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CONTENTS
1. Specification ........................................................... 2
2. Parts Of The Mother Board ..........................................4
3. MotherBoard Layout Quick View ....................................5
4. Installation ........................................................... 6
5- 1 Jumper Setting 6
5- 2 Install System Memory Modules 7
5- 3 Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 8
5- 4 External Conncetion 9
5- 5 Power On Procedure 17
Appendix: BIOS Setup Tips............................................... 18
Item Checklist
Please check that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or
missing items, please contact your retailer.
Motherboard x 1
40-pin IDE Connector Flat Cable x 1
34-pin Floppy Disk Drive Flat Cable x 1
User’s Manual x 1
CD x 1
LDCM CD x 1 (Option)
USB Connector Cable with bracket x 1 (Option)
IrDA Module x 1 (Option)
Option : Components will be include upon customer ordering instructions
per Proforma Invoice & additional external procurement cost will be included.
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1. Specifications
Microprocessor
Support for a single Intel PPGA Mendocino processor.
66MHz host bus speed
PPGA socket 370
Main Memory
Three 168-pin dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets.
Supports up to 384 MB of synchronous DRAM (SDRAM)
Intel 82440LX AGPset and PCI/IDE Interface
Intel 82443LX PCI/AGP controller (PAC).
Integrated PCI bus mastering controller
Integrated Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) interface
Intel 82371EB PCI/ISA/IDE Xcelerator (PIIX4E)
Multifunction PCI-to-ISA bridge
Universal Serial Bus (USB) and DMA controllers
Two fast IDE interfaces that support up to four IDE drives or devices
Power management logic
Real-time clock
I/O Features
Winbond 83977 super I/O controller
1xFDD Port support up to 2.88MB
1xParallel Port (LPT) support ECP/EPP
2xHigh Speed Serial (16C550 UART) Ports
2xUniversal Serial Bus (USB) Ports
1xPS/2 Keyboard Port
1xPS/2 Mouse Port
1xIrDA Front and Rear Port
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Expansion Slots
One AGP slot
Four PCI slots
Three ISA slots
Award BIOS (1 Mbit flash memory)
Plug and Play compatible
Advanced Power Management (APM) 1.2 support
Hardware monitoring and alert (Optional)
Modem Ring On. Wake on LAN
Keyboard power on, PS/2 mouse power on
Form Factor
A TX, 305mmX190mm
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2. Parts Of The Mother Board
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3. MotherBoard Layout Quick View
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5-1 Jumper Setting
1-2 Normal
2-3 Clear CMOS Data
CMOS Clearing
CMOS Clear, which is a safety hook if you forget the
password. Follow the steps:
After you have turned off your computer , clear the CMOS
memory by momentarily shorting pins 2-3, for a few seconds.
Then restore it to the initial 1-2 jumper setting in order to
recover and retain the default settings. Reset your computer
now.
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5-2 Install System Memory Modules
This motherboard supports 3 slots for 168-pin 3.3V Non-buffered DIMM modules, providing support for up to 384 MB of main memory using DIMM modules
from 8MB to 128MB. The following is the example to install the system SDRAM
memory module combination: if you have two DIMM Modules, you has better
install them into DIMM Slot 1 & Slot 2 with the Max possible memory size up
to 256MB ( 128 + 128 )
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The DIMM types supported is SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM). The following is
the summary:
Single side:
1Mx64 (8MB), 2Mx64 (16MB), 4Mx64 (32MB), 8Mx64 (64MB), 16Mx64 (128MB)
Double side:
1Mx64x2 (16MB), 2Mx64x2 (32MB), 4Mx64x2 (64MB), 8Mx64x2 (128MB).
Total Memory Size:
There is no jumper setting required for the memory size or type. It is automatically detected by the system BIOS, and the total memory size is to add them
together.
Please Install the DIMM Module from DIMM Slot 1
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5-3 Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Selecting the CPU Frequency ( Option )
CPU voltage auto-detection and allow user to set CPU frequency through CMOS
setup, no jumper or switch is needed. The correct CPU information is saved
into EEPROM, with these technologies, the disadvantages of Pentium base
jumper-less design are eliminated. There will be no worry of wrong CPU voltage
detection and no need to re-open the housing if CMOS battery loss. The CPU
frequency selection is set by BIOS:
Currently, the CPU front side bus will be fixed to 66MHZ. There are 3
selectable clock options in the future version( 66MHZ, 75MHZ, 83MHZ).
And the new generation Intel PGA 370 type CPU will force the CPU clock
ratio to the rated timing, there is no need to set the CPU Front Side Bus
and the CPU Ratio for this Mother Board.
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5-4 External Conncetion
1.Unplug your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other
system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your
motherboard and expansion cards.
2.Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe on the Pin 1
side of the connector. The Four Corners of the connectors are labeled on the
motherboard. Pin 1 is the side closest to the power connector on hard drives
and floppy drives. IDE ribbon cable must be less than 18in. (46cm), with the
second drive connector no more than 6in. (15cm) from the first connector.
3.The motherboard requires a power supply and a “power good” signal. Make
the A TX power supply can take at least 10mAmp load on the 5V Standby lead
(5VSB) to meet the standard A TX specification.
4. To prevent electrical spikes, make sure that the power supply is not connected to an outlet when making or removing connections. Power supplies
contain power remains, which can damage electrical components.
5. Expansion Card Installation Procedure
! Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any
necessary hardware or software settings for your expansion card, such as
jumpers.
! Remove your computer system’s cover and the bracket plate on the slot
you intend to use. Keep the bracket for possible future use.
! Carefully align the card’s connectors and press firmly .
! Secure the card on the slot with the screw you removed above.
! Replace the computer system’s cover .
! Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes in PNP
AND PCI SETUP)
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5-4-1 Power Cable
Plug the connector from the power directly into the 20-pin male A TX PW connector on the motherboard as shown in the following figure. The plug from the
power supply will only insert in one orientation because of the different hole
sizes. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly making sure that the
pins are aligned and the power supply is off before connecting or disconnecting
the power cable.
Make sure that your A TX power supply
can supply at least 10 mAmp on the 5volt standby lead (5VSTB). Y ou may experience difficulty in powering on your
system if your power supply cannot support the load. For Wake on LAN support, your A TX power supply must supply at least 1 Amp.
You should plug in/out the Power Cable to/from the Mother Board more
carefully , all the Pins should be conect at the same time.
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5-4-2 KB, Mouse, USB,COM and LPT
PS/2 Keyboard Connector
The onboard PS/2 keyboard connector is a 6-pin Mini-Din connector marked
KB2.The view angle of drawing shown here is from back panel of the housing.
Pin Description Pin Description
1 Keyboard Data 2 N.C.
3 Ground 4 +5VDC
5 Keyboard Clock 6 N.C.
PS/2 Mouse Connector
The onboard PS/2 mouse connector is a 6-pin Mini-Din connector marked
PS2.The view angle of drawing shown here is from back panel of the housing.
Pin Description Pin Description
1 Mouse Data 2 N.C.
3 Ground 4 +5VDC
5 Mouse CLK 6 N.C
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USB (Universal Serial Bus Connector)
Y ou can attach USB devices to the USB connector. The Mother board contains
two USB connectors, which are marked as USB. USB is a new serial bus
design that is capable of cascading low-/medium-speed peripherals (less
than 12Mbps) such as keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and
modem/ISDN. With USB, complex cable connections at the back panel of
your PC can be eliminated.
Pin Description Pin Description
1 +5 VDC 5 +5VDC
2 DATA - 6 DATA 3 DATA + 7 DATA+
4 Ground 8 Ground
Serial Devices (COM1/COM2)
The onboard serial connectors are 9-pin D-type connector on the back Panel
of mainboard. The serial port 1 connector is marked as COM1 and the serial
port 2 connector is marked as COM2.
Printer Port ( LPT )
The onboard printer connector is a 25-pin D-type connector marked PRINTER.
The view angle of drawing shown here is from back panel of the housing.
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5-4-3 Front Panel Connection
1). IDE Activity LED ( Pin 9,10)
This connector connects to the IDE (hard disk) activity indicator light on the
system abinet.
2). System Power LED ( Pin 15,16,17)
This 3-pin connector lights the system power LED when the motherboard
has power.
3). T urbo LED (Pin 7,8)
If the cabinet provide the turbo LED cable, connect the cable to this two pin
connector to turn on the LED on the front panel.
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4). ATX Power Switch ( Pin 5,6 )
The system power is controlled by a push-switch, connected to this lead. Pushing
the button once will turn on the power and pushing again will turn off the power .
The system power LED shows that status of the system’s power . If the power
to the ATX power supply is interrupted while the motherboard is on, standby
power will remember that the motherboard should be on and boot the computer
when power is reapplied to the A TX power supply .
5). Reset Switch ( Pin 1,2 )
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting
your computer without having to turn off your power switch. This is a preferred
method of rebooting in order to prolong the life of the system’s power supply .
6). Keyboard Lock Switch Lead ( Pin 18,19 )
This 3-pin connector connects to the case-mounted keyboard lock switch for
locking the keyboard.
7). Speaker Connector ( Pin 11,12,13,14 )
This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker.
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5-4-4 FAN, IR, WOL Connector
IR
CPU FAN
A. CPU Cooling FAN Connector:
This connectors support a CPU cooling fan of 500 mA (6WA TT , +12V) or
less. Orient the fan so that the heat sink fins allow airflow to go across
the onboard heat sink(s). Depending on the fan manufacturer, the wiring
and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive (+12V), while
the black should be ground. Connect the fan’s plug to the board taking
into consideration the polarity of the connector.
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B. IrDA Compliant Infrared Module Connector
This connector support the optional wireless transmitting and receiving
infrared module. This module mounts to a small opening on system cases
that support this feature. Y ou must also configure UART 2. Use Infrared
in Chipset Features Setup to select whether UART 2 is directed for use
with COM2 or IrDA. When IrDA is selected in BIOS, COM2 will be disabled. Use the five pins as shown and connect a ribbon cable from the
module to the motherboard to the pin definitions.
Pin 1 Vcc
Pin 2 NC
Pin 3 IR_RX
Pin 4 GND
Pin 5 I R_TX
C. Wake-On-LAN (WOL)
Attach the 3-pin connector from the LAN card which supports the WakeOn-LAN (WOL) function to the WOL connector on the motherboard. This
WOL function lets users wake up the connected computer through the
LAN card. Please install according to the following pin assignment:
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5-5 Power On Procedure
1.After all connections are made, close the system case cover.
2.Be sure that all switches are off (in some systems, marked with 0)
3.Make sure your power supply voltage is correctly set to 1 10V or 230V .
4.Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the back of
your system case according to your system user’s manual.
5.Connect the power cord into a power outlet that is equipped with a surge
protector.
6.Y ou may then turn on your devices in the following order:
Y our monitor
External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
Y our system power . For A TX power supplies, you need to switch on the power
supply as well as press the A TX power switch on the front of the case.
7.The power LED on the front panel of the system case will light. For A TX power
supplies, the system LED will light when the A TX power switch is pressed. The
monitor LED may light up after the system power up. if it complies with “green”
standards or if it has a power standby feature. The system will then run poweron tests. While the tests are running, additional messages will appear on the
screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turn on
the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Recheck your jumper
settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance.
8.During power-on, hold down <Delete> to enter BIOS setup menu if you want
to run the BIOS Setup Utility .
Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down your operating
system before switching off the power switch. For A TX power supplies, you can
press the A TX power switch after exiting or shutting down your operating system. If you use Windows 95/98, click the Start button, click Shut Down, and
then click Shut down the computer. The system will give three quick beeps
after about 30 seconds and then power off after Windows shuts down.
The message “Y ou can now safely turn of f your computer” will not appear when
shutting down with ATX power supplies.
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Appendix : BIOS Setup T ips
Entering the Award BIOS Setup Menu
The BIOS setup utility is a segment of codes/routines residing in the BIOS
Flash ROM. This routine allows you to configure the system parameters and
save the configuration into the 128 byte CMOS area, (normally in the RTC chip
or directly in the main chipset). To Enter the BIOS Setup, press DEL during
POST (Power-On Self T est).
1. Standard CMOS Setup
The Standard CMOS Setup” sets the basic system parameters such as the
date, time, and the hard disk type. Use the arrow keys to highlight an item and
Page Up or Page Down to select the value for each item.
Tips:
The enhanced IDE feature allows the system to use a hard disk with a capacity
of more than 528MB. This is made possible through the Logical Block Address
(LBA) mode translation. The LBA is now to be considered as a standard feature
of current IDE hard disk on the market which capability is larger than 528MB.
Note that if HDD is formatted with LBA On, it will not be able to boot with LBA
Off.
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2. BIOS Features Setup
This screen appears when you select the option BIOS Features Setup from the
main menu.
Virus Warning
This feature protects the boot sector and partition table of your hard disk from
virus intrusion.
CPU Internal Cache
Enable/Disable the CPU Internal Cache
External Cache
L2 cache, Disabling the parameter will slow down the system. Therefore, we
recommend that you leave it enabled unless you are troubleshooting a problem.
Quick Power On Self T est
Speeds up POST by skipping some items that are normally checked.
Boot Sequence
Allows you to specify the system boot up search sequence.
Swap Floppy Drive
This item allows you to swap floppy drives. For example, if you have two floppy
drives (A and B), you can assign the first drive as drive B and the second drive
as drive A
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Boot Up Floppy Seek
Do the floppy seek test
Boot Up NumLock Status
Setting this parameter to On enables the numeric function of the numeric keypad.
Boot Up System Speed
Select High or Low system speed after boot.
Gate A20 Option
This field configures how the gate A20 is handled. The gate A20 is a device
used to address memory above 1 Mbytes. Initially , the gate A20 was handled
via a pin on the keyboard. T oday , while keyboards still provide this support, it is
more common, and much faster, for the system chipset to provide support for
gate A20. Select Fast that mean GateA20 signal supported by core logic
Normal mean GateA20 signal supported by keyboard controller
Typematic Rate Setting
Enable/Disable the keyboard repeat function. When enabled, continually holding down a key on the keyboard will generate repeatedly keystrokes.
T ypematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
This item allows you to control the speed of repeated keystrokes. The default is
30 characters/sec.
T ypematic Delay (Msec)
Control the delay time between the first and the second keystroke
Security Option
The System option limits access to both the System boot and BIOS setup. A
prompt asking you to enter your password appears on the screen every time
you boot the system. The Setup option limits access only to BIOS setup.
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PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
This field controls the ability of a primary PCI graphics controller to share a
common palette with an ISA/VESA video or MPEG card.
If an ISA card is connected to a PCI VGA card via the VESA connector, and
that ISA card connects to a VGA monitor, then that ISA card uses the RAMDAC
of the PCI card.
OS Select for DRAM > 64MB
Set to OS/2 if your system is utilizing an OS/2 operating system and has a
memory size of more than 64 MB.
Video BIOS Shadow
VGA BIOS Shadowing means to copy video display card BIOS into the DRAM
area. This enhances system performance because DRAM access time is faster
than ROM.
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3. Chipset Features Setup
Notice:
It is highly recommended that the items are optimal setting for this MainBoard. Y ou should not change them unless you are familiar with the chipset.
Make sure you fully understand the items contained in this menu before
you try to change anything. You may change the parameter settings to
improve system performance. However, it may cause system unstable if
the settings are not correct for your system configuration.
Once you change the setting and not sure which one will be better parameter, please load the BIOS default by press F6 or load the SETUP default
by press F7
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Auto Configuration
This selects predetermined optimal values of the chipset parameters.
Enabled: This enables auto-configuration and provides the option to select predefined timing modes.
Disabled: This allows the user to specify DRAM timing parameters.
EDO DRAM Speed Selection
This value must correspond to the speed of the DRAM installed in your system.
The default is 60ns. This item is for EDO DIMM in Pentium II processor at
66MHz only .
MA Wait State
To enable or disable one additional MA (DRAM memory address) wait state.
The default setting is Slow.
EDO RAS# to CAS# Delay
This option allows you to set the wait state between row address strobe (RAS)
and column address strobe (CAS) signals.
EDO RAS# Precharge Time
This parameter specifies the number of clocks required to dessert the RAS
signal to prevent DRAM from losing data after performing a read. This operation
is called Precharge.
EDO DRAM Read Burst
Read Burst means to read four continuous memory cycles on four predefined
addresses from the DRAM. The default value is x222 for 60ns EDO DRAM.
Which means the 2nd,3rd and 4th memory cycles are 2 CPU clocks for EDO.
The value of x is the timing of first memory cycle.
EDO DRAM Write Burst
Write Burst means to write four continuous memory cycles on four predefined
addresses to the DRAM. The default value is x222 for 60ns EDO DRAM. Which
means the 2nd,3rd and 4th memory cycles are 2 CPU clocks for EDO. The
value of x is the timing of first memory cycle.
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DRAM Data Integrity Mode
1. Non ECC: No error checking at all.
2. ECC: Checks for and corrects errors (ECC memory necessary)
CPU-T o-PCI IDE Posting
T o enable or disable CPU to PCI IDE post write cycle. The IDE write cycles will
be queued in the FIFO or buffer, and CPU can be released to do next job.
Disable it, if you find any IDE compatibility problem.
System BIOS Cacheable
Decide the ROM area F0000H-FFFFFH is cacheable.
Video BIOS Cacheable
Decide the video BIOS C0000H-C7FFFH is cacheable.
Video RAM Cacheable
Decide the ROM area A0000-BFFFF is cacheable.
8 BIT I/O Recovery Time
This function allows you to set the wait state that is added to an 8 bit ISA
instruction originated by the PCI bus. It had better set to default.
16 BIT I/O Recovery Time
This function allows you to set the wait state that is added to an 16 bit ISA
instruction originated by the PCI bus.
Memory Hole At 15M-16M
Reserve this memory area for the use of ISA adapters ROMs.
Passive Release
This item lets you control the Passive Release function of the PIIX4 chipset
(Intel PCI to ISA bridge). This function is used to meet latency of ISA bus
master. T ry to enable or disable it, if you have ISA card compatibility problem.
Delayed Transaction
This item lets you control the Delayed Transaction function of the PIIX4 chipset
(Intel PCI to ISA bridge). This function is used to meet latency of PCI cycles to
or from ISA bus. Try to enable or disable it, if you have ISA card compatibility
problem.
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AGP Aperture Size
AGP could use the DRAM as its video RAM. Choose the DRAM size that you
wish to allocate as video RAM.
SDRAM RAS-to-CAS delay
These are timing of SDRAM CAS Latency and RAS to CAS Delay , calculated
by clocks. They are important parameters that affect the SDRAM performance,
default is 2 clocks. If your SDRAM has unstable problem, change 2/2 to 3/3.
SDRAM RAS Precharge Time
The RAS Precharge means the timing to inactive RAS and the timing for DRAM
to do precharge before next RAS can be issued. RAS is the address latch
control signal of DRAM row address. The default setting is 3 clocks.
SDRAM CAS Latency Time This setting defines the CAS timing parameter of the SDRAM in terms of clocks.
Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Allows you to stop DIMM/PCI Clock drive when
the DIMM site or PCI Slot are not plug. This item may help reduce EMI.
Spread Spectrum Modulated Allows you to active the Spread Spectrum
Modulation function for reduce EMI. (Note: When Enabled the item that performance will be impacted).
CPU Host Clock
Currently, the CPU front side bus will be fixed to 66MZ. There are 3 options
selectable clock in the further version( 66MHZ, 75MHZ, 83MHZ.). And the new
generation Intel PGA 370 type CPU will force the CPU clock ratio to the related
timing, there is no need to set the CPU front Side bus for this Mother Board.
CPU Warning Temperature
This is the temperature that the computer will respond to an overheating CPU.
Notes:
The BIOS also support the Current System/CPU Temperature & CPU FAN
speed monitor, user can trace this environment in this page. Meanwhile the
BIOS also monitor the Main Board important voltage such as the CPU Voltage,
+/- 5V , +/- 12V , 5V Standby , Battery voltage, user can double check the current
M/B voltage with this page.
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4. Power Management Setup
Power Management
This function allows you to set the default parameters of power-saving modes.
PM Control by APM
If Max Saving” is selected, you can turn on this item, transfer power management control to APM
Video Off Method
The option V/H SYNC+Blank allows the BIOS to blank off screen display by
turning off the V-Sync signals sent from add-on VGA card. DPMS Supported”
allows the BIOS to blank off screen display by your add-on VGA card which
supports DPMS; Blank Screen allows the BIOS to blank screen display by
turning off the red-green-blue signals.
Video Off After
What time frame that the video will be disabled under current power management settings.
MODEM use IRQ
When the system is in green function, modem will wakes up the system through
IRQ you assigned here.
Doze Mode
When disabled, the system will not enter Doze mode. The specified time option defines the idle time the system takes before it enters Doze mode.
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Standby Mode
When the standby mode timer times-out, it will enter the standby mode and
retain CPU at a slow working speed. The screen will be blanked out.
Suspend Mode
This function works only when the Pentium II Processor is installed. The
timer starts to count when system Standby mode timer is timed out and no
PM Events are occurring. V alid range is from 1 minute up to 1 hour .
HDD Power Down
This option lets you specify the IDE HDD idle time before the device enters
the power down state.
Throttle duty Cycle
Choose the duty cycle time : 12.5%, 25%, 37.5%, 50%, 62.5%(default),
75%, or 87.5%. The bigger of the percentage, the more saving power it gets.
PCI/VGA Active Monitor
Enabled : System can not enter the power saving mode when monitor is on.
Disabled : the system can enter the power saving mode when monitor is on.
Soft-Off by PWRBTN
When enabled, turning the system off with the on/off button places the system in a very low-power-usage state, with only enough circuitry receiving
power to detect power button activity or Resume by Ring activity .
Power On by Ring
Enabled : Wake up the system from ring signal.
Disabled : (default) Ring signal can not wake up the system.
Resume by Alarm:
This option allows you to have the system turn on at a preset time each day
or on a certain day .
Wake ON LAN
Enable or Disable the Wake up by LAN Card signal function
IRQ8 Break Suspend
Choose Enabled or Disabled (default). Alarm function will be activated when
this function is enabled.
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4. PNP/PCI Configuration
PnP OS Installed
Normally , the PnP resources are allocated by BIOS during POST (Power-On
Self T est). If you are using a PnP operating system (such as Windows 95,98),
set this item to Y es to inform BIOS to configure only the resources needed for
booting (VGA/IDE or SCSI). The rest of system resources will be allocated by
PnP operating system.
Resources Controlled By
Setting this option to Manual allows you to individually assign the IRQs and
DMAs to the ISA and PCI devices. Set this to Auto to enable the auto-configuration function.
Reset Configuration Data
If you had plugged some Legacy cards in the system and there were records
into ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data). You can set this field to
Enabled to clear ESCD one time, while the Legacy cards were removed.
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PCI IDE IRQ Map T o
Select PCI-AUTO, ISA, or assign a PCI SLOT number (depending on which slot
the PCI IDE is inserted). The default setting is PCI-AUTO. If PCI-AUTO does
not work, then assign an individual PCI SLOT number
Primary IDE INT# Secondary IDE INT#
Choose INT A#, INTB#, INTC#, or INTD#. The default setting is INT A#.
Assign IRQ For USB
Assign IRQ For USB
5. LOAD BIOS / SETUP DEFAULTS
This Main Menu item loads the default system values. These settings are recommended for optimum performance. If the CMOS is corrupted when enter
BIOS setup utility you must load setup default again. Choose this item and the
following message appears:
Load SETUP Defaults (Y/N)? Y
To use the Setup defaults, change the prompt to and press <Y> and press
<Enter>.
Note:
Optimal is not the slowest setting for this mainboard. If you need to verify a
unstable problem, you may manually set the parameter in the BIOS Features
Setup and Chipset Features Setup” to get slowest and safer setting.
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6. INTEGRA TED PERIPHERALS SETUP
IDE HDD Block Mode
Enabled IDE HDD Block Mode. The HDD transfer rate is better than Disable
IDE Primary Master / Slave PIO
Auto : BIOS will automatically detect the Onboard PCI IDE HDD Accessing
mode.
IDE Secondary Master / Slave PIO
Auto : BIOS will automatically detect the Onboard PCI IDE HDD Accessing
mode.
IDE Primary Master / Slave UDMA
Allows you to select the first PCI IDE channel of the first master hard disk mode
or to detect it by the BIOS if the hard disk supports UDMA (Ultra DMA, faster
than DMA).
IDE Secondary Master / Slave UDMA
Allows you to select the second PCI IDE channel of the secondary master hard
disk mode or to detect it by the BIOS if the hard disk supports UDMA (Ultra
DMA, faster than DMA).
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OnChip Primary / Secondary PCI IDE
When enabled, allows you to use the onboard PCI IDE.
USB Keyboard Support
Choose Disabled (default) or Enabled. Y ou need to use the regular keyboard to
get in the BIOS Setup to enable this function before using the USB keyboard.
Init Display First
Set the Display Card priority
KB Power on Password
Set the keyboard power on password
Hot key power on
Set the power on hot key
KBC input clock:
Sets the keyboard clock value.
Onboard FDD Controller
When enabled, the floppy diskette drive (FDD) controller is activated.
Onboard Serial Port1 / Port2
If the serial port uses the onboard I/O controller, you can modify your serial port
parameter
UART Mode Select
Choose Normal (default), IrDA 1.0, or ASKIR to meet the specification of your
Infra Red device.
RxD, TxD Active
Choose Hi/Hi; Hi/Lo (default); Lo/Hi; or Lo/Lo. Ask your IR provider when you
use this function.
IR Transmission Delay
Choose Enabled or Disabled. Ask your IR provider when you use this function.
Onboard Parallel Port
Select from a given set of parameters if the parallel port uses the onboard I/O
controller. The options are : 278/IRQ5 , 3BC/IRQ7, 378/IRQ7(Default).
Onboard Parallel Mode
Allows you to connect with an advanced printer.
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7. USER Password
This Main Menu item lets you configure the system so that a password is
required every time the system boots or an attempt is made to enter the Setup
program. The password cannot be longer than 8 characters.
8. IDE HDD Auto Detection
If your system has an IDE hard drive, you can use this utility to detect its
parameters and automatically enter them into the Standard CMOS Setup.
Normal mode
For drivers small than 528MB
Large Mode
For drives larger than 528MB that do not use LBA. There can only be used with
MS-Dos operating system.
LBA mode
For drivers larger than 528MB and up to 8.4GB that use logic block addressing
mode. Normally we recommend to select LBA Mode if our HDD drivers large
than 528MB
9. SAVE & EXIT SETUP
Save the BIOS Data or Quit without Saving
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