FIC KA31 User Manual

KA31

MAINBOARD

MANUAL

DOC No.: M99204
Rev. : A0
Date : 11, 1999
Part No. : 25-10968-20

Notice

Handling Precautions

Warning:

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

the mainboard. Before handling any motherboard outside of its
protective packaging, ensure that your body is not electrostatiscally
charged.

2. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or an equivalent type of battery as
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 Ensure add-on cards, mainboards, and models do not come into

contact with the golden fingers connectors, plugged into the expan-

sion slot.

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

properly.

Trademark

All trademarks mentioned in this manual are registered property 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 KA31Mainboard ................................................................ 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

Mainboard Layout ......................................................................... 2-6

1). Set System Jumper ................................................................... 2-8

Clear CMOS: SW1-5 .......................................................... 2-8

Clear Password: SW1-6 ..................................................... 2-8

2). Install RAM Modules .............................................................. 2-9

RAM Module Configuration ..................................................... 2-9

Install and Remove DIMMs ...................................................... 2-9

3). Install the CPU .......................................................................... 2-10

CPU Frequency Selection .......................................................... 2-12

4). Install Expansion Cards ............................................................. 2-12

5). Connect Devices ....................................................................... 2-14

Floppy Diskette Drive Connector: Floppy ........................ 2-14

IDE HDD Device Connectors:

Primarey, Secondary .......................................................... 2-14

ATX Power Connector: POWER ....................................... 2-15

CPU Fan Connector: CPU_FAN ........................................ 2-15

System Case Fan Connector: CHS_FAN ........................... 2-16

Wake-On-LAN Connector: WOL ...................................... 2-16

CD Audio-Out Connector: CD_IN1, CD_IN2 .................... 2-17

Infrared Connector: IR ....................................................... 2-17

Front Panel Block Connector: FPNL .................................. 2-18

PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector:

PS2_KB, PS2_MS ............................................................. 2-19

Universal Serial Bus Connectors: USB0, USB1, USB2 ...... 2-19

Printer Connector: LPT ...................................................... 2-20

Serial Port Connectors: COM1, COM2 .............................. 2-20

GAME/MIDI Connector: GAME ....................................... 2-21

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Audio I/O Jacks: LINE_OUT, LINE_IN, MIC_IN .............. 2-21

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 ............................................................ 3-21

IDE HDD Auto Detection .............................................................. 3-21

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

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

Chapter 4 FAQ s

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

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

Windows 98/98 SE FAQs ............................................................... 4-6

Windows 95 FAQs ......................................................................... 4-7

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Overview

Chapter 1

Overview

The new 1stMainboard KA31 is a Micro ATX sized Slot 1 motherboard sup-

porting a range of Intel® Celeron  and Pentium® II and III processors at

speeds up to 750MHz, with 66, 100 and 133 MHz Front Side Bus support. The

KA31 is based around the VIA Apollo Pro 694X North-Bridge and the VIA

Super South. The North Bridge supports AGP 4 x bandwidth which enables

the increase of AGP bus from 66 to 133 MHz, providing greatly improved data

transfer speeds for graphics as well as reducing power consumption. The VIA

Super South is equipped with Sound Blaster Pro, providing exceptional

onboard audio capabilities.

Featuring the Ultra DMA/66 protocol and its high speed interface, the KA31

allows for high data transfer speeds necessary for long sequential transfers

required to run audio/visual applications.

The KA31 is equipped with the new NOVUS range of innovative features

features such as 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.

The KA31 comes with a versatile range of I/O features such as 2 serial ports,

1 parallel port, 1 PS/2 mouse and keyboard connector, 2 USB connectors, 1

USB pin supporting 4 USB ports ( mfg option ) for easy plug and play connec-

tivity and 1 media connector.

3 DIMM modules provide up to 1.5 GB SDRAM, while additional expansion is

provided through 1 AGP, 3 PCI, and 1 ISA slots.

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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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The KA31 Mainboard

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 98/98 SE, Windows

||2000, ||and OS/2.

■ Leading Edge Chipset

VIA Apollo Pro 694X and 686A 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 300-500+ MHz at 66 Front Side Bus via CPU

converter card.

|

■ Versatile Main Memory Support

Accepts up to 1.5 GB DRAM using three DIMMs of 16, 32, 64, 128, 256,

512MB with support for lightning-fast SDRAM (100/133MHz). For 133

MHz SDRAMs, the latest Virtual 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, three PCI Bus expansion slots, and one 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 port, one infrared port, one EPP/ECP capable par-

allel 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 when the system is powered off. The feature provides

a more simple and convenient control for LAN-based networks.

■■

■ Onboard Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)

■■

The motherboard is installed with 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. The

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

graphics cards can directly access main memory across this fast path

instead of using local memory. To make use of the improved AGP perfor-

mance, the motherboard should be installed with SDRAM type memory

and the VGA card 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 a ACPI

aware operating system, such as Windows 98/98 SE, you can fully utilize the

power saving features under ACPI.

The mainboard is compatible with all other non ACPI-aware operating sys-

tems. If you want to setup ACPI features under Windows 98, please follow the

instructions below:

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

Windows 98 with the ACPI control features.

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 detailed information, please visit the web site of Microsoft. The URL

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.

IMPORT ANT: Before executing this LogoGenie function, please
make sure the related BIOS feature, BIOS Guardian, is disabled;
and refer to its related README file.

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Overview

To enable this utility, please proceed as follows:

1. Insert CD Pro 4.0+. 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 through the three check boxes in the pop-up menu to ensure

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

disabled. Read README file carefully.

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

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

the Dialogue Box.

4. After completing 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: To avoid BIOS damage do not turn off system power
while executing step 3 below.

■■

■ BIOS Guardian

■■

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

reflash BIOS, thus effectively acting 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.

2. Go to Chipset Features Set Up Submenu.

3. Disable BIOS Guardian.

4. Save the setting, and restart system.

NOTE: If BIOS Guardian is disabled in the boot process, the POST
screen will show the current BIOS Guardian Status.
Press G key to enable the BIOS Guardian again; or simply press
the space bar to continue the boot 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-Menus 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.

■■

■ 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.

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 the BIOS Setting Menu, and re-set clock to speed desired or

default.

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Installation Procedures

Chapter 2

Installation Procedures

The KA31 has several user-adjustable jumpers on the board that allow you to config-

ure 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 the
following 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

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 resulting in damage

to both the CPU and the mainboard.

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

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

pins.

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3). Front Panel Block
Cable Connection

4). Load BIOS Setup Default

Load BIOS Defaults

BIOS defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters

that allow minimum system performance. Please note 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.

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

kette drive.

5. 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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Mainboard Layout

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ONBOARD MARK MEANING P AGE

Jumpers

SW1-5 Clear CMOS Data 2 - 8

SW1-6 Clear Password 2 - 8

Slots

DIMM1/2/3 DIMM Memory Module Support 2 - 9

SLOT1 CPU Cartridge Slot 2 - 10

PCI1/2/3 PCI Bus Expansion Slot 2 - 12

ISA1 ISA Bus Expansion Slot 2 - 12

AGP AGP Bus Expansion Slot 2 - 12

Connectors

FLOPPY Floppy Diskette Drive Connector 2 - 14

PRIMARY, SECONDARY IDE HDD Device Connectors 2 - 14

POWER ATX Power Connector 2 - 15

CPU_FAN CPU Fan Connector 2 - 15

CHS_FAN System Case Fan Connectors 2 - 16

WO L Wake on LAN Connector 2 - 16

CD_IN1/2 CD Audio-Out Connector 2 - 17

IR Infrared Port Module Connector 2 - 17

FPNL Connectors for Front Panel LEDs

and Switches on Front Panel 2 - 18

PS2_KB, PS2_MS PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector 2 - 19

USB0/1, USB2 Universal Serial Bus Connectors 2 - 19

LPT Printer Connector 2 - 20

COM1/2 Serial Port Connector 2 - 20

GAME Joystick/MIDI Device Connector 2 - 21

LINE_OUT, LINE_IN,

MIC_IN Audio I/O Jacks 2 - 21

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1). Set System Jumpers

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

while booting. (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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2). Install RAM Modules

RAM Module Configuration

This mainboard provides three onboard DIMM sockets supporting 3.3V (un-

buffered) SDRAM DIMM modules. Either 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512 MB DIMM

can be installed on these three sockets. The maximum total memory supported

is up to 1.5 GB.

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

Install and Remove DIMMs

1. Locate the DIMM slots on the mainboard.

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

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

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

Press the clips with both hands to remove the DIMM.

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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 follow

the steps introduced below to complete the CPU installation.

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.

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 wire plug with the CPU fan.

CPU Frequency Selection

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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 three PCI bus, one ISA bus and one AGP bus expansion

slot.

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CAUTION: Please ensure 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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System Case Fan Connector: CHS_FAN

The 3-pin connector onboard allows you to link with the cooling fan on the

system case to lower the system temperature.

Wake-On-Lan Connector: WOL

This 3-pin connector allows system management by the removal of servers via

your WOL supporting network adaptor.

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CD Audio-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.

Infrared Connector: IR

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

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

mounts to a small opening on system case.

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Front Panel Block Connector: FPNL

This block connector includes the connectors for linking with IDE LED, power

LED, remote power button, message LED, suspend button, reset button and

speaker on the front panel of the system case. Please identify polarities 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 polari-

ties of these buttons will not affect the function.

Power LED is connected with the system power indicator to indicate whether

the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode.

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

Push this switch This switch allows the system to be turned on and off rather

than using the power supply switch.

Message LED is connected with the message LED. When the system is run-

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

application software.

Suspend Button is connected with suspend mode switch.

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

system instead of turning the power switch off and on.

Speaker is connected with the case speaker.

IDE LED is connected to the IDE device indicator. This LED will blink when

the hard disk drives are activated.

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PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector:

PS2_KB, PS2_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

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

with USB peripheral devices. This board also provides a connector USB2 for

linking with the USB socket on the front panel of some system cases. Please

note your operating system must support USB features, such as MS Win-

dows 98, MS Windows 95 OSR2.5 with USB Supplement.

The figure below is the pin assignment

of the 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 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. 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 voice input.

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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 the 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 viruses 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 is 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 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 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, the system will still detect and recognize the 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

A system to prevent computer viruses from attaching to your BIOS. It

must be disabled in order 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;

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: 3, 2, Auto (Default).

DRAM Clock

The feature allows users to select the DRAM clock.

The options are: Host CLK, 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 detailed

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 Turn Around

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

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 with an AGP

card that only supports 1x mode, the system will fall back to 1x mode

automatically.

The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

AGP Fast Write

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

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.

OnChip USB 2

When enabled, this feature allows you to use the onboard USB 2 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.

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OnChip Sound

When set at Enabled, this feature activated the onboard audio feature. The

options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

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.

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 (CPU/PCI)

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.

Current CPU T emp. / Current System Temp. / Current CPUF AN1 Speed
/ Current ChassisFAN Speed / Vcore / 3.3V / 12V / 2.5V / 5V

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

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

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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 to be ignored. Selecting Yes will allow the BIOS to 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.

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.

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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 to match Modem

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

Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN

The selection Delay 4 Sec. sets the system shut down to 4 seconds after

the power button is pressed. The selection Instant-Off allows the system

to be shut down immediately, once the power button is pressed.

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

PWRON After PWR-Fail

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

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

the original power status of the system when the system power is re-

sumed. The options are Former-Sts (Default), Off, On.

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 to 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 event 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 a no activity event is

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

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

DMA/master

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

detected in DMA or Bus Master activity (of the LAN card or/and SCSI

card). OFF disables the PM timer even if a no activity event is detected.

The options are: OFF, ON (Default).

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 the alarm starts when the RTC Alarm

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

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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 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.

Wake Up On LAN

When set at Enabled and when system is connected over LAN, an input

signal comes from the other client/server on the LAN and awakes the

system from a soft off state.

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

When set at ON the Primary Interrupt (the Primary option in the feature of

IRQ# Activity) will make the Power Management feature (PM) wake-up

system. 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, such as Windows NT, Win-

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

Resources Controlled By

If set at Auto, the BIOS arranges all system resources. If there a conflict

exists, 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; in order that 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; Enabled (Default).

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; Disabled (Default).

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; allowing an

IRQ can be released for the system use.

The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

Slot 1/2/3 Use IRQ No.

Some PCI devices 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 port 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 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 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 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 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.

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: Auto, 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: Auto, 2F8/IRQ3 (Default), 3E8/

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

UART 2 Mode

Select an operating mode for the second serial port. Set at Standard, if you

use COM2 as the serial port, instead as an IR port.

The options are: Standard (Default), ASK-IR, HPSIR.

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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.

The options are: Normal (Default), EPP, ECP, ECP/ ECP.

Onboard Legacy Audio

Select an operating mode for the second serial port. Set at

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

instead as an IR port.

The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

Sound Blaster

This feature allows you to select the Sound Blaster, if the onboard Legacy

audio chosen.

The options are: Enabled, Disabled (Default).

SB I/O Base Address

This feature allows you to select the SB I/O base address, if the onboard

Legacy audio chosen.

The options are: 220H (Default), 240H, 260H, 280H.

SB IRQ Select

This feature allows you to select the SB IRQ, if the onboard Legacy audio

chosen.

The options are: IRQ 5 (Default), IRQ 7, IRQ 9, IRQ 10.

SB DMA Select

This feature allows you to select the SB DMA channel, if the onboard

Legacy audio chosen.

The options are: DMA 1 (Default), DMA 2, DMA 3, DMA0.

MPU-401

This feature allows you to select MPU-401, if the onboard Legacy audio

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

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MPU-401 I/O Address

This feature allows you to select the MPU-401 I/O address, if the onboard

Legacy audio chosen.

The options are: 310-313H, 320-323H, 330-333H (Default), 300-303H.

FM Port (388-38BH)

This feature allows you to select the FM port (388-38BH), if the onboard

Legacy audio chosen.

The options are: Enabled, Disabled (Default).

Game Port (200-207H)

This feature allows you to select the game port (200-207H), if the onboard

Legacy audio chosen.

The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

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 to

type your 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 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) is recommended by the system BIOS. You may also key in your own

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

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

Setup feature.

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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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FAQs

General FAQs

How do I know which version BIOS I have?

Check it on the boot screen, click [Pause/Break] button to give you time to

write it down.

How to install a PS/2 mouse?

Enable PS/2 in Advanced Setup (AMI BIOS).There is a label on the board

which points to pin number one when connecting the PS/2 mouse adapter

on the board. The Pin number two is not connected because the female

connector (on PS/2 Mouse adapter) doesn't have wire on number two slot.

The PS/2 mouse port is a 5 pins pin header which is located beside key-

board socket.

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).

FAQ

How do I know which FLASH chip I have?

Partially remove the sticker from the chip to check the name of the manu-

facturer. 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; as it provides built-in USB

drivers.

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What is the DMI utility used for?

The DMI Configuration Utility can be used to maintain the Management

Information 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. 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. This infor-

mation cannot be detected by the motherboards BIOS and has to manu-

ally entered through the DMI Configuration utility and updated into the

MIFD.

Where can I get the drivers for PCI set motherboards?

To download the 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.

How do I use the DMI Utility?

Take care in using this utility as your system can become totally unusable

after altering and saving some configurations 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. (We recommend using DOS 6.22 as Win 95 (when applying the

DMI Utility) will sometimes show a insufficient error message, when load-

ing the Flash Utility. 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.

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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. It is

better go to a shareware Web site (winfiles.com, shareware.com,

tucows.com) and update your software.

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 destroyed BIOS.

FAQ

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BIOS FAQs

How do I flash a new BIOS?

The mainboard package provides a BIOS flash software tool in the soft-

ware 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, please

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

Downloading BIOS File

Format a bootable system diskette and then, 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 from the 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 related README file, please read it

if necessary.

After press the 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, appears, the procedure is completed. Press any key to reboot.

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FAQ

What is "Hardware-based intelligent virus protection"?

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

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

rules modeled after viruses 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.

This utility only includes a Scan Function and not a Virus Delete Function.

There are no virus definition files to update.

When I try to flash BIOS I get an error message saying there is 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 satisfied 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.

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Windows 98/98 SE FAQs

What is the correct installation procedure for VIA-based mainboards?

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 are contained in the CD-Pro

4) Install your add-on card drivers

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

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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 the UDMA HDD?

This problem occurs under Windows 95 OSR2 and OSR 2.1. Microsoft has

made two updated versions of drivers that solve 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 is compatible with FIC mainboards?

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

applications. Compatibility reports are published every time new or up-

dated models of a motherboard are 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?

If an exclamation mark appears on the USB Serial Bus, PC Bridge, the

Windows 95 does not support your USB device. You will need to install

the USB drivers to fix it.

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