Advanced
Socket 370
Motherboard
FX815E LT
User’s Manual
http://www.bcmcom.com
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WARNING: Replace your system’s CMOS RAM battery only with the identical CR-2032
3V Lithium-Ion coin cell (or equivalent) battery type to avoid risk of personal injury or
physical damage to your equipment. Always dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions, or as required by the local ordinance (where applicable).
References:
This manual is created and written by BCM Technical Team, but not limited, to the
information from the FX815ELT External Production Specifications, and FX815ELT
Specifications. If any comments, suggestions, or errors for this manual, please e-mail to
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Compliance & Certificate
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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 val id for:
DESIGN & MANUFACTURE OF MOTHERBOARD AND PERSONAL COMPUTERS.
CE Declaration:
CE marking is a visible declaration by the manufacturer or his authorized representatives that
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 device accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause und esired operation of this product.
Year 2000 Compliance:
This product is test to be qualified to bear the NSTL Year 2000 Compliant logo. Year 2000
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.
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.
Note: You must keep your power cable unplugged until the
following 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 section in Chapter 3.
Install the CPU by correctly aligning the CPU with the socket
370 as noted in the motherboard diagram. Once aligned, press
down on the CPU gently but firmly and lock it. Next, install the
3.3 volt un -buffered SDRAM into the 168 pin DIMM slots.
Please see Sec. 3.4.
Plug in any peripheral card(s) that you want to be included in the
setup. Please see Sec. 3.5.
Plug in all cables included in the package except for the power
cord. Please see Sec. 3.6.
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.
Table of Contents
Declaration................................ ..................................................................... 2
Compliance & Certificate................................ ................................................ 3
Easy Installation................................ .............................................................. 4
1. Introduction................................ ................................................................. 6
1.1 How To Use This Manual................................ ........................................... 6
1.2 Check Your Device Items ...........................................................................6
2. Features ......................................................................................................7
2.1 Features Of The Motherboard ..................................................................... 7
3. Installation ..................................................................................................9
3.1 Motherboard Layout & Main Parts ..............................................................9
3.2 Connectors and Jumpers ..........................................................................12
3.3 CPU (Central Processing Unit) ..................................................................13
3.4 System Memory (DRAM)................................ ..........................................14
3.5 Expansion Slots ......................................................................................15
3.6 Connectors, Headers, and Ports................................ ................................16
4. BIOS Setup .................................................................................................21
4.1 BIOS S etup.............................................................................................21
4.2 Main Setup Menu................................ .....................................................22
4.3 General Configuration Menu ......................................................................23
4.4 Advanced Configuration Menu ...................................................................25
4.5 System Specific Setup .............................................................................27
4.6 Primary IDE Drives ...................................................................................28
4.7 Secondary IDE Drives................................ ...............................................29
4.8 Peripherals Setup Menu ...........................................................................30
4.9 Power Management Setup Menu................................ ...............................32
4.10 PCI /PnP Configurations Menu ................................................................34
4.11 Hardware Monitor ...................................................................................35
4.12 Restore Default Settings .........................................................................36
4.13 Exit................................ .......................................................................36
5. Troubleshooting .........................................................................................37
5.1 General Troubleshooting Tips................................ ....................................37
Equipment Manufactures (OEMs) and home users to build a
Motherboard and all of
Introduction
1.1 How To Use This Manual
This manual provides information necessary for Original
ATX compatible system using Intel Socket 370 CPU
motherboard. Follow the installation procedure presented
on the Easy Installation Page and refer to the section
number following each step if you require more detailed
instructions.
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.
Ø 1 FX815ELT motherboard
Ø 1 IDE ribbon cable (80-pin for ATA100)
Ø 1 floppy ribbon cable
Ø 1 CD with drivers for FX815EL T
the components
Ø 1 Users Manual (In Driver CD)
Ø 1 Quick Start Guide
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USER MANUAL
CHECK
ITEMS
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 fun ction and provides support for business PC maker. This motherboard
incorporates Intel 815 chipset. Providing features such as integrated 2D/3D AGP VGA
controller with AGP In-Line Memory Module, TV Out interface, Ultra DMA 33/66 IDE
interface, ACPI Power Management, 10/100Mbps LAN, USB, IEEE 1394 connectivity,
and soft sound support.
Processor
Ø Single Intel Socket-370 mechanism for Intel Flip -Chip PGA Celeron or Intel Flip -Chip
PGA Pentium III/ Tualatin Processor
Ø Supports 100/133 MHz FSB
Core Logic Chipset
Ø Intel 815E Chipset includes GMCH (Graphics and Memory Controller Hub Rev. B
Chipset), ICH2 (I/O Controller Hub) and FWH (Firm Ware Hub)
System Memory
Ø Two 168 -pin DIMM sockets up to 512MB
Ø Supports up to 2 double sided DIMMs
Graphics Support
Ø
230MHz RAM DAC; Integrated Hardware Motion Compensation (30 frames per sec.)
Ø
Desktop display modes up to 1600 x 1200 x 8 @ 75Hz refresh rate
Ø
1 VGA output port
Ø
1 TV Out (Composite and S Video)
PCI Bus Master IDE Controller
Ø 2 IDE Connectors (support up to 4 IDE devices)
Ø Supports Ultra DMA: 33MB/s, 66MB/s, and 100MB/s
LAN Support (Optional)
Ø ICH2 integrated with LAN controller. With 82562ET (10/100 LAN)
Features
Integrated I/O
Ø Winbond W83627HF AW super I/O controller
Ø 1 Parallel Port (SPP/ECP/EPP/ECP+EPP)
Ø 2 Serial Port (16C550 Fast UART Compatible – 115kbps)
Ø 1 PS/2 Mouse Port
Ø 1 PS/2 Keyboard Port
Ø 1 Floppy connector
Ø 4 Standard USB Ports (2 from the header connector and 2 from the back ports)
Ø 2 Fan connectors
Ø Hardware Monitor Capability (optional)
Ø 2 IEEE 1394 Ports (1 from the header connector)
System BIOS
Ø 4Mb Flash device in FWH
Ø PC-99 and PnP (Plug ‘n Play) compatible
Ø Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), and APM (Advanced
Power Management)
Ø Supports to boot from CD-ROM, SCSI, IDE, FDD, ZIP, and LS-120
Green Features
Ø Power Management APM version 1.2
Ø Intelligent Power Management fully supported by Windows 2000 with On-Now and
supports all wake-up states (S1 thru S5)
Ø WOL (Wake On LAN), and WOR (Wake On Ring).
Sound System
Ø AC97 Revision v. 2.1 integrated in ICH2.
Ø 2 Audio Phone Jacks (Line-Out, Mic -In).
Ø Includes one of each: CD-In.
Expansion Slots
Ø 1 PCI slot
Mechanical
Ø This motherboard complies with the Flex ATX Form Factor specification and has a four
layers with dimensions of 6.79.” x 7.25”
Printer
VGA
TV Out
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3.1 Motherboard Layout & Main Parts
Front 1394
Floppy
PCI Slot
Mic-In Line-Out
1394
COM 2
COM 1
Keyboard/Mous
LAN
USB
LAN LED
CPU Socket
Front USB
Front Panel
WOR
Primary
IDE
Secondary
IDE
ATX Power
System Fan
CPU Fan
DIMM 1
Installation
Significant Parts List
Expansion Slots
CPU Refer to Sec. 3.3
System Memory Refer to Sec. 3.4
Expansion Slots Refer to Sec. 3.5
Front Panel Connectors/Back Panel Ports
IrDA Connector (Part of Front Panel Header) Refer to Sec. 3.6.5
Power Switch Connector (Part of Front Panel Header) Refer to Sec. 3.6.5
Reset Switch Connector (Part of Front Panel Header) Refer to Sec. 3.6.5
HDD LED Connector (Part of Front Panel Header) Refer to Sec. 3.6.5
Power LED Connector (Part of Front Panel Header) Refer to Sec. 3.6.5
Keyboard/Mouse Ports Refer to Sec. 3.6.6
USB/LAN Ports Refer to Sec. 3.6.6
Printer/VGA/Serial Ports Refer to Sec. 3.6.6
Sound Ports Refer to Sec. 3.6.6
IEEE 1394 Port 1 Refer to Sec. 3.6.6
Connectors and Header
Primary IDE Connector Refer to Sec. 3.6.1
Secondary IDE Connector Refer to Sec. 3.6.2
Floppy Connector Refer to Sec. 3.6.3
Power Connector Refer to Sec. 3.6.4
CD-In (CD -ROM) Connector Refer to Sec. 3.6.7
WOR (Wake On Ring) Connector Refer to Sec. 3.6.7
CPU Fan Connector Refer to Sec. 3.6.7
System 2 Connector Refer to Sec. 3.6.7
Front USB Connector Refer to Sec. 3.6.7
Serial Port 2 Connector Refer to Sec. 3.6.7
IEEE 1394 Port 2 Connector Refer to Sec. 3.6.7
TV-Out Connector Refer to Sec. 3.6.7
Precaution Before Start
Static Electricity Damage:
Static electricity can easily damage your motherboard. Observing a few
basic precautions can help safeguard against damage that could result in
expensive repairs. Follow the simple measures below to protect your
equipment from static electricity damage.
Installation
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, anti-static
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, antistatic 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 ensure 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. These
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
Installation
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 σ mark stands for pin 1 of the connector or header.
Connectors/Jumpers List
J1: Mic-In J2: Line-Out
J3: PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector J4: VGA Connector
J5: 1394 Connector (back site) J6: COM 1 Connector
J7: USB/Lan Connector (Act LED -> Green,
100Mb -> orange)
J9: Line-Out Pin Header J10: CD-In Connector
J11: Parallel Port Connector J12: 1394 Pin Header (front site)
J13: COM 2 Pin Header (key pin 10) J14: LANLED 3 Pin Header
J15: TV-Out Pin Header (S-VIDEO + AV-OUT) J16: PCI slot
J17: Floppy Connector J18: CPU socket
J19: Front Side USB J20: Front side Panel
J21: WOR Pin Header J22: CPU Fan Header
J23: DIMM-1 socket J24: DIMM-2 socket
J25: Secondary IDE Connector J26: ATX Power Connector
J27: Primary IDE Connector J28: System Fan Header
JP1: Clear CMOS/Password JP2: FWH protection
J8: Mic-In + Line-In Pin Header
PIN 1
Installation
3.3 CPU (Central Processing Unit)
This motherboard supports a Flip-Chip PGA 370 Intel Celeron/Pentium III FC-PGA family
processor. To complete CPU installation, please install CPU to socket firmly, presented in Sec.
3.3.1.
3.3.1 CPU installation
Please follow the below steps to install your CPU.
S tep 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 the 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.
Installation
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 16MB to 512MB in a variety of ways by using different combinations of the
three 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 into DIMM socket 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, and 256MB. For
example, the following figure shows you one way to insert your DIMMs.
DIMM 1
DIMM 2
Empty
Select DIMM 1: 32MB
DIMM 2: 64MB
Select 1 out of 5 Choices (16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, and 256MB) in DIMM 1. Then,
repeat again in DIMM 2 for 6 choices (Empty, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128MB, and 256MB).
Select
16MB
32MB
32MB
16MB
Total
32+64=96MB
64MB
64MB
128MB
128MB
256MB
256MB
Installation
3.5 Expansion Slot
This motherboard contains 1 32 -bit PCI expansion slot.
PCI Expansion Slot
PCI expansion slot accept PCI bus master cards and are fully supported by the PCI 2.2
specification.
HDD LED
Installation
3.6 Connectors, Headers, and Ports
This motherboard contains IDE, floppy, power connector, front panel, and additional connectors.
3.6.1 Primary IDE Connector (J27, 39-pin block, Black)
This connector supports two primary channel IDE devices as well as the LS120 floppy, Zip, CDROM, 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.
3.6.2 Secondary IDE Connector (J25, 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 PIN 1 edge of the on-board
connector.
3.6.3 Floppy Drive Connector (J17, 33-pin block)
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 floppy disk interface includes 48mA current support and inputs on
the drive interface.
3.6.4 ATX Power Connector (J26, 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.
PWR/SLEEP
3.6.5 Front Panel Connectors (J20, 20-pin block)
Front Panel includes connectors for the following six I/O
connectors: Power Switch, Power LED, Reset, IrDA and
HDD LED.
IrDA Connector (Pins 8, 10)
The motherboard offers an IrDA infrared connector 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 and the
transfer rate is 115,200 bits/s.
RESET
SMBUS
KEY IrDA
SPK
PWR
Reset Switch Connector (Pins 1, and 3)
Installation
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 Connector (Pins 5, and 7)
The motherboard supports one 2-pin connector for connecting to front Panel Hard Disk activity
LED indicator.
Power Switch Connector (Pins 17, and 19)
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 powered off. When
this BIOS setting sets to “Instant-off”, then Power Switch function work as a regular power
switch.
Power LED Connector (Pins 2, 4 and 6)
This connector can be connected to a 2-color LED that will light green (On) or blink (Sleep) when
the computer is in “Sleep” or “Normal” operation.
Speaker Connector (Pins 14, 16, 18 and 20)
For external system speaker connection
3.6.6 Back Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports (J 3)
The motherboard offers 1 PS/2 Keyboard Port and 1 PS/2 Mouse Port.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports and LAN (Local Area Network) Port (J7)
The motherboard has two USB ports and a LAN port (optional). 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 (optional) (using RJ-
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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 (J11)
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.
COM1 Port (J6)
The motherboard has one serial port. The electrical characteristics are compliant with the EIA-232D Serial Communications Specifications. The serial port may be disabled through the BIOS.
Line-Out (J2)
The motherboard also provides external sound system through an user accessible stereo jack
connector soldered to the PWA. This jack allow the connection of self-amplified speakers.
Mic-In (J1)
The motherboard also provides external sound system through an user accessible stereo jack
connector soldered to the PWA. This jack allow the connection Mic-In voice input.
VGA Port (J4)
This product integrates the AGP function via a VGA port. The monitor hooks up here.
IEEE 1394 Port (J5)
This connector is use for connecting a 1394 device.
3.6.7 Additional Connectors and Headers
Front USB Connector (J19, 10-pin)
The motherboard offers you to hook up front USB ports via chassis. It is always enabled.
Clear Password Header (JP1, 3-pin)
Clear CMOS. By closing JP1, pins 1 and 2 will clear the CMOS. By closing JP1, pins 2 and 3
will clear password. Under the normal operation, leave JP1, all pin open.
WOR (Wake On Ring) Connector (J21, 2-pin)
This connector is used for resuming from either the APM sleep mode or the ACPI S1 state. It
requires only one call to access the computer. In addition, it detects incoming call similarly for
external and internal modems. It also requires modem interrupt to be unmasked for correct
operation.
System FAN Header (J28, 3-pin)
Installation
This connector is used for chassis fan or power fan if needed.
CPU FAN Header (J22, 3-pin)
This connector is used for chassis fan or power fan if needed.
Serial Port 2 Connector (J13, 9-pin)
This connector is for second serial port.
CD-In Header (J10, 4-pin)
A connector is available for audio input from CD-ROM drives.
Line-In/Mic In Header (J5, 5-pin)
A connector is available for audio input from Line-In, Mic-In Header.
Line-Out Header (J9, 5-pin)
A connector is available for audio output.
BIOS Lock Header (JP2, 4-pin)
When 1,2 close, boot block protection enable, 3,4 close all block protection enable. Default is 2,3
for all un-protect.
IEEE 1394 Header (J12, 6-pins)
A second IEEE 1394 pin header for 1394 cable connection.
TV-Out Header (J15, 5-pins, Optional)
A TV-Out pin header for TV-Out cable connection.
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 all the add-in peripheral seated and configured properly (Sec. 3.5)?
4. Are you sure that all the connectors (described in Sec. 3.6) have been connected to their related
devices (Sec. 3.6)?
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, the power LED on the front panel of the system case will light. For ATX
power supplies, the system LED will light when the ATX pow er 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-onself-test. If so, please recheck the above steps or call your retailer for assistance.
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: BIOS SETUP.
BIOS Setup
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The motherboard uses Whizpro BIOS, stored in a flash EEPROM. All of the configuration
information is stored in the CMOS.
4.1 BIOS Setup
The Whizpro BIOS is immediately activated when you first turn on the computer. The BIOS
reads system configuration information in CMOS RAM and begins the process of checking
the system and configuring it through the Power-On-Self-Test (POST). When these
preliminaries are finished, the BIOS seek an operation system on the data storage 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 <F2> key during boot -up before or while a message similar to this
appears briefly at the bottom of the screen during the POST: Press <F2> 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 pressing the <CTRL>, <ALT> and <DEL> keys.
4.1.1 Setup Keys
The keys below help you navigate in Setup.
<↑> , <↓> Move to previous or next item.
<←> , <→> Change selection.
<ESC>
<ESC>
<PgUp> / <+> Increase the numeric value or make changes.
<PgDn> / <−> Decrease the numeric value or make changes.
<Enter> Enter to the selected Manu.
<F9> Load default CMOS settings.
<F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu .
Main Menu – Quit and Exit CMOS.
Other Pages – Exit current page and return to Main Menu.
BIOS Setup
4.2 Main Setup Menu
When you en ter the Whizpro 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 enter the
sub-menu.
A brief description of each highlighted selection appears at the bottom of the screen.
Following is a brief summary of each Setup category.
System Information System Device Information
General Configuration Options in the original PC AT -compatible BIOS.
Advanced Configuration Options specific to system onboard chipset and devices.
System Specific Setup Select PCI and DIMM clock Signals
Primary IDE Drivers Setup IDE Device & Hard Disk Geometry Data.
Secondary IDE Driv es Setup IDE Device & Hard Disk Geometry Data.
Peripherals Enable or Disable On-board peripherals devices.
Power Management Setup Display the fan speed and voltage for your system.
PCI & PnP PnP OS flag, PnP configure date, ISA memory & IRQ
reservation.
Hardware Monitor Display the voltage & temperature of your CPU and
system
Restore Default Settings Setup defaults that are factory settings for optimal
performance system operations.
Exit Save CMOS settings & Exit, Discard changes & Exit.
BIOS Setup
4.3 General Configuration Menu
In the Standard CMOS 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.
4.3.1 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 <PgUp> or <PgDn> key to increment the setting, or type the desired value into
the field.
4.3.2 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>
key to increment the setting, or type the desired value into the field.
4.3.3 Drive A/B type
Select the correct specifications for the diskette drive(s) installed in the computer.
None No diskette drive installed.
360K, 5.25 in 5-1/4 inch AT-type standard drive; 360 kilobyte capacity.
1.2M, 5.25 in 5-1/4 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2 megabyte capacity.
720K, 3.5 in 3-1/2 inch double-sided drive; 720 kilobyte capacity.
1.44M, 3.5 in 3-1/2 inch double-sided drive; 1.44 megabyte capacity.
2.88M, 3.5 in 3-1/2 inch double-sided drive; 2.88 megabyte capacity.
BIOS Setup
4.3.4 First Boot Device
This option sets the type of device for the first boot drives that the BIOS attempts to boot
from after BIOS Post completes.
4.3.5 Second Boot Device
This option sets the type of device for the second boot drives that the BIOS attempts to boot
from after BIOS Post completes.
4.3.6 Third Boot Device
This option sets the type of device for the third boot drives that the BIOS attempts to boot
from after BIOS Post completes.
4.3.7 Fourth Boot Device
This option sets the type of device for the third boot drives that the BIOS attempts to boot
from after BIOS Post completes.
4.3.8 Power 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.
4.3.9 Select Primary VGA
Select Primary display type.
4.3.10 Boot Sector Protection
When enabled, you receive a warning message if a program (specifically a virus) attempts to
write to the boot sector or the partition table of the hard disk drive. You should then run an
anti-virus program. Keep in mind that this feature protects only the boot sector, not the
entire hard drive.
NOTE: Many disk diagnostic programs that access the boot sector table can trigger the viruswarning message. If you plan to run such a program, we recommend that you first disable the
virus warning.
4.3.11 Password Required on
Enable Password protection to system setup.
BIOS Setup
4.4 Advanced Configuration Menu
These screens contain industry-standard options additional to the core PC AT BIOS. This
section describes all fields offered by Whizpro Software in this screen. Some fields may vary
from those in your Setup program. Your system builder may omit or modify some fields.
4.4.1 IDE Drive Delay
Configure IDE drive delay. Default Disable
4.4.2 Multi -sector Transfer
Configure Multi-sector transfer. Default Disable.
4.4.3 Quick Memory Test
Select enable allow system to skip extensive memory test during POST.
4.4.4 Video BIOS Cacheable
Select Enabled allows caching of the Video RAM, resulting in better system performance.
However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result.
4.4.5 C800 -CFFF Shadow
These options specify how the ROM at C000h copy to RAM, enable will allow the ROM
area from C800-CFFF copy to RAM.
4.4.6 D000-D7FF Shadow
These options specify how the ROM at D000h copy to RAM, enable will allow the ROM
area from D000-D7FF copy to RAM.
4.4.11 D800-DFFF Shadow
These options specify how the ROM at D800h copy to RAM, enable will allow the ROM
area from D000-DFFF copy to RAM.
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4.4.12 Typematic Rate Setting
When disabled, the following two items (Typematic Rate and Typematic Delay) are
irrelevant. Keystrokes repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard controller in your system.
When enabled, you can select a typematic rate and typematic delay.
4.4.13 Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
When the typematic rate setting is enabled, you can select a typematic rate (the rate at which
character repeats when you hold down a key) of 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, or 30 characters per
second.
4.4.14 Typematic Delay (Msec)
When the typematic rate setting is enabled, you can select a typematic delay (the delay before
keystrokes begin to repeat) of 250, 500, 750 or 1000 milliseconds.
4.4.15 Onboard LAN Controller
Enable allow Onboard LAN function to be enable.
4.4.16 LAN Boot ROM
Enable allow a Boot on LAN ROM to be enable.
BIOS Setup
4.5 System Specific Setup
4.5.1 Auto DIMM and PCI Clock
Enable will disconnect clock signals that go to unused DIMMs and PCI slots.
BIOS Setup
4.6 Primary IDE Drives
4.6.1 Primary Master
Select Auto BIOS will detects if a drive is installed and its CHS parameters. If Manual is
select, CHS parameters needs to be insert manually. Select None for no IDE drive installed.
Drive Type:
None No IDE drive is installed
Manual Enter drive CHS parameters
Auto BIOS detects if a drive is installed and its CHS parameters
Mode:
Auto BIOS check if the drive supports LBA mode, if so LBA mode is
enable and used, otherwise CHS mode is use
CHS Enter drive Cylinder , Head, Sector manually.
UDMA:
Configure PIO or UDMA modes of the IDE device.
4.6.2 Primary Slave
Select Auto BIOS will detects if a drive is installed and its CHS parameters. If Manual is
select, CHS parameters needs to be insert manually. Select None for no IDE drive installed.
See description above for available options.
BIOS Setup
4.7 Secondary IDE Drives
4.7.1 Secondary Master
Select Auto BIOS will detects if a drive is installed and its CHS parameters. If Manual is
select, CHS parameters needs to be manually insert. Select None for no IDE drive installed
Drive Type:
None No IDE dri ve is installed
Manual Enter drive CHS parameters
Auto BIOS detects if a drive is installed and its CHS parameters
Mode:
Auto BIOS check if the drive supports LBA mode, if so LBA mode is
enable and used, otherwise CHS mode is use
CHS Enter drive Cylinder, Head, Sector manually.
UDMA:
Configure PIO or UDMA modes of the IDE device.
4.7.2 Secondary Slave
Select Auto BIOS will detects if a drive is installed and its CHS parameters. If Manual is
select, CHS parameters needs to be manually insert. Select None for no IDE drive installed.
See description above for available options.
BIOS Setup
4.8 Peripherals Setup Menu
4.8.1 Floppy Controller
Set this option to enable to invoke the floppy drive controller on the motherboard.
4.8.2 Primary IDE
Set this option to enable to invoke the Primary IDE channel on the motherboard.
4.8.3 Secondary IDE
Set this option to enable to invoke the Secondary IDE channel on the motherboard.
4.8.4 Serial Port 1
This option allows to set serial port configuration.
Auto Automatic configuration
COM1 Set to I/O address 3F8 IRQ4
COM2 Set to I/O address 2F8 IRQ3
COM3 Set to I/O address 3E8 IRQ4
COM4 Set to I/O address 2E8 IRQ3
4.8.5 Serial Port 2
This option allows to set serial port configuration.
Auto Automatic configuration
COM1 Set to I/O address 3F8 IRQ4
COM2 Set to I/O address 2F8 IRQ3
COM3 Set to I/O address 3E8 IRQ4
COM4 Set to I/O address 2E8 IRQ3
BIOS Setup
Mode
Select allow to set UART mode or IRDA mode.
4.8.6 Parallel Port
This option allows to set parallel port configuration.
3BC Set to I/O address 3BC IRQ5
278 Set to I/O address 278 IRQ5
378 Set to I/O address 378 IRQ5
3BC Set to I/O address 3BC IRQ7
Mode
The parallel port ca n be used with devices that adhere to Standard (SPP) or Enhanced Parallel
port (EPP) specification. EPP uses the existing parallel port signals to provide asymmetric bidirectional data transfer driven by the host device. It also 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.
DMA
This option is only available if the setting for the parallel port option is ECP. This option sets
the DMA channel used by the parallel port, option available are 1 or 3.
4.8.7 Onboard USB Controller
This option allows enabling Rear USB, Font USB or Both.
4.8.8 USB Legacy Support
This option al lows enable or disable USB legacy device support.
4.8.9 AC97 Audio
This option allows enable or disable onboard AC97 audio device.
BIOS Setup
advanced architectures in a more robust, and potentially more efficient
perating system to use either APM or ACPI mode for power
4.9 Power Management Setup Menu
The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save
energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use.
4.9.1 Power Management
Disable No power management.
APM Allows operating system to use APM (Advanced Power
Management) mode for power management.
ACPI ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) evolves the
existing motherboard configuration interfaces to support these
APM+ACPI Allows o
4.9.2 Suspend Type
Set ACPI Suspend type to S1 or S3. The choices are: S1 (POS), and S3 (STR).
4.9.3 S3 Video Init
Perform S3 initialization during S3 (STR) resume.
4.9.4 Stand- by Timer
Set system inactivity time period before BIOS enters the system into stand-by state in APM
mode.
manner.
management
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4.9.5 Suspend Timer
Set system inactivity time period before BIOS enters the system into suspend state in APM
mode.
4.9.6 Hard Disk Power Down
Set system inactivity time period before BIOS shutdown IDE drive in APM mode.
4.9.7 Video Off
Set system inactivity time period before BIOS turn off video in APM mode.
4.9.8 Power Button
In case of computer being “hung”: Instant-Off allows the power button to shut down the
system instantly by the push of the button; Delay 4 Sec. allows the power button to shut
down the system after holding the button for 4 seconds.
4.9.9 MODEM Uses IRQ
Determines which IRQ the MODEM can use. The choices are: 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, and N/A.
4.9.10 PWRON After PWR-Fail
Sets PWRON After PWR-Fail as Last State, on, or off.
BIOS Setup
4.10 PCI /PnP Configurations Menu
4.10.1 PnP OS Installed
Set this option to “Yes” to inform BIOS the operating system can handle plug and play (PnP)
devices.
4.10.2 Reset Configure Data
Select Enabled to reset Extended System Configuration Date (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.
4.10.3 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
Some display cards that are not standard VGA card such as graphics accelerators or MPEG
cards may not show the correct colors. This setting can correct this problem once you set it
to enable. To default setting, leaves at Disabled.
4.10.4 Reserved ISA Memory Device
Select “Yes” will enable that ISA memory address space reserved.
4.10.5 Reserved IRQ To ISA Space
Select “Yes” will enable that IRQ to ISA space reserved.
BIOS Setup
4.11 Hardware Monitor
4.11.1 CPU Voltage
Display current CPU Vcore voltage.
4.11.2 FSB Voltage
Display current FSB voltage.
4.11.3 3.3 Volt
Display current 3.3 volt.
4.11.4 5.0 Volt
Display current 5 volt.
4.11.5 12 Volt
Display current 12 volt.
4.11.6 -12 Volt
Display current -12 volt.
4.11.7 CPU FAN Rotation
Display current CPU FAN speed on Rotations per minutes (RPM).
4.11.8 CPU Temperature
Display current CPU temperature.
4.11.9 System Temperature
Display current system temperature.
BIOS Setup
4.12 Restore Default Settings
4.12.1 Restore Manufacture Settings
Restore manufacture settings to recover the optimum settings for the original manufacture
configuration.
4.11.2 Restore Fail-Safe Settings
Load Fail-Safe settings when you can not boot the system to operating system after change/
add/ remove hardware parts or peripherals.
4.13 Exit
Options are Save CMOS and Exit, Discard Change and Exit, Back to Setup.
Troubleshooting
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5.1 General Troubleshooting Tips
1) Is your system properly assembled and configured?
a. Make sure the BIOS setup is set to default/optimal settings. Pressing <F2> or
<DEL> key to enter the setup, select Default or Optimal settings, then save and
exit the setup.
b. For Windows 2000, that requires ACPI support, make sure your BIOS is of the
latest revision (Some EOL boards will not support it at all).
c. Is your board jumpered according to the manual/”Jumpers” in the website?
d. Is all or any of your peripherals seated properly, that includes CPU, memory,
video card, etc. You may even want to try re-seating them.
e. Is your power supply switched on for those have an on/off switch on the back of
the power supply and plugged in. Is your power supply set for proper voltage
(115 or 120 for US, 220 or 230 for Europe)? For Europe, if your pow er supply
is set at 115 or 120 and accidentally plugged with 220 or 230 volt power outlet,
your system may be already damaged, in that case, consult your vendor.
f. Some problems and/or conflict can be resolved as simple as by flashing the BIOS
with the latest version downloadable from our website.
2) Is there any conflict with hardware and/or drivers?
a. Make sure your BIOS setup is in default settings.
b. Make sure the drivers for the installed peripherals that you have are the latest
version.
c. Windows may have some old lingering drivers from an old setup and/or an old
motherboard you upgraded from. These older drivers may be causing problems
and/or conflicts in your system. The best step is to back up your data and reinstall Windows on clean drive. WARNING: Only experienced people should do
this as data loss may be possible.
3) Have you verified all of your system components for functionality?
a. If you have problem running your system, and unsure of which component is at
fault, please do a component inspection:
i. CPU
ii. Memory
iii. Hard Drive
iv. Video Card (if the motherboard does not equip with onboard video)
v. Sound Card (if the motherboard does not equip with onboard sound)
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vi. Network Card (if the motherboard does not equip with onboard
network)
vii. Modem Card and/or AMR
viii. SCSI Card (if the motherboard does not equip with onboard SCSI)
ix. Any other peripherals
b. If you have extra peripherals or components, please do some swapping at a bare
setup to narrow down the fault.
c. If the fault is the motherboard and you are certain of it and with all exhaus tive
attempts to get it to work even at bare minimum and with slowest speed setup,
then it may require a repair or a replacement. You can get it repaired or replaced
for free if within warranty of your reseller and/or BCM’s. Check your reseller for
the warranty and exchange policies. Please note that BCM DO NOT BACK
reseller’s warranty if it EXCEEDS BCM’s current warranty policy which is one
year from the date of manufacture and the board is PAST BCM’s warranty
period. If your reseller is out of business or no longer in service, then the BCM’s
warranty policy applies. Please also note that if the reseller is still in the
business, BCM will IGNORE ALL RMA requests associated with this reseller.
First: To determine how old your board is: Look for the label matches to this 14
digits barcode. The break-up of 14 digits barcode is: First Set – 5 digits = Part
Number; Second Set – 2 digits = Year (98 = 1998, 00 = 2000, and so forth); Third
Set – 2 digits = Week (45 = 45th week of that year); Forth Set – 5 digits = Serial
Number. You will need to determine the age of the board yourself.
You may wish to go into discussion board to submit your statement or request and/or to read
other people’s input that may be of some help to you, please go to:
www.bcmcom.com >> Support >> Discussion Board
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