Biostar M7VKQ Owner's Manual

M7VKQ

Federal Communications Commission
(F.C.C.) Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this device is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

Accessories: This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a
Class B digital device; the accessories associated with this equipment are as
follows:

1. Shielded serial cable. (Can be obtained from multiple retail outlets)

2. Shielded printer cable. (Can be obtained from multiple retail outlets)

3. Shielded video cable. (Can be obtained from multiple retail outlets)

4. Shielded power cord. (Provided by manufacturer)
These accessories are required to ensure compliance with FCC Rules. It is the
responsibility of the user to provide and use these accessories properly.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B
digital device, pursuant of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and radiates radio frequency energy
and, if you did not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference in the radio communications. There is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient / relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet from a different circuit where the
receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Changes or modifications that is not expressly approved by the

manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Disclaimer

The vendor makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents
here of and specially the vendor disclaims any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for any purpose. Further, the vendor reserves the right to

revise this publication and to make changes of the contents here of without
obligation to notify any party beforehand.
Duplication of this publication, in part or in whole, is not allowed without first
obtaining the vendor’s approval in writing.

Trademarks and Remarks

MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT, Windows 9X, Windows ME and Windows
2000 are products of Microsoft Corp, with its ownership of trademark, and are
distributed by the vendor under a license agreement.
All trademarks used in this manual are property of their respective owners.
Copyright© 2001
All Rights Reserved

Canadian D.O.C. Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus to set out of the radio interference regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
Cet appareil numérique n‘émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
appliquées aux appareils numériques de Class B préscrits dans le réglement du
brouillage radioélectrique edict par le minister Des Communications du Canada.

Contents

Introduction.................................................................................. 1-1

1. Motherboard Description........................................................ 1-2

1.1 Features................................................................................................... 1-2

1.1.1 Hardware ..............................................................................................................1-2

1.1.2 Software................................................................................................................1-6

1.1.3 Accessories...........................................................................................................1-6

1.2 Motherboard Installation ........................................................................1-7

1.2.1 System Block Diagram.......................................................................................1-7

1.2.2 Layout of Motherboard....................................................................................... 1-8

1.2.3 Quick Reference ..................................................................................................1-9

1.3 CPU Installation ................................................................................... 1-10

1.3.1 CPU Installation Procedure: Socket A............................................................1-10

1.3.2 Frequency Selection: JCLK1 ...........................................................................1-11

1.3.3 CPU Fan Connector: JCFAN1 ........................................................................1-12

1.3.4 System Fan Connector: JSFAN1 ....................................................................1-12

1.3.5 North Bridge Chipset Fan Header: JNFAN1 (Optional) ..............................1-12

1.4 RAM Module Installation..................................................................... 1-13

1.4.1 DIMM.............................................................................................................. 1-113

1.4.2 How to install a DIMM Module......................................................................1-14

1.5 Slots ......................................................................................................1-15

1.5.1 AMR (Audio Modem Riser) Slot ...................................................................1-16

1.5.2 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots ...........................................1-16

1.5.3 ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) Slot .....................................................1-16

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1.6 Connectors, Headers & Jumpers...........................................................1-17

1.6.1 Front Panel Connector: JPANEL1..................................................................1-18

1.6.2 ATX 20-pin Power Connector: JATXPWR1................................................1-20

1.6.3 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1/IDE2 ................................................................1-20

1.6.4 Floppy Disk Connector: FDD1 .......................................................................1-21

1.6.5 Wake On LAN Header: JWOL1.....................................................................1-21

1.6.6 Clear CMOS Jumper: JCMOS1......................................................................1-21

1.6.7 Front USB Headers: JUSB2 ............................................................................1-21

1.6.8 AMR Codec Primary/Secondary Selection: JAMRS1.................................1-22

1.6.9 Keyboard Voltage Selection: JKBV1.............................................................1-22

1.7 Peripheral Port Connectors...................................................................1-23

1.7.1 PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1..............................................1-23

1.7.2 USB & LAN Port Connectors: JLAN ............................................................1-24

1.7.2.1 USB Connectors: ................................................................................. 1-24

1.7.2.2 LAN Port Connector:........................................................................... 1-25

1.7.3 Serial and Parallel Interface Ports and Video Graphics Port ........................1-26

1.7.3.1 The Serial Interface port: COM1 ......................................................... 1-26

1.7.3.2 Video Graphics Adapter Port: JVGA1................................................. 1-28

1.7.3.3 Parallel Interface Port: JPRNT1........................................................... 1-29

1.7.4 Game and Audio Port Connector: AUD_GAME1.......................................1-30

1.7.5 Audio Subsystem ..............................................................................................1-31

1.7.5.1 CD-ROM Audio-In Connector: JCDIN1 ............................................. 1-32

1.7.5.2 Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUDIO1 ............................................ 1-32

1.7.5.3 Telephony Audio Connector: JTAD1 .................................................. 1-32

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2. BIOS Setup ............................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Main Menu .............................................................................................2-3

2.2 Standard CMOS Features .......................................................................2-6

2.3 Advanced BIOS Features .......................................................................2-9

2.4 Advanced Chipset Features ..................................................................2-14

2.5 Integrated Peripherals........................................................................... 2-17

2.6 Power Management Setup.................................................................... 2-22

2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations........................................................................2-28

2.8 PC Health Status................................................................................... 2-33

2.9 Frequency Control ................................................................................ 2-34

3. Trouble Shooting ...................................................................... 3-1

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Chapter 1 Motherboard Description

Introduction

System Overview

Congratulations on the purchase of your new system! This motherboard is designed to
take advantage of the latest industry technology to provide you with the ultimate
solution in data processing. In the tradition of its predecessors, this motherboard
continues the commitment of reliability, performance and strives for full compliance
and compatibility with industry software and hardware standards.

M7VKQ Highlights:

8 Contains on board I/O facilities, which include a serial port, a parallel port, a mouse

port, a VGA port, a keyboard port, audio ports, USB ports, a LAN port and a game
port.

8 Contains on board IDE facilities for IDE devices such as hard disks and CD-ROM

Drives.

8 Supports the AMD processor, a leading edge processor which brings to you the latest

technology in microarchitecture design, graphics performance, system bus design,
cache architecture and much more.

8 Complies with PC MicroATX form factor specifications.

8 Supports popular operating systems such as Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Windows

2000, Windows ME, Windows XP, LINUX and SCO UNIX.

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1. Motherboard Description

1.1 Features

1.1.1 Hardware

CPU

− Single AMD Socket-A for Athlon

− Running at 200/266 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB).

Duron

TM

processors.

Chipset

− Chipset – VIA VT8361/ VT82C686B.

− Chipset – LAN Chip Realtek RTL 8100 (Optional).

Speed

− Supports up to AMD Athlon

DRAM Memory

− Supports 32/64/128/256/512MB DIMM module socket.

− Supports Synchronous DRAM (3.3V).

− Support a maximum memory size of 1GB with SDRAM (512 Mb

DRAM technology).

Shadow RAM

− A memory controller provide shadow RAM and supports 8-bit ROM

BIOS.

Green Function

− Support power management operation via BIOS.

− Power down timer from 1 to 15 mins.

− Wakes from power saving sleep mode at the press of any key or any

mouse activity.

TM

(Thunderbird

TM

XP 2000+ CPU core speeds.

TM

)/ Athlon

TM

XP/

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BUS Slots

− Three 32-bit PCI bus master slots.

− One ISA slot.

− One AMR slot.

Flash Memory

− Supports flash memory.

− Supports ESCD Function.

IDE Built-in On Board

− Supports four IDE hard disk drives.

− Supports PIO Mode 4, Master Mode, high performance hard disk drives.

− Supports Ultra DMA 33/ 66/100 Bus Master Mode.

− Supports IDE interface with CD-ROM.

− Supports high capacity hard disk drives.

− Supports LBA mode.

Stereo AC 97 Digital Audio Codec

− AC 97 2.1 interface.

− 16 channels of high-quality sample rate conversion.

− 16x8 channel digital mixer.

− Stereo 10 band graphic equalizer.

− Sound Blaster® and Sound Blaster Pro® emulation.

− 64-voice wavetable.

− PC99 complaint.

I/O Built-in On Board

− Supports one multi-mode Parallel Port.

(1) Standard & Bidirection Parallel Port.
(2) Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP).
(3) Extended Capabilities Port (ECP).

− Supports one serial port, 16550 UART.

− Supports one Infrared transmission (IR).

− Supports PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard.

− Supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, and 2.88MB floppy

disk drivers.

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LAN Built-in On Board

− 10 mb/s and 100 mb/s operation.

− Compliant to PC99 standard.

− Supports Wake-On-LAN function and remote wake-up.

− Contains two large (2KB) independent receive and transmit FIFO’s.

− Supports Full Duplex Flow Control.

− Integrated Fast Ethernet MAC, Physical chip and transceiver in one chip.

− PCI local bus single-chip Fast Ethernet controller.

− Compliant to PCI Revision 2.2

− Supports ACPI, PCI power management

− Uses 93C46 (64*16-bit EEPROM) to store resource configuration, ID

parameter, and VPD data.

− Supports LED pins for various network activity indications.

− Half/ Full duplex capability.

Built in VGA:

General Graphic Capabilities

− 64-bit Single Cycle 2D/3D Graphics Engine

− Real Time DVD MPEG-2 and AC-3 Playback

− Video Precessor

− I²C Serial Interface

− Integrated 24-bit 230MHz True Color DAC

− Extended Screen Resolution up to 1600x1200

− Extended Text Modes 80 or 132 columns by 25/30/43/60 rows

Graphics Performance

− Sustained 1M polygons/second and 100M pixels/ second

− 30fps DVD playback of 9.8M bps MPEG-2 video with 30% headroom

− Hoast Based AC-3 decode at only 8% utilization

High Performance rCADE3D

− 32 entry command queue, 32 entry data queue

− 4kbyte texture cache with over 90% hit rates

− Pipelined Single Cycle Setup/ Texturing/ Rendering Engines

− DirectDraw

TM

acceleration

TM

Accelerator

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− Multiple buffering and page flipping

Universal Serial Bus

− Supports two back Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports and two front

Universal serial Bus (USB) Ports (Optional).

− Supports 48 MHz USB.

Hardware Monitor Function

− CPU Fan and System Fan Speed Monitor.

− System and CPU Temperature Monitor (Optional).

− System Voltage Monitor.

Dimensions (Micro ATX)

− 19.8 cm X 24.4 cm (W x L)

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1.1.2 Software

BIOS

− AWARD legal BIOS.

− Supports APM1.2.

− Supports USB Function.

− Supports ACPI.

Operating System

− Offers the highest performance for MS-DOS, Windows NT, Windows

2000, Windows 95/98, Windows ME, Windows XP, SCO UNIX etc.

1.1.3 Accessories

− HDD Cable.

− FDD Cable.

− Flash Memory Writer for BIOS Update.

− USB2 Cable (Optional).

− Rear I/O Panel for Micro ATX Case (Optional).

− Fully Setup Driver CD.

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1.2 Motherboard Installation

1.2.1 System Block Diagram

AMR SLOT

AC' 97
CODEC

IDE

IDE

FLASH
BIOS

HOST BUS

VGA

KEYBOARD

CONTROL

RGB

VT82C686B

MOUSE

SOCKET 462

CPU

ADD

VIA
VT8361
KLE 133

FLOPPY
CONN.

DATA

PCI BUS

2 USB CON N.

US B

US B

HOST BUS

CNTL

ADDR

US B

PG. 7

US B

PG. 7

ADDR/DATA

SER.
CONN.

CLOCK
ICW 230

MEMORY

DATA

PG. 13

CNTL

ADDR/DATA

PCI

PCI

PCI

Slot

Slot

Slot

RTL8100B

ISA BUS

I
S

CNTL

A

Slot

M7VKQ

icro ATX(FSB: 133/100MHz)

SUPPORTS 2 DIMMS

SUPPORT 1 ISA SLOT

SUPPORTS 3 PCI SLOTS
SUPPORT TELEPHONY
SUPPORT 1 AMR SLOT

LAN

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1.2.2 Layout of Motherboard

Model No. M7VKQ

JKBMS1

K/B
&
Mouse

JLAN

USB & LAN

JCOM1

JKBV1

1

SOCKET A

1

JCFAN1

BAT1

JCMOS1

1

COM1

Parallel Port

VGA1

JVGA1

SPKR-OUT

LINE-IN

MIC-IN

AUD_GAME1

JAUDIO1

129

JPRNT1

GAME Port

JWOL1

10

JCDIN1

JAMRS1

1

JATXPWR1

1

AMR SLOT

JTAD1

1

VT8361

AMR1

1

PCI BUS SLOT

PCI BUS SLOT

PCI BUS SLOT

ISA1

ISA SLOT

U1

JNFAN1

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

CPU1

1

DIMM1

VT82C686

DIMM2

U2

JCLK1

1

PRIMARY IDE CONN.

SECONDARY IDE CONN.

IDE1 IDE2 FDD1

IDE1 IDE2 FDD1

1

JSFAN1

BIOS

JPANEL1

2
1

10

JUSB2

FLOPPY DISK CONN .

9

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1.2.3 Quick Reference

S

T

U

R

Q

P

A

B
C
D
E

F
G

H

O

N

M

L
K

J

I

A. Back Panel I/O Connectors L. North Bridge Fan Header (JNFAN1)*

B. AMR BUS Slot (AMR1) M. Floppy Disk Connector (FDD1)

C. AMR Code Selection (JAMRS1) N. IDE Connectors (IDE1-2)

D. Telephony Header (JTAD1) O. Frequency Selection (JCLK1)

E. Wake-On-LAN Header (JWOL1) P. CMOS Clear Function (JCMOS1)

F. Front Audio Header (JAUDIO1) Q. DIMMs (DIMM1-2)

G. PCI BUS Slots (PCI1-3) R. CPU FAN Header (JCFAN1)

H. ISA BUS Slot (ISA1) S. Keyboard Voltage Selection (JKBV1)*

I. Front USB Header (JUSB2) T. ATX Power Connector (JATXPWR1)

J. Front Panel Connector (JPANEL1) U. CD Audio-In Header (JCDIN1)

K. System FAN Header (JSFAN1)*

Note: The “ * ” mark means that the function is optional.

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1.3 CPU Installation

1.3.1 CPU Installation Procedure: Socket A

C

P

U

1. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket then raise the lever up to a

90-degree angle.

2. Locate Pin A in the socket and look for the white dot or cut edge in the CPU.

Match Pin A with the white dot/cut edge then insert the CPU.

3. Press the lever down .

4. Put the fan on the CPU by buckling it, and then put the fan’s powerport into

the JCFAN1, then the installation will be completed.

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JCFAN1

1

SOCKET A

JCLK1

1

DIMM1

DIMM2

VT8361

JSFAN1

1

VT82C686

1.3.2 CPU Frequency Selection: JCLK1

JCKL1

NOTES: The “ * ” mark indicate primitive value.

*100MHz 133MHz

1-2 2-3

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BIOS

JNFAN1

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1.3.3 CPU Fan Connector: JCFAN1

Pin No. Assignment

1

2

3

Ground

+12V

Sense

1.3.4 System Fan Connector: JSFAN1 (Optional)

Pin No. Assignment

1

2

3

Ground

+12V

Sense

1.3.5 North Bridge Chipset Fan Header: JNFAN1
(Optional)

Pin No. Assignment

1

2

Ground

+12V

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1.4 RAM Module Installation

1.4.1 DIMM

DRAM Access Time: 3.3V Unbuffered SDRAM PC66/ PC100 and PC133 Type

required.

DRAM Type: 32MB/ 64MB/ 128MB/ 256MB/ 512MB DIMM Module (168pin).

Total Bank 0 Bank 1

Memory Size (MB) DIMM1 DIMM2

576 M 64M x 1 pc 512M x 1 pc

576 M 512M x 1 pc 64M x 1 pc

1024 M 512Mx 1 pc 512M x 1 pc

*The list shown above for DRAM configuration is only for reference.

64 M 64M x 1 pc ---­128 M 128M x 1 pc ---­256 M 256M x 1 pc ---­512 M 512M x 1 pc ---­128 M 64M x 1 pc 64M x 1 pc
256 M 128M x 1 pc 128M x 1 pc
512 M 256M x 1 pc 256M x 1 pc

1024 M 512M x 1 pc 512M x 1 pc

160 M 32M x 1 pc 128M x 1 pc
288 M 32M x 1 pc 256M x 1 pc
544 M 32M x 1 pc 512M x 1 pc
192 M 64M x 1 pc 128M x 1 pc
320 M 64M x 1 pc 256M x 1 pc

192 M 128M x 1 pc 64M x 1 pc
384 M 128M x 1 pc 256M x 1 pc
640 M 128M x 1 pc 512M x 1 pc
320 M 256M x 1 pc 64M x 1 pc
384 M 256M x 1 pc 128M x 1 pc
768 M 256M x 1 pc 512M x 1 pc

640 M 512M x 1 pc 128M x 1 pc
768 M 512M x 1 pc 256M x 1 pc

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1.4.2 How to install a DIMM Module

1. The DIMM socket has a “ Plastic
Safety Tab”, and the DIMM memory
module has an “Asymmetrical notch”,
so the DIMM memory module can
only fit into the slot in one direction.

2. Push the tabs out. Insert the DIMM
memory modules into the socket at a
90-degree angle, and then push down
vertically so that it will fit into the
place.

3. The Mounting Holes and plastic
tabs should fit over the edge and hold
the DIMM memory modules in place.

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1.5 Slots

The slots in this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to
the system bus. Expansion slots are a mean of adding or enhancing the motherboard's
features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the
motherboard's capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of
the basic system.

SOCKET A

DIMM1

DIMM2

VT8361

AMR Slot

PCI Slots

ISA Slot

VT82C686

BIOS

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1.5.1 AMR (Audio Modem Riser) Slot

The AMR specification is an open Industry Standard Architecture that defines a
hardware scalable riser card interface, which only supports audio and modem.

1.5.2 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots

This motherboard is equipped with 3 standard PCI slots. PCI stands for Peripheral
Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion cards supplanted the
older ISA bus standard in most parts. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits.

1.5.3 ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) Slot

The motherboard is equipped with one standard ISA slot. ISA stands for Industry
Standard Architecture, and it was designed as a bus standard for expansion cards in
the early 90’s for PC XT/AT machines. This motherboard retains backward
compatibility with this older and slower bus architecture.

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1.6 Connectors, Headers & Jumpers

The connectors, headers and jumpers introduced below provide you lots of
capabilities such as power supply, front panel signal revelation, IDE hard disk
connection, floppy disk connection, Wake On LAN function and USB connection.
Noticeably, a jumper has two or more pins covered by a plastic jumper cap,
allowing the user to select a different system options.

JKBV1

1

SOCKET A

DIMM1

DIMM2

JCMOS1

1

IDE 1-2

JATXPWR1

JWOL1

JAMRS1

VT8361

FDD1

1

VT82C686

1

BIOS

JPANEL1

JUSB2

2

1

10

9

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1.6.1 Front Panel Connector: JPANEL1

2

SLP

POW-LED

(-)(+) (+)

ON/OFF

K
E
Y

IR

24

1

SPK

HLED

(-)(+)

RST

NA

23

Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function
No.

No.

1 +5V 2 Sleep Control Sleep

3 NA Speaker 4 Ground Button

5 NA Connector 6 NA NA

7 Speaker 8 Power LED (+)

9 HDD LED (+) Hard Drive 10 Power LED (+) POWER

11 HDD LED (-) LED 12 Power LED (-) LED

13 Ground Reset 14 Power Button Power-on

15 Reset Control Button 16 Ground Button

17 NA 18 KEY

19 NA IrDA 20 KEY IrDA

21 +5V Connector 22 Ground Connector

23 IRTX 24 IRRX

SPK (Speaker Connector)

An offboard speaker can be installed on the motherboard as a manufacturing option.
It can be connected to the motherboard at the front panel connector. The speaker
(onboard or offboard) provides error beep code information during the Power On
Self-Test when the computer cannot use the video interface. The speaker is not
connected to the audio subsystem and does not receive output from the audio
subsystem.

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RST (Reset Button)

This connector can be attached to a momentary SPST switch. This switch is usually
open, and when it is closed, it will cause the motherboard to reset and run the POST
(Power On Self Test).

POW-LED (Power LED Connector)

This connector can be attached to an LED on the front panel of a computer case.
The LED will illuminate while the computer is powered on.

HLED (Hard Drive LED Connector)

This connector can be attached to an LED on the front panel of a computer case.
The LED will flicker during disk activity where it is only applied to those IDE
drives directly attached to the system board.

IR (Infrared Connector)

This connector is used to attach to an infrared sensing device. After the IrDA
interface is configured, connectionless data transfer to and from portable devices
such as laptops making PDA possible.

SLP (Sleep/Green Button)

This connector is used to conserve energy by powering down the monitor and the
hard disk when is not in use. To configure this option, you need to connect a button
from the front panel to this sleep button. Depressing the button will power down
the monitor and the hard drives until the system is invoked by any keyboard activity,
mouse activity, modem activity or when the sleep button is depressed again. APM
(Advanced Power Management) must be enabled in the system BIOS, and the APM
driver must be loaded.

PWR (Power Button)

This connector can be attached to a front panel power switch. The switch must
pulled the Power Button pin to ground for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply
to switch on or off. (The time required is due to internal debounce circuitry on the
system board). At least two seconds must pass before the power supply will
recognize another on/off signal.

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1.6.2 ATX 20-pin Power Connector: JATXPWR1

This connector supports the power button on-board. Using the ATX power
supply functions, such as Modem Ring Wake-Up and Soft Power Off are supported
on this motherboard. This power connector supports instant power-on functionality,
which means that the system will boot up instantly when the power connector is
inserted on the board.

PIN Assignment PIN Assignment

1 3.3V 11 3.3V

2 3.3V 12 -12V

3 Ground 13 Ground

4 +5V 14 PS_ON

5 Ground 15 Ground

6 +5V 16 Ground

7 Ground 17 Ground

8 PW_OK 18 -5V

9 5V_SB 19 +5V

10 12V 20 +5V

1.6.3 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1/IDE2

The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that provides PIO
Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA / 33, Ultra DMA / 66, Ultra DMA / 100
functionality. It has two HDD connectors IDE1 (primary) and IDE2 (secondary).
You can connect up to four hard disk drives, a CD-ROM, a 120MB Floppy
(reserved for future BIOS) and other devices to IDE1 and IDE2. These
connectors support the IDE hard disk cable provided.

• IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector)

The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1. IDE1 can connect a
Master and a Slave drive. You must configure the second hard drive on IDE1 to
Slave mode by setting the jumper accordingly.

• IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector)

The IDE2 controller can also support a Master and a Slave drive. Its configuration
is similar to IDE1. The second drive on this controller must be set to slave mode.

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1.6.4 Floppy Disk Connector: FDD1

The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector (FDC) that supports
360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. This connector supports
the provided floppy drive ribbon cables.

1.6.5 Wake On LAN Header: JWOL1

Pin No. Assignment

1

2

3

1.6.6 Clear CMOS Jumper: JCMOS1

5V SB

Ground

Wake up

JCMOS1 Assignment

1 3

1-2 Closed

1 3

2-3 Closed

Normal Operation (default)

Clear CMOS Data

1.6.7 Front USB Headers: JUSB2

Pin No. Assignment Pin No. Assignment

1

3

5

7

9

+5V

USBP2-

USBP2+

Ground

Key

2

4

6

8

10

1-21

+5V

USBP3-

USBP3+

Ground

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1.6.8 AMR Codec Primary/Secondary Selection:

JAMRS1

PIN Assignment

On Secondary

Off Primary

1.6.9 Keyboard Voltage Selection: JKBV1 (Optional)

Pin No. Assignment

1-2

2-3

+5V (default)

+5V Standby Voltage

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1.7 Peripheral Port Connectors

JKBMS1

PS/2
Mouse

PS/2
Keyboard

1.7.1 PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1

The motherboard provides a standard PS/2 mouse / Keyboard mini DIN connector
for attaching a PS/2 mouse. You can plug a PS/2 mouse / Keyboard directly into
this connector. The connector location and pin definition are shown below:

JLAN

LAN

USB

COM1

JPRNT1

Parallel

VGA1

JVGA1JCOM1

Speaker

Out

AUD_GAME1

Game Port

Line In Mic

In

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PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard Connectors

Pin Assignment

1 Data

2 No connection

3 Ground

4 +5 V (fused)

5 Clock

6 No connection

1.7.2 USB & LAN Port Connectors: JLAN

1.7.2.1 USB Connectors

The motherboard provides a OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) Universal
Serial Bus Roots for attaching USB devices such as: keyboard, mouse and other

USB devices. You can plug the USB devices directly into this connector.

Stacked USB Connectors

Pin Assignment

1 (5) +5 V (fused)

2 (6)

3 (7)

4 (8) Ground

Signal names in brackets ([]) are for USB Port 1.

USBP0- [USBP1-]

USBP0+ [USBP1+]

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1.7.2.2 LAN Port Connector

This connector allows you to connect to the Internet through a Local Area Network
(LAN). You can set up the connection by entering an account information provided
by your ISP.

LAN Port Connector

Pin Assignment

9 VCC

10 TD+

11 TD-

12 RD+

13 RD-

14 NC

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1.7.3 Serial and Parallel Interface Ports and Video

Graphics Port

This system is equipped one serial port, one parallel port and a VGA port. These
types of interface ports will be explained in this chapter.

1.7.3.1 The Serial Interface port: COM1

The serial interface port is sometimes referred to as an RS-232 port or an
asynchronous communication port. Mice, printers, modems and other peripheral
devices can be connected to a serial port, where it can also be used to connect your
computer with another computer system. If you wish to transfer the contents of
your hard disk to another system it can be accomplished by using each machine’s
serial port.

The serial port on this system has a 9-pin connector. Some older computer systems
and peripherals used to be equipped with only one 25-pin connector. If you need to
connect a 9-pin serial port to an older 25-pin serial port, you can purchase a 9-to-25
pin adapter.

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Connectivity

The serial port can be used in many ways, and it may be necessary to become
familiar with the pinout diagram. The following chart gives you the function of
each pin on the 9-pin connector and some of the 25-pin connector. This information
can be used when configuring certain software programs to work with the serial
port.

Signal Name DB9 PIN DB25 PIN

DCD Data Carrier Detect 1 8

RX Receive Data 2 3

TX Transmit Data 3 2

DTR Data Terminal Ready 4 20

GND Signal Ground 5 7

DSR Data Set Ready 6 6

RTS Request to Send 7 4

CTS Clear to Send 8 5

RI Ring Indicator 9 22

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1.7.3.2 Video Graphics Adapter Port: JVGA1

This motherboard has built in video facilities. Your monitor will attach directly to
JVGA1 connector on the motherboard.

Pin No. Assignment Pin No. Assignment

1

3

5

7

9

11

13

15

Red

Blue

Ground

Ground

+5V

NC

HSYNC

DDC/CLK

5

JVGA1

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

1

1115

Green

NC

Ground

Ground

Ground

DDC/Data

VSYNC

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1.7.3.3 Parallel Interface Port: JPRNT1

Unlike the serial port, parallel interface port has been standardized, and it should
not present any difficulty interfacing peripherals of your system. Sometimes called
centronics port, the parallel port is almost exclusively used with printers. The
parallel port on your system has a 25-pin, DB25 connector (see picture below). The
pinout for the parallel port are shown in the table below.

Signal Pin

-Strobe 1
Data 0 2
Data 1 3
Data 2 4
Data 3 5
Data 4 6
Data 5 7
Data 6 8
Data 7 9

-Ack 10

Busy 11

Paper Empty 12

+Select 13

-Auto FDXT 14

-Error 15

-Init 16

-SLCTN 17
Ground 18
Ground 19
Ground 20
Ground 21
Ground 22
Ground 23
Ground 24
Ground 25

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1.7.4 Game and Audio Port Connector: AUD_GAME1

This connector is composed of a Game port connector and an Audio port connector.

Game Port Connector:

Game port connector allows you to connect a joystick or a game pad for playing
computer games. Also, you may play or edit professional music by connecting
MIDI devices.

Audio Port Connector:
Speaker Out is used to connect speakers or headphones for audio output.
Line In can be connected to the external CD player, Tape player or other audio

devices for audio input.
Mic In is used to connect a microphone that allows you to input sounds and voices.

Game/Joystick/MIDI

Speaker Out Line In

Mic In

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1.7.5 Audio Subsystem

JCDIN1

1

SOCKET A

DIMM1

DIMM2

VT8361

JTAD1

1

JAUDIO1

2
1

10

VT82C686

BIOS

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1.7.5.1 CD-ROM Audio-In Connector: JCDIN1

Pin No. Assignment

1

2

3

4

1.7.5.2 Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUDIO1

Pin No. Assignment Pin No. Assignment

1

3

5

7

9

Mic In

Mic Power

AUD FPOUT R

Reserved

AUD FPOUT L

1.7.5.3 Telephony Audio Connector: JTAD1

Pin No. Assignment

1

2 Ground

3

4

Left Channel Input

Ground

Ground

Right Channel Input

2

4

6

8

10

Ground

Audio Power

AUD RET R

Key

AUD RET L

PHONE_IN

Ground

MONO_OUT

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2. BIOS Setup

Introduction

This manual discussed Award™ Setup program built into the ROM BIOS. The
Setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This special
information is then stored in battery-backed RAM so that it retains the Setup
information when the power is turned off.

The Award BIOS™ installed in your computer system’s ROM (Read Only Memory)
is a custom version of an industry standard BIOS. This means that it supports
AMD-Athlon
critical low-level support for standard devices such as disk drives and serial/
parallel ports.

Adding important has customized the Award BIOS™, but nonstandard features
such as virus and password protection as well as special support for detailed
fine-tuning of the chipset controls the entire system.

The rest of this manual is intended to guide you through the process of configuring
your system by using Setup.

Plug and Play Support

These AWARD BIOS supports the Plug and Play specification Version 1.0A
complicant. ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) write is supported.

EPA Green PC Support

This AWARD BIOS supports Version 1.03 of the EPA Green PC specification.

APM Support

These AWARD BIOS supports Version 1.1&1.2 of the Advanced Power
Management (APM) specification. Power management features are implemented
via the System Management Interrupt (SMI). Sleep and Suspend power
management modes are supported. This AWARD BIOS can manage power to the
hard disk drives and video monitors.

TM

/ Duron

TM

processors input/output system. The BIOS provides

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PCI Bus Support

This AWARD BIOS also supports Version 2.2 of the Intel PCI (Peripheral
Component Interconnect) local bus specification.

DRAM Support

SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) are supported.

Supported CPUs

This AWARD BIOS supports the AMD AthlonTM / Duron

TM

CPU.

Using Setup

In general, you use the arrow keys to highlight items, press <Enter> to select, use
the <PgUp> and <PgDn> keys to change entries, press <F1> for help and press
<Esc> to quit. The following table provides more detail about how to navigate in
the Setup program by using the keyboard.

Keystroke Function

Up arrow Move to previous item
Down arrow Move to next item
Left arrow Move to the item on the left (menu bar)
Right arrow Move to the item on the right (menu bar)
Esc Main Menu: Quit without saving changes

Move Enter Move to the item you desired
PgUp key Increase the numeric value or make changes
PgDn key Decrease the numeric value or make changes
+ Key Increase the numeric value or make changes

- Key Decrease the numeric value or make changes
F1 key General help on Setup navigation keys
F2 key Item Help
F5 key Load previous values from CMOS
F6 key Load the fail-safe defaults from BIOS default table
F7 key Load the optimized defaults
F9 key Menu in bios
F10 key Save all the CMOS changes and exit

Submenus: Exit Current page to the next higher level menu

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2.1 Main Menu

Once you enter Award BIOS™ CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on
the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup functions. Use
the arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept and enter the
sub-menu.

!! WARNING !!

The information about BIOS defaults on manual (Figure
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8) is just for reference, please refer to the BIOS

installed on board, for update information.

 Figure 1. Main Menu

Standard CMOS Features

This submenu contains industry standard configurable options.

Advanced BIOS Features

This submenu allows you to configure enhanced features of the BIOS.

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Advanced Chipset Features

This submenu allows you to configure special chipset features.

Integrated Peripherals

This submenu allows you to configure certain IDE hard drive options and
Programmed Input/ Output features.

Power Management Setup

This submenu allows you to configure the power management features.

PnP/PCI Configurations

This submenu allows you to configure certain “Plug and Play” and PCI options.

PC Health Status

This submenu allows you to monitor the hardware of your system.

Frequency Control

This page shows the hardware Monitor information of the system.

Load Optimized Defaults

This selection allows you to reload the BIOS when the system is having problems
particularly with the boot sequence. These configurations are factory settings
optimized for this system. A confirmation message will be displayed before
defaults are set.

Set Supervisor Password

Setting the supervisor password will prohibit everyone except the supervisor from
making changes using the CMOS Setup Utility. You will be prompted with to
enter a password.

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Set User Password

If the Supervisor Password is not set, then the User Password will function in the
same way as the Supervisor Password. If the Supervisor Password is set and the
User Password is set, the “User” will only be able to view configurations but will
not be able to change them.

Save & Exit Setup

Save all configuration changes to CMOS (memory) and exit setup. Confirmation
message will be displayed before proceeding.

Exit Without Saving

Abandon all changes made during the current session and exit setup.
Confirmation message will be displayed before proceeding.

Update BIOS

This submenu allows you to update bios.

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2.2 Standard CMOS Features

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.



Figure 2. Standard CMOS Setup

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Main Menu Selections

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

Item Options Description

Date MM DD YYYY Set the system date. Note

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

Time HH MM SS Set the system internal

clock.

IDE Primary Master Options are in its sub

menu.

IDE Primary Slave Options are in its sub

menu.

IDE Secondary Master Options are in its sub

menu.

IDE Secondary Slave Options are in its sub

menu.

Drive A

Drive B

Video EGA/VGA

360K, 5.25 in

1.2M, 5.25 in

720K, 3.5 in

1.44M, 3.5 in

2.88M, 3.5 in

None

CGA 40

CGA 80

MONO

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

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

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

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

Select the type of floppy
disk drive installed in your
system.

Select the default video
device.

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Item Options Description

Halt On All Errors

No Errors

All, but Keyboard

All, but Diskette

All, but Disk/ Key

Base Memory N/A Displays the amount of

Extended Memory N/A Displays the amount of

Total Memory N/A Displays the total memory

Select the situation in which

you want the BIOS to stop

the POST process and

notify you.

conventional memory

detected during boot up.

extended memory detected

during boot up.

available in the system.

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2.3 Advanced BIOS Features

 Figure 3. Advanced BIOS Setup

Virus Warning

This option allows you to choose the VIRUS Warning feature that is used to protect
the IDE Hard Disk boot sector. If this function is enabled and an attempt is made to
write to the boot sector, BIOS will display a warning message on the screen and
sound an alarm beep.

The Choices:

Disabled (default) Virus protection is disabled.

Enabled Virus protection is activated.

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CPU Internal Cache

Depending on the CPU/chipset in use, you may be able to increase memory access
time with this option.

The Choices:
Enabled (default) Enable cache.

Disabled Disable cache.

External Cache

This option you to enable or disable “Level 2” secondary cache on the CPU
which may improve performance.

The Choices:
Enabled (default) Enable cache.

Disabled Disable cache.

CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking

This item allows you to enable/disable CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking.

The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled.

Quick Power On Self Test

Enabling this option will cause an abridged version of the Power On Self-Test
(POST) to execute after you power up the computer.

The Choices:
Enabled (default) Enable quick POST.

Disabled Normal POST.

First /Second/Third/ Boot Other Device

These BIOS attempt to load the operating system from the devices in the sequence
selected in these items.

The Choices: Floppy, LS120, HDD-0, SCSI, CDROM, HDD-1, HDD-2,

HDD-3, ZIP100, LAN, Disabled, Enabled.

Swap Floppy Drive

For systems with two floppy drives, this option allows you to swap logical drive
assignments.

The Choices: Enabled, Disabled (default).

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Boot Up Floppy Seek

Enabling this option will test the floppy drives to determine if they have 40 or 80
tracks. Disabling this option reduces the time it takes to boot-up.

The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.

Boot Up NumLock Status

Selects the NumLock. State after power on.

The Choices:
On (default) Numpad is number keys.

Off Numpad is arrow keys.

Gate A20 Option

Select if chipset or keyboard controller should control Gate A20.

The Choices:
Normal A pin in the keyboard controller

controls Gate A20.

Fast (default) Lets chipset control Gate A20.

Typematic Rate Setting

When a key is held down, the keystroke will repeat at a rate determined by the
keyboard controller. When enabled, the typematic rate and typematic delay can be
configured.

The Choices:
Disabled (default)

Enabled

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

Sets the rate at which a keystroke is repeated when you hold the key down.

The Choices: 6 (default), 8,10,12,15,20,24,30.

Typematic Delay (Msec)

Sets the delay time after the key is held down before it begins to repeat the
keystroke.

The Choices: 250 (default), 500,750,1000.

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Security Option

This option will enable only individuals with passwords to bring the system online
and/or to use the CMOS Setup Utility.

The Choices:
System A password is required for the system to

boot and is also required to access the Setup
Utility.

Setup (default) A password is required to access the Setup

Utility only.

This will only apply if passwords are set from the Setup main menu.

APIC Mode

By selecting Enabled enables ACPI device mode reporting from the BIOS to the
operating system.
The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.

MPS Version Control For OS

The BIOS supports versions 1.1 and 1.4 of the Intel multiprocessor specification.
Select the version supported by the operation system running on this computer.

The Choices: 1.4 (default), 1.1.

OS Select For DRAM > 64MB

A choice other than Non-OS2 is only used for OS2 systems with memory
exceeding 64MB.

The Choices: Non-OS2 (default), OS2.

Video BIOS Shadow

Determines whether video BIOS will be copied to RAM for faster execution.

The Choices:
Enabled (default) Optional ROM is enabled.

Disabled Optional ROM is disabled.

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C8000 - CFFFF Shadow / D0000 - DFFFF Shadow

Determines whether the optional ROM will be copied to RAM for faster execution.

The Choices:
Enabled Optional ROM is shadowed.

Disabled (default) Optional ROM is not shadowed.

Note: For C8000 - DFFFF option - ROM on PCI BIOS, BIOS will automatically

enable the shadow RAM. User does not have to select the item.

Small Logo(EPA) Show

This item allows you to enable/ disable display the small EPA logo.

The Choices: Disabled(default), Enabled.

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2.4 Advanced Chipset Features

This submenu allows you to configure the specific features of the chipset installed on
your system. This chipset manages bus speeds and access to the system memory
resources, such as DRAM and external cache. It also coordinates communications
with the PCI bus. The default settings that came with your system have been optimized;
and therefore, it should not be changed unless you are suspicious that the settings have
been changed incorrectly.

Figure 4. Advanced Chipset Setup



DRAM Timing By SPD

This item determines DRAM clock/timing follow SPD or not.

The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.

DRAM Clock

This item determines DRAM Clock following 100 or 133MHz.

The Choices: 133MHZ (default), 100MHZ.

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SDRAM Cycle Length

When synchronous DRAM is installed, the number of clock cycles of CAS latency
depends on the DRAM timing. Do not reset this field from the default value
specified by the system designer.

The Choices: 3 (default), 2.

Bank Interleave

This item allows you to enable or disable the bank interleave feature.

The Choices: Disabled (default), 2Bank, 4Bank.

Memory Hole

When enabled, you can reserve an area of system memory for ISA adapter ROM.
When this area is reserved, it cannot be cached. Refer to the user documentation of
the peripheral you are installing for more information.

The Choices: Disabled (default), 15M-16M.

System BIOS Cacheable

When enabled, accesses to system BIOS ROM addressed at
F0000H-FFFFFH is cached, provided that the cache controller is enabled.

The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.

Video RAM Cacheable

Select Enabled allows caching of the video BIOS, resulting in better system
performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system error
may result.

The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.

AGP Aperture Size

Select the size of the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) aperture. The aperture is a
portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated for graphics memory address
space. Host cycles that hit the aperture range are forwarded to the AGP without any
translation.

The Choices: 64M (default),256M, 128M, 64M, 32M, 16M, 8M, 4M.

AGP Mode

This item allows you to select the AGP Mode.

The Choices: 4X (default), 2X, 1X.

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AGP Driving Control

By choosing “Auto” the system BIOS will the AGP output Buffer Drive strength P
Ctrl by AGP Card. By choosing “Manual”, it allows user to set AGP output Buffer
Drive strength P Ctrl by manual.

The Choices: Auto (default), Manual.

AGP Driving Value

While AGP driving control item set to “Manual”, it allows user to set AGP driving.

The Choices: DA (default).

OnChip USB

This should be enabled if your system has a USB 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.

The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.

USB Keyboard Support

Select Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller and
also you have a USB keyboard.

The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled.

OnChip Sound

The default setting of this item utilizes an onboard sound chip for audio output.
There is no need to buy and insert a sound card. If sound card is installed, disable
this item.

The Choices: Auto (default), Disabled.

OnChip Modem

This item allows you to control the onboard MC97 Modem controller.

The Choices: Auto (default), Disabled.

CPU to PCI Write Buffer

When enabled, up to four Dwords of data, it can be written to the PCI bus without
interrupting the CPU. When disabled, a write buffer is not used, and the CPU read
cycle will not be completed until the PCI bus signals that it is ready to receive the
data.

The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.

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2.5 Integrated Peripherals

 Figure 5. Integrated Peripherals

Onboard PCI LAN

This item allows you to Enabled/ Disabled Onboard PCI LAN function.

The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.

OnChip IDE Channel 0/1

The motherboard chipset contains a PCI IDE interface with support for
two IDE channels. Select “Enabled” to activate the first and/or second IDE
interface. Select “Disabled” to deactivate an interface if you are going to install a
primary and/or secondary add-in IDE interface.

The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.

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IDE Prefetch Mode

The “onboard” IDE drive interfaces supports IDE prefetching for faster drive access,
if the interface does not support prefetching. If you install a primary and/or
secondary add-in IDE interface, set this option to “Disabled”.

The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.

Primary / Secondary /Master / Slave PIO

The IDE PIO (Programmed Input / Output) fields let you set a PIO
mode (0-4) for each of the IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface
supports. Modes 0 to 4 will increase performance progressively. In Auto mode, the
system automatically determines the best mode for each device.

The Choices: Auto (default), Mode0, Mode1, Mode2, Mode3, Mode4.

Primary / Secondary /Master / Slave UDMA

Ultra DMA/100 functionality can be implemented if it is supported by the IDE hard
drives in your system. As well, your operating environment requires a DMA driver
(Windows 95 OSR2 or a third party IDE bus master driver). If your hard drive and
your system software both support Ultra DMA/100, select Auto to enable BIOS
support.

The Choices: Auto (default), Disabled.

Init Display First

With systems that have multiple video cards, this option determines whether the
primary display uses a PCI Slot or an AGP Slot.

The Choices: PCI Slot (default), AGP.

IDE HDD Block Mode

Block mode is otherwise known as block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple
sector read/write. Select the “Enabled” option if your IDE hard drive supports block
mode (most new drives do). The system will automatically determine the optimal
number of blocks to read and write per sector.

The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.

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Onboard FDD Controller

Select Enabled, if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on the
system board, and if you wish to use it. If install and FDC or the system has no
floppy drive, select Disabled in this field.

The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.

Onboard Serial Port

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

The Choices: 3F8/IRQ4 (default), Disabled, Auto, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/

IRQ4, 2E8 / IRQ3.

IrDA Port

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

The Choices: Disabled (default), Auto, 3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/

IRQ4, 2E8 / IRQ3.

UART 2 Mode

This item allows you to determine which Infrared (IR) function of the onboard I/O
chip you wish to use.

The Choices: HPSIR (default), ASKIR.

IR Function Duplex

This item allows you to determine which Infrared (IR) function of onboard I/O
chip.

The Choices: Half (default), Full.

TX, RX inverting enable

This item allows you to determine the active of Rx, Tx.
The Choices: No, No
No, Yes (default)
Yes, No
Yes, Yes

Onboard Parallel Port

This item allows you to determine access onboard parallel port controller with
which I/O address.
The Choices: Disabled, 3BC/IRQ0, 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5.

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Onboard Parallel Mode

Select an operating mode for the onboard parallel (printer) port. Normal EPP
(Extended Parallel Port) ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) ECP+EPP PC AT
parallel port Bidirectional Port Fast, buffered port Fast, buffered, Bidirectional Port.
Select Normal unless you are certain your hardware and software both support EPP
or ECP mode.

The Choice: Normal (default), EPP, ECP, ECP/EPP.

ECP Mode Use DMA

Select a DMA channel for the parallel port for use during ECP mode.

The Choice: 3(default), 1.

Parallel Port EPP Type

Select a DMA Channel for the port.

The Choice: EPP1.9 (default), EPP1.7.

Onboard Legacy Audio

This field controls the onboard legency audio.

The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.

Sound Blaster

Hardware SoundBlaster Pro for Windows DOS box and real-mode DOS legacy
compatibility.

The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled.

SB I/O Base Address

Change the SoundBlaster Pro Base I/O Address settings.

The Choices: 220H (default), 240H, 260H, 280H.

SB IRQ Select

Change the SoundBlaster Pro interrupt signal.

The Choices: IRQ5 (default), IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10.

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SB DMA Select

Change the SoundBlaster Pro direct memory access setting.

The Choices: DMA0, DMA1 (default), DMA2, DMA3.

MPU-401

Enable or Disable MPU-401 function.

The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled.

MPU-401 I/O Address

Change the SoundBlaster Pro MPU-401 I/O address.

The Choices: 300-303H, 310-313H, 320-323H, 330-333H (default).

Game Port (200-207H)

Change the joystick connects port address.

The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.

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2.6 Power Management Setup

The Power Management Setup Menu allows you to configure your system to utilize
energy conservation and power up/power down features.



Figure 6. Power Management Setup

ACPI function

This item displays the status of the Advanced Configuration and Power
Management (ACPI).

The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.

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Power Management Option

This category allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving and is
directly related to the following modes:

1.HDD Power Down.

2.Doze Mode.

3.Suspend Mode.

Power Management

There are four options of Power Management, three of which have fixed
mode settings.
The Choices:

Min. Power Saving

Minimum power management.
Doze Mode = 1 hr.
Standby Mode = 1 hr
Suspend Mode = 1 hr.
HDD Power Down = 15 min

Max. Power Saving

Maximum power management only available for sl CPU’s.
Doze Mode = 1 min
Standby Mode = 1 min.
Suspend Mode = 1 min.
HDD Power Down = 1 min.

User Defined (default)

Allow you to set each mode individually.
When not disabled, each of the ranges are from 1 min. to 1 hr.
except for HDD Power Down which ranges from 1 min. to 15
min. and disable.

HDD Power Down

When enabled, the hard disk drive will power down and after a set time
of system inactivity. All other devices remain active.
The Choices: Disabled (default), 1 Min, 2 Min, 3 Min, 4 Min, 5 Min, 6

Min, 7 Min, 8 Min, 9 Min, 10 Min, 11 Min, 12 Min, 13
Min, 14 Min, 15 Min.

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Doze Mode/ Suspend Mode

The item allows you to select the suspend type under ACPI operating
system.
The Choices: Disabled (default), 1 Min, 2 Min, 4 Min, 6 Min, 8 Min,

10 Min, 20 Min, 30 Min, 40 Min.

Suspend Mode

When enabled and when after the set time of system inactivity, all devices except
the CPU will be shut off.

The Choices: Disabled (default), 1 Min, 2 Min, 4 Min, 6 Min, 8 Min,
10 Min, 20 Min, 30 Min, 40 Min, and 1Hour.

ACPI Suspend Type

The item allows you to select the suspend type under the ACPI operating system.

The Choices: S1 (POS) (default) Power on Suspend

S3 (STR) Suspend to RAM

PM Control by APM

The Choices:

No System BIOS will ignore APM when

power Management is on.

Yes (default) System Bios will wait for APM's prompt

before it enters any PM mode.

Video Off Option

This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor power
management.
The Choices: Suspend→Off (default), Always on, All Modes→Off.

Video Off Method

This option determines the manner in which the monitor is goes blank.

The Choices:

V/H SYNC+Blank (default)

This selection will cause the system to turn off the vertical and
horizontal synchronization ports and write blanks to the video

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buffer.

Blank Screen

This option only writes blanks to the video buffer.

DPMS Support

Initial display power management signaling.

Modem Use IRQ

This determines the IRQ, which can be applied in MODEM use.

The Choices: 3 (default), 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, NA.

Soft-Off by PWRBTN

Pressing the power button for more than 4 seconds forces the system to enter the
Soft-Off state when the system has “hung.”

The Choices: Delay 4 Sec, Instant-Off (default).

Wake Up Events

If you highlight the literal “Press Enter” next to the “Wake Up Events” label and
then press the enter key, it will take you a submenu with the following options:

VGA

When set to On, any event occurring at a VGA port will awaken a
system which has been powered down.

The Choices: OFF (default), ON.

LPT & COM

When set to On, any event occurring at a COM(serial)/LPT (printer)
port will awaken a system which has been powered down.

The Choices: NONE, LPT, COM, LPT/COM (default).

HDD & FDD

When set to On (default), any event occurring at a hard or floppy drive
will awaken a system which has been powered down.
The Choices: ON (default), OFF

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PCI Master

When set to On, any event occurring at PCI will awaken a system
which has been powered down.

The Choices: OFF (default), ON.

PowerOn by PCI Card

When you select Enabled, a PME signal from PCI card returns the
system to Full ON state.

The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled.

Wake Up On LAN/Ring

To use this function, you need a LAN add-on card which support power
on function. It should also support the wake-up on LAN jump.
Disabled (default) Wake up on LAN/Ring not supported
Enabled Wake up on LAN/Ring supported

Modem Ring Resume

To use this function, you need a LAN add-on card which support power
on function. It should also support the wake-up on LAN jump.

The Choices:

Disabled (default) Wake up on LAN/Ring not supported.

Enabled Wake up on LAN/Ring supported.

RTC Alarm Resume

When “Enabled”, you can set the date and time at which the RTC
(real-time clock) alarm awakens the system from Suspend mode.

The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled.

Date (of Month)

You can choose which month the system will boot up. This field is only
configurable when “RTC Resume” is set to “Enabled”.

Resume Time (hh: mm: ss)

You can choose the hour, minute and second the system will boot up.
This field is only configurable when “RTC Resume” is set to
“Enabled”.

Primary INTR

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awaken a system, which has been powered down.

The Choices: ON (default), OFF.

IRQs Activity Monitoring

Press Enter to access another sub menu used to configure the different wake up

events (i.e. wake on LPT & COMM activity).

IRQ3 (COM2) Enabled
IRQ4 (COM1) Enabled
IRQ5 (LPT2) Enabled
IRQ6 (Floppy Disk) Enabled
IRQ7 (LPT1) Enabled
IRQ8 (RTC Alarm) Disabled
IRQ9 (IRQ2 Redir) Disabled
IRQ10 (Reserved) Disabled
IRQ11 (Reserved) Disabled
IRQ12 (PS/2 Mouse) Enabled
IRQ13 (Coprocessor) Enabled
IRQ14 (Hard Disk) Enabled
IRQ15 (Reserved) Disabled

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2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations

This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Computer
Interconnect, is a system, which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the
speed of the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components.
This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that
only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.

Figure 7. PnP/PCI Configurations



PNP OS Installed

When set to YES, BIOS will only initialize the PnP cards used for the boot
sequence (VGA, IDE, SCSI). The rest of the cards will be initialized by the PnP
operating system like Window™ 95. When set to NO, BIOS will initialize all the
PnP cards. For non-PnP operating systems (DOS, Netware™), this option must set
to NO.

The Choices: No (default), Yes.

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Reset Configuration Data

The system BIOS supports the PnP feature, which requires the system to record
which resources are assigned and protects resources from conflict. Every
peripheral device has a node, which is called ESCD. This node records which
resources are assigned to it. The system needs to record and update ESCD to the
memory locations. These locations (4K) are reserved in the system BIOS. If the
Disabled (default) option is chosen, the system‘s ESCD will update only when the
new configuration varies from the last one. If the Enabled option is chosen, the
system is forced to update ESCDs and then is automatically set to the “Disabled”
mode.

IRQ-3 assigned to: PCI / ISA PnP
IRQ-4 assigned to: PCI / ISA PnP
IRQ-5 assigned to: PCI / ISA PnP
IRQ-7 assigned to: PCI / ISA PnP
IRQ-9 assigned to: PCI / ISA PnP
IRQ-10 assigned to: PCI / ISA PnP
IRQ-11 assigned to: PCI / ISA PnP
IRQ-12 assigned to: PCI / ISA PnP
IRQ-14 assigned to: PCI / ISA PnP
IRQ-15 assigned to: PCI / ISA PnP
DMA-0 assigned to: PCI / ISA PnP
DMA-1 assigned to: PCI / ISA PnP
DMA-3 assigned to: PCI / ISA PnP
DMA-5 assigned to: PCI / ISA PnP
DMA-6 assigned to: PCI / ISA PnP
DMA-7 assigned to: PCI / ISA PnP

The above settings will be shown on the screen only if “Manual” is chosen for the
resources controlled by function.
Legacy is the term, which signifies that a resource is assigned to the ISA Bus and
provides non-PnP ISA add-on cards. PCI / ISA PnP signifies that a resource is
assigned to the PCI Bus or provides for ISA PnP add-on cards and peripherals.

The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled.

Resources Controlled By

By Choosing “Auto” (default), the system BIOS will detect the system resources
and automatically assign the relative IRQ and DMA channel for each peripheral.
By Choosing “Manual”, the user will need to assign IRQ & DMA for add-on cards.
Be sure that there are no IRQ/DMA and I/O port conflicts.

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IRQ Resources

This submenu will allow you to assign each system interrupt a type, depending on
the type of device using the interrupt. When you press the “Press Enter” tag, you
will be directed to a submenu that will allow you to configure the system interrupts.
This is only configurable when “Resources Controlled By” is set to “Manual”.

DMA Resources

When resources are controlled manually, assign each system DMA channel a type,
depending on the type of device using the DMA channel.

PCI / VGA Palette Snoop

Choose Disabled or Enabled. Some graphic controllers, which are not VGA
compatible, take the output from a VGA controller and map it to their display as a
way to provide boot information and VGA compatibility.

However, the color information coming from the VGA controller is drawn from the
palette table inside the VGA controller to generate the proper colors, and the
graphic controller needs to know what is in the palette of the VGA controller. To
do this, the non-VGA graphic controller watches for the Write access to the VGA
palette and registers the snoop data. In PCI based systems, where the VGA
controller is on the PCI bus and a non-VGA graphic controller is on an ISA bus, the
Write Access to the palette will not show up on the ISA bus if the PCI VGA
controller responds to the Write.

In this case, the PCI VGA controller should not respond to the Write, it should only
snoop the data and permit the access to be forwarded to the ISA bus. The
non-VGA ISA graphic controller can then snoop the data on the ISA bus. Unless
you have the above situation, you should disable this option.

The Choices:
Disabled (default) Disables the function.

Enabled Enables the function.

Assign IRQ For VGA

Lets the user choose which IRQ to assign for the VGA.

The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.

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Assign IRQ For USB

Lets the user choose which IRQ to assign for the USB.

The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.

PCI Master Pipeline Req

This item allows you to enable/disable the PCI master pipeline request feature.

The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.

P2C/C2P Concurrency

This item allows you to enable/disable the PCI to CPU, CPU to PCI concurrency.

The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.

Fast R-W Turn Around

This item controls the DRAM timing. It allows you to enable/disable the fast
read/write turn around.

The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled.

PCI Dynamic Bursting

When Enabled, every write transaction goes to the write buffer. Burstable
transactions the burst on the PCI bus and nonburstable transactions don't.

The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.

PCI Master 0 Ws Write

When Enabled, writes to the PCI bus are executed with zero-wait states.

The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.

PCI Delay Transaction

The chipset has an embedded 32-bit posted write buffer to support delay
transactions cycles. Select Enabled to support compliance with PCI specification.

The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.

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PCI＃2 Access ＃1 Retry

When enabled, PCI＃2 will be disconnected if max retries are attempted without
success.
When disabled, PCI＃2 will not be disconnected until access finishes.

The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.

AGP Master 1 WS Write

When Enabled, writes to the AGP(Accelerated Graphics Port) are executed with
one wait states.

The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled.

AGP Master 1 WS Read

When Enabled, read to the AGP(Accelerated Graphics Port) are executed with one
wait states.

The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled.

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2.8 PC Health Status

 Figure 8. PC Health Status

Current CPU Temp

This field displays the current temperature of CPU.

Show H/W Monitor in POST

If your computer contains a monitoring system, it will show PC health status during
POST stage. The item offers several delay time for you to choose.

The Choices: None, 1sec, 2sec, 3 sec (default).

Current CPUFAN Speed

This field displays the current speed of CPU fan.

Current SYSFAN Speed

This field displays the current speed SYSTEM fan.

CPU Voltage 2.5V, 3.3V, 5V, 12V

Detect the system’s voltage status automatically.

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2.9 Frequency Control

 Frequency Control

Auto Detect DIMM / PCI Clk

This item allows you to enable/disable auto detect DIMM/PCI Clock.

The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.

CPU Host / PCI / Spread Spec.

This item allows you to select CPU Host Clock (CPU / PCI).

If unfortunately, the system’s frequency that you are selected is
not functioning, there are two methods of booting-up the system.
Method 1: Clear the COMS data by setting the JCOMS1 ((2-3) closed))

as “ON” status. All the CMOS data will be loaded as
defaults setting.

Method 2: Press the <Insert> key and Power button simultaneously,

after that keep-on pressing the <Insert> key until the
power-on screen showed. This action will boot-up the
system according to FSB of the processor.

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3. Trouble Shooting

PROBLEM

No power to the system at all. Power light does not illuminate, fan inside power
supply does not turn on. Indicator light on keyboard does not turn on.

PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION

Power cable is
unplugged.

Defective power cable. Visually inspect the cable;

Power supply failure. Power cable and wall

Faulty wall outlet; circuit

breaker or fuse blown.

System inoperative. Keyboard lights are on, power indicator lights are lit, hard
drive is spinning.

PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION

Memory DIMM is
partially dislodged from
the slot on the
motherboard.

Visually inspect power
cable.

try another cable.

socket are OK, but system
is still dead.

Plug in device known to
work in socket and test

Make sure power cable is
securely plugged in.

Replace cable.

Contact technical support.

Use different socket,
repair outlet, reset circuit
breaker or replace fuse.

PROBLEM

Turn off computer. Take
cover off system unit.
Check the DIMM to
ensure it is securely
seated in the slot.

Using even pressure on
both ends of the DIMM,
press down firmly until the
module snaps into place.

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PROBLEM

System does not boot from hard disk drive, can be booted from CD-ROM drive.

PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION

Connector between hard
drive and system board
unplugged.

Damaged hard disk or
disk controller.

Hard disk directory or
FAT is scrambled.

When attempting to run
the FDISK utility you get a
message, INVALID
DRIVE SPECIFICATION.

Format hard disk; if
unable to do so the hard
disk may be defective.

Run the FDISK program,
format the hard drive.
Copy data that was
backed up onto hard
drive.

Check cable running from
disk to disk controller
board. Make sure both
ends are securely plugged
in; check the drive type in
the standard CMOS
setup.

Contact technical
support.

Backing up the hard drive
is extremely important. All
hard disks are capable of
breaking down at any
time.

PROBLEM

System only boots from CD-ROM. Hard disk can be read and applications can be
used but booting from hard disk is impossible.

PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION

Hard Disk boot program
has been destroyed.

A number of causes could
be behind this.

Back up data and
applications files.
Reformat the hard drive.
Re-install applications and
data using backup disks.

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PROBLEM

Error message reading “SECTOR NOT FOUND” or other error messages will not
allow certain data to be retrieved.

PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION

A number of causes
could be behind this.

Use a file by file backup
instead of an image
backup to backup the
hard disk.

Back up any salvageable
data. Then low level
format, partition, and high
level format the hard
drive. Re-install all saved
data when completed.

PROBLEM

Screen message says “Invalid Configuration” or “CMOS Failure.”

PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION

Incorrect information
entered into the
configuration (setup)
program.

Check the configuration
program. Replace any
incorrect information.

Review system’s
equipment . Make sure
correct information is in
setup.

PROBLEM

Screen is blank.

PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION

No power to monitor. Check the power

connectors to monitor and
to system. Make sure
monitor is connected to
display card.

Monitor not connected
to computer.

See instructions above.

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PROBLEM

No screen.

PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION

Memory problem. Reboot computer.

Reinstall memory, make
sure that all memory
modules are installed in
correct sockets.

Computer virus. Use anti-virus programs to

detect and clean viruses.

PROBLEM

Screen goes blank periodically.

PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION

Screen saver is enabled. Disable screen saver.

PROBLEM

Keyboard failure.

PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION

Keyboard is
disconnected.

Reconnect keyboard.

Check keys again, if no
improvement replace
keyboard.

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PROBLEM

No color on screen.

PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION

Faulty Monitor. If possible, connect

monitor to another
system. If no color replace
monitor.

CMOS incorrectly set
up.

Call technical support.

PROBLEM

C: drive failure.

PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION

Hard drive cable not
connected properly.

Check hard drive cable.

PROBLEM

Cannot boot system after installing second hard drive.

PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION

Master/slave jumpers
not set correctly.

Hard drives not
compatible / different
manufacturers.

Set master/slave jumpers

correctly.

Run SETUP program and

select correct drive types.
Call drive manufacturers
for compatibility with other
drives.

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PROBLEM

Missing operating system on hard drive.

PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION

CMOS setup has been
changed.

Run setup and select

correct drive type.

PROBLEM

Certain keys do not function.

PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION

Keys jammed or
defective.

Replace keyboard.

PROBLEM

Keyboard is locked, and no keys function.

PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION

Keyboard is locked. Unlock keyboard.

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