DFI CB50-V3 User Manual

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CB50-V3

Rev. A+

System Board

Users Manual

38000849

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This publication contains information that is protected by copyright.

No part of it may be reproduced in any form or by any means or

used to make any transformation/adaptation without the prior

written permission from the copyright holders.

This publication is provided for informational purposes only. The

manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to

the contents or use of this manual and specifically disclaims any

express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any

particular purpose. The user will assume the entire r isk of the use or

the results of the use of this document. Fur ther, the manufacturer

reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes to its

contents at any time, without obligation to notify any person or

entity of such revisions or changes.

Trademarks

Microsoft® MS-DOS®, WindowsTM, Windows® 95 and Windows® 98

are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel® and

CeleronTM are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Award is

a registered trademark of Award Software, Inc. Other trademarks

and registered trademarks of products appearing in this manual are

the properties of their respective holders.

Caution:

Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the

manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturers

instructions.

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FCC and DOC Statement on Class B

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to tr y to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for

help.

Notice:

1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority

to operate the equipment.

2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with

the emission limits.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction

1.1 Features and Specifications..................................................................................

1.2 Package Checklist.........................................................................................................

Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

2.1 System Board Layout .............................................................................................

2.2 System Memory.............................................................................................................

2.3 DIP Switch Settings for Processors............................................................

2.4 Jumper Settings for the CPUs Front Side Bus................................

2.5 Jumper Settings for Clearing CMOS Data..........................................

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

2.7 Connecting the Ribbon Cables and Wires of the 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..............................................................................

Chapter 4 - Supported Softwares

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

4.2 Patch Utility for Windows 95/98...............................................................

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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 693/596A AGPset

Processor

The system board is equipped with Intel Socket 370 for installing

an Intel CeleronTM PPGA processor. It is also equipped with a

switching voltage regulator that automatically detects 1.30V to

2.05V.

 300A/333/366/400/433MHz and future 100MHz FSB Celeron

PPGA processor

System Memory

 8MB to 384MB memory using unbuffered DIMMs

 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

 ECC supported (uses x72 PC SDRAM DIMM)

DIMMs

1MBx64/x72

2MBx64/x72

4MBx64/x72

8MBx64/x72

16MBx64/x72

Expansion Slots

The system board is equipped with 1 dedicated AGP slot, 3

dedicated PCI slots, 1 dedicated 16-bit ISA slot and 1 shared PCI/

ISA slot. All PCI and ISA slots are bus masters.

Memory Size

8MB

16MB

32MB

64MB

128MB

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Introduction

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.

Connectors

 2 connectors for external USB ports

 1 connector for IrDA interface

 2 serial ports

 1 parallel por t

 2 IDE connectors

 1 floppy connector

 1 PS/2 mouse port

 1 PS/2 or AT keyboard por t

 1 20-pin ATX power supply connector

 1 12-pin standard AT power supply connector

 1 Wake-On-LAN connector

 1 SB-LINK connector

 3 fan connectors for CPU, chassis and AGP fans

PCI Bus Master IDE Controller

 Two PCI IDE interfaces support up to four IDE devices

 Ultra DMA/33 supported (Synchronous Ultra DMA mode -

data transfer rate up to a maximum of 33MB/sec.)

 PIO Mode 3 and Mode 4 Enhanced IDE (data transfer rate up

to 16.6MB/sec.)

 Bus mastering reduces CPU utilization during disk transfer

 ATAPI CD-ROM, 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 peripher al devices that meet the IrDA or ASK IR standard.

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Introduction

USB Ports

The system board is equipped with a header for external 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 Plug and Play compatible

 Flash EPROM for easy BIOS upgrades

1.1.2 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 (ATX power supply only)

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 (ATX power supply only)

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 (ATX power supply only)

The RTC installed on the system board allows your system to

automatically power-on on the set date and time.

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Introduction

Wake-On-LAN Ready (ATX power supply only)

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 (ATX power supply only)

This function allows you to use the keyboard or mouse to power-on

the system. Refer to Jumper Settings for Wake-On-Keyboard/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.

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 (ATX power supply only)

The system board is designed to meet the ACPI (Advanced

Configuration and Power Interface) specification. ACPI has energy

saving features that enables PCs to implement Power Management

and Plug-and-Play with operating systems that support OS Direct

Power Management.

Virus Protection

Most viruses today destroy data stored in hard drives. The system

board is designed to protect the boot sector and partition table of

your hard disk drive.

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Introduction

1.2 Package Checklist

The system board package contains the following items:

þ The system board

þ A users manual

þ Serial, mouse and printer port cables

Option 1:

- One card-edge bracket with a 9-pin and 25-pin serial port

cables

- One card-edge bracket with a 25-pin printer port cable and

a PS/2 mouse port cable

Option 2:

- One card-edge bracket with two 9-pin serial port cables

and a PS/2 mouse port cable

- One 25-pin printer port cable for chassis mounting

þ One 40-pin IDE hard disk cable

þ One 34-pin floppy disk drive cable

þ One CD

¨ One card-edge bracket with two USB por ts (optional)

If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your

dealer or sales representative for assistance.

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Hardware Installation

Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

2.1 System Board Layout

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Hardware Installation

2.2 System Memory

2.3 DIP Switch Settings for Processors

(For Factory Use Only)

The table on the next page shows the supported processors and

their corresponding DIP switch settings (SW1). 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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Hardware Installation

Processor

66MHz 100MHz

300MHz

333MHz

366MHz

400MHz

Future

processor

Future

processor

Future

processor

Future

processor

Frequency

Ratio

4.5x

5.5x

SW1

Processor

66MHz 100MHz

433MHz

Future

processor

Future

processor

Future

processor

Future

processor

Future

processor

Future

processor

Future

processor

Frequency

Ratio

6.5x

7.5x

SW1

Note:

1. Intel CeleronTM PPGA processors suppor t 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. You cannot overclock an Intel Celeron

frequency ratio has been fixed by the manufacturer. The table

PPGA processor because its

above is for factory use only.

2.4 Jumper Settings for the CPUs Front Side Bus

Jumper JP2

CPUs Front Side Bus Select

The default setting of jumper

JP2 is Auto - the system will

automatically run according to

the FSB of the processor. The

100MHz setting (1-2-3 Off)

is reserved for future 100MHz

FSB processors. Refer to the

figure on the next page.

Warning:

If your system is

installed with a 66MHz

FSB processor, do not

move the jumper cap from its default setting which is pins 1

and 2 On; otherwise your system will not boot.

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Jumper JP2s settings are shown below.

2-3 On: 66MHz1-2 On: Auto

1-2-3 Off: 100MHz

(default)

2.5 Jumper Settings for Clearing CMOS Data

Jumper JP6

Clear CMOS Data

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. If you are using an AT

power supply, you do not

need to unplug the power

cord. Set JP6 pins 2 and 3 to On. Wait for a few seconds and set

JP6 back to its default setting, pins 1 and 2 On. You may now plug

the power cord and power-on your system.

1-2 On: Normal

(default)

2-3 On:

Clear CMOS Data

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2.6 Jumper Settings for Wake-On-Keyboard/

Wake-On-Mouse (ATX power supply only)

Jumper JP1

Wake-On-Keyboard/Wake-On-Mouse

The system board supports

the Wake-On-Keyboard/Wake-

On-Mouse function. This

function allows you to use the

keyboard or 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 Wake-On-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.

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).

321 32 1

2-3 On: Enable1-2 On: Disable

(default)

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2.7 Connecting the Ribbon Cables and Wires of

the Ports and Connectors

2.7.1 Serial Ports

The built-in serial ports are RS-232C asynchronous communication

ports with 16C550A-compatible UARTs that can be used with

modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and other serial

devices. You can set the serial por ts I/O address in the Integrated

Peripherals setup of the Award BIOS.

Connecting the Serial Ports

Two serial por t cables mounted on

a card-edge bracket are provided

with the system board. Connect

one serial port cable to connector

JP4 for COM 1 primary serial port

and the other serial port cable to

connector JP3 for the COM 2

secondary serial por t. Make sure

the colored stripes on the ribbon

cables are aligned with pins 1 of

connectors JP3 and JP4. Mount the

card-edge bracket to the system

chassis.

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Hardware Installation

2.7.2 PS/2 Mouse Port

The PS/2 mouse port is a 6-pin connector on the system board.

Attach the 6-pin mouse port cable, which is mounted on a card-

edge bracket, to connector J2. Make sure the red wire on the PS/2

mouse connector is aligned with pin 1 of connector J2. Mount the

card-edge bracket to the system chassis.

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. Failure to do so may damage the

system board.

Function

Mouse Data

Reserved

Ground

+5V

Mouse Clock

Reserved

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Hardware Installation

2.7.3 Parallel Port

The system board has a standard printer port 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 setup of the

Award BIOS.

Connecting the Parallel Printer Port

Attach the DB-25 printer port

cable to connector JP5 on the

system board. Make sure the

colored stripe on the ribbon

cable aligns with pin 1 of JP5.

Use a small nutdriver to

mount the cable into a DB-25

cutout in the system chassis. If

your printer port cable is

attached to a card-edge

bracket, connect the cable to

connector JP5 on the system

board and mount the card-edge bracket to the system chassis.

2.7.4 Floppy Disk Controller

1. Install the 34-pin header

connector into the

shrouded floppy disk

header (J10) on the system

board. The colored edge of

the ribbon should be

aligned with pin 1 of J10.

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

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Hardware Installation

2.7.5 IDE Hard Disk Interface

1. If you are connecting

two hard drives, install

the 40-pin connector

of the IDE cable into

the primary shrouded

IDE header (connector

J8). 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 J7).

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-3 and

Ultra DMA 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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Hardware Installation

2.7.6 USB Ports

The system board is equipped with a header at location J11 on the

system board, for external USB ports. USB allows data exchange

between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously

accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.

You must have the proper drivers installed in your operating system

to use these ports. Refer to your operating systems manual or

documentation.

Connecting the USB Ports

As an option, one card-edge bracket mounted with two USB port

cables may be provided with the system board. The ends of the

cables are attached to a connector. Connect the USB cable

connector to J11 on the system board. The USB port cables can be

inserted only if pin 1 of the cable (red wire) is aligned with pin 1 of

J11. Pin 9 of J11 has been removed and the hole in the USB cable

connector, which corresponds to pin 9, has been plugged to prevent

incorrectly inserting the connector. Mount the card-edge bracket to

the system chassis.

Function

+5V

-Data

+Data

Ground

Key

Function

+5V

-Data

+Data

Ground

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Hardware Installation

2.7.7 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.

Connect your IrDA cable to connector J5 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.

Function

IRTX

Ground

IRRX

N. C .

VCC

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Hardware Installation

2.7.8 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 J1 on

the system board.

Function

2.7.9 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 J12 on the system board. The fan will provide adequate

airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the processor.

On/Off

+12V

Sense

Function

On/Off

+12V

Sense

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2.7.10 AGP Fan Connector

The system board is equipped with an AGP fan connector. If the

system board is installed with an AGP add-in card and you wish to

install a fan on the add-in card, connect the fans connector to

location J6 on the system board. Refer to the add-in cards manual

for instructions on installing the fan.

2.7.11 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.

Function

PC-PCI-GNTx

DGND

Key

PC-PCI-REQx

DGND

SERIRQ

Function

Ground

+12V

N. C.

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2.7.12 Wake-On-LAN Connector (ATX power supply only)

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 interr upt.

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 J14 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.

Function

+5VSB (720mA)

Ground

WOL

Important:

The 5VSB power source of your power supply must support

≥

720mA (minimum).

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Hardware Installation

2.7.13 Power Connector

PLAT1

PLATX1

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

Function

3.3V/14A

COM

+5V

COM

+5V

COM

PW-OK

5VSB

+12V

Function

3.3V/14A

-12V

COM

PS-ON

COM

-5V

+5V

Important:

Your power supply must meet the ATX specification -

supporting 3.3V/14A (minimum), otherwise your system will not

boot properly.

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Hardware Installation

2.7.14 J9 (LEDs and Switches)

ATX-LED: ATX 5VSB Standby LED

This LED will light when the 5VSB power is active.

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.

AT X - S W : AT X P o w e r S w i t ch

Depending on the setting in the BIOS setup, this switch is a dual

function power button that will allow your system to enter the Soft-

Off or Suspend mode. Refer to Soft-Off By PWR-BTTN in the

Power Management Setup (Chapter 3).

G-SW: Green Switch

This switch will allow your system to enter the Suspend mode.

RESET: Reset Switch

This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the

system thus prolonging the life of the power supply or system.

SPEAKER: Speaker Connector

This connects to the speaker installed in the system chassis.

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KEYLOCK: Power/Standby LED and Keylock Connector

Use pins 24 to 26 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 27 to 28 to connect to the keyboard lock (located on the

front panel of the system chassis) for locking the keyboard.

ATX-LED

(ATX 5VSB Standby LED)

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

(Power/Standby LED and

Keylock connector)

Pin Assignment

ATX Power

Ground

N. C.

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 24-26 for

the Power/Standby

LED.

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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.

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 P ASSWORD 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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Award BIOS Setup Utility

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

Date (mm:dd:yy) : Fri, Nov 27 1998 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

0 0 0 0

PRECOMP

LANDZ 0 0 0 0

SECTOR

Base Memory : 640K Extended Memory : 64512K Other Memory : 384K

Total Memory : 65536K

PU/PD/+/- : Modify

MODE Auto Auto Auto Auto

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 primar y

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.

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

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

ESC

: Quit

: Help

: Old Values

: Load Fail-Safe Settings

: Load Optimal Settings

↑↓→←

PU/PD/+/(Shift) F2

: Select Item : Modify : Color

This category protects the boot sector and partition table of your hard

disk drive. When this item is enabled, the Award BIOS will monitor the

boot sector and partition table of the hard disk drive. If an attempt

is made to write to the boot sector or partition table of the hard disk

drive, the BIOS will halt the system and an error message will appear.

After seeing the error message, if necessary, you will be able to run

an anti-virus program to locate and remove the problem before any

damage is done.

Many disk diagnostic programs which attempt to access the boot

sector table will cause the warning message to appear. If you are

running such a program, we recommend that you first disable this

category. Also, disable this category if you are installing or running

certain operating systems like Windows® 95 or the operating system

may not install nor work.

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CPU 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

Intel Celeron

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.

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.

processor comes with built-in Level 2 cache. By

Boot Up Floppy Seek

When enabled, the BIOS will check whether the floppy disk drive installed

is 40 or 80 tracks. Note that the BIOS cannot distinguish between 720K,

1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M drive types as they are all 80 tracks. When

disabled, the BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by

track number. Note that there will not be any warning message if the drive

installed is 360KB.

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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

When disabled, continually holding down a key on your keyboard will

cause the BIOS to report that the key is down. When the typematic

rate is enabled, the BIOS will not only report that the key is down,

but will first wait for a moment, and, if the key is still down, it will begin

to report that the key has been depressed repeatedly. For example,

you would use such a feature to accelerate cursor movements with

the arrow keys.

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

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

accelerated.

Typematic Delay (Msec)

This selection allows you to select the delay between when the key

was first depressed and when the acceleration begins.

Security Option

System The system will not boot and access to Setup will be

denied 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-3 or

later hard drives.

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 Clock Frequency Spread Spectrum

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

ESC

: Quit

: Help

: Old Values

: Load Fail-Safe Settings

: Load Optimal Settings

↑ ↓ → ←

PU/PD/+/(Shift) F2

: Select Item : Modify : Color

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

identical to this one.

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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.

CPU Clock Frequency

If you are using a 66MHz FSB processor, the options are Default,

66MHz, 75MHz and 83MHz. If you are using a 100MHz FSB

processor, the options are Default, 83MHz, 100MHz, 103MHz,

105MHz, 110MHz, 112MHz, 115MHz, 120MHz and 124MHz.

Regardless of the type of processor used, the default setting is

Default. Under this setting, the system will run at 66MHz or

100MHz depending on 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.

Method 1: Clear the CMOS data by following the procedure in

section 2.5 (chapter 2) of this manual. All fields in the

BIOS Setup will automatically be set to its default

settings.

Method 2: Press the <Inser t> key and power button

simultaneously 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 Clock Frequency field to Default or

an appropriate clock frequency.

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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, 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

: Disabled

: Secondary

: Primary

: Disabled

↑ ↓ → ←

PU/PD/+/(Shift) F2

: Select Item : Modify : Color

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.

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

= 1 min., and Suspend Mode = 1 min.

User Defined Allows you to set each mode individually. When

enabled, each option ranges from 1 min. to 1 hr.

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PM Control by APM

Yes An Advanced Power Management device will be activated to

enhance the power saving mode and stop the CPUs inter-

nal clock. Use this option in Windows® 95. (default)

No The system BIOS will ignore APM when initiating the Power

Management mode.

Video Off Method

This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.

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

the vertical and horizontal synchronization

ports and write blanks to the video buffer.

Blank Screen This option only writes blanks to the video buffer.

DPMS Initializes display power management signaling. Use

this option if your video board supports it.

Video Off After

N/A The system BIOS will never turn off the screen.

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

mode.

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

mode.

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.

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.

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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 enter s the

Suspend mode. The purpose of this function is to

prevent the system from powering off in case you

accidentally hit or pushed the power button. Push

and release again in less than 4 sec to restore.

Pushing the power button for more than 4 seconds

will power off the system.

Instant-Off Pressing and then releasing the power button at

once will immediately power off your system.

PWR Lost Resume State

Keep Off When power returns after an AC power failure, you

Turn On When power returns after an AC power failure, the

Last State When power returns after an AC power failure, the

must press the Power button to power-on the system.

system will automatically power-on.

operating session where you left off before power

failure occurs will resume.

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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

With a LAN card installed, the Wake-On-LAN function allows the

network to remotely wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC.

However, if your system is in the Suspend mode, you can wake-

up the system only through an IRQ or DMA interrupt. 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 networ k. Date

(of Month) and Timer (hh:mm:ss) will appear right

below this field.

Disabled Disables the automatic power-on function. (default)

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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.

If you want the system to power-on ever yday as set in the Date (of

Month) field, the time set in this field must be later than the time of

the RTC in the Standard CMOS Setup.

PM Events

When enabled, access to the specified IRQ will cause the system to

wake up completely from the power management mode. When

disabled, the system will not wake up from the power management

mode despite access to the specified IRQ.

3.1.5 PNP/PCI Configuration

This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. It covers some

very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only

experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.

ROM PCI/ISA BIOS

PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION

AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.

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

: Help

: Old Values

: Load Fail-Safe Settings

: Load Optimal Settings

: Enabled : Auto : Auto : Auto : Auto

↑ ↓ → ←

PU/PD/+/(Shift) F2

: Select Item : Modify : Color

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Resources Controlled By

The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capability to automatically

configure all of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices.

Auto The system will automatically detect the settings for you.

The categories that follow will not be shown on the

screen.

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

assigned your add-in card) to Legacy ISA or PCI/ISA PnP.

For non-PnP ISA cards, select Legacy ISA. For PnP ISA

or PCI cards, select PCI/ISA PnP.

Reset Configuration Data

Enabled The BIOS will reset the configuration data once

automatically. It will then recreate a new set of

configuration data.

Disabled The BIOS will not reset the configuration data.

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.

Note:

When Disabled, a Yellow mark will appear in Windows 95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.

3.1.8 Integrated Peripherals

ROM PCI/ISA BIOS

INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS

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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 UDMA Init 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

: Help

: Old Values

: Load Fail-Safe Settings

: 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

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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 suppor ts five modes, 0 (default) to 4, which

primarily differ in timing. When Auto is selected, the BIOS will select the

best available mode after checking your drive.

Auto The BIOS will automatically set the system according to your

hard disk drives timing.

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

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

have drive errors.

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

UDMA

These categories allow you to set the Ultra DMA in use. When Auto

is selected, the BIOS will select the best available option after checking

your hard drive or CD-ROM.

Auto The BIOS will automatically detect the settings for you.

Disabled The BIOS will not detect these categories.

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

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.

Disabled Disables the onboard serial port 1 and/or serial por t 2.

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UART2 Mode Select

The system board supports IrDA function for wireless connectivity

between your computer and peripheral devices. You may not use IrDA

(J5) and the COM 2 serial port (JP3) 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 J5 on the system board.

2. Set UART2 Mode Select to the type of IrDA standard

supported by your IrDA per ipheral/device (IrDA 1.0 or ASK IR).

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.

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 port.

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.

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

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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 Wake-On-

Keyboard (password) function, make sure to

set this field to disabled prior to setting JP1 to

disabled (1-2 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 Ctrl-F1 to Ctrl-

F12.

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

ton 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.

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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. You will not be prompted for a

password when you cold boot the system.

Use the arrow keys to highlight the Supervisor Password option and

press <Enter>. The message below will appear.

Enter Password:

Type in the password. You are limited to eight characters. When done,

the message below will appear:

Confirm Password:

You are asked to verify the password. Type in exactly the same

password. If you type in a wrong password, you will be prompted to

enter the correct password again. To delete or disable the password

function, highlight Supervisor Password and press <Enter>, instead of

typing in a new password. Press the <Esc> key to return to the main

menu.

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 with the System option selected in

the BIOS Features Setup. If you want a user to enter a password when

trying to access setup, set a users password with the Setup option

selected in the BIOS Features Setup.

Using users password to enter Setup allows a user to access only the

User Password option that appears on the main screen. Access to

all other options is denied. To set, confirm, verify, disable or delete a

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users password, follow the procedures described in the section

Supervisor Password. If you forget your password, refer to the

procedure described in the same section.

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

ESC: Skip

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

identical to this one.

For hard drives larger than 528MB, you would typically select the LBA

type. Certain operating systems require that you select Normal or

Large. Please check your operating systems manual or Help desk on

which one to select.

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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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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 ser vice 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 memor y 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 par t 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.

4.1.1 Running the DMI Utility

To run the DMI utility, type: DMICFG.EXE. You can download this utility

from http://www.dfiweb.com - BIOS & DRIVERS section or

ftp.dfiusa.com - /pub/DMI directory.

The DMI utility must run in real mode with at least 180K of base

memory. Memor y managers like HIMEM.SYS (required by Windows)

must not be installed. You may do this by using one of the 3 methods

listed below.

1. Boot up from a system diskette without the AUTOEXEC.BAT and

CONFIG.SYS files,

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

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

CONFIG.SYS files.

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4.1.2 Using the DMI Utility

Supported Softwares

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

↑ ↓ ↑ ↓

↑ ↓

↑ ↓ ↑ ↓ →→

→

→→

BIOS

System

Enclosure/Chassis

Processor

Memory Controller

Memory Module Memory Module Memory Module Memory Module

Cache

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

System Slots

←←

←

←←

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

Type : BIOS Information Handle : 0000

Vendor Name : BIOS Version : BIOS Starting Address Segment : F000 BIOS Build Date : BIOS Characteristics : Size of BIOS ROM : 0128K

*** BIOS Auto Detect ***

The four menus located on top of the DMI Configuration Utility screen

are Edit DMI, Add DMI, Load DMI File and Save DMI File. Use the

← or → (left or right) arrow keys to select a menu from the Menu

bar.

On the left side of the screen is a list of the system configuration items.

Use the ↑ or ↓ (up or down) arrow keys to select an item.

The commands at the bottom of the screen will allow you to navigate

through the various setup menus.

Edit DMI

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

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

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

3. The cursor will move to the screen you select allowing you to edit

information. The screen will also display the auto-detected

information.

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

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Add DMI

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

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

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

3. The cursor will move to the screen you select allowing you to enter

information about the added item.

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

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

Load DMI File

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

2. The following message will appear.

Press [Enter] to select DMI file for load

Press <Enter>.

3. The DMI files will appear on the screen. Select the file you would

like to load and press <Enter>.

4. The following message will appear.

Do you want to execute? (Y/N)

Type <Y>. All previous DMI structures will be destroyed and the

new file will be saved into the flash ROM.

Save DMI File

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

2. The following message will appear.

Press [Enter] to select DMI file for save

Press <Enter>.

3. Enter the directory and filename under which you would like the

DMI file saved.

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Supported Softwares

4.2 Patch Utility for Windows 95/98

The CD included in the system board package contains a patch

utility. If you are running Windows 95 or Windows 98, you need

to run the patch utility.

Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main

Board Utility CD) will appear. Click Patch Utility for Windows 95/

98. Please refer to its readme file for instructions on installing the

utility.

All steps or procedures to install the utility are subject to change

without notice as the utility may occassionally be updated. Please

refer to the readme file for the latest information.

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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:

CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED

The CMOS battery is no longer functional. It should be replaced.

Caution:

Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. Replace only

with the same or equivalent type recommended by the

manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the

battery manufacturers instructions.

CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR

Checksum of CMOS is incorrect. This can indicate that CMOS has

become corrupt. This error may have been caused by a weak

battery. Check the battery and replace if necessary.

DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY

The display switch on the motherboard can be set to either

monochrome or color. This indicates the switch is set to a different

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setting than indicated in Setup. Determine which setting is correct,

either turn off the system and change the jumper or enter Setup

and change the VIDEO selection.

FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (80)

Unable to reset floppy subsystem.

FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (40)

Floppy type mismatch.

Hard Disk(s) fail (80)

HDD reset failed.

Hard Disk(s) fail (40)

HDD controller diagnostics failed.

Hard Disk(s) fail (20)

HDD initialization error.

Hard Disk(s) fail (10)

Unable to recalibrate fixed disk.

Hard Disk(s) fail (08)

Sector Verify failed.

Keyboard is locked out - Unlock the key

The BIOS detects that the keyboard is locked. Keyboard controller

is pulled low.

Keyboard error or no keyboard present

Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is attached

correctly and no keys are being pressed during the boot.

Manufacturing POST loop

System will repeat POST procedure infinitely while the keyboard

controller is pull low. This is also used for the M/B burn in test at

the factory.

BIOS ROM checksum error - System halted

The checksum of ROM address F0000H-FFFFFH is bad.

Memory test fail

The BIOS reports memory test fail if the memory has error(s).

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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.

Monitor/Display

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

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

2. Check that one end of the monitors power cord is properly

attached to the monitor and the other end is plugged into a

working AC outlet. If necessary, try another outlet.

3. Check that the video input cable is properly attached to the

monitor and the systems display adapter.

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

brightness control knob.

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The picture seems to be constantly moving.

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

sync.

2. Move away any objects, such as another monitor or fan, that

may be creating a magnetic field around the display.

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

by this monitor.

The screen seems to be constantly wavering.

1. If the monitor is close to another monitor, the adjacent monitor

may need to be turned off. Fluorescent lights adjacent to the

monitor may also cause screen wavering.

Power Supply

When the computer is turned on, nothing happens.

1. Check that one end of the AC power cord is plugged into a live

outlet and the other end properly plugged into the back of the

system.

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 shor t or open. Inspect the cord

and install a new one if necessary.

Floppy Drive

The computer cannot access the floppy drive.

1. The floppy diskette may not be formatted. Format the diskette

and try again.

2. The diskette may be write-protected. Use a diskette that is not

write-protected.

3. You may be writing to the wrong drive. Check the path

statement to make sure you are writing to the targeted drive.

4. There is not enough space left on the diskette. Use another

diskette with adequate storage space.

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Hard Drive

Hard disk failure.

1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive has

been entered in the BIOS.

2. If the system is configured with two hard drives, make sure the

bootable (first) hard drive is configured as Master and the

second hard drive is configured as Slave. The master hard drive

must have an active/bootable partition.

Excessively long formatting period.

1. If your hard drive takes an excessively long period of time to

format, it is likely a cable connection problem. However, if your

hard drive has a large capacity, it will take a longer time to

format.

Parallel Port

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

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

on-line.

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

printer attached.

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

are configured correctly.

4. Verify that the attached device works by attaching it to a parallel

port that is working and configured correctly. If it works, the

printer can be assumed to be in good condition. If the printer

remains inoperative, replace the printer cable and try again.

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Serial Port

The serial device (modem, printer) doesnt output anything or is

outputting garbled characters.

1. Make sure that the serial devices power is turned on and that

the device is on-line.

2. Verify that the device is plugged into the correct serial port on

the rear of the computer.

3. Verify that the attached serial device works by attaching it to a

serial port that is working and configured correctly. If the serial

device does not work, either the cable or the serial device has a

problem. If the serial device works, the problem may be due to

the onboard I/O or the address setting.

4. Make sure the COM settings and I/O address are configured

correctly.

Keyboard

Nothing happens when a key on the keyboard was pressed.

1. Make sure the keyboard is properly connected.

2. Make sure there are no objects resting on the keyboard and

that no keys are pressed during the booting process.

System Board

1. Make sure the add-in card is seated securely in the expansion

slot. If the add-in card is loose, power off the system, re-install

the card and power up the system.

2. Check the jumper settings to ensure that the jumpers are

properly set.

3. Verify that all memory modules are seated securely into the

memory sockets.

4. Make sure the memory modules are in the correct locations.

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.