ECS P6ZXT-Me User Manual

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Trademark Recognition

Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corp.
MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered
trademarks of Intel Corporation.
VGA, OS/2, PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business
Machines.
AMD, K5, K6 are registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Cyrix, M1 are registered trademarks of Cyrix Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their
respective owners and are acknowledged.

Version 1.1

Safety Compliance

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:

q Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
q Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
q Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected.
q Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables and shielded AC power cable must be
employed with this equipment to insure 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:

q This device may not cause harmful interference, and
q This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Canadian Department of Communications

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

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

Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome.... ......... ......... .................. ......... .........1

About the Manual . ......... .................. ......... .........2

Checklist..... ......... ......... .................. ......... .........3

Recommendations ......... .................. ......... .........3

Features..... ......... ......... .................. ......... .........4

Chapter 2: Installation

Quick Installation Table... .................. ......... .........7

Quick jumper Setting Reference......... ......... .........8

Before You Begin . ......... .................. ......... .........9

Preparing the Mainboard. .................. ......... .........12

Install Other Hardware.... .................. ......... .........19

Make the External Connections.......... ......... .........35

Chapter 3: Setup

About the Setup Utility .... .................. ......... .........36

Standard CMOS Setup Option........... ......... .........39

BIOS & CPU Features Setup Option.. ......... .........40

Chipset Features Option. .................. ......... .........43

Power Management Setup Option ..... ......... .........46

PNP/PCI Configuration Option........... ......... .........49

Load BIOS Defaults Option................ ......... .........50

Load Setup Defaults Option............... ......... .........50

Integrated Peripherals Option ............ ......... .........51

Supervisor and User Password Settings ...... .........53

IDE HDD Auto Detection Option......... ......... .........53

Save And Exit Setup Option............... ......... .........54

Exit Without Saving Option ................ ......... .........54

Chapter 4: Software

About the Software ......... .................. ......... .........55

Utility Folder Installation Guide........... ......... .........55

Utility Installation Notes... .................. ......... .........56

CMI8X38 Folder Installation Notes..... ......... .........57

Mainboard Folder Installation Guide... ......... .........58

Mainboard Installation Notes .............. ......... .........58

Appendix 1: Quick Jumper Setting Reference

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Welcome

Congratulations on purchasing the P6ZXT-Me mainboard. This
mainboard features the latest 440ZX chipset from Intel. The mainboard
includes a Slot-1 processor slot and a PPGA (Plastic Pin Grid Array)
Celeron Socket-PGA370 processor socket. This feature means that

you can install the mainboard with either a Pentium-III cartridge, a
Pentium-II cartridge, the SEPP (Single Edge Processor Package)
Celeron cartridge, or one of the new generation PPGA Celerons.

The mainboard is micro-ATX sized and measures 245mm x 220mm. The
board includes a built-in sound system, 5 expansion slots including an
AGP graphics slot, and a full set of I/O ports. Using this mainboard, you
can create the exact system you need. The supported processors cover
a wide range of price/performance points so that you can build a system
for high performance or low cost.

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This chapter contains the following information:
q About the Manual explains how the information in this manual is

organized

q Checklist comprises a list of the standard and optional components

that are shipped with this mainboard

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

manufacturer to help ensure reliability and performance from this
product

q Features highlights the functions and components that make this

one of the best value mainboards on the market

About the Manual

The manual consists of the following chapters:

Introduction

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

Installation

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

Setup

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

Software

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

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Checklist

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

Standard Items

ü

1 x P6ZXT-Me Mainboard

ü

1 x Cable/Bracket Pack

Diskette drive ribbon cable
IDE drive ribbon cable

ü

This User’ s Manual

ü

Software Support CD-ROM Disc

Optional Items

♦ V.90 Fax/modem Adapter Card

Recommendations

This mainboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and
system bus frequency for the kind of processor that you install. You may
be able to change these automatic 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 the mainboard
to run processors or other components faster than their rated speed.

Overclocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the
system and introduce errors into your system. Overclocking can
permanently damage the mainboard by generating excess heat in
components that are run beyond the rated limits.

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

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Features

The key features of this mainboard are the advanced 440ZX chipset, and
the dual processor support so that you can install either a Slot1
processor cartridge or a PPGA Celeron. You can choose to develop a
low-cost value system or a high-performance workstation.

Support for Pentium-III/Pentium-II Cartridges or PPGA Celeron

This mainboard support three kinds of Intel processors: Pentium-III
cartridges, Pentium-II cartridges and SEPP or PPGA Celerons. Pentium­III cartridges feature 32 K of internal level 1 cache memory and 512K of
level-2 cache memory with improved instructions to handle 3D audio and
video. Speech recognition, MPEG2 motion picture encoding/decoding,
and TCP/IP internet connections. The Pentium-III runs over a 100 MHz
system bus and operates at clock speeds of 450 MHz up to 500 MHz or
more.

The Pentium-II cartridges are very powerful processors that include 32K
of internal level-1 cache memory and 512K of external level-2 cache
memory. The first generation of Pentium-II cartridges ran over a 66 MHz
system bus, but current Pentium-II cartridges run over a 100 MHz
system bus and operate at clock speeds from 350 MHz up to 450 MHz
or more. The slot-1 processor can also be used by the SEPP Celeron
processors which can operate over a 66/100 MHz system bus and
operate at clock speeds up to 466 MHz.

The new generation PPGA Celeron processors ship in the familiar
square plastic package, and they install in a Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)
socket called a Socket-370. The new Celeron processors are close to
Pentium-II performance because they include a level-2 cache memory of
128K. However, they operate at a 66/100 MHz system bus and they
currently ship a clock speeds of up to 466 MHz.

System assemblers can install either a Pentium-III or Pentium-II
cartridge or the SEPP Celeron in the slot-1 processor slot. Alternatively,
they can install a second generation PPGA Celeron in the Socket-370
processor socket. Assemblers can choose the processor they need to
meet performance or price targets. You can configure the system for any
of the supported processor clock speeds using the BIOS setup utility. It
is not necessary to set switches or jumpers.

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Two DIMM Memory Slots

The board has two DIMM slots for the installation of 168-pin, 3.3V
standard or registered SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access
Memory) memory modules. The system supports memory that has built­in error correction (EC), error correction code (ECC), or has no error
correction.

If you are using a Pentium-III/PentiumII processor cartridge that operates
over a 100 MHz system bus, you must install PC-100 compliant memory
modules (memory that operates at 100 MHz). If you install the SEPP or
PPGA Celeron processor or an older Pentium-II that runs at 66 MHz, you
can install memory that operates at 66 MHz.

You can install one or two modules. Each memory module can hold a
maximum capacity of 128 MB of standard SDRAM chips so maximum
memory capacity is 256 MB.

Optimized Chipset

This board uses the 440ZX chipset from Intel. The 82443ZX AGPset
forms the north bridge and supports system buses of 66 and 100 MHz. It
is AGP Rev. 1 compliant and supports 3.3v AGP devices operating over
a 66/133 MHz bus. The memory bus supports the fastest access (X-1-1-

1) for both 66 MHz and 100MHz operation. The board is compliant with
PCI Rev.2.1 operating at 33 MHz Four PCI Bus masters are supported.
The south bridge is provided by the 82371EB PCIset. This chip supports
ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) Rev 1.0, onboard
PCI IDE channels, USB ports, and a System Management Bus for OS
control and configuration of devices.

Built-in PCI 3D Sound

The Elite PCI Audio CMI 8738 is a single chip solution for PCI-bus 3D
audio. The chip provides Sound Blaster 16-bit-compatible audio, plus
support for Microsoft’ s DirectSound 3D specification and Aureal A3D
interface. The sound ports include jacks for speakers, microphone and
stereo in, and a game/MIDI port. The audio system supports full duplex
operation and drivers are available for WIN 95/98 and WIN NT 4.0. The
audio system can output sound to 4 loudspeakers and also supports
SPDIF 24-bit digital sound input and output.

Optional Built-in Communications

The mainboard has an integrated fax/modem connector. As an option,
you can purchase a fax/modem extension bracket which connects the
line and telephone RJII sockets to the board. The fax/modem supports
the V.90 protocol that allows transmissions at up to 56Kbps and is fully

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compatible with earlier transmission and error correction standards. It
supports automatic fall back and caller ID.

Expansion Options

Although this is a micro-ATX board, it has a generous allocation of
expansions slots. One AGP slot is available for the installation of an
Accelerated Graphics Port graphics adapter. Three 32-bit PCI slots can
be used by PCI expansion cards. One legacy 8/16-bit ISA slot can be
used by ISA cards. The ISA slot is shared with one of the PCI slots. This
means that you can use either the ISA slot or the PCI slot, bu you cannot
use both at the same time.

Integrated I/O

The board has a comprehensive set of integrated I/O ports. The I/O port
array features PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, a parallel port, two USB
ports, one serial port, a monitor port, a game/MIDI port, and three audio
jacks. Optionally, you can use the built-in mainboard header to add in an
infrared port. The mainboard has two PCI-IDE channels and a floppy
disk drive interface.

Hardware Monitoring

The mainboard is installed with an integrated hardware monitoring
system. Using this system and the monitoring software supplied with the
board, users and system administrators can monitor critical parameters
such as the CPU temperature, the fan speeds and so on. Hardware
monitoring helps maintain the system and reduce maintenance costs
and downtime.

Keyboard Power On Feature

Using the system BIOS setup program, you can configure the system to
turn on using a keyboard-typed password. A green keyboard is not
required.

Programmable Firmware

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

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Quick Installation Table

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

Quick Jumper
Setting Reference

Before you Begin

Preparing the
Mainboard

Install Other
Hardware

Make the External
Connections

Provides a quick reference for the jumper
settings on this mainboard.

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

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

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

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

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Quick Jumper Setting Reference

1 2 3

1 2 3

3

JP1

JP2 JP3

If you are familiar with most of the material in this chapter, you can begin
preparing the mainboard for installation by using this quick reference to
begin the setting the jumpers. A detailed description of the jumper setting
appears later in this chapter.

JP1: Clear CMOS memory jumper

Use this 3-pin jumper to clear all the current data stored in the CMOS
memory.

Function Jumper Cap

Clear CMOS Short pins 1-2

1
2

Normal operation Short pins 2-3

JP2: Keyboard power on jumper

Use this 3-pin jumper to enable keyboard power on with hot keys or
password.

Function Jumper Cap

Enable keyboard power on Short pins 1-2
Disable keyboard power on Short pins 2-3

JP3: Audio enable/disable jumper

Use this 3-pin jumper to enable or disable the built-in audio system.

Function Jumper Cap

Enable audio system Short pins 1-2
Disable audio system Short pins 2-3

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JP4: Set System Bus Frequency

1 2 3

JP4

Use this 3-pin jumper to set the system bus frequency. In the normal
setting, the system automatically selects the correct frequency according
to the kind of processor installed. In the Force 100 MHz setting, the
system uses a 100 MHz system bus even if the processor is designed to
operate with a 66 MHz bus.

Function Jumper Cap

Normal operation Short pins 1-2
Force 100 MHz Short pins 2-3

Before You Begin

Before you begin to install your P6ZXT-Me mainboard, take some
precautions to ensure that you avoid the possibility of damage to the
product from static electricity. Ensure too that you are installing the
mainboard into a suitable case.

Static Electricity

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

♦ If possible wear a grounding wrist strap clipped to a safely

grounded device during the installation.

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

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

♦ Leave all components inside their static-proof bags until they are

required for the installation procedure.

♦ Handle all circuit boards and electronic components carefully.

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

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Choosing a Case

The mainboard complies with the specifications for the micro-ATX
system case, although it can also be installed in most full-size ATX case
designs. The micro-ATX specifications include a maximum size of 9.6” x

9.6” (244mm x 244mm), a reduced number of expansion slots, and
support for a smaller power supply unit.

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 P6ZXT-Me
mainboard can support one or two floppy diskette drives and four
enhanced IDE drives. Ensure that your case has sufficient power and
space for all the drives that you intend to install.

The mainboard has a set of I/O ports on the rear edge. Ensure that your
case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion slots.

How to Set Jumpers

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

OPEN

SHORT

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

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

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

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

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Preparing the Mainboard

JP4

PCI1

AGP1

SLOT-1

Mainboard Guide

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

CD IN1

CD IN2

JP3

MDM1

SPDIF1

CPUFAN1

SIR1

JP2

ATX1

SOCKET-370

SIDEBAND1

DIMM1

PCI2

PCI3

DIMM2

FDD1

IDE2

IDE1

CASEFAN1

JP1

WOL1

WOM1

PANEL1

ISA1

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Key to Mainboard Components

Component Description

ISA1 8/16-bit ISA expansion slot

PCI 1, 2, 3 3 x 32-bit PCI expansion slot

AGP1 Slot for AGP graphics adapter

SLOT-1 Slot for Pentium-II/III processor or SEPP

Celeron processor

SOCKET-370 Socket for PPGA Celeron processor

DIMM1, 2 Slots for 168-pin memory modules

FDD1 Connector for floppy disk drives

IDE1, IDE2 Primary and secondary IDE channels

ATX1 Connector for ATX power supply

SIR1 Connector for optional IR port

PANEL1 Panel connector for switches and indicators

CPUFAN1 Power connector for CPU cooling fan

CASEFAN2 Power connector for case cooling fan

CD IN1 Audio connector for optional CD-ROM drive
CD IN2 Auxiliary audio connector for optional CD-ROM

drive

SPDIF1 In/Out connector for 24-bit digital audio

MDM1 Connector for fax/modem Adapter Card

SIDEBAND1 SB-Link connector for PCI Sound Blaster cards

WOL1 Wake up connector for network adapter

WOM1 Wake up connector for fax/modem card

JP1 Clear CMOS memory jumper
JP2 Keyboard power on jumper
JP3 Onboard audio enable/disable jumper
JP4 Set system bus frequency jumper

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I/O Ports Side View

KBMPS2

COM1

JS1

JS1

JP1

JP2

JP3

JP4

LPT1

USB1

COM2

Key to I/O Ports

Component Description

KBMPS2 PS/2 port for pointing device (upper port)

PS/2 port for keyboard (lower port)

LPT1 External parallel port
JS1 (Upper) External game/MIDI port
JS1 (Lower) Audio jacks for (left to right) line out, line in,

microphone
COM2 External serial port 2/4
COM1 External serial port 1/3

USB1 Two stacked Universal Serial Bus ports

Check the Jumper Settings

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

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JP1: Clear CMOS Memory Jumper

JP2

1

JP3

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

JP1

Function Jumper Cap

Normal Operation Short pins 1-2

2

Clear CMOS Short pins 2-3

3

JP2: Keyboard Power On Jumper

This jumper lets you use a typed-in password as a power switch to turn
your system on. If you enable this property, you need to define the
password or the hot keys using the setup utility. See Chapter 3 for more
information.

Function Jumper Cap

Enable keyboard power on Short pins 1-2
Disable keyboard power on Short pins 2-3

1 2 3

JP3: Audio System Enable/disable Jumper

This 3-pin jumper can be used to enable or disable the onboard audio
system. If you prefer to install a different audio system on a third party
expansion card, you must disable the onboard audio in order to free up
resources for the alternate sound card.

Function Jumper Cap

Enable audio system Short pins 1-2
Disable audio system Short pins 2-3

1 2 3

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JP4: Set System Bus Frequency

JP4

Slots

Use this 3-pin jumper to set the system bus frequency. In the normal
setting, the system will automatically select the correct frequency
according to the kind of processor installed. In the Force 100 MHz
setting, the system will use a 100 MHz system bus even if the processor
is designed to operate with a 66 MHz bus.

Function Jumper Cap

Normal Operation Short pins 1-2
Force 100 MHz Short pins 2-3

1 2 3

Install the Mainboard in the Case

The mainboard is drilled with a series of holes. Most system cases have
mounting brackets installed in the case which correspond to the holes in
the mainboard. You can secure the mainboard in the system case by
placing the mainboard over the mounting brackets and driving screws
through the mainboard into the mounting brackets.

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

The illustration below shows the mainboard installing in a standard
desktop case.

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Power Supply
Unit

I/O
Template

Expansion

Drive
Cage

The illustration below shows the mainboard installing into a tower-type
case.

Power Supply
Unit

Drive
Cage

I/O
Template

Expansion
Slots

Connecting Power, Chassis Fan, and Panel

After you have installed the mainboard into the system case, connect the
chassis fan (if your case has one) to the power supply CASEFAN1on the
mainboard. Then connect the case switches and indicators to the
PANEL1 connector on the mainboard.

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Power Connector

Reset SW 17-18

SMI 19-20

HDD LED 15-16

CASEFAN1

PANEL1

ATX1

Locate the power cable from the case power supply unit and plug it into
the ATX1 power connector.

Chassis Fan

If your case has a cooling fan installed, plug the cable from the fan into
the mainboard fan power supply CASEFAN1.

Panel Connector

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

PANEL1

KeyLock 8-10

22 21

Power SW 21-22

Green LED 13-14

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Power LED 2-4-6

Speaker 1-3-5-7

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Install Other Hardware

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

Install the Processor

This mainboard has a Slot1 processor slot and a Socket-370 processor
socket. You can only install one processor however, so you must choose
what kind of processor to run on this. To choose a processor, you need
to consider the performance requirements of the system and also the
price of the processor. Performance is based on the processor design,
the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the
quantity of Internal cache memory and external memory. Higher clock
speeds and larger amounts of cache memory deliver greater
performance.

About Slot1 Processors

You can install three kinds of processor into the Slot1: Pentium-III,
Pentium-II, and SEPP Celeron.

Intel Pentium-III

The Pentium-III has the highest performance. This processor is similar to
the Pentium-II but it includes new instructions to improve the throughput
of multimedia data such as 3D audio and video, speech recognition.
MPEG2 motion picture encoding/decoding and TCP/IP internet
connections. However, only recently released software can have the
capability of using these improved instructions. The Pentium-III has 32K
of internal cache memory and 512K of external cache memory. Currently
Pentium-III processors are available at clock speeds up to 550 MHz and
they operate over a 100 MHz system bus. The Pentium-III is the most
expensive of the processors supported by this mainboard.

Intel Pentium-II

The Pentium –II has a wide range of performance. Pentium-II processors
have shipped with clock speeds of 233 MHz through to 450 MHz.
Currently you might find that stores only stock Pentium-IIs with clock
speeds of 350 MHz and higher. Pentium-IIs with a clock speed of 350
MHz or higher operate over a 100 MHz system bus. Pentium-IIs slower
than 350 MHz operate over a 66 MHz system bus. All Pentium-IIs have
32K of internal cache memory and 512K of external cache memory.

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Pentium-IIs are less expensive than Pentium-IIIs with the same clock
speed.

Intel SEPP Celeron

SEPP stands for Single Edge Processor Package. The SEPP Celeron is
similar to a Pentium-II except that it only has 128K of external cache
memory. The first generation of SEPP Celerons had no external cache
memory at all and ran at 266 MHz. These Celerons do not ship currently
but are still supported by this mainboard. SEPP Celerons are available
with clock speeds of 266 MHz through to 466 MHz. They all operate over
a 66 KHz system bus. The SEPP Celeron is less expensive than a
Pentium-II with the same clock speed.

About Socket-370 Processors

The socket-370 only supports the Intel PPGA Celeron processor.

Intel PPGA Celeron

PPGA stands for Plastic Pin Grid Array. This is a description of the
square plastic package that the processor is embedded in. The PPGA
Celeron is identical to the SEPP Celeron, except for the external
packaging. PPGA Celerons run at clock speeds from 300 MHz through
to 466 MHz. All the current PPGA Celerons operate over a 66 MHz
system bus. The PPGA Celeron is less expensive than a SEPP Celeron
with the same clock speed.

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Installing a Slot1 Processor

holder

This board has a SLOT1 processor cartridge slot. The slot must be
installed with a cartridge holder that supports the processor cartridge.
The cartridge holder may be already installed on your mainboard with
the support brackets folded over. In this case simply pull the support
brackets into the upright position.

Cartridge

Slot1

Folded down
cartridge holder

If the cartridge holder is not already installed, install it onto the slot1.
Some cartridge holders are in two parts, one part for each end of the
slot1. Other cartridge holders are a single assembly which sits over the
whole length of the slot1.

Some cartridge holders are secured in place with screws. If you have
this kind of cartridge holder, don’ t overtighten the screws as this can
stress the mainboard.

Some cartridge holders are secured in place with plastic pins. In this
case, place the mainboard on a foam plastic mat when you push the pins
into place.

Some cartridge holders also include a support bar for the processor heat
sink. This bar installs to the side of the cartridge holder. Some processor
cartridges have support struts for the heat sink which lock into the
support bar. The documentation supplied with the processor shows how
to do this.

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Install the Processor Cartridge

After you have installed the cartridge holder, follow the instructions
supplied with the processor cartridge to insert the cartridge into the
holder. If the processor has a cooling fan, connect the power cable of the
fan to the power supply connector on the mainboard CPUFAN1.

Cooling fan power cable

CPUFAN1

Processor
Cartridge

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

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Installing a Socket-370 Processor

If you have decided to install the mainboard with a PPGA Celeron
processor, follow the steps below.

Locate the Socket-370 and CPUFAN1

Locking lever

CPUFAN1

Socket-370

Pin-1 corner

1. On the mainboard, locate the socket-370 and CPUFAN1.

2. On the socket-370, pull the locking lever away from the socket to
unhook it and then raise the locking lever to the upright position.

3. Identify the pin-1 corner on the socket-370 and the pin-1 corner on
the processor. The socket pin-1 corner is adjacent to the handle of
the locking lever. The processor pin-1 corner is beveled.

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

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

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

7. Plug the power cable into the CPUFAN1 power supply on the
mainboard.

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Power cable

CPUFAN1

Processor &
heatsink/cooling fan
assembly

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

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Install the Memory Modules

For this mainboard, you must use 168-pin 3.3V non-buffered Dual In-line
Memory Modules (DIMMs). The memory chips must be standard or
registered SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory).
The memory bus can run at 66 MHz or 100 MHz. If your processor
operates over a 100 MHz system bus, you must install PC-100 memory
that also operates over a 100 MHz bus. If you install a processor that
operates over a 66 MHz bus, you can install memory chips that operate
at 66 MHz.

You must install at least one memory module. You can install the module
in either DIMM1 or DIMM2. Each module may be installed with up to 128
MB of memory so the maximum capacity is 256 MB. The mainboard
supports memory chips that have EC (Error Correction) or ECC (Error
Correction Code).

1. Locate the DIMM slots on the mainboard.

Memory module

Locking latches

DIMM2

DIMM1

2. The DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the DIMMs are keyed
with cut-outs so that they can only be installed correctly. Check that
the cut-outs on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches
in the DIMM slot.

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

4. Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it carefully but firmly
down so that it seats correctly. The latches at either side of the slot

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will be levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM when
it is installed correctly.

Install Hard Disk Drive and CD-ROM

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

Note: Ribbon cable connectors are usually keyed so that they can
only be installed correctly on the device connector. If the
connector is not keyed make sure that you match the pin-1 side of
the cable connector with the pin-1 side of the device connector.
Each connector has the pin-1 side clearly marked. The pin-1 side
of each ribbon cable is always marked with a red stripe on the
cable.

About IDE Devices.

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

If you install two IDE devices on one cable, you must make sure that one
device is set to MASTER and the other device is set to SLAVE. The
documentation of your IDE device explains how to do this.

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

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Installing a Hard Disk Drive

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

2. Plug the IDE cable into the primary IDE channel on the mainboard
IDE1.

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

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

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

IDE connector

IDE ribbon cable

IDE2

Hard disk drive

IDE1

Power connector

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Installing a CD-ROM Drive

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

2. Plug the IDE cable into the primary IDE channel on the mainboard
IDE1.

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

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

5. Use the audio cable provided with the CD-ROM drive to connect the
audio connector on the rear edge of the CD-ROM drive to the one of
the two CD IN connectors on the motherboard.

6. When you first start up your system, go immediately to the setup
utility and use the IDE Hard Disk Auto Detect feature to configure the
IDE devices that you have installed. See Chapter three for more
information.

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Audio connector

IDE ribbon cable

IDE2

Power connector

IDE connector

CD-ROM drive

Hard disk drive

IDE1

CD IN1 & CD IN2

Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive

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

1. Install the floppy diskette drive into the drive cage in your system
case.

2. Plug the diskette drive cable into the diskette drive interface on the
mainboard FDD1.

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

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

5. When you first start up your system, go immediately to the setup
utility and use the Standard page to configure the floppy diskette
drives that you have installed. See Chapter three for more
information.

Data connector

Floppy diskette
drive cable

Floppy diskette
drive

Power
connector

FDD1

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Using the Expansion Slots

This mainboard has several expansion slots. You can install add-in cards
into these slots to add new features to your system. In order to get your
system started, you must install an add-in graphics adapter. The
mainboard has three kinds of expansion slots.

AGP Slot: The AGP slot can be used to install a graphics adapter that
has the AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) interface.

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

ISA Slot: The ISA slot can be used to install add-in cards that have the
legacy 8/16-bit ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) interface.

Note: The third PCI slot PCI3 is shared with the ISA slot ISA1.
This means that you may use either one of these slots, but you
cannot use both of them at the same time.

AGP1

PCI2

PCI1

PCI3

ISA1

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

2. Select which expansion slot you are going to use for your add-in
card.

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3. In the system case, remove the blanking plate from the slot in the
system case that corresponds to the expansion slot that you are
going to use.

4. Position the edge connector of the add-in card over the expansion
slot. Position the metal bracket of the card in the empty slot in the
system case.

5. Install the edge connector of the add-in card into the expansion slot.
Press down quite firmly so that you are sure that the edge connector
is correctly seated in the slot.

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

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

PCI Add-in card

Edge connector

Add-in card
metal bracket

PCI Slot

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Add-in Card Options

The mainboard has some features that can be used by some types of
add-in cards.

SIDEBAND1

If you have installed a PCI Sound Blaster add-in card, you can use the
cable provided with the card to plug into the SIDEBAND1 connector on
the mainboard. This circuit solves some problems that can occur when
you use your system to play legacy computer games that run in the DOS
real mode environment.

WOL1: Wake on LAN

If you have installed a network adapter (LAN adapter), you can use the
cable provided with the card to plug into the WOL1 connector on the
mainboard. This is the Wake On LAN feature, When your system is in a
power–saving mode, any traffic through the network will automatically
resume the system. You must enable this item using the Power
Management page of the setup utility. See Chapter three for more
information.

WOM1: Wake on Modem

If you have installed a fax/modem add-in card, you can use the cable
provided with the card to plug into the WOM1 connector on the
mainboard. This is the Wake On Modem feature, When your system is in
a power–saving mode, an incoming call will automatically resume the
system. You must enable this item using the Power Management page
of the setup utility. See Chapter three for more information.

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SIDEBAND1

WOL1

WOM1

Install Options and Extension Brackets

On this mainboard you can install an optional infrared port. In order to
use the built-in fax modem you must install the fax/modem extension
bracket. If you have a 24-bit digital audio device, you can connect it to
the SPDIF digital audio connector.

Infrared Port and Digital Audio

SIR1

SPDIF1

1. If you want to install an optional serial infrared port, connect the
cable from the optional IR port to the IR connector on the mainboard.

2. After you have connected the cable, secure the option to the
appropriate place on your system case.

Note: An infrared port uses some of the same resources as the
built-in fax/modem and the second serial port. If you have installed
the infrared port, you might have to use your system’s device
manager to reallocate resources between the infrared port and the
fax/modem or second serial port. You might not be able to run
both devices at the same time.

Use the SPDIF1 In/Out connector to connect a digital audio extension
bracket to your system. If you have CD-ROM drive or DVD drive with
digital output, you can use an internal digital audio cable to connect the
digital audio output of the drive to the input pins of the SPDIF1 connector.
The input pins are marked with a white box in the illustration.

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Fax/modem Extension Bracket

MDM1

The fax/modem extension bracket is supplied with this mainboard.

1. Locate the MDM1 fax/modem connector on the mainboard.

2. Remove the expansion slot blanking plate from the system chassis
that is adjacent to the fax/modem connector.

3. Install the fax/modem extension bracket on to the MDM1 connector
as shown below. The RJ11 Line and Telephone sockets on the
bracket are positioned in the expansion slot with the removed
blanking plate.

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Line and Tel
RJ11 sockets

MDM1
fax/modem
connector

Fax/modem
extension bracket

Make the External Connections

KBMPS2

COM1

JS1

JS1

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

LPT1

USB1

COM2

1. PS2KBM1 is a stack of two PS/2 mini-DIN ports. The upper port can
be used by a PS/2 mouse or pointing device. The lower port can be
used by a PS/2 keyboard.

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

3. The upper 15-pin port J2 is a game/MIDI port. You can use this port
to connect a joystick or a MIDI device to your system

4. The lower part of J2 is three audio jacks. 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.

5. COM2 is a serial port that can be used by serial devices such as a
mouse, a fax/modem and so on. This serial port is identified by the
system as COM2/4.

6. COM1 is a serial port that can be used by serial devices such as a
mouse, a fax/modem and so on. This serial port is identified by the
system as COM1/3.

7. USB1 is a stack of two Universal Serial Bus ports. Use these ports to
connect to USB devices.

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About the Setup Utility

This chapter explains how to use and modify the BIOS setup utility that is
stored on the mainboard. The setup utility stores data about the
mainboard components and the configuration of devices that are
connected to it. This information is used to test and initialize components
at start-up time and to make sure everything runs properly when the
system is operating.

The setup utility is installed with a set of default values. You will probably
have to make changes to the setup utility whenever you add new
components to your system such as new disk drives. You may be able to
generate increased performance by changing some of the timing values
in the setup, but this can be limited by the kind of hardware you are
using, for example the rating of your memory chips. In certain
circumstances, the system may generate an error message that asks
you to make changes to the setup utility. This happens when the system
finds an error during the POST (Power On Self Test) that it carries out at
start up.

Starting the Setup Utility

You can only start the setup utility shortly after the computer has been
turned on. A prompt appears on the computer display which says “Press
DEL to run Setup”. When you see this prompt, press the Delete key, and
the system will start the setup utility and display the main menu of the
utility.

Using the Setup Utility

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

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

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Some options lead to tables of items that usually have a value on the
right side. The value of the first item is highlighted, and you can use the
cursor arrow keys to select any of the other values in the table of items.
When an item is highlighted, you can change the value by pressing the
PageUp or PageDown keys, or the Plus or Minus keys. The PageUp
and Plus keys cycle forward through the available values, the
PageDown and Minus keys cycle backwards through the values.

When you are in the main menu, you can exit the utility by pressing the
Escape key. You can save the current selections and exit the utility by
pressing the F10 key. You can change the color scheme of the utility by
pressing the F2 key while holding down the Shift key. When you are in
one of the options that displays a dialog box, you can return to the main
menu by pressing the Escape key.

When you are in an option that displays a table of items, you can return
to the main menu by pressing the Escape key. For some items, you can
display a help message by pressing the F1 key. You can change the
color scheme of the utility by pressing the F2 key while holding down the
Shift key. Press F5 to discard any changes you have made and return
all items to the value that they held when the setup utility was started.
Press F6 to load the displayed items with a standard list of default values.
Press F7 to load the displayed items with a high-performance list of
default values.

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How to Flash a New BIOS

You can install an updated BIOS for this motherboard that you can
download from the manufacturer’ s website. New BIOS may provide
support for new peripherals, improvements in performance or fixes to
address known bugs. Install a new BIOS as follows:

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

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

3. Locate the flash memory utility on the support CD-ROM. Its called
AWDFLASH.EXE. copy this file to the new system diskette.

4. Copy the new BIOS file that you downloaded from the
manufacturer’ s website to the newly formatted system diskette.

5. Turn off your computer and insert the newly formatted DOS diskette
in your computer’ s diskette drive.

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

7. At the A:\ prompt, after your computer has booted a clean DOS from
the diskette, type in the filename AWDFLASH and press Enter.

8. In the opening dialog box, type in the filename of the new BIOS and
follow the onscreen directions to flash the new BIOS to the
motherboard.

9. When the installation is complete, remove the floppy diskette from
the diskette drive and restart your computer. If your mainboard has a

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Flash BIOS jumper, don’ t forget to reset the jumper to protect the
newly installed BIOS from being overwritten.

Standard CMOS Setup Option

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

Date and Time

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

Hard Disks Defaults: None

These items show the characteristics of hard disk drives on the two available IDE
channels. (Note that SCSI hard disk drives do not appear here.) You can
automatically install most hard disks using the IDE HDD Auto Detect Option from
the main menu. If you find that a drive cannot be automatically detected, you can
use these items to select USER, then manually enter the characteristics of the
drive. The documentation provided with your drive provides the data you need to
fill in the values for CYLS (cylinders), HEAD (read/write heads), and so on.

The drive documentation drive may not tell you what value to use under the
MODE heading. If the drive is smaller than 528 MB, set MODE to Normal. If the
drive is larger than 528 MB and it supports Logical Block Addressing, set MODE
to LBA. Very few high-capacity drives do not support Logical Block Addressing. If
you have such a drive, you might be able to configure it by setting the MODE to
Large. If you’ re not sure which MODE setting is required by your drive, set
MODE to Auto and let the setup utility try to determine the mode automatically.

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Drive A and Drive B Default: 1.44M, 3.5 in., None

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

Floppy 3 Mode Support Default: Disabled

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

Video Default: EGA/VGA

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

Halt On Default: All Errors

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

BIOS & CPU Features Setup Option

This option displays a table of items which defines more advanced
information about your system. You can make modifications to most of
these items without introducing fatal errors to your system.

CPU Internal Core Speed Default: 350 MHz

Use this item to automatically set up the mainboard for the kind of processor that
you have installed. Set this item to the rated internal clock speed of the installed
processor. If you set this to Manual, two new items appear: CPU Host Bus
Frequency and CPU Frequency.

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CPU Host Bus Frequency
CPU Core: Bus Freq. Multiple

These items appear if you have set the CPU Internal Core Speed to Manual. Use
the CPU Host Bus Frequency to set the system bus frequency for the installed
processor (usually 100 MHz or 66 MHz). Then use CPU Frequency to set a
multiple. The multiple times the system bus must equal the core speed of the
installed processor e.g. 3.5 (multiple) x 100 MHz (system bus) = 350 MHz
(installed processor clock speed).

CPU Core Voltage Default: Default

This item can be used to a set a core voltage for different kinds of processors.
Leave this item at the default value and your system will automatically assign the
correct voltage.

CPU clock failed reset : Disabled

If this item is enabled, and your system crashes three times because you have
overclocked the processor, this item will automatically adjust the speed of the
processor to the system bus speed multiplied by two.

CIH Buster Protection Default: Enabled
Anti-Virus Protection Default: Disabled

When “CIH Buster Protection” item is enabled it provided some protection
against viruses which try to destroy BIOS viruses (especially for CIH).

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

CPU Internal Cache Default: Enabled

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

CPU EXternal Cache Default: Enabled

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

CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking Default: Disabled

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 Default: Enabled

Each Pentium-III processor cartridge is installed with a unique processor number.
This number may be used for verification in internet transactions and e­commerce. If you prefer not to use or distribute the unique processor number,
use this item to suppress the processor number.

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Quick Power On Self Test Default: Enabled

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

Boot From LAN First Default: Enabled

Enable this item if you want your computer to remote boot an operating system
from a network server.

Boot Sequence Default: A,C,SCSI

This item defines where the system will look for an operating system, and the
order of priority. You can boot an OS from many locations including a SCSI or
ZIP drive, a floppy diskette drive or an LS-120 high-capacity diskette drive.

Swap Floppy Drive Default: Disabled

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

Boot Up NumLock Status Default: On

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

Gate A20 Option Default: 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.

Security Option Default: Setup

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

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Default: Disabled

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

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

This item is only required if you have installed more than 64 MB of memory and
you are running the OS/2 operating system. Otherwise, leave this item at the
default Non-OS2.

HDD S.M.A.R.T. capability Default: Disabled

SMART is an industry acronym for Self-monitoring, Analysis and Reporting
Technology. If the documentation of your hard disk states that SMART is
supported, you can enable this item.

Report No FDD for WIN 95 Default: Yes

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

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Video BIOS Shadow Default: Enabled

This item allows the video BIOS to be copied to system memory for faster
performance.

XXXXX-XXXXX Shadow Default: Disabled

These items allow the BIOS of other devices to be copied to system memory for
faster performance.

Chipset Features Option

This option displays a table of items that define critical timing parameters
of the mainboard components including the CPU, the memory, and the
system logic. Generally, you should leave the items on this page at their
default values unless you are very familiar with the technical
specifications of your system hardware. If you change the values
incorrectly you may introduce fatal errors or recurring instability into your
system.

Auto Configuration Default: Enabled

If this field is enabled, the system will automatically configure the system based
on the hardware detected.

EDO DRAM Speed Selection Default: 60ns
EDO CASx# MA Wait State Default: 1
EDO RASx# Wait State Default: 1

These three items set the timing and wait states for EDO DRAM memory. We
recommend that you leave these items at the default value.

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SDRAM RAS-to-CAS Delay Default: 3
SDRAM RAS Precharge Time Default: 3
SDRAM CAS latency Time Default: 3

These three items set the timing and wait states for SDRAM memory. We
recommend that you leave these items at the default value.

SDRAM Precharge Control Default: Disable

These item is set to be Disable, SDRAM will have better performance.

DRAM Data Integrity Mode Default: Non-ECC

Use this item to define which level of error correction is supported by the
installed memory.

System BIOS Cacheable Default: Enabled
Video BIOS Cacheable Default: Disabled

These items allow the video and/or system to be cached in memory for faster
execution. Wee recommend that you leave these items at the default value.

Video RAM Cacheable Default: Disabled

This item allows the video memory to be cached to memory for faster
performance.

8 Bit I/O Recovery Time Default: 1
16 Bit I/O Recovery Time Default: 1

These two items set timing parameters for 8-bit and 16-bit ISA expansion cards.
We recommend that you leave these items at the default value 1.

Memory Hole at 15M-16M Default: Disabled

This item can be used to reserve memory space for some ISA expansion cards
that require it.

Passive Release Default: Enabled

When enabled. CPU to PCI bus accesses are allowed during passive release.

Delayed Transaction Default: Disabled

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

AGP Aperture Size Default: 64

This item defines the size of the aperture if you use an AGP graphics adapter. It
refers to a section of the PCI memory address range used for graphics memory.

Onboard Sound Default: Enabled

Use this item to enable or disable the sound system that is integrated on this
mainboard.

Onboard Modem Default: Disabled

Use this item to enable or disable the fax/modem that is integrated on this
mainboard.

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MD Strength Default: Auto

This item define memory driving strength.We recommend that you leave this
item at the default value.

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Default: Enabled

When this item is enabled, system won't support CLK signal to empty DIMM/PCI
slots.

Spread Spectrum Default: Disabled

When this item is enabled, it modulates the system clock generator pulses and
can significantly reduce the EMI (electrical magnetic interference) that your
system generates. However, it can introduce timing problems for some clock
sensitive devices. We recommend that you leave this item at the default value.

Current CPU Temperature, Current System Temp., etc.

These items on the right side of the Chipset Features Setup screen can be used
to set hardware monitoring parameters for your system.

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Power Management Setup Option

This option displays items which let you control the system power
management. Modern operating systems take care of much of the power
management. This mainboard supports ACPI (advanced configuration
and power interface). This system supports three power-saving modes;
doze mode, standby mode, and suspend mode. Standby mode uses less
power than doze mode and suspend mode uses the least power.

Power Management Timeouts

The power-saving modes can be controlled by timeouts. If the system is
inactive for a time, the timeouts begin counting. If the inactivity continues
so that the timeout period elapses, the system enters a power-saving
mode. If any item in the list of PM Events is Enabled, then any activity on
that item will restart the timeout counters.

Wake Up Calls

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

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Power Management Default: User Define

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

PM Control by APM Default: Yes

When this item is enabled, system power management will be controlled by APM
Ver:1.2.

Video Off Method Default: DPMS

This item defines how the video is powered down to save power. As a default,
this is set to DPMS (display power management software).

Video Off After Default: Standby

This option defines the level of power-saving mode required in to power down
the video display. As a default, the video powers down both in standby mode.

Modem Use IRQ Default: 3

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

Doze Mode Default: Disabled

If you have selected User Define for the Power Management item, you can set
this item to a timeouts from 10 seconds to 4 hours. The system will go into the
power-saving doze mode if the timeout passes without any system activity.

Standby Mode Default: Disabled

If you have selected User Define for the Power Management item, you can set
this item to a timeouts from 10 seconds to 4 hours. The system will go into the
power-saving standby mode if the timeout passes without any system activity.

Suspend Mode Default: Disabled

If you have selected User Define for the Power Management item, you can set
this item to a timeouts from 10 seconds to 4 hours. The system will go into the
power-saving suspend mode if the timeout passes without any system activity.

HDD Power Down Default: Disabled

If you have selected User Define for the Power Management item, you can set
this item to a selection of timeouts from 1 to 15 minutes. The hard disk drive will
power down if the selected timeout passes without any activity on the hard disk.

Throttle Duty Cycle Default: 62.5%

This item defines what percentage of time the system will halt the processor
clock when it is in power-saving mode.

PCI/VGA Act-Monitor Default: Disabled

When this item is Enabled. It means that any activity on the active monitor will
restart the standby mode timeout counter.

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Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Default: Instant-Off

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

Resume by Ring/LAN Default: Disabled

If this item is enabled, it allows the system to resume from a software
powerdown whenever there is an incoming call to an installed fax/modem. For
this feature to operate, the fax/modem card must be connected to the Wake On
Modem/Wake On LAN connector on the mainboard.

Wake Up On PCI PME# Default: Enabled

If this item is enabled, it allows the system to enable the LAN Power On Function
when you use the PCI Ver 2.2 PC LAN card.

Resume by Alarm Default: Disabled

If this item is Enabled, it allows you to set a date and time alarm that will
automatically resume the system from a software power down. When you enable
this feature, new setup items appear to let you set the alarm. Date (of Month)
Alarm lets you select a day from 1 to 31. Time Alarm lets you select a time for
the alarm in hours, minutes, and seconds.

IRQ 8 Break Suspend Default: Disabled

When this item is enabled, any activity through the system interrupt request line
8 can reset power-saving mode timeouts to zero, or resume the system from a
power saving mode. IRQ 8 is normally used by the system realtime clock.

IRQ[3-7, 9-15],NMI Default: Disabled

When this item is enabled, the system will restart the power-saving timeout
counters when any activity is detected on the system interrupts (IRQs) and the
non-masked interrupt (NMI).

Primary IDE 0 Default: Disabled
Primary IDE 1 Default: Disabled
Secondary IDE 0 Default: Disabled
Secondary IDE 1 Default: Disabled
Floppy Disk Default: 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, or any of the drives connected to the floppy
disk drive controller.

Serial Port Default: Enabled
Parallel Port Default: Disabled

When these items are enabled, the system will restart the power-saving timeout
counters when any activity is detected through the system’ s serial ports, or the
parallel port.

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PNP/PCI Configuration Option

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

PNP OS Installed Default: No

If you install a Plug and Play operating system such as Windows 95 or 98, you
can set this item to Yes. When set to Yes you can use the Device Manager utility
in the OS to make changes to the configuration of expansion cards.

Resources Controlled By Default: Manual

You should leave this item at the default Auto. If you cannot get an expansion
card to work properly, you might be able to solve the problem by changing this
item to Manual, and defining the characteristics of the card in the new items
which appear. If you change this item to Manual, the display will list a series of
items that allow you to define the assignments of the system interrupt lines (IRQs)
and Direct Memory Access (DMA) channels. As a default, these items are set to
PCI/ISA PnP. If you install an ISA-bus card that does not support PNP, and it
requires a special IRQ and DMA, you can modify the list of assignments. Change
the values of the IRQ and DMA that are required to Legacy ISA.

Reset Configuration Data Default: Disabled

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

Used MEM base addr Default: N/A

This item can select PCI card memory allocated position.

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Load BIOS Defaults Option

This option opens dialog box that lets you install BIOS defaults for all
appropriate items in the whole setup utility. Press the Y key and then
Enter to install the defaults. Press the N key and then Enter to not install
the defaults. The BIOS defaults place no great demands on the system
and are generally stable. If your system is not functioning correctly, try
installing the BIOS defaults as a first step in getting your system working
properly again. If you only want to install BIOS defaults for a specific
option, select and display that option, and then press the F6 key.

Load Setup Defaults Option

This option opens dialog box that lets you install optimum defaults for all
appropriate items in the whole setup utility. Press the Y key and then
Enter to install the defaults. Press the N key and then Enter to not install
the defaults. The setup 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 setup defaults when your hardware does not support them. If
you only want to install setup defaults for a specific option, select and
display that option, and then press the F7 key.

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Integrated Peripherals Option

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

IDE HDD Block Mode Default: Enabled

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

IDE Primary Master PIO Default: Auto
IDE Primary Slave PIO Default: Auto
IDE Secondary Master PIO Default: Auto
IDE Secondary Slave PIO Default: 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. You can choose Auto, to let the system auto detect which PIO
mode is best, or you can install a PIO mode from 0-4.

IDE Primary Master UDMA Default: Auto
IDE Primary Slave UDMA Default: Auto
IDE Secondary Master UDMA Default: Auto
IDE Secondary Slave UDMA Default: Auto

Each IDE channel supports a master device and a slave device. This
motherboard supports UltraDMA. UltraDMA technology provides faster access to
IDE devices. If you install a device which supports UltraDMA, change the
appropriate item on this list to Auto. You may have to install the UltraDMA driver
supplied with this motherboard in order to use an UltraDMA device.

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On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Default: Enabled
On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE Default: Enabled

These items allow you to enable or disable the primary and secondary IDE
channels built into this mainboard.

USB Keyboard Support Default: Disabled

Enable this item if you are using a keyboard connected through the USB Port.

Init Display First Default: PCI Slot

Use this item to define if your graphics adapter is installed in one of the PCI slots,
or if you have installed an AGP graphics adapter into the AGP slot.

Power On Function Default: Hot KEY
KB Power ON Password Default: [Enter]
Hot Key Power ON Default: Ctrl-F12

The Power On Function item allows you to select power on event. If you choose
Password, you can use the item KB Power On Password to install a power on
password. If you set it to Hot Key, you can then use the item Hot Key Power On
to choose which hot keys are installed.

KBC input clock Default: 8 MHz

This item sets the clock speed for the keyboard controller. Leave this item at the
default value of 8 MHz.

Onboard FDC Controller Default: Enabled

Use this item to turn on or off the floppy disk controller that is built into this
mainboard.

Onboard Serial Port 1 Default: 3F8/IRQ4

This item lets you disable the built-in serial port 1, or enable it by assigning an
I/O address and an Interrupt Request Line (IRQ).

Onboard Serial Port 2 Default: 2F8/IRQ3

This item lets you disable the built-in serial port 2, or enable it by assigning an
I/O address and an Interrupt Request Line (IRQ).

UART Mode Select Default: normal

This item defines the operation of serial port 2. In the Normal setting, serial port 2
is assigned to the external COM2 connector. If you have installed an optional
infrared port, you must change the setting of this item to one of the Infrared
settings (usually IrDA or FIR). These settings will disable the external COM2
serial port connector and assign the resources to the infrared device. If you have
selected an IR mode, two items appear, RxD, TxD Active and IR Transmission
delay, which let you set the duplex and transmission parameters for the Infrared
port. See the documentation of your infrared port for help on these items.

Onboard Parallel Port Default: 378/IRQ7

This item lets you disable the built-in parallel port, or enable it by assigning an
I/O address and an Interrupt Request Line (IRQ).

UART Duplex Mode

This item lets you choose two types Half Duplex/Full Duplex Duplex Mode.

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Parallel Port Mode Default: SPP

This item defines the operation of the parallel port. As a default it is set to SPP
(standard parallel port). If you are connected to a parallel device that supports
the higher-performance EPP (enhanced parallel port) or the ECP (extended
capabilities port) make the appropriate changes to this item. If you change the
parallel port to EPP or ECP, new items appear to let you configure the EPP and
ECP modes.

PWRON After PWR-Fail Default: Off

If this item is enabled, the system will automatically resume when power is
restored after an interruption in the power supply.

Supervisor and User Password Settings

This item can be used to install a password. To install a password, follow
these steps:

1. Highlight the item Password Settings on the main menu and press
Enter.

2. The password dialog box appears.

3. If you are installing a new password, carefully type in the password.
You cannot use more than 8 characters or numbers. The password
will differentiate between upper case and lower characters. Press
Enter after you have typed in the password. If you are deleting a
password that is already installed just press Enter when the
password dialog box appears.

4. The system will ask you to confirm the new password by asking you
to type it in a second time. Carefully type the password again and
press Enter, or just press Enter if you are deleting a password that
is already installed.

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

IDE HDD Auto Detection Option

This item automatically detects and installs any hard disk drives installed
on the primary and secondary IDE channel. Most modern drives can be
detected. If you are using a very old drive that can’ t be detected, you can
install it manually using the Standard CMOS Setup option.

Setup will check for two devices on the primary IDE channel and then
two devices on the secondary IDE channel. At each device, the system
will flash an N in the dialog box. Press Enter to skip the device and

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proceed to the next device. Press Y, then Enter to tell the system to
auto-detect the device.

Save And 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 program. When the Save and
Exit dialog box appears, press Y to save and exit, or press N to return to
the setup main menu.

Exit Without Saving Option

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

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About the Software

The software for this mainboard is supplied on a CD-ROM. The disk has
a UTILITY folder, and individual folders for all the different kinds of
mainboards that are supported with this disk. You can install the
software stored in the UTILITY folder and the software stored in the
P6ZXT-Me folder.

Utility Folder

The utility folder has the following sub-folders:
q AWDFLASH: Software to erase and install new revisions of the

system BIOS

q DIRECTX5: Software display drivers for Microsoft’ s DirectX Rev. 5

specification

q PC-CILLIN: Anti-virus software

CMI8X38 Folder

The CMI8X38 folder has the following sub-folders:

q AUDIO: Drivers and software for the built-in audio system
q MODEM: Drivers and software for the built-in fax/modem

GL520SM Folder

The GL520SM folder has the following sub-folders:

q Win9Xz: Software for the hardware for Windows 95/98
q Win NT: Software for the hardware for Windows NT

P6ZXT-Me Folder

The P6ZXT-Me folder has the following sub-folders:
q ITEL-IDE : Alternative Bus mastering UltraDMA IDE drivers for

systems that use Intel chipsets.

Utility Folder Installation Guide

1. Place the disk in your CD-ROM drive. If you are running Windows
with Autoplay enabled, the opening screen of the CD appears
automatically. Click on READ ME to read the latest instructions.

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2. Click on the item BROWSE THE CD TITLE. This uses Windows
Explorer to show the contents of the support CD.

3. Double click the Utility folder, and then click on the sub-folder which
contains the software that you want to install.

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

5. Some software is installed in separate folders for different operating
systems, such as DOS, WIN NT, WIN95/98, and so on. Always log
on to the correct folder for the kind of OS you are using.

Utility Installation Notes

Award Flash Memory Utility

This utility lets you erase the system BIOS stored on a Flash Memory
chip on the mainboard, and lets you copy an updated BIOS to the chip.
Take care how you use this program. If you erase the current BIOS and
fail to write a new BIOS, or write a new BIOS that is incorrect, your
system will malfunction.

The flash memory utility is called AWDFLASH.EXE. To use the utility,
you must be in real-mode DOS (not the DOS box that is available in
Windows 95/98/NT). If you are using WINDOWS 95/98, shut down your
computer and select the option Restart in DOS in the shut-down dialog
box. If you are running Windows NT, shut down your computer and boot
from a DOS diskette temporarily in order to run the flash memory utility.

DirectX5 Drivers

The DirectX drivers are for installation only in Windows 95/98. The
directX drivers need to be installed before you install an AGP driver. You
may be able to get more up-to-date directX drivers from the Microsoft
web site. Start the installation by clicking on the file DX5CORE.EXE.

PC-Cillin Anti-Virus Utility

Anti-virus software is provided for DOS, for WIN95, and WIN 98. Log on
to the appropriate directory for your operating system. For DOS, copy all
the files in the DOS folder to your hard disk drive. For Windows 95, log
on to the Disk 1 folder and run SETUP. For Windows 98, run SETUP.

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CMI8X38 Folder Installation Notes

Audio Software

This folder has software and drivers for the sound system that is
integrated on this mainboard. Drivers are provided for Windows 95/98,
Windows NT, and DOS. An MS-WORD format manual is stored in the
MANUAL folder.

DOS Installation

Log on to the DOSDRV folder and run the program INSTALL.EXE

Windows 95/98 Installation

Please specify the path to the CD-ROM\CMMI8338\W95-98\DRV when
your system detects the installed audio system. To install the audio
applications, log on to the W95-98 folder, and then log on to the APPS
folder. Run the SETUP program.

Windows NT 4.0 Installation

1. Press the "Start" button.

2. Move the highlight to "Settings" and select "Control Panel".

3. Double click on the "Multimedia" icon.

4. Select the "Devices" tab.

5. Press the "Add..." button.

6. Select item "Unlisted or Updated Driver" in the "List of Drivers" list
box.

7. Specify the path to the PCI audio NT drivers.

8. Select "C-Media CM8338 PCI Device" and press the "OK" button.

9. Choose proper I/O or the "OK" button for the default setting.

10. Restart the Windows NT system.

To install the audio applications, log on to the NT4 folder, and then log
on to the APPS folder. Run the SETUP program.

Modem Driver and Software

To install the fax/modem driver look in the folder MODEM\DRV. To
install the Supervoice communications utilities software, look in the folder
MODEM\SUPERVOICE.

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Mainboard Folder Installation Guide

1. Place the support disk in your CD-ROM drive. If you are running
Windows with Autoplay enabled, the opening screen of the support
CD should appear automatically. Click on the item READ ME and
read the latest instructions.

2. Click on the item BROWSE THE CD TITLE. This uses Windows
Explorer to show the contents of the support CD.

3. Double click the folder that is named after the kind of mainboard that
you are using, and then click on the sub-folder which contains the
software that you want to install.

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

5. Some software may be installed in separate folders for different
operating systems, such as DOS, WIN NT, WIN95/98, and so on.
Always log on to the correct folder for the kind of operating system
you are using.

Mainboard Installation Notes

Intel Bus Master IDE Drivers

This utility was developed for updating several Windows 95 INF files so
that the latest Intel chipset components can be recognized or configured
properly in the system.

Note: This utility is designed for and tested with Windows 95 only.
System Requirements

This section describes the system requirements for the Windows 95 INF
Update Utility for Intel Chipsets program:

1. The system must contain a supported Intel processor and chipset
configuration:

2. Ensure that a mouse is connected to the system.

3. One of the following versions of Windows 95 must be installed on
the system prior to running utility program.

Windows 95 4.00.950 (Retail)
Windows 95 4.00.950b (OSR2 without USB Supplement)
Windows 95 4.00.950b (OSR2.1 with USB Supplement)
Windows 95 4.00.950c (OSR2.5 with or without USB Supplement)

4. To run the software execute the file SETUP.EXE.

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Quick Jumper Setting Reference

1 2 3

1 2 3

1 2 3

3

JP1 JP2 JP3 JP4

JP1: Clear CMOS memory jumper

Use this 3-pin jumper to clear all the current data stored in the CMOS memory.

Function Jumper Cap

Clear CMOS Short pins 1-2
Normal operation Short pins 2-3

JP2: Keyboard power on jumper

Use this 3-pin jumper to enable keyboard power on with hot keys or password.

Function Jumper Cap

Enable keyboard power on Short pins 1-2
Disable keyboard power on Short pins 2-3

JP3: Audio enable/disable jumper

Use this 3-pin jumper to enable or disable the built-in audio system.

Function Jumper Cap

Enable audio system Short pins 1-2
Disable audio system Short pins 2-3

JP4: Set System Bus Frequency

Use this 3-pin jumper to set the system bus frequency. In the normal setting,
the system automatically selects the correct frequency according to the kind of
processor installed. In the Force 100 MHz setting, the system uses a 100 MHz
system bus even if the processor is designed to operate with a 66 MHz bus.

1
2

Function Jumper Cap

Normal operation Short pins 1-2
Force 100 MHz Short pins 2-3

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Panel Connector

Reset SW 17-18

SMI 19-20

HDD LED 15-16

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

PANEL1

KeyLock 8-10

22 21

Power SW 21-22

Green LED 13-14

Power LED 2-4-6

Speaker 1-3-5-7

2 1

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