ECS P6IWM P6IWM User Manual

Preface

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

Version 1.0

Disclaimer

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

Trademark Recognition

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

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

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

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

− Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

− Increase the separation between the equipment and the

receiver.

− Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

− Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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

Declaration of Conformity

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

− This device may not cause harmful interference, and

− This device must accept any interference received, includ-

ing interference that may cause undesired operation.

Canadian Department of Communications

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

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

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About the Manual

The manual consists of the following:

Chapter 1

Introducing the Mainboard

Chapter 2

Installing the Mainboard

Chapter 3

Using BIOS

Chapter 4

Using the Mainboard Software

Appendix A

Setting Jumpers

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

Go to ⇒ page 1

Describes installation of mainboard components.

Go to ⇒ page 7

Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.

Go to ⇒ page 35

Describes the mainboard software.

Go to ⇒ page 63

Provides a reference to the jumpers on the mainboard.

Go to ⇒ page 72

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CHAPTER 1 1

Introducing the Mainboard 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

CHAPTER 2 7

Installing the Mainboard 7

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

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

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

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

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

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

Installing the Mainboard in a Case............................................ 12

Connecting Case Components ................................................. 13

The Panel Connectors..................................................................................14

Installing Hardware .................................................................. 15

Installing the Processor...............................................................................15

Installing Memory Modules.......................................................................19

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

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

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

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

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

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

CHAPTER 3 35

Using BIOS 35

About the Setup Utility.............................................................. 35

The Standard Configuration.......................................................................36

Entering the Setup Utility...........................................................................37

Updating the BIOS.......................................................................................38

Using BIOS ............................................................................. 39

Standard CMOS Features ...........................................................................39

Advanced BIOS Setup Option...................................................................42

Advanced Chipset Features Option ...........................................................46

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

Power Management Setup Option.............................................................52

PNP/PCI Configuration Option.................................................................56

PCI Health Status Option............................................................................57

Frequency/Voltage Control.........................................................................58

Load Fail -Safe Defaults Option.................................................................59

Load Optimized Defaults Option..............................................................59

Set Supervisor and User Passwords Opti ons...........................................60

Save & Exit Setup Option...........................................................................61

Exit Without Saving.....................................................................................61

CHAPTER 4 63

Using the Mainboard Software 63

About the Software CD -ROM....................................................63

Auto-installing under Windows 98 ............................................. 64

Running Setup..............................................................................................65

Manual Installation................................................................... 67

Utility Software Reference........................................................ 68

APPENDIX A 72

Setting Jumpers 72

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

The Panel Connectors..................................................................................73

Introducing the Mainboard

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Congratulations on purchasing the P6IWM mainboard. The P6IWM mainboard is a Micro ATX mainboard that uses a 4layer printed circuit board and measures 244 x 222 mm. The mainboard features a Socket 370 that accommodates Intel Celeron/Pentium III processors supporting frontside bus (FSB) speeds up to 133 MHz.

The P6IWM incorporates the Intel 810E2 chipset, which includes integrated built- in video, audio, networking and communications capabilities, and features the AC 97 audio codec.

The mainboard delivers high-level performance with an integrated 4xAGP controller, which is compliant with the AGP 2.0 specification. Two Bus Master Ultra DMA (UDMA) ports that support four ATAPI (AT Attachment Packet Interface) devices. The IDE also supports PIO Mode 3 and 4, UDMA33/66 IDE, and an ATAPI CD-ROM.

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The mainboard accommodates up to 512 MB of SDRAM using 128 Mb technology.

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

Standard Items

• One mainboard

• One diskette drive ribbon cable and bracket

• One IDE drive ribbon cable and bracket

• One auto-install software support CD

• This user’s manual

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Processor

Chipset

AC’ 97 Audio Codec

Expansion Options

The P6IWM mainboard uses a Socket 370 that has the following features:

• Accommodates Intel FC-PGA Celeron CPUs that support an FSB of 66 MHz

• Accommodates Intel Pentium III CPUs that support an FSB of 100 or 133 MHz

The Intel 810E chipset is based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance. A few of the chipset’s advanced features are:

• Host interface controller supports 66/100/133 MHz frontside bus frequency.

• AGP controller is AGP 2.0 compliant and supports a graphic window size up to 256 MB

• PCI IDE controller supports PCI bus mastering, PIO modes 0~4, and UDMA 33/66/100

• Two USB controllers double the bandwidth to 24 Mbps across four ports

• Integrated LAN capability

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

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.

The mainboard comes with the following expansion options:

• Three 32-bit PCI slots

• One 8/16-bit ISA slot

• An Communications Networking Riser (CNR)

slot

• Two IDE channels and a floppy disk drive interface

The P6IWM supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 33/66/100 MB/sec.

Memory

Integrated I/O

BIOS Firmware

The mainboard accommodates SDRAM up to 512 MB using two 3.3V unbuffered DIMM modules.

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

• Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard

• One LAN port

• One serial port

• One VGA port

• One parallel port

• One MIDI/game port

• Two USB ports

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

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

• Power management

• Wake-up alarms

• CPU parameters

• CPU and memory timing

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

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CPU SOCKET

ATX1

LAUDIO1

MODIN1

AUDIO1

COM2

CPUFAN1

CDLIN1

CD LIN1

CDLIN2

CD LIN2

PCI1

MODIN1

PCI1

AUDIO1LAUDIO1

PCI2

PCI3

CNR1

ISA1

PCI2

CPUFAN1

ISA1

PCI3

BT1

CHS1

CASFAN1

DIMM2DIMM1

DIMM1 DIMM2

FDD1

IDE2

IDE1

FDD1

IDE1IDE2

JP1

SMI1

WOM1

SIR1 LSIR1 SJ1

WOM1

JP2

USB2

SMI1

WOL1

JP2

JP1

LUSB1

USB2

1 1

LSJ1

LSIR 1

LPANEL1

SIR1

PAN EL1

LPANEL1

1 1

SJ1

PANEL1

Table of Mainboard Components

Label Component

ATX1 Power connector AUDIO Front audio header BT1 Three volt realtime clock battery CASFAN1 Auxiliary case cooling fan CDLIN1 Primary CD-in connector CDLIN2 Secondary CD-in connector CHS1 Chassis open detect jumper CNR1 Communications Networking Riser slot COM2 Second COM header CPU SOCKET Socket 370 for Intel Celeron/ Pentium

III/Tualatin and Cyrix processors CPUFAN1 Cooling fan for CPU DIMM1, DIMM2 Two 184-pin DIMM sockets FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector IDE 1 Primary IDE channel IDE 2 Secondary IDE channel ISA1 One 8/16-bit ISA slot JP1 Clear BIOS jumper JP2 BIOS flash protection jumper LAUDIO1 Front audio header LPANEL1 Connector for case front panel switches and

LED indicators LSIR1 Serial infrared cable header LSJ1 Single color LED header LUSB1 Front panel USB header MODIN1 Modem in connector PANEL1 Connector for case front panel switches and

LED indicators PCI1 ~ PCI3 Three 32-bit add-on card slots SIR1 Serial infrared cable header SJ1 Single color LED header SMI1 External System Management Interrupt header USB2 Front panel USB header USBLAN1 Dual port USB connector WOL1 Wake On LAN wakeup connector WOM1 Wake On Modem wakeup connector

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

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

This mainboard has a Micro ATX form factor of 244 x 222 mm. Choose a case that accommodates this form factor.

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

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.

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

The following table provides a reference for installing specific components:

Locating Mainboard Components Go to page 4 Setting Jumpers Go to page 9 Installing the Mainboard in a Case Go to page 12 Installing Case Components Go to page 13 Installing the CPU Go to page 15 Installing Memory Go to page 19 Installing an HDD and CD-ROM Drive Go to page 21 Installing an FDD Go to page 24 Installing Add-on Cards Go to page 25 Connecting Options Go to page 27 Connecting Peripheral (I/O) Devices Go to page 32

Note: The appendix provides a quick reference for jumper

settings.

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

Setting Jumpers

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

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

Short Open

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

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

JP2

Checking Jumper Settings

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

DIMM1 DIMM2

ATX1

JP1

CO M2

CPUF AN1

BT1

IDE2

IDE1

FDD1

CDLIN1

CDL IN2

PCI1

MODIN1

AUDIO1LAUDIO1

PCI2

PCI3

ISA1

CHS1

JP1

CASFAN1

WOM1

SMI1

LUSB1

USB2

1 1

WOL1

LSJ1

LSIR1

SIR1

PANEL1

JP2

LPANEL1

SJ1

Jumper Settings

Jumper Type Description Setting (default)

JP1 3-pin Clear CMOS 1-2: Normal

2-3: Clear

JP2 2-pin BIOS flash

protection

Jumper 1 – enables you to clear the BIOS:

1. Turn the system off.

2. Short pins 1 and 2 on jumper 1.

3. Return the jumper to the normal setting.

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

Jumper 2 – enables you to prevent the BIOS from being updated (flashed). Short the jumper to disable if you are going to update your BIOS. After updating the BIOS, return it to the enabled setting (open). For instructions on updating the BIOS refer to Chapter 3.

Short: Disable

Open: Enable

JP1

JP2

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

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

Note: Do not over-

tighten the screws as this can stress the mai nboard.

Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond to the holes in the mainboard. Place the mainboard over the mounting brackets and secure the mainboard 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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After you have installed the mainboard into a case, you can begin connecting the mainboard components. Refer to the following:

CPUFAN1

ATX1

CHS1

AT X 1

BT1

C OM2

MODIN 1

AUDIO1LAUDIO1

C P UF AN 1

C D LIN 1

C D LIN 2

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

ISA1

CHS1

CASFAN1

1. Connect the case power supply connector to ATX1.

2. Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPUFAN1.

3. If your case has a case open alarm cable, connect the cable to CHS1.

4. Connect the case cooling fan connector to CASEFAN1.

DIMM1 DIMM2

FDD1

SMI1

WOL1

WOM1

SIR 1

J P2

1 1

IDE2

IDE1

PANEL1

JP1

LU S B 1

US B 2

1 1

LSJ1

LS IR1

PA N E L1

L PA N E L1

S J1

The following page explains how to make panel connections.

Reset Switch

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The Panel Connectors

The panel connectors provide a standard set of switch and LED connectors commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refer to the following tables for information:

Panel1

Device Pins

Empty 10

N/C 9

Power

6, 8

ON/OFF

Reset

5, 7

Switch

Green LED

2, 4

Indicator

HDD LED +1, -3

LPANEL

Device Pins

Reset

Switch

Case

Speaker

Power

Switch

Power LED +4

Green

Power LED

Yellow

Power LED

HDD LED +1, -8

13, 14

+9 ~ 12

5, 6

-3

-2

Empty (Pin 10)

Power Switch (Pins 6, 8)

Green LED (Pins 2, 4)

Reset Switch (Pins 13, 14)

Case Speaker (Pins 9 ~ 12)

2 1

14 7

8 1

Empty (Pin 7)

Power Switch (Pin 5, 6)

Power LED (Pin 4)

Green Power LED (Pin 3)

Yellow Power LED (Pin 2)

HDD LED (Pins 1, 8)

N/C (Pin 9)

(Pins 5, 7)

HDD LED (Pins 1, 3)

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

nected to a positive voltage.

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Installing the Processor

Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan

make sure that you DO NOT scratch the mainboard or any of the surface-mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the mainboard, you may cause serious damage to 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 ins talled.

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 370 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:

Socket 370

Locking lever

CPU fan

Pin-1 corner

Note: The Pin-1 corner is empty on both the socket and

the CPU.

Follow these instructions to install the CPU:

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

Locking lever

CPU

Pin-1 corners

2. Match the pins on the underside of the CPU with the pin holes on the Socket 370. Two adjacent corners on the Socket are missing pin holes: two corresponding corners on the CPU are missing pins. Lower the CPU onto the socket accordingly.

Note: The socket is designed to ZIF (Zero Insertion Force)

specifications which means that the CPU pins should easily drop into the socket pin holes without any exertion or pressure on the CPU.

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

4. Apply thermal grease to the top of the CPU. See your dealer for more information about thermal grease.

5. Lower the CPU fan/heatsink unit onto the CPU socket.

Fan power cable

6. Secure the two retention clips on either side of the

Socket 370

fan/heatsink unit onto the Socket 370 base.

7. Connect the CPU fan power cable to the CPUFAN1

Fan power cable

connector.

Fan/heatsink unit

secured to socket

CPU fan connector

Note: The CPU fan/heatsink unit installation procedures

may vary with the model of the fan/heatsink supplied. The form, size, and color of the fan/heatsink unit may also vary.

Installing Memory Modules

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

The memory bus can run at 66 MHz, 100 MHz, or 133 MHz. If your proc essor operates over a 133 MHz FSB (frontside bus), you can install PC133 or PC100 memory modules that ope rate over a 133 or 100 MHz bus. If your processor operates over a 100 MHz frontside bus, you can install memory modules that operate over a 133 MHz, 100 MHz, or 66 MHz bus. If your processor operates over a 66 MHz frontside bus, you can only install memory modules that operate at 66 or 100 MHz.

Installation Procedure

The mainboard accommodates two memory modules. You must install at least one module in either of the two slots. Each module can be installed with 32 MB to 512 MB of memory; total memory capacity is 512 MB.

Refer to the following to install the memory modules.

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

2. Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be installed correctly.

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

Latch

Notches

Cutouts

Latch

4. 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.

5. Install any remaining DIMM modules.

Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM

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

About IDE Devices

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

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

IDE devices have jumpers or switches that are used to set the IDE device as MASTER or SLAVE. Refer to the IDE device user’s manual. 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 33/66/100. UDMA is a technology that accelerates the performance of devices in the IDE channel. Install IDE devices that support UDMA and use IDE cables that support UDMA for better performance.

Installing a Hard Disk Drive

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

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

HDD

Colored stripe

B C

Pin 1

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 does n’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 40 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.

CD-ROM audio connector

CD-ROM

Colored stripe

Pin 1

Note: Ribbon cable connectors are usually keyed so that

CDLIN2

CDLIN1

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).

Pin 1

5. Use the audio cable provided with the CD-ROM/DVD drive to connect to the mainboard CD-in connector CDLIN1 or CDLIN2 (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 Master/Slave (Auto) on page 40 for more information.

Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive

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

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

2. Plug the FDD cable into FLOPPY1 (A):

FDD

Colored stripe

Note: Ribbon cable connectors are usually keyed so that

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.

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 39 for more information.

Installing Add-on Cards

This mainboard has three 32-bit PCI (Peripheral Components Interconnect) expansion slots, one 8/16-bit ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) slot, and one Communications Network Riser (CNR) slot.

PCI Slots PCI slots are used to install expansion

cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface.

CNR Slot This slot is used to insert Communications

Network Riser cards including LAN, modem, and audio functions.

PCI slots

CNR slot

ISA slot

ISA Slot The ISA slot is used to install legacy cards

that have an 8/16-bit interface.

BT1

COM 2

CDLIN1

MO DIN1

AUDIO1LAUDIO1

CPUFAN1

CDLIN2

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

ISA1

CHS1

CASFAN1

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

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

IDE2

IDE1

FDD1

JP1

SMI1

LUSB1

USB2

1 1

WOL1

WOM1

LSJ1

LSIR1

SIR1

JP2

PANEL1

LPANEL1

1 1

SJ1

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.

Add-on card

Edge connector

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.

LUSB1

Connecting Optional Devices

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

DIMM1 DIMM2

COM2

SMI1

IDE2

IDE1

FDD1

MODIN

ATX 1

BT1

C PUFA N1

COM2

WOL1WOM1

LAUDIO1

AUDIO1

C DLIN1

CD LIN 2

PCI1

MOD IN 1

AUDIO1LAUDIO1

PCI2

PCI3

ISA1

CHS1

SIR1

JP1

USB2

CASFAN1

LSIR1

SMI1

LU SB 1

U SB2

WOL1

WOM1

1 1

LSJ1

L SIR1

S IR 1

PAN EL 1

J P2

LPA NEL 1

1 1

SJ1

1 1

LSJ1

SJ1

COM2: Second COM port

The mainboard supports a second serial (COM) port. Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a second serial port to your system:

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

DCD

SOUT

GROUND

RTS

2 4 6 8

SIN DTR DSR CTS KEY PIN

MODIN: Modem in connector

This connector is used for connecting internal modem.

Pin Signal Name

GROUND

LAUDIO1: Front panel audio header

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

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

LINEOUT (R)

GROUND

+12V

MICROPHONE

FRONT LINE OUT (R)

FRONT LINE OUT (L)

GROUND

LINEOUT (L)

GROUND

EMPTY

GROUND (MIC)

LINE NEXT (R)

LINE NEXT (L)

EMPTY

AUDIO1: Front panel audio header

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

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

MICIN

MICBIAS

SPKROUTR

EMPTY

SPKOUTL

2 4 6 8

AGND 5V XPKOUTR KEY XSPKOUTL

SIR1: Serial infrared port

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

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 3 5

RESERVED VCC IRTX

2 4 6

EMPTY GROUND IRRX

LSIR1: Serial infrared port

Pin Signal Name

VCC

EMPTY

IRRX

GROUND

IRTX

SJ1: Single color LED header

This header allows the user to install an LED indicator to indicate when the computer is in Suspend to RAM (STR) mode or normal mode.

Pin Signal Name

SUSLED-Y

PWLED+

LSJ1: Single color LED header

This header allows the user to install an LED indicator to indicate when the computer is in Suspend to RAM (STR) mode or normal mode.

Pin Signal Name

1 2 5 VSB

SUSLED-G

USB2: Front panel USB header

The mainboard has two 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 USB2 to connect the front -mounted ports to the mainboard.

Pin Signal Na me Pin Signal Name

1 3 5 7 9

VCC DATA0 DATA0+ GROUND KEY

2 4 6 8

VCC DATA1 DATA1+ GROUND OC

LUSB1: Front panel USB header

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

VCC

USB0-

USB0+

GROUND

2 4 6 8

GROUND KEY USB1+ USB1VCC

SMI1: External system management interrupt

SMI1 is for use with system management interrupt (SMI) hardware interrupt power management.

Pin Signal Name

1 2 EXTSMI -

GND

WOL1/WOM: Wake On LAN/Wake On Modem

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

Pin Signal Name

5VSB

GROUND

WAKE_UP

If you have installed a modem, use the cable provided with the modem to plug into the mainboard WOM1 connector. This enables the Wake On Modem (WOM) feature.

When your system is in a power-saving mode, any modem signal automatically resumes the system. You must enable this item using the Power Management page of the Setup Utility. See Chapter 3 for more information.

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

Parallel port (LPT1)

Serial port

COM 1

VGA

port

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

Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

Use this RJ-45 port to connect to a network.

Use the USB ports to connect USB devices.

PS/2

mouse

PS/2

keyboard

PS/2 Mouse

PS/2 Ke yboard

LAN Port (optional)

USB Ports

LAN port

USB

ports

Game port

Microphone Line-in

Line-out

LPT1

COM1

VGA Port

Game Port

Audio Ports

Use LPT1 to connect printers or other parallel communications devices.

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

Use the VGA port to connect an ex ternal monitor.

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

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

External Connector Color Coding

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

Connector Color

Analog VGA Blue

Audio line-in Light blue

Audio line-out Lime

Digital monitor/flat panel White

IEEE 1394 Grey

Microphone Pink

MIDI/game Gold

Parallel Burgundy

PS/2-compatible keyboard Purple

PS/2-compatible mouse Green

Serial Teal or Turquoise

Speaker out/subwoofer Orange

Right-to-left speaker Brown

USB Black

Video out Yellow

SCSI, network, telephone,

modem

None

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

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

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

• Video display type and display options

• Password protection from unauthorized use

• Power management features

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Using BIOS

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

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 con-

figuration

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

Entering the Setup Utility

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

Press DEL to enter SETUP

Pressing the delete key accesses the Award BIOS Setup Utility:

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

Esc : Quit F10 : Save & Exit Setup

Frequency/Voltage Control Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Passwo rd Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

↑ ↓ →

← : Select Item

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type . . .

BIOS Navigation Keys

The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:

Key Function

Esc Exits the current menu

←↑↓→

+/–

/PU/PD

F10 Saves the current configuration and exits setup

F5 Loads previously saved values to CMOS F6

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

Displays a screen that describes all key functions

Loads a minimum configuration for troubleshooting.

Loads an optimum set of values for peak performance

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, improvement s in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows:

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

2. If your mainboard has an item called Firmware Write Pr otect 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 th e 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:

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

Error Message

FLASH MEMORY WRITER V7.33

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

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

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

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

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

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

Standard CMOS Features

This option displays basic information about your system.

Standard CMOS Features

Date (mm:dd:yy) Tue, July 11 2001 Time (hh:mm:ss) 12 : 8 : 59

IDE Primary Master IDE Primary Slave IDE Secondar y Master IDE Secondary Slave

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

Video [EGA/VGA] Halt On [All Errors]

Base Memory 640K

Extended Memory 31744K Total Memory 32768K

↑ ↓ → ←

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

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

Item Help

Menu Level Change the day, month,

year and century.

Date and Time

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

IDE Devices (None)

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

Press <Enter> to display the IDE submenu:

IDE Primary Master

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

Access Mode [Auto]

Capacity 0 MB Cylinder 0

Head 0 Precomp 0 Landing Zone 0

Sector 0

↑ ↓ → ←

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

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

Item Help

Menu Level To auto-detect the

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

IDE HDD Auto-Detection

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

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

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

IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave (Auto)

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

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

Note: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive,

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

Access Mode

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

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

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

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

Video (EGA/VGA)

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

Halt On (All Errors)

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

Base Memory, Extended Memory, and Total Memory

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

Advanced BIOS Setup Option

This option displays advanced information about your system.

Advanced BIOS Features

Virus Warning [Disabled ] CPU Internal Cache [Enabled] External Cache [Enabled] CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking [Enabled] Processor Number Feature [Enabled] Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled] First Boot Device [Floppy] Second Boot Device [HDD-0] Third Boot Device [LS120] Boot Other Device [Enabled] Swap Floppy Drive [Disabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Enabled] Boot Up NumLock Status [On] Gate A20 Option [Fast] ATA 66/100 IDE Cable Msg. [Enabled] Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]

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

Security Option [Setup]

↑ ↓ → ←

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

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

Item Help

Menu Level Allows you to choose

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

Virus Warning (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 Internal Cache CPU Internal Cache (Enabled)

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

External Cache (Enabled)

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

CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking (Enabled)

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

Processor Number Feature (Enabled)

Some new processors are installed with a unique processor number. This number may be used for verification in Internet transactions and e-commerce. If you prefer not to use or distribute the unique processor number, disable this item to suppress the processor number.

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/LS120)

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

Boot Other Device (Enabled)

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

Swap Floppy Drive (Disabled)

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

Boot Up Floppy Seek (Enabled)

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

Boot Up NumLock Status (On)

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

Gate A20 Option (Fast)

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

ATA 66/100 IDE Cable Msg. (Enabled)

Enables or disables the ATA 66/100 IDE cable message. This message appears during boot when you are using a 40-pin cable on your ATA 66/100 hard disk.

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.

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 over all reliability status of the drive. If a device failure is predicted, the host software, through the Client WORKS S.M.A.R.T applet, warns the user of the impending condition and advises appropriate action to protect the data.

Report No FDD For WIN95 (Yes)

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

Video BIOS Shadow (Enabled)

Enable this item to copy the video BIOS to shadow RAM for improved performance.

Small Logo (EPA) Show (Disabled)

Enables or disables the display of the EPA logo during bo otup.

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.

SDRAM CAS Latency Time [3] SDRAM Cycle Time Tras/TRC [Auto] SDRAM RAS-to-CAS Delay [Auto] SDRAM RAS Precharge Time [Auto] System BIOS Cacheable [Enabled] Video BIOS Cacheable [Enabled] CPU Latency Timer [Enabled] Delayed Transaction [Enabled]

Advanced Chipset Features

Menu Level

Item Help

↑ ↓ → ←

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

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

SDRAM CAS Latency Time (3)

This item enables you to select the CAS latency time in HCLKs of 2/2 or 3/3. The value is set at the factory depending on the DRAM installed. Do not change the values in this field unless you change the specifications of the installed DRAM or the installed CPU.

SDRAM Cycle Time Tras/Trc (Auto)

This item sets the minimum time from activation to activation of the same memory bank. When synchronous DRAM is installed, the number of clock cycles of CAS latency depends on the DRAM timing. We recommend that you leave this item at the default value.

SDRAM RAS-to-CAS Delay (Auto)

This sets the relative delay between the Row Address Strobe (RAS) and the Column Address Strobe (CAS). Select the RAS to CAS delay time in HCLKs of 2/2 or 3/3. The value is set at the factory depending on the DRAM installed. Do not change the values in this field unless you have changed the specifications of the installed DRAM or the installed CPU.

SDRAM RAS Precharge Time (Auto)

DRAM must continually be refreshed or it will lose its data. This option allows you to determine the number of CPU clocks allocated for the Row Address Strobe (RAS) to accumulate its charge before the DRAM is refreshed. If insufficient time is allowed, refresh may be incomplete and data lost.

System/Video BIOS Cacheable (Enabled)

These items allow the video and system to be cached in memory for faster execution. Leave these items at the default value for better performance.

CPU Latency Timer (Enabled)

This item sets a timing parameter for CPU access. Since the CPU timing is determined by the system hardware, leave this item at the default value.

Delayed Transaction (Enabled)

If the chipset has an embedded 32 -bit write buffer, to support delay transaction cycles, you can enabl e this item to provide compliance with PCI Ver. 2.1 specifications. We recommend that you leave this item at the default value.

Press <Esc> to return to the previous screen.

Integrated Peripherals Option

These items define the operation of peripheral comp onents on the system's input/output ports.

Integrated Peripherals

On-Chip Primary PCI IDE [Enabled ] On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE [Enabled] IDE Primary Master PIO [Auto] IDE Primary Slave PIO [Auto] IDE Secondary Master PIO [Auto] IDE Secondary Slave PIO [Auto] IDE Primary Master UDMA [Auto] IDE Primary Slave UDMA [Auto] IDE Secondary Master UDMA [Auto] IDE Secondary Slave UDMA [Auto] USB Controller [Enabled] USB Keyboard Support [Disabled ] Init Display First [PCI Slot] AC97 Audio [Auto] AC97 Modem [Auto] Onboard LAN Device [Enabled] IDE HDD Block Mode [Enabled] POWER ON Function [Hot KEY] KB Power ON Password [Enter]

↑ ↓ → ←

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

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

Item Help

Menu Level

On-Chip IDE Primary/Secondary PCI IDE (Enabled)

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

IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO (Auto)

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

IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA (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.

USB Controller (Enabled)

Enable this item if you plan to use the Universal Serial Bus ports on this mainboard.

USB Keyboard Support (Disabled)

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

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.

AC97 Audio (Auto)

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

AC97 Modem (Auto)

Enables and disables the onboard modem support. Disable this item if you are using an external modem or are going to install a modem add-on card that doesn’t support the AC 97 modem function.

Onboard LAN Device (Enabled)

Enables and disables the onboard modem support. Disable this item if you are using an external modem or are going to install a modem add-on card that doesn’t support the AC 97 modem function.

Hardware Reset Control (Enabled)

This item enables or disables the hardware reset button. When set to Disabled, pushing the hardware reset button will not reset the system.

IDE HDD Block Mode (Enabled)

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

POWER ON Function (Hot KEY)

Enables computer power on by keyboard, mouse, or hotkey activity.

KB Power ON Password

Enables you to set a password to be entered when using the keyboard to power on the computer.

Hot Key Power ON (Ctrl-F12)

Enables you to select a hot key to turn on the computer.

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 the 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 the onboard serial port 2 (COM2).

UART Mode Select (Normal)

This field is available if the Onboard Serial Port 2 field is set to any option but Disabled. UART Mode Select enables you to select the infrared communication protocol: Normal (default), IrDA, or ASKIR. IrDA is an infrared communication protocol with a maximum baud rate up to 115.2K bps. ASKIR is Sharp's infrared communication protocol with a maximum baud rate up to 57.6K bps.

UR2 Duplex Mode (Half)

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

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

Onboard Parallel Port (378/IRQ7)

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

Parallel Port Mode (ECP)

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

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

ECP Mode Use DMA (3)

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

PWRON After PWR-Fail (Off)

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

Game Port Address (201)

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

Midi Port Address (330)

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

Midi Port IRQ (10)

This item sets the interrupt request for the Midi function.

Press <Esc> to ret urn to the previous screen.

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 aut omatically resumed by certain events.

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.

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

ACPI function [Enabled ] ACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)] Power Management [User Define] Video Off Method [DPMS] Video Off In Suspend [Yes] Suspend Type [Stop Grant] MODEM Use IRQ [3] Suspend Mode [Disabled] HDD Power Down [Disabled] Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN [Instant-Off] Wake-Up by PCI card [Enabled] Power On by Ring [Disabled] Wake Up On LAN [Disabled] USB Device Wake-Up From S3 [Disabled] Resume by Alarm [Disabled]

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

** Reload Global Timer Events **

↑ ↓ → ←

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

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

Power Management Setup

Item Help

Menu Level

ACPI Function (Enabled)

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

Note: ACPI is a power management specification that

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

ACPI Suspend Type (S1(POS))

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

Power Management Option (User Define)

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

Video Off Method (DPMS)

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

Video Off In Suspend (Yes)

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

Suspend Type (Stop Grant)

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

MODEM Use IRQ (3)

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

Suspend Mode (Disabled)

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

HDD Power Down (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.

Soft-Off by PWRBTN (Instant-Off)

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

Wake-Up by PCI Card (Enabled)

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

Power On by Ring (Disabled)

If this item is enabled, it allows the system to resume from a software power down or a power-saving mode whenever there is an incoming call to an installed fax/modem. You have to connect the fax/modem to a mainboard Wake On Modem connector for this feature to work.

Wake Up On LAN (Disabled)

When set to Enabled, the system power will be turned on if the LAN port receives an incoming signal. You have to connect the fax/modem to a mainboard Wake On LAN connector for this feature to work.

USB Device Wake-Up From S3 (Disabled)

If you are using a USB keyboard, and the ACPI suspend type is set to S3, you can enable this item to allow a keystroke to wake up the system from power saving mode.

Resume by Alarm (Disabled)

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

** Reload Global Timer Events **

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

Primary/Secondary IDE 1/0 (Disabled)

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

FDD, COM, LPT Port (Disabled)

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

PCI PIRQ[A-D]# (Disabled)

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

Press <Esc> to return to the previous screen.

PNP/PCI Configuration Option

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 pro perly. Selecting PnP/PCI Configurations on the main program screen displays this menu:

PnP/PCI Configurations

Reset Configuration Data Disabled Resources Controlled by Auto(ESCD)

x IRQ Resources Press Enter

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Disabled

↑ ↓ → ←

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

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

Item Help

Menu Level Default is Disabled. Select

Enabled to reset Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup if you have installed a new add-on 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 default Auto(ESCD). Under this setting, the system dynamically allocates resources to Plug and Play devices as they are required.

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

In the IRQ Resources submenu, if you assign an IRQ to Le gacy 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 non-standard VGA cards. This board includes a built-in VGA system that does not require palette snooping so you must leave this item disabled.

PCI Health Status Option

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

PC Health Status

Shutdown Temperature [Disabled ] Chassis Function [Disabled]

Chassis State CPU Vcore Voltage + 1.80 V + 3.30 V +5.00 V +12.00 V Voltage Battery System Temperature CPU Temperature CPU FAN Speed CASE FAN Speed

↑ ↓ → ←

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

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

Item Help

Menu Level

Shutdown Temperature (Disabled)

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

System Component Characteristics

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

Frequency/Voltage Control

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

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Enabled Spread Spectrum Enabled CPU Host/SDRAM/PCI Clock Default

CPU Clock Ratio Jumpless By H/W

Frequency/Voltage Control

Item Help

Menu Level

↑ ↓ → ←

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

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

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled)

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

Spread Spectrum (Enabled)

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

CPU Host/SDRAM/PCI Clock (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 Clock Ratio Jumpless (By H/W)

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).

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option

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

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

Load Optimized Defaults Option

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

Set Supervisor and User Passwords Options

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

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

2. The password dialog box appears.

Enter Password:

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

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

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

Confirm Password:

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

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

Save & Exit Setup Option

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

Exit Without Saving

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

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

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

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

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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 the same directory as the software.

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

specified for use with your mainboard.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Setup

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

Browse CD

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

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

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

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

Exit

The Exit button closes the Auto Setup window.

Running Setup

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

1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:

Mainboard ID

Note: The following screens are examples only. The

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

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

2. Click Next. The following screen appears:

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

4. Click Next to run the Installation Wizard. An item in- stallation screen appears:

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

Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart after each installation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Award Flash Memory Utility

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

PC-CILLIN

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

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

Note: Update your virus software regularly to protect

against new viruses.

MediaRing Talk – Telephony Software

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

\UTILITY\MEDIARING TALK

Super Voice – Fax/Modem Software

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

\UTILITY\SUPER VOICE

CD Ghost

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

\UTILITY\CDGHOST \ENG\CDGHOST

Recovery Genius

The Recovery Genius software program is an innovative wi ndows application system that protects your Hard Disk Drive from virus intrusion, accidental deletions, and system corru ption. To install the Recovery Genius software program run SETUP.EXE from the following directory

\UTILITY\RECOVERY GENIUS \ENG\RECOVERYGENIUS

Language Genius

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

\UTILITY\LANGUAGE GE NIUS \ENG\LANGUAGEGENIUS

PageABC

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

\UTILITY\PageABC

This concludes Chapter 4.

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Setting Jumpers

Jumper Settings

Jumper Type Description Setting (default)

JP1 3-pin Clear CMOS 1-2: Normal

2-3: Clear

JP2 2-pin BIOS flash

protection

Jumper 1 – enables you to clear the BIOS:

1. Turn the system off.

2. Short pins 1 and 2 on jumper 1.

3. Return the jumper to the normal setting.

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

Short: Disable

Open: Enable

JP1

JP2

Jumper 2 – enables you to prevent the BIOS from being up-

dated (flashed). Short the jumper to disable if you are going to update your BIOS. After updating the BIOS, return it to the enabled setting (open). For instructions on updating the BIOS refer to Chapter 3.

2 1

Reset Switch (Pins 6, 8)

10 9

(Pins 9 ~ 12)

The Panel Connectors

The panel connectors provide a standard set of switch and LED connectors commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refer to the following tables for information:

Panel1

Device Pins

Empty 10

N/C 9

Power

6, 8

ON/OFF

Reset

5, 7

Switch

Green LED

2, 4

Indicator

HDD LED +1, -3

LPANEL

Device Pins

Reset

Switch

Case

Speaker

Power

Switch

Power LED +4

Green

Power LED

Yellow

Power LED

HDD LED +1, -8

13, 14

+9 ~ 12

5, 6

-3

-2

Empty (Pin 10)

Power Switch

Green LED (Pins 2, 4)

Reset Switch (Pins 13, 14)

Case Speaker

14 7

8 1

Empty (Pin 7)

Power Switch (Pin 5, 6)

Power LED (Pin 4)

Green Power LED (Pin 3)

Yellow Power LED (Pin 2)

HDD LED (Pins 1, 8)

N/C (Pin 9)

(Pins 5, 7)

HDD LED (Pins 1, 3)

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

nected to a positive voltage.

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