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P4BA User’s Manual

P4BA

Motherboard

Users Manual

Product Name: P4BA

Manual Revision: English, 1.0

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Trademarks

Intel, Socket 478,Northwood 478-pin FC-PGA2 CPU are trademarks of Intel Corporation

Award is a trademark of Award Software International Inc.

MS-DOS, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP, Windows 2000 and

Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation

Novell is a trademark of Novell Corporation

Sound Blaster SB16 is a trademark of Creative Technology

Realtek is a trademark of Realtek Inc.

All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective companies.

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION........................................7

1.1. Product Overview..........................................................................7

1.2. Features..........................................................................................7

1.3. Specifications................................................................................8

1.4. Content.........................................................................................10

1.5. MotherBoard Layout...................................................................11

CHAPTER 2. HARDWARE SETUP...............................12

2.1. Installation Procedure.................................................................12

2.1.1. Jumper Settings................................................................................ 12

2.1.2. On Board LAN Setting.......................................................................12

2.1.3. Keyboard Voltage Setting (Red Jumper Cap)....................................13

2.1.4. Clearing the CMOS (Yellow Jumper Cap).........................................13

2.1.5. CPU Voltage Setting..........................................................................14

2.1.6. CPU FSB Frequency Setting (Red Jumper Caps).............................14

2.2. Installation of CPU.......................................................................14

2.2.1. For Socket 478 CPU..........................................................................14

2.3. Installation of Memory................................................................15

2.3.1. Installation of 168-pin DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module)...............15

2.3.2. Removal of 168-pin DIMM.................................................................15

2.3.3. Memory Configuration.......................................................................15

2.4. I/O Connections/Panel Connections.........................................16

2.4.1. ATX Power Connector (20-pin J1/ATXR1/2)......................................17

2.4.2. CPU, Chassis /PWA Fan Connector (3-pin

CPUFAN,CHASFAN/PWAFAN)...................................................................... 18

2.4.3. Infrared Connector ( 5*2-pin JIR )......................................................18

2.4.4. Creative's SB_LINK Sound Connector ( 3*2-pin SB_LINK )..............19

2.4.5. Wake on LAN Connector (3-pin JWOL).............................................19

2.4.6. Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-pin FLOPPY).................................19

2.4.7. Primary/Secondary IDE Connector (Two 40-pin IDE)........................20

2.4.8. PS/2 Mouse Port (6-pin Mini-Din MS)................................................20

2.4.9. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin Mini-Din KB)..................................20

2.4.10. Serial Port (9-pin D-Sub. COM1, COM2 )......................................20

2.4.11. Printer Port (25-pin D- Sub. PRINTER)..........................................21

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2.4.12. USB Connectors (USB & USBB)...................................................21

2.4.13. LAN Connector.............................................................................. 21

2.4.14. ACT/LNK LED (Green color)..........................................................21

2.4.15. Speed LED (Orange color)............................................................ 21

2.4.16. Line Out Connector.......................................................................21

2.4.17. Line In Connector..........................................................................22

2.4.18. Microphone In Connector..............................................................22

2.4.19. CD_IN Audio cable (4-pin Connector)...........................................22

2.4.20. AUX Audio Cable(4-pin Connector)...............................................22

2.4.21. Game/MIDI Port.............................................................................22

2.4.22. Panel Connection (24-pin JFRNT).................................................23

CHAPTER 3. BIOS SETUP...........................................24

3.1. CMOS Setup Utility......................................................................24

3.2. Standard CMOS Features...........................................................24

3.2.1. Date................................................................................................... 25

3.2.2. Time.................................................................................................. 25

3.2.3. Hard Disks Setting.............................................................................25

3.2.4. Floppy Drives A&B Setting................................................................26

3.2.5. Video Display Adapter Setting...........................................................26

3.2.6. Halt On..............................................................................................26

3.3. Advanced BIOS Features Setup................................................27

3.3.1. Virus Warning.................................................................................... 27

3.3.2. CPU L1 & L2 Cache..........................................................................27

3.3.3. Quick Power On Self Test.................................................................28

3.3.4. First/Second/Third Boot Device & Boot Other Device........................28

3.3.5. Swap Floppy Drive............................................................................28

3.3.6. Boot Up Floppy Seek.........................................................................28

3.3.7. Boot Up Numlock Status...................................................................28

3.3.8. Gate A20 Option................................................................................28

3.3.9. Typematic Rate Setting.....................................................................28

3.3.10. Typematic Rate.............................................................................28

3.3.11. Typematic Delay............................................................................29

3.3.12. Security Option.............................................................................. 29

3.3.13. APIC Mode.................................................................................... 29

3.3.14. MPS Version Control For OS.........................................................29

3.3.15. OS Select for DRAM ＞ 64MB....................................................... 29

3.3.16. Report No FDD For WIN 95...........................................................29

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3.3.17. Small Logo(EPA) Show................................................................29

3.4. Advanced Chipset Features Setup............................................29

3.4.1. DRAM Timing Selectable...................................................................30

3.4.2. SDRAM CAS Latency Time...............................................................30

3.4.3. Active to Precharge Delay.................................................................30

3.4.4. SDRAM RAS-to-CAS Delay..............................................................31

3.4.5. SDRAM RAS Precharge Time...........................................................31

3.4.6. DRAM Data Integrity Mode................................................................31

3.4.7. DRAM Read Thermal Mgmt..............................................................31

3.4.8. System BIOS Cacheable...................................................................31

3.4.9. Video BIOS Cacheable......................................................................31

3.4.10. Video RAM Cacheable..................................................................31

3.4.11. Memory Hole At 15M-16M.............................................................31

3.4.12. Delayed Transaction......................................................................31

3.4.13. AGP Aperture Size (MB)................................................................ 31

3.4.14. Delay Prior to Thermal...................................................................32

3.5. Integrated Peripherals.................................................................32

3.5.1. On-Chip primary/Secondary PCI IDE................................................33

3.5.2. IDE Primary & Secondary Master/Slave PIO.....................................33

3.5.3. IDE Primary & Secondary Master/Slave UDMA.................................33

3.5.4. USB Controller.................................................................................. 33

3.5.5. USB Keyboard Support.....................................................................33

3.5.6. Init Display First................................................................................. 33

3.5.7. AC97 Audio.......................................................................................33

3.5.8. Onboard Sound Chip Control............................................................33

3.5.9. IDE HDD Block Mode........................................................................34

3.5.10. POWER ON Function....................................................................34

3.5.11. Onboard FDC Controller................................................................34

3.5.12. Onboard Serial Port 1 & 2..............................................................34

3.5.13. UART Mode Select........................................................................35

3.5.14. RxD , TxD Active...........................................................................35

3.5.15. IR Transmission Delay................................................................... 35

3.5.16. UR2 Duplex Mode.........................................................................35

3.5.17. Use IR Pin.....................................................................................35

3.5.18. Onboard Parallel Port.................................................................... 35

3.5.19. Parallel Port Mode......................................................................... 35

3.5.20. EPP Mode Select..........................................................................35

3.5.21. ECP Mode Use DMA.....................................................................35

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3.5.22. PWRON After PWR-Fail................................................................35

3.5.23. Game Port Address....................................................................... 36

3.5.24. Midi Port Address..........................................................................36

3.5.25. Midi Port IRQ.................................................................................36

3.6. Power Management Setup..........................................................37

3.6.1. ACPI Function...................................................................................37

3.6.2. ACPI Suspend Type..........................................................................37

3.6.3. Power Management..........................................................................38

3.6.4. Video Off Method...............................................................................38

3.6.5. Video Off In Suspend........................................................................38

3.6.6. MODEM Use IRQ.............................................................................. 38

3.6.7. Suspend Mode..................................................................................38

3.6.8. HDD Power Down.............................................................................38

3.6.9. Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN.....................................................................38

3.6.10. CPU Thermal-Throttling.................................................................39

3.6.11. Wake-Up by PCI card....................................................................39

3.6.12. Power On by Ring.........................................................................39

3.6.13. USB KB Wake-up From S3...........................................................39

3.6.14. Resume by Alarm.......................................................................... 39

3.6.15. Date (of Month) Alarm, Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm.............................39

3.6.16. Primary/Secondary IDE 0/1, FDD, COM, LPT Port & PCI PIRQ [A-

D] # 39

3.7. PNP/PCI Configurations Setup..................................................40

3.7.1. Reset Configuration Data..................................................................40

3.7.2. Resources Controlled By................................................................... 40

3.7.3. IRQ Resources.................................................................................. 41

3.7.4. PCI/VGA Palette Snoop....................................................................41

3.8. PC Health Status..........................................................................41

3.8.1. Current System & CPU Temperature (xx°C/xx°F).............................41

3.8.2. Current CPUFAN , CHASFAN & PWRFAN Speed (xxxxRPM)..........42

3.8.3. Vcore, Vcc3, +5V, +12V, -12V,-5V, VBAT & 5VSB (xx.xxV)..............42

3.8.4. Shutdown Temperature.....................................................................42

3.9. Frequency Control.......................................................................42

3.9.1. CPU Clock Ratio................................................................................42

3.9.2. Auto Detect PCI CLK.........................................................................42

3.9.3. Spread Spectrum...............................................................................43

3.9.4. CPU Host/3v66/PCI Clock.................................................................43

3.10. Load Fail-Safe Defaults...............................................................43

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3.11. Load Optimized Defaults............................................................43

3.12. Set Supervisor/User Password..................................................44

3.13. Save & Exit Setup........................................................................44

3.14. Exit Without Saving.....................................................................44

CHAPTER 4. DRIVER INSTALLATION........................45

4.1. Install Motherboard Software:....................................................45

4.2. Install Ultra ATA Driver:..............................................................45

4.3. Install Audio Device Software:...................................................45

4.4. Install Ethernet LAN Driver:.......................................................46

4.5. Link to < Website > Homepage:.................................................46

4.6. Browse this CD:...........................................................................46

Appendix A.Using the Suspend to RAM Function.....46

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Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. Product Overview

Thanks for your purchasing the P4BA motherboard. The new ATX, 478-

pin FC-PGA2 Motherboard P4BA supports a full range of the latest

generation Intel Pentium 4 processors .The leading edge chipset Intel

82C845 MHC and FW82801BA ICH2 was designed for working with

Pentium 4(1.4GHz-2GHz) and Northwood processor (min. 2GHz) in the

478-pin package based on the VRM 9.0 Spec. And up at 400 MHz system

Data Bus. Built using the leading edge technology the Intel Pentium 4

processors provide a significant performance over previous Pentium III

processors.

Three PC133 SDRAM sockets allow for up to 3GB memory capacity. We

have conducted a motherboard compatibility test with a variety of

hardware and software, such as CPUs, memory, display cards, CD

ROMs, Novell, MS Office.... etc.

We have set high standards on our quality control, with absolute

confidence; we believe this product is the wisest choice.

This manual is composed of four sections. The first section is the

introduction of this motherboard, and the second section explains the

proper procedure to setup the motherboard, the third section provides

information on how to setup the CMOS. The last section is the installation

of the device drivers & utilities.

Ordering Codes

P4BA: Uses Intel FW82C845 and FW82801BA chipset. With 10/100

Ethernet LAN and supports Socket 478 CPU.

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1.2. Features

 Wake up on LAN.

 Wake on Keyboard.

 Modem Remote Ring On.

 Support NCR SCSI BIOS.

 Support Suspend to RAM.

 Support Ultra DMA 33/66/100.

 Support Hardware Monitor function.

 Realtek ALC201A Audio CODEC on board.

 Support 400MHz FSB frequency.

 Allows CPU settings and easy over clocking of frequency.

 Support Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI).

 Support Desktop Management Interface (DMI) through BIOS.

 Low-power sleep modes, and 2Mbits “Plug & Play” Flash ROM.

 RTC Wake up Alarm: Program the date/time to wake up your

system.

 Support AGP 2.0 slot for external AGP 4X Fast Write

protocol graphics card upgrade. Note :( AGP 1.5V connector

only, No support for 3.3V or Universal AGP connectors).

 Both the BIOS and hardware levels of the motherboard meet

PC '99 compliant.

1.3. Specifications

CPU :

 P4VXA support Intel Socket 478 FCPGA2 Pentium 4

Northwood CPU with 400MHz FSB frequency.

Chipset:

 Intel FW82C845 (MCH) and FW82801BA (ICH2)

DIMM:

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 Supports 3.3V 133-compliant SDRAM in 3 168-pin banks, each

bank consists of 1x168-pin 64-bit DIMM socket, which can

support memory sizes of 64/128/256/512MB/1GB modules.

 Supports ECC DIMM up to 3GB SDRAM system memory

IDE:

 Dual channel PIO and PCI Bus Master IDE ports support up to

4 EIDE devices for HDD or CD-ROM

 Supports PIO Mode 4 with data transfer rate up to 14 MB/Sec

 Supports Multiword DMA Mode 0, 1, 2.

 Supports Ultra DMA 33/66/100.

Expansion Slots:

 Five 32-bit PCI expansion slots (Rev. 2.2)

 One 32-bit AGP expansion slot (Rev. 2.0)

 One Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) slot

BIOS :

 Award BIOS v6.00PG with built-in Anti-Virus, DMI, ACPI

support, and green function (Plug-and-Play BIOS)

 Supports CD-ROM/HD/SCSI/Floppy/LS120/ZIP and LAN boot

up.

 Supports NCR SCSI BIOS.

USB Ports :

 Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports Rev.1.1, support up to

127 peripheral devices.

Sound :

 Realtek ALC201A Audio Codec

 AC '97 Rev 2.2 compliant

 18-bit Stereo Full-Duplex Codex

 Full Duplex Variable Sample Rates from 7kHz to 48kHz with

1Hz Resolution

 Take advantage of CPU to implement audio synthesis and 3D

effects processing

 Stereo Headphone Amplifier

 Three Analog Line-Level Stereo Inputs for LINE-IN, CD_IN and

AUX

 Two Analog Line-Level Mono Inputs for Speakerphone and PC

BEEP

 Inside PhatTM Stereo 3D sound enhancement technology

 Power Management support

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 Meet performance requirements for audio on PC2001 systems

 MC' 97 Chained in allowed for multi-channel application

LAN :

 IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX compliant physical layer

interface.

 IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation support and IEEE 802.3x Full

Duplex Flow Control standard.

 Digital Adaptive Equalization control.

 Link status interrupt capability.

 Baseline Wander correction.

 10/100MB BASE-T auto-polarity correction.

 Automatic detection of “unplugged mode”

 Reduced power in “unplugged mode” (less than 50mW).

I/O Devices :

 One FDD control port supports two of the 5.25" or 3.5" floppy

drives up to 2.88 MB.

 Two high-speed 16550 UART compatible serial ports

 One parallel ports with SDP/ECP/ EPP compatibility.

 One PS/2 mouse port

 One PS/2 Keyboard connector

IR Port :

 One IrDA/ASKIR compatible Infrared interface port. (Cable

optional)

ATX Power :

 Supports Modem remote Ring-On function

 Supports software power off function

 Supports RTC Wake-Up.

 Supports Wake up on LAN.

 Supports Keyboard Wake-Up.

Others :

 Supports Creative’s Sound Blaster 16 compatibility for real-

mode DOS games.

Operating System :

 Supports Windows 3.x/95/98/ME/2000/XP, Windows NT, MS-

DOS V6.22, OS/2, Novell, Unix, SCO UNIX.....

Dimension :

 305 mm x 225 mm ATX Form factor

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1.4. Content

The motherboard box contains the following items:

 One Motherboard

 One 80-pin IDE Ribbon Cable

 One Floppy Ribbon Cable

 One Driver CD

 User's Manual

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1.5. MotherBoard Layout

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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

2.1. Installation Procedure

1.Jumper settings

2.Installation of CPU

3.Installation of Memory

4.I/O Connections & Panel Connections

2.1.1. Jumper Settings

In this manual, (1-2) represents the first and second pins of the

jumper. (2-3) Represents the second and third pins of the jumper.

On the motherboard, you will see two sets of jumpers with different

color jumper caps:

Yellow Jumper Caps: Sets the Function of Flash CMOS JRTC

Red Jumper Caps: Sets the FSB frequency of CPU JFSB

Sets the Keyboard Voltage JKBV

On Board LAN function JEEP

WARNING:

 Electronic parts are Static sensitive. To prevent damage to

the computer and its parts please take the following measures.

 Work on a surface such as concrete, linoleum or hard

wood floor.

 Ground your self with either a properly installed grounding

strap or by touching a major electrical appliance long enough

to discharge the static.

2.1.2. On Board LAN Setting

Supports LAN function. You can set the LAN function with JEEP

jumper.

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2.1.3. Keyboard Voltage Setting (Red Jumper Cap)

This motherboard supports wake on keyboard function. This feature

requires that your system has an ATX power supply with at least

300mA +5V standby power and set this jumper to 2 & 3 pin short.

Refer to session 3.5.10 for more information.

1-2: 5V (Default Setting)

2-3: 5V Stand By

2.1.4. Clearing the CMOS (Yellow Jumper Cap)

JRTC: CMOS Function Selection

1-2：Clear data

2-3：Normal Operation (Default Setting)

How to Clear the CMOS Setting

1. Turn off the power.

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2. Remove ATX power cable from connector J1.

3. Remove Yellow Jumper Cap from JRTC (2-3) and put on

JRTC (1-2) to remove the CMOS setting.

4. Remove Yellow Jumper Cap from JRTC (1-2) and put on

5. JRTC (2-3).

6. Connect ATX power cable back to connector J1.

7. Turn on the power.

8. While the system reboots, press <DEL> key to set the

BIOS setup.

2.1.5. CPU Voltage Setting

The motherboard supports CPU VID function. It can automatically

detect CPU VID signal and generates proper CPU core voltage.

2.1.6. CPU FSB Frequency Setting (Red Jumper Caps)

The JFSB jumper provides FSB frequency settings for the CPU. Auto

Detect, 100MHz or 133MHz FSB frequency can be selected with this

jumper. The over specification operation is not recommended. Default

setting in the 100MHz FSB Frequency.

2.2. Installation of CPU

2.2.1. For Socket 478 CPU

Before installing CPU, make sure the power is off. Locate the level bar

on the PGA478 ZIF socket. Push level bar away from the socket and

pull upward 90 degrees. Insert the CPU into the socket. Be careful of

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CPU orientation. Make sure the notch of the CPU corresponds with

the white dot on the ZIF socket (the corner without pin socket). Do not

push in the CPU. Make sure all pins are aligned with the CPU socket.

on the level bar.

2.3. Installation of Memory

This motherboard has 3x168-pin 64-bit Dual Inline Memory Module

(DIMM) sockets divided into 3 banks. You can install 3.3V Unbuffered

PC100/133-compliant Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) memory.

Some DIMM memory has SPD (Serial Presence Detect) 8-pin IC on

module. It is not recommended the SPD (Serial Presence Detect)

DIMM blends and non-SPD DIMM.

2.3.1. Installation of 168-pin DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module)

1. Before inserting the DIMM, make sure the pin1 of the

DIMM matches with the pin1 on the DIMM socket.

2. Insert DIMM into the DIMM sockets at a 90-degree angle

and press down.

2.3.2. Removal of 168-pin DIMM

1. Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket

outward to release the DIMM.

2. Gently pull the DIMM out of the socket.

2.3.3. Memory Configuration

There is no jumper setting required for the memory size or type. It is

automatically detected by the system BIOS, and the total memory size

is to add them together

DIMM Socket DIMM Modules

PC100/133 SDRAM 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB

DIMM1 DIMM2 PC100/133 SDRAM 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB DIMM3 PC100/133 SDRAM 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB

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2.4. I/O Connections/Panel Connections

I/O Connections

J1,ATX R1/2 ATX Power series Connector

CPU/PWAFAN CPU/PWA Fan connector

CHASFAN Chassis Fan connector

JIR Infrared Connector (Cable optional)

JWOL Wake up on LAN connector

SB_LINK for link with Creative's Sound Blaster 16

FLOPPY Floppy Disk Drive Connector

IDE1, 2 Primary/ Secondary IDE Connectors

MS PS/2 Mouse Port

KB PS/2 Keyboard Connector

COM1,COM2 Serial Ports 1 & 2

PRINTER Printer Port

USB/B USB/B Connector

LAN LAN Connector

GAME Game/MIDI Connectors

LINE_OUT Line out Connector

LINE_IN Line in Connector

MIC Microphone in Connector

CD_IN The Connector is for CD_IN audio cable

AUX The Connector is for AUX audio cable

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2.4.1. ATX Power Connector (20-pin J1/ATXR1/2)

Make sure that the power supply is off before connecting or

disconnecting the power cable.

For Pentium 4 Power supply only, you must be insert below

power connector in your motherboard.

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2.4.2. CPU, Chassis /PWA Fan Connector (3-pin CPUFAN,CHASFAN/PWAFAN)

Connect the fan's plug to the board taking into consideration the

polarity of the connector.

2.4.3. Infrared Connector ( 5*2-pin JIR )

This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting and

receiving infrared module, with this module and application software

such as Laplink or Win95 Direct Cable Connection, user can transfer

files to or from their laptops, notebooks, PDA, PCs and printers. The

connector supports IrDA (115.2Kbps, 2 meters) and ASK-IR (56Kbps).

An optional consumer infrared (CIR) set connects to the CIR and SIR

connectors simultaneously for both wireless transmitting and remote

control functions through one external infrared module. Install infrared

module onto Infrared connector and configure the setting through

“UART Mode Select” in Integrated Peripherals to select whether

UART is directed for use with COM2 or Infrared.

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2.4.4. Creative's SB_LINK Sound Connector ( 3*2-pin SB_LINK )

The SB_LINK serves as a bridge between the motherboard and

Creative’s PCI sound card. This connector delivers Sound Blaster 16

compatibility for real-mode DOS games only.

2.4.5. Wake on LAN Connector (3-pin JWOL)

The JWOL connector powers up the system when a wakeup packet or

signal is received from the network. This feature requires the Wake up

on LAN function in BIOS is set to Enabled and that your system has

an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power.

2.4.6. Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-pin FLOPPY)

This connector supports the provided floppy disk drive ribbon cable.

Orient the red stripe to pin 1

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2.4.7. Primary/Secondary IDE Connector (Two 40-pin IDE)

These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable.

Connect your first IDE hard disk to master mode of the primary

channel. If you have second IDE device to install in your system,

connect it as slave mode on the same channel, and the third and

fourth device can be connected on secondary channel as master and

slave mode respectively.

There are three connectors on the 80-pin IDE ribbon cable. The blue

connector must connect with motherboard's IDE connector and

the other connectors must connect with HDD. In order to get the better

performance the Ultra DMA 66/100 HDD must connect with 80-pin IDE

ribbon cable.

2.4.8. PS/2 Mouse Port (6-pin Mini-Din MS)

The system will direct IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse.

2.4.9. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin Mini-Din KB)

This connection is for a standard keyboard using a PS/2 plug. You

may use a Din to Mini-Din adapter on standard AT keyboards.

2.4.10. Serial Port (9-pin D-Sub. COM1, COM2 )

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 This connection is for standard serial ports COM1 and COM2 on board.

2.4.11. Printer Port (25-pin D- Sub. PRINTER)

You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through the

“Onboard Parallel Port” setting in Integrated Peripherals of the CMOS

SETUP UTILITY.

2.4.12. USB Connectors (USB & USBB)

You can attach USB devices to the USB or USBB connector.

2.4.13. LAN Connector

The LAN Connector is used to attach RJ-45 cable. For 100Base-TX,

your network cable must be category 5, twisted-pair wiring with RJ-45

connectors. If you plan on running the adapter at 100Mbps, it must be

connected to a 100Base-TX hub. For 10Base-T, use category 3, 4 or 5

twisted-pair wiring.

2.4.14. ACT/LNK LED (Green color)

This LED lights when there is network packets sent or received

through the RJ45 port. It also lights to indicate a successful network

connection and remains steady if the connection is stable. The rate of

flashing is proportional to the amount of network traffic.

2.4.15. Speed LED (Orange color)

This LED lights when connection is made to a 100Base-TX or 10Base-

T host.

2.4.16. Line Out Connector

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The Line Out phonejack provides the audio outputs for the left and

right stereo channels.

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2.4.17. Line In Connector

The Line In phonejack is used to attach monaural or stereo devices

such as a cassette, Digital Audio Tape, or Minidisc players for

playback, mixing, or recording.

2.4.18. Microphone In Connector

The Microphone In phonejack is used to attach a monaural

microphone for live audio input for playback, mixing, or recording.

2.4.19. CD_IN Audio cable (4-pin Connector)

The CD_ROM Audio connector is used to connect the audio cable

from either an ATAPI IDE or Sony CD-ROM drive for playback, mixing,

and recording.

2.4.20. AUX Audio Cable(4-pin Connector)

The Mitsumi CD-ROM Audio connector is used to connect the audio

cable from a Mitsumi CD-ROM drive for playback, mixing, or

recording. Only one of the two CD-ROM audio connectors may be

used at a time.

2.4.21. Game/MIDI Port

The Game/MIDI Port connector is used to attach a joystick for game interaction

or to attach an external MIDI device for playback, mixing, or recording.

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2.4.22. Panel Connection (24-pin JFRNT)

JFRNT Connector Function

GREENLED Suspend Mode LED

PWRLED Power LED

KEYLK Keylock Switch

SPKR Speaker

RESET Reset Switch

IDELED HDD LED

PWRBNT ATX Power Button Connector

WARNING: To avoid the system from failing, turn off the power before

connecting any devices to the system.

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Chapter 3. BIOS Setup

3.1. CMOS Setup Utility

To activate CMOS Setup, press ＜DEL＞ key immediately after you turn

on the system. The following message “Press DEL to enter SETUP”

should appear in the lower left hand corner of your screen.

When you enter the CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will be displayed

(Figure 3-1). You can use arrow keys to select your function, press ＜

Enter＞ key to accept the selection and enter the sub-menu.

Figure 3-1. CMOS Setup Utility Main Screen

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>Standard CMOS Features >Frequency/Voltage Control

>Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults

>Advanced Chipset Features

>Integrated Peripherals

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

>Power Management Setup Set User Password

>PnP / PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup

>PC Health Status Exit Without Saving

Esc : Quit

¯ ® ¬ : Select Item

F10 : Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

Sub-Menu

Note that a right pointer symbol appears to the left of certain fields. This

pointer indicates that a sub-menu can be launched from this field. A sub-

menu contains additional options for a field parameter. To call up a sub-

menu, simple move the highlight to the field and press <Enter>. The sub-

menu will then immediately appear. Use the legend keys to enter values

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and move from field within a sub-menu just as you would within a menu.

Use the <Esc> key to return to the main menu.

3.2. Standard CMOS Features

With the sub-menu (Figure 3-2), you can setup the; system date, system time,

hard and floppy drive type, and display adapter type. Please refer to your

equipment specification when changing the setup. Use arrow keys to highlight

items, and use ＜PageUp＞, ＜PageDown＞, ＜+＞, or ＜-＞ keys to scroll

through the available options.

Figure 3-2. Standard CMOS Features Screen

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Standard CMOS Features

Date ( mm : dd : yy ) Fri, Jan 1 1999 Item Help 　

Time ( hh : mm: ss ) 1 : 28 : 42 Menu Level > 　

Change the day, month,

>IDE Primary Master Press Enter 4403 MB

>IDE Primary Slave Press Enter None year and century 　　

>IDE Secondary Master Press Enter None 　

>IDE Secondary Slave Press Enter None 　

Drive A 1.44M, 3.5 in. 　

Drive B None 　

Video EGA/VGA 　

Halt On All Errors 　

Base Memory 640K 　

Extended Memory 14336K 　

Total Memory 15360K 　

¯ ® ¬: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD : Value F10 : Save ESC : Exit F1 : General Help

F5 : Previous Value F6 : Fail-Safe Defaults F7 : Optimized Defaults

3.2.1. Date

To assign the system date, the format is “mm.dd.yy”. The input range for the

Month is 1-12. Range for Date is 1-31. Range for Year is 1994-2079. System

BIOS will calculate the day of the week automatically.

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3.2.2. Time

To assign the system time, the format is “hh:mm:ss”. The setting is in

military time. When entering 2:34pm enter “14:34:00”.

3.2.3. Hard Disks Setting

The BIOS supports Dual-Channel PIO and PCI Bus Master IDE ports.

Each port supports one master and one slave hard drive. You can use

＜Enter＞ or ＜PageUp＞ or ＜PageDown＞ key to change hard drive

type. Incorrect setting may result in boot up error or system hang.

If your hard disk drive is not listed, you can select “Manual” mode to

define your own drive manually. We recommend that you select Type

“AUTO” for all drives. The BIOS will auto-detect the hard disk drive

and CD-ROM drive at the POST stage.

If your hard disk drive is a SCSI device, please select “None” for your

hard drive setting.

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CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright ( C ) 1984 - 1999 Award Software

IDE Primary Master

IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press Enter Item Help

IDE Primary Master Auto Menu Level >> 　

Access Mode Auto To auto-detect the 　

Capacity 4303 MB HDD's size, head… on 　

Cylinder 8894 This channel 　

Head 15 　

Precomp 0 　　

Landing Zone 8893 　　

Sector 63 　　

¯ ® ¬: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD : Value F10 : Save ESC : Exit F1 : General Help

F5 : Previous Value F6 : Fail-Safe Defaults F7 : Optimized Defaults

3.2.4. Floppy Drives A&B Setting

Select your floppy disk drive type. Options are 360KB (5.25”), 720KB

(3.5”), 1.2MB (5.25”), 1.44MB (3.5), 2.88MB (3.5”).

3.2.5. Video Display Adapter Setting

Select the display adapter type for your system. Options are

EGA/VGA, MONO, CGA40 and CGA80.

3.2.6. Halt On

This function allows the system to halt when an error is detected

during Power-On Self-Test.

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3.3. Advanced BIOS Features Setup

The sub-menu (Figure 3-3) includes all AWARD enhanced functions. The

correct setting can enhance boot up efficiency. You can assign system

speed, setup sequence, typematic and system password setting. You can

enter ＜F1＞ key for help on highlighted topics. If you want to restore

values before the changes you just made, press ＜F5＞ key. If you want

to restore default value, press ＜F6＞ or ＜F7＞ key.

Figure 3-3. Advanced BIOS Features Screen

CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1984 - 1999 Award Software

Advanced BIOS Features

Virus Warning Disabled Item Help 　

CPU L1& L2 Cache Enabled Menu Level > 　

Quick Power On Self Test Enabled

First Boot Device HDD-0 　　　

Second Boot Device Floppy 　　　

Third Boot Device SCSI 　　　

Boot Other Device Enabled 　　　

Swap Floppy Drive Disabled 　　　

Boot Up Floppy Seek Enabled 　　　

Boot Up NumLock Status On 　　　

Gate A20 Option Fast 　　　

Typematic Rate Setting Disabled 　　　

X Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) 6 　　

X Typematic Delay (Msec) 250

Security Option

APIC Mode

MPS Version Control For OS

OS Select For DRAM > 64MB

Setup

Enabled

1.4

Non-os2

Report No FDD For WIN 95

Small Logo(EPA) Show

Enabled

¯ ® ¬: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD : Value F10 : Save ESC : Exit F1 : General Help

F5 : Previous Value F6 : Fail-Safe Defaults F7 : Optimized Defaults

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3.3.1. Virus Warning

When enabled, the BIOS will monitor the boot sector and the partition

table on the hard drive for any attempt to modify. If an attempt is

detected, the BIOS will halt the system and prompt the warning

message. Select “Disabled” if you are installing a new operating

system.

3.3.2. CPU L1 & L2 Cache

These options are to enable or disable CPU Internal (L1) Cache, or

(L2) Cache.

3.3.3. Quick Power On Self Test

Select “Enabled” to speed up time required to complete Power-On

Self-Test.

3.3.4. First/Second/Third Boot Device & Boot Other Device

This option allows user to assign boot sequence of the system.

Available options are Floppy, HDD, CD-ROM, SCSI, LAN, LS120 and

ZIP100. Set " Boot Other Device" to Enabled if you wish to boot from

another device.

3.3.5. Swap Floppy Drive

When enabled, physical drive A will be assigned to logical drive B, and

physical drive B will be assigned to logical drive A.

3.3.6. Boot Up Floppy Seek

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

3.3.7. Boot Up Numlock Status

The option allows the ＜NumLock＞ key to be activated after system

boot up.

3.3.8. Gate A20 Option

This entry allows you to select how the gate A20 is handled. The gate

A20 is a device used to address memory above 1 Mbytes. Initially, the

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gate A20 was handled via a pin on the keyboard (Normal). Today,

while keyboards still provide this support, it is more common, and

much faster, for the system chipset (Fast; default) to provide support

for gate A20.

3.3.9. Typematic Rate Setting

Select “Enabled” to configure “Typematic Rate” and “Typematic

Delay” functions.

3.3.10. Typematic Rate

Use this option to set the rate at which a character keeps repeating

while you hold down a key.

3.3.11. Typematic Delay

Select “Enabled” to set the length of delay before key strokes to

repeat. Available options are “250”, “500”, “750”, and “1000”.

3.3.12. Security Option

You can select whether the password is required every time the

system boots or only when you enter the Setup. You can assign

“Supervisor Password” and "User Password" in the main CMOS

Setup Utility Screen.

3.3.13. APIC Mode.

 This is for Dual Processor architecture type. The default setting is “Disabled”.

3.3.14. MPS Version Control For OS

If you have wanted “Enabled” the APIC Mode, should be select 1.1 or 1.4 can

decide to CPU type then into your OS version.

3.3.15. OS Select for DRAM ＞ 64MB

If you are using OS/2 operating system and installed memory is larger

than 64MB. You need to have the setting in the enable mode.

3.3.16. Report No FDD For WIN 95

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While the FDD in “ STANDARD CMOS SETUP ” is set to NONE, set

this option to No to release IRQ6 for

passing Win95 logo. This option is irrelevant under normal operation.

3.3.17. Small Logo(EPA) Show

When you select “ Enabled” the screen shows as “Energy Star”

picture at the front side up right. “Disabled” is close this picture .

3.4. Advanced Chipset Features Setup

These settings are intended for the Advanced Chipset function on the

motherboard. Fine-tuning these options enhances the performance of the

system.

Figure 3.4-Advanced Chipset Features Screen

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Advanced Chipset Features

DRAM Timing Selectable By SPD Item Help

X CAS Latency Time 3

Menu Level

X Active to Precharge Delay 6 　　

X DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay3 　　

X DRAM RAS# Precharge 3 　　

DRAM Data Integrity Mode Non-ECC 　　

Memory Frequency For

Dram Read Thermal Mgmt

Auto

Disabled

System BIOS Cacheable Enabled 　　

Video BIOS Cacheable

Video RAM Cacheable

Disabled

Memory Hole At 15M-16M Disabled 　　

Delayed Transaction Enabled 　

AGP Aperture Size (MB)

Delay Prior to Thermal

64MB

16 Min

¯ ® ¬: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD : Value F10 : Save ESC : Exit F1 : General Help

F5 : Previous Value F6 : Fail-Safe Defaults F7 : Optimized Defaults

3.4.1. DRAM Timing Selectable

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If your DIMM memory has SPD (Serial Presence Detect) 8-pin IC on module, you

can set this option to “By SPD”. System will set your SDRAM clock and timing

from the SPD IC. If the option set as ”Manual”, DRAM clock and timing must

be set from items below:

3.4.2. SDRAM CAS Latency Time

This controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the

time that the data actually becomes available.

3.4.3. Active to Precharge Delay

When you select “Manual” mode, you can set active to Precharge SDRAM timing

delay.

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3.4.4. SDRAM RAS-to-CAS Delay

These are timing of SDRAM CAS Latency and RAS to CAS Delay, calculated

by clocks. They are important parameters affects SDRAM performance.

3.4.5. SDRAM RAS Precharge Time

The RAS Recharge means the timing to inactive RAS and the timing for

DRAM to do recharge before next RAS can be issued.

3.4.6. DRAM Data Integrity Mode

When you select “Manual” mode, you can set DRAM Data Integrity mode.

3.4.7. DRAM Read Thermal Mgmt.

When you select “Manual” mode, you can set DRAM Read Thermal Mgmt.

3.4.8. System BIOS Cacheable

Allows the system BIOS to be cached for faster system performance.

3.4.9. Video BIOS Cacheable

Allows the video BIOS to be cached for faster video performance.

3.4.10. Video RAM Cacheable

Allows the video RAM to be cached for faster video performance.

3.4.11. Memory Hole At 15M-16M

Enabling this feature reserves 15MB to 16MB memory address space

to ISA expansion cards that specifically require this setting. This

makes the memory from 15MB and up unavailable to the system.

Expansion cards can only access memory up to 16MB.

3.4.12. Delayed Transaction

This function is used to meet the latency of PCI cycles to from ISA

bus. Try to enable or disable it, if you have ISA card compatibility

problem.

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3.4.13. AGP Aperture Size (MB)

Choose 32, 64MB. Memory-mapped, graphics data structures can

reside in the Graphics Aperture.

3.4.14. Delay Prior to Thermal

When you system temperature higher, you can set the DRAM access

time slowdown between on 4 min – 32 min delay.

3.5. Integrated Peripherals

You can control Input and Output functions from this screen.

Figure 3-5 Integrated Peripherals

CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright ( C ) 1984 - 1999 Award Software

Integrated Peripherals

On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Item Help

IDE Primary Master PIO Auto MenuLevel > 　

IDE Primary Slave PIO Auto 　　

IDE Primary Master UDMA Auto 　　

IDE Primary Slave UDMA Auto 　　

On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE Enabled 　　

IDE Secondary Master PIO Auto 　　

IDE Secondary Slave PIO Auto 　　

IDE Secondary Master UDMA

IDE Secondary Slave UDMA

Auto

USB Controller Enabled 　　

USB Keyboard Support Disabled 　　

Init Display First PCI Slot 　　

AC97 Audio Auto 　

AC97 Modem Auto 　

Onboard SoundChip control Enabled 　

IDE HDD Block Mode

POWER ON Function

Enabled

Any Key

X KB Power ON Password Enter 　

X Hot Key Power ON

Onboard FDC Controller

Ctrl-F1

Enabled

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Onboard Serial Port 1

Onboard Serial Port 2

UART Mode Select

X RxD , TxD Active

X IR Transmission Delay

X UR2 Duplex Mode

X Use IR Pin

Onboard Parallel Port

Parallel Port Mode

X EPP Mode Select

X ECP Mode Use DMA

PWRON After PWR-Fail

Game Port Address

Midi Port Address

Midi Port IRQ

3F8 / IRQ4

2F8 / IRQ3

Normal

Hi , Lo

Enabled

Full

IR-Rx2Tx2

378 / IR7

SPP

Epp1.7

Off

201

290

¯ ® ¬: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD : Value F10 : Save ESC : Exit F1 : General Help

F5 : Previous Value F6 : Fail-Safe Defaults F7 : Optimized Defaults

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3.5.1. On-Chip primary/Secondary PCI IDE

Select “Enabled” to activate each on-board IDE channel separately,

Select “Disabled”, if you install an add-on IDE Control card

3.5.2. IDE Primary & Secondary Master/Slave PIO

These four PIO fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for each of four IDE

devices. When under "Auto" mode, the system automatically set the

best mode for each device

3.5.3. IDE Primary & Secondary Master/Slave UDMA

When set to “Auto” mode, the system will detect if the hard drive

supports Ultra DMA mode.

3.5.4. USB Controller

Select Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB)

controller.

3.5.5. USB Keyboard Support

This item lets you enable or disable the USB keyboard driver within

the onboard BIOS.

3.5.6. Init Display First

Select “AGP” or “PCI Slot” for system to detect first when boot-up.

3.5.7. AC97 Audio

Allows the motherboard's BIOS to detect whether you are using any

audio device. If a audio device is detected, the onboard audio Codec

will be enabled; if no audio is detected, the onboard audio Codec will

be disabled. If you want to use different audio controller cards, set

these fields to Disabled.

3.5.8. Onboard Sound Chip Control

The CNR slot can work with Primary port or Secondary port. If the item

is set as Enabled, the CNR slot work with Secondary port. If the item is

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set as Disabled, the on board audio Codec will be disabled and CNR

slot can work with Primary port or Secondary port.

3.5.9. IDE HDD Block Mode

This feature enhances disk performance by allowing multi-sector data

transfers and eliminates the interrupt handling time for each sector.

3.5.10. POWER ON Function

This field allows you to use the keyboard to power-on the system. To

use this function, make sure JKBV jumper is set to 2-3 pin short,

please refer to " Keyboard Voltage Setting " in Chapter 2 for more

information.

Any Key: Press any key to power-on the system.

Button Only: System can be power on with Power Button.

Keyboard 98: When this option is selected, press the "wake up" key of

the Windows 98 compatible keyboard to power-on the system.

Password: When this option is selected, move the cursor to the "KB

Power On Password" field and press <Enter>. Enter your

password. You can enter up to 5 characters. Type in exactly the

same password to confirm, then press <Enter>.

Hot Key: When this option is selected, move the cursor to the " Hot

Key Power On " field to select a function key you would like to

use to power-on the system. The options are from Ctrl-F1 to

Ctrl-F12.

Mouse Left: When this option is selected, double-click the left button of

the mouse to power-on the system.

Mouse Right: When this option is selected, double-click the right

button of the mouse to power-on the system.

3.5.11. Onboard FDC Controller

Select “Enabled” to activate the on-board FDC

Select “Disabled” to activate an add-on FDC

3.5.12. Onboard Serial Port 1 & 2

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Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first/second

serial port. The default value for the first serial port is “3F8/IRQ4” and

the second serial port is “2F8/IRQ3”.

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3.5.13. UART Mode Select

Select to activate the Infrared transfer function.

3.5.14. RxD , TxD Active

This option is Hi, Lo; Lo, Hi; Lo, Lo; Hi, Hi.

3.5.15. IR Transmission Delay

If this option is enabled, transmission of data will be slower. This is

recommended when you encounter transmission problem with your

device. .

3.5.16. UR2 Duplex Mode

Select to activate the Infrared transfer function. This default setting is “Normal“.

3.5.17. Use IR Pin

When you select to IrDA or ASKIR mode, you can define use (TX,RX ) pin.

3.5.18. Onboard Parallel Port

Select address and interrupt for the Parallel port.

3.5.19. Parallel Port Mode

Select an operating mode for the parallel port. Mode options are SPP,

EPP, ECP and ECP+EPP.

3.5.20. EPP Mode Select

Set parallel port as EPP1.7 or EPP1.9.

3.5.21. ECP Mode Use DMA

Select a DMA channel if parallel port is set as ECP or ECP+EPP.

3.5.22. PWRON After PWR-Fail

Off: When power returns after an AC power failure, the system's power

is off. You must press the Power button to power-on the

system.

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On: When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will

automatically power-on.

Former-Sts: When power returns after an AC power failure, the system

will return to the state where you left off before power failure

occurs. If the system's power is off when AC power failure

occurs, it will remain off when power returns. If the system's

power is on when AC power failure occurs, the system will

power-on when power returns.

3.5.23. Game Port Address

This field sets the address of the onboard game port connector.

3.5.24. Midi Port Address

This field is used to select the midi port's address. If you have selected

the midi port's address, you may select its IRQ in the " Midi Port IRQ ".

3.5.25. Midi Port IRQ

This field is used to select the midi port's IRQ.

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3.6. Power Management Setup

Power management decreases power usage under the pre-defined

standby time range.

Figure 3-6. Power Management Setup Screen

Power Management Setup

ACPI function Enabled Item Help

ACPI Suspend Type S1 (POS) MenuLevel > 　

Power Management User Define 　　

Video Off Method DPMS 　　

Video Off In Suspend Yes 　　

Suspend Type Stop Grant 　　

MODEM Use IRQ 3 　　

Suspend Mode Disabled 　　

HDD Power Down

Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN

Disabled

Instant-off

CPU Thermal-Throttling

Wake-up by PCI card

50.0%

Enabled

Power on by Ring Disabled 　　

x USB KB Wake-up From S3 Disabled 　　

Resume by Alarm Disabled 　

x Date ( of Month ) Alarm 0 　

x Time ( hh:mm::ss) Alarm 0:0:0 　

** Reload Global Timer Events

Primary IDE 0

Primary IDE 1

Secondary IDE 0

Secondary IDE 1

FDD, COM, LPT Port

PCI PIRQ [A-D] #

***

Disabled

¯ ® ¬: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD : Value F10 : Save ESC : Exit F1 : General Help

F5 : Previous Value F6 : Fail-Safe Defaults F7 : Optimized Defaults

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3.6.1. ACPI Function

This item allows you to enable or disable the function of Advanced

Configuration and Power Interface which offers improved power

management .

3.6.2. ACPI Suspend Type

This field is used to select the type of Suspend function.

S1 (POS): Enables the Power On Suspend function.

S3 (STR): Enables the Suspend to RAM function. Refer to Appendix

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3.6.3. Power Management

Mini Saving System starts power saving function when the inactivity period exceeds 1 hour.

Max Saving System starts power saving function when the inactivity period exceeds 1 min.

User Defined Allows user to define the inactivity period before power saving function activates,

3.6.4. Video Off Method

This field defines the video off features. The following options are

available: DPMS OFF, DPMS Reduce ON, Blank Screen, V/H

SYNC+Blank, DPMS Standby, and DPMS Suspend. The DPMS

(Display Power Management System) features allow the BIOS to

control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature.

3.6.5. Video Off In Suspend

This option is used to activate the video off feature when the system

enters the suspend mode.

3.6.6. MODEM Use IRQ

This item tells the Power Management BIOS which IRQ is assigned to

the installed MODEM. Option is NA, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10 and 11.

3.6.7. Suspend Mode

System further shuts down all devices except for CPU itself. This is the

third level of Power Management.

3.6.8. HDD Power Down

This instructs hard drives to shut off while in the Power Management

modes.

3.6.9. Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN

When set to “Delay 4 Sec.”, the power button has a dual function

where pressing less than 4 seconds will place the system in sleep

mode and shut down the system when the button is held more than 4

seconds. “Instant-Off”, the system will be shut down right away when

the power button is pressed.

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3.6.10. CPU Thermal-Throttling

Set the percent of power consumption when CPU over heat.

3.6.11. Wake-Up by PCI card

If your PCI card supports PME (Power Management Event) signal and

this item is set as Enabled, PCI peripherals drive PME signal to wake

the system from low-power states S1-S5.

3.6.12. Power On by Ring

The option lets you specify enable or disable external Modem Wake

Up function. It powers up the computer when the modem receives a

call while the computer is in Soft-off mode.

Note: The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer

and application are fully running. After the item is set as Enabled

system must enter to Operation System once before system is turned

off.

3.6.13. USB KB Wake-up From S3

If your USB KB supports PME (Power Management Event) signal and

this item is set as Enabled, USB KB peripherals drive PME signal to

wake the system from low-power states S3.

3.6.14. Resume by Alarm

Set this option to enable or disable the RTC Alarm to Wake Up the

system, which is set at soft off.

3.6.15. Date (of Month) Alarm, Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm

Alarm time on Date / Hour / Minute / Second.Set these options to

specify the RTC

3.6.16. Primary/Secondary IDE 0/1, FDD, COM, LPT Port & PCI PIRQ [A-D] #

These items enable or disable the detection of IDE, floppy, serial,

parallel port and PCI PIRQ [A-D] activities for power down state

transition. Actually it detects the read/write to/from I/O port.

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3.7. PNP/PCI Configurations Setup

Figure 3.7 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATIONS SETUP

PnP / PCI Configurations

Reset Configuration Data Disabled Item Help

Resources Controlled By Auto (ESCD) Menu level　　

x IRQ Resources Press Enter 　

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Disabled Default is Disabled . 　

Select Enabled to reset

Extended System Configuration

Data ( ESCD) when you exit

Setup if you have installed a

new add-on and system

reconfiguration has caused

such a serious conflict that the

OS cannot boot. .

¯ ® ¬: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD : Value F10 : Save ESC : Exit F1 : General Help

F5 : Previous Value F6 : Fail-Safe Defaults F7 : Optimized Defaults

3.7.1. Reset Configuration Data

In case a conflict occurs after you assign the IRQs or after you

configure your system, you can enable this function to allow your

system to automatically reset your configuration and reassign the

IRQs, DMAs, and I/O address.

3.7.2. Resources Controlled By

Default setting is “Auto (ESCD)”. This setting allows the BIOS to self

detect setting and Plug-and-Play devices during start up. The user can

select and configure IRQs under "Manual" mode.

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3.7.3. IRQ Resources

IRQ Resources

IRQ-3 assigned to PCI Device Item Help

IRQ-4 assigned to PCI Devic Menu Level > 　

IRQ-5 assigned to PCI Device 　　

IRQ-7 assigned to PCI Device Legacy ISA for evices 　

IRQ-9 assigned to PCI Device compliant with the 　

IRQ-10 assigned to PCI Device original PC AT bus 　

IRQ-11 assigned to PCI Device Specification, PCI/ISA 　

IRQ-12 assigned to PCI Device PnP for devices 　

IRQ-14 assigned to PCI Device Compliant with the 　

IRQ-15 assigned to PCI Device Plug & Play standard 　

　　 Whether designed for

PCI OR ISA bus

　　 architecture

¯ ® ¬: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD : Value F10 : Save ESC : Exit F1 : General Help

F5 : Previous Value F6 : Fail-Safe Defaults F7 : Optimized Defaults

3.7.4. PCI/VGA Palette Snoop

Enable this option to correct screen color shifts, when there is a

combination of VGA cards, accelerator cards, or MPEG cards present.

3.8. PC Health Status

Figure 3.8 PC Health Status

PC Health Status

CPU Warning Temperature Disabled Item Help

Current System Temp. 26°C/78°F Menu Level 　

Current CPU Temperature 36°C/96°F 　　

Current CPUFAN Speed 4017 RPM 　　

Current CHASFAN Speed

Current PWRFAN Speed

0 RPM

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Vcore(V) 1.69 V 　　

Vcc3 (V) 3.42 V 　　

+ 5 V 5.02 V 　　

+12V 11.73 V 　　

-12V

-5V

-11.78 V

0 V

VBAT (V) 3.15 V 　

5VSB (V)

Shutdown Temperature

4.92 V

Disabled

¯ ® ¬: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD : Value F10 : Save ESC : Exit F1 : General Help

F5 : Previous Value F6 : Fail-Safe Defaults F7 : Optimized Defaults

3.8.1. Current System & CPU Temperature (xx°C/xx°F)

The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the temperatures of

motherboard and CPU. These values refresh upon any key entry. The

function is optional.

3.8.2. Current CPUFAN , CHASFAN & PWRFAN Speed (xxxxRPM)

The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect chassis fan speed,

CPU fan and PWR fan speed in Rotations Per Minute (RPM). These

values refresh upon any key entry in the BIOS setup screen. The

function is optional.

3.8.3. Vcore, Vcc3, +5V, +12V, -12V,-5V, VBAT & 5VSB (xx.xxV)

The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the voltage output by

the voltage regulators. These values refresh upon any key entry. The

function is optional.

3.8.4. Shutdown Temperature

When you select “ enable “, the CPU working temperature at over setting. Should

be shutdown PC . “ Disabled “ is close this functions.

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3.9. Frequency Control

Figure 3.9 Frequency Control

Frequency Control

CPU Clock Ratio X 8 Item Help

Auto Detect PCI Clk Enabled Menu Level > 　

Spread Spectrum Disabled 　　

CPU Host/3V66/PCI Clock Default 　　

¯ ® ¬: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD : Value F10 : Save ESC : Exit F1 : General Help

F5 : Previous Value F6 : Fail-Safe Defaults F7 : Optimized Defaults

3.9.1. CPU Clock Ratio

The Ratio of some latest Intel Corporation fixes CPUs and VIA so the

Ratio cannot be changed with the setting. If it did not fix by CPU

manufacturer, it may be changed with the setting. Over specification

operations are not recommended.

3.9.2. Auto Detect PCI CLK

If you have the EMI issue, set the option as Enabled, it keeps its

interference under control.

3.9.3. Spread Spectrum

Using the setting “ Enabled “, for EMI testing will increase the system stability. The

default setting is “ Disabled “.

3.9.4. CPU Host/3v66/PCI Clock

Choose Default, 100, 103, 105, 107,109,111, 114, 117,120, 127, 130

MHz for the external frequency of your CPU.

You can select Default, 66, 69,70,71,73,74,76,78,80,85,87MHz. if your

CPU is 100Mhz FSB and select Default, 100, 103, 105,

107,109,111,114,117, 120, 127 or 130 MHz if the CPU is 100Mhz

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FSB. IWarning: Over specification operations are not

recommended.

The frequency-mapping table of the elements:

CPU Host/3V66 PCI

100 / 66 MHz 33 MHz

103 / 69 MHz 34 MHz

105 / 70 MHz 35 MHz

107 / 71 MHz 36 MHz

109 / 73 MHz 36 MHz

111 / 74 MHz 37 MHz

114 / 76 MHz 38 MHz

117 / 78 MHz 39 MHz

120 / 80 MHz 40 MHz

127 / 85 MHz 42 MHz

130 / 87 MHz 43 MHz

3.10. Load Fail-Safe Defaults

This loads the troubleshooting default values permanently stored in the

ROM chips. These settings are not optimal and turn off all high

performance features. You should use these values only if you have

hardware problems. Highlight this option in the main menu and press

<Enter>. The message below will appear.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N

If you want to process, type <Y> and press <Enter>. The default settings

will be loaded.

3.11. Load Optimized Defaults

This feature loads optimized setting from the BIOS ROM. Use the default

values as standard values for your system. Highlight this option in the

main menu and press <Enter>. The message below will appear.

Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N

Type <Y> and press <Enter> to load the Setup default values.

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3.12. Set Supervisor/User Password

You can assign, modify, or cancel password settings. To modify, highlight

“Set Supervisor Password” or “Set User Password” and press the ＜

Enter＞ key. The screen will prompt you (“Enter Password:”). Enter your

password. The maximum size of the password is 8 characters. System

will prompt you to reenter the password to verify. Remember the

passwords are case sensitive.

If you want to remove the passwords, either delete passwords or press ＜

Enter＞ when prompting for new password.

If you want it to require password upon initial system startup and upon

entering the CMOS Setup Utility, you will need to change the selection of

the (Security Option) under (Advanced BIOS Features) to “System”.

If the setting is “Setup”, the system will only require the password you

activate CMOS Setup Utility.

3.13. Save & Exit Setup

When all the changes have been made, highlight "Save & Exit Setup" and

press <Enter>. The message below will appear:

Save to CMOS and Exit (Y/N)? N

Type "Y" and press <Enter>. The modifications you have made will be

written into the CMOS memory, and the system will reboot.

3.14. Exit Without Saving

When you do not want to save the changes you have made, highlight

"Exit Without Saving" and press <Enter>, the message below will appear:

Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N

Type "Y" and press <Enter>. The system will reboot.

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Chapter 4. Driver installation

You can use the auto run menu of this CD Disc. The screen shows as you BIOS ID then

please choose your preferred mode of this installation program:

 Detect and select your motherboard type automatically.

 Select motherboard type on your own manually.

The CD Driver Disk for P4BA Motherboard Chipset Setup includes driver for:

Install Motherboard Software

Install Ultra ATA

Install Audio Device Software

Install Ethernet LAN

Link to < Web Site > Homepage

Browse this CD

4.1. Install Motherboard Software:

You can move your mouse choose “ INF update for Intel chipsets” then push right

button on your mouse. They can automatic detect your windows operating system

version.

4.2. Install Ultra ATA Driver:

You can move your mouse choose “ Install ATA Driver ” then push right button on

your mouse. They can automatic detect your windows operating system version.

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4.3. Install Audio Device Software:

You can move your mouse choose “ Install ALC201A Audio Driver” then push right

button on your mouse. They can automatic detect your windows operating system

version.

4.4. Install Ethernet LAN Driver:

You can move your mouse choose “ Install LAN Driver” then push right button on your

mouse. Please refer to the P4BA-LAN-readme.txt in the screen.

4.5. Link to < Website > Homepage:

If above driver can’t support your system or you need a technical support. You can

move your mouse choose “ Link to <Website> Homepage ” then push right button

on your mouse. You would link to our company Homepage.

4.6. Browse this CD:

If above driver can’t support your system. You can move your mouse choose “ Browse

this CD ” then push right button on your mouse. You can search you want product

drivers.

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Appendix A.Using the Suspend

to RAM Function

1. Select "Power Management Setup" in the main menu screen

and press <Enter>.

2. In the "ACPI Function" field, select "Enabled".

3. In the "ACPI Suspend Type" field, select "S3 (STR)".

Power Management Setup

ACPI function Enabled Item Help

ACPI Suspend Type S1 (POS) Menu Level > 　

Power Management User Define 　　

Video Off Method DPMS 　　

Video Off In Suspend Yes 　　

Suspend Type Stop Grant 　　

MODEM Use IRQ 3 　　

Suspend Mode Disabled 　　

HDD Power Down

Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN

Disabled

Instant-off

CPU Thermal-Throttling

Wake-up by PCI card

50.0%

Enabled

Power on by Ring Disabled 　　

x USB KB Wake-up From S3 Disabled 　　

Resume by Alarm Disabled 　

x Date ( of Month ) Alarm 0 　

x Time ( hh:mm::ss) Alarm 0:0:0 　

** Reload Global Timer Events

Primary IDE 0

***

Disabled

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Primary IDE 1

Secondary IDE 0

Secondary IDE 1

FDD, COM, LPT Port

PCI PIRQ [A-D] #

Disabled

¯ ® ¬: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD : Value F10 : Save ESC : Exit F1 : General Help

F5 : Previous Value F6 : Fail-Safe Defaults F7 : Optimized Defaults

( Scroll dowe items , as shown here )

4. Select "Save & Exit Setup" and press <Enter>. Type <Y> and

press <Enter>.

5. Install Windows 98 by typing the following parameter. This is to

ensure that the ACPI function is supported. There is a space

between the P and the J.

[drive]:>setup /p j

If you have previously installed Windows 98, you need to

upgrade the system in order to support ACPI. Please contact

Microsoft for upgrade information.

7. Boot Windows 98. In the Windows 98 desktop, click the Start

button. Move the cursor to Setting, then click Control Panel. To check

whether ACPI was properly installed, double-click the System icon. In

the System Properties dialog box, click the "Device Manager" tab. In

"View devices by type", click "System devices".

8. Double-click the System icon. In the System Properties dialog

box, click the Performance tab.

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9. Click File System. In the "Typical role of this computer" field,

select "Mobile or docking system". Click Apply, then click OK.

Restart the computer.

10. Repeat step 7 to open the Control Panel dialog box. Double-

click the Power Management icon.

11. Click the Advanced tab. In the "When I press the power

button on my computer" field, select "Standby".

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12. After completing the steps above and you want to power-off the

computer, you do not need to go through the process of closing files,

applications and operation system. You can power off the computer

at once by pressing the power button or selecting "Standby" when

you shut down Windows 98.

To power-on the computer, just press the power button. The

operating session where you left off when you power-off the

computer will resume in not more than 8 seconds. However,

the power button will not function if a keyboard password has

been set in the "KB Power ON Password" field of the

Integrated Peripherals submenu. You must type the

password to power-on the computer.

If you have changed the color or resolution (in the Display

Properties dialog box), do not apply the settings without

restarting. You must restart the computer.