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PT-2011
MAINBOARD
MANUAL
DOC No. : 15739
Rev. : A1
Date : 5, 1997
Part No. : 25-10756-01
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Package Checklist....................................................................................... 2
Main Features............................................................................................. 3
Advanced Features..................................................................................... 5
1). Enhanced Performance Features.................................................. 5
2). Intelligent Features...................................................................... 7
PC ’97 Compliant ..................................................................... 8
ACPI Ready.............................................................................. 9
DMI (Desktop Management Interface)..................................... 10
Serial Infrared (SIR) Connections............................................. 11
Highly Convenient Integrated I/O Connectors.......................... 12
Chapter 2 Installation Procedures
Mainboard Layout...................................................................................... 13
1). Set System Jumpers............................................................................... 14
Jumpers............................................................................................. 15
Clear Password: CPW............................................................... 16
Flash EPROM Type Selection: EP1, EP2................................. 16
Power Type Selection: PWR1................................................... 17
2). Install System RAM Modules............................................................... 18
DRAM and SDRAM......................................................................... 18
RAM Module Configuration............................................................. 19
Install SIMMs................................................................................... 20
Remove SIMMs................................................................................ 20
Install DIMMs................................................................................... 21
Remove DIMMs............................................................................... 21
Cache Memory.................................................................................. 22
Install Cache SRAM Module............................................................ 22
Onboard Cache SRAM (256KB/512KB).......................................... 22
3). Install the CPUs .................................................................................... 23
CPU External Clock (Bus) Frequency:
CLK1, CLK2, CLK3................................................................. 24
CPU to Bus Frequency Ratio:
FREQ1, FREQ2, FREQ3.......................................................... 25
Intel Pentium CPUs................................................................... 26
Frequency............................................................................. 26
Voltage................................................................................. 27
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AMD-K5/K6 CPUs................................................................... 28
Frequency............................................................................. 28
Voltage................................................................................. 29
Cyrix 6x86 CPUs...................................................................... 30
Frequency............................................................................. 30
Voltage................................................................................. 31
IBM 6x86 CPUs........................................................................ 32
Frequency............................................................................. 32
Voltage................................................................................. 33
4). Install Expansion Cards......................................................................... 34
5). Connector Cables and Power Supply.................................................... 36
Serial Port Connectors: COM1, COM2.................................... 36
CPU Fan Connector: FAN........................................................ 36
System Case Fan Connector: EXT_FAN.................................. 37
Front Panel Block Connector: F_PNL...................................... 38
Infrared Connector: IR.............................................................. 39
PS/2 Keyboard Connector: PS2_KB......................................... 39
PS/2 Mouse Connector: PS2_MS............................................. 40
ATX Power Connector: ATX_PWR......................................... 40
Standard Power Connector: AT_PWR...................................... 41
IDE HDD Device Connectors: PRIMARY, SECONDARY..... 41
Printer Connector: PRINTER ................................................... 42
Remote Power Supply Connector: RPW_CON........................ 42
Universal Serial Bus Connector: USB0, USB1......................... 43
Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup
Main Setup................................................................................................. 45
Advanced Setup.......................................................................................... 46
Advanced CMOS Setup .................................................................... 47
Advanced Chipset Setup................................................................... 51
Power Management Setup................................................................. 54
Plug and Play Setup.......................................................................... 58
Peripheral Setup................................................................................ 61
Security Setup............................................................................................. 64
Exit Setup................................................................................................... 66
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Appendix A Software Utilities
DMI Utility................................................................................................. 67
System Requirements........................................................................ 67
Edit BIOS DMI Information............................................................. 67
Installing DMI Wizard ...................................................................... 68
Starting DMI Wizard........................................................................ 68
Main Screen Actions......................................................................... 68
IDE Utility.................................................................................................. 70
Appendix B BIOS Update Instruction
Flash Process.............................................................................................. 71
Appendix C ICW/PhaseLink Clock Generator
CPU External Clock (Bus) Frequency:
CLK1, CLK2, CLK3....................................................................... 73
Intel Pentium CPUs......................................................................... 74
Frequency............................................................................. 74
AMD-K5/K6 CPUs......................................................................... 75
Frequency............................................................................. 75
Cyrix 6x86 CPUs............................................................................. 77
Frequency............................................................................. 77
IBM 6x86 CPUs.............................................................................. 77
Frequency............................................................................. 77
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Chapter 1Chapter 1
Overview
Based on the new highly-inte grated Intel 430T X PCIset, the PT-2011 com bines
blistering Pentium processor performance with support for intelligent
diagnostic and power management features like Hardware Monitoring, DMI
(Desktop Management Interface) and ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface), to provide a powerful and versatile ATX-size platform for leading-
edge PC ’97 compliant systems.
With its switching voltage regulator, the PT- 2011 runs a complete ra nge of Intel
Pentium processors, including the Intel Pentium processor with MMX
technology, as well as the AMD-K5 and Cyrix/IBM 6x86, and is easily
upgradable to the Cyrix/IBM M2 and the AMD-K6. For added power and
performance, the PT -2011 takes up to 512KB Pipeline Burst Level II cache and
up to 256MB DRAM via four-72 SI MM socke ts and tw o 168-pin D IM M socket s
which accept high-speed EDO, and lightning-fast SDRAM memory types.
The PT-2011 comes with a full set of I/O fe atures conveniently integr ated on the
rear I/O panel, including two USB connect ors. The board also has an integrated
PCI Bus Master Enhanced IDE controller with support for the new Ultra
DMA/33 protocol, which doubles ATA- 2 Hard Disk Drive data transf er rates to
33MB/s while maintaining full backwards compatibility with existing PIO Mode
3, PIO Mode 4 and DMA Mode 2 devices.
Fully compliant with the Microsoft PC’97 standard at both the hardware and
BIOS levels, the PT-2011 comes with support for intelligent Hardware
Monitoring and DMI features which continuously check the thermal status of
your system and reduce the cost of ownership through improved manageability.
Chapter 1 of this manual gives you a brief overview of the PT-2011 m ainboard,
including its main components and features. Chapte r 2 c ontains a dvice on how to
upgrade and install key components on the m ainboard, while Cha pter 3 provides
detailed information about the board’s BIOS settings. For the most up-to-date
information about your mainboard and the latest FAQ s and BIOS updates, visit
FIC Online at www.fic.com.tw.
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Package Checklist
Please check that your package contains all the items listed below. If you
discover any item is damaged or missing, please contact your vendor.
■ The PT-2011 mainboard
■ This user manual
■ Software utilities (IDE and DMI)
■ One IDE device cable
■ One floppy disk drive cable
■ One SIR cable (optional)
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Main Features
The PT-2011 mainboard comes with the following high-performance f eatures:
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Easy Installation
AMI BIOS with support for a uto-detection of Hard Disk Drives, Plug a nd
Play devices, and PS/2 keyboard and mouse, to facilitate the installation of
HDDs, expansion cards and other peripheral devices.
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Leading Edge Chipset
Intel 82430TX PCIset, a two- chip BGA solution with integr ate d D RAM a nd
LII cache controllers as well as support for Intel’s new Dynamic Power
Management Arc hitecture (DPMA), Concurrent PCI (PCI 2.1), and USB.
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Flexible Processor Support
Onboard 321-pin ZIF socket and switching voltage regulator support
complete range of leading- edge processors:
Intel Pentium
P54C/P54CS)
AMD-K6-PR166 – PR233
AMD-K5-PR75 – PR166
Cyrix M2 Series processors
Cyrix 6x86-PR120+ – PR166+
IBM M2 Series processors
IBM 6x86-PR120+ – PR166+.
75MHz – 200MHz (P55C with MMX technology;
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Ultra-fast Level II Cache
Supports 256/512KB onboard Pipeline Burst Level II dire ct-mapped writeback cache.
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Versatile Main Memory Support
Accepts up to 256MB RAM using four SIMMs of 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB
with support for FPM and EDO DRAM and two D IMMs of 8, 16, 32, 64,
128MB with support for EDO DRAM and lightning-fast SDRAM.
■ ISA & PCI Expansion Slots
Four 16-bit ISA and four 32-bit PCI expansion slots provide all the room
you need to install a full range of add-on cards.
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Enhanced PCI Bus Master IDE Controller with Ultra DMA/33 Support
Integrated Enhanced PCI Bus Master IDE controller features two dualchannel connectors that accept up to four Enhanced IDE devices, including
CD-ROM and Tape Backup Drive s, as well as H ard Disk Drive s supporting
the new Ultra DMA/33 protocol which doubles data transfer rates to
33MB/sec. Standard PIO Mode 3, PI O Mode 4, and DMA Mode 2 devices
are also supported.
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Super Multi I/O
Integrated SMC669/UMC8669 Plug and Play multi- I/O c hipset fea tures two
high-speed 16550A compatible serial ports, one EPP/ECP capable parallel
port, and one FDD connect or.
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USB Support
Two USB ports integrated in the rear I/O panel allow convenient, highspeed Plug and Play connections to the grow ing number of USB compliant
external peripheral de vices on the market.
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Optional IrDA Connector
An optional IrDA connector for wireless infrared connections is available.
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Advanced Features
This mainboard comes e quipped with the most advanced new fe atures, such as
SDRAM support, Hardware Monitoring, DMI and ACPI, 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 mainboar d.
1). Enhanced Performance Features
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Optimized Intel MMX Performance
The mainboard utilizes the adva nced features of the Intel 430TX PCIset to
optimize the unrivaled performance of the Intel Pentium
MMX technology, allowing you to enjoy a richer video, audio, digital
imaging and communications experience from the latest generation of
multimedia software. To provide you with additional flexibility, the
mainboard also supports other leading-edge processors featuring Intel’s
MMX technology, including the AMD-K6 processor.
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Lightning-Fast SDRAM Performance
The mainboard supports the new generation of lightning-fast SDRAM
(Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) via its two onboard 168pin DIMM sockets. SDRAM delivers an added boost to overall system
performance by increasing the CPU-to-memory data transfer rate to
528MB/sec compared to 264MB/sec for conventional EDO DRAM.
SDRAM performance on the PT-2011 is further boosted by the board’s
integrated I2C controller, which optimizes the memory timing settings.
processor with
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Blistering Ultra DMA/33 HDD Performance
With its integrated Enhanced PCI Bus Master I DE controller that supports
the new Ultra DMA/33 protocol, this mainboard doubles HDD data transfer
rates to 33MB/sec, compared to 16MB/sec for conventional PI O Mode 3,
PIO Mode 4, and DMA M ode 2 devices. By reducing the CPU’s workload
and increasing CPU utilization, Ultra DMA/33 significantly improves
system performance when running applications under Windows 95 and
Windows NT environments. The Ultra DMA/33 protocol is completely
backward compatible with conventional ATA-2 HDD devices; so the
mainboard also supports existing PIO Mode 3, PIO M ode 4 a nd DM A M ode
2 devices using the same cable.
With the integrated Enhanced PCI Bus Master IDE controller you can
connect up to four Enhanced IDE peripheral devices to your system. All
devices are categorized in the same way that IDE hard disks were
configured in the past, with one devic e set as the master device and the other
as the slave device. We recommend that Hard Disk Drives use the primary
IDE connector and that CD-ROM Drives utilize the se
connector
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Concurrent PCI Architecture
The mainboard’s Concurrent PCI Architecture enables more efficient
operation of CPU, PCI and ISA transactions for faster and smoother
multimedia performance. It also allows the use of PCI 2.1 and 2.0
compatible add-in cards for long system life, built-in scalability and the
flexibility to adapt your system to future applications.
for optimum system performance.
condary IDE
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2). Intelligent Features
This mainboard is equipped with highly-sophisticated intelligent Hardware
Monitoring features that prevent potential damage to your system by warning
you when the system is overheated and automatically slowing down the
processor clock speed and activating the system fan to restore the system to its
optimum temperature. Other intelligent features include system BIOS virus
protection and a switching voltage re gulator.
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CPU Thermal Monitoring Alert
A special heat sensor loca ted under the CPU monitors the CPU tempera ture
to make sure that the system is operating at a safe heat level. If the
temperature is too high, the se nsor automatically gene rates an SMI (System
Management Interr upt) to turn on the system fan and slow down the CPU
clock frequency. At the sam e time, the system warns you that the CPU is
overheating. CPU utilization is restored to normal levels when the
temperature returns to a safe level.
For details on how to set the system thermal feature on the PT-2011
mainboard, please see pages 56 of this manual. This feature requires a
power supply with a soft-off pow er controller.
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Switching Voltage Regulator
This mainboard feature s a switching voltage regulator, which significa ntly
reduces the temperature of the CPU and regulator itself. The switching
voltage regulator also ensures full upgradability to the next generation of
Socket 7 processors, which will require more electrical current and generate
more heat both in the processor and the system.
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PC ‘97 Compliant
This mainboard is fully compliant with the new PC ’97 standard at both the
BIOS and hardware leve ls. PC ’97 is a set of hardware, bus and device design
requirements set by Microsoft in conjunc tion with other industry leaders aimed
at making PCs easier to use by ma ximizing cooperation between the operating
system and hardware .
The system design requirements under PC ’97 support a synergy among PC
hardware, Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, and Windows-based
software. Key elements include support for Plug and Play compatibility and
power manageme nt for configuring and managing all system components, and
32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for both Windows 95 and
Windows NT.
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ACPI Ready
This mainboard fully impleme nts the new ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power
Interface) standard, an open PC hardware, Operating System and peripheral
device interface specification that is supported by such industry leaders as
Microsoft and Intel. ACPI enables PCs to come on instantly when accessed by a
user and remain available to perform certain tasks even after the PC is turned off.
Additional benefits of ACPI include improved thermal management, reduced
energy consumption, and OS directed Plug and Play capabilities.
ACPI is currently being implemented in forthcoming versions of Microsoft
Windows 95 and Windows NT code-named “Memphis”. Ke y ACPI f ea tur es
implemented on this mainboard inc l ude:
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Soft-Off Support
The mainboard’s Soft-Off feature allows you to turn off your computer
using the Operating System (Windows 95). The feature requires a power
supply with a soft-off power c ontroller.
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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, for example, you are expecting a fax late at night and leave
only your modem on to minimize power consum ption. 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 off again, thereby
minimizing its consumption of power. The Remote Ring-On function
requires a power supply with a soft-off power controller.
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RTC Alarm
The RTC alarm feature allows you to implement a number of useful
functions, such as automatically se nding out a fax late at night.
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DMI (Desktop Management Interface)
Enhanced system manageability is becoming an increasingly important factor in
reducing the total cost of ownership of systems, particularly in a corporate
environment. To provide this capability, this mainboard supports DMI at the
BIOS level and includes a DMI Configuration Utility to maintain the
Management Inform ation Format Database.
DMI is able to auto-detect and recor d important information about your system,
including the CPU type, CPU speed, inter nal/external frequencies, and m emory
size. The BIOS detects this information in 4KB block in the ma inboard’s Flash
EPROM and allows the DMI to retrieve this data from the database. To allow
dynamic real-time updating of the DMI information, this mainboard uses the
same technology implemente d for Plug and Play, which eliminates the need to
create a new BIOS image file and for the user to update the whole BIOS.
The board’s DMI Configuration Utility also allows the system integrator or enduser to add additional information to the database, such as serial numbers and
housing configurations. This information has to be manually entered using the
DMI Configuration Utility and updated into the database. For detailed
instructions on how to use the DMI Configuration Utility, please refer to page 67
of this manual.
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Serial Infrared (SIR) Connecti ons
This mainboard features support for highly-sophistic ated SIR technology, which
allows bi-directional and cordless data transactions with other IrDA compliant
computers and peripheral devices using infr ared as a medium . This transmission
is carried out in either Full Duplex Mode or Half Duplex Mode. The former
allows simultaneous data transmission and reception, while the latter disables the
reception when transmission occurs.
The I/O chipset on this mainboard features an SIR interface that is fully
compliant with the IrDA standar d. An IrDA device can be installe d via a 9-pin
D-type connector in the re ar panel of the computer which is linked by a ca ble to
the onboard IrDA pinhead, as shown in the illustration be low.
The serial port COM2 on this mainboard is designed to be a SIR c ompliant port.
If you wish to install the SIR connection f eature, you need to adjust the BIOS
option for high-speed performance. Please read page 61 of this manual.
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Highly Convenient Integrated I/O Connectors
This mainboard feature s has an integrated rear I/O panel that incorpora tes a full
set of I/O ports to allow simple and convenient connections to a complete
selection of external peri pheral devices.
In addition to two 16550A UART compatible serial ports and one EPP/ECP
capable parallel port, the panel features two USB c onnectors that provide high
speed connections to the new generation of USB peripheral devices. PS/2
keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector s provide additional I/O connectivity.
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Chapter 2
Installation Procedures
The PT-2011 has several user -adjustable jumper s on the board that allow you to
configure your system to suit your requirements. This chapter contains
information on the various jumper settings on your mainboard.
To set up your computer, you should follow these installation steps:
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Step 1 -
Set system jumpers
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Step 2 -
Install RAM modules
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Step 3 -
Install the CPU
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Step 4 -
Install expansion cards
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Step 5 -
Connect cables and power supply
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Step 6 -
Set up BIOS feature (Please read Chapter 3.)
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Mainboard Layout
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1). Set System Jumpers
Jumpers
Jumpers are used to select the opera tion modes for your system. Some jumpe rs
on the board have three metal pins with each pin representing a different
function. To set a jumper, a black cap containing metal contacts is placed over
the jumper pins according to the required configuration. A jumper is said to be
shorted when the black cap has been placed on one or two of its pins. The types
of jumpers used in this manual ar e shown below:
NOTE : Users are not encouraged to change the jumper settings not listed in
this manual. Changing the jumper settings improperly may adversely affect
system performance.
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Clear Password: CPW
This jumper allows you to set the password configuration to Enabled or
Disabled. You may need to enable this jumper if you forget your password.
Flash ROM Type Selection: EP1, EP2
These two jumpers allow you to sele ct the flash ROM type.
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Power Type Selection: PWR1
Configure this jumper if your system is connected with a standard AT power
supply. The default setting is for an ATX power supply.
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2). Install System RAM Modules
DRAM and SDRAM
The working space of the computer is the Random Access Memory (RAM). The
system cannot act upon data unless it is loade d into RAM. When mor e memory
is added, the working memory of the computer is larger, thereby increasing total
performance.
The PT-2011’s RAM is comprised of four industry standard 72-pin Single
In-line Memory Modules (SIMMs) and two 168-pin Dual In-line Memory
Modules (DIMMs). Each SIMM socket supports from 4 to 64MB FPM (Fast
Page Mode) and high-speed EDO (Extended Data Out) DRAM. Each DIMM
socket is able to support up to 64MB EDO DRAM or lightning-fast SDRAM.
SDRAM is an advanced new memory technology that boosts overall system
performance with its ability to synchronize all operations with the processor
clock signal. This makes the implementation of control interfaces easier, and
speeds up column access time. SDRAM features an on-chip burst counter that
can be utilized to increment column addresses for very fast burst access, which
means that SDRAM allows new memory access to be initiated before the
preceding access has been finished.
Before making DRAM 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 ma nual will have unpredictable results.
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RAM Module Configuration
SIMMs and DIMMs in Bank 0 and Bank 1 can be installed in many
combinations. Some of them are listed in the following table. It is recommended
that SIMMs and DIMMs ar e not installed at the same time on this mainboard to
avoid unexpected failure.
(Unit : MB)
TOTAL
MEMORY
84 & 4
16 8 & 8
32 16 & 16
64 32 & 32
128 64 & 64
256 64 & 64 64 & 64
SIMM 1 & 2
(Bank 0)
SIMM 3 & 4
(Bank 1)
DIM1
(Bank 0)
8
16
32
64*
64* 64*
DIM2
(Bank 1)
NOTE :
1. * A RAM module of this size was not available for testing at press time.
2. DIM1 and DIM2 only support 3.3V (unbuffered) EDO and SDRAM |||||
|||| |modules.
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Install SIMMs
Complete the following procedures to install SIMMs:
CAUTION : Always turn the system power off before installing or removing
any device; and see “Handling Precautions” at the start of this manual.
1. Locate the SIMM slots on the mainboard. (See figure below.)
NOTE : SIMMs in each bank must be of the same type; and the BIOS
automatically configures the memory size.
2. Carefully fit a SIMM at a 45 degree angle into each empty socket to be
populated. All the SIMMs must face the same direction.
3. Swing each SIMM into its upright, locked position.
When locking a SIMM in place, push on each end of the SIMM - do not
push in the middle, as shown above.
Remove SIMMs
To remove the SIMMs, pull the retaining latch on both ends of the socket and
reverse the procedure above.
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Install DIMMs
Complete the following procedures to install DIMMs:
1. Locate the DIMM slots on the mainboard. (See figure below.)
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.
Remove DIMMs
Press the clips with both hands to remove the DIMM.
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Cache Memory
The PT-2011 comes with onboard 256KB (512KB is optional) synchronous 3V
Pipeline Burst SRAMs. Cache memory access is very fast compared to main
memory access. The cache holds data for imminent use. Since cache memory is
from five to more than ten times faster than main memory, the CPU’s access
time is reduced, giving you better system performance.
Socket 7 mainboards may implement various types of L2 cache SRAMs.
Pipeline Burst SRAM is one of them, delivering the best price performance ratio.
They perform much bette r than asynchronous SRAMs.
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3). Install the CPU
The CPU module resides in the Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket on the
mainboard.
CAUTION :
1. Always turn the system power off before installing or removing any
device.
2. Always observe static electricity precautions.
See “Handling Precautions” at the start of this manual.
3. Inserting the CPU chip incorrectly may damage the chip.
To install the CPU, do the following:
1. Lift the lever on the side of the CPU socket.
2. Handle the chip by its edges and try not to touch any of the pins.
3. Place the CPU in the socket. The chip has a notch to correctly orientate the
chip. Align the notch with pin one of the socket. Pin one is located in the
blank triangular area. Do not force the chip. The CPU should slide easily
into the socket.
4. Swing the lever to the down position to lock the CPU in place.
5. See the following sections for information on the CPU jumpers settings.
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CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency: CLK1, CLK2, CLK3
The table below shows the jumper settings for the different CPU speed
configurations.
NOTE : There is one of three different types of clock generators onboard,
either IMI 652, ICS 9147, ICW or PhaseLink, for CPU clock jumper settings.
Please check your onboard clock generator before you set the CPU jumpers.
The settings of ICW and PhaseLink are listed in Appendix C.
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CPU to Bus Frequency Ratio: FREQ1, FREQ2, FREQ3
These three jumpers are used in combination to decide the ratio of the internal
frequency of the CPU to the bus clock.
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Intel Pentium CPUs
Frequency
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Installation Procedures
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AMD-K5/K6 CPUs
Frequency
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Installation Procedures
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Cyrix 6x86 CPUs
Frequency
NOTE : * This CPU had not been tested when this manual was printed.
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Installation Procedures
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IBM 6x86 CPUs
Frequency
NOTE : * This CPU had not been tested when this manual was printed.
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4). Install Expansion Cards
Your PT-2011 featur es four 16-bit ISA Bus and four 32- bit PCI Bus expansion
slots.
This section describes how to c onnect an expa nsion card to one of your system’s
expansion slots. Expansion cards are printed circ uit boards that, when connected
to the mainboard, increase the capabilities of your system. For example,
expansion cards can provide video and sound capabilities.
CAUTION :
1. Always turn the system power off before installing or removing any
device.
2. Always observe static electricity precautions.
See “Handling Precautions” at the start of this manual.
To install an expansion card, do the f ollow i ng:
1. Remove the chassis cover and select an empty expansion slot.
2. Remove the corresponding slot cover from the chassis.
Unscrew the mounting screw that secures the slot cover and pull the slot
cover out from the chassis. Keep the slot cover mounting screw nearby.
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3. Holding the edge of the peripheral card, carefully align the edge c onnector
with the expansion slot. (See figure below.)
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-in
card is firmly seated inside the slot.
5. Secure the board with the mounting sc rew removed in Step 2.
Make sure that the card has been placed evenly and completely into the
expansion slot.
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5). Connector Cables and Power Supply
Serial Port Connectors: COM1, COM2
These two 9-pin D-Sub ma le connector s allow you to connect with your devices
that use serial ports, such as a serial mouse or a modem. The COM2 port on the
PT-2011 mainboard can also be used as another IR Port. Usually, your serial
mouse is attached to COM1. Y our modem is linked to COM2. When you do not
use the modem, you can set the BIOS to let COM2 be an IR port to save a
dedicated SIR port.
CPU Fan Connector: CPU_FAN
This connector is linked to the CPU fan. When the system in Suspend m ode, the
CPU fan will turn off; when it back to full on mode, the fan will turn on.
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System Case Fan Connector: EXT_FAN
This 3-pin connector links to your cooling fan on the system case to lower the
system temperature; please read page 56 for more information.
Floppy Diskette Drive Connector: FLOPPY
This 34-pin block connector conne cts to your floppy disk drive using the cable
that is provided with this mainboard.
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Front Panel Block Connector: F_PNL
This block connector concludes : PW_LED, KB_LOCK, TB_LED, SP_SW,
SPK, SP_LED, IDE_LED, RPW_SW, and RST connectors.
Item Connector Pin Type Feature
A PW_LED 2-pin male
B KB_LOCK 2-pin male
C TB_LED 2-pin male
D SP_SW 2-pin male
E SP_LED 2-pin male
F SPK 4-pin male
G IDE_LED 2-pin male
H RPW _SW 2-pin male
I RST 2-pin male
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indicates the system power status
allows the keyboard to access the system
indicates the system speed is in normal or
turbo speed; however, when the CPU
slows down, the LED will turn off
Suspend Mode switch
indicates the system is in Suspend mode
when LED lit
connects to speaker
indicates IDE HDD I/O access when LED
lit
When in power-off status, pressing it will
turn the system on.
When in power-on status, pressing it will
enter the system into Suspend mode.
When in power-on status, pressing 4
minutes to turn off the system.
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Infrared Connector: IR
This 10-pin male connector is used for connecting to the infra red (SIR) port a nd
allows transmission of data to another system which also supports the SIR
feature.
PS/2 Keyboard Connector: PS2_KB
This 5-pin female connector is used for your PS/2 keyboard.
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PS/2 Mouse Connector: PS2_MS
This connector is connected to the PS/2 mouse.
ATX Power Connector: ATX_PWR
This 20-pin male block connec t or is connected to the ATX power supply.
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Standard Power Connector: AT_PWR
This 12-pin block connector is used for connecting to the standard 5V power
supply. In the picture below, notice that, in most cases, there are two marks
“P8” and “ P9” on the surface of the connector. You have to insert the
“ P8” plug into the “ P8” section of the connector, and so fort h for “ P9” . Two
black wires must be in the middle .
IDE HDD Device Connector: PRIMARY, SECONDARY
These two 40-pin block connect ors a re used f or your ID E har d disks. I t you have
one IDE hard disk, connect it to the PRIMARY connector using the IDE HDD
flat cable provided with the mainboard. The BIOS auto detec tion sets it to be a
“Primary Master” disk. If you want to install another IDE hard disk or
CD-ROM, please use the SECONDARY connector. If two hard disks are
connected to the PRIMARY connector using the same cable, one of them is the
master drive, the other one is the slave drive. You may need to set jumpers for
the slave drive; please refer to the HDD manual for details.
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Printer Connector: PRINTER
This 25-pin D-Sub female c onnector is attached to your printer.
Remote Power Supply Connector: RPW_CON
This 3-pin male connector allows you to e nable (or disable) the syste m power if
the RPW_SW is on (or off).
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Universal Serial Bus Connectors: USB0, USB1
These two connectors are used for linking with USB peripheral devices.
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Chapter 3
AMI BIOS Setup
The mainboard comes with an AMI 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 ma inboard’s components. This chapter explains the
information contained in the Setup program and tells you how to modify the
settings according to your system configuration.
Main Setup
The Main Setup screen is displayed above. Each item may have one or more
option settings. It allows you to change the system Date and Time, IDE hard
disk, floppy disk drive types for drive A: and B:.
Auto-Detct Hard Disks
Allows the system BIOS to detect all hard disk parameters automatically.
Boot Sector Virus Protection
When Enabled, a warning when any program or virus sends a Disk Format
command or tries to write to the boot sector of a hard disk drive.
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Advanced Setup
Advanced Setup options are displayed by choosing item from the AMI BIOS
Setup main menu. All Advanced Setup options are described in this section.
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AMI BIOS Setup
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1st Boot Device
This item allows you to select the first drive for booting up the system.
The settings are Disabled, IDE-0, IDE-1, IDE-2, IDE-3, IDE-3, FLOPPY,
FLOPTICAL, SCSI, or NETWORK. The default setting is FLOPPY.
2nd Boot Device
This item allows you to select the second drive for booting up the system.
The settings are Disabled, IDE-0, or FLOPTICAL. The default setting is
IDE-0.
3rd Boot Device
This item allows you to select the third drive for booting up the system.
The settings are Disabled, FLOPTICAL, CDROM. The default setting is
CDROM.
4th Boot Device
This item allows you to select the fourth drive for booting up the system.
The settings are Disabled or FLOPTICAL. The default setting is Disabled.
Try Other Boot Devices
If you select Yes, the BIOS will try to boot up the system from other boot
devices if all selected boot devices failed to boot. If No selected, the BIOS
will try to boot up the system from only the selected devices.
The settings are Yes or No. The default setting is Yes.
S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks
“S.M.A.R.T” is the abbrevation of “Self-Mointoring, Analysis and Reproting
Technology”. To enable it will assist you in preventing some (but not all)
system down time due to hard disk drive failure.
The settings are Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled.
Quick Boot
Set this option to Enabled to instruct AMI BIOS to boot quickly when the
computer is powered on. This option replaces the old 1MB Memory Test
Advanced Setup option.
The settings are Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled.
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BootUp Num-Lock
Set this option to Off to turn the Num Lock key off when the computer is
booted so you can use the arrow keys on both the numeric keypad and the
keyboard.
The settings are On or Off. The default setting is On.
Floppy Drive Swap
Set this option to Enabled to permit drives A: and B: to be swapped.
The settings are Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled.
Floppy Drive Seek
Set this option to Enabled to specify that floppy drive A: will perform a Seek
operation at system boot.
The settings are Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Enabled.
Floppy Access Control
It is effective only if the floppy diskette drive is accessed through BIOS
INT40H function.
The settings are Normal or Read Only. The default setting is Normal.
HDD Access Control
It is effective only if the hard disk drive is accessed through BIOS INT40H
function.
The settings are Normal or Read Only. The default setting is Normal.
PS/2 Mouse Support
When this option is set to Enabled, AMI BIOS supports a PS/2-type mouse.
The settings are Enabled or Disabled. The default setting is Enabled .
Primary Display
This option specifies the type of display monitor and adapter in the
computer.
The settings are Absent, VGA/EGA, CGA40x25, CGA80x25, or Mono. The
default setting is VGA/EGA.
Password Check
This option enables password checking every time the computer is powered
on or every time AMI BIOS Setup is executed. If Always is chosen, a user
password prompt appears every time the computer is turned on.
If Setup is chosen, the password prompt appears if AMI BIOS is executed.
The settings are Setup or Always. The default setting is Setup.
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Boot To OS/2
This item allows you to enable the system BIOS to run with the IB M OS/2
operating system.
The settings are Yes or No. The default setting is No.
External Cache
This feature allows you to disable the external cache function.
The settings are Disabled or Write Back. T he default setting is W r ite Back.
System BIOS Cacheable
Enable it to allows the contents of the F0000h system memory segment to be
read from or written to the L2 cache memory. The contents of the F0000h
memory segment are always copied from the BIOS ROM to system RAM for
faster execution.
The settings are Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Enabled.
C000,16K Shadow; C400,16K Shadow;
C800,16K Shadow; CC00,16K Shadow;
D000,16K Shadow; D400,16K Shadow;
D800,16K Shadow; DC00,16K Shadow
These options control the location of the contents of the ROM beginning at
the specified memory location. If no adapter ROM is using the named ROM
area, this area is made available to the local bus.
[Disabled] The video ROM is not copied to RAM. The contents of the video
ROM cannot be read from or written to cache
memory.
[Enabled] The contents of C0000h - DC00h are written to the same address
in system memory (RAM) for faster execution.
[Cached] The contents of the named ROM area are written to the same
address in system memory (RAM) for faster execution, if an adapter ROM
will be using the named ROM area. Also, the contents of the RAM area can
be read from and written to cache memory.
The settings are Disabled, Enabled, Cached. The default setting of “C000,
16K Shadow; C400, 16K Shadow” is Cached; the others are Disabled.
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Advanced Chipset Setup
USB Function
This option allows you to enable the Universal Serial Bus (USB) feature. The
settings are Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled.
USB Keyboard Legacy Support
This feature enables your system to use a USB keyboard.
The options are Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled.
DRAM Speed
This item allows you to select the DRAM speed.
The settings are Manual, 60ns, or 70ns. The default setting is 6 0ns.
DRAM Read Burst Timing
Allows you to define the DRAM read burst timing.
The settings are x4EDO, x4FPM; x3EDO, x4FPM; x2EDO, x3FPM. The
default setting is Auto.
DRAM Write Burst Timing
Allows you to define the DRAM write burst timing.
The settings are x4EDO x4FPM; x3EDO, x3FPM; x2EDO, x2FPM. The
default setting is Auto.
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DRAM Lead Off Timing
Allows you to define the ratio of the DRAM read/write leadoff timing, RAS#
precharge time, and refresh RAS# assertion.
The settings are 11/7/3, 10/6/3, 11/7/4 or 10/6/4. The default setting is Auto.
SRAM CAS Latency/ RAS to CAS
If any DIMM is installed, this feature allows you to select the ratio of CAS
Latency to RAS-to-CAS.
The settings are 3/3 or 2/2. The default setting is 3/3.
SDRAM Specuative Read Logic
This feature allows you to enable the SRAM Specutlative Read Logic.
The options are Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled.
Fast EDO Read Cycle Timing
When set at Enabled, it allows the fast timing EDO read cycles for the fast
page mode DRAMs.
The options are Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled.
Enhanced Paging Disable
When it is enabled, the system will keep the page open until a page/row miss.
When it is disabled, the system will use additional information to keep the
DRAM page open when host may be right back.
The options are Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Enabled.
DRAM Refresh RAS Cycles (HCLK’s)
Allows you to control the clocks RAS# is asserted for Refresh cycles.
The options are 4 or 5. The default setting is 5.
Memory Hole
When enabled, the memory hole at the 15MB address will be reseved for
512-640KB, 15-16MB, or 14-16MB address range of the ISA add-on cards
that request this memory area.
The options are Disabled, 512-640KB, 15-16KB, or 14-16KB. The default
setting is Disabled.
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Passive Release
The option enables your computer to make use of PCI 2.1 add-on cards when
it is set at Enabled. If your PCI add-on card is of 2.0, please set it at
Disabled.
The option are: Disabled, Enabled. The default option is Enabled.
Delayed Transaction
Enable this feature to abort the current CPI master cycle and to accept the
new PCI master request, it reaccepts the original PCI master and returns the
PCI data phase to the original PCI master. It will enhance the system
performance.
The options are Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled.
8bit I/O Recovery Time
This option specifies the length of the delay (in SYSCLKs) inserted between
consecutive 8-bit I/O operations.
The settings are Disabled, 8. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. The default setting is
Disabled.
16bit I/O Recovery Time
This option specifies the length of the delay (in SYSCLKs) inserted between
consecutive 16-bit I/O operations.
The settings are Disabled, 4, 1, 2, or 3. The default setting is Disabled.
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Power Supply Type
Set this option to AT, if you install an standard AT power supply.
The setttings are AT or ATX. The setting is ATX.
Power Management/APM
Set this option to Enabled to enable the power management and APM
(Advanced Power Management) features.
The settings are Enabled or Disabled. The default setting is Disabled.
Green PC Monitor Power State
This option specifies the power management state that the Green PCcompliant video monitor enters after the specified period of display inactivity
has expired.
The settings are Suspend, Off, or Standby. The default setting is Suspend.
Video Power Down Mode
This option specifies the power management state that the video subsystem
enters after the specified period of display inactivity has expired.
The settings are Disabled, Standby, or Suspend. The default setting is
Suspend.
Hard Disk Power Down Mode
This option specifies the power management state that the hard disk drive
enters after the specified period of display inactivity has expired.
The settings are Disabled, Standby, or Suspend. The default setting is
Suspend.
Hard Disk Timeout (Minute)
This option specifies the length of a period of hard disk inactivity. When this
period expires, the hard disk drive enters the power-conserving mode
specified in the Hard Disk Power Down Mode option described above.
The settings are Disabled, 1 minute, and all one minute intervals up to and
including 15 min. The d efault setting is Disabled.
Standby Timeout (Minute)
This option specifies the length of the period of system inactivity when the
computer is in Full-On mode before the computer is placed in Standby mode.
In Standby mode, some power use is curtailed.
The settings are Disabled, 1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60 min. The
default setting is Disable.
Suspend Timeout (Minute)
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This option specifies the length of the period of system inactivity when the
computer is already in Standby mode before the computer is placed in
Suspend mode. In Suspend mode, nearly all power use is curtailed.
The settings are Disable, 1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60 min. The default
setting is Disable.
Slow Clock Ratio
This option specifies the speed at which the system clock runs in power
saving modes. The settings are expressed as a ratio between the normal clock
speed and the power down clock speed.
The settings are 0-12.5 %, 12.5 - 25 %, 25-37.5 %, 37.5-50 %, 50-62.5 %,
62.5 - 75%, 75-87.5 %. The default setting is 37.5-50 %.
Display Activity; Serial port 1; Serial port 2; Parallel port; Floppy disk;
Primary IDE 0; Primary IDE 1; Secondary IDE 0; Secondary IDE 1
The devices that connected to the system via these channels or ports can be
set at Monitor for waking up the system when the system in Suspend mode
The settings are Ignore or Monitor. The default setting of Serial port 1,
Primary IDE 0, Primary IDE 1 is Monitor. The others are Ignore.
System Thermal
When you install an ATX power supply and this feature is set at Monitor, the
system fan will be started the thermal sensor located under the the processor
detects the heat in the case is over 65
o
C or 149o F.
The settings are Ignore or Monitor. The de fault setting is Igno re.
Resume on Ring
If an ATX power supply is installed and this feature is enabled, the system
will be turned on from the power-off by a remote phone call via the modem.
The options are Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled.
RTC Alarm Resume From Soft Off
When set at Enabled, it allows you to set the time when the system to be
turned on from the system power-off status.
The settings are Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled.
RTC Alarm Data
This feature allows you to set the day of the alarm starts when the RTC
Alarm Resume From Soft Off is set to be Enabled.
The settings are Every Day, 1, 2, 3, ..., 31 day.
RTC Alarm Hour
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This feature allows you to set the hour of the alarm starts when the RTC
Alarm Resume From Soft Off is set to be Enabled.
The settings are 0, 1, 2, ..., 23 hours.
RTC Alarm Minute
This feature allows you to set the minute of the alarm starts when the RTC
Alarm Resume From Soft Off is set to be Enabled.
The settings are 0, 1, 2, ..., 59 minutes.
RTC Alarm Second
This feature allows you to set the minute of the alarm starts when the RTC
Alarm Resume From Soft Off is set to be Enabled.
The settings are 0, 1, 2, ..., 59 seconds.
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Plug and Play Aware OS
Set this option to Yes if the operating system installed in the computer is
Plug and Play-aware. AMI BIOS only detects and enables PnP ISA adapter
cards that are required for system boot. The Windows 95 operating system
detects and enables all other PnP-aware adapter cards. Windows 95 is PnPaware. Set this option to No if the operating system (such as DOS, OS/2,
Windows 3.x) does not use PnP . You must set this option correctly or PnPaware adapter cards installed in your computer will not be configured
properly.
The settings are No or Yes. The default setting is No.
PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks)
This option sets latency of all PCI devices on the PCI bus. The settings are in
units equal to PCI clocks.
The settings are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, or 248. The default setting is
64.
PCI VGA Palette Snoop
This option must be set to Enabled if any ISA adap ter card installed in the
computer requires VGA palette snooping.
The settings are Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled.
Assign IRQ to PCI VGA Card
If your VGA card supports hardware MPEG, please set at Yes to enable the
BIOS to assign an available IRQ to the card.
The settings are No or Yes. The default setting is Yes.
PCI Slot 1 IRQ Priority,
PCI Slot 2 IRQ Priority,
PCI Slot 3 IRQ Priority,
PCI Slot 4 IRQ Priority
This option allows you to specify the IRQs for the add-on cards.
The settings are Auto, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12. The default setting is Auto.
DMA Channel 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 7
This option allows you to specify the bus type that the named DMA channels
are used on.
The settings are PnP or ISA/EISA. The default setting is PnP.
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IRQ3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15
These options specify the bus that the named interrupt request lines (IRQs)
are used on. These options allow you to specify IRQs for use by legacy ISA
adapter cards. These options determine if AMI BIOS should remove an IRQ
from the pool of available IRQs passed to BIOS configurable devices. The
available IRQ pool is determined by reading the ESCD NVRAM. If more
IRQs must be removed from the pool, the end user can use these PCI/PnP
Setup options to remove the IRQ by assigning the option to the ISA/EISA
setting. Onboard I/O is configurable by AMI BIOS. The IRQs used by
onboard I/O are configured as PCI/PnP.
The settings are PCI/PnP or ISA/EISA. The default setting is PCI/PnP.
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Peripheral Setup
Onboard FDC
This option enables the floppy drive controller on the mainboard.
The settings are Auto, Enabled, or Disabled. The default setting is Auto.
Onboard Serial Port1
This option enables serial port 1 on the mainboard and specifies the base I/O
port address for serial port 1.
The settings are 3F8h, 2F8h, 3E8h, 2E8h, Auto, or Disabled. The default
setting is 3F8h.
Onboard Serial Port2
This option enables serial port 2 on the mainboard and specifies the base I/O
port address for serial port 2.
The settings are 3F8h, 2F8h, 3E8h, 2E8h, Auto, or Disabled. The default
setting is 2F8h.
Serial Port2 Mode
This option enables serial port 2 on the mainboard and specifies the base I/O
port address for serial port 2. The settings are Standard, IrDA, ASK IR. The
default setting is Standard.
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OnBoard Parallel Port
This option enables the parallel port on the mainboard and specifies the
parallel port base I/O port address.
The settings are 378, 278, 3BC, Auto, or Disabled. The default setting is 378.
Parallel Port Mode
This option allows you to select the IRQs of the parallel port.
The settings are Normal, EPP, ECP. The default setting is Normal.
EPP Version
This option allows you to select the EPP version.
The settings are 1.9, 1.7. The default setting is 1.9.
Parallel Port IRQ
This option allows you to select the parallel port IRQ.
The default setting is 5 or 7. The d e fault seting is 7 .
Parallel Port DMA Channel
This option allows you to select the parallel port DMA channel.
The settings are 0, 1, or 3. The default setting is 3.
OnBoard IDE
This option allows you to enable the primary and secondary onboard IDE
features. The settings are Disabled, Primary, Secondary, Both. The default
setting is Both.
PCI IDE BusMaster
Set this option to Enabled to specify that the IDE controller on the PCI local
bus has bus mastering capability. The settings are Disabled or Enabled. The
default setting is Disabled.
OffBoard PCI IDE Card
The option specifies if an offboard PCI IDE controller adapter card is used in
the computer. You must also specify the PCI slot on the mainboad where the
offboarfd PCI IDE controller card is installed. If an offboard PCI IDE
controller is used, the onboard IDE controller on the mainboard is
automatically disabled.
The settings are Disabled, Auto, Slot1, Slot2, Slot3, or Slot4. The default
setting is Auto.
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OffBoard PCI IDE Primary IRQ
This options allow you to select the IRQs if you use an offboard primary PCI
IDE card. The settings are Disabled, INTA, INTB, INTC, INTD, Hardwired.
The default setting is Disabled.
OffBoard PCI IDE Secondary IRQ
This options allow you to select the IRQs if you use an offboard secondary
PCI IDE card. The settings are Disabled, INTA, INTB, INTC, INTD,
Hardwired. The default setting is Disabled.
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Security Setup
Set Supervisor and User Passwords
AMI BIOS Password Support AMI BIOS Setup has a password feature. The
system can be configured so that all users must enter a password every time
the system boots or when AMI BIOS Setup is executed. You can set either a
Supervisor password or a User password. If you do not use a password, Just
press Enter when the password prompt appears. The password check option
is enabled in Advanced Setup by choosing either Always (the password
prompt appears every time the system is powered on) or Setup (the password
prompt appears only when AMI BIOS is run). The password is stored in
CMOS RAM.
You can enter a password by typing the password on the keyboard. When
you select Supervisor or User, AMI BIOS prompts for a password. You must
set the Supervisor password before you can set the User password. Enter a 1
to 6 character password. The password does not appear on the screen when
typed. Make sure you write it down. If you forget it, please read Clear
Password Section on the next page.
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Changing a Password
Enter the password and press Enter. The screen does not display the
characters entered. After the new password is entered, retype the new
password as prompted and press Enter. If the password confirmation is
incorrect, an error message appears. If the new password is entered without
error, press to return to the AMI BIOS Main Menu. The password is stored
in CMOS RAM after AMI BIOS completes. The next time the system boots,
you are prompted for the password if the password function is present and is
enabled.
Clear Password
If you forget your password, turn off the system power first and remove the
system unit cover. Locate Jumper CPW and cap it. Remove Jumper CPW
and reset the system. At this point, you will not be asked for the password to
enter Setup.
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Exit Setup
Exit Saving Changes
This item allows you to write the current settings to CMOS and exit.
Exit Discarding Changes
This item allows you to exit without writing the current settings to CMOS.
Load Optimal Settings
This item is selected for settings which provide the best system performance.
Load Fail Safe Settings
This item is for settings that provide a more efficient computer. If the
computer will not boot, select this option and try to diagnose the problem
after the computer boots. These settings do not give optimal performance.
Load Original Values
This item recalls your last set of previous settings. This option is convenient
if you change settings and decide you wish to return to the previous settings.
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Appendix A
Software Utilities
DMI Utility
DMI (Desktop Management Interface) is a standard for organizing system
configuration information. Using DMI, computer configuration can be made
much simpler, quicker, and easier . Computer system configuration information
can be read and modified from remote locations, permitting remote configuration
and boot up.
The American Megatrends DMI Wizard is a DOS utility works with AMIBIOS,
and all DMI-enabled versions of system BIOS. It can read the system BIOS file
stored on the ROM file in the computer or it can read a user-supplied .ROM file;
and can update the system BIOS ROM file ( if the system BIO S is installed on a
Flash EPROM in the computer) or it can update a user-supplied .ROM file.
NOTE : Duplicate the original diskette and use the backup one.
System Requirements
■
at least 4 MB of system memory
■
at least 384 KB of available DOS application memory space
■
2 MB of hard disk space
■
AMIFlash Version 3.50 or later
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DOS Version 3.3 or later
Editing BIOS DMI Information
DMI Wizard allows anyone to edit DM I information that c an be changed by the
end user. If you use a mouse , use it in the sa me ma nner as you use a m ouse w ith
any Windows application. If you use keyboard, it will be similar to keyboa rd use
in Windows applications. Press Tab to move between buttons and/or screen
areas. Press Enter when a button is highlighted to perfor m the button’s f unction.
Press the arrow keys to navigate through lists. As with Windows program s, you
cannot choose buttons that have bee n grayed out.
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Installing DMI Wizard
To install DMI Wizard, please run the DMI Wizard INSTALL program, then
perform the following steps:
1. Insert the DMI Wizard diskette in drive A: (or B:).
2. At the DOS prompt, type A: (or B: ) INSTALL and press Enter.
3. Select the type of monitor that this computer has (color or monochrome).
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Starting DMI Wizard
After you have successfully installed DMI Wizard, type : /DMIWIZ/DMIWIZ
to run the DMI Wizard.
The two DOS command line parameters are:
OEM : All DMI structures except BIOS structures can be edited and modified.
All DMI information is displayed.
User (Default) : Only user-specific DMI information, such as type of system
memory installed in the computer, can be edited. All DMI information can be
displayed.
NOTE : Users are not encouraged to flash the BIOS fille; since it may
adversely affect system performance.
Main Screen Actions
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From the DMI Wizard m ain screen, you can perform the following actions. As
with Windows programs, you ca nnot choose buttons that have been grayed out.
Read BIOS From System ROM
Load the system BIOS from the computer where DMI Wizard is now
running.
Password
Type a 1-6 character password to secure the BIOS file.
Flash & Update System BIOS
Update the system BIOS in the co mpute r where DMI Wizard is now running.
Read BIOS ROM From File
Load the BIOS ROM file to be modified from disk.
Write BIOS ROM To File
Update the BIOS ROM file that you loaded from disk. You do not have to
use the same filename. You can create a new ROM file.
Edit DMI Information
Choose this button if the DMI file is already loaded.
Exit
Quit DMI Wizard.
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IDE Utility
The mainboard package provide IDE utility in the attac hed utility disk for three
operating systems: Windows 95, Windows NT, and OS2.
Copy the attached file to your hard disk and execute the corresponding selfdecompressing executable file. Then run SETUP.EXE to install the drivers and
documentation.
NOTE : For Windows 95, the Auto-Installation method provided with the
driver is preferred.
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Appendix B
BIOS Update Instruction
Flash Process
The mainboard provides a Flash BIOS . If you have any que stion about the BIO S
updage, please contact your local dealer for more information. The follwoing
insturctions are introduced when the upgrade is needed.
1. Create a Bootable Floppy (in DOS ) -
with a non-fomatted diskette, type format a:/s
With a fomatted diskette, type sys a:
2. Download the BIOS File Download the correct BIOS file via FTP, by c licking on the file name of
the BIOS you wish to download.
Save the BIOS file and the Flash Utility file in the boot disk you have
created.
Unzip the BIOS file and the Flash Utility file.
There are two files after extraction: Flash BIOS utility, (e.g. flash531.exe), and BIOS
file (e.g. 615J900.bin). Use the standard Flash BIOS utility (flash531.exe), unless
othewise specified.
Place the bootable floppy disk containing the BIOS file and the Flash
Utility in drive a:, and reboot the system in MS - DOS, preferably Ver. 6.22
At the A: > prompt, type the corresponding Flash BIOS utility and the
BIOS file with its extension. For example, flash531 615j900.bin
From the Flash Memory Write menu, select Y to Do you want to save
BIOS? If you want to save your cur rent BIO S, then type the c urrent BIOS
name and the extension after FILE NAME TO SAVE: . e.g. 613J900.bin
Alternatively, select N if you do not want to save your current BIOS.
Select Y to Are you sure to program?
Wait until it displays Message: Power Off or Reset the system.
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Once the BIOS has been loaded successfully, remove the floppy diskette and
reboot the system holding the END key prior to power on until you enter CMOS
setup. If you do not do this the first time booting up after upgrading the BIOS,
the system will hang.
NOTE : Do not turn off or reset the computer during the flash process. It will
corrupt the BIOS data.
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Appendix C
ICW/PhaseLink Clock Generator
If your mainboard clock generator is ICW or PhaseLink onboard, please
following the tables listed in this appendix for correct jumper settings.
CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency: CLK1, CLK2, CLK3
The table below shows the jumper settings for the different CPU speed
configurations.
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Intel Pentium CPUs
Frequency
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AMD-K5/K6 CPUs
Frequency
ICW Clock Generator
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Cyrix 6x86 CPUs
Frequency
NOTE : * This CPU had not been tested when this manual was printed.
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IBM 6x86 CPUs
Frequency
ICW Clock Generator
NOTE : * This CPU had not been tested when this manual was printed.
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