ASUS CPKND User Manual

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C-PKND

Dual Pentium® II CPU Card

USER’S MANUAL

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Product Name: ASUS C-PKND
Manual Revision: 1.02
Release Date: July 1997

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ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION

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CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION............................................................................ 7

How this Manual is Organized ........................................................ 7

Item Checklist .................................................................................. 7

II. FEATURES ..................................................................................... 8

Features of the ASUS C-PKND CPU Card ..................................... 8

The ASUS C-PKND CPU Card ................................................. 9

ASUS C-PKND CPU Card Layout............................................ 9

III. INSTALLATION .......................................................................... 10

1. Jumpers ....................................................................................... 10

Jumper Settings .................................................................... 10

2. System Memory (DRAM/SDRAM & SRAM) ........................... 11

3. External Connectors..................................................................... 11

4. Central Processing Unit (CPU)................................................... 12

ASUS C-PKND Components .................................................... 12

Preparing the CPU Card for Baseboard Installation .................. 13

Optional AAVID Heatsink.................................................... 15

Optional Elan Vital Heatsink ................................................ 15

Installing the CPU Card into Your Computer ............................ 18

System Case.......................................................................... 18

Opening the Computer ......................................................... 20

Power Connection Procedures ................................................... 22

BIOS Support ............................................................................. 22

Recommended Case Suppliers......................................................... 23

ElanVital Corporation........................................................... 23

Chenbro Micom Co., Ltd...................................................... 23

Chieftec Industrial Co., Ltd. ................................................. 23

IV. BIOS SOFTWARE ........................................................................ 24

Support Software........................................................................ 24

Flash Memory Writer Utility...................................................... 24

Main Menu ........................................................................... 24

Advanced Features Menu ..................................................... 25

Managing & Updating your Motherboard’s BIOS..................... 26

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CONTENTS

5. BIOS Setup .................................................................................. 27

Load Defaults ....................................................................... 28

Standard CMOS Setup ............................................................... 28

Details of Standard CMOS Setup......................................... 28

BIOS Features Setup .................................................................. 31

Details of BIOS Features Setup............................................ 31

Chipset Features Setup ............................................................... 34

Details of Chipset Features Setup......................................... 34

Power Management Setup.......................................................... 37

Details of Power Management Setup ................................... 37

PNP and PCI Setup .................................................................... 39

Details of PNP and PCI Setup .............................................. 39

Load BIOS Defaults ................................................................... 41

Load Setup Defaults ................................................................... 41

Smart Alarm (LM78) Setup ....................................................... 42

Details of Smart Alarm (LM78) Setup ................................. 42

Supervisor Password and User Password .................................. 43

IDE HDD Auto Detection .......................................................... 44

Save & Exit Setup ...................................................................... 45

Exit Without Saving ................................................................... 45

V. DESKTOP MANAGEMENT......................................................... 46

Desktop Management Interface (DMI)............................................ 46

Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility..................... 46

System Requirements................................................................. 46

Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility.............................. 47

Edit DMI (or delete) ............................................................. 47

Save MIFD ........................................................................... 48

Load MIFD ........................................................................... 48

Load BIOS Defaults ............................................................. 48

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FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 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 manufacturer’s 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:

• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the

graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes
or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Cana­dian Department of Communications.

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I. INTRODUCTION

How this Manual is Organized

This manual is divided into the following sections:

I. Introduction: Manual information and checklist
II. Features: Information and specifications concerning this product
III. Installation: Instructions on setting up the CPU card
IV. BIOS Setup: BIOS software setup information
V. DMI Utility: BIOS supported Desktop Management Interface

Item Checklist

Please check that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing
items, please contact your retailer.

þ ASUS C-PKND CPU card

I. INTRODUCTION

(Manual / Checklist)

þ Two sets of Retention Mechanism and Heatsink Support
þ Support software (view FILELIST.TXT detailed contents and description)

• Bus Master IDE Drivers

• Flash Memory Writer utility

• Desktop Management Interface (DMI) Utility

• Readme files for descriptions and use of the files

• Technical Support Form

þ CPU card support set
þ ASUS C-P2T CPU termination card
þ This user’s manual

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II. FEATURES

(Features)

II. FEATURES

Features of the ASUS C-PKND CPU Card

The ASUS C-PKND is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who
wants great versatility in the assembly of a computer system. The C-PKND:

• PS/2 Connectors: Has PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard connectors on card.

®

• Multi-Speed Support: Supports dual Intel Pentium

processors.

• Intel Chipset: Features Intel’s 440FX PCIset with I/O subsystems.

• Error Checking and Correcting (ECC): Detects and corrects 1-bit

memory errors using Intel’ s 440FX PCIset and parity DRAM modules.

• CPU Built-In Level 2 Cache: Supports either 512K or 256K Pipelined

Burst Level 2 cache in the Pentium II Single Edge Contact (SEC) cartridge.

• Easy Installation: Supports autodetection of hard disks, PS/2 mouse,

and Plug and Play devices to make setup virtually automatic through the
BIOS.

II (233–266MHz)

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II. FEATURES

The ASUS C-PKND CPU Card

Dual Pentium II Processor Single Edge Contact (SEC) Slots

PS/2
Mouse

PS/2
Keyboard

Intel 440FX PCIset

ASUS C-PKND CPU Card Layout

Pentium II Processor Single Edge Contact (SEC) Slots

Intel 440FX PCIset

JP

1432

Freq. Ratio

CPU Fan Power

Intel 440FX PCIset

FEATURES)

II. FEATURES

(C-PKND CPU CardII.

PS/2 Mouse

PS/2 Keyboard

CPU Fan Power

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III. INSTALLATION

(Jumpers)

III. INSTALLATION

Installation Steps

Before using your computer with the CPU card, complete the following steps:

1. Set jumpers on the CPU card and the baseboard.

2. Install memory in your computer.

3. Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply.

4. Install expansion cards.

5. Install the processor/s.

6. Set up the BIOS software.

1. Jumpers

Several hardware settings are made by using jumper caps to connect jumper pins (JP) on
both the baseboard and CPU card. See the layout of the CPU card on page 9 and of the
baseboard for locations of jumpers. For a description and explanaton of the different
jumper settings and their graphical representations as used in this manual. see your

baseboard’s manual.

WARNING! Computer boards and components contain very delicate integrated

circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, take
some precautions whenever you work on your computer.

1. Unplug your computer before working on the inside.

2. Use a grounded wrist strap when handling computer components. If you do
not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a
metal object, such as the power supply case.

3. Hold components by the edges and try not to touch the IC chips, leads, or
circuitry.

4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with
the component whenever the components are separated from the system.

Jumper Settings

1. CPU to BUS Frequency Ratio (JP1, JP2, JP3, JP4)

These jumpers set the frequency ratio between the Internal frequency of the
CPU and the External frequency (called the BUS Clock) within the CPU.

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III. INSTALLATION

Set the jumpers according to the internal speed of your processor, as follows:

(CPU Ext. Freq.

CPU BUS (CPU Card BUS Ratio) Ext. on Baseboard)
Internal Ratio JP1 JP2 JP3 JP4 Freq. JP3 JP2

266MHz 4.0x [short] [short] [open] [short] 66MHz [1-2] [2-3]
233MHz 3.5x [open] [open] [short] [short] 66MHz [1-2] [2-3]

JP1

JP2

JP3

JP4

JP1

JP2

JP3

JP4

3.5X

CPU : BUS Frequency Ratio

4.0X

You must also set the CPU External Frequency on the baseboard, as follows:

JP2

JP3

1
2
3

66MHz

CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection

JP3

60MHz

JP2

1
2
3

JP3

50MHz

JP2

1
2
3

NOTE: Voltage Regulator Output Selection (VID) is not needed for the Pentium II
SEC slot because the Pentium II processor sends a VID signal directly to the CPU
card’s power controller.

(Jumpers)

III. INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT: Before proceeding to the next step, set the other jumpers on your
baseboard. Refer to your baseboard’s manual for the jumper settings.

2. System Memory (DRAM/SDRAM & SRAM)

Refer to your baseboard’ s documentation for procedures in installing memory modules.

3. External Connectors

Refer to your baseboard’s documentation for instructions on connecting the ribbon
cables, cabinet wires, and power supply.

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III. INSTALLATION

4. Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The C-PKND CPU card provides two Single Edge Contact (SEC) slots for
Pentium II processors packaged in SEC cartridges.

This section provides information about the C-PKND CPU card and ex­plains how to install the Pentium II processor into the CPU card, assemble
the different components into the CPU card, and finally, install the CPU
card into your computer.

ASUS C-PKND Components

Check to see that your card came with the following components:

III. INSTALLATION

(CPU)

4

3

9

6

2

1

7

6

4

3

2

2

10

11

2

5

8

2

10

1. Top support bar (1) 7. ASUS C-P2T CPU termination card (1)

2. Pan head washer screws (6) 8. Guide plate retainer (1)

3. Pan head screws (2) 9. Pan trim head washer screw (1)

4. Plastic rings (2) 10. Hex washer screws* (2)

5. Guide plate (1) 11. Support bar brackets† (2)

6. Retention mechanisms (2)

*

Common screws available with system case.

†

T wo are provided to accommodate dif ferences in system case configurations. Only
one is necessary when using Chenbro Micom’s case or Chieftec Industrial’s case.
ElanVital Corp’s cases do not require a bracket. See page 23 for details on these
suppliers.

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III. INSTALLATION

Preparing the CPU Card for Baseboard Installation

WARNING! Before handling any component, discharge static electricity from

your body by using a grounded wrist strap or by touching the unpainted metal
part of an object, such as a computer system case or power supply case. While
working on the CPU card, ground yourself frequently to discharge any static
electricity that may have accumulated in your body.

NOTE: The numbers in parentheses and in boldface in the following and succeed-
ing steps pertains to the item number as indicated in the component list on page 12.

1. Install the Top Support Bar: Place the top support bar (1) over the top edge of the

CPU card. Secure the bar in place, starting at the middle, with a pan head washer
screw (2), and then on both sides, with pan head screws (3) and the plastic rings (4).

44

3

2

3

1

2. Install the Guide Plate: Secure the guide plate (5) in place on the edge of the
CPU card with the pan head washer screws (2).

2

5

(CPU)

III. INSTALLATION

2

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III. INSTALLATION

3. Mount the Pentium II Retention Mechanism: The retention mechanism (6) is

designed to fit into the SEC slot only one way. Be sure to align the notch in the
mechanism with the small rib on one side of the slot. Screw the captive nuts
(encircled) in place.

WARNING! Do not overtighten the captive nuts. Doing so could damage your

CPU card. Tighten captive nuts to no more than 6±1 inch/pound.

(CPU)

4. Mount the Heatsink: Place the SEC cartridge face down on a flat surface and

lay the heatsink flush on the back (metal side) of the SEC cartridge. Check the
orientation of the heatsink against the pictures below . The thicker fin must be on
the bottom. The top clamp is wider than the bottom clamp so only this orienta­tion will fit. With a screw driver, push the clamps one at a time into the SEC
cartridge. Be sure that the heatsink is firmly pressed against the the SEC car­tridge. When correctly installed, no light must be showing through between the
thermal pad of the heatsink and the SEC cartridge.

WARNING! If the heatsink is not mounted tightly against the SEC cartridge,

the CPU will overheat.

Be sure that sufficient air circulation is available
across the SEC cartridge’s passive heatsink. Without sufficient air circula­tion, the SEC cartridge could overheat and damage both the SEC cartridge
and the baseboard. You may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary.

Push each end of the clamps until they lock

Push Clamp

Push Clamp

SEC Cartridge with Heatsink (Side)

Lock

The Thermal Pad & SEC cartridge should not have a gap!

SEC Cartridge with Heatsink (Top)

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Lock

III. INSTALLATION

The heatsinks shown in this manual are for reference purposes only. The recom­mend heatsinks for the Pentium II processor have a three-pin fan that can be con­nected to one of the CPU fan connectors on the CPU card or baseboard. These
heatsinks have the added benefits of proper heat dissipation and, with baseboards
that have the LM78 smart features and with the CPU fan leads connected into the
baseboard’s CPU fan connector, the ability to monitor the fan’s RPM and use the
alert function through the included LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM) software
(available with the baseboard). This smart feature is not available when you connect
the leads into the CPU card’s fan connectors.

AAVID Heatsink

The procedures for installing the AAVID heatsink with fan is similar as that for the
heatsink without a fan. You will not, however, be able to use the heatsink support top
bar because of the fan. The heatsink support top bar will, however , still be included
in the package, in case you use a heatsink without a fan.

Elan Vital Heatsink

The procedures for installing the Elan V ital heatsink with fan is also similar as that for
the heatsink without a fan. The Elan Vital heatsink, however, comes with a lever to
clamp the heatsink into the SEC cartridge. Mount the heatsink in the orientation as
shown then flip the lever from “Unlock” to “Lock.” You will not be able to also use the
heatsink support top bar because of the fan. The heatsink support top bar will, how­ever, still be included in the package, in case you use a heatsink without a fan.

(CPU)

III. INSTALLATION

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