ASUS POLO User Manual

®

POLO

SiS630(E) Ultra-AGP

Socket 370 Motherboard

USER’S MANUAL

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Copyright © 2000 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.

Product Name: ASUS POLO
Manual Revision: 1.00 E664
Release Date: December 2000

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ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION

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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 7

1.1 How This Manual Is Organized ................................................... 7

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

2. FEATURES ........................................................................................ 8

2.1 ASUS POLO Motherboard .......................................................... 8

2.1.1 Specifications ..................................................................... 8

2.1.2 Special Features................................................................ 10

2.1.3 Performance Features ....................................................... 10

2.1.4 Intelligence ....................................................................... 11

2.2 Motherboard Components.......................................................... 12

2.2.1 Component Locations....................................................... 13

3. HARDWARE SETUP ...................................................................... 14

3.1 Motherboard Layout .................................................................. 14

3.2 Layout Contents ......................................................................... 15

3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure......................................................... 16

3.4 Motherboard Settings ................................................................. 17

3.5 System Memory ......................................................................... 18

3.5.1 General DIMM Notes....................................................... 18

3.5.2 Memory Installation ......................................................... 19

3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................. 20

3.6.1 CPU Installation ............................................................... 21

3.7 Expansion Cards ........................................................................ 22

3.7.1 Installing an Expansion Card ........................................... 22

3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards .............................. 23

3.8 Connectors ................................................................................ 25

3.8.1 External Connectors ......................................................... 25

3.8.2 Internal Connectors .......................................................... 28

3.9 Starting Up the First Time.......................................................... 35

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CONTENTS

4. BIOS SETUP..................................................................................... 37

4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS .......................................... 37

4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System.......................... 37

4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures .............................................. 39

4.2 BIOS Setup Program.................................................................. 41

4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................ 42

4.2.2 Legend Bar ....................................................................... 42

4.3 Main Menu................................................................................. 44

4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave ................................. 45

4.3.2 Keyboard Features............................................................ 48

4.4 Advanced Menu ......................................................................... 50

4.4.1 Chip Configuration........................................................... 51

4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration ................................................. 52

4.4.3 PCI Configuration ............................................................ 54

4.5 Power Menu ............................................................................... 55

4.5.1 Power Up Control............................................................. 57

4.6 Boot Menu ................................................................................. 59

4.7 Exit Menu................................................................................... 61

5. SOFTWARE SETUP....................................................................... 63

5.1 Install the Operating System ...................................................... 63

5.2 Start Windows............................................................................ 63

5.3 POLO Motherboard Support CD ............................................... 63

5.3.1 Installation Menu.............................................................. 63

5.3.2 Applications...................................................................... 64

6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE ........................................................... 65

6.1 ASUS PC Probe ......................................................................... 65

7. APPENDIX........................................................................................ 71

7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card..................................................... 71

7.1.1 Features ............................................................................ 72

7.1.2 Software Driver Support .................................................. 72

7.1.3 Question and Answer........................................................ 72

7.2 Glossary ..................................................................................... 73

INDEX ................................................................................................... 77

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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! Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved

by the manufacturer could void any assurances of safety or performance and
could result in violation of Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the
Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.

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.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 How This Manual Is Organized

This manual is divided into the following sections:

1. INTRODUCTION Manual information and checklist

2. FEATURES Production information and specifications

3. HARDWARE SETUP Instructions on setting up the motherboard.

4. BIOS SETUP Instructions on setting up the BIOS

5. SOFTWARE SETUP Instructions on setting up the included software

6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Reference material for the included software

7. APPENDIX Optional items and general reference

1.2 Item Checklist

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

Package Contents

Manual / Checklist

1. INTRODUCTION

(1) ASUS Motherboard
(1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon

cable for internal UltraDMA/66
or UltraDMA/33 IDE drives

(1) 40-pin 40-conductor ribbon

cable for internal UltraDMA/33
IDE drives

(1) Ribbon cable for one 5.25” and

two 3.5” floppy disk drives

(1) ASUS Support CD with drivers

and utilities

(1) User’s Manual

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2.1 ASUS POLO Motherboard

The ASUS POLO motherboard targets users that require non-complicated yet flexible
system. This motherboard includes the basic features that are sufficient for an entry­level system while employing the latest technologies.

2.1.1 Specifications

• Latest Processor Support

2. FEATURES

Specifications

• System Chipset: Features the SiS630(E) 3C Integration Single Chip that

• PC100/133 Memory Support: Equipped with two Dual Inline Memory Module

2. FEATURES

®

Intel Pentium
Intel Pentium® III 100MHz FSB Coppermine core FC-PGA
Intel Celeron™ 66MHz FSB Mendocino core PPGA

incorporates SiS300 AGP graphics controller and SiS 900 LAN controller, and
PCI audio controller . The SiS630(E) chipset also supports 133/100/66MHz Front
Side Bus (FSB), Ultra-DMA/66, and the Suspend-to-RAM feature.

(DIMM) sockets to support Intel PC133/PC100-compliant SDRAMs (available
in 64, 128, 256, or 512MB densities) up to 1GB.

III 133MHz FSB Coppermine core FC-PGA

• UltraDMA/66 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller

with two connectors that support four IDE devices on two channels. Supports
UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4, and Enhanced IDE devices,
such as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives.

• LAN Support: Features the SiS900 10/100Mbps Fast-Ethernet LAN controller

built-in the SiS630(E) chipset and an RJ-45 connector to allow convenient
connection to a Local Area Network (LAN). The chipset also supports Wake­on-LAN and Remote Wake-up functions.

• Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through an

optional ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI card.

• Onboard Audio: AC ‘97-compliant PCI audio controller built-in the SiS630(E)

system controller and LM4880M amplifier for internal speaker.

• Onboard Video: Features the SiS300 2D/3D AGP VGA controller built-in the

system chipset to support high performance graphical applications.

• PCI Expansion Slot: One 32-bit PCI (Rev . 2.2) riser card slot to accommodate

one Bus Master PCI card, such as a SCSI or a LAN card (PCI supports up to
133MB/s maximum throughput).

• Super I/O Chipset: Equipped with the SiS950 super I/O controller chipset to

support one fast UART compatible serial port, one parallel port with EPP and
ECP capabilities, and four USB ports.

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2. FEATURES

• Smart BIOS: 2MB firmware provides Vcore and CPU/SDRAM frequency

adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP/CD/Floppy boot
selection.

• Enhanced ACPI and Anti-Boot Virus Pr otection: Programmable BIOS (Flash

EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for W indows 98/2000 compatibility , built-in
firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for a virtual
automatic setup.

• Suspend-to-RAM: Comes with Suspend-to-RAM (STR) feature that provides

maximum power savings while leaving your computer ON. STR allows
QuickStart when you get back, so you don’t have to go through the long boot
process.

• Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS, which

allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher
level of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.)

• PC Health Monitoring: Includes one CPU fan and one chassis fan for

maintaining optimal system voltage and temperature.

Specifications

2. FEATURES

• Video Bridge (optional): The optional SiS301 video bridge chip is a companion

to the SiS300 graphic chip. SiS301 comes with built-in NTSC/P AL video encoder
for Macro Vision 7.1 for TV display and built-in TMDS transmitter with Bi­Linear scaling capability for TFT LCD panel.

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2. FEATURES

2.1.2 Special Features

• ACPI Support: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more

Energy Saving Features for operating systems that support OS Direct Power
Management (OSPM) functionality . W ith these features implemented in the OS,
PCs can be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all the energy saving standards.
To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as Windows
98 must be used.

2. FEATURES

Features

• Easy Installation: Incorporates BIOS that supports autodetection of hard disk

drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to make the setup of hard disk
drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic.

• PC’99 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS smart series

motherboards are PC’99 compliant. The new PC’99 requirements for systems
and components are based on the following high-level goals: Support for Plug­n-Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all
system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for
Windows 95/98/2000/NT. Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make
identification easy as required by PC’99.

• Wake-Up Feature: Supports W ake-On-LAN, Keyboard/Mouse Wake-Up, and

BIOS Wake-Up.

2.1.3 Performance Features

• High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using UltraDMA/33 Bus

Master IDE can handle rates up to 33MB/s. This motherboard with its chipset
and support for UltraDMA/66 doubles the UltraDMA/33 burst transfer rate to

66.6MB/s. UltraDMA/66 is backward compatible with both DMA/33 and with
existing DMA devices so there is no need to upgrade current EIDE/IDE drives.
(UltraDMA/66 requires a 40-pin 80-conductor cable).

• VCM/SDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports the new

generation memory , NEC 64Mb Virtual Channel Memory (VCM) Synchronous
Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), that is compatible to the industry
standard SDRAM. The VCM’s core design provides up to 50% higher SDRAM
speed at reduced power consumption of about 30%. This motherboard also
supports the standard SDRAM for a the data transfer rate of up to 1.064GB/s using
PC133-compliant SDRAMs and up to 800MB/s using PC100-compliant
SDRAMs).

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2. FEATURES

2.1.4 Intelligence

• Auto Fan Off: The system fans powers off automatically even in sleep mode.

This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is an
important feature in implementing silent PC systems.

• Dual Function Power Button: Pushing the power button for less than 4 seconds

when the system is in the working state places the system into one of two states:
sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS or OS setting (see PWR
Button < 4 Secs in 4.5 Power Menu). When you press the power button for
more than 4 seconds, the system enters the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS
setting.

• Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system

damage, the CPU and system fans can be monitored for RPM and failure. All
fans are set for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds.

• Power LED (requir es ACPI OS support): The power LED indicates the system

status.

• Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer to be turned on

remotely through an internal or external modem. With this benefit on-hand, users
can access vital information from their computers anywhere.

Intelligence

2. FEATURES

• System Resources Alert: Today’s operating systems such as Windows 95/98/

2000/NT and OS/2, require much more memory and hard drive space to present
enormous user interfaces and run large applications. The system resource monitor
warns the user before the system resources are used up to prevent possible
application crashes. Suggestions provide the user some information on managing
their limited resources more efficiently.

• Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are monitored to ensure

stable voltage to critical motherboard components. Voltage specifications are
more critical for future processors, so monitoring is necessary to ensure proper
system configuration and management.

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2. FEATURES

2.2 Motherboard Components

See opposite page for locations.

Processor Support Socket 370 for Pentium III/Celeron Processor ......................... 6

M/B Components

2. FEATURES

Location

Chipsets SiS630(E) 3C Integration Single Chip ..................................... 9

SiS950 Super I/O Controller .................................................... 2

2Mbit Programmable Flash EEPROM ..................................... 1

Main Memory Maximum 1GB support

2 DIMM Sockets ...................................................................... 7

PC133 SDRAM support

Expansion Slot 1 Riser PCI Slot ...................................................................... 14

System I/O 1 Floppy Disk Drive Connector ............................................... 4

2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA66 Support) .............................. 8

1 Parallel Port ............................................................... (Top) 19

1 Serial Port (COM1) ............................................. (Bottom) 19

1 VGA Connector ................................................... (Bottom) 19

2 USB Connectors (Port 0 & Port 1) ..................... (Bottom) 20

1 USB Header (Port 2 & Port 3).............................................. 3

1 PS/2 Mouse Connector .............................................. (Top) 21

1 PS/2 Keyboard Connector ................................... (Bottom) 21

Audio Features Crystal AC ’97 v2.1 Audio Codec.......................................... 15

Game/MIDI Port........................................................... (Top) 16

Line Out Connector ................................................ (Bottom) 16

Line In Connector................................................... (Bottom) 16

Microphone Connector ........................................... (Bottom) 16

Modem Connector (internal) .................................................. 17

CD Connector (internal) ......................................................... 18

Network Features LAN Connector (RJ-45) ............................................... (Top) 20

Wake-On-LAN Connector...................................................... 12

Video Features (optional)

SiS301 V ideo Bridge .............................................................. 10

LCDHD Connector................................................................. 11

TV-CON ................................................................................. 13

Power ATX Power Supply Connector ................................................. 5

Form Factor FlexATX

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2. FEATURES

2.2.1 Component Locations

21

20

19

18
17

16

1

234

56

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2. FEATURES

M/B Components

15
14

13 11

12

10

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3. HARDWARE SETUP

3.1 Motherboard Layout

19.05cm (7.5in)

PS/2

T: Mouse
B: Keyboard

Bottom:

USB1
USB2

COM1

Motherboard Layout

3. H/W SETUP

VGA

GAME_AUDIO

Top:
RJ-45

PARALLEL PORT

Line
Out

Line

In

Mic

In

MODEM

Audio

Codec

CH_FAN

SiS950

Flash
BIOS

CD_IN

IR

CPU_FAN

USB

ATX Power Connector

FLOPPY

PCI Slot 1

Socket 370

POLO

SiS630(E)

3C

Integration

Single

Chip

CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

Secondary IDE

CL_RTC

01

19.05cm (7.5in)

DIMM Socket 1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module)

DIMM Socket 2 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module)

Primary IDE

10

32

TV-CON

WOL_CON

LCDHD

SiS301

11

PANEL

NOTE: The SiS301 chipset, LCDHD connector, and TV-CON are optional
components.

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3. HARDWARE SETUP

3.2 Layout Contents

Motherboard Settings

1) CL_RTC p. 17 Clear RTC RAM

Expansion Slots/Sockets

1) DIMM 1/2 p. 19 DIMM Support

2) Socket 370 p. 20 CPU Support

3) PCI p. 22 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slot

Connectors

1) PS2KBMS p. 25 PS/2 Mouse Port Connector (6 pin-female)

2) PS2KBMS p. 25 PS/2 Keyboard Port Connector (6-pin female)

3) LAN p. 26 Fast Ethernet LAN Connector (RJ45)

4) USB1 p. 26 Universal Serial Bus Connectors 1 & 2 (two 4-pin female)

5) PRINTER p. 26 Parallel Port Connector (25-pin female)

6) COM1 p. 27 Serial Port Connector (9-pin male)

7) VGA p. 27 VGA Connector (15-pin female)

8) GAME_AUDIO p. 27 Game and Audio Connectors (gold 15-pin, three 1/8”)

9) WOL_CON p. 28 Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin)

10) FLOPPY p . 28 Floppy Disk Drive Port Connector (34-pin)

11) P RIMARY ID E p. 29 IDE Connectors (two 40-1 pins)
SECONDARY IDE

12) USB2 p. 30 USB Header (10-1 pins)

13) IR p. 30 Infrared Module Connector (5-pin)

14) CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN p. 31 Chassis and CPU Fan Connectors (3-pin)

15) IDELED p. 31 IDE Activity LED (2-pin)

16) CD_IN, MODEM p. 32 Internal Audio Connectors (two 4-pin)

17) ATXPWR p. 32 ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin)

18) LCDHD p. 33 LCD Header (20-pin)

19) TV-CON p. 33 TV Connector (5-pin)

20)

PWR.LED (

21) SPEAKER (PANEL) p. 34 System Warning Speaker Connector (4-pin)

22) MSG.LED (PANEL) p. 34 System Message LED (2-pin)

23) SMI (PANEL) p. 34 System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin)

24) PWR.SW (PANEL) p. 34 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin)

PANEL

)

p. 34 System Power LED Lead (3-pin)

3. H/W SETUP

Layout Contents

25) RESET (PANEL) p. 34 Reset Switch Lead (2-pin)

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3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure

Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps:

WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate

Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. T o protect them against damage from static electricity ,
you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer .

Setup Procedure

3. H/W SETUP

3. HARDWARE SETUP

1. Check motherboard settings

2. Install memory modules

3. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

4. Install an expansion card

5. Connect ribbon cables, panel wires, and power supply

6. Setup the BIOS software

1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.

2. Use a grounded wrist strap before 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
connectors, or other components.

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.

5. Ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off before you plug in or
remove the ATX power connector on the motherboard.

WARNING! Make sure that you unplug the power supply when adding or

removing system components. Failure to do so may severely damage the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. When lit, the onboard LED
indicates that the system is in suspend or soft-off mode, not powered OFF.

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3. HARDWARE SETUP

3.4 Motherboard Settings

This motherboard does not have jumpers nor switches to configure. However, there
are two solder points onboard that allow you to clear the R TC RAM when necessary .

Clear RTC RAM

These two solder points allow you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters
by erasing the CMOS R TC RAM data. The RAM data in CMOS, that include system
setup information such as system passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell
battery.

T o erase the R TC RAM: (1) unplug the computer , (2) short the solder points, (3) turn
ON the computer, (4) hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter
BIOS setup to re-enter data.

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POLO

POLO Clear RTC RAM Setting

CL_RTC

Short solder points
to Clear CMOS

3. H/W SETUP

Motherboard Settings

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3.5 System Memory

This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Two DIMM
sockets are available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic
Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512MB densities for
a system memory configuration of 16MB up to 1GB. One side (with memory chips)
of the DIMM takes up one row on the motherboard. This motherboard also supports
NEC’s Virtual Channel SDRAMs and Enhanced Memory System’s High-speed

DRAMs.

IMPORTANT

• Make sure to use SDRAMs that are compatible with the curr ent Intel PC133

• DO NOT attempt to mix registered SDRAMs with VCM SDRAMs.

System Memory

3. H/W SETUP

3. HARDWARE SETUP

SDRAM specifications.

Install memory in any combination as follows:

DIMM Location 168-pin DIMM Total Memory

Socket 1 (Rows 0&1) SDRAM 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB x1
Socket 2 (Rows 2&3) SDRAM 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB x1

Total System Memory (Max. 1GB) =

3.5.1 General DIMM Notes

• DIMMs that have more than 18 chips are not supported on this motherboard.

• For the system CPU bus to operate 100MHz/133MHz, use only PC100-/PC133-

compliant DIMMs.

• ASUS motherboards support Serial Presence Detect (SPD) DIMMs. This is the
memory of choice for best performance vs. stability.

• SDRAM chips are generally thinner with higher pin density than EDO (Extended
Data Output) chips.

• BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen.

• Single-sided DIMMs come in 16, 32, 64,128, 256MB; double-sided come in 32, 64,

128, 256, 512MB.

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3.5.2 Memory Installation

WARNING! Make sure that you unplug the power supply when adding or

removing memory modules or other system components. Failure to do so may
cause severe damage to both the motherboard and expansion cards (see 3.3
Hardware Setup Procedure for more information).

Insert the module(s) into the DIMM sockets as shown. Because the number of pins
are different on either side of the breaks, the module only fits in one direction. SDRAM
DIMMs have different pin contacts on each side and have a higher pin density than
DRAM SIMMs.

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88 Pins

POLO

60 Pins

20 Pins

POLO 168-Pin DIMM Sockets

Lock

The DIMMs must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To determine the DIMM type,
check the notches on the DIMMs (see the figure below).

3. H/W SETUP

System Memory

The notches on the DIMM shifts between left, center, or right to identify the type
and also to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on the
motherboard. You must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing.
This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM.

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3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a ZIF Socket for the supported CPUs listed in section

2.1.1 Specifications. The following illustration shows the CPU socket location on

the motherboard and the correct CPU orientation.

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CPU

POLO

POLO Socket 370

0 1

Notch

Gold Arrow

Socket 370 CPU

(Top)

Celeron

Pentium III

Socket 370 CPU

(Bottom)

Note in the illustration that CPUs have marks (usually a notch or a gold mark on one
corner) to help you identify the proper orientation and enable you to correctly install
a CPU. It is important that you match the marked corner of the CPU with the
corresponding corner on the socket so as not to damage the CPU pins.

The CPU picture above is for reference only. Usually, when you buy a CPU, the
heatsink and fan are already attached to the CPU. If a heatsink and fan did not come
with the package, make sure you obtain one before installing the CPU.

WARNING! You must install the proper heatsink and fan to the CPU. Failure to

do so will cause the CPU to overheat and may damage both the CPU and the
motherboard. Install an auxillary fan, if necessary.

CAUTION! Be careful not to scrape the motherboard when mounting/unmounting

a clamp-style processor fan to avoid damaging the motherboard.

Proceed to the next section for the steps on how to properly install a CPU.

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3.6.1 CPU Installation

Follow these steps to install a CPU.

1. Locate the ZIP socket on the motherboard.

2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lifting it up to a 90°-100°
angle.

3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its notched or marked corner matches
the socket corner near the end of the lever, while making sure that the CPU is
parallel to the socket.

4. Carefuly insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

CAUTION! The CPU fits only in one orientation. Do not force the CPU into the

socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU. If the CPU does not
fit completely, check its orientation or check for bent pins.

5. Secure the CPU into the socket by pushing the socket lever all the way down.
You will hear a click indicating that the lever is in place.

6. Attach the heatsink and fan to the CPU, if they were not pre-installed by the
vendor . Refer to the installation instructions that came with the heatsink and fan.

NOTE: Do not forget to set the correct Bus Frequency and Multiple (frequency
multiple setting is available only on unlocked processors) for the processor to avoid
start-up problems.

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3.7 Expansion Cards

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has one PCI
riser card slot to support a PCI card. Follow the steps in the next section when
installing an expansion card.

WARNING! Unplug the system power cord when adding or removing expansion

cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to
both the motherboard and the expansion card.

3.7.1 Installing an Expansion Card

1. Read the documentation that comes with the expansion card and make any
necessary hardware settings for the card before installing it.

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2. Remove the system unit cover and the bracket plate on the slot you intend to use.
Keep the screw for later use.

3. Detach the riser card from the PCI card slot on the motherboard.

4. Carefully insert the golden fingers of the expansion card into the connector on
the riser card.

5. Insert the golden fingers of the riser card to the PCI slot on the motherboard
until it fits in place.

6. Secure the card to the slot with the screw you removed earlier.

7. Replace the system cover.

8. Change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
(see section 4.4.3 PCI Configuration to change the settings.)

9. Install the necessary software drivers for the expansion card.

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3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards

Some expansion cards need an IRQ to operate. Generally , an IRQ must be exclusively
assigned to one use. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of
them are already in use, leaving 6 IRQs free for expansion cards. If the motherboard
has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used. If the motherboard also has
MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be used, leaving 4 IRQs free.

The following table lists the default IRQ assignments for standard PC devices. Use
this table when configuring your system and for resolving IRQ conflicts.

Standard Interrupt Assignments

IRQ Priority Standard Function

0 1 System Timer
1 2 Keyboard Controller
2 N/A Programmable Interrupt
3* 11 Communications Port (COM2)
4* 12 Communications Port (COM1)
5* 13 Sound Card (sometimes LPT2)
6 14 Floppy Disk Controller
7* 15 Printer Port (LPT1)
8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9* 4 ACPI Mode when used
10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
13 8 Numeric Data Processor
14* 9 Primary IDE Channel
15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel

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*These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.

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3.8 Connectors

3.8.1 External Connectors

WARNING! Some pins are used for connectors or power sources. These are

clearly distinguished from jumpers in the Motherboard Layout. Placing jumper
caps over these connector pins will cause damage to your motherboard.

IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe to

Pin 1 on the connectors. Pin 1 is usually on the side closest to the power connector
on hard drives and CD-ROM drives, but may be on the opposite side on floppy
disk drives. Check the connectors before installation because there may be
exceptions. IDE ribbon cable must be less than 46 cm (18 in.), with the second
drive connector no more than 15 cm (6 in.) from the first connector.

1) PS/2 Mouse Connector (Green 6-pin PS2KBMS)

The system automatically directs IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse if one is detected. If
no mouse is detected, IRQ12 become available to expansion cards. See PS/2
Mouse Function Control in 4.4 Advanced Menu.

PS/2 Mouse (6-pin female)

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2) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (Purple 6-pin PS2KBMS)
This connection is for a standard keyboard using an PS/2 plug (mini DIN). This
connector does not allow standard A T size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. You
may use a DIN to mini DIN adapter on standard AT keyboards.

PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin female)

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3) Fast Ethernet LAN Connector (R-J45)

The RJ-45 connector allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through
a network hub.

RJ-45

4) Universal Serial BUS Ports 1 & 2 (Black two 4-pin USB)

Two USB ports are available for connecting USB devices.

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

5) Parallel Port Connector (Burgundy 25-pin PRINTER)
You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through Onboard Parallel
Port (see 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration).
NOTE: Serial printers must be connected to the serial port.

Parallel (Printer) Port (25-pin female)

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6) Serial Port Connector (Teal/Turquoise 9-pin COM1)

One serial port is available for pointing devices or other serial devices. T o enable
the port, see Onboard Serial Port 1 in 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration.

COM 1

Serial Port (9-pin male)

7) VGA Connector (Blue 15-pin VGA)

This connector is for a VGA monitor and other VGA-compatible devices.

VGA Monitor (15-pin female)

8) Game/MIDI Connector (Gold 15-pin GAME_AUDIO)

This connector supports a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI
devices for playing or editing audio files.

Game/MIDI (15-pin female)

9) Audio Connectors (Three 1/8” AUDIO)

The Line Out (lime) connects a headphone or speakers. The Line In (light blue)
connects a tape players or other audio sources. The Mic (pink) connects a
microphone.

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1/8" Stereo Audio Connectors

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3.8.2 Internal Connectors

1) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON)

This connector connects to a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN output, such as
the ASUS PCI-L101 Ethernet card (see 7. Appendix). The connector powers up
the system when a wakeup packet or signal is received through the LAN card.

IMPORTANT: To use this feature, enable the Wake-On-LAN feature in BIOS
(see 4.5.1 Power Up Control) and make sure that system has an ATX power
supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power.

0 1

IMPORTANT: Requires an ATX power
supply with at least 720mA +5 volt
standby power

POLO

WOL_CON

+5 Volt Standby PME

Ground

POLO Wake-On-LAN Connector

2) Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting
the single end to the board, connect the two plugs on the other end to the floppy
drives. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orientation when

using ribbon cables with pin 5 plugged).

0 1

PIN 1

POLO

NOTE: Orient the red markings on

the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

POLO Floppy Disk Drive Connector

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3) Primary (Blue) / Secondary IDE Connectors (40-1 pin IDE1/IDE2)

These connectors support the provided UltraDMA/66/33 IDE hard disk ribbon
cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the primary (recommended) or
secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to the UltraDMA/66/33
slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to the UltraDMA/66/33
master device. It is recommended that non-UltraDMA/66/33 devices be connected
to the secondary IDE connector . If you install two hard disks, you must configure
the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly . Refer to the
hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. BIOS supports specific device
bootup (see 4.6. Boot Menu). If you have more than two UltraDMA/66/33
devices, purchase another UltraDMA/66/33 cable.

NOTES:

1. Pin 20 on each IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the
UltraDMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect orientation when you
connect the cables.

2. The hole near the blue connector on the UltraDMA/66 cable is intentional.

TIP: You may configure two hard disks to be both Masters with two ribbon
cables – one for the primary IDE connector and another for the secondary
IDE connector.

IMPORT ANT: Use only 40-pin 80-conductor IDE cables for UltraDMA/66 IDE

devices.

0 1

POLO

POLO IDE Connectors

Secondary IDE Connector

PIN 1

NOTE: Orient the red markings
on the IDE ribbon cable to

Primary IDE Connector

PIN 1

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4) USB Header (10-1 pin USBPORT)

If the USB port connectors on the back panel are inadequate, one USB header is
available for two additional USB port connectors. Connect the USB header to a
2-port USB connector set and mount the bracket to an open slot on the chassis.
(The USB connector set does not come with the motherboard package.)

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0 1

1

5

USB2

10

6: USB Power
7: USBP3–
8: USBP3+
9: GND

Optional 2-port
USB Connector Set

POLO

6

1: USB Power
2: USBP2–
3: USBP2+
4: GND
5: NC

POLO USB Header

5) Infrared Module Connector (5-pin IR)

This connector supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared
module. This module mounts to a small opening on a system chassis that supports
this feature. You must also configure the setting through UART2 Use Infrared
(see 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration) to select whether UART2 is directed for
use with COM2 or IrDA. Use the five pins as shown in Back View and connect
a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard SIR connector according to
the pin definitions.

0 1

IR

Front View

POLO

IRTX
GND
IRRX

+5V

1

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Back View

IRTX
GND

IRRX

+5V
(NC)

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6) CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors

The two 3-pin fan connectors (CPU_FAN, CHA_F AN) support cooling fans of
350mA (4.2 W atts) or less. Orient the fans so that the heat sink fins allow airflow
to go across the onboard heat sink(s) instead of the expansion slots. The fan
wiring and plug may vary depending on the fan manufacturer. The red wire
should be positive while the black should be ground. Connect the fan plug to the
board taking into consideration the polarity of the connector.

NOTE: Use th e “Rotation” signal only with a specially designed fan with a rotation
signal. The Rotations Per Minute (RPM) can be monitored using ASUS PC Probe
(see 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE).

WARNING! The CPU and/or motherboard will overheat if there is no airflow

across the CPU and onboard heatsinks. Damage may occur to the motherboard
and/or the CPU fan if these pins are incorrectly used. These are not jumpers,

do not place jumper caps over these pins.

0 1

POLO

POLO 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power

Rotation

+12V

GND

CPU_FANCH_FAN

Rotation

+12V

GND

7) IDE Activity LED (2-pin IDELED)

This connector supplies power to the cabinet’s IDE activity LED. Read and
write activity by devices connected to the Primary or Secondary IDE connectors
cause the IDE LED to light up.

0 1

TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not
light, try reversing the 2-pin plug.

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PANEL

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8) Internal Audio Connectors (4-1 pin CD_IN, MODEM)

These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources
such as a CD-ROM. The MODEM connector allows the onboard audio to
interface with a voice modem card with a similar connector. It also allows the
sharing of mono_in (such as a phone) and a mono_out (such as a speaker) between
the audio and a voice modem card.

0 1

CD In (Black)

POLO

MODEM

POLO Internal Audio Connectors

Right Audio Channel
Ground
Left Audio Channel

Modem-In
Ground
Modem-Out

9) ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin block ATXPWR)

This connector connects to an ATX power supply . The plug from the power supply
fits in only one orientation because of the different hole sizes. Find the proper
orientation and push down firmly making sure that the pins are aligned.

IMPORTANT: Make sure that the ATX power supply can supply at least 10mA

on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). You may experience difficulty in turning
the system ON if the power supply cannot support the load. For Wake-On-LAN
support, the ATX power supply must supply at least 720mA +5VSB.

0 1

+5.0 Volts
+5.0 Volts
NC
Ground
Ground
Ground
Power Supply On
Ground

-12.0 Volts
+3.3 Volts

POLO

+12.0 Volts

+5V Standby

Power Good

Ground

+5.0 Volts

Ground

+5.0 Volts

Ground
+3.3 Volts
+3.3 Volts

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10) LCD Header (20-pin LCDHD) (optional)

This 20-pin header allows you to connect the PC to a digital LCD monitor using
a 20-pin LCD interface cable and a Digital Flat Panel (DFP) connector bracket.
(NOTE: The LCD interface cable and DFP connector bracket do not come with
the motherboard package).

1: FDDCCLK
2: PLSENSE
3: GND
4: TXC+
5: TX0­6: GND
7: TX1+
8: TX2­9: GND

10: (No connection)

11: FDDCDAT
12: 0+5V
13: TXC­14: GND
15: TX0+
16: TX1­17: GND
18: TX2+
19: (No connection)
20: (No connection)

POLO

0 1

LCDHD

10

20

1

11

POLO LCD Header

11) TV Connector (5-pin TV-CON) (optional)

Connect the optional TV connector module to this header using a 5-pin interface
cable. The TV connector module allows you to connect the PC to a television
with NTSC or P AL video format to display graphics and video of higher quality.
(NOTE: The TV connector module does not come with the motherboard package).

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POLO

POLO TV-Out Connector

0 1

GND

TV-CON

1

Y
C
CVBS

S-VIDEOAV-VIDEO

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POLO

0 1

Keyboard Lock

Message LED

Keylock

MSGLED-

MSGLED+

Ground

IDELED-

PWRBTN

ATX Power

Switch*

IDELED

* Requires an ATX power supply.

Ground

Ground

ExtSMI#

IDELED+

PWRLED+

Power LED

SMI Lead

Speaker

Connector

Speaker

+5V

Reset Ground

Ground

PWRLED-

PWRLEDB-

Reset SW

POLO System Panel Connectors

12) System Power LED Connector(3-1 pin PWR.LED)

This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LED lights up
when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or
soft-off mode.

13) System Warning Speaker Connector (4-pin SPEAKER)

This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker.

14) System Message LED Connector (2-pin MSG.LED)

This 2-pin connector is for the system message LED that indicates receipt of
messages from a fax/modem. The normal status for this LED is ON, when there
is no incoming data signal. The LED blinks when there is data received. The
system message LED feature requires an ACPI OS and driver support.

15) System Management Interrupt Connector (2-pin SMI)

This 2-pin connector allows you to manually place the system into a suspend
mode, or “Green” mode, where system activity is instantly decreased to save
power and to expand the life of certain system components. Attach the case­mounted suspend switch this 2-pin connector.

16) ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Connector (2-pin PWR.SW)

The system power is controlled by a momentary switch attached to this connector .
Pressing the button switches the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and
SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings. Pressing the button while in
the ON mode for more than 4 seconds turns the system off.

17) Reset Switch Connector (2-pin RESET)

This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting
the system without turning off the power switch. This is a preferred method

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3.9 Starting Up the First Time

1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.

2. Be sure that all switches are off (in some systems, marked with

3. Connect the power cord to the power supply located at the back of the system
chassis.

4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector .

5. Turn on the devices in the following order:
a. Monitor
b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
c. System power (For ATX power supplies, you need to switch on the power

supply as well as press the ATX power switch on the front of the chassis.)

6. The power LED on the front panel of the system case lights up. For ATX power
supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power switch. If the
monitor complies with “green” standards or if it has a power standby feature,the
monitor LED may light up or switch between orange and green after the system
LED does. The system then runs the power-on tests. While the tests are running,
the BIOS beeps or additional messages appears on the screen. If you do not see
anything within 30 seconds from the time you turn on the power, the system
may have failed a power-on test. Recheck your jumper settings and connections
or call your retailer for assistance.

).

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Award BIOS Beep Codes

Beep Meaning

One short beep when No error during POST
displaying logo

Long beeps in an endless loop No DRAM installed or detected
One long beep followed by Video card not found or video card

three short beeps memory bad
High frequency beeps when CPU overheated
system is working System running at a lower frequency

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7. At power on, hold down <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions

in 4. BIOS SETUP.

* Powering Off the Computer: Y ou must first exit or shut down the system before

switching off the power switch. For ATX power supplies, you can press the ATX
power switch after exiting or shutting down the operating system. If you use
Windows 9X, click the Start button, click Shut Down, and then click Shut
down the computer? The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts
down.

NOTE: The message “You can now safely turn off your computer” does not
appear when shutting down with ATX power supplies.

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4. BIOS SETUP

4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS

4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System

It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS
along with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable
floppy disk in case you need to reinstall the BIOS later . AFLASH.EXE is a
Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new
BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the motherboard. This file
works only in DOS mode. To determine the BIOS version of your
motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper
left-hand corner of your screen during bootup. Larger numbers represent a
newer BIOS file.

1. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to create a bootable system
disk. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to the disk.

2. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your
CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the boot disk you created.

NOTE: AFLASH works only in DOS mode. It does not work in the
DOS prompt within Windows and does not work with certain memory
drivers that may be loaded when you boot from the hard drive. It is
recommended that you reboot using a floppy disk.

3. Reboot the computer from the floppy disk.

NOTE: BIOS setup must specify “Floppy” as the first item in the boot
sequence.

4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH <Enter> to run AFLASH.

IMPORTANT! If the word “unknown” appears after Flash Memory:, the

memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS
and therefore, cannot be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility.

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5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press
<Enter>. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears.

6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then
press <Enter>.

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4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures

WARNING! Only update your BIOS if you have problems with your motherboard

and you know that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems. Careless
updating can result in your motherboard having more problems!

1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or
FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for details)
and save to the disk you created earlier.

2. Boot from the disk you created earlier.

3. At the “A:\” prompt, type AFLASH and then press <Enter>.

4. At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press <Enter>. The Update BIOS
Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears.

5. Type the filename of your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-

XX.XXX, and then press <Enter>.
NOTE: To cancel this operation, press <Enter>.

6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update.

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7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the flash
ROM. The boot block will be updated automatically only when necessary .
This will minimize the chance that a failed update prevents the system
from booting up. When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully
appears.

8. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.

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WARNING! If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT

turn off the system since this might prevent your system from booting up. Just
repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file
you saved to the disk above. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to
successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may not boot. If this happens,
the system will need servicing.

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4.2 BIOS Setup Program

This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can be updated
using the provided utility as described in 4.1 Managing and Updating Your
BIOS.

The utility is used if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your
system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section describes how to configure
your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, at some time in the
future you may want to change the configuration of your computer. For
example, you may want to enable the Security Password Feature or make
changes to the power management settings. It will then be necessary to
reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer
can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the
EEPROM.

The EEPROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start
up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this
program. This appears during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Press
<Delete> to call up the Setup utility . If you are a little bit late in pressing the
mentioned key , POST continues to run the test routine, thus preventing you
from launching the Setup program. If you intend to enter Setup, restart the
system by pressing <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the Reset
button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the system off
and then back on again. But do so only if the first two methods fail.

The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. It is a
menu-driven program, which means you can scroll through the various sub­menus and make your selections among the predetermined choices.

To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key after
the Power-On Self Tests (POST).

NOTE: Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following
BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may
not exactly match what you see on your screen.

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4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar

The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:

MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration.
ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced

features.

POWER Use this menu to configure and enable Power Management

features.

BOOT Use this menu to configure the default system device used to locate

and load the Operating System.

EXIT Use this menu to exit the current menu or specify how to exit the

Setup program.

To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard
until the desired item is highlighted.

4.2.2 Legend Bar

At the bottom of the Setup screen you will notice a legend bar . The keys in the legend
bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists
the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding alternates and functions.

Menu Introduction

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Navigation Key(s) Function Description

<F1> or <Alt + H> Displays the General Help screen from anywhere in the BIOS

<Esc> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a sub-

← or → (keypad arrow) Selects the menu item to the left or right
↑ or ↓ (keypad arrow) Moves the highlight up or down between fields

- (minus key) Scrolls backward through the values for the highlighted field

+ (plus key) or spacebar Scrolls forward through the values for the highlighted field
<Enter> Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field
<Home> or <PgUp> Moves the cursor to the first field
<End> or <PgDn> Moves the cursor to the last field
<F5> Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults

Setup

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<F10> Saves changes and exits Setup

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General Help

In addition to the Item Specific Help window , the BIOS setup program also
provides a General Help screen. This screen can be called up from any menu
by simply pressing <F1> or the <Alt> + <H> combination. The General
Help screen lists the legend keys with their corresponding alternates and
functions.

Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program

See 4.7 Exit Menu for detailed information on saving changes and exiting
the setup program.

Scroll Bar

When a scroll bar appears to the right of a help window, it indicates that
there is more information to be displayed that will not fit in the window.
Use <PgUp> and <PgDn> or the up and down arrow keys to scroll through
the entire help document. Press <Home> to display the first page, press
<End> to go to the last page. To exit the help window, press <Enter> or
<Esc>.

Sub-Menu

Note that a right pointer symbol (as shown on the
left ) appears to the left of certain fields. This pointer
indicates that you can launch a sub-menu from this
field. A sub-menu contains additional options for a
field parameter. To display a sub-menu, simply
move the highlight to the field and press <Enter>.

Use the legend keys to enter values or move from
field to field within a sub-menu just as you would within a menu. Use the
<Esc> key to return to the main menu.

Take some time to familiarize yourself with each of the legend keys and
their corresponding functions. Practice navigating through the various menus
and sub-menus. If you accidentally make unwanted changes to any of the
fields, use the set default hot key <F5>. While moving around through the
Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help
window located to the right of each menu. This window displays the help
text for the currently highlighted field.

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Menu Introduction

NOTE: The item heading in square brackets represents the default setting for
that field.

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4.3 Main Menu

When the Setup program is accessed, the following screen appears:

System Time [XX:XX:XX]

Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time).
The format is hour, minute, second. V alid values for hour , minute and second

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Main Menu

are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Use the
<Tab> or <Shift> + <Tab> keys to move between the hour, minute, and
second fields.

System Date [XX/XX/XXXX]

Sets your system to the date that you specify (usually the current date). The
format is month, day , year . Valid values for month, day, and year are Month:
(1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Y ear: (100 year range). Use the <T ab> or <Shift>
+ <Tab> keys to move between the month, day, and year fields.

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.], Legacy Diskette B [None]

Sets the type of floppy drives installed. Configuration options: [None]
[1.44M, 3.5 in.]

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4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave

NOTE: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you
have the configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of the
drive. Incorrect settings may cause your system to fail to recognize the
installed hard disk. To allow the BIOS to detect the drive type
automatically, select [Auto].

Type [Auto]

Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic
detection is successful, the correct values will be filled in for the remaining
fields on this sub-menu. If automatic detection fails, your hard disk drive
may be too old or too new. You can try updating your BIOS or enter the
IDE hard disk drive parameters manually.

NOTE: After the IDE hard disk drive information has been entered into
BIOS, new IDE hard disk drives must be partitioned (such as with FDISK)
and then formatted before data can be read from and write on. Primary
IDE hard disk drives must have its partition set to active (also possible
with FDISK).

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Master/Slave Drives

Other options for the Type field are:

[None] - to disable IDE devices

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IMPORT ANT: If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previous system,

incorrect parameters may be detected. You will need to enter the correct parameters
manually or use low-level format if you do not need the data stored on the hard disk.

If the parameters listed differ from the ones used when the disk was formatted, the
disk will not be readable. If the auto-detected parameters do not match the ones that
should be used for your disk, you should enter the correct ones manually by setting
[User Type HDD].

[User Type HDD]

Master/Slave Drives

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Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for your drive.
Refer to your drive documentation or look on the drive for this information. If no
drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it, select [None].

Translation Method [LBA]

Select the hard disk drive type in this field. When Logical Block Addressing is
enabled, 28-bit addressing of the hard drive is used without regard for cylinders,
heads, or sectors. Note that LBA Mode is necessary for drives with greater than
504MB in storage capacity. Configuration options: [LBA] [LARGE] [Normal]
[Match Partition Table] [Manual]

Cylinders

This field configures the number of cylinders. Refer to your drive documentation
to determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE: To make changes to
this field, the Type field must be set to [User Type HDD] and the Translation

Method field must be set to [Manual].

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Head

This field configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to your drive documentation
to determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE: To make changes to this
field, the Type field must be set to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method
field must be set to [Manual].

Sector

This field configures the number of sectors per track. Refer to your drive
documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE: To
make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to [User Type HDD] and the

Translation Method field must be set to [Manual].
CHS Capacity

This field shows the drive’s maximum CHS capacity calculated automatically by
the BIOS from the drive information you entered.

Maximum LBA Capacity

This field shows the drive’s maximum LBA capacity calculated automatically by
the BIOS from the drive information you entered.

Multi-Sector Transfers [Maximum]

This option automatically sets the number of sectors per block to the highest number
supported by the drive. This field can also be configured manually. Note that when
this field is automatically configured, the set value may not always be the fastest
value for the drive. Refer to the documentation that came with your hard drive to
determine the optimal value and set it manually. NOTE: To make changes to this
field, the Type field must be set to [User Type HDD]. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [2 Sectors] [4 Sectors] [8 Sectors] [16 Sectors] [32 Sectors] [Maximum]

SMART Monitoring [Disabled]

This allows the enabling or disabling of the S.M.A.R.T . (Self-Monitoring, Analysis
and Reporting T echnology) system which utilizes internal hard disk drive monitoring
technology. This feature is normally disabled because system resources used in
this feature may decrease system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]

PIO Mode [4]

This option lets you set a PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the IDE device.
Modes 0 through 4 provide successively increased performance. Configuration
options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Master/Slave Drives

Ultra DMA Mode [Disabled]

Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for
compatible IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA capability.
NOTE: To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to [User Type
HDD]. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [Disabled]

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Other options for “Type:” are:
[CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives

[LS-120] - for LS-120 compatible floppy disk drives
[ZIP-100] - for ZIP-100 compatible disk drives
[MO] - for IDE magneto optical disk drives
[Other ATAPI Device] - for IDE devices not listed here

After using the legend keys to make your selections on this sub-menu, press the <Esc>
key to return to the Main menu. When the Main menu appears, you will notice that the
drive size appear in the field for the hard disk drive that you just configured.

4.3.2 Keyboard Features

Keyboard Features

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Boot Up NumLock Status [On]

This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon system
boot. Configuration options: [Off] [On]

Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [12/Sec]

This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes.
Options range from 6 to 30 characters per second. Configuration options:
[6/Sec] [8/Sec] [10/Sec] [12/Sec] [15/Sec] [20/Sec] [24/Sec] [30/Sec]

Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay [1/4 Sec]

This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second characters.
Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec]

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Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled]

These fields allow you to set the passwords. To set the password, highlight the
appropriate field and press <Enter>. Type in a password and press <Enter>. You can
type up to eight alphanumeric characters. Symbols and other keys are ignored. To
confirm the password, type the password again and press the <Enter>. The password
is now set to [Enabled]. This password allows full access to the BIOS Setup menus. T o
clear the password, highlight this field and press <Enter>. The same dialog box as
above will appear . Press <Enter> and the password will be set to [Disabled].

A Note about Passwords

The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify passwords in the Main menu. The passwords
control access to the BIOS during system startup. The passwords are not case sensitive. In
other words, it makes no difference whether you enter a password using upper or lowercase
letters. The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords: a Supervisor

password and a User password. When disabled, anyone may access all BIOS Setup program
functions. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS Setup
program and having full access to all configuration fields.

Forgot the Password?

If you forgot the password, you can clear the password by erasing the CMOS Real Time
Clock (R TC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is powered by the
onboard button cell battery. T o erase the RTC RAM: (1) Unplug your computer, (2) Short
the solder points, (3) T urn ON your computer , (4) Hold down <Delete> during bootup and
enter BIOS setup to re-enter user preferences.

0 1

POLO

POLO Clear RTC RAM Setting

CL_RTC

Short solder points
to Clear CMOS

Halt On [All but Keyboard]

This field determines which types of errors will cause the system to halt.
Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk]
[All but Disk/Keyboard]

Main Menu

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Installed Memory [XXX MB]

This display-only field displays the amount of conventional memory detected by the
system during bootup. You do not need to make changes to this field.

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4.4 Advanced Menu

Current CPU Internal Frequency

This parameter displays the internal frequency of the processor installed in
the system.

Advanced Menu

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FSB/SDRAM Frequency (MHz)

This parameter displays the memory clock frequency in relation to the Front
Side Bus (FSB) frequency.

CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled]

These fields allow you to choose from the default of [Enabled] or choose
[Disabled] to turn on or off the CPU’s Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled]

This field controls the ECC capability in the CPU level 2 cache. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto]

The default of [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse on startup.
If detected, IRQ12 will be used for the PS/2 mouse. IRQ12 is reserved for
expansion cards only if a PS/2 mouse is not detected. The setting [Enabled]
always reserves IRQ12, whether on startup a PS/2 mouse is detected or not.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto]

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4.4.1 Chip Configuration

Memory Post Write Control [Enabled]

Leave this parameter on the default setting [Enabled].

VGA Shared Memory Size [8MB]

This parameter allows you to select the size of system memory to allocate
for video memory. Configuration options: [2MB] [4MB] [8MB] [16MB]
[32MB] [64MB]

USB Function [Enabled]

This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Set to
[Enabled] if you intend to use USB devices. Configuration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]

Onboard LAN [Enabled]

This motherboard has embedded LAN controller. If you intend to use the
onboard LAN feature, leave this parameter to the default setting [Enabled].
If you plan to install a LAN add-on card, select [Disabled]. Configuration
options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration

Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Enabled]

This field allows you to enable or disable the onboard audio controller.
Configuration options: [Enabled [Disabled]

I/O Device Config

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Onboard Game Port (208H-20FH]

This field allows you to set the I/O address for the game port. Configuration
options: [200H-207H] [208H-20FH] [Disabled]

Onboard MIDI I/O [330H-331H]

This field allows you to set the I/O address for the MIDI device. Configuration
options: [300H-301H] [330H-331H] [Disabled]

Onboard MIDI IRQ [5]

This field allows you to set the IRQ assignment for the onboard MIDI device.
Note that this parameter appears only when you set the Onboard MIDI I/O
address. Configuration options: [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [11] [12] [14] [15]

Floppy Disk Access Control [R/W]

When set to [Read Only], this field protects files from being copied to floppy
disks by allowing reads from the floppy disk drive but does not allow writes.
The setup default [R/W] allows both reads and writes. Configuration options:
[R/W] [Read Only]

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Onboard FDC Smart FIFO [Disabled]

Leave this parameter on the default setting [Disabled].

Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8H/IRQ4]
Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8H/IRQ3]

These fields allow you to set the addresses for the onboard serial connectors.
Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 must have different addresses. Configuration
options: [3F8H/IRQ4] [2F8H/IRQ3] [3E8H/IRQ4] [2E8H/IRQ10]
[Disabled]

UART2 Use Infrared [Disabled]

When enabled, this field activates the onboard standard infrared feature and
sets the second serial UART to support the infrared module connector on
the motherboard. If your system already has a second serial port connected
to the onboard COM2 connector, it will no longer work if you enable the
infrared feature. See IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector in 3.8
External Connectors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Onboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7]

This field sets the address of the onboard parallel port connector. If you
disable this feature, Parallel Port Mode and ECP DMA Select
configurations are not available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378H/
IRQ7] [278H/IRQ5]

Parallel Port Mode [Normal]

This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port. [Normal]
allows normal-speed operation but in one direction only; [EPP] allows
bidirectional parallel port operation; [ECP] allows the parallel port to operate
in bidirectional DMA mode; [ECP+EPP] allows normal speed operation in
a two-way mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [ECP+EPP]

ECP DMA Select [3]

This field allows you to configure the parallel port DMA channel for the
selected ECP mode. This selection is available only if you select [ECP] or
[ECP+EPP] in Parallel Port Mode above. Configuration options: [1] [3]
[Disabled]

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4.4.3 PCI Configuration

Slot 1 IRQ [Auto]

When set to [Auto], this field automatically determines the IRQ assignment
for the PCI slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [NA] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10]
[11] [12] [14] [15]

PCI Configuration

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4.5 Power Menu

The Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns off the
video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of inactivity.

Power Management [User Defined]

This option must be enabled to use any of the automatic power saving features. If
this menu item is set to [Disabled], power management features will not function
regardless of other field settings on this menu. The [User Define] option allows you
to make your own selections in the Power menu. When set to [Max Saving], system
power will be conserved to its greatest amount. The Suspend Mode field will then
be set to predefined value that ensures maximum power savings.

This field acts as the master control for the power management modes. [Max Saving]
puts the system into power saving mode after a brief period of system inactivity;
[Min Saving] is almost the same as [Max Saving] except that the system inactivity
period is longer; [Disabled] disables the power saving features; [User Define] allows
you to set power saving options according to your preference. Configuration options:
[User Define] [Disabled] [Min Saving] [Max Saving]

IMPORT ANT: Advanced Power Management (APM) should be installed to keep

the system time updated when the computer enters suspend mode activated by
the BIOS Power Management. For DOS environments, you need to add the
statement, DEVICE=C:\DOS\POWER.EXE, to your CONFIG.SYS file. For
Windows 3.x and Windows 95, you need to install Windows with the APM
feature. For Windows 98 and later, APM is automatically installed. A battery
and power cord icon labeled “Power Management” appears in the “Control
Panel.” Choose “Advanced” in the Power Management Properties dialog box.

Power Menu

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Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]

This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor
power management. Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off]

Video Off Method [DPMS OFF]

This field defines the video off features. The DPMS (Display Power
Management System) feature allows the BIOS to control the video display
card if it supports the DPMS feature. [Blank Screen] only blanks the screen
(use this for monitors without power management or “green” features. If set
up in your system, your screen saver does not run with [Blank Screen] selected).
[V/H SYNC+Blank] blanks the screen and turns off vertical and horizontal
scanning. Configuration options: [Blank Screen] [V/H SYNC+Blank] [DPMS
Standby] [DPMS Suspend] [DPMS OFF] [DPMS Reduce ON]

HDD Power Down [Disabled]

Shuts down any IDE hard disk drives in the system after a period of
inactivity as set in this user-configurable field. This feature does not af fect
SCSI hard drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] [3
Min]...[15 Min]

Suspend-to-RAM Capability [Disabled]

Suspend-to-RAM (STR) is an energy-saving feature. In Suspend-to-RAM
state, all devices on the computer are turned off, except for the system RAM.

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Power Menu

Thus, the PC only consumes less than 5 watts of power . Select [Enabled] if
your power supply can provide at least 720mA on the +5VSB lead to support
the STR function. If the expansion card you use on the motherboard do not
support the STR function, you must leave this field to the default setting
[Disabled]. Note that this field is only effective if you are using Windows

98. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Suspend Mode [Disabled]

Sets the time period before the system goes into suspend mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [30 Sec] [1 Min] [2 Min]...[1 Hour]

PWR Button < 4 Secs [Soft Off]

When set to [Soft off], the ATX switch can be used as a normal system
power-off button when pressed for less than 4 seconds. [Suspend] allows
the button to have a dual function where pressing less than 4 seconds will
place the system in sleep mode. Regardless of the setting, holding the ATX
switch for more than 4 seconds will power off the system. Configuration
options: [Soft off] [Suspend]

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4.5.1 Power Up Control

AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]

This allows you to set whether you want your system to reboot after the
power has been interrupted. [Disabled] leaves your system off and [Enabled]
reboots your system. [Previous State] sets your system back to the state it is
before the power interruption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
[Previous State]

PWR Up On External Modem Act [Disabled]

This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the
computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in
Soft-off mode. NOTE: The computer cannot receive or transmit data until
the computer and applications are fully running. Thus connection cannot be
made on the first try . T urning an external modem off and then back on while
the computer is off causes an initialization string that will also cause the
system to power on. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Wake On LAN or PCI Modem [Disabled]

W ake-On-LAN/PCI Modem allows your computer to be booted from another
computer via a network by sending a wake-up frame or signal. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Power Up Control

IMPORTANT: This feature requires an optional network interface with Wake-On-

LAN and an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power.

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Automatic Power Up [Disabled]

This allows an unattended or automatic system power up. You may configure
your system to power up at a certain time of the day by selecting [Everyday]
or at a certain time and day by selecting [By Date]. Automatic Power Up
does not work if the system is powered down by operating systems with
ACPI feature, such as Windows 98. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Everyday] [By Date]

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4.6 Boot Menu

Boot Sequence

The Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of boot
devices listed using the up and down arrow keys. By using the <+> or <Space>
key, you can promote devices and by using the <-> key, you can demote
devices. Promotion or demotion of devices alters the priority that the system
uses to search for a boot device on system power up. Configuration fields
include Removable Devices, IDE Hard Drive , A T API CD-ROM, and Other
Boot Device.

Removable Device [Legacy Floppy]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Legacy Floppy]

IDE Hard Drive [None]

This field allows you to select which IDE hard disk drive to use in the boot
sequence. Pressing [Enter] shows the product IDs of all connected IDE hard
disk drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [None]

ATAPI CD-ROM [None]

This field allows you to select which ATAPI CD-ROM drive to use in the
boot sequence. Pressing [Enter] shows the product IDs of all your connected
ATAPI CD-ROM drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [None]

Boot Menu

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Other Boot Device Select [Disabled]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [SCSI Boot Device]

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Plug & Play O/S [No]

This field allows using a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system to configure
non-bootable devices. Select the option [Yes] if you use a PnP operating
system. Select the option [No] if you are using a non-PnP operating system
to let BIOS configure non-bootable devices. Configuration options: [No]
[Yes]

Boot Virus Detection [Disabled]

This field allows you to set boot virus detection, ensuring a virus-free boot
sector. The system halts and displays a warning message when it detects a
virus. If this occurs, you can either allow the operation to continue or use a
virus-free bootable floppy disk to restart and examine the system.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled]

When set to [Enabled], this field speeds up the Power-On-Self Test (POST)
routine by skipping some tests. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Boot Up Floppy Seek [Enabled]

When enabled, the BIOS seeks the floppy disk drive to determine whether
the drive has 40 or 80 tracks. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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4.7 Exit Menu

Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program,
you should save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display
the following menu:

NOTE: Pressing <Esc> does not exit this menu. You must select one of the
options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit this menu.

Exit Saving Changes

Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the
Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM.
The CMOS RAM is sustained by an onboard backup battery and stays on
even when the PC is turned off. Once this option is selected, a confirmation
is asked. Select [Yes] to save changes and exit.

NOTE: If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your
changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to
save your changes before exiting. Pressing <Enter> saves the changes while
exiting.

Exit Discarding Changes

This option should only be used if you do not want to save the changes you
have made to the Setup program. If you have made changes to fields other
than system date, system time, and password, the system asks you to confirm
the changes before exiting.

Exit Menu

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Load Setup Defaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters
on the Setup menus. When this option is selected or if <F5> is pressed, a
confirmation is requested. Select [Yes] to load default values. You can now
select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the values
to the non-volatile RAM.

Discard Changes

This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the
values you previously saved. After selecting this option, a confirmation is
requested. Select [Y es] to discard any changes and load the previously saved
values.

Save Changes

This option saves your selections without exiting the Setup program. You
can then return to other menus and make changes. After selecting this option,
all selections are saved and a confirmation is requested. Select [Yes] to save
any changes to the non-volatile RAM.

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Exit Menu

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5. SOFTWARE SETUP

5.1 Install the Operating System

You should always use the latest operating system and updates when using new
hardware to ensure full compliance. You may use any version of Windows 98, but
for W indows 95, you must use OSR 2.0 or later . For W indows NT 4.0, you must use
Service Pack 3.0 or later.

5.2 Start Windows

When you start Windows 98 for the first time after installing the motherboard,
Windows 98 detects all the Plug-n-Play devices. Follow the Add New Hardware
Wizard to install all the necessary device drivers. When prompted to restart, select
No, then follow the normal setup procedures on the screen.

5.3 POLO Motherboard Support CD

To begin using the support CD, insert it into the CD-ROM drive. The support
installation menu should appear. If the menu does not appear, double-click or run

D:\ASSETUP.EXE (assuming that your CD-ROM drive is drive D).

NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change at any time without notice.

5.3.1 Installation Menu

5. S/W SETUP

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5.3.2 Applications

• Display Driver: Installs the SiS Display Drivers.

• SiS AGP Driver: Installs the SiS 2D/3D AGP video driver to support high-

performance graphical applications.

• SiS 7018 PCI Audio Driver: Installs the SiS 7018 PCI audio drivers to activate

the AC ‘97 compliant audio features.

• Lan Driver: Installs the driver for the onboard LAN controller. NOTE: If you
do not see this item among the applications on the support CD, check the Onboard

LAN parameter in BIOS and make sure it is set to [Enabled] (see 4.4.1 Chip
Configuration).

• SiS IDE Utility: Installs the SiS IDE Utility for the two IDE channels.

• ASUS PC Probe V2.12.07: Installs a smart utility that can monitor the computer

fan, temperature, and voltages.

5. S/W SETUP

Applications

• Install ASUS Update V3.27.06: Installs the ASUS Update program. This
program allows you download the latest version of Flash BIOS from the ASUS
website. Before using ASUS Update, you should install a network card and a
TCP/IP network driver.

• PC-Cillin 2000 V7.0: Installs the PC-cillin virus protection software. View the
online help for more information.

• ADOBE Acrobat Reader V4.0: Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader software
necessary to view user’s manuals in PDF format.

• ASUS Screen Saver: Installs the ASUS monitor screen saver.

NOTE: To see the following items, click on the arrow (pointing to the right) on

the lower right corner of the screen. To return to the first menu screen, click on
the arrow (pointing to the left) on the lower right corner of the second screen.

• Show Mainboard Information: Allows you to view information about the
motherboard, such as product name, BIOS version, and CPU.

• Browse Support CD: Allows you to view the contents of the support CD.

• ReadMe: Allows you to view a list of the files included in the support CD and

ASUS contact information.

• Exit: Exits the CD installation menu.

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6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE

6.1 ASUS PC Probe

ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your computer
system’s vital components, such as fan rotations, voltages, and temperatures. It also
has a utility that lets you review useful information about your computer, such as
hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external
frequencies through the DMI Explorer.

6.1.1 Starting ASUS PC Probe

When ASUS PC Probe starts, a splash screen appears allowing you to select whether
to show the screen again when you open PC Probe or not. To bypass this startup
screen, clear the Show up in next execution check box.

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To launch ASUS PC Probe, click the Windows Start button, point to Programs,
and then ASUS Utility, and then click Probe Vx.xx.

The PC Probe icon
PC Probe is running. Clicking the icon allows you to see the status of your PC.

appears on the taskbar system tray indicating that ASUS

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ASUS PC Probe

6.1.2 Using ASUS PC Probe

Monitoring

Monitor Summary

Shows a summary of the
items being monitored.

Temperature Monitor

Shows the PC temperature
(for supported processors
only).

(Move the slider up to increase the

threshold level or down to decrease

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Temperature Warning

threshold adjustment

the threshold level)

Fan Monitor

Shows the PC fan rotation.

Fan Warning

threshold adjustment

(Move the slider up to increase the

threshold level or down to decrease

the threshold level)

Voltage Monitor

Shows the PC voltages.

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Settings

Lets you set threshold levels and polling
intervals or refresh times of the PC’s
temperature, fan rotation, and voltages.

CPU Cooling System Setup

Lets you select when to enable software

CPU cooling. When When CPU

Overheated is selected, the CPU cooling

system is enabled whenever the CPU

temperature reaches the threshold value.

History

Lets you record the monitoring
activity of a certain component of
your PC for future reference.

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Fan Control

Lets you enable/disable Smart Fan
Control. Smart Fan Control adjusts
the fan speed automatically based
on the current CPU temperature
and predefined threshold.

Information

Hard Drives

Shows the used and free space of
the PC’s hard disk drives and the
file allocation table or file system
used.

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ASUS PC Probe

Memory

Shows the PC memory load,
memory usage, and paging file
usage.

Device Summary

Shows a summary of devices present
in your PC.

DMI Explorer

Shows information pertinent to the
PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed,
and internal/external frequencies,
and memory size.

Utility

Lets you run programs outside of the
ASUS Probe modules. To run a
program, click Execute Program.
NOTE: This feature is currently
unavailable.

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6.1.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon

Right clicking the PC Probe
icon brings up a menu to open
or exit ASUS PC Probe and
pause or resume all system
monitoring.

When the ASUS PC Probe
senses a problem with your
PC, portions of the ASUS PC
Probe icon changes to red, the
PC speaker beeps, and the
ASUS PC Probe monitor
appears.

ASUS PC Probe

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7. APPENDIX

7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card

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ASUS LAN Card

LAN Activity
Output Signal

LEDs

RJ45

Wake on LAN
Output Signal

Intel
Chipset

ASUS

Motherboard type

Other

If you are using the ASUS PCI-L101 on an ASUS motherboard, leave the jumper on
its defaut setting “ASUS.” If you are using another brand of motherboard, set the
jumper to “Other.” Connect the Wake-On-LAN (WOL) output signal to the
WOL_CON connector on the motherboard to use the W ake-On-LAN feature. Connect
the LAN activity output signal (LAN_LED) to the LAN_LED connector on the
system chassis front panel to display the LAN data activity.

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7.1.1 Features

• Intel 82558 Ethernet LAN Controller (Fully integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)

• Wake-On-LAN Remote Control Function Supported

• PCI Bus Master Complies to PCI Local Bus Rev. 2.1 specifications

• Consists of MAC & PHY (10/100Mbps) interfaces

• Complies to IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX interfaces

• Fully supports 10BASE-T & 100BASE-TX operations through a single RJ45 port

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• Supports 32-bit Bus Master Technology / PCI Rev. 2.1

• Enhancements on ACPI & APM

• Adheres to PCI Bus Power Management Interface Rev . 1.0, ACPI Rev . 1.0, and

• IEEE 802.3u auto-negotiation for 10Mbps/100Mbps Network Data Transfer

• Provides LED indicators for monitoring network conditions

• Plug and Play

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Device Class Power Management Rev. 1.0

Rates.

7.1.2 Software Driver Support

• NetWare ODI Drivers - Novell Netware 3.x, 4.x, DOS, OS/2 Client

• NDIS 2.01 Drivers - Microsoft LAN Manager, Microsoft Windows 3.11, IBM

LAN Server

• NDIS 3.0 Drivers - Microsoft W indows NT , Microsoft W indows 95, Microsoft
Windows 3.11

7.1.3 Question and Answer

Q: What is Wake-On-LAN ?
A: The W ake-On-LAN feature provides the capability to remotely power on systems

supporting W ake-On-LAN by simply sending a wake-up frame. With this feature,
remotely uploading/downloading data to/from systems during off-peak hours
will be feasible.

Q: What can Wake-On-LAN do for you ?
A: Wake-On-LAN is a remote management tool with advantages that can reduce

system management workload, provide flexibility to the system administrator’s
job, and then of course save you time-consuming efforts and costs.

Q: What components does Wake-On-LAN require to be enable?
A: To enable Wake-On-LAN function, your system requires Ethernet LAN adapter

card that can activate Wake-On-LAN function, a client with Wake-On-LAN
capability, and software such as LDCM Rev. 3.10 or up that can trigger wake-up
frame.

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7.2 Glossary

1394

1394 is the IEEE designation for the high performance serial bus at 12.5, 25 or
50MBytes/sec speeds. This serial bus defines both a back plane physical layer and a
point-to-point cable-connected virtual bus. The primary application of the cable ver­sion is the integration of I/O connectivity at the back panel of personal computers
using a low-cost, scalable, high-speed serial interface. The 1394 standard also pro­vides new services such as live connect/disconnect capability for external devices
including disk drives, printers and hand-held peripherals such as scanners and cam­eras. This is a new standard to complement the slower USB interface and to compete
with the more expensive SCSI interface.

AC97 (Audio Codec '97)

AC '97 is the next step in enabling PCs with audio quality comparable to consumer
electronics devices. The specification defines new cost-effective options to help in­tegrate the components necessary to support next-generation auto-intensive PC ap­plications such as DVD, 3-D multiplayer gaming and interactive music. The speci­fication also defines new extensions supporting modem and docking to help both
desktop and mobile manufacturers adopt these new technologies more quickly and
cost-effectively . This specification uses software emulation to compete with the PCI
SoundBlaster specification.

ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)

The ACPI specification defines a cross-platform interface designed to support many
operating systems. ACPI defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that pro­vides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a PC sys­tem, including hardware, operating system and application software. This enables
the system to automatically turn ON and OFF peripherals such as CD-ROMs, net­work cards, hard disk drives, and printers, as well as consumer devices connected to
the PC such as VCRs, TVs, phones, and stereos. With this technology, peripherals
will also be able to activate the PC. For example, inserting a tape into a VCR can
turn on the PC, which could then activate a large-screen TV and high-fidelity sound
system.

AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port)

An interface specification that enables high-performance 3D graphics on mainstream
PCs. AGP was designed to offer the necessary bandwidth and latency to perform
texture mapping directly from system memory.

Glossary

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Bus Bus Frequency Bandwidth Data Transfer Rate

PCI 33MHz 33MHz 133MByte/sec
AGP 1X 66MHz 66MHz 266MByte/sec
AGP 2X 66MHz 133MHz 512MByte/sec

AGP 4X 66MHz 266MHz 1024MByte/sec

BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)

BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between com­puter components, such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The BIOS in­structions are built into the computer’s read-only memory. BIOS parameters can be
configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS can be updated
using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM.

Bit (Binary Digit)

Represents the smallest unit of data used by the computer . A bit can have one of two
values: 0 or 1.

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Boot

Boot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory .
When the manual instructs you to “boot” your system (or computer), it means to
turn ON your computer . “Reboot” means to restart your computer . When using W in­dows 95 or later, selecting “Restart” from “Start | Shut Down...” will reboot your
computer.

Bus Master IDE

PIO (Programmable I/O) IDE requires that the CPU be involved in IDE access and
waiting for mechanical events. Bus master IDE transfers data to/from the memory
without interrupting the CPU. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk
drives are required to support bus master IDE mode.

Byte (Binary Term)

One byte is a group of eight contiguous bits. A byte is used to represent a single
alphanumeric character, punctuation mark, or other symbol.

COM Port

COM is a logical device name used by to designate the computer serial ports. Point­ing devices, modems, and infrared modules can be connected to COM ports. Each
COM port is configured to use a different IRQ and address assignment.

Concurrent PCI

Concurrent PCI maximizes system performance with simultaneous CPU, PCI and
ISA bus activities. It includes multi-transaction timing, enhanced write performance,
a passive release mechanism and support for PCI 2.1 compliant delayed transac­tions. Concurrent PCI provides increased bandwidth, reduced system latencies, im­proves video and audio performance, and improves processing of host based appli­cations.

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

The CPU, sometimes called “Processor,” actually functions as the “brain” of the
computer. It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored
in memory. Currently, there are socket 370 (for Pentium III FC-PGA and Celeron­PPGA), socket 7 (for Pentium, AMD, Cyrix, IBM), slot 1 (for Pentium II and III),
slot 2 (for Xeon), and slot A (for AMD) processors.

Device Driver

A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer’s operating
system to communicate with devices such as VGA, audio, printer, or modem.

DOS (Disk Operating System)

DOS is the foundation on which all other programs and software applications oper­ate, including W indows. DOS is responsible for allocating system resources such as
memory, CPU time, disk space, and access to peripheral devices. For this reason,
DOS constitutes the basic interface between you and your computer.

DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory)

There are several different types of DRAM such as, EDO DRAM (Extended Data
Output DRAM), SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM), and RDRAM (Rambus DRAM).

Flash ROM

The flash ROM is designed to be a resident program and can be updated by a spe­cific programming method. Normally , the flash ROM is used for system BIOS which
initiates hardware devices and sets up necessary parameters for the OS. Since the
contents of flash ROM can be modified, users are able to update the BIOS by them­selves.

IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)

IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, elimi­nating the need for a separate adapter card (in the case for SCSI devices). UltraDMA/
33 IDE devices can achieve up to 33MB/Sec transfer.

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LPT Port (Line Printer Port)

Logical device name reserved by DOS for the computer parallel ports. Each LPT
port is configured to use a different IRQ and address assignment.

MMX

A set of 57 new instructions based on a technique called Single Instruction, Multiple
Data (SIMD), which is built into the new Intel Pentium PP/MT (P55C) and Pentium
II (Klamath) CPU as well as other x86-compatible microprocessors. The MMX in­structions are designed to accelerate multimedia and communications applications,
such as 3D video, 3D sound, video conference.

OnNow

The OnNow design initiative is a comprehensive, system-wide approach to system
and device power control. OnNow is a term for PC that is always ON but appears
OFF and responds immediately to user or other requests. The OnNow design initia­tive involves changes that will occur in the Microsoft Windows operating system,
device drivers, hardware, and applications, and also relies on the changes defined in
the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification.

PC100

SDRAM is Intel's goal is to ensure that memory subsystems continue to support
evolving platform requirements and to assure that memory does not become a bottle­neck to system performance. It is especially important to ensure that the PC memory
roadmap evolves together with the performance roadmaps for the processors, I/O
and graphics.

PCI Bus (Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus)

PCI bus is a specification that defines a 32-bit data bus interface. PCI is a standard
widely used by expansion card manufacturers.

PCI Bus Master

The PCI Bus Master can perform data transfer without local CPU help and further­more, the CPU can be treated as one of the Bus Masters. PCI 2.1 supports concur­rent PCI operation to allow the local CPU and bus master to work simultaneously.

Plug and Play BIOS

The ISA bus architecture requires the allocation of memory and I/O address, DMA
channels and interrupt levels among multiple ISA cards. However, configuration of
ISA cards is typically done with jumpers that change the decode maps for memory
and I/O space and steer the DMA and interrupt signals to different pins on the bus.
Further, system configuration files may need to be updated to reflect these changes.
Users typically resolve sharing conflicts by referring to documentation provided by
each manufacturer. For the average user, this configuration process can be unreli­able and frustrating. Plug and play (PnP) BIOS eliminates the ISA add-on card hard­ware conflict problem. The PnP BIOS uses a memory block to define and remember
each card's configuration, which allows the user to change the card's IRQs and DMA
in BIOS either automatically or manually.

POST (Power On Self Test)

When you turn ON the computer, it will first run through the POST, a series of
software-controlled diagnostic tests. The POST checks system memory , the mother ­board circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices.

PS/2 Port

PS/2 ports are based on IBM Micro Channel Architecture. This type of architecture
transfers data through a 16-bit or 32-bit bus. A PS/2 mouse and/or keyboard may be
used on ATX motherboards.

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RDRAM (Rambus DRAM)

Developed by Rambus, Inc., this type of memory can deliver up to 1.6GB of data
per second. RDRAM is the first interface standard that can be directly implemented
on high performance VLSI components such as, CMOS DRAMs, memory control-

lers, and graphics/video ICs.

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ROM (Read Only Memory)

ROM is nonvolatile memory used to store permanent programs (called firmware)
used in certain computer components. Flash ROM (or EEPROM) can be repro­grammed with new programs (or BIOS).

SCSI (Small Computer System Interface)

High speed multi-threaded I/O interface defined by the X3T9.2 committee of the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for connecting many peripheral de­vices. The standard started from 10MBytes/sec to 160MBytes/sec available today.

SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM)

The SDRAM features a fully synchronous operation referenced to a positive edge
clock whereby all operations are synchronized at a clock input which enables the
coexistence of high performance and a simple user interface. SDRAM takes memory
access away from the CPU's control; internal registers in the chips accept the re­quest, and let the CPU do something else while the data requested is assembled for
the next time the CPU talks to the memory. As they work on their own clock cycle,
the rest of the system can be clocked faster. There is a version optimized for video
cards, and main memory for motherboards.

SPD for SDRAM module

Serial Presence Detect (SPD) is most like an ID detect for SDRAM module, it using
a EEPROM component on DIMM module for storing module configuration infor­mation inside. The Serial Presence Detect function is implemented using a 2048 bit
EEPROM component. This nonvolatile storage device contains data programmed
by the DIMM manufacturer that identifies the module type and various SDRAM
organization and timing parameters.

SSE (Streaming SIMD Extensions)

A set of new instructions added to existing architectures that enables a better visual
experience with an accelerated 3D geometry pipeline and support for new applica­tions, such as real-time video encoding and speech recognition.

System Disk

A system disk contains the core file of an operating system and is used to boot up the
operating system.

UltraDMA

Ultra DMA/33 is a "synchronous DMA" protocol designed by Intel. This function is
included into Intel's PIIX4 chipset. The traditional IDE transfer only uses one edge
of the data stroke as the data transfer . Ultra DMA/33 uses both edges of data strobe
when the data is transferred. Hence, the data transfer rate is double of the PIO mode
4 or DMA mode 2 (16.6MB/s x2 = 33MB/s) on ATA-2 devices.

Ultra ATA/66, also known as Ultra DMA/66, is an extension of current Ultra ATA/
33 interface. This new high-speed interface has doubled the Ultra AT A/33 burst data
transfer rate to 66.6 Mbytes/sec and maximized disk performance under current PCI
local bus environment

USB (Universal Serial Bus)

A 4-pin serial cable bus that allows up to 127 plug and play computer peripherals
such as keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer, modem, and monitor to share a
bandwidth through a host scheduled token based protocol. This allows attaching or
detaching while the host and other peripherals are in operation. Supports synchro­nous and asynchronous transfer types over the same set of wires up to 12Mbit/sec.
USB 2.0 provides twice the transfer rate compared to USB 1.0 and competes with
the 1394 standard.

Wake-On-LAN

The computer automatically wakes up upon receiving a wake-up packet through a
Network interface when it is under power soft-off, suspend or sleep mode.

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INDEX

A

AC PWR Loss Restart 57
Accessories

Fast Ethernet Card 71

ASUS PC Probe

Using 65
ATAPI CD-ROM 59
ATX Power Supply Connector 32

B

BIOS

Beep Codes 35

Updating 37
Boot Sequence 59
Boot Up Floppy Seek 60
Boot Up NumLock Status 48
Boot Virus Detection 60

E

ECP DMA Select 53
Ethernet Card 71
Exit Discarding Changes 61
Exit Saving Changes 61
Expansion Cards

Assigning IRQs 23

F

Floppy Disk Drive Connector

28, 32, 33

H

Halt On 49
Hardware Setup

CPU Installation 20
Memory Installation 19

C

Central Processing Unit 20
CHS Capacity 47
Connectors

ATX Power Supply 32

Floppy Disk Drive 28, 32, 33

IDE 29

Keyboard 25

Parallel Port 26

Power Supply Thermal Sensor 34

PS/2 Keyboard 25

PS/2 Mouse 25

Serial Port 27

SMBus 30

USB 26

Wake-On-LAN 28
Cylinders 46

D

HDD Power Down 56
Head 47
Headers

USB 30

I

IDE Activity LED Lead 30, 31
IDE Connectors 29
IDE Hard Drive 59
Installation

CPU 20
Installed Memory 49
Interrupts

Standard Assignments 23

K

Keyboard Connector 25

Discard Changes 62
Dual Inline Memory Modules 18

Types of 18

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L

Language 49
Leads

IDE Activity LED 30, 31
Legacy Diskette A 44
Legacy Diskette B 44
Load Setup Defaults 62

M

Maximum LBA Capacity 47
Memory Installation 19
Mouse Connector 25
Multi-Sector Transfers 47

O

Onboard Parallel Port 53
Onboard Serial Port 2 53
Other Boot Device Select 59

R

Removable Device 59

S

Save Changes 62
SDRAM Configuration 51
Sector 47
Serial Port Connectors 27
SMART Monitoring 47
SMBus Connector 30
Supervisor Password 49
Suspend Mode 56
Suspend-to-RAM Capability 56
System Date 44
System Memory

SDRAM 18
System Start Up 35
System Time 44

P

Parallel Port Connector 26
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop 54
PIO Mode 47
Plug & Play O/S 60
Power Management 55
Procedure

CPU Installation 20

Procedures

Updating BIOS 39
PS/2 Keyboard Connector 25
PS/2 Mouse Connector 25
PWR Button < 4 Secs 56
PWR Up On Modem Act 57

Q

Quick Power On Self Test 60

T

Thermal Sensor Connector 34
Translation Method 46
Type 45

U

UART2 Use Standard Infrared 53
Ultra DMA Mode 47
USB Headers 30
USB Ports 26
Using

ASUS PC Probe 65

V

Video Off Method 56
Video Off Option 56

W

Wake On LAN 57
Wake-On-LAN Connector 28

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