ECS K7VZA (3.1) User Manual

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Caution!

When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard 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 resistors 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.

Important Information

Copyright

This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without the express written consent of the manufacturer.

Cooling fan and heat sink

CPU socket

Version 3.1

Disclaimer

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.

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Trademark Recognition

Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged.

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 ensure 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.

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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,

including 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 chapters:

Use the Introduction Chapter to learn about the features of the mainboard, and verify the checklist of items that are shipped with the package.

Use the Installation Chapter to learn how to install the mainboard and get your system up and running.

Use the Setup Chapter to configure the mainboard for optimum performance.

Use the Software Chapter to learn how to install the software drivers and support programs that are provided with this mainboard.

Introduction

Installation

Setup

Software

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Contents

Important Information i

Copyright i Disclaimer i Trademark Recognition ii Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ii Declaration of Conformity iii Canadian Department of Communications iii

About the Manual iv

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1

Welcome 1

Checklist 2

Recommendations 3

Features 4

CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 7

Quick Installation Table 7

Before You Begin 8 Static Electricity 8 Choosing a Case 9

Preparing the Mainboard 10

Mainboard Guide 10 I/O Ports Side View 12 Check the Jumper Settings 13 Check the Jumper Settings 14 Installing the Mainboard in a Case 17 Connecting Internal Components 18

Installing Other Hardware 20

Installing the Processor 20 Install the Memory Modules 22 Installing a Hard Disk Drive and CD-ROM 24 Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive 27 Using the Expansion Slots 28 Other Options 30 Making External Connections 32

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External Connector Color Coding 33

CHAPTER 3: SETUP 35

About the Setup Utility 35

Entering the Setup Utility 36 BIOS Navigation Keys 37 Using BIOS 38 How to Flash a New BIOS 39 Standard CMOS Features Option 40 Advanced BIOS Features Setup Option 43 Advanced Chipset Features Option 47 Integrated Peripherals Option 51 Power Management Setup Option 54 PnP/PCI Configuration Option 60 PC Health Status Option 62 Frequency Control Option 63 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option 64 Load Optimized Defaults Option 64 Set Supervisor and User Passwords 65 Save & Exit Setup Option 66 Exit Without Saving Option 66

CHAPTER 4: SOFTWARE 67

Driver Folders 67

Utility Folders 68

Driver Installation Notes 68

Audio Software 68 IDE Software 69

Utility Folder Installation Notes 69

AWD Flash Memory Utility 69 PC-cillin Software 69

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Welcome

Congratulations on purchasing the KOB KT133 FSX mainboard. The KOB KT133 FSX is an ATX mainboard that uses a 4-layer printed circuit board and measures 305 mm x 220 mm. The mainboard has a Socket 462 to accommodate AMD Athlon (K7) processors that support frontside bus (FSB) speeds up to 200MHz. The KOB KT133 FSX is installed with the VIA VT8363 and VT82C686B (SB) chipset. The built-in 3D sound features the AC 97 audio codec.

The mainboard delivers high-level performance with a 4xAGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) slot and two PCI Bus Master Ultra DMA (UDMA) ports that support up to four ATAPI (AT Attachment Packet Interface) devices. The PCI IDE also supports PIO Mode 3 and 4, UDMA33/66/100 IDE, and an ATAPI CD-ROM.

The mainboard accommodates PC 100/133 SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) or VCM (Virtual Channel Memory) up to

1.5 GB using three 3.3V unbuffered DIMM modules.

Other features include a built-in PCI 3D sound system that supports the AC 97 audio codec. The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports, such as dual channel PCI EIDE interfaces, a floppy controller, two FIFO serial port connectors, an EPP/ECP-capable bi-directional parallel port connector, a dual USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector, and PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors.

One AGP slot, five PCI local bus slots and an audio modem riser (AMR) slot provide expandability for add-on peripheral cards.

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This chapter contains the following information:

 Checklist comprises a list of the standard and optional

 Recommendations lists some Do’s and Don’ts from the

 Features highlights the functions and components that

Checklist

Compare the contents of your mainboard package with the standard checklist below. If any item is missing or appears damaged, please contact the vendor of your mainboard package.

Standard Items

 One mainboard

 One diskette drive ribbon cable and bracket

 One IDE drive ribbon cable and bracket

 This user’s manual

 Software support CD-ROM disc

components that are shipped with this mainboard

manufacturer to help ensure reliability and performance from this product

make this one of the best value mainboards on the market

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Recommendations

This mainboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus frequency for the kind of processor you install. You may be able to change these automatic settings by making changes to 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.

Components on this mainboard can be damaged by discharges of static electricity. Handle the board carefully holding it by the edges. Don’t flex or stress the circuit board. Keep the board in its static-proof packing until you are ready to install it. Follow the static guidelines given at the beginning of Chapter 2.

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Features

The key features of this mainboard are the wide range of processors that can be installed, and the high level of integration, which includes built-in audio, video, and communications.

High-end Processors

Functioning as a platform for a high-end PC, the KOB KT133 FSX features a Socket 462 accommodating AMD Athlon processors that support 64/256 KB L2 OnChip cache, and 100/200 MHz host bus/core speed.

The KOB KT133 FSX supports 200MHz frontside bus (FSB).

VIA Chipset

The VT8363 and VT82C686B chipsets from VIA are featured in this board. These chipsets are designed for high-end desktops and workstations and feature ATA-66/100, 4xAGP, and DRAM support.

The VT82C686B I/O chip makes a direct connection between the graphics system, the IDE controller, and the PCI bus. It uses Accelerated Hub Architecture to effectively double the bandwidth between these components enabling more lifelike audio and video. The VT82C686B I/O chip includes an integrated audio codec controller (AC 97) that lets the processor more effectively decode sound generated by the integrated audio system or the integrated fax/modem.

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Inexpensive Memory

The board has three DIMM sockets for the installation of 168-pin,

3.3V non-buffered DIMM memory modules. The DIMM memory modules use SDRAM memory chips. The KOB KT133 FSX mainboard supports a memory bus of 100/133 MHz.

Each installed memory module can be populated with from 32 MB to 512 MB of memory; a maximum of 1.5 GB memory can be installed. You must install at least one module, but it makes no difference which slot you use to install the module.

4xAGP Graphics Adapter Slot

The mainboard 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. The AGP design allows the graphics controller to use part of the main memory when it needs it, for example, to handle the very large texture maps required by virtual reality and 3D video games and applications.

AC 97 Audio codec

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.

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Expansion Options

The KOB KT133 FSX mainboard is pre-installed with features such as audio that normally require add-in cards. The five 32-bit PCI slots and the AMR slot provide plenty of expansion potential.

Integrated I/O

The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors. The I/O template on the backplane includes two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard, two serial ports, one parallel port, one MIDI/game port, two USB ports, and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out. The mainboard includes two PCI IDE channels and a floppy disk drive interface.

Programmable Firmware

The mainboard includes Award BIOS that allows BIOS setting of CPU parameters. This fully programmable firmware enhances the system features and allows users to set such items as power management, CPU and memory timing, and modem wake-up alarms. The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds so that you don’t need to change mainboard jumpers and switches.

This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter covers installing and building a working system.

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Quick Installation Table

This chapter explains how to successfully install the mainboard into a computer case and build a working system. The installation procedure is as follows:

Before you Begin

Preparing the Mainboard

Installing Other Hardware

Making External Connections

Provides advice on choosing a case, avoiding static electricity damage, and setting jumpers.

Provides a guide to the mainboard and I/O port locations, full details on the jumper settings, and advice on installing the mainboard in the system case.

Provides guidance on installing essential hardware: processor, memory, hard disk drive, CD-ROM, floppy disk drive, and expansion cards.

Provides advice on using the external I/O ports to install peripheral devices such as a keyboard, a monitor, a mouse, a printer, and loudspeakers.

Appendix

The Appendix provides a quick reference for the jumper settings on this mainboard.

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Before You Begin

Before you begin to install your mainboard, take care not to damage the product from static electricity. Ensure too that you are installing the mainboard into a suitable case.

Static Electricity

In adverse conditions, static electricity can accumulate and discharge through the integrated circuits and silicon chips on this product. These circuits and chips are sensitive and can be permanently damaged by static discharge.

• If possible, wear a grounding wrist strap clipped to a

safely grounded device during the installation.

• If you don’t have a wrist strap, discharge any static by

touching the metal case of a safely grounded device before beginning the installation.

• Leave all components inside their static-proof bags until

they are required for the installation procedure.

• Handle all circuit boards and electronic components

carefully. Hold boards by the edges only. Do not flex or stress circuit boards.

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Choosing a Case

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.

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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Preparing the Mainboard

Mainboard Guide

Use the following illustration and key to identify the components on your mainboard.

JP2

CPU1

DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3

CPUFAN1

FREE

LOCK

PWRFAN1CPUFAN1

LED1

JP9

JP10

PWRFAN1

JP10

WOL1

CD1

CD2

WOM1

JP7

ATX 1

ATX1

AMR1

JP4

CD1

JP4

PCI1

GP1

JP1

DIMM1

PCI1

PCI2

JP7

PCI3

WOM1WOL1

PCI4

JP6

PCI4

PCI5

BT1

FDD1

IDE2

IDE1

FDD1

DIMM2

DIMM3

IDE1

IDE2

JP5

USB2

SIR1

PAN EL1

PANEL1

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Key to Mainboard Components

Component Description

JP2 USB port 1-2 wake-up jumper CPU1 462-pin ZIF socket for AMD Athlon processor CPUFAN1 Power connector for CPU cooling fan DIMM1~3 Three 168-pin SDRAM memory module slots PWRFAN1 Power connector for power source cooling fan LED1 3VSB LED for SDRAM ATX1 ATX power supply connection AMR1 Audio modem riser (AMR) slot JP4 AC 97 codec selector jumper AGP1 132-pin 4X accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot JP1 Clear CMOS jumper FDD1 Connector for floppy disk drives IDE1, 2 Primary and secondary IDE channels JP5 Write protect BIOS jumper J4 Dual color LED header CD1 Primary ATAPI device header CD2 Secondary ATAPI device header PCI1~5 Five 120-pin PCI slots JP7 Onboard codec mode WOL1 Wake On LAN (WOL) connector WOM1 Wake On Modem (WOM) connector BT1 3 volt battery for realtime clock JP6 USB port 3-4 wake-up jumper USB2 USB port 3-4 SIR1 IrDA device header PANEL1 Front panel connection

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

The dual color LED header J4 can be plugged into LEDs to indicate the following conditions: software power down, suspend to RAM, suspend to disk, and soft off.

JP9/JP10 is the FSB100/133 select jumper. It’s only supported on mainboards with the VIA VT8363A NB Chipset.

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)

I/O Ports Side View

PS/2

mouse

Parallel port

LPT1

Game Port

PS/2

keyboard

USB

ports

Serial port

COM 1

Serial port

COM 2

Microphone

Line-in

Line-out

Key to I/O Ports

Component Description

PS/2 mouse PS/2 port for pointing device (upper port)

PS/2 keyboard PS/2 port for keyboard (lower port)

USB ports Two stacked Universal Serial Bus ports

LPT1 External parallel port

COM1 External serial port COM 1

COM2 External serial port COM 2

Game port External MIDI/game port

Audio ports Audio jacks for (from left to right) line-out, line-

in, microphone

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Check the Jumper Settings

Check the mainboard jumpers to ensure that the board is configured correctly.

How to Set Jumpers

A jumper consists of two or more pins mounted on the mainboard. Some jumpers might be arranged in a series with each pair of pins numbered differently. Jumpers are used to change the electronic circuits on the mainboard. When a jumper cap (or shunt) is placed on two jumper pins, the pins are SHORT. If the jumper cap is removed (or placed on just a single pin), the pins are OPEN.

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 cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin, the

Open

jumper is OPEN.

Short

This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. The jumper cap is placed on pins 2 and 3, so this jumper setting is SHORT PINS 2-3.

This illustration shows the same 3-pin jumper. The jumper cap is placed on pins 1 and 2, so this jumper setting is SHORT PINS 1-2.

In this manual, all the jumper illustrations clearly show the pin numbers. When you are setting the jumpers, make sure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins to select the function or feature that you want to enable or disable.

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Check the Jumper Settings

Check the mainboard jumpers to ensure that the mainboard is configured correctly.

JP2

PWRFAN1CPUFAN1

JP9

FREE

LOCK

JP9

JP10

JP1

JP4

JP7

ATX1

AMR1

CD2

JP4

CD1

PCI1

PCI2

JP7

PCI3

WOM1WOL1

PCI4

PCI5

AGP1

JP1

JP6

FDD1

IDE2

DIMM2

DIMM1

USB2

SIR1

IDE1

DIMM3

JP5

PANE L1

JP5

JP6

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JP1: Clear CMOS jumper

Use this jumper to erase the system setup settings that are stored in CMOS memory. You might need to erase this data if incorrect settings are preventing your system from operating. To clear the CMOS memory, turn off the system, disconnect the power cable from the mainboard, and short the appropriate pins for a few seconds.

Function Jumper Setting

Normal operation Short pins 1-2

Clear CMOS Short pins 2-3

1 2 3

JP2: USB port 1-2 wake-up jumper

Use this jumper to enable device activity on USB ports 1-2 to power on the computer.

Function Jumper Setting

Disable Short pins 1-2

Enable Short pins 2-3

1 2 3

JP4: Codec selector jumper

Use this jumper to select the onboard AC 97 audio codec or Audio Modem Riser (AMR) slot.

Function Jumper Setting

Use on board codec Short pins 1-2

Use AMR slot codec Short pins 2-3

1 2 3

JP5: BIOS write protect jumper

Use this jumper to make the BIOS read-only.

JP1

JP2

JP4

Function Jumper Setting

Disable Short pins 1-2

Enable Short pins 2-3

1 2 3

JP5

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JP6: USB port 3-4 wake-up jumper

Use this jumper to enable device activity on USB ports 3-4 to power on the computer.

Function Jumper Setting

Disable Short pins 1-2

Enable Short pins 2-3

1 2 3

JP7: Onboard codec mode

Use this jumper to define the onboard codec mode function.

Function Jumper Setting

Master Open

Slave Short

1 2

JP7

JP9/10: FSB100/133 select jumpers

It’s only supported on mainboards with the VIA VT8363A NB Chipset.

JP6

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Installing the Mainboard in a Case

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.

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 illustration shows a mainboard installed in a standard desktop case.

Note: Do not overtighten the screws as this can stress the mainboard.

This illustration shows a mainboard installed in a towertype case.

Powe Supply Unit

I/O Tem

Power Supply Unit

I/O Template

late

Expansion Slots

Drive Cage

Expansion Slots

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Connecting Internal Components

After you have installed the mainboard into the system case, connect the power cable from the case power supply unit to the mainboard power connector ATX1.

Your case and CPU might have cooling fans attached to provide adequate ventilation to the system. Connect the CPU fan to the 12-volt connector CPUFAN1. Connect the case fan to the 12volt power supply connector PWRFAN1.

After you have connected the power supply and the cooling fans, connect the case switches and indicators to the PANEL1 connectors.

ATX1

PUFAN1

JP2

FREE

LOCK

ATX1

AMR1

JP4

CD1

PCI1

CD2

PCI2

JP7

PCI3

WOM1WOL1

PCI4

PCI5

JP1

GP1

DIMM1

JP6

PWRFAN1CPUFAN1

DIMM2

DIMM3

USB2

SIR1

PWRFAN1

JP9

JP10

FDD1

IDE2

IDE1

PANEL1

JP5

PANEL

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PANEL1 Panel Connector

The mainboard PANEL1 panel connector has a standard set of switch and indicator connectors that are commonly found on ATX system cases. Use the illustration below to make the correct connections to the case switches and indicators.

Function Pins

Power switch 22, 23

Hard disk LED Indicator +20, -21

Empty pin 19

Speaker +15, 16, 17, 18

Empty pin 14

Reset switch 12, 13

Empty pins 10, 11

Green LED indicator +7, +8, -9

Empty pin 6

Sleep switch 4, 5

Power LED indicator +1, +2, -3

PANEL1

Power Switch 22-23

HDD LED 20-21

Speaker 15-16-17-18

Reset Switch 12-13

Green LED 7-8-9

PANEL1

Sleep Switch 4-5

Power LED 1-2-3

Note: The plus sign (+) indicates a pin which must be connected to a positive voltage.

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Installing Other Hardware

Start installing the essential hardware required to get your system started.

Installing the Processor

This mainboard has a Socket 462 processor socket. To choose a processor, you need to consider the performance requirements of the system and the price of the processor. 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. Higher clock speeds and larger amounts of cache memory deliver greater performance.

Installation Procedure

To install a processor on the mainboard follow the steps below.

CPUFAN1 (CPU fan)

CPU socket

Pin A-1 corner

Locking lever

1. On the mainboard, locate the CPU socket and the CPU cooling fan CPUFAN1.

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2. On the CPU socket, pull the locking lever away from the socket to unhook it and then raise the locking lever to the upright position.

3. Identify the pin A-1 corner on the CPU socket and the pin A1 corner on the processor. The socket pin A-1 corner is adjacent to the handle of the locking lever. The processor pin A-1 corner is beveled.

4. Matching the pin A-1 corners, drop the processor into the socket. No force is required and the processor should seat into the socket easily.

5. Swing the locking lever down and hook it under the latch on the edge of the socket. This locks the processor in place.

6. Locate the power cable on the heatsink/cooling fan assembly that is attached to the top of the processor.

7. Plug the power cable into the CPU cooling CPUFAN1 12Vpower supply on the mainboard.

CPUFAN1

Socket 462 with locking lever in upright position

PU fan

connector

Socket 462 processor with heatsink/coolin fan attached

The mainboard must be configured to deliver the correct clock speed and the correct system bus for the kind of processor that you have installed. You can do this by using the BIOS Setup Utility. The first time you start the system, immediately enter the Setup Utility and make the appropriate settings. Usually, you can automatically configure the CPU by using the CPU & BIOS Features page of the Setup Utility. See Chapter 3 for more information.

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Install the Memory Modules

For this mainboard, you must use 168-pin 3.3V non-buffered Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMMs). The memory chips must be standard or registered SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory).

The memory bus can run at 100 MHz or 133 MHz. If your processor operates over a 100 MHz system bus, you can install PC100 or PC133 memory modules that operate over a 100 MHz or 133 MHz memory bus.

Supported Memory Configurations

The following table shows the memory configurations supported:

Technology Configuration # of Row

Addrs Bits

64 Mbit 8M x 8 12 8 2 4 KB

64 Mbit 4M x 16 12 9 2 2 KB

128 Mbit 32M x 4 12 11 2 16 KB

128 Mbit 16M x 8 12 10 2 8 KB

Note: 32M x 4 128 Mbit is for registered DIMMs only, 4M x 16 64 Mbit support is for unbuffered DIMMs only.

# of Col Addrs Bits

# of Bank Addrs Bits

Page Size

The following table shows the maximum memory for DIMM based platforms:

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs DRAM Configuration

64 Mbit 8M x 8 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 192 MB 384 MB

64 Mbit 4M x 16 32 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB 96 MB 192 MB

128 Mbit 16M x 8 128 MB 256 MB 256 MB 512 MB 384 MB 768 MB

128 Mbit 32M x 4 256 MB 512 MB 512 MB 1024 MB 768 MB 1536 MB

SS DS SS DS SS DS

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Installation Procedure

There are three slots for memory modules. You must install at least one module, and it makes no difference which slot you use to install the module. Each module can be installed with 32 MB to 512 MB of memory; total memory capacity is 1.5 GB.

1. Locate the DIMM slots on the mainboard.

Memory module

Locking latches

2. 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.

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

4. Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it carefully but firmly down so that it seats correctly. The latches at either side of the slot will be levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM when it is installed correctly.

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Installing a Hard Disk Drive and CD-ROM

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

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.

About IDE Devices

Your mainboard has a primary IDE channel interface (IDE1) and a secondary IDE interface (IDE2). The mainboard ships with one IDE ribbon cable that supports one or two IDE devices. All IDE devices have jumpers or switches that can be used to set the IDE device as MASTER or SLAVE.

If you install two IDE devices on one cable, you must make sure 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.

If you want to install more than two IDE devices, obtain a second IDE cable and you can add two more devices to the secondary IDE channel. If there are two devices on the cable, make one MASTER and one SLAVE.

About UDMA

This mainboard supports UltraDMA 66/100. UDMA is a technology that accelerates the performance of devices in the IDE channel. We recommend that you install IDE devices that support UDMA, and use IDE cables that support UDMA.

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IDE

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 the primary IDE channel on the mainboard IDE1.

3. Plug one of the connectors on the IDE cable into the IDE connector on the back edge of the hard disk drive. It doesn’t matter which connector on the cable you use. Make sure that you have the pin-1 side of the cable matched with the pin-1 side of the connector.

4. Plug a power cable from the case power supply unit into the power connector on the back edge of the hard disk drive.

5. When you first start up your system, go immediately to the Setup Utility and use the IDE Hard Disk Auto Detect feature to configure the IDE devices that you have installed. See Chapter 3 for more information.

connector

IDE ribbon cable

IDE1

IDE2

Power connector

Hard dis drive

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Installing a CD-ROM/DVD Drive

1. Install the CD-ROM/DVD drive into the drive cage in your system case. Plug the IDE cable into the primary IDE channel on the mainboard IDE1.

2. Plug one of the connectors on the IDE cable into the IDE connector on the back edge of the CD-ROM/DVD drive. It doesn’t matter which connector on the cable that you use. Make sure that you have the pin-1 side of the cable matched with the pin-1 side of the connector.

3. Plug a power cable from the case power supply unit into the power connector on the back edge of the CD-ROM/DVD drive.

4. Use the audio cable provided with the CD-ROM/DVD drive to connect the audio connector on the rear edge of the CDROM/DVD drive to the one of the two audio-in connectors CD1 and CD2 on the mainboard.

IDE

connector Audio connector

IDE ribbon cable

Hard dis drive

CD1

CD2

IDE2

CD-ROM/DVD

Power connector

IDE1

drive

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Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive

The mainboard has a floppy diskette drive interface and it 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 floppy diskette drive into the drive cage in your system case. Plug the diskette drive cable into the diskette drive interface on the mainboard FDD1.

2. Plug one of the connectors on the diskette drive cable into the data connector on the back edge of the floppy diskette drive. Make sure that you have the pin-1 side of the cable matched with the pin-1 side of the connector.

3. Plug a power cable from the case power supply unit into the power connector on the back edge of the diskette drive.

4. 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.

Data connector

Floppy diskette ribbon cable

Power connector

Floppy diskett drive

FDD1

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Using the Expansion Slots

This mainboard has five 32-bit PCI expansion slots and one 4xAGP slot.

PCI Slots: The PCI slots can be used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit (Peripheral Components Interconnect) PCI interface.

4xAGP Slot: The 4xAGP slot can be used to install a graphics adapter that supports the 4xAGP specification and has the 4xAGP edge connector.

AMR Slot: The Audio Modem Riser (AMR) slot can be used to insert an AMR card.

PWRFAN1CPUFAN1

JP2

FREE

LOCK

JP9

JP10

FDD1

IDE2

IDE1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM1

JP5

JP6

USB2

PANEL1

SIR1

AMR slot

AGP slot

PCI slots

ATX1

MR1

JP4

CD1

PCI1

CD2

PCI2

JP7

PCI3

WOM1WOL1

PCI4

PCI5

JP1

GP1

3V +

1. Before installing an add-in card, check the documentation for the card carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to manually configure the card before installation.

2. Remove the blanking plate from the slot in the system case that corresponds to the expansion slot that you are going to use.

3. Install the edge connector of the add-in card into the expansion slot. Press down quite firmly to ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.

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PCI slot

PCI add-in card

Metal bracket

Edge

onnector

4. Secure the metal bracket of the card in the empty slot in the system case with a screw.

5. For some add-in cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the add-in card.

The following illustration shows how to insert an AMR card:

Edge

AMR card

Connector

AMR slot

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Other Options

PWRFAN1CPUFAN1

JP2

FREE

LOCK

JP9 JP10

WOM1WOL1

CD1

CD2

JP7

WOM1

WOL1

ATX1

AMR1

JP4

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

PCI4

PCI5

JP1

AGP1

FDD1

IDE2

DIMM1

JP6

IDE1

DIMM2

DIMM3

JP5

USB2

PANEL1

SIR1

USB2

SIR1

WOL1: Wake On LAN connector

If you have installed a LAN card, you can use the cable provided with the card to plug into the WOL1 connector on the mainboard. This is 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. See Chapter 3 for more information.

WOM1: Wake On Modem connector

If you have installed a modem, you can use the cable provided with the modem to plug into the WOM1 connector on the mainboard. This is 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.

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J4: Dual color LED header

This header allows the user to install red and green LED indicators to indicate when the computer is in Suspend to RAM (STR) or normal. Although the values are not predefined, red usually indicates STR and green indicates normal.

USB2: Universal Serial Bus port 3, 4 connector

This motherboard has PS/2 and USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. However, some computer cases have a special module that mounts USB ports on the front side of the case. If you have this kind of case, you can use the auxiliary USB connector USB2 to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard. You can use both the front and rear-mounted USB ports at the same time.

SIR1: Serial infrared port connector

This motherboard can support 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 (PDA), and other desktop computers.

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Making External Connections

After you have installed the mainboard, make the connections to the external ports.

PS/2

mouse

PS/2

keyboard

USB

ports

Parallel port (LPT1)

Serial port

COM 1

Game Port

Serial port

COM 2

Line-in

Line-out

1. The PS/2 mouse port can be used by a PS/2 mouse or pointing device. The PS/2 keyboard port can be used by a PS/2 keyboard.

2. Use the USB ports to connect to USB devices.

3. LPT1 is a parallel port that can be used by printers or other parallel communications devices. The system identifies the parallel port as LPT1.

4. COM1 and COM2 are serial ports that can be used by serial devices such as mice or fax/modems.

5. You can use the game port to connect a joystick or a MIDI device to your system.

6. Three audio ports are provided: 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.

Microphone

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External Connector Color Coding

To help identify the external connectors, 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

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— Notes —

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CChhaapptteerr 33:: SSeettuupp

About the Setup Utility

The computer employs the latest Award BIOS CMOS chip with support for Windows Plug and Play. This CMOS chip contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the mainboard’s BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility is a ROM-based configuration utility that displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with a tool to set system parameters. These parameters are stored in non-volatile batterybacked-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.

Using easy-to-use pull down menus, you can configure such items as:

• Hard drives, diskette drives, and peripherals

• Video display type and display options

• Password protection from unauthorized use

• Power management features

The settings made in the Setup Utility intimately affect how the computer performs. It is important, therefore, first to try to understand all the Setup Utility’s options, and second, to make settings appropriate for the way you use the computer. This chapter guides you through the Setup Utility by providing clear explanations for all Setup Utility options.

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A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility, so you will very likely have little to worry about for now. However, we recommend that you read this chapter just in case you need to make any changes in the future.

This program should be executed under the following conditions:

• When changing the system configuration

• When a configuration error is detected by the system and

you are prompted to make changes to the Setup Utility

• When resetting the system clock

• When redefining the communication ports to prevent any

conflicts

• When making changes to the Power Management

configuration

• When changing the password or making other changes

to the security setup

Normally, running the Setup Utility is needed when the system hardware is not consistent with the information contained in the CMOS RAM, whenever the CMOS RAM has lost power, or the system features need to be changed.

Entering the Setup Utility

When the system is powered on, the BIOS will enter the PowerOn Self Test (POST) routines. These routines perform various diagnostic checks; if an error is encountered, the error will be reported in one of two different ways:

1. If the error occurs before the display device is initialized,

a series of beeps will be transmitted.

2. If the error occurs after the display device is initialized,

the screen will display an error message.

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After the POST routines are completed, the following message appears:

Press DEL to enter SETUP

To access the Award BIOS Setup Utility, press the delete key to display the “CMOS Setup Utility” screen:

Standard CMOS Features

Advanced BIOS Features

Advanced Chipset Features

Integrated Peripherals

Power Management Setup

PnP/PCI Configurations

PC Health Status

Esc : Quit F9: Menu in BIOS ↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item F10 : Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type . . .

Frequency/Voltage Control

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

This screen provides access to the utility’s various functions.

BIOS Navigation Keys

Listed below are explanations of the keys displayed at the bottom of the screens:

Key Function

Esc

← ↓ ↑ →

+/−/PU/PD

F10

Escape key: Exits the current menu

Cursor keys: Scroll through the items on a menu

Plus, minus, Page Up and Page Down keys: Modify

the selected field’s values

F10 key: Saves the current configuration and exits setup

F1 key: Displays a screen that explains all key functions

F5 key: Loads previously saved values to CMOS

F6 key: Loads a minimum configuration for

troubleshooting.

F7 key: Loads an optimum set of values for peak performance

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Using BIOS

When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility shows a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. You can use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options. When an option is highlighted, you can execute the option by pressing the enter key.

Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that may ask you to verify that you wish to execute that option. You usually answer these dialogs by typing Y for yes and N for no. Some options may lead to more dialog boxes that ask for more information. Setting passwords have this kind of dialog box.

Enter Password:

Selecting some fields and pressing the enter key displays a list of options for that field. In the Standard CMOS Features screen, selecting “Drive A” and pressing <Enter> displays this screen:

Drive A

None . . . . . [ ]

360K , 5.25 in. . . . . . [ ]

1.2M , 5.25 in. . . . . . [ ]

720K , 3.5 in. . . . . . [ ]

1.44M , 3.5 in. . . . . . [ ]

2.88M , 3.5 in. . . . . . [ ]

↑ ↓ : Move Enter : Accept ESC: Abort

Select the setting you want with the cursor keys. Press <Enter> to select, or <ESC> to discard changes and return to the previous menu. Alternatively, you can select a field and press the minus, plus, Page Up or Page Down keys to scroll through the options for that field.

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.

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How to Flash a New BIOS

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

1. Some mainboards have a Flash BIOS jumper that protects the current BIOS from being changed or overwritten. If your mainboard has this jumper, change the setting to allow BIOS flashing.

2. Some Setup Utilities have an item called Firmware Write Protect that prevents the BIOS from being overwritten. If your BIOS has this item (check the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page) disable it for the present.

3. Your computer must be running in a real-mode DOS environment, not the DOS window of Windows NT or Windows 95/98. We recommend that you create a new formatted DOS system floppy diskette.

4. Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer’s Web site. Copy these files to a system diskette.

5. Turn off your computer and insert the system diskette in your computer’s diskette drive.

6. You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force your computer to boot from the floppy diskette drive first.

7. At the A:\ prompt, after your computer has booted to DOS from the diskette, run the Flash Utility and press <Enter>. You see a screen similar to the following.

For P6IWP-Fe DATE: 10/26/2000 Flash Type

File Name to Program :

FLASH MEMORY WRITER V7.33

Error Message

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8. In the “File Name to Program” dialog box, type in the filename of the new BIOS and follow the onscreen directions to flash the new BIOS to the mainboard.

9. 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.

Standard CMOS Features Option

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

Date (mm:dd:yy) Tue, May 15 20000 Time (hh:mm:ss) 12 : 8 : 59

IDE Primary Master (Device Brand Name)

IDE Primary Slave (Device Brand Name)

IDE Secondary Master (Device Brand Name)

IDE Secondary Slave (Device Brand Name)

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 63488 Total Memory 64512K

↑ ↓ → ← : Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Standard CMOS Features

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 held by your 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.

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IDE Devices Default: 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 sub-menu:

IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press Enter

IDE Primary Master Auto Access Mode Auto

Capacity 8448 MB

Cylinder 16368 Head 16 Precomp 0 Landing Zone 16367 Sector 63

↑ ↓ → ← : Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

IDE Primary Master

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 if you want the Setup Utility to automatically detect and configure a hard disk drive on the IDE channel.

Note: If you are setting up a new hard disk drive that supports Large Block Addressing (LBA) mode, more than one line will appear in the parameter box. Choose the line that lists LBA for an LBA drive.

IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave

If you leave this item at Auto, the system will automatically detect and configure any IDE devices it finds. If it fails to find a hard disk, change the value to Manual and then manually configure the drive by entering the characteristics of the drive in the items below (Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Precomp, etc.) Refer to your drive’s documentation or look on the drive if you need to obtain this information. If no device is installed, change the value to None.

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Note: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure 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 items defines some special 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 close the IDE device sub-menu and return to the Standard CMOS Features page.

Drive A and Drive B Default: 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 Default: 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 Default: EGA/VGA

This item defines the video mode of the system. You should leave this at the default value.

Halt On Default: 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.

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Advanced BIOS Features Setup Option

This option displays a table of items that define advanced information about your system. You can make modifications to most of these items without introducing fatal errors to your system. Note that the page has a scroll-bar to scroll down to more items.

Virus Warning Disabled Y2K Monitor Disabled H/W Reset Function Enabled CPU Internal Cache Enabled External Cache Enabled CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking Enabled Quick Power On Self Test Enabled First Boot Device Floppy Second Boot Device HDD0 Third Boot Device LS/120 Boot Other Device Enabled Swap Floppy Drive Disabled Boot Up Floppy Seek Enabled Boot Up NumLock Status On Gate A20 Option Normal Typematic Rate Setting Disabled

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

Security Option Setup

↑ ↓ → ← : Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Advanced BIOS Features

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

Virus Warning Default: Disabled

When this item is enabled, it provides some protection against viruses that try to write to the boot sector and partition table of your hard disk drive. This item is Disabled by default. You need to disable it so that you can install an operating system. We recommend that you enable Anti-Virus Protection as soon as you have installed your disk with an OS.

Y2K Monitor Default: Disabled

If you enable this item, the system will monitor for errors generated by the year 2000 bug.

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H/W Reset Function Default: Enabled

Enables or disables the computer’s hardware reset button.

CPU Internal Cache Default: Enabled

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

External Cache Default: Enabled

Most processors that can be installed in this system use external (L2) cache memory to improve performance. The exceptions are older SEPP Celeron CPUs running at 266 or 300 MHz. Enable this item for all but these two processors.

CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking Default: Enabled

This item enables or disables ECC (Error Correction Code) error checking on the CPU cache memory. We recommend that you leave this item at the default value.

Quick Power On Self Test Default: Enabled

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

1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device Default: 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 Default: Enabled

If you enable this item, the system will search 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 Default: 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.

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Boot Up Floppy Seek Default: Enabled

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

Boot Up NumLock Status Default: On

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

Gate A20 Option Default: Normal

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 Default: 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) Default: 6

If the item Typematic Rate Setting is enabled, you can use this item to define how many characters per second are generated by a held-down key.

Typematic Delay (Msec) Default: 250

If the item Typematic Rate Setting is enabled, you can use this item to define how many milliseconds must elapse before a held-down key begins generating repeat characters.

Security Option Default: 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.

OS Select For DRAM > 64 MB Default: 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 Non-OS2.

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HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Default: 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 WIN 95 Default: Yes

If you are running a system with no floppy drive and using the Windows 95 OS, select Yes for this item to ensure compatibility with the Windows 95 logo certification.

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Advanced Chipset Features Option

This option displays a table of items that define critical timing parameters of the mainboard components including the memory, and the system logic. Generally, 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.

Bank 0/1 DRAM Timing SDRAM 8/10ns Bank 2/3 DRAM Timing SDRAM 8/10ns Bank 4/5 DRAM Timing SDRAM 8/10ns SDRAM Cycle Length 3 DRAM Clock PC100 Memory Hole Disabled PCI Master Pipeline Req Enabled P2C/C2P Concurrency Enabled Fast R-W Turn Around Disabled System BIOS Cacheable Enabled Video RAM Cacheable Enabled AGP Aperture Size 64M AGP 4X Mode Enabled AGP Driving Control Auto

X AGP Driving Value DA

K7 CLK_CTL Select Optimal OnChip USB Enabled OnChip USB2 Enabled USB Keyboard Support Disabled

↑ ↓ → ← : Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Advanced Chipset Features

Menu Level

Item Help

Bank 0/1 2/3 4/5 DRAM Timing Default: SDRAM 8/10ns

This item allows you to select the timing for the DRAM slots, depending on whether the mainboard has paged SDRAMs.

SDRAM Cycle Length Default: 3

This field enables you to set the CAS latency time in HCLKs of 2/2 or 3/3. The mainboard designer should have set the values in this field, depending on the DRAM installed. Do not change the values in this field unless you change specifications of the installed DRAM or the installed CPU.

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DRAM Clock Default: PC100

Enables the user to select the DRAM Clock.

Memory Hole Default: Disabled

If this feature is enabled when the system memory size is equal to or greater than 16 MB, the physical memory address from 15 MB to 16 MB will be passed to PCI or ISA and there will be a 1 MB hole in your system memory. This option is designed for some OS with special addin cards which need 15-16 MB memory space.

PCI Master Pipeline Req Default: Enabled

Enable this item to allow direct data transfer between the PCI Master bus and the CPU for better performance. You may want to disable this item if your system becomes unstable.

P2C/C2P Concurrency Default: Enabled

When disabled, the CPU bus is occupied during the entire PCI operation period.

Fast R-W Turn Around Default: Disabled

When this is enabled, the chipset will insert one extra clock to the turnaround of back-to-back DRAM cycles.

System BIOS Cacheable Default: Enabled

When enabled, the System BIOS will be cached for faster execution.

Video RAM Cacheable Default: Enabled

When enabled, the graphics card’s local memory will be cached for faster execution. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result.

AGP Aperture Size Default: 64M

This option determines the effective size of the AGP Graphic Aperture, where memory-mapped graphic data structures are located.

AGP 4X Mode Default: 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.

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AGP Driving Control Default: Auto

This item can be used to signal driving current on AGP cards to auto or Manual. Some AGP cards need stronger than normal driving current in order to operate. We recommend that you set this item to Auto by default.

AGP Driving Value Default: DA

When the previous item AGP Driving Control is set to Manual, you can use this item to set the AGP current driving value.

K7 CLK_CTL Select Default: Optimal

This item adjusts the CPU clock to match the internal clock.

OnChip USB Default: Enabled

This should be enabled if your system has a USB installed on the mainboard and you wish to use it.

OnChip USB2 Default: Enabled

This should be enabled if your system has front panel USB ports installed on the mainboard and you wish to use them.

USB Keyboard Support Default: Disabled

Enables function when the USB keyboard is being used. Disabled (default) when an AT keyboard is used.

USB Mouse Support Default: Disabled

Enables function when the USB mouse is being used. Disabled (default) when a PS/2 mouse is used.

OnChip Sound Default: Auto

Disabling this function turns off the onboard audio chip.

CPU to PCI Write Buffer Default: Enabled

When enabled, up to four words of data can be written to the PCI bus without interrupting the CPU. When disabled, a write buffer is not used and the CPU read cycle will not be completed until the PCI bus signals that it is ready to receive the data.

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PCI Dynamic Bursting Default: Enabled

When enabled, every write transaction goes to the write buffer. “Burstable” transactions then burst on the PCI bus and “nonburstable” transactions do not.

PCI Master 0 WS Write Default: Enabled

When enabled, writes to the PCI bus are executed with zero wait states.

PCI Delay Transaction Default: Enabled

The chipset has an embedded 32-bit posted write buffer to support delay transactions cycles. Enable to support compliance with PCI specification version 2.1.

PCI#2 Access #1 Retry Default: Disabled

When enabled, the AGP Bus (PCI#1) access to PCI Bus (PCI#2) is executed with the error retry feature.

AGP Master 1 WS Read Default: Disabled

This implements a single delay when reading to the AGP Bus. By default, two-wait states are used by the system, allowing for greater stability.

AGP Master 1 WS Write Default: Disabled

This implements a single delay when writing to the AGP Bus. By default, two-wait states are used by the system, allowing for greater stability.

After you have made your selections in the Chipset Features Setup screen, press ESC to go back to the main screen.

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Integrated Peripherals Option

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

On-Chip IDE Channel0 Enabled On-Chip IDE Channel1 Enabled IDE Prefetch Mode Enabled Primary Master PIO Auto Primary Slave PIO Auto Secondary Master PIO Auto Secondary Slave PIO Auto Primary Master UDMA Auto Primary Slave UDMA Auto Secondary Master UDMA Auto Secondary Slave UDMA Auto Init Display First PCI Slot IDE HDD Block Mode Enabled Onboard FDD Controller Enabled Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto UART 2 Mode Standard

x IR Function Duplex Half x TX,RX inverting enable No, Yes

↑ ↓ → ← : Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Integrated Peripherals

Menu Level

Item Help

On-Chip IDE Channel 0,1 Default: Enabled

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

IDE Prefetch Mode Default: Enabled

The onboard IDE drive interfaces supports IDE prefetching, for faster drive access. If you install a primary and/or secondary add-in IDE interface, set this field to Disabled if the interface does not support prefetching.

Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO Default: Auto

Each 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. You can choose Auto, to let the system auto detect which PIO mode is best, or you can install a PIO mode from 0-4.

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Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA Default: Auto

Each channel supports a master device and a slave device. This motherboard supports UltraDMA. UltraDMA technology 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 motherboard in order to use an UltraDMA device.

Init Display First Default: PCI Slot

Use this item to define if your graphics adapter is installed in one of the PCI slots or select Onboard if you have a graphics system integrated on the mainboard.

IDE HDD Block Mode Default: Enabled

Block mode transfers can improve the access to IDE devices. Enable this item if your IDE devices support block mode transfers.

Onboard FDD Controller Default: Enabled

This option enables the onboard floppy disk drive controller.

Onboard Serial Port 1, 2 Default: Auto

This option is used to assign the I/O address for the onboard serial ports.

UART2 Mode Select Default: Standard

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—Standard (default), HPSIR, or ASKIR. HPSIR is Hewlett Packard’s infrared communication protocol with a maximum baud rate up to 115.2 Kbps. ASKIR is Sharp’s infrared communication protocol with a maximum baud rate up to 57.6 Kbps.

IR Function Duplex Default: Half

This field is available when UART 2 Mode is set to either ASKIR or HPSIR. This item enables you to determine the infrared (IR) function of the onboard infrared chip. 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.

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TX, RX inverting enable Default: No, Yes

Defines the voltage level for Infrared module RxD (receive) mode and TxD (transmit) mode. This setting has to match the requirements of the infrared module used in the system.

Onboard Parallel Port Default: 378/IRQ7

This option is used to assign the I/O address for the onboard parallel port.

Onboard Parallel Mode Default: ECP

This feature enables you to set the data transfer protocol for your parallel port. Normal 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 Default: 3

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

Parallel Port EPP Type Default: EPP1.7

This option sets the Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) specification.

Onboard Legacy Audio Default: Enabled

This option enables the onboard legacy audio function. When enabled the following items become available.

Sound Blaster Default: Disabled

This feature is used to enable or disable a Sound Blaster card if installed.

SB I/O Base Address Default: 220H

This item lets you set the I/O base address for the Sound Blaster card.

SB IRQ Select Default: IRQ 5

This item lets you set the Interrupt Request (IRQ) for the Sound Blaster card.

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SB DMA Select Default: DMA 1

This item lets you select the Direct Memory Access (DMA) for the Sound Blaster card.

MPU-401 Default: Enabled

Use this item to enable or disable the MPU-401 function for the game port.

MPU-401 I/O Address Default: 330-333H

Use this item to set the I/O address for the game port.

Game Port (200-207H) Default: Enabled

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

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 (Advanced 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 generated by incoming traffic to a modem, a PCI card, or a fixed alarm on the system realtime clock.

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ACPI Function Enabled

Power Management Press Enter ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS) PM Control by APM Yes Video Off Option Suspend --> Off Video Off Method DPMS Support MODEM Use IRQ 3 Soft-Off by PWRBTN Instant-Off AC Resume Function Always Off

Wake Up Events Press Enter

↑ ↓ → ← : Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Power Management Setup

Item Help

Menu Level

ACPI Function Default: Enabled

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

Note: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) 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.

Power Management

This item enables you to choose the type of Power Management you want. Selecting Power Management and pressing Enter displays the following screen:

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Power Management User Define HDD Power Down Disable Doze Mode Disable Suspend Mode Disable

↑ ↓ → ← : Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Power Management

Item Help

Menu Level

This menu enables you to set the following items:

Power Management Default: User Define

This item acts like a master switch for the power-saving modes and hard disk timeouts. If this item is set to Max Saving, power-saving modes occur after a short timeout. If this item is set to Min Saving, power-saving modes occur after a longer timeout. If the item is set to User Define, you can insert your own timeouts for the power-saving modes.

HDD Power Down Default: 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.

Doze Mode Default: Disable

The system speed will change from turbo to slow if no Power Management events occur for a specified length of time. Full power function will return when a Power Management event is detected.

Suspend Mode Default: Disable

The CPU clock will be stopped and the video signal will be suspended if no Power Management events occur for a specified length of time. Full power function will return when a Power Management event is detected. Options are from 1 Min to 1 Hour and Disable.

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ACPI Suspend Type Default: 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.

PM Control by APM Default: Yes

This field allows you to control the PC Monitor’s power management features via Intel-Microsoft Advanced Power Management software. Once you have enabled the APM interface, some settings made in the BIOS Setup program may be overridden by APM.

Video Off Option Default: Suspend --> Off

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

Video Off Method Default: 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.

MODEM Use IRQ Default: 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 modem. You might have to connect the fax/modem to the mainboard Wake On Modem connector for this feature to work.

Soft-Off by PWRBTN Default: 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.

AC Resume Function Default: Always Off

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

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Wake Up Events

This item opens a submenu that enables you to set events that will resume the system from a power saving mode. Select Wake Up Events and press Enter to display the following menu:

USB Resume from S3/S4/S5 Disabled VGA OFF LPT & COM LPT/COM HDD & FDD ON PCI Master OFF PowerOn by PCI Card Disabled Wake Up On LAN/Ring Disabled RTC Alarm Resume Disabled

x Date (of Month) 0 x Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) 0 32 0

Primary INTR ON

IRQs Activity Monitoring Press Enter

↑ ↓ → ← : Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Wake Up Events

Item Help

Menu Level

USB Resume from S3/S4/S5 Default: Disabled

When set to Enabled, the system power will resume the system from a power saving mode if there is any USB activity. Default is Disabled.

VGA Default: Off

When set to On, the system power will resume the system from a power saving mode if there is any VGA activity. Default is Off.

LPT & COM Default: LPT/COM

When this item is enabled, the system will restart the power-saving timeout counters when any activity is detected on the serial ports, or the parallel port.

HDD & FDD Default: ON

When this item is enabled, the system will restart the power-saving timeout counters when any activity is detected on the hard disk drive or the floppy diskette drive.

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PCI Master Default: Off

When set to Off any PCI device with Master function will not power on the system.

PowerOn by PCI Card Default: Disabled

When set to Enabled, the system power will be turned on if there is any PCI card activity from PCI cards that trigger a PME event, such as LAN or modem cards.

Wake Up On LAN/Ring Default: Disabled

When set to Enabled, the system power will be turned on if there is any LAN card or modem activity.

RTC Alarm Resume Default: Disabled

When set to Enabled, the following two fields become available and you can set the date (day of the month), hour, minute and second to turn on your system. When set to 0 (zero) for the day of the month, the alarm will power on your system every day at the specified time.

Primary INTR Default: ON

When set to On (default), any event occurring at the specified IRQ will awaken a system which has been powered down.

IRQs Activity Monitoring

This item opens a submenu that enables you to set IRQs that will resume the system from a power saving mode. Select IRQs Activity Monitoring and press Enter to display the following menu:

IRQ 3 (COM2) Enabled IRQ 4 (COM1) Enabled IRQ 5 (LPT2) Enabled IRQ 6 (Floppy Disk) Enabled IRQ 7 (LPT1) Enabled IRQ 8 (RTC Alarm) Disabled IRQ 9 (IRQ2 Redir) Disabled IRQ 10 (Reserved) Disabled IRQ 11 (Reserved) Disabled IRQ 12 (PS/2 Mouse) Enabled IRQ 13 (Coprocessor) Enabled IRQ 14 (Hard Disk) Enabled IRQ 15 (Reserved) Disabled

↑ ↓ → ← : Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

IRQs Activity Monitoring

Item Help

Menu Level

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Set Primary INTR to ON to allow you to enable or disable IRQ 3 through IRQ 15 activity monitoring. Set it to OFF to disable IRQ activity monitoring.

Set any IRQ to Enabled to allow activity at the IRQ to wake up the system from a power saving mode.

PnP/PCI Configuration Option

This option displays a table of items that configures how PnP (Plug and Play) and PCI add-in cards operate in your system.

PNP OS Installed No Reset Configuration Data Disabled

Resources Controlled by Auto(ESCD) x IRQ Resources Press Enter

x DMA Resources Press Enter

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Disabled Assign IRQ For VGA Enabled Assign IRQ For USB Enabled INT Pin 1 Assignment Auto INT Pin 2 Assignment Auto INT Pin 3 Assignment Auto INT Pin 4 Assignment Auto

↑ ↓ → ← : Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

PnP/PCI Configurations

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 add-on and the system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the OS cannot boot.

PNP OS Installed Default: No

Setting this option to Yes allows the PnP OS (instead of BIOS) to assign the system resources such as IRQ and I/O address to the ISA PnP device.

Reset Configuration Data Default: Disabled

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

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Resources Controlled By Default: 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 legacy ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) add-in card to work properly, you might be able to solve the problem by changing this item to Manual, and then opening up the IRQ Resources and DMA Resources sub-menus.

In the IRQ Resources sub-menu, if you change any of the IRQ assignations to Legacy ISA, then that Interrupt Request Line is reserved for a legacy ISA add-in card. Press Esc to close the IRQ Resources sub-menu.

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Default: 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 Default: Enabled

Names the interrupt request (IRQ) line assigned to the VGA (if any) on your system. Activity of the selected IRQ always awakens the system.

Assign IRQ For USB Default: Enabled

Names the interrupt request (IRQ) line assigned to the USB (if any) on your system. Activity of the selected IRQ always awakens the system.

INT Pin 1 ~ Pin 4 Assignment Default: Auto

Names the interrupt request (IRQ) line assigned to PCI 1 through PCI 4 on your system. Activity of the selected PCI slot awakens the system.

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PC Health Status Option

On mainboards that support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, critical temperatures, and fan speeds.

Shutdown Temperature Disabled

Current CPU Temp. Current System Temp. Current CPU FAN speed Current POWER FAN speed Vcore

3.3V 5V 12V

↑ ↓ → ← : Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

PC Health Status

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. The following information is displayed:

• CPU Temperature

• System Temperature

• CPU FAN (in RPMs)

• POWER FAN (in RPMs)

• Vcore (CPU Core voltage)

• 3.3V (onboard 3.3 volt)

• 5V (power supply’s 5 volt)

• 12V (power supply’s 12 volt)

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Frequency Control Option

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.

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Disabled

CPU Host/PCI Clock Default

↑ ↓ → ← : Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Default: Disabled

Frequency Control

Item Help

Menu Level

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

CPU Host/PCI Clock

These items appear if you have set the CPU Internal Core Speed to Manual. Use the CPU/DIMM/PCI Clock to set the system bus frequency for the installed processor (usually 133 MHz, 100 MHz or 66 MHz).

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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 fail-safe 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 the <F7> key.

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Set Supervisor and User Passwords

These items can be used to install a password. A Supervisor password takes precedence over a User password, and the Supervisor can limit the activities of a User. To install a password, follow these steps:

1. Highlight the item Set Supervisor/User 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 password. You cannot use more than eight characters or numbers. The Set Supervisor/User 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. The system will ask you to confirm the new password by asking you to type it in a second time.

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.

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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 Setup Utility main menu:

SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y

Exit Without Saving Option

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 setup main menu.

Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N

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 information on the software supplied with the mainboard.

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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.

Note: Never try to install software from a folder that is not specified for use with your mainboard.

Driver Folders

For this board, you can install software from the KOB KT133 FSX folder:

 AUDIO: Drivers and software for the onboard audio

codec.

 IDE: Enhanced IDE drivers.

Note: Some folders are subdivided into different operating systems such as DOS, Windows 95, and Windows NT. Always make sure that you are installing the correct software for the operating system on your computer. Some folders are also subdivided into different language versions, such as English, French, and German.

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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Utility Folders

Some of the software in you support CD may not be listed here, please always refer to the readme.txt for further information.

 AWDFLASH: Software to erase and install revisions of

the system BIOS (CMOS)

 PC-CILLIN: Anti-virus software

Driver Installation Notes

Audio Software

This folder has software and drivers for the Realtek codec sound system that is integrated on this mainboard. The Realtek codec allows the system to generate optimal sound effects. Drivers are provided for DOS, Linux, and Windows 2000/98/9x/NT.

Windows Installation

Use the SETUP.EXE application in the \VIA\AC97Audio folder.

DOS Installation

Browse to the \VIA\AC97Audio\DOS folder and run INSTALL.EXE.

Linux Installation

Refer to your operating system handbook for instructions on installing Linux drivers.

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IDE Software

This folder has software and drivers for the IDE that is integrated on this mainboard. Drivers are provided for Windows 2000/98 and Windows NT.

Windows 2000/98/NT Installation

Browse to the \VIA\IDE folder and run SETUP.EXE to install the IDE driver for your operating system.

Utility Folder Installation Notes

AWD Flash Memory Utility

PC-cillin This utility lets you erase the system BIOS stored on a Flash Memory chip on the mainboard, and lets you copy an updated BIOS to the chip. Take care how you use 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.

For this mainboard, use AWD7XX.EXE to flash the BIOS (where 7XX is the version number). You can use any version, but we suggest you use the latest version. To use the utility, you must be in real-mode DOS (not the DOS box that is available in Windows 95/98/NT). If you are using WINDOWS 95/98, shut down your computer and select the option Restart in DOS in the shutdown dialog box. If you are running Windows NT, shut down your computer and boot from a DOS diskette temporarily in order to run the flash memory utility.

PC-cillin Software

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.

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We strongly recommend users to install this free anti-virus software to protect your system against the various viruses that may occur every day.

ECS K7VZA (3.1) User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Important Information

Copyright

Disclaimer

Trademark Recognition

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Declaration of Conformity

Canadian Department of Communications

About the Manual

Introduction

Installation

Setup

Software

Welcome

Checklist

Standard Items

Recommendations

Features

High-end Processors

VIA Chipset

Inexpensive Memory

4xAGP Graphics Adapter Slot

AC 97 Audio codec

Expansion Options

Integrated I/O

Programmable Firmware

Quick Installation Table

Before You Begin

Static Electricity

Choosing a Case

Preparing the Mainboard

Mainboard Guide

Key to Mainboard Components

I/O Ports Side View

Key to I/O Ports

Check the Jumper Settings

How to Set Jumpers

Check the Jumper Settings

JP1: Clear CMOS jumper

JP2: USB port 1-2 wake-up jumper

JP4: Codec selector jumper

JP5: BIOS write protect jumper

JP6: USB port 3-4 wake-up jumper

JP7: Onboard codec mode

JP9/10: FSB100/133 select jumpers

Installing the Mainboard in a Case

Connecting Internal Components

PANEL1 Panel Connector

Installing Other Hardware

Installing the Processor

Installation Procedure

Install the Memory Modules

Supported Memory Configurations

Installation Procedure

Installing a Hard Disk Drive and CD-ROM

About IDE Devices

About UDMA

Installing a Hard Disk Drive

Installing a CD-ROM/DVD Drive

Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive

Using the Expansion Slots

Other Options

WOL1: Wake On LAN connector

WOM1: Wake On Modem connector

J4: Dual color LED header

USB2: Universal Serial Bus port 3, 4 connector

SIR1: Serial infrared port connector

Making External Connections

External Connector Color Coding

About the Setup Utility

Entering the Setup Utility

BIOS Navigation Keys

Using BIOS

How to Flash a New BIOS

Standard CMOS Features Option

Advanced BIOS Features Setup Option

Advanced Chipset Features Option