EPOX EP-LX370Y User Manual

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Manual Revision 1.1

August 23, 2001

A Pentium 4 Processor based AGP (4X)A Pentium 4 Processor based AGP (4X)

A Pentium 4 Processor based AGP (4X) mainboard (100MHz)mainboard (100MHz)

mainboard (100MHz)mainboard (100MHz)

mainboard (100MHz) Supports PC1600/PC2100 Memory ModulesSupports PC1600/PC2100 Memory Modules

Supports PC1600/PC2100 Memory ModulesSupports PC1600/PC2100 Memory Modules

Supports PC1600/PC2100 Memory Modules

MainboardMainboard

Mainboard

UserUser

User

’s Manual’s Manual

’s Manual

600024V11

Packing List

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9 A. (1) Mainboard

99

9 B. (1 ) User’s manual

99

9 C. (1) Floppy ribbon cable

99

9 D. (1) ATA-66/100 Hard drive ribbon cable

E. (1) USB Cable (Optional)

99

9 F. (1) Driver and utility

Table of Contents

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acking Listacking List

acking List

Chapter 1Chapter 1

Chapter 1

FeaturesFeatures

Features

Mainboard Features ....................................1- 1

Chapter 2Chapter 2

Chapter 2

InstallationInstallation

Installation

Mainboard Detailed Layout ..........................2- 1

CPU Insertion ..............................................2-2

Jumper Settings ..........................................2-4

System Memory Configuration .....................2-5

Device Connectors ....................................... 2-6

STR (Suspend T o RAM) Function .................2- 7

Chapter 3Chapter 3

Chapter 3

Award BIOS SetupAward BIOS Setup

Award BIOS Setup

BIOS Instructions......................................... 3-1

Standard CMOS Setup................................. 3-2

Advanced BIOS Features ............................. 3-3

Advanced Chipset Features ..........................3-7

Integrated Peripherals .................................. 3-12

Power Management Setup .......................... 3-17

PNP/PCI Configuration Setup ....................... 3-21

PC Health Status ......................................... 3-23

Frequency/V oltage Control............................3-25

Defaults Menu ............................................. 3-26

Supervisor/User Password Setting ............... 3-27

Exit Selecting............................................... 3-28

Chapter 4Chapter 4

Chapter 4

Driver InstallationDriver Installation

Driver Installation

Easy Driver Installation ................................4- 1

AppendixAppendix

Appendix

Appendix AAppendix A

Appendix A

Avance Media Player User’s Guide .............. A-1

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Features

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Features:

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PROCESSORPROCESSOR

PROCESSOR

- Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with socket 423 packing: Operating at 1.3 ~ 2.0GHz

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CHIPSETCHIPSET

CHIPSET

- VIA P4X266 AGPset (VT8753 + VT8233)

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DRAM MODULEDRAM MODULE

DRAM MODULE

- 184pin DDR DIMM x 3 for PC1600/2100 Memory

- DRAM Size: 64MB to 3GB

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- PCI x 5

-4X AGP x 1

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ONBOARD I/OONBOARD I/O

ONBOARD I/O

Winbond 83697HF LPC I/O integrated with

- FDD, Parallel and Serial, Fast IR, Game Port

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ONBOARD PCI / IDEONBOARD PCI / IDE

ONBOARD PCI / IDE

- PCI Bus IDE Port with PIO /

Ultra DMA-100

x 2 (Up to 4 Devices)

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I/O CONNECTORI/O CONNECTOR

I/O CONNECTOR

- PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 style Keyboard

- COM1, COM2, Printer, Audio-in/out, MIC & Game Port connectors

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USBUSB

USB

- USB connector x 6 (4 for Opt.)

Chapter 1 Features

Features

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BIOSBIOS

BIOS

- Award Plug & Play BIOS

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Built-in AC97 Digital AudioBuilt-in AC97 Digital Audio

Built-in AC97 Digital Audio

- Dual full-duplex Direct Sound channels

- H/W Sound Blaster Pro for DOS legacy compatibility

- FM synthesis for legacy compatibility

- Supports game and MIDI port

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EXTENDED FUNCTIONEXTENDED FUNCTION

EXTENDED FUNCTION

- Supports Hardware Monitoring Function by W83697HF-AW

- Supports STR (Suspend T o RAM) power saving Function

- Supports Wake-On-LAN Function

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FORM FFORM F

FORM F

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CTORCTOR

CTOR

- 305mm x 225mm ATX Size

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Figure 1

Mainboard Detailed Layout

Chapter 2 Installation

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Step 3Step 3

Step 3

Close the socket by lowering and locking the actuation lever.

Figure 4

2-1 CPU Insertion

Step 1Step 1

Step 1

Open the socket by raising the actuation lever.

Figure 2

Step 2Step 2

Step 2

Insert the processor. Ensure proper pin 1 orientation by

aligning the FC-PGA corner marking with the socket corner closest to the actuation arm tip. The pin field is keyed to prevent mis-oriented insertion. Don’t force processor into socket. If it does not go in easily, check for mis-orientation and debris. Make sure the processor is fully inserted into the socket on all sides.

Figure 3

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Figure 5

Note: Intel’s reference design thermal solution is an active heatsink; an

extruded aluminum heatsink based and a fan attached to the top on the fin array. (See Figure 5)

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JCK1

CPU Host Clock Select = 1-2 100MHz (Default)

= 2-3 133MHz

2-2 Jumper Settings

1

JBAT1

CMOS Clear = 1-2 Normal (Default) = 2-3 Clear CMOS

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2-3 System Memory Configuration

The board supports (3) PC1600/2100 184-pin DIMMs (Dual In-line Memory Module). The DIMMs is for DDR SDRAM (Double-Data-Rate Synchronous DRAM) only.

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* DDR SDRAM supports 64, 128, 256, 512MB and 1GB DIMM

modules. * 1GB module using 512Mb technology. * DO NOT MIX the unbuffered and registered DDR SDRAM on DIMM1 ,

DIMM2 and DIMM3 socket. * Supports PC1600 modules with 2-2-2 timing. * Supports PC2100 modules with 2-2-2 timing.

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1

VCC

GND

-Data

+Data

5

6

10

2-4 Device Connectors

MIC

parallel port

Joystick/Midi port

USB port

COM1

COM2

Speaker

Line_in

PS/2 Mouse

PS/2

KEYBOARD

FAN1FAN1

FAN1

: :

: The plug-in for CPU Fan power

FAN2FAN2

FAN2

: :

: The plug-in for Chassis Fan power

FAN3FAN3

FAN3

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: The plug-in for Power Supply Fan power

WOL1WOL1

WOL1

::

: WOL (Wake On LAN) Connector

FDD1FDD1

FDD1

: :

: Floppy Controller Connector (Black color)

IDE1IDE1

IDE1

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: Ultra DMA66/100 Primary IDE Connector (Blue color)

IDE2IDE2

IDE2

::

: Ultra DMA66/100 Secondary IDE Connector (Blue color)

CN1CN1

CN1

::

: ATX Power Connector

CD1CD1

CD1: CD Audio_IN Connector

AUX1AUX1

AUX1: Auxiliary Line_IN Connector

USB2/3USB2/3

USB2/3

::

:USB port header pins for share with two USB ports.

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J3

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Power On/OffPower On/Off

Power On/Off

(This is connected to the power button on the case. Using the Soft-Off by Pwr-BTTN feature, you can choose either Instant Off (turns system off immediately), or 4 sec delay (you need to push the button down for 4 seconds before the system turns off). When the system is in 4 sec delay mode, suspend mode is enabled by pushing the button momentarily.)

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urbo LED indicatorurbo LED indicator

urbo LED indicator

LED ON when higher speed is selected

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IDE LED indicatorIDE LED indicator

IDE LED indicator

LED ON when Onboard PCI IDE Hard disks is activate

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IR ConnectorIR Connector

IR Connector

1. VCC 4. GND

2. NC 5. IRTX

3. IRRX

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Power LEDPower LED

Power LED

Power LED connector

1. Power LED(+)4. NC

2. N/C 5. GND

3. GND

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SpeakerSpeaker

Speaker

Connect to the system's speaker for beeping

1. Speaker 3. GND

2. N/C 4. GND

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ResetReset

Reset

Closed to restart system.

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2-5 STR (Suspend To RAM) Function

The board supports the STR power management state by maintaining the appropriate states on the DDR SDRAM interface signals. The power source must be kept alive to the DDR SDRAM during STR (ACPI S3). Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more Energy Saving Features for operating systems that supporting Instant ON and QuickStartTM function.

1. To enable the A CPI function and use the STR functionally to save your system energy, you are recommended to confirm the following requirements:

a. Please do install all ACPI qualified add-on cards such as AGP, LAN,

Modem cards.

b. In BIOS, please select “ ACPI function: Enable” and “ACPI Suspend

T ype: S3(STR)” in the Power Management Setup menu.

c. Then, please install the Windows® 98SE/ME or Windows® 2000.

d. Restart your system.

e. Getting in to the “ Advanced” of the P ower Management icon of

Control Panel, and selecting the “Stand By” in the Power Buttons.

2. Getting start with STR function, please click the START button and

choose Shut Down. Then, select the Stand By option in the Shut Down Windows box to get into STR mode.

Here are the differences between STR power saving mode and Green (or Suspend) mode:

a. It is the most advanced Power Management mode

b. It cuts all the power supplied to peripherals except to Memory - max.

power saving

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c. It saves and keeps all on-screen data including any executed applica-

tions to DDR SDRAM.

d. Y ou must push the Power button connected with onboard J3 pin to

wake up you system (not to click to mouse or press keyboard to wake up the system).

Just pushing Power button, your system will quickly back to the last screen for you.

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BIOS

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Main Menu

Award’s ROM BIOS provides a built-in Setup program which allows user to modify the basic system configuration and hardware parameters. The modified data will be stored in a battery-backed CMOS, so that data will be retained even when the power is turned off. In general, the information saved in the CMOS RAM will stay unchanged unless there is a configuration change in the system, such as hard drive replacement or a device is added. It is possible for the CMOS battery to fail, this will cause data loss in the CMOS only. If this does happen you will need to reconfigure your BIOS settings.

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Power on the computer and press the <Del> key immediately, this will bring you into the BIOS CMOS SETUP UTILITY.

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

Figure 1: CMOS Setup Utility

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The menu displays all the major selection items. Select the item you need to reconfigure. The selection is made by moving the cursor (press any direction key ) to the item and pressing the ‘Enter’ key . An on-line help message is displayed at the bottom of the screen as the cursor is moved to various items which provides a better understanding of each function. When a selection is made, the menu of the selected item will appear so that the user can modify associated configuration parameters.

3-1 Standard CMOS Setup

Choose “Standard CMOS Setup” in the CMOS SETUP UTILITY Menu (Figure

2). The Standard CMOS Setup allows the user to configure system settings

such as the current date and time, type of hard disk drive installed, floppy drive type, and display type. Memory size is auto-detected by the BIOS and displayed for your reference. When a field is highlighted (use direction keys to move the cursor and the <Enter> key to select), the entries in the field can be changed by pressing the <PgDn> or the <PgUp> key.

Figure 2: Standard CMOS Setup

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NOTE: If the hard disk Primary Master/Slave and Secondary Master/

Slave are set to Auto, then the hard disk size and model will be auto-detected.

NOTE: The “Halt On:” field is used to determine when to halt the

system by the BIOS if an error occurs.

NOTE: Floppy 3 Mode support is a mode used to support a special 3.

5” drive used in Japan. This is a 3.5” disk that stores only 1.2 MB, the default setting for this is disabled.

3-2 Advanced BIOS Features

Selecting the “Advanced BIOS Features” option in the CMOS SETUP UTILITY menu allows users to change system related parameters in the displayed menu. This menu shows all of the manufacturer’s default values for the board. Pressing the [F1] key will display a help message for the selected item.

Figure 3: BIOS Features Setup

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Virus WVirus W

Virus W

arningarning

arning:

During and after the system boots up, any attempt to write to the boot sector or partition table of the hard disk drive will halt the system and an error message will appear. Y ou should then run an anti-virus program to locate the virus. Keep in mind that this feature protects only the boot sector, not the entire hard drive. The default value is Disabled. Enabled: Activates automatically when the system boots up causing a

warning message to appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector.

Disabled: No warning message will appear when anything attempts to

access the boot sector.

Note: Many disk diagnostic programs that access the boot sector table

can trigger the virus warning message. If you plan to run such a program, we recommend that you first disable the virus warning

.

CPU L1CPU L1

CPU L1&

L2 Cache L2 Cache

L2 Cache: These two categories speed up memory access.

However, it depends on CPU chipset design. The choice: Enabled, Disabled.

CPU L2 Cache ECC CheckingCPU L2 Cache ECC Checking

CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking: This control if the CPU’s L2 Cache will

support Error Checking and Correcting (ECC). The default is Disabled. Enabled : Enables ECC support for the CPU’s L2 cache. Performance will

decrease 2% ~ 4%.

Disabled: Disables ECC support for the CPU’s L2 cache.

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estest

est: This category speeds up the Power On Self

T est (POST). The default is Enabled. Enabled: This setting will shorten or skip of the items checked during

POST.

Disabled: Normal POST.

First /Second/Third/Other Boot DeviceFirst /Second/Third/Other Boot Device

First /Second/Third/Other Boot Device: The BIOS attempts to load the

operating system from the devices in the sequence selected in these items. The choice: Floppy, LS120, HDD-0, SCSI, CDROM, HDD-1, HDD-2, HDD-3, ZIP100, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, LAN, Disabled.

Swap Floppy DriveSwap Floppy Drive

Swap Floppy Drive: This will swap your physical drive letters A & B if

you are using two floppy disks. The default is Disabled.

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Enabled: Floppy A & B will be swapped under the O/S. Disabled: Floppy A & B will be not swapped.

Boot Up Floppy SeekBoot Up Floppy Seek

Boot Up Floppy Seek: During Power-On-Self-Test (POST), BIOS will

determine if the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. Only 360K type is 40 tracks while 760K, 1.2MB and 1.44MB are all 80 tracks. The default is Enabled. Enabled: The BIOS will search the floppy disk drive to determine if it is 40

or 80 tracks.

Disabled: The BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track

number.

Note: BIOS can not tell the difference between 720K, 1.2MB and 1.

44MB drive types as they are all 80 tracks.

Boot Up NumLock StatusBoot Up NumLock Status

Boot Up NumLock Status: This controls the state of the NumLock key

when the system boots. The default is On. On: The keypad acts as a 10-key pad. Off: The keypad acts like the cursor keys.

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ate Settingate Setting

ate Setting: This determines the keystrokes repeat rate.

The default is Disabled. Enabled: Allows typematic rate and typematic delay programming. Disabled: The typematic rate and typematic delay will be controlled by the

keyboard controller in your system.

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ypematic Rypematic R

ypematic R

ate (Chars/Sec)ate (Chars/Sec)

ate (Chars/Sec): This is the number of characters that will

be repeated by a keyboard press. The default is 6. The Choice: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30 characters per second.

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ypematic Delay (msec)ypematic Delay (msec)

ypematic Delay (msec): This setting controls the time between the

first and the second character displayed by typematic auto-repeat. The default is 250. The Choice: 250, 500, 750, 1000 msec.

Security OptionSecurity Option

Security Option: This category allows you to limit access to the System

and Setup, or just to Setup. The default is Setup. System: The system will not boot and the access to Setup will be denied if

the correct password is not entered at the prompt.

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Setup: The system will boot; but the access to Setup will be denied if the

incorrect password is not entered at the prompt.

OS Select For DRAM > 64MBOS Select For DRAM > 64MB

OS Select For DRAM > 64MB: Some operating systems require

special handling. Use this option only if your system has greater than 64MB of memory. The default is Non-OS2. OS2: Select this if you are running the OS/2 operating system with

greater than 64MB of RAM.

Non-OS2: Select this for all other operating systems and configurations.

HDD S.M.A.R.T CapabilityHDD S.M.A.R.T Capability

HDD S.M.A.R.T Capability: Allows you to choose the HDD S.M.A.R.T

for detect HDD condition. The choice: Enabled, Disabled.

Video BIOS ShadowVideo BIOS Shadow

Video BIOS Shadow: This option allows video BIOS to be copied into

RAM. Video Shadowing will increase the video performance of your system. The default is Enabled. Enabled: Video shadow is enabled. Disabled: Video shadow is disabled.

Small Logo (EPSmall Logo (EP

Small Logo (EP

A) ShowA) Show

A) Show

: :

: If the BIOS combined a bit map file internal, this option lets users determine it showing or not at screen top-left corner. The choice: Enabled, Disabled.

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DRAM Clock/Drive ControlDRAM Clock/Drive Control

DRAM Clock/Drive Control

System PerformanceSystem Performance

System Performance

: This item will help you to configure your system performance quickly and easily. There are four selections. When a selection is made, the other related items will automatically vary values. The Choice: Normal, Fast, Fastest, Turbo.

Note: If you select the higher performance, compatibility problem could

be occurred.

Current FSB FrequencyCurrent FSB Frequency

Current FSB Frequency

: :

: CPU clock frequency information. (No

option/Display only).

Current DRAM FrequencyCurrent DRAM Frequency

Current DRAM Frequency

: :

: DRAM frequency information. (No option/

Display only).

3-3 Advanced Chipset Features

Choose the “Advanced Chipset Features” in the CMOS SETUP UTILITY menu to display following menu.

Figure 4: Chipset Features Setup

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DRAM ClockDRAM Clock

DRAM Clock

: :

: The item will synchronize/asynchronize DRAM clock operation. 100MHz: DRAM is running at 100MHz frequency. 133MHz: DRAM is running at 133MHz frequency. By SPD: SDRAM clock by SPD data.

DRAM Timing DRAM Timing

DRAM Timing : Select SPD for setting SDRAM timing by SPD.

The Choice: Manual, SPD.

SDRAM Cycle lengthSDRAM Cycle length

SDRAM Cycle length: This setting defines the CAS timing parameter of

the SDRAM in terms of clocks. Default is by SPD. The Choice: 2, 2.5, 3.

Bank InterleaveBank Interleave

Bank Interleave

: :

: The item allows you to set how many banks of SDRAM support in your mainboard. Default is by SPD. The Choice: 2 Bank, 4 Bank, Disabled.

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The Choice: 2T, 3T.

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Active to P

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ras)

: :

: Setup the minimum RAS pulse width.

The Choice: 5T, 6T.

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Active to CMD(T

rcd)rcd)

rcd)

: :

: Setup the minimum CAS to RAS delay.

The Choice: 2T, 3T.

DRAM Drive StrengthDRAM Drive Strength

DRAM Drive Strength: Setup the DRAM’s driving current strength.

The Choice: Auto, Manual.

DRAM Command RateDRAM Command Rate

DRAM Command Rate: Setup the timing at each cycle.

The Choice: 1T Command, 2T Command.

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AGP AGP

AGP &

P2P Bridge ControlP2P Bridge Control

P2P Bridge Control

AGP Aperture SizeAGP Aperture Size

AGP Aperture Size: The amount of system memory that the AGP card

is allowed to share with. The default is 64MB. The Choice: 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256MB.

AGP ModeAGP Mode

AGP Mode: Chipset AGP Mode support.

The choice: 1X, 2X, 4X.

AGP Driving ControlAGP Driving Control

AGP Driving Control: This item allows you to adjust the AGP driving

force. Choose Manual to key in a AGP Driving Value in the next selection. This field is recommended to set in

Auto Auto

Auto for avoiding any error in your

system.

AGP Fast WriteAGP Fast Write

AGP Fast Write: Selecting Enabled allows to use Fast Write Protocol for

4X AGP card.

AGP Master 1 WS WriteAGP Master 1 WS Write

AGP Master 1 WS Write: When Enabled, Writes to the AGP

(Accelerated Graphics Port) are executed with one wait states. The Choice: Enabled, Disabled.

AGP Master 1 WS ReadAGP Master 1 WS Read

AGP Master 1 WS Read: When Enabled, Reads to the AGP

(Accelerated Graphics Port) are executed with one wait states. The Choice: Enabled, Disabled.

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CPU CPU

CPU &

PCI Bus ControlPCI Bus Control

PCI Bus Control

CPU to PCI Write BufferCPU to PCI Write Buffer

CPU to PCI Write Buffer: When enabled, up to four D words of data

can be written to the PCI bus without interruting the CPU. When disabled, a write buffer is not used and the CPU read cycle will not be completed until the PCI bus signals that it is ready to receive the data. The Choice: Enabled, Disabled.

PCI Master 0 WS WritePCI Master 0 WS Write

PCI Master 0 WS Write: When Enabled, Writes to the PCI bus are

commanded with zero wait states. The Choice: Enabled, Disabled.

PCI Delay TPCI Delay T

PCI Delay T

ransactionransaction

ransaction: The chipset has an embedded 32-bit posted

write buffer to support delay transactions cycles. Select Enabled to support compliance with PCI specification version 2.1. The Choice: Enabled, Disabled.

Data/Strobe Relative DelayData/Strobe Relative Delay

Data/Strobe Relative Delay: For system stability fine tune.

The Choice: +150 Psec, Normal, -150 Psec, -300 Psec.

PCI Master 8QW OperationPCI Master 8QW Operation

PCI Master 8QW Operation: For system stability fine tune.

The Choice: Enabled, Disabled.

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Memory Hole Memory Hole

Memory Hole : You can reserve this memory area for the use of ISA

adaptor ROMs. The default is Disabled. Enabled: This field enables the main memory (15~16MB) to remap to ISA

BUS.

Disabled: Normal Setting.

Note: If this feature is enabled, you will not be able to cache this

memory segment.

System BIOS CacheableSystem BIOS Cacheable

System BIOS Cacheable: This allows you to copy your BIOS code

from slow ROM to fast RAM. The default is Disabled. Enabled: The option will improve system performance. However, if any

program writes to this memory area, a system error may result.

Disabled: System BIOS non-cacheable.

Video RAM CacheableVideo RAM Cacheable

Video RAM Cacheable: This option allows the CPU to cache read/

writes of the video RAM. The default is Enabled. Enabled: This option allows for faster video access. Disabled: Reduced video performance.

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3-4 Integrated Peripherals

Figure 5: Integrated Peripherals

Note: If you do not use the Onboard IDE connector, then you will need to set Onboard

Primary PCI IDE: Disabled and Onboard Secondary PCI IDE: Disabled

Note: The Onboard PCI IDE cable should be equal to or less than 18 inches (45

cm.).

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VIA OnChip IDE DeviceVIA OnChip IDE Device

VIA OnChip IDE Device

OnChip IDE Channel0/1OnChip IDE Channel0/1

OnChip IDE Channel0/1: The default value is Enabled.

The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Select

Enabled

to activate each channel separately.

The choice: Enabled, Disabled.

IDE Prefetch ModeIDE Prefetch Mode

IDE Prefetch Mode: Enable prefetching for IDE drive interfaces that

support its faster drive accesses. If you are getting disk drive errors, change the setting to omit the drive interface where the errors occur. Depending on the configuration of your IDE subsystem, this field may not appear, and it does not appear when the Internal PCI/IDE field, above, is Disabled. The Choice: Enabled, Disabled.

Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIOPrimary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO

Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO

: :

: The default is Auto. The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. Modes 0 through 4 provide successively increased performance. In Auto mode, the system automatically determines the best mode for each device. The choice: Auto, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4.

Primary/Secondary Master/Slav UDMAPrimary/Secondary Master/Slav UDMA

Primary/Secondary Master/Slav UDMA: This allows you to select

the mode of operation for the Ultra DMA/33 implementation is possible only if your IDE hard drive supports it and the operating environment includes a DMA driver (Windows 95 OSR2 or a third-party IDE bus master driver). If your hard drive and your system software both support Ultra DMA/33, select Auto to enable BIOS support. The Choice: Auto, Disabled.

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VIA OnChip PCI DeviceVIA OnChip PCI Device

VIA OnChip PCI Device

VIA-3058 AC97 AudioVIA-3058 AC97 Audio

VIA-3058 AC97 Audio: This item allows you to decide to Auto/disable

the chipset family to support AC97 Audio. The function setting AC97 Audio Codec states. The system default is Auto.

VIA Super IO DeviceVIA Super IO Device

VIA Super IO Device

Onboard FDC ControllerOnboard FDC Controller

Onboard FDC Controller: Select Enabled if your system has a floppy

disk controller (FDC) installed on the system board and you wish to use it. If you install and-in FDC or the system has no floppy drive, select Disabled in this field. The choice: Enabled, Disabled.

Onboard Serial Port 1/2Onboard Serial Port 1/2

Onboard Serial Port 1/2: Select an address and corresponding

interrupt for the first and second serial ports. The choice: 3F8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, Disabled, Auto.

UART Mode SelectUART Mode Select

UART Mode Select: This filed allows the users to configure what IR

mode the 2nd serial port should use. The default is Normal. The choice: Normal, IrDA and ASKIR.

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RxD, TxD Active RxD, TxD Active

RxD, TxD Active

::

:This field configures the receive and transmit signals generated from the IR port. The default is Hi Lo (when UART Mode Select is not set to Normal). The choice: Hi Hi, Hi Lo, Lo Hi, and Lo Lo.

IR TIR T

IR T

ransmission delayransmission delay

ransmission delay: This item allows you to enabled/disable IR

transmission delay. The choice: Enabled, Disabled.

UR2 Duplex ModeUR2 Duplex Mode

UR2 Duplex Mode: This item allows you to select IR half/full duplex

function. The choice: Half, Full.

Use IR PinsUse IR Pins

Use IR Pins: This item allows you to select IR transmission routes, one

is RxD2, TxD2 (COM Port) and the other is IR-Rx2Tx2. The choice: IR-Rx2Tx2, RxD2, TxD2.

Onboard Parallel portOnboard Parallel port

Onboard Parallel port: This field allows the user to configure the LPT

port. The choice: 378/IRQ7, 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled.

Parallel Port ModeParallel Port Mode

Parallel Port Mode: This field allows the user to select the parallel port

mode. The choice: SPP, EPP, ECP, ECP+EPP.

EPP Mode SelectEPP Mode Select

EPP Mode Select: This item allows you to determine the IR transfer

mode of onboard I/O chip. The Choice: EPP1.9, EPP1.7.

ECP Mode USE DMAECP Mode USE DMA

ECP Mode USE DMA: This field allows the user to select DMA1 or

DMA3 for the ECP mode. The Choice: DMA1, DMA3.

Game Port AddressGame Port Address

Game Port Address: Select an address for the Game port.

The choice: 201, 209, Disabled.

Midi Port AddressMidi Port Address

Midi Port Address: Select an address for the Midi port.

The choice: 290, 300, 330, Disabled.

Midi Port IRQMidi Port IRQ

Midi Port IRQ:

Select an interrupt for the Midi port.

The choice: 5, 10.

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Init Display FirstInit Display First

Init Display First

::

: If two video cards are used (1 AGP and 1 PCI) this specifies which one will be the primary display adapter. The default is PCI Slot. PCI Slots: PCI video card will be primary adapter. AGP: AGP video card will be primary adapter.

OnChip USB ControllerOnChip USB Controller

OnChip USB Controller: USB Controller (Port1)(Port2)(Port3).

The Choice: All Disabled, All Enabled, 1&2 USB Port, 2&3 USB Port, 1&3 USB Port, 1 Port, 2 Port, 3 Port.

USB Keyboard SupportUSB Keyboard Support

USB Keyboard Support: Select Enabled if your system contains a

Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller and you have a USB keyboard. The Choice: Enabled, Disabled.

IDE HDD Block ModeIDE HDD Block Mode

IDE HDD Block Mode: IDE Block Mode allows the controller to access

blocks of sectors rather than a single sector at a time. The default is Enabled. Enabled: Enabled IDE HDD Block Mode. Provides higher HDD transfer

rates.

Disabled: Disable IDE HDD Block Mode.

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3-5 Power Management Setup

Choose the “Power Management Setup” in the CMOS SETUP UTILITY to display the following screen. This menu allows the user to modify the power management parameters and IRQ signals. In general, these parameters should not be changed unless it’s absolutely necessary.

Figure 6: Power Management Setup

ACPI FunctionACPI Function

ACPI Function: This option allows you to select ACPI Function.

The default is Enabled. The Choice: Enabled, Disabled.

AA

A

CPI Suspend TCPI Suspend T

CPI Suspend T

ypeype

ype: This item allows you to select S1(POS) or S3(STR)

function. The choice: S1(POS), S3(STR).

Power Management OptionPower Management Option

Power Management Option: Use this to select your Power Manage-

ment selection. The default is User define. Max. saving: Maximum power savings. Inactivity period is 1 minute in

each mode.

Min. saving: Minimum power savings. Inactivity period is 1 hour in each

mode.

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User define: Allows user to define PM Timers parameters to control

power saving mode.

HDD Power DownHDD Power Down

HDD Power Down

: :

: When enabled and after the set time of system inactivity, the hard disk drive will be powered down while all other devices remain active. The choice: Enabled, Disabled.

Suspend ModeSuspend Mode

Suspend Mode

: :

:

When enabled and after the set time of system inactivity, all devices except the CPU will be shut off. The choice: Enabled, Disabled.

Video Off OptionVideo Off Option

Video Off Option: Tells you what time frame that the video will be

disabled under current power management settings. Always On: Video power off not controlled by power management. Suspend->Off: Video powers off after time shown in suspend mode

setting.

Video Off MethodVideo Off Method

Video Off Method: This option allows you to select how the video will

be disabled by the power management. The default is V/H Sync + Blank V/H Sync + Blank: System turns off vertical and horizontal synchronization

ports and writes blanks to the video buffer.

DPMS Support: Select this option if your monitor supports the Display

Power Management Signaling (DPMS) standard of the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). Use the software supplied for your video subsystem to select video power management values.

Blank Screen: System only writes blanks to the video buffer.

MODEM Use IRQMODEM Use IRQ

MODEM Use IRQ: Name the interrupt request (IRQ) line assigned to the

modem (if any) on your system. Activity of the selected IRQ always awakens the system. Default is IRQ 3. The Choice: N/A, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11

Soft-Off by PWRBTNSoft-Off by PWRBTN

Soft-Off by PWRBTN: Use this to select your soft-off function.

The default is Instant Off. Instant Off: T urns off the system instantly.

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Delay 4 Second : Turns off the system after a 4 second delay. If momen-

tary press of button, the system will go into Suspend Mode. Press the power botton again to make system back to work.

State After Power FailureState After Power Failure

State After Power Failure: This field lets you determine the state that

your PC returns to after a power failure. If set to OFF, the PC will not boot after a power failure, if set to ON, the PC will restart after a power failure.

IRQ/Event Activity DectectIRQ/Event Activity Dectect

IRQ/Event Activity Dectect

PS2KB WPS2KB W

PS2KB W

akeup Selectakeup Select

akeup Select

: :

: This item allows you to select Hot Key or Password to wake-up the system by PS2 Keyboard. When select Password, please press ENTER key to change password max 8 numbers.

PS2KB WPS2KB W

PS2KB W

akeup form S3/S4/S5akeup form S3/S4/S5

akeup form S3/S4/S5

: :

: This item allows you to set a Hot Key to wake-up the system by PS2 Keyboard. The choice: Disabled, Ctrl+F1, Ctrl+F2, Ctrl+F3, Ctrl+F4, Ctrl+F5, Ctrl+F6, Ctrl+F7, Ctrl+F8, Ctrl+F9, Ctrl+F10, Ctrl+F11, Ctrl+F12, Power, Wake, Any key. Note: Power and Wake are Windows98 Keyboard button.

VGAVGA

VGA

: :

: When set to On, any event occurring at a VGA port will awaken a

system which has been powered down.

LPT LPT

LPT &

COMCOM

COM

::

: When set to

LPT/COM

, any event occurring at a COM (serial)/LPT (printer) port will awaken a system which has been powered down.

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HDD HDD

HDD &

FDDFDD

FDD: When set to On, any event occurring at a hard or floppy

drive port will awaken a system which has been powered down.

PCI MasterPCI Master

PCI Master: When set to

Off

, any event occurring to the DMA controller

will awaken a system which has been powered down.

PowerOn by PCI CardPowerOn by PCI Card

PowerOn by PCI Card: An input signal from PME on the PCI card

awakens the system from a soft off state.

Modem Ring ResumeModem Ring Resume

Modem Ring Resume: When set to

Enabled

, any event occurring to

the Modem Ring will awaken a system which has been powered down.

RTC Alarm ResumeRTC Alarm Resume

RTC Alarm Resume: When set to

Enable rtc alarm resume,

you could set the date (of month) and timer (hh:mm:ss), any event occurring at will awaken a system which has been powered down.

IRQs Activity Monitoring

Primary INTRPrimary INTR

Primary INTR: When set to On (default), any event occurring at will

awaken a system which has been powered down.

IRQs 3-15IRQs 3-15

IRQs 3-15: Allows you to set system to monitor IRQs 3-15 for activity

to awaken system form a power managerment mode.

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3-6 PNP/PCI Configuration

The PNP/PCI configuration program is for the user to modify the PCI/ISA IRQ signals when various PCI/ISA cards are inserted in the PCI or ISA slots. WARNING: Conflicting IRQ’s may cause the system to not find certain devices.

Figure 7: PCI Configuration Setup

PNP OS InstalledPNP OS Installed

PNP OS Installed: Select Yes if you are using a PNP OS, otherwise select

No. The default is No.

Reset Configuration DataReset Configuration Data

Reset Configuration Data: This setting allows you to clear ESCD data.

The default is Disabled Disabled: Normal Setting. Enabled: If you have plugged in some Legacy cards to the system and they

were recorded into ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data), you can set this field to Enabled in order to clear ESCD.

Resources Controlled ByResources Controlled By

Resources Controlled By: Who controlled the system PNP/PCI resources.

The default is Auto. Manual: PNP Card’s resources will be controlled manually . You can set

which IRQ-X and DMA-X are assigned to PCI/ISA PNP or Legacy ISA Cards.

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Auto: If your ISA card and PCI card are all PNP cards, BIOS will assign

the interrupt resource automatically.

PCI/VGA Palette SnoopPCI/VGA Palette Snoop

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop

: :

: Leave this field at Disabled.

The choice: Enabled, Disabled.

Assign IRQ For VGA/USBAssign IRQ For VGA/USB

Assign IRQ For VGA/USB: This item allows BIOS to assign whether IRQ

is with VGA/USB or not. If you have not connect the VGA/USB device. Can release the IRQ for other device. The default is Enabled. Enabled: Provides IRQ for VGA/USB device. Disabled: Release IRQ for other device.

INT Pin 1 to Pin 4 Assignment INT Pin 1 to Pin 4 Assignment

INT Pin 1 to Pin 4 Assignment

: :

: These settings allow the user to specify what IRQ will be assigned to PCI devices in the chosen slot. Options available: Auto,3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14 & 15. The defaults are Auto. INT Pin 1 is IRQ selected for PCI Slot 1. INT Pin 2 is IRQ selected for PCI Slot 2. INT Pin 3 is IRQ selected for PCI Slot 3 and 5. INT Pin 4 is IRQ selected for PCI Slot 4.

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3-7 PC Health Status

Show PC Health in PostShow PC Health in Post

Show PC Health in Post

: :

: When enable this function, you can see PC

Health in Post screen.

CPU WCPU W

CPU W

arning Tarning T

arning T

emperatureemperature

emperature

: :

: This is the temperature that the computer will respond to an overheating CPU. The default is Disabled. The Choice: Disabled, 50OC/122OF, 53OC/127OF, 56OC/133OF, 60OC/140OF,

63OC/145OF, 66OC/151OF, 70OC/158OF.

Current System/CPU TCurrent System/CPU T

Current System/CPU T

emperatureemperature

emperature

: :

: This is the Current temperature of

the system/CPU.

Current CPU/Chassis FAN SpeedCurrent CPU/Chassis FAN Speed

Current CPU/Chassis FAN Speed: The current CPU/Chassis fan speed

in RPMs.

CPU VcoreCPU Vcore

CPU Vcore: The voltage level of the CPU Vcore.

VV

V

agpagp

agp: The voltage level of Power supplied to A GP card.

1.52V: for 4X AGP card.

3.3V: for 2X AGP card.

31oC/87oF 0oC/32oF 6135 RPM 0 RPM

1.62V

3.35V

1.52V

4.97V

12.16V

4.89V

3.02V

2.57V

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+5V+5V

+5V

, +12V, +12V

, +12V

, VBA, VBA

, VBA

T(V), 5VSB(V)T(V), 5VSB(V)

T(V), 5VSB(V): The voltage level of the switch power

supply.

VioVio

Vio: The voltage level of the CPU Vio.

VdimmVdimm

Vdimm: The voltage level of the DRAM.

Shutdown TShutdown T

Shutdown T

emperatureemperature

emperature

: :

: This is the temperature that the computer will turn off the power to combat the effects of an overheating system. (requires ACPI to be enabled in Power Management BIOS and ACPI compliant operating system.) The default is Disabled. Options available are 60oC/140oF to 75oC/167oF in increments of 5oC.

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Auto Detect PCI ClkAuto Detect PCI Clk

Auto Detect PCI Clk: This item allows you to disable the each PCI slot

clock.

Spread SpectrumSpread Spectrum

Spread Spectrum: This item allows you to enable/disable the spread

spectrum modulate.

CPU ClockCPU Clock

CPU Clock

: :

: The mainboard is designed to set the CPU clock via BIOS. This item allows you to select the CPU Host clock speed by “Enter” key. The default speed depends on what CPU was installed.

Note:Overclocking failure will cause system No display problem.Note:Overclocking failure will cause system No display problem.

Note:Overclocking failure will cause system No display problem.

At this moment, please press “At this moment, please press “

At this moment, please press “

InsertInsert

Insert

” key to back to the” key to back to the

” key to back to the

initial or default setting to boot up your system.initial or default setting to boot up your system.

initial or default setting to boot up your system.

CPU RatioCPU Ratio

CPU Ratio

: :

: This item allows you to select the CPU ratio. If the CPU ratio

is fixed. This item was no function. Configuration options: [8.x].... [23.x],

auto.

CPU Vcore VCPU Vcore V

CPU Vcore V

oltageoltage

oltage

::

: This item allows you to increase the CPU Vcore V oltage.

The Options: Default, ±0.025V increment.

3-8 Frequency/Voltage Control

1.75V

2.5V

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3-9 Defaults Menu

Selecting “Defaults” from the main menu shows you two options which are described below

Load Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

When you press <Enter> on this item you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to:

Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N) ? N

Pressing ‘Y’ loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimalperformance system operations.

Load Optimized DefaultsLoad Optimized Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

When you press <Enter> on this item you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to:

Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N) ? N Pressing ‘Y’ loads the default values that are factory settings for optimal

performance system operations.

Vdimm VVdimm V

Vdimm V

oltageoltage

oltage

::

: This item allows you to increase the DRAM Voltage.

The Options: Default, +0.05V increment.

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3-10 Supervisor/User Password Setting

You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of then. The differences between are:

supervisor passwordsupervisor password

supervisor password

: :

: can enter and change the options of the setup

menus.

user passworduser password

user password : just can only enter but do not have the right to

change the options of the setup menus. When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.

ENTER P ASSWORD:

T ype the password, up to eight characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory . You will be asked to confirm the password. T ype the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a password. T o disable a password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the password. A message will confirm the password will be disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.

PASSWORD DISABLED .

When a password has been enabled, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to enter Setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of your system configuration. Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also require the BIOS to request a password every time your system is rebooted. This would prevent unauthorized use of your computer. Y ou determine when the password is required within the BIOS Features Setup Menu and its Security option (see Section 3). If the Security option is set to “System”, the password will be required both at boot and at entry to Setup. If set to “Setup”, prompting only occurs when trying to enter Setup.

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3-11 Exit Selecting

Save Save

Save &

Exit SetupExit Setup

Exit Setup

Pressing <Enter> on this item asks for confirmation:

Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y

Pressing “Y” stores the selections made in the menus in CMOS – a special section of memory that stays on after you turn your system off. The next time you boot your computer, the BIOS configures your system according to the Setup selections stored in CMOS. After saving the values the system is restarted again.

Exit Without SavingExit Without Saving

Exit Without Saving

Pressing <Enter> on this item asks for confirmation:

Quit without saving (Y/N)? Y

This allows you to exit Setup without storing in CMOS any change. The previous selections remain in effect. This exits the Setup utility and restarts your computer.

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Easy Driver Installation

Insert the bundled autorun driver CDInsert the bundled autorun driver CD

Insert the bundled autorun driver CD

--

-

disk.disk.

disk.

Step 1 Step 1

Step 1

::

:Click

SERVICE PSERVICE P

SERVICE P

AA

A

CK 4IN1 DRIVERCK 4IN1 DRIVER

CK 4IN1 DRIVER

. .

. Install all components

recommended.

Step 2 Step 2

Step 2

::

:Click

ALC201A AUDIO DRIVERALC201A AUDIO DRIVER

ALC201A AUDIO DRIVER to install Audio Sound

Driver.

Step 3 Step 3

Step 3

::

:Click

BUS MASTER PCI IDE DRIVERBUS MASTER PCI IDE DRIVER

BUS MASTER PCI IDE DRIVER to install Bus Master

PCI IDE.

Step 4 Step 4

Step 4

::

:Click

USB DRIVERUSB DRIVER

USB DRIVER to install USB.

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Appendix

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A-1 Avance® Media Player User’s Guide

Functional DescriptionsFunctional Descriptions

Functional Descriptions

A.A.

A.

Playback Windows DisplayPlayback Windows Display

Playback Windows Display

Playback windows displays the following mode information:

1. Playback Time Display

2. V oice Cancellation Mode Display

3. Pitch Mode Display

4. Surround Sound Mode Display

B.B.

B.

Playback Function ControlsPlayback Function Controls

Playback Function Controls

There are 8 selectable functions for the playback:

1. Volume control High/Low Adjustment Bar.

2. Pitch control 4-step High/Low Adjustment Bar.

AvanceAvance

Avance

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Media Player PlatformMedia Player Platform

Media Player Platform

A

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3. Repeat mode Choice of Repeat, All Repeat, Random or No Repeat Mode.

4. Mute Mute On/Off Mode select.

5. V oice cancellation Voice Cancellation On/Off Mode select for Karaoke.

6. Surround mode A total of 26 Surround Sound mode select as shown in the table below.

edomdnuorruSedomdnuorruS

cireneGrodirrocenotS

deddaPyellA

mooRtserroF

moorhtaBytiC

moorgniviLniatnuoM

enotSyrrauQ

muirotiduAnialP

trecnoCtolgnikraP

evaCepipreweS

anerAretawrednU

ragnaHgurD

tepraCyzziD

yawllaHlacigolohcysP

7. Skin change Media Player Skin T ype select.

8. Open Open file formats including MP3, CDA, MDI, WAV & WMA support.

C.C.

C.

Playback ControlsPlayback Controls

Playback Controls

The playback controls include “Play”, “Pause”, “Stop”, “Previous”, “Backward”, “Forward”, & “Next”.

D.D.

D.

Seeking barSeeking bar

Seeking bar

Display Animated Playback Status

E.E.

E.

Title/Play List WindowsTitle/Play List Windows

Title/Play List Windows

Display Currently Selected Title(s)

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F.F.

F.

Title/Play List Edit ControlsTitle/Play List Edit Controls

Title/Play List Edit Controls

There title/play list controls include “Add”, “Del”, “Clear”, “Load”, & “Store”.

1. Add Add to the Title/Play List.

2. Del Remove form the Title/Play List.

3. Clear Clear the Title/Play Lost.

4. Load Load Title/Play List.

5. Store Save Title/Play List.

G.G.

G.

Title/Play List Scroll barTitle/Play List Scroll bar

Title/Play List Scroll bar

Scroll Up/Down the Title/Play List.

H.H.

H.

Recording Function ControlsRecording Function Controls

Recording Function Controls

The recording function controls include “Input”, “Save:, “New”, “Rec”, “Stop”, & “Play ”.

1. Input Input soruce select.

2. Save Save to file.

3. New Open new file & select format includes

Sampling Rate, Sampling bit, Mono or Stereo.

4. Rec Start Rec.

5. Stop Stop Rec.

6. Play Playback Rec file.

I.I.

I.

REC/Playback Time DisplayREC/Playback Time Display

REC/Playback Time Display

Displays REC/Playback Time.

J.J.

J.

Platform Display Panel ControlsPlatform Display Panel Controls

Platform Display Panel Controls

The platform display panel control include “Minimize” & “Close”.

1. Minimize Minimize Platform Display Panel.

2. Close Close/Exit Platform Display Panel.

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