This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with limits for a Class B digital device,
Responsible Party Name: G.B.T. INC.
Phone/Fax No: (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339
hereby declares that the product
Product Name:
Model Number:
Conforms to the following specifications:
FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109(a),
Class B Digital Device
Supplementary Information:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to th e
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
and (2) this device must accept any inference received, inc luding
that may cause undesired operation.
Representative Person's Name: ERIC LU
Signature:
Address: 18305 Valley Blvd. , S u it e#A
Mother Board
Date: Sep. 30, 2000
LA Puent, CA 91744
GA-7ZX
Eric Lu
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in
residential installations. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and used
in accord ance with the instr uctions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guara nte e tha t i nterfer ence
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause interference to radio or
television equipment reception, which can be
determined by turning th e equi pment off and on, the user i s encour aged to try t o
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
-Move the equipment away from the receiver
-Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions
You are cautioned that any change or modifications to the equipment not
expressly approve by the party responsible for compliance could void Your
authority to operate such equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected to
the following two conditions 1) this device may not cause harmful interference
and 2) this device must a ccept any interference received , in cl uding interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity
We, Manufacturer/Importer
(full address)
G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH
Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany
( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers)
(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared)
in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive
Limits and methods of measurement
EN 55011
of radio disturbance char ac teristics of
industrial, scient ific and medical (ISM electrical equipment “ Harmonics”
high frequency equipment
Limits and methods of measurement
EN55013
of radio disturbance char ac teristics of
broadcast receivers and associated electrical equi pment “Voltage fluctuations”
equipment
Limits and methods of measurement
EN 55014
of radio disturbance char ac teristics of
portable tools and similar electrical
apparatus Residual, commer c ial and light industr y
EN 55015
of radio disturbance char ac teristics of Industrial environment
fluorescent lam ps and luminaries
EN 55020
broadcast receivers and associated Industrial environment
equipment
EN 55022
of radio disturbance char ac teristics of appliances tools and simi lar apparatus
information technology equipment
DIN VDE 0855
part 10
part 12
household electrical appliances,
Limits and methods of measurement
Immunity fr om radio interference of
Limits and methods of measurement
Cabled distribution systems; Equipment
for receiving and/or
sound and television signals
distribution
declare that the product
from power systems (UPS)
Mother Board
GA-7ZXR
is in conformity with
EN 61000-3-2*
EN60555-2
EN61000-3-3*
EN60555-3
EN 50081-1
EN 50082-1
EN 55081-2
EN 55082-2
ENV 55104
EN 50091- 2
Disturbances in supply systems caused
by household appliances and similar
Disturbances in supply systems caused
by household appliances and similar
Generic emission standar d P ar t 1:
Residual, commer c ial and light industr y
Generic immunity standard Part 1:
Generic emission standard Par t 2:
Generic immunity standard Part 2:
Immunity requirem ents for household
EMC requirements for uninterruptible
CE marking
EN 60065
electronic and related apparatus for including electrical business equipment
household and similar general use
EN 60335
electrical appl iances uninterruptible power system s (UPS )
Signature
The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above mentioned product
with the actual required safety standards in accordance with LVD 73/23 EEC
Safety requirements for mains operated
Safety of household and similar
Date : Sep. 30, 2000 Name : Rex Lin
(Stamp)
Manufacturer/Importer
(EC conf ormity marking)
Safety for inform ation technology equipment
EN 60950
General and Safety r equirements for
EN 50091-1
:
Rex Lin
7ZXR
AMD
TM
Athlon AGP Motherboard
USER'S MANUAL
AMDTM Athlon Socket A Processor Motherboard
REV. 1.0 Second Edition
R-10-02-001005
How This Manual Is Organized
This manual is divided into the following sections:
1) Revision History
2) Item Checklist
3) Features
4) Hardware Setup
5) Performance & Block Diagram
6) Suspend to RAM & Dual BIOS
7) Four Speaker & SPDIF
8) @BIOS & Easy Tune///TM
9) Raid
10) BIOS Setup
11) Appendix
Product information & specification
Manual revision information
Product item list
Instructions on setting up the motherboard
Four Speaker & SPDIF introduction
Instructions on setting up the BIOS
Product performance & block diagram
Instructions on STR installation & Dual
BIOS
Instructions on @BIOS & Easy Tune///
Instructions on Raid
software
General reference
TM
Table Of Content
Revision History P.1
Item Checklist P.2
Summary of Features P.3
7ZXR Motherboard Layout P.5
Page Index for CPU Speed Setup / Connectors / Panel and Jumper
Definition
Performance List P.23
Block Diagram P.24
Suspend to RAM Installation P.25
Dual BIOS Introduction P.31
Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduction P.38
@BIOS Introduction P.43
Easy Tune///TM Introduction P.44
Raid Introduction P.46
Memory Installation P.69
Page Index for BIOS Setup P.70
Appendix P.99
P.6
7ZXR Motherboard
Revision History
Revision Revision Note Date
1.0 Initial release of the 7ZXR motherboard user’s manual. Sep.2000
1.0 Second release of the 7ZXR motherboard user’s manual. Oct.2000
The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this
document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein.
Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
Oct. 05, 2000 Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C
1
Item Checklist
Item Checklist
;
The 7ZXR motherboard
;
Cable for IDE / floppy device
;
Diskettes or CD (TUCD) for motherboard driver & utility
;
7ZXR user’s manual
2
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Summary Of Features
Form Factor
CPU
y
30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB.
y
AMD Athlon (K7) Socket A Processor
y
256K/64K L2 cache on die
y
Supports 500MHz ~ 1GHz
Chipset Apollo KT133 ,consisting of:
y
VT8363 Memory/AGP/PCI Controller(PAC)
y
VT82C686A PCI Super-I/O Integrated Peripheral
Controller (PSIPC)
Clock Generator
Memory
I/O Control
Slots
On-Board IDE
y
ICW W230H
100/102/104/106/108/110/112/133 MHz system bus speeds
y
3 168-pin DIMM sockets
y
Supports PC-100 / PC-133 SDRAM and VCM SDRAM
y
Supports up to 1.5GB DRAM
y
Supports only 3.3V SDRAM DIMM
y
VT82C686A
y
1 AGP slot supports 4X mode & AGP 2.0 compliant
y
5 PCI slots support 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant
y
1 AMR(Audio Modem Riser) slot
y
1 ISA slot
y
IDE 1and IDE 2 Supports PIO mode 3, 4, UDMA 33 /
ATA 66 IDE & ATAPI CD-ROM
y
IDE 3 and IDE 4 Compatible with Raid, Ultra ATA/100,
Ultra ATA/66, Ultra ATA/33, EIDE
y
4 IDE bus master IDE ports for up to 8 ATAPI devices
On-Board
Peripherals
Hardware Monitor
y
1 floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M,
1.44M and 2.88M bytes
y
1 parallel ports supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode
y
2 serial ports (COM A and COM B)
y
4 USB ports
y
1 IrDA connector for IR
y
CPU/System fan revolution detect
y
CPU/System temperature detect
y
System voltage detect
y
CPU overheat shutdown detect
To be continued…
3
PS/2 Connector
On-Board Sound
On-Board Raid
BIOS
Additional Features
Summary of Features
y
PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse
interface
y
Creative CT5880 sound
y
AC’97 CODEC
y
Line In/Line Out/Mic In/AUX In/CD In/TEL/Game Port
/Four Speaker & SPDIF
y
Support data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1) .
y
Supports concurrent dual IDE controller operation.
y
Supports IDE bus master operation.
y
Displays status and error checking messages during
boot-up.
y
Mirroring supports automatic background rebuilds
y
Features LBA and Extended Interrupt13 drive
translation in controller onboard BIOS.
y
Licensed AMI BIOS, 2M bit flash ROM
y
Support Dual BIOS
y
Support Wake-On-LAN (WOL)
y
Support Internal / External Modem Ring On
y
Support USB KB/MS Wake up from S3
y
Includes 3 fan power connectors
y
Poly fuse for keyboard over-current protection
y
Support STR (Suspend-To-RAM) function
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7ZXR Motherboard Layout
PS/2
JP4
J3
USB1
Socket A CPU
COM A
COM B
JP9
JP18
LPT
GAME & AUDIO
Sigmtal
Creative
CT5880
J16
JP16
ISA 1
ATX POWER
DIMM2
BACK Up
BIOS
BZ1
JP7
SW1
DIMM3
J11
J15
J18
AGP 1
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
PCI4
PCI5
AMR
VT8363
7ZXR
JP17
DIMM1
Clock
Generator
VT82C
686A
MAIN
BIOS
IDE1
JP19
USB2
J4
JP8
LED1
BAT1
JP6
IDE4
FLOPPY
IDE3
IDE2
JP20
JP3
J2
JP10
J13
J12
JP11
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Page Index for CPU Speed Setup/Connectors/Panel and Jumper Definition
Page
CPU Speed Setup P.7
Connectors P.8
ATX Power P.8
COM A / COM B / LPT Port P.8
Floppy Port P.9
Game & Audio Port P.9
IDE 1/IDE2 (Primary/Secondary), IDE3/IDE4(Promise Raid/ATA100) Port P.10
J2 (System Fan) P.10
J3 (CPU Fan) P.11
J4 (IR) P.11
J12 (Wake On LAN) P.12
J13 (Ring Power On) P.12
J15 (AUX_IN) P.13
J16 (TEL) P.13
J18 (CD Audio Line In) P.14
JP6 (Power Fan) P.14
JP8 / LED1 (STR LED Connector & DIMM LED) P.15
PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Connector P.15
USB 1 Connector P.16
USB 2 Connector P.16
Panel and Jumper Definition P.17
BAT1 (Battery) P.17
J11 (2x11 Pins Jumper) P.17
JP3 (Clear CMOS Function)[Optional] P.18
JP4 (Rear USB Device Wake Up Selection) P.19
JP7 (STR Function Enabled) P.19
JP9 (Onboard Sound Function Selection) P.20
JP10 (BIOS Write Protection)[Optional] P.20
JP11 (Front USB Device Wake Up Selection) P.21
JP16/JP17/JP18 (AMR Select) P.21
JP19 (Onboard Promise select) [Optional] P.22
JP20 (Raid/ATA100 Select) [Optional] P.22
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CPU Speed Setup
The system bus speed is selectable at 100~133MHz. The user can select the system bus speed
by DIP switch
Set System Bus Speed
z
If your clock generator (in Motherboard) is
SW1: (ICW W230H)
FSB 1 2 3 4
95 O O X X
100 0 X X X
Ë
102 0 0 0 X
104 X X X 0
106 0 X X 0
108 0 0 X 0
110 0 X 0 0
112 0 0 0 0
133 0 X 0 X
Ë The FSB Speed of the VIA KT133 is 100MHz.
AMD CPU Heat Sink Installation:
0
Beware: Please check that the heat sink is in good contact with the CPU before you turn on your
SW1
.
ICW W230H.
O : ON, X : OFF
system.
The poor contact will cause over heat, and might cause damage to your
processor.
You can follow the below reference.
W230H
7
Connectors
ATX Power
COM A / COM B / LPT Port
Connectors
Pin No. Definition
3,5,7,13,
20 10
11
1
15-17
1,2,11 3.3V
4,6,19,20 VCC
10 +12V
12 -12V
18 -5V
8 Power Good
9 5V SB stand by+5V
14 PS-ON(Soft On/Off)
GND
LPT Port
COM A
8
COM B
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Floppy Port
Game & Audio Port
Red Line
FDD1
Game
Port
Line Out 1
MIC In
Line In
Line Out 1: Line Out or SPDIF (The SPDIF output is
capable of providing digital audio to external speakers
or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital
decoder). To enable SPDIF, simply insert SPDIF
connector into Line Out1. Line Out1 will become
SPDIF Out automatically. (see page 35 for more
information).
To enable Four Speaker (for Creative 5880 audio
only), simply follow instructions on page 33 and Line In
will become Line Out2 to support second pair of stereo
speakers.
9
IDE1,IDE2 (Primary/Secondary),IDE3/IDE4(Raid/ATA100) Port
Red Line
Connectors
J2 : System Fan
IDE 1 IDE 2
IDE 3 IDE 4
1
Pin No. Definition
1 Control
2 +12V
3 NC
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J3 : CPU Fan
J4 : IR
1
Pin No. Definition
1 Control
2 +12V
3 SENSE
1
Pin No. Definition
1 VCC (+5V)
2 NC
3 IR Data Input
4 GND
5 IR Data Output
11
J12 : Wake On LAN
1
Pin No. D efinition
1 +5V SB
2 GND
3 Signal
J13 : Ring Power On (Internal Modem Card Wake Up)
1
Connectors
Pin No. Definition
1 Signal
2 GND
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J15 : AUX_IN
1
Pin No. Definition
1 AUX-L
2 GND
3 GND
4 AUX-R
J16 TEL : The connector is for Modem with internal voice connector
1
Pin No. Definition
1 Signal-In
2 GND
3 GND
4 Signal-Out
13
J18 : CD Audio Line In
JP6 : Power Fan
1
Pin No. Definition
1 CD-L
2 GND
3 GND
4 CD-R
1
Connectors
Pin No. Definition
1 Control
2 +12V
3 NC
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JP8 / LED1: STR LED Connector & DIMM LED
STR LED Connector External.
1
+ DIMM LED
PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Connector
PS/2 Mouse
6
4
PS/2 Keyboard
5
3
1 2
PS/2
Mouse/Keyboard
Pin No. Definition
1 Data
2 NC
3 GND
4 VCC(+5V)
5 Clock
6 NC
15
USB 1 Connector
USB 2 Connector
2
1
2 1
5 6
Connectors
Pin No. Definition
4
3
1 USB V0
2 USB D03 USB D0+
4 GND
5 USB V1
7
8
6 USB D17 USB D1+
8 GND
Pin No. Defin itio n
10
1 +5V
2 GND
3 USB D2-
9
4 NC
5 USB D2+
6 USB D3+
7 NC
8 USB D39 GND
10 +5V
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Panel And Jumper Definition
BAT1: Battery
)
is incorrectly replaced.
)
equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer.
)
according t o t h e manufacturer’s
instructions.
+
Danger of explosion if battery
Replace only with the same or
Dispose of used batteries
J11: 2x11 Pins Jumper
GN
HD
1
17
S P K
P−P−P+
RE
1
1
PW
GD
1
GN (Green Switch) Open: Normal Operation
Close: Entering Green Mode
GD (Green LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(−)
HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(−)
SPK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+)
Pin 2- Pin 3: NC
Pin 4: Data(−)
RE (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation
Close: Reset Hardware System
P+P−P−(Power LED)
Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(−)
Pin 3: LED cathode(−)
PW (Soft Power Connector) Open: Normal Operation
Close: Power On/Off
JP3 : Clear CMOS Function (Optional)
Panel and Jumper Definiti on
1
Pin No . Definition
1-2 close Normal (Default)
2-3 close Clear CMOS
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JP4: Rear USB Device Wake up Selection (USB Connector Æ USB1)
1
Pin No. Definition
1-2 Close Norm al (Defau lt)
2-3 Close USB Device Wake up
(If you want to use "USB Dev Wakeup From S3-S5"
function, you have to set the BIOS setting "USB Dev
Wakeup From S3-S5" enabled, and the jumper "JP4"
enabled).
*(Power on the computer and as soon as memory
counting starts, press <Del>. You will enter BIOS Setup.
USB1
Select the item "POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP", then
select "USB Dev Wakeup From S3-S5: Enabled".
Remember to save the setting by pressing "ESC" and
choose the "SAVE & EXIT SETUP" option.)
JP7 : STR Function Enabled
1
Pin No. Definition
Open Normal (Default)
Close STR Enabled
19
JP9 : Onboard Sound Function Selection
JP9
1
Pin No. Definition
1-2 close Onbo ard Soun d
2-3 close Onbo ard Soun d
JP10 : BIOS Write Protection (Optional)
Pin No . De fin itio n
ON Write Protect Enable
OFF
Please Set Jumper JP10 to ”Open” to enabled
0
BIOS Write Function when you update new BIOS
or new device
Panel and Jumper Definiti on
Enable (Default)
Disable
1
Write Protect Disable
(Default)
20
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JP11 : Front USB Device Wake up Selection (USB Port Æ USB2)
USB2
1
Pin No. Definition
1-2 close Normal (Default)
2-3 close
(If you want to use "USB Dev Wakeup From S3-S5"
function, you have to set the BIOS setting "USB Dev
Wakeup From S3-S5" enabled, and the jumper "JP11"
enabled).
*(Power on the computer and as soon as memory
counting s tar t s, p re s s < Del>. You w ill en t e r B I OS Setup.
Select the item "POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP", then
select "USB Dev Wakeup From S3-S5: Enabled".
Remember to save the setting by pressing "ESC" and
choose the "SAVE & EXIT SETUP" option.)
Enabled Front USB Device
Wake up
JP16 /JP17/JP18: AMR (Primary or Secondary) Select
(AMR
Audio Modem Riser)
ÆÆÆÆ
1
1
JP18
1
JP16
JP17
JP16 JP17 JP18
Onboard AC97 ON 1-2 1-2
AMR (Primary )
(Default)
Onboard AC97+MR
(Secondary)
OFF 3-4 3-4
ON 1-2
3-4
1-2
21
JP19 : Onboard Promise Selection (Optional)
1
Pin No. D efinition
1-2 close IDE Raid disabled
(Promise chipset disabled)
2-3 close IDE Raid enabled(Default)
(Promise chipset enabled)
JP20 : Raid/ATA100 Selection (Optional)
1
Pin No . Definition
1-2 close Raid Function
2-3 close ATA 100 Function
(If you want to use "Raid Function”, your IDE3
or IDE4 must be connected with Hard Driver.
Panel and Jumper Definiti on
(Default)
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Performance List
The following performance dat a list is the testing results of some popular bench mark testing
programs.
These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for different testing data
values gotten by users. (The different Hardware & Software configuration will result in different
benchmark testing results.)
• CPU AMD Thunderbird
TM
950MHz, AMD DuronTM 700MHz
• DRAM (256x1) MB SDRAM (HYUNDAI HYM71V733201)
• CACHE SIZE 128 KB included in Thunderbird
64 KB included in Duron
• DISPLAY GA-GF2560
• STORAGE Onboard IDE (Quantum KA13600AT)
• O.S.
• DRIVER
Processor
Winbench99
Windows NT
Display Driver at 1024 x 768 65536 colors 75Hz.
TUCD 1.5 Beta3
TM
4.0 SPK6a
Thunderbird
AMD
950MHz (100x9.5)
TM
AMD Duron
700MHz (100x7)
CPU mark 99 86.5 61.5
FPU Winmark 99 5210 3840
Business Disk Winmark 99 5410 5440
Hi-End Disk Winmark 99 13600 13200
Business Graphics Winmark 99 481 352
Hi-End Graphics Winmark 99 985 676
TM
Winstone99
Business Winstone 99 47.3 40.3
Hi-End Winstone 99 50.8 41.6
0
If you wish to maximize the performance of your system, please
23
refer to details on P.79
Block Diagram
Block Diagram
PDC20265
66MHz
Raid /ATA 100
IDE Port
Channels
Promise
AGPCLK (66MHz)
Option
5 PCI
PCI (33MHz)
AGP
2X/4X
PCI Bus 33MHz
CT5880
AC-Link
AC97
CODEC
AMR
AMD-K7
VT8363
VT82C
686A
Floppy
PS/2
TM
System Bus 100MHz
100/133MHz
AGPCLK (66MHz)
33MHz
14.318MHz
LPT
Game
Port
Port
CPUCLK (100MHz)
HCLK (100MHz)
48MHz
AMR
COM Ports
ISA
3.3V SDRAM
ATA66 IDE
Channels
4 USB Ports
AGPCLK (66MHz)
PCI (33MHz)
48MHz
14.318MHz
33MHz
24
ICW
W230H
HCLK (100MHz)
AGPCLK (66MHz)
CPUCLK (100MHz)
7ZXR Motherboard
Suspend To RAM Installation
A.1 Introduce STR function:
Suspend-to-RAM (STR) is a Wi ndows 98 A CPI s leep mode function. When recovering from
STR (S3) sleep mode, the system is able, to retrieve the last “state” of the system before it
went to sleep and recover to that sta te in just a few sec onds. The “state” i s stored in memory
(RAM) before the system goes to sleep. During STR sleep mode, the system uses only
enough energy to maintain critical information and system functions, primarily the system
state and the ability to recognize various “wake up” triggers or signals, respectively.
A.2 STR function Installation
Please use the following steps to complete the STR function installation.
Step-By-Step Setup
Step 1:
To utilize the STR function, the system must be in Windows 98 ACPI mode.
Putting Windows 98 into ACPI mode is fairly easy.
Setup with Windows 98 CD:
A. Insert the Windows 98 CD into your CD-ROM drive, select Start, and then Run.
B. Type (without quotes)
OK.『In Windows 98 second edition version, al l the bios v ersion dated 1 2/01/99 or later
are ACPI compatible. Just type" D:\Setup", the operating system will be installed as
ACPI mode.』
C. After setup completes, remove the CD, and reboot your system
(This manual assumes that your CD-ROM device drive letter is D:).
“D:\setup /p j”
in the window provided. Hit t he enter key or click
25
Suspend to RAM Installation
Step 2:
(If you want to use STR Function, please set jumper JP7 Closed.)
1
Pin No. Definition
Open Normal (Default)
Close STR Enabled
Step 3:
Power on the computer and as soon as memory counting starts, press <Del>. You will enter
BIOS Setup. Select the item
: S3 / STR”
Type
& EXIT SETUP”
Congratulation! You have completed the installation and now can use the STR function.
. Remember to save the settings by press ing "ESC" an d choose the
option.
“POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP”,
then select
“
ACPI Sleep
“SAVE
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A.3 How to put your system into STR mode?
There are two ways to accomplish this:
1. Choose the “Stand by” item in the “Shut Down Windows” area.
A. Press the “ Start” button and then select “Shut Down”
B. Choose the “Stand by” item and press “OK”
27
Suspend to RAM Installation
2. Define the system ”power on” button to initiate STR sleep mode:
A. Double click “My Computer” and then “Control Panel”
B. Double click the “ Power Management” item.
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C. Select the “Advanced” tab and “Standby” mode in Power Buttons.
Step 4:
Restart your computer to complete setup.
Now when you want to enter STR sleep mode, just momentarily press the “Power on”
button.
A.4 How to recover from the STR sleep mode?
There are five ways to “wake up” the system:
1. Press the “Power On” button.
2. Use the “Resume by Alarm” function.
3. Use the “Modem Ring On” function.
4. Use the “Wake On LAN” function.
5. Use the “USB Device Wake Up” function.
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Suspend to RAM Installation
A.5 Notices :
1. In order for STR to function properly , several hardware and software req uirements must
be satisfied:
A. Your ATX power supply must comply with the ATX 2.01 specification (provide mo re
than 720 mA 5V Stand-By current).
B. Your SDRAM must be PC-100 compliant.
2. Jumper JP8 is provided to connect to the STR LED in your system chassis. [Some
chassis may not provide this feature.] The STR LED will be illuminated when you r system
is in STR sleep mode.
STR LED Connector External.
1
+ DIMM LED
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Dual BIOS Introduction
A. What is Dual BIOS Technology?
Dual BIOS means that there are two system BIOS (ROM) on the motherboard, one is the
Main BIOS and the other is Backup BIOS. Under the normal circumstances, the system
works on the Main BIOS. If the Mai n BIOS is corrupt ed or damaged, the Backup BIOS can
take over while the system is powered on. This means that your PC will still be able to run
stably as if nothing has happened in your BIOS.
B. How to use Dual BIOS?
a. Boot Screen
American Release:06/12/2000
Megatrends AMIBIOS (C) 1999 American Megatrends
xxx xxx
Check System Health OK,
AMD-Athlon(tm)-650MHz (100x6.5)
Check NVRAM…
Wait…
Press F1 to enter Dual BIOS Utility. Press ESC to quit
( C ) American Megatrends Inc.,
62-0612-001199-00101111-071595-KT133-7ZX001-F
Press F1 to enter Dual BIOS Utility
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b. AMI Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility
AMI Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility
Boot From……………………….. Main BIOS
Main ROM Type………………… SST 39SF020
Backup ROM Type……………… SST 39SF020
Wide Range Protection Disable
Boot From Mai n BIO S
Auto Recovery Enable
Halt On Error Disable
Copy Main ROM Data to Backup
Load Default Settings
Save Settings to CMOS
PgDn/PgUp:Modify ↑↓:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off
c. Dual BIOS Item explanation:
BIOS will auto detect:
Boot From
Main ROM Type
Backup ROM Type
: Main BIOS
: SST 39SF020
: SST 39SF020
Wide Range Protection: Disable(Default), Enable
Status 1:
If any failure (ex. Update ESCD failure, checksum error or reset…) occurs in the Main
BIOS , just before the Operating System is loaded and after the power is on, and that
the Wide Range Protection is set to “Enable”, the PC will boot from Backup BIOS
automatically.
Status 2:
If the ROM BIOS on peripherals cards(ex. SCSI Cards, LAN Cards,..) emits
signals to request restart of the system after the user make any alteration on it, the
boot up BIOS will not be changed to the Backup BIOS.
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Boot From : Main BIOS (Default), Backup BIOS
Status 1:
The user can set to boot from main BIOS or Backup BIOS.
Auto Recovery : Enabled(Default), Disabled
When one of the Main BIOS or Backup BIOS occurs checksum failure, the working BIOS
will automatically recover the BIOS of checksum failure.
(In the Power Management Setup of the BIOS Setting, if ACPI Suspend Type is set to
Suspend to RAM, the Auto Recovery will be set to Enable automatically.)
(If you want to enter the BIOS setting, please press
Halt On Error : Disable(Default), Enable
If the BIOS occurs a checksum error or the Main BIOS occurs a WIDE RANGE
PROTECTION error and Halt On BIOS Defects set to Enable, the PC will show messages
on the boot screen, and the system will pause and wait for the user’s instruction.
If Auto Recovery:
If Auto Recovery:
Copy Main ROM Data to Backup
Backup message:
Are you sure to copy BIOS?
[Enter] to c ontinue or [Esc] to a bort …
The means that the Main BIOS works normally and could automatically recover the
Backup BIOS. Or the means that the Backup BIOS works normally and could
automatically recover the Main BIOS.
(This auto recovery utility is set by system automatically and can’t be changed by user.)
Disable
, it will show <or the other key to continue.>
Enable
, it will show <or the other key to Auto Recover.>
“Del”
key when the boot screen appears.)
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DualBIOSTM Technology FAQ
GIGABYTE Technology is pleased to introduce DualBIOS technology, a hot spare for your
system BIOS. This newness “Value-added” feature, in a long of innovations from GIGABYTE,
is available on GA-7ZXR motherboard. Future GIGABYTE motherboards will also incorporate
this innovation.
What’s DualBIOSTM?
On GIGABYTE motherboards with DualBIOS there are physically two BIOS chips. For
simplicity we’ll call one your “Main BIOS” and the other we’ll call your “Backup” BIOS (your “hot
spare”). If your Main BIOS fails, the Backup BIOS almost automatically takes over on your
next system boot. Almost automatically and with virtually zero down time! Whether the
problem is a failure in flashing your BIOS or a virus or a catastrophic failure of the Main BIOS
chip, the result is the same - the Ba ckup BIOS backs you up, almost automatically.
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I. Q: What is DualBIOSTM technology?
Answer:
DualBIOS technology is a patented technology from Giga-Byte Technology. The concept of this
technology is based on the redundancy and fault tolerance theory. DualBIOS
simply means there are two system BIOSes (ROM) integrated onto the motherboard. One is a
main BIOS, and the other is a backup BIOS. The mainboard will operate normally with the main
BIOS, however, if the main BIOS is corrupt or damaged for various reasons, the backup BIOS
will be automatically used when the system powered-On. Your PC will operate as before the
main BIOS was damaged, and is completely transparent to the user.
TM
technology
II. Q: Why does anyone need a motherboard with DualBIOS
TM
technology?
Answer:
In today’s systems there are more and more BIOS failures. The most common reasons are virus
attacks, BIOS upgrade failures, and/or deterioration of the BIOS (ROM) chip itself.
1. New computer viruses are being found that attack and destroy the system BIOS. They
may corrupt your BIOS code, causing your PC to be unstable or even not boot normally.
2. BIOS data will be corrupted if a power loss/surge occurs, or if a user resets the system, or
if the power button is pressed during the process of performing a system BIOS upgrade.
3. If a user mistakenly updates their mainboard with the incorrect BIOS file, then the system
may not be able to boot correctly . This may cause the PC system hang in operation or
during boot.
4. A flash ROM's life cycle is limited according to electronic characteristics. The modern PC
utilizes the Plug and Play BIOS, and is updated regularly. If a user changes peripherals
often, there is a slight chance of damage to the flash
With Giga-Byte Technology’s patented DualBIOS
hangs during system boot up, and/or loss BIOS data due to above reasons. This new
technology will eliminate valuable system down time and costly repair bills cause by BIOS
failures.
TM
ROM.
technology you can reduce the possibility of
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III. Q: How does DualBIOSTM technology work?
Answer:
1. DualBIOSTM technology provides a wide range of protection during the boot up procedure. It
protects your BIOS during system POST, ESCD update, and even all the way to PNP
detection/assignment.
2. DualBIOS
TM
provides automatic recovery for the BIOS. When the first BIOS used during
boot up does not complete or if a BIOS checksum error occurs, boot-up is still possible. In
the DualBIOS
or backup BIOS is corrupted, the DualBIOS
the wrong BIOS automatically.
3. DualBIOS
TM
utility, the "Auto Recovery" option will guarantee that if either the main BIOS
TM
technology will use the good BIOS and correct
TM
provides manual recovery for the BIOS. DualBIOSTM technology contains a
built-in flash utility, which can flash your system BIOS from backup to main and/or visa versa.
There is no need for an OS-dependent flash utility program.
4. DualBIOS
TM
contains a one-way flash utility. The built-in one-way flash utility will ensure that
the corrupt BIOS is not mistaken as the good BIOS during recovery and that the correct
BIOS (main vs. backup) will be flashed. This will prevent the good BIOS from being flashed.
IV. Q: Who Needs DualBIOSTM technology?
Answer:
1. Every user should have DualBIOSTM technology due to the advancement of computer
viruses.
Everyday, there are new BIOS-type viruses discovered t hat will destroy your system BIOS.
Most commercial products on the market do not have solutions to guard against this type of
virus intrusion. The DualBIOS
your PC:
Case I.) Vicious computer viruses may wipe out your entire system BIOS. With a
conventional single system BIOS PC, the PC will not be functional until it is sent for repairs.
Case II.) If the "Auto Recovery" option is enabled in the DualBIOS
corrupts your system BIOS,
correct the main BIOS.
Case III.) A user may override booting from the main system BIOS. The DualBIOS
may be entered to manually change the boot sequence to boot from the backup BIOS.
TM
technology will provide a state-of-the-art solution to protect
TM
utility, and if a viru s
the backup BIOS will automatically reboot the system and
TM
utility
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2. During or after a BIOS upgrade, if DualBIOSTM detects that the main BIOS is corrupt, the
backup BIOS will take over the boot-up process automatically. Moreover, it will verify the
main and backup BIOS checksums when booting-up. DualBIOS
checksum of the main and backup BIOS while the system is powered on to guarantee your
BIOS operates properly.
3. Power Users will have the advantage of having two BIOS versions on their mainboard. The
benefit is being able to select either version BIOS to suit the performance system needs.
4. Flexibility for high-end desktop PCs and workstation/servers. In the DualBIOS
the option can be set, "Halt On When BIOS Defects," to be enabled to halt your system with a
warning message that the main BIOS has be en corrupted. Most workstation/servers require
constant operation to guarantee services have not been interrupted. In this situation, the "Halt
On When BIOS Defects" message may be disabled to avoid system pauses during normal
booting. Another advantage you gai n from Giga-Byte’s DualBIOS
to upgrade from dual 2 Mbit BIOS to dual 4 Mbit BIOS in the future i f extra BIOS storage is
need.
TM
technology examines the
TM
utility,
TM
technology is the ability
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Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduction
Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduction
Four Speaker Introduction
A. What is Four Speaker?
The Creative CT5880 audio chip can support up to 4 speaker output. If you select “Four
speaker out”, Line In will be reconfigured as another line out to support a second pair of
speakers.
B. How to use Four Speaker?
a. Press the audio icon and then select “Configuration 3D Audio”
b. Two speaker (Default)
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c. Click “Four speaker” item.
C. Four Speaker Application
The four speaker function will only support in application software that use Microsoft DirectX
and Creative EAX. For example, the game titles, software DVD pl ayer and MP3 player. Those
software support Microsoft DirectX, so they can support four speaker output.
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SPDIF Introduction
Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduction
What is SPDIF?
A.
The SPDIF output is capable of providing digi tal audio to external speakers or compressed
AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder.
B. How to use SPDIF?
a. Press your mouse right button in “My Computer” and then select the “Properties” item.
b. Click “Device Manager” item.
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c. Press “Sound, video and game controllers” item and then select the “Creative Sound
Blaster PCI128” item.
d. Press “Settings” item and then select the “Output Mode” item.
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e. Click “Digital” item, Line Out will be reconfigured to SPDIF Out.
※Note, The motherboard doesn’t support “Autosense”.
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@ BIOS Introduction
Gigabyte announces
Windows BIOS live update utility
Maybe not like others, you are very experienced in BIOS updating and spend quite
a lot of time to do it. But of course you don’t like to do it too much. First, download
different BIOS from website and then switch the operating system to DOS mode.
Secondly, use different flash utility to update BIOS. The above process is not a
interesting job. Besides, always be carefully to store the BIOS source code correctly in
your disks as if you update the wrong BIOS, it will be a nightmare.
Certainly, you wonder why motherboard vendors could not just do something right
to save your time and effort and save you from the lousy BIOS updating work? Here it
comes! Now Gigabyte announces @BIOS--the first Windows BIOS live update utility.
This is a smart BIOS update software. It could help you to download the BIOS from
internet and update it. Not like the other BIOS update software, it’s a Windows utility.
With the help of “@BIOS’, BIOS updating is no more than a click.
Besides, no matter which mainboard you are using, if it’s a Gigabyte’s product*,
@BIOS help you to maintain the BIOS. This utility could detect your correct mainboard
model and help you to choose the BIOS accordingly. It then downloads the BIOS from
the nearest Gigabyte ftp site automatically. There are several different choices; you
could use “Internet Update” to download and update your BIOS directly. Or you may
want to keep a backup for your current BIOS, just choose “Save Current BIOS” to save
it first. You make a wise choice to use Gigabyte, and @BIOS update your BIOS
smartly. You are now worry free from updating wrong BIOS, and capable to maintain
and manage your BIOS easily. Again, Gigabyte’s innovative product erects a
milestone in mainboard industries.
For such a wonderful software, how much it costs? Impossible! It’s free! Now, if you
buy a Gigabyte’s motherboard, you could find this amazing software in the attached
driver CD. But please remember, connected to internet at first, then you could have a
internet BIOS update from your Gigabyte @BIOS.
@ BIOS
Have you ever updated BIOS by yourself? Or
like many other people, you just know what
BIOS is, but always hesitate to update it?
Because you think updating newest BIOS is
unnecessary and actually you don’t know how
to update it.
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Easy Tune///TM Introduction
Easy Tune
TM
Introduction
III
Gigabyte announces EasyTuneIII
Windows overdrive utilit y
“Overdrive” might be one of the most
common issues in computer field. But have
many users ever tried it? The answer is
probably “no”. Because “overdrive” is thought to
be very difficult and includes a lot of technical
know-how, sometimes “overdrive” is even
considered as special skills found only in some
enthusiasts.
But as to the experts in “overdrive”, what’s the truth? They may spend quite a lot
of time and money to study, try and use many different hardware and software tools
to do “overdrive”. And even with these technologies, they still learn that it’s quite a
risk because the safety and stability of an “overdrive“ system is unknown.
Now everything is different because of a Windows overdrive utility
EasyTuneIII--announced by Gigabyte. This utility has totally changed the gaming
rule of “overdrive”. This is the first overdrive utility suitable for both normal and power
users. Users can choose either “Easy Mode” or “Advanced Mode” to run “overdrive”
at their convenience. For users who choose “Easy Mode”, they just need to click
“Auto Optimize” to have auto and immediate CPU overclocking. This software will
then overdrive CPU speed automatically with the result being shown in the control
panel. If someone prefers to “overdrive” by oneself, there is also another choice.
Click “Advanced Mode” to enjoy “sport drive” class overclocking. In “Advanced
Mode”, one can change the system bus speed in small increments to get ultimate
system performance. And no matter which mainboard is used, if it’s a Gigabyte’s
product*, EasyTuneIII helps to perform the best of system.
Besides, different from other traditional over-clocking methods, EasyTuneIII
doesn’t require users to change neither BIOS nor hardware switch/ jumper setting;
on the other hand, they can do “overdrive” at only one click. Therefore, this is a safer
way for “overdrive” as nothing is changed on software or hardware. If user runs
EasyTuneIII over system’s limitation, the biggest lost is only to restart the computer
again and the side effect is then well controlled. Moreover, if one well-performed
system speed been tested in EasyTuneIII, user can “Save” this bus speed and
“Load” it in next time. Obviously, Gigabyte EasyTuneIII has already turned the
“overdrive” technology toward to a newer generation.
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This wonderful software is now free bundled in Gigabyte motherboard attached
driver CD. Users may make a test drive of “EasyTuneIII” to find out more amazing
features by themselves.
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Raid Introduction
What is Raid?
This motherboard implements two different types of RAID levels as follows:
Raid Introduction
RAID 0 (stripe)
For capacity --
however many HDDs are in the array. Any larger HDDs will simply be truncated. The
truncated space on the bigger HDDs will then be unusable.
For sustained data tran sfers --
twice the speed of the slowest HD D in the array. A RAID 0 array consisting of four HDDs will
transfer at about three times the speed of the slowest HDD in the array.
RAID 1 (mirror)
For capacity –
larger HDD will simply be truncated. The truncated space on the bigger HDD will then be
unusable.
For sustained data transfers --
HDD in the array. This motherboard array will read data at t wice the rate of t he slowest HDD
in the array.
The motherboard array will be as big as the smallest HDD in the array times
A RAID 0 array consisting of two HDDs will transfer at about
This Motherboard array will be as big as the smallest HDD in the array. The
This motherboard arr ay will write data at the rate of the slowest
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About RAID Levels
Striping (RAID 0)
Reads and writes sectors of data interleaved between multiple drives. When any disk member
fails, it affects the entire array. Performance is better than a single drive since the workload is
balanced between the array members. This array type is for high performance systems.
Identical drives are recommended for performance as well as data storage efficiency. The disk
array data capacity is equal to the number of drive members times the smallest member
capacity. For example, one 1GB and 1 drives will form a 2GB (2 x 1GB) disk array.
Stripe Size -
performance. In the FastBuild BIOS, the “Desktop” default is 8KB while “Server” and “A/V
Editing” are 64KB.
a value can be set from 1KB to 1024KB sector size. The size can directly affect
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Mirroring (RAID 1)
Writes duplicate data on to a pair of drives while reads are performed in parallel. ATA RAID 1 is
fault tolerant because each drive of a mirrored pair is installed on separate IDE channels. If one
of the mirrored drives suffers a mechanical failure (e.g. spindle failure) or does not respond, the
remaining drive will continue to function. This is called Fault Tolerance . If one drive has a
physical sector error, the mirrored drive will continue to function.
RAID 1 (Mirroring)
On the next reboot, the FastBuildTM utility will display an error in the array and recommend to
replace the failed drive. Users may choose to continue using their PC, however Promise
recommends replacing the failed drive as soon as possible. See Chapter 4 for a functional
description.
Due to redundancy, the drive capacity of the array is half the total drive capacity. For example,
two 1GB drives that have a combined capacity of 2GB would have 1GB of usable storage. With
drives of different capacities, there may be unused capacity on the larger drive.
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Creating Your Disk Array
You will now use the FastBuild BIOS utility to create your array using the attached drives. There
are three different scenarios in creating this array. You can create an array for performance, you
can create a Security array using new hard drives (recommended), or you can create a Security
array using an existing hard drive and a new hard drive.
WARNING: If creating a Security array using an existing hard drive, backup
any necessary data. Failure to follow this accepted PC practice could result in
data loss.
1. Boot your system. If this is the first time you have booted with raid, the FastBuild BIOS will
display the following screen.
FastTrak100 (tm) ”Lite” B I OS Version 1.xx (Build xxxx)
(c) 1995-2000 Promise Technology, Inc. All Rights Res erved.
No array defined . . .
Press <Ctrl-F> to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility
Or press <ESC> key to conti nue booting the system.
2. Press <Ctrl-F> keys to display the FastBuild (tm) Utility Main Menu
3. Press “1” to display the Auto Setup Menu below. This is the fastest and easiest method to
creating your first array.
FastBuild (tm) Utility 1.xx (c) 1995-2000 Promise Technology, Inc.
Drives used in Arra y.................................2
Array Disk Capacity..........................16126
[ Keys Available ]
[↑] Up [↓] Down [←, →, Space] Change Option [ESC] Exit [Ctrl-Y] Save
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Creating an Array for Performance
NOTE: This motherboard allows users to create striped arrays with 1, 2 drives.
To create an array for best performance, follow these steps:
1. Using the Spacebar, choose “Performance” under the
2. Select how you will use your PC most under the
Optimize Array for
section.
Typical Application usage
section The
choices are A/V Editing, Server, and Desktop (the default).
3. Press <Ctrl-Y> keys to Save and create the array.
4. Reboot your system.
5. Once the array has been created, you will need to FDISK and format the array as if it were
a new single hard drive.
6. Proceed to Installing Drivers section of the manual (see
Raid Manual of the TUCD
).
Creating a Security Array With New Drives
NOTE: This motherborad permit only two drives to be used for a single Mirrored array in Auto
Setup.
To create an array for data protection using new hard drives, follow these steps:
1. Using the Spacebar, choose “Security” under the
Optimize Array for
section.
2. Press <Ctrl-Y> keys to Save your selection.
3. The window below will appear.
Do you want the disk image to be duplicated to another? (Yes/No)
Y - Create and Duplicate
N - Create Only
4. Press “N” for the Create Only option.
5. A window will appear almost immediately confirming that your Security array has been
created. Press any key to reboot the system
Array has been created.
<Press Any Key to Reboot>
6. Proceed with normal FDISK and format procedures as if you had just installed a new hard
drive.
7. Once the arrayed drives have been formatted, proceed to the
Raid Manual of the TUCD
(see
) to install your operating system.
Installing Driver
chapter
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Creating a Security Array With An Existing Data Drive
NOTE: This motherboard permits only two drives to be used for a single Mirrored array in Auto
Setup.
You would use this method if you wish to use a drive that already contains data and/or is the
bootable system drive in your system. You will need another drive of identical or larger storage
capacity.
WARNING: Backup any necessary data before proceeding. Failure to follow
this accepted PC practice could result in data loss.
WARNING: If you wish to include your current bootable drive using the
Windows NT 4.x or Windows 2000 operating system as part of a bootable
Mirrored (RAID 1) array on your system, do NOT connect the hard drive to the
motherboard controller yet. You MUST install the Windows NT4 or 2000 driver
software first (see Raid Manual of the TUCD) to this drive while it is still attached to your
existing hard drive controller. For all other Operating Systems, proceed here.
Follow these steps:
1. Using the Spacebar, choose “Security” under the
Optimize Array for
section.
2. Press <Ctrl-Y> keys to Save your selection. The window below will appear.
Do you want the disk image to be duplicated to another? (Yes/No)
Y - Create and Duplicate
N - Create Only
3. Press “Y” for the Create and Duplicate option. The window below will appear asking you to
select the Source drive to use. FastBuild will copy all data from the Source drive to the
Target drive.
Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB)
Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB)
[Please Select A S ource Disk]
Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB)
1 :Master QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063
2 :Master QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063
[↑] Up [↓] [ESC] Exit [Ctrl-Y] Save
Source Disk
Target Disk
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4. Use the arrow keys to choose which drive contains the existing data to be copied.
5. Press [Ctrl-Y] keys to Save selection and start duplication. The following progress screen
will appear.
Start to duplicate the i mage . . .
Do you want to continue? (Yes/No)
Y – Continue N - Abort
6. Select “Y” to continue. If you choose “N” , you will be returned to step 1.
7. Once complete, the following screen will appear confirming that your Security array has
been created. Press any key to reboot the system
Array has been created.
<Press Any Key to Reboot>
8. Proceed to the
Installing Driver
chapter (see
Raid Manual of the TUCD
) to install the
Raid driver and/or operating system.
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Using FastBuild™ Configuration Utility
The FastBuildTM Configuration Utility offers several menu choices to create and manage the
drive array on the motherboard. For purposes of this manual, it is assumed you have already
created an array in the previous chapter and now wish to make a change to the array or view
other options.
Viewing BIOS Screen
When you boot your system with the Raid function and drives installed, the FastBuild BIOS will
detect the drives attached and show the following screen.
FastTrak100 (tm)”Lite” B I OS Version 1.xx (Build xx)
(c) 1995-2000 Promise Technology, Inc. All Rights Res erved.
Scanning IDE drives . . . . .
If an array exists already, the BIOS will display the following screen showing the board RAID
BIOS version and status of the array.
FastTrak100 (tm) “Lite”B I OS Version 1.xx (Build xxxx)
(c) 1995-2000 Promise Technology, Inc. All Rights Res erved.
ID MODE SIZE TRACK-MAPPING STATUS
1 * 1*2 Mirror 16126M 611/128/32 Functional
Press <Ctrl-F> to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility....
The array status consists of three possible conditions: Functional, Critical, Offline.
Functional
Critical
- The array is operational.
- A mirrored array contains a drive that has failed or disconnected. The remaining
drive member in the array is functional. However, the array has temporar ily lost its ability to
provide fault tolerance. The user should identify the failed drive through the FastBuild Setup
utility, and then replace the problem drive.
Offline
- A striped array has 1 drive that has failed or been disconnected. When the array
condition is “offline,” the user must replace the failed drive(s), then restore data from a backup
source.
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Navigating t he FastBuild™ Setup Menu
When using the menus, these are some of the basic navigation tips: Arrow keys highlights
through choices; [Space] bar key allows to cycle through options;
[Enter] key selects an option; [ESC] key is used to abort or exit the current menu.
Using the Main Menu
This is the first option screen when entering the FastBuildTM Setup.
FastBuild (tm) Utility 1.xx (c) 1995-2000 Promise Technology, Inc.
Auto Setup.......................................................[ 1 ]
To create a new array automatically, follow the steps under “Creating Arrays Automatically” on
page 55. Promise recommends this option for most users.
To view drives assigned to arrays, see “Viewing Drive Assignments” on page 57.
To delete an array (but not delete the data contained on the array), select “Deleting An Array” on
page 64.
To rebuild a mirrored array, see “Rebuilding an Array” on page 66.
To view controller settings, see “Viewing Controller Configuration” on page 68.
NOTE: After configuring an array using FastBuild, you should FDISK and
format the arrayed drive(s) if you are using new, blank drives. Depending on
the type of array you are using.
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Creating Arrays Automatically
The Auto Setup <1> selection from the Main Menu can intuitively help create your disk array. It
will assign all available drives appropriate for the disk array you are creating. After making all
selections, use Ctrl-Y to Save selections. FastBuild will automatically build the array.
FastBuild (tm) Utility 1.xx (c) 1995-2000 Promise Technology, Inc.
Drives used in Arra y.................................2
Array Disk Capacity..........................16126
[ Keys Available ]
[↑] Up [↓] Down [←, →, Space] Change Option [ESC] Exit [Ctrl-Y] Save
Optimize Array For
Select whether you want Performance (RAID 0), Security (RAID 1) under the “Optimize Array
for” setting.
Performance (RAID 0 Striping)
Supports the maximum performance. The storage capacity equals the number of drives
times the capacity of the smallest drive in the disk array.
NOTE: This motherboard permits striped arrays using 1, 2 drive attached in Auto Setup
mode.
Security (RAID 1 Mirroring)
Creates a mirrored (or fault tolerant) array for data security.
NOTE: Under the Security setting, This motherboard permits two drives to be used for a
single Mirrored array only.
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Defining Typical Application Usage
Allows the user to choose the type of PC usage that will be performed in order to optimize
how This motherboard handles data blocks to enhance performance. Your choice will determine
the block size used. You may choose from: A/V Editing (for audio/video applications, or any
similar application that requires large file transfers), Server (for numerous small file transfers), or
Desktop (a combination of large and small file sizes).
Using a “Hot” Spare Drive
If a third drive is attached as a “Slave” and is not assigned to a mirrored two-drive disk array
(one optimized for “Security”), it will be recognized as a Spare Drive. Such a drive is immediately
used as a “standby” replacement. It is automatically added to an array once a disk member of
the array has been detected as “failed.” To restore fault tolerance as quickly as possible, This
motherboard begins to perform an automatic data rebuild on the “spare” drive in the background
without the need to restart the system. At a later time, the failed drive can be physically removed
from the system and an extra drive added in its place to function as the “spare” drive.
Creating Multiple Disk Arrays
1. If you plan to create multiple arrays, attach only the drives necessary to create the first disk
array and complete the <1> Auto Setup.
2. Install the additional drives needed for the second array and again use the <1> Auto
Setup.
NOTE: If you wish to customize the settings of individual disk arrays (such as block size), you
must manually create disk arrays with the Define Array <3> option from the Main Menu.
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Viewing Drive Assignments
The View Drive Assignments <2> option in the Main Menu displays whether drives are assigned
to a disk arrays or are unassigned.
Under the “Assignment” column, drives are labeled with their assigned disk array or shown as
“Free” if unassigned. Such “Free” drives can be used for a future array. Unassigned drives are
not accessible by the OS. The menu also displays the data transfer mode that relates to
speed used by each drive (U5 refers to 100MB/sec transfers, U4 refers to 66MB/sec transfers,
etc...)
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[ View Drive Assignments ]
Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity(MB) Assignment Mode
[↑] Up [↓] Down [ESC] Exit Mode (U=UDMA, P=PIO, D=DMA)
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Manually Creating an Array
The Define Array <3> option from the Main Menu allows users to begin the process of manually
defining the drive elements and RAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays attached to this
motherboard. Users will commonly create one or two drive arrays with the motherboard, though
the motherboard will support a maximum of four arrays
1
.
NOTE: For most installations, We recommends the <1> Auto Setup for easy disk array creation.
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[↑] Up [↓] Down [ESC] Exit [Enter] Select [Space] Change Boot Drive
[Define Array Menu]
[ Keys Available ]
1. To manually create an array from the Define Array Menu, use the arrow keys to highlight
the array number you wish to define, and press [Enter] to select.
2. The Define Array Definition Menu will next appear that allows drive assignments to the disk
array (see next page).
1
A user may use a single drive in either striping mode with system. In this rare scenario,
the motherboard will create an individual array ID but will offer conventional controller
performance, depending on the drive type. At a later time, a second drive can be added to
the array and the array re-created to s upport RAID 1 mirroring.
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Selecting Array Type
1. Under the Definition section of this menu, highlight the Array # for which you want to
assign a RAID level.
2. Use the [Space] key to cycle through two array types: Pe rformance (RAID 0 Striping),
Security (RAID 1 Mirroring).
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1 : Slave QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063 N
2 : Master QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063 Y
[ Keys Available ]
[↑] Up [↓] Down [ESC] Exit [Space] Select [Ctrl-Y] Save
Selecting Stripe Block
For RAID 0 Striped arrays only, you may manually select the “stripe block size.” Use the
Spacebar to scroll through choices progressing as follows (1, 2, 4, 8 , 16 . . . 1024).
The size selected affects how montherboard sends and retrieves data blocks from the drives.
You will need to perform your own testing to determine how the data block size is affecting your
particular use of the array. In general, a larger block size is better when handling large data
transfers (such as in A/V editing or graphics) while a smaller block size is better when handling
e-mail and other common server data. The default is 64K.
Assigning Drive(s) to Array
1. Under the [ Drive Assignments ] section, highlight a drive using the [↑] Up [↓] keys.
2. With the [Space] bar key, change the Assignable option to “Y” to add the drive to the disk
array.
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3. Press <Ctrl-Y> to save the disk array information. Depending on the array type selected,
the following scenarios will take place:
a) If choosing a Striping array, the initial Define Array Menu screen will appear with the
arrays defined. From there you may ESC to exit and return to the Main Menu of
FastBuild.
b) If you selected a Mirroring array for two drives, there is an additional window that
appears as described in order to create the array. To do this you will use either two
brand new drives, or one drive that contains existing data that you wish to mirror.
Creating A Mirrored Array Using New Drives
As described in the Drive Assignments Option section above, if you selected a mirroring array
and wish to use two new assigned drives, follow the directions here.
1. After assigni ng new drives to a Mirroring array and saving the information with <Ct rl-Y>,
the window below will appear.
Do you want the disk image to be duplicated to another? (Yes/No)
Y - Create and Duplicate
N - Create Only
2. Press “N” for the Create Only option.
3. A window will appear almost immediately confirming that your Security array has been
created. Press any key to reboot the system
Array has been created.
<Press Any Key to Reboot>
Adding Fault Tolerance to an Existi ng Drive
This motherboard will create a mirrored array using an existing system drive with data. You must
assign the existing drive and another drive of same or larger capacity to the Mirroring array. The
BIOS will send the existing data to the new blank drive.
WARNING: Backup any necessary data before proceeding. Failure to follow this
accepted PC practice could result in data loss.
WARNING: If you wish to include your current bootable drive using the Windows
NT 4.x or Windows 2000 operating system as part of a bootable Mirrored (RAID
1) array on your system, do NOT connect the hard drive to the system controller
yet. You MUST install the Windows NT4 or 2000 driver software first (see Raid Manual of the TUCD) to this drive while it is still attached to your existing hard drive controller.
For all other Operating Systems, proceed here.
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After assigning the drives to a Mirroring array, press <Ctrl-Y> keys to Save your selection. The
window below will appear.
Do you want the disk image to be duplicated to another? (Yes/No)
Y - Create and Duplicate
N - Create Only
1. Press “Y” for the Create and Duplicate option. The window below will appear asking you to
select the Source drive to use. FastBuild will copy all data from the Source drive to the
Target drive.
Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB)
Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB)
[Please Select A S ource Disk]
Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB)
1 :Master QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063
2 :Master QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063
[↑] Up [↓] [ESC] Exit [Ctrl-Y] Save
Source Disk
Target Disk
2. Use the arrow keys to choose which drive contains the existing data to be
copied.
WARNING: All target drive data will be erased. Make sure you choose the correct
drive.
3. Press [Ctrl-Y] keys to Save selection and start duplication. The following confirmation
screen will appear.
Start to duplicate the image . . .
Do you want to continue? (Yes/No)
Y – Continue N - Abort
4. Select “Y” to continue. If you choose “N” , you will be returned to step 1.
5. Once “Y” is selected, the following progress screen will appear. The process will take a few
minutes.
Please Wait While Duplicating The Image
10% Complete
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6. Once mirroring is complete, the following screen will appear confirming that your Security
array has been created. Press any key to reboot the system
Array has been created.
<Press Any Key to Reboot>
Making a Disk Array Bootable
WARNING: In order for you to boot from an array on the system, your PC or
server must be configured in the CMOS Setup to use the system as a bootable
device (versus the onboard controller). This option is not available if the system is
being used as a secondary controller.
1. Once you have returned to the Define Array Menu window (belo w), y ou wi l l see the array (s)
you have created. You now may use the menu to select whic h previ ousl y-defi ned ar ray wi l l
be used as the bootable array.
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[↑] Up [↓] Down [ESC] Exit [Enter] Select [Space] Change Boot Drive
[ Define Array Menu ]
2. Highlight the array which you want to boot from using the [↑] Up [↓] Down keys.
3. Press the [Space] bar key.
4. An * asterisk will appear next to the array number indicating it as bootable. The system will
now recognize this array as the first array seen
5. The system will then use this bootable array as the (fixed) boot C: drive.
NOTE: The bootable array must contain your configured operating system.
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How Orders Arrays
During startup, the disk arrays on the motherboard are recognized in this order: 1) The array set
to bootable in the FastBuildTM Setup, and 2) the Array number (i.e. Array 0, Array 1…).
This would be involved in determining which drive letters will be assigned to each disk array.
How Saves Array Information
All disk array data is saved into the reserved sector on each array member. We suggests that
users record their disk array information for future reference.
Another feature of the motherboard disk array system is to recognize drive members even if
drives are moved between different motherboard connectors(IDE3&IDE4). Since each drive’s
array data identifies itself to the array, it is possible to move or swap drives without modifying the
array setup. This is valuable when adding drives, or during a rebuild.
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Deleting An Array
The Delete Array <4> Menu option allows for deletion of disk array assignments. This is not the
same as deleting data from the drives themselves. If you delete an array by accident (and
before it has been used again), the array can normally be recovered by defining the array
identically as the deleted array.
WARNING: Deleting an existing disk array could result in its data loss. Make
sure to record all array information including the array type, the disk members,
and stripe block size in case you wish to undo a deletion.
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1 : MasterQUANTUMCR8.4A 8063 Y
2 : MasterQUANTUMCR8.4A 8063 Y
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3. Confirm yes to the following warning message with the <Ctrl-Y> key to continue array
deletion:
Are you sure you want to delete this array?
Press Ctrl-Y to Delet e, others to Abort
4. After deleting the array, you should create a new array using Auto Setup or the Define
Array menu from the FastBuild Main Menu.
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Rebuilding A Mirrored Array
The Rebuild Array <5> Menu option is necessary to recover from an error in a mirrored disk
array. You will receive an error message when booting your system from the BIOS.
NOTE: Drives MUST be replaced if they contain any physical errors.
Follow these steps BEFORE using the Rebuild Array menu option:
1. On bootup, the system Startup BIOS will display an error message identifying which drive
has failed.
2. Press <Ctrl-F> keys to enter FastBuild Main Menu.
3. Select submenu Define Array <3>.
4. Select the failed array and identify the Channel and ID of the failed drive.
5. Power off and physically remove the failed drive.
6. Replace the drive with an identical model.
7. Reboot the system and enter the FastBuild Main Menu.
8. Select the <5> Rebuild Array option. The following screen will appear.
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9. Highlight the array whose Status is “Critical”.
10. Press [Enter]. The following screen will then appear (see next page).
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FastBuild (tm) Utility 1.xx (c) 1995-2000 Promise Technology, Inc.
[ Rebuild Array Menu ]
Array No RAID Mode Total Drv Status
Array 2 Mirror 2 Critical
Stripe Block: Not Available
[ Select Drive for Rebuild ]
Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB)
1 : Slave QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063
[ Keys Available ]
[↑] Up [↓] Down [ESC] Exit [Enter] Select
11. Under [Select Drive for Rebuild], highlight the replacement drive.
12. Press [Enter] and confirm that the data will be copied on to the selected drive. All data on
the replacement drive will be written over with mirror ed information from the array drive. A
progress bar will appear as below.
Please Wait While Duplicating The Image
10% Complete
13. Once the rebuild process is complete, the user will be asked to reboot the system.
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Viewing Controller Settings
The Controller Configuration <6> menu selection allows you to enable or disable the BIOS from
halting (the default) if it detects an error on boot up. You may also view the system resources
(Interrupt and I/O port address) of data channels.
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[ Adapter Configuration - Options ]
Halt On Error: Enable
[ System Resources Configuration ]
Channel 1 (IDE1) Interrupt : A I/ O Port : FFF0
Channel 2 (IDE2) Interrupt : A I /O Port : FFA8
[ Keys Available ]
[←, →, Space] Change Option [ESC] Exit
Halting BIOS On Bootup Errors
The [Adapter Configuration – Options] section allows you to enable or disable The system to
Halt operation at the BIOS startup screen should an error be detected. This is the only option
that can be changed on this screen.
Viewing System Resources
The [System Resources Configuration] section of this submenu displays the PCI slot interrupt
and port address used by the system. The resources used are determined by the Mainboard
PCI PnP BIOS for the PCI slot in which the system re sides.
In the rare case that there is a resource conflict, refer to the Mainboard BIOS documentation on
changes on resources allocated to the system PCI slot.
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Memory Installation
The motherboard has 3 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically
detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the
DIMM Slot .The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the two notch. Memory size
can vary between sockets.
Page Index for BIOS Setup Page
The Main Menu P.72
Standard CMOS Setup P.74
BIOS Features Setup P.77
Chipset Features Setup P.79
Power Management Setup P.83
PNP/ PCI Configuration P.86
Load BIOS Defaults P.88
Load Setup Defaults P.89
Integrated Peripherals P.90
Hardware Monitor P.94
Supervisor Password / User Password P.95
IDE HDD Auto Detection P.96
Save & Exit Setup P.97
Exit Without Saving P.98
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BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Interface. The interface allows users to modify the
basic system configuration, which is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the
Setup information can be retained when the power is turned off.
ENTERING SETUP
Power ON the computer and press <Del> immediately will allow you to enter Setup. If
unsuccessful, you can restart the system and try again by pressing the "RESET" bottom on the
system case. You may also restart by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl> − <Alt>− <Del> keys.
CONTROL KEYS
<↑> Move to previous item
<↓> Move to next item
<←> Move to the item in the left hand
<→> 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 Menu
<+/PgUp> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-/PgDn> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Pa ge Setup
Menu
<F2> Reserved
<F3> Reserved
<F4> Reserved
<F5> Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page
Setup Menu
<F6> Load the default CMOS value f rom BIOS default table, only for Option
Page Setup Menu
<F7>
<F8> Reserved
<F9> Reserved
<F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
Load the Setup Defaults.
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GETTING HELP
Main Menu
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu
Press F1 to pop up a small hel p window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the
possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc>.
The Main Menu
Once you enter AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the
screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from nine setup functions and two exit choices. Use
arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY-VERSION 1.23
( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERI PHERALS
BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS SAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
This setup page includes all the adjustable items in standard compatible BIOS.
BIOS Features Setup
••••
This setup page includes all the adjustable items of AMI special enhanced features.
: Select Item (Shift) F2 : Change Color F5 : Old Values
↑↓←→
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type, …
Figure 1: Main Menu
Chipset Features Setup
••••
This setup page includes all the adjustable items of chipset special features.
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Power Management Setup
••••
This setup page includes all the adjustable items of Green function features.
PnP/PCI Configurations
••••
This setup page includes all the adjustable configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources.
Load BIOS Defaults
••••
Load BIOS Defaults option loads preset system pa rameter values to set t he system in its
most stable configurations.
Load Setup Defaults
••••
Load Setup Defaults option loads preset system parameter values to set the system in its
highest performance configurations
Integrated Peripherals
••••
This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.
Hardware Monitor Setup
••••
This setup page is auto detect fan and temperature status.
Set Supervisor Password
••••
Set Change or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and/or BIOS
setup.
Set User Password
••••
Set Change or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system.
IDE HDD auto detection
••••
Automatically configure hard disk parameters.
Save & Exit Setup
••••
Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving
••••
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
.
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Standard CMOS Setup
The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu (Figure 2) are divided into 9 categories. Each
category includes none, on e or m ore than one s etup it ems. Us e the a rrow s to highl ight the item
and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value in each item.
AMIBIOS SETUP – STANDARD CMOS SETUP
( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Date (mm/dd/yyyy) : Tue Jan 25, 2000
Time (hh/mm/ss) : 10:36:24
Pri Master : Auto
Pri Slave : Auto
Sec Master : Auto
Sec Slave : Auto
Floppy Drive A: 1.44 MB 3 ½
Floppy Drive B: Not Installed
Boot Sector Virus Protection : Disabled
Month: Jan – Dec ESC : Exit
Day: 01 – 31 ↑↓ : Select Item
Year : 1990– 2099 PU/PD/+/– : Modify
(Shift)F2 : Color
TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE
Base Memory : 640 Kb
Other Memory: 384 Kb
Extended Memory: 30Mb
Total Memory: 31Mb
Figure 2: Standard CMOS Setup
Date
••••
The date format is <Week> <Month> <Day>, <Year>.
Week The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display-only
Month The month, Jan. Through Dec.
Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
Year The year, from 1990 through 2099
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Time
••••
The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the
24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.
Primary Master / Slave , Secondary Master / Slave
••••
The category identifies the type of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the
computer. There are two settings: Auto, and Manual. Ma nual: HDD ty pe is user-d efinable;
Auto 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 improper information for this category.
If you select User Type, related information will be asked to enter to the following items.
Enter the information directly from the keyboard and press <Enter>. Such information
should be provided in the documentation form your hard disk vendor or the system
manufacturer.
CYLS. Number of cylinders
HEADS number of heads
PRECOMP write precomp
LANDZONE Landing zone
SECTORS number of sectors
If a hard disk has not been installed select NONE and press <Enter>.
Floppy Drive A / Drive B
••••
The category identifies the ty pe of floppy disk drive A or dri ve B that has been install ed in
the computer.
None No floppy drive installed
360K, 5.25 in. 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity.
1.2M, 5.25 in. 5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M by te capacity (3.5 inc h
when 3 Mode is Enabled).
720K, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity
1.44M, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity.
2.88M, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.
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Boot Sector Virus Protection
••••
If it is set to enable, the category will flash on the screen when there is any attempt to write
to the boot sector or partition table of the hard disk drive. The system will halt and the
following error message will appear in the mean time. You can run anti-virus program to
locate the problem.
Enabled Activate automatically when the system boots up causing a warning
message to appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector or
hard disk partition table
Disabled No warning message to appear when anything attempts to access the
boot sector or hard disk partition table.
Memory
••••
The category is display-onl y which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the
BIOS.
(Default Value)
Base Memory
The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional)
memory installed in the system.
The value of the base memory is typically 512 K for systems with 512 K
memory installed on the motherboard, or 640 K for systems with 640 K or more
memory installed on the motherboard.
Extended Memory
The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST.
This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory
address map.
Other Memory
This refers to the memory located in the 640 K to 1024 K address space. This is
memory that can be used for different applications.
DOS uses this area to load device drivers to keep as much base memory free
for application programs. Most use for this area is Shadow RAM
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BIOS Features Setup
AMIBIOS SETUP – BIOS FEATURES SETUP
( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
1st Boot Device Floppy
2nd Boot Device IDE-0
3rd Boot Device CDROM
S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks Disabled
BootUp Num-Lock On
Floppy Drive Seek Enabled
Password Check Setup
F1 : Help PU/PD+/-/ : Modify
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load SETUP Defaults
Figure 3: BIOS Features Setup
1st / 2nd / 3rd Boot Device
••••
ESC : Quit
F5 :Old Values (Shift)F2:Color
↑↓→ ←
: Select Item
Floppy
ZIP A: / LS-120
CDROM
SCSI
NETWORK
IDE-0~IDE-3
Disabled
USB FDD
ATAPI ZIP C:
RAID / ATA100
Set your boot device priority to Floppy.
Set your boot device priority to ZIP A: / LS-120.
Set your boot device priority to CDROM.
Set your boot device priority to SCSI.
Set your boot device priority to NETWORK.
Set your boot device priority to IDE-0~IDE-3.
Disable this function.
Set your boot device priority to USB FDD.
Set your boot device priority to ATAPI ZIP C:.
Set your boot device priority to RAID/ATA100.
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S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks
••••
Enabled Enabled S.M.A.R.T. Hard for Disks.
Disabled Disable S.M.A.R.T. Hard for Disks.
Boot Up Num-Lock
••••
(Default Value)
BIOS Setup
On Keypad is number keys.
Off Keypad is arrow keys.
Floppy Drive Seek
••••
During POST, BIOS will determine if the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360
type is 40 tracks while 720 , 1.2 and 1.44 are all 80 tracks.
Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine if it is 40 or 80 tracks.
Note that BIOS can not tell from 720, 1.2 or 1.44 drive ty pe as they are
all 80 tracks.
Disabled BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number.
Note that there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is
360.
Password Check
••••
Always
Setup
The user must enter corr ect password in order to access the system
and/or BIOS Setup.
The user must enter correct password in order to access the syste m.
(Default value)
(Default Value)
(Default Value)
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Chipset Features Setup
AMIBIOS SETUP – CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
*********DRAM Timing***
Top Performance Disabled CAS# Drive 12 mA
DRAM Frequency 100MHz RAS# Drive 24 mA
SDRAM CAS# Latency 3
AGP Mode 4X
AGP Comp. Driving Auto
Manual AGP Comp. Driving DB
AGP Aperture Size 64MB
PCI Delay Transaction Enabled
USB Controller Enabled
USB Legacy Support Disabled
BIOS Flash Protection Disabled
DRAM Drive Strength Auto
MD Bus Strength High
CAS Bus Strength High
Delay DRAM Read Latch 1.0ns F1 : Help PU/PD+/-/ : Modify
Memory Data Drive 8 mA F5 :Old Values (Shift)F2:Color
SDRAM Command Drive 24 mA F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
Memory Address Drive 24 mA F7 : Load SET UP Defaults
ESC : Quit
↑↓→ ←
Figure 4: Chipset Features Setup
Top Performance
••••
If you wish to maximize the performance of your system, set “Top Perform ance”
to “Enabled”.
Disabled Disable Top Performance.
(Default Value)
Enabled Top Performance Enabled.
: Select Item
DRAM Frequency
••••
100MHz Set DRAM Frequency to 100MHz.
133MHz Set DRAM Frequency to 133MHz.
SDRAM CAS# Latency
••••
2 For Fastest SDRAM DIMM module.
3 For Slower SDRAM DIMM module.
Auto Detect SDRAM CAS# Latency by SPD.
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(Default Value)
(Default Value)
AGP Mode
••••
BIOS Setup
4X Set AGP Mode to 4X.
1X Set AGP Mode to 1X.
2X Set AGP Mode to 2X.
AGP Comp. Driving
••••
Auto Set AGP Comp. Driving to Auto.
Manual Set AGP Comp. Driving to Manual.
If AGP Comp. Driving is Manual.
Manual AGP Comp. Driving : 00~FF
AGP Aperture Size
••••
4MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 4MB.
8MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 8 MB.
16MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 16 MB.
32MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 32 MB.
64MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 64 MB.
128MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 128 MB.
256MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 256 MB.
System after AC Back Soft-Off
Modem Use IRQ 4 F1 : Help PU/PD+/-/ : Modify
Resume On Ring/LAN Enabled F5 :Old Values (Shift)F2:Color
PME Event Wake Up Enabled F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
Resume On RTC Alarm Disabled F7 : Load SETUP Defaults
ACPI Sleep Type
••••
Monitor
Instant-Off
ESC : Quit
Figure 5: Power Management Setup
↑↓→ ←
: Select Item
S1/POS Set ACPI sleep type to S1.
(Default Value)
S3/STR Set ACPI sleep type to S3.
USB Dev Wakeup From S3-S5
•
Enabled Enable USB Device Wakeup From S3-S5.
Disabled Disable USB Device Wakeup From S3-S5.
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(Default Value)
Suspend Time Out (Minute.)
••••
BIOS Setup
Disabled Disable Suspend Time Out Function.
1~60 Set the timer to enter Suspend Time Out .
Instant-off Soft switch ON/OFF for POWER ON/OFF.
Delay 4 sec Soft switch on 4sec for power OFF.
System after AC Back Function
•
Memory This function depends on computer status.
Soft-Off Set System Soft-Off Status.
Full-On Set System Full-On Status.
Modem USE IRQ
•
(Default Value)
3, 4,
Resume On Ring / LAN
•
5, 7, N/A
. (Default Value)
(Default Value)
(Default Value)
(Default Value)
Disabled Disable Resume On Ring / LAN.
Enabled Enable Resume On Ring / LAN.
PME Event Wake Up
•
Disabled Disable PME Event Wake Up.
Enabled Enable PME Event Wake Up.
(Default Value)
84
(Default Value)
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Resume On RTC Alarm
••••
You can set “Resume On RTC Alarm” item to enabled and key in Data/time to power on
system.
Disabled Disable this function.
Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system.
If the “Resume On RTC Alarm” is Enabled.
RTC Alarm Date : Every Day, 1~31
RTC Alarm Hour: 0~23
RTC Alarm Minute : 0~59
RTC Alarm Second : 0~59
(Default Value)
85
BIOS Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
AMIBIOS SETUP – PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION
( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
PnP OS Installed
Reset Configuration Data
VGA Boot from AGP
PCI AGP Palette Snoop
DMA Channel 0
DMA Channel 1 PnP
DMA Channel 3 PnP
DMA Channel 5
DMA Channel 6
DMA Channel 7
IRQ 3 PCI/PnP
IRQ 4 PCI/PnP
IRQ 5 PCI/PnP
IRQ 7 PCI/PnP
IRQ 9 PCI/PnP
IRQ 10 PCI/PnP
IRQ 11 PCI/PnP F1 : Help PU/PD+/-/ : Modify
IRQ 14 PCI/PnP F5 :Old Values (Shift)F2:Color
IRQ 15 PCI/PnP F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load SETUP Defaults
No
No
Disabled
PnP
PnP
PnP
PnP
ESC: Quit
↑↓→ ←
: Select Item
Figure 6: PnP/PCI Configuration
PnP OS Installed
••••
Yes Enable PNP OS Installed function.
No Disable PNP OS Installed function.
Reset Configuration Data
••••
No Disable this function.
(Default Value)
(Default Value)
Yes Clear PnP information in ESCD & update DMI data.
VGA Boot From
•
AGP Primary Graphics Adapter From AGP.
(Default Value)
PCI Primary Graphics Adapter From PCI.
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
••••
Enabled For h a v in g Vi deo Card on ISA Bus and VGA Card on PCI Bus.
Disabled For VGA Card only.
(Default Value)
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DMA Channel ( 0,1,3,5,6,7 )
••••
ISA/ EISA The resource is used by Legacy ISA device.
PnP The resource is used by PnP device.
IRQ ( 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,14,15 )
••••
ISA/ EISA The resource is used by Legacy ISA device.
PCI / PnP The resource is used by PCI/ PnP device.
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BIOS Setup
Load BIOS Defaults
AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY-VERSION 1.23
( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS SAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
Load BIOS de fau lts co nt ai n th e mo st ap pro pri at e system parameter values of to configure
the system to achieve maximum stability.
Load BIOS Defaults (Y/ N)? N
: Select Item (Shift) F2 : Change Color F5 : Old Values
Load BIOS Default except Standard CMOS Setup
Figure 7: Load BIOS Defaults
88
7ZXR Motherboard
Load Setup Defaults
AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY-VERSION 1.23
( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS SAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
Load Setup defaults contain the most app ropriate system pa rameter value s to config ure the
system to achieve maximum performance.
Load SETUP Defaults (Y/N)? N
: Select Item (Shift) F2 : Change Color F5 : Old Values
↑↓→←
Load Setup Default except Standard CMOS Setup
Figure 8: Load Setup Defaults
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Integrated Peripherals
AMIBIOS SETUP – INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
OnBoard Serial Port A
OnBoard Serial Port B
Serial PortB Mode
ÂDuplex Mode
OnBoard Parallel Port
Parallel Port Mode ECP
Parallel Port DMA Auto
Parallel Port IRQ Auto
AC97 Audio Auto
MC97 Modem Auto
ÂThis items will be available when ”Serial PortB Mode” is set to IrDA or ASK IR.
♦These eight items will be shown when there are only AC’97 CODEC sound.
On Board Serial Port A
•
Auto
Auto
Normal
N/A
Auto
Enabled
Disabled
220h-22Fh
5
1
Disabled F1 : Help PU/PD+ /-/ : Modify
330h-333h
Enabled F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
ESC: Quit
F5 :Old Values (Shift)F2:Color
↑↓→ ←
Figure 9: Integrated Peripherals
BIOS Setup
: Select Item
Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port A address.
3F8/COM1 Enable on Board Serial port A and address to 3F8.
2F8/COM2 Enable on Board Serial port A and address to 2F8.
3E8/COM3 Enable on Board Serial port A and address to 3E8.
2E8/COM4 Enable on Board Serial port A and address to 2E8.
Disabled Disable on Board Serial port A.
On Board Serial Port B
•
Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port B address.
3F8/COM1 Enable on Board Serial port B and address to 3F8.
2F8/COM2 Enable on Board Serial port B and address to 2F8.
3E8/COM3 Enable on Board Serial port B and address to 3E8.
2E8/COM4 Enable on Board Serial port B and address to 2E8.
Disabled Disable on Board Serial port B.
90
(Default Value)
(Default Value)
7ZXR Motherboard
Serial Port B Mod e
•
Normal Normal operation.
IrDA Onboard I/O chip supports IRDA
ASK IR Onboard I/O chip supports ASK IR.
Duplex Mode
•
Half Duplex
N/A
Full Duplex
On Board Parallel port
•
378 Enable On Board LPT port and address to 378.
278 Enable On Board LPT port and address to 278.
3BC Enable On Board LPT port and address to 3BC.
Auto Set On Board LPT port to Auto.
Disabled Disable On Board LPT port.
Parallel Port Mode
•
EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.
ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.
Normal Normal Operation.
EPP+ECP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port & Extended Capabilities
Parallel Port DMA
••••
IR Function Duplex Half.
Disable this function.
IR Function Duplex Full.
Port.
(Default Value)
(Default Value)
(Default Value)
(Default Value)
Auto Set Auto to parallel port mode DMA Channel.
3 Set Parallel Port DMA to 3.
1 Set Parallel Port DMA to 1.
0 Set Parallel Port DMA to 0.
Parallel Port IRQ
••••
7 Set Parallel Port IRQ to 7.
Auto Set Auto to parallel Port IRQ DMA Channel.
5 Set Parallel Port IRQ to 5.
91
(Default Value)
(Default Value)
AC97 Audio
••••
BIOS Setup
Auto Enabled On Board AC’97 Audio.
Disabled Disable On Board AC’97 Audio.
MC97 Modem
••••
Auto Enable On Board MC’97 Modem.
Disabled Disable On Board MC’97 Modem.
220h-22Fh Set
280h-28Fh Set
260h-26Fh Set
240h-24Fh Set
SB IRQ Select
••••
IRQ 5 / 7 / 9 / 10.
SB I/O Base Address
SB I/O Base Address
SB I/O Base Address
SB I/O Base Address
(Default Value: 5 )
(Default Value)
(Default Value)
(Default Value)
(Default Value)
to 220h-22Fh.
to 280h-28Fh.
to 260h-26Fh.
to 240h-24Fh.
(Default Value)
SB DMA Select
••••
DMA 0 / 1 / 2/ 3.
MPU-401
••••
Enabled Enable MPU-401.
Disabled Disable MPU-401.
Ps. When Force Feedback joystick is used, MPU-401 needs to be Enable.
(Default Value: 1 )
(Default Value)
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MPU-401 I/O Address
••••
330h-333h Set MPU-401 I/O Address to 330h-333h.
300h-303h Set MPU-401 I/O Address to 300h-303h.
310h-313h Set MPU-401 I/O Address to 310h-313h.
320h-323h Set MPU-401 I/O Address to 320h-323h.
Game Port (200h-207h)
••••
Disabled Disable Game Port (200h-207h).
Enabled Enable Game Port (200h-207h).
(Default Value)
(Default Value)
93
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