SQ 596 Pentium PCI
Mainboard
User s Manual
SQ596
Users Notice
Static Electricity Precaution
Static electricity can easily damage your SQ 596 mainboard. By observing a few basic
precaution can help you safeguard against damage that could result in expensive repairs.
Follow the simple measures below to protect your equipment from static electricity damage:
Keep the mainboard and other system components in their anti-static packaging until you are
ready to install them.
Touch a grounded surface before you remove any system component from its protective antistatic 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.
After removing the mainboard from its original packing, 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 all of the socket ICs to
ensure they are properly seated. Do this only with the board placed on a firm flat surface.
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. When handling the mainboard or an adapter card avoid touching its
components. Handle the mainboard and adapter cards either by the edges or by the adapter
card s case mounting bracket.
The information presented in this publication has been carefully screened for reliability. The
manufacturer provides this manual As is with no warranties of any kind, either expressed
or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of this products
fitness for any particular purpose. In no event shall manufacturer be liable for any loss or
profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business, or indirect, special, incidental,
or consequential damages of any kind, even if manufacturer has been advised of the
possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this manual or product. The
manufacturer has the right to change this specification without pre-notice.
Trademarks and product names appearing in this manual are may or may not be registered of
their respective holders.
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL.........................................................................1-1
1.2 ITEM CHECKLIST........................................................................................1-1
2. KEY FEATURES........................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION........................................................................... 2-1
2.2 MAINBOARD OUTLOOK..............................................................................2-2
2.3 MAINBOARD LAYOUT.................................................................................2-3
3. INSTALLATION PREVIEW.......................................................................3-1
3.1 JUMPERS:................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 EXPANSION SLOTS :....................................................................................3-1
3.3 AUDIO SUBSYSTEM CONNECTOR.................................................................3-1
3.4 CONNECTORS............................................................................................. 3-2
3.5 INSTALLATION STEPS .................................................................................3-3
3.6 AUDIO SUBSYSTEM CONNECTOR...............................................................3-12
3.7 CONNECTORS........................................................................................... 3-15
4. BIOS SETUP.................................................................................................4-1
4.1 ENTERING SETUP........................................................................................4-1
4.2 THE MAIN MENU....................................................................................... 4-2
4.3 STANDARD CMOS SETUP MENU................................................................4-3
4.4 BIOS FEATURES SETUP MENU....................................................................4-7
4.5 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP MENU.............................................................. 4-10
4.6 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP MENU......................................................... 4-11
4.7 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP MENU...................................................4-12
4.8 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS MENU ............................................................. 4-14
4.9 PASSWORD SETTING................................................................................. 4-16
4.10 IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION..................................................................4-17
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Introduction
How to use this Manual
This manual provides information necessary for SQ596 mainboard and is organized into 4
chapters. Its purpose is to explain the installation procedures and operations of the
mainboard as specified below.
1. Introduction : Manual information and checklist
2. Key Features : An overview specification of this mainboard
3. Installation : Instructions on how to setup the mainboard
4. BIOS setup : BIOS software setup information
Item Checklist
The SQ596 mainboard should contain following items( ). Immediately, contact to your
retailer if you discover any missing items, or any damage .
The SQ596 mainboard
This SQ596 users manual
1 parallel ribbon cable attached to a mounting bracket
1 IDE ribbon cable
1 Floppy ribbon cable
Floppy diskette(s) for the Sound Driver
Infrared (IrDA)module with ribbon cable(optional)
Pipeline Burst Cache Module (optional)
1 CD-In cable (optional)
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key Features
The SQ596 mainboard integrates the Pentium microprocessor, memory , and I/O
technologies and is designed to fit into a standard mini-ATX form factor chassis. Page 2-3
illustrates the mechanical form factor for the SQ596 mainboard.
Product Specification
Processor: The SQ596 supports Intel Pentium Processors P54C/P55C 75-200MHz,
and Cyrix 6x86 (M1/M2) Processors. The ZIF Socket 7 will support future Pentium
Overdrives.
L2 Cache: 0KB onboard upgradeable to 256KB or 512KB using a Pipeline Burst L2
COAST(cache on a stick) Module inserted into the cache expansion slot.
System memory: Supports four 72-pin SIMM modules using 4MB, 8MB, 16MB,
32MB or 64MB for a maximum 256MB. Memory supported is both Fast Page Mode
(FPM) and Extended Data Output (EDO). The memory must be 70ns (nano seconds)
or faster.
Chipset: Intel Triton 430HX PCIset as the core chipset with a UMC UM8669F super
I/O (input/output) controller chip & Creative 16C CT2505 PnP Sound controller chip.
Expansion Slots: Three 16-bit ISA slots and Four 32-bit PCI slots( one shared).
Super Multi-I/O: Two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and One parallel
port with ECP and EPP compatibility. One FDD header supporting either 5.25 or
3.5 (1.2 or 1.44/2.88MB) floppy drives. One IrDA TX/RX infrared port.
Audio Subsystem: Features a 16-bit stereo audio sub-system, on board
Joystick/MIDI connector, Line in port, Line out port ,Microphone in port, CD in
header, Speaker in connector and Wave table upgrade connector.
PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard: Onboard PS/2 mouse Port and PS/2 Keyboard port.
PCI bus Master IDE Controller: Onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with 2
ports to support 4 IDE devices. This controller supports PIO Mode 3 and Mode 4 with
a data transfer rate up to 17MB per second. The Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2
transfer up to 22MB per second.
PCI BIOS: Win 95 Plug and Play with Green feature
Universal Serial Bus: Two standard USB connectors supporting up to 48MHz and
127 peripheral devices.
Mechanical: Mini-ATX form factor 210mm x 285mm
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Mainboard Outlook
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Mainboard Layout
Powe
Conn
Secondary IDE
J8B
J16
JP1
J11
SIMM Slot 1SIMM Slot 2SIMM Slot 3
32-bit PCI Slot 432-bit PCI Slot 332-bit PCI Slot 232-bit PCI Slot 116-bit ISA Slot16-bit ISA Slot16-bit ISA Slot
RTC
COM
2
USB 2
J
PS-LED
7
Line Out
Mic In
Line In
Joystick
KBD
MOUS
COM1
USB 1
J6
J19
UMC
8669
J9
J10
J12
J13
J14
J15
Pipeline Burst Level 2 Cache Expansion
J7
JP51
CD-In
ZiF Socket 7
CT2505
82439HX
r
.
JP4
JP5
JP
J17 J18
IDE 1 IDE0
82317SB
PnP BIOS
J27
J28
J29
JP14
J20
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Installation Preview
Before you install the SQ596 mainboard into the system chassis you may find it convenient
to first configure the mainboard hardware. This section describes how to configure the
jumper settings, install memory modules, and how to attach the various system components.
Before using your computer you must review the following 6 steps :
1. Jumpers settings.
2. Installation of DRAM memory modules
3. Installation of the CPU
4. Installation of expansion cards
5. Installation of IDE, I/O cables and the power supply connection.
6. Setup of the system BIOS software
Jumpers:
JP1,JP51,JP52 CPU voltage regulator output selection
JP14 Clear CMOS RAM
JP7 , JP8 CPU external clock(Bus) frequency selection
JP4(= BF0) CPU (Bus) frequency ration
JP5(= BF1) CPU(Bus) frequency ration
Expansion Slots:
SIMM Sockets DRAM SIMM Module Sockets
Cache Expansion Slot for L2 External Pipelined SRAM Module.
ZIF Socket 7 Socket for Central Processing Unit(CPU)
ISA Slots 1, 2, 3 16-bit ISA Bus expansion slots
PCI Slots 1,2,3,4 32-bit PCI Bus expansion slots
Audio Subsystem Connector
Line-Out(J2) Stereo line output jack
Mic-In(J4) Microphone input jack
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Line-In(J5) Stereo line input jack
Joystick/MIDI(J3) Joystick/MIDI port interface
Speaker-In (J6) Speaker-In connector (2-pin)
CD-In (J11) CD-In connector (4-pin)
Wave (J7) Wave connector (8-pin block)
Connectors
Keyboard (J9) PS/2 keyboard port (6-pin female)
PS/2 Mouse(J10) PS/2 mouse port (6-pin female)
Parallel Port(J19) Parallel port connector (26-pin Block)
Serial Port(J12/J13) Serial port COM1 & COM2 (9-pin male)
Floppy Drive(J16) Floppy drive connector (34-pin Block)
Power Input (J8B) ATX Power Connector (20-pin male)
Primary IDE(J18) Primary IDE connector( 40-pin Block)
Secondary IDE(J17) Secondary IDE connector (40-pin Block)
USB Connector(J14/J15) 2 USB ports USB 0 & USB 1 (4-pin male)(Optional)
IrDA(J23) IrDA connector (5-pin)
Key Lock(J22) Keyboard lock switch connector (5-pin)
ATX P/S Switch(JP50) ATX power supply switch connector (2-pin)
HDD LED(J21) Hard Disk drive LED connector (4-pin)
ATX P/S LED(J20) ATX power supply LED connector (2-pin)
Speaker(J27) Speaker connector (4-pin)
Suspend Switch(J28) SMI suspend switch connector (2-pin)
Reset Switch(J29) Reset switch connector (2-pin)
WARNING: Do not apply power if the mainboard appears damaged or items are missing
on the mainboard .
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Installation Steps
Jumper Settings
You can configure the hardware options by setting jumpers on the mainboard. A jumper is a
set of two or more metal pins in a plastic base attached to the mainboard. A plastic jumper
cap with a metal(conductive) plates inside fits over two pins to create an electrical contact
or short between them. This contact establishes a hardware setting and is referred to as a
closed jumper setting.
Some jumper have two pins while others may have three or more. Jumpers are sometimes
combined into sets called jumper blocks where all the jumpers in the block must be set
together to establish a hardware setting. In this manual the jumper settings will be described
graphically using a triangle ( )always marking pin 1. Those jumpers with two pins will be
shown as closed and open. A jumper is referred to as closed by placing the plastic jumper
cap over the two jumper pins and as open by removing the jumper cap. Some jumpers are
oriented vertically and other horizontally with pin 1 marked as (=P1).
Jumpers, Jumper caps, and Jumper blocks
Jumper
cap
2-pin
jumper
Setting 3-pin jumpers
Jumper Pins 1 & 2 are closed with a jumper cap
P 3 P 2 P 1
Jumper Pins 2 & 3 are closed with a jumper cap
P 3 P2 P1
Setting 2-pin jumpers
Setting 2-pin jumpers
This jumper is closed with the jumper cap is placed over 2 pins
3-pin
jumper
4-pin
jumper
Jumper
block
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This jumper is open with the jumper cap moved from the 2 pins
P2
P2
P2
WARNING: Some pins are used for connectors or power sources. These
are clearly marked separately from the jumpers listed in “Mainboard
Layout”. Any improper placing of jumper caps over these connectors
will result in damage to your mainboard
CPU VOLTAGE Selection Jumpers
The Pentium & Cyrix 6x86 processors have various voltage choices depending on the CPU
speed and the bin grade. These jumpers provide a way to select the different types of voltage
.
Intel Pentium Selection JP1 JP52 JP51
P54C
STD
(3.135V-3.6V)
P54C
VRE
(3.4-3.6V)
* (Manufacturer
default)
P55C
(2.5V)
Previous
marking
previous
recommended
nominal voltage
P 4
P 6
P 4
P 6
P4
P6
New marking New
recommended
nominal
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voltage
Blank
016
028
3.3V
3.3V
3.52V
3.3V or
3.52V
N/A
3.52V
N/A
3.52V
3.52V(028)
CMOS RAM Settings(Clear CMOS Data) (JP14)
The JP14 allows you to discharge the SQ596 mainboard CMOS memory and Real Time
Clock (RTC) data. The CMOS memory maintains the system configuration information and
the RTC provides the system with the date and time. Make sure this jumper is open for
normal operation.
Normal Mode
Clear CMOS
(Default)
Clear CMOS procedure :
The SQ596 mainboard uses a Benchmarq BQ3287AMT or DS12B887 chip. To clear the
stored CMOS data, power on with the JP14 closed and then do the following: 1) With the
system turned off, close JP14 2) Power on for a few seconds 3)Power off 4) Remove
JP14 5) Power on 6) Re-setup the BIOS (note: to bring up the BIOS setup menu, hold
down <DEL> during the system boot sequence)
NOTICE: Under some circumstances it is possible that the CMOS configuration settings
may be lost or corrupted causing the system to malfunction. This is not a serious problem. If
this happens, run the BIOS setup utility and re-enter your configuration settings. When you
restart the computer, the system should work normally.
CPU Type Selection {JP7,JP8,JP4(=BF0),JP5(= BF1)}
The system speed depends upon the frequency of CLOCK GENERATOR which is
determined by jumpers. These jumpers tell the system what speed to run at. Currently, this
mainboard speed range is from 75MHz to 200MHz. The CPU input frequency must match
the frequency of CLOCK GEN or it will cause the system to malfunction. For example,
setting a 75MHz CPU to run at 90MHz will cause the system to malfunction.
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Intel CPU
P
3
P3
P
3
P3
P
3
P3
P3
P3
P3
P3
Setting
JP7 JP8 JP4(BF0) JP5(BF1)
75MHz
90MHz
100Mhz
(Manufacturer
default)
120MHz
133MHz
150MHz
P2
P2
P2
P2
P3
P2
P3
P2
P3
P1
P1
P1
P1
P1
P1
P2
P2
P2
P2
P2
P2
P1
P1
P1
P1
P1
P1
166MHz
P1
P2
P3
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P2
P1
10
180MHz
P3
P3
P3
P3
P3
P3
P3
P3
200MHz
P2
P2
P1
P1
P2
P2
P1
P1
Cyrix6X86
JP7 JP8 JP4(BF0) JP5(BF1)
Setting
100MHz(=P120
+)
P2
P3
P1
P2
P1
110MHz(=P133
+)
P2
P3
P1
P2
P1
120MHz(=P150
+)
P2
P3
P1
P2
P1
133MHz(=P166
+)
P2
P3
P1
NOTICE: When installing the CPU into the CPU socket, be sure that PIN 1 of the CPU is
in the same corner as the PIN 1 of socket. The CPU is an extremely sensitive electrical
component and can be easily damaged by static electricity.
P2
P1
Expansion Slots
The SQ596 has 7 expansion slots on-board. Three are 16-bit ISA Bus expansion connectors
and four are 32-bit PCI expansion slots (include 1 shared) . One of the expansion slots is
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shared by connectors that will accommodate either an ISA or a PCI expansion card, but not
both at the same time. All four PCI expansion slots accept PCI Bus master cards and fully
support the PCI 2.1 specification.
SIMM Slots - System Memory (DRAM)
You can configure the system memory size in a variety of ways by in using different
combinations of the Four 72-pin DRAM SIMM modules. The memory must be 70ns(nano
seconds) or faster using either Fast Page Mode or Extended Data Output (EDO) types. The
memory table below shows the different memory size combinations available. Please pay
attention to the following restrictions :
You must use one pair of sockets at a time in sequence ( i.e.
SIMM1 and SIMM2, or all four sockets at once).
Each pair of modules must be the same size and speed and may
be single sided or double-side. Module sizes: Single-side SIMMs: 4MB,16MB;
Double-side SIMMs: 8MB,32MB
IMPORTANT: To support parity ECC check detection , you must use True 36-bit parity
type DRAM (i.e. 8 data chips + 4 parity chips) . Mixing 32-bit non parity DRAM (i.e 8
chips) and 36-bit parity DRAM will cancel the parity check detection feature.
Memory Module Combinations
Total Memory (Slot
1-4)
8MB 4MBx2 None
16MB 8MBx2 None
32MB 16MBx2 None
64MB 32MBx2 None
8MB None 4MBx2
16MB None 8MBx2
32MB None 16MBx2
64MB None 32MBx2
16MB 4MBx2 4MBx2
24MB 4MBx2 8MBx2
40MB 4MBx2 16MBx2
Bank A (Slot 1 &2)Bank B (Slot 3 &
4)
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72MB 4MBx2 32MBx2
24MB 8MBx2 4MBx2
32MB 8MBx2 8MBx2
48MB 8MBx2 16MBx2
80Mb 8MBx2 32MBx2
40MB 16MBx2 4MBx2
48MB 16MBx2 8MBx2
64MB 16MBx2 16MBx2
96MB 16MBx2 32MBx2
72MB 32MBx2 4MBx2
80MB 32MBx2 8MBx2
96MB 32MBx2 16MBx2
128MB 32MBx2 32MBx2
128MB 64MBx2 None
128MB None 64MBx2
256MB 64MBx2 64MBx2
Installation Procedure for System Memory
PIN1 of the SIMM module must match with the PIN1 of the
SIMM socket.
The module will only insert into the socket one way. An
orientation cut-out will prevent you from inserting it the wrong way.
Insert the DRAM module into the SIMM socket at a 45 degree
angle. If pin 1 of the SIMM does not line up with pin 1 of the socket, the SIMM will
not insert into the socket. After inserting the SIMM module completely into socket,
push the SIMM module into a vertical position.
The module should click into place with the retaining clips at
each end of the socket snapping behind the module to secure it.
To release the memory module push both retaining clips
outwards and carefully rock the module forward.
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IMPORTANT: Do not use SIMM modules that use an extra TTL chip to convert the
1
memory module from asymmetric to symmetric.
4x72-pin SIMM Sockets
Four 72-pin SIMM Socket
1
M3 M4 M1 M2
72-pinn SIMM Module(double side)
Insert the SIMM Module into the
SIMM Socket at 45 degree angle.
Cache Expansion - L2 External Pipelined Burst SRAM
The SQ596 provides an upgradeable secondary (second level or L2) cache using Pipeline
Burst SRAM. The Pipeline Burst (PB) SRAM provides performance similar to expensive
Synchronous Burst SRAM for only a slight cost premium over slower performing
Asynchronous SRAMs. The SQ596 mainboard defaults with 0K cache on-board, with a
second-level cache module you are able o upgrade to 256KB or 512KB. Instructions on how
to insert the cache modules are shown below.
NOTICE: The number of pins are different on either side of the break, therefore the module
will only fit in the orientation as shown.
L2 Upgrade Cache
Expansion Slot
256KB PB Cache Module
42 Pins 38 pins
512KB PB Cache Module
42 pins
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ZIF Socket 7 for Central Processing Unit(CPU)
The SQ596 comes with a 321-pin ZIF socket 7 for installing the CPU. The Socket 7 will also
support future Pentium up-grade processors. It is strongly recommended that a heatsink and
CPU cooling fan be used to prevent the CPU from overheating. (Tip) Applying a thermal
jelly between the CPU and the heatsink/fan will furture cool the CPU.
Installation Procedure(CPU)
To install a CPU, remember to take careful precaution against static electric discharge. The
basic procedure is as follows:
IMPORTANT: You must set jumpers JP7,JP8, JP4 & JP5 to the correct bus frequency
ratio as instructed on page 6-8 of Section 3 .
Turn off your system and disconnect the power source.
Remove the existing CPU from the ZIF socket by pulling the ZIF
lever upwards at a 90 degree angle.
Insert the CPU with the correct orientation as below shown. Use
the notched (white dot) corner of the CPU as your guide. The notch in the corner of
the CPU should correspond with PIN 1 of the ZIF socket (Notice: Pin 1 is the blank
corner of the ZIF socket with one hole missing)
Once the CPU is inserted close the socket’s lever.
WARNING: Without a fan, the CPU can overheat and will cause damage to both the CPU
and the SQ596 mainboard.
ZIF Socket 7
Notch
Blank Corner
ISA & PCI Slots
The SQ596 mainboard has three 16-bit ISA and four 32-bit PCI Slots.
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1
ISA Slots
Fou r 3 2-bit PCI Slo ts
Four 32-bit PCI Slot
1
Three 16-bit
Three 16-bit ISA Slot
Installation Procedure:
To install expansion cards, please read the expansion card’s documentation for instructions.
NOTICE: Some expansion cards require an IRQ to work and may cause a conflict. There
are total of 16 IRQs but only 6 are free for expansion cards. In case of a conflict please
contact the system manufacturer for technical support.
There are two types of ISA expansion cards, design-Legacy and PnP(Plug & Play). For
Legacy cards you must set the cards’ jumpers manually. For Plug & Play cards, your system
will arrange the IRQs automatically. You can verify the IRQ allocation either by using
Microsoft’s Diagnostic (MSD.EXE) utility which is in the Windows directory or through the
Windows 95 resources menu. An IRQ is automatically assigned to PCI expansion card. All
the PCI slots on the mainboard use an interrupt . Be sure that the jumpers on your PCI cards
are set to interrupt A.
Audio Subsystem Connector
The SQ596 mainboard features a 16-bit stereo audio sub-system. This audio subsystem is in
accordance with the Creative ViBRA CT2505 16C VLSI single combo chip combines with
the Yamaha OPL3 FM synthesizer. This solution is fully compliant with multimedia PC
Level 2 specifications and supports compatibility with Adlib , Sound Blaster Pro2.0 ,
Roland MPU-401 and Windows Sound System that meet today’s requirements of multimedia applications. The CT2505 single combo chip provides the followings features:
ISA 16-bit Bus Interface Chip
Digital Audio Processor
High performance 16-bit Sigma Delta Stereo Codec
Sound Blaster 16 register compatible mixer with AGC
Joystick quad timer
Music synthesizer with DAC
Plug and Play support
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One 46MHz crystal for Digital Interface, Digital Audio
Processor, and Music Synthesizer
Audio I/O Access(Line-out, Mic-In, Line-In, & Joystick)
Line out jack : The Line out jack allows you to connect powered speakers or an external
amplifier for audio output.
Mic in jack: The Microphone in jack allows you to connect a microphone for voice input.
Line in jack: The line in jack allows you to connect devices such as a cassette, DAT, or
Minidisc player to the audio card for playback or recording.
Joystick/MIDI Connector: The joystick/MIDI connector allows you to connect a joystick or
MIDI kit (not both) to the audio system.
The joystick connector on the audio system is identical to that on a standard PC game control
adapter or game I/O port. You can connect any analog joystick with a 15-pin D-sub
connector. It also works well with any application that is compatible with the standard PC
joystick.
Normally, the MIDI kit contains a MIDI adapter with a joystick connector so that you can
plug in a joystick and a MIDI device simultaneously. The kit also comes with a sequencing
software that allows you to record, play back, and edit MIDI files.
Joystick/MIDI Connector (Upper)
Line Out Jack (Left)
Microphone In (Middle)
Line In Jack (Right)
Speaker-In(2-pin)(J6)
This connector makes it possible to redirect sound that normally comes from the PC
speakers to the external speakers connected to the audio.
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Speaker-in
Connector(J6)
J6
JP52
SP K- IN
CD-In (4-pin header)(J11)
A 1x4 pin header(J11) is available for Audio input from CD-Rom drives on the SQ596
mainboard .
CD-In
Connector(J11)
J11
Wavetable Upgrade (8-pin block)(J7)
A wavetable upgrade connector provides access to wavetable Table ISA compatible add-in
cards, allowing the onboard audio solution to use a lookup table for wavetable synthesis. To
install the wavetable upgrade a dual inline header and mounting screws are available on the
SQ596 mainboard. The bellow table is Wavetable Upgrade Connector Pinout.
Pin Description Pin Description
1 Signal (Right) 5 N.C
2 GND 6 GND
3 Signal(Left) 7 GND
4 GND 8 GND
Wavetable Upgrade Connector
J 7
P2
P4
P 6
P8
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Connectors
Keyboard port(J9)
This port is for a PS/2 compatible keyboard interface.
Keyboard Port
Keyboard Port
(Lower)
PS/2 Mouse Port (J10)
This SQ596 mainboard provides a default 6 pin female PS/2 compatible mouse interface
port.
Mouse Port
PS/2 Mouse port
(Upper)
Parallel Port Connector (26-pin Block) (J19)
This is a bi-directional parallel port (EPP/ECP compatible). The parallel port is capable of
being disabled or remapped to either the secondary LPT address of the primary LPT address
through BIOS if other parallel ports are installed. The parallel port contains 12mA source
output drivers on the drive interface and incorporates Chip Protect circuitry for protection
against damage due to printer’s power being on.
J19
Parallel Port Connector
WARNING: When you connect a ribbon cable to this port, you must orient the cable
connector so that the PIN 1 edge of the cable is at the PIN 1 end of the on-board port
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Serial Port (J12/J13)
J16
The SQ596 has two serial ports. The electrical characteristics are compliant with the EIA232-D Serial Communications Specifications. The serial ports may be remapped above other
installable serial ports or disabled through the BIOS.
Serial Ports
COM2(Upper)
COM1(Lower)
Serial Ports
COM2(Upper)
COM1(Lower)
Floppy Drive Connector (34-pin block)(J16)
The FDC sub-section can control three types (1.2, 1.44 and 2.88MB) of floppy drivers or
compatible tape drives. Connection to the floppy drives is via a header (J16). The floppy
disk interface contains 48mA drivers and Schmit inputs on the drive interface.
WARNING: When you connect a ribbon cable to this port, you must orient the cable
connector so that the PIN 1 edge of the cable is at the PIN 1 end of the on-board port.
Floppy Connector
Power Input Connector (20-pin block)(J8B)
This connector supports a 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.
Power Input connector
J8B
Power Input Connector
Lock Key
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Primary IDE Connector (40-pin block)(J18)
J17
This connector supports two primary channel IDE devices via a ribbon cable. When two
IDE devices are installed using the primary IDE connector make sure that the second IDE
device is adjusted to slave mode as instructed in the device’s manual.
J18
IDE0
Primary IDE Conne ctor
Secondary IDE Connector (40-pin block)(J17)
This connector supports two secondary channel IDE devices 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 instructed in the device’s manual.
IDE1
Secondary IDE Connector
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 end of the on-board connector.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports (J14/J15)
This SQ 596 mainboard has two USB ports on-board. USB devices provide a more
convenient operating environment and improve data transferring capacity. True Plug-andPlay, this new bus technology will support over 127 different peripherals through a Hub.
USB Port
USB Port
USB2(J15)
USB1(J14)
USB2(Upper)
USB1(Low er)
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IrDA connector (5-pin) (J23)
The SQ596 mainboard offers an IrDA function. The ATX case must reserve space for the IR
module if you want to use the IrDA function. The connector links with the COM2 connector
so you can only use one of them. This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting
and receiving of infrared data. The module mounts to a small opening on system case that
supports this feature. The efficient distance is 100CM and the transfer rates is 1.44M
KB/sec.
IMPORTANT: You must configure this feature through the BIOS. by selecting whether
UART2 is allocated for use by COM2 or for IrDA. The IR module is supported by the
mainboard via a 5-pin connector and ribbon cable.
IrDA Connector
J 2 3
Ir D A Co nnec t or( J 2 3)
Key Lock Switch Connector (5-pin ) (J22)
This connector connects the case-mounted switch for locking the keyboard for security
purposes.
Key Lock Switch
Connector
J22
Ke y Lo ck
ATX Power Supply Switch Connector (2-pin)(JP50)
This connector connects the ATX case-mounted power switch
JP50
ATX P o wer S u pply
Switc h Con n e c t or
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HDD LED Connector (4-pin)(J21)
Speaker Connector
The SQ596 supports one straight 4 pin header for connecting to an off-board LED indicator.
Pin 1and pin 4 are connected to Vcc(+5) through a 470 ohm pull-up resistor. Pin2 and Pin3
are connect to DISK-ACTIVE signal on pin 39 of the IDE header.
HDD LED Connector
HDD L ED
Conn e ctor
J 2 1
ATX Power Supply LED Connector (2-pin)(J20)
This connector connects the ATX case-mounted power-on LED.
ATX P o wer
Supp l y LED
Conn e ctor
J 2 0
Speaker Connector (4-pin) (J27)
A 1x4 straight header (J27) is available to drive a chassis-mounted speaker if desired .
Speaker Connector
J27
Suspend Switch Connector (2-pin)(J28)
This connector supports the case-mounted suspend switch allowing you to manually place
the system into a suspend mode or “Green” mode. During Green mode, the system activity
will be decreased to save energy when the system is not in use. If you want to use this
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feature, the “Suspend Switch” in the Power Management Setup of the BIOS should be
enabled.
Suspend Switch Connector
Su spen d S w i tch Co n nector
J 2 8
Reset Switch Connector (2-pin)(J29)
This connector supports the case-mounted reset. It is advised that the reset switch be used
for rebooting the system in order to extend the lift of the system’s power supply.
Reset Switch Connector
Rese t Swit ch Conn e c t or
J 2 9
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BIOS Setup
The Award's BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic
system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backup RAM (CMOS
RAM) so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
Entering Setup
When the computer is first turned on the below message will appear briefly at the bottom of
the screen. During the POST (Power On Self Test), press <Del> key or simultaneously press
<Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Esc> keys.
Press DEL to enter SETUP, ESC to skip memory test
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the
system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the "RESET" button on the system
case. You may also restart by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys. If
you do not press the keys at the correct time and the system does not reboot, an error
message will be displayed at the bottom of the screen and you will again be asked to,
Press F1 to continue, DEL to enter SETUP
Control Keys
<↑> , <↓> Move to previous or next item
<←> , <→> Move to the item in the left or right hand
<Esc> Main Menu -- Quit and not save changes into CMOS
Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu -- Exit
current page and return to Main Menu
<PgUp> / <+> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<PgDn> / <−> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page
Setup Menu
Shift-<F2> Change color from total 16 colors. F2 to select color forward,
(Shift) F2 to select color backward
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<F5> Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option
Page Setup Menu
<F7> Load the Setup default , only for Option Page Setup Menu
<F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
<F3><F4>
<F8><F9>
Reserved
Getting Help
Main Menu
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the
screen.
Status Page Setup Menu/Option Page Setup Menu
Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the
possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <F1> or <Esc>.
The Main Menu
Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on
the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from ten setup functions and two exit
choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the
sub-menu.
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ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A59FB3B)
ESC : Qui
t↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item
CMOS SETUP UTILITY
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURE SETUP IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP SAVE & EXIT SETUP
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
F10 : Save & Exit Setup (Shift)F2 : Change Color
Time, Date Hard Disk Type..
USER PASSWARD
Figure 1
Standard CMOS setup
This setup page includes all the items of standard CMOS setup features.
BIOS features setup
This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features.
Chipset features setup
This setup page includes all the items of chipset special features.
Power Management setup
This category determines how much power consumption for system after selecting
PNP/PCI Configuration
This category specifies all the items of PCI/ISA devices resources configuration and
assignment.
Integrated peripherals
This setup page includes all the items of peripherals I/O setup features.
Load setup defaults
Setup defaults indicates the values required by the system for the maximum performance.
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User Password
Date (mm:dd:yy) : Sun,
Time (hh:mm:ss) :
HARD DISKSTYPESIZECYLSHEADPRECOMPLANDZSECTORMOD
E
Primary Master:
00000
0
Primary Slave :
00000
0
Secondary Master
:
00000
0
Secondary Slave :
00000
0
Drive A
:
Base Memory:640KDrive B
:
Extended Memory:7168KOther Memory:384KVideo :
Halt On
:
Total Memory:8192KESC:Qui
t↑ ↓ → ← : Select ItemPU/PD/+/- : Modify
Change, set, or disable password It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or
just to Setup.
IDE HDD auto detection
Automatically configure hard disk parameters.
Save & exit setup
Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit without save
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
Standard CMOS Setup Menu
The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into 10 categories. Each category
includes no, one, or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and
then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A59FB3B)
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
May 12 1996
10 : 10 : 00
1.44MB, 3.5 in.
None
EGA/VGA
All Errors
F1 : Help (Shift)F2 : Change Color
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
Figure 2
Date
The date format is <day>, <date> <month> <year>. Press <F3> to show the calendar.
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day The day of week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS, is read only
date The date, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month), can key in
the numerical / function key
month The month, Jan through Dec.
year The year, depend on the year of BIOS
Time
The time format is <hour> <minute> <second>. which accepts both function key or
numerical key The time is calculated based on the 24-hour military-time clock. For
example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.
Hard Disks
The categories identify the types of hard disks that have been installed in the computer.
There are 45 predefined types, 1 user definable type and 1 Auto type. The Auto Type can
auto configure your hard disks.
Primary Master/Slave and Secondary Master/Slave
There are 4 items in this categories to identify the types of 2 hard disk channel that have
been installed in the computer.
Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<−> to select a numbered hard disk type or type the number and
press <Enter>. Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table.
The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category. If
your hard disk drive type is not matched or listed, you can use User Type to define your own
drive type manually.
If you select User Type, related information is asked to be entered to the following items.
Enter the information directly from the keyboard and press <Enter>. This information should
be provided in the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.
CYLS. number of cylinders
HEADS number of heads
PRECOMP write precom
LANDZONE landing zone
SECTORS number of sectors
MODE HDD access mode
If the controller of HDD interface is ESDI, the selection shall be Type 1.
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If the controller of HDD interface is SCSI, the selection shall be None .
If the controller of HDD interface is CD-ROM, the selection shall be None.
If a hard disk has not been installed select NONE and press <Enter>.
Drive A/B type
The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that have been installed in
the computer.
None No floppy drive installed
360K, 5.25 in 5-1/4 inch PC-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
Video
The category selects the type of adapter used for the primary system monitor that must match
your video display card and monitor. Although secondary monitors are supported, you do
not have to select the type in Setup.
You have two ways to boot up the system:
1. When VGA as primary and monochrome as secondary, the selection of the video tape
is VGA Mode .
2. When monochrome as primary and VGA as secondary, the selection of the video type
is Monochrome mode.
EGA/VGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter/video Graphics Array. For EGA, VGA,
SEGA, or PGA monitor adapters.
CGA 40 Color Graphics Adapter, power up in 40 column mode
CGA 80 Color Graphics Adapter, power up in 80 column mode
MONO Monochrome adapter, includes high resolution monochrome adapters
Halt on
The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power
up.
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No errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be
stopped and you will be prompted.
All errors The system boot will not be stopped for any error that may be
detected.
All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for all
other errors.
All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it
will stop for all other errors.
Memory
The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the
BIOS.
Base Memory
The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory
installed in the system. The value of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with
512K memory installed on the mainboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory
installed on the mainboard.
Extended Memory
The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the
amount of memory located above 1MB in the CPU's memory address map.
Other Memory
This refers to the memory located in the 640K to 1024K address space. This is memory that
can be used for different applications. DOS uses this area to load device drivers to keep as
much base memory free for application programs. Most use for this area is Shadow RAM.
Total Memory
System total memory is the sum of base memory, extended memory, and other memory.
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BIOS Features Setup Menu
Virus Warning
:
Video BIOS Shadow:
C8000-CBFFF Shadow:
External Cache:
CC000-CFFFF Shadow:
Quick Power On Self Test:
D0000-D3FFF Shadow:
Boot Sequence
:
D4000-D7FFF Shadow:
Swap Floppy Drive
:
D8000-DBFFF Shadow:
Boot Up Floppy Seek
:
DC000-DFFFF Shadow:
Boot Up Numlock Status:OnTypematic Rate Setting:
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec):6Typematic Delay (Msec):
Security Option
:
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
:
ESC:Qui
t↑ ↓ → ← : Select ItemOS Select For DRAM > 64MB:
F1 :Help PU/PD/+/- : ModifyF5:Old Values(Shift)F2 : Colo
r
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A59FB3B)
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
C,A
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
250
Setup
Disabled
OS2
F7 : Load Setup Defaults
Figure 3
Virus Warning
This category flashes on the screen. During and after the system boots up, any attempt to
write to the boot sector or partition table of the hard disk drive will halt the system and the
following error message will appear, in the mean time, you can run an anti-virus program to
locate the problem.
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
! WARNING !
Disk boot sector is to be modified
Type "Y" to accept write or "N" to abort write
Award Software, Inc.
Enabled Activates automatically when the system boots up causing a warning
message to appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector
or hard disk partition table.
Disabled No warning message to appear when anything attempts to access the
boot sector or hard disk partition table.
Note: This function is available only for DOS and other OSes that do not trap INT13.
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External Cache
This category speeds up the memory access but depends on chipset design. The default value
is Enable.
Quick Power On Self Test
This category speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the computer. If it
is set to Enable, BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST.
Boot Sequence
This category determines which drive computer searches first for the disk operating system
(i.e., DOS).
C,A System will first search for hard disk drive then floppy disk drive.
A,C System will first search for floppy disk drive then hard disk drive.
Note: This function is only available for IDE type, SCSI type is always boot from A.
Swap Floppy Drive
This category allows you to swap two floppy disk drives for reading or writing data. When
enabled the BIOS swaps floppy disk drive assignments, so that Drive A becomes Drive B,
and Drive B becomes A.
Boot Up Floppy Seek
During POST, BIOS will determine if the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks.
360K type is 40 tracks while 760K, 1.2M and 1.44M are all 80 tracks.
Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine if it is 40 or 80 tracks.
Note that BIOS can not tell from 720K, 1.2M or 1.44M drive type as they
are all 80 tracks.
Disabled BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number.
Note that there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is
360K.
Boot Up NumLock Status
Keypad is number keys when it is on and arrow keys when it is off.
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Typematic Rate Setting
Enabled Enable typematic rate and typematic delay programming
Disabled Disable typematic rate and typematic delay programming. The
system BIOS will use default value of this 2 items and the default is
controlled by keyboard.
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
It controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes. The range is from 6
to 30 characters per second.
Typematic Delay (Msec)
It controls the time between the display of the first and second characters. There are for
delay rates: 250ms, 500ms, 750ms and 1000ms.
250 250 msec
500 500 msec
750 750 msec
1000 1000 msec
Security Option
This category allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup.
System The system will not boot and access to Setup will be denied if the correct
password is not entered at the prompt.
Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct
password is not entered at the prompt.
Note: To disable security, select PASSWORD SETTING at Main Menu and then you will
be asked to enter password. Do not type anything and just press <Enter>, it will disable
security. Once the security is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
Some display cards which are non-standard VGA (such as graphics accelerators or MPEG
Video Cards) may not show colors properly. This setting enabled should fix this problem.
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OS select for DRAM > 64MB
DRAM Timing:
ISA Clock:
System BIOS Cacheable:
Video BIOS Cacheable:
8 bit I/O Recovery Time: 116 bit I/O Recovery Time:
1Memory Hole At 15M-16M:
DRAM ECC/PARITY Select:
Memory Parity/ECC Check :
L2 Cache Cacheable Size :
ESC:Qui
t↑ ↓ → ← : Select ItemF1 :Help PU/PD/+/- : ModifyF5:Old Values(Shift)F2 : Color
When using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of greater than 64MB, you have
to enable this option.
Video BIOS Shadow
It determines whether video BIOS will be copied to RAM, however, it is optional from
chipset design. Video Shadow will increase the video speed.
C8000 - DFFFF Shadow
These categories determine whether other expansion cards ROM BIOS will be copied to
Main memory by 16K byte or 32K byte per/unit and the size depends on chipset. Which
segment should be chose depending on cards ROM BIOS address decoding and chips size.
Chipset Features Setup Menu
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A59FB3B)
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
70 ns
PCICLK/3
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Parity
Disable
64MB
F7 : Load Setup Defaults
Figure 4
DRAM Timing
DRAM speed requirements are 60ns or at least 70ns.
ISA Bus Clock
Determines the clock rate of ISA bus.
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System BIOS Cacheable
Defines whether or not the system area is to be cached by the on board cache RAM
Video BIOS Cacheable
Defines whether or not the Video BIOS area is to be cached by the on board cache RAM
8 Bit I/O Recovery Time
Selects recovery time for 8 bit I/O.
16 Bit I/O Recovery Time
Selects recovery time for 16 bit I/O.
Memory Hole At 15M-16M
For special old ISA cards.
L2 Cache Cacheable Size
This category provides the L2 cache size option (64Mb/512MB). The default setting is
512MB.
Power Management Setup Menu
This category determines the systems power consumption.
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ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A59FB3B)
Power Management:
** Power Down & Resume Events **PM Control by APM
:
IRQ3(COM 2)
:
Video Off Method:
IRQ4(COM 1)
:
IRQ5(LPT 2)
:
Doze Mode:DisableIRQ6(Floppy Disk):
Standby Mode:DisableIRQ7(LPT1):
Suspend Mode: DisableHDD Power Down: DisableIRQ9(IRQ2 Redir):
IRQ10(Reserved)
:
** Wake Up Events In Doze & Standby **IRQ11(Reserved):
IRQ3(Wake-Up Event)
:
IRQ12(PS/2 Mouse)
:
IRQ4(Wake-Up Event)
:
IRQ13(Coprocessor):
IRQ8(Wake-Up Event)
:
IRQ14(Hard Disk):
IRQ12(Wake-Up Event):
IRQ15(Reserved)
:
ESC:Qui
t
: Select ItemF1:HelpPU/PD/+/- : ModifyF5:Old Values(Shift)F2 : ColorF7:Load BIOS Default
s
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Disable
Yes
V/H SYNC+Blank
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
↑↓→←
Figure 5
Power Management
Options Descriptions
1. Disable Global Power Management will be disabled
2. User Define Users can configure their own power management
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
3. Min Saving Pre-defined timer values are used such that all timers are in their
MAX value
4.Max Saving Pre-defined timer values are used such that all timers MIN value
PM Control by APM
Options Descriptions
1. No System BIOS will ignore APM when power
managing the system
2. Yes System BIOS will wait for APMs prompt before it
enter any PM mode e.g. DOZE, STANDBY or
SUSPEND
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Vedio Off Method
1. Blank Screen The system BIOS will only blanks off the screen
when disabling video
2. V/H SYNC+Blank In addition to (1), BIOS will also turn off the
V-SYNC & H-SYNC signals form VGA cards to
monitor
3. DPMS This function is enabled for only the VGA card
supporting DPM
Doze, Standby, Suspend Mode
Defines the continuous idle time before the system enters DOZE mode. The range is from 10
min to 1Hr. If any item defined in (J) is enabled & active, STANDBY timer will be reloaded
Note: Normally, these modes will put the system into low speed or 8 MHz, screen may be
off depend on (E)
HDD Power Down
Defines the continuous HDD idle time before the HDD enters the power saving mode (motor
off). The range is from 1 to 15 Mins. When it is suspended, BIOS will turn the HDDs motor
off when system is in SUSPEND mode.
Note: When HDD is in the power saving mode, any access to the HDD will wake the HDD
up.
Wake Up Events In Doze & Standby
The specified events activity causes the PM Timers to be reloaded (.i.e. the Power
Management Unit(PMU) monitors the specified activities as PM events).
Power Down & Resume Events
The specified events activity causes the PM Timers to be reloaded (.i.e. the Power
Management Unit(PMU) monitors the specified activities as PM events).
PNP/PCI Configuration Setup Menu
You can manually configurate the PCI Devices IRQ. The following pages tell you the
options of each item & describe the meanings of each options.
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ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A59FB3B)
Resources Controlled By
:
PCI IRQ Actived By
:
Reset Configruation Data:
PrimaryIDE INT# : ASecondaryIDE INT# : BIRQ-5 assigned to:
IRQ-9 assigned to:
IRQ-10 assigned to:
IRQ-11 assigned to:
IRQ-12 assigned to:
IRQ-14 assigned to:
DMA-0 assigned to
:
DMA-1 assigned to:
DMA-3 assigned to
:
ESC:Qui
t
: Select ItemF1:HelpPU/PD/+/- : ModifyF5:Old Values(Shift)F2 : Color
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Manual
Disabled
PCI.ISA PnP
PCI.ISA PnP
PCI.ISA PnP
PCI.ISA PnP
PCI.ISA PnP
PCI.ISA PnP
PCI.ISA PnP
PCI.ISA PnP
PCI.ISA PnP
F7 : Load Setup Defaults
Level
↑↓→←
Figure 6
Resources Controlled By
The default setting is Auto and can changes to Manual for specifying individual IRQ#s and
DMA#s for a Legacy (non Plug Play) ISA card.
Reset Configuration Data
This setting is always disabled. The function is used for rest ESCD (Extended System
Configuration Data) buffering during the POST phase on system reboot once you have
enabled it.
PCI IRQ Activated by
This tells the chipset the IRQ signals input is either level or edge trigger.
PCI IDE IRQ Map To
PCI-AUTO PCI-AUTO
The BIOS will:
- scan for PCI IDE devices & determine the location
of the PCI IDE device
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PCI-SLOT1
IDE HDD Block Mode:
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE
:
On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE
:
USB Controller
:
Onboard FDD Controller:
Onboard Serial Port 1
:
Onboard Serial Port 2
:
Serial Port 2 IR Function
:
Onboard Parallel Port :
Onboard Parallel Mode
:
ESC:Qui
t
: Select ItemF1:HelpPU/PD/+/- : ModifyF5:Old Values(Shift)F2 : Color
- assign IRQ 14 for primary IDE INT #
PCI-SLOT2
- assign 15 for secondary IDE INT #
PCI-SLOT3
PCI-SLOT4
Primary and Secondary IDE INT#
This tells what INT the PCI IDE card is using for its interrupts.
Remarks: Master Arbitration Protocol, CPU->PCI Mem Post Write Buf, CPU->PCI Memory
Burst Write, and PC Master Burst Read/Write. Please see the reference: Chipset Data Sheet.
Integrated peripherals Menu
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A59FB3B)
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
COM1/3F8
Disabled
378H/IRQ7
SPP
↑↓→←
F7 : Load Setup Defaults
Figure 6
IDE HDD Block Mode
The default setting is Disabled. If you want to use the IDE HDD Block Mode you must
enabled it and that will allow your hard disk controller to use the fast block mode to transfer
data to and from your hard disk drive (HDD) .
Enabled IDE controller uses block mode.
Disabled IDE controller uses standard mode.
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PCI Slot IDE 2nd Channel
This item allows you designate an IDE controller board inserted into one of the PCI slots as
your secondary IDE controller.
Enabled External IDE controller designated as the secondary controller
Disabled No IDE controller occupying a PCI slot.
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE
As stated above, your system includes two built-in IDE controllers, both of which operate on
the PCI bus. This setup item allows you either to enable or disable the primary controller.
You might choose to disable the controller if you were to add a higher performance or
specialized controller.
Enabled Primary HDD controller used -- Default
Disabled Primary HDD controller not used.
On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE
As above for the Primary controller, this setup item allows either to enable or disable the
secondary controller. You might choose to disable the controller if you were to add a higher
performance or specialized controller.
Enabled Primary HDD controller used
Disabled Primary HDD controller not used.
IDE PIO
IDE hard drive controllers can support up to two separate hard drives. These drives have a
master/slave relationship which is determined by the cabling configuration used to attach
them to the controller. Your system supports two IDE controllers--a primary and a
secondary--so you have the ability to install up to four separate hard disks.
PIO means Programmed Input Output. Rather than have the BIOS issue a series of
commands to effect a transfer to or from the disk drive, PIO allows the BIOS to tell the
controller what it wants and then let the controller and the CPU perform the complete task
by themselves. This simpler faster and more efficient.
Your system supports five modes, numbered from 0 (default) to 4, which primarily differ in
timing. When Auto is selected, the BIOS will select the best available mode. This is true
for the next four setup items:
IDE Primary Master PIO
IDE Primary Slave PIO
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IDE Secondary Master PIO
IDE Secondary Slave PIO
USB Controller
Enables or disables the USB function
Onboard FDC Controller
This should be enables if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on the
system board and you wish to use it. Even when so equipped, if you add a higher
performance controller, you will need to disable this feature.
Enabled Onboard floppy disk controller active (Default)
Disabled Either onboard floppy disk controller absent of not to be used.
Onboard Serial Port 1
This allows you to determine how serial port number one installed on your mainboard is to
be configured.
COM1, 3F8 IRQ 4 (Default)
COM2, 2F8 IRQ 3
COM3, 2E8 IRQ 3
COM4, 3E8 IRQ 4
Disabled Serial port 1 disabled
Onboard Serial Port 2
This allows you to determine how serial port number two installed on your mainboard is to
be configured.
COM1, 3F8 IRQ 4(Default)
COM2, 2F8 IRQ 3
COM3, 2E8 IRQ 3
COM4, 3E8 IRQ 4
Disabled Serial port 2 disabled
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Serial Port 2 IR Function
Makes serial Port 2 available to infrared applications. The options are enabled and disabled.
The default is disabled. (If configuration mode is set to auto, this option cannot be
modified).
Onboard Parallel Port
This can be used to change the default port address of the onboard parallel (printer) port.
378/IRQ7 Standard LPT1 address (Default)
278/IRQ5 Standard LPT2 address
3BC/IRQ7 Alternate LPT address NOTE: Cannot use EPP (or
ECP+EPP) with this configuration.
Disabled Printer parallel port disabled
Onboard Parallel Mode
This allows you to select the operation mode of the onboard printer port.
Normal Standard parallel port mode (Default)
EPP Bi-directional mode
ECP Fast, buffered
EPP/ECP Bi-directional and buffered
Password Setting
When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen
to assist you in creating a password. NTER PASSWORD:
Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will
clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory. You will be asked to confirm
the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to
abort the selection and not enter a password.
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A
message will confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is disabled, the
system will boot and you can enter the Setup freely.
PASSWORD DISABLED.
If you select System at Security Option of the BIOS Features Setup Menu, you will be
prompted for the password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter the
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Setup. If you select Setup at Security Option of BIOS Features Setup Menu, you will be
prompted only when you try to enter Setup.
IDE HDD Auto Detection
BIOS setup will display all possible modes supported by the HDD including NORMAL,
LBA & LARGE.
if the 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 shown.
Users can select a mode which is appropriate for them.
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Documentation Rev. Number: A01
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