Dfi CA61 User Manual

CA61

Rev. B+
System Board
Users Manual

41730039

Copyright

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manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to
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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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Hardware Installation

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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Hardware Installation

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

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--------

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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Hardware Installation

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

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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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Hardware Installation

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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Hardware Installation

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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Hardware Installation

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.