FIC KBI-6130, KBI-6130-V User Manual

KBI-6130/

KBI-6130-V

MAINBOARD

MANUAL

DOC No. : 16589
Rev. : A0
Date : 3, 1999
Part No. : 25-10891-20

Notice

Handling Precautions

Warning :

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

motherboard.
Before handling any motherboard outside of its protective

|||||packaging,

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

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

|||||the manufacturer.

3. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer
instructions.

Observe the following basic precautions when handling the
motherboard or other computer components:
n Wear a static wrist strap which fits around your wrist and is

connected to a natural earth ground.

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

a water pipe.

n Avoid contacting the components on add-on cards, boards and

modules with the golden finger 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

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form without the written consent of the manufacturer, except for
copies retained by the purchaser for personal archival purposes.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

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

The KBI-6130-V Mainboard.................................................... 2

Main Features .................................................................................. 3

Manufacturing Optional Features...................................................... 5

Chapter 2 Installation

Mainboard Layout ................................................................... 8

1). Set System Jumpers/Switches...................................................... 10

Clear CMOS: SW1-5............................................................... 10

Clear Password: SW1-6 ........................................................... 10

Flash ROM Type Selection: EP................................................ 11

Keyboard Wake-up Selection: KEY_WAKE ............................ 11

Onboard VGA Feature Selection: VGA_DIS............................ 12

Onboard Audio Feature Selection: AUD_DIS........................... 12

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

SDRAM Memory .................................................................... 13

Install and Remove DIMMs..................................................... 14

3). Install the CPU ............................................................................ 15

I). Install with Foldable Retention Mechanism Assembly......... 16

II). Install with Non-Foldable Retention Mechanism Assembly 17

CPU Internal Frequency Selection:

SW-1, SW-2, SW-3, SW-4....................................................... 20

4). Install Expansion Cards............................................................... 21

5). Connect Devices.......................................................................... 23

Connectors .............................................................................. 23

System Case Fan Connector: CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 ......... 23

Serial Port Connectors: COM1, COM2................................... 24

PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector: KB, MS...................... 24

Printer Connector: LPT .......................................................... 25

System Chassis Open Alarm Connector: CHASSIS ................. 26

Floppy Diskette Drive Connector: FLOPPY............................ 26

SPDIF Connector: SPDIF (optional) ....................................... 26

IDE HDD Device Connectors: PRIMARY, SECONDARY...... 27

ATX Power Connector: POWER ............................................ 27

Power Fan Connector: PWR_FAN .......................................... 28

CPU Fan Connector: CPU_FAN............................................. 28

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Wake-On-LAN Connector: WOL ............................................ 29

Front Panel Block Connector .................................................. 29

Universal Serial Bus Connectors:

USB0, USB1, USB2 (optional) .............................................. 31

PCI Audio Card Connector: SB_LINK.................................... 31

Infrared Connector: IR ............................................................ 32

CD-ROM Drive Audio-out Connector: CD_IN1, CD_IN2....... 32

Joystick/MIDI Connector: GAME........................................... 33

Audio I/O Jacks: L_IN, L_OUT, MIC_IN ............................... 33

Video Graphics Accelerator: VGA.......................................... 34

ATI Multimedial Channel Connector: AMC ........................... 34

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

CMOS Setup Utility ......................................................................... 35

Standard CMOS Setup...................................................................... 36

Hard Disk Configurations........................................................ 36

Software Turbo Speed ............................................................. 37

BIOS Features Setup ........................................................................ 37

Chipset Features Setup (for KBI-6130 only)...................................... 41

Chipset Features Setup (for KBI-6130-V only).................................. 44

Power Management Setup (for KBI-6130 only)................................. 47

Power Management Setup (for KBI-6130-V only)............................. 52

PNP/PCI Configuration (for KBI-6130 only) ..................................... 56

PNP/PCI Configuration (for KBI-6130-V only) ................................. 58

Load BIOS Defaults.......................................................................... 60

Load Setup Defaults ......................................................................... 60

Integrated Peripherals (for KBI-6130 only) ....................................... 61

Integrated Peripherals (for KBI-6130-V only).................................... 63

Supervisor/User Password ................................................................ 69

IDE HDD Auto Detection ................................................................. 69

Save and Exit Setup.......................................................................... 70

Exit without Saving.......................................................................... 70

Chapter 4 FAQs

General FAQs................................................................................... 71

BIOS FAQs ...................................................................................... 74

Windows 98 FAQs ........................................................................... 75

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Windows 95 FAQs ........................................................................... 76

Input CPU FAQs .............................................................................. 77

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Chapter 2

Installation

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 feature
n Step 7 - Set up software utilities

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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Mainboard Layout

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Onboard Mark FUNCTION PAGE

SW1-5 Clear CMOS Data 10
SW1-6 Clear Password 10

EP Flash ROM Type Select 11

KEY_WAKE Keyboard Wake-up Select 11

VGA_DIS Onboard VGA Features Select 12
AUD_DIS Onboard Audio Features Select 12

SW-1/2/3/4 CPU to Bus Freq. Ratio Select 20

DIMM1/2/3 DIMM Memory Module Socket 14

ISA ISA Bus Expansion Slot (16-bit) 22

PCI1/2/3 PCI Bus Expansion Slot (32-bit) 22

SLOT1 CPU Cartridge Slot 18

CHS_FAN1/2 System Case Fan Connector 23

COM1/2 Serial Port 24

KB/MS PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector 25

LPT Printer Connector 25

CHASSIS Chassis Intrusion Alarm Conn. 26

FLOPPY Floppy Disk Drive Connector 26

SPDIF AC-3 Decorder Connector (optional) 26

PRIMARY/

SECONDARY

POWER ATX Power Connector 27

PWR_FAN Power Supply Fan Connector 28

CPU_FAN CPU Fan Connector 28

Front Panel Block

Connector

USB0/1/2 Universal Serial Bus Connector 31

SB_LINK PCI Audio Card Connector 31

CD_IN1/2 CD Drive Audio-out Connector 32

GAME Joystick/MIDI Connector 33

L_IN/L_OUT Audio Line-In Jack/Audio Line-Out Jack 33

MIC_IN Audio Microphone Jack 33

IDE HDD Device Connector 27

WOL Wake-On-LAN Connector 29

Connectors to Front Panel 29

IR Infrared Port Module Connector 32

DFP Digital Flat Panel Connector (optional) 32

VGA Video Graphics Accelerator 34

AMC ATI Multimedia Channel Connector 34

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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) Move the CMOS Clear
switch SW1-5 to n” (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 CMOS Clear
switch SW1-5 to ff” (Disabled), (7) Turn on your computer.

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 n” (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

n” (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

ff” (Disabled), (7) Turn on your computer for the new settings to take

effect.

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Flash ROM Type Selection: EP

The jumper allows you to configure the type of flash ROM chip. This
jumper setting is correct by manufactory default. If you want to know the
flash ROM type installed on this board, remove the sticker from the chip to
see its type.

Keyboard Wake-up Selection: KEY_WAKE

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

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

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Onboard VGA Feature Selection: VGA_DIS

This 3-pin jumper allows you use another add-on PCI VGA card instead of
the onboard AGP VGA feature.

Onboard Audio Feature Selection: AUD_DIS

This 3-pin jumper allows you to use another add-on PCI sound card instead
of the onboard audio feature.

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2). Install RAM Modules

SDRAM Memory

The working space of the computer is the Random Access Memory
(RAM). The system cannot act upon data unless it is loaded into RAM.
When more memory is added, the working memory of the computer is
larger, thereby increasing total performance. Occasionally the system must
break apart data files because the entire file does not fit into the RAM area.
Consequently, when the system needs data that is not in RAM, it must
access the disk where the balance of the data is stored.

Compared to the lightning speed access of the system has to RAM,
accessing a mechanical disk drive is a slow process. The board RAM
is comprised of three industry standard 168-pin Dual In-line Memory
Modules (DIMMs). Each DIMM socket is able to support up to 256MB

3.3V (unbuffered) with data access time of 12ns, 10ns, 8ns or less EDO
DRAM or lightning-fast SDRAM. ECC memory and parity check are also
supported. If the DIMM runs at the speed of 100MHz, it must meet the
PC100 specifications. Use the same memory size of DIMM on each socket
for better performance. The maximum total memory supported is up to
768MB* (a RAM module of this size was not available for testing).

PC100 DIMMs may have a serial EEPROM containing a number of
critical timing parameters and data regarding the chip and DIMM vendor.
This guarantees that the onboard core chipset will properly recognize the
DIMM by reading all of the important timing parameters specified in the
EEPROM on the serial presence detect interface. The DIMM supplier must
understand these differences in detail and provide the correct information so
that the core chipset will be programmed properly to control memory.
Before making SDRAM upgrades, you should verify the type and speed of
the RAM currently installed from your dealer. Installing mixtures of RAM
types other than those described in this manual, will have unpredictable
results.

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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

Total System Memory allowed up to 768MB

Acceptable Memory Module

Acceptable Memory Module

Total

Memory

=

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.

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3. The clips of the slot will close up to hold the DIMM in place when the

DIMM touches the slot bottom.

Press the clips with both hands to remove the DIMM.

3). Install the CPU

Two options of Retention Mechanism Assembly are offered for installing
your CPU on this board. One is installed on the board 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.

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I). Install with Foldable Retention Mechanism Assembly

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

||||||||right position.

2. Insert he 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).

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2. Locate SLOT1 on the Mainboard.

3. Install two Retention Mechanism Attachment Mounts on the
board.

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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.)

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

Mechanism Assembly.

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

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7. Hook the Heatsink Top Support to the Heatsink Support Base to

affix the CPU module.

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 16-bit ISA bus, and three 32-bit PCI bus
expansion slots. (PCI3 is shared with ISA1.)

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To install an expansion card, do the following:

1. 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

n 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 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

NOTE: Some pins are used for connectors or

power sources. These are clearly separated from

Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe on the Pin 1
side of the connector. The four corners of the connectors are labeled on the
board. Pin 1 is the side closest to the power connector on hard drives and
floppy drives.

IDE ribbon cable must be less than 18in. (46cm), with the second drive
connector no more than 6in. (15cm) from the first connector.

Connectors allow the board to link electronically with other parts of the
system. Some malfunctions encountered may be caused by loosed or
improper connections. Ensure that all connections are in place and firmly
attached.

jumpers. Placing jumper caps over these will cause
damage to the mainboard.

System Case Fan Connector: CHS_FAN1, CHS_FAN2

These two 3-pin connector links to your cooling fan on the system case to
lower the system temperature. Depending on the fan manufacturer, the
wiring and plug may be different. Connect the fan plug to the
mainboard taking into consideration the polarity of the connector.

CAUTION: Without sufficient air circulation, the
CPU cartridge may overheat and cause damage to
both the CPU cartridge 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.

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Serial Port Connectors: COM1, COM2

COM1 (9-pin D-sub male connector) and COM2 (9-pin male connector)
allow you to connect with your devices that use serial ports, such as a serial
mouse or a modem.

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PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector: KB, MS

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

Printer Connector: LPT

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

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System Chassis Open Alarm
Connector: CHASSIS

The 3-pin male connector allows you to
enable (or disable) system alarm
activation if and when the system
outer casing is being removed. A high
level signal to the connector will indicate
to the system that the chassis has been
opened.

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.

SPDIF Connector: SPDIF (optional)

The connector allows this mainboard
to connect to an AC-3 decorder with
amplifier with 5.1-channel speakers

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IDE HDD Device Connectors: PRIMARY, SECONDARY

These two connectors are used for your IDE hard disk drives, CD drives,
LS-120|drives, or IDE ZIP drives.
The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin 1.

ATX Power Connector: POWER

This connector is connected to the ATX power supply.

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Power Fan Connector: PWR_FAN

This connector is connected with your power supply that supported a 6-wire
plug to lower the power supply temperature. The signal which comes from
the hardware monitor chip lowers the temperature of the power supply.

CPU Fan Connector: CPU_FAN

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

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

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.

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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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Universal Serial Bus Connectors: USB0, USB1,
USB2 (optional)

These two connectors that integrated on the edge of the board are used for
linking with USB peripheral devices. Also, this board provides an
manufacturing optional connector USB2 for linking with the USB socket
on the front panel of some system cases. If USB2 connector is used, it will
make either USB0 or USB1 disabled. Your operating system must support
USB features, such as MS Windows 98, MS Windows 95 OSR2.5 with
USB Supplement.

The figure below is the pin
assignment of the manufacturing
optional USB2 connector for
front panel USB connection.

PCI Audio Card
Connector: SB_LINK

This 6-pin male connector allows
you to connect to your Creative

sound card or compatible.

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Infrared Connector: IR

This 5-pin connector is used to link
with your IR device to allow
transmission of data to another system
that also supports the IR feature. This
module mounts to a small opening on
system cases that supports this feature.

CD-ROM Drive Audio-out
Connector: CD_IN1, CD_IN2

These two 4-pin block connector are
used for different specifications about
the AUDIO_OUT port of your CD­ROM drive by a cable which comes
with it.

Digital Flat Panel Monitor
Connector: DFP (optional)

The connector is linked to the DFP
monitor by a cable. Your DFP monitor
must be TFT type and supports EDID

2.0 or above.

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Joystick/MIDI Connector: GAME

This 15-pin female connector allows you to connect game joysticks or game
pads for playing games. Connect MIDI devices for playing or editing audio.

Audio I/O Jacks: L_OUT, L_IN, MIC_IN

L_OUT can be connected to headphones or preferably powered speakers.
L_IN allows tape players or other audio sources to be recorded by your
computer or played through the L_OUT. MIC_IN allows microphones to
be connected for input voice.

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Video Graphics Accelerator: VGA

This 15-pin female D-sub connector is connected to your display monitor. If
you are not using the onboard VGA feature, set the jumper VGA_DIS
(VGA Disable) at Disabled (please read page 12).

ATI Multimedia Channel Connector: AMC

This bi-directional video port allows direct
connection to popular video upgrades such as
video capture/conferencing, hardware DVD
or MPEG-2 decorder, or TV tuner with
intercast support. It includes an I2C interface
for controlling AMC peripherals. If an ATI
add-on card allowing an AMC interface such
as ImpacTV2 is installed, this connector
provides user with the linkage between the
mainboard and the card. Refer to the card

manual for more details.

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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 motherboard is?

Some motherboards have more than one PCB Revision. This is written in
the top left corner of the motherboard, 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 motherboard PCI 2.1-compliant?

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

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.

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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 motherboards Flash EPROM and allows the DMI to retrieve
data from this database. The DMI utility also allows the system integrator or
end user to add additional information into the MIFD such as serial
numbers, housing configuration and vendor information. Those information
cannot be detected by the motherboards BIOS and has to manually entered
through the DMI Configuration utility and updated into the MIFD.

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

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

Where can I get the drivers for PCI set motherboards?

FIC motherboards 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?

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.

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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.

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

FAQs

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.

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 ” to Continue,

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

Reboot, the procedure is completed. Press any key to reboot.

What is "Hardware-based intelligent virus protection"?

This is a new BIOS feature based on anti-virus (AV) softwere that protects
the system from boot-time viruses. It is intellgent in the sense that it uses
rules modeled after virii's behavior. For example, it can tell the difference
between normal writing to HDD boot sector and virus-attempted writing. It
unloads after boot-up so it does not provide total protection and is not
intended to serve as replacement for regular anti-virus software.

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

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FAQs

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

Flash EPROM ("BIOS") chips used on FIC motherboards vary (Intel, AMD,
Fujitsu, etc.). As far as this problem is concerned, there are two possible
reasons:
a) you may have used a wrong BIOS or flash utility. Verify that both the
BIOS file and the flash utility are the right versions.

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

installed on your motherboard. Verify that you have the right files and
if you're sure in that, ignore the warning.

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

Restore the old BIOS or wait until a newer BIOS is available. You should
use the flash utility supplied with the old BIOS and NOT the flash utility
you got with the new BIOS. If you do not know what flash utility it was,
consult the Web support pages or contact technical support.

Windows 98 FAQs

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

There are four steps:

1) Go to BIOS Setup and enable USB

2) Install Win98 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 motherboard 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.

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

Windows98 contains all drivers necessary. Therefore you need not use any
of the drivers supplied on the CD-PRO/floppy.
For VIA chipset based motherboards, 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.

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 motherboard has an AGP port, load Vxd
driver v. 2.9. 4) Load display card driver.

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

This problem appears under Windows 95 OSR2 and OSR 2.1. Microsoft
made two updated versions of drivers that cause the problem. Please
download them at
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q171/3/53.asp

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FAQs

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

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

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

The only reason why you can see that Exclamation mark on USB serial Bus
& PCI Bridge is that Windows95 didn't support it. You will need to install
its drivers to fix it.

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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