DFI 586ITOX User Manual

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586ITOX
Rev. B+ System Board User’s Manual
34070910
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Copyright
This publication contains the information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without the prior written permission from the copyright holders.
This publication is provided for informational purposes only. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents or use of this manual and specifically disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The user will assume the entire risk of the use or the results of the use of this document. Further, the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes to its contents at any time, without obligation to notify any person or entity of such revisions or changes.
All Rights Reserved.
Trademarks
Microsoft® MS-DOS®, WindowsTM and Windows® 95 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Cyrix, 6x86, 6x86L and 6x86MX are registered trademarks of Cyrix Corporation. AMD, K5 and K6 are registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machine Corporation. Award is a registered trademark of Award Software, Inc. Other trademarks and registered trademarks of products appearing in this manual are the properties of their respective holders.
Caution: Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.
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FCC and DOC Statement on Class B
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
Notice:
1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Features and Specifications.............................................................................
Package Checklist..................................................................................................
Chapter 2 - Award BIOS Setup Utility
The Basic Input/Output System..................................................................
Standard CMOS Setup.....................................................................................
BIOS Features Setup..........................................................................................
Chipset Features Setup.....................................................................................
Power Management Setup..............................................................................
PNP/PCI Configuration.....................................................................................
Load Fail-Safe Settings........................................................................................
Load Optimal Settings.......................................................................................
Integrated Peripherals........................................................................................
Supervisor Password..........................................................................................
User Password.......................................................................................................
IDE HDD Auto Detection.............................................................................
Save & Exit Setup.................................................................................................
Exit Without Saving.............................................................................................
Chapter 3 - Upgrade Guide
System Memory.....................................................................................................
Cache Memory.......................................................................................................
Processor Upgrade Information..................................................................
Jumper Settings for Modem Ring-on........................................................
Jumper Settings for CMOS Clear...............................................................
Jumper Settings for VGA..................................................................................
Jumper Settings for Software Power-off.................................................
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Chapter 4 - Desktop Management Interface
Desktop Management Interface..................................................................
Appendix A - Installation Instructions
Preparing the Area..............................................................................................
Handling the System Board............................................................................
Appendix B - Connecting Cables
Ports and Connectors.......................................................................................
Appendix C - System Board Layout
System Board Layout.........................................................................................
Appendix D - DIM and SIM Modules
Types of Modules.................................................................................................
Appendix E - Watchdog Timer
Using the Watchdog Timer Function........................................................
Appendix F - Driver Installation
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Driver Installation..................................................................................................
Appendix G - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................
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Introduction
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Features and Specifications
Processor Upgrade
Introduction
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The system board is equipped with a 321-pin ZIF socket (Intel Socket 7). This socket is designed for easy removal of an old processor and easy insertion of an upgrade processor. It is also equipped with a switching voltage regulator that supports 2.8V, 2.9V,
3.2V, 3.3V and 3.5V core voltage for various processors.
Intel Pentium processor with MMXTM technology-166/200/ 233MHz
Intel Pentium 90/100/120/133/150/166/200MHz
Cyrix 6x86 and 6x86L PR150+/PR166+
Cyrix 6x86MX-PR166/PR200
AMD K5 PR90/PR100/PR120/PR133/PR166
AMD K6-166, K6-200, K6-233
Chipset
• Intel 82430TX PCIset chipset
System Memory
The system board supports 8MB to 256MB of memory. It is equipped with two DIMM and four SIMM sockets. The 168-pin DIMM sockets use x64 EDO (60/70ns), fast page mode (60/70ns), or SDRAM (10/12/13ns), 3.3V. The 72-pin SIMM sockets use EDO or fast page mode, 60/70ns, x32 DRAM, 5V.
Cache Memory
512KB pipeline burst, direct map write-back cache installed on the system board.
BIOS
• Award BIOS, Windows 95 Plug and Play compatible
• Flash EPROM for easy BIOS upgrades
• Supports DMI function
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Energy Efficient Design
System power management supported
CPU stopped clock control
Hardware supports SMI green mode
Microsoft®/Intel® APM 1.2 compliant
Soft Power supported - ACPI v1.0a specification
ACPI Specification and OS Directed Power Management
The system board is designed to meet the ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) specification. It has energy saving fea­tures which enable operating systems to reliably manage and coordi­nate power planes, PnP (Plug-and-Play) peripherals, and cooling fans. The system board is PC 97 compliant. Microsoft's PC 97 "OnNow" design allows continual "power on" with reduced energy consumption.
RTC Timer to Power On the System
The RTC installed on the system board allows your system to automatically wake up on the set day and time. Set the day and time you would like your system to power on in the “Resume By Alarm” field (Power Management Setup) of the Award BIOS.
Modem Wake-up/Ring-on
The Modem Wake-Up feature allows the sleeping (Suspend mode) PC to wake-up to respond to incoming calls. The Modem Ring-on feature allows the Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC to power on to respond to incoming calls.
Enable this function in the “Resume By Ring” field (Power Management Setup) of the Award BIOS and set JP10 to the COM port where your modem is connected.
Note:
This feature supports external modem only.
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Damage Free Intelligence
Monitors processor temperature and overheat alarm. If the temperature of the processor is over 85oC, an alarm will
sound and the Green LED will illuminate warning you of system overheat.
Some of the most common causes leading to high temperature are:
- The fan is not functioning normally or has stopped. Turn off
your system and replace the fan.
- The space clearance of the processor, fan and heat sink is
inadequate to maintain proper airflow and heat dissipation. Refer to the Clearance Requirements section in Chapter 3 of this manual.
- The chassis or cabinet has poor ventilation.
Monitors 5V and 12V power voltages and failure alarm. The system board is able to detect the output voltage of your
power supply. If the output voltage is over or under 5V or 12V (±10%), an alarm will sound warning you of voltage irregularity.
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Some of the most common causes leading to unstable output voltage of a power supply are:
- The power supply is not functioning normally. Turn off your
system and replace the power supply.
- The AC input from the power outlet to your system is
unstable.
Automatic processor fan control to save energy, prevent system overheat, prolong fan life and implement silent system.
With the system’s power switched on, the processor’s fan will rotate only if the temperature of the processor is over 25oC (±10%).
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Dual Function Power Button
Dual Function Power Button allows two distinct OFF modes. In Sleep mode, a PC powers down but not off. In Soft-Off, a PC shuts down but requires a reboot to "awaken" it.
“Soft-Off By PWR-BTTN” in the Power Management Setup of the Award BIOS allows you to select the method of powering off your system.
Watchdog Timer
The system board is designed for Industrial PC applications. It supports the Watchdog Timer function allowing your application to regularly “clear” the system at the set time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so that your system will continue to operate. Refer to “Watchdog Timer” in the Chipset Features Setup of the Award BIOS.
8 step counter (0.5/1/2/4/8/16/32/64 sec) controlled by the BIOS
Onboard Graphics Accelerator
S3 Trio64V+ accelerated 64-bit graphics controller
1MB video memory onboard
Video Playback feature
VESA DDC2B for Plug and Play monitors
HDD Interface
Two PCI IDE interfaces support up to four IDE devices
Ultra DMA/33 supported (Synchronous DMA mode - data transfer rate up to 33MB/sec.)
PIO Mode 3 and Mode 4 Enhanced IDE (data transfer rate up to 16.6MB/sec.)
Bus mastering reduces CPU utilization during disk transfer
ATAPI CD-ROM supported
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FDD Interface
One floppy drive interface supports two 360KB, 720KB,
1.2MB, 1.44MB, or 2.88MB floppy drives.
ATX Double Deck Ports
• Two DB-9 serial ports
• One DB-25 parallel port
• One mini-DIN-6 PS/2 mouse port
• One mini-DIN-6 PS/2 keyboard port
• One 15-pin analog VGA port
• Two USB ports
USB Ports
The system board is equipped with two USB ports. USB allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.
IrDA Interface
The system board is equipped with an IrDA connector for wireless connectivity between your computer and peripheral devices.
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Expansion Slots
The system board is equipped with one dedicated PCI slots, five dedicated 16-bit ISA slots and one shared PCI/ISA slot. All PCI slots are bus masters.
ATX Power Supply Connector
The system board is equipped with an ATX power supply connector. Using an ATX power supply, you can either shut down your com­puter by pressing the Power button located on the front bezel of your computer or by executing the Shut Down command under the Windows 95 operating system. Your system will then enter the “Soft Off” state.
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To power on your system automatically, enable “Resume By Alarm” in the Power Management Setup of the Award BIOS. This will allow you to set the day and time you would like your system to wake up.
An ATX power supply also provides adequate airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the processor.
Package Checklist
The 586ITOX package contains the following items:
The 586ITOX system board
The 586ITOX user’s manual
One 40-pin IDE hard disk cable
One 34-pin floppy disk drive cable
One VGA port cable (optional)
One IDE driver diskette
One VGA driver diskette
One I/O shield
Five spare jumpers
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.
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Award BIOS Setup Utility
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The Basic Input/Output System
The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the processor and peripherals. In addition, the BIOS also contain codes for various advanced features found in this system board. This chapter explains the Setup Utility for the Award BIOS.
After you power up your system, the BIOS message appears on your screen and the memory count begins. After the memory test, the following message will appear on the screen:
Press DEL to enter setup
If the message disappears before you respond, restart your system or press the “Reset” button. You may also restart the system by pressing the <Ctrl> <Alt> and <Del> keys simultaneously.
When you press <Del>, the main program screen will appear.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
CMOS SETUP UTILITY
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION LOAD FAIL-SAFE SETTINGS LOAD OPTIMAL SETTINGS
: Quit
Esc
: Save & Exit Setup
F10
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS SUPERVISOR PASSWORD USER PASSWORD IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION SAVE & EXIT SETUP EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
: Select Item
↑↓→←
: Change Color
(Shift) F2
Standard CMOS Setup
Use the arrow keys to highlight “Standard CMOS Setup” and press <Enter>. A screen similar to the one on the next page will appear.
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ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Date (mm:dd:yy) : Mon, Jul 29 1996 Time (hh:mm:ss) : 13: 27: 50
HARD DISKS Primary Master Primary Slave Secondary Master Secondary Slave
Drive A : 1.44M, 3.5 in. Drive B : None
Video : EGA/VGA Halt on : All Errors
: Quit
Esc
: Save & Exit Setup
F10
The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.
Date The date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day displays
a day, from Sunday to Saturday. Month displays the month, from January to December. Date displays the date, from 1 to 31. Year displays the year, from 1994 to 2079.
Time
: : : :
TYPE Auto Auto Auto Auto
SIZE
CYLS 0 0 0 0
↑↓→←
(Shift)F2
HEAD 0 0 0 0
: Select Item : Change
PRECOMP 0 0 0 0
SECTOR
LANDZ
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Base Memory : 640K
Extended Memory : 64512K
Other Memory : 384K
Total Memory : 65536K
PU/PD/+/- : Modify
0 0 0 0
MODE Auto Auto Auto Auto
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The time format is <hour>, <minute>, <second>. The time is based on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Hour displays hours from 00 to 23. Minute displays minutes from 00 to 59. Second displays seconds from 00 to 59.
Primary Master, Primary Slave, Secondary Master and Secondary Slave These categories allow you to enter the appropriate specifications for
the type of hard disk drive(s) installed in your system. There are 45 predefined types and 4 user definable types for hard drives. Type 1 to Type 45 are predefined. Type “User” is user-definable.
Press <PgUp> or <PgDn> to select a numbered hard disk type or type the number and press <Enter>. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category.
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You can use Type “User” to define your own drive type manually. This information should be included in the documentation from your hard disk vendor.
If the controller of the HDD interface is ESDI, you must select “Type 1”. If the controller of the HDD interface is SCSI, you must select “None”.
If you select Type ”Auto”, the BIOS will auto-detect the HDD & CD­ROM drive at the POST stage and show the IDE for the HDD & CD-ROM drive. If a hard disk has not been installed, select “None” and press <Enter>.
Drive A and Drive B These categories identify the types of floppy disk drives installed. The
options for drive A and B are:
None No floppy drive is installed 360K, 5.25 in. 5-1/4 in. standard drive; 360KB capacity
1.2M, 5.25 in. 5-1/4 in. AT-type high-density drive; 1.2MB capacity 720K, 3.5 in. 3-1/2 in. double-sided drive; 720KB capacity
1.44M, 3.5 in. 3-1/2 in. double-sided drive; 1.44MB capacity
2.88M, 3.5 in. 3-1/2 in. double-sided drive; 2.88MB capacity
Note:
Choosing an incorrect type might cause your system to format the floppy disk improperly and you cannot access your data.
Video This category selects the type of video adapter used for the primary
system monitor. Although secondary monitors are supported, you do not have to select the type in Setup. The default setting is EGA/VGA (BIOS default, Setup default).
EGA/VGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter/Video Graphics Array. For
EGA, VGA, SVGA and PGA monitor adapters.
CGA 40 Color Graphics Adapter. Power up in 40-column mode. CGA 80 Color Graphics Adapter. Power up in 80-column mode. Mono Monochrome adapter. Includes high resolution
monochrome adapters.
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Halt On This category determines whether the system will stop if an error is
detected during power up. The default setting is All Errors (BIOS default, Setup default).
No Errors The system boot will not stop for any errors detected. All Errors The system boot will stop whenever the BIOS detects
a non-fatal error.
All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard
error; it will stop for all other errors.
All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk error;
it will stop for all other errors.
All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a disk or
keyboard error; it will stop for all other errors. Memory The base memory size, extended memory size and the other memory
size cannot be altered; your computer automatically detects and displays them.
Base Memory The POST will determine the amount of base (or
conventional) memory installed in the system. The value of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard.
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Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended
memory is present during the POST. This is the amount of memory located above 1MB in the CPU’s memory address map.
Other Memory This refers to the memory located in the 640K to
1024K address space. This is the memory that can be used for different applications. DOS uses this area to load device drivers in an effort to keep as much base memory free for application programs. The BIOS is the most frequent user of this RAM area since this is where it shadows the ROM.
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BIOS Features Setup
The BIOS Features Setup allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are defaults required by the system board, while others, if enabled, will improve the performance of your system or let you set some features according to your preference.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Virus Warning CPU Internal Cache External Cache Quick Power On Self Test Boot Sequence Swap Floppy Drive Boot Up Floppy Seek Boot Up NumLock Status Typematic Rate Setting Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Typematic Delay (Msec) Security Option PCI/VGA Palette Snoop OS Select For DRAM > 64MB
: Disabled : Enabled : Enabled : Disabled : A, C, SCSI : Disabled : Enabled : On : Disabled : 6 : 250 : Setup : Disabled : Non-OS2
Video BIOS Shadow C8000-CBFFF Shadow CC000-CFFFF Shadow D0000-D3FFF Shadow D4000-D7FFF Shadow D8000-DBFFF Shadow DC000-DFFFF Shadow
ESC
: Quit
F1
: Help
F5
: Old Values
F6
: Load Fail-Safe Settings
F7
: Load Optimal Settings
The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.
: Enabled : Disabled : Disabled : Disabled : Disabled : Disabled : Disabled
↑↓→←
PU/PD/+/­(Shift) F2
: Select Item : Modify : Color
Virus Warning This category protects the boot sector and partition table of your hard
disk drive. When this item is enabled, the Award BIOS will monitor the boot sector and partition table of the hard disk drive. If an attempt is made to write to the boot sector or partition table of the hard disk drive, the BIOS will halt the system and an error message will appear.
After seeing the error message, if necessary, you will be able to run an anti-virus program to locate and remove the problem before any damage is done.
Many disk diagnostic programs which attempt to access the boot sector table will cause the warning message to appear. If you are running such a program, we recommend that you first disable this category. Also, disable this category if you are installing or running certain operating systems like Windows® 95 or the operating system may not install nor work.
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CPU Internal Cache and External Cache These categories speed up the memory access. The default value
is enabled. Enable the External Cache for better performance. Quick Power On Self Test This category speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you
power on your system. If it is set to Enabled, the BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST.
Boot Sequence This category determines which drive to search first for the disk
operating system (i.e. DOS). The default is A, C, SCSI. The options are:
A, C, SCSI; C, A, SCSI; C, CDROM, A; CDROM, C, A; D, A, SCSI; E, A, SCSI; F, A, SCSI; SCSI, A, C; SCSI, C, A; C only; LS/ZIP, C.
Swap Floppy Drive When this option is enabled and the system is booting from the floppy
drive, the system will boot from drive B instead of drive A. When this option is disabled and the system is booting from the floppy drive, the system will boot from drive A. You must have two floppy drives to use this function.
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Boot Up Floppy Seek When enabled, the BIOS will check whether the floppy disk drive installed
is 40 or 80 tracks. Note that the BIOS cannot distinguish between 720K,
1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M drive types as they are all 80 tracks. When disabled, the BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number. Note that there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360KB.
Boot Up NumLock Status This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad.
By default, the system boots up with NumLock on wherein the function
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of the numeric keypad is the number keys. When set to Off, the function of the numeric keypad is the arrow keys.
Typematic Rate Setting When disabled, continually holding down a key on your keyboard will
cause the BIOS to report that the key is down. When the typematic rate is enabled, the BIOS will not only report that the key is down, but will first wait for a moment, and, if the key is still down, it will begin to report that the key has been depressed repeatedly. For example, you would use such a feature to accelerate cursor movements with the arrow keys.
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) This selection allows you to select the rate at which the keys are
accelerated. Typematic Delay (Msec) This selection allows you to select the delay between when the key
was first depressed and when the acceleration begins. Security Option
System The system will not boot and access to Setup will be
denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.
Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied
if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. PCI/VGA Palette Snoop It determines whether the MPEG ISA/VESA VGA Cards can work with
PCI/VGA or not. The default value is Disabled.
Enabled PCI/VGA working with MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards. Disabled PCI/VGA not working with MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards.
OS Select for DRAM > 64MB This item allows you to access the memory that is over 64MB in
OS/2. The options are: Non-OS/2 and OS/2.
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Video BIOS Shadow Determines whether video BIOS will be copied to RAM. Video
Shadow will increase the video speed. Note that some graphics boards require that this option be disabled. The default value is Enabled.
Enabled Video shadow is enabled. Disabled Video shadow is disabled.
C8000-CBFFF Shadow to DC000-DFFFF Shadow These categories determine whether option ROMs will be copied to
RAM.
Enabled Optional shadow is enabled. Disabled Optional shadow is disabled.
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Chipset Features Setup
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Auto Configuration DRAM Timing DRAM Leadoff Timing DRAM Read Burst (EDO/FP) DRAM Write Burst Timing Fast EDO Lead Off Refresh RAS# Assertion Fast RAS To CAS Delay DRAM Page Idle Timer DRAM Enhanced Paging Fast MA to RAS# Delay SDRAM (CAS Lat/RAS-to-CAS) System BIOS Cacheable Video BIOS Cacheable 8 Bit I/O Recovery Time 16 Bit I/O Recovery Time Memory Hole At 15M-16M Extented CPU-PIIX4 PHLDA# Host-to-PCI Bridge Retry PCI Concurrency Mem. Drive Str. (MA/RAS)
: Enabled : Normal : 11/7/3 : x333/x444 : x333 : Disabled : 5 Clks : 3 : 4 Clks : Enabled : 2 Clks : 3/3 : Disabled : Disabled : 4 : 2 : Disabled : Disabled : Disabled : Enabled : 16mA/16mA
The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.
This section gives you functions to configure the system based on the specific features of the chipset. The chipset manages bus speeds and access to system memory resources. It also coordinates communications between the conventional ISA bus and the PCI bus. These items should not be altered unless necessary. Depending on your add-in boards, you may not or should not enable some of those features. The default settings have been chosen because they provide the best operating conditions for your system. The only time you might consider making any changes would be if you discovered some incom­patibility or that data was being lost while using your system.
Software Power-off Watchdog Timer
ESC
: Quit
F1
: Help
F5
: Old Values
F6
: Load Fail-Safe Settings
F7
: Load Optimal Settings
: Enabled : 1 sec
↑ ↓ → ←
PU/PD/+/­(Shift) F2
: Select Item : Modify : Color
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Software Power-off
Enabled Uses the ATX power supply to “Soft Power On” or
“Soft Power Off” the PC. Default.
Disabled The ATX power supply is always On and will turn Off
only when the AC power is Off or disconnected from the PC.
The advantages of this setting are:
1. When power returns after a power failure, the PC will continue to operate.
2. You may use the AC power to power On or Off the PC.
When this function is Disabled, make sure JP13 pins
2 and 3 is set to On. Watchdog Timer The system board supports the Watchdog Timer function allowing
your application to regularly “clear” the system at the set time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so that your system will continue to operate. You may set the time interval in 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 or 64 sec. The default is 1 sec.
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Refer to Appendix E for instructions on using the Watchdog Timer function.
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Power Management Setup
The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy. If you like to use the soft power down feature of Windows 95, you must enable the Power Management below. Select Min. Power, Max. Power or User Defined. Either one can be used as long as it is NOT disabled.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Power Management PM Control by APM Video Off Method Video Off After
Doze Mode Standby Mode Suspend Mode HDD Power Down Throttle Duty Cycle VGA Active Monitor Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Resume by Ring Resume by Alarm
** Break Event From Suspend ** IRQ 8 Clock Event
: Disabled : Yes : V/H SYNC+Blank : Standby
: Disabled : Disabled : Disabled : Disabled : 62.5% : Enabled : Hold 4 Sec. : Enabled : Disabled
: Disabled
The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.
** Reload Global Timer Events ** IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI Primary IDE 0 Primary IDE 1 Secondary IDE 0 Secondary IDE 1 Floppy Disk Serial Port Parallel Port
ESC
: Quit
F1
: Help
F5
: Old Values
F6
: Load Fail-Safe Settings
F7
: Load Optimal Settings
: Enabled : Disabled : Disabled : Disabled : Disabled : Disabled
: Enabled : Disabled
↑ ↓ → ←
PU/PD/+/­(Shift) F2
: Select Item : Modify : Color
Power Management This category allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving
by changing the length of idle time that elapses before each of the following modes are activated: Doze mode, Standby mode, and Suspend mode.
Disable No power management. Disables the Doze, Standby and
Suspend modes.
Min. Power Saving Minimum power management. Doze Mode = 1
hr., Standby Mode = 1 hr., and Suspend Mode = 1 hr.
Max. Power Saving Maximum power management. Doze Mode = 1
min., Standby Mode = 1 min., and Suspend Mode = 1 min.
User Defined Allows you to set each mode individually. When
enabled, each option ranges from 1 min. to 1 hr.
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PM Control by APM
Yes An Advanced Power Management device will be activated to
enhance the Max. Power Saving mode and stop the CPU’s in­ternal clock. Use this option in Windows® 95. (default)
No The system BIOS will ignore APM when initiating the Power
Management mode. Video Off Method This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.
V/H SYNC + Blank This selection will cause the system to turn off
the vertical and horizontal synchronization ports and write blanks to the video buffer.
Blank Screen This option only writes blanks to the video buffer. DPMS Initializes display power management signaling. Use
this option if your video board supports it.
Video Off After
N/A The system BIOS will never turn off the screen. Suspend The screen is off when the system is in the Suspend
mode.
Standby The screen is off when the system is in the Standby
mode.
Doze The screen is off when the system is in the Doze
mode.
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Doze Mode This is user configurable only when the Power Management category
is set to User Defined. When enabled and after the set time of system inactivity, the CPU clock will run at a slower speed (1/2 of full speed) while all other devices still operate at full speed.
Standby Mode This is user configurable only when the Power Management category
is set to User Defined. When enabled and after the set time of system inactivity, the CPU clock will run at a speed slower than the speed during Doze mode (1/3 of full speed) while all other devices still op­erate at full speed.
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Suspend Mode This is user configurable only when the Power Management category
is set to User Defined. When enabled and after the set time of system inactivity, the CPU and onboard peripherals will be shut off.
HDD Power Down This is user configurable only when the Power Management category
is set to User Defined. When enabled and after the set time of system inactivity, the hard disk drive will be powered down while all other devices remain active.
Throttle Duty Cycle This category allows you to select the rate of reduction with your ex-
ternal system bus clock to save power.
Options 12.5%, 25.0%, 37.5%, 50.0%, 62.5%, 75.0%, and 87.5% Default 62.5%
VGA Active Monitor
Enabled VGA activities will cause the system to wake up from
power saving mode.
Disabled VGA activities will not cause the system to wake up from
power saving mode. Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN This category allows you to select the method of powering off your
system.
Hold 4 Sec. Press the power button for more than 4 seconds to
Soft power off (Soft-Off) your system. If the power button is released in less than 4 sec. time, your system will enter the Suspend mode.
Instant-Off Pressing and then releasing the power button at
once will immediately power off your system.
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Resume By Ring
Enabled Enables the Modem Ring-on feature. This allows your
system to power on to respond to incoming calls. Make sure JP10 is set according to the COM port where your modem is connected.
Disabled Disables the Modem Ring-on feature. Your system will
not respond to incoming calls.
Resume By Alarm
Enabled When Enabled, you can set the day and time you would
like your system to wake up.
Disabled Disables the automatic wake up function. (default)
Break Event From Suspend and Reload Global Timer Events When enabled, access to the specified IRQ will cause the system to
wake up completely from the power management mode. When disabled, the system will not wake up from the power management mode despite access to the specified IRQ.
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PNP/PCI Configuration
This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. It covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
PNP OS Installed Resources Controlled By Reset Configuration Data
: No : Auto : Disabled
PCI IDE IRQ Map To
Primary IDE INT# Secondary IDE INT#
Assign IRQ for VGA
ESC
: Quit
F1
: Help
F5
: Old Values
F6
: Load Fail-Safe Settings
F7
: Load Optimal Settings
The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.
: PCI-Auto : A : B : Enabled
↑ ↓ → ←
PU/PD/+/­(Shift) F2
: Select Item : Modify : Color
PNP OS Installed This category is used to enable or disable Plug and Play with your
operating system.
Yes Select this option when you need Windows 95 to detect the
Plug and Play devices automatically.
No Select this option when you need the BIOS to detect the Plug
and Play devices for some compatible resources. We recommend that you select this option. (default)
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Resources Controlled By The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capability to automatically
configure all of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices.
Auto The system will automatically detect the settings for you.
The categories that follow will not be shown on the screen.
Manual This will allow you to set the IRQ/DMA (you have
assigned your add-in card) to Legacy ISA or PCI/ISA PnP. For non-PnP ISA cards, select Legacy ISA. For PnP ISA or PCI cards, select PCI/ISA PnP.
Reset Configuration Data
Enabled The BIOS will reset the configuration data once
automatically. It will then recreate a new set of configuration data.
Disabled The BIOS will not reset the configuration data. PCI IDE IRQ Map To This category is used to configure your system to the type of IDE disk
controller in use.
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PCI-Auto The system will scan and determine the PCI slot that is
installed with an IDE controller card.
ISA Designates the ISA slot that is installed with an IDE
controller card; that is, if you are using an IDE controller
card. Primary IDE INT# and Secondary IDE INT# The Primary and Secondary IDE INT# categories are used to select
the PCI interrupt (A, B, C, or D) that is associated with the connected hard drives.
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Assign IRQ for VGA If Enabled, the system will automatically set an IRQ for the VGA card
installed. Your VGA card will need an IRQ address only when using the video capture function of the card. If you are not using this function and a new device requires an IRQ address, you can set this function to Disabled. The IRQ address (previously occupied by the VGA card) will be available for your new device.
Note:
When Disabled, a “Yellow” mark will appear in Windows 95’s Device Manager.
Load Fail-Safe Settings
The “Load Fail-Safe Settings” option 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 on the main menu and press <Enter>. The message below will appear.
Load Fail-Safe Settings (Y/N)? N
If you want to proceed, type <Y> and press <Enter>. The default settings will be loaded.
Load Optimal Settings
The “Load Optimal Settings” option loads optimized settings from the BIOS ROM. Use the Setup default values as standard values for your system.
Highlight this option on the main menu and press <Enter>. The message below will appear.
Load Optimal Settings (Y/N)? N
Type <Y> and press <Enter> to load the Setup default values.
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Integrated Peripherals
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
IDE HDD Block Mode IDE Primary Master PIO IDE Primary Slave PIO IDE Secondary Master PIO IDE Secondary Slave PIO IDE Primary Master UDMA IDE Primary Slave UDMA IDE Secondary Master UDMA IDE Secondary Slave UDMA On-chip Primary PCI IDE On-chip Secondary PCI IDE
The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.
IDE HDD Block Mode
Enabled The IDE HDD uses the block mode. The system BIOS
will check the hard disk drive for the maximum block size
the system can transfer. The block size will depend on the
type of hard disk drive.
Disabled The IDE HDD uses the standard mode.
: Enabled : Auto : Auto : Auto : Auto : Auto : Auto : Auto : Auto : Enabled : Enabled
KBC input clock Onboard FDC Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 UART2 Mode Select
Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode
ESC
: Quit
F1
: Help
F5
: Old Values
F6
: Load Fail-Safe Settings
F7
: Load Optimal Settings
↑ ↓ → ←
PU/PD/+/­(Shift) F2
: 8MHz : Enabled : 3F8/IRQ4 : 2F8/IRQ3 : Normal
: 378/IRQ7 : SPP
: Select Item : Modify : Color
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IDE Primary Master/Slave PIO and IDE Secondary Master/Slave PIO PIO means Programmed Input/Output. Rather than have the BIOS
issue a series of commands to effect a transfer to or from the disk drive, PIO allows the BIOS to tell the controller what it wants and then let the controller and the CPU perform the complete task by themselves. Your system supports five modes, 0 (default) to 4, which primarily differ in timing. When Auto is selected, the BIOS will select the best available mode after checking your drive.
Auto The BIOS will automatically set the system according to your
hard disk drive’s timing.
0-4 You can select a mode that matches your hard disk drive’s
timing. Caution: Do not use the wrong setting or you will have drive errors.
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IDE Primary Master/Slave UDMA and IDE Secondary Master/Slave UDMA
These categories allow you to set the Ultra DMA in use. When Auto is selected, the BIOS will select the best available option after checking your hard drive or CD-ROM.
Auto The BIOS will automatically detect the settings for you. Disabled The BIOS will not detect these categories.
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE and On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE These categories allow you to enable or disable the primary and
secondary IDE controller. The default is Enabled. Select Disabled if you want to add a different hard drive controller.
KBC Input Clock This is used to select the input clock of your keyboard. The options
are: 6MHz, 8MHz, 12MHz and 16MHz. The default is 8MHz. Onboard FDC Controller
Enabled Enables the onboard floppy disk controller. Disabled Disables the onboard floppy disk controller.
Onboard Serial Port 1 and Onboard Serial Port 2
Auto The system will automatically select an I/O address for the
onboard serial port 1 and serial port 2.
3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3 Allows you to manually
select an I/O address for the onboard serial port 1 and serial port 2.
Disabled Disables the onboard serial port 1 and/or serial port 2.
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UART2 Mode Select The system board supports IrDA function for wireless connectivity
between your computer and peripheral devices. You may not use IrDA (J16) and the COM 2 serial port at the
same time. If you are using the COM 2 serial port, make sure “UART2 Mode Select” is set to Normal.
To use the IrDA function, follow the steps below.
1. Connect your IrDA cable to connector J16 on the system board.
2. Set “UART2 Mode Select” to the type of IrDA standard supported by your IrDA peripheral/device (IrDA or ASKIR).
3. The following will appear right after “UART2 Mode Select”.
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. The options are: Enabled and Disabled.
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Onboard Parallel Port
378H/IRQ7, 3BCH/IRQ7, 278H/IRQ5 Selects the I/O
address and IRQ for the onboard parallel port.
Disabled Disables the onboard parallel port. Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port Mode will appear only if you selected an I/O address
and IRQ in Onboard Parallel Port (shown above). This option ap­plies to a standard specification and will depend on the type and speed of your device. Refer to your peripheral’s manual for the best option.
Select the parallel port mode according to the type of printer device connected to your onboard parallel port. The parallel modes are SPP, EPP, ECP and ECP+EPP.
If you selected EPP, “EPP Mode Select” will appear. This option applies to standard specification. The options are EPP1.9 and EPP1.7. Default setting: EPP1.9.
If you selected ECP, “ECP Mode Use DMA” will appear. This is used to select a DMA channel for the parallel port. The options are 1 and
3. Default setting: 3. If you selected ECP+EPP, “ECP Mode Use DMA” and “EPP Mode
Select” will both appear on the screen.
Supervisor Password
If you want to protect your system and setup from unauthorized entry, set a supervisor’s password with the “System” option selected in the BIOS Features Setup.
If you want to protect access to setup only, but not your system, set a supervisor’s password with the “Setup” option selected in the BIOS Features Setup. You will not be prompted for a password when you cold boot the system.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the “Supervisor Password” option and press <Enter>. The message below will appear.
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Enter Password:
Type in the password. You are limited to eight characters. When
done, the message below will appear:
Confirm Password:
You are asked to verify the password. Type in exactly the same
password. If you type in a wrong password, you will be prompted to
enter the correct password again.
To delete or disable the password function, highlight “Supervisor
Password” and press <Enter>, instead of typing in a new password.
Press the <Esc> key to return to the main menu.
User Password
If you want another user to have access only to your system but not
to setup, set a user’s password with the “System” option selected in
the BIOS Features Setup.
If you want a user to enter a password when trying to access setup,
set a user’s password with the “Setup” option selected in the BIOS
Features Setup. Using user’s password to enter Setup allows a user to
access only the “User Password” option that appears on the main
screen. Access to all other options is denied.
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To set, confirm, verify, disable or delete a user’s password, follow the
procedures described in the section “Supervisor Password”. If you forget
your password, refer to the procedure described in the same section.
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IDE HDD Auto Detection
Use this option to detect the parameters for the hard disk drives installed in your system. These parameters will then be automatically entered into the "Standard CMOS Setup". The IDE HDD Auto Detection screen displays the following categories of information: Size, Cylinders, Heads, Precomp, LandZone, Sectors and Mode.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
CMOS SETUP UTILITY
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
HARD DISKS TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD RECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE Primary Master:
Select Primary Master Option (N=Skip): N
OPTIONS SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE 2 (Y) 853 827 32 0 653 63 LBA
1 853 1654 16 65535 1653 63 Normal 3 853 827 32 65536 1653 63 Large
Note: Some OS (like SCO-UNIX) must be “NORMAL” for installation
ESC: Skip
The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.
For hard drives larger than 528MB, you would typically select the LBA type. Certain operating systems require that you select Normal or Large. Please check your operating system’s manual or Help desk on which one to select.
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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. You will
once again see the initial diagnostics on the screen. If you wish to make
additional changes to the setup, press <Ctrl> <Alt> <Esc>
simultaneously or <Del> after memory testing is done.
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 and you will once
again see the initial diagnostics on the screen. If you wish to make any
changes to the setup, press <Ctrl> <Alt> <Esc> simultaneously or
<Del> after memory testing is done.
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System Memory
The system board supports two kinds of memory modules:
DIMM and SIMM. DIMM, which sometimes uses SDRAM,
performs better than SIMM, which uses DRAM. When you are
purchasing DIMMs, please specify you want the Intel compatible
type. (There are DIMMs made for other types of computers that
are not compatible.)
Note:
DIM and SIM modules cannot exist on the system board at the same time. Use either SIMM or DIMM only.
DIMM
The two 168-pin DIMM
(Dual In-line Memory Module)
sockets use x64 EDO, FPM
and SDRAM. The system
board can support 8MB to
256MB memory. The table
below summarizes the DIMM
sockets and modules needed
for the corresponding
memory sizes.
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Memory Size
8MB 8MB 16MB 16MB 16MB 24MB 24MB 32MB 32MB
DIM 0 8MB none 16MB none 8MB 8MB 16MB 32MB none
DIM 1 none 8MB none 16MB 8MB 16MB 8MB none 32MB
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Memory Size
32MB 40MB 40MB 48MB 48MB 64MB 128MB 256MB
DIM 0 16MB 8MB 32MB 16MB 32MB 32MB 64MB 128MB
DIM 1 16MB 32MB 8MB 32MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB
Installing the DIM Module
A DIM module simply snaps into a socket on the system board. Pin 1 of the DIM module must correspond with Pin 1 of the socket.
Notch
Tab
Pin 1
Key
Tab
1. Pull the “tabs” which are at the ends of the socket to the side.
2. Position the DIMM above the socket with the “notches” in the
module aligned with the “keys” on the socket.
3. Seat the module vertically into the socket. Make sure it is
completely seated. The tabs will hold the DIMM in place.
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SIMM
The SIM sockets are divided
into two banks on the
system board, Bank 0 and
Bank 1. Each bank consists of
2 SIMM sockets.
Your system board supports
8MB to 256MB of memory
using 1MBx32, 2MBx32,
4MBx32, 8MBx32 or
16MBx32 72-pin SIMMs
(Single In-line Memory
Module). You will need 2 or 4 pieces of SIM modules, depending
on the amount of memory you intend to install. Make sure you
insert the same type of SIMMs in one bank. You can install SIMMs
in either banks but you must populate one bank first before going
to the next bank.
The following table summarizes the bank locations and modules
needed for the corresponding memory sizes.
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Memory Size
8MB
8MB 16MB 16MB 16MB 24MB 24MB 32MB 32MB 32MB
SIM3
4MB
8MB
— 4MB 4MB 8MB
16MB
— 8MB
Bank 0
SIM4
4MB
8MB
— 4MB 4MB 8MB
16MB
— 8MB
SIM1
4MB
— 8MB 4MB 8MB 4MB
16MB
8MB
Bank 1
SIM2
4MB
— 8MB 4MB 8MB 4MB
16MB
8MB
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Memory Size
40MB 40MB 48MB 48MB 64MB 64MB 64MB 72MB 72MB 80MB 80MB 96MB
96MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 136MB 136MB 144MB 144MB 160MB 160MB 192MB 192MB 256MB
SIM3
4MB
16MB
8MB 16MB 32MB
16MB
4MB 32MB
8MB 32MB 16MB 32MB 64MB
32MB
4MB 64MB
8MB 64MB 16MB 64MB 32MB 64MB 64MB
Bank 0
SIM4
4MB
16MB
8MB 16MB 32MB
16MB
4MB 32MB
8MB 32MB 16MB 32MB 64MB
32MB
4MB 64MB
8MB 64MB 16MB 64MB 32MB 64MB 64MB
SIM1
16MB
4MB
16MB
8MB
— 32MB 16MB 32MB
4MB
32MB
8MB 32MB 16MB
— 64MB 32MB 64MB
4MB
64MB
8MB 64MB 16MB 64MB 32MB 64MB
Bank 1
SIM2
16MB
4MB
16MB
8MB
— 32MB 16MB 32MB
4MB
32MB
8MB 32MB 16MB
— 64MB 32MB 64MB
4MB
64MB
8MB 64MB 16MB 64MB 32MB 64MB
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Installing a SIM Module
A SIM module simply snaps into a socket on the system board. Pin 1 of the SIM module must correspond with Pin 1 of the socket.
notch
key
1. Position the SIMM above the socket with the “notch” in the module aligned with the “key” on the socket.
2. Seat the module at a 45° angle into the bank. Make sure it is completely seated. Tilt the module upright until it locks in place in the socket.
Cache Memory
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The system board supports 512KB pipeline burst, direct map write-back cache installed at locations U1 and U6 of the system board. One SRAM is mounted on location U10 for tag SRAM to store the cacheable addresses.
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Processor Upgrade Information
The system board allows for easy installation of processors. Make sure all jumpers are set correctly before applying power or you may damage the processor or system board. Use a needle-nosed plier to move the jumpers if necessary.
Jumpers JP4, JP5 and JP7 are used to set the external bus clock of your processor. The clock generator will determine the external bus clock that must be sent to the processor through these settings. Refer to the following pages for the external bus clock that corresponds to your processor and set these jumpers accordingly.
After setting these jumpers, an Intel processor will multiply the external bus clock by the frequency ratio to become the internal clock speed. Internal clock speed is the commonly known speed of Intel processors in the market and is the actual operating clock of the processor (external bus clock x frequency ratio = internal clock speed). Cyrix and AMD processors use the PR-rating system which is the overall processor performance rating.
Jumper JP1 is used to set the voltage of your processor. Make sure these jumpers are set correctly, otherwise your system will hang.
The table below shows the External System Bus Clock of the processors supported by the system board and their corresponding PCI Clock and ISA Bus Clock.
Ext. System Bus Clock
60MHz 66MHz
PCI CLK
30MHz 33MHz
ISA Bus CLK
7.5MHz
8.25MHz
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Processors - Ext. Bus CLK 90MHz - 60MHz 100MHz - 66MHz 120MHz - 60MHz 133MHz - 66MHz 150MHz - 60MHz 166MHz - 66MHz 200MHz - 66MHz MMX166MHz* - 66MHz MMX200MHz - 66MHz MMX233MHz - 66MHz
Core Voltage
2.8V* (MMX)
2.9V
3.2V
3.3V (VR)
3.5V (VRE)
* Default
Pins 1-2
On Off On Off Off
JP5
JP4
2-3 On
1-2 On
1-2 On
2-3 On
2-3 On
1-2 On
1-2 On
2-3 On
2-3 On
1-2 On
1-2 On
2-3 On
1-2 On
2-3 On
1-2 On
2-3 On
1-2 On
2-3 On
1-2 On
2-3 On
JP1
Pins 3-4 Pins 5-6
On On On On Off
All Off
All Off 1-2 On 1-2 On
1-2, 3-4 On 1-2, 3-4 On
3-4 On
1-2, 3-4 On
3-4 On
All Off
On On Off Off Off
JP7
Pins 7-8
Off Off Off Off Off
1
2 3
JP4
214 6
214 6
3
587
3
1
2 3
JP5
JP7
5
JP1
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Processor - Ext. Bus CLK 6x86L PR150+ - 60MHz 6x86L PR166+ - 66MHz 6x86MX-PR166 - 60MHz 6x86MX-PR166 - 66MHz 6x86MX-PR200 - 66MHz
1
2 3
JP4
Core Voltage
2.8V*
2.9V
3.2V
3.3V
3.5V
* Default
1
2
3
Pins 1-2
On Off On Off Off
JP4 1-2 On 2-3 On 1-2 On 2-3 On 2-3 On
JP5
Pins 3-4 Pins 5-6
On
On
On
On
Off
2-3 On 1-2 On 2-3 On 1-2 On 1-2 On
JP1
JP5
214 6
3
On On Off Off Off
JP7 1-2 On 1-2 On
1-2, 3-4 On
1-2 On
1-2, 3-4 On
JP7
5
Pins 7-8
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
214 6
3
JP1
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Processor - Ext. Bus CLK
K5 PR90 - 60MHz K5 PR100 - 66MHz K5 PR120 - 60MHz K5 PR133 - 66MHz K5 PR166 - 66MHz K6-166 - 66MHz K6-200 - 66MHz K6-233 - 66MHz
Core Voltage
2.8V*
2.9V (K6-166, K6-200)
3.2V (K6-233)
3.3V
3.5V
* Default
Pins 1-2
On Off On Off Off
JP5
JP4
2-3 On
1-2 On
1-2 On
2-3 On
2-3 On
1-2 On
1-2 On
2-3 On
1-2 On
2-3 On
1-2 On
2-3 On
1-2 On
2-3 On
1-2 On
2-3 On
JP1
Pins 3-4 Pins 5-6
On On On On Off
All Off All Off All Off
All Off 1-2, 3-4 On 1-2, 3-4 On
3-4 On
All Off
On On Off Off Off
JP7
Pins 7-8
Off Off Off Off Off
1
2 3
JP4
214 6
214 6
3 5
587
3
1
2 3
JP5
JP7
JP1
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The system board is equipped with a 321-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is designed for easy removal of an old processor and easy insertion of an upgrade processor. The ZIF socket allows you to carefully place the new processor into its position. If you need to apply excessive force to insert the processor, you are not installing the processor correctly.
Warning:
Open the socket only if you are actually installing a processor. The warranty on the original processor will be voided if the S/N seal is broken. Before proceeding with the upgrade, take note of the following. The microprocessor and heatsink may be hot if the system has been running. To avoid the possibility of a burn, power the system off and let the processor and heatsink cool for 20 minutes.
The 321-pin ZIF socket consists of five rows of pin holes on each side. To prevent improper processor installation, the ZIF socket has a Plug/Keying mechanism. Several holes in the socket are plugged so that the processor will go in only one way. If you cannot easily insert the processor, verify that pin 1 of the processor is aligned with pin 1 of the socket. Also verify that all the pins are straight, and not bent nor broken.
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To install an upgrade processor, do the following:
1. Make sure the handle on the side of the ZIF socket is up. To raise the handle, push it down, slightly pull it out to the side, then raise it as far as it will go. It may be necessary to initially apply a small amount of sideways force to free the handle from its retaining “tab”. Once clear of the “tab”, the handle will open relatively easily. The top plate will slide back. Do not use screw­drivers or other tools to open the socket, or you may damage the system or socket.
Handle
Lifting the Handle
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2. Once the lever is completely up, remove the old processor carefully by lifting it straight out of the socket. You are now ready to insert the new processor.
Pin 1
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3. Position the processor above the ZIF socket. Make sure pin 1 of the processor is aligned with pin 1 of the socket. Lower the processor until the pins are inserted properly in their corresponding holes. Remember that very little force is needed to install the processor. If the processor is not easily inserted, verify whether or not pin 1 of the processor is aligned with pin 1 of the socket. Applying too much pressure can damage the processor or the socket.
Pin 1
Positioning the Processor above the ZIF Socket
4. Push the handle down until the handle locks into place. The top plate will slide forward. You will feel some resistance as pressure starts to secure the processor in the socket. This is normal and will not damage the processor. However, if the handle is not completely closed, damage to the processor and/or system board may result.
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Installing A Fan/Heatsink
Position the fan/heatsink on the processor such that the air from the side of the fan/heatsink will flow across the heat regulators on the system board.
Clearance Requirements
Your processor comes with a heatsink mounted on top. To maintain proper airflow once the upgrade is installed on the system board, the processor and heatsink require certain space clearances. The clearance above the processor’s fan/heatsink must be at least 0.4 inches. The clearance on at least 3 of 4 sides of the processor and heatsink must be at least 0.2 inches. All cables (for floppy drive, hard drive, CD-ROM, etc.) must be routed clear of the processor and its airspace.
Fan Exhaust
The processor must be kept cool by using a fan with heatsink. The temperature of the air entering the fan/heatsink cannot exceed 45oC (113oF). The ambient or room temperature must be below 37oC (99oF).
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Jumper Settings for Modem Ring-on
Jumper JP10 Modem Ring-on Select
The system board supports the Modem Ring-on feature which allows the Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC to power on to respond to incoming calls. With an external modem installed, you can remotely transmit or access data without physically going to your system. To “power on” your system, follow the steps below. Make sure “Resume By Ring” in the Power Management Setup is enabled.
1. Set JP10 according to the COM port where your modem is
connected.
2. If your ATX power supply has an On/Off switch, set this to On
so that even when you have shut down (“soft power off”) your system, it will always remain in “standby” mode. You can shut down your computer by executing the Shut Down command under Windows® 95.
3. Enable Power Management. This will allow your system to enter
Suspend mode after you have finished accessing data. Refer to the Power Management Setup section for more information.
Important:
Before connecting your external modem to COM 1 or COM 2, you must first turn on the power of your modem. This is to protect your ATX power supply and system against harmful interference.
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
1-2 On: COM 1
2-3 On: COM 2
(default)
Off: Disabled
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Jumper Settings for CMOS Clear
Jumper JP11 CMOS Clear
If, for some reason, the CMOS becomes corrupted, the system can be reconfigured with the default values stored in the ROM BIOS. To load the default values, power off your system and set JP11 pins 3 and 4 to On. Wait for a few seconds and set JP11 back to its default setting, pins 1 and 2 On. You may now power on your system.
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3-4 On: CMOS Clear
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Jumper Settings for VGA
Jumper JP12 Onboard VGA Enable/Disable
The system board is equipped with an onboard VGA port. If you wish to install a VGA add-in card, set JP12 to Off to disable the onboard VGA.
On: Enabled
(default)
Off:
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Jumper Settings for Software Power-off
Jumper JP13 Software Power-off Select
Jumper JP13 is used to set the method of powering off the PC. The default setting uses the ATX power supply to power off the PC. If you wish to use the AC power, set JP13 pins 2 and 3 to On. Refer to Chipset Features Setup in Chapter 2 of this manual for more information.
1 2 3 1 2 3
2-3 On: AC power1-2 On: ATX power
(default)
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Desktop Management Interface (DMI)
The system board comes with a DMI built into the BIOS. DMI, along with the appropriately networked software, is designed to make inventory, maintenance and troubleshooting of computer systems easier. With DMI, a network administrator or MIS engineer can remotely access some information about a particular computer system without physically going to it. Quite often a service call may be unnecessary as the problem can be solved remotely.
The DMI utility in the BIOS automatically records various information about your system configuration. Information about the type and speed of CPU, type and amount of memory for each memory slot, BIOS revision level, types of add-in PCI boards and components, certain revision numbers of hardware installed, etc. are automatically detected and stored in the DMI pool, which is a part of the system board's Plug and Play BIOS. Additional information, such as ISA based peripherals, which may not be automatically detected, can be manually recorded in the DMI pool by using the Add DMI menu. The DMI pool data is then verified or updated whenever the system hardware or setup is altered.
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Running the DMI Utility
To run the DMI utility, type: DMICFG.EXE. You can download this utility from http://www.dfi.com.tw - BIOS & DRIVERS section or ftp.dfiusa.com
- /pub/DMI directory. The DMI utility must run in real mode with at least 180K of base
memory. Memory managers like HIMEM.SYS (required by Windows) must not be installed. You may do this by using one of the 3 methods listed below.
1. Boot up from a system diskette without the AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files,
2. “REM” HIMEM.SYS in the CONFIG.SYS, or
3. Press <F5> during bootup to bypass your AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files.
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Using the DMI Utility
[Edit DMI] [Add DMI] [Load DMI File] [Save DMI File]
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n
s
↑ ↓ →
Award DMI Configuration Utility Copyright Award Software Inc, 1996
BIOS
System
Enclosure/Chassis
Processor
Memory Controller
Memory Module Memory Module Memory Module Memory Module
Cache
Cache Port Connector Port Connector Port Connector Port Connector Port Connector Port Connector Port Connector
System Slots
Move cursor ENTER-Accept DEL-Delete ESC-Abort&Exit
Type : BIOS Information Handle : 0000
Vendor Name : BIOS Version : BIOS Starting Address Segment : F000 BIOS Build Date : BIOS Characteristics : Size of BIOS ROM : 0128K
*** BIOS Auto Detect ***
The four menus located on top of the DMI Configuration Utility screen are Edit DMI, Add DMI, Load DMI File and Save DMI File. Use the or (left or right) arrow keys to select a menu from the Menu bar.
On the left side of the screen is a list of the system configuration items. Use the or (up or down) arrow keys to select an item.
The commands at the bottom of the screen will allow you to navigate through the various setup menus.
Edit DMI
1. Use the or arrow keys to select the Edit DMI menu.
2. Highlight the item on the left screen that you would like to edit by using the or arrow keys, then press <Enter>.
3. The cursor will move to the screen you select allowing you to edit information. The screen will also display the auto-detected information.
4. Press <F10> to update the edited information into the flash ROM.
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Add DMI
1. Use the or arrow keys to select the Add DMI menu.
2. Highlight the item on the left screen that you would like to add by using the or arrow keys, then press <Enter>.
3. The cursor will move to the screen you select allowing you to enter information about the added item.
4. Press <F10> to save information into the flash ROM.
To view information about the added items, go to the Edit DMI menu.
Load DMI File
1. Use the or arrow keys to select the Load DMI File menu.
2. The following message will appear.
Press [Enter] to select DMI file for load
Press <Enter>.
3. The DMI files will appear on the screen. Select the file you would like to load and press <Enter>.
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4. The following message will appear.
Do you want to execute? (Y/N)
Type <Y>. All previous DMI structures will be destroyed and the new file will be saved into the flash ROM.
Save DMI File
1. Use the or arrow keys to select the Save DMI File menu.
2. The following message will appear.
Press [Enter] to select DMI file for save
Press <Enter>.
3. Enter the directory and filename under which you would like the DMI file saved.
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This chapter summarizes the steps to install the system board into your system unit. It also includes a description of the area in which you must work and directions for memory installation. Before installing the system board, obtain the memory you plan to install. Refer to the System Memory section for the number and type of memory modules needed for the amount of memory you require.
Preparing the Area
Before unpacking the system board, make sure the location you have selected is relatively free of dust and static electricity. Excessive exposure to dust, static electricity, direct sunlight, excessive humidity, extreme cold, and water can damage the operational capabilities of your system board. Avoid placing the unit on surfaces such as carpeted floors. These areas also attract static electricity which can damage some circuits on your system board.
Make sure the power source has a properly grounded, three­pronged socket. It is essential that the power connection be properly grounded for correct functioning of your system board. For further protection, we recommend that you use a surge suppressor. This will protect the system board from damage that may result from a power surge on the electrical line.
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Move items that generate magnetic fields away from your system board since magnetic fields can also damage your system board. Once you have selected the ideal location, unpack the system board carefully.
Handling the System Board
It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your system board even before installing it in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer components without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in handling the system board to ensure against electrostatic build-up.
Static Electricity Precautions
1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the board in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it.
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2. Wear an antistatic wrist strap.
3. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface with the system board components facing up.
4. Hold the system board only by its edges. Be careful not to touch any of the components, contacts or connections, especially gold contacts, on the board.
5. Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and connectors. Hold modules and connectors by their ends.
Warning:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other components. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.
Installing the System Board
If you are installing the system board, the following outlines the basic installation steps. Before installing the system board into your system unit, you should prepare the tools you will need.
You will need:
One medium size, flat-bladed screwdriver
One medium Phillips screwdriver
• One needle-nosed pliers
• One small nutdriver
1. Unlock your system unit. Turn off the power and disconnect all
power cords and cables.
2. Remove the system unit cover. Refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions if necessary.
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3. Detach all connectors from the old system board and remove expansion cards seated in any expansion slots.
4. Loosen the screws holding the original system board and remove the board from the system. Save the screws.
5. Remove the I/O shield located at the rear of the system unit and replace it with the I/O shield included in the package. Refer to your system chassis manual for instructions on removing and installing the I/O shield.
6. Remove the system board from its original packing box. Be careful to avoid touching all connectors and pins on the board. Please refer to the handling instructions for proper handling techniques.
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7. Insert the memory modules into the memory banks on the system board. The quantity and location of the memory modules depends on the memory configuration and type of modules you intend to use.
8. Install the processor. Be sure pin 1 of the processor is aligned with pin 1 of the socket.
9. Set the corresponding jumpers.
10. Install the prepared system board into the case and replace the screws.
11. Reinstall all cards and connectors and replace the system unit cover. Reconnect all power cords and cables.
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Ports and Connectors
The ATX double deck ports consist of one PS/2 mouse port, one PS/2 keyboard port, two USB ports, a printer port, two serial ports and a VGA port.
Serial Ports
The system board is equipped with two on-board serial ports at locations J4 (COM 2) and J9 (COM 1) of the system board.
The system board is also equipped with two 9-pin connectors (J5-COM2 and J10­COM1) for optional serial port cables. Connect one serial port cable to connector J10 for COM 1 primary serial port and the other serial port cable to connector J5 for the COM 2 secondary serial port. Make sure the colored stripes on the ribbon cables are aligned with pins 1 of connectors J5 and J10. Mount the card-edge bracket to the system chassis.
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These built-in serial ports are RS-232C asynchronous communication ports with 16C550A-compatible UARTs that can be used with modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and other serial devices.
The serial ports use the following system I/O addresses:
Port Configuration
Serial Port 1 Serial Port 2
* Default
COM1
3F8h* 3F8h
COM2
2F8h 2F8h*
COM3
3E8h 3E8h
COM4
2E8h 2E8h
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The system board has a standard on-board printer port (J7) for in­terfacing your PC to a parallel printer. The system board is also equipped with a 25-pin connector (J8) for optional printer port cable. Attach the DB-25 printer port cable to connector J8 on the system board. Make sure the colored stripe on the ribbon cable aligns with pin 1 of connector J8. Use a small nutdriver to mount the cable into a DB-25 cutout in the system chassis. If your printer port cable is attached to a card-edge bracket, connect the cable to connector J8 on the system board and mount the card-edge bracket to the system chassis.
The printer port supports SPP, ECP and EPP modes. You can set the port’s mode in the Integrated Peripherals setup of the Award BIOS.
Setting
SPP (Standard Parallel Port)
ECP (Extended Capabilities Port)
EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port)
The parallel port on your system board can be set to any of the following system I/O addresses:
I/O Address 3BC-3BE Hex
Allows normal speed operation but in one direction only.
Allows parallel port to operate in bidirectional mode and at a speed higher than the maximum data transfer rate.
Allows bidirectional parallel port operation at maximum speed.
378-37A Hex (default) 278-27A Hex
Function
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Floppy Disk Drive Controller
The system board is equipped with a shrouded floppy disk header that supports two standard floppy disk drives. You can install any 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, or 2.88MB floppy disk drives. To prevent improper floppy cable installation, the shrouded floppy disk header has a keying mechanism. The 34-pin connector on the floppy cable can be placed into the header only if pin 1 of the connector is aligned with pin 1 of the header. Make sure “Onboard FDC Controller” in the Integrated Peripherals Setup of the Award BIOS is enabled.
Connecting the Floppy Disk Cable
1. Install the 34-pin header
connector into the shrouded floppy disk header (J11) on the system board. The colored edge of the ribbon should be aligned with pin 1 of connector J11.
2. Install the other 34-pin
header connector(s) into the disk drive(s). Align the colored edge of the daisy chained ribbon cable with pin 1 of the drive edge connector(s). The end­most connector should be attached to the drive you want to designate as Drive A.
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IDE Hard Disk Interface
The system board is equipped with two shrouded PCI IDE headers that will interface four Enhanced IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard disk drives.
Connecting the IDE Hard Disk Interface
To prevent improper IDE cable installation, each shrouded PCI IDE header has a keying mechanism. The 40-pin connector on the IDE cable can be placed into the header only if pin 1 of the connector is aligned with pin 1 of the header.
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Header
Note:
An IDE cable with a standard 40-pin connector (without the keying mechanism) can be installed in the shrouded IDE header. Be extremely careful to match the colored edge of the ribbon with pin 1 of the header.
Connecting the Hard Disk Cable
1. If you are connecting two hard drives, install the 40-pin connector of the IDE cable into the primary shrouded IDE header (connector J15). If you are adding a third or fourth IDE device, install the 40-pin connector of the other IDE cable into the secondary shrouded IDE header (connector J14).
2. Install the other 40-pin header connector(s) into the device with the colored edge of the ribbon cable aligned with pin 1 of the drive edge connector(s).
Note:
Refer to your disk drive user’s manual for information about selecting proper drive switch settings.
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Adding a Second IDE Hard Drive
When using two IDE drives, one must be set as the master and the other as the slave. Follow the instructions provided by the drive manufacturer for setting the jumpers and/or switches on the drives.
We recommend that you use Enhanced IDE or ATA-2 and ATA-3 hard drives be from the same manufacturer. In a few cases, drives from two different manufacturers will not function properly when used together. The problem lies in the hard drives, not the system board.
Important:
If you encountered problems while using an ATAPI CD-ROM drive that is set in Master mode, please set the CD-ROM drive to Slave mode. Some ATAPI CD-ROMs may not be recognized and cannot be used if incorrectly set in Master mode.
Preparing an IDE Drive for Use
IDE disk drives are already low-level formatted, with any bad-track errors entered, when shipped by the drive manufacturer. Do not attempt to do a low-level format or you may cause serious damage to the drive.
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To use an IDE drive, you need to enter the drive type (this information is provided by the drive manufacturer) into the system’s CMOS setup table. Then run FDISK and FORMAT provided with your operating system. You may also use the “IDE HDD Auto Detection” function which will allow the BIOS to auto detect your hard drive type. Refer to the Chapter 2 - IDE HDD Auto Detection section for details.
Warning:
Do not run FDISK and FORMAT programs on a drive that has already been formatted or you will lose all programs and data stored on the drive.
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VGA Port
The system board is equipped with an on-board VGA port at location J12 of the system board. It is also equipped with a 15-pin connector (J13) for optional VGA port cable.
The system board may come with a 15-pin connector only (without the on-board VGA port). Connect the VGA port cable to connector J13 on the system board. Make sure the colored stripe on the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of connector J13. Use a small nutdriver to mount the VGA port into a cutout in the system chassis.
Universal Serial Bus Ports
The system board is equipped with two on-board USB ports at location J3. USB allows data ex­change between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.
You must have the proper drivers installed in your operating system to use these ports. Refer to your operating system’s manual or documentation.
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IrDA Connector
The system board is equipped with an IrDA connector for wire­less connectivity between your computer and peripheral devices. Connect your IrDA cable to connector J16 on the system board. Refer to “UART2 Mode Select” (Integrated Peripherals setup) in Chapter 2 of this manual for more information.
You must have the proper drivers installed in your operating system to use this connector. Refer to your operating system’s manual or documentation.
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1 2
3 4 5
Function
IRTX GND IRRX IRR3 VCC
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CPU Fan Connector
The system board is equipped with a 3-pin fan connector at location J6 of the system board.
Pin
1 2
3
Function
GND +12V NC
ATX Connector
The system board is equipped with an ATX power connector at location J1 of the system board. Using an ATX power supply, you can either shut down your computer by pressing the Power button located on the front bezel of your computer or by executing the Shut Down command under the Windows 95 operating system. Your system will enter the “soft power off” state.
To power on your system automatically, enable “Resume By Alarm” in the Power Management Setup of the Award BIOS. This will allow you to set the day and time you would like your system to wake up.
An ATX power supply also provides adequate airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the processor.
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Install the 20-pin ATX power cable connector into location J1 on the system board. The 20-pin connector can be inserted into J1 only if pin 1 of the connector is aligned with pin 1 of J1.
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Pin
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10
Function
3.3V
3.3V COM 5V COM 5V COM PW-OK 5VSB 12V
Pin 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Function
3.3V
-12V COM PS-ON COM COM COM
-5V 5V 5V
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J17 (LEDs and Switches)
PW-LED (ATX power LED)
HD-LED (Primary/Secondary IDE LED)
G-LED (Green LED)
PWR-SW (ATX power switch)
G-SW (Green switch)
RESET (Reset switch)
SPEAKER (Speaker connector)
KEYLOCK (Keylock Connector)
Pin 1 Pin 2
Pin 1 Pin 2
Pin 1 Pin 2
Pin 1 Pin 2
Pin 1 Pin 2
Pin 1 Pin 2
Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4
Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5
Anode Cathode
Anode Cathode
Anode Cathode
Signal Ground
Signal Ground
Signal Ground
SPK OUT N.C. Ground VCC
Anode N.C. Cathode Keylock Ground
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Expansion Slots
The system board is equipped with 1 dedicated PCI slot, 5 dedicated 16-bit ISA slots and 1 shared PCI/ISA slot. All PCI and ISA slots are bus masters.
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Types of Modules
The following modules have been tested with this board. Most untested brands will work but a few may fail to do so.
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4MB 4MB 8MB 8MB 8MB 8MB 8MB 8MB 8MB 16MB 16MB 16MB 16MB 16MB 16MB 32MB 64MB
SIMM
1MBx32/x36 1MBx32 2MBx32/x36 2MBx32 2MBx32 2MBx32/x36 2MBx32 2MBx32 2MBx32 4MBx32/x36 4MBx32/x36 4MBx32/x36 4MBx32/x36 4MBx32 4MBx32 8MBx32 16MBx32
Brand Fujitsu OKI OKI NEC Micron TI Micron Micron NEC Hitachi Fujitsu Mitsubishi Hitachi NEC NEC NEC LGS
Chip Number 81C1000A-70 M51440A-70 M511000B-70 424400-60 40447-60 TMS4400DJ-70 MT4C4007-70 (EDO) MT4C4007-60 (EDO) 4218165-60 (EDO) 7400AS-70 8117400-70 422A06-70 5117400AS-70 4217400-60 4217405-70 (EDO) 4217405-60 (EDO) 71C16100AJ6
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Brand Fujitsu NEC SEC NEC Mitsubishi SEC SEC NEC NEC NEC
Chip Number D4516161G5-7JF D4516161G5-7JF KM416S1120AT-G12 D4516821G5-A12-7F M5M4V16S30CTP KM44S4020AT-G12 KM44S4020AT-G10 D4516821G5-A12-7F D4564841GG5-A10-9JF D4564841GG5-A10-9JF
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Using the Watchdog Timer Function
The following are the parameters for enabling or disabling the Watchdog Timer function when using the GWBASIC or ASSEMBLY applications.
When enabled, the application accesses read port 443 (HEX). When disabled, it accesses read port 43 (HEX).
GWBASIC
To enable Watchdog Timer and reload the timer, type:
A = INP (&H443)
To disable, type:
A = INP (&H43)
ASSEMBLY
To enable Watchdog Timer and reload the timer, type:
MOV DX, 0443H IN AL, DX
To disable, type:
MOV DX, 043H IN AL, DX
Please note that your custom software must regularly reload the timer (by reading that port) before the Watchdog Timer times out. Otherwise, the system will think the machine has already hung-up and will next reboot. Remember to disable it before the software ends/exits.
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The system board comes with an IDE driver diskette. The IDE drivers supported by the system board are: DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0. To install the IDE drivers, please refer to the “Readme” file contained in the provided diskette.
If you are running Windows 95 (Win95, Win95+, Win95 OSR1: Windows 95 OEM Service Release 1, Win95 OSR2: Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2.0 or Win95 OSR2.1: Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2.0 plus USB Supplement), you need to run a utility. Please refer to the “Readme” file contained in the provided diskette.
The system board also comes with a VGA driver diskette. To install the VGA drivers, please refer to the “Readme” file contained in the provided diskette.
All steps or procedures to install software drivers are subject to change without notice as the softwares are occassionally updated. Please refer to the readme files for the latest information.
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This chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter with your personal computer. To efficiently troubleshoot your system, treat each problem individually. This is to ensure an accurate diagnosis of the problem in case a problem has multiple causes.
Some of the most common things to check when you encounter problems while using your system are listed below.
1. The power switch of each peripheral device is turned on.
2. All cables and power cords are tightly connected.
3. The electrical outlet to which your peripheral devices are connected is working. Test the outlet by plugging in a lamp or other electrical device.
4. The monitor is turned on.
5. The display’s brightness and contrast controls are adjusted properly.
6. All add-in boards in the expansion slots are seated securely.
7. Any add-in board you have installed is designed for your system and is set up correctly.
Monitor/Display
If the display screen remains dark after the system is turned on:
1. Make sure that the monitor’s power switch is on.
2. Check that one end of the monitor’s power cord is properly attached to the monitor and the other end is plugged into a working AC outlet. If necessary, try another outlet.
3. Check that the video input cable is properly attached to the monitor and the system’s display adapter.
4. Adjust the brightness of the display by turning the monitor’s brightness control knob.
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The picture seems to be constantly moving.
1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s vertical sync.
2. Move away any objects, such as another monitor or fan, that may be creating a magnetic field around the display.
3. Make sure your video card’s output frequencies are supported by this monitor.
The screen seems to be constantly wavering.
1. If the monitor is close to another monitor, the adjacent monitor may need to be turned off. Fluorescent lights adjacent to the monitor may also cause screen wavering.
Power Supply
When the computer is turned on, nothing happens.
1. Check that one end of the AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet and the other end properly plugged into the back of the system.
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2. Make sure that the voltage selection switch on the back panel is set for the correct type of voltage you are using.
3. The power cord may have a “short” or “open”. Inspect the cord and install a new one if necessary.
Floppy Drive
The computer cannot access the floppy drive.
1. The floppy diskette may not be formatted. Format the diskette and try again.
2. The diskette may be write-protected. Use a diskette that is not write-protected.
3. You may be writing to the wrong drive. Check the path statement to make sure you are writing to the targeted drive.
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4. There is not enough space left on the diskette. Use another diskette with adequate storage space.
Hard Drive
Hard disk failure.
1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive has been entered in the BIOS.
2. If the system is configured with two hard drives, make sure the bootable (first) hard drive is configured as Master and the second hard drive is configured as Slave. The master hard drive must have an active/bootable partition.
Excessively long formatting period.
1. If your hard drive takes an excessively long period of time to format, it is likely a cable connection problem. However, if your hard drive has a large capacity, it will take a longer time to format.
Parallel Port
The parallel printer doesn’t respond when you try to print.
1. Make sure that your printer is turned on and that the printer is on-line.
2. Make sure your software is configured for the right type of printer attached.
3. Verify that the onboard LPT port’s I/O address and IRQ settings are configured correctly.
4. Verify that the attached device works by attaching it to a parallel port that is working and configured correctly. If it works, the printer can be assumed to be in good condition. If the printer remains inoperative, replace the printer cable and try again.
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Serial Port
The serial device (modem, printer) doesn’t output anything or is outputting garbled characters.
1. Make sure that the serial device’s power is turned on and that the device is on-line.
2. Verify that the device is plugged into the correct serial port on the rear of the computer.
3. Verify that the attached serial device works by attaching it to a serial port that is working and configured correctly. If the serial device does not work, either the cable or the serial device has a problem. If the serial device works, the problem may be due to the onboard I/O or the address setting.
4. Make sure the COM settings and I/O address are configured correctly.
Keyboard
Nothing happens when a key on the keyboard was pressed.
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1. Make sure the keyboard is properly connected.
2. Make sure there are no objects resting on the keyboard and that no keys are pressed during the booting process.
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1. Make sure the add-in card is seated securely in the expansion slot. If the add-in card is loose, power off the system, re-install the card and power up the system.
2. Check the jumper settings to ensure that the jumpers are properly set.
3. Verify that all SIMMs are seated securely into the SIMM sockets.
4. Make sure the SIMMs are in the correct locations.
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5. If the board fails to function, place the board on a flat surface and seat all socketed components. Gently press each component into the socket.
6. If you made changes to the BIOS settings, re-enter setup and load the BIOS defaults.
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