Avalue EBM-LX800 User Manual

EBM-LX800 Series

5.25" AMD Geode™ LX800 Mini Module with DDR DIMM,
VGA, LCD, SATA, USB, COM & DIO

User’s Manual

3rd Ed – 07 December 2009

Part No. E2047551202R

EBM-LX800

FCC Statement

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 FCC RULES. OPERATION IS

SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:

(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.

(2) 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 "A" DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.

THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST

HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A

COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN

RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND, IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL

INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS.

OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE

HARMFUL INTERFERENCE IN WHICH CASE THE USER WILL BE REQUIRED TO

CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE.

Notice

This guide is designed for experienced users to setup the system within the shortest time.

For detailed information, please always refer to the electronic user's manual.

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No part of this document may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form

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Disclaimer

Aualue Technology Inc. reserves the right to make changes, without notice, to any product,

including circuits and/or software described or contained in this manual in order to improve

design and/or performance. Aualue Technology assumes no responsibility or liability for the

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otherwise specified. Applications that are described in this manual are for illustration

purposes only. Aualue Technology Inc. makes no representation or warranty that such

application will be suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification.

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Aualue Technology’s PRODUCTS ARE NOT FOR USE AS CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN

LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES OR SYSTEMS WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL

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Aualue Customer Services

Each and every Aualue’s product is built to the most exacting specifications to ensure

reliable performance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of industrial

environments. Whether your new Aualue device is destined for the laboratory or the factory

floor, you can be assured that your product will provide the reliability and ease of operation

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Product Warranty

Aualue warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from

defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by

persons other than repair personnel authorized by Aualue, or which have been subject to

misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation. Aualue assumes no liability under the

terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events. Because of Aualue’s high

quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of our customers never need to use our

repair service. If any of Aualue’s products is defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no

charge during the warranty period. For out-of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according

to the cost of replacement materials, service time, and freight. Please consult your dealer

for more details. If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:

1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU type and

speed, Aualue’s products model name, hardware & BIOS revision number, other

hardware and software used, etc.) Note anything abnormal and list any on-screen

messages you get when the problem occurs.

2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product, and any

helpful information available.

3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return material authorization)

number from your dealer. This allows us to process your good return more quickly.

4. Carefully pack the defective product, a complete Repair and Replacement Order Card

and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt) in a shippable

container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date is not eligible for

warranty service.

5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid to your

dealer.

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If you still cannot find the answer, gather all the information or questions that apply to your

problem, and with the product close at hand, call your dealer. Our dealers are well trained

and ready to give you the support you need to get the most from your Aualue’s products. In

fact, most problems reported are minor and are able to be easily solved over the phone.

In addition, free technical support is available from Aualue’s engineers every business day.

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the installation and operation of any of our products. Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail

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Contents

1. Getting Started..........................................................................................................10

1.1 Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................10

1.2 Packing List.............................................................................................................10

1.3 Document Amendment History ...............................................................................11

1.4 Manual Objectives...................................................................................................12

1.5 System Specifications .............................................................................................13

1.6 Architecture Overview—Block Diagram ..................................................................15

2. Hardware Configuration...........................................................................................16

2.1 Product Overview....................................................................................................17

2.2 Installation Procedure .............................................................................................18

2.2.1 Main Memory.................................................................................................................................. 19

2.3 Jumper and Connector List .....................................................................................21

2.4 Setting Jumpers & Connectors ...............................................................................23

2.4.1 AT/ATX Power Select (JAT/ATX)...................................................................................................23

2.4.1 Clear CMOS (JBAT)....................................................................................................................... 23

2.4.2 JCOM1-4 Pin 8 Signal Select (JRI1)..............................................................................................24

2.4.3 Serial Port 2 Connector in RS-422/485 Mode (JRS422) ............................................................... 24

2.4.4 Auxiliary Power Connector (PWR2)............................................................................................... 25

2.4.2 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1)....................................................................................................... 26

2.4.3 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2) ..................................................................................................27

2.4.5 Audio Input Connector (JAUDIO)................................................................................................... 28

2.4.6 LCD Inverter Connector (JBKL) ..................................................................................................... 28

2.4.7 CD-ROM Audio Input Connector (JCDIN)...................................................................................... 29

2.4.8 CF Master/Slave Selecting Connector (JCFSET).......................................................................... 30

2.4.9 Serial Port 1, 2, 3, 4 Connector (JCOM1-4)................................................................................... 31

2.4.10 Serial Port 2 Connector in RS-232 Mode (JCOM1-4, Pin 11-20).............................................. 32

2.4.11 Serial Port 5, 6 Connector (JCOM5, JCOM6)............................................................................ 33

2.4.12 Front Panel Connector (JFP).....................................................................................................34

2.4.13 Digital Input/Output Connector (JDIO)....................................................................................... 35

2.4.14 IrDA Connector (JIR) ................................................................................................................. 36

2.4.15 Keyboard & Mouse Connector (JKBMS) ................................................................................... 36

2.4.16 LVDS Connector (JLVDS) ......................................................................................................... 37

2.4.17 Serial Port 2 Connector in RS-422/485 Mode (JRS422) ........................................................... 38

2.4.18 TFT Panel Connector (JTFT)..................................................................................................... 39

2.4.19 USB Connector 0 & 1, 2 & 3 (JUSB1, JUSB2) .......................................................................... 41

2.4.20 VGA Connector (JVGA) ............................................................................................................. 41

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2.4.21 LCD Backlight Brightness Adjustment Connector (JVR) ........................................................... 42

2.4.22 Parallel Port Connector (LPT).................................................................................................... 42

2.4.23 Power Input Connector (PWR1) ................................................................................................ 43

2.4.24 Power Input Connector (PWR3) ................................................................................................ 43

3 BIOS Setup................................................................................................................44

3.1 Starting Setup .........................................................................................................45

3.2 Using Setup ............................................................................................................46

3.3 Getting Help ............................................................................................................47

3.4 In Case of Problems................................................................................................47

3.5 Main Menu ..............................................................................................................48

3.5.1 Standard CMOS Features.............................................................................................................. 49

3.5.2 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................................................. 51

3.5.3 Advanced Chipset Features........................................................................................................... 54

3.5.4 Integrated Peripherals.................................................................................................................... 56

3.5.5 IT8888 ISA Decode IO ................................................................................................................... 57

3.5.6 IT8888 ISA Decode Memory.......................................................................................................... 57

3.5.7 Power Management Setup............................................................................................................. 60

3.5.8 PnP / PCI Configuration ................................................................................................................. 62

3.5.9 PC Health Status............................................................................................................................ 63

3.5.10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ............................................................................................................. 63

3.5.11 Load Optimized Defaults............................................................................................................ 64

3.5.12 Set Supervisor / User Password................................................................................................ 65

3.5.13 Save & Exit Setup ...................................................................................................................... 67

3.5.14 Exit Without Save....................................................................................................................... 68

4 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................................69

4.1 Install Audio Driver (For AMD GX3) ........................................................................70

4.2 Install Chipset Driver (For AMD GX3) .....................................................................72

4.3 Install PCI to ISA Bridge Driver (For ITE IT8888)....................................................74

4.4 Install Display Driver (For AMD GX3)......................................................................76

4.5 Install Display Driver (For VIA VT6421) ..................................................................78

4.6 Install Ethernet Driver (For Realtek RTL810x, RTL813x Family) ............................80

5 Mechanical Drawing.................................................................................................81

Appendix A: FAQs...........................................................................................................83

Appendix B: Chipset Introduction..................................................................................85

— AMD LX800 & CS5536....................................................................................................................... 86

— Realtek ALC203 Audio Codec............................................................................................................ 88

— Ethernet .............................................................................................................................................. 88

Realtek RTL8101L Ethernet Controller ....................................................................................................... 88

— ITE IT8888 PCI to ISA Bridge............................................................................................................. 89

— Compact Flash Interface .................................................................................................................... 89

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Appendix C: AWARD BIOS POST Messages ................................................................91

Overview............................................................................................................................92

Post Beep ..........................................................................................................................92

Error Messages .................................................................................................................92

1. CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED .........................................................................................................92

2. CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR .............................................................................................................92

3. DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER ............................................ 92

4. DISKETTE DRIVES OR TYPES MISMATCH ERROR - RUN SETUP.............................................. 92

5. DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY...................................................................................... 93

6. DISPLAY TYPE HAS CHANGED SINCE LAST BOOT ..................................................................... 93

7. EISA Configuration Checksum Error PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY................... 93

8. EISA Configuration Is Not Complete PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY................... 93

9. ERROR ENCOUNTERED INITIALIZING HARD DRIVE.................................................................... 93

10. ERROR INITIALIZING HARD DISK CONTROLLER ..................................................................... 93

11. FLOPPY DISK CNTRLR ERROR OR NO CNTRLR PRESENT ................................................... 93

12. Invalid EISA Configuration PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY .............................. 94

13. KEYBOARD ERROR OR NO KEYBOARD PRESENT ................................................................. 94

14. Memory Address Error at ... ........................................................................................................... 94

15. Memory parity Error at ................................................................................................................... 94

16. MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED SINCE LAST BOOT ................................................................. 94

17. Memory Verify Error at ... ............................................................................................................... 94

18. OFFENDING ADDRESS NOT FOUND ......................................................................................... 94

19. OFFENDING SEGMENT: ..............................................................................................................94

20. PRESS A KEY TO REBOOT ......................................................................................................... 95

21. PRESS F1 TO DISABLE NMI, F2 TO REBOOT ........................................................................... 95

22. RAM PARITY ERROR - CHECKING FOR SEGMENT ... ............................................................. 95

23. Should Be Empty But EISA Board Found PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY....... 95

24. Should Have EISA Board But Not Found PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY ....... 95

25. Slot Not Empty ............................................................................................................................... 95

26. SYSTEM HALTED, (CTRL-ALT-DEL) TO REBOOT ... ................................................................. 95

27. Wrong Board In Slot PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY........................................ 96

28. FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (80) → Unable to reset floppy subsystem................................................... 96

29. FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (40) → Floppy Type dismatch..................................................................... 96

30. Hard Disk(s) fail (80) → HDD reset failed.................................................................................... 96

31. Hard Disk(s) fail (40) → HDD controller diagnostics failed.......................................................... 96

32. Hard Disk(s) fail (20) → HDD initialization error.......................................................................... 96

33. Hard Disk(s) fail (10) → Unable to recalibrate fixed disk............................................................. 96

34. Hard Disk(s) fail (08) → Sector Verify failed................................................................................ 96

35. Keyboard is locked out - Unlock the key. ....................................................................................... 96

36. Keyboard error or no keyboard present. ........................................................................................ 96

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37. Manufacturing POST loop.............................................................................................................. 96

38. BIOS ROM checksum error - System halted. ................................................................................ 96

39. Memory test fail. ............................................................................................................................. 96

40. POST Codes .................................................................................................................................. 97

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1. Getting Started

1.1 Safety Precautions

Warning!

Always completely disconnect the power cord from your
chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not
make connections while the power is on. Sensitive
electronic components can be damaged by sudden power
surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should
open the PC chassis.

Caution!

Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before
touching the CPU card. Modern electronic devices are very
sensitive to static electric charges. As a safety precaution,
use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic
components in a static-dissipative surface or static-shielded
bag when they are not in the chassis.

1.2 Packing List

Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the

following materials have been shipped:

z 1 x EBM-LX800 AMD Geode™ LX800 Mini Module

z 1 x Quick Installation Guide for EBM-LX800

z 1 x DVD-ROM contains the followings:

— User’s Manual (this manual in PDF file)
— Ethernet driver and utilities
— VGA drivers and utilities
— Audio drivers and utilities

z 1 x Heatsink

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1.3 Document Amendment History

Revision Date By Comment

1st Sep., 2007 Lingo Tsai Initial Release

2nd Oct. 2007 Lingo Tsai 1. Add power requirement on Page 14.

2. Add Appendix A: FAQs on Page 82.

3rd Dec. 2009 Hsin Chiang 1. Add PWR3 pin defination

2. Modify JDIO pin defination

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1.4 Manual Objectives

This manual describes in detail the Aualue Technology EBM-LX800 Single Board.

We have tried to include as much information as possible but we have not duplicated

information that is provided in the standard IBM Technical References, unless it proved to

be necessary to aid in the understanding of this board.

We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to interface

with EBM-LX800 series or change the standard configurations. Whilst all the necessary

information is available in this manual we would recommend that unless you are confident,

you contact your supplier for guidance.

Please be aware that it is possible to create configurations within the CMOS RAM that

make booting impossible. If this should happen, clear the CMOS settings, (see the

description of the Jumper Settings for details).

If you have any suggestions or find any errors concerning this manual and want to inform

us of these, please contact our Customer Service department with the relevant details.

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1.5 System Specifications

System

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CPU

BIOS
System Chipset
I/O Chip
System Memory

SSD

Watchdog Timer
Expansion

I/O

MIO

IrDA
USB
DIO

Display

AMD Geode™ LX 800@0.9W Processor 500MHz

Optional AMD Geode™ LX 900@ 1 W Processor 600MHz

Award 512 KB Flash BIOS

AMD Geode™ LX 800/CS5536

Winbond W83627HG-AW

One 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 1 GB DDR 333/400 SDRAM

One CompactFlash Type I/II socket

Reset: 1 sec.~255 min. and 1 sec. or 1 min./step

One PCI slot (PCI Rev. 2.2 compliant), one PC/104 connector

2 x EIDE (Ultra DMA 100), 2 x SATA, 1 x LPT, 5 x RS-232, 1 x

RS-232/422/485, 1 x K/B & Mouse

115k bps, IrDA 1.0 compliant

4 x USB 2.0 ports

16-bit General Purpose I/O for DI and DO

Chipset
Display Memory

Resolution

LVDS

Audio

Chipset
AC97 Codec
Audio Interface

Ethernet

LAN 1 & 2
Ethernet Interface

AMD Geode LX800 with integrated graphics engine

8/16 MB frame buffer using system memory

CRT mode: 1920 x 1440 @ 32 bpp (85 Hz)

LCD/Simultaneous mode: 1600 x 1200 @ 16 bpp (60 Hz)

Optional 18/24-bit LVDS

AMD Geode CS5536

Realtek ALC203 supports 2 CH Audio

Mic in, Line in, CD Audio in, Line out

Realtek RTL8101L

100Base-Tx Fast Ethernet compatible

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Mechanical & Environmental

Power Requirement

Power Type
Operation Temperature
Operating Humidity

Size ( L x W )
Weight

+5 V @ 2.05 A, +12 V @ 0.07 A (with AMD LX800 0.9W 500GHz & 512

MB DDR 400 SDRAM)

AT/ATX

0~60oC (32~140o F)

0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing

8" x 5.75" (203 mm x 146 mm)

0.88 lbs (0.4 Kg)

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1.6 Architecture Overview—Block Diagram

The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of EBM-LX800.

The following sections provide detail information about the functions provided onboard.

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2. Hardware
Configuration

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2.1 Product Overview

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2.2 Installation Procedure

This chapter explains you the instructions of how to setup your system.

1. Turn off the power supply.

2. Insert the DIMM module (be careful with the orientation).

3. Insert all external cables for hard disk, floppy, keyboard, mouse, USB etc. except for flat

panel. A CRT monitor must be connected in order to change CMOS settings to support

flat panel.

4. Connect power supply to the board via the jumpers JAT/ATX.

5. Turn on the power.

6. Enter the BIOS setup by pressing the delete key during boot up. Use the “LOAD BIOS

DEFAULTS” feature. The Integrated Peripheral Setup and the Standard CMOS Setup

Window must be entered and configured correctly to match the particular system

configuration.

7. If TFT panel display is to be utilized, make sure the panel voltage is correctly set before

connecting the display cable and turning on the power.

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2.2.1 Main Memory

EBM-LX800 provides one 184-pin DIMM sockets to support DDR SDRAM. The total

maximum memory size is 1GB.

DIMM1

(Rear side)

Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or

other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to

both the board and the components.

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• Locate the DIMM socket on the board.

• Hold two edges of the DIMM module carefully. Keep away of touching its connectors.

• Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot.

• Firmly press the modules into the socket automatically snaps into the mounting notch.

Do not force the DIMM module in with extra force as the DIMM module only fit in one

direction.

Mounting Notch

Notch Key

Ejector

184-pin DDR DIMM

• To remove the DIMM modules, push the two ejector tabs on the slot outward

simultaneously, and then pull out the DIMM module.

Note:

(1) Please do not change any DDR SDRAM parameter in BIOS setup to increase

your system’s performance without acquiring technical information in advance.

(2) Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or

optional boards. Before starting these procedures, ensure that you are

discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object briefly.

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2.3 Jumper and Connector List

You can configure your board to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A

jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch.

It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that

slides over the pins to connect them. To “close” a jumper you connect the pins with the clip.

To “open” a jumper you remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will have three pins, labeled 1,

2, and 3. In this case, you would connect either two pins.

The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows:

A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers.

Connectors on the board are linked to external devices such as hard disk drives, a

keyboard, or floppy drives. In addition, the board has a number of jumpers that allow you to

configure your system to suit your application.

If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application, contact

your local distributor or sales representative before you make any changes.

The following tables list the function of each of the board's jumpers and connectors.

Jumpers

Label Function Note
JAT/ATX
JBAT
JRI1
JPWR1
PWR2

AT/ATX power select 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm

Clear CMOS 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm

JCOM1-4 pin 8 signal select 3 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm

(Reserved) 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm

Auxiliary power select 3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm

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Connectors

Label Function Note
CF
DIMM
FLP
IDE1
IDE2
JAUDIO
JBKL
JCDIN
JCFSET
COM1-4
JCOM5
JCOM6
JDIO
JFP
JIR

Compact Flash card connector

DDR DIMM 2.5V STD 184-pin DDR DIMM socket

Floppy connector 17 x 2 box header, pitch 2.54 mm

Primary IDE connector

Secondary IDE connector

Audio connector 8 x 2 box header, pitch 2.54mm

LCD inverter connector 5 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.0mm

CD-ROM audio input connector 4 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.0mm

CF Master/Slave selecting connector 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm

Serial port 1, 2, 3, 4 connector 20 x 2 box header, pitch 2.54 mm

Serial port 5 connector 5 x 2 box header, pitch 2.54mm

Serial port 6 connector 5 x 2 box header, pitch 2.54mm

Digital I/O connector 10 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm

Front panel connector 8 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm

IrDA connector 5 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm

20 x 2 box header, pitch 2.0 mm

20 x 2 box header, pitch 2.0 mm

JKBMS
JLVDS
JRS422

JTFT
JUSB1
JUSB2
JVGA
JVR

LAN
LPT
PC/104
PCI
PWR1

Keyboard & mouse connector 4 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm

LVDS connector HIROSE DF13-40DP-1.25V

Serial Port 2 Connector in RS-422/485

mode

TFT panel connector HIROSE DF13-40DP-1.25V

USB connector 0 & 1 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm

USB connector 2 & 3 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm

VGA connector 8 x 2 box header, pitch 2.54mm

LCD backlight brightness adjustment

connector

RJ-45 Ethernet

Parallel port connector 13 x 2 box header, pitch 2.54 mm

PC/104 connector

PCI slot

Power input connector

3 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm

3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm

PWR3
SATA1
SATA2

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Power input connector

Serial ATA connector 1

Serial ATA connector 2

2.4 Setting Jumpers & Connectors

2.4.1 AT/ATX Power Select (JAT/ATX)

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AT*

ATX

2.4.1 Clear CMOS (JBAT)

* Default

Protect*

Clear CMOS

* Default

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2.4.2 JCOM1-4 Pin 8 Signal Select (JRI1)

+5V

Ring*

+12V

* Default

2.4.3 Serial Port 2 Connector in RS-422/485 Mode (JRS422)

Signal PIN PIN Signal

422/485TXC- 1 2 485RXC-

422/485TXC+ 3 4 485RXC+

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+5V 5 6 GND

2.4.4 Auxiliary Power Connector (PWR2)

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Signal PIN

PSON 1

+5V 2

5VSB 3

AT*

ATX

* Default

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2.4.2 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1)

Signal PIN PIN Signal

RESET# 1 2 GND

PDD7 3 4 PDD8

PDD6 5 6 PDD9

PDD5 7 8 PDD10

PDD4 9 10 PDD11

PDD3 11 12 PDD12

PDD2 13 14 PDD13

PDD1 15 16 PDD14

PDD0 17 18 PDD15

GND 19 20 NC

PDREQ 21 22 GND

PDIOW# 23 24 GND

PDIOR# 25 26 GND

PIORDY 27 28 GND

PDDACK# 29 30 GND

IRQ14 31 32 NC

PDA1 33 34 CABLE-ID

PDA0 35 36 PDA2

PDCS0# 37 38 PDCS1#

5536HDLED# 39 40 GND

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Signal PIN PIN Signal

RESET# 1 2 GND

PDD7 3 4 PDD8

PDD6 5 6 PDD9

PDD5 7 8 PDD10

PDD4 9 10 PDD11

PDD3 11 12 PDD12

PDD2 13 14 PDD13

PDD1 15 16 PDD14

PDD0 17 18 PDD15

GND 19 20 NC

PDMARQ 21 22 GND

PDIOW# 23 24 GND

PDIOR# 25 26 GND

PIORDY 27 28 GND

PDDACK# 29 30 GND

PINTR 31 32 NC

PDA1 33 34 PCBLID

PDA0 35 36 PDA2

PDCS0# 37 38 PDCS1#

PHDLED# 39 40 GND

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2.4.5 Audio Input Connector (JAUDIO)

Signal PIN PIN Signal

Mic-In 1 2 Mic Bais

GND 3 4 GND

Line-Out L 5 6 Line-Out R

NC 7 8 NC

Line-In L 9 10 Line-In R

GND 11 12 NC

GND 13 14 NC

2.4.6 LCD Inverter Connector (JBKL)

GND 15 16 NC

Signal PIN

+12V 1

GND 2

ENBKL 3

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VR 4

+5V 5

Note:

For inverters with adjustable Backlight function, it is possible to control the

LCD brightness through the VR signal controlled by JVR. Please see the

JVR section for detailed circuit information.

2.4.6.1 Signal Description – LCD Inverter Connector (JBKL)

Signal Signal Description

VR Vadj = 0.75V ~ 4.25V (Recommended: 4.7KΩ, >1/16W)

ENBKL LCD backlight ON/OFF control signal

2.4.7 CD-ROM Audio Input Connector (JCDIN)

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Signal PIN

NC 1

CD_L 2

GND 3

CD_R 4

2.4.7.1 Signal Description – CD-ROM Audio Input Connecter (JCDIN)

Signal Signal Description

CD_R Right CD-IN signal

CD_L Left CD-IN signal

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2.4.8 CF Master/Slave Selecting Connector (JCFSET)

Master*

Slave

Signal PIN

3.3V 1

Master 2

* Default

GND 3

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2.4.9 Serial Port 1, 2, 3, 4 Connector (JCOM1-4)

Signal PIN PIN Signal

DCD1 1 2 DSR1

Signal PIN PIN Signal

DCD3 21 22 DSR3

SOUT3 25 26 CTS3

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Serial Port 1 (Pin 1-10)

RxD1 3 4 RTS1

TxD1 5 6 CTS1

DTR1 7 8 RI1/+5V/+12V

GND 9 10 NC

Serial Port 3 (Pin 21-30)

SIN3 23 24 RTS3

DTR3 27 28 RI3/+5V/+12V

GND 29 30 NC

Serial Port 4 (Pin 31-40)

Signal PIN PIN Signal

DCD4 31 32 DSR4

RxD4 33 34 RTS4

SOUT4 35 36 CTS4

DTR4 37 38 RI4/+5V/+12V

GND 39 40 NC

2.4.9.1 Signal Description – Serial Port 1, 2, 3, 4 Connector (JCOM1-4)

Signal Signal Description

Serial output. This signal sends serial data to the communication link. The signal is

TxD

RxD Serial input. This signal receives serial data from the communication link.

DTR

set to a marking state on hardware reset when the transmitter is empty or when

loop mode operation is initiated.

Data Terminal Ready. This signal indicates to the modem or data set that the

on-board UART is ready to establish a communication link.

DSR

Data Set Ready. This signal indicates that the modem or data set is ready to

establish a communication link.

Request To Send. This signal indicates to the modem or data set that the on-board

RTS

UART is ready to exchange data.

Clear To Send. This signal indicates that the modem or data set is ready to

CTS

exchange data.

DCD Data Carrier Detect. This signal indicates that the modem or data set has detected

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the data carrier.

RI

Ring Indicator. This signal indicates that the modem has received a telephone

ringing signal.

2.4.10 Serial Port 2 Connector in RS-232 Mode (JCOM1-4, Pin 11-20)

Signal PIN PIN Signal

DCD2 11 12 DSR2

RxD2 13 14 RTS2

TxD2 15 16 CTS2

DTR2 17 18 RI2/+5V/+12V

GND 19 20 NC

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2.4.11 Serial Port 5, 6 Connector (JCOM5, JCOM6)

Signal PIN PIN Signal

DCD# 1 2 SIN

SOUT 3 4 DTR#

GND 5 6 DSR#

RTS# 7 8 CTS#

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RIC# 9 10 NC

JCOM6
JCOM5

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2.4.12 Front Panel Connector (JFP)

Signal PIN PIN Signal

RESET 1 2 5VSB

GND 3 4 GND

+5VSLED 5 6 +5V

HD_LED 7 8 GND

PWR_BTN 9 10 +5V

GND 11 12 +5V

LAN_RX/TX 13 14 3.3V

LAN_SPD 15 16 3.3V

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2.4.13 Digital Input/Output Connector (JDIO)

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Signal PIN PIN Signal

DIO20 1 2 DIO10

DIO21 3 4 DIO11

DIO22 5 6 DIO12

DIO23 7 8 DIO13

DIO24 9 10 DIO14

DIO25 11 12 DIO15

DIO26 13 14 DIO16

DIO27 15 16 DIO17

SMB_CLK_S 17 18 SMB_DATA_S

GND 19 20 +5V

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2.4.14 IrDA Connector (JIR)

Signal PIN

+5V 1

CIRRX 2

IRRX 3

GND 4

IRTX 5

2.4.15 Keyboard & Mouse Connector (JKBMS)

Signal PIN PIN Signal

KDAT 1 2 KCLK

GND 3 4 +5V

MDAT 5 6 MCLK

NC 7 8 NC

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2.4.16 LVDS Connector (JLVDS)

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Signal PIN PIN Signal

+5V 2 1 +3.3V

+5V 4 3 +3.3V

I2C_DAT 6 5 I2C_CLK

GND 8 7 GND

Txout0 10 9 Txout1

Txout0# 12 11 Txout1#

GND 14 13 GND

Txout2 16 15 Txout3

Txout2# 18 17 Txout3#

GND 20 19 GND

NC 22 21 NC

NC 24 23 NC

GND 26 25 GND

NC 28 27 NC

NC 30 29 NC

GND 32 31 GND

Txclk 34 33 NC

Txclk# 36 35 NC

GND 38 37 GND

+12V 40 39 +12V

2.4.16.1 Signal Description – LVDS Connecter (JLVDS)

Signal Description

I2C interface for panel parameter EEPROM. This EERPOM is mounted on the

I2C_DAT, I2C_CLK

LVDS receiver. The data in the EEPROM allows the EXT module to automatically
set the proper timing parameters for a specific LCD panel.

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2.4.17 Serial Port 2 Connector in RS-422/485 Mode (JRS422)

Signal PIN PIN Signal

422/485TXC- 1 2 485RXC-

422/485TXC+ 3 4 485RXC+

+5V 5 6 GND

2.4.17.1 Signal Description – Serial Port 2 Connector in RS-422/485 Mode (JRS422)

Signal Signal Description

Serial output. This differential signal pair sends serial data to the communication

TxC+/-

RxC+/-

DATA+/-

link. Data is transferred from Serial Port 2 Transmit Buffer Register to the

communication link, if the RTS register of the Serial Port 2 is set to LOW.

Serial input. This differential signal pair receives serial data from the

communication link. Received data is available in Serial Port 2 Receiver Buffer

Register.

This differential signal pair sends and receives serial data to the communication

link. The mode of this differential signal pair is controlled through the RTS

register of Serial Port 2. Set the RTS register of the Serial Port 2 to LOW for

transmitting, HIGH for receiving.

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2.4.18 TFT Panel Connector (JTFT)

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Signal PIN PIN Signal

+5V 2 1 +5V

GND 4 3 GND

+3.3V 6 5 +3.3V

GND 8 7 NC

P1 10 9 P0

P3 12 11 P2

P5 14 13 P4

P7 16 15 P6

P9 18 17 P8

P11 20 19 P10

P13 22 21 P12

P15 24 23 P14

P17 26 25 P16

P19 28 27 P18

P21 30 29 P20

P23 32 31 P22

GND 34 33 GND

FLM 36 35 SHFCLK

LP 38 37 M

NC 40 39 ENBKL

2.4.18.1 Signal Description – TFT Panel Connector (JTFT)

Signal Description

P [0:23] Flat panel data output for 18/24 bit TFT flat panels. Refer to table below for

configurations for various panel types. The flat panel data and control outputs are

all on-board controlled for secure power-on/off sequencing

SHFCLK Shift Clock. Pixel clock for flat panel data

LP Flat panel equivalent of HSYNC (horizontal synchronization)

FLM Flat panel equivalent of VSYNC (vertical synchronization)

M Multipurpose signal, function depends on panel type. May be used as AC drive

control signal or as BLANK# or Display Enable signal

ENBKL Enable backlight signal. This signal is controlled as a part of the panel power

sequencing

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2.4.18.2 Signal Description – TFT Panel Display (JTFT)

Signal 18-bit TFT 24-bit TFT

P0 - B0
P1 - B1
P2 B0 B2
P3 B1 B3
P4 B2 B4
P5 B3 B5
P6 B4 B6
P7 B5 B7
P8 - G0

P9 - G1
P10 G0 G2
P11 G1 G3
P12 G2 G4
P13 G3 G5
P14 G4 G6
P15 G5 G7
P16 - R0
P17 - R1
P18 R0 R2
P19 R1 R3
P20 R2 R4
P21 R3 R5
P22 R4 R6
P23 R5 R7

Note: The principle of attachment of TFT panels is that the bits for red, green, and

blue use the most significant bits and skip the least significant bits if the display interface

width of the TFT panel is insufficient.

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2.4.19 USB Conn ector 0 & 1, 2 & 3 (JUSB1, JUSB2)

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JUSB1

JUSB2

2.4.20 VGA Connector (JVGA)

Signal PIN PIN Signal

+5V 1 2 NC

D0-/D2- 3 4 GND

D0+/D2+ 5 6 D1+/D3+

GND 7 8 D1-/D3-

GND 9 10 +5V

Signal PIN PIN Signal

RED 1 2 +5V

GREEN

BLUE

NC 7 8 DDAT

GND

GND

GND

GND

3 4 GND

5 6 NC

9 10 HSYNC

11 12

13 14

15 16

VSYNC

DCLK

NC

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2.4.21 LCD Backlight Brightness Adjustment Connector (JVR)

Signal PIN

2.4.22 Parallel Port Connector (LPT)

+5V

VR

GND

JVR

1

2

3

Variation Resistor

(Recommended: 4.7KΩ, >1/16W)

Signal PIN PIN Signal

1

2

3

VCC

JBKL pin 4

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STB# 1 2 AFD#

PD0

PD1

PD2 7 8 SLIN#

PD3

PD4

PD5

PD6

PD7

ACK# 19 20

BUSY 21 22

PE 23 24

SLCT 25 26

3 4 ERR#

5 6 INIT#

9 10 GND

11 12

13 14

15 16

17 18

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

2.4.23 Power Input Connector (PWR1)

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Signal PIN

NC 1

+5V 2

+12V 3

-12V 4

GND 5

GND 6

GND 7

GND 8

-5V 9

2.4.24 Power Input Connector (PWR3)

+5V 10

+5V 11

+5V 12

Signal PIN

12V 4

GND 3

GND 2

5V 1

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3 BIOS Setup

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3.1 Starting Setup

The AwardBIOS™ is immediately activated when you first power on the computer. The

BIOS reads the system information contained in the CMOS and begins the process of

checking out the system and configuring it. When it finishes, the BIOS will seek an

operating system on one of the disks and then launch and turn control over to the operating

system.

While the BIOS is in control, the Setup program can be activated in one of two ways:

By pressing <Del> immediately after switching the system on, or

By pressing the <Del> key when the following message appears briefly at the bottom of the

screen during the POST (Power On Self Test).

Press DEL to enter SETUP

If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the

system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the "RESET" button on the

system case. You may also restart by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete>

keys. If you do not press the keys at the correct time and the system does not boot, an error

message will be displayed and you will again be asked to.

Press F1 to Continue, DEL to enter SETUP

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3.2 Using Setup

In general, you use the arrow keys to highlight items, press <Enter> to select, use the

PageUp and PageDown keys to change entries, press <F1> for help and press <Esc> to

quit. The following table provides more detail about how to navigate in the Setup program

using the keyboard.

Button Description

↑

↓

←

→

Esc key

PgUp key Increase the numeric value or make changes

PgDn key Decrease the numeric value or make changes

+ key Increase the numeric value or make changes

- key Decrease the numeric value or make changes

Move to previous item

Move to next item

Move to the item in the left hand

Move to the item in the right hand
Main Menu -- Quit and not save changes into CMOS

Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu -- Exit current page and
return to Main Menu

F1 key General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu

(Shift) F2 key

F3 key Calendar, only for Status Page Setup Menu

F4 key Reserved

F5 key Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu

F6 key

F7 key Load the default

F8 key Reserved

F9 key Reserved

F10 key Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu

Change color from total 16 colors. F2 to select color forward, (Shift) F2 to select
color backward

Load the default CMOS value from BIOS default table, only for Option Page Setup
Menu

• Navigating Through The Menu Bar

Use the left and right arrow keys to choose the menu you want to be in.

Note: Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.

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• To Display a Sub Menu

Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the sub menu you want. Then press

<Enter>. A “¾” pointer marks all sub menus.

3.3 Getting Help

Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the

possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc> or the F1

key again.

3.4 In Case of Problems

If, after making and saving system changes with Setup, you discover that your computer no

longer is able to boot, the AwardBIOS™ supports an override to the CMOS settings which

resets your system to its defaults.

The best advice is to only alter settings which you thoroughly understand. To this end, we

strongly recommend that you avoid making any changes to the chipset defaults. These

defaults have been carefully chosen by both Award and your systems manufacturer to

provide the absolute maximum performance and reliability. Even a seemingly small change

to the chipset setup has the potential for causing you to use the override.

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3.5 Main Menu

Once you enter the AwardBIOS™ CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the

screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup functions and two exit

choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept and

enter the sub-menu.

Note that a brief description of each highlighted selection appears at the bottom of the

screen.

Note: The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes

only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

Visit the Aualue website (www.avalue.com.tw

and BIOS information.

) download the latest product

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3.5.1 Standard CMOS Features

The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into few categories. Each category

includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and

then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item.

3.5.1.1 Main Menu Selection

This reference table shows the selections that you may make on the Main Menu.

Item Options Description

Date MM DD YYYY

Time HH : MM : SS Set the system time

IDE Primary Master

IDE Primary Slave

Drive A

Drive B

Video

Halt On

Options are in 3.5.1.2

None

360K, 5.25 in

1.2M, 5.25 in
720K, 3.5 in

1.44M, 3.5 in

2.88M, 3.5 in

EGA/VGA

CGA 40
CGA 80

MONO

All Errors

No Errors

All, but Keyboard

All, but Diskette

All, but Disk/Key

Set the system date. Note that the ‘Day’
automatically changes when you set the date

Press <Enter> to enter the sub menu of
detailed options

Select the type of floppy disk drive installed in
your system

Select the default video device

Select the situation in which you want the BIOS
to stop the POST process and notify you

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3.5.1.2 IDE Adapter Setup

The IDE adapters control the hard disk drive. Use a separate sub menu to configure each

hard disk drive. The below Figure will shows the IDE primary master sub menu.

Item Options Description

Press Enter to auto-detect the HDD on

IDE HDD Auto-detection Press Enter

IDE Primary Master

IDE Primary Slave,

Access Mode

The following options are selectable only if the ‘IDE Channel …’ item is set to ‘Manual’

Cylinder

Head

Precomp

Landing zone

Sector

None

Auto

Manual

CHS

LBA

Large

Auto

Min = 0

Max = 65535

Min = 0

Max = 255

Min = 0

Max = 65535

Min = 0

Max = 65535

Min = 0

Max = 255

this channel. If detection is successful,
it fills the remaining fields on this
menu.
Selecting ‘manual’ lets you set the
remaining fields on this screen.
Selects the type of fixed disk. "User
Type" will let you select the number of
cylinders, heads, etc. Note:
PRECOMP=65535 means NONE !
Choose the access mode for this hard
disk

Set the number of cylinders for this
hard disk.

Set the number of read/write heads

**** Warning: Setting a value of 65535

means no hard disk

****

Number of sectors per track

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3.5.2 Advanced BIOS Features

This section allows you to configure your system for basic operation. You have the

opportunity to select the system’s default speed, boot-up sequence, keyboard operation,

shadowing and security.

3.5.2.1 Hard Disk Boot Priority

This item allows you to set the boot priority of the hard drives installed in the system.

Item Description

Pri./Sec.
Master/Slave

USBHDD
0/1/2

Bootable

Add-in Cards

Boot up from IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave Hard Disk

Boot up from 1st/2nd/3rd USB Hard Disk

Boot up from other Add-In Card Hard Disk Device.

3.5.2.2 Virus Warning

This item allows you to choose the VIRUS Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector

protection. If this function is enabled and someone attempt to write data into this area,

BIOS will show a warning message on screen and alarm beep.

Item Description

Enabled

Disabled

Activates automatically when the system boots up causing a warning message to
appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector or hard disk partition table.

No warning message will appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector or
hard disk partition table.

3.5.2.3 CPU Internal Cache

This category speeds up memory access. However, it depends on CPU/chipset design.

The default value is en able.

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Item Description
Enabled Enable cache
Disabled Disable cache

3.5.2.4 Quick Power On Self Test

This category speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power up the computer. If it

is set to Enable, BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST.

Item Description

Enabled Enable quick POST
Disabled Normal POST

3.5.2.5 First/Second/Third/Other Boot Device

The BIOS attempts to load the operating system from the devices in the sequence selected

in these items.

Item Description

Floppy Floppy Device
LS120 LS120 Device
Hard Disk Hard Disk Device
CDROM CDROM Device
USB-FDD USB Floppy Device
USB-ZIP USB ZIP Device

USB-CDROM

Legacy LAN Network Device
Disabled Disabled any boot device

USB CDROM Device

3.5.2.6 Swap Floppy Drive

While system has two floppy drivers installed, this item will be affected. This function is to

assign physical drive B to logical drive A.

Item Description
Enabled Assign physical drive B to logical drive A
Disabled No change

3.5.2.7 Boot up Floppy Seek

The system will detect and verify operation of the floppy drive type.

Item Description

Enabled Enable the detection for floppy drive
Disabled Disable the detection for floppy drive

3.5.2.8 Boot Up NumLock Status

Select power on state for NumLock.

Item Description

Enabled Enable NumLock
Disabled Disable NumLock

3.5.2.9 Gate A20 Option

Select if chipset or keyboard controller should control Gate A20.

Item Description

Normal A pin in the keyboard controller controls Gate A20
Fast Lets chipset control Gate A20

3.5.2.10 Typematic Rate Setting

Key strokes repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard controller. When enabled, the

typematic rate and typematic delay can be selected.

Item Description

Enabled Enable typematic rate/delay setting
Disabled Disable typematic rate/delay setting

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3.5.2.11 Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

Select “Enabled” of Typematic Rate then set the rate at which a character keeps repeating

while holding down a key.

The choices: 6,8,10,12,15,20,24,30

3.5.2.12 Typematic Delay (Msec)

Select “Enabled” of Typematic Rate then set the length of delay before keying strokes to

repeat.

The choices: 250, 500, 750, 1000

3.5.2.13 Security Option

To allow selecting whether the password is required every time the system boots or only

when you enter the Setup.

Item Description

Setup Require password when entering the main CMOS Setup Utility Screen only.
System Require password every time the system boots

Note: To disable security, select PASSWORD SETTING at Main Menu and then

you will be asked to enter password. Do not type anything and just press

<Enter>, it will disable security. Once the security is disabled, the system

will boot and you can enter Setup freely.

3.5.2.14 OS Select for DRAM > 64MB

Select the operating system that is running with greater than 64MB of RAM on the system.

Item Description

Non-OS2 Disable OS for over 64 MB DRAM
OS2 Enable OS for over 64 MB DRAM

3.5.2.15 Full Screen LOGO Show

If the BIOS had the full screen logo in it, this item could allow enable/ disable the full screen

logo show on display.

Item Description
Enable Enable full screen logo show
Disable Disable full screen logo show

3.5.2.16 Small Logo (EPA) Show

This item allows you enabled/disabled the small EPA logo show on screen at the POST

step.

Item Description
Enabled EPA Logo show is enabled
Disabled EPA Logo show is disabled

3.5.2.17 Onboard Lan Boot ROM

This item allows to boot over the network when system POST and shorten the booting time

by set disabled

Item Description

Enabled Enable Onboard LAN boot.
Disabled Disabled Onboard LAN boot.

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3.5.3 Advanced Chipset Features

This section allows you to configure the system based on the specific features of the

installed chipset. This chipset manages bus speeds and access to system memory

resources, such as DRAM and the external cache. It also coordinates communications

between the conventional ISA bus and the PCI bus. It must be stated that these items

should never need to be altered. The default settings have been chosen because they

provide the best operating conditions for your system. The only time you might consider

making any changes would be if you discovered that data was being lost while using your

system.

The first chipset settings deal with CPU access to dynamic random access memory

(DRAM). The default timings have been carefully chosen and should only be altered if data

is being lost. Such a scenario might well occur if your system had mixed speed DRAM

chips installed so that greater delays may be required to preserve the integrity of the data

held in the slower memory chips.

3.5.3.1 CPU Frequency

This item allows to select CPU frequency.

The choices: Auto, 200, 333, 400, 433, 500, 600

3.5.3.2 Memory Frequency

This item allows to select Memory frequency.

The choices: Auto, 100, 133, 166, 200

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3.5.3.3 CAS Latency

It’s the time, in number of clock cycles, elapses after the memory controller sends a request

to read a memory location and before the data is sent to the module’s output pins.

The choices: Auto, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5

3.5.3.4 Video Memory Size

This item allows to select video memory size.

The choices: Disable, 8 M, 16 M, 32 M, 64 M, 128 M, 254 M.

3.5.3.5 Output Display

This item allows to select video memory size.

The choices: Flat Panel, CRT Monitor, CRT, Panel & CRT.

3.5.3.6 Flat Panel Configuration

Item Options Description

320x240, 640x480, 800x600,

Resolution

Refresh Rate

HSYNC Polarity Normal high, Normal low Select polarity of HSYNC signals.

VSYNC Polarity Active Normal high, Normal low

SHFCLK Active Period

LP Active Period

1024x768, 1152x864,

1280x1024, 1600x1200

60Hz, 70Hz, 72Hz, 75Hz,

85Hz, 90Hz, 100Hz

Active only,
Free running
Free running

Active only

This item allows to select the
resolution.

This refresh rate is only the number of
time the image is being refreshed on
the monitor screen.

Set the polarity of VSYNC signals
active.
Shift clock or pixel clock for the flat
panel data.
Latch Pulse is the line pulse or latch
pulse for the flat panel data.

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3.5.3.7 Onboard Audio

This item allows you to enable the onboard audio function.

The choices: Enabled, Disabled.

3.5.3.8 Onboard USB1.1

This item allows you to enable the onboard USB1.1 function.

The choices: Enabled, Disabled.

3.5.3.9 Onboard USB2.0

This item allows you to enable the onboard USB2.0 function.

The choices: Enabled, Disabled.

3.5.3.10 Onboard IDE

This item allows you to enable the onboard IDE function.

The choices: Enabled, Disabled.

3.5.3.11 Memory Hole At 15M-16M

This item allows you to reserve the memory area for some specific ISA card’s use.

The choices: Enabled, Disabled.

3.5.4 Integrated Peripherals

Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.

Item Options Description

On-Chip IDE Channel 1

Master Drive PIO Mode

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Enabled

Disabled

Auto
Mode 0
Mode 1
Mode 2

This item allows to enable On-chip IDE channel.

The IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields
let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for each of the four
IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface
supports. Modes 0 through 4 provide

IDE Primary Master UDMA

IDE Primary Slave UDMA

IDE DMA Transfer Access

Mode 3
Mode 4

Auto

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

successively increased performance. In Auto
mode, the system automatically determines the
best mode for each device.

Ultra DMA implementation is possible only if
your IDE hard drive supports it and the
operating environment includes a DMA driver
(Windows 95 OSR2 or a third-party IDE bus
master driver). If the hard drive and the system
software both support Ultra DMA, select Auto to
enable BIOS support.

This item allows to enable or disable DMA
(Direct Memory Access) support for all IDE
devices.

3.5.5 IT8888 ISA Decode IO

The decode I/O spaces can be programmed to claim PCI I/O cycle with

Fast/Medium/Slow/Subtractive DEVSEL# (Device Select) timing speed.

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3.5.6 IT8888 ISA Decode Memory

The decode Memory spaces can be programmed to claim PCI Memory cycle with

Fast/Medium/Slow/Subtractive DEVSEL# (Device Select) timing speed.

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Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.

Item Options Description

Block mode is also called block transfer,
multiple commands, or multiple section

IDE HDD Block Mode

Onboard FDC Controller

Onboard Serial Port 1
Onboard Serial Port 2

Serial Port 2 Mode 232, 422, 485 Select the mode of serial port 2.

UART Mode Select

RxD , TxD Active

IR Transmission Delay

UR2 Duplex Mode

Use IR Pins

Onboard Parallel Port

Parallel Port Mode

EPP Mode Select

ECP Mode Use DMA

Watch Dog Timer Select

Onboard Serial Port 3
Onboard Serial Port 4

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Disable

3F8/IRQ4
2F8/IRQ3
3E8/IRQ4
2E8/IRQ3

Auto

IrDA

ASKIR

Normal

Hi,Hi

Hi,Lo
Lo,Hi

Lo,Lo

Enabled

Disabled

Half

Full

RxD2,TxD2

IR-Rx2Tx2

Disabled
378/IRQ7
278/IRQ5

3BC/IRQ7

FDD Mode

SPP
EPP
ECP

ECP+EPP

Normal

EPP1.9
EPP1.7

1
3

Disabled,

10, 20, 30, 40 Sec.

1, 2, 4 Min.

Disabled

3F8

read/write. If the IDE hard drive supports block
mode (most new drives do), select Enabled for
automatic detection of the optimal number of
block read/writes per sector the drive can
support.

Select Enabled if your system has a floppy disk
controller (FDC) installed on the system board
and you wish to use it. If you are not going to
use FDC or the system has no floppy drive,
select Disabled in this field.

Select an address and corresponding interrupt
for the first and second serial ports.

Select UART2 mode as standard serial port or
IR port.

This item allows you to determine the active of
RxD, TxD level.

his item allows you to enable/disable the IR
ransmission Delay.

Select the value required by the IR device
connected to the IR port. Full-duplex mode
permits simultaneous two-direction

ransmission. Half-duplex mode permits
ransmission in one direction only at a time.

his item allows you to determine the pin

definition.

Select a matching address and interrupt for the
physical parallel (printer) port.

Select an operating mode for the onboard
parallel port. Select Compatible or Extended
unless you are certain both your hardware and
software support EPP or ECP mode.

Select EPP port type 1.7 or 1.9.

Select a DMA channel for the port.

This option will determine watch dog timer

Select an address for the third, fourth and fifth
serial ports.

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Onboard Serial Port 5

Serial Port 3 Use IRQ

Serial Port4 Use IRQ
Serial Port5 Use IRQ
Serial Port6 Use IRQ

Onboard Serial Port 6

2F8
3E8
2E8

IRQ5

IRQ7
IRQ10
IRQ11

Disabled

218
208

This determines the IRQ in which the third,
fourth, fifth and sixth serial ports can use.

Select an address for the sixth port.

3.5.7 Power Management Setup

The Power Management Setup allows you to configure you system to most effectively save

energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use.

3.5.7.1 Power Management

This category allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving.

The choices: Disabled, Legacy, APM, ACPI.

3.5.7.2 MODEM Use IRQ

This determines the IRQ in which the MODEM can use.

The choices: N/A, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11.

3.5.7.3 HDD Power Down

This determines the automatic power down of IDE drives after a specified period of

inactivity.

The choices: Disabled, 1, 5, 10, 15, 30, 45secs, 1, 5, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120mins.

3.5.7.4 PME Event Function

This determines whether to enable the PME Event wake up function or not.

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The choices: Disabled, Enabled.

3.5.7.5 Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN

This determines to use power saving mode or not. When set to Delay 4 Sec, this function

allows the power button to put the system in suspend, a power saving mode; otherwise, the

computer turns completely off when the power button is pressed by setting as Instant-Off.

The choices: Instant-Off, Delay 4 Sec.

3.5.7.6 Power On By Alarm

This determines whether to set the time the system boot up. When this function is enabled,

you need to set the time (hh:mm:ss) to wake up your system.

The choices: Disabled, Enabled.

3.5.7.7 IRQ Wakeup Events

The VGA, LPT & COM, HDD & FDD, and PCI master are I/O events which can prevent the

system from entering a power saving mode or can awaken the system from such a mode.

When an I/O device wants to gain the attenetion of the operating system, it signals this by

causing an IRQ to occur. When the operating system is ready to respond to the request, it

interrupts itself and performs the service.

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3.5.8 PnP / PCI Configuration
This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Computer
Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed

the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components. This section

covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced

users should make any changes to the default settings.

3.5.8.1 PNP OS Installed

The operation system environment is Plug-and-Play aware sets “YES”

The choices: No, Yes.

3.5.8.2 Init Display First

This item allows you to decide to active whether PCI Slot or AGP first.

The choices: PCI Slot, Onboard.

3.5.8.3 Reset Configuration Data

Normally, you leave this field Disabled. Select Enabled to reset Extended System

Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup if you have installed a new add-on and the

system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the operating system cannot

boot.

The choices: Disabled, Enabled.

3.5.8.4 Resources Controlled By

The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capacity to automatically configure all of the boot

and Plug and Play compatible devices. However, this capability means absolutely nothing

unless you are using a Plug and Play operating system such as Windows®95. If you set

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this field to “manual” choose specific resources by going into each of the sub menu that

follows this field (a sub menu is preceded by a “¾”).

The choices: Auto(ESCD), Manual.

3.5.8.5 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop

This item allows you to decide if your graphics card should allow VGA palete snooping by a

fixed function display card. It is only useful if your use a fixed function display card that

requires a VGA-compatible graphics card to be present (i.e. MPEG decoder card).

The choices: Enabled, Disabled.

3.5.9 PC Health Status

This section shows the status of your CPU, Fan & System.

3.5.10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal/stable performance for your

system to operate. Press <Y> to load the BIOS default values for the most stable,

minimal-performance system operations.

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3.5.11 Load Optimized Defaults

Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal

performance system operations. While Award has designed the custom BIOS to maximize

performance, the factory has the right to change these defaults to meet their needs.

Press <Y> to load the default values setting for optimal performance system operations.

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3.5.12 Set Supervisor / User Password

You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of them.

Supervisor Password: able to enter/change the options of setup menus.

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User Password: able to enter but no right to change the options of setup menus.

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Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password

typed now will clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory. You will be

asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also

press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a password. To disable a password, just

press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the password. A message will confirm the

password will be disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can

enter Setup freely.

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PASSWORD DISABLED.

When a password has been enabled, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to

enter Setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of your system

configuration. Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also require the BIOS to

request a password every time your system is rebooted. This would prevent unauthorized

use of your computer. You determine when the password is required within the BIOS

Features Setup Menu and its Security option (see Section 3). If the Security option is set to

“System”, the password will be required both at boot and at entry to Setup. If set to “Setup”,

prompting only occurs when trying to enter Setup

3.5.13 Save & Exit Setup

Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup.

Enter <Y> to store the selection made in the menus in CMOS, a special section in memory

that stays on after turning the system off. The BIOS configures the system according to the

Setup selection stored in CMOS when boot the computer next time.

The system is restarted after saving the values.

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3.5.14 Exit Without Save

Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup, and the system is restarted after exiting.

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4 Drivers Installation

Note: Installation procedures and screen shots in this section are

for your reference and may not be exactly the same as

shown on your screen.

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4.1 Install Audio Driver (For AMD GX3)

Insert the Supporting DVD-ROM to

CD-ROM drive, and it should show the

index page of Avalue’s products

automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and

choose the product from the menu left, or

link to \Driver_Audio\AMD\GX3.

Note: The installation procedures and

screen shots in this section are
based on Windows XP operation
system.

Step 3. Select Multimedia Audio
Controller to Reinstall Driver.

Step1. Click Start of the task bar, then the
System of Performance and
Maintenance in Control Panel.

Step 2. Click Device Manager of
Hardware.

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Step 4. Select the Advanced item and
click Next.

Step 5. Select the specific location to
Next.

Step6. Click Continue Anyway to run the

installation.

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Step7. Click Finish to complete the setup.

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4.2 Install Chipset Driver (For AMD GX3)

Insert the Supporting DVD-ROM to

CD-ROM drive, and it should show the

index page of Avalue’s products

automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and

choose the product from the menu left, or

link to \Driver_Chipset\AMD\GX3.

Note: The installation procedures and

screen shots in this section are
based on Windows XP operation
system.

Step 3. Select Entertainment… to
Reinstall Driver.

Step1. Click Start of the task bar, then the
System of Performance and
Maintenance in Control Panel.

Step 2. Click Device Manager of
Hardware.

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Step 4. Select the Advanced item and
click Next.

Step 5. Select the specific location to
Next.

Step6. The setup will install automatically.

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Step7. Click Finish to complete the setup.

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4.3 Install PCI to ISA Bridge Driver (For ITE IT8888)

Insert the Supporting DVD-ROM to

CD-ROM drive, and it should show the

index page of Avalue’s products

automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and

choose the product from the menu left, or

link to \Driver_Chipset\AMD\GX3\PCI to

ISA Bridge.

Note: The installation procedures and

screen shots in this section are
based on Windows XP operation
system.

Step 3. Select Other PCI Bridge Device
to Reinstall Driver.

Step1. Click Start of the task bar, then the
System of Performance and
Maintenance in Control Panel.

Step 2. Click Device Manager of
Hardware.

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Step 4. Select the Advanced item and
click Next.

Step 5. Select the specific location to
Next.

Step6. The setup will install automatically.

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Step7. Click Finish to complete the setup.

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4.4 Install Display Driver (For AMD GX3)

Insert the Supporting DVD-ROM to

CD-ROM drive, and it should show the

index page of Avalue’s products

automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and

choose the product from the menu left, or

link to \Driver_Video\AMD\GX3.

Note: The installation procedures and

screen shots in this section are
based on Windows XP operation
system.

Step 3. Select Video Controller (VGA
Compatible to Reinstall Driver.

Step1. Click Start of the task bar, then the
System of Performance and
Maintenance in Control Panel.

Step 2. Click Device Manager of
Hardware.

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Step 4. Select the Advanced item and
click Next.

Step 5. Select the specific location to
Next.

Step6. Click Continue Anyway to run the

installation.

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Step7. Click Finish to complete the setup.

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4.5 Install Display Driver (For VIA VT6421)

In order to enable the function while

connecting related storage device via

SATA1/SATA2 or IDE2, you need to

insert the Supporting DVD-ROM to

CD-ROM drive, and it should show the

index page of Avalue’s products

automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and

choose the product from the menu left, or

link to \Driver_Chipset\VIA\VT6421.

Step 3. Check the box “I Agree” after

Note: The installation procedures and

screen shots in this section are
based on Windows XP operation
system.

reading the licence agreement and click

Next to go on the next step.

Step1. Click Run once the Security

Warning pops up.

Step 2. The installation procedure will
begin. Click Next to go on the next step.

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Step 4. Select the item for the installation
necessary and click Next.

Step 5. Select the specific location to
Next.

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Step6. Click Finish to complete the setup.

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4.6 Install Ethernet Driver (For Realtek RTL810x, RTL813x Family)

Insert the Supporting DVD-ROM to

CD-ROM drive, and it should show the

index page of Aualue’s products

automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and

choose the product from the menu left, or

link to \Driver_Network\Realtek\

RTL810x_813X Family.

Note: The installation procedures and

screen shots in this section are
based on Windows XP operation
system.

Step 3. Click Yes to continue the

installation.

Step 1. Locate 「\Driver_Network\Realtek\

RTL810x_813X Family\Setup.exe」.

Step 2. Setup executing.

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Step 4. Click Finish to complete the

setup.

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Appendix A:
FAQs

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Q1. Why does the message “you need to install driver..” pop-on while I install O.S.
via IDE2?

A: This situation occurs when your primary storage device connects to SATA or IDE2.

This is because that IDE2 & SATA interface are supported by VIA VT6421A controller.

Therefore you have to install the related drivers. For detail installation procedure, please

refer to previous section of Ch. 4.5 in this manual.

IDE1 & CF interface are supported by S/B chipset directly without further driver.

Q2. Why does the system hang up when I use CF and IDE1 interface at the same
time?

A: This is AMD LX800 chipset’s limitation. Please refer to the following suggestions to

solve this problem.

-You can adjust PIO mode from Master/Slave Driver PIO Mode of Integrated peripherals

in BIOS setting.

-If you use only one IDE interface, connect it into IDE2 instead of IDE1 to avoid the

conflict.

Q3. Why cannot I find the related cables bundled with the board?

A: The cable kit ACC-EBM-LX800-1R is sold separately. Please contact our sales rap. for

further order information.

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Appendix B:
Chipset Introduction

AMD LX800 & CS5536

Realtek ALC203 Audio Codec

Realtek RTL8101L Ethernet Controller

ITE IT8888 PCI to ISA Bridge

Compact Flash Interface

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— AMD LX800 & CS5536

The AMD Geode™ LX 800@0.9W processor brings x86 power and versatility to

applications for entertainment, business, education, and embedded markets. The AMD

Geode LX processors’ integrated, innovative architecture delivers the most performance

per watt available in the industry today, and can lead to longer battery life and enable small

form-factor designs.

The AMD Geode LX processor family offers new levels of performance and power

versatility in an x86-based embedded processor. The AMD Geode LX 800@0.9W

processor operates at a maximum power of 3.9W (TDP) and 1.8W typical at 500MHz. The

device are exceptional for such applications as thin clients, interactive set-top boxes, single

board computers, Personal Access Devices (PADs),mobile Internet, and entertainment.

Designers can now focus on developing end products that efficiently meet consumer needs

with far fewer limits imposed by software porting or compatibility.

The AMD Geode LX processors deliver the low-power x86performance to design

innovative and creative new products without compromise. Coupled with the AMD Geode™

CS5536companion device, the combined chipset, which operates at1.9W typical at

433MHz and at 2.4W typical at 500MHz,offersdesigners a complete set of features that can

deliver full desktop functionality to embedded and portable devices.

Capabilities include:

• Natively run all Windows® and Linux based applications

• Full Internet browser experience on portable devices

• High-performance patented GeodeLink architecture

• No software porting needed – programs run without modification

• Access to the full universe of 32-bit x86 software

• Support for any type of connectivity

The AMD commitment to the x86 marketplace, with a range of high-performance products

like AMD Geode™ LX processors, gives OEMs an easy and effective way to achieve

product differentiation and shorten time-to-market cycles. The AMD Geode LX processors

are the next step in helping AMD redefine the way x86 processors address the growing

need for versatile power and performance for a variety of consumer devices. It is the latest

example of AMD’s commitment to make x86-based technology available for a variety of

applications –from high-end servers to low-power embedded applications.

Processor functional blocks

• CPU Core

• GeodeLink™ Control Processor

• GeodeLink Interface Units

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• GeodeLink Memory Controller

• Graphics Processor

• Display Controller

• Video Processor

• Video Input Port

• GeodeLink PCI Bridge

• Security Block

The AMD Geode™ CS5536 companion device works with both AMD Geode™ LX and

AMD Geode™ GX processor families to create today's leading high-performance,

low-power x86 solution for embedded applications, ranging from thin clients and digital

set-top boxes to single-board computers and Personal Access Devices (PADs).

The AMD Geode CS5536 companion device leverages a single, high-performance modular

structure based on AMD GeodeLink™ architecture. This configuration provides internal

data speeds above 1 GB/second, and highly versatile internal power management.

Together with the AMD Geode LX and GX processor, the AMD Geode CS5536 companion

device designers a complete processing solution for developing a variety of end-user

devices that require high-performance x86-based processing and low power usage. The

companion device complements the features built into the AMD Geode LX and GX

processors, and includes integrated controllers for audio, hard disk drive (ATA-6) USB 2.0,

power management, and more – all based on the innovative GeodeLink architecture.

The AMD AMD Geode™ CS5536 companion device incorporates a full suite of advanced

features to enable designers to achieve new levels of performance and creativity with

x86-based devices. The companion device contains:

• Versatile I/O functions

• 82xx devices to provide true PC functionality

— 2 PICs (Programmable Interrupt Controllers)
— PIT (Programmable Interval Timer) with 3 channels
— DMA (Direct Memory Access) functions

• Flexible MFGPTs (Multi-Function General Purpose Timers)

General features

• Designed for use with the AMD Geode LX and GX processor families

• 208-Terminal PBGA (Plastic Ball Grid Array) package with internal heatspreader

• 1.2V or 1.25V (nominal) core operation

• Working and Standby power domains

• IEEE 1149.1-compliant TAP and boundary scan

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— Realtek ALC203 Audio Codec

The ALC203 is a 20-bit DAC and 18-bit ADC full-duplex AC'97 2.3 compatible stereo audio

CODEC designed for PC multimedia systems, including host/soft audio, and AMR/CNR

based designs.

The ALC203 incorporates proprietary converter technology to achieve a high SNR (greater

than 100 dB), sensing logics for device reporting, and a Universal Audio Jack® for

improved user convenience. The ALC203 AC'97 CODEC supports multiple CODEC

extensions with independent variable sampling rates and built-in 3D effects. The ALC203

CODEC provides two pairs of stereo outputs with independent volume controls, a mono

output, multiple stereo and mono inputs, along with flexible mixing, gain, and mute

functions to provide a complete integrated audio solution for PCs.

— Ethernet
Realtek RTL8101L Ethernet Controller

The Realtek RTL8101L is a single-chip Fast Ethernet controller that provides 32-bit

performance, PCI bus master capability, and full compliance with IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX

specifications and IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex Flow Control. It also supports the Advanced

Configuration Power management Interface (ACPI), PCI power management for modern

operating systems that are capable of Operating System Directed Power Management

(OSPM) to achieve the most efficient power management possible. The RTL8101L no

longer supports CardBus mode as RTL8139C does.

In addition to the ACPI feature, the RTL8101L also supports remote wake-up (including

AMD Magic Packet, LinkChg, and Microsoft® wake-up frame) in both ACPI and APM

environments. The RTL8101L is capable of performing an internal reset through the

application of auxiliary power. When auxiliary power is applied and the main power remains

off, the RTL8101L is ready and waiting for the Magic Packet or Link Change to wake the

system up. Also, the LWAKE pin provides 4 different output signals including active high,

active low, positive pulse, and negative pulse. The versatility of the RTL8101L LWAKE pin

provides motherboards with Wake-On-LAN (WOL) functionality.

The RTL8101L also supports Analog Auto-Power-down, that is, the analog part of the

RTL8101L can be shut down temporarily according to user requirements or when the

RTL8101L is in a power down state with the wakeup function disabled. In addition, when

the analog part is shut down and the IsolateB pin is low (i.e. the main power is off), then

both the analog and digital parts stop functioning and the power consumption of the

RTL8101L will be negligible. The RTL8101L also supports an auxiliary power auto-detect

function, and will auto-configure related bits of their own PCI power management registers

in PCI configuration space.

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PCI Vital Product Data (VPD) is also supported to provide the information that uniquely

identifies hardware (i.e., the OEM brand name of RTL8101L LAN card). The information

may consist of part number, serial number, and other detailed information.

To provide cost down support, the RTL8101L is capable of using a 25MHz crystal or OSC

as its internal clock source. The RTL8101L keeps network maintenance costs low and

eliminates usage barriers. It is the easiest way to upgrade a network from 10 to 100Mbps. It

also supports full-duplex operation, making 200Mbps bandwidth possible at no additional

cost. To improve compatibility with other brands’ products, the RTL8101L is also capable of

receiving packets with InterFrameGap no less than 40 Bit-Time. The RTL8101L is highly

integrated and requires no “glue” logic or external memory.

The RTL8101L includes a PCI and Expansion Memory Share Interface (Realtek patent) for

a boot ROM and can be used in diskless workstations, providing maximum network security

and ease of management.

— ITE IT8888 PCI to ISA Bridge

The IT8888F/G is a PCI to ISA bridge single function device. The IT8888F/G serves as a

bridge between the PCI bus and ISA bus. The IT8888F/G’s 32-bit PCI bus interface is

compliant with PCI Specification V2.1 and supports both PCI Bus Master & Slave. The PCI

interface supports both programmable positive and full subtractive decoding schemes.

The IT8888F/G also integrates two enhanced DMA Slave controllers for achieving PCI

DMA cycles: PC/PCI DMA Slave Controller & Distributed DMA Slave Controllers.

The device also contains one SM bus (single master mode) which can be connected to a

Serial E2PROM for automatic power-on configuration. ITE’s proprietary (USA & Taiwan

patent pending) power-on auto-configuration through SM bus can provide customer with

maximum design flexibility. The IT8888F/G also implements the optional fast positive

decode of F, E, D, C memory segments. This special feature can provide a direct

connection to an FALSH boot ROM.

The NOGO function, which is also implemented in the IT8888F/G for enabling or disabling

subtractive decode of PCI interface could be a software controlled output pin from other

host controlled devices. The Serial IRQ is also implemented in the device for sending and

receiving ISA IRQs & IOCHCK#. The device includes an ISA interface which supports full

ISA compatible functions.

— Compact Flash Interface

A Compact Flash type II connector is connected to the primary IDE controller. The Compact

Flash storage card is IDE compatible. It is an ideal replacement for standard IDE hard

drives. The solid-state design offers no seek errors even under extreme shock and

vibration conditions. The Compact Flash storage card is extremely small and highly suitable

for rugged environments, thus providing an excellent solution for mobile applications with

space limitations. It is fully compatible with all consumer applications designed for data

storage PC card, PDA, and Smart Cellular Phones, allowing simple use for the end user.

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The Compact Flash storage card is O/S independent, thus offering an optimal solution for

embedded systems operating in non-standard computing environments. The Compact

Flash storage card is IDE compatible and offers various capacities.

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Appendix C:
AWARD BIOS POST
Messages

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Overview

During the Power On Self-Test (POST), if the BIOS detects an error requiring you to do

something to fix, it will either sound a beep code or display a message.

If a message is displayed, it will be accompanied by:

PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE OR PRESS DEL TO ENTER SETUP

Post Beep

Currently there are two kinds of beep codes in BIOS. This code indicates that a video error

has occurred and the BIOS cannot initialize the video screen to display any additional

information. This beep code consists of a single long beep followed by two short beeps.

The other code indicates that your DRAM error has occurred. This beep code consists of a

single long beep repeatedly.

Error Messages

The following messages are examples of messages including errors detected by the BIOS

during POST and a description of what they mean and/or what you may do to correct the

error.

1. CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED

CMOS battery is no longer functional. It should be replaced.

2. CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR

Checksum of CMOS is incorrect. This can indicate that CMOS has become corrupt. This

error may have been caused by a weak battery. Check the battery and replace if

necessary.

3. DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER

No boot device was found. This could mean that either a boot drive was not detected or the

drive does not contain proper system boot files. Insert a system disk into Drive A: and

press <Enter>. If you assumed the system would boot from the hard drive, make sure the

controller is inserted correctly and all cables are properly attached. Also be sure the disk

is formatted as a boot device. Then reboot the system.

4. DISKETTE DRIVES OR TYPES MISMATCH ERROR - RUN SETUP

Type of diskette drive installed in the system is different from the CMOS definition. Run

Setup to reconfigure the drive type correctly.

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5. DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY

Display switch on the motherboard can be set to either monochrome or color. This indicates

the switch is set to a different setting than indicated in Setup. Determine which setting is

correct, and then either turn off the system and change the jumper, or enter Setup and

change the VIDEO selection.

6. DISPLAY TYPE HAS CHANGED SINCE LAST BOOT

Since last powering off the system, the display adapter has been changed. You must

configure the system for the new display type.

7. EISA Configuration Checksum Error
PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY

The EISA non-volatile RAM checksum is incorrect or cannot correctly read the EISA slot.

This can indicate either the EISA non-volatile memory has become corrupt or the slot has

been configured incorrectly. Also be sure the card is installed firmly in the slot.

8. EISA Configuration Is Not Complete
PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY

The slot configuration information stored in the EISA non-volatile memory is incomplete.

Note: When either of these errors appears, the system will boot in ISA mode,

which allows you to run the EISA Configuration Utility.

9. ERROR ENCOUNTERED INITIALIZING HARD DRIVE

Hard drive cannot be initialized. Be sure the adapter is installed correctly and all cables are

correctly and firmly attached. Also be sure the correct hard drive type is selected in Setup.

10. ERROR INITIALIZING HARD DISK CONTROLLER

Cannot initialize controller. Make sure the cord is correctly and firmly installed in the bus.

Be sure the correct hard drive type is selected in Setup. Also check to see if any jumper

needs to be set correctly on the hard drive.

11. FLOPPY DISK CNTRLR ERROR OR NO CNTRLR PRESENT

Cannot find or initialize the floppy drive controller. Make sure the controller is installed

correctly and firmly. If there are no floppy drives installed, be sure the Diskette Drive

selection in Setup is set to NONE.

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12. Invalid EISA Configuration
PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY

The non-volatile memory containing EISA configuration information was programmed

incorrectly or has become corrupt. Re-run EISA configuration utility to correctly program the

memory.

Note: When either of these errors appears, the system will boot in ISA mode,

which allows you to run the EISA Configuration Utility.

13. KEYBOARD ERROR OR NO KEYBOARD PRESENT

Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is attached correctly and no keys

are being pressed during the boot.

If you are purposely configuring the system without a keyboard, set the error halt condition

in Setup to HALT ON ALL, BUT KEYBOARD. This will cause the BIOS to ignore the

missing keyboard and continue the boot.

14. Memory Address Error at ...

Indicates a memory address error at a specific location. You can use this location along

with the memory map for your system to find and replace the bad memory chips.

15. Memory parity Error at ...

Indicates a memory parity error at a specific location. You can use this location along with

the memory map for your system to find and replace the bad memory chips.

16. MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED SINCE LAST BOOT

Memory has been added or removed since the last boot. In EISA mode use Configuration

Utility to reconfigure the memory configuration. In ISA mode enter Setup and enter the new

memory size in the memory fields.

17. Memory Verify Error at ...

Indicates an error verifying a value already written to memory. Use the location along with

your system's memory map to locate the bad chip.

18. OFFENDING ADDRESS NOT FOUND

This message is used in conjunction with the I/O CHANNEL CHECK and RAM PARITY

ERROR messages when the segment that has caused the problem cannot be isolated.

19. OFFENDING SEGMENT:

This message is used in conjunction with the I/O CHANNEL CHECK and RAM PARITY

ERROR messages when the segment that has caused the problem has been isolated.

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20. PRESS A KEY TO REBOOT

This will be displayed at the bottom screen when an error occurs that requires you to reboot.

Press any key and the system will reboot.

21. PRESS F1 TO DISABLE NMI, F2 TO REBOOT

When BIOS detects a Non-maskable Interrupt condition during boot, this will allow you to

disable the NMI and continue to boot, or you can reboot the system with the NMI enabled.

22. RAM PARITY ERROR - CHECKING FOR SEGMENT ...

Indicates a parity error in Random Access Memory.

23. Should Be Empty But EISA Board Found
PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY

A valid board ID was found in a slot that was configured as having no board ID.

Note: When either of these errors appears, the system will boot in ISA mode,

which allows you to run the EISA Configuration Utility.

24. Should Have EISA Board But Not Found
PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY

The board installed is not responding to the ID request, or no board ID has been found in

the indicated slot.

Note: When either of these errors appears, the system will boot in ISA mode,

which allows you to run the EISA Configuration Utility.

25. Slot Not Empty

Indicates that a slot designated as empty by the EISA Configuration Utility actually contains

a board.

Note: When either of these errors appears, the system will boot in ISA mode,

which allows you to run the EISA Configuration Utility.

26. SYSTEM HALTED, (CTRL-ALT-DEL) TO REBOOT ...

Indicates the present boot attempt has been aborted and the system must be rebooted.

Press and hold down the CTRL and ALT keys and press DEL.

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27. Wrong Board In Slot
PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY

The board ID does not match the ID stored in the EISA non-volatile memory.

Note: When either of these errors appears, the system will boot in ISA mode,

which allows you to run the EISA Configuration Utility.

28. FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (80) → Unable to reset floppy subsystem.

29. FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (40) → Floppy Type dismatch.

30. Hard Disk(s) fail (80) → HDD reset failed.

31. Hard Disk(s) fail (40) → HDD controller diagnostics failed.

32. Hard Disk(s) fail (20) → HDD initialization error.

33. Hard Disk(s) fail (10) → Unable to recalibrate fixed disk.

34. Hard Disk(s) fail (08) → Sector Verify failed.

35. Keyboard is locked out - Unlock the key.

BIOS detect the keyboard is locked. P17 of keyboard controller is pulled low.

36. Keyboard error or no keyboard present.

Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is attached correctly and no keys

are being pressed during the boot.

37. Manufacturing POST loop.

System will repeat POST procedure infinitely while the P15 of keyboard controller is pull

low. This is also used for M/B burn in test.

38. BIOS ROM checksum error - System halted.

The checksum of ROM address F0000H-FFFFFH is bad.

39. Memory test fail.

BIOS reports the memory test fail if the onboard memory is tested error.

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40. POST Codes

Please take reference to Phoenix-Award website for the latest post codes.

http://www.phoenix.com/NR/rdonlyres/0835996A-6694-4F6D-8243-1030EE040D92/0/post

code.pdf

40.1 Normal POST Code

Note: EISA POST codes are typically output to port address 300h. ISA POST codes are output to

port address 80h.

Code (hex) Name Description

C0 Turn Off Chipset and

CPU test

C1 Memory Presence First block memory detect OEM Specific-Test to size on-board

C2 Early Memory

Initialization

C3 Extend Memory DRAM

select

OEM Specific-Cache control cache

Processor Status (1FLAGS) Verification. Tests the following

processor status flags: Carry, zero, sign, overflow, the BIOS sets

each flag, verifies They are set, then turns each flag off and

verifies it is off.

Read/Write/Verify all CPU registers except SS, SP, and BP with

data pattern FF and 00. RAM must be periodically refreshed to

keep the memory from decaying. This function ensures that the

memory refresh function is working properly.

memory. Early chip set initialization Memory presence test OEM

chip set routines clear low 64K of memory Test first 64K memory.

OEM Specific- Board Initialization

OEM Specific- Turn on extended memory Initialization

Cyrix CPU initialization, Cache initialization

C4 Special Display

Handling

C5 Early Shadow OEM specific- Early shadow enable for fast boot

C6 Cache presence test External cache size detection

CF CMOS Check CMOS checkup

B0 Spurious If interrupt occurs in protected mode.

B1 Unclaimed NMI If unmasked NMI occurs, display Press F1 to disable NMI, F2

BF Program Chip Set To program chipset from defaults values

E1-EF Setup Pages E1- Page 1, E2 - Page 2, etc.

1 Force load Default to

chipset

2 Reserved

OEM Specific- Display/Video Switch handling so that switch

handling display switch errors never occurs

reboot.

Chipset defaults program

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Code (hex) Name Description

3 Early Superio Init Early Initialized the super IO

4 Reserved

5 Blank video Reset Video controller

6 Reserved

7 Init KBC Keyboard controller init

8 KB test Test the Keyboard

9 Reserved

A Mouse Init Initialized the mouse

B Onboard Audio init Onboard audio controller initialize if exist

C Reserved

D Reserved

E CheckSum Check Check the intergraty of the ROM, BIOS and message

F Reserved

10 Auto detec EEPROM Check Flash type and copy flash write/erase routines to 0F000h

segments

11 Reserved

12 Cmos Check Check Cmos Circuitry and reset CMOS

13 Reserved

14 Chipset Default load Program the chipset registers with CMOS values

15 Reserved

16 Clock Init Init onboard clock generator

17 Reserved

18 Identify the CPU Check the CPU ID and init L1/L2 cache

19 Reserved

1A Reserved

1B Setup Interrupt Vector

Table

1C Reserved

1D Early PM Init First step initialize if single CPU onboard

Initialize first 120 interrupt vectors with SPURIOUS_INT_HDLR

and initialize INT 00h-1Fh according to INT_TBL

1E Reserved

1F Re-initial KB Re-init KB

20 Reserved

21 HPM init If support HPM, HPM get initialized here

22 Reserved

23 Test CMOS Interface

and battery Status

24 Reserved

Verifies CMOS is working correctly, detects bad battery. If failed,

load CMOS defaults and load into chipset

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Code (hex) Name Description

25 Reserved

26 Reserved

27 KBC final Init Final Initial KBC and setup BIOS data area

28 Reserved

29 Initialize Video Interface Read CMOS location 14h to find out type of video in use. Detect

and Initialize Video Adapter.

2A Reserved

2B Reserved

2C Reserved

2D Video memory test Test video memory, write sign-on message to screen. Setup

shadow RAM - Enable shadow according to Setup.

2E Reserved

2F Reserved

30 Reserved

31 Reserved

32 Reserved

33 PS2 Mouse setup Setup PS2 Mouse and reset KB

34 Reserved

35 Test DMA Controller 0 Test DMA Controller 0

36 Reserved

37 Test DMA Controller 1 Test DMA Controller 1

38 Reserved

39 Test DMA Page

Registers

3A Reserved

3B Reserved

3C Test Timer Counter 2 Test 8254 Timer 0 Counter 2.

3D Reserved

3E Test 8259-1 Mask Bits Verify 8259 Channel 1 masked interrupts by alternately turning off

Test DMA Page Registers.

and on the interrupt lines.

3F Reserved

40 Test 8259-2 Mask Bits Verify 8259 Channel 2 masked interrupts by alternately turning off

and on the interrupt lines.

41 Reserved

42 Reserved

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Code (hex) Name Description

43 Test Stuck 8259's

Interrupt Bits

Test 8259 Interrupt

Functionality

44 Reserved

45 Reserved

46 Reserved

47 Set EISA Mode If EISA non-volatile memory checksum is good, execute EISA

48 Reserved

49 Size Base and

Extended Memory

4A Reserved

4B Reserved

4C Reserved

4D Reserved

Turn off interrupts then verify no interrupt mask register is on.

Force an interrupt and verify the interrupt occurred.

initialization. If not, execute ISA tests an clear EISA mode flag.

Size base memory from 256K to 640K and extended memory

above 1MB.

4E Test Base and

Extended Memory

4F Reserved

50 USB init Initialize USB controller

51 Reserved

52 Memory Test Test all memory of memory above 1MB using Virtual 8086 mode,

53 Reserved

54 Reserved
55 CPU display Detect CPU speed and display CPU vendor specific version

56 Reserved
57 PnP Init Display PnP logo and PnP early init

58 Reserved

Test base memory from 256K to 640K and extended memory

above 1MB using various patterns.

NOTE: This test is skipped in EISA mode and can be skipped

with ESC key in ISA mode.

page mode and clear the memory

string and turn on all necessary CPU features

59 Setup Virus Protect Setup virus protect according to Setup

5A Reserved

5B Awdflash Load If required, will auto load Awdflash.exe in POST

5C Reserved

5D Onboard I/O Init Initializing onboard superIO

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