ECS L4IPEA (V1.0) User Manual

Preface

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 written consent of the author.

Version 1.0

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. 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.

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.

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 undes ired operation.

Canadian Department of Communications

This class B digita l apparatus meets al l requirements of the Canadian Interferencecausing Equipment Regulations.

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

About the Manual

The manual consists of the following:

Chapter 1

Introducing the Mainboard

Chapter 2

Installing the Mainboard

Chapter 3

Using BIOS

Chapter 4

Using the Mainboard Software

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

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⇒ page 1

Describes installation of mainboard components.

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⇒ page 6

Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.

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⇒ page 26

Describes the mainboard software.

⇒ page 46

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CHAPTER 1 1

Introducing the Mainboard 1

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

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

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

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

Choosing a Computer Case.........................................................................3

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

CHAPTER 2 6

Installing the Mainboard 6

Safety Precautions ................................................ .. .. ..... .. ... .. ..... .. ... .. .. ..... .. ..6

Quick Guide............................................................. .....................................6

Installing the Mainboard in a Case...............................................................7

Checking Jumper Settings ...........................................................................7

Setting Jumpers...................................................................................................7

Checking Jumper Settings ..................................................................................8

Jumper Settings...................................................................................................8

Connecting Case Components ....................................................................9

Front Panel Connector......................................................................................12

Installing Hardware.....................................................................................13

Installing the Processor.....................................................................................13

Installing Memory Modules.............................................................................16

Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM...........................................................17

Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive ...................................................................19

Installing Add-on Cards................................................................................... .20

Connecting Optional Devices...........................................................................22

External Connector Color Coding....................................................................25

CHAPTER 3 26

Using BIOS 26

About the Setup Utility................................................................ ................26

The Standard Configuration .............................................................................26

Starting Setup....................................................................................................27

Updating the BIOS ...........................................................................................28

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Using BIOS...................................... ...................................................... .....29

Standard CMOS Features.................................................................................29

Advanced BIOS Setup......................................................................................31

Advanced Chipset Setup...................................................................................33

Integrated Peripherals.......................................................................................35

Power Management Setup................................................................................38

PNP/PCI Configurations ..................................................................................41

PC Health Status........................................................................................ .......42

Frequency/Voltage Control...............................................................................43

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option ................................................................. ..... .44

Load Optimized Defaults Option .....................................................................44

Set Supervisor/User Password..........................................................................44

Save & Exit Setup Option ................................................................................45

Exit Without Saving......................................................................... .......... .......45

CHAPTER 4 46

Using the Mainboard Software 46

About the Software CD-ROM.....................................................................46

Auto-installing under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP ........................................46

Running Setup ..................................................................................................47

Manual Installation ......................................... .. .. ... .... ... .. .. ..... .. ... .. ..... .. ... .. ..49

Utility Software Reference..........................................................................49

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Introducing the Mainboard

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Thank you for choosing the S845PE mainboard. This mainboard is an ATX mainboard that uses a 4-layer printe d circuit board and measures 305 mm x 244 mm. The mainboard is design to support the mPGA Socket 478 Intel P4 Willamette/Northwood processors and the new Intel 845PE chipset.

With system bus speeds up to 400/533/800* (enhanced) MHz, this mainboard represents the most powerful desktop available today.

The mainboard incorporates the 845PE (GMCH) and 82801 DB (ICH4) chipsets which combines advanced full set o f I/O ports, such as dual channel IDE interfaces, a floppy controller, a high-speed serial por t, an EPP/ECP capable bi-directional parallel port con nector, four US B (Universal Serial Bus) connector, a PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors . One AGP slot (supports 1.5V only), six PCI local bus slots and one communication and networking riser (CNR) slot provide expandability for add-on periphera l cards.

In addition to its excellent performance and stability, the mainboard is highly suited for Internet and rich multi media applications, inc luding streaming v ideo download and are ideal for workstations and high-end home use.

* We do not recommend overclocking to 800 MHz FSB, please note that 800 MHz is for laboratory test only. Therefore, we do not guarantee that your system will work properly after overclocking.

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

Standard Items

• One mainboard

• One diskette drive ribbon cable

• One IDE drive ribbon cable

• One auto-install software support CD

• One I/O shield

• Retention module

• This user’s manual

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Processor

Chipset

Memory

AC’ 97 Audio Codec

Graphics

Expansion Options

The mainboard uses a mPGA 478-pin socket that has the following features:

• Accommodates Intel/P4 Willamette/Northwood 478-pins CPU

• Supports a system bus (FSB) of 400/533/800* MHz

• Supports 3.2GB/s / 4.2GB/s data bus bandwidth

Note: 800 MHz FSB is for laboratory test only.

• Host interface controller supports 400/533 MHz front side (system) bus frequency

• Support DDR-SDRAM at 266/333 MHz operation

• AGTL+ Host Bus with Integrated Termination supporting

32-bits host addre ssing

• 1.5V AGP interface with 4X SBA/data transfer and 2X/4X fast write capability

• Supports 64/128/256/512Mb SDRAM technology

• Supports AGP 2.0 including 1X/2X/4X AGP data transfers

and 2X/4X fast write protocol

• Supports 3D / 2D graphic

• Supports six USB 2.0 ports for serial transfers at 480

Mbits/sec maximum

• PCI to system memory data streaming up to 132 MB/sec

The mainboard can accommodate 2.5V DDR SDRAM. I t accommodates two unbuffered 2.5V 184 pin slots with a total maximum capacity of 2 GB.

The AC’ 97 Audio codec is compliant with the AC 97 2.2 specification that meets the PC2001 requirements and supports S/PDIF Out. It also has a built-in buffer and internal PLL. Features include support for analog switch for rear-ou t (share), the line-in jack (share), center/bass (share), and MIC jack to output 6 channels audio.

Note: Optional 4-channel audio controller.

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

The mainboard comes with the following expansion options:

• Six 32-bit PCI slots

• One 4xAGP slot (support 1.5V only); support ADD card

• One Communications Network Riser (CNR) slot

• Two IDE connectors which support four IDE channels and

a floppy disk drive interface

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

(enhanced)

Integrated I/O

Onboard LAN (optional)

BIOS Firmware

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

• Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard

• One serial port

• One parallel port

• Four USB ports

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

The Realtek RTL8100B LAN chip is incorporated in the chipset providing the mainboard with 10/100Mbps fast Ethernet controller and integrated Ethernet PCI LAN capabilities.

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

• Power management

• Wake-up alarms

• CPU parameters and memory timing

• CPU and memory timing

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

Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change without prior notice.

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There are many types of computer cases on the marke t. 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 flop py diskette drives and four enhanced IDE drives. Ensure that your case has sufficient power and space for all the dri ve s that you int e nd to install.

Most cases have a choice of I/O temp lates 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 304.8 mm x 244 mm. Choose a case that accommodates this form factor.

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Table of Mainboard Components

Label Component

AGP1 Accelerated Graphics Port (supports 1.5V 4x AGP card only) ATX1 Standard 20-pin ATX power connector ATX12V Auxiliary power connector for Pentium 4 CPUs AUDIO1 Front audio connector BT1 Three volt realtime clock battery CASFAN1 Case fan connector CDIN1 Primary CD-in connector CDIN2 Secondary CD-in connector CHS1 Chassis Intrusion Detect CNR1 Communications Networking Riser slot CPU1 Socket 478 for Intel P4 CPUs CPUFAN1 Cooling fan for CPU DIMM1 ~ DIMM2 Two 184-pin DDR SDRAM FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector IDE 1 Primary IDE channel IDE 2 Secondary IDE channel IR1 Infrared port JP1 Clear CMOS jumper JP2 BIOS Write Protection jumper JP4 Onboard LAN jumper LED11 Memory module LED LSJ1 Single color LED header (for OEM custom er s only) PANEL1 Connector for case front panel switches and LED indicators PCI1 ~ PCI6 Six 32-bit add-on card slots PWRFAN1 Power fan connector SJ1 Single color LED header SPEAKER1 Speaker connector SPDIF1 SPDIF out header USB3 Connector for front panel USB ports

This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter expla ins how to install the mainboard.

The red indicator LED1 turns on if your system is still powered, at whic h

time memory modules cannot be installed or uninstalled.

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Installing the Mainboard

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Follow these safety precautions when ins talli ng the mai nbo ard:

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

• Discharge static elect ricity 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 assemble your system with the mainboards.

The following table provides a reference for installing specific components:

Locating Mainboard Com ponents Installing the Mainboard in a Case Setting Jumpers Installing Case Components Installing the CPU Installing Memory Installing an HDD and CD-ROM Drive Installing an FDD Installing Add-on Cards Connecting Options Connecting Peripheral (I/O) Devices

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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 overtighten

the screws as this can stress the mainboard.

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 onto the mounting brackets with screws.

2. Secure the mainboard with screws where appropriate.

1. Place the mainboard over the mounting brackets.

Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion slots on your mainboard.

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

Setting Jumpers

Use the mainboard jumpers to se t s ystem conf iguratio n optio ns. Ju mpers with more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins.

The illustrations below show 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 jumper is OPEN.

Short Open

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

Checking Jumper Settings

The following illustration shows the location of the mainboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled.

Jumper Settings

Jumper Type Description Setting

JP1 3-pin Clear CMOS 1-2: Normal

2-3: Clear CMOS

JP2 2-pin BIOS Write

Protection

JP4 3-pin Onboard

LAN jumper

Open: Disable BIOS Protect

Short: Enable BIOS Protect

1-2: Normal

2-3: Disable

JP1 – Use this jumper to clear the contents of the CMOS memory. You may

need to clear the CMOS memory if the settings in the Setup Utility are incorrect and prevent your mainboard from operating. To clear the CMOS memory, disconnect all the power cables from the mainboard and then move the jumper cap into the CLEAR setting for a few seconds.

JP1

JP3

JP4

JP3 – Enables you to prevent the BIOS from being updated

(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.

JP4 – Use this jumper to enab le or disable built-in LAN network

adapter.

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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 Pentium 4 processor auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.

2. Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX1.

3. Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPUFAN1.

4. Connect the auxiliary power supply cooling fan connector to PWRFAN1.

5. Connect the case cooling fan connector to either CASFAN1.

6. Connect the case speaker cable to SPEAKER1.

7. Connect the case switches and indicator to PANEL1.

8. Connect the case LED cable to SJ1/LSJ1.

9. If your case has a case open alarm cable, connect it to CHS1.

Note: When the system is heavily loaded,

you should install, at a minimum, an ATX12V power supply with a 300W capacity.

ATX12V: ATX 12V Power Connector

Pin Signal Name

1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground

ATX1: ATX 20-pin Power Connector

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 +3.3V 11 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 12 -12V 3 Ground 13 Ground 4 +5V 14 PS ON# 5 Ground 15 Ground 6 +5V 16 Ground 7 Ground 17 Ground 8 PWRGD 18 -5V 9 +5VSB 19 +5V

10 +12V 20 +5V

CPUFAN1/PWRFAN1/CASFAN1: FAN Power Connectors

Pin Signal Name Function

1 GND System Ground 2 +12V Power +12V 3 Sense Sensor

SPEAKER1: Internal speaker

Pin Signal Name

1 VCC 2 NC 3 Onboard Buzzer 4 Signal

SJ1: Single-color LED header

Pin Signal Name

1 ACPI LED 2 ACPI LED 3 5VSB

ACPI LED function:

S0 S1 S3 S4/S5 SJ1

Light Blinking Blinking Dark

LSJ1: Single color LED header (for OEM customers only)

Pin Signal Name

1 5VSB 2 SUSLED-Y

ACPI LED function:

LSJ1

CHS1: Chassis Intrusion Detect

Pin 1-2 Function

Short Case Open Open Case Close

S0 S1 S3 S4/S5

Dark Dark Light Dark

Front Panel Connector

The front panel connector (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED connectors commonly found on ATX or micro-ATX cases. Refer to the table below for i nformation:

PANEL1

Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function

HD_LED_P

HD_LED_N

RST_SW_N Reset Switch

RST_SW_P Reset Switch

RSVD Reserved

Hard disk LED (positive)

Hard disk active LED (negative)

FP PWR/SLP

PWR_SW_P Power Switch

PWR_SW_N Power Switch

NC No pin

Hard Drive Activity LED

Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that data is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED to function properly, an IDE drive should be co nnected to the onboard IDE in terface. The LED will also show activity for dev ices connected to the SCSI (hard drive activity LED) connector.

MSG LED [dual color or single color (+)]

MSG LED [dual color or single color (-)]

Power / Sleep / Message Waiting LED

Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single- or dual-color, front panel mounted LED provides power on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.

Reset Switch

Supporting the reset function requires co nnecting pins 5 and 7 to a momentary-contact switch that is normally open. W hen the switch is closed, the board resets and runs POST.

Power Switch

Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momentary-contact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain contact for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is due to internal debounce circuitr y. After receiving a po wer on/off signal, at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal.

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Installing the Processor

Caution: When instal ling a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure tha t 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 the mainboard or its components.

On most mainboards, there are small surface-mount resistors near the processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is car elessly 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 automaticall y determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus frequency for the processor. You may be able to change these settings by making changes to jumpers on the mainboard, or changing the settings in the system Setu p Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not overclock processors or other components to run faster than their rated speed.

Warning: Overclocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system and intr oduce 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 478 pro cessor socket. When choosing a processor, consider the performance requirements of the system. Perfor mance is based on the processor design, the c lock speed a nd system bus frequen cy of the processor, and the quantity of internal cache memory and external ca che memory.

CPU Installation Procedure

The following illustration shows CPU installation components:

Note: The pin-1 corner is marked with an arrow

Follow these instructions to install the Retention Module and CPU:

1. Remove the existing retention module (if applicable).

2. Position the backplate against the underside of the mainboard, secure the 4 screws firmly on the retention module.

Note: Do not over tighten

the screws.

3. Install your CPU . Pu ll up the lever away from the socket and lift up to 90degree angle.

4. Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with the pinhole noticeably missing). Align and insert the CPU correctly.

5. Press the lever down.

6. Apply thermal grease on top of the CPU.

7. Put the CPU Fan down on the retention module and snap the four retention legs of the cooling fan into place.

8. Flip the levers over to lock the heat sink in place.

9. Connect the CPU Cooling Fan power cable to the CPUFAN1 connector. This completes the installation.

Notes:

• To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you use a high quality fan with 4800 rpm at least.

• CPU fan and heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink supplied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.

Installing Memory Modules

This mainboard accommodates two 184-pin 2.5V unbuffered Double Data Rate (DDR) SDRAM memory modules.

You mus t install at least one module in an y of the two slots. Each module can be installed with 64 MB to 1 GB of memory. Total capacity is 2GB.

DDR SDRAM memory module table:

DDR 266 DDR 333 DDR 400

Installation Procedure

Refer to the following to install the memory modules.

1. This mainboard supports unbuffered DDR SDRAM only. Do not attempt to insert any other type of DDR SDRAM into the slots.

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

Supports CPU FSB 533 MHz only. Supports CPU FSB 533 MHz only. Support CPU FSB 533 and 800 MHz.

Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the mainboard. Handle the modules only by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules.

3. 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.

4. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot.

5. Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM.

6. Install any remaining DIMM modules.

Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM

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

About IDE Devices

Your mainboard has a primary and secondary IDE channel interface (IDE1 and IDE2). An IDE ribbon cable supporting two IDE devices is bundled with the mainboard.

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.

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. Wh en i n stall i n g t wo 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 UltraDMA

This mainboard supports UltraDMA 33/66/100. UDMA is a technology that accelerates the performa nce of devices in the IDE channel. To maximize performance, install IDE devices that support UDMA and use 80-pin IDE cables that support UDMA 66/100.

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 (B). It doesn't matter which connector on the cable you use.

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 Auto Detect feature to configure the hard disk drive that you have in-

stalled.

Installing a CD-ROM/DVD Drive

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

2. Plug the IDE cable into IDE1 (A). If you have already installed an HDD, use the other connector on the IDE cable.

3. Plug an IDE cable connector into the CD-ROM/DVD drive IDE connector (B). It doesn't matter which connector on the cable you use.

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

5. Use the audio cable provided with the CD-ROM/DVD drive to connect to the mainboard CD-in connector CDIN1 or CDIN2 (D).

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 installe d .

Pin Signal Name

1 Ground 2 Right Channel Input 3 Ground 4 Left Channel Input

CDIN1 CDIN2

Pin Signal Name

1 Right Channel Input 2 Ground 3 Ground 4 Left Channel Input

Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive

The mainboard has a floppy diskette drive (FDD1) interface and 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):

3. Plug the correct connector on the FDD cable for the 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch drive into the FDD connector (B).

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 to configure the floppy diskette drives that you have installed.

Installing Add-on Cards

The slots in this mainboard are designed to hold expansion cards and con nect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the mainboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the mainboard’s capabilities by adding hardware which performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.

PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit

PCI Slots

4xAGP Slot

CNR Slot

Note: Before installi ng an add-on 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.

PCI interface.

The mainboard comes with an Accelerated Graphics Port Pro slot that supports AGP cards for high performance, component level interconnect targeted at 3D graphical applications using a 4X mode bus. This slot can also support upgradeable external AGP card and Intel ADD (AGP Digital Display) Card which allows configuration for TV-out, LDVS and TMDS output.

Note: The above layout is for reference only. The AGP slot

may be different from your mainboard. Please refer t o actual shipment.

This slot is used to insert CNR cards with Modem and Audio functionality or Intel PHY LAN CNR card.

Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:

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 softwar e before you can begin usin g the ad d-on card.

Connecting Optional Devices

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

AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio header

This header allows the user to install auxiliar y front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access.

Pin Signal Name Function

1 AUD_MIC Front Panel Microphone input signal 2 AUD_GND Ground used by Analog Audio Circuits 3 AUD_MIC_BIAS Microphone Power 4 AUD_VCC Filtered +5 V used by Analog Audio Circuits 5 AUD_FPOUT_R Right Channel Audio signal to Front Panel 6 AUD_RET_R Right Channel Audio signal to Return from

7 HP_ON/NC Reserved for future use to control Head-

8 KEY No Pin 9 AUD_FPOUT_L Left Channel Audio signal to Front Panel

10 AUD_RET_L Left Channel Audio signal Return from

Front Panel

phone Amplifier (Not connected)

Front Panel

USB3: Front panel USB connectors

The mainboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array.

Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connectors USB3 to connect the front-mounted ports to the mainboard.

Pin Signal Name Function

1 VREG_FP_USBPWR0 Front Panel USB Power 2 VREG_FP_USBPWR0 Front Panel USB Power 3 USB_FP_P0- USB Port 0 Negative Signal 4 USB_FP_P1- USB Port 1 Negative Signal 5 USB_FP_P0+ USB Port 0 Positive Signal 6 USB_FP_P1+ USB Port 1 Positive Signal 7 GND Ground 8 GND Ground 9 KEY No pin

10 NC Not connected

Note: Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indi-

cated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage o r system hang-up.

IR1: Serial infrared port

The mainboard supports an Infrared (IR1) data port. Infra red 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 Function

1 Not assigned Not assigned 2 KEY No pin 3 +5V IR Power 4 GND Ground 5 IRTX IrDA serial output 6 IRRX IrDA serial input

SPDIF1: SPDIF out header

This is an optional header that provides an S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.

Pin Signal Name Function

1 SPDIF SPDIF digital output 2 +5VA 5V analog power 3 NC Not connected 4 GND Ground

Connecting I/O Devices

The backplane of the mainboard has the following I/O ports:

PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard

Parallel Port (LPT1)

Serial Port: COM1

USB Ports LAN Port

(optional)

Audio Ports

The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 mouse/keyboard mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2 mouse/keyboard. You can plug a PS/2 mouse/keyboard directly into this connector.

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

Connect a serial device such as mouse, fax or modem to the serial port. You can set the serial port IRQs in BIOS.

You can plug any USB device into one of the USB ports. Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to

the Network. The Line-in jack can be connected to devices such as a cassette or

minidisk player to playback or record. The Line-out jack is used to connect speakers or headphones for audio output. The Microphone-in jack can be connected to a microphone for voice input.

External Connector Color Coding

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

Connector Color

Audio line-in Light blue

Audio line-out Lime

Microphone Pink

Parallel Burgundy

PS/2-compatible keyboard Purple

PS/2-compatible mouse Green

Serial Teal or Turquoise

USB Black

SCSI, network, telephone, modem None

This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.

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Using BIOS

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The computer uses the latest Award BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. T he CMOS chip on the mainboard contains the ROM se tup instructions for configuring the mainboard BIOS.

The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup U tility displa ys the s ystem's configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. The parameters are stored in battery-bac ked-up CMOS RAM that saves this information when the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system is configured with the values you stored 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

The settings made in the Setup Utilit y affect how the computer performs. Before using the Setup Utility, ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options.

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 Setup Utility should be used:

• when changing the system configurati o n

• when a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to

make changes to the Setup Utility

• when trying to resolve IR Q conflicts

• when making changes to th e Power Management configuration

• when changing the passw ord or making other changes to the Secu-

rity Setup

Starting Setup

The BIOS is immediately activated when you first turn on the computer. The BIOS reads system configuration in CMOS RAM and begins the process of checking out the system and configuring it through the power-on self test (POST).

When these preliminaries are finished, the BIOS seeks a n operating system on one of the data storage devices (hard drive, fl oppy drive, etc.). The BIOS launches the operating system and hands control of system operations to it.

During POST, you can start the Setup program in one on two ways:

1. By pressing Del immediately after switching the system on, or

2. By pressing Del or pressing Ctrl+Alt+Esc when the following message appears briefly at the bottom of the screen during POST:

TO ENTER SETUP BEFORE BOOT PRESS DEL KEY

If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the RESET button on the system case. You may also restart by simultaneously pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del. If you do not press the keys at the correct time and the system does not boot, an error message appears and you are again asked to:

PRES F1 TO CONTINUE, DEL TO ENTER SETUP

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

Esc : Quit ↑ ↓ → ← : 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

BIOS Navigation Keys

The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:

Key Function

Esc Exits the current menu

←↑↓→

+/–/PU/PD Modifies the selected field's values

F10 Saves the current configuration and exits setup

F1 Displays a screen that describes all key functions F5 Loads previously saved values to CMOS F6 Loads a minimum configuration for troubleshooting. F7 Loads an optimum set of values for peak performance

Scrolls through the items on a menu

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.

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 on line help for information on creating a bootable system disk.)

4. Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufactur er's Web site. Copy these files to the system dis ket te y ou cre at ed 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 Setup 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 simi lar to the following:

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

Error Message

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.

FLASH MEMORY WRITER V7.33

8. When the installation is complete, remove the floppy diskett e from th e diskette drive and restart your computer. If your mainboard has a Flash BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly install ed 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, execute 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 that 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

In the Standard CMOS menu you can set the system clock and calendar, record disk drive parameters and the video subsystem type, and select the type of errors that stop the BIOS POST.

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Standard CMOS Features

Date (mm:dd:yy) Tue, July 11 2001 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

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

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 i tems are au tomaticall y updated when-

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year and century.

ever 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:

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IDE Prima r y 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

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

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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 dete ct and configure an IDE devi ce on the IDE channel.

Note: If you are setting up a new hard disk drive that supports 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 (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 valu e to Ma nua l and then manually conf igure t he drive by ent ering t he chara cteristi cs of the d rive in the items described below.

Refer to your drive's documentation or look on the drive casi ng 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 screen.

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

These items define the char acteristics of any diskette drive attached to the system. You can connect one or two diskett e d rives.

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 ca n use this item to select which types of errors in the PO ST are sufficient to halt the system.

Base Memory, Extended Memory, and Total Memory

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

Advanced BIOS Setup

This screen contains industry-standard options additiona l to the core PC AT BIOS.

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Advanced BIOS Setup

CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled] Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled] First Boot Device [Floppy] Second Boot Device [HDD-0] Third Boot Device [CD-ROM] Boot Other Device [Enabled] Swap Floppy Drive [Disabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Boot Up NumLock Status [On] Gate A20 Option [Fast] ATA 66/100 Cable MSG [Disabled] Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]

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

Security Option [Setup] APIC Mode [Enable] OS Select For DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2] HDD S.M.A. R.T Capa bility [Disabled]

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

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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

CPU L1 & L2 Cache (Enabled)

All processors that can be installed in this mainboard use inter nal level 1 (L1) and 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 h ave your system start up faster. You might like to enable this item after you are conf ident that your system hardware is operating smoothly.

First/Second/Third Boot Device (Floppy/HDD-0/CD-ROM)

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 al l other possible locations locations for an operating system if it fails to fi nd one in the devices specified under the First, Second, and Third boot devices.

Swap Floppy Drive (Disable d)

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 (Disabled)

If this item is enabled, it checks the size of the floppy disk drives a t start-up time. You do n'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 keybo ard Num Lock key is activ e when your s ystem is started.

Gate A20 Option (Fast)

This item defines how the s yste m han dles legacy software that was written for an earlier generation of processo rs . Le a ve thi s item at the default value.

ATA 66/100 IDE Cable Msg. (Disabled)

This item enables or disables the display of the ATA 66/100 Cable MSG.

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 gene rated by a held-down key.

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

Security Option (Setup)

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

APIC Mode (Enable)

This option enables/disables APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) functionality. The 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 operat ing system. Other wise, 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 comput er.

Report No FDD For WIN 95 (Yes)

Set this item to the default if you are running a system with no floppy drive and using Windows 95; this ensures compatibility with the Windows 95 logo certification.

Small Logo (EPA) Show (Disabled)

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

Advanced Chipset Setup

The parameters in this screen are for system designers, service personnel, and technically competent users on ly. Do not reset thes e values unless you understand the consequences of your changes.

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Advanced Chipset Setup

DRAM Timing Selectable [Manual] CAS Latency Time [2.5] Active to Precharge Delay [7] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [3] DRAM RAS# Precharge [3] Command Pre Clock [Auto] DDR Voltage [Disabled] Memory Frequency For [Auto] System BIOS Cacheable [Disabled] Video BIOS Cacheable [Disabled] Memory Hole At 15M-16M [Disabled] Delayed Transaction [Enabled] Delay Prior to Thermal [16 Min] AGP Aperture Size (MB) [128] On-chip Video Windows Size [128] On-chip Frame Buffer Size [8M Boot Display [Auto]

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

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DRAM Timing Selectable (Manual)

The value in this field depends on performance parameters of the installed memory chips (DRAM). Do not change the value from the factory setting unless you install new memory that has a different perfor mance rating than the original DRAMs.

CAS Latency Time: (2.5)

When synchronous DRAM is installed, the number of clock cycles of CAS latency depends on the DRAM timing. Do not reset this field from the default value specified by the system designer.

Active to Precharge Delay (7)

The precharge time is the number of cycles it takes for DRAM to accumula te its charge before refresh.

DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay (3)

This field lets you insert a timing delay between the CAS and RAS strobe signals, used when DRAM is written to , read from, or refreshed. Disabled gi ves faster performance; and Enabled gives more stable performance.

DRAM RAS# Precharge (3)

Select the number of CPU clocks allocated for the Row Address Strobe (RAS#) signal to accumulate its charge before the DRAM is refreshed. If insufficient time is allowed, refresh may be incomplete and data lost.

Command Pre Clock (Auto)

Leave this item at Auto to enhance the system performance.

DDR Voltage (Disabled)

This item allows you to select the DDR voltage conveniently.

Memory Frequency For (Auto)

This item sets the main memory frequency. When you use an external graphics card, you can adjust this to enable the best perform ance for your system.

System BIOS Cacheable (Disabled)

This item allows the syste m to be cached in memory for fa ster execution . Enable this item for better performance.

Video BIOS Cacheable (Disabled)

These items allow the video BIOS and RAM to be cached in memory for faster execution. Enable these item s for bett er p erf o r man ce.

Memory Hole At 15M-16M (Disabled)

You can reserv e this area of s ystem memor y for ISA adapter ROM. When this area is reserved, it cannot be cached. The user information of peripherals that need to use this area of system memory usually discusses their memory requirements.

Delayed Transaction (Enabled)

The chipset has an embedded 32-bit posted write buffer to support delayed

transaction cycles. Enable this item to sup port compliance with PCI spec ification version 2.1.

Delay Prior to Thermal (16 Min)

Enables you to set the delay time before the CPU enters auto the rmal mode.

AGP Aperture Size (128 MB)

This item defines the size of the aperture if you use an AGP graphics adapter. The AGP aperture 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.

Integrated Peripherals

These options display items that define the operation of peripheral components on the system's input/output ports.

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Integrated Peripherals

On-Chip Primary PCI IDE [Enabled] IDE Primary Master PIO [Auto] IDE Primary Slave PIO [Auto] IDE Primary Master UDMA [Auto] IDE Primary Slave UDMA [Auto] On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE [Enabled] IDE Secondary Master PIO [Auto] IDE Secondary Slave PIO [Auto] IDE Secondary Master UDMA [Auto] IDE Secondary Slave UDMA [Auto] USB Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB Keyboard Support [Disabled] USB Mouse Support [Disabled] AC97 Audio [Auto] AC97 Modem [Auto] Onboard LAN Device [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Init Display First [PCI Slot] IDE HDD Block Mode [Enabled]

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

On-Chip Primary/Secondary PCI IDE (Enabled)

Use these items to enable or disable the 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 slav e 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/Sl ave U DM A (Au t o)

Each IDE channel supports a master device and a slave device device. This

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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.

USB Controller (Enabled)

Enable this item if you plan to use the Universal S erial Bus por ts on this mainboard.

USB 2.0 Controller (Enabled)

Enable this item if want to use the USB 2.0 controller.

USB Keyboard Support (Enabled)

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

USB Mouse Support (Disabled )

Enable this item if you plan to use a USB mouse.

AC97 Audio (Auto)

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

AC97 Modem (Auto)

Enables and disables the onboard mo dem. Disable this item if you are g oing to install an external modem.

Onboard LAN Device (Enabled)

Select Enabled if your system contains a built-in LAN device.

Onboard LAN BOOT ROM (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable or disa ble the onboard LAN Boot ROM function.

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.

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 and im proves the speed of access to IDE device s.

POWER ON Function (Hot KEY)

Enables you to set power on parameters. The default setting enables you to use a hot key to turn on the system.

KB Power ON Password (Enter)

When the POWER ON Function is set to Password, use this item to set the password.

Hot Key Power ON (Ctrl-F12)

When the POWER ON Function is set to Hot KEY, use this it em to set th e hot key combination that turns on the system.

Onboard FDC Controller (Enabled)

This option enables the onboard floppy disk drive con tr oll er.

Onboard Serial Port 1 (3F8/IRQ4)

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

Onboard Parallel Port (378/IRQ7)

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

Parallel Port Mode (ECP)

Enables you to set the data transfer protoco l 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, al lowing both data input and output. ECP and EPP modes are only supported with EPP- and ECP-aware peripherals.

EPP Mode Select (EPP 1.7)

The onboard parallel port is EPP spec. compliant, after you cho ose the onboard parallel port with EPP function. Set the EPP vers ion to 1.7 spec or 1.9 spec.

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.

Power Management Setup

The Power Management Setup Menu option is used to change the values of the chipset registers for system power management.

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Power Management Setup

ACPI Function [Enabled] ACPI Suspend Type [S1<POS2]

x Run VGA BIOS If S3 Resume Auto

Power Management [User Define] Video Off Method [DPMS] Video Off In Suspend [Yes] Suspend Type [Stop Grant] MODEM Use IRQ [3] Suspend Mode Disabled

HDD Power Down Disabled

HDD Off When Suspend [Disa b led] Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN [Instant-Off] Wake-Up by PCI card [Enabled] Power On by Ring [Disabled]

x USB Wake-Up From S3 Disable

Resume by Alarm [Disabled]

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

** Reload Global Timer Events **

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

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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 mous e or keyboard activity wakes up the computer.

ACPI Suspend Type (S1<POS2)

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

Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume (Auto)

This item allows the sys tem to initialize the VGA BIOS from S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state.

Power Management (User Define)

This item acts like a master s witch for the power-saving m odes 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 pow er-saving modes.

Video Off Method (DPMS)

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

Video Off In Suspen d (Y es)

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

Suspend Type (Stop Gran t)

If this item is set to the default Stop Grant, the CPU will go into Idle Mode during power saving mode.

MODEM Use IRQ (3)

If you want an incoming call on a modem to automa tically resume the system from a power-saving mode, use this item to spec ify 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.

Suspend Mode (Disabled)

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 Manage ment event is detected. Op tions are from 1 Min to 1 Hour and Disable.

HDD Power Down (Disabled)

The IDE hard drive will spin down i f i t is no t acc essed within a specified length of time. Options are from 1 M in to 15 Min and Disable.

HDD Off When Suspend (Disabled)

This option defines if the hard d isk drive is po wered down when th e system is put into suspend mode.

Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN (Instant-Off)

Under ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface) you can create a software power down. In a software power down, the syste m can be resumed by Wake Up Alarms. This item lets you install a software power down that is controlled by the 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 p ower button down for four seconds to cause a software power down.

CPU THRM-Throttling (50.0%)

Use this item to specify the CPU speed (at percentage) to slo w down the CPU when it reach the predetermined overheat temperature.

Wake-Up by PCI Card (Enabled)

When this item is enabled, the system power will be turned on if there is any

PCI card activity.

Power On by Ring (Disabled)

If this item is enabled, it allows the syste m to resume from a software power down or a power-saving mode whenever there is an incoming call to an installed fax/modem. You have to connect the fax/modem to the mainboard.

USB Wake-Up from S3 (Disabled)

If you are using any USB device, use this item to enable USB device ac tivity to wakeup the system from a power saving mode.

Resume by Alarm (Disabled)

When set to Enabled, additional fi elds become available a nd 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 po wer on your system every day at the specified time.

** Reload Global Timer Events **

Global Timer (power management) events are I/O events whose occurrence can prevent the system fro m entering a power saving mode or can a waken the system from such a mode. In effect, the system remains alert for anything that occurs to a device that is configured as Enabled, even when the system is in a power-down mode.

Primary/Secondary IDE 1/0 (Disabled)

When these items are enabled, the system will restart the po wer-saving timeout counters when any activity is detected on any of the drives or devices on the primary or secondary IDE channels.

FDD, COM, LPT Port (Disabled)

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

PCI PIRQ [A-D]# (Disabled)

When disabled, any PCI device set as the Master will not po wer on the system.

PWRON After PWR-Fail (Off)

This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its last operating status after power returns from a power failure.

PNP/PCI Configurations

This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) is a system, which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing CPU’s when they communicate with own special components.

All the options describes in this section are important and technical and it is strongly recommended that only ex p erie nc e d us ers should make any changes to the default settings.

Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

PnP/PCI Configurations

Resources Controlled by [Auto(ESCD)]

x IRQ Resources Press Enter

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] Assign IRQ For USB [Enabled] INT Pin 1 Assignment [A uto] INT Pin 2 Assignment [A uto] INT Pin 3 Assignment [A uto] INT Pin 4 Assignment [A uto] INT Pin 5 Assignment [A uto] INT Pin 6 Assignment [A uto] INT Pin 7 Assignment [A uto] INT Pin 8 Assignment [A uto]

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

Reset Configuration Data (Disabled)

If you enable this item and restart the sys tem, any Plug and Play configuration data stored in the BIOS Setup is cleared from memory.

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 legacy 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 opening up the IRQ Resources and Memory Resources submenus.

In the IRQ Resources submenu, if you assign an IRQ 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 Memor y Resources submenu.

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop (Disabled)

This item is designed to overcome problems that can be ca us ed by some non-

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 reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the OS cannot boot

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 USB (Enabled)

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

INT Pin1~8 Assignment (Auto)

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

PC Health Status

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

Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

PC Health Status

Shutdown Temperature [Disabled] CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled] Chassis Open Warning [Disabled]

Chassis has been Closing Current System Temp Current CPU Temp SYS FAN Speed CPU FAN Speed PWR FAN Sp eed CPU Vcore

1.50 V

3.30 V

5.00 V

12.0 V Battery Voltage

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

Item Help

Menu Level

Shutdown Temperature

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

CPU Warning Temperature

Use this item to set the warning temperature level for the processor.

Chassis Open Warning

Enables or disables the ale rt warning message when the chassis is opened.

System Component Characteristics

These items allow end users and technicians to monitor data provided by the BIOS on this mainboard. You cannot make changes to these fields.

• CPU Vcore (CPU core voltage)

• Voltage Battery (battery voltage)

• Current System Temp (degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius)

• Current CPU Temp (degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius)

• CPU fan speed (in RPMs)

• Chassis FAN Speed (in RPMs)

• Power FAN Speed (in RPMs)

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 process or you have installed in your system.

Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Frequency/Voltage Control

CPU Clock Ratio [By Keyin] CPU Core Voltage [Vcore Auto] Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk [Enabled] Spread Spectrum [Enabled] CPU Clock [By Keyin]

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

Item Help

Menu Level

CPU Clock Ratio

Enables you to set the CPU clock. The CPU clock ratio times the CPU Host/PCI Clock should equal the core speed of the installed processor.

Example:

CPU Clock Ratio CPU Host/PCI Clock Installed CPU clock speed

800 MHz

x 100

CPU Core Voltage

Enables you to auto-detect the CPU core voltage.

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 (ElectroMagnetic Interference) generated by the system .

CPU Clock (By Keyin)

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

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option

This option opens a dialog box that lets you install fa il-safe defaults for a ll 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 t he 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. I f you only want to install setup defaults for a specific option, select and display that option, and then press <F7>.

Set Supervisor/User Password

When this function is selected, the following message appears at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.

ENTER PASSWORD

Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory. You will be asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to a bort the selection.

To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A message will confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter BIOS Setup freely.

PASSWORD DISABLED

If you have selected “System” in “Security Option” of “BIOS Features Setup” menu, you will be prompted for the password ever y time the system reboots or any time you try to enter BIOS Setup.

If you have selected “Setup” at “Security Option” from “BIOS Features Setup” menu, you will be prompted for the password only when you enter BIOS Setup.

Supervisor Password has higher priority than User Password. You can use Supervisor Password when booting the system or entering BIOS Setup to modify all settings. Also you can use User P ass word when boo ting the s ystem or entering BIOS Setup but can not modif y an y setting if Superv isor Pass word is enabled.

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 dis card 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 discar d changes and exit, or press <N> to return to the mai n 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 information on the software supplied with the mainboard.

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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 i n 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 name d README.TXT, INSTALL.TXT, or something similar. These files may contain important informat ion 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 in-

stall drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows Explorer). Refer to Utility Folder Installation Notes later in this chapter.

The support software CD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP. When you insert the CD -ROM disc in the CD-ROM 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 Tab

Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation pr ogram.

Browse CD

Exit The Exit button closes the Auto Setup window.

Select from the menu which software you want to install. The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that

allows you to open Windows Explorer an d 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 informatio n t o hel p 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.

Application Tab

Lists the software utilities that are available on the CD.

Read Me Tab

Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the CD.

Running Setup

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

1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:

Mainboard model

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 installation screen ap- pears:

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

Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequenc e. 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.D OC 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 bro wse 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 locate d in the operating system subfolder.

If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program, browse to the operating system subfolder and loc ate 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 from this page is Wind ows compliant. They are provided only for the convenience of the customer. The following software is furnished under license and ma y only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of the license.

Note: These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice.

Please refer to the support CD for available software.

AWARD Flash Memory Utility

This utility lets you 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 BIO S and fail to write a new BIOS, or write a new BIOS that is incorrec t, your system will malfunction. Refer to Chapter 3, Using BIOS for more information.

WinFlash Utility

The Award WinFlash utility is a Windows version of the DOS Award BIOS flash writer utility. The utility enables you to flash the system BIOS st ored on a Flash Memory chip on the mainboard while in a Windows environment. This utility is currently available for WINXP\ME\2000\98SE. To install the WinFlash utility, run WINFLASH.EXE from the following directory:

\UTILITY\WINFLASH 1.51

PC-CILLIN 2002

The PC-CILLIN 2002 software program provides anti-virus protec tion for your system. This program is available for Windows 2000/ME/98SE/XP 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.

MediaRing Talk – Telephony Software

To install the MediaR ing Talk voice modem software for the built-in modem, go to the directory \UTILITY\MEDIARING TALK, then run MRTALKSETUP72.EXE to install the application software.

Super Voice – Fax/Modem Software

To install the Super Voice voice, fax, data communication application for use with the built-in fax/modem, go the directory \UTILITY\SUPER_VOICE, then run PICSHELL.EXE to install the application software.

PageABC

The PageABC application software enables you to create your very own home page. To install the PageABC, go to the directory \UTILITYPageABC, and then run SETUP.EXE to install the application software.

This concludes Chapter 4.

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