EPOX LX370Y User Manual
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Manual Revision 1.0
September 22, 2000
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T able of Contents
Section 1 Introduction
Components Checklist ........................................ 1-1
Overview
AMD DuronTM & AthlonTM Processors ............. 1-2
Accelerated Graphics Port .................................. 1-3
Ultra ATA/66/100 ................................................ 1-3
Hardware Monitoring .......................................... 1-3
Mainboard Form-Factor ...................................... 1-4
I/O Shield Connector .......................................... 1-5
Power-On/Off (Remote).....................................1-5
System Block Diagram........................................ 1-6
Section 2 Features
Mainboard Features ............................................. 2-1
Section 3 Installation
Mainboard Detailed Layout.................................3-2
Easy Installation Procedure
CPU Insertion ...................................................... 3-3
Jumper Settings ................................................... 3-5
System Memory Configuration .......................... 3-7
Device Connectors .............................................. 3-9
External Modem Ring-in Power ON and
Keyboard Power ON Function (KBPO) ............. 3-12
STR (Suspend To RAM) Function .......................3-13
Section 4 Award BIOS Setup
BIOS Instructions ................................................ 4-1
Standard CMOS Setup ......................................... 4-2
Advanced BIOS Features ..................................... 4-3
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Advanced Chipset Features ................................. 4-8
Integrated Peripherals ......................................... 4-12
Power Management Setup ................................... 4-16
PNP/PCI Configuration Setup ............................ 4-19
PC Health Status .................................................. 4-21
Frequency/Voltage Control ................................. 4-22
Defaults Menu ..................................................... 4-23
Supervisor/User Password Setting ..................... 4-24
Exit Selecting ...................................................... 4-25
Appendix
Appendix A
Load Setup Defaults ............................................ A-1
Appendix B
GHOST 5.1 Quick Users Guide ......................... B-1
Introduction
Page 1-1
Section 1
INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
Page 1-2
Overview
AMD DuronTM & AthlonTM Processors
The AMD AthlonTM is a seventh-generation micro architecture with an integrated
L2 cache, which is powerful enough to support the bandwidth requirements of a
large range of applications, hardware, graphics, and memory technologies. These
processors implement advanced design techniques such as:
w Socket A (PGA 462)
w 200MHz system interface based on the Alpha EV6 bus protocol.
w Three out-of-order, superscalar, pipelined Multimedia Units.
w Three out-of-order, superscaler, pipelined Integer Units.
w Fixed-sized internal instruction formats (MacroOPs).
w 72-entry Instruction Control Units.
w AMD enhanced 3DNow! technology
w L1 and L2 caches.
w Dynamic branch prediction.
Socket A is the name for AMDs new socketed interface designed to support both
AMD DuronTM and AMD AthlonTM processors. This innovation is made possible
by integrating the L2 cache memory on chip with the processor. Socket A will
help enable smaller enclosures, and ultimately result in a wider variety of solutions in the market.
The AMD DuronTM & AthlonTM processors in the Socket A format continue to
deliver the ultimate performance for cutting-edge applications. Both bring to
desktop systems running industry-standard x86 software superscalar RISC
performance. Being provided in the Socket A format they are the worlds most
powerful x86 processors. They easily deliver the highest integer, floating-point,
and 3D multimedia performance for applications running on x86 platforms
around.
Introduction
Page 1-3
The AMD DuronTM processor is derived from the AMD AthlonTM processor core.
It features full-speed, on-chip cache memory, a 200MHz front side system bus,
and enhanced 3DNow! technology. Although both processors are related, there
are key differences. The AMD AthlonTM processor is targeted at the performance
segment, and as such will have more cache memory and higher clock speeds.
Accelerated Graphics Port
(AGP or A.G.P.)
Typically, 3D graphics rendering requires a tremendous amount of memory, and
demands ever increasing throughput speed as well. As 3D products for the
personal computer become more and more popular, these demands will only
increase. This will cause a rise in costs for both end users and manufacturers.
Lowering these costs as well as improving performance is the primary motivation
behind AGP. By providing a massive increase in the bandwidth available between
the video card and the processor, it will assist in relieving some of these pressures
for quite sometime.
Ultra ATA/66/100
The board provides two channel Ultra ATA/66/100 Bus Master IDE controller, that
support Ultra ATA/66/100 protocols, perfect for such demanding applications as
real-time video, multimedia, and high performance operating system. A new IDE
cable is required for Ultra ATA/66/100. This cable is an 80 conductor cable;
however the connectors are, of course, backwards compatible with ATA/33.
Hardware Monitoring
Hardware monitoring allows you to monitor various aspects of your systems
operations and status. The features include CPU temperature, voltage and RPM of
fan.
Introduction
Page 1-4
Mainboard Form-Factor
The board is designed with ATX form factor - the new industry standard of chassis.
ATX form factor is essentially a Baby-AT baseboard rotated 90 degrees within the
chassis enclosure and a new mounting configuration for the power supply. With
these changes the processor is relocated away from the expansion slots, allowing
them all to hold full length add-in cards. ATX defines a double height aperture to
the rear of the chassis which can be used to host a wide range of onboard I/O.
Only the size and position of this aperture is defined, allowing PC manufacturers
to add new I/O features (e.g.; TV input, TV output, joystick, modem, LAN, etc.) to
systems. This will help systems integrators differentiate their products in the
marketplace, and better meet your needs.
Smaller size promotes a smaller system size.
I/O shield does not need to be retooled in an ATX 2.01 or later. The
mainboard should be used in an ATX 2.01 (or later) compliant case.
A smaller power supply can be used. High integration on mainboard
reduces the system costs.
Full length
slots
Expandable I/O
5 1/4"
Bay
3 1/2"
Bay
Figure 2: Summary of ATX chassis features
CPU located near
Power Supply
Single chassis
fan for system
AT X
Power
Supply
ATX power connector
Floppy / IDE
connectors
close to
peripheral
bays
Introduction
Page 1-5
Power-On/Off (Remote)
The board has a single 20-pin connector for ATX power supplies. For ATX power
supplies that support the Remote On/Off feature, this should be connected to the
systems front panel for system Power On/Off button. The systems power On/Off
button should be a momentary button that is normally open.
The board has been designed with Soft Off" functions. You can turn Off the
system from one of two sources: The first is the front panel Power On/Off
button, and the other is the "Soft Off" function (coming from the M/Bs onboard
circuit controller) that can be controlled by the operating system such
asWindows® 95/98 or Windows®2000.
Figure 4: Simple ATX Power ON/OFF Controller
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ATX
POWER SUPPLY
Case (chassis) Power
ON/OFF button (J 3)
I/O Shield Connector
The board is equipped with an I/O back panel. Please use the appropriate I/O
shield (figure 3).
Figure 3: I/O back panel layout
PS/2 Mouse
PS/2
KEYBOARD
USB port
COM1 COM2
parallel port
Speaker
Line_in
MIC
Joystick/Midi port
Introduction
Page 1-6
Figure 5: System Block Diagram
System Block Diagram
PAC
PCI Bridge
and memory
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Features
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Section 2
FEA TURES
Mainboard Features:
The board is based on the AMD Socket A Processors operating at 600MHz
~ 1.1GHz.
Designed with VIA KT133(VT8363) AGPset.
Supports up to 1.5GB of PC133/VC133 memory (minimum of 32 MB) on
board (pleasesee Section 3-3).
Supports (1) 16 bit ISA slots, (6) 32 bit PCI slots, (1) 4X AGP slot and
provides (2) independent high performance PCI IDE interfaces capable of
supporting PIO Mode 3/4 and Ultra DMA 66/100 devices.
The board supports (6) PCI Bus Master slots and a jumperless PCI INT#
control scheme which reduces configuration confusion when plugging in
PCI card(s).
Supports ATAPI (e.g. CD-ROM) devices on both Primary and Secondary
IDE interfaces.
Designed with on chip Multi I/O: (1) floppy port, (1) parallel port (EPP,
ECP), and (2) serial ports (16550 Fast UART).
Note: Japanese Floppy 3 mode is also supported
Features Award Plug & Play BIOS. With Flash Memory you can always
upgrade to the current BIOS as they are released. (please visit our Technical
Support section for the latest updates).
Utilizes a Lithium battery which provides environmental protection and
longer battery life.
Supports the (4) Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports, 2 ports on board and
another 2 ports for option. The onboard VT82C686B chip provides the
means for connecting PC peripherals such as; keyboards, joysticks,
telephones, and modems.
Features
Page 2-2
Built-in ATX 20-pin power supply connector.
Software power-down when using Windows® 95/98 or Windows®2000.
Supports ring-in feature (remote power-on through external modem,
allows system to be turned on remotely).
Resume by Alarm - Allows your system to turn on at a preselected time.
Power Loss Recovery - In the event of a power outtage your system will
automatically turn itself back on without user intervention.
Supports CPU Hardware sleep and SMM (System Management Mode).
Supports Keyboard power ON function (KBPO).
Built-in WOL (Wake-up On Lan) Connector.
Built-in AC97 PCI Audio.
Supports STR (Suspend to RAM) function.
Supports CPU Front Side Bus setting via BIOS.
Supports CPU Vcore and Vio Voltage setting via DIP Switch.
Supports CPU multiplier setting via DIP Switch.
Installation
Page 3-1
Section 3
INSTALLATION
Installation
Page 3-2
Figure 1
Mainboard Detailed Layout
Installation
Page 3-3
Easy Installation Procedure
The following must be completed before powering on your new system:
3-1. CPU Insertion
3-2. Jumper Settings
3-3. System memory Configuration
3-4. Device Connectors
3-5 External Modem Ring-in Power ON and Keyboard Power ON
Functions (KBPO)
3-6. STR Function
Section 3-1
CPU Insertion
CPU Insertion: (use AMD AthlonTM as reference)
Step 1
Open the socket by raising the actuation
lever.
Figure 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 misoriented insertion.
Dont 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
Installation
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Figure 5
Step 3
Close the socket by lowering and
locking the actuation lever.
Figure 4
Step 4
Thermal compound and qualified heatsink recommended by AMD are a must to
avoid CPU overheat and burned. Please refer to AMD web www.amd.com for
heatsink recommendation.
Installation
Page 3-5
Section 3-2
Jumper Settings
The mainboard was designed with very few jumpers to make your installation
faster and easier.
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JP13 Keyboard Power-ON Function
JP13= 1-2 Disabled (Default)
= 2-3 Enabled
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JP3 Power Loss Recovery
JP3 = 1-2 Disabled (Default)
= 2-3 Enabled
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JP14 CPU Host Clock Select
JP14= 1-2 100MHz (Default)
= 2-3 133MHz
1
JP1 CMOS Clear
JP1 = 1-2 Normal (Default)
= 2-3 Clear CMOS
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JP2 STR Function
JP2 = 1-2 Disabled (Default)
= 2-3 Enabled
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Installation
Page 3-7
Section 3-3
System Memory Configuration
Memory Layout
The board supports (3) PC133/VC133 168-pin DIMMs (Dual In-line Memory
Module). The DIMMs is for SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) only.
DIMM SDRAM may be 83MHz (12ns), 100MHz (10ns) or
125MHz (8ns) bus speed.
If you use both 50ns and 60ns memory you must configure
your BIOS to read 60ns.
When using Synchronous DRAM we recommend using the
4 clock variety over the 2 clock.
Figure 6 and Table 1 show several possible configurations for memory modules
available in the market.
* SDRAM supports 32, 64, 128, 256MB or higher DIMM modules.
* We recommend to use PC100 Memory Module for bus speed 100MHz and
PC133 Memory for bus speed over 100MHz.
* Using non-compliant memory with higher bus speed (over clocking) may
severely compromise the integrity of the system.
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DIMM 2
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Table 1
Installation
Page 3-8
DIMM Module Installation
Figure 7 displays the notch marks and what they should look like on your DIMM
memory module.
DIMMs have 168-pins and two notches that will match with the onboard DIMM
socket. DIMM modules are installed by placing the chip firmly into the socket at a
90 degree angle and pressing straight down (figure 8) until it fits tightly into the
DIMM socket (figure 9).
Figure 7
Figure 9
DIMM Module clip after installation
To remove the DIMM module simply press down both of the white clips on either
side and the module will be released from the socket.
Figure 8
DIMM Module clip before installation
CENTER KEY ZONE
(3.3 V DRAM)
LEFT KEY ZONE
(UNBUFFERED)
Installation
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Section 3-4
Device Connectors
Figure 7
J2,J3: Chassis Panel Connector
Power_LED, Speaker, Reset, Sleep, Turbo LED and HDD LED
J4: CPU Fan Power
A plug-in for the CPU Fan Power
J5: SYS Fan Power
A plug-in for the Power Supply Fan Power
J6: Chassis Fan Power
A plug-in for the chassis Fan Power
J7: WOL (Wake On Lan) Connector
IDE1: Ultra ATA66/100 Primary IDE Connector (Blue color)
IDE2: Ultra ATA66/100 Primary IDE Connector (Blue color)
FDD1: Floppy Controller Connector (Black Color)
PW1: ATX Power Connector
20-pin power connector
CD1: CD Audio_IN Connector
Pin1(CD_IN_Left), Pin2/Pin3(CD_Reference), Pin4(CD_IN_Right)
PS/2 Mouse
PS/2
KEYBOARD
USB port
COM1
COM2
parallel port
Speaker
Line_in
MIC
Joystic/Midi
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