FIC KA-6110 2.0 User Manual

KA-6110

MAINBOARD

MANUAL

DOC No. : M98908
Rev. : A0
Date : 5, 1999
Part No. : 25-10931-20

Notice

Handling Precautions

Warning :

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

mainboard.
Before handling any mainboard outside of its protective

|||||packaging,

ensure that there is no static electric charge in your body.

2. There is 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 mainboard
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, boards and

modules with the edge connectors plugged into the expansion slot.

It is best to handle system components by their mounting bracket.
The above methods prevent static build-up and cause it to be
discharged properly.

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Copyright

This manual may not, in whole or in part, be photocopied,
reproduced, transcribed, translated, or transmitted in whatsoever
form without the written consent of the manufacturer, except for
copies retained by the purchaser for personal archival purposes.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

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

The KA-6110 Mainboard......................................................1-2

Main Features ................................................................................1-3

ACPI Ready.................................................................................... 1-5

Chapter 2 Installation

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

Mainboard Layout.................................................................2-7

Clear CMOS: SW1-5 ............................................................2-9

Clear Password: SW1-6 ........................................................2-9

Keyboard and Mouse Power-on Feature: KB_PWN............... 2-10

2). Install RAM Modules................................................................2-11

SDRAM Memory..................................................................2-11

Install and Remove DIMMs ..................................................2-12

3). Install the CPU .......................................................................... 2-13

CPU Internal Frequency Selection: SW1-1/2/3/4 ...................2-18

4). Install Expansion Cards............................................................. 2-19

5). Connect Devices........................................................................ 2-21

Connect to Internal Devices ..................................................2-21

Floppy Diskette Drive Connector: FLOPPY ..........................2-21

IDE HDD Device Connectors: PRIMARY, SECONDARY ....2-21

ATX Power Connector: POWER........................................... 2-22

CPU Fan Connector: FAN1................................................... 2-23

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

PCI Audio Card Connector: SB_LINK...................................2-24

Connect to System Case........................................................ 2-25

Front Panel Block Connector.................................................2-25

Chassis Fan Connector: FAN2...............................................2-25

Connect to External Devices .................................................2-27

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

Serial Port Connectors: COM1, COM2 .................................2-27

Universal Serial Bus Connectors: USB0, USB1.....................2-28

Infrared Connector: IR...........................................................2-29

Printer Connector: LPT.........................................................2-30

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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

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

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

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

Floppy 3 Mode Support ......................................................... 3-3

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

BIOS Features Setup ......................................................................3-4

Chipset Features Setup ..................................................................3-8

Power Management Setup .............................................................3-12

PNP/PCI Configuration .................................................................. 3-17

Load BIOS Defaults........................................................................3-19

Load Setup Defaults ....................................................................... 3-20

Integrated Peripherals .................................................................... 3-21

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

IDE HDD Auto Detection ...............................................................3-28

Save and Exit Setup........................................................................3-29

Exit without Saving........................................................................3-30

Chapter 4 FAQs

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

BIOS FAQs ....................................................................................4-5

Windows 98 FAQs .........................................................................4-7

Windows 95 FAQs .........................................................................4-8

Intel CPU FAQs .............................................................................4-9

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Chapter 1

Overview

Based on the advanced VIA Apollo Pro Plus AGPset, the KA-6110
combines blistering Pentium II/III processor performance with support for

Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) interface that provides a dedicated path

for memory to deliver faster system performance and arcade-quality 3D
graphics. Also, it accepts three host bus frequencies, 66MHz, 100 and

133MHz, to run a range of Intel Pentium II/III and Celeron processors.

Compliant with the Microsoft PC97 standard at both the hardware and
BIOS levels, the KA-6110 comes with support for ISMP which
continuously checks the thermal and voltage status of your system changes
where necessary and reports any discrepancies to a network administrator.
The KA-6110 reduces the total cost of ownership with support for DMI

(Desktop Management Interface) and manufacturing optional Intel
LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM) software which allows for optimized

system manageability across a network. For the most up-to-date
information about your motherboard and the latest FAQs and BIOS updates,
visit FIC Online at http://ww.fic.com.tw.

Package Checklist

Please check that your package contains all the items listed below. If you
discover that any item is damaged or missing, please contact your vendor.

n The KA-6110 mainboard
n This user’s manual
n One IDE ribbon cable
n One floppy disk drive ribbon cable
n Software utilities

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The KA-6110 Mainboard

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Main Features

The mainboard comes equipped with the most advanced new features that
not only optimize the performance of the latest processors but also enhance
the manageability, power management capabilities, and user-friendliness of
your system. This section provides detailed information on these features,
and how they are implemented on the mainboard.

n Easy Installation

Award BIOS with support for Plug and Play, auto detection of IDE
hard drives, LS-120 drives, MS Windows® 95, Windows® 98,
Windows® NT, and OS/2.

n Flexible Processor Support

Onboard 242-pin Slot1 and switching voltage regulator support
complete range of leading-edge processors:
Intel Pentium II 233 – 450 MHz, Intel Pentium III 450 – 550 MHz,
and Intel Celeron 266 – 466 MHz processors.

n Various External Bus and CPU/Bus Frequency Ratio Support

The motherboard supports the Bus frequency of 66/100/133MHz and
the CPU/Bus frequency ratio of

3.5x/4.0x/4.5x/5.0x/5.5x/6.0x/6.5x/7.0x/7.5x.|||(Please read Install the
CPU in Chapter 2 for more information).

n Leading Edge Chipset

VIA APOLLO Pro Plus chipset with integrated DRAM controllers as
well as support for Intel's new Dynamic Power Management
Architecture (DPMA), Concurrent PCI (PCI 2.0 and 2.1), AGP 1.0
compliant, and USB.

n Versatile Main Memory Support

Accepts up to 1GB DRAM in four banks using DIMMs of 8, 16, 32,
64, 128, and 256MB with support for SDRAM (66MHz, 100MHz
and 133MHz) memory. For 133 MHz SDRAMs, the latest Virtual
Channel Memory (VCM) SDRAM is also supported.

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n Onboard IrDA Connector

An IrDA connector for wireless infrared connections is available.

n Lightning-fast SDRAM Performance

The mainboard supports 66MHz and the new generation of lightning­fast 100MHz/133MHz SDRAM via its onboard 168-pin DIMM
sockets. SDRAM delivers an added boost to overall system
performance by increasing the CPU-to-memory data transfer rate.
SDRAM performance on the mainboard is further boosted by it’s
integrated I2C controller, which optimizes the memory timing settings.

n Onboard Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)

One 32-bit AGP slot supports 1x/2x AGP VGA cards for superior 3D
video performance with transfer speeds up to 264MB/second under 1x
AGP transfer mode and up to 528MB/second under 2x AGP transfer
mode.

n USB Support

Two USB ports integrated in the rear I/O panel allow convenient and
high-speed Plug and Play connections to the growing number of USB
compliant peripheral devices on the market. One manufacturing
optional USB connector that shared with one USB port for the front
panel.

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

Integrated VT82C596B super multi-I/O chipset features one high­speed UART 16550 compatible serial port and one serial connector,
one EPP/ECP capable parallel port, and one Floppy Disk Drive
connector. It is also IrDA 1.0 compliant.

n Remote Wake On LAN Support

Onboard WOL connector allows remote management on your network
even the system is power off. This feature provides a simpler and
convenient control to LAN-based networks.

n Ultra ATA/66 IDE HDD Support

Ultra ATA/66 IDE hard drives can deliver a maximum data transfer
rate of 66 MB/s. With the support for it, system performance can be
greatly enhanced.

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n Intel LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM) Software Support

(optional)

LDCM is a DMI-compliant application for local and network
management of desktop client systems. The application reduces the
number of help desk calls by supplying the user with self diagnostics
such as a PC health meter and local alert of potential problems.

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 systems, such as Windows® 98, you can fully utilize
the power saving features under ACPI. It is compatible with all other non
ACPI-aware operating systems.

If you want to setup ACPI features under Windows® 98, please follow the
instructions below:
Run Windows® 98 setup by typing setup /p j at the command prompt 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 http://www.microsoft.com/hwtest/.

The following are a few examples about the advantages of ACPI -

n Soft-Off Support

The mainboard’s Soft-Off feature allows you to turn off your computer
using the operating system. This feature requires a power supply with
a soft-off power controller.

n Remote Ring-On

The Remote Ring-On function allows your computer to be turned on
remotely via a modem while it is in sleep mode. This feature is
particularly useful when you are expecting a fax late at night and leave
only your modem on to minimize power consumption. As soon as the
phone rings, the modem automatically turns on the system, which
answers the phone and downloads the fax. Then the computer shuts

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down again, thereby minimizing its power consumption. The Remote
Ring-On function requires a power supply with a soft-off power
controller.

n RTC Alarm

The RTC alarm feature allows you to preset the computer to wake-up
at a certain time to implement a number of useful functions, such as
sending out a fax late a night automatically.

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Chapter 2

Installation Procedures

The mainboard has several user-adjustable jumpers/switches on the board
that allow you to configure your system to suit your requirements. This
chapter contains information on the various hardware settings on your
mainboard.

To set up your computer, you should follow these installation steps:

n Step 1 - Set system jumpers/switches
n Step 2 - Install memory modules
n Step 3 - Install the CPU
n Step 4 - Install expansion cards
n Step 5 - Connect devices
n Step 6 - Set up BIOS features

CAUTION: If you use an electric drill to install this mainboard on your
chassis, please wear a static wrist strap. The recommended electric
drill torque is from 5.0 to 8.0 kg/cm to avoid damaging the chips’
pins.

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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.

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1). CPU Speed Setting, Clear CMOS & Password
Setting, Host Bus & PCI Bus Frequency Setting

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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.

NOTE: 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

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

4). Other Enabled/Disabled Jumpers

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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 format a:/s at

the command prompt.

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 diskette 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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Installation Procedures

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Onboard Mark FUNCTION PAGE

SW1-5 Clear CMOS Data 2-9
SW1-6 Clear Password 2-9

KB_PWN Keyboard and Mouse Power-on Feature 2-11

DIMM1/2/3/4 DIMM Memory Module Support 2-12

SLOT1 Single Edge Connect (SEC) CPU Slot 2-14

SW1-1/2/3/4 CPU Internal Frequency Selection 2-18

AGP Accelerated Graphic Port Slot 2-19

PCI1/2/3/4/5 PCI Bus Expansion Slot (32-bit) 2-19

ISA1/2 ISA Bus Expansion Slot (16-bit) 2-19

FLOPPY Floppy Diskette Drive Connector 2-21

PRIMARY,

SECONDARY

POWER ATX Power Connector 2-22

FAN1 CPU Fan Connector 2-23

WOL Wake-On-LAN Connector 2-23

SB_LINK PCI Audio Card Connector 2-24

Front Panel Block

Connector

FAN2 Chassis Fan Connectors 2-26

KB PS/2 Keyboard Connector 2-27

MS PS/2 Mouse Connector 2-27

COM1/2 Serial Port 2-27

USB0/1 Universal Serial Bus Connector 2-28

IR Infrared Port Module Connector 2-29

LPT Printer Connector 2-30

IDE Device Connector 2-21

Connectors for LEDs and Switches on
Front Panel

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1). Set System Jumpers/Switches

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). Enable this feature by
setting the SW1-5 to On position, (3). Turn on your computer to display
“CMOS checksum error”, (4). Turn off the computer, (5). Disable the Clear
CMOS feature, (6). Turn on the computer. (7). Hold down the Delete key
when boots and enter BIOS Setup to re-enter user preferences.

Clear Password: SW1-6

This switch allows you to enable or to disable the password settings. You
may need to adjust switch if you forget your password. To clear the
password setting: (1). Turn off your computer, (2). Enable this feature by
setting the SW1-6 to On position, (3). Turn on your computer to display
“CMOS checksum error”, (4). Turn off your computer, (5). Disable the
Clear Password feature by setting the SW1-6 to Off position, (6). Turn on
your computer, (7). Hold down the Delete key when boots and enter BIOS
Setup to re-enter user preferences.

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Keyboard and Mouse Power-On Feature: KB_PWN

The 3-pin jumper provides you with the capability to power on the system
by simply touching your keyboard or mouse. To enable this feature, you
have to set this jumper and the related BIOS feature, POWER ON
Function, Page 3-19, that introduced in Integrated Peripherals section in
Chapter 3.

NOTE: To use this function and WOL (mentioned in Page 2-23)
together, your power supply should have a current of 1A at 5 V
Stand-by.

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2). Install RAM Modules

RAM Module Configuration

PC100/133 modules may have a serial EEPROM containing a number of
critical timing parameters and data regarding the chip and module vendor.
This ensures that the chipset will properly recognize the module by reading
all of the important timing parameters specified in the EEPROM over the
serial presence detect interface. The module supplier must understand these
differences in detail and provide the correct information so that the chipset
will be programmed properly to control the memory.

The mainboard provides four onboard DIMM sockets for allowing only

3.3V (unbuffered) SDRAM DIMM modules and supports DIMMs with

data access time of 12ns, 10ns, 8ns or less. ECC memory and parity check
are also supported. If DIMM runs at the speed of 100MHz, it must meet the
PC100 Specification. Either 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB DIMM can
be installed on these sockets. (Please use the same memory sizes of DIMM
on each socket for better performance.) The maximum total memory
supported is up to 1GB.

Socke

t

1 8/16/32/64/128/256MB 168-pin 3.3V SDRAM x1
2 8/16/32/64/128/256MB 168-pin 3.3V SDRAM x1
3 8/16/32/64/128/256MB 168-pin 3.3V SDRAM x1
4 8/16/32/64/128/256MB 168-pin 3.3V SDRAM x1

Total System Memory allowed up to 1GB

Acceptable Memory Module

Acceptable Memory Module

Total

Memory

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NOTE: The latest Virtual Channel Memory (VCM) SDRAM is also
supported on this mainboard. Thus with the use of VC-100/133 MHz
VCM-SDRAMs, memory performance can be greatly enhanced.

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Install and Remove DIMMs

This mainboard supports 100MHz SDRAM DIMMs; when the system
frequency set to 100MHz, PC100-compliant SDRAM should be used.

Complete the following procedures to install DIMMs:

1. Locate the DIMM slots on the mainboard.

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

3. The clips of the 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.

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3). Install the CPU

Two options of Retention Mechanism Assembly are offered for installing
your CPU on this mainboard. One is installed on the mainboard by the
manufacturer. The assemblies are foldable for saving space when shipping
and packing.

The other option is the non-foldable Retention Mechanism Assembly (two
pieces) and two Retention Mechanism Attachment Mount (two pieces) that
are packed in a plastic bag with the board. You need to mount them before
installing the CPU module.

This section introduces you on how to install these devices.

I). Install with Foldable Retention Mechanism Assembly

1. Pull out two sets of the Retention Mechanism Assembly upward to the

||||||||right position.

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2. Insert the CPU module onto the SLOT1 along the Retention
Mechanism Assembly.

3. Pull the buttons outwards until click to the right positions.

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

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II). Install with Non-Foldable Retention Mechanism
Assembly

1. Unpack the plastic bag. Take out the Retention Mechanism Assembly

(two pieces) and Retention Mechanism Attachment Mount (two
pieces).

2. Locate SLOT1 on the mainboard.

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3. Install two Retention Mechanism Attachment Mounts on the

||||||||board.

4. |Place the Retention Mechanism Assembly on the board, on top of

|||||||||the Retention Mechanism Attachment Mounts.

|Affix the Retention Mechanism Assembly with four screws.
|(As the |arrows |point.)

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5. Insert the CPU module onto the SLOT1 along the Retention
Mechanism Assembly.

6. Pull the buttons outwards until click to the right positions.

7. Hook the Heatsink Top Support to the Heatsink Support Base to
affix the CPU module.

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CPU Internal Frequency Selection:
SW1-1, SW1-2, SW1-3, SW1-4

These four switches are used to decide the internal frequency of the CPU.

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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.
This mainboard features one 32-bit AGP bus, two 16-bit ISA bus, and five

32-bit PCI bus expansion slots.

To install an expansion card, do the following:

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.

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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

Connectors to Internal 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 connector is connected to the ATX power supply.

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CPU Fan Connector: FAN1

This connector is linked to the CPU fan for cooling the processor
temperature. When the system enters the suspend mode, the CPU fan will
shut off. Please read the CPU fan installation guide before connection.

Wake-On-LAN Connector: WOL

This 3-pin connector allows remote LAN servers to manage the system
that installed this mainboard via a network adapter which also
supports WOL. When you install a adapter with WOL connector,
please read the network adapter card’s installation guide for details.

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PCI Audio Card Connector: SB_LINK

This 6-pin male connector allows you to connect to your Creative’s sound
card or compatibles.

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Connectors to System Case

Front Panel Block Connector

This block connector concludes 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’ 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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Chassis Fan Connector: FAN2

WARNING: 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.

This 3–pin connector available on the board is for user to select one to link
to the cooling fan on the system chassis to lower the system temperature.

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Connectors to External Devices

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.

Serial Port Connectors: COM1, COM2

These two 9-pin D-Sub male connectors allow you to connect devices that
use serial ports, such as a serial
mouse or a modem.

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Universal Serial Bus Connectors: USB0, USB1,

These two connectors that integrated on the edge of the board are used for
linking with USB peripheral devices. Your operating system must support
USB features, such as MS Windows 98, MS Windows 95 OSR2.5 with
USB Supplement.

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Infrared Connector: IR

This 5-pin connector is used to link with your IR device.

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Printer Connector: LPT

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

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Chapter 3

BIOS Setup

The mainboard comes with an Award BIOS chip that 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.
The F5: Menu in BIOS is a convenient feature for users to refer the board settings in
this BIOS top level menu.

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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,

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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.

Floppy 3 Mode Support

This feature allows you to install a 3.5” (1.2MB) NEC 9801 floppy
drive.
The options are: Disabled (Default), Drive A.

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.

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

CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking

This feature allows users to activate the CPU’s Level 2 cache’ s
error check and correction function. The options are: Enabled
(Default), Disabled.

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CPU Data Update

This option allows the system BIOS to update CPU’s microcode.
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: Disabled (Default), Enabled.

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: Normal (Default), Fast.

Typematic Rate Setting

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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
Technology 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.

Report No FDD For WIN 95

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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: No, Yes (Default).

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.

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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Chipset Features Setup

SDRAM Controlled by

This tells whether SDRAM’s timing should be controlled
automatically by the system or from settings by the user. If manual
is selected, SDRAM timing will be determined from the following
option.
The options are: SPD (Default), Manual.

SDRAM slot-1/2/3/4 Timing

If manual is selectd in the above option, the system will use
settings in his option.
The options are 2, 3, 6 for each slot and the default value is 3/3/6/3.

SDRAM Clock Selection

This feature provides software configurablity of selecting between
ECC (ECC generation and checking/correction) mode or non-ECC
mode of operation of the DRAM interface.
The options are: Auto (SPD) (Default), 66MHz, 100MHz, 133
MHz.

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DRAM Data Integrity Mode

This feature provides software configurablity of selecting between
ECC (ECC generation and checking/correction) mode or non-ECC
mode of operation of the DRAM interface.
The options are: Non-ECC, ECC (Default).

Memory Hole at 15Mb Addr.

You can reserve this area of system memory for ISA adapter ROM.
When this area is reserved, it cannot be cached. The user
information peripherals that need to use this area of system
memory usually discusses their memory requirements. The options
are: Disabled (Default); Enabled.

Read Around Write

This feature speeds up data read performance when it stays
Enabled.
The options are: Enabled, Disabled (Default).

Concurrent PCI/Host

If eache bus master cycle does not take the same path, it allows for
multiple bus master cycles to be activated at the same time.
The options are: Disabled, Enabled (Default).

Video RAM Cacheable

Selecting Enabled allows caching of the video BIOS ROM at
C0000h to C7FFFh, resulting in better video performance.
However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system
error may result.
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.

AGP Aperture Size

It allows you to select the main memory frame size fo AGP use.
The options are 128, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 (Default), 128, 256M.

AGP-2X Mode

This feature allows user to select the AGP mode be to 1x or 2x
when an AGP add-in card installed. However, when set at Enabled

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and the AGP card only support 1x mode, the system will fall back
1x mode automatically.
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

C2D Post -Write Buffer

When CPU write to DRAM will keep in the chipset buffer first.
The cycle is quick than direct write to DRAM. The 4-Level will get
more buffer than the 1-Level does. The options are: 4-Level
(Default), 1-Level.

Read DRAM Prefetch Buf

The chipset will give different priority for DRAM blocks. If the
access is more frequently. The chipset will prefetch the DRAM
data automatically. The 4-Level will get more buffer than the 1­Level does.
The options are: 4-Level (Default), 1-Level.

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 Enabled. 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 clock
speed.
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,

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124/41.3 MHz, 124/31 MHz, 133/33.3MHz, 140/35 MHz,
150/37.5 MHz.

CPU Warning Temperature

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, 63oC/145oF, 66oC/151oF, 70oC/158oF.

Current System Temp. / Current CPU Temperature / Current
CPU FAN Speed / Current Chassis FAN Speed/ VCore / VIO /
+5V / +12 CV / -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 user­configurable.

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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 Defined 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 (Default), MIN Saving, MAX Saving.

Video Off Option

This feature provides the selections of the video display power
saving mode. The option Suspend - Off allows the video display to
go blank if the system enters Suspend mode. The option All Modes

- Off allows the video display to go blank if the system enters Doze
mode or Suspend mode.
The option Always On allows the video display to stay in Standby
mode even when the system enters Doze or Suspend mode.
The options are: Suspend - Off (Default), All Modes -> Off,
Always On.

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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 Supported allows the BIOS to blank off
screen display by your add-on VGA card which supports DPMS
(Display Power Management Signaling function). Blank Screen
allows the BIOS to blank off screen display by turning off the red­green-blue signals. The options are: V/H SYNC+Blank, DPMS
Support (Default), Blank Screen.

MODEM Use IRQ

This feature allows you to select the IRQ# of the system that is the
same IRQ# as the modem use.
The options are: NA, 3 (Default), 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11.

Soft-Off By PWRBTN

This item is designed for the system case that uses an ATX power
supply. The option Delay 4 Sec. allows the system to have a power­off delay of 4 seconds upon pressing the power button. The option
Instant-Off allows the system to shutdown immediately upon
pressing the power button.
The options are: Delay 4 Sec. (Default); Instant-Off.

HDD Power Down

Selecting Disable will turn off the hard disk drive (HDD) motor.
Selecting 1 Min..15 Min allows you define the HDD idle time
before the HDD enters the Power Saving Mode. The option When
Suspend lets the BIOS turn the HDD motor off when system is in
Suspend mode.
The options 1 Min..15 Min and When Suspend 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

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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 Hr.

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 Hr.

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), Off.

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).

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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.

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.

Wake Up on PCI-PM Event

When set at Enabled, any PCI-PM event awakes the system from a
PCI-PM controlled state.
The options are Disabled (Default) or Enabled.

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).

Primary INTR

Whe the Primary interrupt (the Primary option in the featuer of
IRQ# Activity) 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
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if the IRQ activity 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 corresponding IRQ handler finishes, then
back to Suspend Mode.
The options for IRQ 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 are:
Primary, Secondary, Disabled. The default value for IRQ 8, 15 is:
Disabled. The default value for IRQ 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 is:
Primary. The default value for IRQ 9, 10, 11 is: 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 conflict, select Manual. The options are: Auto (Default),
Manual. The manual options for IRQ- / DMA- assigned to are:
Legacy ISA, PCI/ISA PnP.

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 consecutive PCI cycles come with the address falling in same
1KB space. This improves the PCI bus throughput.
The options are: Disabled, Enabled (Default).

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

The chipset has an embedded 32-bit posted write buffer to support
delay transaction cycles. Select Enabled to support compliance
with PCI specification version 2.1.
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.

PCI IRQ Actived By

Leave the IRQ trigger set at Level unless the PCI device assigned
to the interrupt specifies Edge-triggered interrupts.
The options are: Level (Default); Edge.

Assign IRQ For USB

If your USB device does not need an IRQ, select Disabled;
therefore, an IRQ can be released for the system use.
The options are: Disabled; Enabled (Default).

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: Disabled (Default); Enabled.

Assign IRQ For ACPI

Assign the IRQ used by your system ACPI device.
The options are: IRQ9, IRQ10 (Default), IRQ11.

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

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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 to 5; 7; 9 to 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.

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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: Disabled, Enabled (Default).

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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: Disabled, Enabled (Default).

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: Disable, Auto (Default).

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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: Disable, Auto (Default).

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:
Disable, Auto (Default).

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:
Disable, Auto (Default),.

Init Display First

When you install an AGP VGA card and/or 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, AGP
(Default).

KB Power On Password

When set the POWER ON Function at Password, this feature will
appears on the monitor. It allows you to set a password to power
the system. Press the Enter key when you are prompted to set the
power-on password. Type it up to five characters and press the
Enter key; then confirm it by typing the password again and
pressing the Enter key to complete the setting procedures. To
disable the power-on password, press the Enter key when it is
disabled. When the power-on password is set, the system can not
be powered on by the power button, mouse, or hot key. Once the
power-on password is set, you can power on the system simply by
entering the password. This feature offers the security on your
computer system.

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Hot Key Power ON

When set POWER ON Function at Hot Key, this feature will
appears on the monitor. It allows you to select a hot key to power
on your computer.
The options are: Ctrl-F1 (Default), Ctrl-F2, Ctrl-F3, Ctrl-F4, Ctrl­F5, Ctrl-F6, Ctrl-F7, Ctrl-F8, Ctrl-F9, Ctrl-F10, Ctrl-F2, Ctrl-F11,
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 Normal, if you use COM2 as the serial port as the
serial port, instead as an IR port. The options are: Normal
(Default), IrDA, ASKIR.

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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 bit­time) if SIR is changed from RX mode to TX mode. When
Disabled, no transmission 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.
The options are: Normal (Default), EPP, ECP, ECP/ ECP.

ECP Mode Use DMA

If your select ECP or ECP+EPP in Parallel Port Mode, this feature
allows you to select Direct Memory Access (DMA) channel.
The options are: 3 (Default), 1.

EPP Mode Select

If your select EPP or ECP+EPP in Parallel Port Mode, this feature
allows you to select the EPP type version.
The options are: EPP1.9 (Default), EPP1.7.

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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.

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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.

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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)?

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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
modifications:

Quit Without Saving (Y/N)?

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FAQs

General FAQs

How do I know my BIOS version?

Spot it on the boot screen, click [Pause/Break] button 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 keyboard socket.

How do I know which PCB Revision my mainboard is?

Some mainboards have more than one PCB Revision. This is
written in the top left corner of the mainboard, next to the ISA
slots. In some cases different PCB revisions may not all support the
same processors, or may require different BIOSes. This is indicated
where applicable.

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).

My FIC Pentium-based mainboard PCI 2.1-compliant?

Yes. All FIC Pentium-based mainboards are PCI 2.1-compliant.

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How do I know which FLASH chip I have?

Partially remove the sticker from the chip and see the name of the
manufacturer. Usually the jumper setting is set correctly in the
factory.

What is the purpose of KB_LOCK pins located on the front panel
connector?

To lock the keyboard access to the system (if short). This feature
works in conjunction with keylock found on some computer cases ­when it is locked, it shots the two KB_LOCK pins and prevents
keyboard access to the system.

What the DMI utility is used for?

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
mainboards 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
mainboards BIOS and has to manually entered through the DMI
Configuration utility and updated into the MIFD.

Is my FIC Pentium-based mainboard PCI 2.1-compliant?

Yes. All FIC Pentium-based mainboards are PCI 2.1-compliant.

Where can I get the drivers for PCI set mainboards?

FIC mainboards are based on Intel® and VIA® chipsets, who also
make the drivers. To download drivers you need, visit 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 can I get the USB drivers?

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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.

How do I use DMI Utility?

Very carefully, because otherwise your system can become totally
unusable 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.

FAQs

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 contain 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

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update BIOS - better go to a shareware Web site (winfiles.com,
shareware.com, tucows.com) and update your software or do
something les dangerous.

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.

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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.

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.

FAQs

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"?

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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.

This utility includes only Scan funcition and not Virus Delete
function. It is not necessary to "update" virus definition files
because there are none.

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 mainboards 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 mainboard. 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.

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FAQs

Windows 98 FAQs

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

There are four steps:

1) Go to BIOS Setup and enable USB

2) Install Win98 on your system

3) Download and install the VIA IrQ routing miniport driver from
our Drivers and Utilities page

4) Download and install the VIA AGP driver from the same page
(for MVP3 & VP3 chipsets only).
Windows98 comes with PCI Bridge patch included so you don't
need to install it. In case you have more PCI devices always put the
first PCI device on PCI Slot 2 and remember to enable USB in
BIOS.

Why does my VIA chipset-based mainboard crash under
Windows98?

This problem is caused by incorrect assignment of IRQ by
Microsoft(r) Windows98. MiniPort driver released by VIA
reassigns these IRQs. The driver has not been relased by FIC yet
but it can be found on the FIC FTP server. Drivers approved by
FIC can be downloaded from Drivers and Utilities page.

I need Windows98 drivers for my (VIA chipset-based) FIC
mainboard!

Windows98 contains all drivers necessary. Therefore you need not
use any of the drivers supplied on the CD-PRO/floppy.
For VIA chipset based mainboards, there is a problem with the way
Windows98 assigns IRQs to devices - some may remain "invisible".
This is the IRQ rooting problem desribed above (download the
driver).
Another driver you might wish to update (not recommended unless
you are experiencing problems) is VIA Bus Master IDE driver. It is
shipped with MS Windows98 but newer versions are available for
download.
Another thing you might wish to update is your VxD driver, also
available on Drivers and Utilities page.

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I flashed BIOS and now Windows won't boot. I get a VxD error
message.

This happens sometimes and is a software problem. You will have
to reinstall Windows based on new BIOS. Windows must have
found new settings (registers) different from the old BIOS, so Vxd
error message will pop up if these are not found.

My Sound Blaster Live does not work under DOS. Why?

Creative Labs specifies that it does not work under DOS but it does
work in DOS mode under Windows

Windows 95 FAQs

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

1)Install Windows, 2) If your mainboard 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 download 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 mainboards?

Each FIC mainboard is tested with a variety of operating systems
and applications. Compatibility reports are published every time
new model or updated model of a mainboard is
released.Compatibility reports can be downloaded from individual
mainboard support pages or from the FIC FTP Server (opens in a
new window).

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

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FAQs

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.

Intel CPU FAQs

What's the difference between Celeron(tm) CPU packages
SEPP and PPGA?

Celeron SEPP is a Slot-1 version of the processor. Celeron PPGA
is the type that fits on Socket 370. For more information, visit
http://www.intel.com.

How do I know what Intel CPU I've got?

CPU ID is a string by which a CPU identifies itself to BIOS. Since
processor marking can be changed andsome processors can run
even at higher frequencies than they're manufactured for, remarked
processors can be found on the market. Since they usually do run at
the remarked frequency, in that case it is hard to find out what
CPU you actually have. To learn what Intel CPU you really have,
download Intel's utility CPUID.EXE and run it in real mode (boot
from a floppy and run it under DOS).

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