and the onboard devices. Selecting this option
from the Onboard Peripherals menu displays the following screen:
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Onboard Device Settings
Floppy Disk Controller ........... [Enabled ]
IDE Controller ................... [Both ]
PS/2 Mouse Controller ............ [Enabled ]
USB Host Controller .............. [Disabled]
USB Legacy Mode ................ [--------]
SMBus Interrupt(IRQ9) ............ [Disabled]
Onboard Ethernet Chip ............ [Enabled ]
Floppy Disk Controller
This parameter lets you enable or disable the onboard floppy disk
controller.
IDE Controller
Set this parameter to Primary to enable only the primary IDE
controller; Both to enable both primary and secondary IDE controllers;
or Disabled to disable all IDE controllers.
PS/2 Mouse Controller
This parameter enables or disables the onboard PS/2 mouse controller.
USB Host Controller
This parameter lets you enable or disable the USB controller on board.
When enabled, it activates the USB function of the system. When
disabled, it deactivates the function.
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USB LEGACY MODE
This function, when enabled, lets you use a USB keyboard in DOS. Set
this to Disabled to deactivate the USB keyboard function in DOS.
SMBus Interrupt (IRQ9)
The System Management Bus (SMBus) is used for controlling and
getting information from devices on a motherboard. It was designed for
hybrid devices based on analog semiconductor technologies and with
limited digital capabilities. This parameter allows you to enable or
disable this feature.
Onboard Ethernet Chip
This parameter allows you to enable or disable the onboard network
feature.
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2.6 Power Management
The Power Management menu allows you to configure the system
power-management feature.
The following screen shows the Power Management parameters and
their default settings:
Power Management
Power Management Mode .............. [Enabled]
IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer ...... [Off]
System Sleep Timer ............... [Off]
Sleep Mode ..................... [----]
Power Switch < 4 sec. . ............ [Suspend]
System Wake-up Event
Modem Ring Indicator ............. [Enabled]
2.6.1 Power Management Mode
This parameter allows you to reduce power consumption. When this
parameter is set to Enabled, you can configure the IDE hard disk and
system timers. Setting it to Disabled deactivates the
power-management feature and its timers.
IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer
This parameter allows the hard disk to enter standby mode after
inactivity of 1 to 15 minutes, depending on your setting. When you
access the hard disk again, allow 3 to 5 seconds (depending on the
hard disk) for the disk to return to normal speed. Set this parameter to
OFF if your hard disk does not support this function.
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System Sleep Timer
This parameter sets the system to the lowest power-saving mode after a
specified period of inactivity. Any keyboard or mouse action or any
activity detected from the IRQ channels resumes system operation.
SLEEP MODE
This parameter lets you specify the power-saving mode that the system
will enter after a specified period of inactivity. The options are Standby
and Suspend modes.
This parameter becomes configurable only if the System Sleep Timer is
enabled. Any keyboard or mouse action, or any enabled monitored
activities occurring through the IRQ channels resume system operation.
2.6.2 Power Switch < 4 sec.
When set to Power Off, the system automatically turns off when the
power switch is pressed for less than 4 seconds. When set to
Suspend, the system enters the suspend mode when pressed for less
than 4 seconds.
2.6.3 System Wake-up Event
The system wake-up event allows the system to resume operation when
the modem ring indicator is enabled.
Modem Ring Indicator
When Enabled any fax/modem activity wakes up the system from
suspend mode. The default setting is Enabled.
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2.7 Boot Options
This option allows you to specify your preferred setting for bootup.
The following screen appears if you select Boot Options from the Basic
Configuration menu:
Boot Options
Boot Sequence
1st [Floppy Disk]
2nd [Hard Disk ]
3rd [IDE CD-ROM ]
First Hard Disk Drive .............. [ IDE]
Fast Boot .......................... [Auto]
Silent Boot ........................ [Enabled]
Num Lock After Boot ................ [Enabled]
Memory Test ........................ [Enabled]
*Configuration Table ................ [Enabled]
Boot from LanDesk Service Agent .... [Disabled]
The above parameter marked with ‘*’ will only
appear if you access the advanced configuration
level in the Main Menu. Please refer to section 2.1
for more information.
2.7.1 Boot Sequence
This parameter allows you to specify the boot search sequence during
POST.
st.
• 1
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The system checks this drive first.
nd
• 2
• 3
BIOS will display an error message if the drive(s) specified is not
bootable.
. The system then checks this drive if it can not boot from the
1st specified drive.
rd
. If the 1
st
and 2nd searches fail then it boots from this drive.
2.7.2 First Hard Disk Drive
This parameter specifies whether the BIOS utility will boot from an EIDE
hard disk drive or a SCSI hard disk drive. The system will automatically
boot from an EIDE hard disk if your system does not have a SCSI hard
disk drive. The default setting is IDE.
2.7.3 Fast Boot
This parameter allows the system to boot faster by skipping some
POST routines. The default setting is Auto.
2.7.4 Silent Boot
This parameter enables or disables the Silent Boot function. When set
to Enabled, BIOS is in graphical mode and displays only an
identification logo during POST and while booting. After booting the
screen displays the operating system prompt (such as DOS) or logo
(such as Windows 95). If any error occurs while booting, the system
automatically switches to the text mode.
Even if your setting is Enabled, you may also switch to the text mode
while booting by pressing when you see the “Ctrl-Alt-Esc key to
enter setup” message on the screen.
When set to Disabled, BIOS is in the conventional text mode where
you see the system initialization details on the screen.
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2.7.5 Num Lock After Boot
This parameter allows you to activate the Num Lock function upon
booting. The default setting is Enabled.
2.7.6 Memory Test
When set to Enabled, this parameter allows the system to perform a
RAM test during the POST routine. When set to Disabled, the
system detects only the memory size and bypasses the test routine.
The default setting is Enabled.
2.7.7 Configuration Table
This parameter allows you to enable or disable the appearance of the
configuration table after POST but before booting. The configuration
table gives a summary of the hardware devices and settings that BIOS
detected during POST.
2.7.8 Boot from LANDesk Service Agent
When set to Enabled, the system boots from a LANDesk Service
Agent network instead of your desktop system. The LANDesk Service
Agent is IEEE-standards-based code that intervenes in the boot
process. Please refer to your LANDesk Manual for more information.
When set to Disabled, the system boots from the drive specified in
the Boot Sequence parameter.
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2.8 Date and Time
The real-time clock keeps the system date and time. After setting the
date and time, you do not need to enter them every time you turn on the
system. As long as the internal battery remains good (approximately
seven years) and connected, the clock continues to keep the date and
time accurately even when the power is off.
Boot Options
Date ............................... [Fri Jun 11,1998]
Time ............................... [HH:MM:SS]
2.8.1 Date
Highlight the items on the Date parameter and press or to set
the date following the weekday-month-day-year format.
Valid values for weekday, month, day, and year are:
• Weekday Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
• Month 1 to 12
• Day 1 to 31
• Year 1980 to 2099
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2.8.2 Time
Highlight the items on the Time parameter and press or to set
the time following the hour-minute-second format.
Valid values for hour, minute, and second are:
• Hour 00 to 23
• Minute 00 to 59
• Second 00 to 59
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2.9 Advanced Options
Advanced Option configuration is available only
in the Advanced Level.
The Advanced Options configuration menu allows you to configure the
system memory, PCI device settings, and CPU frequency.
Do not change any settings in the Advanced
Configuration if you are not a qualified
The following screen shows the Advanced Options parameters:
• Memory/Cache Options
• PnP/PCI Options
• CPU Frequency
technician to avoid damaging the system.
Advanced Options
2.9.1 Memory/Cache Options
The Memory/Cache Options allows you to configure the advanced
system memory functions.
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Memory/Cache Options
Internal Cache(CPU Cache) ........ [Enabled ]
External Cache ................... [Enabled ]
Cache Scheme ................... Write Back
Memory at 15MB-16MB Reserved for [System]
Memory Parity Mode ............... [Disabled]
Internal Cache (CPU Cache)
This parameter enables or disables the first-level or internal memory,
that is, the memory integrated into the CPU. The default setting is
Enabled.
External Cache
This parameter enables or disables the external cache memory. The
external cache is incorporated in the CPU module.
CACHE SCHEME
This parameter shows the cache scheme status only as Write-back
mode. Write-back updates the cache but not the memory when
there is a write instruction. It updates the memory only when there is
an inconsistency between the cache and the memory.
Memory at 15MB-16MB Reserved for
To prevent memory address conflicts between the system and
expansion boards, reserve this memory range for the use of either the
system or an expansion board.
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Memory Parity Mode
This parameter allows you to enable or disable the ECC (Error Checking
and Correction) feature. The ECC feature enables BIOS to detect and
correct data errors. Disable this parameter if you want to disregard the
function.
2.9.2 PnP/PCI Options
The PnP/PCI Options allows you to specify the settings for your PCI
devices. Selecting this option displays the following screen:
For system board with LAN
PnP/PCI Ooptions
PCI IRQ Setting ........ [ Auto ]
INTA INTB INTC INTD
PCI Slot 1 ............ [--] [--] [--] [--]
PCI Slot 2 ............ [--] [--] [--] [--]
PCI Slot 3 ............ [--] [--] [--] [--]
PCI Slot 4 ............ [--] [--] [--] [--]
Onboard LAN ........... [--]
AGP ................... [--]
PCI IRQ Sharing ........... [No]
VGA Palette Snoop ........ [Disabled]
Graphics Aperture Size .... [64] MB
Plug and Play OS .......... [Yes]
Reset Resource Assignments [No ]
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For system board without LAN
PnP/PCI Ooptions
PCI IRQ Setting ......... [ Auto ]
INTA INTB INTC INTD
PCI Slot 1 ............ [--] [--] [--] [--]
PCI Slot 2 ............ [--] [--] [--] [--]
PCI Slot 3 ............ [--] [--] [--] [--]
PCI Slot 4 ............ [--] [--] [--] [--]
PCI Slot 5 ............ [--] [--] [--] [--]
AGP ................... [--]
PCI IRQ Sharing ........... [No]
VGA Palette Snoop ........ [Disabled]
Graphics Aperture Size .... [64] MB
Plug and Play OS .......... [Yes]
Reset Resource Assignments [No ]
PCI IRQ Setting
Select Auto to let BIOS automatically configure the plug-and-play
(PnP) devices installed on your system. Otherwise, select Manual.
Refer to your manual for technical information about the
PCI card.
PCI SLOTS
When you set the PCI IRQ Setting parameter to Auto, these
parameters specify the auto-assigned interrupt for each of the PCI
devices. If you set the PCI IRQ Setting parameter to Manual, you need
to specify the interrupt that you want to assign for each PCI device
installed in your system.
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ONBOARD LAN
When you set the PCI IRQ Setting parameter to Auto, this parameter
specifies the auto-assigned interrupt for the onboard LAN. If you set the
PCI IRQ Setting parameter to Manual, you need to specify the interrupt
that you want to assign for the onboard LAN installed in your system.
AGP
This item shows the assigned interrupt for the onboard accelerated
graphics port (AGP) controller.
PCI IRQ Sharing
Setting this parameter to Yes allows you to assign the same IRQ to two
different devices. To disable the feature, select No.
If there are no IRQs available to assign for the
remaining device function, we recommend that you
enable this parameter.
VGA Palette Snoop
This parameter permits you to use the palette snooping feature if you
installed more than one VGA card in the system.
The VGA palette snoop function allows the control palette register
(CPR) to manage and update the VGA RAM DAC (Digital Analog
Converter, a color data storage) of each VGA card installed in the
system. The snooping process lets the CPR send a signal to all the
VGA cards so that they can update their individual RAM DACs. The
signal goes through the cards continuously until all RAM DAC data has
been updated. This allows the display of multiple images on the
screen.
Some VGA cards have required settings for this
feature. Check your VGA card manual before
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setting this parameter.
Graphics Aperture Size
This parameter determines the effective size of the graphics aperture.
Graphics aperture is the address range that the AGP video and the CPU
use to manage graphical objects. The lowest setting is 8 MB and the
highest is 256 MB.
Plug and Play OS
When this parameter is set to Yes, BIOS initializes only PnP boot
devices such as SCSI cards. When set to No, BIOS initializes all PnP
boot and non-boot devices such as sound cards.
Set this parameter to Yes only if your operating
system is Windows 95.
Reset Resource Assignments
Set this parameter to Yes to avoid IRQ conflict when installing non-PnP
or PnP ISA cards. This clears all resource assignments and allows
BIOS to reassign resources to all installed PnP devices the next time
the system boots. After clearing the resource data, the parameter
resets to No.
2.9.3 CPU Frequency
This parameter displays your CPU’s speed and bus frequency. It also
allows you to specify the voltage setting for your current CPU. Selecting
this option displays the following screen:
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CPU Frequency
Bus Frequency..............66/100 MHz
CPU Multiple...............[3]
Processor Speed............xxx MHz
Bus Frequency
The bus frequency refers to the speed by which data is transferred
between internal computer components and the CPU or the main
memory of the CPU. A fast bus allows data to be transferred faster,
which makes applications run faster.
CPU Multiple
This parameter sets the Core/bus ratio of your system. The clock
speed of the bus does not necessarily equal the CPU’s (core). The bus
clock speed is often slower than the CPU clock speed.
Processor Speed
The processor speed is the speed at which a microprocessor executes
instructions. Clock speeds are expressed in megahertz (MHz), with 1
MHz being equal to 1 million cycles per second. The faster the clock,
the more instructions the CPU can execute per second.
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2.10 System Security
The Setup program has a number of security features to prevent
unauthorized access to the system and its data.
The following screen appears if you select System Security from the
Main menu:
System Security
Setup Password ............... [None]
Power-on Password ............ [None]
Operation Mode ............. [Normal]
Disk Drive Control
Floppy Drive ............... [Normal]
Hard Disk Drive ............ [Normal]
2.10.1 Setup Password
The Setup Password prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS utility.
To set or change a Password:
1. Make sure that JP3 is set to 2-3 (bypass password). See figure 12 for the location of JP3.
You cannot enter the BIOS utility if a Setup
password does not exist and JP3 is set to 1-2
(password check enabled).
By default, JP3 is set to 2-3 (Bypass password).
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2. Enable the Setup Password parameter in the System Security
menu by pressing the or arrow key. The Setup Password
window appears:
Setup Password
Enter your new Setup Password twice. Setup Password
may be up to 7 characters long.
Enter Password .............. [xxxxxxx]
Enter Password again ........ [xxxxxxx]
Set or Change Password
3. Type a password in the Enter Password field. The password may
consist of up to seven characters.
Be very careful when typing your password
because the characters do not appear on the
screen.
4. Press . Retype your password in the Enter Password again
field to verify your first entry.
5. Highlight Set or Change Password and press
.
6. Press to return to the System Security menu and then press
again to exit Setup. The Exit Setup screen appears:
Exit Setup
Settings have been changed.
Do you want to save to CMOS settings?
[Yes] [No]
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7. Press Yes to save your settings and exit the Setup Utility. Your
password will be saved to CMOS.
For the password to take effect you must set jumper JP3 to 1-2 (Check
password):
1. Turn off and unplug the computer.
2. Open the computer housing and set JP3 to 1-2 (Check password)
to check the password function. See figure 1-2 for the location of
JP3.
3. Close your computer’s housing and reboot your system.
The next time you want to enter the BIOS utility, you must key in your
Setup password.
To remove your Setup Password:
1. Disable the Setup Password parameter in the System Security
menu by pressing the or arrow key to select None.
2. Press to return to the System Security menu and then press
again to exit Setup. The Exit Setup screen appears:
Exit Setup
Settings have been changed.
Do you want to save to CMOS settings?
[Yes] [No]
3. Press Yes to save your settings and exit Setup Utility. Your
previous password will be removed from CMOS.
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Remember to set JP3 to 2-3 (Bypass
password) because you won’t be able to access
Setup Utility if a password does not exist and
JP3 is set to 1-2 (Check password).
To set JP3 to 2-3 (Bypass password):
1. Turn off and unplug the computer.
2. Open the computer housing and set JP3 to 2-3 (Bypass password)
to bypass the password function. See figure 1-2 for the location of
JP3.
3. Close your computer’s housing and reboot your system.
To bypass Setup Password:
If you forget your setup password, you can bypass the password
security feature by hardware. Follow these steps to bypass the
password:
1. Turn off and unplug the computer.
2. Open the computer housing and set JP3 to 2-3 (Bypass password)
to bypass the password function. See figure 1-2 for the location of
JP3.
3. Turn on the system and enter the BIOS utility. This time, the
system does not require you to type in a password.
You can either change the existing Setup
password or remove it by selecting None. Refer
to the previous section for the procedure.
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2.10.2 Power-on Password
The Power-on Password secures your system against unauthorized
use. Once you set this password, you have to type it whenever you
boot the system. To set this password, enter the Setup Utility, select
System Security, and then highlight the Power-on Password parameter.
Follow the same procedure as in setting the Setup password.
Make sure to set JP3 to 1-2 to enable the
Power-on password.
Power-on Password
Enter your new Power-on Password twice. Power-on
Password may be up to 7 characters long.
Enter Password ............... [ ]
Enter Password again ......... [ ]
Set or Change Password
Operation Mode
This function lets you enable or disable the password prompt display.
When set to Normal, the password prompt appears before system
boot. When set to Keyboard Lock, the password prompt does not
appear; however, your system will not respond to any keyboard or
mouse input until you enter the correct password.
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2.10.3 Disk Drive Control
The disk drive control features allow you to control the floppy drive or the
hard disk drive boot function to prevent loading operating systems or
other programs from a certain drive while the other drives are operational
(under DOS mode only).
Table 2-2 lists the drive control settings and their corresponding
functions.
Table 2-2 Drive Control Settings
Floppy Drive
Setting Description
Normal Floppy drive functions normally
Write Protect All Sectors Disables the write function on
all sectors
Write Protect Boot Sector Disables the write function only
on the boot sector
Hard Disk Drive
Setting Description
Normal Hard disk drive functions
normally
Write Protect All Sectors Disables the write function on
all sectors
Write Protect Boot Sector Disables the write function only
on the boot sector
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2.11 Load Default Settings
Use this option to load the default settings for the optimized system
configuration. When you load the default settings, some of the
parameters are grayed-out with their fixed settings. These grayed
parameters are not user-configurable.
The following dialog box appears when you select Load Default Settings
from the main menu:
Load Default Settings
Do you want to load default settings?
[Yes] [No]
Select Yes to load the default settings.
Select No to ignore the message and return to the BIOS utility.
2.12 Abort Settings Change
Use this option to disregard your changes to the BIOS and reload your
previous settings.
The following dialog box appears when you select Abort Settings
Change from the main menu:
Abort Settings Change
Do you want to abort settings change?
[Yes] [No]
Select Yes to disregard your changes and reload your previous
settings. After reload, the main menu appears on screen.
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Select No to ignore the message and return to the BIOS utility.
2.13 Exit Setup
Examine the system configuration values. When you are satisfied that
all the values are correct, write them down. Store the recorded values in
a safe place. In the future, if the battery loses power or the CMOS chip
is damaged, you will know what values to enter when you rerun Setup.
Press to leave Setup Utility. The following dialog box appears:
Exit Setup
Do you really want to exit Setup?
[Yes] [No]
Use the arrow keys to select your response. Press .
If you made any changes to the Setup Utility, the dialog box below is
displayed.
Exit Setup
Settings have been changed.
Do you want to save CMOS settings?
[Yes] [No]
Use the arrow keys to select your response. Select Yes to save the
changes in CMOS. Select No to retain the old configuration values.
Press to exit.
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