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About This ManualPackage ContentsComponent Information
1: P5SJ-A Package & Product Information
This manual contains all the information you’ll need to use
the P5SJ-A mainboard. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the design and organization of the manual.
About This Manual
This manual is divided into four sections:
• Section 1: Package & Product Information
A brief overview of what comes in the mainboard package, its
basic features, layout and component information.
• Section 2: Using Your Mainboard
Information on mainboard features that you may make use of
in operating your computer.
• Section 3: Reconfiguring Your Mainboard
How to change or upgrade the mainboard configuration.
• Section 4: Reference Information
A summary of the mainboard’s settings and specifications.
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• A recommendation or good idea
• A warning or bad idea
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Online Manual Format
If the support disk for your mainboard is a CD-ROM disc, a
copy of the printed manual may be stored on the disc in Adobe
Acrobat format. If so, it requires Adobe Acrobat Reader version
3.0 or later to view it. Acrobat Reader for Microsoft Windows95
may also be supplied on the Support Disk. If not, you can obtain
a free copy of the Reader software from the Abobe web site which
is currently at www.adobe.com as well as other locations.
If you have the online manual, you may want to install Acrobat Reader on your system hard disk. You can copy the manual
over as well so that the manual is readily available without having to hunt up the Support Disk when you want to view it.
If you are unfamiliar with Acrobat Reader, please take a moment to view the Reader Online Guide which is available under
the Help menu when you run Reader.
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Package Contents
The P5SJ–A mainboard package contains the following items,
as noted in the Quick Installation Guide. We’ve listed them here
again for your convenience. Please inspect the package contents
and confirm that everything is there. If anything is missing or
damaged, call your vendor for instructions before proceeding.
The package includes:
• P5SJ–A Mainboard
• Cable Pack:
– 1 Floppy Controller Cable
– 1 IDE Controller Cable
– 1 VGA Port Bracket with attached cable (SIS 5598 model)
• Optional Hardware:
– External USB dual-port bracket
• Support CD:
– IDE Bus Master Drivers
– Display Drivers
The SIS VGA display comes with drivers for a wide range of
Operating Systems. These are organized in individual folders. In
each folder there is a “readme” file that explains how to install
the driver. Please locate the folder for the driver you need and
check this file.
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P5SJ–A Models
There are two P5SJ–A mainboard models. One has an
onboard video display feature – SIS5598, the other –
SIS5582– does not. If you
have the model with the
onboard display feature, it
comes with an external VGA
port bracket with an attached
cable that connects to the
mainboard. Other than this
feature, the two models are
the same.
You can tell which model you
have by looking at the big
green heat sink in the middle
of the board. The SIS chip
number is printed on it.
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Mainboard Features
This mainboard is a highly integrated Mini-ATX design that
incorporates many features on the board. The mainboard includes
the following features:
• Socket 7 CPU socket supports Pentium and compatible CPUs
up to 266MHz
• SIS5598 or 5582 (non-VGA) single chip solution
• Super I/O chip
• Integrated SIS VGA display (optional)
– Uses system memory for display memory
– Display drivers for multiple Operating Systems
• 4 SIMM memory module sockets:
– SIMMs: 5V EDO or Fast Page DRAM
– SIMMs in two banks SIM1/2, SIM3/4
– Supports up to 256MB
• Onboard Connectors
– Primary & Secondary EIDE channels, Ultra DMA support
– Floppy disk drive connector for two drives
– Optional Infrared module connector
• External Ports
– Two USB ports on optional port bracket
– COM1 & COM2 serial ports, enhanced Parallel port
– PS/2 Mouse & Keyboard connectors
• Expansion Card Slots
– Four PCI 2.1–compliant PCI slots
– Three 16-bit ISA slots
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P5SJ-A Mainboard Layout
ISA Slots 1 2 3
PCI Slots 4 3 2 1
IR Port
The model shown above
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uses the SiS5598 chip with
heatsink and has the VGA
port connector and jumpers
onboard. The 5582 model
does not have these components onboard.
USB Port
Case Features
VGA Port
Battery
COM2
SIMM4
SIMM2
SiS
IDE 2
IDE 1
Printer
KB/Mouse
SIMM3
SIMM1
Socket 7
5598
CPU Socket 7
Floppy
Jumper & Connectors
The illustration above shows
the connectors, sockets and
ports on the mainboard.
The VGA Port is a connector
for the external VGA port
bracket.
The USB Port is a connector
for the optional external dual
USB port bracket.
The IR Port is a connector for
an optional IrDA–compatible
infrared port module.
COM1
Power
Fan Power
Wake Up
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Component Information
This section is a brief description of the components on the
mainboard that you might need to know about if you want to
upgrade or change your system configuration. If your mainboard
is already installed in a system, it isn’t necessary for you to review this section.
This mainboard uses the Mini-A TX ‘form factor’, a design that
integrates many features onto the board including some number
of external ports.
Expansion Cards & Slots
The mainboard has seven expansion slots for system expan-
sion or ‘add-on’ cards. Three of them are ISA slots, the other four
are PCI slots. When you get an expansion card, it must use one of
these to connect to the computer.
The ISA expansion slots are a legacy of the original IBM PC/
A T design. They are 16-bit slots that run at a moderate bus speed.
There are many kinds of expansion cards that use this slot design
to connect to the computer, some of the most common being
sound and modem cards.
PCI slots are the current high-speed 32-bit standard for sys-
tem expansion cards. They operate at a faster speed and have a
greater data throughput than ISA cards.
Expansion cards often make use of system resources, which
requires managing the system resource configuration. Most newer
expansion cards support the ‘Plug and Play’ standard that allows
an Operating System like Windows95 to automatically detect
them and configure system resources as needed. Some older ISA
designs may not support this standard and may therefore require
manual configuration. You should consult the specifications or
documentation for a card to determine if this is the case and what
needs do be done to properly configure the card.
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Memory Sockets & Modules
There are four memory module sockets on the mainboard.
They use 72-pin SIMM memory modules. The sockets are paired
into two ‘banks.’ This means you must install two modules at a
time. This mainboard has a very flexible memory design that allows the use of a variety of memory options up to a total of
256MB. There is more information about this in ‘Adding System
Memory’ section of Section 3: Reconfiguring Your Mainboard.
CPU Socket & CPU
The Socket 7 CPU socket supports the full range of Pentium®class CPUs including MMX Pentiums
socket is easy . The lever at the side of the socket latches the CPU
in place when it is down and releases it when raised.
If you want to install a CPU upgrade or are installing a CPU
on the board for the first time, please refer to ‘Installing a CPU’ in
Section 3: Reconfiguring Your Mainboard.
Port & Controller Connections
This mainboard has two external Serial ports, one Parallel port
and a PS/2-type keyboard and mouse port built onto the board.
There are also several connectors built onto the board. There are
connectors for four IDE devices in two ‘channels’ and for two
floppy disk drives. There are also some connectors on the board
for some system case features and a CPU cooling fan.
In addition, there is a connector for an optional external double
USB (Universal Serial Bus) port bracket that is an option for this
mainboard. If you have the version of this mainboard that has
the onboard video display card, there is also a connector for an
external VGA port bracket.
Details about these connectors are in Section 4: Reference Information.
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In This Section:
System ControlsHardware FeaturesFirmware & Software
2: Using Your Mainboard
This section covers the following topics:
• System Controls & Indicators
• Hardware Features
• Firmware & Software
They go over the system control features and status indicators
that derive from the mainboard and explain the software that
comes with or is built-into the mainboard
System Controls
There are two topics in this section, a explanation of the hardware controls and status indicators that connect from the mainboard to your system case and some information about the parts
of the CMOS Setup Utility that allow you customize some system features.
Hardware Controls & Indicators
There are some control features and status indicators that connect from the mainboard to your system case, which is sometimes called the ‘Enclosure’ or ‘Chassis.’ These are:
•Power Switch
•Power Status Indicator
•Suspend Switch
•Suspend Status Indicator
•Reset Switch
•Hard Disk Drive Activity Indicator
•Keyboard Lock
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All of these case features connect to the mainboard via con-
nector strip J7. Not all system cases have all of these features, so
your system may not have all of them. The functions and options for these are shown in the table on the next page.
Hardware Controls & Indicators
FeatureJ7 Pins
Power Switch19-20
Turns the system power on and of f. In some systems, push once for
Suspend, push for >4 seconds for Off.
Power Status LED1-3
When lighted indicates that system is turned on
Suspend Switch4-5
Puts the system into Suspend state under Operating Systems that support
this power management feature
Suspend LED6-8
When lighted indicates that system is suspended
Reset Switch9-10
Pressing the Reset switch restarts the system
HDD Activity17-18
Flashes when hard disk drive is active
Keyboard Lock11-12
Disables keyboard via a lock mounted on front panel of the case
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CMOS Setup Utility Controls
T wo sections of the CMOS Setup Utility allow you to configure how some of your system’s features work. These are:
•BIOS Features Setup
•Power Management Setup
The CMOS Setup Utility is a program that is permanently
stored in the BIOS chip on the mainboard. The utility creates a
system hardware configuration record that it stores in a small
amount of battery-supported memory on the board. The BIOS
uses this record to function as an interface between the system
hardware and the operating system. Most of the settings in the
CMOS Setup Utility are made automatically, so you won’t normally need to use this program. You can, however, customize
some of the operational features to suit how you prefer to use
the program.
The screen illustrations on the next two pages show the Setup
Default settings for these two sections of the utility.
The CMOS Setup Utility Summary in Section 4: Reference
Information, lists the setting options for each section of the utility including the two noted above.
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CMOS Setup Utility –
BIOS Features Setup
This section of the setup utility
allows you to configure some
system features including Virus Warning, Boot Sequence
and Security Option.
Virus Warning –
When enabled, monitors the
primary hard disk boot sector
and warns of any attempt to
write to it.
Boot Sequence –
Controls the order in which
the system checks disk drives
for a boot disk.
Security Option –
Sets the level of password
protection for the system.
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CMOS Setup Utility –
Power Management Setup
This section of the setup utility
allows you to configure the
power management features
supported by the BIOS. These
can also operate in tandem
with Operating System power
management features.
Y ou can use the Min Saving or
Max Saving default modes or
you can configure the power
management features individually in the User Define
mode.
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Hardware Features
This section is a brief overview of information about the
mainboard’s hardware features that connect to external devices.
Onboard Ports
There are five external ports on the mainboard. These are ports
standard to most personal computers:
• COM1 Serial Port
A high-speed serial port which can also be configured as the
COM3 port in the CMOS Setup Utility.
• COM2 Serial Port
A high-speed serial port which can also be configured as the
COM4 port in the CMOS Setup Utility.
• Parallel Port
The parallel port can be configured as a Standard, ECP or EPP
parallel port in the CMOS Setup Utility.
• PS/2 Keyboard Port
• PS/2 Mouse Port
Connectors
There are several connectors on the mainboard for connecting
additional ports and internal peripheral devices
• IDE 1 – Primary IDE Channel
Connector for the Primary Master and Slave IDE devices.
• IDE 2 – Secondary IDE Channel
Connector for the Secondary Master and Slave IDE devices.
• Floppy Connector
Connector for two floppy disk drives.
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CMOS Setup Utility –
Integrated Peripherals
This section of the setup utility
configures the IDE and Floppy
controllers and the settings for
the external ports
This section enables and configures the optional USB and
Infrared features.
The screen illustration shows
the settings when the Optimum Settings are loaded.
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Optional Hardware
There two feature connectors on the mainboard for optional
ports. These require optional external port hardware.
USB Ports
The USB1 connector on the mainboard supports two Univer-
sal Serial Bus ports. An optional external port bracket attaches to
the onboard connector via an attached cable.
With the optional port bracket installed you can attach USB
devices to the external ports. If the USB ports are installed, the
USB Controller line in the Integrated Peripherals section of the
CMOS Setup utility must be set to ‘Enabled’. USB ports may
also require Operating System support for USB devices.
IR Port
The onboard IR connector supports an Infra-Red port module
that enables wireless communication between the computer and
other computers and devices with infrared capability.
The port module is an optional component. If it is installed,
you must set the UART 2 line in the Integrated Peripherals section of the CMOS Setup utility to the appropriate IR mode used
by the module.
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Firmware & Software
The mainboard hardware is supported by both firmware and
software components. Firmware is software that is stored on a
chip on the board rather than on disk media.
The firmware component you interface with on this mainboard is the CMOS Setup Utility. This utility establishes various
settings used by the BIOS, the basic software that is an interface
between the system hardware and software.
The software component is comprised of software drivers that
support the PCI IDE controller and the 5598 model onboard VGA
video display card.
How To Use The CMOS Setup Utility
The CMOS Setup Utility options are listed in detail in Section
4: Reference Information. This section is just a brief explanation
of how to run the program to adjust settings as noted in this and
the next section.
To run the CMOS Setup Utility, press the Del or Delete key
while the computer is starting up, before the operating starts to
load. The utility’s main screen will appear as shown on the next
page. To navigate the program, use the controls shown on the
screen. The utility has several sections. Many of the features configured by the utility are set to operate automatically when the
‘Setup Defaults’, the recommended mode, are used. With Setup
Defaults loaded you can still customize various settings.
Clearing CMOS
Under some unusual circumstances the configuration record
created by the CMOS Setup utility and stored on the mainboard
can become corrupted and unusable, possibly leading to the board
being unable to operate properly. If this happens, the CMOS
record can be cleared by setting jumper JP16 to the clear setting
for a moment and then setting it back to the Normal setting. Refer to Section 4 for more information.
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CMOS Setup Utility –
This is the main screen for the
setup utility from which you
access its various sections.
The function and use of each
section is covered in Section
4: Reference Information.
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Flashing The BIOS
This mainboard uses the Award BIOS. The BIOS is stored on
a programmable flash memory chip on the mainboard. Updates
to the BIOS can be installed by installing a new BIOS file on the
flash chip, which replaces the existing one. You do this using
software that comes on the Support Disk. There is an explanation of how to install a BIOS update in a ‘readme’ text file included with the program.
To install a BIOS update, you must set the JP20 ‘Flash Boot
Block’ jumper to ‘Enabled’ while installing the BIOS and then set
it back to the ‘Disable’ setting for normal operation.
Bus Master Drivers
This mainboard comes with software drivers, for various Operating Systems, that enable the PCI controller to operate in ‘Bus
Master’ mode. The drivers are on the Support Disk. The included
‘readme’ file has information on the drivers and installation information.
Video Drivers
The 5598 model of this mainboard has an onboard SIS VGA
video display card. A wide variety of display drivers are provided
with the board to support various Operating Systems. When you
run the installation program you can view information about the
drivers and make selections on which to install.
A text file is included that describes the drivers provided.
Disabling Onboard Video Display Card
If you have the 5598 model of this mainboard and want to use
a different video display card you can disable the onboard SIS
VGA video display . T o do this you must set jumpers JP23, 24 and
25 to their ‘Disable’ settings. See Section 4 : Reference Information for more information.
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Jumper Settings Mentioned In This Chapter
FunctionJumperSettings
Installing Expansion CardsAdding System MemoryInstalling A CPU UpgradeAdding An IDE Peripheral
Adjusting Display Memory
3: Reconfiguring Your Mainboard
This section explains how to install new hardware on your
mainboard. It covers installing expansion cards, adding system
memory , changing the CPU and installing additional IDE peripheral devices such as a hard disk or a CD-ROM drive.
Installing Expansion Cards
There are seven expansion card slots on the mainboard, three
ISA slots and four PCI slots. When you get an expansion card, it
will come with instructions on how to install it, so this section
covers relevant information from the mainboard side only.
ISA Cards & Slots
ISA expansion cards often use system resources in the form of
IRQs and DMA channels. Newer cards that comply with the Plug
and Play (PnP) standard are designed to allow the Operating System to automatically configure system resources. Cards that do
not support PnP may require manual configuration of both the
card hardware and settings in the CMOS Setup Utility.
If you have a PnP-compliant card to install there should be
little to do other than follow the installation instructions. If, however, you have a non-PnP car d and it requires configuring system
resources, you may need to review the third part of this section,
Configuring Expansion Card Resources In CMOS Setup.
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PCI Cards & Slots
With very few exceptions, any PCI expansion card you are
likely to get will be Plug an Play compliant. If you are using an
Operating System that supports PnP, such as Windows 95, you
should be able to follow the installation instructions that come
with the card and have the Operating System automatically recognize and configure the card.
The four PCI slots on the mainboard all have ‘Bus Master’
capability. For installed PCI cards to use this feature an Operating System-specific Bus Master software driver that comes with
this mainboard must be installed under your Operating System.
These drivers are located on the Support Disk. There is more
information about them later in this section.
Configuring Expansion Card Resources In CMOS Setup
The CMOS Setup Utility , which is covered in detail in Section
4: Reference Information, has a section called PNP/PCI Configuration. The default settings in this section allow the Operating
System to automatically configure IRQ resources for PnP compliant ISA and PCI Cards.
If you need to install a non-PnP card, you will need to config-
ure any IRQ and DMA settings manually, both on the card and
in the CMOS Setup Utility . The following three pages show how
to do this.
Running CMOS Setup
To run the CMOS Setup utility,
press the Delete or the Del
key while your computer is
first starting up. Select the
‘PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION’
item on the main screen and
press the Enter key to open it.
When you are finished, press
the Esc key once to return to
the main screen and then
select ‘SAVE & EXIT SETUP’ and
press the Enter key to save the
new configuration. For more
information on this see Section 4: Reference Information.
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