DFI AD73 Pro, AD73 B User Manual

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AD73 Pro/B
Rev. B1 System Board Users Manual
935-AD73P2-100
70800308
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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. Fur ther, 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.
© 2002. All Rights Reserved.
Trademarks
Microsoft® MS-DOS®, WindowsTM, Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows® 98 SE, Windows® ME, Windows® 2000, Windows NT
®
4.0 and Windows® XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. AMD, AthlonTM and DuronTM are registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. VIA is a registered trademark of VIA Technologies, Inc. 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
To avoid damage to the system:  Use the correct AC input voltage range.
To reduce the risk of electric shock:  Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis
cover for installation or servicing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power cord.
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Battery:  Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.  Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by
the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the battery
manufacturers instructions.
Joystick or MIDI port:  Do not use any joystick or MIDI device that requires more than
10A current at 5V DC. There is a risk of fire for devices that exceed this limit.
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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Notice
This users manual contains detailed information about the system board. If, in some cases, some information doesnt match those shown in the multilingual manual, the multilingual manual should always be regarded as the most updated version. The multilingual manual is included in the system board package.
To view the users manual, insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will appear. Click Users Manual.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
1.1 Features and Specifications..................................................................................
1.2 Package Checklist.........................................................................................................
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
2.1 System Board Layout .............................................................................................
2.2 System Memory.............................................................................................................
2.3 Jumper Settings for Clearing CMOS Data..........................................
2.4 Jumper Settings for the Onboard Audio Codec .........................
2.5 Jumper Settings for Selecting the CPUs Front Side
Bus..............................................................................................................................................
2.6 Jumper Settings for Selecting the USB Power...................................
2.7 Jumper Settings for Selecting the PS/2 Power..................................
2.8 Ports and Connectors............................................................................................
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Chapter 3 - Award BIOS Setup Utility
3.1 The Basic Input/Output System.....................................................................
3.1.1 Standard CMOS Features.............................................................
3.1.2 Advanced BIOS Features..............................................................
3.1.3 Advanced Chipset Features ......................................................
3.1.4 Integrated Peripherals.........................................................................
3.1.5 Power Management Setup............................................................
3.1.6 PnP/PCI Configurations....................................................................
3.1.7 PC Health Status...................................................................................
3.1.8 Frequency/Voltage Control............................................................
3.1.9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults.....................................................................
3.1.10 Load Optimized Defaults..............................................................
3.1.11 Set Supervisor Password...............................................................
3.1.12 Set User Password..............................................................................
3.1.13 Save & Exit Setup.................................................................................
3.1.14 Exit Without Saving..............................................................................
3.2 Updating the BIOS.....................................................................................................
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Chapter 4 - Supported Softwares
4.1 Desktop Management Interface.....................................................................
4.2 Drivers, Utilities and Software Application............................................
4.3 Installation Notes...........................................................................................................
Appendix A - Using the Suspend to RAM
Function
A.1 Using the Suspend to RAM Function........................................................
Appendix B - System Error Messages
B.1 POST Beep.......................................................................................................................
B.2 Error Messages..............................................................................................................
Appendix C - Troubleshooting
C.1 Troubleshooting Checklist....................................................................................
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95 95
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1.1 Features and Specifications
1.1.1 Features
Chipset
VIA® KT-266A and VT8235
Processor
The system board is equipped with Socket-A for PGA processor. It is also equipped with a switching voltage regulator that automatically detects 1.100V to 1.850V.
AMD AthlonTM XP 266MHz FSB  AMD Athlon
TM
200/266MHz FSB
AMD DuronTM 200MHz FSB
Important:
To ensure proper boot up and operation of your system, you must power-off the system then turn off the power supplys switch or unplug the AC power cord prior to replacing the CPU.
System Memory
Supports up to 3GB memory  Uses 2.5V PC1600 (DDR200) / PC2100 (DDR266) DDR
SDRAM DIMM  Three 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM sockets  L2 cache memory
- Duron
TM
processor: built-in 64KB Level 2 pipelined burst
cache
- Athlon
TM
XP / Athlon
TM
processor: built-in 256KB Level 2
pipelined burst cache
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Expansion Slots
The system board is equipped with 1 universal AGP slot and 5 PCI slots.
AGP is an interface designed to support high performance 3D graphics cards. It utilizes a dedicated pipeline to access system memory for texturing, z-buffering and alpha blending. The universal AGP slot supports AGP 2x with up to 533MB/sec. bandwidth and AGP 4x with up to 1066MB/sec. bandwidth for 3D graphics applications. AGP in this system board will deliver faster and better graphics to your PC.
Onboard Audio Features
Supports Microsoft® DirectSound/DirectSound 3D  AC97 supported with full duplex, independent sample rate con-
verter for audio recording and playback
Rear Panel I/O Ports (PC 99 color-coded connectors)
Two USB ports  Two NS16C550A-compatible DB-9 serial ports  One SPP/ECP/EPP DB-25 parallel port  One mini-DIN-6 PS/2 mouse port  One mini-DIN-6 PS/2 keyboard port  One game/MIDI port  Three audio jacks: line-out, line-in and mic-in
I/O Connectors
Two connectors for 4 additional external USB ports  One connector for IR and CIR interface  Two IDE connectors  One floppy drive interface supports up to two 2.88MB floppy
drives  One ATX power supply connector  One Wake-On-LAN connector
DIMMs
2MBx64 4MBx64 8MBx64
Memory Size
16MB 32MB 64MB
DIMMs
16MBx64 32MBx64 64MBx64
Memory Size
128MB 256MB 512MB
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One Wake-On-Ring connector  CPU, chassis and second chassis fan connectors  One internal audio (CD-in) connector  One connector for external line-out and mic-in jacks
PCI Bus Master IDE Controller
Two PCI IDE interfaces support up to four IDE devices  Supports ATA/33, ATA/66, ATA/100 and ATA/133 hard drives  UDMA Modes 3, 4, 5 and 6 Enhanced IDE (data transfer rate
up to 133MB/sec.)  Bus mastering reduces CPU utilization during disk transfer  Supports ATAPI CD-ROM, LS-120 and ZIP
IrDA Interface
The system board is equipped with IR and CIR connectors for wire­less connectivity between your computer and peripheral devices. It supports peripheral devices that meet the IrDA and ASKIR standard.
USB Ports
The system board supports 6 USB (USB 2.0/1.1 compliant) ports. Two onboard USB ports are located at the ATX double deck ports of the board. The J27 and J28 connectors on the system board allows you to connect 4 more optional USB ports. These optional USB ports, which are mounted on a card-edge bracket, will be pro­vided as an option. USB allows data exchange between your com­puter and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.
BIOS
Award BIOS, Windows® 95/98/2000/ME/XP Plug and Play
compatible  Supports SCSI sequential boot-up  Flash EPROM for easy BIOS upgrades  Supports DMI 2.0 function  2Mbit flash memory  Vcore and CPU external bus clock selectable in the BIOS
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Desktop Management Interface (DMI)
The system board comes with a DMI 2.0 built into the BIOS. The DMI utility in the BIOS automatically records various information about your system configuration and stores these information in the DMI pool, which is a part of the system board's Plug and Play BIOS. DMI, along with the appropriately networked software, is designed to make inventory, maintenance and troubleshooting of computer systems easier. Refer to chapter 4 for instructions on using the DMI utility.
1.1.2 System Health Monitor Functions
The system board is capable of monitoring the following system health conditions.
Monitors CPU/system temperature  Monitors ±12V/±5V/3.3V/CPU/VBAT(V)/5VSB(V) voltages  Monitors CPU/chassis fan speed  Automatic chassis fan on/off control  Read back capability that displays temperature, voltage and fan
speed
Refer to the PC Health Status section in chapter 3 and the Hardware Monitor section in chapter 4 for more information.
1.1.3 Intelligence
CPU Temperature Protection
The CPU Temperature Protection function has the capability of monitoring the CPUs temperature during system boot-up. Once it has detected that the CPUs temperature exceeded the CPU temperature limit defined in the BIOS, the system will automatically power-off after 5 warning beeps. Refer to CPU Temp. Prot. Function and CPU Temp. Prot. Alarm in the PC Health Status section in chapter 3 for more information.
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CPU Fan Protection
The CPU Fan Protection function has the capability of monitoring the CPU fan during system boot-up and will automatically power-off the system once it has detected that the CPU fan did not rotate. This preventive measure has been added to protect the CPU from damage and insure a safe computing environment. Refer to CPU Fan Connector with CPU Fan Protection Function in chapter 2 and CPU Fan Protection in the PC Health Status section in chapter 3 for more information.
Over Voltage
The Over Voltage function allows you to manually adjust to a higher core voltage that is supplied to the CPU. Although this function is supported, we do not recommend that you use a higher voltage because unstable current may be supplied to the system board causing damage. Refer to CPU-Vcore Adjust in the Frequency/ Voltage Control section in chapter 3 for more information.
CPU Overclocking
The CPU Overclocking function allows you to adjust the processors bus clock. However, overclocking may result to the processors or systems instability and are not guaranteed to provide better system performance. Refer to Clock By Slight Adjust in the Frequency/ Voltage Control section in chapter 3 for more information.
Automatic Chassis Fan Off
The chassis fan will automatically turn off once the system enters the Suspend mode.
Dual Function Power Button
Depending on the setting in the Soft-Off By PWRBTN field of the Power Management Setup, this switch will allow the system to enter the Soft-Off or Suspend mode.
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Wake-On-Ring
This feature allows the system that is in the Suspend mode or Soft Power Off mode to wake-up/power-on to respond to calls coming through an internal or external modem. Refer to Wake-On-Ring Connector in chapter 2 and Resume On LAN/Ring (Wake Up Events field) in the Power Management Setup section in chapter 3 for more information.
Important:
If you are using a modem add-in card, the 5VSB power source of your power supply must support a minimum of ≥720mA.
RTC Timer to Power-on the System
The RTC installed on the system board allows your system to automatically power-on on the set date and time. Refer to Resume By-Alarm (Wake Up Events field) in the Power Management Setup section in chapter 3 for more information.
Wake-On-LAN
The Wake-On-LAN function allows the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. Your LAN card must support the remote wakeup function. Refer to Wake-On-LAN Connector in chapter 2 and Resume On LAN/Ring (Wake Up Events field) in the Power Management Setup section in chapter 3 for more information.
Important:
The 5VSB power source of your power supply must support a minimum of ≥720mA.
AC Power Failure Recovery
When power returns after an AC power failure, you may choose to either power-on the system manually, let the system power-on automatically or return to the state where you left off before power failure occurs. Refer to PWR Lost Resume State in the Power Management Setup section in chapter 3 for more information.
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ACPI STR
The system board is designed to meet the ACPI (Advanced Con­figuration and Power Interface) specification. ACPI has energy saving features that enables PCs to implement Power Management and Plug-and-Play with operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management. Currently, only Windows® 98/2000/ME/XP supports the ACPI function allowing you to use the Suspend to RAM function. The Suspend to RAM function is optional.
With the Suspend to RAM function enabled, you can power-off the system at once by pressing the power button or selecting Standby when you shut down Windows® 98/2000/ME/XP without having to go through the sometimes tiresome process of closing files, applications and operating system. This is because the system is capable of storing all programs and data files during the entire operating session into RAM (Random Access Memory) when it powers-off. The operating session will resume exactly where you left off the next time you power-on the system. Refer to Using the Suspend to RAM Function in appendix A for more information.
Important:
The 5VSB power source of your power supply must support
1A.
Virus Protection
Most viruses today destroy data stored in hard drives. The system board is designed to protect the boot sector and partition table of your hard disk drive.
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1.2 Package Checklist
The system board package contains the following items:
þ The system board þ A users manual þ One IDE cable for ATA/33, ATA/66, ATA/100 or ATA/133 IDE
drives
þ One 34-pin floppy disk drive cable þ One Main Board Utility CD
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.
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2.1 System Board Layout
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
J6
KB
Mouse
USB
USB 1 (J7)
USB
COM 1 (J1)
Parallel (J8)
COM 2 (J2)
Game/MIDI (J12)
Line
out (J3)
Line
in
(J4)
Mic
in
(J5)
CD-in (J13)
CPU fan (J16)
Power select
USB 1 (JP4)for
PS/2 power select (JP3)
Socket A
DIMM standby power LED
DDR SDRAM
DIMM 1
DDR SDRAM
DIMM 2
DDR SDRAM
DIMM 3
Primary IDE (J22)
Secondary IDE (J23)
VIA
KT-266A
VIA
VT8235
CPU FSB
select (JP8)
Wake-On-Ring
(J26)
FDD (J24)
Wake-On-LAN
J19
Clear CMOS (JP9)
PWR-LED
ATX-SW
G-LED
G-SW
Chassis fan (J21)
HD-LED
RESET
SPEAKER
Power select
USB 2/3 (JP7)for
Winbond
W83697HF
BIOS
JP1
JP2
IR(J11)
Onboard audio codec settings (JP1 & JP2)
AC’97
PCI standby power LED
3.3VSB standby for PCI (JP5)
AGP Slot
PCI Slot 1
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 3
PCI Slot 4
PCI Slot 5
Front audio (J9)
ATX power (J17)
Second chassis fan (J18)
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2
1
J25
USB 1 (Black)
Mouse
(Green)
KB
(Purple)
COM 1
COM 2
Parallel
(Burgundy)
Game/MIDI
(Gold)
Line-In (Light Blue)
Line-Out
(Lime)
Mic-In
(Pink)
USB 2 (Black)
(Teal/Turquoise)
USB 3(J28) USB 2(J27)
CIR
(J12)
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2.2 System Memory
Warning:
To ensure proper boot up and operation of your system, you
must power-off the system then turn off the power supplys switch or unplug the AC power cord prior to altering the setting of a jumper or replacing the CPU.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your system board,
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.
The system board is equipped with three 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) sockets that support 2.5V DDR SDRAM DIMM. Double Data Rate SDRAM (DDR SDRAM) is a type of SDRAM that doubles the data rate through reading and writing at both the rising and falling edge of each clock. This effectively doubles the speed of operation therefore providing two times faster data transfer.
DDR SDRAM
DIMM 1
DDR SDRAM
DIMM 2
DDR SDRAM
DIMM 3
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1. Pull the tabs which are at the ends of the socket to the side.
2. Position the DIMM above the socket with the notch in the
module aligned with the key 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.
2.2.1 Installing the DIM Module
A DIM module simply snaps into a DIMM socket on the system board. Pin 1 of the DIM module must correspond with Pin 1 of the socket.
Refer to chapter 1 (System Memory section) for detailed specification of the memory supported by the system board.
Pin 1
Notch
Key
Tab
Tab
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2.3 Jumper Settings for Clearing CMOS Data
Clear CMOS Data - Jumper JP9
If you encounter the following,
a) CMOS data becomes corrupted. b) You forgot the super visor or user password. c) You are unable to boot-up the computer system because the
processors bus clock was incorrectly set in the BIOS.
you can reconfigure the system with the default values stored in the ROM BIOS.
To load the default values stored in the ROM BIOS, please follow the steps below.
1. Power-off the system and unplug the power cord.
2. Set JP9 pins 2 and 3 to On. Wait for a few seconds and set JP9 back to its default setting, pins 1 and 2 On.
2-3 On:
Clear CMOS Data
1-2 On:
Normal (default)
321
Clear CMOS (JP9)
32 1 321
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3. Plug the power cord and power-on the system.
If your reason for clearing the CMOS data is due to incorrect setting of the processors bus clock in the BIOS, please proceed to step 4.
4. After powering-on the system, press <Del> to enter the main menu of the BIOS.
5. Select the Frequency/Voltage Control submenu and press <Enter>.
6. Set the Clock By Slight Adjust field to its default setting or an appropriate bus clock. Refer to Clock By Slight Adjust in the Frequency/Voltage Control section in chapter 3 for more information.
7. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu of the BIOS setup utility. Select Save & Exit Setup and press <Enter>.
8. Type <Y> and press <Enter>.
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2.4 Jumper Settings for the Onboard Audio Codec
1-2 On:
Enable the Onboard
Audio Codec
(default)
2-3 On:
Disable the Onboard
Audio Codec
Onboard Audio Codec Settings - Jumpers JP1 and JP2
The default setting is 1-2 On, the onboard audio codec enabled. If you are not using the onboard audio codec, set pins 2 and 3 to On (Disabled) and set the VIA-3058 AC97 Audio (VIA OnChip PCI Device field) in the Integrated Peripherals submenu of the BIOS to Disabled.
JP1
Onboard audio
codec settings
(JP1 & JP2)
321
JP2
JP1
3
21
JP1
JP2
3
21
JP2
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2.5 Jumper Settings for Selecting the CPUs Front Side Bus
Off: 133MHz
(266MHz FSB) CPU
On: 100MHz
(200MHz FSB) CPU
(default)
CPU Front Side Bus Select - Jumper JP8
This jumper is used to select the front side bus of the CPU installed on the system board.
Warning:
To ensure proper boot up and operation of your system, you must power-off the system then turn off the power supplys switch or unplug the AC power cord prior to replacing the CPU.
1
2
CPU FSB
select (JP8)
21
21
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2.6 Jumper Settings for Selecting the USB Power
2-3 On: 5VSB
1-2 On: 5V
(default)
Power Select for USB 1 (JP4) and USB 2/USB 3 (JP7)
These jumpers are used to select the power for the USB device connected to USB 1 or USB 2/USB 3.
1
2
3
JP4
JP7
JP4
JP7
Power select
USB2/3(JP7)for
Power select
USB 1 (JP4)for
1 2 3
321
3
21
3
21
1
2
3
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2.7 Jumper Settings for Selecting the PS/2 Power
PS/2 power select (JP3)
1 2 3
1
2
3
1
2
3
2-3 On: 5VSB
1-2 On: 5V
(default)
Power Select for PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse - Jumper JP3
This jumper is used to select the power for the device connected to the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse por t.
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2.8 Ports and Connectors
2.8.1 Serial Ports
COM 1
Serial Port
COM 2
Serial Port
The system board is equipped with onboard serial ports (COM 1: J1 and COM 2: J2) - both in Teal/Turquoise color located at the ATX double deck ports of the board.
These 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. You can set the serial ports I/O address in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (Super IO Device field) of the BIOS.
J1
COM 1
COM 2
(Teal/Turquoise)
J2
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2.8.2 PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard Ports
PS/2 Mouse
PS/2 Keyboard
The system board is equipped with an onboard PS/2 mouse (Green) and PS/2 keyboard (Purple) ports - both at location J6 of the ATX double deck por ts of the system board. The PS/2 mouse port uses IRQ12. If a mouse is not connected to this port, the system will reserve IRQ12 for other expansion cards.
Warning:
Make sure to turn off your computer prior to connecting or disconnecting a mouse or keyboard. Failure to do so may damage the system board.
J6
Mouse
(Green)
KB
(Purple)
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Setting
SPP (Standard Parallel Port)
ECP (Extended Capabilities Port)
EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port)
Function
Allows normal speed operation but in one direction only.
Allows parallel por t to operate in bidirectional mode and at a speed faster than the SPPs data transfer rate.
Allows bidirectional parallel port op­eration at maximum speed.
2.8.3 Parallel Port
The system board has a standard parallel por t (J8 - Burgundy) located at the ATX double deck por ts of the board for interfacing your PC to a parallel printer. It supports SPP, ECP and EPP modes. You can set the ports mode in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (Super IO Device field) of the BIOS.
Parallel Port
Parallel
(Burgundy)
J8
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2.8.4 Floppy Disk Drive Connector
The system board is equipped with a shrouded floppy disk drive connector that supports two standard 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. You may enable or disable this function in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (Super IO Device field) of the BIOS.
Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive Cable
1. Install the 34-pin header connector of the floppy disk drive cable into the shrouded floppy disk header (J24) on the system board. The colored edge of the ribbon should be aligned with pin 1 of J24.
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 end-most connector should be attached to the drive you want to designate as Drive A.
FDD (J24)
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2.8.5 IDE Disk Drive Connectors
The system board is equipped with two shrouded PCI IDE headers that will interface four Enhanced IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) disk drives. 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. You may enable or disable the onboard primary or secondary IDE controller in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (VIA OnChip IDE Device field) of the BIOS.
Connecting the IDE Disk Drive Cable
1. If you are connecting two IDE drives, install the 40-pin connector of the IDE cable into the primary shrouded IDE header (J22). 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 (J23).
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.
Primary IDE
(J22)
Secondary IDE
(J23)
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Adding a Second IDE Disk 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.
The system board supports Enhanced IDE or ATA-2, ATA/33, ATA/66, ATA/100 and ATA/133 hard drives. We recommend that you use hard drives 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.
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2.8.6 Universal Serial Bus Ports
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
Function
VCC
UP2-
UP2+
Ground
Key
Pin
6
7
8
9
10
Function
VCC
UP3-
UP3+
Ground
Ground
Onboard USB Ports (J7)
Additional USB Ports (J27 & JP28)
J7
USB 2 (Black)
USB 1
(Black)
USB 2 (J27)
USB 3 (J28)
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The system board supports 6 USB ports. 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 the USB ports. Refer to your operating systems manual or documen­tation.
Two onboard USB ports (J7 - Black) are located at the ATX double deck ports of the board.
Depending on the type of USB port cable that you are using, the J27 and J28 connectors on the system board allows you to con­nect 4 more optional USB ports. These optional USB ports, which are mounted on a card-edge bracket, will be provided as an option. If you wish to use the optional USB ports, install the card-edge bracket to the system chassis then insert the connec­tor that is attached to the USB port cables to J27 and or J28. The USB por ts cable connector can be inser ted only if pin 1 of the cable is aligned with pin 1 of J27 and or J28.
Insert the USB port cable connector to pins 1-10 if:
One of the holes on the cable connector is plugged, meaning
the cable connector has a keying mechanism.
Insert the USB port cable connector to pins 6-15 if:
None of the holes on the cable connector is plugged, mean-
ing the cable connector has no keying mechanism.
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2.8.7 IR and CIR Connector
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
Function
VCC
N. C.
IRRX
Ground
IRTX
The system board is equipped with an IrDA connector for wireless connectivity between your computer and peripheral devices. The IRDA (Infrared Data Association) specification supports data transfers of 115K baud at a distance of 1 meter.
Connect your IrDA cable to connectors J11 and J12 on the system board. Set UART2 Mode Select (Super IO Device field) in the Integrated Peripherals submenu of the BIOS to the type of IrDA standard supported by your device. You must have the proper drivers installed in your operating system to use this connector. Refer to your operating systems manual or documen­tation.
Note:
The sequence of the pin functions on some IrDA cable may be reversed from the pin function defined on the system board. Make sure to connect the cable to the IrDA connector according to their pin functions.
54321
CIR (J12)
IR (J11)
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2.8.8 CPU Fan Connector with CPU Fan Protection Function
Pin
1
2
3
Function
On
+12V
Sense
The CPU must be kept cool by using a CPU fan with heatsink. Without sufficient air circulation across the CPU and heatsink, the CPU will overheat damaging both the CPU and system board.
The CPU Fan Protection function supported by the system board has the capability of monitoring the CPU fan during system boot-up and will automatically power-off the system once it has detected that the CPU fan did not rotate. This preventive measure has been added to protect the CPU from damage and insure a safe computing environment.
To use the CPU Fan Protection function, please follow the steps below.
1. Before you power-on the system, make sure the heatsink and CPU fan are correctly installed onto the CPU. The system is capable of monitoring the CPU fan, therefore you must use a fan
CPU fan
(J16)
321
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with sense pin to support this function. Connect the CPU fan to the 3-pin fan connector at location J16 on the system board.
2. Make sure the CPU Fan Protection field in the PC Health Status submenu of the BIOS is set to Enabled. Refer to PC Health Status section in chapter 3 for more information.
3. You may now power-on the system.
Two circumstances may occur causing the system to power-off automatically. A beeping alarm will sound before the system will power-off.
1. The CPU fan did not rotate because the CPU fan is damaged.
When you boot-up the system and the CPU fan did not rotate, it may indicate that the fan is damaged. Replace it with a new fan.
2. The CPU fan did not rotate immediately upon system boot-up or it took some time before the CPU fan rotated.
If the CPU fan did not rotate immediately upon system boot-up or it took some time before the fan rotated, check whether the heatsink and fan are mounted properly onto the CPU then restart the system. If the same problem occurs, you must replace it with a good quality fan - one that will rotate immediately once power comes in and also one that can dissipate heat more efficiently, otherwise, you have to disable this function in the CPU Fan Protection field (PC Health Status submenu) of the BIOS.
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2.8.9 Chassis Fan Connector
Pin
1
2
3
Function
On/Off
+12V
Sense
If you are installing a chassis fan in the system unit, connect the fans connector to J21 on the system board. The fan will provide adequate airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the processor. The system is capable of monitoring and controlling the speed of the chassis fan. It will automatically turn off once the system enters the Suspend mode.
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Chassis fan
(J21)
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2.8.10 Second Chassis Fan Connector
Pin
1
2
3
Function
Ground
+12V
Ground
The second chassis fan connector is used for connecting a fan for the system or a fan for the KT-266A chip. Connect the fans connector to J18 on the system board.
Second chassis fan (J18)
3
2
1
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2.8.11 Game/MIDI Port
The Game/MIDI port is identical to that of a standard PC game adapter or game I/O port. Connect an analog joystick to the 15-pin D-sub connector (J12 - Gold) located at the ATX double deck ports of the system board. This port works well with any application that is compatible with the standard PC joystick.
Game/MIDI Por t
J12
Game/MIDI
(Gold)
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2.8.12 Audio Jacks
Onboard Audio Jacks
Line-out
Line-in
Mic-in
Front Audio (J9)
Pin
1
3
5
7
9
Function
Mic+
Mic Power
AuD_R_Out
N. C.
AuD_L_Out
Function
Ground
AuD_Vcc (Avcc)
AuD_R_Return (GND)
Key
AuD_L_Return (GND)
Pin
2
4
6
8
10
J3 J4 J5
Line-in (Light Blue)
Line-out
(Lime)
Mic-in (Pink)
Front audio (J9)
9
10
2
1
9
10
1 2
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Onboard Audio Jacks
The system board is equipped with 3 audio jacks. A jack is a one­hole connecting interface for inserting a plug.
Line-out Jack (J3 - Lime)
This jack is used to connect external speakers for audio output from the system board.
Line-in Jack (J4 - Light Blue)
This jack can be connected to the line-out jack of any external audio devices such as Hi-fi set, CD player, AM/FM radio tuner, synthesizer, etc. Connect a stereo cable from the line-out jack of your external device to this line-in jack.
Mic-in Jack (J5 - Pink)
Connect a microphone to the mic-in jack.
Front Audio (J9)
J9 provides you the option of connecting another line-out and mic-in jacks.
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2.8.13 Internal Audio (CD-in) Connectors
CD-in (J13)
CD-in
This connector is used to receive audio from a CD-ROM drive, TV tuner or MPEG card.
Pin
1
2
3
4
Function
Left audio channel
Ground
Ground
Right audio channel
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2.8.14 Wake-On-LAN Connector
Pin
1
2
3
Function
+5VSB
Ground
WOL
The Wake-On-LAN connector is used to connect to a LAN card that has the same connector. This function will allow the network to remotely power-on a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. However, if your system is in the Suspend mode, you can power-on the system only through an IRQ or DMA interrupt.
To use the Wake-On-LAN function, you must enable Resume on LAN/Ring (Wake Up Events field) in the Power Management Setup of the BIOS. Your LAN card package should include a cable. Connect one end of the cable to the wakeup header on the card and the other end to location J19 on the system board. The network will detect Magic Packet and assert a wakeup signal to power-up the system. Refer to the add-in cards manual for details. Note: Your LAN card must suppor t the remote wake up function.
Important:
The 5VSB power source of your power supply must support
720mA.
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Wake-On-LAN
(J19)
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2.8.15 Wake-On-Ring Connector
Pin
1
2
Function
Ground
RI#
The Wake-On-Ring connector is used to connect to an internal modem card that has the same connector. It will allow the system that is in the Suspend mode or Soft Power Off mode to wake-up/ power-on to respond to calls coming through the internal modem card.
To use this function, connect one end of the cable (that came with the card) to the cards wake-on-ring connector and the other end to location J26 on the system board. You must also enable Resume on LAN/Ring (Wake Up Events field) in the Power Management Setup of the BIOS.
If you are using an external modem, the ring-on function will come through the serial port where the external modem is connected.
Important:
If you are using a modem add-in card, the 5VSB power source of your power supply must support a minimum of ≥720mA.
Wake-On-Ring
(J26)
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2.8.16 DIMM and PCI Standby Power LEDs
DIMM Standby Power LED
This LED will turn red when the systems power is on or when it is in the Suspend state (Power On Suspend or Suspend to RAM). It will not light when the system is in the Soft-Off state.
PCI Standby Power LED
This LED will turn red when the system is in the power-on, Soft-Off or Suspend (Power On Suspend or Suspend to RAM) state.
3.3VSB Standby for PCI (Jumper JP5)
The default setting of jumper JP5 is On. It provides 3.3VSB Standby power to the PCI slots. If you are using a PCI modem card that does not comply to the PCI 2.2 specification, please set this jumper to Off. The PCI Standby Power LEDs light will
subsequently turn off.
DIMM standby power LED
2
1
PCI standby
power LED
3.3VSB standby for PCI (JP5)
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Important:
Lighted LEDs serve as a reminder that you must power-off the system then turn off the power supplys switch or unplug the power cord prior to installing any memor y modules or add-in cards.
Off:
Non-PCI 2.2 spec.
12
12
On: Default
3.3VSB Standby Power to PCI slots - PCI 2.2 spec.
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2.8.17 Power Connector
The pin assignment of the ATX power connector is shown below.
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Function
3.3V
3.3V
Ground
+5V
Ground
+5V
Ground
PW-OK
5VSB
+12V
Pin
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Function
3.3V
-12V
Ground
PS-ON
Ground
Ground
Ground
-5V
+5V
+5V
Important:
The system board requires a minimum of 300W electric current.



AT X p ow er
(J17)
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2.8.18 Front Panel Connectors
HD-LED: Primary/Secondary IDE LED
This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed.
G-LED: Green LED
This LED will not light when the systems power is on or when the system is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. It will blink every second when the system is in the S1 (POS - Power On Suspend) state.
ATX-SW: ATX Power Switch
Depending on the setting in the BIOS setup, this switch is a dual function power button that will allow your system to enter the Soft­Off or Suspend mode. Refer to Soft-Off By PWRBTN in the Power Management Setup (chapter 3).
G-SW: Green Switch
This switch will allow your system to enter the Suspend mode.
RESET: Reset Switch
This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the system thus prolonging the life of the power supply or system.
SPEAKER: Speaker Connector
This connects to the speaker installed in the system chassis.
Front panel
connectors (J25)
PWR-LED
HD-LED
ATX-SW
G-LED
G-SW
RESET
SPEAKER
2 1
20
19
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PWR-LED: Power/Standby LED
When the systems power is on, this LED will light. When the system is in the S1 (POS - Power On Suspend) state, it will blink every second. When the system is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state, it will blink every 4 seconds.
Note:
If a system did not boot-up and the Power/Standby LED did not light after it was powered-on, it may indicate that the CPU or memory module was not installed properly. Please make sure they are properly inserted into their corresponding socket.
Pin
3 5
14 16
8
10
18 20
7 9
13 15 17 19
2 4 6
HD-LED
(Primary/Secondary IDE LED)
G-LED
(Green LED)
ATX-SW
(ATX power switch)
G-SW
(Green switch)
RESET
(Reset switch)
SPEAKER
(Speaker connector)
PWR-LED
(Power/Standby LED)
Pin Assignment
HDD LED Power HDD
Green LED Power Ground
PWRBT+ PWRBT-
Ground SMI
Ground H/W Reset
Speaker Data N. C. Ground Speaker Power
LED Power (+) LED Power (+) LED Power (-) or Standby Signal
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3.1 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 contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. This chapter explains the Setup Utility for the Award BIOS.
After you power up the system, the BIOS message appears on the 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 the system or press the Reset button. You may also restar t the system by pressing the <Ctrl> <Alt> and <Del> keys simultaneously.
When you press <Del>, the main menu screen will appear.
3.1.1 Standard CMOS Features
Use the arrow keys to highlight Standard CMOS Features and press <Enter>. A screen similar to the one on the next page will appear.
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced Chipset Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
PC Health Status
Frequency/Voltage Control
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Esc F10
: Quit : Save & Exit Setup
↑↓→←
: Select Item
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
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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
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.
IDE Primary Master, IDE Primary Slave, IDE Secondary Master and IDE Secondary Slave
Move the cursor to the IDE Primar y Master, IDE Primar y Slave, IDE Secondary Master or IDE Secondary Slave field, then press <Enter>.
IDE HDD Auto Detection
Detects the parameters of the drive. The parameters will automatically be shown on the screen.
The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.
↑↓→← :Move
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Standard CMOS Features
Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss)
IDE Primary Master IDE Primary Slave IDE Secondary Master IDE Secondary Slave
Drive A Drive B
Video Halt On
Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory
F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
F1:General Help
Thu, Feb 14 2003 4 : 35 : 5
Press Enter None Press Enter None Press Enter None Press Enter None
1.44M, 3.5 in. None
EGA/VGA All, But Keyboard
640K 129024K 130048K
Item Help
Menu Level
Change the day, month, year and century
Enter:Select
F5:Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD:Value
F10:Save
ESC:Exit
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IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave
If you wish to define your own drive type manually, select Manual. The drive type information should be included in the documentation from your hard disk vendor. If you select Auto, the BIOS will auto-detect the HDD & CD-ROM 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.
Capacity
Displays the approximate capacity of the disk drive. Usually the size is slightly greater than the size of a formatted disk given by a disk checking program.
Access Mode
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.
Drive A and Drive B
These fields identify the types of floppy disk drives installed.
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
Video
This field 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. The default setting is EGA/VGA.
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 field determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected during power up. The default setting is All Errors.
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.
Base Memory
Displays 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.
Extended Memory
Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot-up.
Total Memory
Displays the total memory available in the system.
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3.1.2 Advanced BIOS Features
The Advanced BIOS Features 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.
Virus Warning
This field protects the boot sector and partition table of your hard disk drive. When this field 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 field. Also, disable this field if you are installing or running certain
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Advanced BIOS Features
Item Help
Menu Level
Allows you to choose the VIRUS warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If this function is enabled and someone attempt to write data into this area, BIOS will show a warning message on screen and alarm beep
↑↓→← Move F1:General HelpEnter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value
F10:Save
ESC:Exit
X X
X
F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized DefaultsF5:Previous Values
Virus Warning CPU L1 Cache CPU L2 Cache CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking Quick Power On Self Test First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Other Device Swap Floppy Drive Boot Up Floppy Seek Boot Up NumLock Status Typematic Rate Setting
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Typematic Delay (Msec)
Security Option APIC Mode
MPS Version Control for OS
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Small Logo(EPA) Show
Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Fast Floppy CDROM HDD-0 Enabled Disabled Disabled On Disabled
6 250
Setup Disabled
1.4
Non-OS2 Disabled Enabled
The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.
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operating systems like Windows® 95/98/2000/ME/XP or the oper­ating system may not install nor work.
CPU L1 Cache and CPU L2 Cache
These fields speed up the memory access. The default value is enabled. Enable the external cache for better performance.
CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking
The processors supported by the system board come with built-in Level 2 cache. By default, ECC is enabled to check the Level 2 cache. If you are not using this function, set this field to Disabled.
Quick Power On Self Test
This field speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the system. When Enabled, the BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST.
First Boot Device, Second Boot Device, Third Boot Device and Boot Other Device
Select the drive to boot first, second and third in the First Boot Device Second Boot Device and Third Boot Device fields respectively. The BIOS will boot the operating system according to the sequence of the drive selected. Set Boot Other Device to Enabled if you wish to boot from another device.
Swap Floppy Drive
When this field 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 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
Disabled Continually holding down a key on your keyboard will
cause the BIOS to report that the key is down.
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. You can then select the typematic rate and typematic delay in the Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) and Typematic Delay (Msec) fields below.
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
This field allows you to select the rate at which the keys are accelerated.
Typematic Delay (Msec)
This field allows you to select the delay between when the key was first depressed and when the acceleration begins.
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Security Option
This field determines when the system will prompt for the pass­word - everytime the system boots or only when you enter the BIOS setup. Set the password in the Set Supervisor/User Pass­word submenu.
System The system will not boot and access to Setup will be
denied unless the correct password is entered at the prompt.
Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied
unless the correct password is entered at the prompt.
APIC Mode
The default setting is Disabled. Set this field to Enabled to configure the next field - MPS Version Control For OS.
MPS Version Control for OS
This field is used to select the MPS version used by the system.
OS Select for DRAM > 64MB
This field allows you to access the memory that is over 64MB in OS/2. The options are: Non-OS2 and OS2.
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
The system board supports SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) hard drives. SMART is a reliability prediction technology for ATA/IDE and SCSI drives. The drive will provide sufficient notice to the system or user to backup data prior to the drives failure. The default is Disabled. If you are using hard drives that support S.M.A.R.T., set this field to Enabled. SMART is supported in ATA/33 or later hard drives.
Small Logo(EPA) Show
Enabled The EPA logo will appear during system boot-up. Disabled The EPA logo will not appear during system boot-up.
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3.1.3 Advanced Chipset Features
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. These items should not
be altered unless necessary. 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.
DRAM Clock/Drive Control
Move the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. The following fields will appear.
Current CPU Frequency is
This field shows the detected frequency of the CPU.
Current FSB Frequency is
This field shows the detected FSB of the CPU.
Current DDR Frequency is
This field shows the detected frequency of the DDR SDRAM DIMM.
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Advanced Chipset Features
The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.
Item Help
Menu Level
↑↓→← Move
F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
F1:General HelpEnter:Select
F5:Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD:Value
F10:Save
ESC:Exit
DRAM Clock/Drive Control AGP & P2P Bridge Control CPU & PCI Bus Control System BIOS Cacheable Video RAM Cacheable I/O Recovery Time
Press Enter Press Enter Press Enter Disabled Disabled Disabled
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DDR DRAM Clock
This field is used to select the clock speed of the DDR SDRAM DIMM.
By SPD The EEPROM on a DDR SDRAM DIMM has
SPD (Serial Presence Detect) data structure that stores information about the module such as the memory type, memory size, memor y speed, etc. When this option is selected, the system will run according to the information in the EEPROM.
100 MHz The memory clock speed will run at 200MHz. 133 MHz The memory clock speed will run at 266MHz.
DRAM Timing
This field is used to select the timing of the DRAM.
By SPD The EEPROM on a DIMM has SPD (Serial
Presence Detect) data structure that stores information about the module such as the memory type, memory size, memor y speed, etc. When this option is selected, the system will run according to the information in the EEPROM.
Manual It allows you to configure the 2 fields that follow
(SDRAM Cycle Length and Bank Interleave). The system will run according to the settings in these two fields.
DRAM CAS Latency
This field is used to select the clock cycle of the SDRAM CAS latency time. The option selected specifies the time before SDRAM starts a read command after receiving it.
Bank Interleave
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Precharge to Active (Trp)
The options are 2T and 3T.
Active to Precharge (Tras)
The options are 5T and 6T.
Active to CMD (Trcd)
The options are 2T and 3T.
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DRAM Burst Length
The options are 4 and 8.
DRAM Queue Depth
The options are 2 level, 3 level and 4 level.
DRAM Drive Strength
The options are Auto and Manual. When this field is set to Manual, you must select a value in the DRAM Drive Value field.
DRAM Drive Value
This field is used to select a value for the DRAM drive strength.
DDR DRAM Command Rate
The options are 1T Command and 2T Command.
AGP & P2P Bridge Control
Move the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. The following fields will appear.
AGP Aperture Size
This field is relevant to the memory-mapped graphics data of the AGP card installed in your system. Leave this in its default setting, which is 64M.
AGP Mode
This field is used to select the AGP mode of the AGP card installed on the system board. The default setting is 4X.
AGP Driving Control
Set this field to Manual only if there are compatibility problems with some AGP cards. When set to Manual, you must select a value in the AGP Driving Value field.
AGP Driving Value
This field is used to select a value for the AGP Driving control. We recommend that you leave this field in its default setting.
AGP Fast Write
Select Enabled to support the AGP Fast Write function.
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AGP Master 1 WS Write
Set this field to Enabled to add one clock tick to AGP write operations.
AGP Master 1 WS Read
Set this field to Enabled to add one clock tick to AGP read operations.
CPU & PCI Bus Control
Move the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. The following fields will appear.
PCI Master 0 WS Write and AGP Master 0 WS Write
When enabled, writes to the PCI or AGP bus are executed with zero wait state.
CPU-PCI Post Write and CPU-AGP Post Write
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
PCI Delay Transaction
When enabled, this function frees up the PCI bus for other PCI masters during the PCI-to-ISA transactions. This allows PCI and ISA buses to be used more efficiently and prevents degradation of performance on the PCI bus when ISA accesses are made.
System BIOS Cacheable
When this field is enabled, accesses to the system BIOS ROM addressed at F0000H-FFFFFH are cached, provided that the cache controller is enabled. The larger the range of the Cache RAM, the higher the efficiency of the system.
Video RAM Cacheable
When enabled, it allows the video RAM to be cacheable thus providing better video performance. If your graphics card does not support this function, leave this field in its default setting - Disabled.
I/O Recovery Time
Selecting Enabled will allow additional time for I/O devices to respond to the system. However, if your I/O devices are capable of fast I/O, select Disabled to speed up system operation.
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3.1.4 Integrated Peripherals
USB 2.0 Support
This field is used to enable USB 2.0 supports that can transfer data between the computer and peripherals 40 times faster than original USB. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 technology offers transfer rates up to 480Mbps (megabits per second) compared to USB 1.1 devices, which transfer at speeds of 12Mbps.
VIA OnChip IDE Device
Move the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. The following fields will appear.
OnChip Primary IDE and OnChip Secondary IDE
These fields 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.
IDE Prefetch Mode`
This allows data and addresses to be stored in the internal buffer of the chip, thus reducing access time. Enable this field to achieve better performance.
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USB 2.0 Support VIA OnChip IDE Device VIA OnChip PCI Device Super IO Device Init Display First OnChip USB Controller USB Keyboard Support IDE HDD Block Mode
Enable Press Enter Press Enter Press Enter PCI Slot All Enabled Disabled Disabled
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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 ac-
cording to your hard disk drives timing.
Mode 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.
IDE Primary Master/Slave UDMA and IDE Secondary Master/Slave UDMA
These fields 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.
VIA OnChip PCI Device
Move the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. The following fields will appear.
VIA-3058 AC97 Audio
Auto Select this option when using the onboard audio
codec.
Disabled Select this option when using a PCI sound card.
Super IO Device
Move the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. The following fields will appear.
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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 por t 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.
UART2 Mode Select
The system board supports IrDA function for wireless connectivity between your computer and peripheral devices. You may not use IR/CIR (J12/J11) and the COM 2 (J2) serial port at the same time. If you are using the COM 2 serial port, make sure this field is set to Normal.
To use the IrDA function, follow the steps below.
1. Connect your IrDA cable to connector J11or J12 on the sys­tem board.
2. Set the UART2 Mode Select field to the type of IrDA standard supported by your IrDA peripheral/device (IrDA or ASKIR). For better transmission of data, your IrDA peripheral device must be within a 30o angle and within a distance of 1 meter.
3. Set the RxD TxD Active and IR Transmission Delay fields appropriately.
RxD, TxD Active
The options are Hi, Lo; Lo, Hi; Lo, Lo; and Hi, Hi.
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
378/IRQ7, 3BC/IRQ7, 278/IRQ5 Selects the I/O address and IRQ for the onboard parallel port. Disabled Disables the onboard parallel por t.
Parallel Port Mode
The options are SPP, EPP, ECP and ECP+EPP. These apply to standard specifications and will depend on the type and speed of your device. Refer to your peripherals manual for the best option.
SPP
Allows normal speed operation but in one direction only.
ECP (Extended Capabilities Port)
Allows parallel port to operate in bidirectional mode and at a speed faster than the normal modes data transfer rate.
EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port)
Allows bidirectional parallel port operation at maximum speed.
EPP Mode Select
This is used to select the EPP mode.
ECP Mode Use DMA
This is used to select the DMA channel used for the parallel port.
Game Port Address
This field is used to select the game ports address. The options are 201, 209 and Disabled.
Midi Port Address
This field is used to select the MIDI ports address. The options are 290, 292 and Disabled. If you have selected the MIDI por ts address, you may select its IRQ in the Midi Por t IRQ field.
Midi Port IRQ
This field is used to select the MIDI ports IRQ. The options are 5 and 10.
Init Display First
This field is used to select whether to initialize AGP or PCI first when the system boots.
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AGP When the system boots, it will first initialize AGP. PCI Slot When the system boots, it will first initialize PCI.
OnChip USB Controller
This field is used to select the USB ports you want Enabled.
USB Keyboard Support
By default, USB Keyboard Support is Disabled. However, if you are using a USB keyboard under DOS, make sure to enable this function.
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.
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3.1.5 Power Management Setup
The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy.
The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.
ACPI Function
This function should be enabled only in operating systems that sup­port ACPI. Currently, only Windows® 98/2000/ME/XP supports this function. If you want to use the Suspend to RAM function, make sure this field is enabled then select S3(STR) in the ACPI Suspend Type field.
ACPI Suspend Type
This field is used to select the type of Suspend mode.
S1(POS) Enables the Power On Suspend function. S3(STR) Enables the Suspend to RAM function. If you are
using the Windows® 98 operating system, refer to Using the Suspend to RAM Function in appendix A for more information. The Suspend to RAM function is optional.
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ACPI Function ACPI Suspend Type Power Management Option HDD Power Down Suspend Mode Video Off Option Video Off Method MODEM Use IRQ Soft-Off By PWRBTN PWR Lost Resume State Wake Up Events
Enabled S1(POS) User Define Disabled Disabled Suspend -> Off V/H SYNC+Blank 3 Instant-off Keep Off Press Enter
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Power Management Option
This field allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving by changing the length of idle time that elapses before the Suspend Mode field is activated.
Min Saving Minimum power saving time for Suspend mode = 1
hr.
Max Saving Maximum power saving time for Suspend mode =
1 min.
User Define Allows you to set the power saving time in the
Suspend Mode field.
HDD Power Down
After the set time of system inactivity, the hard disk drive will be powered down while all other devices remain active.
Suspend Mode
This is selectable only when the Power Management field is set to User Define. When the system enters the Suspend mode according to the power saving time selected, the CPU and onboard peripherals will be shut off.
Video Off Option
Always On The system BIOS will never turn off the screen. Suspend -> Off The screen is off when the system is in the
Suspend mode.
All Modes -> Off The screen is off when the system is in the
Doze, Standby or Suspend mode.
Video Off Method
This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.
V/H SYNC + Blank This will cause the system to turn off the
vertical and horizontal synchronization ports and write blanks to the video buffer.
Blank Screen This only writes blanks to the video buffer. DPMS Support Initializes display power management signaling.
Select this if your video board supports it.
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MODEM Use IRQ
This field is used to set an IRQ channel for the modem installed in your system.
Soft-Off by PWRBTN
This field allows you to select the method of powering off your system.
Delay 4 Sec Regardless of whether the Power Management field
is enabled or disabled, if the power button is pushed and released in less than 4 sec, the system enters the Suspend mode. The purpose of this function is to prevent the system from powering off in case you accidentally hit or pushed the power button. Push and release again in less than 4 sec to restore. Pushing the power button for more than 4 seconds will power off the system.
Instant-Off Pressing and then releasing the power button at
once will immediately power off your system.
PWR Lost Resume State
Keep Off When power returns after an AC power failure, the
systems power is off. You must press the Power button to power-on the system.
Turn On When power returns after an AC power failure, the
system will automatically power-on.
Last State When power returns after an AC power failure, the
system will return to the state where you left off before power failure occurs. If the systems power is off when AC power failure occurs, it will remain off when power returns. If the systems power is on when AC power failure occurs, the system will power­on when power returns.
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Wake Up Events
Move the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. The following fields will appear.
PS2KB Wakeup Select
This field allows you to set password or hot key function for the PS/2 keyboard to wake up the system.
PS2KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5
This field allows you to select a suspend mode to enable a PS/2 keyboard to wake up the system.
PS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5
This field allows you to select a suspend mode to enable a PS/2 mouse click to wake up the system.
USB Resume from S3
This field, when enabled, allows you to use a USB device to wake up the system.
PowerOn by PCI Card
This field should be set to Enabled only if your PCI card such as LAN card or modem card uses the PCI PME (Power Management Event) signal to remotely wake up the PC. Refer to the cards documentation for more information.
Resume On LAN/Ring
This field supports two functions.
When enabled, the system will power-on to respond to calls
coming through an external or internal modem. Refer to Wake­On-Ring Connector in chapter 2 for more information.
When enabled, the LAN card in the system will allow the
network to power-on a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. However, if your system is in the Suspend mode, you can wake up the system only through an IRQ or DMA interrupt. Your LAN card must support the remote wake up function. Refer to Wake-On-LAN Connector in chapter 2 for more informa­tion.
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Resume by Alarm
Enabled When Enabled, you can set the date and time you
would like the Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC to power-on in the Date (of Month) and Resume prior to the date and time set in these fields, the system will give priority to the incoming calls or net­work.
Disabled Disables the automatic power-on function. (default)
Date (of Month)
0 The system will power-on everyday according to the
time set in the Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) field.
1-31 Select a date you would like the system to power-on.
The system will power-on on the set date, and time set in the Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) field.
Resume Time (hh:mm:ss)
This is used to set the time you would like the system to power­on. If you want the system to power-on everyday as set in the Date (of Month) field, the time set in this field must be later than the time of the RTC set in the Standard CMOS Features submenu.
IRQs Activity Monitoring
Move the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. The Primary INTR, and IRQ3 - IRQ15 fields will appear. 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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3.1.6 PnP/PCI Configurations
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.
Reset Configuration Data
Enabled The BIOS will reset the Extended System Configuration
Data (ESCD) once automatically. It will then recreate a new set of configuration data.
Disabled The BIOS will not reset the configuration data.
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(ESCD) The system will automatically detect the settings for
you.
Manual Choose the specific IRQ resources in the IRQ
Resources field.
The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.
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PnP/PCI Configurations
Reset Configuration Data
Resources Controlled By
IRQ Resources
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
* PCI IRQ Assignment *
Slot 1,5 Slot 2 Slot 3 Onboard USB/Slot 4
Disabled
Auto(ESCD)
Press Enter
Disabled
Auto Auto Auto Auto
Item Help
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Default is Disabled. Select Enabled to reset Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup if you have installed a new add-on and the system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the OS cannot boot.
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IRQ Resources
Move the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. The IRQ-3 to IRQ-15 fields will appear. Set each system interrupt to either Legacy ISA or PCI/ISA PnP.
PCI/ISA PnP For devices compliant with the PCI bus architecture. Legacy ISA For devices compliant with the original PC AT bus
specification.
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
This field determines whether the MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards can work with PCI/VGA or not. The default value is Disabled.
Enabled MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards work with PCI/VGA. Disabled MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards does not work with PCI/
VGA.
PCI IRQ Assignment
By default, an IRQ is automatically assigned to the PCI devices that are installed in the PCI slots.
If a PCI device has not been assigned an IRQ, you must manually assign an IRQ for the device. Euring szstem boot-up, you will see NA for the device that does not have an IRQ assigned.
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3.1.7 PC Health Status
CPU Fan Protection
The CPU Fan Protection function, when enabled, has the capability of monitoring the CPU fan during system boot-up and will automatically power-off the system once it has detected that the CPU fan did not rotate. Set this field to Disabled if you are not using this function. Refer to CPU Fan Connector with CPU Fan Protection Function in chapter 2 for more information.
CPU Temp. Prot. Function and CPU Temp. Prot. Alarm
The CPU Temperature Protection function has the capability of monitoring the CPUs temperature during system boot-up. To use this function, set the CPU Temp. Prot. Function field to Enabled then select the desired CPU temperature limit in the CPU Temp. Prot. Alarm field. Once the system has detected that the CPUs temperature exceeded the limit, 5 warning beeps will sound and at the same time, a warning message will appear on the boot-up screen instructing you to press <Del> in order to enter the main menu of the BIOS. If you did not press <Del>, the system will automatically power-off after the 5 warning beeps. You may either :
1. Press <Del> then enter a new CPU temperature limit;
The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.
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PC Health Status
CPU Fan Protection CPU Temp. Prot. Function CPU Temp. Prot. Alarm Current System Temp. Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current Chassis FAN Speed CPU(V) +3.3 +5 +12
-12
-5 VBAT(V) 5VSB(V)
Disabled Disabled 70 27C/80F 37C/98F
0 RPM 0 RPM
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1.75 V
3.35 V
4.90 V
11.85 V
-11.45 V
-5.14 V
3.24 V
5.37 V
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or
2. Allow the system to power-off after the 5 warning beeps then
check whether the heatsink and fan are mounted properly onto the CPU because high CPU temperature may be due to incorrect fan/ heatsink installation. Now restart the system. If the same problem persist, it may be that the CPU fan is damaged or it is not rotating properly. Try replacing it with a new fan. If it is due to other contributing factors that resulted to high CPU temperature, you may need to set a lower CPU temperature limit.
CPU Temperature References
When you power-up a system, the BIOS message appears on the screen and the memory count begins. After the memory test, the CPU temperature range is normally between 32oC and 35oC. When you run an operating system then tried to reboot the system, the CPU temperature range at this time is between 40oC and 45oC. These temperature references serve as a guide when you select the CPU temperature limit.
Current System Temp., Current CPU Temperature, Current CPU Fan Speed and Current Chassis Fan Speed
These fields show the internal temperature of the system, current temperature of the CPU, and the current fan speed of the CPU and chassis fans in RPM (Revolutions Per Minute).
CPU(V)
These fields show the voltage of the processor.
+3.3V, +5V, +12V, -12V, -5V, VBAT(V) and 5VSB(V)
These fields show the output voltage of the power supply.
Note:
The onboard hardware monitor function is capable of detecting system health conditions but if you want a warning message to pop-up or a warning alarm to sound when an abnormal condition occurs, you must install the Hardware Monitor utility. This utility is included in the CD that came with the system board. Refer to the Hardware Monitor section in chapter 4 for more information.
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3.1.8 Frequency/Voltage Control
The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.
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Frequency/Voltage Control
Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Spread Spectrum Modulated Clock By Slight Adjust
Enabled Disabled 100
Item Help
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Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk
When enabled, the system will automatically send clock signals to existing DIMM or PCI devices.
Spread Spectrum Modulated
Leave this field in its default setting. Do not alter this setting un­less advised by an engineer or technician.
Clock By Slight Adjust
This field provides several options for selecting the external sys­tem bus clock of the processor. The available options allow you to adjust the processors bus clock by 1MHz increment.
Important:
Overclocking may result to the processors or systems instability and are not guaranteed to provide better system performance.
If you selected an option other than the default setting and is unable to boot up the system, there are 2 methods of booting up the system and going back to its default setting.
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Method 1: Clear the CMOS data by setting JP9 to 2-3 On. All fields in the BIOS Setup will automatically be set to their default settings.
Method 2: Press the <Insert> key and power button simultaneously, then release the power button first. Keep-on pressing the <Inser t> key until the power-on screen appears. This will allow the system to boot according to the FSB of the processor. Now press the <Del> key to enter the main menu of the BIOS. Select Frequency/Voltage Control and set the Clock By Slight Adjust field to its default setting or an appropriate bus clock.
Note:
Use a PS/2 or AT (requires a DIN to mini DIN adapter) keyboard for method 2.
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3.1.9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults
The Load Fail-Safe Defaults 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 in the main menu and press <Enter>. The message below will appear.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N
If you want to proceed, type <Y> and press <Enter>. The default settings will be loaded.
3.1.10 Load Optimized Defaults
The Load Optimized Defaults option loads optimized settings from the BIOS ROM. Use the default values as standard values for your system. Highlight this option in the main menu and press <Enter>. The message below will appear.
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N
Type <Y> and press <Enter> to load the Setup default values.
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3.1.11 Set 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 Advanced BIOS Features. 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 Advanced BIOS Features. You will not be prompted for a password when you cold boot the system.
Use the arrow keys to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press <Enter>. The message below will appear.
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 Set Supervisor Password and press <Enter>, instead of typing in a new password. Press the <Esc> key to return to the main menu.
3.1.12 Set 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 Advanced BIOS Features. If you want a user to enter a password when tr ying to access setup, set a users password with the Setup option selected in the Advanced BIOS Features.
Using users password to enter Setup allows a user to access only Set User Password that appears in the main menu screen. Access to all other options is denied. To set, confirm, verify, disable or delete a users password, follow the procedures described in the section Set Supervisor Password.
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3.1.13 Save & Exit Setup
When all the changes have been made, highlight Save & Exit Setup and press <Enter>. The message below will appear:
Save to CMOS and Exit (Y/N)? N
Type Y and press <Enter>. The modifications you have made will be written into the CMOS memory, and the system will reboot. 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.
3.1.14 Exit Without Saving
When you do not want to save the changes you have made, highlight Exit Without Saving and press <Enter>. The message below will appear:
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N
Type Y and press <Enter>. The system will reboot 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.
3.2 Updating the BIOS
To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AWDFLASH.EXE. You can download them from DFIs web site or contact technical support or your sales representative.
1. Save the new BIOS file along with the flash utility AWDFLASH.EXE to a floppy disk.
2. Reboot the system and enter the Award BIOS Setup Utility to set the first boot drive to Floppy.
3. Save the setting and reboot the system.
4. After the system booted from the floppy, execute the new BIOS file.
5. The BIOS will automatically be updated.
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4.1 Desktop Management Interface (DMI)
The mainboard 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 unnecessar y 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 mainboard'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.
4.1.1 Running the DMI Utility
To run the DMI utility, type: DMICFG.EXE. You can download this utility from ftp.dfiusa.com - /utilities/DMI director y.
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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4.1.2 Using the DMI Utility
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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Cache Port Connector Port Connector Port Connector Port Connector Port Connector Port Connector Port Connector
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*** BIOS Auto Detect ***
Type : BIOS Information Handle : 0000
Vendor Name : BIOS Version : BIOS Starting Address Segment : E000 BIOS Build Date : BIOS Characteristics : Size of BIOS ROM : 0256K
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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>.
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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4.2 Drivers, Utilities and Software Applications
The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance of the system board.
Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will appear. If after inser ting the CD, "Autorun" did not automatically star t (which is, the Main Board Utility CD screen did not appear), please go directly to the root directory of the CD and double-click "Setup".
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4.2.1 VIA® Service Pack
The VIA® Service Pack contains the following drivers.
VIA ATAPI Vendor Support Driver  AGP VxD Driver  IRQ Routing Minipor t Driver  VIA INF Driver
To install VIA Service Pack, please follow the steps below.
1. Click VIA 4 in 1 Driver. The following screen will appear.
2. Click Next. Please read the VIA Service Pack Readme carefully before proceeding to step 3.
3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete the installation.
4. Reboot the system for the drivers to take effect.
VIA® Service Pack Installation Notes
The AGP VxD Driver and VIA INF Driver drivers in the VIA Service Pack are supported in Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows® 98 SE, Windows® ME and Windows® 2000.
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You must first install VIA® Service Pack prior to installing any other drivers. However, this may not be the case for some AGP cards. Please read carefully the following information.
Important:
The VGA driver that came with some AGP cards is already bundled with the AGP VxD driver. Since the version of the bundled VxD driver may be older than the one provided in the CD, installing the bundled VxD driver may cause problems. If you are using this type of card, we recommend that you install first the AGP cards VGA driver before installing the VIA Service Pack.
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4.2.2 Audio Drivers
The audio drivers are supported in the following operating systems: Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000.
To install the audio driver, please follow the steps below.
1. Click Realtek Audio Driver. The following screen will appear.
2. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.
3. Reboot the system for the driver to take effect.
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4.2.3 USB 2.0 Drivers
To install the USB 2.0 driver, please follow the steps below.
1. Click VIA USB 2.0 Driver. The following screen will appear.
2. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.
3. Restart the system.
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4.2.4 Winbond Hardware Monitor
The system board comes with the Hardware Monitor utility con­tained in the provided CD. It is capable of monitoring the systems hardware conditions such as the temperature of the CPU and sys­tem, voltage, and speed of the CPU and system fans. It also allows you to manually set a range to the items being monitored. If the values are over or under the set range, a warning message will pop­up. The utility can also be configured so that a beeping alarm will sound whenever an error occurs. We recommend that you use the Default Setting which is the ideal setting that would keep the sys­tem in good working condition.
Note:
Use this utility only in Windows® 98, Windows® 98 SE, Win­dows® ME, Windows® 2000, Windows NT® 4.0 or Windows
®
XP operating system.
To install Hardware Monitor, please follow the steps below.
1. Click Winbond Hardware Monitor. The following screen will ap­pear.
2. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.
3. Restart the system.
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4.2.5 Microsoft DirectX 8.1
To install Microsoft DirectX 8.1, please follow the steps below.
1. Click Microsoft DirectX 8.1. The following screen will appear.
2. Click Yes to continue.
3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.
4. Reboot the system for the driver to take effect.
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4.2.6 McAfee VirusScan Online
The McAfee VirusScan Online is the most reliable and convenient way of protecting your PC from computer viruses. When you install McAfee VirusScan Online, your computer is safe because it automatically scans for viruses and checks for virus updates so that PC protection stays up-to-date.
To install, please follow the steps below.
1. Click McAfee VirusScan Online. The following screen will appear.
2. Click Yes to continue.
3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.
4. Restart the system.
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4.3 Installation Notes
1. "Autorun" ONLY supports the Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 and Windows XP operating systems. If after inserting the CD, "Autorun" did not automatically star t (which is, the Main Board Utility CD screen did not appear), please go directly to the root directory of the CD and double-click "Setup".
2. All steps or procedures to install software drivers are subject to change without notice as the softwares are occassionally updated. Please go to DFI's web site at "http://www.dfi.com/support1/ download2.asp" for the latest version of the drivers or software applications.
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A.1 Using the Suspend to RAM Function (optional)
If you are using the Windows® 98 operating system, please follow the steps below.
1. Select Power Management Setup in the main menu screen and press <Enter>.
2. In the ACPI Function field, select Enabled.
3. In the ACPI Suspend Type field, select S3(STR).
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4. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu.
5. Select Save & Exit Setup and press <Enter>. Type <Y> and press <Enter>.
6. Install Windows® 98 by typing the following parameter. This is to ensure that the ACPI function is supported.
[drive]:>setup /p j
If you have previously installed Windows® 98, you need to upgrade the system in order to support ACPI. Please contact Microsoft for upgrade information.
The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1984-2000 Award Software
Power Management Setup
ACPI Function ACPI Suspend Type
Power Management Option HDD Power Down Suspend Mode Video Off Option Video Off Method MODEM Use IRQ Soft-Off By PWRBTN PWR Lost Resume State Wake Up Events
Enabled S1(POS)
User Define Disabled Disabled Suspend -> Off V/H SYNC+Blank 3 Instant-off Keep Off Press Enter
Item Help
Menu Level
↑↓→← Move
F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
F1:General HelpEnter:Select
F5:Previous Values
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7. Boot Windows® 98. In the Windows® 98 desktop, click the Start button. Move the cursor to Settings, then click Control Panel.
To check whether ACPI was properly installed, double-click the System icon. In the System Properties dialog bpx, clicl the Device Manager tab. In View devices by type, click System devices.
8. Double-click the System icon. In the System Proper ties dialog box, click the Performance tab.
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10. Repeat step 7 to open the Control Panel dialog box. Double­click the Power Management icon.
11. Click the Advanced tab. In the When I press the power button on my computer field, select Standby.
9. Click File System. In the Typical role of this computer field, select Mobile or docking system. Click Apply, then click OK. Restart the computer.
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12. After completing the steps above and you want to power-off the computer, you do not need to go through the process of closing files, applications and operating system. You can power­off the computer at once by pressing the power button or selecting Standby when you shut down Windows® 98.
To power-on the computer, just press the power button. The operating session where you left off when you power-off the computer will resume in not more than 8 seconds.
If you have changed the color or resolution (in the Display Properties dialog box), do not apply the settings without restarting. You must restart the computer.
Important:
If you are unable to use the Suspend to RAM function (after performing the steps above in Windows® 98 or when you are in-Windows® 2000/ME/XP), please check whether your add-in cards or devices support this function. If this function is not supported, you need to download the appropriate driver from their respective website.
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When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something, either a beep code will sound or a message will be displayed in a box in the middle of the screen and the message, PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC or DEL TO ENTER SETUP, will be shown in the information box at the bottom. Enter Setup to correct the error.
B.1 POST Beep
There are two kinds of beep codes in the BIOS. One code indicates that a video error has occured and the BIOS cannot initialize the video screen to display any additional information. This beep code consists of a single long beep followed by three shor t beeps. The other code indicates that a DRAM error has occured. This beep code consists of a single long beep.
B.2 Error Messages
One or more of the following messages may be displayed if the BIOS detects an error during the POST. This list indicates the error messages for all Awards BIOSes:
CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED
The CMOS battery is no longer functional. It should be replaced.
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.
CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR
Checksum of CMOS is incorrect. This can indicate that CMOS has become corrupt. This error may have been caused by a weak battery. Check the battery and replace if necessary.
DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY
The display switch on the motherboard can be set to either monochrome or color. This indicates the switch is set to a different
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setting than indicated in Setup. Determine which setting is correct, either turn off the system and change the jumper or enter Setup and change the VIDEO selection.
FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (80)
Unable to reset floppy subsystem.
FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (40)
Floppy type mismatch.
Hard Disk(s) fail (80)
HDD reset failed.
Hard Disk(s) fail (40)
HDD controller diagnostics failed.
Hard Disk(s) fail (20)
HDD initialization error.
Hard Disk(s) fail (10)
Unable to recalibrate fixed disk.
Hard Disk(s) fail (08)
Sector Verify failed.
Keyboard is locked out - Unlock the key
The BIOS detects that the keyboard is locked. Keyboard controller is pulled low.
Keyboard error or no keyboard present
Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is attached correctly and no keys are being pressed during the boot.
Manufacturing POST loop
System will repeat POST procedure infinitely while the keyboard controller is pull low. This is also used for the M/B burn in test at the factory.
BIOS ROM checksum error - System halted
The checksum of ROM address F0000H-FFFFFH is bad.
Memory test fail
The BIOS reports memory test fail if the memory has error(s).
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C.1 Troubleshooting Checklist
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.
CPU Fan Protection
After booting up the system, a beeping alarm sounded then the systems power was turned off:
1. The CPU fan did not rotate because the fan is damaged. Replace it with a new one.
2. The CPU fan did not rotate immediately or it took some time before the fan rotated. Check whether the heatsink and fan are mounted properly onto the CPU then restart the system. If the same problem occurs, you must replace it with a good quality fan - one that will rotate immediately once power comes in and also one that can dissipate heat more efficiently, otherwise, you have to disable this function in the CPU Fan Protection field (PC Health Status submenu) of the BIOS.
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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, tr y 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.
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 suppor ted 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
System Board
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 memory modules are seated securely into the memory sockets.
4. Make sure the memory modules are in the correct locations.
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