Advanced
Socket 370
Motherboard
FX810E
http://www.bcmcom.com
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User’s Manual
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Compliance & Certificate
CCoommpplliiaannccee && CCeerrttiiffiiccaattee
ISO 9001 Certificate:
This device was produced in our plant with advanced quality system certified by DNV QA
Ltd. in according to ISO 9001. This Certificate is valid for:
DESIGN & MANUFACTURE OF MOTHE BOARDS AND PERSONAL COMPUTERS.
CE Declaration:
CE marking is a visible declaratio n by the manufacturer or his aut horized representatives t hat
the electrical equipment to which it relates satisfies all the provisions of the 1994 Regulations.
FCC Compliance:
FCC
stands for Federal Communications Commission.
This product complies with FCC Rules Part 15 and has been tested, and complied with the
EMI rules by a certified body. In normal operation, there shall be no harmful interference
caused by this device nor shall this devise accept any interference received, includ ing
interference that may cause undesired operation of this product.
Year 2000 Compliance:
This product is test to be qualified to bear the NSTL Year 2000 Compliant logo. Year2000
problem is mainly a problem of computer software (OS), and the hardware issue. With the
support of BIOS on motherboard, the Y2K problem can be thoroughly conquered.
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Easy Installation
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Easy Installation Steps
The following “Easy Installation” steps are for users accustomed
to the assembly of a computer system. For those individuals
requiring more specific information, please refer to the more
detailed descriptions located within the latter chapters of this
manual.
ote: You must keep your power cable unplugged until the
ollowing installation steps are completed.
Getting Started
Touch a grounded metal surface to release static electricity stored
in your body before unpacking your motherboard. For details
please refer to Precaution sect i on in Chapter 3.
nstall the CPU by correctly aligning the CPU with the socket 370
s noted in the motherboard diagram. Once aligned, press down
n the CPU gently but firmly and lock it. Next, install the 3.3 volt
n-buffered SDRAM into the 168 pin DIMM slots. See Sec. Sec.
.4.
Plug in all cables included in the package except for the power
cord. Please see Sec. 3 .5.
Please recheck all steps to ensure no mistakes have been made
and then plug in the power cord and turn on the power to enter
the BIOS setup, Chapter 4.
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Table of Contents
Declaration...............................................................................................................2
Compliance & Certificate........................................................................................3
Easy Installation ......................................................................................................4
1. Introduction..........................................................................................................8
1.1 How To Use This Manual.................................................................................8
1.2 Check Your Device Items.................................................................................8
2. Features................................................................................................................9
2.1 Features Of The Motherboard..........................................................................9
3. Installation..........................................................................................................11
3.1 Motherboard Layout & Main Parts..................................................................11
3.2 Connectors and Jumpers ...............................................................................14
3.3 CPU (Central Processing Unit).......................................................................15
3.3.1 Install a CPU ............................................................................................15
3.4 System Memory (DRAM) ...............................................................................16
3.4.1 DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module).........................................................16
3.4.2 Installation Procedure ..............................................................................16
3.4.3 DIMM Module Combinations....................................................................16
3.5 Connectors, Headers, and Ports....................................................................17
3.5.1 Primary IDE Connector (J17, 39-pin block, Black)...................................17
3.5.2 Secondary IDE Connector (J18, 39-pin block, White) .............................17
3.5.3 Floppy Drive Connector (J14, 33-pin block).............................................17
3.5.4 ATX Power Connector (J19, 20-pin block)...............................................17
3.5.5 Front Panel Header (J21, 17-pin block) ...................................................17
3.5.6 Back Panel Connectors............................................................................19
3.5.7 Additional Connectors and Headers ........................................................20
4. BIOS Setup.........................................................................................................22
4.1 Main Setup Menu ...........................................................................................23
4.2 Standard Setup Menu.....................................................................................24
4.2.1 Date..........................................................................................................24
4.2.2 Time.........................................................................................................24
4.2.3 Drive A/B type..........................................................................................24
4.2.4 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave......................................................25
4.2.5 Boot Sector Virus Protection....................................................................26
4.2.6 Memory....................................................................................................26
4.3 Advanced CMOS Setup Menu .......................................................................27
4.3.1 CPU Ratio Selection ................................................................................27
4.3.2 First Boot Device......................................................................................27
4.3.3 Second Boot Device.................................................................................27
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4.3.4 Third Boot Device.....................................................................................27
4.3.5 Boot Up NumLock....................................................................................27
4.3.6 Floppy Drive Swap...................................................................................28
4.3.7 Floppy Drive Seek....................................................................................28
4.3.8 Primary Display........................................................................................28
4.3.9 Password Check......................................................................................28
4.3.10 System BIOS Cacheable .......................................................................28
4.3.11 C000 Shadow (64K)...............................................................................28
4.3.12 D000 Shadow (64K)...............................................................................28
4.4 Chipset Setup Menu.......................................................................................29
4.4.1 USB Keyboard Legacy Support ...............................................................29
4.4.2 Display Cache Windows Size ..................................................................29
4.4.3 Primary IDE cable type ............................................................................29
4.4.4 Secondary IDE cable type........................................................................29
4.5 Power Management Setup Menu...................................................................30
4.5.1 Power Management/APM........................................................................30
4.5.2 Video Power Down Mode.........................................................................30
4.5.3 Hard Disk Power Down Mode..................................................................30
4.5.4 Suspend Time Out...................................................................................30
4.5.5 Access......................................................................................................30
4.5.6 Power Button Mode..................................................................................31
4.5.7 Restore on AC/Power Loss......................................................................31
4.5.8 PCI Slot PME Function Support...............................................................31
4.5.9 Resume On RTC Alarm...........................................................................31
4.5.10 RTC Alarm Date, Hour, Minute, Second................................................31
4.6 PCI/PnP Setup Menu .....................................................................................32
4.6.1 Plug and Play Aware O/S.........................................................................32
4.6.2 Clear NVRAM...........................................................................................32
4.6.3 Primary Graphics Adapter........................................................................32
4.6.4 PCI VGA Palette Snoop...........................................................................33
4.6.5 Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA .........................................................................33
4.6.6 DMA Channel 0/1/3/5/6/7.........................................................................33
4.6.7 IRQ3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15.........................................................................33
4.7 Peripheral Setup.............................................................................................34
4.7.1 On Board Audio........................................................................................34
4.7.2 On Board AC’97 Modem..........................................................................34
4.7.3 On Board IDE...........................................................................................34
4.7.4 On Board FDC .........................................................................................34
4.7.5 On Board Serial Port A/B.........................................................................34
4.7.6 On Board Parallel Port.............................................................................34
4.7.7 Parallel Port Mode....................................................................................35
4.7.8 Parallel Port IRQ......................................................................................35
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4.7.9 Parallel Port DMA Channel ......................................................................35
4.7.10 Keyboard Power On Function................................................................35
4.7.11 Specific Key for Power On.....................................................................35
4.7.12 Mouse Power On Function.....................................................................35
4.8 Hardware Monitor Setup.................................................................................36
4.8.1 Current CPU Temperature.......................................................................36
4.8.2 Current System Temperature...................................................................36
4.8.3 Current CPU Fan Speed..........................................................................36
4.8.4 Current Chassis Fan Speed.....................................................................36
4.8.5 CPU VID...................................................................................................36
4.9 Auto-Detection IDE HDD................................................................................37
4.10 Change User Password ...............................................................................37
4.11 Change Supervisor Password......................................................................37
4.12 Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings.....................................................37
4.13 Auto Configuration with Fail Safe Settings...................................................38
4.14 Save Settings and Exit .................................................................................38
4.15 Exit Without Saving ......................................................................................38
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Introduction
1.1 How To Use This Manual
This manual provides information necessary for Original
Equipment Manufactures (OEMs) and home users to build a
ATX compatible system using Intel Socket 370 CPU
motherboard. Follow the installation procedure presented
Easy Installation Page
on the
number following each step if you require more detailed
instructions.
and refer to the section
1.2 Check Your Device Items
The standard package should contain the following items. If
you find any of these items be missing or damaged, please
contact your retailer.
1 FX810E motherboard
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1 IDE ribbon cable (80-pin for ATA66)
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1 floppy ribbon cable
#"
1 CD with drivers for FX810E
#"
the components
1 Users Manual (this manual)
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1 Norton Anti Virus (optional)
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Motherboard and all of
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USER
CHECK
MANUAL
ITEMS
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Features
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2.1 Features Of The Motherboard
This product is based on the “Flex ATX” form factor. It features the advanced
multimedia function and provides support for business PC maker. This motherboard
incorporates Intel 810E chipset. Providing features such as integrated 2D/3D AGP VGA
controller, Ultra DMA 33/6 6 IDE Interface, ACPI power management, 3Com
10/100Mbps LAN, USB connectivity, and soft sound support.
Processor
Single Intel Socket-370 mechanism for Intel Celeron or Coppermine Processor
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Supports 66/100/133 MHz FSB
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Chipset
Intel 810E Chipset includes GMCHE (Memory Controller Hub), ICH (I/O Controller
#"
Hub) and FWH (Firmware Hub)
Winbond W83627HF-AW Super I/O Controller
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AD1881 Soft Audio
#"
3Com 10/100 LAN
#"
System Memory
Two 168-pin DIMM sockets
#"
Minimum of 8MB up to maximum of 1GB
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100MHz or 133MHz DIMM modules supported
#"
Graphics Support
Integrated H/W 3D AGP Graphic controller (2X Mode)
#"
Supports AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) for increased performance of graphic
#"
display, special 3D operations in multimedia, and higher speed to satisfy the users’
optical vision
Supports 3D hyper-pipelined architecture, parallel data processing and compression,
#"
precise pixel interpolation, full 2D h ardware acceleration land motion video
compression
memory capacity supported
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Features
PCI Bus Master IDE Controller
Two PCI Busmaster IDE Connectors (up to 4 IDE devices)
#"
Either the 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch (1.44MB or 2.88MB) floppy drives can be used without
#"
requiring an external card and supports up to 2 drives in any combination
Floppy 3 mode (Japanese standard 3.5 inch disk drive, 1.2MB) and LS-120 floppy disk
#"
drives (3.5 inch disk drive: 120MB, 1.44MB, 720K) are also supported
Supports Ultra DMA 33MB/s or 66MB/s
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Supports PIO Mode 4, with a transfer burst up to 17MB/s
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Integrated I/O
LPC revision 1.0 super I/O controller
#"
1 Parallel Port (SPP/ECP/EPP/ECP+EPP)
#"
1 Serial Port (16C550 Fast UART Compatible – 115kbps)
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1 PS/2 Mouse Port
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1 PS/2 Keyboard Port
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1 LAN Port
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4 Standard USB Ports (48MHz, version 1.1)
#"
System BIOS
4M-bit Flash device in FWH
#"
A unique RNG (Random Number Generator ) in FWH to enable platform security
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PC-99 and PnP (Plug ‘n Play ) compatible
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Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), and APM (Advanced
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Power Management) (required by Windows 2000)
Supports to boot from CD-ROM, SCSI, IDE, FDD, ZIP, and LS-120
#"
Green Features
Power Management APM version 1.2
#"
Intelligent Power Management fully supported by Windows 2000 with On-Now
#"
Sound System
AD1881 Soft Audio and AC’97 V2.1 Codec compliant
#"
3 Audio Phone Jacks (Line-Out, Line-In, Mic-In)
#"
Includes one of each: CD-In, an d Aux-In
#"
Additional features
Keyboard/Mouse wake-up included with ICH
#"
Integrated LAN with 3Com 10/100Mbps, with WOL (Wake On LAN) support
#"
Front USB Header
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Mechanical
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This motherboard complies with th e Micro ATX Form Factor specification and has a
four layers with dimensions of 9.6” x 8.36”
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3.1 Motherboard Layout & Main Parts
CD-In
Header
Aux-In
Header
Speed
Switch
Header
BIOS Lock
Header
BIOS Chip
Clear PWD
Header
Chassis
Fan Header
LAN Por ts
COM 1, MIC-In, Line-
Line-Out Por ts
In
Printer, VGA Ports USB1, USB2,
Keyboard,
Mouse Ports
Chassis
Intrusion
Header
Front US B
Header
Floppy
Connector
Socket 370
Socket
CPU Fan
Header
Power
Connector
Primary and Secondary
IDE Connectors
Front
Panel
Heade
CMOS
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DIMM 1, 2
Sockets
Speaker
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Significant Parts List
Front Panel Connectors
IrDA Header (Part of Front Panel Header) Refer to Sec. 3.5.5
Sleep Header (Part of Fron t Panel Header) Refer to Sec. 3.5.5
Power Switch Header (Part of Front Panel Header) Refer to Sec. 3.5.5
Reset Switch Header (Part of Front Panel Header) Refer to Sec. 3.5.5
HDD LED Header (Part of Front Panel Head er) Refer to Sec. 3.5.5
Power LED Header (Part of Front Panel Header) Refer to Sec. 3.5.5
Back Panel Ports
Keyboard/Mouse Ports Refer to Sec. 3.5.6
USB/LAN Ports Refer to Sec. 3.5.6
Printer/VGA Ports Refer to Sec. 3.5.6
Sound/Serial Port Refer to Sec. 3.5.6
Connectors
Primary IDE Connector Refer to Sec. 3.5.1
Secondary IDE Connector Refer to Sec. 3.5.2
Floppy Connector Refer to Sec. 3.5.3
Power Connector Refer to Sec. 3.5.4
Additional Connectors
Clear PWD Header Refer to Sec. 3.5.7
CD-In (CD-ROM) Header Refer to Sec. 3.5.7
Aux-In (Auxiliary Line-In) Header Refer to Sec. 3.5.7
CPU Fan Header Refer to Sec. 3.5.7
BIOS Lock Header Refer to Sec. 3.5.7
Chassis Fan Header Refer to Sec. 3.5.7
Chassis Intrusion Header Refer to Sec. 3.5.7
Safe Speed Header Refer to Sec. 3.5.7
Front USB Header Refer to Sec. 3.5.7
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Precaution Before Start
Static Electricity Damage:
Static electricity can easily damage your motherboard . Observing a few
basic precautions can help safeguard against d amage that could result in
expensive repairs. Follow the simple measures below to protect your
equipment from static electricity damage.
1. Keep the motherboard and other system components in their anti-static packaging until
you are ready to install them.
2. Touch a grounded surface before you remove any system component from its protective
anti-static packaging. Unpacking and installation should be done on a grounded, antistatic mat. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the
same points as the anti-static mat.
3. After removing the motherboard from its original packaging, only place it on a
grounded, anti-static surface component side up. Immediately inspect the board for
damage. Due to shifting during shipping, it is suggested that the installer press down on
the entire socket ICs to en sure they are properly seated. Do this only with the board
placed on a firm flat surface.
4. During configuration and installation touch a grounded surface frequently to discharge
any static electrical charge that may have built up in your body. The best precaution is
to wear a grounded wrist strap. Avoid touching the components when handling the
motherboard or a peripheral card. Handle the motherboard and peripheral cards either
by the edges or by the peripheral card case-mounting bracket.
Misplaced Jumper Damage:
There are critical headers used for connectors or power sources. Th ese
are clearly marked separately from the jumpers listed in Motherboard
Layout. Incorrect setting jumpers and connectors may lead to damage
to your motherboard. Please pay special attention not to connect these
headers in wrong directions
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3.2 Connectors and Jumpers
This motherboard requires jumper setting for some features. The following graphic shows you
how to set a proper jumper setting.
PIN 1
Note: In the following pages, the triangle ▲ mark stands for pin 1 of the connector or header.
Connectors/Jumpers List
J1: USB 1, USB2, and LAN Ports J2: VGA Port
J3: Keyboard, and Mouse Ports J5: Serial, and Audio Ports
J7: Parallel Port J11: CD-In Header (Black)
J12: Aux-In Header (White) J13: Chassis Intrusion Header
J14: Floppy Connector J15: Front USB Header
J16: Chassis Fan Header J17: Primary IDE Connector (Black)
J18: Secondary IDE Connector (White) J19: ATX Power Connector
J20: CPU Fan Header J21: Front Panel Header
DM1: DIMM 1 Slot DM2: DIMM 2 Slot
PPGA1: CPU Socket (Socket 370) JP1: Safe Speed Header
JP2: BIOS Lock Header JP3: Clear CMOS Header
PIN 1
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3.3 CPU (Central Processing Unit)
This motherboard supports a PGA 370 Intel Celeron/Coppermine PGA family processor.
To complete CPU installation, please install CPU to socket firmly, presented in Sec. 3.3.1.
3.3.1 Install a CPU
Please follow the below steps to install your CPU.
Step 1: Pull the handling bar of the socket upward to the other end to loosen the socket’s
openings.
Step 2: Place the CPU on the middle of the socket, orienting its beveled corner to line up
with the socket’s beveled corner. Make sure the pins of the CPU fit evenly to the
socket openings.
Handling Bar
Step 1 Step 2
Step 3: Press th e handling bar downward to fasten the CPU to the socket.
Warning: It is strongly recommended that a heatsink and CPU cooling fan be used to prevent
the CPU from overheating. Applying a thermal of jelly between the CPU and the
heatsink/fan will further cool the CPU.
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3.4 System Memory (DRAM)
3.4.1 DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module)
The motherboard features two 168-pin DIMM sockets, share memory module. If you have
only one DIMM RAM, note that you must insert it into DIMM 1. You can configure the
system memory size from 8MB to 1GB in a variety of ways by using different combinations
of the two 168-pin DIMMs.
3.4.2 Installation Procedure
Step1: Make sure Pin 1 of the DIMM match
with pin 1 of the DIMM socket.
Step2: Insert the DIMM module into the DIMM
socket vertically. After inserting the
DIMM module completely into the
socket, push up on the socket latches
securing the DIMM into place. If the pin
1 of the DIMM module does not line up with pin 1 of the socket, the DIMM module
will not be inserted correctly into the socket.
Be careful not to misfit the DIMM Module into DIMM sockets in wrong direction. This
module can be inserted into the socket only one way. To release the memory module, push
both latches down and carefully rock the module forward and backward while slowly lifting it
upward.
3.4.3 DIMM Combinations
Each DIMM socket can be inserted with 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, and
512MB DIMM. For example, the following figure shows you one way to insert your DIMM.
32MB
32MB
256MB
256MB
512MB
512MB
128MB
128MB
64MB
64MB
Empty
Empty
DIMM 1
DIMM 2
Select DIMM 1: 16MB
DIMM 2: 32MB
Select 1 out of 8 Choices (empty, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, and 512MB)
in DM1. Then, repeat again in DM2 for 8 choices (Empty, 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB,
128MB, 256MB, and 512MB) to go through your own path.
16MB
8MB
16MB
8MB
Total
16+32=48MB
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3.5 Connectors, Headers, and Ports
This motherboard contains IDE, floppy, power connector, front panel, and additional
connectors.
3.5.1 Primary IDE Connector (J 17, 39-pin block, Black)
This connector supports two primary channel IDE devices as well as the LS120 floppy, Zip,
CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM drives via a ribbon cable. When two IDE devices are installed
using the primary IDE connector, make sure that the second IDE device is set to slave mode
as indicated in the device’s manual.
3.5.2 Secondary IDE Connector (J18, 39-pin block, White)
This connector supports two secondary channel IDE devices as well as the LS120 floppy, Zip,
CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM drives via a ribbon cable. When two IDE devices are installed
using the secondary IDE connector, make sure that the second IDE device is adjusted to slave
mode as indicated in the device’s manual.
Warning:
When you connect a ribbon cable to these ports, you must orient the cable
connector so that the PIN 1 edge of the cable is at the PI N 1 edge of the onboard connector.
3.5.3 Floppy Drive Connector (J14, 33-pin b l ock)
The FDC sub-system can control three types of floppy drives (1.2, 1.44, and 2.88 MB) and/or
compatible tape drives. The connection to the floppy drive is via a header (J14). The floppy
disk interface includes 48mA current support and inputs on the drive interface.
3.5.4 ATX Power Connector (J19, 20-pin block)
This connector supports one standard ATX power supply. When connecting, make sure the
lock key matches the hook attached on a power supply cable. The power cord should be
unplugged when you connect it.
3.5.5 Front Panel Header (J21, 17-pin b l ock )
Front Panel includes headers for the following six I/O
connectors: Power Switch, Power LED, Reset, Sleep, IrDA,
and HDD LED.
IrDA Header (5-pin)
The motherboard offers an IrDA infrared header that supports third party infrared modules.
The case must reserve space for the IR module if you want to use the IrDA function. This
option supports wireless transmission and reception of infrared data. The module mounts in a
small opening on the system case that supports this feature. The efficient distance is 100cm
PWRLED
HDD LED
PWR
RESET
SLEEP
IrDA
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and the transfer rate is 115,200 bits/s.
Reset Switch Header (2-pin)
This connector supports the front panel case-mounted reset button. It is advised that the reset
switch be used for rebooting the system in order to extend the life of the system’s power
supply.
HDD LED Header (2-pin)
The motherboard supports one 2-pin header for connecting to front Panel Hard Disk activity
LED indicator.
Sleep Switch Header (2-pin)
When the APM (Advanced Power Management) feature is enabled in th e system BIOS and
the operating system’s APM driver is loaded, the system can enter the sleep (standby) mode
in one of the following ways:
Optional front panel sleep/resume button
#"
Prolonged system inactivity using the BIOS inactivity timer feature
#"
The 2-pin header supports a front panel sleep/resume switch, which must be a momentary
SPST type that is normally open
Power Switch Header (2-pin)
This connector supports the ATX case-mounted Power Switch, which in turn supports System
Suspend function. When the BIOS sets the Power Button function to “Suspend”, the system
can be set to the suspended mode once you push the power switch for no longer than 4
seconds. If the power switch is pushed down for over 4 seconds the system will be totally
Power Off. When this BIOS setting sets to “Instant-off”, then Power Switch function work as
a regular power switch.
Power LED Header (2-pin)
This header can be connected to a 2-color LED that will light yellow or green when the
computer is in “Suspend” or “Normal” operation.
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3.5.6 Back Panel Connectors
Green: Keyboard Port (J3)
Purple: Mouse Port (J3)
Pink: Printer Port (J7)
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USB (Universal Serial Bus) and LAN
(Local Area Network) Ports (J1)
Top: LAN
Middle: USB1 Port
Bottom USB2 Port
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port s (J3)
The motherboard offers 1 PS/2 Keyboard Port and
1 PS/2 Mouse Port.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) and LAN (Local
Area Network) Ports (J4)
The motherboard has two USB and a LAN ports. USB devices provide a more convenient
operating environment and improve data transferring capacity. True Plug & Play. This new
bus technology will support over 127 different peripherals through a hub. This also supports
combination of both low and high speed devices (version 1.1) The LAN port (using RJ-45)
provided to hook the system up on a local network or with a DSL (Digital Subscriber Line),
or a Cable modem internet boxes.
Parallel Port ( J7)
The motherboard includes a parallel port (SPP, EPP, and ECP compatible). The parallel port
is capable of being disabled or remapped to either the secondary LPT address or the primary
LPT address through BIOS if another parallel port is installed.
Serial and Audio Por ts (J5)
The motherboard has two serial ports (one on rare panel, one on board). The electrical
characteristics are compliant with the EIA-232-D Serial Communications Specifications. The
serial ports may be remapped over other installable serial ports or disabled through the BIOS.
The motherboard also provides external sound system through a user accessible stereo jack
connector sold ered to the PWA. This jack allo w th e connection of self-amplified speakers,
Line-In voice input and MIC-In voice input.
Blue: VGA Port
Serial and Audio Ports (J5)
Teal: Serial Port
Light Green: Line-Out
Light Blue: Line-In
Light Pi nk: MIC-In
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VGA Port (J2)
This product integrates the AGP function via a VGA port. The Accelerated Graphics Port
(AGP) is a high performance 3D graphical display for 3D/2D graphic intensive applications.
The monitor hooks up here.
3.5.7 Additional Connectors and Headers
Front USB Header (J15, 9-pin)
The motherboard offers you to hook up front USB ports via chassis. It is always enabled.
BIOS Lock Header (JP2, 2-pin)
By unlocking it allows you to flash the BIOS. It is added to protect the BIOS being
accidentally flashed by you or overwritten by a virus.
Clear CMOS Header (JP3, 2- pin)
It is built to clear CMOS settings, including password and all CMOS setting to Default. To
do so, enable the jumper for a few minutes and disable it before you boot the system.
Safe Speed Header (JP1, 3-pin)
Usually socket 370 processors have locked frequency multipliers. In this case, there is no
way to exceed the specified multiplier whether through motherboard settings or BIOS setup.
With unlocked socket 370 processor, exceeding the specified multiple is possible through
BIOS setup. Exceeding the specified multiple may result in hanging during boot up. If this
occurs, enable Safe Speed (close pin 1 and 2) to force a multiplier of 2 in order to enter BIOS
setup to correct the problem.
Chassis Intrusion Header (J13, 2-pin)
This header is for a chassis designed for chassis intrusion detection. After-market toggle
switches may also be installed to the chassis panel or on any removable components. Two
wires should be available from the chassis to connect to this header. When any chassis
component is removed, the contact should open and the motherboard will record a chassis
intrusion event. The event can then be processed by software such as LDCM.
Fan 2 (J16, 3-pin)
This header is used for chassis fan or power fan if needed.
Fan 1(J20, 3-pin)
The CPU may have an attached heatsink and fan; this connector is for the Fan 1.
CD-In Header (J11, 4-pin, Black)
A connector is available for audio input from CD-ROM drives.
Aux-In Header (J12, 4-pin, White)
Access the Aux-In connection for audio input from the auxiliary devices.
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Installation
Are You Ready To Turn On The System?
Check Again
1. Is the CPU installed exactly and firmly into the socket (Sec. 3.3)?
2. Are all the DRAM modules installed properly (Sec. 3.4)?
3. Are you sure that all the co nnectors (described in Sec. 3.5) have been connected to their
related devices (Sec. 3.5)?
Yes, I have checked and assured the above steps!
Now get ready to turn on your device by following the steps below.
1. Mount your motherboard to the chassis frame and close the case cover.
2. Connect the power supply cord into inlet of the system case.
3. Connect the power supply cord into an outlet of power supply.
4. Connect Monitor signal cable to the system VGA port and the monitor power cord to
power outlet.
5. Now turn on the monitor and system power.
After Power On
power supplies, the system LED will light when the ATX power switch is pressed.
The system will then do a power-on-self-test, and additional messages will appear on screen.
If the screen blinks or the tests stop more than 30 seconds, the system may have failed the
power-on-self-test. If so, please recheck the above steps or call your retailer for assist ance.
If the power-on-self-test goes well, hold down <F2> key on the keyboard to enter BIOS
Setup. Next, follow the instructions in the next chapter:
, the power LED on the front panel of the system case will light. For ATX
BIOS SETUP.
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BIOS Setup
44.. BBIIOOSS SSeettuupp
The BIOS provides critical low-level support for the system’s central processing unit,
memory bus and I/O (Input/Output) subsystems. The remainder of this manual is intended to
guide you through the process of configuring your system using the BIOS Setup.
The BIOS is immediately activated when you first turn on th e computer. The BIOS reads
system configuration information in CMOS RAM and begins the process of checking the
system and configuring it through the POST (Power On Self Test). When these preliminaries
are finished, the BIOS seek an operation system on the data sto r age devices (hard drive,
floppy drive, etc.). The BIOS launches the operating system and hands over control of system
operation to it.
To start Setup, press the <DEL> key during boot-up before or while a message similar to this
appears briefly at the bottom of the screen during POST:
Press <DEL> key if you want to enter SETUP
If the above message disappears before you have responded and you still wish to enter Setup,
reboot the system to try again by pressing the “RESET” button on the system case. You may
also restart by simultaneously pressin g the <CTRL> + <ALT> + <DEL> keys. Press <
/
<↓>
/
<→>
/ <F3>
DEL>
to enter SETUP.
<−>
Move to previous or next item
Move to the item in the left or right hand
Main Menu – Quit and not save changes into CMOS
Increase the numeric value or make changes
Decrease the numeric value or make changes
Change color from total 9 colors.
Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
continue, <
The keys below help you navigate in Setup.
<↑>
<←>
ESC>
<
<ESC> Other P ages -- Exit current page and retu rn to Main Menu
PgUp> / <+>
<
PgDn> /
<
<F2>
F10>
<
F1>
to
If after making and saving system changes with Setup, you discover that your computer no
longer is able to boot, the BIOS supports an override to the CMOS settings that resets your
system to its default configuration.
The best advice is to alter only settings that you thoroughly understand the setup. In
particular, do not change settings in the Advanced Chipset Setup without a good reason.
BCM Advanced Research, Inc. or your system manufacturer for the best performance and
reliability has carefully chosen the defaults for general configuration. Even a seemingly small
change to the Advanced Chipset Setup may cause the system to become unst able or fail to
boot.
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BIOS Setup
4.1 Main Setup Menu
When you enter the BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, a Main Menu appears 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> key to accept and enter the submenu.
Following is a brief summary of each Setup catego r y.
Standard Setup
Advanced CMOS Setup
Chipset Setup
Power Management Setup
PCI/Plug and Play Setup
Peripheral Setup
Hardware Monitor Setup
Auto - Detection Hard Disks
Change User Password
Change Supervisor Password
Auto Configuration with
Optimal Settings
Auto Configuration with Fail
Safe Settings
Save Settings and Exit
Exit Without Saving
Options in the original PC AT-compatible BIOS.
AMI enhanced BIOS options.
Options specific to your system chipset.
Advanced configuration Power Management
Interface (APCI) options.
Plug and Play standard and PCI Local Bus
configuration options.
I/O subsystems that depend on the integrated
peripherals controller in your system.
Provide information for hardware system.
Automatically detect and configure IDE hard disk
parameters.
Change, set, or disable a password. The user
password allows only power-on access.
Once this item is set with a password.
Setup defaults are factory settings for optimal
performance system operations.
Setup defaults are factory settings for fail-safe
performance system operations.
Save settings in nonvolatile CMOS RAM and exit
Setup.
Abandon all changes and exit Setup.
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4.2 Standard Setup Menu
In the Standard Setup Menu, you can set the system clock and calendar, record disk drive
parameters and the video subsystem type, and select the type of errors that stop the BIOS
POST.
AMIBIOS SETUP - Standard CMOS Setup
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Date (mm:dd:yy) : Fri, Sep. 3, 1999 Base Memroy: 640 KB
Move to items
Modify values
Time (hh:mm:ss) : 15: 14: 51 Extd Memory:62 MB
Floppy Drive A: 1.44MB 3 1/2
Floppy Drive B: Not Installed
LBA BLK PIO 32Bit
Type Size Cyln Head WPcom Sec Mode Mode Mode Mode
Pri Master : Auto On
Pri Slave : Auto On
Sec Master : Auto On
Sec Slave : Auto On
Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled
Month: Jan-Dec ESC: Exit ↑↓: Sel
Day: 01- 31 PgUp/PgDn: Modify
Year: 2099 F1: Help F2/F3: Color
Standard Setup
4.2.1 Date
The BIOS determines the day of the week from the other date information. This field is for
information only. Press the left or right arrow key to move to the desired field (date, month,
year). Press the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to increment the setting, or type the desired value
into the field.
Enter Sub-
Menu
Exit to
Main Menu
4.2.2 Time
The time format is based on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is
13:00:00. Press the left or right arrow key to move to the desired field. Press the <PgUp> or
<PgDn> keys to increment the setting, or type the desired value into the field.
4.2.3 Drive A/B type
Select the correct specificatio ns for the diskette drive(s) installed in the computer. The
options are: None, 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M, and 2.88M.
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4.2.4 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave
Not Installed No diskette drive installed
1 to 46 Drive types 1 through 46 with preprogrammed values
User Enter values into each drive parameter field manually
Auto Detect HDD type automatically
ATAPI CDROM Use for ATAPI CD-ROM drives
The BIOS supports up to four IDE drives. This section does not show information about other
IDE devices, such as a CD-ROM drive, or about other hard drive types, such as SCSI drives.
NOTE: We recommend that you select type AUTO for all drives.
The BIOS can automatically detect the specifications and optimal operating mode of almost
all IDE hard drives. When you select type AUTO for a hard drive, t he BIOS detects its
specifications during POST, every time the system boots. If you do not want to select drive
type AUTO, other methods of selecting the drive type are available:
1. Match the specifications of your installed IDE hard drive(s) with the preprogrammed
values for drive types 1 through 45.
2. Select USER and enter values into each drive parameter field.
3. Use the IDE HDD AUTO DECTECTION function in Setup.
Here is a brief explanation of drive specifications:
Type: The BIOS contains a table of pre-defined drive types. Each defined drive type
#"
has a specified number of cylinders, number of heads, write precompensation factor,
landing zone, and number of sectors, Drives whose specifications do not accommodate
any pre-defined type are classified as type USER.
Size: Disk drive capacity (approximate). Note that this size is usually slightly greater
#"
than the size of a formatted disk given by a disk-checking program.
Cyln: Number of cylinders
#"
Head: Number of herds
#"
WPcom: Write precompensation cylinder
#"
Sec: Number of sectors
#"
Mode: LBA, Blk, PIO, 32Bit
#"
LBA (Logical Block Addressing): During drive accesses, the IDE controller Transforms
#"
the data address described by sector, head, and cylinder number into a physical block
address, significantly improving data transfer rates.
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BIOS Setup
4.2.5 Boot Sector Virus Protection
This will enable a warning message if a virus attempts to write to the boot sector or the
partition table of the hard disk drive. Keep in mind that this feature not only protects the boot
sector, but the en t ire hard drive.
4.2.6 Memory
You cannot change any values in the Memory fields; they are only for your information. The
fields show the total installed random access memory (RAM) and amounts allocated to base
memory, extended memory, and other (high) memory. RAM is counted in kilobytes (KB:
approximately one thousand bytes) and megabytes (MB: approximately one million bytes).
RAM is the computer's working memory, where the computer stores pr ograms and data
currently being used, so t hey are accessible to the CPU. Mo dern personal computers may
contain up to 64 MB, 128 MB, or more.
Base Memory
Typically 640 KB. Also called conventional memory. The DOS operating system and
conventional applications use this area.
Extended Memory
Above the 1MB boundary. Early IBM personal computers could not use memory above 1
MB, but current PCs and their software can use extended memory.
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BIOS Setup
4.3 Advanced CMOS Setup Menu
This screen contains industry-standard options additional to the core PC-AT BIOS. This
section describes all fields in this screen. Some fields may vary from those in your setup
program. Your system board designer may omit or modify some fields.
AMIBIOS SETUP -Advanced CMOS Setup
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CPU Ratio Selection
St
1
Boot Device
Move to items
2nd Boot Device
3rd Boot Device
Boot Up Num-Lock
Floppy Drive Swap
Floppy Drive Seek
Primary Display
Password Check
System BIOS Cacheable
C000, 64k Shadow
D000, 64k Shadow
2.0x (Safe)
Floppy
IDE-0
CDROM
On
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
VGA/EGA
Setup
Disabled
Cached
Disabled
Modify values
Advanced CMOS Setup Menu
4.3.1 CPU Ratio Selection
This option sets the CPU frequency ratio. The settings are 1:2, 2:5, 1:3, 2:7, 1:4, 2:9, 1:5,
2:11, 1:6, 2:13, 1:7, 2:15, 1:8 and Locked.
Available Options
Off
On
ESC: Exit
PgUp/PgDn: Modify
F1: Help F2/F3: Color
↑↑↑↑↓↓↓↓
: Sel
Enter Sub-
Menu
Exit to
Main Menu
4.3.2 First Boot Device
This option sets the type of device for the first boot drives that the BIOS attempts to boot
from after POST completes.
4.3.3 Second Boot Device
This option sets the type of device for the second boot drives that the BIOS attempts to boot
from after POST completes.
4.3.4 Third Boot Device
This option sets the type of device for the third boot drives that the BIOS attempts to boot
from after POST completes.
4.3.5 Boot Up NumLock
Toggle between On or Off to control the state of the NumLock key when the system boots.
When toggled on, the numeric keypad generates numbers instead of controlling cursor
operations.
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4.3.6 Floppy Drive Swap
This field is effective only in systems with two floppy drives. Switch the floppy disk drives
between being designat ed as A and B. Default is Disabled. Selecting Enabled assigns
physical drive B to logical drive A, and physical drive A to logical drive B.
4.3.7 Floppy Drive Seek
During POST, BIOS will determine if the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks.
4.3.8 Primary Display
This option configures the type of monitor attached to the computer. The settings are Mono,
CGA40x25, CGA80x25, VGA/EGA or Absent. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings
are VGA/EGA.
4.3.9 Password Check
This option enables password checking every time the system boots or when you run
AMIBIOS Setup. If Always is chosen, a user password prompt appears every time the
computer is turned on. If Setup is chosen, the password prompt appears if BIOS is executed.
See the Advanced Setup chapter for instructions on changing a password. The Optimal and
Fail-Safe defaults are Setup.
4.3.10 System BIOS Cacheable
When set to Enabled, the contents of the F0000h system memory segment can be read from or
written to cache memory. The contents of this memory segment are always copied from the
BIOS ROM to system RAM for faster execution. The settings are Enabled or Disabled. The
Optimal default setting is Enabled. The Fail-Safe default setting is Disabled.
4.3.11 C000 Shadow (64K)
These options specify how the 64 KB of video ROM at C0000h is treated. The settings are:
Setting Description
Disabled
Enabled
Cached
The contents of the video ROM area from C0000h – C7FFFh are copied
The contents of the video ROM are not copied to RAM.
(shadowed) from ROM to RAM for faster execution.
The contents of the video ROM area from C0000h – C7FFFh are copied
from ROM to RAM and can be written to or read from cache memory.
4.3.12 D000 Shadow (64K)
These options enable shadowing of the contents of the ROM area named in the option. The
ROM area not used by ISA adapter cards is all ocated to PCI adapt er cards.
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4.4 Chipset Setup Menu
AMIBIOS SETUP – Advanced Chipset Setup
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USB KB/Mouse Legacy Support
Move to items
Display Cache Windows Size
Primary IDE cable type
Secondary IDE cable type
Disabled
64MB
Auto detect
Auto detect
Available Options
Modify values
Chipset Setup Menu
4.4.1 USB Keyboard Legacy S u pport
Set this option to Enabled to invoke support for USB keyboard devices in DOS mode.
4.4.2 Display Cache Windows Size
This option specifies the amount of cache available for the graphics local memory window.
4.4.3 Primary IDE cable type
Set this option to choose primary IDE cable type, 40-pin and 80-pin. 40-pin represents
ATA33; 80-pin represents ATA66. The default setting is auto detect.
Disabled
Enabled
ESC: Exit
PgUp/PgDn: Modify
F1: Help F2/F3: Color
: Sel
↑↑↑↑↓↓↓↓
Enter Sub-
Menu
Exit to
Main Menu
4.4.4 Secondary IDE cable type
Set this option to choose secondary IDE cable type, 40-pin and 80-pin. 40-pin represents
ATA33; 80-pin represents ATA66. The default setting is auto detect.
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4.5 Power Management Setup Menu
AMIBIOS SETUP – Power Manage ment Setup
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Power Management/APM
Video Power Down Mode
Move to items
Modify values
Hard Disk Power Down Mode
Suspend Time Out
Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Access
FDC/LPT/COM Ports Access
Midi Port Access
Primary Master IDE Access
Primary Slave IDE Access
Secondary Master IDE Access
Secondary Slave IDE Access
PIRQ[A] IRQ Active
PIRQ[B] IRQ Active
PIRQ[C] IRQ Active
PIRQ[D] IRQ Active
Power Button Mode
Restore on AC/Power Loss
PCI Slot PME Function Support
Resume On RTC Alarm
RTC Alarm Date
RTC Alarm Hour
RTC Alarm Minute
RTC Alarm Second
Enabled
Suspend
Suspend
Disabled
Monitor
Ignore
Ignore
Monitor
Ignore
Ignore
Ignore
Ignore
Ignore
Ignore
Ignore
Instant Off
Power Off
Disabled
Disabled
15
12
30
30
Power Management Setup Menu
4.5.1 Power Managem en t /APM
Set this option to Enabled to invoke the chipset power management and APM features.
Available Options
NO
Yes
SC: Exit
↑↑↑↑↓↓↓↓
PgUp/PgDn: Modify
F1: Help F2/F3: Color
: Sel
Enter Sub-
Menu
Exit to
Main Menu
4.5.2 Video Power Down Mode
This option speci fies the power state that the video subsystem enters when BIOS places it in a
power saving state after the specified period of display inactivity has expired.
4.5.3 Hard Disk Power Down Mode
This option specifies the power conserving state that t he hard disk drive enters after the
specified period of hard drive inactivity has expired.
4.5.4 Suspend Time Out
This option specifies the length of a period of system inactivity while in Standby state. When
this length of time expires, th e computer enters Suspend power state.
4.5.5 Access
While choosing Monitor, an event occurring on each device for monitoring: Keyboard and
PS/2 Access; DFC/LPT/COM Ports Access; MIDI Ports Access; Primary/Secondary Master
IDE Access; Primary/Secondary Slave IDE Access; PIRQ[A]-[D] IRQ Active.
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BIOS Setup
4.5.6 Power Button Mode
This option specifies how the power button mounted externally on the computer chassis is
used. The settings are:
Setting Description
On/Off P u shing the power button turns the computer on or off.
Suspend Pushing the Power button places the computer in Suspend
mode or Full On power mode.
4.5.7 Restore on AC/Power Loss
This option is used to reboot system after power has been interrupted. Power Off leaves the
system off and Last State reboots the system.
4.5.8 PCI Slot PME Function S upport
This option allows you to enable the PME resume. Set it to
resume.
Enabled
4.5.9 Resume On RTC Alarm
This option allows you to enable the Real Time Clock (RTC) resume. Set it to
invoke the RTC Alarm.
4.5.10 RTC Alarm Date, Hour, Min u te, Second
This allows you to have an unattended or automatic power up of your system. You may
configure your system to power up at a certain time in a day by selecting or on the first
through the end of one month by selecting the RTC Alarm Date.
to invoke the PME
Enabled
to
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4.6 PCI/PnP Setup Menu
AMIBIOS SETUP – PCI Plug and Play Setup
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Plug and Play Aware O/S
Clear NVRAM
Move to items
Modify values
Primary Graphics Adapter
PCI VGA Palette Snoop
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA
DMA Channel 0
DMA Channel 1
DMA Channel 3
DMA Channel 5
DMA Channel 6
DMA Channel 7
IRQ3
IRQ4
IRQ5
IRQ7
IRQ9
IRQ10
IRQ11
IRQ14
IRQ15
Yes
No
OnBoard
Disabled
Yes
Disabled
Disabled
PnP
PnP
PnP
PnP
PnP
PCI/PnP
PCI/PnP
PCI/PnP
PCI/PnP
PCI/PnP
PCI/PnP
PCI/PnP
PCI/PnP
PCI/PnP
Available Options
No
Yes
ESC: Exit
PgUp/PgDn: Modify
F1: Help F2/F3: Color
PCI/ PnP Setup Menu
4.6.1 Plug and Play Aware O/S
Set this option to Yes to inform BIOS that the operating system can handle Plug and Play
(PnP) devices.
: Sel
↑↑↑↑↓↓↓↓
Enter Sub-
Menu
Exit to
Main Menu
4.6.2 Clear NVRAM
Select Yes 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 can not boot. Normally, leave this setting No.
4.6.3 Primary Graphics Adapter
Leave on default setting if you want to use the onboard VGA. If this field is Add-on VGA, all
display cache configurations will not be available.
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4.6.4 PCI VGA Palette Snoop
When this option is set to Enabled, multiple VGA devices operating on different buses can
handle data from the CPU on each set of palette regist ers on every video device. Bit 5 o f the
command register in the PCI device configuration sp ace is the VGA Palette Snoop bit (0 is
disabled). For example: if there are two VGA devices in the computer (one PCI and one ISA)
and the VGA Palette Snoop Bit is:
VGA Palette Snoop Bit Action
Disabled Data read and written by the CPU is only directed to
the PCI VGA device's palette registers.
Enabled Data read and written by the CPU is directed to the
both the PCI VGA device's palette registers and the
ISA VGA device palette registers, permitting the
palette registers of both devices to be identical.
This option must be set to Enabled if any ISA adapter card installed in the system requires
VGA palette snooping.
4.6.5 Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA
This option allows you to reserve IRQ for PCI VGA device.
4.6.6 DMA Channel 0/1/3/5/6/7
These options allow you to specify the bus type used by each DMA chan nel.
4.6.7 IRQ3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15
These options specify the bus that the specified IRQ line is used on. These op tions allow you
to reserve IRQs for legacy ISA adapter cards. These options determine if BIOS should
remove an IRQ from the pool of available IRQs passed to devices that are configurable by the
system BIOS. The available IRQ pool is determined by reading the ESCD NVRAM. If more
IRQs must be removed from the pool, the end user can use these options to reserve the IRQ
by assigning an ISA/EISA setting to it. Onboard I/O is configured by BIOS. All IRQs used
by onboard I/O are configuration as PCI/PnP.
option in Advanced Setup is set to Disabled. IRQ14 and 15 will not be available if the
onboard PCI IDE is enabled. If all IRQs are set to ISA/EISA and IRQ14 and 15 are allocated
to the onboard PCI IDE, IRQ9 will still be available for PCI and PnP devices, because at least
one IRQ must be available for PCI and PnP devices.
IRQ12
only appears if the
Mouse Support
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4.7 Peripheral Setup
AMIBIOS SETUP – Peripheral Setup
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Move to items
Modify values
OnBoard Audio
OnBoard AC’97 Modem
OnBoard IDE
OnBoard FDC
OnBoard Serial Port A
OnBoard Serial Port B
OnBoard Parallel Port
Parallel Port Mode
Parallel Port IRQ
Parallel Port DMA Channel
Keyboard PowerOn Function
Specific Key for PowerOn
Mouse PowerOn Function
Enabled
Disabled
Both
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
ECP
Auto
Auto
Disabled
N/A
Disabled
Peripheral Setup Menu
4.7.1 On Board Audio
This option allows you to enable the onboard Audio control.
4.7.2 On Board AC’97 Modem
This option allows you to enable the onboard Modem control.
4.7.3 On Board IDE
You can select to enable the primary IDE channel, secondary IDE channel, both, or disabled
both channels
Available Options:
Enabled
Disabled
ESC: Exit
PgUp/PgDn: Modify
F1: Help F2/F3: Color
: Sel
↑↑↑↑↓↓↓↓
Enter Sub-
Menu
Exit to
Main Menu
4.7.4 On Board FDC
Set this option to Enabled to invoke the floppy drive controller on the motherboard.
4.7.5 On Board Serial Port A/B
This option specifies the base I/O port address of serial port A/B.
4.7.6 On Board Parallel Port
This option specifies the base I/O port address of the parallel port on the motherboard.
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4.7.7 Parallel Port Mode
This option specifies the parallel port mode. The Optimal default setting is Normal. The FailSafe default setting is Disabled. The settings are:
Setting Description
Normal The normal parallel port mode is used.
EPP The parallel port can be used with devices that adhere to the
Enhanced Parall el Port (EPP ) specification. EPP uses the existing
parallel port signals to provide asymmetric bi-directional data
transfer driven by the host device.
ECP The parallel port can be used with devices that adhere to the
Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) specification. ECP uses the DMA
protocol to achieve data transfer rates up to 2.5 Megabits per second.
ECP provides symmetric bi-directional communication.
4.7.8 Parallel Port IRQ
This option specifies the IRQ used by the parallel port. The settings are Auto, (IRQ) 5, or
(IRQ) 7
4.7.9 Parallel Port DMA Channel
This option is only available if the setting for the
option sets the DMA channel used by the parallel port.
Parallel Port Mode
option is ECP. This
4.7.10 Keyboard Power On Function
Set this field to Enabled if you wish to use your PS2 keyboard (by pressing the spacebar) or
PS2 mouse (by clicking on the left button) to power up your computer. This feature requires
an ATX power supply that can supply at least 300mA on the +5VSB lead. The default is set
to Disabled because n ot all computer have the ap propriate ATX power supply. Your
computer will not power ON if you set this to Enabled and do not have the appropriate ATX
power supply.
4.7.11 Specific Key for Power On
This function allows you to select specific key which features the same function to power on
the system.
4.7.12 Mouse Power On Function
This function allows you to power on the system by pressing the left mouse key.
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4.8 Hardware Monitor Setup
AMIBIOS SETUP – Hardware Monitor Setup
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-==System Hard ware Monitor
Current CPU Temperature
Move to items
Modify values
Current System Temperature
Current CPU Fan Speed
Current Chassis Fan Speed
CPU VID
Vcore
Vtt
Vio
+ 5.000V
+12.000V
- 12.000V
- 5.000V
Battery
+ 5 SB
==-
39°C /102°F
32°C/89°F
3792 RPM
0 RPM
2.00V
2.032 V
1.536 V
3.312 V
5.085 V
11.802 V
–11.907 V
N/A
3.280 V
4.921 V
Hardware Monitor Setup Menu
4.8.1 Current CPU Temperature
This field shows the current CPU temperature.
4.8.2 Current System Tem peratu re
This field shows the current system temperature.
4.8.3 Current CPU Fan Speed
The onboard hardware monitor can detect the CPU fan speed in rotations pre minute (PRM).
The presence of the fan will be detected automatically. This field shows the current speed of
the CPU fan.
Available Options
ESC: Exit
PgUp/PgDn: Modify
F1: Help F2/F3: Color
: Sel
↑↑↑↑↓↓↓↓
Enter Sub-
Menu
Exit to
Main Menu
4.8.4 Current Chassis Fan Speed
The onboard hardware monitor can detect the chassis fan speed in rotations pre minute
(PRM). The presence of the fan will be detected automatically. This field shows the current
speed of fan 2.
4.8.5 CPU VID
The onboard hardware monitor can detect the voltage output by the onboard voltage
regulators. This field shows the voltage for CPU.
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4.9 Auto-Detection IDE HDD
BIOS setup will display all possible modes that supported by the HDD including NORMAL,
LBA & LARGE. If HDD does not support LBA modes, no ‘LBA’ option will be shown. If
no of cylinders is less than or equal to 1024, no ‘LARGE’ option will be show. Users can
select the appropriate mode for them.
4.10 Change User Password
When you select this function, a message appears at the center of the screen:
ENTER PASSWORD:
Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <ENTER> key. Typing a password
clears any previously entered password from CMOS memory. Now the message changes:
CONFIRM PASSWARD:
Again, type the password and press Enter. To abort the process at any time, press Esc.
In the Security Option item in the
System: Enter a password each time the system boots and whenever you enter Setup.
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Setup: Enter a password whenever you enter Setup.
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NOTE
: To clear the password, simply press <ENTER> key when asked to enter a password.
Then the password function is disabled.
BIOS Features
Setup screen select System or Setup:
4.11 Change Supervisor Password
The BIOS Setup will not be accessible unless you enter the correct password. Select this
function and press <ENTER> key, the screen will display a start symbol instead of the
characters entered. After the new password is entered, type the new password as prompted
and press <ENTER> key again.
If the password confirmation is incorrect, an error message appears. If the new password is
typed correctly, press <ESC> key. The password is stored in NVRAM after BIOS completes
its cycle. Next time, when you boot the system, a password prompt will appear if this
function is enabled.
4.12 Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings
The chipset defaults settings can provide maximum system performance. While the BIOS
programmer has designed the custom BIOS to maximize performance, the manufacturer has
the right to change these defaults to meet their needs.
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BIOS Setup
4.13 Auto Configuration with Fail Safe Settings
Choosing this will automatically set all BIOS setup options to a complete set of default
settings. The Fail-Safe settings are designed for maximum system stability, but may not be at
the maximum performance. All of your changes made in the setup will be permanently lost if
saved. Choose the Fail-Safe option if your computer is experiencing system configuration
problems.
4.14 Save Settings and Exit
This feature allows the changes to be made to the CMOS setup to be saved. The system will
reboot after a successful save to include new changes.
4.15 Exit Without Saving
Abandon all CMOS value change without saving and exit the BIOS setup. The system will
reboot after exiting the BIOS setup.
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