ECS K7S6A User Manual

Preface

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 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 onto 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.

Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ens ure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

− This device may not cause harmful interference, and

− This device must accept any interference received, includ-

ing interference that may cause undesired operation.

Canadian Department of Communications

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.

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About the Manual

The manual consists of the following:

Chapter 1

Introducing the Mainboard

Chapter 2

Installing the Mainboard

Chapter 3

Us ing BIOS

Chapter 4

Using the Mainboard Software

Appendix A

Setting Jumpers

Describes features of the mainboard, and provides a shipping checklist.

Go to ⇒ page 1

Describes installation of mainboard components.

Go to ⇒ page 7

Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.

Go to ⇒ page 34

Describes the mainboard software.

Go to ⇒ page 65

Provides a reference to the jumpers on the mainboard.

Go to ⇒ page 72

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CHAPTER 1 1

Introducing the Mainboard 1

Introduction ...............................................................................1

Checklist ...................................................................................1

Standard Items ................................................................................................1

Features ...................................................................................2

Mainboard Components.............................................................4

Choosing a Computer Case.......................................................6

CHAPTER 2 7

Installing the Mainboard 7

Safety Precautions.....................................................................7

Quick Guide ..............................................................................8

Checking Jumper Settings..........................................................9

Setting Jumpers ..............................................................................................9

Checking Jumper Settings..........................................................................10

Jumper Settings............................................................................................11

Installing the Mainboard in a Case............................................ 13

Connecting Case Components ................................................. 14

The Panel and LPanel Connectors............................................................15

Installing Hardware .................................................................. 16

Installing the Processor...............................................................................16

Install Memory Modules.............................................................................19

Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD -ROM ................................................... 21

Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive............................................................24

Installing Add-on Cards..............................................................................25

Connecting Optional Devices ....................................................................27

Connecting I/O Devices............................................................ 32

External Connector Color Coding.............................................................33

CHAPTER 3 34

Using BIOS 34

About the Setup Utility.............................................................. 34

The Standard Configuration.......................................................................35

Entering the Setup Utility...........................................................................36

Updating the BIOS.......................................................................................37

Using BIOS ............................................................................. 38

Standard CMOS Features ...........................................................................38

Advanced BIOS Setup Option...................................................................41

Advanced Chipset Features Option ...........................................................45

Integrated Peripherals Option ....................................................................48

Power Management Setup Option.............................................................53

PNP/PCI Configuration Option.................................................................58

Frequency/Voltage Control.........................................................................61

Load Fail -Safe Defaults Option.................................................................62

Load Optimized Defaults Option..............................................................62

Set Password Option....................................................................................63

Save & Exit Setup Option...........................................................................64

Exit Without Saving.....................................................................................64

CHAPTER 4 65

Using the Mainboard Software 65

About the Software CD -ROM....................................................65

Auto-installing under Windows 98 ............................................. 66

Manual Installation................................................................... 69

Utility Software Reference........................................................ 69

APPENDIX A 72

Setting Jumpers 72

Jumper Settings............................................................................................72

The Panel and LPanel Connectors............................................................74

Introducing the Mainboard

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Congratulations on purchasing the K7S6A mainboard. The K7S6A mainboard is an ATX mainboard that uses a 4-layer printed circuit board and measures 220 mm x 304 mm. The mainboard features a Socket 462 that accommodates AMD Athlon/Duron processors supporting frontside bus (FSB) speeds up to 100/133 MHz.

The K7S6A incorporates the SiS745 Northbridge and Southbridge chipsets which combine support for the new highbandwidth Double Data Rate (DDR) 333 SDRAM, and the AC 97 audio codec.

Note: SDRAM provides 800 MB/s or 1 GB/s data transfer

depending on whether the bus is 100 MHz or 133 MHz. Double Data Rate SDRAM (DDR SDRAM) doubles the rate to 1.6 GB/s or 2.1 GB/s or 2.7 GB/s by transferring data on both the rising and falling edges of the clock. DDR SDRAM uses additional power and ground lines and requires 184-pin DIMM modules rather than the 168-pin DIMMs used by SDRAM.

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Compare the mainboard’s package contents with the following checklists:

Standard Items

• One mainboard

• One diskette drive ribbon cable

• One IDE drive ribbon cable

• One auto-install software support CD

• This user’s manual

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Processor

Chipset

Memory

VGA

The K7S6A mainboard uses an AMD 462-pin Socket A that has the following features:

• Supports 100/133 MHz frontside bus (FSB)

• Accommodates AMD Athlon/Duron processors

The SiS745 Northbridge and Southbridge chipsets are based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance. A few of the chipset’s advanced features are:

• A low 2.5-volt DDR266 SDRAM power consumption which makes it an excellent solution for notebooks and desktops with a small footprint

• Support for a 4xAGP interface providing vivid 3D graphics and video performance

• An ATA 100 interface on the chipset, which helps boost system performance by providing a high-speed connection to ATA 100 Hard Disk Drives, delivering maximum sustained data transfer rates of 100 MB/sec

• Built-in multithreaded I/O link used to enhance performance, providing enough I/O bandwidth for throughput up to 1.2 GB/s

Additional key features include support for six USB ports, an AC 97 link for audio and modem, hardware monitoring, and ACPI/OnNow power management.

The mainboard supports DDR SDRAM. It accommodates three unbuffered 2.5V 184 pin slots. Each slot can support up to 512 MB with a total maximum capacity of 1.0 GB (2 unbuffered DDR333 DIMM) or 1.5GB (3 unbuffered DDR266/DDR200 DIMM).

The K7S6A includes a 4xAGP slot that provides four times the bandwidth of the original AGP specification. AGP technology provides a direct connection between the graphics sub-system and the processor so that the graphics do not have to compete for processor time with other devices on the PCI bus.

AC’ 97 Audio Codec

Expansion Options

Integrated I/O

BIOS Firmware

The AC’ 97 Audio codec is compliant with the AC’ 97 2.1 specification, and supports 18-bit ADC (Analog Digital Converter) and DAC (Digital Analog Converter) resolution as well as 18-bit stereo full-duplex codec with independent and variable sampling rates. Further features include support for four analog line-level stereo inputs.

The mainboard comes with the following expansion options:

• Five 32-bit PCI slots

• A 4xAGP slot

• A Communications Network Riser (CNR) slot

(AC97 interface only)

• Two IDE channels and a floppy disk drive interface

The K7S6A supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 33/66/100 MB/sec.

The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:

• Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard

• Two serial ports

• One parallel port

• One MIDI/game port

• Two USB ports

• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-

out

This mainboard uses Award BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following:

• Power management

• Wake-up alarms

• CPU parameters

• CPU and memory timing

The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds.

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Table of Mainboard Components

Label Component

AGP1 Accelerated Graphics Port ATX1 Power connector AUDIO Front Audio Connector BT1 Three volt realtime clock battery CASEFAN Case Fan header CD1 Primary CD-in connector CD2 Secondary CD-in connector CNR1 Communications Networking Riser slot CPU1 Socket A for AMD Athlon/Duron CPUs CPUFAN Cooling fan for CPU DDR1~DDR3 Three 184 pin DDR SDRAM FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector FIDJP CPU ratio select jumper IDE 1 Primary IDE channel IDE 2 Secondary IDE channel SIR Infrared cable header JP1 Clear CMOS jumper JP2 KB wake-up function header JP3 BIOS protection jumper LED11 Memory module LED LAUDIO MIC/Speaker-out connector LSIR Serial infrared port LPANEL Connector for case front panel switches and LED

LUSB1/LUSB2 Connector for front panel USB ports LMSG Message LED header LSMI MSG LED header PANEL Connector for case front panel switches and LED

PCI1 ~ PCI5 Five 32-bit add-on card slots PWRFAN Power Fan connector SJ Single LED header SPKR1 Speaker connector USB2/USB3 Front panel USB headers WOL1 Wake On LAN wakeup connector WOM1 Wake On Modem wakeup connector

indicators

The red indicator LED1 turns on if your system is still powered, at which time memory modules cannot be installed or uninstalled.

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There are many types of computer cases on the market. The mainboard complies with the specifications for the ATX system case. Some features on the mainboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the mainboard to indicators and switches on the system case. Ensure that your case supports all the features required. The mainboard can support one or two floppy diskette drives and four enhanced IDE drives. Ensure that your case has sufficient power and space for all the drives that you intend to install.

Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the mainboard.

This mainboard has an ATX form factor of 220 x 304 mm. Choose a case that accommodates this form factor.

This concludes Chapter 1. Chapter 2 explains how to install the mainboard.

Installing the Mainboard

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Follow these safety precautions when installing the mainboard:

• Wear a grounding strip attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity.

• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the mainboard.

• Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in.

• Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards.

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This Quick Guide suggests the steps you can take to build your system with the mainboards.

The following table describes installing specific components:

Locating Mainboard Components Go to page 4 Installing Jumpers Go to page 9 Installing the Mainboard in a Case Go to page 13 Installing Case Components Go to page 14 Installing the CPU Go to page 16 Installing Memory Go to page 19 Installing an HDD and CD-ROM Drive Go to page 21 Installing an FDD Go to page 24 Installing Add-on Cards Go to page 25 Connecting Options Go to page 27 Connecting Peripheral (I/O) Devices Go to page 32

Note: The appendix provides a quick reference for jumper

settings.

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This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configur ation of the mainboard.

Setting Jumpers

Use the mainboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins.

This illustration shows a 2-pin jumper. When the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the jumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumper

Short Open

cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin, the jumper is OPEN.

This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins 1 and 2 are SHORT.

Checking Jumper Settings

In the following illustration, pin 1 is shown.

Jumper Settings

Jumper Type Description Setting (default)

JP1 3 pin Clear CMOS 1-2: Normal

2-3: Clear

JP2 3 pin KB wake-up

function

JP3 2 pin BIOS protec-

tion

FIDJP 10 pin CPU ratio

selector

1-2: Enable

2-3: Disable

Open: Disable

Short: Enable

Refer to next page

JP1

JP2

JP3

FIDJP

JP1 Clear CMOS Enables you to clear the BIOS:

1. Turn the system off.

2. Short pins 2 and 3 on jumper 1.

3. Return the jumper to the normal setting.

4. Turn the system on. The BIOS is returned to the default settings.

JP2 KB wake -up function Enables you to wake-up the system by PS/2 keyboard.

JP3 BIOS protection Enables you to prevent the BIOS from being up dated (flashed). Open the jumper if you are going to update your

BIOS. After updating the BIOS, short the jumper to protect the BIOS from being flashed. For instructions on updating the BIOS refer to Chapter 3.

FIDJP CPU ratio selector Enables you to set the CPU ratio. Please make sure that your CPU ratio can be adjusted.

1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 Ratio

Short By CPU Open Open Open Open Open 10.5 Open Open Open Open Short 6.5 Open Open Open Short Open 8.5 Open Open Open Short Short 12.5 (higher) Open Open Short Open Open 9.5 Open Open Short Open Short 5.5 Open Open Short Short Open 7.5 Open Open Short Short Short 11.5 Open Short Open Open Open 10.0 Open Short Open Open Short 6.0 Open Short Open Short Open 8.0 Open Short Open Short Short 12.0 Open Short Short Open Open 9.0 Open Short Short Open Short 5.0 Open Short Short Short Open 7.0 Open Short Short Short Short 11.0

2. Secure the screws in the

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Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the mainboard in a case:

This illustration shows an example of a mainboard being installed in a tower-type case:

Note: Do not over-

tighten the screws as this can stress the mai nboard.

Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond to the holes in the mainboard. Place the mainboard over the mounting brackets and secure the mainboard into the mounting brackets with screws.

mainboard holes that align with the chassis holes

1. Place the mainboard over the case fasteners

The mainboard has a set of I/O ports on the rear edge. Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion slots.

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After you have installed the mainboard into a case, you can begin connecting the mainboard components. Refer to the following:

1. Connect the case power supply connector to ATX1.

2. Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPUFAN.

3. Connect the case cooling fan connector to either PWRFAN or CASFAN.

The following page explains how to make panel (PANEL/LPANEL) connections.

2 1

Reset Switch (Pins 6, 8)

Green LED (Pin 10)

10 9

(Pin 9)

8 1

(Pins 9 ~ 12)

(Pin 7)

14 7

(Pin 5, 6)

The Panel and LPanel Connectors

The panel connectors provide a set of switch and LED connectors found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Select one from the two types of panel connector supported by this mainboard.

PANEL

Device Pins

Empty 10

N/C 9

Power ON/OFF 6, 8

Reset Switch 5, 7

Green LED

2, 4

Indicator

HDD LED +1, -3

Empty

Power Switch

N/C

(Pins 5, 7)

LPANEL

Device Pins

Reset Switch 13, 14

Case Speaker 9 ~ 12

Power Switch 5, 6

Power LED +4

Green Power

LED

Yellow Power

LED

HDD LED +1, -8

-3

-2

(Pins 2, 4)

Reset Switch (Pins 13, 14)

Case Speaker

HDD LED (Pins 1, 3)

Empty

Power Switch

Power LED (Pin 4)

Green Power LED (Pin 3)

Yellow Power LED (Pin 2)

HDD LED (Pins 1, 8)

Note: The plus sign (+) indicates a pin which must be con-

nected to a positive voltage.

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Installing the Processor

Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the mainboard or any of the surface-mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the mainboard, you may cause serious damage to both the mainboard and the processor.

On most mainboards, there are small surface-mount resi stors near the processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is carelessly installed.

Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the clips. Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can clearly see the mainboard and processor socket.

Before installing the Processor

This mainboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus frequency for processor. You may be able to change these automatic settings by changing the settings in the system Setup Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not overclock the mainboard to run processors or other components faster than their rated speed.

Warning: Overclocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system and introduce errors into your system. Overclocking can permanently damage the mainboard by generating excess heat in components that are run beyond the rated limits.

This mainboard has a Socket 462 processor socket. When choosing a processor, consider the performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory.

CPU Installation Procedure

The following illustration shows CPU installation components:

Follow these instructions to install the CPU:

1. Pull the CPU socket locking lever away from the socket to unhook it and raise the locking lever to the upright position.

2. Identify the pin A-1 corner on the CPU socket and the pin A-1 corner on the processor.

3. Match the pin A-1 corners and insert the processor into the socket. Do not use force.

4. Swing the locking lever down and hook it under the latch on the edge of the socket.

5. Apply thermal grease to the top of the CPU.

6. Lower the CPU fan/heatsink unit onto the CPU and CPU socket and then snap the fan/heatsink into place.

7. Plug the CPU fan power cable into the CPU cooling fan power supply on the mainboard (CPUFAN).

Install Memory Modules

This mainboard accommodates 184-pin 2.5V unbuffered Double Data Rate (DDR) SDRAM memory modules. The memory chips must be standard or registered SDRAM (Synchronous Dy namic Random Access Memory).

This mainboard is capable of auto detecting the type of memory modules (DDR SDRAM) you have installed and then automatically adjusting the voltage to the appropriate level.

Note: This mainboard only supports up to 2 unbuffered

DDR333 DIMM

The memory bus can run at 100 MHz or 133 MHz. If your processor operates over a 100 MHz system bus, you can install PC200 or PC266 memory modules that operate over a 100 MHz or 133 MHz memory bus. If your processor operates over a 133 MHz system bus, you can only install PC266 or PC333 memory modules that operate over a 133 MHz or 166 MHz memory bus.

Note: SDRAM provides 800 MB/s or 1 GB/s data transfer

depending on whether the bus is 100MHz or 133MHz. Double Data Rate SDRAM (DDR SDRAM) doubles the rate to 1.6 GB/s or 2.1 GB/s or 2.7 GB/s at memory bus 100 Mhz or 133 MHz or 166 MHz. DDR SDRAM uses additional power and ground lines and requires 184-pin DIMM modules rather than the 168-pin DIMMs used by SDRAM.

Installation Procedure

The mainboard accommodates three memory modules. You must install at least one module in any of the three slots. Each module can be installed with 32 MB to 512 MB of memory; total memory capacity is 1.5 GB (PC200/PC266 DIMM) or 1.0 GB (PC333 DIMM).

1. Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be installed correctly. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot:

Latch

Cutout

Notch

Latch

2. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.

3. Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down so that it seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM when it is installed correctly.

Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM

This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD-ROM drive.

About IDE Devices

Your mainboard has a primary and secondary IDE channel i nterface (IDE1 and IDE2). An IDE ribbon cable supporting two IDE devices is bundled with the mainboard. IDE devices have jumpers or switches that are used to set the IDE device as MASTER or SLAVE. Refer to the IDE device user’s manual.

If you want to install more than two IDE devices, get a second IDE cable and you can add two more devices to the secondary IDE channel.

When installing two IDE devices on one cable, ensure that one device is set to MASTER and the other device is set to SLAVE. The documentation of your IDE device explains how to do this.

About UDMA

This mainboard supports UltraDMA 66/100. UDMA is a tec hnology that accelerates the performance of devices in the IDE channel. Install IDE devices that support UDMA and use IDE cables that support UDMA for better performance.

Installing a Hard Disk Drive

1. Install the hard disk drive into the drive cage in your system case.

2. Plug the IDE cable into IDE1 (A).

Note: Ribbon cable connectors are usually keyed so that

they can only be installed correctly on the device connector. If the connector is not keyed, make sure that you match the pin-1 side of the cable connector with the pin-1 side of the device connector. Each connector has the pin-1 side clearly marked. The pin-1 side of each ribbon cable is always marked with a colored stripe on the cable.

3. Plug an IDE cable connector into the hard disk drive IDE connector. It doesn't matter which connector on the cable you use. Ensure that the pin-1 side of the cable is matched with the pin-1 side of the connector. Refer to the previous note (B).

4. Plug a power cable from the case power supply into the power connector on the hard disk drive (C).

When you first start up your system, the BIOS should automatically detect your hard disk drive. If it doesn’t, enter the Setup Utility and use the IDE Hard Disk Aut o Detect feature to configure the hard disk drive that you have installed. See Chapter 3 for more information.

Installing a CD-ROM/DVD Drive

1. Install the CD-ROM/DVD drive into the drive cage in your system case (A).

2. Plug the IDE cable into IDE1. If you have already installed an HDD, you can use the free connector on its IDE cable (B).

Note: Ribbon cable connectors are usually keyed so that

3. Plug an IDE cable connector into the CD-ROM/DVD drive IDE connector. It doesn't matter which connector on the cable you use. Ensure that the pin-1 side of the cable is matched with the pin-1 side of the connector. Refer to the previous note.

4. Use the audio cable provided with the CD-ROM/DVD drive to connect to the mainboard CD-in connector CD1 or CD2 (D).

5. Plug a power cable from the case power supply into the power connector on the CD-ROM/DVD drive (C).

When you first start up your system, the BIOS should automatically detect your CD-ROM/DVD drive. If it doesn’t, enter the Setup Utility and configure the CD-ROM/DVD drive that you have installed. See Chapter 3 for more information.

Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive

The mainboard has a floppy diskette drive (FDD) interface ships with a diskette drive ribbon cable that supports one or two floppy diskette drives. You can install a 5.25-inch drive and a 3.5-inch drive with various capacities. The floppy diskette drive cable has one type of connector for a 5.25-inch drive and another type of connector for a 3.5-inch drive

1. Install the FDD into the drive cage in your system case.

2. Plug the FDD cable into FDD1 (A).

Note: Ribbon cable connectors are usually keyed so that

pin-1 side of each ribbon cable is always marked with a colored stripe on the cable.

3. Plug one of the connectors on the FDD cable into the FDD connector (B). It doesn't matter which connector on the cable you use. Ensure that the pin-1 side of the cable is matched with the pin-1 side of the connector. Refer to the previous note.

4. Plug a power cable from the case power supply into the power connector on the FDD (C).

When you first start up your system, go immediately to the Setup Utility and use the Standard page to configure the floppy diskette drives that you have installed. See Chapter 3 for more information.

Installing Add-on Cards

This mainboard has five 32-bit PCI (Peripheral Components Interconnect) expansion slots, one 4xAGP slot, and one Communications and Networking Riser (CNR) slot.

PCI Slots PCI slots are used to install expansion

cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface.

4xAGP Slot The 4xAGP slot is used to install a graph-

ics adapter that supports the 4xAGP specification and has a 4xAGP edge connector.

CNR Slot This slot is used to insert CNR cards with

Modem and Audio functionality.

Note: Before installing an add-on card, check the docu-

mentation for the card carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to manually configure the card before installation.

1. Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use.

2. Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.

3. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.

Note: For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters

and network adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the add-on card.

Connecting Optional Devices

Refer to the following for information on connecting the mai nboard’s optional devices:

AUDIO: Front Audio Connector

This connector is used to attach to Audio equipment embe dded into or attached to the case.

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 3 5 7 9

AUD_MIC MIC_BIAS AUD_F_R RESERVED AUD_F_L

2 4 6 8

AUD_GND AUD_VCC AUD_RET_R EMPTY AUD_RET_L

LAUDIO: Mic/Speaker Out header

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

Active LINE Out (R)

GND (aLO)

GND (+12)

+12V (1A)

MIC

Front LINE Out(R)

Front LINE Out (L)

GND (tLO)

Active LINE Out (L)

GND (aLO)

GND (+12)

EMPTY

GND (MIC)

LINE Next (R)

LINE Next (L)

EMPTY

LUSB 1/2: USB panel connector

This USB panel connector (which is specially designed for OEM customers) connects to the front panel or case USB ports that comply with the OEM specifications.

LUSB1 Pin Assignment

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

+5V

USB2–

USB2+

Ground

2 4 6 8

Ground Empty USB3+ USB3– +5V

LUSB2 Pin Assignment

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 3 5 7 9

+5V USB4– USB4+ Ground Ground

2 4 6 8

Ground Empty USB5+ USB5– +5V

USB 2/3: USB panel connector

The mainboard has USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. However, some computer cases have a special module that mounts USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector USB1 to connect the front-mounted ports to the mainboard.

USB2 Pin Assignment

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

VCC

USBP2–

USBP2+

Ground

Empty

USB3 Pin Assignment

2 4 6 8

VCC USBP3– USBP3+ Ground OC#

Pin Signal Name Pin Signa l Name

1 3 5 7 9

VCC USBP4– USBP4+ Ground Empty

2 4 6 8

VCC USBP5– USBP5+ Ground OC#

WOL1/WOM1: Wake On LAN/Wake On Modem

If you have installed a LAN card, use the cable provided with the card to plug into the mainboard WOL1 connector. This enables the Wake On LAN (WOL) feature. When your system is in a power-saving mode, any LAN signal automatically resumes the system. You must enable this item using the Power Management page of the Setup Utility.

Pin Signal Name

5VSB

Ground

SENSE

If you have installed a modem, use the cable provided with the modem to plug into the mainboard WOM1 connector. This enables the Wake On Modem (WOM) feature. When your system is in a power-saving mode, any modem signal automatically resumes the system. You must enable this item using the Power Management page of the Setup Utility. See Chapter 3 for more information.

SIR: Infrared port

The mainboard supports an Infrared (IR) data port. Infrared ports allow the wireless exchange of information between your computer and similarly equipped devices such as printers, laptops, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), and other computers.

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 3 5

N/A +5V IRTX/CIRTX

2 4 6

Empty GND IRRX/CIRRX

LSIR: Serial infrared port

The mainboard supports a Serial Infrared (SIR) data port. Infrared ports allow the wireless exchange of information between your computer and similarly equipped devices such as printers, laptops, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), and other computers.

Pin Signal Name

VCC

Empty

IRRX

GND

IRTX

SPKR1: Internal speaker

Connect the internal speaker connector to this header.

Pin Signal Name

SPKR

Ground

+5V

SJ: Single color LED

This connector is used to attach to devices that need a single color LED indicator.

LSMI: System Management Interrupt

This connector is for use with SMI hardware interrupt power management.

Pin Signal Name

1 2 ExtSMI

Ground

LMSG: Message LED header

This connector is used to attach to devices that need a dual color LED indicator.

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The backplane of the mainboard has a full set of I/O ports:

Parallel port (LPT1)

PS/2

mouse

PS/2

keyboard

USB

ports

Serial port

COM 1

Serial port

COM 2

1. Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

2. Use the USB ports to connect USB devices.

3. Use LPT1 to connect printers or other parallel communications devices.

4. Use the COM ports to connect serial devices such as mice or fax/modems. COM1 is identified by the system as COM1/3. COM2 is identified by the system as COM2/4.

5. Use the game port to connect a joystick or a MIDI device.

6. Use the three audio ports to connect audio devices. The left side jack is for a stereo line-out signal. The middle jack is for a stereo line-in signal. The right side jack is for a microphone.

Game port

Microphone Line-in

Line-out

External Connector Color Coding

Many connectors now use standard colors as shown in the table below.

Connector Color

Analog VGA Blue

Audio line-in Light blue

Audio line-out Lime

Digital monitor / flat panel White

IEEE 1394 Grey

Microphone Pink

MIDI/Game Gold

Parallel Burgundy

PS/2 compatible keyboard Purple

PS/2 compatible mouse Green

Serial Teal or Turquoise

Speaker out/subwoofer Orange

Right-to-left speaker Brown

USB Black

Video out Yellow

SCSI, network, telephone,

modem

None

This concludes Chapter 2. Chapter 3 covers the BIOS.

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The computer uses the latest Award BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the mainboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the mai nboard BIOS.

The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system's configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. The parameters are stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this information even when the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system is configured with the values found in CMOS.

The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:

• Hard drives, diskette drives, and peripherals

• Video display type and display options

• Password protection from unauthorized use

• Power management features

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Using BIOS

The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs. Before using the Setup Utility, ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options. Only change settings appropriate for the way you use the computer.

This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.

The Standard Configuration

A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility. However, we recommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in the future.

This Set up Utility should be used:

• when changing the system configuration

• when a configuration error is detected and you are

prompted to make changes to the Setup Utility

• when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts

• when making changes to the Power Management con-

figuration

• when changing the password or making other changes to the Security Setup

Entering the Setup Utility

When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message appears:

Press DEL to enter SETUP

Pressing the delete key accesses the BIOS Setup Utility:

Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status

Esc : Quit F10 : Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type . . .

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

BIOS Navigation Keys

The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:

Key Function

Esc Exits the current menu

←↑↓→

+/–

/PU/PD

F10 Saves the current configuration and exits setup

F5 Loads previously saved values to CMOS F6

Scrolls through the items on a menu Modifies the selected field's values

Displays a screen that describes all key functions

Loads a minimum configuration for troubleshooting.

Loads an optimum set of values for peak performance

Frequency/Voltage Control

↑ ↓ →

← : Select Item

Updating the BIOS

You can download and install updated BIOS for this mainboard from the manufacturer's web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows:

1. If your mainboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow BIOS flashing. Refer to Appendix A for jumper settings.

2. If your mainboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Advanced BIOS features, disable it. Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being overwritten.

3. Create a bootable system disk. Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk.

4. Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer's Web site. Copy these files to the system diskette you created in Step 3.

5. Turn off your computer and insert the system diskette in your computer's diskette drive. You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Set up page, to force your computer to boot from the floppy diskette drive first.

6. At the A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and press <Enter>. You see a screen similar to the following:

For (MAINBOARD NAME) DATE: 10/26/2000 Flash Type File Name to Program :____________________

Error Message

FLASH MEMORY WRITER V7.33

7. Type the filename of the new BIOS in the “File Name to Program” text box. Follow the onscreen directions to update the mainboard BIOS.

8. When the installation is complete, remove the floppy diskette from the diskette drive and restart your computer. If your mainboard has a Flash BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten.

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When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options. When an option is highlighted, ex ecute the option by pressing <Enter>.

Some options lead to pop -up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes prompt you for information.

Some options (marked with a triangle ) lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu.

In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by a triangle .

Standard CMOS Features

This option displays a table of items defining basic information about your system.

Standard CMOS Features

Date (mm:dd:yy) Tue, July 11 2000 Time (hh:mm:ss) 12 : 8 : 59

IDE Primary Master IDE Primary Slave IDE Secondary Master

IDE Secondary Slave

Drive A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Drive B [None]

Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled] Video [EGA/VGA]

Halt On [All Errors] Base Memory 640K

Extended Memory 31744K Total Memory 32768K

↑ ↓ → ←

F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help

Item Help

Menu Level Change the day, month,

year and century.

Date and Time

The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.

IDE Devices (None)

Your computer has two IDE channels (Primary and Secondary) and each channel can be installed with one or two devices (Master and Slave). Use these items to configure each device on the IDE channel.

Press <Enter> to display the IDE submenu:

IDE Primary Master

IDE HDD Auto-Detection [Press Enter ] IDE Primary Master [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]

Capacity 0 MB Cylinder 0

Head 0 Precomp 0 Landing Zone 0

Sector 0

↑ ↓ → ←

F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help

Item Help

Menu Level To auto-detect the

HDD’s size, head . . . on this channel

IDE HDD Auto-Detection

Press <Enter> while this item is highlighted to prompt the Setup Utility to automatically detect and configure an IDE device on the IDE channel.

Note: If you are setting up a new hard disk drive that sup-

ports LBA mode, more than one line will appear in the parameter box. Choose the line that lists LBA for an LBA drive.

IDE Primary Master/Slave & Secondary Master/Slave (Auto)

Leave this item at Auto to enable the system to automatically detect and configure IDE devices on the channel. If it fails to find a device, change the value to Manual and then manually confi gure the drive by entering the characteristics of the drive in the items described below.

Refer to your drive's documentation or look on the drive casing if you need to obtain this information. If no device is installed, change the value to None.

Note: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive,

ensure that you have the configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of your hard drive. Incorrect settings can result in your system not recognizing the installed hard disk.

Access Mode

This item defines ways that can be used to access IDE hard disks such as LBA (Large Block Addressing). Leave this value at Auto and the system will automatically decide the fastest way to access the hard disk drive.

Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Features page.

Drive A/Drive B (1.44M, 3.5 in./None)

These items define the characteristics of any diskette drive attached to the system. You can connect one or two diskette drives.

Floppy 3 Mode Support (Disabled)

Floppy 3 mode refers to a 3.5-inch diskette with a capacity of

1.2 MB. Floppy 3 mode is sometimes used in Japan.

Video (EGA/VGA)

This item defines the video mode of the system. This mainboard has a built-in VGA graphics system; you must leave this item at the default value.

Halt On (All Errors)

This item defines the operation of the system POST (Power On Self Test) routine. You can use this item to select which types of errors in the POST are sufficient to halt the system.

Base Memory, Extended Memory, and Total Memory

These items are automatically detected by the system at start up time. These are display-only fields. You cannot make changes to these fields.

Advanced BIOS Setup Option

This option displays a table of items that define advanced information about your system.

Advanced BIOS Features

Anti-Virus Protection [Disabled ] CPU Internal Cache [Enabled] External Cache [Enabled] Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled] First Boot Device [Floppy] Second Boot Device [HDD-0] Third Boot Device [LS120] Boot Other Device [Enabled] Swap Floppy Drive [Disabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Enabled] Boot Up NumLock Status [On] Gate A20 Option [Fast] Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]

x Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) 6 x Typematic Delay (Msec) 250

Security Option [Setup] APIC Mode [Enabled] OS Select For DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2]

↑ ↓ → ←

F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help

Item Help

Menu Level Allows you to choose

the VIRUS warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If this function is enabled and someone attempts to write data into this area, BIOS will show a warning message on

screen and alarm beep

Anti-Virus Protection (Disabled)

When enabled, this item provides protection against viruses that try to write to the boot sector and partition table of your hard disk drive. You need to disable this item when installing an operating system. We recommend that you enable antivirus protection as soon as you have installed an operating system.

CPU Internal Cache (Enabled)

All processors that can be installed in this mainboard use internal level 1 (L1) cache memory to improve performance. Leave this item at the default value for better performance.

External Cache (Enabled)

Most processors that can be installed in this system use external level 2 (L2) cache memory to improve performance. Leave this item at the default value for better performance.

Quick Power On Self Test (Enabled)

Enable this item to shorten the power on testing (POST) and have your system start up faster. You might like to enable this item after you are confident that your system hardware is operating smoothly.

1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device (Floppy/HDD-0/LS120)

Use these three items to select the priority and order of the devices that your system searches for an operating system at start-up time.

Boot Other Device (Enabled)

When enabled, the system searches all other possible locations for an operating system if it fails to find one in the devices specified under the first, second, and third boot devices.

Swap Floppy Drive (Disabled)

If you have two floppy diskette drives in your system, this item allows you to swap the assigned drive letters so that drive A becomes drive B, and drive B becomes drive A.

Boot Up Floppy Seek (Enabled)

If this item is enabled, it checks the size of the floppy disk drives at start -up time. You don't need to enable this item unless you have a legacy diskette drive with 360K capacity.

Boot Up NumLock Status (On)

This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started.

Gate A20 Option (Fast)

This item defines how the system handles legacy software that was written for an earlier generation of processors. Leave this item at the default value.

Typematic Rate Setting (Disabled)

If this item is enabled, you can use the following two items to set the typematic rate and the typematic delay settings for your keyboard.

• Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec): Use this item to define how many characters per second are generated by a held-down key.

• Typematic Delay (Msec): Use this item to define how many milliseconds must elapse before a held-down key begins generating repeat characters.

Security Option (Setup)

If you have installed password protection, this item defines if the password is required at system start up, or if it is only required when a user tries to enter the Setup Utility.

APIC Mode (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable APIC (Advanced Programm able Interrupt Controller) functionality. APIC is an Intel chip that provides symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) for its Pentium systems.

OS Select For DRAM > 64 MB (Non-OS2)

This item is only required if you have installed more than 64 MB of memory and you are running the OS/2 operating system. Otherwise, leave this item at the default.

HDD S.M.A.R.T Capability (Disabled)

The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) system is a diagnostics technology that monitors and predicts device performance. S.M.A.R.T. software resides on both the disk drive and the host computer.

The disk drive software monitors the internal performance of the motors, media, heads, and electronics of the drive. The host software monitors the overall reliability status of the drive. If a device failure is predicted, the host software, through the Client WORKS S.M.A.R.T applet, warns the user of the impending condition and advises appropriate action to protect the data.

Report No FDD For WIN95 (Yes)

If you are running a system with no floppy drive and using

Windows 95, select Yes for this item to ensure compatibility with the Windows 95 logo certification. Otherwise, select No.

Video BIOS Shadow (Enabled)

When set to Enabled, the system copies the VGA BIOS into system DRAM.

Small Logo (EPA) Show (Disabled)

Enables or disables the display of the EPA logo during boot.

Advanced Chipset Features Option

This option displays a table of items that define critical timing parameters of the mainboard. You should leave the items on this page at their default values unless you are very familiar with the technical specifications of your system hardware. If you change the values incorrectly, you may introduce fatal errors or recurring instability into your system.

Advanced DRAM Control 1 [Press Enter]

Advanced DRAM Control 2 [Press Enter] Memory Hole at 15M -16M [Disabled] AGP Fast Write control [Enabled] AGP Data Transfer Rates [Support 4X] AGP Aperture Size [64MB] PCI SLOT 5 Support [Enabled]

Advanced Chipset Features

Menu Level

Item Help

↑ ↓ → ←

F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help

Advanced DRAM Control 1

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

Auto configuration [Normal Mode]

CPU/DRAM CLK Synch CTL [Auto] DRAM BackGround Cycles [Auto] LD-Off Dram RD/WR Cycles [Auto]

Advanced DRAM Control 1

Menu Level

Item Help

↑ ↓ → ←

F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help

Auto Configuration (Normal Mode)

This is the DRAM auto configuration option, which can be set to Safe Mode, Normal Mode, Fast Mode or Ultra Mode.

CPU/DRAM CLK Synch CTL (Auto)

This option allows you set the CPU/DRAM synchronization. The valid options are AUTO, Synchronous, and Asynchronous.

DRAM BackGround Cycles (Auto)

This option allows you to set the DRAM background cycles. The valid options are AUTO, Delay 1T, and Normal.

LD-Off Dram RD/WR cycles (Auto)

This option allows you to set the LD-Off DRAM RD/WR cycles. Valid values are AUTO, Delay 1T, and Normal.

Advanced DRAM control 2

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

CS[5:0]# Hold Time CTL [+0.5 ns] DQS/CSB Hold Time CTL [+0.5 ns] CKE Hold Time CTL [+0.5 ns]

Advanced DRAM Control 2

Menu Level

Item Help

↑ ↓ → ←

F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help

CS[5:0]# Hold Time CTL (+0.5 ns)

This option allows you to set the CS Hold Time. Valid values are +.05 ns, +.1.0 ns, +1.5 ns, and +2.0 ns.

DQS/CSB Hold Time CTL (+0.5 ns)

This option allows you to set the DQS/CSB Hold Time. Valid values are +.05 ns, +.1.0 ns, +1.5 ns, and +2.0 ns.

CKE Hold Time CTL (+0.5 ns)

This option allows you to set the CKE Hold Time. Valid values are +.05 ns, +.1.0 ns, +1.5 ns, and +2.0 ns.

Memory Hole at 15M-16M (Disabled)

This item is used to reserve memory space for ISA expansion cards that require it.

AGP Fast Write Control (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the caching of display data for the video memory of the processor. Enabling can greatly improve the display speed. If your graphics display card does not support this feature, you need to disable this item.

AGP Data Transfer Rates (Support 4X)

Determines the data transfer rate of AGP data at either 4X or 2X depending on your Advanced Graphics Card.

AGP Aperture Size (64MB)

This item defines the size of the aperture if you use an AGP graphics adapter. It refers to a section of the PCI memory address range used for graphics memory. We recommend that you leave this item at the default value.

PCI SLOT 5 Support (Enabled)

Enables PCI support for this mainboard.

Integrated Peripherals Option

This option displays a list of items that defines the operation of peripheral components on the system's input/output ports.

SIS OnChip IDE Device [Press Enter]

SIS OnChip PCI Device [Press Enter]

Onboard SuperI/O Device [Press Enter] USB Controller [Enabled] USB keyboard Support [Disabled] IDE HDD Block Mode [Enabled] Init Display First [PCI Slot] AGP Auto Calibration [Enabled]

Integrated Peripherals

Menu Level

Item Help

↑ ↓ → ←

F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help

SIS OnChip IDE Device

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

Internal PCI/IDE [Both] Primary Master PIO [Auto] Primary Slave PIO [Auto] Secondary Master PIO [Auto] Secondary Slave PIO [Auto] Primary Master UltraDMA [Auto] Primary Slave UltraDMA [Auto] Secondary Master UltraDMA [Auto] Secondary Slave UltraDMA [Auto] IDE Burst Mode [Enabled]

SIS OnChip IDE Device

Menu Level

Item Help

↑ ↓ → ←

F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help

Internal PCI/IDE (Both)

Use these items to enable or disable the internal PCI IDE channels that are integrated on the mainboard.

IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO (Auto)

Each IDE channel supports a master device and a slave device. These four items let you assign which kind of PIO (Programmed Input/Output) is used by IDE devices. Choose Auto to let the system auto detect which PIO mode is best, or select a PIO mode from 0-4.

IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UltraDMA (Auto)

Each IDE channel supports a master device and a slave device. This mainboard supports UltraDMA technology, which provides faster access to IDE devices.

If you install a device that supports UltraDMA, change the appropriate item on this list to Auto. You may have to install the UltraDMA driver supplied with this mainboard in order to use an UltraDMA device.

IDE Burst Mode (Enabled)

This option, when enabled will instruct the system to send every write transaction to the write buffer. Burstable transac-

tions then burst onto the PCI bus and nonburstable transactions do not.

Press <Esc> to return to the Integrated Peripherals screen.

SIS OnChip PCI Device

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

SIS-7012/7018 AC97Audio [Enabled ] SIS-7013 S/W Modem [Enabled] IDE ACCESS INTERFACE [Embedded BUS] USB1 ACCESS INTERFACE [PCI BUS] USB0 ACCESS INTERFACE [PCI BUS] AC97 ACCESS INTERFACE [PCI BUS]

SIS OnChip PCI Device

Menu Level

Item Help

↑ ↓ → ←

F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help

SIS-7012/7018 AC97 AUDIO (Enabled)

Enables and disables the onboard audio chip. Disable this item if you are going to install a PCI audio add-on card.

SIS-7013 S/W Modem (Auto)

Enables and disables the onboard modem. Disable this item if you are going to install an external modem.

IDE ACCESS INTERFACE (Embedded BUS)

This item determines whether the IDE access interface is the PCI bus or the embedded bus.

USB1 ACCESS INTERFACE (PCI BUS)

This option determines whether the USB1 access interface is the embedded bus or the PCI bus.

USB0 ACCESS INTERFACE (PCI BUS)

This option determines whether the USB0 access interface is the embedded bus or a PCI bus.

AC97 ACCESS INTERFACE (PCI BUS)

This option determines whether the AC’ 97 interface uses an embedded bus or a PCI bus

Press <Esc> to return to the Integrated Peripherals screen.

Onboard SuperIO Device

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

Onboard FDC Controller [Enabled] Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4] Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8/IRQ3] UART Mode Select [Normal] UR2 Duplex Mode [Half] Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode Use DMA [3] Game Port Address [201] Midi Port Address [330] Midi Port IRQ [10]

Onboard SuperIO Device

Menu Level

Item Help

↑ ↓ → ←

F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help

Onboard FDC Controller (Enabled)

This option enables the onboard floppy disk drive controller.

Onboard Serial Port 1 (3F8/IRQ4)

This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for onboard serial port 1 (COM1).

Onboard Serial Port 2 (2F8/IRQ3)

This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for onboard serial port 2 (COM2).

UART Mode Select (Normal)

This field is available if the Onboard Serial Port 2 field is set to any option but Disabled. UART Mode Select enables you to select the infrared communication protocol-Normal (default), IrDA, or ASKIR. IrDA is an infrared communication protocol with a maximum baud rate up to 115.2K bps. ASKIR is Sharp's infrared communication protocol with a maximum

baud rate up to 57.6K bps.

UR2 Duplex Mode (Half)

This field is available when UART 2 Mode is set to either ASKIR or IrDA. This item enables you to determine the infr ared (IR) function of the onboard infrared chip. The options are Full and Half (default).

Full-duplex means that you can transmit and send information simultaneously. Half-duplex is the transmission of data in both directions, but only one direction at a time.

Onboard Parallel Port (378/IRQ7)

This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for the onboard parallel port.

Parallel Port Mode (ECP)

Enables you to set the data transfer protocol for your parallel port. There are four options: SPP (Standard Parallel Port), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) and ECP+EPP.

SPP allows data output only. Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) and Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) are bi-directional modes, allowing both data input and output. ECP and EPP modes are only supported with EPP and ECP aware peripherals.

ECP Mode Use DMA (3)

When the onboard parallel port is set to ECP mode, the parallel port can use DMA 3 or DMA 1.

Game Port Address (201)

This item sets the I/O address for the game port.

Midi Port Address (330)

This item sets the I/O address for the Midi function.

Midi Port IRQ (10)

This item sets the interrupt request for the Midi function. Press <Esc> to return to the Integrated Peripherals screen.

USB Controller (Enabled)

Enable this item if you plan to use the Universal Serial Bus

ports on this mainboard.

USB Keyboard Support (Disabled)

Enable this item if you plan to use a keyboard connected through the USB port in a legacy operating system (such as DOS) that does not support Plug and Play.

IDE HDD Block Mode (Enabled)

Enable this field if your IDE hard drive supports block mode. Block mode enables BIOS to automatically detect the optimal number of block read and writes per sector that the drive can support. It also improves the speed of access to IDE devices.

Init Display First (PCI Slot)

Use this item to specify whether your graphics adapter is installed in one of the PCI slots or is integrated on the mainboard.

AGP Auto Calibration (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the AGP buffer strength auto calibration through the chipset.

Power Management Setup Option

This option displays items that let you control the system power management. Modern operating systems take care of much of the power management. This mainboard supports ACPI (Advanc ed Configuration and Power Interface). The system has various power saving modes including powering down the hard disk, turning off the video, suspending to RAM, and a software power down that allows the system to be automatically resumed by certain events.

Power Management Timeouts

The power -saving modes can be controlled by timeouts. If the system is inactive for a time, the timeouts begin counting. If the inactivity continues so that the timeout period elapses, the system enters a power-saving mode. If any item in the list of Reload Global Timer Events is Enabled, then any activity on that item will reset the timeout counters to zero.

Wake Up Calls

If the system is suspended, or has been powered down by software, it can be resumed by a wake up call that is gene rated by incoming traffic to a modem, a LAN card, a PCI card, or a fixed alarm on the system realtime clock,

Power Management Setup

ACPI function [Enabled] ACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)] Video Off Option [Suspend --> Off] Video Off Method [DPMS Supported] Switch Function [Break/Wake] MODEM Use IRQ [3] Hot Key Function as [Power Off] Hot Key Power on Function [Disabled] HDD Off After [Disable] Power Button Override [Instant-Off] Power State Resume Control [Always Off]

PM Wake Up Events [Press Enter]

↑ ↓ → ←

Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

: MoveEnter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General

Item Help

Menu Level

ACPI Function (Enabled)

This mainboard supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface). Use this item to enable or disable the ACPI feature.

Note: ACPI is a power management specification that

makes hardware status information available to the operating system. ACPI enables a PC to turn its peripherals on and off for improved power management. It also allows the PC to be turned on and off by external devices, so that mouse or keyboard activity wakes up the computer.

ACPI Suspend Type (S1 (POS))

Use this item to define how your system suspends. In the default, S1(POS), the suspend mode is equivalent to a software power down. If you select S3 (STR), the suspend mode is a suspend to RAM - the system shuts down with the exception of a refresh current to the system memory.

Video Off Option (Suspend --> Off)

This option defines if the video is powered down when the system is put into suspend mode.

Video Off Method (DPMS Support)

This item defines how the video is powered down to save power. This item is set to DPMS (Display Power Management Software) by default.

Switch Function (Break/Wake)

This option enables you to specify the function of the power button:

• Disabled: The power button functions as a normal power button.

• Break/Wake : The power button functions as a suspend button. When the button is depressed, the system enters a suspended state until the button is again depressed to return the system to normal operating status.

MODEM Use IRQ (3)

If you want an incoming call on a modem to automatically resume the system from a power-saving mode, use this item to specify the interrupt request line (IRQ) that is used by the m odem. You might have to connect the fax/modem to the mainboard Wake On Modem connector for this feature to work.

Hot Key Function As (Power Off)

This option allows you to set the Hot Key functionality to one of the following states: Disable (turn off Hot Key functionality), Power Off, Suspend.

Hot Key Power on Function (Disabled)

This option allows you to set the Hot key functionality to power on the system.

HDD Off After (Disable)

The IDE hard drive will spin down if it is not accessed within a specified length of time. Options are from 1 Min to 15 Min and Disable.

Power Button Override (Instant-Off)

Under ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface) you can create a software power down. In a software power down, the system can be resumed by Wake Up Alarms. This item lets you install a software power down that is controlled by the normal power button on your system. If the item is set to Instant -Off, then the power button causes a software power down. If the item is set to Delay 4 Sec. then you have to hold the power button down for four seconds to cause a software power down.

Power State Resume Control (Always Off)

This sets the power state after a shutdown due to an unexpected interrupt of AC power.

PM Wake Up Events

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

PM Wake Up Events

IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI [Enabled ] IRQ 8 Break suspend [Disabled] Ring Power Up Control [Enabled] PCIPME Power Up Control [Disabled] Power Up by Alarm [Disabled]

x Month Alarm NA

x Date (of Month) 0 x Time (hh:mm:ss) 0 0 0

↑ ↓ → ←

F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help

Item Help

Menu Level

This item opens a submenu that enables you to set events that will resume the system from a power saving mode.

IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI (Enabled)

This option determines whether any activity for IRQ 3-7/9-15 will cause the system to wake from a power saving mode.

IRQ 8 Break Suspend

Determines whether the system will monitor IRQ 8 activity and wake the system from a power saving mode when IRQ 8 is activated.

Ring Power Up Control (Enabled)

Use this item to enable LAN or modem activity to wakeup the system from a power saving mode.

PCIPME Power Up Control (Disabled)

Use this item to enable PCI activity to wakeup the system from a power saving mode.

Power Up by Alarm (Disabled)

When set to Enabled, the follo wing three fields become available: Month Alarm, Day of Month Alarm, and Time Alarm Upon arrival of the alarm time, it will instruct the system to wake up. When set to 0 (zero) for the day of the month, the

alarm will power on your system every day at the specified time.

PNP/PCI Configuration Option

This option displays a table of items that configures how PnP (Plug and Play) and PCI expansion cards operate in your system. Both the ISA and PCI buses on the Mainboard use system IRQs (Interrupt ReQuests) and DMAs (Direct Memory Access). You must set up the IRQ and DMA assignments correctly through the PnP/PCI Configurations Setup utility; otherwise, the mainboard will not work properly. Selecting PnP/PCI Configurations on the main program screen displays this menu:

PnP/PCI Configurations

Reset Configuration Data [Disabled ] Resources Controlled by [Auto(ESCD)]

x IRQ Resources Press Enter

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] Assign IRQ for VGA [Enabled] INT Pin 2 Assignment [Auto] INT Pin 1 Assignment [Auto] INT Pin 2 Assignment [Auto] INT Pin 3 Assignment [Auto] INT Pin 4 Assignment [Auto]

↑ ↓ → ←

F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help

Item Help

Menu Level Default is Disabled.

Select Enabled to reset Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup if you have installed a new addon and the system reco nfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the OS cannot boot

Reset Configuration Data (Disabled)

If you enable this item and restart the system, any Plug and Play configuration data stored in the BIOS setup is cleared from memory. New updated data is created.

Resources Controlled By (Auto(ESCD))

You should leave this item at the default Auto(ESCD). Under this setting, the system dynamically allocates resources to Plug and Play devices as they are required.

If you cannot get a le gacy ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) expansion card to work properly, you might be able to solve the problem by changing this item to Manual, and then ope ning up the IRQ Resources and Memory Resources submenus.

In the IRQ Resources submenu, if you change any of the IRQ assignations to Legacy ISA, then that Interrupt Request Line is reserved for a legacy ISA expansion card. Press <Esc> to close the IRQ Resources submenu.

In the Memory Resources submenu, use the first item Reserved Memory Base to set the start address of the memory you want to reserve for the ISA expansion card. Use the second item Reserved Memory Length to set the amount of reserved memory. Press <Esc> to close the Memory Resources submenu.

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop (Disabled)

This item is designed to overcome some problems that can be caused by some non-standard VGA cards. This board includes a built-in VGA system that does not require palette snooping so you must leave this item disabled.

Assign IRQ for VGA (Enabled)

Use this item to enable to assign an IRQ for the VGA. Please note that some VGA does not work properly when an IRQ is not assigned.

INT Pin 1-4 Assignment (Auto)

Identifies the interrupt request (IRQ) line assigned to a device connected to the PCI interface of your system.

PCI Health Status Option

On mainboards that support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, critical temperatures, and fan speeds. You cannot make any changes to these fields. They are display only:

PC Health Status

Shutdown Temperature [Disabled ]

CPU Core Voltage Vcc 2.5V Vcc 3.3V Vcc 5.0V +12V StandBy 3.3V StandBy 5.0V Voltage Battery System Temperature CPU Temperature CPU FAN speed PWR Fan1 Speed PWR Fan2 Speed

↑ ↓ → ←

F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

: MoveEnter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help

Item Help

Menu Level

Shutdown Temperature

Enables you to set the maximum temperature the system can reach before powering down.

System Component Characteristics

These fields provide you with information about the systems current operating status. You cannot make changes to these fields.

Frequency/Voltage Control

This item enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system.

Frequency/Voltage Control

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk [Enabled ] Spread Spectrum Modulated [Enabled] CPU Host/PCI Clock [Default] CPU Vcore Voltage [Default]

↑ ↓ → ←

F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help

Item Help

Menu Level

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled)

When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM and PCI slots.

Spread Spectrum (Enabled)

If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) generated by the system.

CPU Host Clock (CPU/PCI) (Default)

Use the CPU Host Clock to set the frontside bus frequency for the installed processor or processors (usually 133 MHz, 100 MHz or 66 MHz).

CPU Vcore Voltage (Default)

Use this item to set the CPU Vcore without using the CPU internal value.

Note: Modifying the CPU Vcore Voltage may cause the

system to become unstable. Use caution and proceed at your own risk.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option

This option opens a dialog box that lets you install fail-safe defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility:

Press <Y> and then <Enter> to install the defaults. Press <N> and then <Enter> to not install the defaults. The fail -safe defaults place no great demands on the system and are generally stable. If your system is not functioning correctly, try installing the fail-safe defaults as a first step in getting your system working properly again. If you only want to install failsafe defaults for a specific option, select and display that option, and then press <F6>.

Load Optimized Defaults Option

This option opens a dialog box that lets you install optimized defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Press <Y> and then <Enter> to install the defaults. Press <N> and then <Enter> to not install the defaults. The optimized defaults place demands on the system that may be greater than the performance level of the components, such as the CPU and the memory. You can cause fatal errors or instability if you install the optimized defaults when your hardware does not support them. If you only want to install setup defaults for a specific option, select and display that option, and then press <F7>.

Set Password Option

This item can be used to install a password. To install a pas sword, follow these steps:

1. Highlight the item Set Password on the main menu and press <Enter>.

2. The password dialog box appears.

Enter Password:

3. If you are installing a new password, type in the pas sword. You cannot use more than eight characters or numbers. The Set Password item differentiates between upper case and lower characters. Press <Enter> after you have typed in the password. If you are deleting a password that is already installed just press <Enter> when the password dialog box appears. You see a message that indicates that the password has been disabled.

PASSWORD DISABLED !!! Press any key to continue . . .

4. Press any key. You are prompted to confirm the pas sword:

Confirm Password:

5. Type the password again and press <Enter>, or just press <Enter> if you are deleting a password that is already installed.

6. If you typed the password correctly, the password will be installed.

Save & Exit Setup Option

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, press <Y> to save and exit, or press <N> to return to the main menu:

Exit Without Saving

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to discard any changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Exit Without Saving dialog box appears, press <Y> to discard changes and exit, or press <N> to return to the main menu.

Note: If you have made settings that you do not want to

save, use the "Exit Without Saving" item and press Y to discard any changes you have made.

This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for info rmation on the software supplied with the mainboard.

Using the Mainboard Software

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The support software CD-ROM that is included in the mainboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your mainboard version. More information on some programs is available in a README file, located in the same directory as the software.

Note: Never try to install software from a folder that is not

specified for use with your mainboard.

Before installing any software, always inspect the folder for files named README.TXT, INSTALL.TXT, or something similar. These files may contain important information that is not included in this manual

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The Auto-install CD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software for your mainboard.

Note: If the Auto-install CD-ROM does not work on your

system, you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows E xplorer). Refer to Utility Folder Installation Notes later in this chapter.

The support software CD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows 98. When you insert the CD-ROM disc in the CDROM drive, the autorun feature will automatically bring up the install screen. The screen has three buttons on it, Setup, Browse CD and Exit.

Note: If the opening screen doesn't appear, double-click

the file "setup.exe" in the root directory.

Setup

Click the Setup button to run the software installation pr ogram. Select from the menu which software you want to install.

Browse CD

The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support CD.

Before installing the software from Windows Explorer, look for a file named README.TXT, INSTALL.TXT or something similar. This file may contain important information to help you install the software correctly.

Some software is installed in separate folders for different operating systems, such as DOS, WIN NT, or WIN98/95. Always go to the correct folder for the kind of OS you are using.

To install the software, execute a file named SETUP.EXE or INSTALL.EXE by double-clicking the file and then following the instructions on the screen.

Exit

The Exit button closes the Auto Setup window.

Running Setup

Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the mainboard:

1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:

Mainboard ID

Note: The following screens are examples only. The

screens and driver lists will be different according to the mainboard you are installing.

The mainboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner.

2. Click Next. The following screen appears:

3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended.

4. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installa- tion screen appears:

5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items.

Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installation.

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Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory. This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your mainboard.

Look for the chipset and mainboard model; then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) that automatically detects your operating system before installation. Other drivers have the setup program located in the operating system subfolder.

If the driver you want to install does not have a setup pr ogram, browse to the operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file (README.TXT or README.DOC) for information on installing the driver or software for your operating system.

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All the utility software available on the CD-ROM is Windows compliant. It is provided only for the convenience of users. The following software is furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of the license.

Note: The software in these folders is subject to change at

anytime without prior notice. Please refer to the support CD for available software.

Award Flash Memory Utility

This utility enables you to erase the system BIOS stored on a Flash Memory chip on the mainboard, and lets you copy an updated version of the BIOS to the chip. Proceed with caution when using this program. If you erase the current BIOS and fail to write a new BIOS, or write a new BIOS that is incorrect, your system will malfunction. Refer to Chapter 3, Using BIOS for more information.

PC-CILLIN

The PC-CILLIN software program provides anti-virus protection for your system. This program is available for Windows 2000/ME/98SE and Windows NT. Be sure to check the readme.txt and install the appropriate anti-virus software for your operating system.

We strongly recommend users to install this free anti-virus software to help protect your system against viruses.

Note: Update your virus software regularly to protect

against new viruses.

MediaRing Talk – Telephony Software

To install the MediaRing Talk voice modem software for the built-in modem, run MRTALK -SETUP72.EXE from the follo wing directory:

\UTILITY\MEDIARING TALK

Super Voice – Fax/Modem Software

To install the Super Voice voice, fax, data communication application for use with the built-in fax/modem, run PICSHELL.EXE from the following directory:

\UTILITY\SUPER VOICE

CD Ghost

The CD Ghost software enables you to create a virtual cabinet of CD-ROM drives on your system to help you categorize and organize your CD collection. A user-friendly interface assists you in quickly creating images of both CDs and DVDs onto your system. To install the software, run SETUP.EXE from the following directory:

\UTILITY\CDGHOST \ENG\CDGHOST

Recovery Genius

The Recovery Genius software program is an innovative wi ndows application system that protects your Hard Disk Drive

from virus intrusion, accidental deletions, and system corru ption. To install the Recovery Genius software program run SETUP.EXE from the following directory

\UTILITY\RECOVERY GENIUS \ENG\RECOVERYGENIUS

Language Genius

The Language Genius is a software-based product that helps you to learn new languages. To install the Language Genius software program run SETUP.EXE from the following directory

\UTILITY\LANGUAGE GENIUS \ENG\LANGUAGEGENIUS

PageABC

The PageABC application software enables you to create your own home page. To install the PageABC, run SETUP.EXE from the following directory:

\UTILITY\PageABC

This concludes Chapter 4.

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Setting Jumpers

Jumper Settings

Jumper Type Description Setting (default)

JP1 3 pin Clear CMOS 1-2: Normal

2-3: Clear

JP2 3 pin KB wake-up

function

JP3 2 pin BIOS protec-

tion

FIDJP 10 pin CPU ratio

selector

1-2: Enable

2-3: Disable

Open: Disable

Short: Enable

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JP1

JP2

JP3

FIDJP

JP1 Clear CMOS Enables you to clear the BIOS:

1. Turn the system off.

2. Short pins 2 and 3 on jumper 1.

3. Return the jumper to the normal setting.

4. Turn the system on. The BIOS is returned to the default settings.

JP2 KB wake -up function Enables you to wake-up the system by PS/2 keyboard.

JP3 BIOS protection Enables you to prevent the BIOS from being up dated (flashed). Open the jumper if you are going to update your

BIOS. After updating the BIOS, short the jumper to protect the BIOS from being fl ashed. For instructions on updating the BIOS refer to Chapter 3.

FIDJP CPU ratio selector Enables you to set the CPU ratio. Please make sure that your CPU ratio can be adjusted.

1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 Ratio

2 1

Reset Switch (Pins 6, 8)

Green LED (Pin 10)

10 9

(Pin 9)

8 1

(Pins 9 ~ 12)

(Pin 7)

14 7

(Pin 5, 6)

The Panel and LPanel Connectors

The panel connectors provide a set of switch and LED connectors found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Select one from the two types of panel connector supported by this mainboard.

PANEL

Device Pins

Empty 10

N/C 9

Power ON/OFF 6, 8

Reset Switch 5, 7

Green LED

2, 4

Indicator

HDD LED +1, -3

Empty

Power Switch

N/C

(Pins 5, 7)

LPANEL

Device Pins

Reset Switch 13, 14

Case Speaker 9 ~ 12

Power Switch 5, 6

Power LED +4

Green Power

LED

Yellow Power

LED

HDD LED +1, -8

-3

-2

(Pins 2, 4)

Reset Switch (Pins 13, 14)

Case Speaker

HDD LED (Pins 1, 3)

Empty

Power Switch

Power LED (Pin 4)

Green Power LED (Pin 3)

Yellow Power LED (Pin 2)

HDD LED (Pins 1, 8)

Note: The plus sign (+) indicates a pin which must be con-

nected to a positive voltage.

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