Dfi CA61 User Manual

CA61

Rev. B+
System Board
Users Manual

41730039

Copyright

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This publication is provided for informational purposes only. The
manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to
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The user will assume the entire risk of the use or the results of the use of
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All Rights Reserved. © 2000

Trademarks

Microsoft® MS-DOS®, WindowsTM, Windows® 95, Windows® 98,
Windows® 2000 and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. Intel®, Pentium® III and CeleronTM are registered
trademarks of Intel Corporation. VIA Cyrix® III 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:

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.

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.

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 Memor y ..........................................................................................

2.3 Frequency Ratio Settings for Processors ....................................

2.4 Factory Testing Jumper ..............................................................................

2.5 Jumper Settings for Selecting the CPUs Front Side Bus......

2.6 Jumper Settings for Clearing CMOS Data ................................

2.7 Jumper Settings for Wake-On-Keyboard/Mouse.......................

2.8 Ports and Connectors ............................................................................

Chapter 3 - Award BIOS Setup Utility

3.1 The Basic Input/Output System .......................................................

3.1.1 Standard CMOS Setup ..........................................................

3.1.2 BIOS Features Setup................................................................

3.1.3 Chipset Features Setup ..........................................................

3.1.4 Power Management Setup...................................................

3.1.5 PNP/PCI Configuration ..........................................................

3.1.6 Load Fail-Safe Settings .............................................................

3.1.7 Load Optimal Settings ............................................................

3.1.8 Integrated Peripherals ..............................................................

3.1.9 Supervisor Password ...............................................................

3.1.10 User Password .............................................................................

3.1.11 IDE HDD Auto Detection ..................................................

3.1.12 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................

3.1.13 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................

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Chapter 4 - Supported Softwares

4.1 Desktop Management Interface .........................................................

4.2 Hardware Doctor Utility ..........................................................................

4.3 VIA® Service Pack .......................................................................................

4.4 Drivers and Utilities Installation Notes ...........................................

Appendix A - System Error Messages

A.1 POST Beep.......................................................................................................................

A.2 Error Messages..............................................................................................................

Appendix B - Troubleshooting

B.1 Troubleshooting Checklist ......................................................................

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Introduction

Chapter 1 - Introduction

1.1 Features and Specifications

1.1.1 Features

Chipset

• VIA 82C693A and 82C596B (PC-133)

Processor

The system board is equipped with Socket 370 for installing an Intel
CeleronTM FCPGA/PPGA, Pentium® III FCPGA or VIA Cyrix® III
processor. The system board is also equipped with a switching
voltage regulator that supports 1.30V to 2.05V core voltage for
various processor s.

• Pentium® III FCPGA: 133MHz FSB (533EB-733EB) or 100MHz
FSB (500E-700E) processor

• Celeron
(300A-533MHz) processor

• VIA CyrixIII processor

TM

66MHz FSB: FCPGA (566MHz-600MHz) or PPGA

System Memory

• 16MB to 640MB using VCM (Virtual Channel Memor y) or PC
SDRAM DIMM (unbuffered or registered)

• Three 168-pin DIMM sockets

• Uses x64 or x72 PC SDRAM, 3.3V

- PC-66 SDRAM DIMM for 66MHz FSB processors

- PC-100 SDRAM DIMM for 100MHz FSB processors

- PC-133 SDRAM DIMM for 133MHz FSB processors

• ECC suppor ted (uses x72 PC SDRAM DIMM)

DIMMs

2MBx64/x72
4MBx64/x72
8MBx64/x72

Memory Size

16MB
32MB
64MB

DIMMs

16MBx64/x72
32MBx64/x72

Memory Size

128MB
256MB

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Note:

If you are using more than one DIMM, make sure you insert
the same type of DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Using
different types (VCM and PC SDRAM) of DIMMs may cause
problems.

Expansion Slots

The system board is equipped with 1 dedicated AGP slot, 3
dedicated PCI slots, 2 dedicated 16-bit ISA slot and 1 shared PCI/
ISA slot. All PCI and ISA slots are bus masters.

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.

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ATX double deck ports

 2 USB ports
 2 DB-9 serial ports
 1 DB-25 parallel port
 1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 keyboard port
 1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 mouse port

Connectors

 1 connector for IrDA interface
 2 IDE connectors
 1 floppy connector
 1 20-pin ATX power supply connector
 1 Wake-On-LAN connector
 1 SB-LINK connector
 2 fan connectors for CPU and chassis fans

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PCI Bus Master IDE Controller

 Two PCI IDE interfaces support up to four IDE devices
 Supports ATA/33 or ATA/66 hard drives
 PIO Mode 3 and Mode 4 Enhanced IDE (data transfer rate up

to 16.6MB/sec.)
 Bus mastering reduces CPU utilization during disk transfer
 ATAPI CD-ROM, LS-120 and ZIP suppor ted

IrDA Interface

The system board is equipped with an IrDA connector for wireless
connectivity between your computer and peripheral devices. It
supports peripheral devices that meet the IrDA or ASKIR standard.

USB Ports

The system board is equipped with two USB ports. USB allows
data exchange between your computer and a wide range of
simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.

BIOS

 Award BIOS, Windows 95/98 Plug and Play compatible
 Supports SCSI sequential boot-up
 Flash EPROM for easy BIOS upgrades
 Includes Symbios Logic SCSI BIOS
 2MBit flash memory

1.1.2 System Health Monitor Functions

The system board is capable of monitoring the following system
health conditions.

 Monitors processor/system temperature and processor overheat

alarm
 Monitors 1.5V/3.3V/±5V/±12V/VCORE voltages and failure

alarm
 Monitors processor/chassis fan speed and failure alarm
 Automatic processor/chassis fan control
 Read back capability that displays temperature, voltage and fan

speed

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1.1.3 Intelligence

Automatic CPU/Chassis Fan Off

The CPU and chassis fans will automatically turn off once the
system enters the Suspend mode.

Dual Function Power Button

Depending on the setting in the BIOS setup, this switch will allow
the system to enter the Soft-Off or Suspend mode.

External Modem Ring-on

The Modem Ring-on feature allows the system that is in the
Suspend mode or Soft Power Off mode to wake-up/power-on to
respond to incoming calls.

Note:

This feature supports external modem only.

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.

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Wake-On-LAN Ready

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.

Important:

The 5VSB power source of your power supply must support

≥

720mA (minimum).

Wake-On-Keyboard/Wake-On-Mouse

This function allows you to use the keyboard or PS/2 mouse to
power-on the system. Refer to Jumper Settings for Wake-On­Keyboard/Wake-On-Mouse in chapter 2 and Keyboard/Mouse
Power On in the Integrated Peripherals setup of the Award BIOS
in chapter 3 for more information.

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Important:

 The power button will not function once a keyboard

password has been set in the KB Power On Password
field of the Integrated Peripherals setup. You must type
the correct password to power-on the system.

 The 5VSB power source of your power supply must

support ≥720mA (minimum).

ACPI

The system board is designed to meet the ACPI (Advanced
Configuration and Power Interface) specification. ACPI has energy
saving features that enable PCs to implement Power Management
and Plug-and-Play with operating systems that support OS Direct
Power Management.

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.

1.2 Package Checklist

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The system board package contains the following items:

þ The system board
þ A users manual
þ One IDE cable for ATA/33 or ATA/66 hard disk drives
þ One 34-pin floppy disk drive cable
þ One CD

If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your
dealer or sales representative for assistance.

Hardware Installation

Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

2.1 System Board Layout

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Warning:

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.

2.2 System Memory

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The system board is equipped with three 168-pin DIMM (Dual In­line Memory Module) sockets that support VCM or PC SDRAM
DIMM. PC SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory)
uses a fast memory interface technology that includes using the clock
on the chip to synchronize with the CPU clock so that the timing of
the memory chips and the timing of the CPU are synchronized. This
saves time during transmission of data, subsequently increasing
system performance.

The system board also supports the ECC (Error Checking and
Correction) function. To use this function, you must install DIMM that
supports parity. Refer to chapter 1 (System Memory section) for
detailed specification of the memory supported by the system
board.

Hardware Installation

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.

Notch

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Tab

Pin 1

1. Pull the tabs which are at the ends of the socket to the side.

2. Position the DIMM above the socket with the notches in the
module aligned with the keys on the socket.

3. Seat the module vertically into the socket. Make sure it is
completely seated. The tabs will hold the DIMM in place.

Key

Tab

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2.3 Frequency Ratio Settings for Processors

The following table shows frequency ratios and their corresponding
DIP switch setting. There are 4 switches on SW1. The black rectangle
in the diagram denotes the part that is protruding, the adjustable
switch. Make sure SW1 is set correctly before applying power,
otherwise you will not be able to power-on the system.

In the example above:

Switch 1: Off
Switch 2: On
Switch 3: Off
Switch 4: On

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Processors

66MHz 100MHz

--------

--------

--------

300MHz

(300A)

333MHz

500MHz

550MHz

366MHz

133MHz

533MHz

600MHz

667MHz

733MHz

Freq.
Ratio

4x

4.5x

5x

5.5x

SW1

Processors

66MHz 100MHz

400MHz 6x

600MHz

650MHz

433MHz

700MHz

466MHz

133MHz

Freq.
Ratio

6.5x

7x

SW1

Hardware Installation

Important:

 The frequency ratio of some processors shown in the table

may have been locked by the manufacturer. If you are using
this kind of processor, setting an extended ratio for the
processor (using SW1) will have no effect. The system will
instead use its factory default ratio.

 The processors supported by the system board support

VID (Voltage Identification). The switching voltage regulator
on the system board will automatically set the voltage
regulator according to the voltage of the processor.

2.4 Factory Testing Jumper

Factory Testing Jumper - Jumper JP7

This jumper is for factory use only. Please leave it in its default
setting - pins 1 and 2 On.

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1-2 On: Default

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2.5 Jumper Settings for Selecting the CPUs Front
Side Bus

CPUs Front Side Bus Select - Jumpers JP2 and JP4

The default setting of jumpers JP2 and JP4 is Auto - the system will
automatically run according to the FSB (66/100/133MHz) of the
processor.

JP2

Auto*

66MHz
100MHz
133MHz

* denotes default setting

1-2 On
2-3 On

All Off

1-2 On

1-2 On

1

2

3

JP4

1-2 On
2-3 On
2-3 On

All Off

1

2

3

2-3 On All Off

1

2

3

Warning:

Some processors, when overclocked, may result to the
processors or systems instability and are not guaranteed to
provide better system performance. If you are unable to boot
your system due to overclocking, make sure to set these
jumpers back to their default setting.

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2.6 Jumper Settings for Clearing CMOS Data

Clear CMOS Data - Jumper JP3

If, for some reason, the CMOS data
becomes corrupted or you forgot the
supervisor/user/keyboard password, the
system can be reconfigured with the
default values stored in the ROM BIOS.
To load the default values, power off your
system and unplug the power cord. Set
JP3 pins 2 and 3 to On. Wait for a few
seconds and set JP3 back to its default
setting, pins 1 and 2 On. You may now
plug the power cord and power-on your
system.

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1

2

3

1-2 On: Normal

(default)

1

2

3

2-3 On:

Clear CMOS Data

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2.7 Jumper Settings for Wake-On-Keyboard/
Wake-On-Mouse

Wake-On-Keyboard/Wake-On-Mouse - Jumper JP1

The system board supports the Wake-On­Keyboard/Wake-On-Mouse function. This
function allows you to use the keyboard or
PS/2 mouse to power-on the system. By
default, JP1 is disabled. To use this function,
set JP1 to 2-3 On. Keyboard/Mouse Power
On in the Integrated Peripherals setup of
the Award BIOS must be set accordingly.
Refer to chapter 3 for details.

Warning:

1. If JP1 was previously enabled with
a password set in the KB Power
On Password field, and now you
wish to disable the keyboard password function, make sure
to set the Keyboard/Mouse Power On field to Disabled
prior to setting JP1 to disabled. You will not be able to boot
up the system if you fail to do so.

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2. The power button will not function once a keyboard
password has been set in the KB Power On Password
field of the Integrated Peripherals setup. You must type the
correct password to power-on the system.

3. The 5VSB power source of your power supply must
support ≥720mA (minimum).

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1-2 On: Disable

(default)

2-3 On: Enable

2.8 Ports and Connectors

2.8.1 Serial Ports

The system board is equipped with
onboard serial ports (COM 1: J6 and
COM 2: J8) - both in Teal/Turquoise color
located at the ATX double deck ports of
the board.

These ports are RS-232C asynchronous
communication ports with 16C550A­compatible 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 of the
BIOS.

2.8.2 PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard Ports

Hardware Installation

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The system board is equipped with an
onboard PS/2 mouse (Green) and PS/2
keyboard (Purple) ports - both at location
J1 of the ATX double deck ports. 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.

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2.8.3 Parallel Ports

The system board has a standard printer
port (J7 - Burgundy) located at the ATX
double deck ports 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 of the BIOS.

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Setting

SPP
(Standard Parallel Port)

ECP
(Extended Capabilities Por t)

EPP
(Enhanced Parallel Port)

Allows normal speed operation but
in one direction only.

Allows parallel port 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.

Function

2.8.4 Floppy Disk Controller

The system board is equipped with a shrouded floppy disk header
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 setup of the Award BIOS.

Connecting the Floppy Disk Cable

1. Install the 34-pin header connector into
the shrouded floppy disk header (J4) on
the system board. The colored edge of
the ribbon should be aligned with pin 1
of J4.

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.

2.8.5 IDE Hard Disk Interface

The system board is equipped with two
shrouded PCI IDE headers that will
interface four Enhanced IDE (Integrated
Drive Electronics) hard disk drives. 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.

Hardware Installation

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Connecting the Hard Disk Cable

1. If you are connecting two hard drives,
install the 40-pin connector of the IDE cable into the primary
shrouded IDE header (connector J10). If you are adding a third
or fourth IDE device, install the 40-pin connector of the other
IDE cable into the secondary shrouded IDE header (connector
J9).

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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.

Adding a Second IDE Hard Drive

When using two IDE drives, one must be set as the master and the
other as the slave. Follow the instructions provided by the drive
manufacturer for setting the jumpers and/or switches on the drives.

We recommend that you use Enhanced IDE or ATA-2, ATA/33 and
ATA/66 hard drives be from the same manufacturer. In a few cases,
drives from two different manufacturers will not function properly
when used together. The problem lies in the hard drives, not the
system board.

Important:

If you encountered problems while using an ATAPI CD-ROM
drive that is set in Master mode, please set the CD-ROM drive
to Slave mode. Some ATAPI CD-ROMs may not be recognized
and cannot be used if incorrectly set in Master mode.

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2.8.6 USB Ports

The system board is equipped with two
USB ports (J3 - Black) located at the ATX
double deck ports of the board. 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.

2.8.7 IrDA Connector

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.

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Connect your IrDA cable to connector J12 on the system board. Set
UART2 Mode Select in the Integrated Peripherals setup of the
Award 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.

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Pin

1

2
3
4
5

Function

VCC
N. C .
IRRX
Ground
IRTX

2.8.8 CPU Fan Connector

The processor must be kept cool by using a fan with heatsink.
Connect the CPU fan to the 3-pin fan connector at location J5 on
the system board.

Pin

1
2

3

Function

On/Off
+12V
Sense

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2.8.9 Chassis Fan Connector

The system board is equipped with a chassis fan connector. If you
are installing a fan in the system unit, connect the fans connector to
location J2 on the system board. The fan will provide adequate
airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the processor.

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Pin

1
2

3

Function

On/Off
+12V
Sense

2.8.10 SB-LINK Connector

If the system board is installed with a Creative sound card that
requires connecting the card to the SB-LINK connector, connect the
cable that came with the sound card to connector J13. Refer to the
sound cards manual for more information.

Pin

1

2
3
4
5

6

Function

PC-PCI-GNTx
DGND
Key
PC-PCI-REQx
DGND
SERIRQ

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2.8.11 Wake-On-LAN Connector

The system board supports the Wake-On-LAN function. 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 the Resume on
LAN field in the Power Management Setup of the Award 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 J15 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
support the remote wake up function.

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Pin

1
2
3

Important:

The 5VSB power source of your power supply must support

≥

720mA (minimum).

Function

+5VSB (720mA)
Ground
WOL

Hardware Installation

2.8.12 Power Connector

PS1

The pin assignment of the ATX power connector is shown below.

Pin

10

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

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

2

Important:

The system board requires a minimum of 3.3V/6A electric
current.

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2.8.13 PCI Standby Power LED

PCI Standby Power LED

This LED will light when the system is in the power-on, Soft-Off or
Suspend mode.

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.

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On Off

Important:

Lighted LED serves 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 add-on cards.

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2.8.14 Front Panel LEDs and Switches

HD-LED: Primary/Secondary IDE LED

This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed.

G-LED: Green LED

This LED will light when the system is in the Suspend mode.

ATX - S W : AT X Po we r S w i tc h

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 PWR-BTTN in the
Power Management Setup (Chapter 3).

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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.

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KEYLOCK: Power/Standby LED and Keylock Connector

Use pins 21-23 to connect to the Power/Standby LED. This LED will
light when the systems power is on and blinks when the system
enters the Suspend mode. Use pins 24 to 25 to connect to the
keyboard lock (located on the front panel of the system chassis) for
locking the keyboard.

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.

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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)

KEYLOCK

(Keylock and Power/Standby
LED connector)

Pin

1
2

3
4

5
6
7

8
9

10
11

12
13

14
15
16

17
18
19

20
21

22
23
24
25

Pin Assignment

HDD LED Power
HDD

N. C.
Green LED Power

Green
N. C.
PWRBT

Ground
N. C.
SMI

Ground
N. C.
H/W Reset

Ground
N. C.
Speaker Data

N. C.
Ground
Speaker Power

N. C.
LED Power

N.C.
Standby Signal
Keylock
Ground

Use pins 21 to 23
for the Power/
Standby LED.

Award BIOS Setup Utility

Chapter 3 - Award BIOS Setup Utility

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 contain codes for various
advanced features found in this system board. This chapter explains
the Setup Utility for the Award BIOS.

After you power up your system, the BIOS message appears on
your screen and the memory count begins. After the memory test,
the following message will appear on the screen:

Press DEL to enter setup

If the message disappears before you respond, restart your system
or press the Reset button. You may also restart the system by
pressing the <Ctrl> <Alt> and <Del> keys simultaneously.

When you press <Del>, the main program screen will appear.

ROM PCI/ISA BIOS

CMOS SETUP UTILITY

AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.

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STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION
LOAD FAIL-SAFE SETTINGS
LOAD OPTIMAL SETTINGS

: Quit

Esc
F10

: Save & Exit Setup

INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING

: Select Item

↑↓→←

: Change Color

(Shift) F2

3.1.1 Standard CMOS Setup

Use the arrow keys to highlight Standard CMOS Setup and press
<Enter>. A screen similar to the one on the next page will appear.

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ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.

Date (mm:dd:yy) : Fri, Apr 21 2000
Time (hh:mm:ss) : 13: 27: 50

HARD DISKS
Primary Master
Primary Slave
Secondary Master
Secondary Slave

Drive A : 1.44M, 3.5 in.
Drive B : None

Video : EGA/VGA
Halt on : All Errors

: Quit

Esc
F10

: Save & Exit Setup

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be
identical to this one.

Date

The date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day displays
a day, from Sunday to Saturday. Month displays the month, from
January to December. Date displays the date, from 1 to 31. Year
displays the year, from 1994 to 2079.

Time

:
:
:
:

TYPE
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto

SIZE

0
0
0
0

CYLS

↑↓→←

HEAD
0
0
0
0

: Select Item
: Change(Shift)F2

PRECOMP
0
0
0
0

LANDZ
0
0
0
0

SECTOR
0
0
0
0

Base Memory : 640K

Extended Memory : 64512K

Other Memory : 384K

Total Memory : 65536K

PU/PD/+/- : Modify

0
0
0
0

MODE
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto

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The time format is <hour>, <minute>, <second>. The time is based
on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.
Hour displays hours from 00 to 23. Minute displays minutes from
00 to 59. Second displays seconds from 00 to 59.

Primary Master, Primary Slave, Secondary Master and Secondary
Slave

These categories allow you to enter the appropriate specifications for
the type of hard disk drive(s) installed in your system. Press <PgUp>
or <PgDn> to select a numbered hard disk type or type the number
and press <Enter>. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter
improper information for this category. You can use Type User to
define your own drive type manually. This information should be
included in the documentation from your hard disk vendor. If you select
Type 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 and press <Enter>.

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Drive A and Drive B

These categories 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 category selects the type of video adapter used for the primary
system monitor. Although secondary monitors are supported, you
do not have to select the type in Setup. The default setting is EGA/
VGA (BIOS default, Setup default).

EGA/VGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter/Video Graphics Array. For

EGA, VGA, SVGA and PGA monitor adapters.

CGA 40 Color Graphics Adapter. Power up in 40-column

mode.

CGA 80 Color Graphics Adapter. Power up in 80-column

mode.

Mono Monochrome adapter. Includes high resolution

monochrome adapters.

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Halt On

This category determines whether the system will stop if an error
is detected during power up. The default setting is All Errors (BIOS
default, Setup default).

No Errors The system boot will not stop for any errors detected.
All Errors The system boot will stop whenever the BIOS detects

a non-fatal error.

All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard

error; it will stop for all other errors.

All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk error;

it will stop for all other errors.

All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a disk or

keyboard error; it will stop for all other errors.

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3.1.2 BIOS Features Setup

The BIOS Features Setup allows you to configure your system for
basic operation. Some entries are defaults required by the system
board, while others, if enabled, will improve the performance of your
system or let you set some features according to your preference.

ROM PCI/ISA BIOS

BIOS FEATURES SETUP

AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.

Virus Warning
CPU L1 Cache
CPU L2 Cache
CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking
Quick Power On Self Test
Boot Sequence
Swap Floppy Drive
Boot Up Floppy Seek
Boot Up NumLock Status
DRAM ECC Checking
Typematic Rate Setting
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
Typematic Delay (Msec)
Security Option
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
Processor Serial Number

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be
identical to this one.

Virus Warning

: Disabled
: Enabled
: Enabled
: Enabled
: Enabled
: A, C, SCSI
: Disabled
: Disabled
:On
: Disabled
: Disabled
:6
: 250
: Setup
: Disabled
: Non-OS2
: Disabled
: Disabled

ESC

: Quit

F1

: Help

F5

: Old Values

F6

: Load Fail-Safe Settings

F7

: Load Optimal Settings

↑↓→←

PU/PD/+/­(Shift) F2

: Select Item
: Modify
: Color

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This category protects the boot sector and partition table of your hard
disk drive. When this item is enabled, the Award BIOS will monitor the
boot sector and partition table of the hard disk drive. If an attempt
is made to write to the boot sector or partition table of the hard disk
drive, the BIOS will halt the system and an error message will appear.

After seeing the error message, if necessary, you will be able to run
an anti-virus program to locate and remove the problem before any
damage is done.

Many disk diagnostic programs which attempt to access the boot
sector table will cause the warning message to appear. If you are
running such a program, we recommend that you first disable this
category. Also, disable this category if you are installing or running
certain operating systems like Windows® 95/98/2000 or the operating
system may not install nor work.

Award BIOS Setup Utility

CPU L1 Cache and CPU L2 Cache

These categories speed up the memory access. The default value
is enabled. Enable the External Cache for better performance.

CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking

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 category speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you
power on your system. When Enabled, the BIOS will shorten or
skip some check items during POST.

Boot Sequence

This category determines which drive to search first for the disk
operating system. The default is A, C, SCSI. The options are:

A, C, SCSI; C, A, SCSI; C, CDROM, A; CDROM, C, A;
D, A, SCSI; E, A, SCSI; F, A, SCSI; SCSI, A, C;
SCSI, C, A; C only; LS/ZIP, C.

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Swap Floppy Drive

When this option is enabled and the system is booting from the
floppy drive, the system will boot from drive B instead of drive A.
When this option is disabled and the system is booting from the
floppy drive, the system will boot from drive A. You must have two
floppy drives to use this function.

Boot Up Floppy Seek

When enabled, the BIOS will check whether the floppy disk drive
installed is 40 or 80 tracks. When disabled, the BIOS will not check
the floppy disk drive.

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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.

DRAM ECC Checking

If you are using x72 (72-bit) PC SDRAM DIMMs, which are DIMMs

that support the ECC (Error Checking and Correction) function, set
this field to Enabled.

Typematic Rate Setting

Enable this field to activate the settings in the Typematic Rate (Chars/
Sec) and Typematic Delay (Msec) fileds. When this field is set to
Disabled, the settings in the following two fields will not take effect.

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

This selection allows you to select the rate at which the keys are
accelerated.

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Typematic Delay (Msec)

This selection allows you to select the delay between when the key
was first depressed and when the acceleration begins.

Security Option

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 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.

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PCI/VGA Palette Snoop

It determines whether the MPEG ISA/VESA VGA Cards can work with
PCI/VGA or not. The default value is Disabled.

Enabled PCI/VGA working with MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards.
Disabled PCI/VGA not working with MPEG ISA/VESA VGA

cards.

OS Select for DRAM > 64MB

This item allows you to access the memory that is over 64MB in
OS/2. The options are: Non-OS/2 and OS/2.

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.

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Processor Serial Number

This field will appear only when you are using a Pentium III or later
processor. These processors come with an individual "processor
serial number" which by default is activated. Therefore, when
connected to the Internet, the processor transmits the serial number
online making it possible to track your online activity. The field

provides the option of disabling this function.

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3.1.3 Chipset Features Setup

ROM PCI/ISA BIOS

CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP

AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.

DIMM 1 DRAM Timing
DIMM 2 DRAM Timing
DIMM 3 DRAM Timing
SDRAM CAS Latency
DRAM Clock
Read Around Write
Concurrrent PCI/Host
CPU to PCI Write Buffer
PCI Dynamic Bursting
PCI Master 0 WS Write
PCI Delay Transaction
PCI#2 Access #1 Retry
AGP Master 1 WS Write
AGP Master 1 WS Read
Video RAM Cacheable
Memory Hole At 15M-16M
AGP Aperture Size <MB>
AGP-2X Mode
CPU/PCI Clock (MHz)
Spread Spectrum

: Normal
: Normal
: Normal
:3
: Host CLK
: Disabled
: Disabled
: Enabled
: Enabled
: Enabled
: Disabled
: Disabled
: Enabled
: Disabled
: Disabled
: Disabled
:64
: Enabled
: Default
: Disabled

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical
to this one.

This section gives you functions to configure the system based on
the specific features of the chipset. The chipset manages bus
speeds and access to system memory resources. It also
coordinates communications between the conventional ISA bus
and the PCI bus. These items should not be altered unless

necessary. 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.

**** System Health Monitor ****
Current System Temp.
Current CPU Temperature

Current Chassis FAN Speed
Current CPU FAN Speed

: 2.00 V

CPU(V)

: 1.51 V

+1.5 V

: 3.40 V

+3.3 V

: 5.08 V

+5 V
+12 V

: 12.34 V
: -11.76 V

-12 V

: -5.09 V

-5 V

: Quit
F1

: Help
F5

: Old Values
F6

: Load Fail-Safe Settings
F7

: Load Optimal Settings

↑ ↓ → ←ESC
PU/PD/+/­(Shift) F2

:28
:42
: 0 RPM
: 4326 RPM

o

C/82oF

o

C/107oF

: Select Item
: Modify
: Color

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CPU/PCI Clock (MHz)

This field provides several options for selecting the external system
bus clock of the processor. When selecting the external bus clock of
your processor, the PCI clock will at the same time appear next to
the external bus clock selected. For example, if you selected
"66.8/33.4", 66.8MHz is the external bus clock and 33.4MHz is the
PCI clock. Regardless of the type of processor used, the default
setting is Default. Under this setting, the system will run according
to the processors clock frequency. If you selected an option other
than "Default" and is unable to boot up the system, there are 2
methods of going back to its default setting.

Award BIOS Setup Utility

Method 1: Clear the CMOS data by setting JP3 pins 2 and 3 to

On. All fields in the BIOS Setup will automatically be set
to their default settings.

Method 2: Press the <Insert> key and power button simulta-

neously, then release the power button first. Keep-on
pressing the <Insert> 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 Award BIOS setup utility. Select "Chipset Fea­tures Setup" and set the "CPU/PCI Clock (MHz)" field
to "Default" or an appropriate clock frequency.

Note:

 Selecting an external bus clock other than 66MHz,

100MHz or 133MHz may result to the processors or
systems instability and are not guaranteed to provide
better system performance. We recommend that you leave
this field to its default setting, which is Default.

 Use a PS/2 or AT (requires a DIN to mini DIN adapter)

keyboard for method 2.

 When using a 66MHz FSB processor, the AGP clock and

the CPU's external bus clock are the same.

 When using a 100MHz FSB processor, the AGP clock is

2/3 of the CPU's external bus clock.

 When using a 133MHz FSB processor, the AGP clock is

1/2 of the CPUs external bus clock.

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System Health Monitor

The BIOS is capable of monitoring the following system health
conditions: processor and system temperature, fan speed of the
chassis and CPU fans, voltage of the processor and output voltage
of the power supply.

 Current System Temperature, Current CPU Temperature,

Current Chassis Fan Speed and Current CPU Fan Speed

These fields show the internal temperature of the system,
current temperature of the processor, and the current fan speed
of the chassis and CPU fans in RPM (Revolutions Per Minute).

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CPU(V)

This field shows the voltage of the processor.

 +1.5V, +3.3V, +5V, +12V, -12V and -5V

These fields show the output voltage of the power supply.

3.1.4 Power Management Setup

The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to
most effectively save energy. If you like to use the soft power down
feature of Windows 95/98/2000, you must enable the Power
Management below. Select Min. Power, Max. Power or User Defined.
Either one can be used as long as it is NOT disabled.

ROM PCI/ISA BIOS

POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP

AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.

ACPI Function
Power Management
PM Control by APM
Video Off Method
Video Off After
Standby Mode
Suspend Mode
HDD Power Down
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
PWR Lost Resume State
Resume on Ring
Resume on LAN
Resume on Alarm

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be
identical to this one.

: Disabled
: User Define
:Yes
: DPMS
: Suspend
: Disabled
: Disabled
: Disabled
: Instant-Off
: Keep Off
: Disabled
: Disabled
: Disabled

IRQ3 (COM 2)
IRQ4 (COM 1)
IRQ5 (LPT 2)
IRQ6 (Floppy Disk)
IRQ7 (LPT 1)
IRQ8 ( RTC Alarm)
IRQ9 (IRQ2 Redir)
IRQ10 (Reserved)
IRQ11 (Reserved)
IRQ12 (PS/2 Mouse)
IRQ13 (Coprocessor)
IRQ14 (Hard Disk)
IRQ15 (Reserved)

ESC
F1
F5
F6
F7

** PM Events **

: Quit
: Help
: Old Values
: Load Fail-Safe Settings

: Load Optimal Settings

: Primary
: Primary
: Primary
: Primary
: Disabled
: Disabled
: Secondary
: Secondary
: Secondary
: Secondary
: Primary
: Primary
: Disabled

↑ ↓ → ←

PU/PD/+/­(Shift) F2

: Select Item
: Modify
: Color

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ACPI Function

By default, the ACPI function is disabled. This function should be
enabled only in operating systems that support ACPI.

Power Management

This category allows you to select the type (or degree) of power
saving by changing the length of idle time that elapses before the
Standby mode and Suspend mode are activated.

Award BIOS Setup Utility

Disable No power management. Disables the Standby and

Suspend modes.

Min. Power Saving Minimum power management. Standby Mode

= 1 hr., and Suspend Mode = 1 hr.

Max. Power Saving Maximum power management. Standby Mode

= 10 sec., and Suspend Mode = 10 sec.

User Defined Allows you to set each mode individually. When

enabled, each option ranges from 10 sec. to 1 hr.

PM Control by APM

Yes An Advanced Power Management device will be activated to

enhance the power saving mode and stop the CPUs inter­nal clock. Use this option in Windows® 95/98/2000. (default)

No The system BIOS will ignore APM when initiating the Power

Management mode.

Video Off Method

This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.

V/H SYNC + Blank This selection will cause the system to turn

off the vertical and horizontal synchronization
ports and write blanks to the video buffer.

Blank Screen This option only writes blanks to the video buffer.
DPMS Initializes display power management signaling. Use

this option if your video board supports it.

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Video Off After

N/A The system BIOS will never turn off the screen.
Suspend The screen is off when the system is in the Suspend

mode.

Standby The screen is off when the system is in the Standby

mode.

Standby Mode

This is user configurable only when the Power Management
category is set to User Defined. When enabled and after the set
time of system inactivity, video will be shut off while all other
devices still operate at full speed.

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Suspend Mode

This is user configurable only when the Power Management category
is set to User Defined. When enabled and after the set time of
system inactivity, the CPU and onboard peripherals will be shut off.

HDD Power Down

This is user configurable only when the Power Management category
is set to User Defined. When enabled and after the set time of
system inactivity, the hard disk drive will be powered down while
all other devices remain active.

Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN

This category allows you to select the method of powering off your
system.

Hold 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.

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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

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when AC power failure occur s, the system will
power-on when power returns.

Resume On Ring

With an external modem installed, the Modem Ring-on function will
allow your system to power-on to respond to incoming calls. By
default, the Resume on Ring field is Disabled. To use this function,
please follow the steps below.

1. Make sure the computer system is powered off.

2. Connect the external modem to the COM 1 or COM 2
serial port.

3. Switch on the power of the external modem.

4. Power-on the computer system. After the memory test, press
<Del> to enter the Award BIOS setup utility.

5. Select Power Management Setup and press <Enter>.

6. Enable the Resume on Ring field.

7. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu of the Award BIOS
setup utility. Select Save & Exit Setup and press <Enter>.

8. Type <Y> and press <Enter>.

Resume On LAN

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With a LAN card installed, the Wake-On-LAN function allows
the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft­Off) PC. However, if your system is in the Suspend mode, you
can wake-up the system only through an IRQ or DMA
interrupt. Make sure your LAN card supports the remote
wakeup function. To use this function, set this field to Enabled.
Refer to the Wake-On-LAN Connector section in chapter 2 of
this manual for more information.

Resume On Alarm

Enabled When Enabled, you can s et the date and time you

would like the Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC to
power-on. However, if the system is being accessed by
incoming calls or the network (Resume On Ring/
LAN) prior to the date and time set in this field, the
system will give priority to the incoming calls or

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network. Date (of Month) and Timer (hh:mm:ss)
will appear right below this field.

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 Timer (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 Timer (hh:mm:ss) field.

Timer (hh:mm:ss)

This is used to set the time you would like the system to power-on.

PM Events

When enabled, the specified IRQ interrupt 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 in spite of the IRQ iterrupt.

3.1.5 PNP/PCI Configuration

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This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. It covers some
very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only
experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.

ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.

Resources Controlled By
Reset Configuration Data

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be
identical to this one.

: Auto
: Disabled

Assign IRQ for VGA
PCI Slot 1 Use IRQ
PCI Slot 2 Use IRQ
PCI Slot 3 Use IRQ
PCI Slot 4 Use IRQ

ESC

: Quit

F1

: Help

F5

: Old Values

F6

: Load Fail-Safe Settings

F7

: Load Optimal Settings

: Enabled
: Auto
: Auto
: Auto
: Auto

↑ ↓ → ←

PU/PD/+/­(Shift) F2

: Select Item
: Modify
: Color

Award BIOS Setup Utility

Resources Controlled By

The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capability to automatically
configure all of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices.

Auto The system will automatically detect the settings for you.

The categories that follow will not be shown on the
screen.

Manual This will allow you to set the IRQ/DMA (you have

assigned your add-in card) to Legacy ISA or PCI/ISA
PnP. For non-PnP ISA cards, select Legacy ISA. For PnP
ISA or PCI cards, select PCI/ISA PnP.

Reset Configuration Data

Enabled The BIOS will reset the configuration data once

automatically. It will then recreate a new set of
configuration data.

Disabled The BIOS will not reset the configuration data.

Assign IRQ for VGA

When Enabled, the system automatically assigns an IRQ for the VGA
card installed. Your VGA card will need an IRQ only when using the
video capture function of the card. If you are not using this function
and a new device requires an IRQ, you can set this function to
Disabled. The IRQ (previously occupied by the VGA card) will be
available for your new device.

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Note:

When Disabled, a Yellow mark will appear in Windows 95/
98s Device Manager.

PCI Slot 1 Use IRQ to PCI Slot 4 Use IRQ

By default, an IRQ is automatically assigned to each PCI slot. You
may also manually assign an IRQ to these slots. The options are: 3,
4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15.

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3.1.6 Load Fail-Safe Settings

The Load Fail-Safe Settings option loads the troubleshooting default
values permanently stored in the ROM chips. These settings are not
optimal and turn off all high performance features. You should use
these values only if you have hardware problems. Highlight this
option on the main menu and press <Enter>. The message below
will appear.

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

If you want to proceed, type <Y> and press <Enter>. The default
settings will be loaded.

3.1.7 Load Optimal Settings

The Load Optimal Settings option loads optimized settings from the
BIOS ROM. Use the Setup default values as standard values for your
system. Highlight this option on the main menu and press <Enter>.
The message below will appear.

Load Optimal Settings (Y/N)? N

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

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3.1.8 Integrated Peripherals

ROM PCI/ISA BIOS

INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS

AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.

Onboard Primary PCI IDE
Onboard Secondary PCI IDE
IDE Prefetch Mode
IDE HDD Block Mode
IDE Primary Master PIO
IDE Primary Slave PIO
IDE Secondary Master PIO
IDE Secondary Slave PIO
IDE Primary Master UDMA
IDE Primary Slave UDMA
IDE Secondary Master UDMA
IDE Secondary Slave UDMAInit
Display First
USB Controller
USB Keyboard Support

: Enabled
: Enabled
: Enabled
: Enabled
: Auto
: Auto
: Auto
: Auto
: Auto
: Auto
: Auto
: Auto
: AGP
: Enabled
: Disabled

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be
identical to this one.

KBC Input Clock
Onboard FDC Controller
Onboard Serial Port 1
Onboard Serial Port 2
UART2 Mode Select

Onboard Parallel Port
Parallel Port Mode
ECP Mode Use DMA
EPP Mode Select
Keyboard/Mouse Power On

ESC

: Quit

F1

: Help

F5

: Old Values

F6

: Load Fail-Safe Settings

F7

: Load Optimal Settings

↑ ↓ → ←

PU/PD/+/­(Shift) F2

: 8MHz
: Enabled
: 3F8/IRQ4
: 2F8/IRQ3
: Normal

: 378/IRQ7
: ECP+EPP
:3
: EPP1.7
: Disabled

: Select Item
: Modify
: Color

Award BIOS Setup Utility

Onboard Primary PCI IDE and Onboard Secondary PCI IDE

These categories allow you to enable or disable the primary and
secondary IDE controller. The default is Enabled. Select Disabled if
you want to add a different hard drive controller.

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.

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.

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.

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Auto The BIOS will automatically set the system according to

your hard disk drives timing.

0-4 You can select a mode that matches your hard disk drives

timing. Caution: Do not use the wrong setting or you will
have drive errors.

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IDE Primary Master/Slave UDMA and IDE Secondary Master/
Slave UDMA

These categories allow you to set the Ultra DMA in use. When Auto
is selected, the BIOS will select the best available option after
checking your hard drive or CD-ROM.

Auto The BIOS will automatically detect the settings for you.
Disabled The BIOS will not detect these categories.

Init Display First

This field is used to select whether to initialize AGP or PCI first
when the system boots.

AGP When the system boots, it will first initialize AGP.
PCI Slot When the system boots, it will first initialize PCI.

USB Controller

We recommend that you leave this field in its default setting ­Enabled.

USB Keyboard Support

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By default, USB Keyboard Support is Disabled. However, if you are
using a USB keyboard under DOS, make sure to enable this function.

KBC Input Clock

This is used to select the input clock of your keyboard. The options
are: 8MHz and 12MHz. The default is 8MHz.

Onboard FDC Controller

Enabled Enables the onboard floppy disk controller.
Disabled Disables the onboard floppy disk controller.

Onboard Serial Port 1 and Onboard Serial Port 2

Auto The system will automatically select an I/O address for

the onboard serial port 1 and serial port 2.

3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3 Allows you to

manually select an I/O address for the onboard serial
port 1 and serial port 2.

Award BIOS Setup Utility

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
IrDA (J12) and the COM 2 serial port (J8) at the same time. If
you are using the COM 2 serial port, make sure UART2 Mode
Select is set to Normal.

To use the IrDA function, follow the steps below.

1. Connect your IrDA cable to connector J12 on the system
board.

2. Set UART2 Mode Select to the type of IrDA standard
supported by your IrDA peripheral/device (IrDA 1.0 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. The following will appear right after UART2 Mode Select.

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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.

Onboard Parallel Port

378H/IRQ7, 3BCH/IRQ7, 278H/IRQ5 Selects the I/O address

and IRQ for the onboard parallel por t.

Disabled Disables the onboard parallel por t.

Parallel Port Mode, ECP Mode Use DMA and EPP Mode Select

These fields will appear only if you selected an I/O address and IRQ
in the Onboard Parallel Port field. These apply to a standard
specification and will depend on the type and speed of your device.
Refer to your peripherals manual for the best option.

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The parallel modes are SPP, EPP, ECP and ECP+EPP. The default is
ECP+EPP. Both ECP Mode Use DMA and EPP Mode Select will
appear on the screen. If you selected EPP, EPP Mode Select will
appear. This field applies to standard specification. The options are
EPP1.9 and EPP1.7. Default setting: EPP1.7. If you selected ECP, ECP
Mode Use DMA will appear. This is used to select a DMA channel
for the parallel port. The options are 1 and 3. Default setting: 3.

Keyboard/Mouse Power On

This field allows you to use the keyboard or mouse to power-on the
system. To use this function, make sure JP1 is set to 2-3 On - the
Wake-On-Keyboard/Mouse function enabled. Refer to Jumper Settings
for Wake-On-Keyboard/Wake-On-Mouse in Chapter 2 of this manual
for more information.

Disabled Default setting.

Warning:

If JP1 was previously enabled with a password
set in the KB Power On Password field, and
now you wish to disable the keyboard
password function, make sure to set this field
to disabled prior to setting JP1 to disabled (1­2 On). You will not be able to boot up the
system if you fail to do so.

Password When this option is selected, the KB Power On

Password field will appear. Move the cursor to this
field and press <Enter>. Enter your password. You
can enter up to 5 characters. Type in exactly the
same password to confirm, then press <Enter>.

Important:

The power button will not function once a
keyboard password has been set in the KB
Power On Password field. You must type the
correct password to power-on the system.

Hot Key When this option is selected, the KB Power On

Hot Key field will appear. Move the cursor to this
field to select a function key you would like to use
to power-on the system. The options are from Ctrl­F1 to Ctrl-F12.

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

button of the mouse to power-on the system.

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

button of the mouse to power-on the system.

Any Key Press any key to power-on the system.
Keyboard 98 When this option is selected, press the wake up

key of the Windows 98 compatible keyboard to
power-on the system.

3.1.9 Supervisor Password

If you want to protect your system and setup from unauthorized
entry, set a supervisors password with the System option selected
in the BIOS Features Setup. If you want to protect access to setup
only, but not your system, set a supervisors password with the
Setup option selected in the BIOS Features Setup.

Use the arrow keys to highlight the Super visor Password option
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 :

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Confirm Password:

You are asked to verify the password. Type in exactly the same
password. If you type in a wrong password, you will be prompted
to enter the correct password again. To delete or disable the
password function, highlight Supervisor Password and press
<Enter>. Instead of typing in a new password, press the <Enter>
key, and then press any key to return to the main menu.

3.1.10 User Password

If you want another user to have access only to your system but
not to setup, set a users password. Using users password to enter
Setup allows a user to access only the User Password option that
appears on the main screen. Access to all other options is denied.
To set, confirm, verify, disable or delete a users password, follow
the procedures described in the Supervisor Password section.

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3.1.11 IDE HDD Auto Detection

Use this option to detect the parameters for the hard disk drives
installed in your system. These parameters will then be automatically
entered into the "Standard CMOS Setup". The IDE HDD Auto
Detection screen displays the following categories of information:
Size, Cylinders, Heads, Precomp, LandZone, Sectors and Mode.

ROM PCI/ISA BIOS

CMOS SETUP UTILITY

AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.

HARD DISKS TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD RECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE

Primary Master:

Select Primary Master Option (N=Skip): N
OPTIONS SIZE CYLS HEAD RECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE
2 (Y) 853 827 32 0 1653 63 LBA

1 853 1654 16 65535 1653 63 Normal
3 853 827 32 65536 1653 63 Large

Note: Some OS (like SCO-UNIX) must be “NORMAL” for installation

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The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be

ESC: Skip

identical to this one.

For hard drives larger than 528MB, you would typically select the
LBA type. Certain operating systems require that you select Normal
or Large. Please check your operating systems manual or Help desk
on which one to select.

Award BIOS Setup Utility

3.1.12 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.

3.1.13 Exit Without Saving

When you do not want to save the changes you have made,
highlight Exit Without Saving and press <Enter>. The message
below will appear:

Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N

Type Y and press <Enter>. The system will reboot and you will
once again see the initial diagnostics on the screen. If you wish to
make any changes to the setup, press <Ctrl> <Alt> <Esc>
simultaneously or <Del> after memory testing is done.

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Supported Softwares

Chapter 4 - Supported Softwares

4.1 Desktop Management Interface (DMI)

The system board comes with a DMI built into the BIOS. DMI,
along with the appropriately networked software, is designed to
make inventory, maintenance and troubleshooting of computer
systems easier. With DMI, a network administrator or MIS engineer
can remotely access some information about a particular computer
system without physically going to it. Quite often a service call may
be unnecessary as the problem can be solved remotely.

The DMI utility in the BIOS automatically records various information
about your system configuration. Information about the type and
speed of CPU, type and amount of memory for each memory slot,
BIOS revision level, types of add-in PCI boards and components,
certain revision numbers of hardware installed, etc. are automatically
detected and stored in the DMI pool, which is a part of the system
board's Plug and Play BIOS. Additional information, such as ISA
based peripherals, which may not be automatically detected, can be
manually recorded in the DMI pool by using the Add DMI menu.
The DMI pool data is then verified or updated whenever the system
hardware or setup is altered.

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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 directory.

The DMI utility must run in real mode with at least 180K of base
memory. Memory managers like HIMEM.SYS (required by Windows)
must not be installed. You may do this by using one of the 3 methods
listed below.

1. Boot up from a system diskette without the AUTOEXEC.BAT
and CONFIG.SYS files,

2. REM HIMEM.SYS in the CONFIG.SYS, or

3. Press <F5> during bootup to bypass your AUTOEXEC.BAT and
CONFIG.SYS files.

4.1.2 Using the DMI Utility

Supported Softwares

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[Edit DMI] [Add DMI] [Load DMI File] [Save DMI File]

▲▲

▲

▲▲

■■

■

■■

▲▲

▲

▲▲

↑ ↓ ↑ ↓

↑ ↓

↑ ↓ ↑ ↓
→→

→

→→

Award DMI Configuration Utility Copyright Award Software Inc, 1996

BIOS

System

Enclosure/Chassis

Processor

Memory Controller

Memory Module
Memory Module
Memory Module
Memory Module

Cache

Cache
Port Connector
Port Connector
Port Connector
Port Connector
Port Connector
Port Connector
Port Connector

System Slots

←←

←

←←

Move cursor ENTER-Accept DEL-Delete ESC-Abort&Exit

Type : BIOS Information
Handle : 0000

Vendor Name :
BIOS Version :
BIOS Starting Address Segment : E000
BIOS Build Date :
BIOS Characteristics :
Size of BIOS ROM : 0256K

*** BIOS Auto Detect ***

The four menus located on top of the DMI Configuration Utility
screen are Edit DMI, Add DMI, Load DMI File and Save DMI File.
Use the ← or → (left or right) arrow keys to select a menu from
the Menu bar.

On the left side of the screen is a list of the system configuration
items. Use the ↑ or ↓ (up or down) arrow keys to select an item.

The commands at the bottom of the screen will allow you to
navigate through the various setup menus.

Edit DMI

1. Use the ← or → arrow keys to select the Edit DMI menu.

2. Highlight the item on the left screen that you would like to edit

by using the ↑ or ↓ arrow keys, then press <Enter>.

3. The cursor will move to the screen you select allowing you to
edit information. The screen will also display the auto-detected
information.

4. Press <F10> to update the edited information into the flash
ROM.

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Supported Softwares

Add DMI

1. Use the ← or → arrow keys to select the Add DMI menu.

2. Highlight the item on the left screen that you would like to add

by using the ↑ or ↓ arrow keys, then press <Enter>.

3. The cursor will move to the screen you select allowing you to
enter information about the added item.

4. Press <F10> to save information into the flash ROM.

To view information about the added items, go to the Edit DMI menu.

Load DMI File

1. Use the ← or → arrow keys to select the Load DMI File menu.

2. The following message will appear.

Press [Enter] to select DMI file for load

Press <Enter>.

3. The DMI files will appear on the screen. Select the file you would
like to load and press <Enter>.

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4. The following message will appear.

Do you want to execute? (Y/N)

Type <Y>. All previous DMI structures will be destroyed and
the new file will be saved into the flash ROM.

Save DMI File

1. Use the ← or → arrow keys to select the Save DMI File menu.

2. The following message will appear.

Press [Enter] to select DMI file for save

Press <Enter>.

3. Enter the director y and filename under which you would like
the DMI file saved.

Supported Softwares

4.2 Hardware Doctor Utility

The system board comes with a Hardware Doctor utility
contained in the provided CD. This utility is capable of monitoring
the systems health conditions and allows you to manually set a
range (Highest and Lowest Limit) to the items being monitored. If
the settings/values are over or under the set range, a warning
message will pop-up. 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® 95, Windows® 98 and
Windows NT® 4.0.

To install the utility, insert the CD (included in the system board
package) into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen will appear.
Double-click the Hardware Doctor icon to install the utility. After
installing the utility, the screen below will appear.

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(Click here for a clearer view of the screen)

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Supported Softwares

The rightmost column of the screen shows the current value of
each monitored item. To set the highest and lowest limit of each
item, click on the arrow buttons in the Lowest Limit or Highest
Limit column. However, we DO NOT recommend that you
change the settings of the Voltages. Make sure to leave them in
their default setting.

To further configure the utility, select Configuration in the Tools
menu. The Monitoring Config. screen will appear.

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(Click here for a clearer view of the screen)

Enable

Click on the items you want to be monitored.

Faults Count (1 or 3)

This allows you to select the number of fault counts detected
before a warning message pop-up. "1" = The warning message will
pop-up once an error has been detected. "3" = The warning
message will pop-up after the error has been detected thrice.

Supported Softwares

Beep

Besides the pop-up warning message, you can choose to enable the
beep alarm so that if an abnormal condition occurs, an alarm will
sound. Due to its hardware limitation, the only item that cannot be
enabled is System Temp. If the internal temperature of the system
is too high, only a warning message will pop-up.

Temperature Unit

You can select the temperature unit between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
The default unit is Celsius.

Polling Interval

This is used to set the interval for monitoring the system. The range
is from 1 sec. to 120 sec. The default interval is 2 sec.

4.3 VIA® Service Pack

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The CD in the system board package also comes with the VIA
Service Pack. The service pack includes the following drivers.

 AGP VxD Driver
 VIA INF Driver
 VIA PCI IRQ Miniport Driver

To install the drivers, insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The
autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will appear. Click the VIA
Service Pack button. For installation instructions or information,
click the Read Me button in the autorun screen.

4.3.1 VIA® Service Pack Installation Notes

VIA Service Pack in the provided CD includes the AGP VxD
Driver and VIA INF Driver drivers. These drivers are supported in
Windows® 95, Windows® 98 and Windows® 98 second edition.

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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 information below.

Important:

The VGA driver that came with some AGP cards (Asus ,
Leadtek, etc) 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 Ser vice Pack.

To install the VIA Ser vice pack, please follow the steps below.

1. Insert the CD that came with the system board package into a

CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will
appear.

2. Click VIA Service Pack.

3. The Welcome screen will appear. Click Next. Please read the

VIA Service Pack readme carefully before proceeding to step 4.

4. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete the installation.

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5. Reboot the system for the drivers to take effect.

4.4 Drivers and Utilities Installation Notes

1. "Autorun" ONLY supports the Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0 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 double­click "Autorun".

2. Please go to DFI's web site at "http://www.dfi.com/support/
download1.asp" for the latest version of the drivers or software
applications.

3. All steps or procedures to install software drivers are subject to
change without notice as the softwares are occassionally updated.
Please refer to the readme files, if available, for the latest
information.

System Error Message

Appendix A - System Error Message

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.

A.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 short
beeps. The other code indicates that a DRAM error has occured.
This beep code consists of a single long beep.

A.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:

A

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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A

System Error Message

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.

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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).

Troubleshooting

Appendix B - Troubleshooting

B.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.

B

Monitor/Display

If the display screen remains dark after the system is turned on:

1. Make sure that the monitors power switch is on.

2. Check that one end of the monitors power cord is properly
attached to the monitor and the other end is plugged into a
working AC outlet. If necessary, try another outlet.

3. Check that the video input cable is properly attached to the
monitor and the systems display adapter.

4. Adjust the brightness of the display by turning the monitors
brightness control knob.

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B

Troubleshooting

The picture seems to be constantly moving.

1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitors vertical
sync.

2. Move away any objects, such as another monitor or fan, that
may be creating a magnetic field around the display.

3. Make sure your video cards output frequencies are supported
by this monitor.

The screen seems to be constantly wavering.

1. If the monitor is close to another monitor, the adjacent monitor
may need to be turned off. Fluorescent lights adjacent to the
monitor may also cause screen wavering.

Power Supply

When the computer is turned on, nothing happens.

1. Check that one end of the AC power cord is plugged into a live
outlet and the other end properly plugged into the back of the
system.

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.

Troubleshooting

Hard Drive

Hard disk failure.

1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive has
been entered in the BIOS.

2. If the system is configured with two hard drives, make sure the
bootable (first) hard drive is configured as Master and the
second hard drive is configured as Slave. The master hard drive
must have an active/bootable partition.

Excessively long formatting period.

1. If your hard drive takes an excessively long period of time to
format, it is likely a cable connection problem. However, if your
hard drive has a large capacity, it will take a longer time to
format.

Parallel Port

The parallel printer doesnt respond when you try to print.

1. Make sure that your printer is turned on and that the printer is
on-line.

2. Make sure your software is configured for the right type of
printer attached.

3. Verify that the onboard LPT ports I/O address and IRQ settings
are configured correctly.

4. Verify that the attached device works by attaching it to a parallel
port that is working and configured correctly. If it works, the
printer can be assumed to be in good condition. If the printer
remains inoperative, replace the printer cable and try again.

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Troubleshooting

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.

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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.

5. If the board fails to function, place the board on a flat surface
and seat all socketed components. Gently press each component
into the socket.

6. If you made changes to the BIOS settings, re-enter setup and

load the BIOS defaults.