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User's Manual Version B
The information
presented in this
publication has
been carefully for
reliability;
however, no
responsibility is
assumed for
inaccuracies.
Specifications are
subject to change
without notice.
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IBM registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp.
AMD K586TM and AMD K686TM are registered trademarks of Advanced Micro
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Introduction ............................................................ 1
1-1 KeyFeatures............................................................... 2
1-2 Static Electricity Precautions ..................................... 4
2
Hardware Configuration......................................... 5
2-1 Mainboard Component Locations.............................. 6
2-2 Power Precautions..................................................... 7
2-3 Jumper Settings ......................................................... 7
P2 ATX Power Supply Connector .................. 8
P1 AT Power Supply Connector .................... 8
JAT1 Power Select Connectors ......................... 8
J7 KBLOCK, SPK, RST, HDLED, PSW,..........
SUSLED,PWLED ...................................... 9
USB1 Universal Serial Bus Connector.............. 10
JBAT1 Battery & CMOS Clear Selector.............. 10
Intel/AMD/Cyrix CPU Setting ................................... 11
J6 CPU Core Voltage Selectors .................. 12
JP6~JP8 CPU Frequency Ratio Selectors............. 13
J2~J5/JP3~JP5 CPU Speed Selectors................... 13
PS2 PS/2 Mouse Connector........................... 14
KB1 Keyboard Connector ............................... 14
COM1, COM2, Serial Port Connectors .................... 14
LPT1 Parallel (Printer) Connector .................... 14
FDD1 Floppy Drive Connector .......................... 14
IDE1 /IDE2 Primary /Secondary IDE Connector..... 14
FAN1 CPU FAN POWER .................................. 14
FAN2 System FAN POWER ............................. 15
JIR1 IR Connector ........................................... 15
J1 Wake On LAN Connector ....................... 15
2-4 Memory Installation.................................................. 16
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AWARD BIOS Setup ............................................. 17
3-1 Award BIOS Setup ................................................... 18
3-2 Main Menu Options .................................................. 19
STANDARD CMOS SETUP..................................... 19
BIOS FEATURES SETUP ....................................... 21
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP ................................ 23
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP............................ 24
PNP/PCI SLOT CONFIGURATION ......................... 27
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS....................................... 29
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS SETUP................... 29
USER PASSWORD SETTING................................. 31
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION.................................. 32
SAVE & EXIT SETUP .............................................. 33
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING......................................... 33
A
Hardware Monitor Setup/Utility ........................... 35
A-1 Installing Procedure for CD-ROM disc..................... 36
A-2 Installing the Utility................................................... 37
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Chapter 1
Introduction
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Introduction
The mainboard is a high-
performance mainboard based
on the advanced PENTIUM
TM
microprocessor, the AGP, PCI
Local Bus and the VIA
APOLLO MVP3 chipset.
The mainboard offers a high
degree of flexibility in
configuration and is fully IBM
PC compatible.
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1-1 KeyFeatures
§ VIA APOLLO MVP3 PCIsetTM chipset
§ Support either 75~350MHz PENTIUMTM CPUs with 321pin socket 7.
§ Support Pentium P55C, P54C
§ Support Cyrix 6x86, 6x86L,6x86MX, 6x86MII,AMD K5, K6 , K6-2
IBM, IDT CPUs.
§ Support 3.3V SDRAM/EDO DRAM/Page Mode DRAM use 168-pin
DIMM x 3.
§ Supports Onboard Burst/Pipelined burst synchronous L2 Write Back
cache. The Cache memory combination could be 256K/512K.
§ 32-bits A.G.P. (Accelerated Graphics Port) slot x 1.
§ 3 PCI Local Bus slots, and 3 x 16 bits ISA Bus slots.
§ All 3 PCI slots support Master mode.
Chapter 1
§ System BIOS support 4 IDE harddisk drivers that don't need device
driver for S/W application, the capacity each harddisk can large
than 528MB up to 8.4GB.
§ PCI Bus master IDE interface on board with two connectors support
4 IDE devices in 2 channel, the PCI IDE Controller supports PIO
Mode 0 to Mode 4, Bus master IDE DMA Mode 2 and Ultra DMA
33MB/sec.
§ On board super Multi-I/O chip that support 2 serial port with 16550
Fast UART compatible, 1 parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities,
and a floppy disk drive interface.
§ On board support PS/2 mouse Connector.
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§ Support the Universal Serial Bus (U.S.B). (optional)
§ Support Ir connector. (optional)
§ System BIOS supports NCR810 SCSI BIOS firmware and Green
feature function, Plug and Play Flash ROM.
§ Use switching regulator to support CPU core voltage.
§ Support Auto Stop CPU Fan in suspend mode.
§ Support 3.3V, 5V and 12V 20-pins AT/ATX power connector.
§ Board size : 220mm x 250 mm
§ Hardware Monitor :
Support CPU/System FAN status monitoring and alarm, CPU voltage,
system temperature monitoring.
Introduction
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1-2 Static Electricity Precautions
Static electricity can easily damage your mainboard.
Observing a few basic precautions can help you safeguard against
damage that could result in expensive repairs. Follow the measures
below to protect your equipment from static discharge:
§ Keep the mainboard and other system components in their antistatic packaging until you are ready to install them.
§ Touch a grounded surface before you remove any system component
from its protecive anti-static packaging. A grounded surface within
easy reach is the expansion slot covers at the rear of the system
case. or any other unpainted portion of the system chassis.
§ During configuration and installation, touch a grounded surface
frequently to discharge any static electric charge that may build up
in your body. Another option is to wear a grounding wrist strap.
§ When handling a mainboard or an adapter card, avoid touching its
components. Handle the mainboard and adapter cards either by
the edges or by the mounting bracket that attaches to the slot opening
in the case.
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Hardware Configuration
Chapter 2
Hardware Configuration
2
2
Before you install the
mainboard into the system
chassis, you may find it
convenient to first configure
the mainboard hardware.
This chapter describes how
to set jumpers and install
memory modules, and where
to attach components.
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Hardware Configuration
2-1 Mainboard Component Locations
Chapter 2
USB1
ISA S LOT1
ISA S LOT2
ISA S LOT3
BIOS
JI
JIR1
PCI2 PCI1
PCI3
AGP SLOT
FAN2
JP3
JP4
JP5
1
JP6
J7
JP7
JP8
J6
FAN1
JBAT
COM2
COM1
J5
J4
J3
J2
PS2
P1
P2
JAT1
Figure 2-1 Mainboard Component Locations
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Hardware Configuration
2-2 Power Precautions
Before you begin configuration, make sure you are working with an
unplugged mainboard. Many components are powered by low-voltage
current, but there still may be a dangerous electric current coming from
the leads and power supply. You should take the following precautions:
§ Turn off the power supply, and unplug the power cord
before you begin
§ Unplug all cables that connect the mainboard to any
external devices.
2-3 Jumper Settings
You can configure hardware options by setting jumper on the mainboard.
See Figure 2-1 for jumper locations.
Set a jumper as follows:
§ Short a jumper by placing the plastic jumper cap over two
P2 P1
pins of the jumper.
2
§ Open the pins of a jumper by removing the jumper cap.
P2 P1
Note:
When you open the jumper, attach the plastic jumper cap
to one of the pins so you won’t lose it.
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P2 ATX Power Supply Connector
This connector connects to a ATX power supply, The plug from the power
supply will only insert in one orientation because of the different hole
sizes. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly making sure
that the pins are aligned.
Pin Description Pin Description
P11
P20
P1
1 3.3V 2 3.3V
3 GND 4 5V
5 GND 6 5V
7 GND 8 PW-OK
9 5VSB 10 12V
11 3.3V 12 -12V
13 GND 14 PS-ON
15 GND 16 GND
17 GND 18 -5V
P10
19 5V 20 5V
P1 AT Power Supply Connectors
The power supply connectors are two six-pin male header connectors.
Plug the dual connectors from the power directly onto the board
connectors. Most of power supply have two leads. Each lead has six
wires. Two of which are black, orient the connectors, so the black wires
are in the middle.
Pin Description Pin Description
1 Power Good 7 Ground
2 +5V DC 8 Ground
3 +12V DC 9 -5V DC
4 -12V DC 10 +5V DC
be in the m iddle
The black wires should
Pin1
5 Ground 11 +5V DC
6 Ground 12 +5V DC
JAT1 Power Select Connectors
You must choose the power supply type.
P1
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Pin Description
1-2 AT Power (Default)
2-3 ATX Power
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J7 KBLOCK, SPK, RST, HDLED, PSW, SUSLED, PWLED
P1 P11
+
2
+
SPK
HDLED
RST
KBLOCK
PSW
SUSLED
+
P10 P20
SPK Speaker Connector
Attach the system speaker to connector SPK.
P11
P12
P13
P14
KBLOCK Keylock + Power LED Connectors
Pin Description
11 DATA Out (+)
12 NC
13 Ground
14 +5V
KBLock is a keylock connector that enables and disables the keyboard
and the Power-LED on the case.
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
Pin Description
1 LED Output
2NC
3 Ground
4 Keylock
5 GND
PSW Power Suspend Switch Connector
Attrach the power suspend switch cable to this connector. Holding the
power switch for more than 4 seconds will power off the system. Pushing
the power button for less than 4 seconds the system is into sleep mode.
P7
P8
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SUSLED Suspend Mode LED Connector
The connector connects to the case-mounted suspend LED, which lights
when the system into a suspend mode or Green mode .
P9
P10
HDLED Hard Disk LED Connector
Pin Description
95V
10 Active Low
This will cause the LED to lighten when an IDE(HDD, CD-ROM)device
is active.
P16
P17
RST Reset Switch Connector
Pin Description
16 Active Low
17 5V
The connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting
your computer without having to turn off your power switch.
P19
P20
Setting Description
Open Normal Mode
Short Reset System
USB1 Universal Serial Bus Connector(two 4-pin)
This connector supports two port USB Bus.
P1
P2
Pin Description Pin Description
1 +5 VDC 5 +5VDC
2 DATA - 6 DATA3 DATA + 7 DATA+
P7
P8
4 Ground 8 Ground
JBAT1 Battery & CMOS Clear Selector
Pin Description
1-2 Normal (Default)
P3 P2 P1
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2-3 Clear CMOS
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Intel/ AMD/Cyrix CPU Setting
Intel CPU Ratio BUS Freq.
90MHz 1.5 x 60MHz
100MHz 1.5 x 66MHz
120MHz 2.0 x 60MHz
133MHz 2.0 x 66MHz
150MHz 2.5 x 60MHz
Note :
Intel P54C Core &
I/O voltage : 3.3V or 3.5V
166MHz 2.5 x 66MHz (Default)
200MHz 3.0 x 66MHz
233MHz 3.5 x 66MHz
Hardware Configuration
2
Intel P55C core voltage : 2.8V
& I/O voltage : 3.3V
Note :
AMD K5-PRxxx
core & I/O voltage : 3.5V
AMD K6-PRxxx
core voltage 2.9V
I/O voltage : 3.3V
AMD K6-PR233
core voltage 3.2V & 2.2V
I/O voltage : 3.3V
AMD K6-3D/300 AFR
core voltage: 2.2V
I/O voltage : 3.3V
AMD K6-3D/266
core voltage: 2.2V
I/O voltage : 3.3V
AMD K5 Ratio BUS Freq.
PR90 1.5 x 60MHz
PR100 1.5 x 66MHz
PR120 1.5 x 60MHz
PR133 1.5 x 66MHz
AMD K6 Ratio BUS Freq.
PR166 2.5 x 66MHz
PR200 3.0 x 66MHz
K6/233 3.5 x 60MHz
K6/266 4.0 x 66MHz
K6/300 4.5 x 66MHz
K6-2/300 4.5 x 66MHz
K6-3D/300 3.0 x 100MHz
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Cyrix 6x86L Ratio BUS Freq.
PR150+ 2.0 x 60MHz
PR166+ 2.0 x 66MHz
PR200+ 2.0 x 75MHz
Note :
Cyrix 6x86-PRxxx+GP
core & I/O voltage : 3.3V (016)
Cyrix M1 Ratio BUS Freq.
PR150+120MHz 2.0 x 60MHz
PR166+133MHz 2.0 x 66MHz
PR200+150MHz 2.0 x 75MHz
Cyrix 6x86PRxxx+GP
core & I/O voltage : 3.5V(028)
Cyrix 6x86L-PRxxx+GP
core voltage : 2.8V & I/O
voltage : 3.3V
Cyrix 6x86MX-PRxxx+GP
core voltage : 2.9V & I/O
voltage : 3.3V
Cyrix 6x86MX-PR300+GP
core voltage : 2.7V & I/O
voltage : 3.3V
Cyrix MX/MII CPU Ratio BUS Freq.
PR166 2.5 x 60MHz
PR200 2.5 x 66MHz
PR233 2.5 x 75MHz
PR233 3.0 x 66MHz
PR266 2.5 x 83MHz
PR300 3.5 x 66MHz
PR333 2.5 x 100MHz
PR333 3.0 x 83MHz
PR350 3.0 x 100MHz
J6 CPU Core Voltage Selectors
P1
P3
P5
P7
Voltage Pin1-2 Pin 3-4 Pin 5-6 Pin 7-8
P2
2.2V Open Short Open Open
2.7V Short Short Short Open
P4
2.8V Open Open Open Short (Default)
P6
2.9V Short Open Open Short
P8
3.2V Open Open Short Short
3.3V Short Open Short Short
3.5V Short Short Short Short
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JP6~JP8 CPU Frequency Ratio Selectors
Pin1
JP3
JP4
JP5
Pin1
JP6
JP7
JP8
Frq. Ratio JP6 JP7 JP8
1.5/3.5 1-2 1-2 1-2
2.0 - 1-2 1-2
2.5 2-3 2-3 1-2 (Default)
3.0 1-2 2-3 1-2
4.0 2-3 1-2 2-3
4.5 2-3 2-3 2-3
5.0 1-2 2-3 2-3
5.5 1-2 1-2 2-3
J2~J5 /JP3~JP5 CPU Speed Selectors
2
Pin1
J5
J4
J3
J2
CPU Speed J2 J3 J4 J5 JP3 JP4 JP5
60 MHz 2-3 1-2 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3 66 MHz (Default) 1-2 1-2 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3 75 MHz 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3
83 MHz 2-3 2-3 1-2 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3
* 95 MHz 2-3 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3
100 MHz 1-2 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3
112 MHz 1-2 2-3 2-3 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3
* 124 MHz 2-3 1-2 1-2 1-2 2-3 1-2 1-2
Note :
J5 (2-3), JP3 (1-2) : SDRAM runs AGP CLK
J5 (1-2), JP3 (2-3) : SDRAM runs CPU CLK
If CPU speed is setting 83-112MHz, must use SDRAM
comples with PC100 specification. You are not using the
SDRAM, must set J5 and JP3 to AGP CLK.
* If CLK IC is W48S87-W127, you can use 95/124MHz CPU
speed.
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PS2 PS/2 Mouse Connector
PIN Description
1 N.C.
P1
2 +5VDC
3 Mouse CLK
4 Mouse Data
5 Ground
KB1 Keyboard Connector
Pin Description
1 Keyboard Clock
2 Keyboard Data
3 N.C.
4 Ground
5 +5VDC
COM1, COM2 Serial Port Connectors(two 9-pin)
This connectors support serial mouse and modem..
LPT1 Parallel (Printer) Connector(25-pin)
This connector support printer or other parallel devices.
Chapter 2
FDD1 Floppy Drive Connector(34-pin)
The connector supports floppy disk drive cable. Please orient the red
stripe to Pin 1.
IDE1 Primary IDE Connector/IDE2 Secondary IDE Connector
(Two 40-pin)
The connector supports IDE hard disk drive cable. Please orient the red
stripe to Pin 1.
FAN1 CPU FAN POWER
The connector supports 12 Volt Cooling Fan .
Pin Description
1 Ground
2 +12VDC *
P3P1 P2
3 FAN Speed Sensor
Note : * :Suspend mode will turn off
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FAN2 System FAN POWER
Hardware Configuration
2
P1
P2
P3
Pin Description
1 Ground
2 +12VDC
3 FAN Speed Sensor
JIR1 IR Connector
The connector supports wireless transmitter and infrared module . You
must configure the setting for "UART 2 Mode :IrDA " in INTEGRATED
PERIPHERALS
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
PIN Description PIN Description
1 VCC 2 Option
3 IRRX2 4 Ground
5 IRTX2
J1 Wake On LAN Connector
The connector connects to LAN card. LAN activity will power on the
system.
P1
P2
P3
Pin Description
1 +5VSB
2 GAND
3 CTRL-Signal
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2-4 Memory Installation
The mainboard lets you add up to 384MB of system memory via DIMM
sockets on the mainboard. The mainboard supports the following
memory configurations and DIMM socket consists of three 168-pin
DIMM Module.
BANK MEMORY MODULE
DIMM 1 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB
168Pin DIMM
(Single Side, Double Side)
DIMM 2 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB
168Pin DIMM
(Single Side, Double Side)
DIMM 2 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB
168Pin DIMM
(Single Side, Double Side)
Notes:
Chapter 2
1. All DIMM module can use either single side or double
side
2. DIMM socket DRAM type Fast Page Mode(3.3V) or Extend
Data Out (3.3V 64/72-bitEDO 50/60ns) or synchronous
DRAM (SDRAM 8/10/12ns).
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Chapter 3
AWARD BIOS Setup
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3
Chapter 3
AWARD BIOS Setup
This chapter explains how to
configure the mainboard's
BIOS setup program.
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Chapter 3
After you have configured the mainboard, and have assembled the
components, you can turn on the completed system. At this point, run
the software setup to ensure that the system information is correct.
The software setup of the system board is achieved through Basic InputOutput System (BIOS) programming. You use the BIOS setup program
to tell the operating system what types of devices are connected to your
system board.
The system setup is also called CMOS setup. Normally, you need to run
system setup if either the hardware is not identical with information
contained in the CMOS RAM, or if the CMOS RAM has lost power.
3-1 Award BIOS Setup
Enter the Award Setup programs Main Menu as follows:
1. Turn on or reboot the system. The following message appears at the
bottom of the screen:
Press <DEL> to enter setup, ESC to skip memory test
2. Press the <DEL> key to enter the Award BIOS setup program and
the following screen appears:
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
CMOS SETUP UTILITY
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
BIOS FEATURES SETUP USER PASSWORD
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP HDD LOW LEVEL FORMAT
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
Esc : Quit
F10 : Save & Exit Setup (Shift)F2 : Change Color
Time , Date , Hard Disk Type ...
↑↓→←↑↓→←
↑↓→← : Select Item
↑↓→←↑↓→←
3. Choose an option and press <Enter>. Modify the system parameters
to reflect the options installed in the system. (See the following sections
for more information.)
4. Press <ESC> at anytime to return to the Main Menu.
5. In the Main Menu, choose SAVE AND EXIT SETUP or <F10> to
save your changes and reboot the system.
Choosing EXIT WITHOUT SAVING or <ESC> ignores your
changes and exits the program.
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AWARD BIOS Setup
3-2 Main Menu Options
The Main Menu options of the Award BIOS are as below.
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
Run the Standard CMOS Setup as follows.
1. Choose STANDARD CMOS SETUP from the Main Menu and a
screen with a list of items appears.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
Date (mm:dd:yy) : Fri, Jun 12 1998
Time (hh:mm:ss) : 13 : 34 : 44
HARDDISKS TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE
Primary Master: Auto 0 0 0 0 0 0 Auto
Primary Slave: Auto 0 0 0 0 0 0 Auto
Secondary Master:Auto 0 0 0 0 0 0 Auto
Secondary Slave: Auto 0 0 0 0 0 0 Auto
Drive A : 1.44M, 3.5 in
Drive B : None Base Memory : 640K
Video : EGA/VGA Other Memory : 384K
Halt On : All, But Keyboard Total Memory : 16384K
Esc :Quit
F1 :Help (Shift)F2: Change Color
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Extended Memory : 15360K
↑↓→←↑↓→←
↑↓→← :Select Item PU/PD/+/- :Modify
↑↓→←↑↓→←
2. Use the arrow keys to move between items and to select values.
Modify the selected fields using the PgUp/PgDn/+/- keys. Some
fields let you enter numeric values directly.
3
Date (mm/dd/yy) Type the current date
Time (hh:mm:ss) Type the current time
Hard Disk Configurations
TYPE : Select from 1 to 45 to fill remaining fields with predefined
values of disk drives. Select user to fill the remaining
fields. Select auto to detect the HDD type automatically.
SIZE : The hard disk size. The unit is Mega Bytes.
CYLS : The Cylinder number of the hard disk.
HEAD : The read/write head number of hard disk.
PRECOMP : The cylinder number at which the disk drive changes
the write timing.
LANDZ : Landing zone.
SECTOR : Number of sectors
Mode : Select auto to detect the mode type automatically. If your
hard disk supports the LBA mode, select LBA or Large.
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However, if your hard disk cylinder is more than 1024
and does not support the LBA function, set at Large.
Select Normal if your hard disk supporting cylinders is
below 1024.
Drive A & B
Choose 360KB 5 1/4" 1.2MB 5 1/4"
720KB 3 1/2" 1.44MB 3 1/2"
Not installed 2.88MB 3 1/2"
Video
Choose Monochrome Color 40x25
VGA/EGA Color 80x25
Not installed
Halt On
Choose All Errors (Default) No Errors
All, But Keyboard All, But Diskette
All, But Disk/Key
Note :
You can select Auto under the TYPE and MODE fields. This
will enable auto detection of your IDE drives during bootup.
3. After you have finished with the Standard CMOS Setup program,
press the <ESC> key to return to the Main Menu.
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AWARD BIOS Setup
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
Run the BIOS Features Setup as follows.
1. Choose BIOS FEATURES SETUP from the Main Menu and a
screen with a list of items appears.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
Virus Warning :Disabled Video BIOS Shadow :Enabled
CPU Internal Cache :Enabled C8000-CBFFF Shadow:Disabled
External Cache : Enabled CC000-CFFFF Shadow:Disabled
Quick Power On Self Test :Enabled D0000-D3FFF Shadow : Disabled
Boot Sequence :A,C,SCSI D4000-D7FFF Shadow : Disabled
Swap Floppy Drive :Disabled D8000-DBFFF Shadow:Disabled
Boot Up Floppy Seek :Enabled DC000-DFFFF Shadow:Disabled
Boot Up NumLock Status : On
Gate A20 Option :Fast
Typematic Rate Setting :Disabled
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) :6
Typematic Delay (Msec) : 250
Security Option :Setup
IDE second channel control:Enabled ESC : Quit
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop :Disabled F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify
OS Select for DRAM >64MB
Report no FDD for Win98:No F7 : Load Setup Defaults
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
←→↑↓←→↑↓
←→↑↓:Select Item
←→↑↓←→↑↓
:Non-OS2 F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color
2. Virus Warning
Choose Enabled or Disabled. Enable this option and a SYSTEM
WARNING MESSAGE appears when the system detects a virus.
3
CPU Internal Cache
Choose Enabled or Disabled. This option lets you enable the CPU’s
internal cache memory.
External Cache
Choose Enabled or Disabled. This option lets you enable the external
cache memory. For better performance, make sure you always choose
“Enabled.”
Quick Power On Self Test
Choose Enabled or Disabled. Enabled provides a fast POST and bootup speed.
Boot Sequence
The default setting first to boot from drive C: You can reverse this
sequence with “ A:C:”, will then drive A: boot directly.
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Swap Floppy Driver
Choose Enabled or Disabled. When Enabled Floppy drives A & B are
swapped under DOS.
Boot Up Floppy Seek
Choose “Enabled” or “Disabled”. “Disabled” provides a fast boot and
reduces the possibility of damage to the heads.
Boot Up Num Lock Status
Choose On or Off. On puts numeric keypad in Num Lock mode at
boot-up. Off puts this keypad in arrow key mode at boot-up.
Typematic Rate Setting
This determines the typematic rate.
Enabled : Enable typematic rate and typematic delay programming.
Disabled :Disable typematic rate and typematic delay programming.
Typematic Rate(Chars/Sec)
Choose the rate a character keeps repeating(6-30 Chars/Sec).
Typematic Delay (Msec)
Choose how long after you press a key that a character begins
repeating.(250-1000)
Chapter 3
The system BIOS will use default value of these 2 items
and the default is controlled by keyboard.
Security Option
Choose Setup, or System. Use this feature to prevent unauthorized
system boot-up or unauthorized use of BIOS Setup.
“System” -Each time the system boots the password prompt
appears.
“Setup” - Password prompt only appears if you attempt to enter
the Setup program.
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
Some display cards that are nonstandard VGA such as graphics
accelerators or MPEG Video Cards may not show colors properly.
The setting Enabled should correct this problem. Otherwise leave this
on the setup default setting of Disabled.
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OS/2 Onboard Memory >64M
When using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of greater
than 64MB, you need to set this option to Enabled otherwise leave this
on Disabled.
Video BIOS Shadow
Choose enabled(default) . let the VGA BIOS map to system RAM.
C8000-CBFFFF to DC000-DFFFF
These fields are used for shadowing others expansion card ROMs. If
you install other expansion cards with ROMs on them, you will need to
know which addresses the ROMs use to shadow them specifically.
Shadowing a ROM reduces the memory available between 640KB
and 1024KB by the amount used for this purpose.
3. After you have finished with the BIOS Features Setup program, press
the <ESC> key and then follow screen instructions to save or
disregard your settings.
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
The CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP is used to control the values of the
chipset registers. These registers control most of the system options in
the computer.
Run the Chipset Features Setup as follows:
1. Choose CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP from the Main Menu and a
screen with a list of items appears.
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CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
Bank 0/1 DRAM Timing :Normal OnChip USB : Disabled
Bank 2/3 DRAM Timing :Normal
Bank 4/5 DRAM Timing :Normal
SDRAM Cycle Length :3 CPU Warning Temperature :70
DRAM Read Pipeline :Enabled Current CPUFAN1 Speed :
Sustained 3T Write :Enabled Current CPUFAN2 Speed :
Cache Rd+CPU Wt pipeline : Enabled Current Vin(V) :
Cache Timing : Fast
Video BIOS Cacheable :Disabled
System BIOS Cacheable :Disabled
Memory Hole At 15Mb Addr. : Disabled
AGP-2X Mode : Enabled
AGP Aperture Size : 64M ESC : Quit
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F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify
F5 : Old Values(Shift)F2 : Color
F7 : Load Setup Defaults
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2. The items are optimal setting for this mainboard, you should not
change them unless you are familiar with the chipset.
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
The Power Management controls the mainboarda green features that
for the power saving Mode, Display turn off and HDD power down that
together form the hardware power conservation scheme.
Run the Power Management Setup as follows:
1. Choose POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP from the Main Menu
and a screen with a list of items appears.
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POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
Power Management :User Define Primary INTR :ON
PM Control by APM : Yes IRQ3 (COM 2) : Primary
Video Off Option : Suspend->Off IRQ4 (COM 1) :Primary
Video off Method : V/H SYNC+Blank IRQ5 (LPT 2) :Primary
MODEM Use IRQ : 3 IRQ6 (Floppy Disk) : Primary
Soft-Off by PWRBIN : Delay 4 Sec IRQ7 (LPT 1) :Primary
**PM Timer ** IRQ8 (RTC Alarm) : Disabled
HDD Power Down : Disable IRQ9 (IRQ2 Redir) :Secondary
Doze Mode :Disable IRQ10 (Reserved) :Secondary
Suspend Mode : Disable IRQ11 (Reserved) : Secondary
**PM Events** IRQ12 (PS/2 Mouse) : Primary
VGA :OFF IRQ13 (Coprocessor) :Primary
LPT & COM :LPT/COM IRQ14 (Hard Disk) :Primary
HDD & FDD :ON IRQ15 (Reserved) :Disabled
DMA/master : OFF
Modem/Wake On LAN : Disabled ESC : Quit
RTC Alarm Resume :Disabled F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify
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F7 : Load Setup Defaults
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←→↑↓:Select Item
←→↑↓←→↑↓
2. A short description of the screen items follows:
POWER MANAGEMENT is the master control for the four power
saving modes, doze,standby,suspend mode and HDD power down
mode..
Power Management :User Define
Disabled :The system operates in NORMAL conditions (Non-
GREEN), and the Power Management function is
disabled.
Max.saving : This mode will maximize the power saving capability.
Min.saving : This mode will minimize the power saving capability.
User define : Allow user to define time out parameters to control power
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PM Control by APM
The option "No" allows the BIOS to ignore the APM (Advanced Power
Management) specification. Selecting "Yes" will allow the BIOS wait
for APM's prompt before it enters Doze mode, Standby mode, or
Suspend mode. If the APM is installed, it will prompt the BIOS to set
the system into the power saving mode after all tasks are done.
Video off Option
This feature provides the selections of the video display power saving
mode. The option "Suspend-> Off' allows the video display blanks if
the system enters Suspend mode. The option "All modes-> Off" allows
the video display banks if the system enters Doze mode or Suspend
mode. The option "Always On " allows the video display to stay in
standby mode even the system enters Doze or Suspend mode.
Video Off Method
The option "V/H SYNC+Blank" allows the BIOS to blank off screen
display by turning off the V-Sync signals sent from add-on VGA card.
"DPMS Supported" allows the BIOS to blank off screen displayby your
add-on VGA card which supports DPMS (Display Power Management
Signaling Function.) "Blank Screen" allows the BIOS to blank screen
display by turning off the red-green-blue signals.
MODEM use IRQ
When the system is in green function, modem wakes up the system
through IRQ.
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Soft-Off by PWRBTN
When enabled, turning the system off with the on/off button places the
system in a very low-power-usage state, with only enough circuitry
receiving power to detect power button activity or Resume by Ring
activity.
HDD Power Down
Selecting Disabled "will turn off the hard disk drive (HDD) motor.
Selecting "1 Min..15Min" allows you to define the HDD idle time before
the HDD enters Power Saving Mode. The option "When Suspend" lets
the BIOS turns the HDD motor off when the system is in Suspend
mode.
The options "1Min..15Min" and "When Suspend" will not work
concurrently. When HDD is in Power Saving Mode, any access to the
HDD will wake the HDD up.
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Doze Mode
When disabled, the system will not enter Doze mode. The specified
time option defines the idle time the system takes before it enters Doze
mode.
Suspend Mode
When disabled, the system will not enter Suspend mode. The specified
time option defines the idle time the system takes before it enters
Suspend mode.
VGA
Selecting "ON" will enable the power management timers when a "no
activity" events is detected in the VGA. Selecting "OFF" to disable the
PM timer even if a "no activity" event is detected.
LPT & COM
Selecting "LPT & COM" will enable the power management timers
when a "no activity" event is detected in the LPT and COM ports.
Selecting "LPT"("COM") will enable the power management timers
when a "no activity" event is detected in the LPT (COM) ports. Selecting
"NONE" to disable the PM timer even if a "no activity"event is detected.
HDD & FDD
Selecting "ON" will enable the power management timers when a "no
activity" event is detected in the hard disk drive and floppy disk drive.
Selecting "OFF" to disable the PM timer event if a "any activity" event
is detected.
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DMA/master
When the master is working, the system will not have SMI signal until
the master is finished.
Modem/Wake On LAN
The system will resume active when the modem/LAN is ringing.You
must make sure your network software and LAN card support such a
function.
Enabled : Wake up the system from ring signal.
Disabled : (default) Ring signal can not wake up the system.
RTC Alarm Resume
When set to Enable ,you could set the date and timer, any event
occurring at will awaken a system which has been powered down.
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Primary INTR
When enabled, you can choose any IRQ#.
IRQ#
After the time interval which you set at in Suspend Mode Feature, the
system advances from Doze Mode to Suspend Mode in which the
CPU clock stops and the screen display is off. At this moment, if the
IRQ activity which is defined as "Primary" occurs, the system goes
back to Full-on Mode directly.
If the IRQ activity which is defined as "Secondary" takes place, the
system enters another how power state, Dream Mode, in which the
system will act as full-on Mode except that the screen display remains
off until the corresponding IRQ handler finishes, then back to Suspend
Mode.
For instance, if the system connects to a LAN and receives an interrupt
from its file server, the system will enter the dreaming mode to execute
the corresponding calling routine.
The options are : Primary, Secondary
The default values of IRQ3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 are : Primary
The default value of IRQ8 is : Secondary.
PNP/PCI SLOT CONFIGURATION
The PNP/PCI SLOT CONFIGURATION sets the system for use with
PCI bus cards.
Run the PNP/PCI Slot Configuration program as follows.
1. Choose PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION from the Main Menu and
a screen with a list of items appears.
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PNP/PCI CONFIGRUATION
PNP OS Installed :No CPU to PCI Write Buffer : Enabled
Resources controlled by :Auto PCI Dynamic Bursting :Enabled
Reset configuration Data :Disabled PCI Master 0 WS Write :Enabled
AGPI I/O Device Node :Enabled PCI Delay Transaction :Enabled
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PCI Master Read Prefetch : Enabled
PCI#2 Access #1 Retry :Disabled
AGP Master 1 WS Write :Enabled
AGP Master 1 WS Read :Disabled
PCI IRQ Actived By : Level
Assign IRQ For USB :Disabled
Assign IRQ For VGA :Enabled
ESC : Quit
F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify
F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color
F7 : Load Setup Defaults
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←→↑↓:Select Item
←→↑↓←→↑↓
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2. PNP OS Installed
If your operating system is a Plug-and-Play one, such as Windows
NT, Windows 95, select Yes. The options are : No (Default), Yes.
Resource Controlled By
Manual : The field defines that the PNP Card’s resource is controlled
Auto : If your ISA card and PCI card are all PNP cards. To set this
Reset Configuration Data
Disabled : Normal Setting
Enabled : If you had plugged some Legacy cards in the system and
CPU to PCI Write Buffer
When enabled,allows data and address access to the internal buffer
of 82C586 so the processor can be released from the waiting state.
The options are : Enabled (default), Disabled.
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by manual. You can set which IRQ-X and DMA-X assigned
to PCI/ISA PNP or Legacy ISA cards.
field Auto.
The BIOS will be assigned the interrupt resource
automatically.
there were records into ESCD (Extended System
Configuration Data). You can set this field to Enabled and
to clear ESCD one time . When some Legacy cards were
removed.
PCI Dynamic Bursting
When enabled,the PCI controller allows bursting PCI transfer if the
consecutive PCI cycles come with the address falling in same 1KB
space. This improves the PCI bus through put.
PCI Master 0 WS Write
When enabled, allows a zero-wait-state-cycle delay when the PCI
master drive writes data to DRAM.
4. After you have finished with the PCI Slot Configuration program,
press the <ESC> key and then follow screen instructions to save or
disregard your settings.
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LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
This Main Menu item loads the default system values. These settings
are recommended for optimum performance. If the CMOS is corrupted
when enter BIOS setup utility you must load setup default again.
Choose this item and the following message appears:
Load SETUP Defaults (Y/N)? Y
To use the Setup defaults, change the prompt to and pressY and press
<Enter>.
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS SETUP
The INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS is used to control the values of the
I/O chipset registers. These registers control the mode of HDD type and
I/O address port.
Run the Integrated Peripherals as follows:
1. Choose INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS from the Main Menu and a
screen with a list of items appears.
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INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
Onchip IDE First Channel : Eanbled Parallel Port Mode :SPP
Onchip IDE Second Channel :Enabled
IDE Prefetch Mode : Enabled
IDE HDD Block Mode :Enabled
IDE Primary Master PIO :Auto
IDE Primary Slave PIO : Auto
IDE Secondary Master PIO : Auto
IDE Secondary Slave PIO :Auto
IDE Primary Master UDMA :Auto
IDE Primary Slave UDMA : Auto
IDE Secondary Master UDMA :Auto
IDE Secondary Slave UDMA :Auto
Init Display First :PCI Slot
Onboard FDC Controller : Enabled
Onboard Serial Port 1 : 3F8/IRQ4
Onboard Serial Port 2 : 2F8/IRQ3 ESC : Quit
UART 2 Mode : Standard F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify
Onboard Parallel Port : 378/IRQ7 ESC : Quit
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Note:
If you don't use the Onboard IDE connector, than use On-card
(PCI or ISA card ) IDE connector, you will set Onboard Primary
PCI IDE : Disabled and Onbard Secondary PCI IDE : Disabled from
CHIPSETFEATURES SETUP UTILITY.
The Onboard PCI IDE cable should be equal to or less than 18
inches (45cm).
OnChip IDE First Channel/OnChip IDE Second Channel
When enabled, allows you to use the onboard PCI IDE.
IDE HDD Block Mode: The default value is Enabled.
Enabled : Enabled IDE HDD Block Mode. The HDD transfer rate is
better than Disable.
Disabled : Disable IDE HDD Block Mode.
IDE Primary Master PIO /IDE Primary Slave PIO
The default value is Auto.
Auto : BIOS will automatically detect the Onboard PCI IDE HDD
Accessing mode.
Mode0-4 : Manually set the IDE Accessing mode.
IDE Secondary Master PIO /IDE Secondary Slave PIO
The default value is Auto.
Auto : BIOS will automatically detect the Onboard PCI IDE HDD
Accessing mode.
Mode0-4 : Manually set the IDE Accessing mode.
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IDE Primary Master UDMA/IDE Primary Slave UDMA
Allows you to select the first PCI IDE channel of the first master hard
disk mode or to detect it by the BIOS if the hard disk supports UDMA
(Ultra DMA, faster than DMA).
IDE Secondary Master UDMA/IDE Secondary Slave UDMA
Allows you to select the second PCI IDE channel of the secondary
master hard disk mode or to detect it by the BIOS if the hard disk
supports UDMA (Ultra DMA, faster than DMA).
Onboard FDD Controller
When enabled, the floppy diskette drive (FDD) controller is activated.
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Onboard Serial Port1/Onboard Serial Port2
If the serial port uses the onboard I/O controller, you can modify your
serial port parameter .If an I/O card needs to be installed, COM3 and
COM4 ,may be needed.
The Onboard Serial Port1 options are : 3F8/IRQ4 (Default), 3E8/IRQ4,
2F8/IRQ3, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled
The Onboard Serial Port2 options are : 2F8/IRQ3 (Default), 3E8/IRQ4,
2E8/IRQ3, 3F8/IRQ4, Disabled
UART 2 Mode
Allows you to select the IR modes if the serial port 2 is used as an IR
port. Set at standard, if you use COM2 as the serial port as the serial
port, instead as an IR port. The options are : HPSIR,ASKIR, Standard
(default)
Onaboard Parallel Port
Select from a given set of parameters if the parallel port uses the
onboard I/O controller.
The options are : 278/IRQ5 , 3BC/IRQ7, 378/IRQ7(Default).
Onboard Parallel Mode
Allows you to connect with an advanced printer. Select SPP for standard
parallel port (SPP) used on IBM PC/XT, PC/AT and bi-directional
parallel port found on PS/2 system.
Select ECP Mode for Microsoft and HP Extended Capabilities Parallel
Port. Select ECP+EPP Mode for both ECP and EPP Modes ports.
The options are SPP (Default), EPP+SPP Mode, ECP Mode, ECP+EPP
Mode.
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USER PASSWORD SETTING
This Main Menu item lets you configure the system so that a password is
required every time the system boots or an attempt is made to enter the
Setup program. The password cannot be longer than 8 characters.
If CMOS is corrupted or the option was not used, a default password
stored in the ROM will be used. The screen will display the following
message:
Enter Password :
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IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
1. If your system has an IDE hard drive, you can use this utility to detect
its parameters and automatically enter them into the Standard CMOS
Setup.
2. For IDE hard disk driver,the BIOS provide three modes to support
both normal IDE hard disk and also drivers large than 528MB, a
short description of three modes as follows:
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
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HARDDISKS TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE
OPTION SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE
2 521 530 32 0 1059 63 LBA
1 521 1060 16 65535 1059 63 NORMAL
3 521 530 32 65535 1059 63 LARGE
Note : Some Oses (like SCO UNIX) must use "NORMAL" for installation
ESC : Skip
a.Normal mode: For drivers small than 528MB
b.Large Mode: For drives larger than 528MB that do not use
LBA. There can only be used with MS-Dos
operating system.
c.LBA mode: For drivers larger than 528MB and up to 8.4GB
that use logic block addressing mode. Normally
we recommend to select LBA Mode if your HDD
drivers large than 528MB.
3. This utility wills auto detect as many as four IDE drivers.
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SAVE & EXIT SETUP
After you have made changes under Setup, press "Esc" to return to the
main menu.Move cursor to "Save and Exit Setup" or press "F10" and
then press "Y" to change the CMOS Setup. If you did not change anything,
press "Esc" again or move cursor to Exit Without Saving and press "Y" to
retain the Setup settings. The following message will appear at the center
of the screen to allow you to save data to CMOS and exit the setup
utility.
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
If you select this feature, the following message will appear at the center
of the screen to allow you to exit the setup utility without saving CMOS
modifications
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)?
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Hardware Monitor Setup/AGP Utility
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Appendix
Hardware Monitor Setup/
AGP Utility
This chapter explains how to
configure the mainboard's
hardware mointor setup
program and AGP utility.
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A-1 Installing Procedure for CD-ROM disc
Follow the measures below to install your mainboard:
Installing on Windows 95 (OSR2.0 or later)
1. Install USB supplyment.
2. ACPI Power Manager utility
3. Bus Master IDE Driver
4. AGP Bus Driver
Installing on Windows 98
1. ACPI Power Manager utility
2. Bus Master IDE Driver
3. AGP Bus Driver
4. PCI Miniport Driver
Installing on Windows NT (service pack 3 )
(you can get it form http://www.microsoft.com/ntserversupport/content/
servicepacks/default.htm)
1. Bus Master IDE Driver
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Note :
Before you setup any AGP VGA driver, please must install
VIA all drivers first.
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A-2 Installing the Utility
Insert the Installation CD disc. The Setup program window appears ( If
it does not appear, run d:\setup.exe).
Click "Mainboard" icon, window will appear a information Box :
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§ Click "AGP Bus Driver" :
Microsoft 95 /98 system not support the AGP controller by VIA
APOLLO MVP3 chipset.
1. Install Windows 95 OSR 2.1 or later version.
2. VIA suggest using the latest Intel 740 VGA driver version 1.5 or
later.
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§ Click "PCI Miniport Driver" :
If your system Microsoft 98, please follow under step the install IRQ
routing 1.1 version:
1. Install Windows 98 on your system.
2. Install VIA IRQ rounting miniport driver.
§ Click "Bus Master IDE Driver"
This motherboard supports Bus Master PCI IDE , you need to install
IDE driver.
§ Click "Award Flash Utility" :
Updating your Mainboard's BIOS procedures (only when necessary):
1. Create a directory from hard disk, copy the utility driver and files
from disk or CD.
2. Download an updated AWARD BIOS file from FTP, or internet
(WWW) and save to the directory you created above.
3. Type : [ AWDFLASH] and then the <Enter> key.
4. Type in the complete file name of the new BIOS, and then press
the <Enter> key. The utility will be update the BIOS file .
(You can save the old BIOS or not, please follow the screen
message)
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5. After updating the new BIOS file, Select F1 for reset your system
or exit (F10).
6. Turn on your computer and hold down the <Delete> key to enter
BIOS setup. You must select "LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS" to affect
the new BIOS setting, then you may set other item's from the Main
Menu.
7. When executing AWDFLASH.EXE, do not run HIMEM.SYS and
EMM386.EXE in the CONFIG.SYS.
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§ Click "ACPI Power Manager Utility" :
Microsoft 95 system not support the Advanced Configuration
and Power Management Interface (ACPI) by VIA APOLLO
MVP3 chipset.
1. Start Win95.
2. Check your Windows95 Device Manager, and remove the "PCI-
Bridge"
§ Click "System Monitor Program" :
After completing installation, you will find this utility in StartUp
under Programs of WindowsR 95 / NT 4.0. Please refer to the
Readme file for details on using the utility.
System Health Monitor Utility
Sets the time
interval for
monitoring the
system
Sets the range of
the processor’s
temperature
Current
temperature of
the processor
Sets the range of
each voltage
Selects the temperature scale
A
Current value of
each voltage
When enabled,this
screen will
minimize and
display a
histogram icon
after boot-up
Sets the range of
the CPU/chassis
fan’s speed
These items,
when enabled,
will alert you in
case of failure
Current speed of the CPU/
chassis fan’s speed
The system board comes with a System Health Monitor utility
contained in the provided CD/diskette. This utility shows the current
temperature of the processor, power voltages, and processor/chassis
fan speed.
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The utility also allows you to manually set the range of the processors
temperature, power voltages, and processor/chassis fan speed. If
the settings/values are over or under the set range, an error message
will pop-up and an alarm will sound. There are three types of sound
for the three different failure alarms (temperature, voltage and fan).
Refer to the Chipset Features Setup (Chapter 3) section for details.
When you hear a failure alarm, you must power off your computer
and check the following: processor fan/heatsink, chassis fan and
power supply. We recommend that you use the Default Setting
which is the ideal setting that would keep the system in good working
condition.
Important:
Once this utility is installed, the system will ignore the
settings in the “System Health Monitor” field of the Chipset
Features Setup. If you are using WindowsR 95 or Windows
NTR 4.0, you may select between using the utility and the
Chipset Features Setup. For other operating systems, you
may only use the Chispset Features Setup.
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