ECS L4S8A2 V1.0, L4S8A2/HT User Manual

Preface

Copyright

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any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
the author.

Version 1.1

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. 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 undesired operation.

Canadian Department of Communications

This class B digital apparatus meets all 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.

⇒ page 1

Go to

Describes installation of mainboard
components.

Go to

⇒ page 8

Provides information on using the BIOS
Setup Utility.

Go to ⇒ page 28

Describes the mainboard software.
Go to

⇒ page 52

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CHAPTER 1 1

Introducing the Mainboard 1

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

Checklist.....................................................................................................2

Standard Items................................................................................................. 2

Features .....................................................................................................3

Choosing a Computer Case .......................................................................5

Mainboard Components .............................................................................6

CHAPTER 2 8

Installing the Mainboard 8

Safety Precautions......................................................................................8

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

Installing the Mainboard in a Case..............................................................9

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

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

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

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

Connecting Case Components........................................................................11

Front Panel Connector ................................................................................... 13

Installing Hardware...................................................................................14

Installing the Processor.................................................................................. 14

Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................... 17

Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM......................................................... 18

Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive................................................................. 20

Installing Add-on Cards................................................................................. 21

Connecting Optional Devices........................................................................ 23

Connecting I/O Devices............................................................................26

External Connector Color Coding................................................................. 27

CHAPTER 3 28

Using BIOS 28

About the Setup Utility..............................................................................28

The Standard Configuration .......................................................................... 28

Entering the Setup Utility.............................................................................. 29

Updating the BIOS........................................................................................ 29

Using BIOS...............................................................................................30

Standard CMOS Features.............................................................................. 31

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Advanced BIOS Setup Option....................................................................... 33

Advanced Chipset Features Option............................................................... 36

Integrated Peripherals.................................................................................... 38

Power Management Setup Option................................................................. 43

PNP/PCI Configurations................................................................................ 47

PC Health Status Option................................................................................ 48

Frequency/Voltage Control............................................................................ 49

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option..................................................................... 50

Load Optimized Defaults Option................................................................... 50

Set Supervisor/User Password....................................................................... 51

Save & Exit Setup Option ............................................................................. 51

Exit Without Saving ...................................................................................... 51

CHAPTER 4 52

Using the Mainboard Software 52

About the Software CD-ROM ...................................................................52

Auto-installing under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP .......................................52

Running Setup............................................................................................... 53

Manual Installation....................................................................................55

Utility Software Reference ........................................................................55

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Introducing the Mainboard

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Thank you for choosing the L4S8A2 mainboard. The L4S8A2 mainboar d is a
high–performance, enhanced function mainboard that supports Socket 478
Pentium 4 processors with system speeds up to 533MHz for high-end
business or personal desktop markets.

The mainboard incorporates the SiS648 Northbridge and Si S963 Southbridge
chipsets. The SiS648 Northbridge chipset provides a 12-level In-Order-Queue
to support maximum outstanding transactions on host up to 12. The memory
controller offers high-bandwidth up to 2.7GB/s under DDR333 in order to
sustain the bandwidth demand from the host processor, as well as the multi
I/O masters and AGP masters. While the SiS963 Southbridge integrates the
Universal Serial Bus 2.0 Host Controllers, 1394a and Audio Controller with AC
97 interface.

The L4S8A2 is designed to give customers an advanced, multimedia solution
at a very low cost. It is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports, such as
dual channel IDE interfaces, a floppy controller, two high-speed serial port, an
EPP/ECP capable bi-directional parallel port connector, four USB (Unive rsal
Serial Bus) connector, a PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors. One AGP slot,
five PCI local bus slots and one communication and networking riser (CNR -

optional) slot provide expandability for add-on peripheral cards.

Note: SDRAM provides 800 MBps or 1 GBps data transfer depending on whether

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

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

Standard Items

• One mainboard

• One diskette drive ribbon cable (optional)

• One IDE drive ribbon cable

• One auto-install software support CD

• One I/O panel

• One cooling fan retention module

• This user’s manual

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Processor The L4S8A2 mainboard uses a micro PGA 478-pin socket that

Chipset The SiS648 and SiS963 chipsets are based on an innovative

Memory

AGP The L4S8A2 includes an 8xAGP slot that provides eight times

AC’ 97 Audio
Codec

has the following features:

• Supports 400/533 MHz system bus

• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU

• Accommodates Pentium 4 processors at 1.5G/1.6G/1.7G…

2.5G and above

“Hyper-Threading” technology enables the operating system
into thinking it’s hooked up to two processors, allowing two
threads to be run in parallel, both on separate ‘logical’
processors within the same physical processor.

and scalable architecture with proven reliability and
performance. A few of the chipset’s advanced features are:

• Supports Intel Pentium 4 series CPU with data transfer
rate up to 533MHz

• Support 12 outstanding transactions and out-of-order
completion

• Supports 64-bit high performance DDR333/DDR266
Memory Controller

• Universal AGP v3.0 compliant and supports AGP 8X/4X
Interface with Fast Write Transaction

• Distributed arbitration strategy with long contiguous data
streaming up to 1GB/s

• PCI 2.2 specification compliance

• Integrated multi-threaded I/O link mastering with read

pipelined streaming

• Supports Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133

Additional key features include support for six USB 2.0 ports,
Fast Ethernet MAC controller, AC97 interface, advanced
power management, integrated DMA controller and keyboard
controller.

• Supports DDR SDRAM up to 200/266/333 MHz memory
module

• Accommodates three unbuffered 2.5V 184-pin slots

• Each slot supports up to 1 GB with a total maximum

capacity of 3 GB

the bandwidth of the original AGP specification. The AGP 3.0
(8xAGP) offers a significant increase in performance along
with feature enhancements to AGP2.0. This interface
represents the natural evolution from the existing AGP to meet
the ever-increasing demands placed on the graphic interfaces
within the workstation and desktop environments.

The AC’ 97 Audio codec is compliant with the AC’ 97 2.2
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

Onboard LAN
(optional)

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

BIOS
Firmware

The mainboard comes with the following expansion options:

• Five 32-bit PCI slots

• One 8x/4x AGP slot

• A Communications Network Riser (CNR) slot (AC97

interface only) (optional)

• Two IDE connectors which support four IDE channels and
a floppy disk drive interface

The L4S8A2 supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer
rates of 33/66/100/133 MB/sec.

RTL8201BL is a Fast Ethernet Phyceiver with an MII (Media
Independent Interface)/SNI (Serial Network Interface). It can
be used as a Network Interface Adapter, MAU, CNR, ACR,
Ethernet Hub, and Ethernet Switch.

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

• Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard

• Two serial port (COM2 – optional)

• One parallel port

• Four USB ports

• One LAN port (optional)

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

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

• Power management

• Wake-up alarms

• CPU parameters

• CPU and memory timing

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

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

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

This mainboard has an ATX form factor of 305 x 190 mm. Choose a case that
accommodates this form factor.

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Table of Mainboard Components

Label Component

AGP1 Accelerated Graphics Port
ATX1 Standard 20-pin ATX power connector
ATX2 CPU Vcore power connector
AUDIO1 Front audio connector

AUXIN1* Extra line-in connector
BT1 Three volt realtime clock battery

CASFAN1 Case fan connector
CDIN1 Primary CD-in connector
CDIN2* Secondary CD-in connector
CNR1* Communications Networking Riser slot
CPU SOCKET Micro PGA 478-pin socket for Pentium 4 CPUs
CPUFAN1 Cooling fan for CPU
DIMM1, DIMM2,

DIMM3
FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector
IDE 1 Primary IDE channel
IDE 2 Secondary IDE channel
IR1 Infrared port
JP1 Clear CMOS jumper
LED11 Memory module LED
PANEL1 Connector for case front panel switches and LED indicators
PCI1 ~ PCI5 Five 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
USB4 USB Card Reader header

*Optional component

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

Three 184-pin DDR SDRAM

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The red indicator LED1 (optional) turns on if your system is still powered,

at which time memory modules cannot be installed or uninstalled.

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Installing the Mainboard

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Follow these safety precautions when installing the mainboard:

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

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

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

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

QQuuiicckk GGuuiiddee

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 Components Go to page 6
Installing the Mainboard in a Case Go to page 9
Setting Jumpers Go to page 9
Installing Case Components Go to page 11
Installing the CPU Go to page 14
Installing Memory Go to page 17
Installing an HDD and CD-ROM Drive Go to page 18
Installing an FDD Go to page 20
Installing Add-on Cards Go to page 21
Connecting Options Go to page 23
Connecting Peripheral (I/O) Devices Go to page 26

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

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.

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Checking Jumper Settings

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

Jumper Settings

Jumper Type Description Setting (default)

JP1 3-pin Clear CMOS 1-2: Normal

2-3: Clear CMOS

JP1 – Enables you to clear the BIOS. Follow these instructions:

1. Turn the system off.

2. Short pins 2 and 3 on jumper 1.

3. Return the jumper to the normal setting.

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

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Connecting Case Components

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 ATX2.

2. Connect the standard
power supply
connector to ATX1.

3. Connect the CPU
cooling fan cable to
CPUFAN1.

4. Connect the power
cooling fan connector
to PWRFAN1
(optional).

5. Connect the case
cooling fan connector
to CASFAN1.

6. Connect the case
switches and indicator
to PANEL1.

7. Connect the case
speaker cable to
SPEAKER1.

8. Connect the case
LED cable to SJ1.

ATX2: ATX 12V Pow er 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

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CPUFAN1/PWRFAN1 (optional)/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 Signal
2 Key
3 Ground
4 VCC

SJ1: Single color LED header

Pin Signal Name Function

1 ACPI LED MSG LED (-) green
2 ACPI LED MSG LED (-) green
3 SB5V Power LED (+)

ACPI LED function:

SJ1

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S0 S1 S3 S4/S5

Light Blinking Blinking Dark

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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 information:

Pin Signal Name Function

1 HD_LED_P Hard disk LED (positive)
2 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED [dual color or single color (+)]
3 HD_LED_N Hard disk active LED (negative)
4 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED [dual color or single color (-)]
5 RST_SW_N Reset Switch
6 PWR_SW_P Power Switch
7 RST_SW_P Reset Switch
8 PWR_SW_N Power Switch
9 RSVD Reserved

10 NC No pin

PANEL1

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. F or the LED
to function properly, an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE
interface. The LED will also show activity for devices connected to the SCSI
(hard drive activity LED) connector.

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 connecting pins 5 and 7 to a
momentary-contact switch that is normally open. When 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 mai ntain
contact for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The
time requirement is due to internal debounce circuitry. After receiving a power
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 installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that
you DO NOT scratch the mainboard or any of the surface-mount resistors
with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes
across the mainboard, you may cause serious damage to 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 carelessly
installed.

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

Before installing the Processor

This mainboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and
system bus frequency for 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 Setup 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 introduce errors into your system. Overclocking can
permanently damage the mainboard by generating excess heat in
components that are run beyond the rated limits.

This mainboard has a Socket 478 processor socket. When choosing a
processor, consider the performance requirements of the system.
Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed and system
bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal cache memory
and external cache memory.

CPU Installation Procedure

The following illustration shows CPU installation components:

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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. Pull up
the lever away from the
socket and lift up to 90­degree angle.

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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.

To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that

Notes:

•

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.

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Installing Memory Modules

This mainboard accommodates three 184-pin 2.5V unbuffered Double Data
Rate (DDR) SDRAM memory modules. The memory chips must be standard
or registered SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory). T he
memory bus can run up to 166 MHz.

When you installed DDR333 memory modules, the memory bus can run up to
166 MHz. If you have DDR266, this can operate over a 133 MHz. For
DDR200, it can only run up to 100 MHz.

Note: SDRAM provides 800 MBps or 1 GBps data transfer depending on

whether the bus is 100MHz or 133MHz. Double Data Rate SDRAM
(DDR SDRAM) doubles the rate to 1.6 GBps and 2.1 GBps. DDR
SDRAM uses additional power and ground lines and requires 184-pin
DIMM modules rather than the 168-pin DIMMs used by SDRAM.

The mainboard accommodates three memory modules. You must install at
least one module in any of the three slots. Each module can be installed with
32 MB to 1 GB of memory; total memory capacity is 3 GB.

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.

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.

3. Align the memor y 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.

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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.

DDR SDRAM memory module table:

DDR 266 3 DIMMS
DDR 333 2 DIMMS

DDR 400 1 DIMM

Note: We do not guarantee that all DDR 400 memory modules will work

properly with your mainboard.

Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM

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

About IDE1 and IDE2 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. When installing two
IDE devices on one cable, ensure that one device is set to MASTER and the
other device is set to SLAVE. The documentation of your IDE device explains
how to do this.

About UltraDMA

This mainboard supports UltraDMA 66/100/133. UDMA is a technology that
accelerates the performance of devices in the IDE channel. To maximize
performance, install IDE devices that support UDMA and use 80-pin IDE
cables that support UDMA 66/100/133.

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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
installed. See IDE HDD Auto-Detection on page 32 for more information.

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.

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 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 installed. See IDE Primary/Secondary

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Master/Slave on page 32 for more information.

Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive

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

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

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

Note: Ribbon cable connectors are
usually keyed so that 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 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. See Standard
CMOS Features on page 31 for more information.

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Installing Add-on Cards

The slots in this mainboard are designed to hold expansion cards a nd c onnect
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 PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit

AGP Slot The AGP slot is used to install a graphics adapter that supports the

CNR Slot
(optional)

Note: Before installing 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.

8x AGP specification and has an 8x AGP edge connector.

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

be different from your mainboard. Please refer to
actual shipment.

This slot is used to insert CNR cards with Modem and Audio
functionality.

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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 software before you can begin using the add-on
card.

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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 auxiliary front-oriente d 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 Reserved for future use to control

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

Headphone Amplifier

Front Panel

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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_USBPWR1 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 USB_FP_OC0 Overcurrent signal

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

indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system
hang-up.

IR1: Infrared port

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

Pin Signal Name 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 (optional)

You can purchase an optional 24-bit digital audio extension bracket from a
third-party vendor. You can use the audio RCA jacks to connect to digital audio
devices. If your CD-ROM/DVD drive has digital audio output, you can conn ect
it to the input pins of the SPDIF connector.

Pin Signal Name Function

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

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AUXIN1: Extra line-in connector (optional)

This connector is an additional line-in audio connector. It allows you to attach
a line-in cable when your rear line-in jack is set as line out port for 4-channel
function.

Pin Signal Name Function

1 AUX_L AUX In left channel
2 GND Ground
3 GND Ground
4 AUX_R AUX In right channel

USB4: USB Card Reader connector

This connector is for connecting internal USB card reader. You can use a card
reader to read or transfer files and digital images to your computer.

Pin Signal Name Function

1 USBVCC2 +5V dual
2 USB2- Data signal port 2­3 USB2+ Data signal port 2+
4 GND Ground
5 Key No pin

Note: The USBCR1 is shared with one of the USB ports of the I/O back panel.

The USB port is located beside the serial port connectors. See
“Connecting I/O Devices” for more information.

Please check the pin assignment of the cable and the USB header on
the mainboard. Make sure the pin assignment will match before
plugging in. Any incorrect usage may cause unexpected damage to the
system.

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

PS/2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2

PS/2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2

LPT1 Use LPT1 to connect printers or other parallel

COM1/2

Audio Ports Use the three audio ports to connect audio

LAN Port (optional) Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to

USB Ports Use the USB ports to connect USB devices.

pointing device.

keyboard.

communications devices.
Use the COM ports to connect serial devices

such as mice or fax/modems. COM1 is identified
by the system as COM1/3. COM2 is identified by
the system as COM2/4.

devices. The first jack is for stereo line-in signal.
The second jack is for stereo line-out signal. The
third jack is for microphone.

connect your computer to the Network.

Note: The USB port located below the

1394a port is shared with the USB4
connector.

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External Connector Color Coding

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

Connector

Audio line-in Light blue

Audio line-out Lime

Digital monitor/flat panel White

IEEE 1394 Grey

Microphone Pink

MIDI/game Gold

Parallel Burgundy

PS/2-compatible keyboard Purple

PS/2-compatible mouse Green

Serial Teal or Turquoise

Speaker out/subwoofer Orange

Right-to-left speaker Brown

USB Black

Video out Yellow

SCSI, network, telephone, modem None

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

Color

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Using BIOS

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

The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system's
configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters.
The parameters are stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this
information 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 Utility 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 configuration

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

make changes to the Setup Utility

• when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts

• when making changes to the Power Management configuration

• when changing the password or making other changes to the

Security Setup

Entering the Setup Utility

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

Press DEL to enter SETUP

Pressing the delete key

accesses the BIOS Setup Utility:

Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

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.

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

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

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

5. Turn off your computer and insert the system diskette in your computer's
diskette drive. (You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot
priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features 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 similar to the following:

(C) Award Software 1999 All Rights Reserved

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

Error Message

FLASH MEMORY WRITER V7.33

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

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

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

Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt yo u 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 .

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Standard CMOS Features

This option displays basic information about your system.

Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Standard CMOS Feature

Date (mm:dd:yy) Tue, Jun 11 2002
Time (hh:mm:ss) 15 : 6 : 23

IDE Primary Master
IDE Primary Slave [None]
IDE Secondary Master [None]
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 65472K
Total Memory 1024K

↑ ↓ → ← : 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
Change the day, month,

year and century.

Date and Time

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

IDE Devices (None)

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

Press <Enter> to display the IDE submenu:

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IDE Primary Master

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

Access Mode [Auto]

Capacity 0 MB
Cylinder 0

Head 0
Precomp 0
Landing Zone 0
Sector 0

↑ ↓ → ← : 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
To auto-detect the

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

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IDE HDD Auto-Detection

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

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

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

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

Note: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, ensure that you have the

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

Access Mode

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

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

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

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

Floppy 3 Mode Support (Disabled)

Floppy 3 mode refers to a 3.5-inch diskette with a capacity of 1.2 MB. Floppy
3 mode is sometimes used in Japan.

Video (EGA/VGA)

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

Halt On (All Errors)

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

Base Memory, Extended Memory, and Total Memory

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

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Advanced BIOS Setup Option

This option defines advanced information about your system.

Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced BIOS Features

Anti-Virus Protection [Disabled]
CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled]
CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking [Enabled]
Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled]
First Boot Device [Floppy]
Second Boot Device [HDD-0]
Third Boot Device [CDROM]
Boot Other Device [Enabled]
Swap Floppy Drive [Disabled]
Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled]
Boot Up NumLock Status [On]
Gate A20 Option [Fast]
BIOS Write Protect [Disabled]
ATA 66/100 IDE Cable Msg. [Disabled]
Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]

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

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

↑ ↓ → ← : 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
Allows you to choose

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

Anti-Virus Protection (Disabled)

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

Note: For complete protection against viruses, install virus software in your

operating system and update the virus definitions regularly.

CPU L1 and L2 Cache (Enabled)

All processors that can be installed in this mainboard use internal level 1 (L1)
and external level 2 (L2) cache memory to improve performance. Leave this
item at the default value for better performance.

CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking.

Quick Power On Self Test (Enabled)

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

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

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system searches for an operating system at start-up time.

Boot Other Device (Enabled)

When enabled, the system searches all other possible locations for an
operating system if it fails to find one in the devices specified under th e First,
Second, and Third boot devices.

Swap Floppy Drive (Disabled)

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

Boot Up Floppy Seek (Disabled)

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

Boot Up NumLock Status (On)

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

Gate A20 Option (Fast)

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

BIOS Write Protect (Disabled)

This item protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users
or computer viruses. When set to disabled, the BIOS’ data cannot be changed
when attempting to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. If you want to update
the BIOS, you need to set this item to enable.

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 generated by a held-down key.

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

Security Option (Setup)

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

APIC Mode (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable
Interrupt Controller) mode. APIC provides symmetric multi-processing (SMP)

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for systems, allowing support for up to 60 processors.

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

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

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

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

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

Report No FDD For WIN 95 (Yes)

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

Video BIOS Shadow (Enabled)

This item determines whether the BIOS will be copied to RAM for faster
execution.

Small Logo (EPA) Show (Disabled)

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

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Advanced Chipset Features Option

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

Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced Chipset Features

DRAM Clock/Timing Control [Press Enter]

AGP & P2P Bridge Control [Press Enter]
Prefetch Caching [Disabled]
System BIOS Cacheable [Disabled]
Video RAM Cacheable [Disabled]
Memory Hole at 15M-16M [Disabled]

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

Menu Level

DRAM Clock/Timing Control

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

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DRAM Clock/Timing Control

DRAM Timing Control [By SPD]

x DRAM CAS Latency 2.5T
x RAS Active Time (tRAS) 6T
x RAS Precharge Time (tRP) 3T
x RAS to CAS Delay (tRCD) 3T
DRAM Addr/Cmd Rate [Auto Mode]

Menu Level

Item Help

Item Help

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

DRAM Timing Control (By SPD)

Enables you to select the CAS latency time in HCLKs of 2, 2.5, or 3. The
value is set at the factory depending on the DRAM installed. Do not change
the values in this field unless you change specifications of t he installed DRAM
or the installed CPU.

DRAM CAS LATENCY (2.5T)

This item controls the timing delay (in clock cycles) before the DRAM starts a

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read command after receiving it.

RAS Active Time (tRAS) (6T)

This item allows you to set the amount of time a RAS can be kept open for
multiple accesses. High figures will improve performance.

RAS Precharge Time (tRP) (3T)

This is the duration of the time interval during which the Row A ddress Strobe
signal to a DRAM is held low during normal Read and Write Cycles. T his is
the minimum interval between completing one read or write and starting
another from the same (non-page mode) DRAM. Techniques such as memor y
interleaving, or use of Page Mode DRAM are often used to avoid this delay.
Some chipsets require this parameter in order to set up the memory
configuration properly. The RAS Precharge value is typically about the same
as the RAM Access (data read/write) time.

RAS to CAS Delay (tRCD) (3T)

This is the amount of time a CAS is performed after a RAS. The lower the
better, but some DRAM does not support low figures.

DRAM Addr/Cmd Rate (AUTO)

This option allows you to set the lead off DRAM read and write cycles. When
set to Delay 1T, memory read/write commands are sent one clock cycle
behind the memory address. When set to Normal, read/write and memory
address commands are sent simultaneously.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Chipset Features screen.

AGP & P2P Bridge Control

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

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AGP & P2P Bridge Control

AGP Aperture Size [128MB]

Graphic Window WR Combin [Enabled]

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

Menu Level

AGP Aperture Size

This setting controls just how much system RAM can be allocated to AGP for
video purposes. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address rang e
dedicated to graphics memory address space. Host cycles that hit the
aperture range are forwarded to the AGP without any translation.

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Item Help

Graphic Window WR Combin

This item determines whether the graphic windows base address is valid or
not.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Chipset Features screen.

Prefetch Caching (Disabled)

Enables PCI slave prefetch caching. Enabling this increased performance.

System BIOS Cacheable (Disabled)

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

Video RAM Cacheable (Disabled)

When this is enabled, the Video RAM will be cached resulting to better
performance. However, if any program was written to this memory area, this
may result to system error.

Memory Hole at 15M-16M (Disabled)

When enabled, you can reserve an area of system memory for ISA adapter
ROM. When this area is reserved, it cannot be cached. Refer to the user
documentation of the peripheral you are installing for more information.

Integrated Peripherals

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

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SIS OnChip IDE Device [Press Enter]

SIS OnChip PCI Device [Press Enter]

Onboard SuperI/O Device [Press Enter]
IDE HDD Block Mode [Enabled]
Init Display First [PCI Slot]
IDECH0 Access Interface [EDB Bus]
IDECH1 Access Interface [EDB Bus]
USB0 Access Interface [EDB Bus]
USB1 Access Interface [EDB Bus]
USB2 Access Interface [EDB Bus]
USB2.0 Access Interface [EDB Bus]
MAC Access Interface [EDB Bus]
Audio Access Interface [EDB Bus]

Integrated Peripherals

Menu Level

Item Help

↑ ↓ → ← : 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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SIS OnChip IDE Device

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

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SIS OnChip IDE Device

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

Menu Level

Internal PCI/IDE (Both)

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

IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO (Auto)

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

IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UltraDMA (Auto)

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

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

IDE DMA transfer access (Enabled)

This item allows you to enabled the transfer access of the IDE DMA then burst
onto the PCI bus and nonburstable transactions do not.

IDE Burst Mode (Enabled)

This option, when enabled will instruct the system to send every write
transaction to the write buffer. Burstable transactions then burst onto the PCI
bus and nonburstable transactions do not.

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

Item Help

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SIS OnChip PCI Device

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

Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

SIS OnChip PCI Device

SIS USB Controller [Enabled]
USB Ports Number [6 Ports]
USB 2.0 Support [Enabled]
USB Keyboard Support [Disabled]
SIS AC97 AUDIO [Enabled]
SIS S/W Modem [Enabled]
SIS 10/100M ETHERNET [Enabled]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
SIS 1394 Controller [Enabled]

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

Menu Level

SIS USB Controller (Enabled)

This item enables the USB controller. Leave this at the default “Enabled” if
you want to connect USB devices to your computer.

USB Ports Number (6 Ports)

This item enables you to determine the number of USB ports.

USB 2.0 Support (Enabled)

Enable this item if your system supports USB 2.0

USB Keyboard Support (Disabled)

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

SIS AC97 AUDIO (Enabled)

This option allows you to control the onb oard AC97 audio. Disable this item if
you are going to install a PCI audio add-on card.

SIS S/W Modem (Enabled)

This option allows you to control the onboard S/W modem. Disab le this item if
you are going to install an external modem.

SIS 10/100M ETHERNET (Enabled)

This option allows you to control the onboard LAN.

Onboard LAN Boot ROM (Disabled)

Use this item to enable and disable the booting from the onboard LAN or a
network add-in card with a remote boot ROM installed.

SIS 1394 Controller (Enabled)

This option allows you to control the onboard 1394 controller.

Item Help

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

Onboard SuperIO Device

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

Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Onboard SuperIO Device

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

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

Menu Level

Onboard FDC Controller (Enabled)

This option enables the onboard floppy disk drive controller.

Onboard Serial Port 1 (3F8/IRQ4)

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

Onboard Serial Port 2 (2F8/IRQ3)

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

UART Mode Select (Normal)

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

57.6K bps.

UR2 Duplex Mode (Half)

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

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

Item Help

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Onboard Parallel Port (378/IRQ7)

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

Parallel Port Mode (ECP)

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

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

ECP Mode Use DMA (3)

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

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

IDE HDD Block Mode (Enabled)

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

Init Display First (PCI Slot)

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

IDECH0/IDECH1 Access Interface (EDB BUS)

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

USB0/USB1/USB2/USB2.0 Access Interface (EDB BUS)

This option determines whether the USB0/USB1/USB2/USB2.0 access
interface is the embedded bus or the PCI bus.

MAC Access Interface (EDB BUS)

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

Audio Access Interface (EDB BUS)

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

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Power Management Setup Option

This option lets you control system power management. The system has
various power-saving modes including powering down the hard disk, turning
off the video, suspending to RAM, and 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
LAN card, a PCI card, or a fixed alarm on the system realtime clock.

Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Power Management Setup

ACPI function [Enabled]
ACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)]
Power Management [User Define]
Suspend Mode [Disabled]
Video Off Option [Susp, Stby --> Off]
Video Off Method [DPMS Supported]
Switch Function [Break/Wake]
MODEM Use IRQ [Auto]
Hot Key Function as [Power Off]
HDD Off After [Disabled]
Power Button Override [Instant-Off]
Power State Resume Control [Always Off]

PM Wake Up Events [Press Enter]

Delay Prior to Thermal [None]

↑ ↓ → ← : 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

ACPI Function (Enabled)

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

Note: ACPI is a power management specification that makes hardware status

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

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ACPI Suspend Type (S1(POS))

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

Power Management (User Define)

This item acts like a master switch for the powersaving 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 time-out. If the item is set to User Define, you can insert your own
timeouts for the power-saving modes. There are four options:

• User Define: allows you to customize all power saving timer features

• Max Saving: recommended setting for general use

• Min Saving: sets power saving at minimum values

Suspend Mode (Disabled)

After the selected period of system inactivity, all devices except the CPU shut
off.

Video Off Option (Susp, Stby --> Off)

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

Video Off Method (DPMS Supported)

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

Switch Function (Break/Wake)

You can choose whether or not to permit your system or enter complete
suspend mode. Suspend mode offers greater power savings, with a
correspondingly longer with a correspondingly longer awakening period.

MODEM Use IRQ (Auto)

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.

Hot Key Function As (Power Off)

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

HDD Off After (Disabled)

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

Power Button Override (Instant Off)

Under ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface) you
can create a software power down. In a software power down, the system can
be resumed by Wake Up Alarms. This item lets you install a software power

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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 power butto n down for
four seconds to cause a software power down.

Power State Resume Control (Always Off)

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

PM Wake Up Events

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

Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

PM Wake Up Events

IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI [Enabled]
IRQ 8 Break Suspend [Disabled]
Ring/WOL/WOM PowerUp Control [Disabled]
MACPME Power Up Control [Enabled]
PCIPME Power Up Control [Enabled]
PS2KB Wakeup from S3 [Hot Key]
PS2MS Wakeup from S3 [Disabled]
Power Up by Alarm [Disabled]

x Month Alarm NA

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

** Reload Global Timer Events **
Primary IDE [Disabled]

Secondary IDE [Disabled]
FDD, COM, LPT Port [Disabled]
PCI PIRQ[A-D]# [Disabled]

↑ ↓ → ← : 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

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

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

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

IRQ 8 Break Suspend (Disabled)

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

Ring/WOL/WOM PowerUp Contl (Disabled)

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

MACPME Power Up Control (Enabled)

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

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PCIPME Power Up Control (Enabled)

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

PS2KB Wakeup from S3 (Hot Key)

This option allows you to set hot key combination to turn on the system by
keyboard.

PS2MS Wakeup from S3 (Disabled)

This option allows you to set the mouse action to turn on the system.

Power Up by Alarm (Disabled)

When set to Enabled, the following three fields become available: Month
Alarm, Day of Month Alarm, and Time Alarm Upon arrival of the alarm time, it
will instruct the system to wake up.

When set to 0 (zero) for the day of the month, the alarm will power on your
system every day at the specified time.

** Reload Global Timer Events **

These fields determine which events waken the system from power saving
mode.

Primary/Secondary IDE (Disabled)

When this item is enabled, the system power will resume the system from a
power saving mode if there is any activity on primary or secondary IDE
channels 0 or 1.

FDD, COM, LPT Port (Disabled)

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

PCI PIRQ[A-D]# (Disabled)

When this item is enabled, any activity from one of the listed devices wakes
up the system.

Press <Esc> to return to the Power Management Setup screen.

Delay Prior to Thermal (None)

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

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PNP/PCI Configurations

These options configure how PnP (Plug and Play) and PCI expansion cards
operate in your system. Both the ISA and PCI buses on the Mainboard use
system IRQs (Interrupt ReQuests) and DMAs (Direct Memory Access). You must
set up the IRQ and DMA assignments correctly through the PnP/PCI
Configurations Setup utility for the mainboard to work properly. Selecting PnP/PCI
Configurations on the main program screen displays this menu:

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

PnP/PCI Configurations

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

x IRQ Resources Press Enter

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]
INT Pin 1 Assignment [Auto]
INT Pin 2 Assignment [Auto]
INT Pin 3 Assignment [Auto]
INT Pin 4 Assignment [Auto]
INT Pin 5 Assignment [Auto]
INT Pin 6 Assignment [Auto]
INT Pin 7 Assignment [Auto]
INT Pin 8 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

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

Reset Configuration Data (Disabled)

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

Resources Controlled By (Auto(ESCD))

You should leave this item at the defau lt 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 submenu.

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.

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop (Disabled)

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

INT Pin 1-8 Assignment (Auto)

Identifies the interrupt request (IRQ) line assigned to a device connected to

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the PCI interface of your system.

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.

Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

PC Health Status

Shutdown Temperature [Disabled]

CPU Core Voltage
Vcc 1.8V
Vcc 3.3V
Vcc 5.0V
+12V
StandBy 3.3V
StandBy 5.0V
Voltage Battery
CPU Temperature
System Temperature
CPU Fan Speed
CHS Fan1 Speed
BAK Fan1 Speed

↑ ↓ → ← : 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 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.

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Frequency/Voltage Control

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

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Frequency/Voltage Control

CPU Clock Ratio [10 X]
Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk [Enabled]
Spread Spectrum [Enabled]

Over Clock Function [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

Item Help

Menu Level

CPU Clock Ratio (10 X)

Use the CPU Host/SDRAM/PCI Clock to set the frontside bus frequency for
the installed processor (usually 133 MHz, 100 MHz or 66 MHz). Then use
CPU Clock Ratio Jumpless to set a multiple. The multiple times the frontside
bus must equal the core speed of the installed processor e.g., 3.5 (multiple) x

100 MHz (frontside bus) = 350 MHz (installed processor clock speed).

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.

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Over Clock Function

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

Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

CPU Frequency [100]
Over CPU Vcore Function [Normal]
Over DDR Vcc Function [Normal]
CPU: DRAM Frequency Ratio [SPD]

DRAM Frequency

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

Over Clock Function

Menu Level

Item Help

CPU Frequency (Default)

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

CPU: DRAM Frequency Ratio (SPD)

This item controls the ratio of the CPU FSB clock and DRAM Frequency to
enable the CPU and DRAM to run at different frequency combination.

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-s afe 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

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your hardware does not support them. If you only want to install setup defaults
for a specific option, select and display that option, and then press <F7>.

Set 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 abort 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 every tim e 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 Password when booting the system
or entering BIOS Setup but can not modify any setting if Supervisor 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 discard any changes that you have
made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Exit Without
Saving dialog box appears, press <Y> to discard changes and exit, or press
<N> to return to the main menu.

Note: If you have made settings that you do not want to save, use the "Exit

Without Saving" item and press <Y> to discard any changes you have
made.

This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for 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 in t he same directory
as the software.

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

your mainboard.

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

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

Note: If the Auto-install CD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still

install drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows
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.

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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 program.

Select from the menu which software you want to install.

Browse
CD

Exit The Exit button closes the Auto Setup window.

The Browse CD button is the standard Windo ws 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 information to help you install the
software correctly.

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

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

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:

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Mainboard ID

Note: The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will

be different according to the mainboard you are installing.

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

2. Click Next. The following screen appears:

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

4. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen
appears:

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

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

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

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

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

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All the utility software available from this page is Windows compliant. They are
provided only for the convenience of the customer. The following software is
furnished under license and may only be used or c opied 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.

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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 BIOS
and fail to write a new BIOS, or write a new BIOS that is incorrect, your
system will malfunction. Refer to Chapter 3, Using BIOS for more information.

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 stored 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 protection 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 anti­virus 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 MediaRing 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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