Commell P4BDA User Manual

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P4BDA User’s Manual
P4BDA
Motherboard
Users Manual
Product Name: P4BDA
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
1.1 Product Overview.….……………………………………………………………….5.
1.2 Features.……………………………………………………………………………..6
1.3 Specifications.……………………………………………………………………….6
1.4 Content……….………………………………………………………………………9
1.5 System Board Layout….……………………………………………………………9
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
2.1 Installation Procedure..………………………………………………………………10
2.1.1 Jumper Settings..…….…………………………………………………………10
2.1.2 On Board LAN Setting.….……………………………………..………………10
2.1.3 Keyboard Voltage Setting..…………………………………………………….11
2.1.4 Clearing the CMOS..……………………………………………………………11
2.1.5 CPU Voltage Setting..…………………………………………………………..12
2.1.6 CPU FSB Frequency Selection...………………………………………………12
2.2 Installation of CPU..……………………………………………………………………12
2.2.1 For Socket 478 CPU.……………………………………………………………12
2.3 Installation of Memory...……………………………………………………………….12
2.3.1 Installation of 184-pin DIMM.……………………………………………………13
2.3.2 Removal of 184-pin DIMM...…………………………………………………….13
2.3.3 Memory Configuration……………………………………………………………13
2.4 I/O Connections/Panel Connections………………………………………………….13
2.4.1 ATX Power Connector……………………………………………………………14
2.4.2 Chassis and CPU Fan Connector………………………………………………15
2.4.3 Infrared Connector……………………………………………………………..…15
2.4.4 Creative SB_LINK Sound Connector…………………………………………15
2.4.5 Wake-up on LAN Connector…………………………………………………… .16
2.4.6 Floppy Disk Drive Connector…………………………………………………….16
2.4.7 Primary/Secondary IDE Connector.…………………………………………….16
2.4.8 PS/2 Mouse Port.………………………………………………………………….17
2.4.9 PS/2 Keyboard Connector.……………………………………………………….17
2.4.10 Serial Port.………………………………………………………………………..17
2.4.11 Printer Port.……………………………………………………………………….17
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2.4.12 USBB Connectors...……..………….………………………………………………17
2.4.13 LAN Connector.……..……………….………………………………………………18
2.4.14 ACT/LNK LED……..………………..………………………………………………..18
2.4.15 Speed LED………………………...…………………………………………………18
2.4.16 Line Out Connector……………...…………………………………………………..18
2.4.17 Line In Connector…………………………………………………………………….18
2.4.18 Microphone In Connector...…………………………………………………………18
2.4.19 CD_IN Audio Connector……….…………………………………………………….18
2.4.20 AUX Audio Connector ………….……………………………………………………19
2.4.21 Game/MIDI Port………………….……………………………………………………19
2.4.22 Panel Connection…………………………….……………………………………….19
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup
3.1 CMOS Setup Utility.………………………………………………..………………………20
3.2 Standard CMOS Setup…………………………………………………………………….20
3.3 Advanced BIOS Features Setup………………………………………………………….22
3.4 Advanced Chipset Features Setup……………………………………………………….25
3.5 Integrated Peripherals.…………………………………………………………………..…27
3.6 Power Management Setup.……………………………………………………………..…32
3.7 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup……………………………………………………….….…35
3.8 PC Health Status……………………………………………………………………………37
3.9 Frequency/Voltage Control………………………………………………………...………38
3.10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults……………………………………………………………….…..39
3.11 Load Optimized Defaults…………………………………………………………….……39
3.12 Set Supervisor/User Password…………………………………………………………..39
3.13 Save & Exit Setup.…………………………………………………………………………40
3.14 Exit Without Saving.…………………………………………………………………….….40
Chapter 4. Software Installation
4.1 Install Motherboard Software………………………………………………………………41
4.2 Install Ultra ATA…………………………………………………………………………..…41
4.3 Install Audio Device Software………………………………………………………………41
4.4 Install Ethernet LAN…………………………………………………………………………41
4.5 Link to < Website > Homepage…………………………………………………………….41
4.6 Browse this CD……………………………………………………………………………….41
Appendix A Using the Suspend to RAM Function………………..42
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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
Thanks for your purchasing the P4BDA motherboard. The new
generation, 478-pin FC-PGA2 Motherboard P4BDA 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-2.0+GHz) 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.
*** WARNING! P4BA support AGP 2.0 slot for external
AGP 4X mode Graphics Card only.
Two PC2100 DDR SDRAM sockets allow for up to 2.0GB 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
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P4BDA: Uses Intel 845 and FW82801BA chipset. With 10/100Mbps
Ethernet LAN and supports Socket 478 CPU.
P4BDAP: Uses Intel 845 and FW82801BA chipset and supports Socket
478 CPU.
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 :
P4BDA 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 2.5V PC1600/2100 compliant DDR DRAM in 2 184-
pin banks, each bank consists of 1x184-pin DIMM socket, which
can support memory sizes of 64/128/256/512MB/1GB modules.
Supports 4-banks up to 2.0GB DRAM for unbuffered DDR
DRAM module.
Operate bank-by-bank E.C.C. (single-bit error correction for
DRAM integrity).
IDE:
Dual channel PIO and PCI Bus Master IDE ports support up to
4 EIDE devices for HDD, CD-ROM or DVD-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
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Two Analog Line-Level Mono Inputs for Speakerphone and PC
BEEP
Inside PhatTM Stereo 3D sound enhancement technology
Power Management support
Meet performance requirements for audio on PC2001 systems
MC' 97 Chained in allowed for multi-channel application
LAN :( For P4BDA only )
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.
10/100Mbps 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 Sound Blaster 16 compatibility for real-mode
DOS games.
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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 220 mm ATX Form Factor
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 JF
Sets the Keyboard Voltage JKBV
On Board LAN function JLAN
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 ( For P4BDA only)
Supports LAN function. You can set the LAN function with JLAN
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 have 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.
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.
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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 JF 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 400MHz 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
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 2x184-pin 64-bit Dual Inline Memory Module
(DIMM) sockets divided into 4 banks. You can install 2.5V Unbuffered
PC1600/2100-compliant Synchronous DRAM (DDR DRAM) memory.
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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 184-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 184-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

DIMM1

PC1600/2100 DDR DRAM 64, 128, 256, 512MB,1GB
DIMM2 PC1600/2100 DDR DRAM 64, 128, 256, 512MB,1GB
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)
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JWOL Wake up on LAN connector
SB_LINK For link with Creative 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
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.
2.4.4 Creative SB_LINK Sound Connector ( 3*2-pin SB_LINK )
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The SB_LINK serves as a bridge between the motherboard and
Creative 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
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.
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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 )
 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.
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2.4.13 LAN Connector ( For P4BDA only)
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
The Line Out phone-jack provides the audio outputs for the left and
right stereo channels.
2.4.17 Line In Connector
The Line In phone-jack 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 phone-jack is used to attach a monaural
microphone for live audio input for playback, mixing, or recording.
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2.4.19 CD_IN Audio (4-pin Black color 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 (4-pin white color 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.
2.4.22 Panel Connection (24-pin JFRNT)
JFRNT Connector Function
GREENLED Suspend Mode LED
PWRLED Power LED
KEYLK Key-lock 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

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

>Standard CMOS Features >Frequency/Voltage Control
>Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults
>Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults
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>Integrated Peripherals 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
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

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

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.
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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.
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.

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
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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.
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
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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
No
Enabled
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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
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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
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.
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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
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.
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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# Delay 3
X DRAM RAS# Precharge 3
DRAM Data Integrity Mode Non-ECC
Memory Frequency For
Dram Read Thermal Mgmt
Auto
Disabled
System BIOS Cacheable Enabled
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Video BIOS Cacheable
Video RAM Cacheable
Disabled
Disabled
Memory Hole At 15M-16M Disabled
Delayed Transaction Enabled
AGP Aperture Size (MB)
Delay Prior to Thermal
64MB
16 Min
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3.4.1 DRAM Timing Selectable
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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
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IDE Secondary Master UDMA
IDE Secondary Slave UDMA
Auto
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
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
Ctrl-F1
Enabled
3F8 / IRQ4
2F8 / IRQ3
Normal
Hi , Lo
Enabled
Full
IR-Rx2Tx2
378 / IR7
SPP
Epp1.7
3
Off
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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
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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
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,
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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
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”.
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. .
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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.
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 ".
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3.5.25 Midi Port IRQ
This field is used to select the midi port's IRQ.
3.6 Power Management Setup
Power management decreases power usage under the pre-defined
standby time range.
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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
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
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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
A.
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
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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.
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
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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.
3.7 PNP/PCI Configurations Setup
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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. .
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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
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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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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
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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.
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3.8 PC Health Status
Figure 3.8 PC Health Status

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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
0 RPM
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
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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.
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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.
3.9 Frequency Control
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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
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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 “.
3.9.2 CPU Host/3v66/PCI Clock
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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
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 P4BDA 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.
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.
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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 P4BDA-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.
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)".

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

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
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** 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
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
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".
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8. Double-click the System icon. In the System Properties dialog
box, click the Performance tab.
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.
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