FIC KA11 User Manual

KA11

MAINBOARD

MANUAL

DOC No.: M99203
Rev. : A0
Date : 10, 1999
Part No. : 25-10959-20

Notice

Handling Precautions

Warning:

1. Static electricity may cause damage to the integrated circuits on

the motherboard. Before handling any motherboard outside of its
protective packaging, ensure that there is no static electric charge
in your body.

2. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or an equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.

3. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’ s
instructions.

Observe the following basic precautions when handling the motherboard

or other computer components:

n Wear a static wrist strap which fits around your wrist and is

connected to a natural earth ground.

n Touch a grounded or anti-static surface or a metal fixture such as a

water pipe.

n Avoid contacting the components on add-on cards, motherboards,

and modules with the golden fingers connectors plugged into the

expansion slot. It is best to handle system components by their

monting brackets.

The above methods prevent static build-up and cause it to be discharged

properly.

Trademark

All trademarks mentioned in this manual are registered properly of

the respective owners.

Handling Precautions

This manual may not, in whole or in part, be photocopied, reproduced,

transcribed, translated, or transmitted in whatever form without the

written consent of the manufacturer, except for copies retained by the

purchaser for personal archival purposes.

T able of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

Package Checklist .......................................................................... 1-2

The KA11Mainboard ................................................................ 1-3

Main Features ................................................................................ 1-4

ACPI Ready ................................................................................... 1-6

FIC Unique Innovation for Users (NOVUS) -

Enhanced Mainboard Features and System Support .................... 1-6

Chapter 2 Installation Procedures

Quick Reference ............................................................................. 2-2

1). Set System Jumper ................................................................... 2-9

Mainboard Layout .................................................................... 2-10

Clear CMOS: SW1-5 .......................................................... 2-12

Clear Password: SW1-6 ..................................................... 2-12

Enabling Keyboard Wake-Up Feature: KB_WAKE .......... 2-13

2). Install RAM Modules .............................................................. 2-13

RAM Module Configuration ..................................................... 2-13

Install and Remove DIMMs ...................................................... 2-14

3). Install the CPU .......................................................................... 2-14

CPU Frequency Selection .......................................................... 2-17

CPU Voltage Selection ............................................................... 2-17

4). Install Expansion Cards ............................................................. 2-18

5). Connect Devices ....................................................................... 2-20

Floppy Diskette Drive Connector: Floppy ........................ 2-20

IDE HDD Device Connectors:

Primarey, Secondary .......................................................... 2-21

ATX Power Connector: POWER ....................................... 2-21

CPU Fan Connector: CPU_FAN ........................................ 2-22

System Case Fan Connector: CHS_FAN1, CHS_FAN2 .... 2-22

Wake-On-LAN Connector: WOL ...................................... 2-23

System Chassis Intrusion Alarm Connector: CHASSIS .... 2-23

Infrared Connector: IR ....................................................... 2-24

CD Audio-Out Connector: CD_IN1, CD_IN2 .................... 2-24

Power Fan Connector: PWR_FAN .................................... 2-25

Front Panel Block Connector: FPNL .................................. 2-26

PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector: KB, MS ............... 2-27

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Universal Serial Bus Connectors: USB0, USB1,

USB2 (optional) ................................................................. 2-27

Printer Connector: LPT ...................................................... 2-28

Serial Port Connectors: COM1, COM2 .............................. 2-28

GAME/MIDI Connector: GAME ....................................... 2-29

Audio I/O Jacks: LINE_OUT, LINE_IN, MIC_IN .............. 2-29

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

CMOS Setup Utility ....................................................................... 3-1

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

Hard Disk Configurations .......................................................... 3-2

Software Turbo Speed ............................................................... 3-3

BIOS Features Setup ...................................................................... 3-3

Chipset Features Setup .................................................................. 3-6

Power Management Setup ............................................................. 3-10

PNP/PCI Configuration .................................................................. 3-14

Load BIOS Defaults ....................................................................... 3-16

Load Setup Defaults ...................................................................... 3-16

Integrated Peripherals .................................................................... 3-17

Supervisor/User Password ............................................................ 3-22

IDE HDD Auto Detection .............................................................. 3-22

Save and Exit Setup ....................................................................... 3-22

Exit without Saving ........................................................................ 3-22

Chapter 4 FAQ s

General FAQs ................................................................................. 4-1

BIOS FAQs .................................................................................... 4-2

Windows 98/98 SE FAQs ............................................................... 4-5

Windows 95 FAQs ......................................................................... 4-6

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Overview

Chapter 1

Overview

The 1stMainboard KA11 is the industrys first Pentium® III ready Mainboard

supporting 133 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). With 133 MHz FSB, the

1stMainboard KA11 moves towards bridging the gap between system perfor-

mance and ever increasing processor speeds. The CPU converter card allows

support for the Socket 370 architecture.

Support for AGP 4x bandwidth increases the AGP bus from 66 MHz to 133

MHz, providing improved data transfer speeds for graphics applications and

reducing power consumption. Based around the state-of-the-art architecture

of the new VIA Apollo Pro 133A & Mobile South chipset, the KA11 has 4

DIMM for up to 1 GB of SDRAM.

The 1stMainboard KA11is also the first motherboard to come equipped with

the new NOVUS range of innovative features. One of the features of NOVUS

is AudioAlert!, the Worlds first voice warning system for motherboards. In

the event of no CPU, memory or VGA being detected, the AudioAlert! facility

will provide an audible voice warning.

Other features include EasyKey, which provides instant keyboard access to

the BIOS for adjustments to Clock and Default settings, and LogoGenie, which

allows you to create your own customized logo to be displayed during system

boot up. The BIOS Guardian is an Anti Virus utility that prevents viruses from

damaging your system BIOS and rendering your system inoperative.

Support for the Ultra DMA/66 protocol and its high-speed interface further

ensures that data transfer speeds are improved, especially for long sequential

transfers required by audio/visual applications. The KA11 also boasts Auto

Power Failure Recovery and Keyboard/Mouse Power On functions, and has

plenty of room for expansion through 1 AGP, 5 PCI and 2 ISA slot. The ATX

sized solution is also PC98 and Y2K compliant.

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Package Checklist

If you discover any item below was damaged or lost, please contact your

vendor.

Ö The mainboard

Ö This user manual
Ö One floppy disk drive cable
Ö One HDD cable
Ö Software utilities

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Overview

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Main Features

■ Easy Installation

||BIOS with support for Plug and Play, auto detection of IDE hard drives,

||LS-120|drives, IDE ZIP drives, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT

4.0, Windows 2000, |and OS/2.

■ Leading Edge Chipset

VIA Apollo Pro 694X and 596B provide integrated DRAM controllers

with new Dynamic Power Management Architecture (DPMA), concur-

rent PCI (2.0/2.1), AGP 1.0 compliant and USB.

■ Flexible Processor Support

Onboard CPU Slot supports:

Intel® Pentium® III 450-733 MHz at 100/133 Front Side Bus

Intel Pentium® II 233-450 MHz at 66/100 Front Side Bus

Intel® Celeron 266-433 MHz at 66 MHz Front Side Bus

Intel® Celeron PPGA 300-533 MHz at 66/100 Front Side Bus via CPU

converter card.

|

■ Versatile Main Memory Support

Accepts up to 1GB DRAM using four DIMMs of 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256MB

with support for lightning-fast SDRAM (66/100/133MHz). The latest Vir-

tual Channel Memory (VCM) SDRAM also supported.

■ Enhanced PCI Bus Master IDE Controller with Ultra DMA/33 and

Ultra DMA/66 Support

Integrated Enhanced PCI Bus Master IDE controller features two dual-

channel connectors that accept up to four Enhanced IDE devices, includ-

ing CD-ROM and Tape Backup Drives, as well as Hard Disk Drives sup-

porting the new Ultra DMA/66 protocol. Standard PIO Mode 3, PIO Mode

4, DMA Mode 2, DMA Mode 4 devices are also supported.

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■ AGP, ISA, and PCI Expansion Slots

One AGP Bus expansion slot, five PCI Bus expansion slots, and two ISA

Bus provide the room to install a full range of add-on cards.

■■

■ Super Multi Input/Output (I/O) Support

■■

Integrated Plug and Play multi-I/O chipset features one high-speed UART

16550 compatible serial ports, one infrared port, one EPP/ECP capable

parallel port, and one FDD connector.

■■

■ Convenient Rear Panel USB Connection Support

■■

Two USB ports integrated in the rear I/O panel with one manufacturing

optional USB connector for front panel connection allow convenient and

high-speed Plug and Play connections to the growing number of USB

compliant peripheral devices on the market.

■■

■ Remote Wake On LAN Support

■■

Onboard Wake On LAN (WOL) connector allows remote management on

your network even the system is power off. The feature provides a sim-

pler and convenient control to LAN-based networks.

■ Onboard Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)

The motherboard is installed one 32-bit AGP bus with a dedicated 66MHz/

133MHz path from the graphics card to the system memory (in 4x mode)

offering much greater bandwidth than the 32-bit PCI bus does. The board

is fully compliant with the AGP 1.0 specification. AGP enabled 3D graph-

ics cards can directly access main memory across this fast path instead of

using local memory. To make use of the improved AGP performance, the

motherboard should be installed with SDRAM type memory and the VGA

card and drivers should also be fully AGP compliant. Using Microsofts

Windows 98 and Windows 2000 which implement DirectDraw will allow

the system to take full use of AGPs benefits without the need to install

additional drivers.

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ACPI Ready

This mainboard fully implements the new ACPI (Advanced Configuration and

Power Interface) 1.0 Hardware and BIOS requirement. If you install ACPI aware

operating system, such as Windows 98, you fully utilized the power saving

under ACPI.

It is compatible with all other none ACPI operating systems. If you want to

setup ACPI feature under Windows 98, please follow the description below:

Run Windows 98 setup by using setup/p j on the command line for installing

Windows 98 with the ACPI control feature.

If you type setup without the parameter /p j, Windows 98 will be installed as

APM, PnP mode, no ACPI will be used.

For more detail information, please visit the web site of Microsoft. Its address

is: www.microsoft.com/hwtest/.

FIC Unique Innovation for Users (NOVUS) -

Enhanced Mainboard Features and System Support

■ LogoGenie

A user friendly GUI supporting Windows 98, LogoGenie allows you to

customize, create or select a Logo which will be displayed when the sys-

tem is booting.

Before execute this LogoGenie function, please make sure the related

BIOS feature, BIOS Guardian, is disabled; and refer to its related

README file.

NOTE:

1. LogGenie supports Award BIOS only.

2. If you create a Logo file (.bmp) by LogoGenie, the file size must

||||be 640 x 464 x 16 colors (around 145K).

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Overview

To enable this utility, please proceed as follows:

1. Insert CD Pro 4.X. Select LogoGenie from the Menu and follow the

installation instructions.

2. After LogoGenie has been installed, go to Windows Start Box.

In Programs Menu, select LogoGenie.

Click three check boxes in the pop-up menu for making sure of the

BIOS feature (BIOS Guardian) and other anti-virus software are

disabled. Read README file carefully. After all these, the next

procedure proceeds.

3. In LogoGenie Dialogue Box, choose one of 3 options; and then

proceed as introduced in 4 or 5 steps listed on the left hand side of

the Dialogue Box.

4. After complete the last step, press OK. The system will reboot to

restore the BIOS with your new customized Logo.

5. The system will automatically restart with your customized Logo

that appears in background.

WARNING: While excute Step3 below, please do not turn off the
sytsem power in order to avoid BIOS damage.

■ BIOS Guardian

BIOS Guardian by default is enabled. It must be disabled in order to

reflash BIOS, thus effectively acts as a fire-wall against viruses that can

attack the BIOS while the system is running.

BIOS Guardian can be disabled as follows:

1. Go to BIOS Set Up Menu. (Press Del key while booting.)

2. Go to Chipset Features Set Up Submenu.

3. Disable BIOS Guardian.

4. Save the setting, and restart system.

NOTE: However, if it is disabled and while boot the system, the
POST screen will be held and shows you the message to let you
know the current status of BIOS Guardian. To press G key will en­able the BIOS Guardian again; or simply to press the space bar
will continue the booting process.

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■ Easy Key

Instead of completing the multi-layered BIOS setup process these 3 Easy

Key functions provide direct access to Sub-Menus when completing

BIOS settings adjustments.

Easy-Keys are as follows:

Ctrl + c: To enter clock settings menu.

Ctrl + p: To load Performance Default settings and restart.

Ctrl + f: To load Fail-Safe Default settings and restart.

■ Audio Alert

After complete a system upgrade, should the computer be assembled

incorrectly, a friendly onboard voice caution, will advice of the error dur-

ing system boot up.

A convenient onboard LED will also flash, waring that there is a system

problem. If you do not hear the Audio Alert , please check that your

speakers are connected.

Audio warning are activated as follows:

No CPU: Caution! CPU not detected. Please check your PC

No Memory: Caution! Memory not detected. Please check your PC

No Graphics: Caution! VGA not detected. Please check your PC

■ Overclock Partner

Should the system not start because clock speed settings have been

increased to a speed incompatible with the system, the Overclock Partner

allows you to reboot at system default settings, protecting hardware from

any damages caused by changes to the BIOS.

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Overview

Complete the following steps:

1. Turn the system off.

2. Restart while holding down the Insert key. It is important that the

Insert key is held down until the default clock speed is shown on

the POST screen.

3. Enter BIOS setting menu, and re-set clock speed desired or default.

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Installation Procedures

Chapter 2

Installation Procedures

The mainboard has several user-adjustable jumpers on the board that allow you to

configure your system to suit your requirements. This chapter contains information

on the various jumper settings on your mainboard.

To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps:

■ Step 1 - Set system jumpers

■ Step 2 - Install system RAM modules

■ Step 3 - Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

■ Step 4 - Install expansion cards

■ Step 5 - Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply

■ Step 6 - Set up BIOS software (see Chapter Three)

■ Step 7 - Set up supporting software tools

WARNING: Excessive torque may damage the mainboard. When
using an electric screwdriver on the mainboard, make sure that
the torque is set to the allowable range of 5.0 ~ 8.0kg/cm.

Mainboard components contain very delicate Integrated Circuit
(IC) chips. To prevent static electricity from harming any of the
mainboard’s sensitive components, you should follow some
precautions whenever working on the computer:

1. Unplug the computer when working on the inside.

2. Hold components by the edges and try not to touch the IC

||||chips, leads, or circuitry.

3. Wear an anti-static wrist strap which fits around the wrist.

4. Place components on a grounded anti-static pad or on the bag
that came with the component whenever the components are
separated from the system.

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This Chapter is intended to aid quick and easy installation.

In the event that more detailed information is required, please

consult the Installation Procedures Chapter.

Installation Procedures

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1). CPU Speed Select, Clear CMOS, Clear
Password

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2). CPU Fan Installation

This connector is linked to the CPU fan. When the system is in suspend mode, the

CPU fan will turn off; when it reverts back to full on mode, the fan will turn back on.

Without sufficient air circulation, the CPU may overheat and cause damage to

both the CPU and the mainboard.

Damage may occur to the mainboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins are

incorrectly used. These are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these

pins.

3). Front Panel Block Cable Connection

4). Other Enabled/Disabled Jumpers

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WARNING: The table below provides users with the jumper set­tings if they want to set CPU voltage for overclocking. Before set this
jumper, please check the CPU specification to avoid CPU damage.

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5). Load BIOS Setup Default

Load BIOS Defaults

BIOS defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters

that allow minimum system performance. The OEM manufacturer may change

the defaults through MODBIN before the binary image burns into the ROM.

Load Setup Defaults

Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features

which the system automatically detects.

6). How to Upgrade BIOS

1. Format a bootable system floppy diskette by typing the command format

a:/s in command mode.

2. Visit the the web site of the vendor and visit the BIOS Update page in the

related Technical Support section.

3. Select the BIOS file you need and download it to your bootable floppy

diskette.

4. The CD-Pro contained in the package with this mainboard provides the

flash utility in the subdirectory: \utility\flash. (If your BIOS is Award, the

subdirectory \utility\flash\Award. If BIOS is AMI, the subdirectory

\utility\flash\AMI.) You need copy the flash tool to the bootable diskette.

5. Insert the bootable diskette containing the BIOS file into the floppy dis-

kette drive.

6. Assuming that the floppy diskette drive is A, reboot the system by using

the A: drive. At the A: > prompt, run the BIOS upgraded file by executing

the Flash BIOS utility and the BIOS file with its appropriate extension.

Do not turn off or reset the computer during the flash process or there will be

a problem booting up your system.

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1). Set System Jumpers

Jumpers are used to select the operation modes for your system. Some jump-

ers on the board have three metal pins with each pin representing a different

function. A 1 is written besides pin 1 on jumpers with three pins. To set a

jumper, a black cap containing metal contacts is placed over the jumper pin/s

according to the required configuration. A jumper is said to be shorted when

the black cap has been placed on one or two of its pins. The types of jumpers

used in this manual are shown below:

NOTE: Users are not encouraged to change the jumper settings
not listed in this manual. Changing the jumper settings improperly
may adversely affect system performance.

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Mainboard Layout

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ONBOARD MARK MEANING P AGE

Jumpers

SW1-5 Clear CMOS Data 2 - 12

SW1-6 Clear Password 2 - 12

KB_WAKE Keyboard Wake-Up Feature Enable 2 - 13

Slots

DIMM1/2/3/4 DIMM Memory Module Support 2 - 13

SLOT1 CPU Cartridge Slot 2 - 15

PCI1/2/34/5 PCI Bus Expansion Slot 2 - 18

ISA1/2 ISA Bus Expansion Slot 2 - 18

AGP AGP Bus Expansion Slot 2 - 18

Connectors

FLOPPY Floppy Diskette Drive Connector 2 - 20

PRIMARY, SECONDARY IDE HDD Device Connectors 2 - 20

POWER ATX Power Connector 2 - 21

CPU_FAN CPU Fan Connector 2 - 22

CHS_FAN1/2 System Case Fan Connectors 2 - 22

WO L Wake on LAN Connector 2 - 23

CHASSIS System Chassis Instrusion Alarm 2 - 23

IR Infrared Port Module Connector 2 - 24

CD_IN1/2 CD Audio-Out Connector 2 - 24

PWR_FAN Power Fan Connector 2 - 25

FPNL Connectors for Front Panel LEDs

and Switches on Front Panel 2 - 26

KB, MS PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector 2 - 27

USB0/1, USB2 Universal Serial Bus Connectors 2 - 27

LPT Printer Connector 2 - 28

COM1/2 Serial Port Connector 2 - 28

GAME Joystick/MIDI Device Connector 2 - 29

LINE_OUT, LINE_IN,

MIC_IN Audio I/O Jacks 2 - 29

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Clear CMOS: SW1-5

The CMOS RAM is powered by the onboard button cell battery. To clear the

RTC data: (1) Turn off your computer. (2) Move the CMOS Clear switch SW1-

5 to On (Enabled). (3) Turn on your computer to display CMOS checksum

error. (4) Turn off your computer. (5) Move the CMOS Clear switch SW1-5 to

Off (Disabled). (6) Turn on your computer. (7) Hold down the Delete key

when boots. (8) Enter the BIOS Setup to re-enter user preferences.

Clear Password: SW1-6

This switch allows you to enable or disable the password configuration. You

may need to enable this switch by moving it to the On (Enabled) position if

you forget your password. To clear the password setting: (1) Turn off your

computer. (2) Move the Clear Password switch SW1-6 to On (Enabled). (3)

Turn on your computer. (4) Hold down the Delete key during bootup and enter

BIOS Setup to re-enter user preferences. (5) Turn off your computer, (6) Move

the Clear Password switch SW1-6 to Off (Disabled). (7) Turn on your com-

puter for the new settings to take effect.

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Enabling Keyboard Wake-Up Feautre: KB_WAKE

The 3-pin jumper allows you to use your keyboard to power on or wake up

your computer system.

NOTE: For the mainboard to use the Keyboard Wake-up + Wake­on-LAN function, the ATX power supply used should have a current
of 1AMP at 5V Stand-By . T o use the Keyboard W ake-up function only
without using the Wake-on-LAN function, the ATX power supply
used should have a current of 400milliAmpere at 5V Stand-By.

2). Install RAM Modules

RAM Module Configuration

This mainboard provides four onboard DIMM sockets for allowing 3.3V (un-

buffered) SDRAM DIMM modules. Either 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256MB DIMM can

be installed on these four sockets. The maximum total memory supported is up

to1GB.

NOTE: This mainboard supports DIMMs with access speeds of
12ns, 10ns, or faster. ECC memory and parity check is also sup­ported.

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Install and Remove DIMMs

1. Locate the DIMM slots on the mainboard.

2. Install the DIMM straight down into the DIMM slot with both hands.

3. The clip on both ends of the DIMM slot will close up to hold the DIMM

in place when the DIMM touches the slots bottom.

Press the clips with both hands to remove the DIMM.

WARNING:

1. If your system runs under PC133 specification, the 4th DIMM slot

is suggested to leave empty in order to avoid unstable performance.

2. VC M SDRAM is allowed, but not mix used with other DIMM types.

3). Install the CPU

The CPU module resides in the SLOT1 on the motherboard. The Retention

Mechanism Assembly that is foldable for saving space when shipping and

packing had been installed on the board by the manufacturer. Please following

the steps introduced below to complete the CPU installation.

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CAUTION:

1. Always turn the system power off before installing or removing

any device.

2. Always observe static electricity precautions. See “Handling Pre­cautions” at the start of this manual.

3. Inserting the chip incorrectly may damage the chip.

1. Locate SLOT1 on the mainboard.

2. Pull out two columns of the

Retention Mechanism Assembly

upward to the right position.

Installation Procedures

3. Insert the CPU module downward along with the columns of the Reten-

tion Mechanism Assembly until it is inserted the SLOT1 firmly.

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4. Hook the Heatsink Top Support to the Heatsink Support Base to affix the

CPU module.

5. Connect the plug of the wires that linked with the CPU fan.

CPU Frequency Selection

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CPU Voltage Selection

WARNING: The table below provides users with the jumper set-

tings if they want to set CPU voltage for overclocking. Before set this
jumper, please check the CPU specification to avoid CPU damage.

Installation Procedures

continued on

the next page

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CPU V oltage Selection

(continued)

4). Install Expansion Cards

This section describes how to connect an expansion card to one of your

systems expansion slots. Expansion cards are printed circuit boards that,

when connected to the mainboard, increase the capabilities of your system.

For example, expansion cards can provide video and sound capabilities. The

mainboard features five PCI bus, two ISA bus and one AGP bus expansion

slots.

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CAUTION: Make sure to unplug the power supply when adding or
removing expansion cards or other system components. Failure to
do so may cause severe damage to both the mainboard and
expansioncards.
Always observe static electricity precautions.
Please read “Handling Precautions” at the start of this manual.

To install an expansion card, follow the steps below:

1. Remove the computer chassis cover and select an empty expansion

slot.

2. Remove the corresponding slot cover from the computer chassis.

Unscrew the mounting screw that secures the slot cover and pull

the slot cover out from the computer chassis. Keep the slot cover

mounting screw nearby.

3. Holding the edge of the peripheral card, carefully align the edge

connector with the expansion slot.

4. Push the card firmly into the slot. Push down on one end of the

expansion card, then the other. Use this rocking motion until the

addon card is firmly seated inside the expansion slot.

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5. Secure the board with the mounting screw removed in Step 2. Make

sure that the card has been placed evenly and completely into the

expansion slot.

6. Replace the computer systems cover.

7. Setup the BIOS if necessary.

8. Install the necessary software drivers for the expansion card.

5). Connect Devices

Floppy Diskette Drive Connector: FLOPPY

This connector provides the connection with your floppy disk drive.

The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin 1.

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Installation Procedures

IDE HDD Device Connectors: PRIMARY, SECONDARY

These two connectors are used for your IDE hard disk drives, CD drives, LS-

120|drives, or IDE ZIP drives. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the

same side with the Pin 1.

ATX Power Connector: POWER

This 20-pin male block connector is connected to the ATX power supply. 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.

NOTE: The power supply must provide +3.3V voltage.

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CPU Fan Connector: CPU_FAN

This connector is linked to the CPU fan. When the system is in suspend mode,

the CPU fan will turn off; when it reverts back to fullon mode, the fan will turn

back on. Please refer to the CPU fan installation manual for more information.

System Case Fan Connectors: CHS_FAN1, CHS_FAN2

There two 3-pin connectors onboard that either one allows you to link with the

cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature.

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Wake-On-Lan Connector: WOL

This 3-pin connector allows the remove servers to manage the system that

installed this mainboard via your network adapter which also supports WOL.

When you install such a LAN card, please read its installation guide for more

information.

System Chassis Intrusion Alarm Connector: CHASSIS

This 2-pin connector allows your system to enable or disable the system alarm

if the system case being removed.

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Infrared Connector: IR

This 5-pin connector is used to link with your ID device to allow transmission

of data to another system that also supports the IR feature. This module

mounts to a small opening on system cases that support it.

CD Aduio-Out Connectors: CD_IN1, CD_IN2

These two 4-pin connectors are used for different types of the AUDIO-OUT

port of your CD drive.

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Power Fan Connector: PWR_FAN

This connector is connected with your power supply that supported a 6-wire

plug to lower the power supply temperature. The signal which comes from the

hardware monitor chip lowers the temperature of the power supply.

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Front Panel Block Connector: FPNL

This block connector concludes the connectors for linking with IDE LED,

power LED, remote power button, message LED, suspend button, reset but-

ton and speaker on the front panel of the system case. Please identify polari-

ties of plug wires for the case speaker and LEDs. Please ask vendor about this

information when you buy them and install the system by yourself. The plug

wires polarities of this buttons will not affect the function.

Power LED (A) is connected with the system power indicator to indicate

whether the system is on/off. When the system enter the suspend mode, it

blinks.

Remote Power Button (B) is connected with remote power (soft power) switch.

Push this switch will turn off and on the system instead of turning the power

switch on the power supply.

Message LED (C) is connected with the message LED. When the system is

running normally, the indicator is off. It is controlled by the operating system

or application software.

Suspend Button (D) is connected with suspend mode switch.

Reset Button (E) is connected to the reset switch. Push this switch to reboot

the system instead of turning power switch off and on.

Speaker (F) is connected with the case speaker.

IDE LED (G) is connected IDE device indicator. This LED will blink when the

hard disk drives are activated.

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PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector: KB, MS

These two 6-pin female connectors are used for your PS/2 keyboard and PS/2

mouse.

Universal Serial Bus Connectors:

USB0, USB1, USB2 (optional)

These two connectors that integrated on the edge of the board are used for

linking with USB peripheral devices. Also, this board provides an manufactur-

ing optional connector USB2 for linking with the USB socket on the front

panel of some system cases. If USB2 connector is used, it will make either

USB0 or USB1 disabled. Your operating system must support USB features,

such as MS Windows 98, MS Windows 95 OSR2.5 with USB Supplement.

The figure below is the pin assignmen

of the manufacturing optional USB2

connector for front panel USB connection.

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Printer Connector: LPT

This 25-pin D-Sub female connector is attached to your printer.

Serial Port Connectors: COM1, COM2

COM1 and COM2 allow you to connect with your devices that use serial

ports, such as a serial mouse or an external modem.

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GAME/MIDI Connector: GAME

This 15-pin female connector allows you to connect game joysticks or game

pads for playing games. Connect MIDI devices for playing or editing audio.

Audio I/O Jacks: LINE_OUT, LINE_IN, MIC_IN

LINE_OUT can be connected to headphones or preferably powered speakers.

LINE_IN allows tape players or other audio sources to be recorded by your

computer or played through the LINE_OUT. MIC_IN allows microphones to

be connected for input voice.

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BIOS Setup

Chapter 3

BIOS Setup

The mainboard comes with the Award BIOS chipthat contains the ROM Setup

information of your system. This chip serves as an interface between the

processor and the rest of the mainboards components. This section explains

the information contained in the Setup program and tells you how to modify

the settings according to your system configuration.

CMOS Setup Utility

A Setup program, built into the system BIOS, is stored in the CMOS RAM.

This Setup utility program allows changes to the mainboard configuration

settings. It is executed when the user changes system configuration; user

changes system backup battery; or the system detects a configuration error

and asks the user to run the Setup program. Use the arrow keys to select and

press Enter to run the selected program.

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Standard CMOS Setup

The Standard CMOS Setup screen is displayed above. Each item may have

one or more option settings. The system BIOS automatically detects memory

size, thus no changes are necessary. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item

and then use PgUp or PgDn keys to select the value you want in each item.

Hard Disk Configurations

TYPE: Select User to fill the remaining fields. Select Auto to detect the

HDD type automatically (recommended).

SIZE: The hard disk size. The unit is Mega Bytes.

CYLS: The cylinder number of the hard disk.

HEAD: The read/write head number of hard disk.

PRECOMP: The cylinder number at which the disk drive changes the

write current.

LANDZ: The cylinder number that the disk drive heads (read/write) are

seated when the disk drive is parked.

SECTOR: The sector number of each track defined on the hard disk.

MODE: Select Auto to detect the mode type automatically. If your hard

disk supports the LBA mode, select LBA or Large. However, if your hard

disk cylinder is more than 1024 and does not support the LBA function, set

at Large. Select Normal if your hard disk supporting cylinders is below

1024.

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Software Turbo Speed

The BIOS supports Software Turbo Speed feature. Instead of pressing the

Turbo Speed Button on the front panel, simply press the Alt, Ctrl, and +

keys at the same time to enable the Turbo Speed feature; and press the Alt,

Ctrl, and - keys at the same time to disable the feature.

BIOS Features Setup

Anti-Virus Protection

This feature starts the virus scan tool to detect if boot virus in boot sector

of the first hard disk drive when booting up.

The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

CPU Internal Cache

When enabled, improves the system performance. Disable this item when

testing or trouble-shooting. The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

External Cache

When enabled, supports an optional cache SRAM. This feature allows

you to disable the cache function when the system performance is un-

stable to run some software. The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

Processor Number Feature

If a Pentium III processor is installed on this mainboard, the system BIOS

will allow other utilities to access the Intel Pentium III serial number while

this feature set at Enabled. The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

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Quick Power On Self T est

When enabled, allows the BIOS to bypass the extensive memory test.

The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

Boot From LAN First

This feature makes the system bootable by the remote server via LAN.

The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

Boot Sequence

Allows the system BIOS to first try to boot the operating system from the

selected disk drive. The options are: A, C, SCSI (Default); C, A, SCSI; C,

CDROM, A; CDROM, C, A; D, A, SCSI; E, A, SCSI; F, A, SCSI; SCSI, A, C;

SCSI, C, A; C Only; LS/ZIP, C.

Swap Floppy Drive

Allows you to switch the order in which the operating system accesses

the floppy drives during boot up.

The options are: Enabled, Disabled (Default).

Boot Up Floppy Seek

When enabled, assigns the BIOS to perform floppy diskette drive tests by

issuing the time-consuming seek commands. The options are: Enabled

(Default), Disabled.

Boot Up Numlock Status

When set to On, allows the BIOS to automatically enable the Num Lock

Function when the system boots up. The options are: On (Default), Off.

Gate A20 Option

When set at Fast, allows a faster access response under Protected mode.

The options are: Fast (Default), Normal.

Memory Parity Check/ECC Check

This feature enables BIOS to perform automatic memory checking upon

detection of ECC or parity DRAM.

The options are: Enabled, Disabled (Default).

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Typematic Rate Setting

The term typematic means that when a keyboard key is held down, the

character is repeatedly entered until the key is released.

The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

This feature is available only if the above item, Typematic Rate Setting, is

set at Enabled. Sets the rate of a character repeat when the key is held

down.

The options are: 6 (Default), 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30.

Typematic Delay (Msec)

This feature is available only if the item, Typematic Rate Setting, is set at

Enabled. Sets the delay time before a character is repeated.

The options are: 250 (Default), 500, 750, 1000 millisecond.

Security Option

Allows you to set the security level of the system.

The options are: Setup (Default), System.

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop

Set this feature to be enabled if any ISA adapter card installed in the

system requires the VGA palette snoop function.

The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.

OS Select For DRAM > 64MB

If your operating system (OS) is OS/2, select the option OS2. Otherwise,

stay with the default setting Non-OS2.

The options are: Non-OS2 (Default), OS2.

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

S.M.A.R.T. stands for Self-Monitoring and Analysis Reporting Technol-

ogy which allows your hard disk drive to report any read/write errors and

issues a warning with LDCM installed.

The options are: Disabled (Default); Enabled.

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Report No FDD For WIN 95

When the field under the Standard CMOS Setup Menu for Drive A and/or

Drive B is set at None, users must set this field is set at Yes for it to function

properly. Otherwise, set at No, even if field for Drive A and/or Drive B is set

at None, system will still detect and recognize of a floppy drive(s).

The options are: Yes (Default), No.

Video BIOS Shadow

Allows the BIOS to copy the video ROM code of the add-on video card to

the system memory for faster access.

The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

BIOS Guardian

It allows the system to prevent computer viruses. Users will need to dis-

able it to update BIOS.

The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

Chipset Features Setup

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Bank 0/1 DRAM Timing; Bank 2/3 DRAM Timing;
Bank 4/5 DRAM Timing; Bank 6/7 DRAM Timing

This feature allows you to select the DRAM read/write speed.

The options are: SDRAM 10ns (Default), SDRAM 8ns, Normal, Medium,

Fast, Turbo.

SDRAM Cycle Length

This item will function only when SDRAM DIMM/s are installed on the

mainboard (BIOS auto detection). If the CAS latency of your SDRAM

DIMM is 2, set it at 2 to enhance your system performance. If the CAS

latency of your SDRAM DIMM is 3, stay with the default setting, 3.

The options are: Auto (Default), 3, 2.

DRAM Clock

The feature allows users to select the DRAM clock.

The options are: Auto (Default), HCLK-33M, HCLK+33M.

Memory Hole

When you install a Legacy ISA card, this feature allows you to select the

memory holes address range of the ISA cycle when the processor ac-

cesses the selected address area. Please read your card manual for detail

information. When disabled, the memory hole at the 14MB (or 15MB)

address will be treated as a DRAM cycle when the processor accesses the

14~16MB (or 15~16MB) address area.

The options are: 15M - 16M, Disabled (Default).

P2C/C2P Concurrency

This feature allows users to set PCI/AGP Master-to-CPU/ CPU-to-PCI/

AGP Slave concurrent.

The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

Fast R-W Turnaround

It allows users to set DRAM fast read-to-write turn around.

The options are: Enabled, Disabled (Default).

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System BIOS Cacheable

When enabled, allows the ROM area F000H-FFFFH to be cacheable when

cache controller is activated. The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

Video RAM Cacheable

When enabled, allows the system to use the video RAM from cache RAM,

instead of the slower DRAMs or ROMs.

The options are: Enabled, Disabled (Default).

AGP Aperture Size

It allows you to select the main memory frame size for AGP use.

The options are 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 (Default), 128MB.

AGP-4X Mode

This feature allows user to select the AGP mode be to 2x or 4x when an

AGP add-in card installed. However, when set at Enabled and the AGP

card only support 1x mode, the system will fall back 1x mode automatically.

The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

AGP Fast Write

When enabled, this feature allows you to set AGP fast write made.

The options are: Enabled, Disabled (Default).

OnChip USB

When enabled, this feature allows you to use the onboard USB feature.

The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

USB Keyboard Support

This feature will appear only if the above item Onchip USB is set at En-

abled. Set this feature to Enabled to use a USB keyboard with your system.

The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk

Set this field at Enabled to allow auto detection of DIMM and PCI. If none

detected, it will stop the clock of each DIMM and PCI.

The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

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Spread Spectrum

This feature is used to set the spread Spectrum to be center spread type or

down spread type. The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

CPU Host/PCI Clock (MHz)

Select Default or select a timing combination for the CPU and the PCI bus.

When set to Default, BIOS uses the actual CPU and PCI bus clock values.

The options are: Default (Default), 66.8/33.4 MHz, 75/37.5 MHz, 83.3/41.7

MHz, 90/30 MHz, 100/33.3 MHz, 105/35 MHz, 110/36.7 MHz, 112/37.3 MHz,

115/38.3 MHz, 120/40 MHz, 124/41.3 MHz, 124/31 MHz, 133/33.3MHz, 140/

35 MHz, 150/37.5 MHz.

CPU Warning T emperature

This feature allows you to set the temperature to slow down the CPU clock

frequency.

The options are: Disabled (Default), 50oC/122oF, 53oC/127oF, 56oC/133oF,

60oC/140oF, 6 3oC/145oF, 6 6oC/151oF, 7 0oC/158oF.

Current System Temp. / Current CPU Temperature / Current CPUFAN
Speed / Current CHAFAN1/2 Speed / Current PWRF AN Speed / IN0(V):
to IN2(V): / +5V: / +12V: / –12V: / –5V: / VBAT(V): / 5VSB(V):

These items allow end users and technicians to monitor data provided by

the BIOS on this mainboard. It is not user-configurable.

Shutdown T emperature

When Windows 98 ACPI mode installed, this feature helps to shutdown

the system when the system temperature is as high as the selected tem-

perature to prevent from the overheat problem.

The options are: 60oc/140oF, 65oc/149oF, 70oc/158oF (Default), 75oc/167oF.

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Power Management Setup

Power Management

This item allows you to adjust the power management features. Select

Disable for disabling global power management features. Select User De-

fine for configuring your own power management features. Min Saving

initiates all predefined timers in their minimum values. Max Saving, on the

other hand, initiates maximum values. The options are: User Define (De-

fault), Min Saving, Max Saving.

PM Control by APM

The option No allows the APM (Advanced Power Management) specifi-

cation be ignored. Selecting Yes will allow the BIOS wait for APMs prompt

before it enters Doze mode, Standby mode, or Suspend mode. If the APM

is installed, it will prompt the BIOS to set the system into power saving

mode when all tasks are done. The options are: No, Yes (Default).

Video Off After

It allows you to activate the video off feature for the display monitor power

management. The options are Suspend (Default), Doze, NA.

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Video Off Method

The option V/H SYNC+Blank allows the BIOS to blank off screen display

by turning off the V-Sync and H-Sync signals sent from add-on VGA card.

DPMS Support allows the BIOS to blank off screen display by your add-

on VGA card which supports DPMS (Display Power Management Signal-

ing function). Blank Screen allows the BIOS to blank off screen display by

turning off the red-green-blue signals.

The options are: V/H SYNC+Blank, DPMS Support (Default), Blank Screen.

MODEM Use IRQ

The feature allows users to select the IRQ# of the system that is the same

IRQ# as the modem use. The settings are: NA, 3 (Default), 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11.

Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN

The selection Delay 4 Sec. will allow the system shut down after 4 seconds

after the power button is pressed. The selection Instant-Off will allow the

system shut down immediately once the power button is pressed.

The settings are: Delay 4 Sec, Instant-Off (Default).

HDD Power Down

The option lets the BIOS turn the HDD motor off when system is in Sus-

pend mode. Selecting 1 Min..15 Min allows you define the HDD idle time

before the HDD enters the Power Saving Mode.

The options 1 Min..15 Min will not work concurrently. When HDD is in the

Power Saving Mode, any access to the HDD will wake the HDD up.

The options are: Disable (Default), 1 Min..15 Min.

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.

The options are: Disable (Default), 10, 20, 30, 40 Sec, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 20, 30,

40 Min, 1 Hour.

Suspend Mode

When disabled, the system will not enter Suspend mode. The specified

time option defines the idle time the system takes before it enters Suspend

mode. The options are: Disable (Default), 10, 20, 30, 40 Sec, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10,

20, 30, 40 Min, 1 Hour.

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VGA

ON enables the power management timers when a no activity events is

detected in the VGA. OFF disables the PM timer even if a no activity event

is detected. The options are: OFF (Default), ON.

LPT & COM

LPT/COM enables the power management timers when a no activity event

is detected in the LPT and COM ports. LPT (COM) enables the power

management timers when a no activity event is detected in the LPT (COM)

ports. NONE to disable the PM timer even if a no activity event is detected.

The options are: LPT/COM (Default), LPT, COM, NONE.

HDD & FDD

ON will enable the power management timers when no activity event is

detected in the hard drive and floppy drive. OFF disables the PM timer

even if no activity event is detected. The options are: OFF, ON (Default).

DMA/master

To set this feature at ON activates that Power Management feautre (PM)

wake-up event for the DMA or bus master (of the LAN card or/and SCSI

card). The options are: OFF (Default), ON.

Modem Ring Resume

An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other words, an

incoming call on the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state.

The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

RTC Alarm Resume

Enabled allows you to set the time the system will be turned on from the

system power-off status. The options are: Enabled, Disabled (Default).

Date (of Month)

This feature allows you to set the day of the alarm starts when the RTC

Alarm Resume From Soft Off is set to be Enabled. The options are: 0, 1..31.

Timer (hh:mm:ss)

If an ATX power supply is installed and when RTC Alarm Resume is En-

abled, this feature allows you to set the time of the alarm starts when the

RTC Alarm Resume From Soft Off is set to be Enabled.

The options are: 7: 0: 0 (Default). hh (hour) - 0, 1, 2,.., 23; mm (minute) - 0,

1, 2,..,59; ss (second) - 0, 1, 2,..,59.

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Wake Up On LAN

When set at Enabled, an input signal comes from the other client/server on

the LAN awakes the system from a soft off state if connected over LAN.

The options are Disabled (Default) or Enabled.

PowerOn by PCI Card

When set at Enabled, any PCI-PM event awakes the system from a PCI-

PM controlled state.

The options are Disabled (Default) or Enabled.

Primary INTR

Whe the Primary interrupt (the Primary option in the featuer of IRQ# Activ-

ity) generates will make the Power Management feautre (PM) wake-up

event on. If set at OFF, all the primary interrupt will not wake-up the systetm.

The options are: OFF, ON (Default).

IRQ# Activity

After the time period which you set at in Suspend Mode Feature, the

system advances from Doze Mode to Suspend Mode in which the CPU

clock stops and the screen display is off. At this moment, if the IRQ activ-

ity which is defined as Primary occurs, the system goes back to Full-on

Mode directly.

If the IRQ activity which is defined as Secondary takes place, the system

enters another low power state, Dream Mode, in which the system will act

as Full-on Mode except that the screen display remains off until the corre-

sponding IRQ handler finishes, then back to Suspend Mode.

The options of IRQ 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 are: Primary, Second

ary, Disabled.

The default values of IRQ 8, 15 are: Disabled.

The default value of IRQ 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 are: Primary.

The default value of IRQ 9, 10, 11 are: Secondary.

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PNP/PCI Configuration

PNP OS Installed

If your operating system is a Plug-and-Play one, such as Windows NT,

Windows 95, select Yes. The options are: No (Default), Yes.

Resources Controlled By

If set at Auto, the BIOS arranges all system resources. If there exists con-

flict, select Manual. The options are: Auto (Default), Manual.

The manual options of IRQ- / DMA- assigned to are: Legacy ISA, PCI/ISA

PnP (Default).

Reset Configuration Data

When enabled, allows the system to clear the last BIOS configuration data

and reset with the default data.

The options are: Enabled, Disabled (Default).

CPU to PCI Write Buffer

When enabled, allows data and address access to the internal buffer of

the system controller; so the processor can be released from the waiting

state. The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

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PCI Dynamic Bursting

When enabled, the PCI controller allows Bursting PCI transfer if the con-

secutive PCI cycles come with the address falling in same 1KB space. This

improves the PCI bus throughput.

The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

PCI Master 0 WS Write

When enabled, allows a zero-wait-state-cycle delay when the PCI master

drive writes data to DRAM. The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

PCI Delay Transaction

Enable this feature to abort the current CPI master cycle and to accept the

new PCI master request, it reaccepts the original PCI master and returns

the PCI data phase to the original PCI master.

The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.

PCI#2 Access #1 Retry

When enabled, the AGP (PCI#2) access to PCI (PCI#1) will be retried until

the maximum count. The options are: Disabled (Default); Enabled.

AGP Master 1 WS Write

When enabled, the AGP bus master write access to DRAMs will add one

wait-state cycle. The options are: Enabled (Default); Disabled.

AGP Master 1 WS Read

When enabled, the AGP bus master read access to the DRAMs will add

one wait-state cycle. The options are: Disabled (Default); Enabled.

Assign IRQ For VGA

If your PCI VGA card does not need an IRQ, select Disabled; therefore, an

IRQ can be released for the system use.

The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

Slot 1/2/3/4/5 Use IRQ No.

Some PCI devices would need to use an IRQ on the PCI bus. Selecting

Auto allows the PCI controller to automatically allocate an IRQ.

The options are: Auto (Default); 3, 4, 5; 7; 9, 10, 11, 12; 14; 15.

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Load BIOS Defaults

BIOS defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters

that allow minimum system performance. The OEM manufacturer may change

the defaults through MODBIN before the binary image burns into the ROM.

Load Setup Defaults

Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features

which the system automatically detects.

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Integrated Peripherals

OnChip IDE Channel0

When enabled, allows you to use the onboard primary PCI IDE. If a hard

disk controller card is used, set at Disabled.

The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

OnChip IDE Channel1

When enabled, allows you to use the onboard secondary PCI IDE. If a

hard disk controller card is used, set at Disabled.

The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

IDE Prefetch Mode

When set at Enabled, it allows data to be posted to and prefetched from

the primary IDE data ports. Data prefetching is initiated when a data port

read occurs. The read prefetch eliments latency to the IDE data ports and

allows them to be performed back to back for the highest possible PIO data

transfer rates. The first data prot read of a sector is called the demand read.

Subsequent data port reads from the sector are called prefetch reads. The

demand read and all prefetch reads must be of the same size (16 or 32 bits).

The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

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IDE HDD Block Mode

When enabled, the system executes read/write requests to hard disk in

block mode. The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

IDE Treshhold

When disabled, the IDE data transfer starts immediately if FIFO is not

empty.

The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

Primary Master PIO

Allows an automatic or a manual configuration of the PCI primary IDE hard

disk (master) mode. The options are: Auto (Default), Mode 0, Mode 1,

Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4.

Primary Slave PIO

Allows an automatic or a manual configuration of the PCI primary IDE hard

disk (slave) mode. The options are: Auto (Default), Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode

2, Mode 3, Mode 4.

Secondary Master PIO

Allows an automatic or a manual configuration of the PCI secondary IDE

hard disk (master) mode. The options are: Auto (Default), Mode 0, Mode 1,

Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4.

Secondary Slave PIO

Allows an automatic or a manual configuration of the PCI secondary IDE

hard disk (slave) mode. The options are: Auto (Default), Mode 0, Mode 1,

Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4.

Primary Master 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). The options are: Auto (Default), Disable.

IDE Primary Slave UDMA

Allows you to select the first PCI IDE channel of the first slave hard disk

mode or to detect it by the BIOS if the hard disk supports UDMA (Ultra

DMA, faster than DMA). The options are: Auto (Default), Disable.

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IDE Secondary Master 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). The options are: Auto (Default), Disable.

IDE Secondary Slave UDMA

Allows you to select the second PCI IDE channel of the secondary slave

hard disk mode or to detect it by the BIOS if the hard disk supports UDMA

(Ultra DMA, faster than DMA). The options are: Auto (Default), Disable.

Init Display First

When you install an AGP VGA card and a PCI VGA card on the board, this

feature allows you to select the first initiation of the monitor display from

which card. The options are: PCI Slot (Default), AGP.

POWER ON Function

Allows you to set the method for powering-on the system. The default

option of BUTTON-ONLY allows system power-on using the standard

system case mounted ON/OFF switch. The option Password allows you

to set up to 5 alphanumeric characters to power-on the system. The option

Hot KEY allows you to set which of the 12 keyboard function keys (F1 to

F12) in combination with the Ctrl key to power-on the system. The option

Mouse Click allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to power-on the system by

double-clicking on the mouse button. The options are: Button Only (De-

fault); Password; Hot KEY; Mouse Right, Mouse Left.

NOTE: When using Password, Hot KEY, or Mouse Click options for
the item POWER ON Function will render the power button on the
system case ineffective. In case user forgets password or hot key
setting, use the clear password switch or jumper to clear RTC data
(refer to section about clear password on Chapter 2). Another
method is to unplug system power from the AC power outlet and
then re-insert the power cord. Previous password and hot key set­tings will be disabled allowing user to set a new one.

KB Power ON Password

Allows you to set up to 5 alphanumeric characters use in powering-on the

system. To set password, set the above item POWER ON Function to

Password, then using the keyboards down arrow key to move cursor to

this item KB Power ON Password and press the <Enter> key. A box will

appear asking you to input the password desired to power-on the system.

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Hot Key power ON

Allows you to set which of the 12 keyboard function keys (F1 to F12) in

combination with the Ctrl key will be used to power-on the system. The

options are: Ctrl-F1 (default) up to Ctrl-F12.

KBC input clock

This feature allows you to select different KBC input clocks which your

keyboard actually supported. Please read your keyboard manual also for

more information. The options are: 6, 8 (Default), 12, 16 MHz.

Onboard FDC Controller

When enabled, the floppy diskette drive (FDD) controller is activated.

The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

Onboard Serial Port 1

If the serial port 1 uses the onboard I/O controller, you can modify your

serial port parameters. If an I/O card needs to be installed, COM3 and

COM4 may be needed. The options are: 3F8/IRQ4 (Default), 3E8/IRQ4,

2F8/IRQ3, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled.

Onboard Serial Port 2

If the serial port 2 uses the onboard I/O controller, you can modify your

serial port parameters. If an I/O card needs to be installed, COM3 and

COM4 may be needed. The options are: 2F8/IRQ3 (Default), 3E8/IRQ4,

2E8/IRQ3, 3F8/IRQ4, Disabled.

UART Mode Select

Allows you to select the IR modes if the serial port 2 is used as an IR port.

Set at Standard, if you use COM2 as the serial port as the serial port,

instead as an IR port. The options are: HPSIR, ASKIR, Normal (Default).

UART2 Duplex Mode

Allows you to select the IR modes.

The options are: Half (Default), Full.

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RxD , TxD Active

This feature is available only if the item, UART 2 Mode, is set at ASKIR or

HPSIR. The feature allows you to select the active signals of the reception

end and the transmission end. This is for technician use only.

The options are: Hi, Lo (Default); Hi, Hi; Lo, Hi; Lo, Lo.

IR Transmission Delay

When Enabled, the transmission delays 4 characters-time (40 bit-time) if

SIR is changed from RX mode to TX mode. When Disabled, no transmis-

sion delay if SIR is changed from RX mode to TX mode.

The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

Onboard Parallel Port

Allows you to select from a given set of parameters if the parallel port uses

the onboard I/O controller.

The options are: 378/IRQ7 (Default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled.

Parallel Port Mode

Allows you to connect with an advanced printer via the port mode it

supports.

The options are: SPP (Default), EPP, ECP, ECP+EPP.

ECP Mode Use DMA

This feature allows you to select Direct Memory Access (DMA) channel if

the ECP mode selected.The options are: 3 (Default), 1.

EPP Mode Select

This feature allows you to select the EPP type version.

The options are: EPP1.7 (Default), EPP1.9.

PWRON After PWR-Fail

When the system is shut down owing to the power failure, the system will

not be back to power on by itself. This feature allows you to set the

system back to which power status of the system when the system power

is resumed. The options are Former-Sts (Default), On, or Off.

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Supervisor/User Password

To enable the Supervisor/User passwords, select the item from the Standard

CMOS Setup. You will be prompted to create your own password. Type your

password up to eight characters and press Enter. You will be asked to confirm

the password. Type the password again and press Enter. To disable password,

press Enter twice when you are prompted to enter a password. A message

appears, confirming the password is disabled.

Under the BIOS Feature Setup, if Setup is selected under the Security Option

field and the Supervisor/User Password is enabled, you will be prompted

password every time you try to enter the CMOS Setup Utility. If System is

selected and the Supervisor/User Password is enabled, you will be requested

to enter the Password every time when you reboot the system or enter the

CMOS Setup utility.

IDE HDD Auto Detection

The IDE Hard Disk Drive Auto Detection feature automatically configures

your new hard disk. Use it for a quick configuration of new hard drives. This

feature allows you to set the parameters of up to four IDE HDDs. The option

with (Y) are recommended by the system BIOS. You may also keys in your own

parameters instead of setting by the system BIOS. After all settings, press Esc

key to return the main menu. For confirmation, enter the Standard CMOS

Setup feature.

Save and Exit Setup

After you have made changes under Setup, press Esc to return to the main

menu. Move cursor to Save and Exit Setup or press F10 and then press Y to

change the CMOS Setup. If you did not change anything, press Esc again or

move cursor to Exit Without Saving and press Y to retain the Setup settings.

The following message will appear at the center of the screen to allow you to

save data to CMOS and exit the setup utility: SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?

Exit without Saving

If you select this feature, the following message will appear at the center of the

screen to allow you to exit the setup utility without saving CMOS modifica-

tions: Quit Without Saving (Y/N)?

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Chapter 4

FAQs

General FAQs

How do I know my BIOS version?

Spot it on the boot screen, click [Pause/Break] button to write it down.

Can I use ECC memory?

Yes, provided your chipset supports it. Check your manual (Overview

section) or consult the chipset manufacturer's Web site (Intel or VIA).

How do I know which FLASH chip I have?

Partially remove the sticker from the chip and see the name of the manufac-

turer. Usually the jumper setting is set correctly in the factory.

How can I get the USB drivers?

Download Microsoft USB Supplement and a set of generic USB Drivers

from Drivers and Utilities Page. You must have Windows 950B (Service

Release II, "Windows97") to install these.These drivers resolve the yellow

exclamation mark problem (Unknown Devices, USB) in Device Manager.

It is recommended to install Windows 98/98 SE; because that it provides

built-in USB drivers.

FAQ

Where can I get the drivers for PCI set motherboards?

To download drivers you need, visit the chipset vendor s website Drivers

and Utilities Page. There you will see links to FAQs and other Web sites

that explain in detail how to install the drivers.

What the DMI utility is used for?

DMI Configuration Utility can be used to maintain the Management infor-

mation Format database (MIFD). DMI is also able to auto-detect and record

information pertinent to a computers system such as the CPU type, CPU

speed and internal/external frequencies and memory size.

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The onboard BIOS detects as much system information as possible and

stores it in a 4KB Block in the motherboards Flash EPROM and allows the

DMI to retrieve data from this database. The DMI utility also allows the

system integrator or end user to add additional information into the MIFD

such as serial numbers, housing configuration and vendor information.

Those information cannot be detected by the motherboards BIOS and has

to manually entered through the DMI Configuration utility and updated

into the MIFD.

NOTE: The DMI utility is included in the subdirectory \utility of the
CD-Pro.

How do I use DMI Utility?

Very carefully, because otherwise your system can become totally unus-

able after altering and saving some configuration on DMI. DMI Utility

should not be run from Windows or DOS version higher than v6.22.

If you accidentally alter some settings using DMI Utility under Windows95

(or MS-DOS that comes with it), flash the system BIOS immediately, do not

reboot. In some cases, using Win95 as operating system (for applying

DMI Utility) shows insufficient error message while trying to load the

Flash utility, that's why we recommend to use DOS 6.22. In that case, the

other option is to use the Boot Block feature on the BIOS. Use an ISA VGA

card for the system to allow them to boot at least on drive "A" (using DOS

6.22 of course) so you will be able to flash the BIOS at least. If you use DMI

from Windows95 DOS prompt or Restart in MS-DOS mode, you will not be

able to restart the PC.

BIOS FAQs

How do I flash a new BIOS?

The mainboard package provides BIOS flash software tool in the software

utility CD-ROM. This software feature is provided for upgrading BIOS

use. Play the CD-ROM, click on Browse CD, select Flash, then choose the

BIOS vendor that provided the BIOS this board came with. Please print the

relating README file and read it first. For more information about, please

visit FIC Online at www.fic.com.tw.

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Downloading BIOS File

Format a bootable system diskette, visit the FIC website at www.fic.com.tw.

Click BIOS/Drivers Update item under BIOS group, then select the BIOS

file you need. Download it to your bootable diskette.

Upgrading BIOS File

Place the bootable diskette containing the BIOS file in the diskette drive

(Assume the diskette drive is A.), and reboot the system by A drive. At the

A: > prompt, execute the BIOS upgrading procedure by entering the Flash

BIOS utility and the BIOS file with its extension.

Command: {flash tool file}{space}{downloaded BIOS file} <Enter>

The other parameters are listed in the relating README file, please read it

if need.

After press Enter key, type Y to the message Press Y to Continue, N

to Reboot. Press Enter key. When the message Press Any Key to Reboot,

the procedure is completed. Press any key to reboot.

What is "Hardware-based intelligent virus protection"?

This is a new BIOS feature based on anti-virus (AV) softwere that protects

the system from boot-time viruses. It is intellgent in the sense that it uses

rules modeled after virii's behavior. For example, it can tell the difference

between normal writing to HDD boot sector and virus-attempted writing.

It unloads after boot-up so it does not provide total protection and is not

intended to serve as replacement for regular anti-virus software.

FAQ

This utility includes only Scan funcition and not Virus Delete function. It is

not necessary to "update" virus definition files because there are none.

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When I try to flash BIOS I get an error message saying about a wrong
part number. Why?

Flash EPROM ("BIOS") chips used on FIC motherboards vary (Intel, AMD,

Fujitsu, etc.). As far as this problem is concerned, there are two possible

reasons:

a) you may have used a wrong BIOS or flash utility. Verify that both the

BIOS file and the flash utility are the right versions.

b) the flash utility you used did not recognize the type of flash EPROM

installed on your motherboard. Verify that you have the right files and if

you're sure in that, ignore the warning.

I updated my BIOS and am not very much pleased with the result (slower
performance, new bugs, etc.). What now?

Restore the old BIOS or wait until a newer BIOS is available. You should

use the flash utility supplied with the old BIOS and NOT the flash utility

you got with the new BIOS. If you do not know what flash utility it was,

consult the Web support pages or contact technical support.

Why not update BIOS?

In 90% of cases, a BIOS update is released to address a problem with a

particular piece of hardware or software.Therefore, the new BIOS gives the

system some new (different) parameters to work with. Newer BIOS'es con-

tain all fixes from previous versions. If the fix list of a new BIOS does NOT

address any of problems that you may have, it is unreasonable to update

BIOS only for sake of it, because you may be using a combination of

hardware/software that is incompatible and yet-untested with the BIOS

version you're upgrading to.

It is recommended to refrain from updating BIOS without a good reason. If

you don't see your problem listed in the fix list, do not update BIOS - better

go to a shareware Web site (winfiles.com, shareware.com, tucows.com)

and update your software or do something les dangerous.

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And finally, some 10% of BIOS updates contain new CPU ID strings and

code enhancements (ACPI, etc.). For those an update is recommended

only when it is necessary (i.e. the processor ID does not display properly,

the system must have ACPI, etc.).

A typical situation occurs when a user wants to update BIOS because the

new version supports a CPU he/she "plans" to buy sometime in the future.

With some bad luck, the user ends up with a wrong BIOS (wrong PCB, or

chipset, or I/O or all of them) and a fried BIOS.

Windows 98/98 SE FAQs

What's the proper install prcedure for VIA-based motherboards?

There are four steps:

1) Go to BIOS Setup and enable USB

2) Install Win98/98 SE on your system

3) Install the patch files and other drivers that contained in the CD-Pro

4) Install your add-on card drivers

NOTE: If your visual performance became unstable after the above
installation completed (especially a VGA card driver was installed
in Step 4). Please execute Step 3 once again. It should solve the
problem. This can be done because, most probably, that the driver
version of the add-on card is earlier than that of the patch files and
drivers contained in the CD-Pro.

FAQ

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Windows 95 FAQs

What is the proper install order of graphics-related VIA drivers?

1)Install Windows, 2) If your motherboard has an AGP port, load Vxd

driver v. 2.9. 4) Load display card driver.

Why does my VIA chipset-based system crash when the system at­tempts to access UDMA HDD?

This problem appears under Windows 95 OSR2 and OSR 2.1. Microsoft

made two updated versions of drivers that cause the problem. Please down-

load them at

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q171/3/53.asp

How can I know if a software (example: WindowsNT) is compatible with
FIC motherboards?

Each FIC motherboard is tested with a variety of operating systems and

applications. Compatibility reports are published every time new model or

updated model of a motherboard is released.Compatibility reports can be

downloaded from individual motherboard support pages or from the FIC

FTP Server (opens in a new window).

Windows95 shows an exclamation mark next to USB device on my
motherboard. Is there any driver that canhelp me?

The only reason why you can see that Exclamation mark on USB serial Bus

& PCI Bridge is that Windows95 didn't support it. You will need to install

its drivers to fix it.

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