DFI ITOX GITOX3 User Manual

ITOX3

Rev. A+

System Board

Users Manual

41400011

Copyright

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 risk of the use or the results

of the use of this document. Further, the manufacturer reserves the

right to revise this publication and make changes to its contents at any

time, without obligation to notify any person or entity of such revisions

or changes.

All Rights Reserved. © 2000

Trademarks

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

Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Intel®, Pentium® 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.

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 Par t 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 Memory .....................................................................................

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

2.4 Jumper Settings for the CPUs Type .........................................

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

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

2.7 Jumper Settings for VGA on Board .............................................

2.8 Jumper Settings for M-system Flash Disk Address ..............

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

2.10 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..............................................................

6

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

38

38

41

45

47

52

53

54

54

58

59

60

61

61

Chapter 4 - Supported Softwares

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

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

4.3 Patch Utility for Windows 95 .......................................................

4.4 VGA Driver for Windows 95/98/NT4.0 ..............................

Appendix A - System Error Messages

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

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

Appendix B - Troubleshooting

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

Appendix C - Watchdog Timer

Using the Watchdog Timer Function .......................................................

64

67

67

68

69

69

71

75

Chapter 1 - Introduction

1.1 Features and Specifications

1.1.1 Features

Chipset

 Intel 440BX AGPset

 Intel 69000 (on board VGA)

Processor

The system board is equipped with Socket 370 for installing an

Intel CeleronTM PPGA and Pentium® III FCPGA processor. The

system board is also equipped with a switching voltage regulator

that supports 1.30V to 2.05V core voltage for various processors.

 Pentium® III FCPGA 100MHz FSB processor

 CeleronTM PPGA (300A - 533MHz) processor

System Memory

 16MB to 384MB memory using unbuffered DIMMs

 32MB to 768MB memory using registered 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

2MBx64/x72

4MBx64/x72

8MBx64/x72

16MBx64/x72

32MBx64/x72

* Registered DIMMs only.

Memory Size

16MB

32MB

64MB

128MB

256MB*

6

Introduction

Expansion Slots

The system board is equipped with 1 dedicated PCI slot, 5

dedicated 16-bit ISA slot and 1 shared PCI/ISA slot. All PCI and

ISA slots are bus masters.

Disk-On-Chip

Optional M-system up to 144Mbytes or above.

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 par t 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.

ATX double deck ports

 2 USB ports

 2 DB-9 serial ports

 1 DB-25 parallel port

 1 DB-15 graphics port

 1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 keyboard port

 1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 mouse port

1

Connectors

 2 9-pin headers for serial ports

 1 25-pin header for SPP/ECP/EPP parallel port

 1 15-pin header for video

 1 5-pin header for mouse

 1 5-pin header for keyboard

 1 connector for IrDA interface

 2 IDE connectors

 1 floppy connector

 1 20-pin ATX power supply connector

 1 3-pin WOL (Wake-On-LAN) connector

 1 SB-LINK connector

7

1

Introduction

 1 chassis open connector

 1 system temperature sensor connector

 3 fan connectors for CPU, chassis and second chassis fans

PCI Bus Master IDE Controller

 Two PCI IDE interfaces support up to four IDE devices

 Supports ATA/33 hard drives

 ATA/66 hard drives detectable by the BIOS

 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 supported

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 DMI 2.0 function

 2 MBit flash EPROM for easy BIOS upgrades

 Includes NCR 810 SCSI BIOS

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

8

Introduction

 Monitors processor/chassis fan speed and failure alarm

 Automatic processor/chassis fan control

 Read back capability that displays accurate temperature, voltage

and fan speed

 Watchdog timer function

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.

Watchdog Timer

The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly

clear the system at the set time interval. If the system hangs or

fails to function, it will reset at the set time inter val so that your

system will continue to operate. Refer to Watchdog Timer Select

in the Integrated Peripherals setup of the Award BIOS.

1

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.

9

1

Introduction

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 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 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).

AC Power Failure Recovery

When power returns after an AC power failure, you may choose

to either power-on the system manually, let the system power-on

automatically or return to the state where you left off before

power failure occurs. Refer to PWR Lost Resume State in the

Integrated Peripherals section in chapter 3 for more information.

ACPI

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.

10

Introduction

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

The system board package contains the following items:

þ The system board

þ A users manual

þ One 40-pin IDE hard disk cable

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.

1

11

Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

2.1 System Board Layout

12

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

2

The system board is equipped with three 168-pin DIMM (Dual

In-line Memory Module) sockets that support x64/x72 unbuffered

or registered PC SDRAM DIMM, 3.3V. 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. That is, DIMM that typically has 9 memory

chips per side. This kind of module has 8 standard memory chips

and a parity chip. DIMM with no parity has 8 standard memory

chips only. Refer to chapter 1 (System Memory section) for

detailed specification of the memory supported by the system

board.

13

2

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

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

2.3 Frequency Ratio Settings for Processors

Make sure you have set JP11 according to the type of processor

installed in the system board.

In the example on the left:

Switch 1: Off

Switch 2: On

Switch 3: Off

Switch 4: On

Tab

14

Hardware Installation

2

Processor

66MHz 100MHz

----------

----------

----------

300MHz

(300A)

333MHz 5x

366MHz

Frequency

Future

processor

Future

processor

Future

processor

Future

processor

500MHz

550MHz 5.5x

Ratio

3x

3.5x

4x

4.5x

SW1

Processor

66MHz 100MHz

400MHz 600MHz 6x

433MHz 650MHz

466MHz 700MHz

500MHz

533MHz

Future

processor

Future

processor

Note:

1. The switching voltage regulator on the system board will

automatically set the voltage regulator according to the voltage

of the processor.

2. You can not overclock some processors because their

frequency ratio has been fixed by the manufacturer.

2.4 Jumper Settings for the CPU Type

Jumper JP11

CPU Type Select

Frequency

Ratio

6.5x

7x

7.5x

8x

SW1

This jumer is used to choose the

type of processor. The default setting

is Intel processor, pins 1 and 2 on.

Please leave JP11 in its default

setting.

15

2

Hardware Installation

Jumper JP11:

1-2 On: Intel CPU

(default)

2-3 On: Reserved

2.5 Jumper Settings for the CPUs Front Side Bus

Jumpers JP2 & JP3

CPUs Front Side Bus Select

The default setting is Auto - the

system will automatically run

according to the FSB of the

processor.

Warning:

Overclocking a 66MHz FSB

processor to 100MHz will

provide better system

performance. However, not all

66MHz FSB processors are

capable of running at

100MHz bus speed.

Therefore, if you are unable to boot your system when set at

100MHz, make sure to set JP2 and JP3 back to their default

settings.

16

Function

Auto*

66MHz

100MHz

* denotes default

2-3 On

2-3 On

1-2 On

JP2

JP3

1-2 On

2-3 On

All off

Jumpers JP2 & JP3:

Hardware Installation

2

1

2

3

All Off

1-2 On

1

2

3

1

2

3

2-3 On

2.6 Jumper Settings for Clearing CMOS Data

Jumper JP8

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. Set JP8 pins 2 and 3 to On.

Wait for a few seconds and set JP8

back to its default setting, pins 1 and

2 On. You may now plug the power

cord and power-on your system.

123 123

1-2 On: Normal

(default)

2-3 On:

Clear CMOS Data

17

2

Hardware Installation

2.7 Jumper Settings for VGA on Board

Jumper JP6

Onboard VGA Enable/Disable

The system is equipped with an onboard VGA port and a 15-pin

onboard VGA connector. If you wish to install a VGA add-on card,

set JP6 to pins 2-3 On to disable the onboard VGA.

18

123 123

2-3 On: Disable1-2 On: Enable

(default)

Hardware Installation

2.8 Jumper Settings for M-system Flash Disk

Address

Jumper JP10

M-system Flash Disk Address Select

4

2

6

8

2

1

35

5-6 On: (default)

JP10

1-2 On

3-4 On

5-6 On*

7-8 On

* denotes default

7

Address

C0000

C8000

D0000

D8000

19

2

Hardware Installation

2.9 Jumper Settings for Wake-On-Keyboard/

Wake-On-Mouse

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 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 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.

20

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).

123 123

1-2 On: Disable

(default)

2-3 On: Enable

Hardware Installation

2.10 Ports and Connectors

2.10.1 Serial Ports

The system board is

equipped with two onboard

serial ports (Teal/Turquoise

color) at locations J6 (COM

1) and J10 (COM 2) of the

ATX double deck prots.

The system board is also

equipped with two 9-pin

onboard connectors at

locations J5 (COM 1) and

J12 (COM 2) for optional

serial port cables. Connect

one serial port cable to

connector J5 for COM 1

primary serial por t and the

other serial port cable to

connector J12 for the COM

2 secondary serial port. Make sure the colored stripes on the

ribbon cables are aligned with pins 1 of connector J5 and J12.

Mount the card-edge bracket to the system chassis.

2

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.

21

2

Hardware Installation

2.10.2 PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard Ports

The system board is equipped

with an onboard PS/2 mouse

port (Green) and an PS/2

keyboard (Purple) port - both at

location J1 of the ATX double

deck ports; it is also equipped

with a 5-pin onboard mouse

connector at location J3 and a 5-

pin onboard keyboard connector

at location J2.

The PS/2 mouse port/connector

uses IRQ12. If a mouse is not

connected to the port/connector,

IRQ12 will be reserved 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.

22

Hardware Installation

2.10.3 Parallel Ports

The system board has a stan-

dard printer port (Burgundy)

located at J7 of the ATX

double deck ports for inter-

facing your PC to a parallel

printer; it is also equipped

with 1 25-pin connector (J8)

for optional printer port cable.

Attach the DB-25 printer port

cable to connector J8 on the

system board. Make sure the

colored stripe on the ribbon

cable aligns with pin 1 of

connector J8. Use a small

nutdriver to mount the cable

into a DB-25 cutout in the system chassis. If your printer por t

cable is attached to a card-edge bracket, connect the cable to

connector J8 on the system board and mount the card-edge

bracket to the system chassis.

2

The printer port supports SPP, ECP and EPP modes. You can set

the ports mode in the Integrated Peripherals setup of the Award

BIOS.

Setting

SPP

(Standard Parallel Port)

ECP

(Extended Capabilities Port)

EPP

(Enhanced Parallel Port)

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

23

2

Hardware Installation

2.10.4 VGA Port

The system board is equipped

with a VGA prot at location J17

(Blue) of the double deck ports.

The system board is also

equipped with 1 15-pin

connector (J16) for optional VGA

port cable . Connect the VGA

port cable to connector J16 on

the system board. Make sure the

colored stripe on the ribbon

cable is aligned with pin 1 of

connector J16. Use a small

nutdriver to mount the VGA port

into a cutout in the system

chassis.

2.10.5 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.

24

Hardware Installation

Connecting the Floppy Disk Cable

1. Install the 34-pin header connector into the shrouded floppy

disk header (J11) on the system board. The colored edge of

the ribbon should be aligned with pin 1 of J11.

2. Install the other 34-pin header connector(s) into the disk

drive(s). Align the colored edge of the daisy chained ribbon

cable with pin 1 of the drive edge connector(s). The end-most

connector should be attached to the drive you want to

designate as Drive A.

2.10.6 IDE Hard Disk Interface

The system board is equipped

with two shrouded PCI IDE

headers that will interface four

Enhanced IDE (Integrated Drive

Electronics) hard disk drives. To

prevent improper IDE cable

installation, each shrouded PCI

IDE header has a keying

mechanism. The 40-pin connector

on the IDE cable can be placed

into the header only if pin 1 of

the connector is aligned with pin

1 of the header.

2

Connecting the Hard Disk Cable

1. If you are connecting two hard drives, install the 40-pin

connector of the IDE cable into the primary shrouded IDE

header (connector J15). If you are adding a third or four th

IDE device, install the 40-pin connector of the other IDE cable

into the secondary shrouded IDE header (connector J14).

25

2

Hardware Installation

2. Install the other 40-pin header connector(s) into the device

with the colored edge of the ribbon cable aligned with pin 1

of the drive edge connector(s).

Note:

Refer to your disk drive users manual for information about

selecting proper drive switch settings.

Adding a Second IDE Hard Drive

When using two IDE drives, one must be set as the master and

the other as the slave. Follow the instructions provided by the

drive manufacturer for setting the jumpers and/or switches on the

drives.

We recommend that you use Enhanced IDE or ATA-2, ATA/33

and ATA/66 hard drives be from the same manufacturer. In a few

cases, drives from two different manufacturers will not function

properly when used together. The problem lies in the hard drives,

not the system board.

Important:

If you encountered problems while using an ATAPI CD-ROM

drive that is set in Master mode, please set the CD-ROM

drive to Slave mode. Some ATAPI CD-ROMs may not be

recognized and cannot be used if incorrectly set in Master

mode.

26

2.10.7 USB Ports

The system board is equipped

with two onboard USB ports at

location J4. 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.

2.10.8 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.

Hardware Installation

2

Connect your IrDA cable to connec-

tor J23 on the system board. Set

UART2 Mode Select in the Inte-

grated 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.

27

2

Hardware Installation

Note:

The sequence of the functions on some IrDA cable may be

reversed from the pin function defined on the system board.

Make sure to connect the cable to the IrDA connector

according to their pin functions.

Pin

1

2

3

4

5

Function

VCC

N. C.

IRRX

Ground

IRTX

2.10.9 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 J9 on the

system board. The system is

capable of monitoring and

controlling the speed of the CPU

fan. The CPU fan will automatically

turn off once the system enters the

Suspend mode.

28

Pin

1

2

3

Function

On/Off

+12V

Sense

2.10.10 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 J19 on the system board.

The fan will provide adequate

airflow throughout the chassis to

prevent overheating the processor.

The system is capable of

monitoring and controlling the

speed of the chassis fan. The

chassis fan will automatically turn

off once the system enters the

Suspend mode.

Hardware Installation

Pin

1

2

3

Function

On/Off

+12V

Sense

2

2.10.11 Second Chaasis Fan Connector

If you are installing a second chassis fan in the system unit, connect

the fans connector to location J22 on the system board.

Pin

1

2

3

Function

Ground

+12V

N. C.

29

2

Hardware Installation

2.10.12 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 J21. Refer to the sound

cards manual for more information.

Pin

1

2

3

4

5

6

Function

PC-PCI-GNTx

DGND

Key

PC-PCI-REQx

DGND

SERIRQ

2.10.13 Thermal Sensor Connector

If you wish to monitor the thermal condition of a device, connect

one end of the thermal cable to the RT2 connector on the

system board and the other end to the device.

Pin

1

2

Function

Ground

Sense

30

Hardware Installation

2.10.14 Wake-On-LAN Connector

The system board supports the Wake-On-LAN function. This

function will allow the network to remotely power-on a Soft

Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. However, if your system is in the

Suspend mode, you can power-on the system only through an

IRQ or DMA interrupt.

To use the Wake-On-LAN function, you must enable the Resume

on LAN field in the Power Management Setup of the Award

BIOS. Your LAN card package should include a cable. Connect one

end of the cable to the wakeup header on the card and the other

end to location J20 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.

2

Pin

1

2

3

Function

+5VSB (720mA)

Ground

WOL

Important:

The 5VSB power source of your power supply must support

≥

720mA (minimum).

31

2

Hardware Installation

2.10.15 Chassis Open Connector

The chassis open function, when enabled, will aler t you that the

system chassis is open. To use this function, please follow the steps

below.

1. Connect the chassis sensor cable that is attached on your

system chassis to location J18 on the system board.

2. Install the Hardware Doctor utility contained in the provided

CD. By default, this function is disabled. When enabled, a

warning message will appear when the chassis is open. The

utility may also be configured so that a beeping alarm will

sound when the chassis is open. Refer to the Hardware

Doctor Utility section in chapter 4 for instructions on installing

the utility.

Pin

1

2

3

4

Function

+5V

N. C.

Chassis signal

Ground

32

Hardware Installation

2.10.16 PCI Standby Power LED

PCI Standby Power LED

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

Suspend mode.

3.3VSB Standby for PCI (Jumper JP7)

The default setting of jumper JP7 is On. It provides 3.3VSB

Standby power to the PCI slots. If you are using a PCI modem

card that does not comply to the PCI 2.2 specification, please

set this jumper to Off. The PCI Standby Power LEDs light will

subsequently turn off.

2

21

On

Important:

The Lighted LED serves as a reminder that you must power-

off the system then turn off the power supplys switch or

unplug the power cord prior to installing any add-on cards.

21

Off

33

2

Hardware Installation

2.10.17 Power Connector

PS1

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

Pin

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Function

3.3V/14A

3.3V/14A

COM

+5V

COM

+5V

COM

PW-OK

5VSB

+12V

Pin

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

Function

3.3V/14A

-12V

COM

PS-ON

COM

COM

COM

-5V

+5V

+5V

34

Important:

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

current.

Hardware Installation

2.10.18 LEDs and Switches

ATX-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.

2

ATX-SW: ATX Power Switch

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

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

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.

35

2

Hardware Installation

KEYLOCK: Power/Standby LED and Keylock Connector

Use pins 24-26 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.

Pin Pin Assignment

ATX LED 1 ATX Power

(ATX 5VSB standby) 2 Ground

3N. C.

HD-LED 4 HDD LED Power

(Primar y/Secondar y IDE LED) 5 HDD

6N. C.

G-LED 7 Green LED Power

(Green LED) 8 Green

9N. C.

ATX-SW 10 PWRBT

(ATX power switch) 11 Ground

12 N. C.

G-SW 13 SMI

(Green switch) 14 Ground

15 N. C.

RESET 16 H/W Reset

(Reset switch) 17 Ground

18 N. C.

SPEAKER 19 Speaker Data

(Speaker connector) 2 0 N. C.

21 Ground

22 Speaker Power

23 N. C.

KEYLOCK 24 LED Power

(Keylock and power LED 25 N. C.

connector) 26 Standby Signal

27 Keylock

28 Ground

36

Hardware Installation

2.10.19 Expansion Slots

The system board is equipped with 1 dedicated PCI slot, 5

dedicated 16-bit ISA slot and 1 shared PCI/ISA slot. All CPI and

ISA slots are bus masters.

2

37

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 memor y 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 PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING

: Select Item

↑↓→←

: Change Color

(Shift) F2

3.1.1 Standard CMOS Setup

Use the arrow keys to highlight Standard CMOS Setup and press

<Enter>. A screen similar to the one on the next page will appear.

38

Award BIOS Setup Utility

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

Date (mm:dd:yy) : Thu, Dec 2 1999
Time (hh:mm:ss) : 10: 35: 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, But Keyboard

: 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

0M
0M
0M
0M

↑↓→←

HEAD

0
0
0
0

: Select Item
: Change(Shift)F2

PRECOMP

LANDZ
0
0
0
0

SECTOR

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Base Memory : 640K

Extended Memory : 64512K

Other Memory : 384K

Total Memory : 65536K

PU/PD/+/- : Modify

MODE
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto

3

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>.

39

3

Award BIOS Setup Utility

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.

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.

40

Award BIOS Setup Utility

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
Typematic Rate Setting
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
Typematic Delay (Msec)
Security Option
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
Processor Serial Number

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

identical to this one.

Virus Warning

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

ESC

: Quit

F1

: Help

F5

: Old Values

F6

: Load Fail-Safe Settings

F7

: Load Optimal Settings

↑↓→←

PU/PD/+/­(Shift) F2

: Select Item
: Modify
: Color

3

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.

41

3

Award BIOS Setup Utility

CPU L1 Cache and CPU L2 Cache

These categories speed up the memory access. The default value

is enabled. Enable the External Cache for better performance.

CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking

By default, ECC is enabled to check the Level 2 cache. If you are

not using this function, set this field to Disabled.

Quick Power On Self Test

This category speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you

power on your system. When Enabled, the BIOS will shorten or

skip some check items during POST.

Boot Sequence

This category determines which drive to search first for the disk

operating system. The default is A, C , SCSI. The options are:

A, C, SCSI; C, A, SCSI; C, CDROM, A; CDROM, C, A;

D, A, SCSI; E, A, SCSI; F, A, SCSI; SCSI, A, C;

SCSI, C, A; C only; LS/ZIP, C.

Swap Floppy Drive

When this option is enabled and the system is booting from the

floppy drive, the system will boot from drive B instead of drive A.

When this option is disabled and the system is booting from the

floppy drive, the system will boot from drive A. You must have two

floppy drives to use this function.

Boot Up Floppy Seek

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

installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 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.

42

Award BIOS Setup Utility

Boot Up NumLock Status

This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric

keypad. By default, the system boots up with NumLock on wherein

the function of the numeric keypad is the number keys. When set

to Off, the function of the numeric keypad is the arrow keys.

Typematic Rate Setting

Enable this filed to activate the settings in the typematic rate field

and typematic delay filed. When this filed is set to Disabled, the

settings in the following two fields wont take effect.

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

3

This field determines when the system will prompt for the

password - everytime the system boots or only when you enter

the BIOS setup. Set the password in the Supervisor/User

Password submenu.

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

denied unless the correct password is entered at the

prompt.

Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied

unless the correct password is entered at the prompt.

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.

43

3

Award BIOS Setup Utility

OS Select for DRAM > 64MB

This item allows you to access the memory that is over 64MB in

OS/2. The options are: Non-OS/2 and OS/2.

HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability

The system board supports SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and

Reporting Technology) hard drives. SMART is a reliability prediction

technology for ATA/IDE and SCSI drives. The drive will provide

sufficient notice to the system or user to backup data prior to the

drives failure. The default is Disabled. If you are using hard drives

that support S.M.A.R.T., set this field to Enabled. SMART is

supported in ATA/33 or later hard drives.

Processor Serial Number

This field will appear only when you are using a Pentium III

processor. Each Pentium III processor comes with an individual

"processor serial number" which by default is activated. Therefore,

when connected to the Internet, Pentium III processor transmits

the serial number online making it possible to track your online

activity. The field provides you the option of disabling this

function.

44

3.1.3 Chipset Features Setup

ROM PCI/ISA BIOS

CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP

AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.

SDRAM RAS-to-CAS Delay
SDRAM RAS Precharge Time
SDRAM CAS Latency Time
SDRAM Precharge Control
DRAM Data Integrity Mode
System BIOS Cacheable
Video BIOS Cacheable
Video RAM Cacheable
8 Bit I/O Recovery Time
16 Bit I/O Recovery Time
Memory Hole At 15M-16M
PCI 2.1 Compliance
Spread Spectrum

:3
:3
:3
: Disabled
: Non-ECC
: Disabled
: Disabled
: Disabled
:1
:1
: Disabled
: Disabled
: Disabled

Award BIOS Setup Utility

**** System Health Monitor ****
Current CPU Temperature
First System Temperature

Second System Temperature
Current Chassis FAN Speed
Current CPU FAN Speed

: 1.61 V

CPU(V)

: 1.52 V

+1.5 V

: 3.26 V

+3.3 V

: 4.94 V

+5 V

: 11.97 V

+12 V

: -11.42 V

-12 V

: -5.04 V

-5 V

o

C/91oF

:33

o

C/75oF

:24
:29oC/84oF
: 0 RPM
: 4326 RPM

3

: Quit
F1

: Help
F5

: Old Values
F6

: Load Fail-Safe Settings
F7

: Load Optimal Settings

↑ ↓ → ←ESC
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.

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.

SDRAM RAS-to-CAS Delay

This field allows you to inser t a timing delay between the CAS and

RAS strobe signals, used when DRAM is written to, read from, or

refreshed. This field applies only when synchronous DRAM is

installed in the system.

SDRAM RAS Precharge Time

If there is insufficient number of cycles for the RAS to accumulate

its charge before DRAM refresh, the refresh may be incomplete and

the DRAM may fail to retain data.

45

3

Award BIOS Setup Utility

SDRAM CAS Latency Time

The default setting is 3 which is 3 clock cycles for the CAS

latency.

DRAM Data Integrity Mode

The ECC (Error Checking and Correction) function is suppor ted

only in x72 (72-bit) PC SDRAM DIMMs. If you are using x64 (64-

bit) PC SDRAM DIMMs, set this field to Non-ECC.

Non-ECC Uses x64 PC SDRAM DIMM.

ECC This option allows the system to recover from memory

failure. It detects single-bit and multiple-bit errors, then

automatically corrects single-bit error.

System BIOS Cacheable

When this option is enabled, accesses to the system BIOS ROM

addressed at F0000H-FFFFFH are cached, provided that the cache

controller is enabled. The larger the range of the Cache RAM, the

higher the efficiency of the system.

Video BIOS Cacheable

As with caching the system BIOS, enabling the Video BIOS cache

will allow access to video BIOS addresssed at C0000H to C7FFFH

to be cached, if the cache controller is also enabled. The larger the

range of the Cache RAM, the faster the video performance.

Video RAM Cacheable

When enabled, it allows the video RAM to be cacheable thus

providing better video performance. If your graphics card does not

support this function, leave this field in its default setting - Disabled.

8 Bit I/O Recovery Time and 16 Bit I/O Recovery Time

The recovery time is the length of time, measured in SYSCLK, which

the system will delay after the completion of an input/output request.

This delay takes place because the CPU is operating so much faster

than the input/output bus that the CPU must be delayed to allow

for the completion of the I/O. This item allows you to determine

the recovery time allowed for 8-bit I/O or 16-bit I/O.

46

Award BIOS Setup Utility

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

These fields show the output voltage of the power supply.

3.1.4 Power Management Setup

The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system

to most effectively save energy. If you like to use the soft power

down feature of Windows 95/98, 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 Of f Method
Video Off After
MODEM Use IRQ
Standby Mode
Suspend Mode
HDD Power Down
VGA Active Monitor
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
PWR Lost Resume State
Resume on Ring
Resume on LAN
Resume on Alarm

: Disabled
: User Define
:Yes
: DPMS
: Suspend
:3
: Disabled
: Disabled
: Disabled
: Disabled
: Instant-Off
: Last State
: Disabled
: Disabled
: Disabled ESC

F1
F5
F6
F7

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

↑ ↓ → ←

PU/PD/+/­(Shift) F2

: Select Item
: Modify
: Color

3

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

identical to this one.

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, Suspend

modes and HDD Power Down.

Min. Power Saving Minimum power management. Standby Mode

= 1 hr.; Suspend Mode = 1 hr.; HDD Power

down = 15Min.

47

3

Award BIOS Setup Utility

Max. Power Saving Maximum power management. Standby Mode

= 1 min.; Suspend Mode = 1 min. and HDD

Powen Down = 1 Min.

User Defined Allows you to set each mode individually. When

selected, users can set a time value in the Standby

Mode, Suspend Mode and HDD Pown Down

fields respectively.

PM Control by APM

Yes An Advanced Power Management device will be activated

to enhance the power saving mode and stop the CPUs

internal clock. Use this option in Windows® 95/98. (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.

MODEM Use IRQ

This category is used to set an IRQ channel (IRQ 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10

or 11) for the external modem installed in your system. However,

if the Resume on Ring or Resume on LAN field is disabled, the

BIOS will mask the IRQ assigned for the modem. This is to prevent

the modem or LAN from waking up the system when it is in the

Suspend mode.

48

Award BIOS Setup Utility

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.

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.

VGA Active Monitor

Enabled When the system enters the Suspend mode, it will

check the status of the VGA. If the VGA is active, it will

not turn the screen off. If the VGA is inactive, it will turn

the screen off.

Disabled When the system enters the Suspend mode, it will

immediately turn the screen off without checking the

status of the VGA.

3

Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN

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

system.

Hold 4 Sec. Regardless of whether the Power Management field

is enabled or disabled, if the power button is pushed

and released in less than 4 sec, the system enters

the Suspend mode. The purpose of this function is

to prevent the system from powering off in case

you accidentally hit or pushed the power button.

Push and release again in less than 4 sec to restore.

Pushing the power button for more than 4 seconds

will power off the system.

49

3

Award BIOS Setup Utility

Instant-Off Pressing and then releasing the power button at

once will immediately power off your system.

PWR Lost Resume State

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

systems power is off. You must press the Power

button to power-on the system.

Turn O n When power returns after an AC power failure, the

system will automatically power-on.

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

system will return to the state where you left off

before power failure occurs. If the systems power

is off when AC power failure occurs, it will remain

off when power returns. If the systems power is on

when AC power failure occurs, the system will

power-on when power returns.

Resume On Ring

With an external modem installed, the Modem Ring-on function

will allow your system to power-on to respond to incoming calls.

By default, the Resume on Ring field is Disabled. To use this

function, please follow the steps below.

1. Make sure the computer system is powered off.

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

3. Switch on the power of the external modem.

4. Power-on the computer system. After the memory test, press

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

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

50

serial por t.

<Del> to enter the Award BIOS setup utility.

setup utility. Select Save & Exit Setup and press <Enter>.

Award BIOS Setup Utility

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 set 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)

Date (of Month)

0 The system will power-on ever yday 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.

3

Timer (hh:mm:ss)

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

51

3

Award BIOS Setup Utility

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.

Resources Controlled By

: Auto
: Disabled

Assign IRQ for VGA
Assign IRQ for USB
PCI Slot 1 Use IRQ
PCI Slot 2 Use IRQ

ESC

: Quit

F1

: Help

F5

: Old Values

F6

: Load Fail-Safe Settings

F7

: Load Optimal Settings

: Enabled
: Enabled
: Auto
: Auto

↑ ↓ → ←

PU/PD/+/­(Shift) F2

: Select Item
: Modify
: Color

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.

52

Award BIOS Setup Utility

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

or W ind ows 98s Device Manager.

Assign IRQ for USB

When Enabled, the system automatically assigns an IRQ for the USB

device connected to your system. However, if you are not using USB

devices and an ISA slot requires an IRQ, set this function to Disabled.

The IRQ previously occupied by the USB device will be available

for the ISA slot.

Note:

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

or W ind ows 98s Device Manager.

3

PCI Slot 1 Use IRQ and PCI Slot 2 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.

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.

53

3

Award BIOS Setup Utility

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

AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.

IDE HDD Block Mode
IDE Primary Master PIO
IDE Primary Slave PIO
IDE Secondary Master PIO
IDE Secondary Slave PIO
IDE Primary Master UDMA
IDE Primary Slave UDMA
IDE Secondary Master UDMA
IDE Secondary Slave UDMA
On-chip Primary PCI IDE
On-chip Secondary PCI IDE
USB Keyboard Support
Watchdog Timer Select

: Enabled
: Auto
: Auto
: Auto
: Auto
: Auto
: Auto
: Auto
: Auto
: Enabled
: Enabled
: Disabled
: 0.5 Sec

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

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

ESC

: Quit

F1

: Help

F5

: Old Values

F6

: Load Fail-Safe Settings

F7

: Load Optimal Settings

↑ ↓ → ←

PU/PD/+/­(Shift) F2

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

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

: Select Item
: Modify
: Color

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

identical to this one.

IDE HDD Block Mode

Enabled The IDE HDD uses the block mode. The system BIOS

will check the hard disk drive for the maximum block

size the system can transfer. The block size will depend

on the type of hard disk drive.

Disabled The IDE HDD uses the standard mode.

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

54

Award BIOS Setup Utility

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.

IDE Primary Master/Slave UDMA and IDE Secondary Master/

Slave UDMA

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

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

checking your hard drive or CD-ROM.

Auto The BIOS will automatically detect the settings for you.

Disabled The BIOS will not detect these categories.

On-Chip Primary PCI IDE and On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE

These categories allow you to enable or disable the primary and

secondary IDE controller. The default is Enabled. Select Disabled if

you want to add a different hard drive controller.

3

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.

Watchdog Timer Select

The system board supports the Watchdog Timer function allowing

your application to regularly clear the system at the set time

interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the

set time interval so that your system will continue to operate. You

may set the time interval in 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 or 64 sec. The

default is 0.5 sec.

Refer to Appendix C for instructions on using the Watchdog Timer

function.

55

3

Award BIOS Setup Utility

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 port

2.

UART2 Mode Select

The system board supports IrDA function for wireless connectivity

between your computer and peripheral devices. You may not use

IrDA (J23) and COM 2 (J10 or J12) at the same time. If you are

using the COM 2, 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 J23 on the system

board.

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

supported by your IrDA peripheral/device (IrDA 1.0 or

ASKIR). For better transmission of data, your IrDA peripheral

device must be within a 30o angle and within a distance of 1

meter.

3. The following will appear right after UART2 Mode Select.

56

Award BIOS Setup Utility

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

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.

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

57

3

Award BIOS Setup Utility

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

button of the mouse to power-on the system.

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

button of the mouse to power-on the system.

Any Key Press any key to power-on the system.

Keyboard 98 When this option is selected, press the wake up

key of the Windows 98 compatible keyboard to

power-on the system.

3.1.9 Supervisor Password

If you want to protect your system and setup from unauthorized

entry, set a supervisors password with the System option selected

in the BIOS Features Setup. If you want to protect access to setup

only, but not your system, set a supervisors password with the

Setup option selected in the BIOS Features Setup. You will not

be prompted for a password when you cold boot the system.

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

and press <Enter>. The message below will appear.

Enter Password:

58

Award BIOS Setup Utility

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. Using users password to enter

Setup allows a user to access only the User Password option that

appears on the main screen. Access to all other options is denied.

To set, confirm, verify, disable or delete a users password, follow

the procedures described in the section Supervisor Password.

3

59

3

Award BIOS Setup Utility

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.

60

Award BIOS Setup Utility

3.1.12 Save & Exit Setup

When all the changes have been made, highlight Save & Exit Setup

and press <Enter>. The message below will appear:

Save to CMOS and Exit (Y/N)? N

Type Y and press <Enter>. The modifications you have made will

be written into the CMOS memory, and the system will reboot. You

will once again see the initial diagnostics on the screen. If you wish

to make additional changes to the setup, press <Ctrl> <Alt> <Esc>

simultaneously or <Del> after memory testing is done.

3.1.13 Exit Without Saving

When you do not want to save the changes you have made,

highlight Exit Without Saving and press <Enter>. The message

below will appear:

Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N

Type Y and press <Enter>. The system will reboot and you will

once again see the initial diagnostics on the screen. If you wish to

make any changes to the setup, press <Ctrl> <Alt> <Esc>

simultaneously or <Del> after memory testing is done.

3

61

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 par ticular computer

system without physically going to it. Quite often a service call may

be unnecessary as the problem can be solved remotely.

The DMI utility in the BIOS automatically records various information

about your system configuration. Information about the type and

speed of CPU, type and amount of memory for each memory slot,

BIOS revision level, types of add-in PCI boards and components,

certain revision numbers of hardware installed, etc. are automatically

detected and stored in the DMI pool, which is a part of the system

board's Plug and Play BIOS. Additional information, such as ISA

based peripherals, which may not be automatically detected, can be

manually recorded in the DMI pool by using the Add DMI menu.

The DMI pool data is then verified or updated whenever the system

hardware or setup is altered.

4.1.1 Running the DMI Utility

To run the DMI utility, type: DMICFG.EXE. Please contact your sales

representative for the utility.

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.

62

4.1.2 Using the DMI Utility

Supported Softwares

4

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

▲▲

▲

▲▲

■■

■

■■

▲▲

▲

▲▲

↑ ↓ ↑ ↓

↑ ↓

↑ ↓ ↑ ↓
→→

→

→→

Award DMI Configuration Utility Copyright Award Software Inc, 1996

BIOS

System

Enclosure/Chassis

Processor

Memory Controller

Memory Module
Memory Module
Memory Module
Memory Module

Cache

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

System Slots

←←

←

←←

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

Type : BIOS Information
Handle : 0000

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

*** BIOS Auto Detect ***

The four menus located on top of the DMI Configuration Utility

screen are Edit DMI, Add DMI, Load DMI File and Save DMI File.

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

the Menu bar.

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

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

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

navigate through the various setup menus.

Edit DMI

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

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

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

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

edit information. The screen will also display the auto-detected

information.

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

ROM.

63

4

Supported Softwares

Add DMI

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

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

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

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

enter information about the added item.

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

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

Load DMI File

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

2. The following message will appear.

Press [Enter] to select DMI file for load

Press <Enter>.

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

like to load and press <Enter>.

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.

64

Supported Softwares

4.2 Hardware Doctor Utility

The system board comes with a Hardware Doctor utility

contained in the provided CD. This utility is capable of monitoring

the systems health conditions and allows you to manually set a

range (Highest and Lowest Limit) to the items being monitored. If

the settings/values are over or under the set range, a warning

message will pop-up. The utility can also be configured so that a

beeping alarm will sound whenever an error occurs. We

recommend that you use the Default Setting which is the ideal

setting that would keep the system in good working condition.

Note:

Use this utility only in Windows® 95, Windows® 98 and

Windows NT® 4.0.

To install the utility, insert the CD (included in the system board

package) into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main Board

Utility CD) will appear. Click the Hardware Doctor button to

install the utility.

4.3 Patch Utility for Windows® 95

4

The CD included in the system board package contains a patch

utility. If you are running Windows 95 (Win95, Win95+, Win95

OSR1: Windows 95 OEM Ser vice Release 1, Win95 OSR2:

Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2.0 or Win95 OSR2.1:

Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2.0 plus USB Supplement),

you need to run the patch utility.

Important:

1. You must install this utility in W indows 95 prior to installing

any PCI/ISA drivers.

2. Windows 98 does not require the patch utiltiy; therefore

DO NOT install it in this operating system.

65

4

Supported Softwares

4.4 VGA Driver for Windows® 95/98/NT4.0

To install the VGA driver, inser t the provided CD into a CD-ROM

drive and click the VGA Driver for Windows 95/98/NT4.0

button in the autorun screen. The message about VGA driver

installation procedures will appear. Read the on-screen information

carefully and follow the procedures to install the driver. You may

also refer to the Readme file included in the provided CD for

advanced information on the installation intructions.

Note:

The provided VGA driver only supports Windows® 95,

Windows® 98 and Windows NT® 4.0.

66

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

67

A

System Error Message

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

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

and change the VIDEO selection.

FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (80)

Unable to reset floppy subsystem.

FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (40)

Floppy type mismatch.

Hard Disk(s) fail (80)

HDD reset failed.

Hard Disk(s) fail (40)

HDD controller diagnostics failed.

Hard Disk(s) fail (20)

HDD initialization error.

Hard Disk(s) fail (10)

Unable to recalibrate fixed disk.

Hard Disk(s) fail (08)

Sector Verify failed.

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).

68

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.

69

B

Troubleshooting

The picture seems to be constantly moving.

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

sync.

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

may be creating a magnetic field around the display.

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

by this monitor.

The screen seems to be constantly wavering.

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

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

monitor may also cause screen wavering.

Power Supply

When the computer is turned on, nothing happens.

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

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

system.

2. Make sure that the voltage selection switch on the back panel is

set for the correct type of voltage you are using.

3. The power cord may have a 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 wr iting 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.

70

Troubleshooting

Hard Drive

Hard disk failure.

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

been entered in the BIOS.

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

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

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

must have an active/bootable partition.

Excessively long formatting period.

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

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

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

format.

Parallel Port

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

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

on-line.

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

printer attached.

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

are configured correctly.

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

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

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

remains inoperative, replace the printer cable and try again.

B

71

B

Troubleshooting

Serial Port

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

outputting garbled characters.

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

the device is on-line.

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

the rear of the computer.

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

serial por t 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.

72

Appendix C - Watchdog Timer

Using the Watchdog Timer Function

The following are the parameters for enabling or disabling the

Watchdog Timer function when using the GWBASIC or

ASSEMBLY applications.

When enabled, the application accesses read port 443 (HEX).

When disabled, it accesses read por t 43 (HEX).

GWBASIC

To enable Watchdog Timer and reload the timer, type:

A = INP (&H443)

To disable, type:

A = INP (&H43)

ASSEMBLY

To enable Watchdog Timer and reload the timer, type:

MOV DX, 0443H

IN AL, DX

To disable, type:

MOV DX, 043H

IN AL, DX

Please note that your custom software must regularly reload the

timer (by reading that port) before the Watchdog Timer times

out. Otherwise, the system will think the machine has already

hung-up and will next reboot. Remember to disable it before the

software ends/exits.

73