DFI PB64-BX, PB64-ZX User Manual
PB64-BX/ZX
Rev. A+
System Board
Users Manual
39300911
Copyright
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Trademarks
Microsoft® MS-DOS®, WindowsTM, Windows® 95 and Windows® 98 are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel®, Pentium® II,
Pentium® III 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 manufacturers
instructions.
FCC and DOC Statement on Class B
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for
help.
Notice:
1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with
the emission limits.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
1.1 Features and Specifications..................................................................................
1.2 Package Checklist.........................................................................................................
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
2.1 System Board Layout .............................................................................................
2.2 System Memory.............................................................................................................
2.3 DIP Switch Settings for Processors............................................................
2.4 Jumper Settings for the CPUs 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 Hardware Doctor Utility........................................................................................
4.3 Patch Utility and drivers........................................................................................
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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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1.1 Features and Specifications
1.1.1 Features
Chipset
PB64-BX
Intel 440BX AGPset
ESS Solo-1 PCI AudioDrive
PB64-ZX
Intel 440ZX-100 AGPset
ESS Solo-1 PCI AudioDrive
Processor
The system board is equipped with a 242-pin Slot 1 processor slot
for installing an Intel Pentium II/Pentium III processor that is
packaged in an SECC/SECC 2 or an Intel CeleronTM processor
(SEPP). It is also equipped with a switching voltage regulator that
automatically detects 1.30V to 3.5V.
450/100MHz or 500/100MHz Pentium III processor
233/66MHz, 266/66MHz, 300/66MHz, 333/66MHz,
350/100MHz, 400/100MHz or 450/100MHz Pentium II
processor
266/300/300A/333/366/400/433MHz CeleronTM processor
(SEPP for Slot 1)
System Memory
PB64-BX
- 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)
Chapter 1 - Introduction
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Expansion Slots
The system board is equipped with 1 dedicated AGP slot. AGP is an
interface designed to support high performance 3D graphics cards. It
utilizes a dedicated pipeline to access system memory for texturing,
z-buffering and alpha blending; delivering up to 533MB/sec.
bandwidth for 3D graphics applications. AGP in this system board
will deliver faster and better graphics with your PC.
The system board is also equipped with 4 dedicated PCI slots, 2
dedicated 16-bit ISA slots. All PCI and ISA slots are bus masters
except PCI 4 in the PB64-ZX which is slave only.
Onboard Audio Features
Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro and WSS compatible
Supports PC games and applications
Sample rates from 4KHz up to 48KHz
Full duplex operation for simultaneous record and playback
ESS proprietary AudioRack application
* Supported only when PB64-BX
uses registered DIMMs.
DIMMs
2MBx64/x72
4MBx64/x72
8MBx64/x72
16MBx64/x72
32MBx64/x72
Memory Size
16MB
32MB
64MB
128MB
256MB*
DIMMs
2MBx64
4MBx64
8MBx64
16MBx64
Memory Size
16MB
32MB
64MB
128MB
PB64-ZXPB64-BX
PB64-ZX
- 16MB to 256MB memory using unbuffered DIMMs
- Two 168-pin DIMM sockets
- Uses x64 PC SDRAM, 3.3V
: PC-66 SDRAM DIMM for 66MHz FSB processors
: PC-100 SDRAM DIMM for 100MHz FSB processors
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Desktop Management Interface (DMI)
The system board comes with a DMI 2.0 built into the BIOS. The
DMI utility in the BIOS automatically records various information
about your system configuration and stores these information in the
DMI pool, which is a part of the system board's Plug and Play
BIOS. DMI, along with the appropriately networked software, is
designed to make inventory, maintenance and troubleshooting of
computer systems easier. Refer to Chapter 4 for instructions on
using the DMI utility.
ATX double deck ports
2 USB ports
2 DB-9 serial ports
1 DB-25 parallel port
1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 keyboard port
1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 mouse port
1 game/MIDI port
3 audio jacks: line-out, line-in and mic-in
Connectors
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
3 CD audio-in connectors
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
Supports ATAPI CD-ROM, LS-120 and ZIP and SCSI sequential
boot-up
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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
Flash EPROM for easy BIOS upgrades
Includes NCR 810 SCSI BIOS
2MB flash memory
1.1.2 System Health Monitor Functions
The system board is capable of monitoring the following system
health conditions.
Monitors processor/system temperature and processor overheat
alarm
Monitors 1.5V/3.3V/±5V/±12V/VCORE voltages and failure
alarm
Monitors processor/chassis fan speed and failure alarm
Automatic processor/chassis fan control
Read back capability that displays accurate temperature, voltage
and fan speed
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1.1.3 Intelligence
Automatic CPU/Chassis Fan Off
The CPU and chassis fans will automatically turn off once the system
enters the Suspend mode.
Dual Function Power Button
Depending on the setting in the BIOS setup, this switch will allow
the system to enter the Soft-Off or Suspend mode.
External Modem Ring-on
The Modem Ring-on feature allows the system that is in the
Suspend mode or Soft Power Off mode to wake-up/power-on to
respond to incoming calls.
Note:
This feature supports external modem only.
RTC Timer to Power-on the System
The RTC installed on the system board allows your system to
automatically power-on on the set date and time.
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/WakeOn-Mouse in Chapter 2 and Keyboard/Mouse Power On in the
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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
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.
1.2 Package Checklist
The system board package contains the following items:
þ The system board
þ A users 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.
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2.1 System Board Layout
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
PB64-BX
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PB64-ZX
Note:
The illustrations on the following pages are based on the PB64-BX
system board, which is the board equipped with three DIMM sockets.
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.
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2.2 System Memory
The PB64-BX 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.
The PB64-ZX system board is
equipped with two 168-pin DIMM
(Dual In-line Memory Module)
sockets that support x64 unbuffered
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.
Pin 1
Notch
Key
Tab
Tab
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.
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2.3 DIP Switch Settings for Processors
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 par t 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.
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.
In the example above:
Switch 1: Off
Switch 2: Off
Switch 3: On
Switch 4: On
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2.4 Jumper Settings for the CPUs Front Side Bus
Jumper JP3
CPUs Front Side Bus Select
The default setting of jumper JP3 is
Auto - the system will automatically
run according to the FSB of the
processor. If you wish to overclock a
66MHz FSB processor to 100MHz,
set pins 1, 2 and 3 to Off. If you
want a 100MHz FSB processor to
run at 66MHz, set pins 2 and 3 to
On. Refer to the figure on the next
page.
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 JP3 back to its default setting.
Note:
Intel Pentium II, Intel Pentium III processors and Intel Celeron
TM
processors support VID (Voltage Identification). The switching voltage
regulator on the system board will automatically set the voltage regulator
according to the voltage of the processor.
233MHz 350MHz 3.5x
266MHz 400MHz
4x
300MHz 450MHz 4.5x
333MHz 5x
Processor
SW1
66MHz 100MHz
Frequency
Ratio
Future
processor
5.5x
Processor
SW1
66MHz 100MHz
Frequency
Ratio
400MHz
Future
processor
433MHz
Future
processor
Future
processor
Future
processor
Future
processor
Future
processor
6x
6.5x
7x
7.5x
8x
Future
processor
Future
processor
500MHz
366MHz
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2.5 Jumper Settings for Clearing CMOS Data
Jumper JP4
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 JP4 pins 2 and
3 to On. Wait for a few seconds and
set JP4 back to its default setting,
pins 1 and 2 On. You may now plug
the power cord and power-on your
system.
Jumper JP3s settings are shown below.
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2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
2-3 On: 66MHz
1-2 On: Auto
(default)
1-2-3 Off: 100MHz
2-3 On:
Clear CMOS Data
1-2 On: Normal
(default)
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2.6 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 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).
2-3 On: Enable1-2 On: Disable
(default)
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2.7.2 PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard Ports
The PS/2 mouse port uses IRQ12. If a
mouse is not connected to this port,
the system will reserve IRQ12 for other
expansion cards.
Warning:
Make sure to turn off your
computer prior to connecting or
disconnecting a mouse or
keyboard. Failure to do so may
damage the system board.
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
ports I/O address in the Integrated Peripherals setup of the Award BIOS.
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2.7.3 Parallel Ports
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 ports
mode in the Integrated Peripherals
setup of the Award BIOS.
Setting
SPP
(Standard Parallel Port)
ECP
(Extended Capabilities Port)
EPP
(Enhanced Parallel Port)
Function
Allows normal speed operation but
in one direction only.
Allows parallel port to operate in
bidirectional mode and at a speed
faster than the SPPs data transfer
rate.
Allows bidirectional parallel port operation at maximum speed.
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2.7.4 Floppy Disk Controller
The system board is equipped with
a shrouded floppy disk header that
supports two standard floppy disk
drives. To prevent improper floppy
cable installation, the shrouded floppy
disk header has a keying mechanism.
The 34-pin connector on the floppy
cable can be placed into the header
only if pin 1 of the connector is
aligned with pin 1 of the header. You
may enable or disable this function in
the Integrated Peripherals setup of
the Award BIOS.
Connecting the Floppy Disk Cable
1. Install the 34-pin header connector into the shrouded floppy disk
header (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 A.
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